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Volume 17, Number 25 December 17, 2008 Delivered to every home between Edgewood, Kaslo & South Slocan. Published bi-weekly. “Your independently owned regional community newspaper serving the Arrow Lakes, Slocan & North Kootenay Lake Valleys.” Rafe Mair brings Save Our Rivers tour to Nakusp to warn about IPPs by Art Joyce said that the 2001 BC Energy Plan Watson reminded the audience The evening ended with a campaign, a day to write letters to “You and I and our children and effectively prevents BC Hydro from that although Hydromax has decided question period and encouragement the Premier’s office with a simple grandchildren are giving up hundreds developing any new sources of not to proceed with its application from the panellists to support local message: “Stop privatization of BC of millions of dollars while we power. Administration services were for Caribou Creek near Burton, other groups like the newly formed Arrow Hydro,” and “Hands off our public smash up our environment.” That’s privatized, sold to American-owned IPP developers such as AXOR might Lakes Environmental Stewardship rivers and streams.” what award-winning former CKNW Accenture, supposedly to help the still take up the challenge. Kuskanax, Society. Aaron urged the audience To find out more about the Save radio host Rafe Mair concluded public corporation concentrate on its Fosthall, Pingston, and St. Leon’s to mark March 26, 2009 on their Our Rivers tour, go to www.ourrivers. is the ultimate effect of the BC core business. “Core business? Isn’t Creeks are all up for IPP projects. calendars for the 10,000 Voices ca and www.cope378.ca. government’s plan to sell water that generating power?” she asked. licences to IPPs (Independent Power On top of that, the Energy Plan calls Producers). for 5,000 gigawatt hours of energy Mair spoke to a full house at ‘insurance’ to be acquired through Nakusp’s Bonnington Arts Centre energy purchase plans with IPPs. Yet December 2. The event was presented many of BC’s existing hydro dams by Save Our Rivers Society and West aren’t even at peak output, she said. Kootenay EcoSociety, and hosted “It’s essentially power for export.” by Area K Director Paul Peterson Mair added that Minister and Alice Watson of the newly Neufeld is already preparing British formed Arrow Lakes Environmental Columbians for a stiff increase in Stewardship Society. Sage Aaron, a power rates, due to the high rates the representative of union COPE 378, IPP contracts were locked in at over and West Kootenay EcoSociety 20-40 years. As a former Minister of representative Lee-Ann Unger also the Environment under the Socred made presentations. government, he said that as a free Energy, Mines and Petroleum enterprise government they would Resources Minister Kevin Neufeld never have agreed to such a ‘buy high, has criticized Mair as an “uninformed sell low’ strategy. Ratepayers will now environmentalist.” Mair said he has have to foot the bill for a $35 billion challenged Neufeld to a debate and commitment by BC Hydro, with the proceeded to refute the government’s profits going to private shareholders IPP claims one by one. instead of the provincial treasury. Mair “The BC Liberals are selling IPPs sees it as a dismantling of a publicly to the public as small, ‘mom and owned corporation that has succeeded Santa and Mrs. Claus took the whole family at once at Kaslo’s Light-Up celebration, December 6. pop’ run-of-the-river projects. Take in providing British Columbians with a look at who’s there. It’s mom and the cheapest power rates in North pop if General Electric just married America. Neufeld counters by saying Ledcor.” that BC Hydro is “saved in perpetuity” Just one company, Plutonic by an act of legislation. Power, has made 39 applications “Does he not know that legislation for water licences on BC rivers. The can be changed? If not, he’s not fit EcoSociety’s Unger said there are 75 to be an MLA, much less a cabinet applications for water licences within minister,” Mair said. the Kootenay/Columbia regions. Lee-Ann Unger provided an Independent documentary filmmaker update on IPP activity in the West Damian Gillis, who produced Power Kootenay, including an overview of Play: The Theft of BC’s Rivers for the the Glacier/Howser project being Save Our Rivers campaign, showed developed by AXOR. There are three footage of IPP projects around BC, major water licences applied for in the showing the massive scale of some Incomappleux valley, including one developments such as Ashlu River. that is within endangered mountain “Look at the size of the plants they caribou habitat. AXOR has also build,” Mair said. “Look at the size of applied for licenses near Burton roads going in, the transmission lines under the name Burton Green Power. going out, and multiply that by 600 Although AXOR has scaled down rivers potentially. The worst is, once Glacier/Howser from 125 to 99.5 it’s done, the damage can never, megawatts, the environmental impact never be repaired –­ the ecosystem will be huge, including the damming is ruined.” of five creeks and over 300,000 cubic Minister Neufeld is quick to metres of waste rock from two 16- point out that the government sells kilometre tunnels that will be drilled. IPPs leases to water and land rights Unger said the transmission line near rivers. However, Mair raised that will be built through Horsethief the issue the Liberals have so far Valley to Invermere will cut through been unwilling to address: NAFTA. prime old growth and grizzly habitat. Many of the companies being granted AXOR’s Glacier/Howser application water licences are American owned, was sent back to the company by the and under NAFTA that gives them Environmental Assessment Office rights to sue for any perceived threat (EAO), as needing more work to to corporate profits. meet its own Terms of Reference Sage Aaron in her presentation document. Christmas by the Lake in Silverton was a wonderful venue to catch up with friends and neighbours. 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 December 17, 2008 Regional Districts combine forces to launch initial phase of climate action plan by Art Joyce change. The Regional Districts on meeting provincial carbon Districts are contributing A regional climate change An education plan is being In what may be an of Central Kootenay, Kootenay- reduction targets. By signing the $108,000 and the Columbia Basin co-ordination team is to be developed tentatively called unprecedented act of multi- Boundary and East Kootenay have Climate Action Charter, local Trust is offering $130,000, for a established throughout the Climate Change 101 to get public jurisdictional co-operation, three agreed to pool funds into a climate governments have agreed to total project value of $455,000 Kootenays to help co-ordinate officials up to speed on how the Regional Districts are combining change action plan, with the first reach carbon neutrality by 2012. spanning about two years in the data and establish consistent goals are to be met, what the costs their efforts to fight climate phase devoted to collecting data Each of the three Regional first phase. The provincial plan parameters. A consulting firm are and how they can be covered. will set carbon reduction targets, will be contracted to collect As yet there is no capital funding though the specific numbers the data and produce a list of so any purchase of hybrid vehicle haven’t come through yet. First recommendations for carbon fleets or other items will have to and foremost will be to get reduction that Regional Districts wait until the second phase. municipalities in line with the can then choose to act upon. The Publicly financed institutions Mountain provincial government’s goal three Regional Districts lack such as schools and hospitals are of becoming carbon neutral by expertise in this new field and also required to meet provincial 2012. have agreed it makes far more carbon reduction targets but must Valley sense for them to work together develop their own plans. rather than hiring separate “This is all kind of new stuff consultants. Invitations to tender to us in local government but I for the contract will be advertised think this is here to stay, it’s not Station soon. going away,” says the RDCK’s Slocan City • 250-355-2245 A communications plan will Jim Gustafson. “And I don’t be developed to get information think anyone wants to be paying out to the public, likely through a into a bank for not meeting their series of open house workshops. targets.” The goal is to adjust the plan By the end of January they according to public input and will be in a position to award the thus rally the community to the contract to a consulting firm, with effort. work beginning in February.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year from all of us to all of you! Holiday Hours December 24 • 8 am - 7 pm December 25 • 12 noon - 4 pm December 26 • 9 am - 5 pm December 31 • 9 am - 5 pm January 1 • 12 noon - 4 pm December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Purcell Green Power lawsuit against Grabowskys draws crowd by Jan McMurray Grabowskys for losses they allegedly the blockade. He said the amount the to meet that timeline. case was adjourned to January 5. A group of protesters gathered suffered during a blockade on Glacier company will sue the Grabowskys for Gourdeau says that if BC Hydro McGee said he would like to outside the Nelson courthouse on Creek Forest Service Road, set up from depends on the discussions the company recognizes that the blockade caused the convince the judge to schedule the Monday, December 8 with signs bearing July to October 2007. The Grabowskys is currently having with BC Hydro about delay, Hydro could allow the company to trial in Nelson, as most of the people messages such as ‘Save Wild Kootenay and others are accused of blocking the terms of their Electricity Purchase recuperate the time, and the costs would and evidence involved in the case are Rivers’ and ‘Ruin of the rivers of BC by access to the site of the company’s Agreement. be minimal. At the other extreme, which around Nelson. Also, a Vancouver trial government by privatization.’ proposed Glacier/Howser independent The terms of the Electricity Gourdeau thinks is highly unlikely, would be prohibitively expensive for the The court case that attracted the power project during the blockade. Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro Hydro could cancel the contract and fine Grabowskys – they could not afford to protesters was Purcell Green Power vs. Simon Gourdeau of Purcell Green are that Purcell Green Power will be the company millions of dollars. send all their witnesses to Vancouver. Mick and Gabriela Grabowsky. Purcell Power/AXOR says the company has selling electricity to BC Hydro from “So it could be anywhere from McGee explained that Purcell Green Green Power, wholly owned subsidiary not yet been able to determine a dollar the Glacier/Howser project by the end almost no dollars to many millions of Power wants sworn evidence from the of Montreal-based AXOR, is suing the amount for their alleged losses due to of 2010. The company will not be able dollars,” he said. “But we’re confident Grabowskys that they cannot afford to go that we can come to an agreement to trial in Vancouver. “Rather than using with BC Hydro – it is just hard to say the common procedure, which would be at this point how that will translate me explaining to the judge why it is too into the financial implications of the expensive for the Grabowskys, AXOR blockade.” wants sworn evidence. So now we’re The Grabowskys’ lawyer, Kenyon in the process of putting together an PHOTO CREDIT: DOUG PYPER CREDIT: PHOTO McGee, said that in court on December affidavit,” McGee said. 8, he had hoped to have the place of the At the December 8 hearing, the trial set in Nelson. He said that Purcell injunction that Purcell Green Power Green Power is insisting on having the brought against the Grabowskys ordering trial in Vancouver. The place of trial was them to clear the road back in October 2007 not decided in court that day, and the was dissolved by consent of both parties.

A crowd gathered outside the Nelson court on December 8 in support of Mick and Gabriela Grabowsky, who are being sued by the proponent of the proposed Glacier/Howser independent power project. Local rallies show support for coalition government by Jan McMurray was restored after the outcry from the the confidence of the Canadian people Rallies for the coalition federal opposition parties in the House. as this political and economic crisis government in both Nelson and Trail on Don Currie of Slocan, member of the develops. The Prime Minister has no December 4 had a good show of support, Nelson Peace Coalition, in his remarks, plan to offer the people impacted by the with about 100 people attending each. said, “Prime Minister Harper lost the economic crisis and he cannot be trusted The office of BC Southern Interior’s confidence of Parliament and he will lose to invent one by January 26.” Nakusp’s 2008 Christmas Parade & Light-Up NDP MP, Alex Atamanenko, organized the event to inform people about the Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s event, and coalition and the nature of coalitions in to our volunteers and judges who helped pull it all together. Canadian parliamentary democracy. Ann Harvey from Atamanenko’s We are pleased to award ribbons in more categories this year: office reported that there were 11 Decorating, Commercial: speakers in total between the two 1st - Barton Insurance events, representing the interests of 2nd - Honey Bear Bakery the peace, labour, women’s, childcare, 3rd - Home Hardware seniors, environmental and food security movements. “The speakers all brought Decorating, Non-Profit: home the point that there is good reason 1st - Selkirk College for concern around Harper’s economic 2nd - Nakusp Music Fest update and that the opposition parties 3rd - n/a have a valid parliamentary basis to form a coalition,” said Harvey. She said that in Parade, Non-Profit: Nelson, Andy Shadrack, former political 1st - Rotary science instructor, explained the role of 2nd - 92.9 coaltions in Canadian politics and the part 3rd - Ridge Riders they play in the democratic process. Parade, Commercial: Dr. Marcia Braundy of Vallican 1st - O’Brien’s Service & Repair spoke, and pointed out that more than 2nd - KSCU 62% of those who voted in the federal 3rd - Overwaitea election asked for a government other than Harper’s Conservatives. Parade, Children’s: Harvey said that many spoke in 1st - Arrow Lakes Royalty favour of proportional representation and 2nd - Fire Department were excited that a coalition government 3rd - Overwaitea would represent the country’s first experience with it. If you have not yet received your ribbon, it can be picked up at There were also statements made the Visitor Centre between 10 am and 2 pm, Tues to Sat. around the Election Financing Act and From the Nakusp & District how it supports democracy. Under Chamber of Commerce the Act, each party receives $1.95 per and the vote. Harper’s economic update tried Community Projects Coordinator. to eliminate this funding at first, but it

Enjoy the Season in the company of family & friends. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice December 17, 2008

beautiful valley, the best place on earth, with a second ambulance coming from Reform Party alliance with Quebec as possible. He’s a millstone that is Thanks for had unlimited commercial tourism another community. I am sure that one nationalists as a way for the right to threatening to bring down the whole movie nights values. or two of you out there have met some take power; party. I feel sorry for him, because I Accolades to Teresa, Cathleen, and During the previous NDP of the other unfamiliar faces who have • 2000 - The Canadian Alliance, believe that he is a decent, honest man. Michele for the ‘Monthly Movie Nights’ government, the Columbia Basin Trust showed up at your door 45 minutes after Progressive Conservatives and Bloc He was put into a position for which he in New Denver. was formed, originally to restore lost you called for the ambulance. On any were involved in secret coalition talks was both unsuited and unprepared. It’s wonderful to see the ‘next economic opportunities to the impacted given day the response could possibly so they could take power in the event The Liberals have an opportunity generation’ stepping up to provide areas. I was the area director for the be longer should the other nearest BCAS of a minority Parliament; in Quebec. The Tories have obviously a positive activity for the younger Regional District during this time period. ambulances all be involved in other • 2004 - Conservative MP and written off the province and that leaves generation to take part in. The last CBT symposium I attended in emergencies, not impossible given a campaign co-chair, John Reynolds the federalists with nowhere to go. If I’m very proud of you all! Cranbrook was a love-in with the major multi-casualty incident. says an agreement with the Bloc would the Liberals can do it right (a big “if”), Leilani Evans movers and shakers complimenting All the crew members feel be “obvious” in the case of a minority they can rebuild their historic base in La Victoria each other on their accomplishments. uncomfortable leaving the community Liberal government; Belle Province. No mention was made about helping without immediate coverage, and it • 2004 - Stephen Harper, Jack The Tories have a chance to prove Politics the impacted areas. definitely is stressful. How would Layton and Gilles Duceppe signed and that they are not a bunch of right wing I had no idea that my vote for an The Columbia Basin Trust and you react if your house burned down sent a letter to the Governor General ideologues. There are many members of NDP MP was a vote for an unelected previous governments have ignored this because the fire department had gone suggesting that she consider asking the Liberal caucus who are desperately Liberal Prime Minister. The truth is area’s economic depression. The green on vacation, or had health issues or all three parties to form a coalition hoping that the government will put that I have never been so angry about energy IPPs offer jobs in construction, injuries, meaning they had to have a government in the event of the defeat of something in the upcoming budget the goings on in Ottawa. It is the same maintenance and management that will leave of absence. Your New Denver Paul Martin’s minority government; that they can support. That is assuming for other the people I talk to. And now jump start our economy. Endorsement BCAS ambulance are only human – we • 2005 - Conservatives and the Bloc that the Conservatives actually want to the Liberals think the have a right to by our governments is vital. It’s urgent to get sick, injured, go on holidays, and cooperated to filibuster in the House and survive a vote of confidence. Personally, insert their acclaimed hero into the PM’s counter the misinformation, half-truths have other work. in committees, and in efforts to force a I think that they really want an election, office without him having to face voters, and outright lies from the opponents. The solution – other than creating confidence vote; which would probably give them their even within his own party. It is an ego The project’s opposition comes full-time paramedic positions or at • 2006 - Conservative government’s long-sought majority, especially if it thing – Canada’s natural governing from a small professional, well-funded least better compensated part-timers, budget passed only because of the can happen before the Liberals get their party my ass. and well organized group. Their main because this is not going to happen – support of the Bloc; leadership issues sorted out. And what of the NDP now? Jack objective is to defeat your government is in numbers. I have appealed to the • 2007 - Conservatives’ budget was I’m beginning to think that the best said he could be PM but now he’s selling at any cost. Appeasement of them will community in a previous publication, passed and was, again, dependent on the way to consign Mr. Harper to the grave his soul for a cabinet spot and leaving the only speed up the process. and the crew members are constantly support of the Bloc. is to hand him the shovel and let him do NDP as junior Liberal shoe shine boy. Larry Greenlaw and actively asking friends and others In our Parliamentary democracy, the work. I’m pretty confident that he All I can say is that I hope the Meadow Creek to consider getting involved. Please talk when the government loses confidence would be happy to oblige. If anyone is government’s budget is defeated, and with one of the crew ­ you know who we of the House, one of the options is for vulnerable to the dangers of hubris he is, the Governor General calls an election. Appeal for help are ­and be a part of the solution. the Governor General to ask the Leader and I think that if he is given sufficient At least this time I Your community needs you right Joseph Matthews of the Opposition to form government. rope to hang himself, that’s exactly would know that a vote for anything now. It’s time for straight talk, and Silverton Had this happened we would now what he’ll do. other than the Conservatives is a vote for immediate action. The New Denver have a coalition government acting Finally, I would urge all parties to a Liberal PM. ambulance is in crisis, has been for many Atamanenko to accelerate existing infrastructure heed the words of Machiavelli …“The Fred Fontaine years, and the situation is worsening. funding, investing in key sectors like wise Prince reserves his most undiluted Red Mountain Road I am referring to the shortage of comments on forestry and eliminating the current two anger not for his enemies but for those paramedics. Currently the local crew week EI waiting period. Instead we have among his friends who would seek to has four members. Two are EMRs coalition government Open letter to The possibility of a Liberal/NDP inaction as we wait for Parliament to shield him from the truth. They are more (emergency medical responders), two Coalition Government has certainly resume its work at the end of January. dangerous to him than any enemy.” are P1s (paramedic level 1). Three of Premier Gordon sparked debate across the country. The Alex Atamanenko, MP John Banta the crew live in either New Denver or coalition partners have been accused by BC Southern Interior Fauquier Campbell Silverton while one lives in Slocan City. I am a lifetime resident of the Stephen Harper and others of making a The two P1s have a combined 31 years Lardeau/Duncan Valleys and I endorse deal with “the separatists.” A couple of Nonsense in Give workers a of continuous service at this station. the proposed green energy independent points need to be mentioned. Obviously with perilously few crew Ottawa power projects in Glacier and Howser The agreement signed by all three break members it is impossible to provide Although the concept of coalition The December 4 meeting at the Creeks. Opposition parties basically states 24/7 coverage by the crew of the New government is perfectly legitimate and Meadow Creek Hall attended by Rafe My family, our house and business that the Bloc will allow the Coalition Denver station and there have been constitutional, the proposed merger of Mair lead to some lively discussion were flooded out by construction of the Government to function until at least many occasions, particularly more the Liberals and NDP with Bloc support and was a balance to the information powerless Duncan dam. The devastation June 30, 2009 by not voting it down. recently, where the station has either is a hideous hybrid that won’t survive its released by Axor at a previous public of the Duncan Valley flooded by the This provides a guarantee of stability to been completely out of service (no first speed bump. The component parties meeting. construction of the dam included a immediately implement an economic crew available) or downgraded to a first have nothing in common but their desire It became apparent that Axor could working mine, thousands of acres of stimulus package as per the agreement. responder situation (one member on call) to defeat the Harperites and that’s not not guarantee that any reasonable farmland and a working forest. Our I would also like to point out that enough. For example, the first time the number of jobs would actually be EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY the Conservatives themselves have a word “Afghanistan” is mentioned, the given to local residents. It seems that The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news history of cooperation with the Bloc coalition will fall to pieces. construction contractors that may be articles from our readers. Quebecois. The reality is, that “deals” The Tories clearly did not anticipate hired would likely have union contracts Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be and agreement are made in Parliament by the proposal of a coalition. Their attempt that protect their employees’ job security, edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. all legitimately elected political parties to discredit it using the “separatist” wage rates, and benefits. This is only Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your - this is part of the democratic process. connection smacks of desperation. fair; we cannot expect people to work address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Let’s have a look at the Conservative / More effective and less destructive without contract protection. We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. Bloc cooperation that has taken place to national unity would have been to It seems to me that there are some We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, since 1997: attack Stephane Dion’s legitimacy as people who are unsympathetic to except in extraordinary circumstances. • 1997 - Stephen Harper and Tom Prime Minister. unions who would have us feel that Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not Flanagan wrote an article for “Next City” On that note, the Liberals must local employment would be displaced necessarily those of the Valley Voice. magazine suggesting a Conservative/ heave Mr. Dion overboard as soon continued on page 5 The Valley Voice Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Phone: 358-7218 Fax: 358-7793 E-Mail:[email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca Publisher - Da n Ni c h o l s o n • Editor - Ja n McMu r r a y • Food Editor - An d r e w Rh o d e s • Contributing Writers - Ar t Jo y c e , Do n Cu r r i e Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. 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continued from page 4 that also transcended them, presenting carbon capture is ready to go (eg.: openly courting those same separatists people have a way of hearing things. We unfairly. We have few unions in this a third option, one that was more M.I.T., and the I.P.C.C.). The next step and the press gallery merely cheers were amongst those who came out of valley and it has been detrimental to nuanced than the simple “yes”/”no” is to build a number of full-scale plants them on. curiosity, being the only people directly the welfare of every worker as well as rhetoric. We were accused from both to finally prove it out. FutureGen in It is apparent to me that the only affected by this proposed project, yet the community as a whole, as there are sides of splitting the vote… numerous Illinois was supposed to be the first principle the Ottawa NDP and the not on the official invitation list. What diminished conditions of employment rumors and even a pamphlet circulated one. It was cancelled early in 2008 by Liberals are prepared to die for is their I saw were a lot of people who want a or standards of fairness in employment. to discredit what we were doing. Bush. Obama is coming to power after party’s free money from taxpayers. job. Many have been friends, neighbours Hiring and management of the workforce In the end, we finished second campaigning with a plan to build five The NDP and Liberals are so and acquaintances over the many years in our valley has become the subjective and only lost by 51 votes; pretty of these plants. desperate to gain power that they are we have lived in this area (since the prerogative of the employers, often amazing considering that the two other It is a fact that the coal industry is willing to hand over a larger share of ’80s). Many would not like to be in our times, (I have experienced this myself) candidates had been in the political continuing on with its 20-year campaign Canada’s fiscal pie. When the Bloc position, water-wise, and can empathize. not even meeting conditions laid out trenches for a decade each! to stop civilization from taking any action demands that Quebec’s provincial We feel for them, they feel for us, we by the Labour Standards. I have had The result speaks to a chord that on climate. The leading climatologist in government take over certain federal just differ in opinions sometimes. They recourse (on one occasion) to file was struck in the community, one the world, NASA’s Hansen, has said he functions, those which fall under shared all know we stand for Mother Nature an Unfair Labour Practice with the that sees as critical a cohesive and expects that CEOs of coal companies responsibility under the Constitution, or at least they should by now. We see Department of Labour. When it comes innovative community working for will eventually be tried for crimes what will the NDP and Liberals do? ourselves as the Balance Keepers. to having some dignity in our lives, and more local jobs, better care for our against humanity as it dawns on more They should be ashamed at what they I do not know who the gentleman fairness, we have no choice but to do seniors, an improved transportation people what has happened. Still, this is are about to do to Canada. was who mentioned NAFTA but I something. system and a vision of long-term food no reason for Gore to allow himself to I will be doing everything I can to believe he hit the nail on the head. I It would be a good thing to bring / energy / economic / environmental become unhinged. I’ve never heard of protect the Canada that my parents came do not know what the minimum flow union workers into this valley because sustainability in the face of global activists who would campaign against a to and that I grew up in. I urge all other level of the river is. Right now all the the attitude toward labour would change. challenges. pollution control technology. true Canadians to join with me. We can rocks are showing through so I believe Everybody would do better because Many valley residents realize the According to the IPCC Special do no less. we are now at the minimum level. I employers would have to begin to value and necessity of positioning Report on Carbon Capture and Storage, Rob Zandee, Conservative have no problem with a power project realize they have to meet fair standards ourselves wisely now in order to the technology is “well understood” and candidate in last election using excess flow, but from now until at that allow a decent exchange for the weather some of the challenges that “economically feasible under specific Oliver least March/April the water is too low living labour their businesses consume may come our way in the future. In conditions” right now. They say this to be extracted to run a turbine and not and profit from. the end the community voted narrowly means it is already in commercial Meeting by do damage. This four or more months Our economy is resource based, for the seemingly secure position of use where a “favourable tax regime” invitation only with insufficient flow would make the and private enterprise uses crown maintaining ‘status quo.’ Better than exists, i.e. Norway, or if there is “a The Glacier/Howser IPP meeting project unviable because of levels that resources for profit. Unless we change going in a wrong direction, but a stand niche market” for the waste product, in Meadow Creek November 20 was must be maintained for fish. So if they to a different economic system (social that also needs to include the realities of i.e. the 50 million tonnes of liquid CO2 essentially by select invitation only, do the work and start the project, and revolution?), that is going to be how tomorrow if we are to thrive and evolve that is injected each year into old oil holding the lure of potential financial then find out they are losing money and things continue to work. To maintain as a community. fields in North America to enhance oil benefits to a community where many sell out to Americans, the environmental levels of economic prosperity, society I would like to thank everyone who production. people are hurting because of a downturn laws in place that pertain to Canadians needs continual wealth creation through heard our platform and chose to support Mark Jaccard, advisor to the BC in the economy in the area. Argenta was get thrown out the door, and America productive labour. our efforts. Our campaign vitalized government on climate policy, states not invited but some folks came anyway can, essentially, drink Canada dry. Over the years we have seen a conversation that is very important that new coal fired 90% carbon emission thanks to getting the information. Some Please correct me if I am wrong. That’s continual protest, and the IPPs are just and desperately needed. Let’s keep this reduced generation stations could came out of curiosity, some in search of a gamble we must not take. the most recent. So what alternative conversation alive over the next three produce electricity for 6 - 7.5 cents a future employment in a project that has During a September meeting with do these opposers propose, if all they years and make the necessary steps to kilowatt hour. Think about that the next yet to be approved. Application forms Simon Gourdeau, Mick Grabowsky can do is organize road blockades ensure that together we start building time a solar power advocate such as were there to survey the abilities of the expressed concern that toxic rock from which are confrontations that come to the community that we all, through BC’s Guy Dauncey tells you it would be locals, or so they said. tunnelling would be leaching into our charges of violence and assault between our differing insights and perspectives, a good plan to subsidize photovoltaic at Many people were no doubt presently pure drinking water in Glacier protesters and the people who work in envision and hope for. greater than 50 cents a kilowatt hour as surprised to see my land partner and Creek. Simon said it would be dealt this valley? How far can they go with I would also like to congratulate they did in Germany. North America has I walk in to hear the presentation. In with in tailings ponds on the Duncan, this? The recent blockade and arrest on Walter on his victory and thank Don the world’s largest reserves of coal. small communities, even the bush continued on page 6 the Argenta woodlot is an example of for his nine years of service. Both are Pay attention the next time you hear The Corporation of the Village of Silverton this kind of destructive action. It is not sincere individuals with long histories of someone dumping on “clean coal” P.O. Box 14, 421 Lake Avenue peaceful action, and nothing to do with of service, and they both deserve our and you’ll see. There will be no easily Gandhian nonresistance, which these gratitude for this. understood figures such as what it will Silverton, British Columbia V0G 2B0 activists seem to know nothing about. And no, there was no conspiracy cost in cents per kilowatt hour. Phone: 250/358-2472 Fax: 250/358-2321 I for one am not interested in or strategic arrangement behind The reason we aren’t seeing “clean Email: [email protected] sacrificing my welfare, economic or my running, but thumbs up to the coal” has been because we are too December 12, 2008 social, for the rule of these kinds of speculators and theorists, you get A+ ignorant, too shortsighted, and too cheap Dear Ms. Elaine Rogers; politics. for creativity! to force industry to put it in. Dick Martin Onward, and best wishes to each David Lewis Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with Argenta and all. Crescent Valley the Council of the Village of Silverton on Wednesday, December Stephan Martineau 03, 2008. After review and discussion of the situation regarding Reflections on Winlaw Protect Canada For three years, the opposition your employment as Chief Financial Officer; Council would like the recent Area Comments on parties have been able to get together to express their respect for your professional history and the to vote out the Tories on any significant years of commitment to the Village of Silverton. H municipal clean coal policy matter before the Commons and Al Gore is saying “there’s no such Council sincerely regrets the manner in which business relating election didn’t. However, when their political to your employment as a Municipal Officer was raised at a public Now that the dust and flurry has thing as clean coal.” welfare payments are threatened to be cut Gore’s problem seems to be that meeting, as subsequently reported in the Valley Voice. Council settled, and before these recent Area H off – snap! – they have former leaders apologizes for leaving the impression that your personal and the worldwide coal industry seems to involved brokering coalition deals. elections fade into the background of professional integrity was being questioned. It was certainly our awareness, I would like to share a be spending more on its “clean coal” They’re drafting letters of agreement not Council’s intention to question your professional integrity, few reflections. PR campaign than on developing this they can show to the Governor General or to place your professional reputation at risk. We regret any Five weeks before the elections, I new technology. Now that no full-scale to justify replacing the Conservatives; disruption of your personal life as well as any concern for your was pondering whether or not I should plant is under construction anywhere in they’re holding emergency caucus run. What ultimately made me decide the world, Gore has had it. He’s taking meetings on how to oust Dion today, professional reputation that may have resulted. every opportunity he gets to dump on to go for it was seeing how divided we and crown Michael Ignatieff in the The Council of the Village of Silverton appreciates your Big Coal. In his recent NY Times op- were as a community on certain issues, same breath. experience and knowledge of Municipal accounting practices and my strong belief that whatever the ed, Gore writes: “we simply cannot Three-and-a-half years ago, when any longer base the strategy for human and looks forward to working with you in the capacity of Chief issue, there is a way to move forward Stephen Harper in opposition spoke Financial Officer for the Village of Silverton as soon as you are that honours and includes all the survival on a cynical and self interested briefly with the Bloc about bringing illusion.” able. We will take steps to ensure that our apology and our perspectives and value systems present down the Liberals over Adscam, the unqualified endorsement of your professional service to the I don’t know where Gore gets this Liberals and their media friends flew in this valley. Village is noted in the Valley Voice. And so we launched a campaign idea there was a strategy; civilization into high dudgeon about the Tories and platform that included, I believe, continues to act as if it can’t commit conspiring with separatists. Now the Sincerely, both sides of the issues at hand and suicide fast enough. Liberals and NDP are eagerly and John Everett, Mayor Every serious analysis has stated 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008

continued from page 5 ferries, endangering motorists, bicyclists, our government pocket 52 billion dollars taken secretly from its mountain home of large environmentally aware community not Glacier Creek, to somehow dispose pedestrians, generating noise and air and privatize EI. I know he withdrew to prove that they were “extinct”. It was coalitions. of whatever poisons are being created. pollution. To this, the present government these attacks on democracy and civil lying on its side and as the truck rolled Letting corporations privatize our public We all know from the tar sands that is indifferent, local authorities are balked society but he keeps taking this path under me into the garage, and I saw a power utilities is a serious affront to the taxpayer. ducks and geese land on tailings ponds. and most residents frustrated. every chance he gets. brim of life shimmer in its eye, and then Then these private power corporations deluge The Duncan is presently pure. What The solution chosen by Industry These are all not only undemocratic that single drop of fluid rolled down the our province with 545 applications for private is the long term price when fish and threw away lots of potential barge and but are completely counterproductive to goat’s cheek, looking like a tear of blood power water licences on ALL our BC rivers (20 fowl are unsafe to eat? It has happened dock jobs. That solution is still the right our dealing with our economic crisis. The in the darkness. I started screaming for corporations own 70% of water licences and elsewhere. Simon said that the EAO one, but we’ll have to demand it from MPs have the right to decide. the life of this animal and realized I was applications for private hydro power developments takes public opinion into account. candidates in the next election. What we Whether a coalition government also a prisoner, and that no one would in BC and environmental damage from this There is more of this than meets require is a committed intent to make a such as the one proposed is stable or hear my screams.” development is catastrophic to our river systems, the eye. The corporate tentacles reality of using the Arrow Lakes for chip will achieve a better result for us in this This was a dramatic nightmare I aquatic life, and the unique ecology or our Crown in neighbouring Cooper, Cascade, traffic and return Highway 6 to residents, economic crisis is debatable, but what had seven years ago, and I can’t let it go land and water in BC {www.ippwatch.com}). Poplar, Tenise creeks etc. weren’t tourists, logging trucks and the other Harper is doing is not legitimate. He is because I’m afraid that it is now actually Letting corporations engage in raw log and mentioned. The cumulative effects on businesses that have no alternative such only postponing the inevitable and the coming true, and whether it’s symbolic raw water export policy protected by Harper this community is one big make-work as barge transport. G.G. should be able to discern this. Her or literal, I feel compelled to speak about and contained in NAFTA and the Security and project. These are not people who see We must not ignore the fact that decision favours politics, not the best it now. I want to know – when will we Prosperity Partnership (SPP) is the real affront wilderness as anything other than a there is an increasingly clear intent by interests of the country. stop destroying the life on this planet to every tax payer in this country. As is abetting resource to be exploited. the government to turn Highway 6 into What Canadians get in spades and inevitably ourselves? I think that corporations that market through political lobbying Gabriela Grabowsky an even larger industrial corridor. That from Harper’s victory in avoiding animals, plants, and nature have rights, and physician lobbying to sell fast-tracked drugs Rainbow’s End Ranch means all the road widening is achieved this inevitable confidence vote, is too, and I hope that we will arrive at this with merits based solely on corporate scientific at taxpayer expense, plus residents no government at all to work on the realization before another area that is research that is inherently drenched in conflict More on chip get noise, pollution and danger, all economy, and a propaganda campaign critical to us and many other species is of interest and puts the Canadian public at risk. trucks consequences destructive of our life that will essentially portray everyone wiped out by another faceless corporate Polypharmacy of our elderly is a disservice and is This is a follow-up to my ‘open values as well as tourism, while industry else as traitors and create divisions machine, whom we will never see or big pharma’s Canadian cash cow. Under Bill C-51 letter” regarding chip truck dangers. The gets the profits. among our citizens that could rival those hear from again once they have taken Harper takes away the public’s ability to attain chip trucks’ increasing domination of Richard Caniell in the US. We don’t need to go there. what they want. compensation (sue the pharmaceutical corporation) Highway 6 is still producing insuperable New Denver We need to unite around dealing with What will that leave us with here in for damages from drugs and vaccines. As well Bill problems. We have noted 11 trucks Electoral reform our economic problems, not trying to this valley? The automated, un-manned C-51 takes away the right of other scientists and in an hour, some in a convoy of two, implement ideological policies or attack power projects, the endless roads, the the public to attain freedom-of -information (FOI) occasionally in a convoy of three. This needed specific groups in our society such as enormous tunnels and tonnes of resulting requests on pharmaceutical corporations drug does not permit drivers to pass them. Many say they did not vote for a women and the unemployed. And by the muck, the 91 km transmission lines research records. Bill C-51 also gives corporations Going up Silverton hill and other steep coalition, that they voted for Harper. But way, Quebec is a Canadian province, its through Old Growth Forest…that is the control to decide which, if any, natural health grades, the trucks move at 20 to 30 of course the truth is that the only people citizens and its MPs are Canadians. The just the beginning. Go to the next Save products Canadians can use (and they will make kph. This forces some drivers to take who voted for Stephen Harper live in his rhetoric is not the same when westerners Our Rivers meeting and listen to the real them especially synthetic for us!) dangerous chances. In the winter, their riding in Calgary. We Canadians have a speak of secession, why is that? facts. Look at what these projects have It is a real affront that Harper wanted to back-spray of sleet and gravel forces cars parliamentary democracy. Our job is to I believe Harper is doing serious done to other areas of our province! create a construction boom building prisons to trail three truck-lengths behind them vote for someone to represent our riding damage to our democracy and our As a community, and that is what for mostly non violent drug offenders serving or be blinded. in Ottawa, in parliament, that’s it. Those screwed up voting system is ultimately we are up and down this valley, I believe mandatory minimums due to his plan to eliminate We have complained to DCT elected as MPs then travel to Ottawa to blame. we can come up with a much better plan all conditional sentence orders. I guess the prisons Chambers about the convoys; the where all the MPs decide who has the We really, really need election for our water’s future than our provincial are also for those 14 year olds with his newly company hasn’t even acknowledged our support of the majority in our House reform before we will get stable, government has. We don’t have to let this recommended life sentences. letter. The Ministry of Transport provides of Commons and that person becomes functioning, respectful and truly happen for a handful of short term jobs, It is a real affront that foreign and domestic a completely out-of-touch response our Prime Minister. Generally this is productive governments that can better and we don’t have to become divided corporations in China can poison Canadian children claiming that the occasional extra lane the person whose party was successful serve its people. Harper is moving over the fact that we all need to feed with lead paint and melamine chocolate while permits passing the trucks. But this not in having the greatest number of its democracy backwards. our families and have work in these Harper is building those prisons for potheads. only ignores the constantly curving road candidates elected as MPs. Then the Grant Clubine uncertain times. We have a responsibility It is a real affront that the Campbell provincial but the passing lane provided driving up consent of the Governor General Winlaw and a purpose in saving our rivers from government rallied for privatization by corporations the Silverton hill ascent is only 640 feet is sought and the government is destruction by getting together, learning of our public transportation system of BC Ferries, long after the chain-up stretch. It’s quite formed. When things don’t work and A really bad the facts and educating our children, so which is now a deficit and debt-laden corporation as if the Deputy who wrote the Minister’s MP’s start to lose confidence in the dream that many years from now they will have that has mortgaged its ridership into the future and reply didn’t even read the specifics of government or PM, then they have a I want to share my thoughts a place – a place where they can go to is mismanaged and diluted its core business of our letter. confidence vote. This is what MPs are concerning the Glacier/Howser Creek learn about and see with their own eyes transportation by expanding into real estate and The only meaningful response reply supposed to do; it is their job and their IPP and the proposed Jumbo Resort the source of their drinking water that private port management. we’ve had, besides concern expressed by right. If the government fails to withstand in the Purcell Mountain Range. In the we all protected, and catch a glimpse of It is a real affront that taxpayers give $31 the local RCMP, is from Corky Evans. a confidence vote we generally go to summer of 2001, I was hiking in Jumbo those powerful White Mountain Goats billion dollars from our healthcare budget to However, he tells us that the conversion of an election. In this situation, having Pass, and my partner and I counted seven looking down from their soaring home pharmaceutical corporations every year but we rural highways into industrial corridors, just had an election a second option is White Mountain Goat grazing on the in the rocks. saved only $6 billion by shutting down community at the expense of residents’ taxes and to see if there are enough MPs from slope on the north ridge above the cabin That is the vision I’m dreaming public health care services and hospitals all over driver safety, is an evident priority of the all parties that agree to work together, – a majestic sight for anyone’s eyes. I about now. our province. These cutbacks place Canadians in present government. This is why, I guess, then they have the option of forming was extremely moved by the sight of Jen Cookson rural communities at risk and have overloaded we received a tape loop reply from the a coalition and asking the consent of these creatures, and spent the rest of the Kaslo the remaining “regional” facilities resulting in a Ministry of Transport. the G.G. to form a government. The day watching distant avalanches falling We support the degradation of general public healthcare service The fact is, the government research G.G. then consults with constitutional on Valley Glacier, and was truly humbled both qualitatively and quantitatively. showed that shipping the chips by lake experts, considers the rules and makes by the power of nature. That night I coalition government The corporation has a legal mandate for profit barge was the most economical route. a decision. went home and fell into an exhausted The coalition government was mentioned and, under NAFTA and SPP policy, can sue Canada And to make the lake route attractive to If a majority of MPs don’t support sleep and started having a dream. It in the last federal election as an option to inform and Canadians for even “potential” loss of profit. Celgar, the Province promised to pay the the PM or his government then that went like this: Steven Harper that there are options. He is an Let’s hope the people in the opposition barge costs. What was required of Celgar government is toast one way or the “I was aware that I was standing on autocrat and is spreading fear and division with caucuses are brave enough to take Harper and was to make the modifications necessary other. The conservatives Fiscal Update a balcony of a house and I was looking his separatist rhetoric. A coalition government his corpocracy to task. Let’s hope after Harper to unload the trailers at Castlegar. But was designed to provoke, and not just down onto the lawn and driveway of a is the best thing for our nation, and our future and this neoconservativism are gone that our the government sunk their own research politicians, but anyone who cannot large private property. It was night and as an independent nation relies on our ability to opposition caucuses can pick up the pieces by giving industry a choice: they could fathom once again standing by and there were many men, standing around cooperate within paraliment to assert a collective before we lose, to corporations, our public health barge or use the public highways. Of watching an ideological government in coveralls and drinking cans of beer action against what really stands as an affront to care system (our health), our rights to Crown course, Celgar chose to use Highway 6. attack pay equity. In the 21st century, this and smoking, talking in some foreign every taxpayer in this country. Steven Harper’s, and water and Crown land(our ecology), our public The cost of upkeep, plus remake of the is and should be completely unacceptable language. A large flat-deck truck was Gordon Campbell’s, alliances lie with the corporate transportation systems, our right to unadulterated highways at a cost of $200 million in in a democracy. Are we willing to once slowly backing up the driveway, and the interests that taxpayers are relentlessly rejecting. and safe food, and our right to have our tax dollars taxpayer dollars, fell on the taxpayers, again watch another of our governments reverse lights illuminated a body on the Letting corporations do their own health help support political opposition parties which road users and communities while sell off Canadians assets in a fire sale, and back of the truck. As the truck inched inspections results in listeriosis outbreaks. keeps our democracy a democracy as opposed to Celgar maximized its profit picture. Now, will we watch the right to belong to an closer to the house, I could see that it was Letting taxpayer owned corporations like BC a dictatorship. despite claims to the contrary during past organized labour group with the right to the body of a massive White Mountain Timber Sales use our tax dollars to clearcut log in Chris Mason, Kirstin Olsen, and the years, the chip truck traffic gets collective bargaining be taken piece by Goat. Somehow I knew it was the last steep domestic watersheds, in highly populated rural Dahmien Mason heavier and heavier, dominating the piece from us. Are we willing to watch mountain goat on Earth, and it had been areas, results in civil disobedience and formation Slocan Park December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 7 Waste wood from Slocan mill used for green energy production by Jan McMurray to go back to using it.” waste wood until the end of 2009. Slocan Village Market From the time the sawmill was He added, “I would expect that At that time, the company hopes built in Slocan in 1968 up until everyone who put up with fly ash on to send its waste wood to Celgar in early this year, waste wood (bark their laundry and decks for all those Castlegar. and sawdust) was disposed of by years are very happy.” Celgar currently burns waste wood burning. Tomlin says that Slocan Forest to create electricity, and is planning to But no longer. Products, when it owned the mill, increase its power generation capacity Springer Creek Forest Products made several attempts over the years to by January 2010 as part of its Green shut the burner down in March, and sell the waste wood for co-generation Energy Project. BC Hydro has recently has been sending its waste wood so that it could shut down the burner. announced that it will offer Celgar to a co-generation plant in Kettle It was the high moisture content in an electricity purchase agreement Falls, Washington, where it is used to the material that made it impractical to buy the green energy created by produce electricity. to burn for co-generation. “But with the project. When completed, the “From an environmental point the new focus on green energy and project is expected to create enough Groceries, fresh produce, Agency Liquor, of view, it is the biggest single thing total utilization, companies are finding electricity to meet Celgar’s needs plus we have ever done here,” said Ralph ways to use this type of wet material,” allow the company to sell 25-30 MW organic foods, in-store deli, in-store Tomlin, Springer Creek manager. said Tomlin. of electricity to BC Hydro. bakery, daily fresh meat specials “It’s a good use for a product that was Springer Creek was able to The waste wood or ‘hog fuel’ previously worthless.” purchase the equipment they need to at the Slocan mill was burned in a Open 7 days/week, 9 am - 8 pm Tomlin says the burner has been prepare the waste wood for transport beehive burner from 1968 to 1983. shut down for good. “The way we’ve from a Weyerhauser mill in the The beehive was then replaced with Xmas Hours: Dec. 24 – 9 am - 8 pm got it configured, we can’t use it Okanagan that shut down permanently a silo type burner, which had much anymore – it would be a big chore last year. better emission controls. In 2000, Dec. 25 - 26 – closed to go back to it. Right now, we don’t Springer Creek has a contract a scrubber was added to reduce foresee anything that would force us to supply the Kettle Falls plant with particulate emissions. Jan. 1 – 2 pm - 6 pm Streamkeepers report on busy year of field and educational work Slocan, BC • ph: 355-2211 • fax: 355-2216 submitted by Jennifer Yeow six years. The provincial standard for As in the past, we are grateful for Now in its sixth year, the Slocan recreational contact water based on our student partners at Mt. Sentinel, River Streamkeepers’ ongoing program geometric mean is 200cfu’s/100ml. Lucerne and WE Graham Schools for includes outreach to local schools, While the Slocan counts are below helping us carry out the assessments. We monitoring of rainbow trout, benthic these limits, the findings indicate that it are also thankful to the Columbia Basin invertebrate assessments, and water is risky to take drinking water directly Trust and Columbia Power Corporation monitoring for temperature and coliform from the river. for providing grants for our work. bacteria. This year we had field trips and visited a number of elementary schools, including Brent Kennedy, Winlaw, and NOTICE Blewett. There was also a great day ‘pond dipping’ with the Nelson Young Dog owners in the Village of New Denver are Naturalists and the annual Mayday reminded that all dogs residing in the Village of insect viewing event in Winlaw. New Denver are required to have a current dog Due to high water we were not licence. There is a $15.00 discount for all dog able to conduct a complete survey of spawning rainbow trout this year. We licences purchased by February 15, 2009. did get good data in the fall snorkel float and, when we compared our survey Licence fees are: Rob, Rhonda, results with previous years, we saw that Charlotte, Drew a spike in the population had occurred Unspayed Female …………………………....$50.00 & Rylan below Lemon Creek in 2006. Overall, numbers declined in 2007 as the trout Unneutered Male……………………………...$50.00 redistributed themselves throughout the river. Then, in 2008 we saw a reduction Spayed Female………………………………..$25.00 in the overall number of trout, returning to population levels seen in 2006. Neutered Male…………………………………$25.00 For the last three years we collected macroinvertebrates from two stations on the Slocan River. In the past, we tested other major creeks in the Slocan Basin including the Little Slocan, Bonanza William Hunter Cabins in Hills, Carpenter in New Denver and Winlaw Creek. The samples are sorted by Streamkeepers and professional taxonomists do the identification. The data is entered into Environment Canada’s CABIN (Canadian Aquatic Benthic Invertebrate Network) database. Season’s Looking back, we do see differences in the data reflecting water quality Greetings changes between the upper and lower river. However, it’s too early to draw conclusions. Regarding water temperature, Open 2008 was a relatively cool year. Daily Year- maximum temperatures did rise above Round 20° C for a total of 13 days at most For stations. By comparison, in 2006 maximum temperatures stayed above Reservations: 20 degrees at some stations for over 19 358-2844 days. Lower water temperatures were due to cool, rainy days in spring and late summer. The wet weather brought run-off from fields, roads and homes. Fecal coliform counts ranged from 5 to 143 colony-forming units per 100 ml. This 303 Lake Ave • Silverton, BC was the highest level we have seen in 8 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Silverton council, December 9: Christmas by the Lake a success by Leah Main Friday Grand Opening ceremony – and He also asked “if we can speed up announcement that Chief Financial 2004 and 437 – 2006, received three •Gary Willman appeared as a to report that organizers consider this the process for getting storage [in the Officer Elaine Rogers has agreed to readings. The amendment changes delegation from Christmas by the Lake second year of the event to have been Village yard]” for the booths and other continue serving the Village, following the meeting day and deletes the item to thank council and Public Works for a success. Council granted Willman’s equipment used by Christmas by the receipt of a letter of apology from “Correspondence for Information: their support – with particular thanks request for permission to leave the Lake and the Community Club. Council Village council. Resolution to file” from the regular to Mayor Everett for attending the area set up over the holiday season. had previously agreed to provide such •Councillor Bell submitted a brief agenda. A special meeting will be The Corporation of the Village of Silverton storage, and Mayor Everett responded written report on Regional District scheduled in the near future to adopt that Public Works and Administration activity, which included: the Rosebery- this bylaw. P.O. Box 14, 421 Lake Avenue are currently working on an overall Three Forks Regional Park Commission •Council appointments were Silverton, British Columbia V0G 2B0 plan for the Village yard that will be has been authorized to spend $4,000 on established as follows: RDCK – Phone: 250/358-2472 Fax: 250/358-2321 ready for council discussion in early the Three Forks Bridge; Slocan Valley Councillor Bell; Alternate Councillor Email: [email protected] January. A specific storage location for Economic Development Commission Johnson; Chamber of Commerce the event equipment will be part of that agreed to work with the Slocan District – Councillor Bell; Court of Revision REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS 2009 discussion. Chamber of Commerce to support – Mayor Everett, Councillors Provan •Mayor Everett reported that he the Selkirk Loop golf tours in the and Barber; Municipal Emergency (THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH) has met with Administration and Public Kootenays; and the Invasive Weeds Committee – Mayor Everett and January 20 July 21 Works regarding a priority list of tasks, Committee is developing strategies for Administrator Ida; February 17 August 18 logistics and project costs for the coming the coming year with new co-ordinator Recreation Commission #6 – March 17 September 15 year. Their reports will be presented to Eva Cameron. Councillor Provan; Historical Society council at a January 6 planning meeting, •Regular council meetings will liaison – Mayor Everett; October 20 April 21 which will be open to the public. now be held on the third Tuesday of Finance Committee – Mayor May 19 November 17 •At a December 12 special meeting, each month. Bylaw No. 453, to amend Everett, Councillors Barber and Provan; June 16 December 15 council brought out of in camera the Council Procedures Bylaws No. 427 – Signing Authority – Mayor Everett, Councillor Provan, Administrators Ida and Rogers; Community Advisory to Interior Health – Councillor Johnson; Facilities and Recreation – Mayor Everett and Councillor Barber; Staffing – Mayor Everett, Councillors Johnson and Barber; Community Club liaison – Councillors Provan and Johnson; Corporate Law Firm – Staples, McDannold & Stewart; Bank – Kootenay Savings Credit Union (New Denver); Auditor – an RFP has gone out, and council will make their decision once all submissions have been received and reviewed by Administration; Memorial Hall Select Thanks for Committee will continue as originally constituted, until the Spirit of 2010 the great Silverton’s new council is Councillor Jamie Barber, Mayor John Everett, Councillor project is completed on the March 1st Ross Johnson, and Councillor Carol Bell. Not present: Councillor Kathy Provan. deadline. summer! Silverton council inaugural meeting Re-opening in 2009! by Leah Main A brief regular meeting followed in any planning for public highways. Silverton council’s inaugural the swearing in of the new council. They state: “The two most densely meeting, December 1, saw the •In response to information populated communities [Silverton swearing in of returning Mayor John regarding Ministry of Transportation and New Denver] on Hwy #6 south Everett and Councillor Carol Bell, and Cycling Policy and Guidelines of Nakusp are located only 5 kms new Councillors Dr. Jamie Barber and submitted by Helen Davis and Daniel apart...This is a section that would be Ross Johnson. Returning Councillor Hellyer of Hills, council directed staff regularly and heavily used by students, Kathy Provan, who was unable to to submit a letter supporting their commuters and tourists if a Ministry 303 Lake Avenue • Silverton, BC attend the evening meeting, was sworn position that the needs of cyclists of Highways standard design shoulder in earlier the same day. and pedestrians must be considered could be constructed. Bang for your buck, this should be the first priority for safe self-propelled travel along Winter Safety Sale Hwy #6.” •Council re-instituted the use Erickson Professional Ratcheting Tie Down Straps (400 lb.) of email communication between 4/Pack mayor and council and CAO and Reg $36.99 Sale $19.95 council, using individual councillor accounts set up through the Village Erickson Cargo Net 72” x 96” website host. Council and staff will Reg $42.99 Sale $25.99 follow guidelines offered by legal counsel regarding identifying such Heavy Duty Ratcheting Strap 2” x 27’ communications as private and 3300 lb. working load confidential. Reg $24.99 Sale $18.74 •Administrator Ida was instructed Groceries to put out an RFP call for auditor for Quartz/Halogen Work Light/Spot Light 12 Volt audit year 2008. Council will examine Reg $21.99 Sale $9.75 Produce • Deli all proposals received and choose the Fisherman’s Market appropriate one. Fleece Throw Blanket 100% Comfort 50” x 60” •At the conclusion of the meeting, Reg $9.99 Sale $5.25 Racetrac Gas Mayor Everett stated that he supported the Community Club 100% and wished Sawvivor Collapsible Wood Saw 9.5 oz. to meet with the club’s executive in the .99 .99 Reg $35 Sale $26 Hwy 6 new year. He said he recognized the immense amount of volunteer work done by the club and the Friends of New Silverton Memorial Hall, and wants to see hall renovations go ahead “as long Denver as rules, regulations, and procedures Hours: 8:30 am are followed.” He urged people to come to him, and said that past issues - 8:30 pm were communications issues more than anything else. December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 9 Slocan Park watershed group will form society, support Sinixt legal challenge by Art Joyce explained. “Sinixt spokesperson which means they are too small for Murphy would like to see the regional Trails Society, that he and Recreation Logging in Slocan Park Marilyn James has said her people dimension lumber and will go straight district write a letter to the Minister of Commissioner Craig Lawrence are watersheds may be a certainty from are caretakers of the land – that’s their to the chipper. Very little valuable Forests and the committee will pursue drafting a position statement to ensure the perspective of BC Timber Sales interest, and she opposes logging in cedar was found. Arvid Creek a meeting with the minister as well. logging has no detrimental effect but residents aren’t laying down watersheds.” presents engineering challenges Incoming Area H Director Walter on the trail, which is considered a for it. Funds for a potential legal battle since the access road must cross the Popoff asked that a representative to tourism showpiece in BC. At a community meeting in and independently commissioned creek bed. Although dry at this time the RDCK from the group be chosen. Slocan Park Hall December 10, geotechnical studies may be available of year, during spring freshet it will Kirsten Olsen volunteered and was residents decided to form a society through advocacy group West Coast be roaring. One couple’s property accepted. that will further their efforts to fight Environmental Law, and whatever relies on a spring for their water It was reported by Brian Rehwald, what they see as inappropriate timber fundraising activities Slocan Park supply that will have to be crossed by chairman of the Slocan Valley Rails to WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. prescriptions for their watersheds. A residents pursue. Resident Kirsten logging trucks. Reserve zones (where committee will work on choosing a Olsen has joined the Slocan Valley no timber can be cut) have not been BUYERS OF CEDAR name for the society. Derek Murphy, Watershed Alliance and urged marked out in block 2, and there is EarthSpirit & PINE POLES in summing up the situation for a others to also do so as a means elk scat present, indicating that their Amazing Crystals Mike Casey cell 344-8477 newcomer to the meeting, pointed of widening the coalition. Olsen habitat will be affected. Much of the Offering planning, management out the inconsistency of geotechnical reported that the Forest Practices terrain is quite rocky, making soil Inspiring Books • Cards and sales for Woodlot Licences reports done over the years in the Board complaint form has been filled cover vulnerable to disturbance. • Magazines • Incense • and Private Land Owners. area. out, with seven pages of background “As soon as you put your foot Calendars • Essential Oils P.O. Box 4, “Their geotechnical studies look material attached, and will be faxed down in some spots the soil material • CD’s • Video Rentals • Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0 like cookie cutter studies that could this week. just rolls off the rocks,” said Kabel. And More have been written for anybody. They Peter Kabel reported on behalf Derek Murphy reported for the Phone (250) 346-3315 don’t mention at all that the timing of the watch committee with a slide communications committee that its Winlaw 226-7265 Fax (250) 346-3218 of the water flow will be changed show from a walk of three of the four efforts will focus on letter writing and TOLL FREE 1-866-346-3315 dramatically. In terms of terrain planned cutblocks. These clearly political advocacy. The committee stability they’re saying they don’t showed that in most of the blocks has arranged to be on the agenda for see any issues and that contradicts there are large amounts of aspen the RDCK rural affairs committee in what locals know who have walked and poplar that have no commercial January and have invited Al Skakun these ridges.” value. Much of the fir and hemlock of BCTS and the Ministry of Forests Nelle Maxey, reporting for are only 10 inches or less in diameter, but has no guarantee they will show. the legal committee, said a recent conference call was held with David Aaron, lawyer for the Sinixt First Polar Nation, residents from Slocan Park, Hills, Perry Ridge, Rossland, Shutty from the Mayor & Council Bench, and the Glacier/Howser IPP Bear the Village of Silverton proponents. Aaron has filed a writ of claim for Crown land in Sinixt Swim traditional territory. This means that they have the right to be consulted Village of Silverton on land use decisions and so far they 2009 have not been. As a society, residents Holiday Schedule can act as interveners in court at Silverton’s Day Park Thursday, December 25 – CLOSED proceedings to present site-specific ecological, political, and social Enjoy a refreshing dip Friday, December 26 – CLOSED evidence to assert their rights with Monday, December 29 – CLOSED regard to Crown land use planning. in Slocan Lake Tuesday, December 30 – OPEN 10 am - 4 pm Aaron has submitted a letter to Al Skakun at BC Timber Sales New Year’s Day at noon Wednesday, December 31 – OPEN 10 am - 4 pm informing him that he is prepared to Thursday, January 1 – CLOSED take out an injunction against road Friday, January 2 – CLOSED building and commercial forestry Free Bratwursts, activities in Slocan Park. Although a Monday, January 5 – CLOSED majority of residents at the meeting Coffee & Hot Chocolate were in favour of forming a coalition with the Sinixt in such an event, for those who take some wondered about the financial the plunge! implications of land claims. Sponsored by Silverton Community Club “Marilyn Burgoon has said the reason her group is supporting the Sinixt is because they aren’t in it for a financial settlement,” Maxey May your Christmas Season be filled with We’re Peace, Joy and Contentment. Closed!

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Soup, Sandwiches & Desserts 358-2691 New Denver, BC 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 SifCo forestry cooperative completes first stage of Landscape Plan by Art Joyce Mapping started with the centric perspective” for protecting The Slocan Integral Forestry plotting of riparian areas, old growth private holdings is the basis of risk Cooperative (SifCo) has completed management areas, and inoperable assessment, Martineau says, rated the first phase of its Landscape Level areas with steep slopes or shallow from very high through to low Plan (LLP) after a round of public soils. Old growth management areas priority areas. SifCo will use this consultations with neighbouring are “as close to a park as you’ll get priority scale to establish which communities. According to SifCo’s in a forest tenure,” since these will areas to send in brushing crews. Stefan Martineau, the two priorities not be logged. The initial mapping Forest types differ greatly from Red that emerged consistently were water has been done primarily based on Mountain to Winlaw, so this will protection and fire prevention. SifCo satellite imaging, with photos at a determine how much of the forest has acted on community concerns by 1:2000 or 1:5000 scale so that even canopy needs to be thinned out to prioritizing the completion of fire individual trees and spacing can prevent crown fires. The method interface management mapping for be seen. The next step will be to is designed to produce a less dense its licensed areas. confirm the details with a boots-on- forest by pruning lower branches Holiday Hours: “We believe in using local the-ground survey and adjust maps and reducing the number of trees Office Closed December 23 – January 5 expertise,” says Martineau. “This accordingly. per hectare. Office Reopens 12:00 noon, January 6 is their back yard, so obviously Another layer of mapping “It doesn’t mean the fires would those people know the land best. involves visual quality objectives and go away,” says Martineau, “but We don’t want to come into an area other constraints, including ungulate that the intensity of the fire and the and pretend we know better than the and other wildlife movement patterns. risk would be greatly reduced. The people who live here.” This layer is laid over other mapping question that arises is, how much of Wherever possible SifCo forester so that even on stable terrain, for all this can we do given the current Tom Bradley and Martineau have example, a wildlife travel corridor economic climate. This kind of work walked the land with locals, who often would change the timber prescription is very expensive.” can point out, for example, where a in that area. Although use of wood waste spring comes out of the ground After consulting with the public for biofuel has been considered, in March but is dry in November. in the Winlaw, Elliot-Anderson- ultimately this option may be too This process of consultation is Christian-Trozzo, and Red Mountain expensive given transportation costs. ongoing, since SifCo sees the LLP watersheds, Martineau says the next A wood chipper would be brought as a living document subject to step became clear: fire interface on-site to help speed up the process continual evolution. mapping. This involves identifying of decomposition, reducing fire risk “This is not something the forest types and fuel loading, and providing mulch for the forest government required of us, it’s assessing fire risk and the level floor. Martineau would like to see something we just did because we of consequence to settled areas both a commercial chipper and a believed that’s the best approach to and combining them to identify pellet plant in the Slocan Valley to management.” hot spots on the map. A “human- complement SifCo’s operations and provide work for locals. At present, Season’s however, the nearest pellet plant is in Washington State, so chipping on-site will likely be SifCo’s chosen option. Greetings and Martineau believes that government funding to help make chipping and warm holiday pellet operations financially viable while forest markets are down would be a logical step. Regional wishes to all of our District directors could support this by providing incentives to establish friends and customers! local biofuel burners that use waste Season’s wood to produce energy. Fire interface management will Now serving Soup du Jar Greetings & likely be the forest cooperative’s priority in the next 2-5 years. Monday • Wednesday • Friday Harvesting priorities have yet to Warm Holiday be established but this will occur as mapping continues to evolve. Sifco Wishes expects its website to be online by from Jim & Patty at the about December 20, complete with its constitution and bylaws and a Winlaw Google Earth component showing Nature’s hand-painted clothing company the mapping of its forest tenure. 513 6th Avenue, New Denver Brew-Op 358-2733 5972 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw Village of 226-7328 New Denver The Council and staff of the Village of New Denver would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Village Office hours over the holiday season are as follows:

December 24: 8 am - 12 noon December 25 - 26: closed December 29 - 31: open January 1: closed January 2: open

There will be no commercial garbage collection on Friday, December 26th. All other garbage collection will take place on regularly scheduled days. December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 11 New Denver Mayor’s message: Consider the ambulance service by Mayor Gary Wright winter event. animated by the same spirit that makes ridiculously low standby fee, but it Like so many of you, I had the A three-day snow party and craft New Denver May Days, the Hills Garlic requires the same public spirit. double pleasures of both visiting and fair fuelled on bratwurst, gluhwein, Fest and Silverton’s own Canada Day Anyone up to it? If so, call Karen WANTED participating in Silverton’s Christmas Christmas candy, hot chocolate and celebrations the community highlights at 250-358-2507. She says that it is by the Lake celebrations this past bannock-on-a-stick has to be a winner. of other seasons. possible for volunteer attendants to weekend. Congratulations to everyone It was of course made possible by the Speaking of volunteers, Karen have their training costs covered. TO BUY: who helped make it our area’s great contributions of dozens of volunteers Forsyth tells me that our local On behalf of Carol, Mike, ambulance team needs you. For Catherine, Steve, Lisa, Angie, Ann, CEDAR AND unavoidable reasons Karen and Sarah Bonnie, Katrine and Kevin – your PINE POLES will soon be unavailable for some time village staff and council – let me extend to answer our emergency calls. Joe season’s best wishes to everyone who John Shantz and Chris will do their human best to makes this such a great place to live. • 250-308-7941 (cell) cover everything, but without more Sm o k e y Cr e e k Sa l v a g e Please contact: Gorman local help our ambulance may well 24 HR TOWING Brothers Lumber Ltd. have to be dispatched from Nakusp New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, or somewhere else. This is not the Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal best medical scenario for someone in WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 250-547-9296 immediate need. 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN For those of you with the time and expertise to make a commitment around your personal schedules, this is one of our most important community services. I know it’s not exactly a ‘volunteer’ job since attendants get decent call-out pay as well as a

New Denver’s new council: Councillors Katrine Campbell, Bonnie Greensword, Kevin Murphy, Mayor Gary Wright. Missing: Councillor Ann Bunka New Denver Council Inaugural meeting Holiday Hours: At New Denver council’s inaugural Murphy, Councillor Campbell Sappho’s Wednesday, December 24 – closed from 12 noon meeting, the following appointments (alternate); Chamber of Commerce Closed Thursday, December 25th were made: rep: Councillor Campbell. Acting Bakery Closed Friday, December 26th RDCK Director: Mayor Gary Mayor: alphabetically, rotating quarterly. Open December 29 & 30 Wright; Councillor Greensword Executive – Municipal Emergency Happy Holidays! Wednesday, December 31 (alternate); Building Design Review Program: Mayor Wright, CAO Carol Thank you for – closed from noon Committee: Councillor Murphy; Gordon, Councillor Bunka (municipal Closed Thursday, January 1st Heritage Advisory Committee: emergency coordinator). Signing shopping locally! Councillor Bunka; Recreation authorities: One staff member and one Holiday hours: Commission No. 6 rep: Councillor council member. Bank: KSCU Open Dec. 17-20 10 am - 8 pm Dec. 22-24 11 am - 6 pm Dec. 29-31 11 am - 4 pm Jan. 3 11 am - 8 pm Closed Dec. 25-28 Jan. 1-2, 4-7 Regular hours start Jan. 8 Thursday - Saturday 10 am to 2 pm, 4 pm to 8 pm

Slocan Fitness Centre Fitness/Wellness Programs START NOW! FREE WITH A $20 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP Eat Well 1:30 - 2:30 pm Finding balance in choice. Dec. 14 & 15, Jan. 4, 5, 18 & 19 (Sunday & Monday– six sessions) Presenter Ruby Leanne Brunelle is a registered herbal practitioner. Ms. Brunelle provides nutritional, massage and aromatherapy at the Wellness Centre in Slocan. Kick the Habit – 2:30 - 4:00 pm Issues & Options Weight Management – 4:00 - 5:30 pm Effects & Goals Dec. 15, 22, 29 & January 5, 12 & 19 (Monday – six sessions) and best holiday wishes

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Body Conditioning for Women – 10 - 11:00 a.m. • Assessment, design a program and individual coaching. Circuit Training for Seniors 11 a.m. - noon Intro to gym. Body Conditioning for Men – Noon - 1 p.m. • Assessment, design a program and individual coaching. Dec. 20 & 27, Jan. 3 & 10 (Saturday mornings– four sessions) Presenter Gabrielle Jangula, BCRPA is a certified personal trainer specializing in group fitness for core strength, and body conditioning. She also teaches Pilates. CALL 250-355-2355 TO REGISTER Limited Enrollment. Schedule is subject to change. 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Slocan council raises water rates by Don Currie is $60 per month. For single family various additional costs imposed on At special meetings December residences within the Village, the the owner. 2 and 8, Slocan council approved annual rate is $216 and for residents Based on status quo fees CAO a bylaw to increase water rates for outside the Village $432 if paid Paivarinta forecast water rate single family residences inside prior to February 15. New service revenues for 2009 to be $40,425 Village boundaries from $20 to connections inside the Village and operating expenses $70,000. $30 per month and for residents boundaries were set at $1,200 for ¾ The CAO said the increases would outside of the Village boundaries inch lines and $1,500 for 1 inch lines cover rising operating costs for 2009 (the west side of the Slocan River and outside the Village boundaries, and hopefully set aside some reserve and Arlington Road), the new rate $2,000 and $2,500 respectively with funds for future capital expenditures estimated for 2009 to be $138,000. The CAO report stated the previous budget did not account for the replacement of 28 membranes at a cost of $2,500 each. The increased from Doug, Shay, Grace & Mitch revenue would provide for a proper maintenance and replacement schedule to ensure the utility can operate within the budget. The CAO report showed the new rates were comparable to annual rates presently in place in Kaslo ($226.80), Nakusp ($265), Castlegar ($263.99), Kimberly ($344.56), Grand Forks ($330) and Kamloops ($572.20). BC’s first all female council – Slocan’s new council is, left to right: Councillors Jean Slocan council Patterson, Patricia McGreal, Jessica Lunn, Hillary Elliott and Mayor Madeleine Perriere. inaugural meeting Slocan residents turned out to witness the oath of office of the first all female elected municipal council in British Columbia. Newly elected Mayor Madeleine Perrriere and Councillors Jean Patterson, Patricia McGreal, Jessica Lunn and Hillary Elliott took the oath of office administered by Chief Administrative Officer Shana Paivarinta. In assuming her new role as The Corporation mayor, Madeleine Perriere said she greatly appreciated the support she of the Village of Slocan had received and pledged to do her best to serve the Village at the head of Notice “the first all female council in BC.” 2009 Meeting Schedule John Van Bynen, outgoing mayor, thanked the residents for their support, Pursuant to Section 127 and in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter, and while there had been “a few the Village of Slocan is required to post notice at least once a year of dates, times and negatives – we got through it.” He said place of regularly scheduled Council Meetings. he had lots of faith in the new council Council meetings will be held in the Village of Slocan Office at 503 Slocan St. Slocan BC to do a good job for the community. January 7, 2009 July 8, 2008 The new council appointed February 11, 2008 August 12, 2008 Councilor Hillary Elliott to represent Slocan at the RDCK and Mayor March 11, 2008 September 9, 2008 Perriere as the alternate. Each April 15, 2008 October 14, 2008 councillor was appointed acting May 13, 2008 November 18, 2008 Mayor on a rotation basis in the event June 17, 2008 December 9, 2008 of the absence of the Mayor. Following the ceremony there was an invitation only wine and cheese party.

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6336 Hwy 31 • Kaslo, BC December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice 13 Trout Lake mine delays expansion plans due to poor economy by Jan McMurray delayed, were to improve infrastructure Broughton. “There are lots of unhappy inspectors from the Ministry of Energy, no threat to other working areas of the The MAX molybdenum mine so that more molybdenum could be shareholders right now.” Mines and Petroleum Resources and mine, but does impact the immediate in Trout Lake has not been immune mined underground and processed In a share buyback plan, the company senior Roca staff. The rockfall poses production schedule. to the global economic crisis and in the mill. Broughton said that the repurchased 1,460,700 common shares falling commodity prices, but Scott improvements to infrastructure are in October at an average price of $1 Broughton, company president and already significantly completed, “so per share. These have been returned to CEO, is optimistic that things will look we’re ready to jump back when the treasury and cancelled, leaving a balance up in the new year. price is right.” of 80,509,628 shares outstanding. With molybdenum prices down Broughton says that “all this fear The mine will be shut down to about $9.50 per pound from $25.35 and uncertainty has created lots of from December 12 to January 19 for just this past September, the company speculating on the down side” but thinks maintenance. Original plans were to has had to put expansion plans on hold, the law of supply and demand will shut down from December 12 to 29, resulting in the loss of ten jobs at the prevail and prices will soon recover. but a recent rockfall underground at the Trout Lake mine. He pointed out that the economic mine has forced the company to extend “We had people helping with our situation has seriously eroded the global the closure. No one was working in the expansion plans, so we had to pare supply of molybdenum, and the Trout area of the rockfall at the time, so there back about ten jobs, but there are still Lake mine produces a premium quality were no injuries. 100 people gainfully employed there,” molybdenum concentrate, with very “Unfortunately, this kind of event is reported Broughton. “It’s not a happy low levels of other impurities in it. “So not uncommon in underground mining,” time of year to have to do this, but it will the demand for our product remains said Broughton. “It’s obviously not an allow the mine to continue. We hope strong,” he said. event that we want to happen regularly prices don’t go any lower, because that As would be expected, the – we are learning from the experience to might necessitate further cuts, but we’re company’s stocks are not doing well. make sure it doesn’t happen again.” extremely optimistic going forward,” “Most resource companies have lost A review and investigation of the he said. 75%-95% of their value on the stock rockfall event has been done by the The company’s expansion plans, now market and we’re no exception,” said company’s geotechnical consultants,

Saint Nicholas is at Fomi’s!!!

Mayor Karen Hamling and Director David Jackson of Nakusp and Area Community Foundation presented a $1,000 donation to the Christmas Hampers program of Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services. Left to right: Karen Hamling, Dave Jackson, Mark Brunton, Shannon Roberts and Anne Miskulin.

• Gingerbread Sleighs • Belgian Chocolate Boxes • Truffle Gift Packs Pre-Order • Christmas Shortbreads to ensure Availability!

Come enjoy a Fancy Coffee, Bowl of Borscht, Chili or Soup of the Day Pizza Slice or the whole Pizza!

Eat in or take out Holiday Hours – Open December 23 & 24 Closed December 25 & 26 Open December 30 & 31 Closed January 1 Open January 2 & 3 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Christmas by the Lake in Silverton a resounding success submitted by Penelope Stuart was without doubt a resounding Amid the enchanting atmosphere crafts such as blacksmithing and fair, said that he was very pleased To the sound of the old school success for this small Slocan Valley of this old-world Christmas glassblowing. Great entertainment with the success of this second bell, a welcome by the New Denver community. faire, thanks in part to the very was enjoyed from an eclectic mix Christmas by the Lake event and sees May Queen and songs from the Many children were enthralled timely downfall of snow, people of music played by local musicians this as a festivity which will grow Valhalla Choir, the second Christmas by the ice slide, the story telling, wandered around the Christmas while a wonderful craft fair, with year by year, giving much pleasure by the Lake festivities began on Santa and the Grinch and enjoyed Village enjoying delicious traditional quality hand-made goods, was held to local communities while attracting December 5 in Silverton. With up the Children’s Christmas workshop food and hot drinks, chestnuts and in the Silverton Gallery. visitors from farther afield. To view to 1,000 people coming to enjoy and choir singing from the grade bannock roasting over open fires Armand Lange, whose vision it photos of this wonderful occasion and share three days of fun, it 3/4 students of Lucerne School. and demonstrations of traditional was to hold a traditional European visit www.christmasbythelake.ca.

Linnie’s SLK Chocolate Truffles were a big hit at Silverton’s Christmas by the Lake.

Fresh Turkeys and Hams

Santa came to Silverton for Christmas by the Lake.

Lex, Terry and all the staff at Jones Boys wish you a Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year in 2009. Closed December 20 to January 5 December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 15 Nakusp Chamber of Commerce Christmas Gala an evening to remember by Jan McMurray The ‘New Country Christmas “It went really well,” reports them to play longer. The Chamber For dessert, there was an assortment Another wonderful annual event, Gala’ took place at the Nakusp Debra Rushfeldt, member of the hired the band to help set up and to of cheesecakes, mini cream puffs brought to you by the Nakusp and auditorium on December 6. The Chamber executive. “The food was run the coat check, so the event was with a chocolate fountain and fruit. District Chamber of Commerce, was semi-formal dinner and dance was excellent, the music was great and a fundraiser for them as well. The Slocan Valley’s Holly and initiated this year. attended by about 140 people. the auditorium was really nicely The food was advertised as “a Jon and band played for the dance. decorated.” fabulous feast created by Deb Guest’s “They sounded great – everybody The most striking part of the Catering” and by all accounts, it was impressed,” said Rushfeldt. décor was the great tree that reached certainly was. There was an amazing The Chamber executive plans to the ceiling. Rod Bremner was array of appetizers, and the dinner to make this an annual event. The responsible for getting the tree, and buffet table was laden with a wide capacity at the auditorium is 300 he couldn’t have done a better job. variety of dishes: prime rib with people, so there is room for the gala

PHOTO CREDIT: B eth M c L eod CREDIT: PHOTO “The tree had to be trimmed down Yorkshire pudding and horseradish; to grow. Rushfeldt says businesses four times to get it in there!” said chicken cordon bleu with cheese were encouraged to buy tickets for Rushfeldt. moray sauce; crepes filled with their staff and make it their staff The subdued colour scheme asparagus and fontina cheese topped Christmas party, and the Chamber – black and white, silver and with a beurre blanc sauce; three types will continue with that. moss green – added to the elegant of salad with homemade dressings; “We were pleased with the way ambiance. roasted herb potatoes; beets baked it went and I think people had a Nakusp Secondary’s jazz band in red wine, balsamic vinegar, and good time. It’s nice to have an event played during the cocktail hour, and thyme with a shallot honey glaze; where people can get dressed up,” Rushfeldt says everyone wanted and maple ginger julienne carrots. said Rushfeldt.

Nakusp Chamber of Commerce Christmas Gala emcees Susan Gustafson and Dan Nolan enjoy the fabulous feast created by Deb Guest Catering with their spouses and friends. The first annual Gala was held December 6, at the Arena Auditorium.

• Unique Gifts • Over 40 Local Contributors Happy Holidays & Thank You for your Support Continuing Winter Hours 10 to 5 Tuesday thru Saturday Open Christmas Eve until 6 Closed Xmas and Boxing Day 16 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Winter fun begins with Slocan Valley Recreation rail trail, broomball teams submitted to get the trail in shape. volunteers are needed to help with the weather stays cold. Besides the broomball teams and play on the rinks We’re just waiting for the snow With the purchase last year of a the trail grooming and to keep all the regular rink in the Village of Slocan, over the winter. Broomball is not that to fall in the lower Slocan Valley for workhorse of a snowmobile and the road crossings shovelled out after each another rink will be found behind complicated a game. All you need is a all the fun to begin. The Slocan Valley amazing Ginzugroomer, the plan is to snowfall over the winter. Snowmobile Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw and in sawed-off old broom, a soccer ball and Rail Trail is ready to experience its first keep the entire 53 km rail trail groomed experience is given preference to help the ball field behind the Slocan Park boots are usually the apparel du jour. full season of grooming this year and and track-set for skiers, walkers and groom and a training session is coming Hall. Thanks to the efforts of local Those interested in playing members of the group are gearing up snowshoers to enjoy. Some dedicated up soon. volunteers these rinks will be there for broomball can call the Recreation Office In other winter news, there will all to enjoy. at 226-0008. Those wanting to help out be three skating rinks happening this Slocan Valley Recreation is putting with rail trail grooming can call Craig at winter in the Slocan Valley, providing out a call for anyone wishing to form 226-7312 or Brian at 359-7740. Slocan Fitness Centre opens with new facelift and equipment submitted by Fran Wallis Several educational programs free of charge with the purchase of a $20 The Slocan Fitness Centre is now focused on health and wellness begin gym membership. (See ad for details.) open seven days a week and for the this week. The first is focused on eating The Centre is the vision and result month of December no user fees will healthy over the holidays. On Monday of much hard work by many volunteers. be charged. It’s a great chance to check a program focused on tobacco reduction Financial assistance for the project came out this bright new facility and the and another on weight management from the Columbia Basin Trust and commercial quality of gym equipment. are offered. Saturday programs include UBCM Community Health Promotion Call the centre for exact opening hours body conditioning and circuit training Fund with assistance from WE Graham at 355-2355. for seniors. These programs are offered Community Service Society. PHOTO CREDIT: K eith C umming CREDIT: PHOTO

Cutting the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Slocan Fitness Centre is former Mayor John Van Bynen and new Mayor Madeleine Perriere. Behind them, left to right: Peggy and Pat Aston, Hillary Elliott, Joanna Van Bynen (barely visible), Nicky Hamilton, Liz Newman and Linda Hicks. Merry Christmas

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Sarah & Gale Jeff & John & Winter Hours: Closed Saturdays & Sundays Closed December 24 - December 25 & 26 January 1 & 2 January 23 We thank you for your business!! December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 17 Net Idea goes out of business after 14 years’ service to the West Kootenay by Art Joyce Net Idea made arrangements with or by calling the 1-877 line. ADSL and same. If you are on a pre-authorized “We thank you for your support over The Net Idea, the West Kootenay’s another internet service provider, Secure dial-up have been migrated and the new payment plan already, your automatic the years,” McPherson wrote. “We are ‘homegrown’ internet service provider, by Design, to take on Net Idea customers numbers are active. If you do not wish payment will continue to be processed sad that our time is at an end but wish has closed shop after 14 years in as of December 5. Secure by Design to be a subscriber to Secure by Design, as normal. Kirk the best of luck with Secure by business. According to co-owners Janice Technology, Inc. is owned by Kirk Ismay, email [email protected] and McPherson has said she felt the Design and the new services it will be McPherson and Keith Dunphy in an who was Net Idea’s system administrator your account will not be transferred to the beginning of the end for Net Idea came able to offer you.” email sent to customers on December from 1996 on. Ismay has arranged a new new service. with a ruling by the CRTC in the late Ismay also wanted to thank customers 2, the closure was due to an “inability wholesale provider for dial-up and ADSL After December 5, cheques for ’90s that allowed telephone companies for their patience and continued loyalty, to compete against our supplier, Telus.” access, and will continue to provide invoices need to be made out to Secure to compete with ISPs. Where once there his staff for their hard work and dedication, McPherson wrote that she felt the website hosting services. by Design and can be mailed to the same were 250 ISPs in the province there are Janice and Keith for entrusting him with company had been treated unfairly and On December 5 Net Idea accounts address as the one for Net Idea. Ismay now only 20, as big corporations squeeze their business, and the community for the charged “uncompetitive rates” in Telus were transferred to Secure by Design, said all service charges will remain the small operations out of business. encouragement and support. retail promotions. which will honour service for customers McPherson and Dunphy have since with prepaid accounts. All netidea.com been required to send out an apology. email addresses will remain active and “Our email to you of December 2 may there will be no need to change providers have implied Telus was the cause of Net unless customers choose to do so. Idea’s dissolution. That is not the case. For customers needing technical In fact, upon reflection we realize Telus support or help with billing issues, has been fair with us, regularly extending the number to call is 1-877-373-6121. credit and accepting late and partial Dial-up customers needing to change payment for Internet bandwidth to help their settings can find them on the new us weather challenging times…” website at www.secure-by-design.com Public feedback wanted on BC trails strategy by Jan McMurray trail users. A trails strategy has been drafted for The plan has six key components. BC, and is being presented to the public The first is collaborative planning, and at ten meetings around the province. is “the most ambitious thing we have On November 28, about 80 people proposed,” according to Hawkings. This from our region attended the meeting in means partnerships between trail user Castlegar. groups, all levels of government and Many local groups were represented First Nations “to ensure the interests and in the audience, including Kaslo desires of motorized and non-motorized Trailblazers, Kaslo Rails to Trails, Nakusp trail users are accommodated in a manner Trails Society, Slocan Valley Heritage that promotes mutual respect and co- Trail Society, the Galena Trail, West operation,” he said. Canada Bike Tours, Friends of West The plan also calls for good Kootenay Parks, and the Columbia- governance of trails, including improved Western Trail Society. legislation to better manage motorized John Hawkings, chair of the trails trail use and a solution to liability issues. strategy committee responsible for The third key component of the plan developing the draft document, led the is sustainable resources. This includes Castlegar meeting. He said the committee what Hawkings referred to as “the second envisioned a “sustainable trail network” most ambitious thing” – stable funding. for the province, and jokingly likened this Other key components of the to a search for the Holy Grail. plan include effective management, The vision statement of the strategy comprehensive information about trails is: “A world renowned network of and strategic marketing. sustainable trails, accessible to all, which The final trails strategy is expected to fosters social, cultural, health, economic be submitted to the provincial government and environmental benefits for trails in spring 2009 for acceptance and users, community and the Province.” implementation. Happy Holidays People wanted to have a clearer idea For more information, visit www. of “accessible to all” and there was a tca.gov.bc.ca (go to Recreation sites and from the Council & Staff comment that “multi-use trails are just trails). The draft Trails Strategy for BC not working.” Hawkings said it did not can be downloaded, and comments on Please note the following holiday schedule mean that every trail would be accessible the strategy can be submitted through to all, but that the trail system would the website as well. Comments are due provide recreation opportunities for all January 31. NAKUSP SPORTS COMPLEX: Facility closure: December 24, 25, 26, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Free Ice Time • Sponsored by Music Fest Public Skating: December 20 to January 4, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Adult Shinney Hockey: December 22 to 31, 12:30 - 2:00 pm Youth Shinney Hockey: December 22 to 31, 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank) Private Rentals: Times are available. Please call 250-265-4500 to book. VILLAGE OFFICE: (91 - 1st Street NW) Closures: Closed December 24, 25, 26, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Council Meeting: December 23 Meeting Cancelled. Boards By George will be PUBLIC WORKS: taking a break Garbage Pickup: Regular garbage pickup on December 24, 29 & 31 December 26 (Boxing Day) will be picked up on Monday, December 29 between Emergencies Only: Call 250-265-3861 Dec. 19 - Jan. 5, 2009 NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS: Happy New Year DAILY: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ your specialty timbers & lumber mill ~ Winter Wednedays: $3.00 Admission every Wednesday, except December 24 & 31 Stocking Stuffer Special: 10 Adult Passes $50.00 1-888-244-3977 NAKUSP FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Nakusp Fire Department wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Please be Holiday Safe! Be careful with candles and electrical overloads. Remember to change smoke detector batteries. 18 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 RDCK prepares parkland dedication policy to meet provincial guidelines by Art Joyce developers have the option of providing The LGA bylaw also applies to the money to the area in question rather “You might end up with a half It was brought to the attention of land or cash-in-lieu not exceeding subdivisions greater than two hectares. than going into the RDCK’s general million dollars in a parkland dedication Regional District staff recently that 5% of the land being proposed for Senior planner Monty Horton said revenue fund. The Regional District fund that’s been accumulating for several they need to be observing parklands subdivision. If the owner proposes to in his experience as a planner with will have to assess how much additional years,” Horton says. “And then an area dedication requirements stipulated by dedicate land, the location of land has to the Regional District of Okanagan- parkland it can deal with, and will work comes up that people want to protect and provincial government with regard to be in an acceptable location to the local Similkameen, architects and surveyors with recreation commissions and area the money’s already there.” subdivision development. government (likely considered by the typically expect this, and build it into directors on a case-by-case basis. Horton cites the regional district’s Section 941 of the Local local recreation or parks commission). If subdivision plans as a cost of doing “The developer may say, well here’s recent acquisition of Pulpit Rock on Government Act (LGA) stipulates that the option of 5% cash-in-lieu is accepted, business. The RDCK is simply playing some land, but we can say, sorry, that Nelson’s North Shore as a prime example. “for subdivisions of three lots or more, then the monies must be put in a fund catch-up with surrounding Regional doesn’t fit with our park policies.” If the policy had been in place earlier, he established for the purpose of acquiring Districts that have drafted policies for Such a policy is extremely useful for believes they would already have had park lands…” parkland dedication from subdivisions. maintaining both green space and public the money to buy the land from private Municipalities are expected to meet the access. One example would be access owners. Instead funds had to be raised same statute but have their own policies to water, for example if a developer was from a number of partners. He says the for doing so. going to cut off access to Slocan River cost of purchase was reasonable enough “In our case we are going forth with or Slocan Lake. A parklands dedication that no impact on taxes is expected for upholding it by creating a policy that will bylaw would give the RDCK the authority that area. Ramona Mattix, Development outline the criteria for how we assess to preserve this public access. Nor could Services Manager for the RDCK, says Barton lands for parkland dedication, how we a developer simply try to dedicate it’s difficult to predict what effect the assess market value, and what criteria worthless or unusable land such as a cliff parklands dedication bylaw will have on Insurance Brokers goes into picking one or the other,” said face to meet their five percent. The bylaw taxation. She adds that Regional Districts Please call for Horton. would also be useful in conservation often choose cash-in-lieu of land to build holiday hours The only bylaw the Regional District of environmentally sensitive areas, or up their parklands reserve fund. will be implementing is one that allows in preserving traditional hiking areas “My indication from this board in it to accept cash-in-lieu of land. The that cross private land, where issues of the past is that they’re not likely to want bylaw would likely be set up to direct liability are a concern. to adopt anything that’s going to add considerably to the tax burden.” Horton will be drafting the policy over Christmas for referral to the new For all your insurance board in January. Once adopted, an enabling bylaw for receiving cash needs Selkirk Realty or property will then be drafted. 265-3631 • 1-800-665-6010 Serving the Arrow Lakes & Slocan Valley since 1975 Section 946 of the LGA does allow for subdivision of land for relatives, 202 Broadway St. W. • Nakusp with the ultimate authority falling on Ministry of Transportation, which can Season’s make a decision to waive the parklands dedication policy in specific cases. Happy Holidays Greetings New tax class idea dies from the staff from Ken, at UBCM board table Open: Sunday, Dec. 21, 11 am - 4 pm by Jan McMurray Marilyn, The resolution calling for a new tax Dec. 24 • 9 am - 5:30 pm class, put forward by the Village of Kaslo at Closed: Dec. 25 - 26 Tammy, the Union of BC Municipalities convention Dec. 27 • 10 am - 5 pm in the fall, is now off the table. Dec. 29 - 31 • 9 am - 5:30 pm Gord, Kelly, The resolution was referred to the Closed: January 1, 2 UBCM executive meeting of December 5, Janice and where the board decided not to endorse it. “Again, it’s the sense that the Paula. assessment system is not the correct tool to deal with the problem,” reported Reiko Tagami, Information and Resolutions 416 Broadway • Nakusp, BC • 265-3644 Coordinator at UBCM. “Kaslo identified the problem as resort style development, 306 Broadway 265-3635 which increases infrastructure costs.” Tagami said that this was a development issue, not an assessment issue. “So local governments and the Province should work together to look at development and planning tools. There should be tools developed that deal with that specific type of problem. The assessment system is not the best way to do it.”

Hours: 8 am - 9 pm December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 19 Friends of Silverton Memorial Hall celebrate two successful years submitted commercial dishwasher, fridge, stainless all that we have,” said Caron. “The Two years ago, six ladies got together steel prep table, and many other items. Friends wish to thank the Silverton Nakusp & District Rotary to form a non-profit society, aptly named The Friends will also contribute to Community Club for all their financial Club presents its 11th Annual Friends of Silverton Memorial Hall. the funding of the fire suppression help and volunteer hours on our behalf. Since its inception, the Friends have system (sprinklers) through a grant from We extend our gratitude to those who Dinner Theatre raised in excess of $85,000 through the Heritage Legacy Fund of British have provided financial assistance donations, fundraising and grants. Columbia. The Village of Silverton will with their very generous donations. Bedside Manor The Memorial Hall is a testament to provide the other funds. We would like to thank everyone who A hilarious spoof in a hospital setting community spirit and generosity. Built “Without community support, we helped and continues to support all our in 1919 as a memorial for the 46 Slocan would not have been able to accomplish fundraisers.” February 13 & 14, 2009 area soldiers who died in World War I, this municipal heritage building has been Smokey Creek Salvage Tickets make a great the principal venue for community and 24 HR TOWING Christmas stocking stuffer social events such as dances, wedding New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Certified for your Valentine! celebrations, banquets, music and drama Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal productions, community and regional WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS Tickets are $35.00 meetings, and recreation activities. CLOSED: each, available at Hub The Friends’ objective is to raise Get Mrs. December 20 - January 6 International Claus tickets funds for much needed improvements Barton Insurance to the Memorial Hall. “Little did we 359-7815 for Rotary Brokers, Dinner realize how big a commitment we had 1-877-376-6539 202 Broadway, Theatre taken on,” said Pat Caron of the Friends. 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN “We started selling memberships, having Nakusp bake sales and yard sales, and hosting Starting December 8, special events, such as the McDades and 2008 a Halloween Dance.” Happy Holidays from the staff The group’s fundraising events for 2008 included the Winter Blues Boogie, Jimmy Bowskill concert, Justine Bennett at Kaslo Building Supplies. concert, spring yard sales, July 1st Concession and the Gingerbread House bake sale at Christmas by the Lake. We will be closed With this money, the Friends have made major purchases for the hall, including 250 new and comfortable Dec. 25, 26, 27, 28 folding chairs, 18 new banquet tables, performance chairs, and portable staging with a storage cart. Also in the works is the repainting of the exterior of the hall Jan.1, and Jan 3 and a kitchen expansion and renovation to make it a user-friendly commercial kitchen for the community and caterers. for inventory. In addition, the Friends have also purchased kitchen items including a North Valley Mountain Film Festival calls for entries submitted The third annual North Valley Mountain Film Festival, to be held on February 28 in New Denver, showcases the talents of local and regional filmmakers and photographers. This popular evening of presentations highlights the incredible adventure opportunities enjoyed in our pristine Kaslo Building Supplies • 353-7628 valleys and reflects the culture and values found in our mountain communities. Previous events have been extremely popular, and have sold out on each occasion. All Kootenay adventurers, students and community members are invited to submit their representations of wilderness beauty, adventure and mountain culture imagery by January 31, 2009 to be considered for this fun and inspiring event. Send your submissions to Myles Berney at Box 413, New Denver, BC from all of us at V0G 1S0, email myles_from_nowhere@ yahoo.ca or call 250-358-2200. the Kaslo Pump Esso Holiday Hours: Closed - Christmas Day Christmas Eve - closed at 4 pm Regular Hours Otherwise

6510 Highway 31 • 353-2533 20 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Measures taken to improve safety at Nakusp Music Festival by Jan McMurray lock up their property, as there were be permitted. will be provided at the beach and there to discuss bylaw enforcement and The annual ‘debriefing’ meeting many complaints of theft of bikes Music Fest agreed to close the will be more garbage pick-ups. parking and camping issues. RCMP after the Nakusp Music Festival and coolers at the last festival. It was north exit during late hours to stop The emergency service will be advised that camping outside was held November 12 in council agreed that the beach will be closed at crowds from passing through the representatives agreed to meet in of designated areas can be ticketed chambers, and was attended by 11 pm next year. Signs will be posted Village campground. Also, dumpsters plenty of time before the next festival under the Village bylaw. Music Festival representatives, and RCMP will patrol the beach. RCMP, the fire chief, ambulance staff As requested by the fire chief, and Village representatives. there will be a total fire ban in RCMP recommended that Nakusp during Music Fest weekend, a leaflet be distributed with the including campfires. Only portable camping pass warning campers to cooking stoves and barbecues will

Nakusp’s new council: Councillor Joseph Hughes, Councillor Len Heppner, Mayor Karen Hamling, Councillor Ulli Mueller and Councillor Cam Leitch. Nakusp council inaugural meeting At Nakusp council’s inaugural Councillor Heppner: Fire Councillor Leitch: Community meeting, the following appointments Department, Athletic Commission, Forest, Nakusp and Area Development were made: Provincial Emergency Plan. Board, Provincial Emergency Plan. Mayor Hamling: Ferry Advisory Councillor Hughes: Recreation Councillor Mueller: Chamber Committee, Community Health/ Commission No. 4, Library Board, of Commerce, Marketing Committee Community Consultative, Marketing Marketing Committee (includes (includes 2010), Climate Change Committee (includes 2010). 2010). Committee. Committee of the Whole: Financial Audit Committee, Pride Week, Hot Springs, Planning, Council and Senior Management Meetings, Park and Waterfront Plan, Downtown TEACHING Revitalization, Arena Local Service Commission. Acting Mayor: Councillor Mueller POSITIONS (December-February), Councillor Heppner (March-May), Councillor School District No. 10 (Arrow Lakes) has the following temporary Hughes (June-August), Councillor teaching position for the 2008-09 school year as follows: Leitch (September-November). RDCK: Director – Mayor Nakusp Secondary School: Hamling, Councillor Mueller 0.1429 Temporary Health/Career Ed Grade 9 From Kim, Denise, Mark, (alternate). Effective January 5, 2009 and terminating pending return of the Paul, Lisa, Norm & Brody incumbent Closed Dec. 25-28 Support the Valley Voice with Required characteristics / strengths include: a voluntary subscription

a) Ability to handle sensitive issues & discussions within the Only $10-$30 framework of HCE Grade 9 b) Skills and experience in using technology to support learning and teaching c) Excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work in a team environment d) Excellent classroom management skills e) Willingness to participate in School Growth Plan Process f) Willingness to participate in the school’s extra-curricular programs will be an asset

Send complete application and resume, including proof of a valid BC Teaching Certificate and names of at least three professional references no later than 12:00 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2008.

Mr. Kees van der Pol, Principal Nakusp Secondary School P.O. Box 249 Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0 Phone: (250) 265-3668 Fax: (250) 265-4616 E-Mail: [email protected]

It is recommended that applications be faxed or e-mailed.

PLEASE NOTE: It will be required that a formal application form be filled out by the applicant when applying for positions. It is School District policy that all applicants must agree to submit to a criminal record search before appointment. An offer of appointment may be withdrawn as a result of the search. School District No. 10 (Arrow Lakes) schools are non-smoking environments. December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 21 Nakusp high school student promotes fair trade by Jan McMurray table, she brought up the idea of designation, “we would add our voice What’s Brewing and Overwaitea); status; and that there is promotion There is a movement afoot to make getting fair trade coffee and tea into to the movement that puts people that schools, churches and other of other ethical and sustainable Nakusp a ‘fair trade town,’ headed the school staff room. before profit.” institutions use fair trade products; initiatives within the community. up by grade 12 Nakusp Secondary Alysia gave the school staff Council was interested, and that there is local media coverage; There are only two fair trade student, Alysia Gustafson. some Level Ground coffee she had decided to ask Alysia to provide them that there is a fair trade steering towns in Canada. Nakusp would Alysia first heard about fair trade bought in the summer, and had a very with more information about the committee that makes sure Nakusp be the third, and would be the first this past summer when she saw a positive response. Alysia is looking responsibilities of a fair trade town. works toward keeping the fair trade in BC. presentation by a representative of into buying in bulk for them. Alysia says she will be meeting with a fair trade coffee company called Ireland suggested that Alysia Councillor Leitch soon to discuss Level Ground. take the idea further and find out what additional information council Companies using the fair how to get Nakusp designated as a would like. trade label operate in developing fair trade town. Meanwhile, she is setting up countries and have to meet criteria There are six goals a town has appointments to make her presentation such as paying workers properly, to achieve in order to get the fair to several groups. She is scheduled using sustainable environmental trade designation. The first is to gain for School District #10’s Committee practices, improving social services support from town council. of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, in the country, and investing in local Alysia attended the December 9 December 16, when she will ask economic infrastructure. Nakusp council meeting and showed them to stock all their school staff In the fall at school, Alysia joined council a PowerPoint presentation rooms with fair trade coffee. Alysia the environmental club with teacher about fair trade. She told council will also present to a local church, Dr. Liza Ireland. Around the club that if Nakusp were to take on this the Rotary Club, and the Nakusp and Area Development Board. Some Lardeau Valley The other five goals in becoming a fair trade town are that fair trade communities vote to opt out of products are available in local planning while majority says ‘yes’ shops (which they already are at by Art Joyce from happening needs to be worked Except for a small contingent from into the plan. He has assured residents North Kootenay Lake, 65.4% of voters the planning process will evolve in in the land use planning referendum have stages, with public consultation. His given Area D Director Andy Shadrack observation is that there is a level of an overwhelming mandate to continue mistrust based on bad experiences with the planning process. However, only regard to government, especially where 44% of voters in Lardeau, Cooper Creek land use planning is concerned. and Meadow Creek supported planning, “My desire all along has been to with 56% against, so these communities make the experience of government Looking to get out of town and need will opt out. A commissioner with the a better experience by letting people some elbow room? Try this comfortable citizens’ Advisory Planning Commission engage in the process. We actually had 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow on 17 acres. For $399,000 you’re just (APC) has consulted with Howser a higher level of support for planning minutes out of Nelson and close to all residents, who have indicated they wish than voted for me in the election, and amenities. check out www.youtube. to continue. that’s good.” com/kootenayproperties The Kaslo and Ainsworth polling Area D had a 73% turnout for the stations each registered 72% in favour, RDCK election, amounting to 711 of K17952, 101 Burton Main Rd $449,000 while in Argenta, which includes eligible voters. Shadrack believes the Commercial/Residential Zoning gives this .74 acre of land and spacious home great possibilities for development. Johnson’s Landing, it was 79%. Area high turnout is an indication that voters Situated in sunny Burton with access to lake and marina. D’s OCP had reached first draft stage, feel a level of trust around the current Over 3800 sq ft of living and working space. with discussions between the APC and planning process and its citizen-driven RDCK staff as to what the draft should APCs. “These people have worked K172536, Hwy 6 Hills $125,000 look like before it goes out to the public. very hard to engage the public and that Beautiful fully treed 4.1 acre parcel in Hills. Great A workshop with the APC will be held was reflected in a very high turnout at for permanent or vacation home. Close to lake. with a local planner who recently moved the polls.” Motivated seller. Bring an offer. to Kaslo. All the APC members are up K170993 306 Nelson Ave Nakusp $169,000 for reappointment. When Shadrack was Beautifully maintained home and yard in elected in 2005 he said he “moved very Honey Bear select area of Nakusp. Super for first home fast” to appoint an APC, while in some or vacation home. Great time to invest in this most desirable community. communities they selected or elected Bakery their own APC members. Kul Nijjar “My point of view is, yes there Winter Hours 250-505-4722 Tues-Fri 9:00-4:00 Paul Peterson, [email protected] is legislation, and yes there are www.century21kaslo.com Closed Sat, Sun & Mon requirements, but the planning process Director “Arrow Lakes” Mountainview Realty Ltd. Shirley Kosiancic 311 7th Ave NW • Nakusp • 265-4633 1695 Columbia Avenue needs to be made to fit the community, Regional District Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1 250-265-8040 not the other way around,” said Rear Alley Entrance Ph: 250-365-2111 Fax: 250-365-6651 [email protected] of Central Kootenay. Toll-Free: 1-877-930-4600 www.century21castlegar.com Shadrack. Longtime residents and families have expressed concern to Shadrack that newer people coming from urban areas not be too restrictive in the way planning is done. One resident in the north valley expressed concern that in his former residence in Ontario, the board that came in after land use planning was adopted changed the plan wholesale without consulting the public. Shadrack responded that regulation to prevent this 22 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 Nakusp council, December 9: Hot springs heating system to be improved by Jan McMurray exchanger at the hot springs, as per A heat pump was installed about five between the Village and School District her that money may be available for • Alysia Gustafson attended as a a cost estimate provided by Delterra years ago, but is the wrong equipment No. 10 permitting the school district to infrastructure projects. When he asked delegation to inform council of her efforts Engineering. The heat exchanger will for the job. use the lane as a vehicle compound. for Nakusp’s top three projects, she to make Nakusp a “fair trade town” and allow hot springs water to be used to heat It is interesting to note that the hot Lafleur recommended that the school listed the North Kuskanax sewer and to ask for a council resolution of support the concrete floor inside the building, springs building originally had the floors district be part of any discussions that water project, the second well near the for her initiative. Council decided to thereby cutting down on the cost of heated with the natural hot water, but the would affect this use of the land. He also arena, and the hot springs. He asked if table the item until they receive more heating with oil. Currently, the oil-fed system was changed to the boiler over recommended that council close the lane there was a need for affordable housing, information on the program. boiler heats fresh water in the floor 15 years ago, when algae and sediment to facilitate the addition onto the library. and Hamling told him about the Arrow • Council approved the expenditure system as well as the shower water and caused some plugging in the lines. The Lafleur said he would need to know the and Slocan Lakes Community Services of $8,000 to purchase and install a heat consumes about $20,000 of oil per year. new design will allow the heat to be dimensions of the addition, but is certain project. She also reported that she met exchanged from the natural waters, to that it would not meet the 10’ setback with Wally Penner of CBT and asked for a closed loop clean water system that without being built out onto the lane. help with a business plan and marketing avoids the debris. Council agreed to close the lane. plan for the hot springs. A meeting The Village had applied for a • Council discussed the installation has been set up on December 16 with $48,000 gas tax grant for a project that of signage prohibiting overnight parking someone with expertise in this area. would include this work, but the grant on 5th Ave SW, so that Farmer’s Market She also said there are problems was recently denied, due to the Village vendors can set up early Saturday with the Pope & Talbot TFL land sales being considered for another grant morning without parked vehicles in and Wayne Lintott of Interior Logging expected to be announced soon. their spots. A Public Works staff report Association is discussing this with the • Greenscapes, the local company estimates the cost of four signs to be minister. that recently purchased one of Pope & about $900, and recommends the re- • Mayor Hamling reported on a Talbot’s private holdings, is proposing location of the market to an area with meeting she had with former Pope & to create 11 five-acre lots on a portion adequate parking and access to public Talbot management staff about the P&T of the 535-acre piece of land adjacent washrooms instead of erecting signage. Defined Benefit Pension Plan. The plan to Alexander Road in Glenbank. The The report points out that the market has has been seriously underfunded since property is in Area K of the Regional been blocking off the southern portion 2003, and former P&T workers are District of Central Kootenay, bordering of 5th Avenue. Mayor Hamling pointed concerned that there will not be a fair the Village boundary. The RDCK is out that the market sometimes blocks off and equitable distribution of the assets preparing to re-zone the property from the alley as well, and “if it gets too much of the plan. The government agency that Forest Reserve to Rural Residential, in bigger, it can’t stay there.” Councillors administers and enforces the Pension order to allow the creation of five-acre Mueller and Heppner spoke in favour Benefits Standards Act, FICOM, has lots. The RDCK gave the Village the of the current location. Councillor been aware of the situation, but has not opportunity to comment on the re-zoning Hughes suggested that the vendors pay protected the interests of plan members. by December 10. Council will indicate for the signage, as it also has advertising Council agreed to write a letter to that the interests of the Village are value for them. After much discussion, Michael Peters, Superintendent of unaffected by the rezoning. council tabled the signage issue and Pensions, and the appropriate ministers, Brought forward from the in camera directed staff to arrange for discussions expressing concern about FICOM and portion of the meeting later on was the between council and the Farmer’s how they are handling their portfolio. group’s request for the 11 lots to be Market group. • Cotswold Storage Ltd has applied connected to the Village water system • After discussing Councillor for a Development Permit to add an by extending the water line beyond its Heppner’s proposal to relocate additional storage building onto his existing location. The proposal is under handicapped parking stalls from property. The building would be steel, 10’ discussion; council has not yet made a Broadway to side streets, council wide by 40’ long by 10’ high. Although decision. directed staff to identify suitable spaces this business has existed for quite • Also brought forward from in for handicapped parking, and to provide some time, any new construction must camera was that council agreed to sell council with a report. conform to the new OCP and zoning the Seniors Hall to the Nakusp Seniors • Council gave staff the go-ahead bylaws. To work towards compliance Association for $1 on the condition that to apply for a grant to plan for a water with the bylaws, council decided to put the building remain the Seniors Hall and metering program. The planning grant some conditions on the development that the group lease the land the building is for a maximum of $15,000, and the permit for the new building, i.e: the sits on for $1 per year. Village must contribute $5,000. owner is required to install a landscaped • CAO Lafleur provided a staff CAO Lafleur reported that there buffer along the property edges, paint report regarding the proposed addition were two planning grants available, and buildings facing the highway, keep to the library to accommodate the Arrow that staff would be submitting one for the yard neat and tidy, and to provide Lakes Historical Society archives. The the design of infrastructure requirements a neat and orderly gravel entrance and proposal is to build an addition onto the north of the Kuskanax. parking area. back of the building. The land directly • Mayor Hamling reported that • The bylaws raising water and sewer behind the library is a lane, owned by the she received a call from David Rooney rates by 2% to cover the cost of living Village. However, there is an agreement of MP Jim Abbott’s office informing increase were given three readings. • Arena/Parks Manager Gerry Little has put forward a challenge. He is donating the Christmas food voucher he receives from the Village to the food bank, and is encouraging other Village staff members to do the same. He is challenging the Village to match donations made to the food bank by Village staff. Council agreed. • Council received a letter from Liz Gillis of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). CBAL manages the CAP site, which offers free computer services and internet access. They are looking for funding for the site. Council will write to advise CBAL that the Village does not budget for the CAP site and to encourage them to seek out other funding. • There will be free skating and shinny hockey from December 22 to January 2, thanks to a $1,000 donation from the Nakusp Music Festival. • A fundraiser for the Fulmore family, who lost their belongings in a house fire, will take place January 24 at the arena. There will be a shinny hockey game between students and School District #10 staff. Council agreed to waive the fee for the arena for the event. December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 23 Kaslo council, December 9: Day care centre in the planning stage by Jan McMurray council. will continue to administer funding •As recommended by the for the first and third Tuesday in each •Debra Barrett of the Kaslo •Council received correspondence in-house for the waterfront trail Development Services Committee, month, effective 6 January 2009. Childcare Centre Society requested regarding the caribou recovery plan improvements and that no grants are the sidewalk on the east side of 5th •The Village will advertise for council support for a Towns for from Rodney Arnold, Meadow Creek received until expenses are made and Street between B and C Avenues will proposals for solid waste management Tomorrow funding application to Cedar. Arnold will be invited to speak approved by the RDCK. be removed between the lane and C collection. construct a Village-owned day care about this at a Development Services •Bud McRann from Yellowhead Avenue. •Accounts payable in the amount centre. The centre would be at the Committee meeting. Road and Bridge wrote to thank •Bylaw 1081, Procedures Bylaw, of $239,018.03 were approved for Kaslo campground washroom location •Val Koenig of the Kaslo council for the opportunity to attend was read three times. The bylaw payment. and would be built with donations of Trailblazers Society wrote to inform the last meeting as a delegation and changes the deadline for submissions labour and equipment. A business council that the group has decided to asked if the committee had reviewed for the council meeting agenda to noon plan will be available December proceed with the 5th Street suspension YRB’s concerns regarding the high on the Wednesday before the meeting 21. Council would be welcome bridge. Council will ask the society gravel royalty fees the company has (it used to be the Friday before). The to appoint a representative to the to submit preliminary drawings and been paying the Village. McRann bylaw also stipulates that the agenda planning committee. a site specific location for council’s will be advised that gravel royalties will be available to council and the •John Addison spoke about the consideration. charged by the Village of Kaslo will public at least 96 hours prior to the Fire Interface Project and requested Koenig also let council know that remain the same. meeting. a variance of the Outdoor Burning the Trailblazers intend to work on the •Council voted to retain Inwood & •The next regular meeting of Bylaw to burn outside the existing lakeside trail in 2009 and inquired Associates to submit an application for council scheduled for December 23, parameters of the bylaw. The request about how the budget will be managed LocalMotion funding for a cost not to was cancelled. was referred to the Municipal Services for the project. The Kaslo Trailblazers exceed $10,000. The project is a Water •Budget meetings were scheduled Committee for recommendation to Society be advised the municipality Street upgrade, linking handicapped access to the Kaslo Waterfront Trail. May peace and joy •As a result of correspondence from the Community Consultative fill your heart this Group, Public Works will be directed Christmas season and to install concrete barricades on 7th Street to obstruct motorized traffic, in the coming year. similar to barricades on C Avenue at Washington Street South. •A review of the existing fire From all of us at Fern’s service agreement between the in Kaslo municipality and the Regional District was referred to the Municipal Services Committee for recommendation to council. •Mayor Lay and CAO Sawyer were authorized to sign the Extended The Rosewood Café Kaslo’s new council is Mayor Greg Lay, Councillors Tony Frary, Molly Customer Maintenance Plan agreement 15th Annual Classic New Year’s Eve Gourmet Leathwood, Suzan Hewat and Donna Cormie. between the municipality and MAIS (software) in the amount of $5,400 Kaslo council inaugural meeting plus PST for 2009. Buffett – Wednesday, December 31! At Kaslo council’s inaugural Seamus McKeating. Building •Correspondence from Auke Enjoy our Master Chef’s Fantastic Selection meeting, the following appointments Management Select Committee Elzinga, treasurer of the Marina Ridge were made. – Rick Hewat, Rob Lang, Glen Strata Corporation, asks council to of Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Appetizers, Acting Mayor: Councillor Walker, Molly Leathwood. review the cost of sewage services Hewat - December to February; Village of Kaslo representatives provided by the Village to the condo Salads and Decadent Desserts Councillor Cormie - March to on the following organizations complex. It was referred to the May; Councillor Leathwood - are: Emergency Social Services – Municipal Services Committee for Family Friendly Event! $36.00 per person (+ tax) June to August; Councillor Frary Kathy Freeman; Kaslo Community recommendation to council. - September to November. Forest Society – Robert Mitchell; Kids charged by age... 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Citizens Advisory Auditor: Berg Naqvi everyone a safe and Committee to the OCP process – Lehmann. Dawn Lang, John Addison, Heather Hewat, Erika Bird, Randy Morse, Need a great Ruth Thompson or John Eckland, happy holiday season Mary Johnson, Jim Holland. different gift idea? Open 9 - 1 on Dec 24 Kaslo Recreation Committee Seasons Greetings Closed Dec 25 & 26 – Councillors Leathwood and The Rosewood Café Closed Jan 1 Frary, David Wiebe, Susan Mulkey, Kaslo 2009 series Private from Gail Bauman Cooking Lessons and Andy Shadrack to those in our extended Thank you with our own Master Chef Valley Voice community who The only newspaper that Guys or gals, couples celebrate Hanukkah, tells us what is going on in and even kids! Lots of Winter Solstice, the birth the Kaslo area. 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I always feel sorta distance to make those memories that with I enjoy local ski outings close to time and conditions allow. sorry for those people who got some will stay with you and your family and Peter town when the snow is good enough But for sure all over the Kootenays cross-country ski gear, or the kid who friends long after the Christmas season and cold temperatures keep it intact. and BC in general there are convenient got the sled or GT racer thing, and were has passed. Roulston But I gotta say that anyone wanting and easy-to-get-to places to go and play. only able to grind away over some awful Peter Roulston owns the Bicycle reliably nice snow has to leave the main Looking at any topographical map and patch of downtown snow. So if you Hospital in New Denver and likes populated valleys and get upslope or finding those higher roads and routes do give your child or partner that sort skiing up and down all over the place. In search of the up tributary valleys. Back during the away from the big lakes is a pretty of gift, then include the time for some 250-358-2133 second week of December was a perfect good stuff Now the first thing you will soon them out to the detriment of you back Winter has firmly locked into place example when I left New Denver in the rain, drove through Hills and Summit realize is that these three broad categories – also, lighter is better when trying to right into the heart of our hometowns are not really in common usage. You negotiate deep powder. This isn’t such and the weather will dominate most Lake in heavy snow and arrived at Nakusp in the rain. I met a friend for have to be able to look at a machine an important factor in a trail machine everything we do for the next few and figure out into which category the though, but make sure it has a reverse, months. Snowpack has migrated down a trip to Nakusp Hot Springs, drove with Jamie Barber through tons of snowfall to get there, machine fits. Trail machines don’t need particularly if you are unloading it often over the past few weeks to reach our long wide tracks and definitely don’t from a truck or a trailer. back yards and streets and though it can and then soaked away in a blizzard. We Advice on buying found rain again back in Nakusp. have aggressive track lugs (termed The condition of the track is just make a lot of work for everyone, it is a ‘paddles’ in the trade). They usually as important of that of the engine on a source of delight as well… Any elevation gain at all and any a snow machine travel back away from the main valley The white stuff falls prodigiously have plush seats, backrests and high used machine, as these can easily cost There’s been good snow already at from the heavens these days and most windshields. The engine sizes are upwards of $1,000 to replace. Make sure the mid to upper elevations so if you’re bottoms makes a world of difference and is well worth the bit of driving if you’re of us have our snow tires on and our usually between 250 and 500cc. They you look it over carefully, checking for able to get up there by snowmobile or motorcycles put away for the winter. are not highly powered machines, but cracks and frayed sides. In addition, plowed road access you can get your going in the car anyhow. Just a few days after the hot spring visit we also did a Every year at this time, I drag my snow are designed for comfortable trail riding. carefully inspect the sliders and bogeys ya-yas in early. There’s always that machine out of the garage and fire These are the types of machines that are (those little wheels under the track) to concern of whacking rocks or stumps drive to Kaslo and enjoyed skiing in 60 centimetres of excellent dry light snow it up. It normally starts within a few common on the Prairies and in the East see if they freely turn. The bearings often and logs under the shallow early pulls and that first ride of the season is where you don’t have to deal with deep need to be replaced. Start up the engine season snow cover. As I type this up near Retallack, along the reclaimed Old Wagon Road trail that parallels the always fun. snow and comfort and reliability are of and slowly accelerate the machine. on December 11 there’s a promising Lately, I have had a number of paramount importance. It should start off smoothly when it snowfall warning on all the radio highway. Yet later in Kaslo there was nearly no snow and people still raking people ask me for advice on buying a The backcountry machine (like reaches about 1,000 rpm. If there is a stations and the developed ski resorts used snow machine. This is a big topic the one I have) is light, powerful and jerk and a bang on clutch engagement, are full of high hopes. leaves and fussing over yard work. Each winter I look for decent ski and quite different for different people. has a large track footprint. It is good you may have to look at replacing the The snowpack each season is an Probably the biggest splitting point for dealing with deep snow and trail clutch and/or the belt. Check the oil in ever changing and evolving medium we tour takeoff points from maintained roadsides. Though I’ve done the truck is the amount of money you want to breaking. In a way, it is between the two the chain case. This connects the driven all dip into. Keen backcountry skiers and spend and the use you are going to put other categories. clutch pulley to the front shaft that turns boarders tend to keep pretty informed and snowmobile routine lots in the past I ended up so disliking driving it through. My first machine was a brand The powder machine is quite the track. It should be clean and to the about the risk factor of avalanches on the new Olympic 10/3 Skidoo purchased in different again. It has a much more proper level. steeper terrain but this knowledge can snowmobiles that now I keep it super simple and just go to the places where the winter of 1969. I can’t say that it was powerful engine (often approaching The biggest problems with air- be helpful to anyone who sets out with really mine – I had to share it with my or exceeding 100 HP), deep lugs or cooled engines of this type is overheating travel or play in mind. It can be pretty you can take an average car but still be at the start of great skiing. I’ve found three brothers, but I was the mechanical paddles on the track and a slight or due to improper gasoline mixture. It is informative to dig a snow pit anytime in one, and it became my job to keep it non-existing seat and windshield. They not unusual to have these engines various places to see the cross-section of total satisfaction in this quest mainly along Hwy 31A between New Denver going and make it go faster. can be impressive climbing mountains overheat and seize. When they cool past snow accumulations. Data from the Since then, I have had any or breaking trail in very deep snow, but down, they can often run again, but the Canadian Avalanche Centre can help me and Kaslo and despite there not being a lot of traffic that route gets well plowed number of machines – some of them they are very uncomfortable on groomed cylinder bore and rings will be damaged. decide what areas and elevations would unremarkable and some of them trails and the engines are notoriously Power will suffer and soon, the top end downright cantankerous. I’ve learned a unreliable, as many of them are highly will have to be replaced. You check this BICYCLE SEASON STARTS MARCH 14! few things over the years and the most tuned and stressed. You often see these by giving the machine a compression Okay winter’s really here now and we’re all spinning and sliding the important is to get a machine that suits on the used market for reasonable prices, test before you buy it. The last thing you best we can at work or in play. Most bicycles are in quiet hibernation the use you will be putting it to. but be aware that those engines just have to worry about is the condition of and will emerge again next spring, for better or worse... I’m mostly Sleds come in three broad categories don’t last as long as some of the lesser- the bottom end of the engine, but this around over the winter so if you find yourself needing some obscure – trail machines, backcountry machines powered machines. is difficult to diagnose without tearing bike part or small repair done, just give me a call or wait ‘til spring.. and deep powder machines. Select the Now to be truthful, I am a big fan of the engine down, so you just have to type you will need, not the best deal. A the newer four-stroke machines. These look at overall condition and hope for trail machine is not really good in deep are quieter, much more reliable and just the best. snow and a deep powder machine is not a little bit heavier. Unfortunately, they If a lot of this information seems HOME-BASED IN NEW DENVER OFF-SEASON really very good for doing the driveway really haven’t been around that long, so like gobblygook to you and you still 250-358-2133 PHONE AHEAD, EH? commute or much trail riding. If you are few show up on the used market. Weight want to purchase a used machine, like me and use the machine for skiing is a big factor in deep powder and back it is probably worthwhile to get an access, the backcountry machine is the country machines, as you often get experienced snow machine mechanic way to go. the dang things stuck and have to pull to look it over for you. 1. Relax. If you get stressed out about 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro North Kootenay giving the right gift or being on time for 2 green onions, green part only... all the events, sit down and have a glass thinly sliced of milk. It will relax you. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Veterinary Services 2. Go snowshoeing with friends. freshly ground black pepper with 3. I guess everyone has their own 2 cups brown rice way to roast a turkey. Something I do is In a large saucepan, heat the oil over Andrew to put down a bed of thickly sliced onions moderate heat. Add the shallots and cook, Rhodes for the bird to rest on. The turkey won’t stirring occasionally until they begin to stick to the pan, and the onions will be brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the curry delicious. paste OR powder stirring until fragrant. Enjoy your holidays 4. Do something untraditional, like About 30 seconds. Add the chicken Hello Food Folks. It’s that time of having a halibut dinner at some point. The broth, coconut milk, ½ teaspoon salt year again...of course you could say that Fish Truck Guy often has halibut. Here’s and simmer until liquid is reduced to about any time of year couldn’t you? a fantastic recipe that you absolutely two cups. About 5 minutes. Season the What I mean is that the holiday season MUST TRY. halibut with a little salt, arrange the fish is upon us and I’d like to offer a few tips THAI-STYLE HALIBUT WITH in the pan and gently shake the pan until on how to enjoy your holidays. First of all COCONUT-CURRY BROTH the fish is coated with the sauce. Cover remember that on Mondays, Wednesdays 2 teaspoons veg. oil and cook until the fish flakes easily with and Fridays, Tamara and Kurt at NURU 4 shallots, finely chopped (3/4 cup) a fork. About 7 minutes. Arrange the café/gallery/clothing store will be serving 2 1/2 tsp. red curry paste or curry spinach on your plates and top with the soup made by Kayte and Jay from Soup powder fish. Now stir the cilantro, green onions, wishes you and your family the Du Jar. I’ve tried the black bean soup, 2 cups chicken broth and lime juice into the sauce left in the the minestrone and the old style chicken 1/2 cup light coconut milk pan and pour the sauce over the fish. best of the holiday season! noodle. These soups will knock the socks ½ tsp. salt Serve with brown rice. Serves 4. right off your feet so bring extra socks. 4 (6 ounce) pieces halibut fillet, skin It is absolutely fantastic!! YOU North Kootenay Veterinary Services • Kaslo • 353-7125 Here are four more tips for enjoying removed MUST TRY THIS RECIPE. Happy your holidays. 5 cups steamed baby spinach Holidays!!! December 17, 2008 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 25 Announcement NEW YEARS EVE BASH in Slocan City PILATES WITH SUSAN in Nakusp SLOCAN VALLEY RECREATION Services SPECIAL DELIVERY - Selkirk College at the Silvery Slocan Hall, 502 Harold St. – Discover this powerful, head to toe, TUMBLEWEEDS FOR TOTS - Cresent RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Continuing education winter calendar is 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Dance to the music workout for all levels. Register for beginner Valley Hall begins Jan. 14th SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: “Serving heading to your mailbox. Watch for it mid of the RAZZBERRY ROCKETS. Tickets or intermediate classes. Call 265-4952. THEATRE FOR THE GOOFY - In the Valley” 7 days/wk, 24-hr. All-Around January or check out courses on our website available at Mountain Valley Station in Help Wanted Winlaw and Brent Kennedy Schools Septic Services, Don Brown (250) 354- at selkirk.ca. Slocan, $20 single $35 couple. Midnight HOME SUPPORT WORKER wanted RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS- Begins 3644, emergency 352-5676. Business Opportunities appy buffet. Everyone Welcome. 4 hours/day weekends for disabled Jan. 14th at Brent Kennedy School ROGAN ELECTRIC Residential, th WANT TO START YOUR OWN 26 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE independent male. Need Care-Aide course PAINTING THE MASTERS - With commercial, industrial wiring. Local BUSINESS? Community Futures SERVICE OF READINGS & CAROLS: or equivalent. Reply to Box 433, New Evelyn K. At Brent Kennedy and WE references available. All work guaranteed. offers business counselling and start-up St. Matthews Church, 3370 South Slocan Denver, V0G 1S0. Graham Schools. “We get the job done.” 353-9638. information. Appointments available in Village Road. Wednesday, December EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR FREE ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES Nakusp and New Denver. Contact Farhana 24, 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. with current licence wanted for part-time - At WE Graham and Mt. Sentinel Dumont at 265-3674, ext. 201 or email Refreshments afterwards. Donations of position at the New Denver Nursery School. Schools Business Classified Ads [email protected]. food and money gratefully accepted for St. Send resume to Slocan Lake Early Learning LATIN, SWING & SMOOTH SOCIAL start at $10.00 Saviour’s Food Cupboard. Christmas Society, Box 466, New Denver, BC V0G DANCE - In Winlaw beginning Jan. Call 358-7218 for details KASLO TRAILBLAZERS SOCIETY – Still For rent 1S0 by January 16. 14th not decided on your family Christmas gift??? LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment in Lost NEW FITNESS CLASSES - Boot Consider a lasting gift to the community!!! Tax Silverton above Grocery Store. $525.00/ ONE CREAM COLOURED MITTEN Camp (Mondays), Body Alive (Wed.) deductible donations for the 2nd Kaslo River month plus utilities. References. Available lost – hand knit – sentimental value. Phone Strollercize (Thurs.) st Next Valley Voice Bridge now being accepted. Call Val Koenig November 1 . Call 250-358-2293. Susan Johnson 250-358-2590. HATHA YOGA IN SLOCAN - Resumes at 250-358-2168 for details. HOUSE FOR RENT IN NAKUSP – Notices on Jan. 12th Deadline: ON THE HUNT for that perfect Christmas fridge, stove, w/d. Large wrap-around deck. FOR INFORMATION ON AA WINTER REC’ GUIDE - Is out on Dec. gift? Why not purchase a gift certificate Garage. 2 bedrooms + den. $700 plus util. MEETINGS contact Therese 358-7904; 19th. Watch for it! January 9, towards a continuing education course. Call 250-542-4107. [email protected]. John 265-4924; Tonio 358-7158; Dave 226-0008 your local Selkirk College campus today. SUITE FOR RENT on acreage one mile 353-2658; Joan 355-2805; Dan 359-7817; Coming Events from Nakusp. 3 bedrooms, appliances. Seniors Housing 2009 st Bill 226-7705. PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES, Passmore Available January 1 . $800/month. 250- Obituary THE SLOCAN VALLEY Seniors’ 860-0736. Housing Society is accepting applications Hall, 11:00 am Sundays. All Welcome. R. OLIVER BUERGE of Burton B.C. For sale for residency at Passmore Lodge, a beautiful KASLO TRAILBLAZERS SOCIETY passed away peacefully at the Arrow Lakes and affordable 10 unit Independent Seniors’ – Winter Solstice Celebration. Free hot MOUNTAIN CORAL PRODUCTS are Hospital with his loving family at his side on living facility in Passmore BC. Please chocolate. 4 to 7 pm, Kaslo River Bridge available again in New Denver. Selling skin Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the age of contact the Manager at 250-226-7136 for picnic site, Dec. 21st. Bridge light up at 5:00 care bars and powdered Mountain Coral. 86. Oliver was born in Needles on January an application or to arrange a tour of the pm. Very limited parking. Please walk or be Call 250-358-7171. 15, 1922. He is survived by his wife, Helen, building. For pictures and more information dropped off at the highway pullout. Health son Darwin (Wanda) and daughter Brenda go to www.SlocanValley.com and search JOIN DESTINATION SILVERTON on YOGA AT THE DOMES -TIME FOR (Neena), four grandchildren, Brandon, the Valley Directory for PASSMORE Sunday- Dec 21 (7-8pm) for our Winter A HOLIDAY BREAK - Thank you all for Reuben, Devin, and Amanda, and sister, LODGE. Solstice celebration outside of Hand & Soul joining and sharing yoga with me this year. Irene (Frank) of Kelowna, B.C. Healing Centre. Bonfire, hot chocolate, Our time together has been often full of He will be sadly missed and never Light the huge tree, and bring cookies to grace. Join me in the new year for a variety forgotten by family and friends. No service Thousands of used Books share for our cookie pot luck! of classes starting the week of January by request. SLOCAN LAKE ARENA SOCIETY 12th. Until then, may your holidays be rich At this time, we would like to thank and new & used CDs will be holding its Annual General Meeting with friends and family and hearts full of the Ambulance Crews, Doctors and staff of on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at the gratitude and hope. the Arrow Lakes Hospital for their excellent New SPEARHEAD CD office at 713 (back) Josephine Street, New Madeleine. care and support to our Husband, Dad and Denver, BC, at 7:00 p.m. New members FULL SPECTRUM BODY WORK Papa. We also would like to thank our many available! are always welcome. offers deep tissue and stress reduction friends and family who are supporting us in Many more new & used CDs every week treatments in the privacy of your own our time of sorrow. Personal Classified Ads home. For additional info and to book - Helen, Neena, Darwin, Wanda, Reuben, start at $8.00 appointments please call 358-6808. 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Box 279 BUS. 250-358-2411 New Denver, BC Jo’s Je w e l r y MOUNTAIN VALLEY STATION V0G 1S0 Fern’s Cu s t o m Wo r k a n d Re p a i r in BOTTLE DEPOT Now delivering to New Denver Si l v e r a n d Go l d , b y Ap p o i n t m e n t Slocan City • 355-2245 Advertise in the Valley Voice & Silverton on Saturdays! 358-2134 Open MON - SAT 9-5 Beside Slocan Park Service Your locally owned, independent Call me and we can arrange anything! Ne w De n v e r , Go l d s m i t h Jo-An n e Ba r c l a y 2976 Highway 6, Slocan Park community newspaper KASLO: Phone/Fax: 1-250-353-7474 Your “Bottle Drive” Specialists 26 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 byRDCK Jan McMurray board,Nakusp December Recreational Mixed Hockey 13: short, Board allowing this site to membersbe developed assume ownership sworn of their system. in Applications under the same program •All 20 RDCK board members were - $500; Music in the Park - $1,500; as a gravel pit would reduce the quality •Slocan Lake Recreation for these same projects were submitted sworn in by Judge Fabbro. New Denver Summit Lake Racers - $550; Nakusp of life and property value of all members Commission No. 6 grants were approved in 2007 and 2008. Mayor Gary Wright was acclaimed Childcare Society - $858; Arrow Lakes of the growing residential community as follows: Hills Nordic Ski club - Area D – North Kootenay Lake chair of the board for the fourth year in Cross Country Ski club - $550; Arrow which surrounds it, and indeed reduce $1,000; Lucerne School Art Festival - •Director Andy Shadrack has been a row. Area B Director John Kettle was Lakes Arts Council - $1,000. the future viability of the community $500; New Denver Quilt Guild - $500; appointed to the Association of Kootenay acclaimed vice chair of the board. •Bylaw 1974, Arrow Lakes itself. The amount of aggregate available SLAS (Youth Night) - $370; Slocan Boundary Local Governments executive In his address to the board, Chair Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw, is small, and the quality poor; the small Lake Arena Society - $300; Slocan on an interim basis. Wright welcomed the eight new directors was adopted. This allows the Bylaw return from this development is far Lake Boating Society - $1,000; Slocan •Grants-in-aid were approved for to the board. “We are all looking forward Enforcement Officer to ticket for zoning outweighed by the negative impact on Lake Community Soccer - $200; Slocan the food bank ($500) and the Lardeau to the new perspective and energy that I infractions. the local community, especially when Lake Garden Society - $1,000; Valhalla Valley Mosquito Abatement Program am sure you’ll bring.” Area H – Slocan Valley better options for disposition of this Community Choir - $800; Valhalla ($19,254.31). Vice Chair Kettle said the past six •Recent requests to former land exist.” Summer School of Fine Arts - $950; •Kaslo’s request for $20,000 from years had been “baptism by fire for Director Don Munro for Community •The board voted to apply for an Village of New Denver - $1,000. the Community Development Fund to this board.” He said there had been Development and discretionary grants infrastructure study grant on behalf of •Grant applications under the engage a local government grant writer changes in leadership, staff, including were not approved as per a resolution the Poplar Ridge Water Users Society provincial Local Motion Fund will be was approved. Chief Administrative Officer and Chief proposed by Munro for this meeting. in Crescent Valley. The small group submitted for Winlaw Regional and •Bylaw 1970, Ainsworth Rural Land Financial Officer. “It was the perfect Instead, of the $11,000 in grant funding of residents own and operate a water Nature Park (boardwalk replacement Use Amendment Bylaw, was adopted. storm for something to explode, but it requested, Popoff approved $1,000 system constructed over 25 years and project) and the Rosebery-Three This allows the Bylaw Enforcement didn’t, thanks to staff.” for the Christmas Hamper program of would ultimately like the RDCK to Forks Regional Park (bridge project). Officer to ticket for zoning violations. •A memo from Don Nash, Manager the WE Graham Community Service of Engineering and Environmental Society. The remaining funding Services, proposes rate increases for applications were referred to Director most water systems owned by the Popoff for consideration. RDCK. A $50 increase is proposed In an interview, Popoff said he did for South Slocan and $90 for Denver not feel that he had enough information Siding. Meetings with the local water to approve the grants. He said he had commissions are scheduled for January a discussion with the WE Graham to discuss the proposed increases. Nash Community Service Society and expects that the water rates bylaws approved the $1,000 for the hamper for the systems will be ready for the program so that it could go ahead. He February board meeting. said he intends to visit groups to learn •The Local Assistant Fire about their grant applications and look Commissioner was appointed – Deputy at their financial statements. “I have to Chief Robin Woodbridge, Blewett Fire establish criteria for grants in my area,” Department. he said. Area K – Arrow Lakes •The board received a letter from a •Arrow Lakes Recreation Krestova resident regarding a gravel pit Back row, L to R: Hillary Elliott (Slocan), Andy Shadrack (Area D), Greg Lay (Kaslo), Ron Toyota (Creston). Third row: Garry Jackman Commission No. 4 grants were approved proposal in a residential neighbourhood (Area A), Carol Bell (Silverton), John Kettle (Area B), Karen Hamling (Nakusp). Second row: Gord Zaitsoff (Area J), Lawrence Chernoff as follows: Nakusp Trails Society - $900; in Krestova. The letter concludes: “In (Castlegar), Hans Cunningham (Area G), Ron Mickel (Area F), Gary Wright (New Denver). Front row: Ramona Faust (Area E), John Dooley (Nelson), Paul Peterson (Area K), John Voykin (Area I), Ann Henderson (Salmo), Walter Popoff (Area H). 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Over 100 New us an inch’ certificates – the ultimate gift Chat in Silverton, Evolution Boutique Mile is formidable. December 11, hosted at Heart’s Rest Denver area residents attended to eat, certficate for Christmas – are available in Nakusp, and the Slocan Village drink, socialize, listen to music and at Raven’s Nest, Mountainberry, and Market in Slocan. bid on donated items in an auction. Friends of West Kootenay Parks donate to Valhalla Mile Admission was by donation. submitted parks and protected areas. “Not only was the show of The Land Conservancy of BC The Valhalla Mile is a 155-acre financial support astounding, but also and the Valhalla Foundation for undeveloped private property nestled the support we received in organizing Ecology and Social Justice are an within Valhalla Provincial Park. It the event was just amazing,” said important step closer to protecting contains habitat for species at risk and a PHOTO CREDIT: JUSCHA GRUNTHER JUSCHA CREDIT: PHOTO Therese DesCamp. the Valhalla Mile, a private property mile of undeveloped shoreline. Many local residents and within Valhalla Provincial Park, with The Land Conservancy has businesses donated goods and a $1,000 donation from the Friends successfully negotiated an option to services for the auction. Dozens of West Kootenay Parks Society. purchase the property, and is working of community members pitched in “It is refreshing to see the enthusiastic with the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology by cooking food, playing music, partnering of diverse, concerned public and Social Justice to raise the $1.5 providing shuttle service, washing interest to preserve the Valhalla Mile. The million. dishes, and simply providing moral Friends of West Kootenay Parks would “We’ve had just an incredible support, DesCamp reports. like to thank The Land Conservancy amount of community support for this The Valhalla Mile project is and the Valhalla Foundation for taking project,” says Valhalla Foundation an effort to purchase 155 acres of the lead in this vital initiative,” says Ian campaign coordinator Lorna Visser. private land within Valhalla Park Fraser, president of the non-profit Friends “People are donating whatever they can, boundaries in order to incorporate of West Kootenay Parks Society. and even a $5 donation is a vote for the the land into the park. The Friends of West Kootenay Parks Valhalla Mile. Every contribution helps Lorna Visser, coordinator for the Society has been working for over 10 us to show other funders that people want Valhalla Mile campaign, estimates years to protect, preserve, and present this area protected.” that over $150,000 has been donated the natural resources of West Kootenay Donations for Valhalla Mile can so far by individuals. She asks that district provincial parks. The group’s be made at 250-358-2796 (Valhalla those who have pledged to donate in current gallery show, the History of Foundation) or 1-877-485-2422 (The The Valhalla Mile party at Heart’s Rest in New Denver was attended by over 2008 please postmark their donations Kokanee Glacier Park, highlights the Land Conservancy of BC) or online at 100 people and raised over $11,000. before year end. value Kootenay residents place on our www.conservancy.bc.ca. 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It pays!!! our communities 24-hour Fax 265-4808 Call 358-7218 for details • email: [email protected] • website: www.valleyvoice.ca [email protected] Broadway St. Nakusp 28 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice December 17, 2008 West Kootenay Journal is the perfect Christmas gift submitted and just in time for Christmas and the nature journal, and teaching others about Artist and naturalist Susan VanRooy New Year. the joys of this art form, I began looking has created a unique day planner Susan writes in the planner: “After for a way of sharing observations and specifically for the West Kootenays, many years of keeping an illuminated information about this unique and wonder-filled West Kootenay Region.” The West Kootenay Journal is a colour illustrated day planner informed with watercolour paintings, and pen and ink sketches from Susan’s journals, as well as keen observations expressed in essays by 12 diverse people with expertise in local history, wildcrafting, gardening, biology, and natural history. Contributors include Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, Jen Yeow, Linda VanDamme, • Warm Sweaters and Felt Slippers Brenda Herbison, Aimee Watson, Janice from Nepal Arndt, Greg Utzig, Dianne Luchtan, Gillian Sanders, Gary Davidson, Nancie • Books for all ages Dohan, and Emily Nilsen. • Christmas ornaments from With this lovely, West Kootenay- specific day planner, Susan hopes to Germany & Poland encourage participation and investigation • Locally made wooden toys Susan Van Rooy’s journaling inspired the creation of a unique day planner. in nature throughout the seasons, month by month. Its undated format allows you to Specials! 310 6th Avenue start using it any time of the year, any H&C Hemp/Cotton shirts for $19.95 year, and leaves you plenty of space for Silk Scarves from India for $9.95 New Denver your daily notes. Selected Books up to 40% Off Phone: 250-358-2178 Global Gift Inspiring To get your planner, call Susan Discoveries Arts at 250-366-0022 or email her at [email protected]. You can also visit www.kootenaylakegallery. The Valhalla Mile, a gift that will com and follow the links, or find it in last forever… stores locally. The Circle of Habondia Lending Many thanks to our wonderful customers and we Society, Columbia Kootenay Cultural “Give Us An Inch and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Alliance, Columbia Basin Trust and Deb & Rod North Kootenay Lake Arts and Heritage We’ll Take a Mile” 318 Broadway St. Nakusp, BC 265-3288 Council all helped make this project happen. Gift Certificates Now Available! Conversation Peace This Christmas, donate $100 and receive a full-colour gift certificate submitted bearing the slogan “Give Us An Inch and We’ll Take a Mile… The Students from Mt. Sentinel School Valhalla Mile.” Each colour certificate, suitable for framing, and WE Graham spent the last four confirms that the bearer has adopted an inch of the Valhalla Mile. Saturdays hard at work studying to become Peer Mediators. The 26-hour All proceeds go to the purchase of the Valhalla Mile course called Conversation Peace, and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation! written by Langley School District Valhalla Mile certificates are now available at the following fine #38 and the Fraser Community Justice local stores; we thank them for their support: Institute, was offered by the local Slocan Valley Group, Kootenay Restorative 8 Justice (KRJ). Facilitators Trish Bennett, Raven’s Nest (New Denver) Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chris Berger and Suzanne Nedham Monday to Saturday, Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. worked with the students on many communication and mediation skills. Garden Graces (New Denver) Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday to Now that the students have completed Saturday the course, the hope is that they will set Gaze n Chat (Silverton) Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday to up Restorative Action teams within their Saturday schools. Students that are dealing with Evolution Boutique (Nakusp) Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to conflict such as name-calling, minor Saturday threats, exclusion, property violation and interpersonal conflicts can call upon the Slocan Village Market (Slocan) Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily Restorative Action teams to help them 8 mediate a resolution. Food and training costs were covered by KRJ and the To order by mail, send your donation (cheque only please) to: facilitators volunteered their time to Valhalla Foundation Box 63, Silverton B.C. V0G 2B0 train the youth.

$100 donation per certificate, by cheque only please, payable to the Valhalla Foundation