Feb 22, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

The Chamber’s
Corner
February - March Focus
I fell in love with Kaslo… over the
phone. I can’t even tell you what year
that was, but I’m thinking 2009-ish. My
husband and I had been really running
hard and it was time for a getaway… so
I started searching online for getaways
within a driveable day and found…
Kaslo. I immediately called the absolutely
charming Beach Gables, told the person
at the other end that we wanted to book
a room, she said, “Great! When would
you like to book?” I told her it was for
the following weekend. She laughed and
said “Oh we’re booked until next year!”
I paused. I said, “Please don’t take this
the wrong way, but what is it about your
small town that would cause you to be
booked a year in advance?” This woman
proceeded to speak with me for the next
15-20 minutes telling me all about Kaslo.
I could not tell you exactly what she said,
(I vaguely remember something about a
jazz festival, the mountains??) but what I
do remember … that, as she spoke, I fell
in love with Kaslo… over the phone!
We actually never did visit the area
until many years later. (What can I say..
Life happens!) But it was always there, in
the back of my mind. Occasionally, I’d
think about what life might be like living
in Kaslo. And whenever I’d think about
it, I felt a connection … and peace. So in
late 2016, we visited for the first time; in
2017 we bought a cabin and by 2019 we
were settled in our new home … in Kaslo.
And in 2020 I had the honor of becoming
the Chamber Ambassador for the Kaslo
and Area Chamber of Commerce!
I am so very proud to represent the
Chamber, and the work it has been doing
for this entire area over the years; and I
am proud to represent the varied businesses,
entrepreneurs, professionals and
non-profit organizations that make up
our community.
Here’s some of what I know. Every
The beautiful Kaslo Golf Club Restaurant
is available for lease for the 2021 season.
For further details on this clean, very
well-equipped kitchen, please view:
kaslogolf.org/lease-opportunity
Questions? email kaslogolfclub@gmail.com
Bulletin Board
FEB. IS LOVE MONTH! Isis Essentials
wants to help you share
the LOVE this month with gifts of
health and pleasure for your body
and spirit. From aromatic soothing
massage oils, healing oils and
botanical perfume to luxury adult
products, organic personal lubricants,
romantic gift sets and more.
We have something to make this
February the month of Love you’ll
never forget! ISIS ESSENTIALS 582
Ward St. in Nelson www.isis.ca
LOGIX Since 2003: Insulated
Concrete Wall System. Simply
the BEST. 60% Energy Saving
58% Greater R-value. www.
logixbrands.com Free estimates.
1-888-289-4731, West Kootenay.
MEDICAL/RECREATIONAL CAN-
NABIS SEEDS: Local West Kootenay
Mom/Pop Organic Breeders
Association. Offering affordable
Outdoor/Indoor Seeds. www.outlawseeds.online
MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS
COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory
for all users. Inform renters and
guests.
Director on our Chamber Board has the
very best interests of our area at heart
and they work from a desire to do what
is best for this great area in which we
live and work. We have big dreams and
plans for recovery, yes, but moving forward,
absolutely, and we need to make
sure we have the right building blocks
in place!
We are looking to add to our Board of
Directors. It is important that we represent
the broad spectrum of what makes
this region ‘tick’.
So here’s the question: Do you have a
desire to make a difference in this great
area that we live in and do you represent
one of the following sectors: Logging/
Forestry, Public Works, Home-based
Business, Non-Profit, Tourism, Agriculture,
Manufacturing, Service Industry,
Arts & Culture, Technology?
Or, do you represent one of the other
communities in our ‘Kaslo and Area’:
Ainsworth, Argenta, Cooper Creek,
Fletcher Creek/Twin Bays, Johnsons
Landing, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror
Lake, Pineridge, Schroeder Creek,
Shutty Bench, Woodbury?
If you answered yes, and you are ready
to make a difference, please connect
with me via email: TheKasloChamber@
gmail.com to put your name forward for
our new Board of Directors. Our next
AGM is April 5th (to be confirmed) but
we want to get
our ‘duckies in a
row’. Let’s make
a difference …
together.
Pat Desmeules,
Kaaslo & Area
Chamber
Ambassador
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Anti-racism action,
not just words
School District 8 – Kootenay Lake
is dedicated to building awareness and
changing attitudes about racism, both
in the classroom and the workplace.
This past year, world events have
rallied solidarity around exposing the
painful reality of racial inequality and
injustice that exists, and the importance
for organizations to fully embrace
anti-racist values, behaviors, and policies
in order to change our cultures.
This month, School District 8 - Kootenay
Lake is launching a new anti-racism
website: https://antiracism.sd8.
bc.ca/, an online resource that provides
practical guidance to teachers and parents
as they explore issues of race with
students.
The site is divided into four sections,
designed to support and align with
School District 8 – Kootenay Lake’s
strategic plan goals of learning, engagement
and strengthening relationships.
KNOW – increase our understanding
of systemic racism and being an
anti-racist.
LEARN – provide resources for deepening
understanding about racism and
developing an anti-racist mindset.
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2021 Virtual
37 Books in
37 Minutes
37 Books in
37 Minutes
Grab a cup of tea and join us from the comfort of your home
Tuesday Febuary 23rd at 7pm
Grab a cup of tea and join us from the comfort of your home
How to access the video
Tuesday
Step 1: Go to our website Febuary (kaslo.bc.libraries.coop) 23rd at on 7pm
February 23rd at 7pm
Download
Step 2: How and print to access the PDF the in the video 37 Books in 37 Minutes
to take notes on the books being reviewed
3: Click the Youtube video link in the 37 Books in 37 Minutes
Step 1: Go to our website (kaslo.bc.libraries.coop) on
February banner 23rd at 7pm
Step 4: Watch the video to get 37 new book recommendations!
Download and print the PDF in the 37 Books in 37 Minutes
Step For more 2: to information take notes contact the kaslolibrary@gmail.com books being reviewed or 250-353-2942
This event is sponsored by the Kaslo and District Public Library and
the Village of Kaslo
Step 3: Click the Youtube video link in the 37 Books in 37 Minutes
banner
Step 4: Watch the video to get 37 new book recommendations!
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For more information contact kaslolibrary@gmail.com or 250-353-2942
SELKIRK TRUSS, can provide USA - NEW AUTHORS WANTED!
all your custom trusses for your This event is Page sponsored Publishing by the Kaslo will and help District self-publish
your the book. Village Free of Kaslo author sub-
Public Library and
reno or new build. Visit our website
www.selkirktruss.com and get mission kit! Limited offer! 866-
the answers to many of your questions.
Selkirk Truss, 2894 Sentinel
951-7214.
Rd, South Slocan. 250-359-7000.
SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws,
tools, scissors, knives, clipper
blades. C&D Sharpening Service,
250-365-3658.
SNOWSHOES ARRIVED! Order
for spring, www.igoelectric.ca
www.boomtownsports.com 510
Hall St. Nelson. 250-505-5055.
THE TREASURE SHOP IS
RE-OPENING TUESDAY, MARCH
2! Located at 210-11th Avenue,
Castlegar. New hours Tuesday,
Thursday & Saturday, 11am-3pm.
2 for 1 Sale on all Winter Clothing
for the family, including Boots &
Shoes. Also, Bag of Baby Items,
$2, (bags provided). Facial Masks
are mandatory. www.castlegar
hospitalauxiliary.org
THREE LAYER COTTON FACE
MASKS: Made in Nelson www.kootenay-mask-maker.company.site
WITNESSES NEEDED: Regarding
accident in Trail Walmart Parking
lot, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11:15am.
Please call 250-521-0821.
Markets/Fairs
SENTINEL MEATS HAS RE-
OPENED! All stocked up with
your favourites. Smoked meats,
frying sausage, bacon, etc. Regular
hours 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday,
Saturdays, 10am-
4pm. 2009 Hwy 3A Castlegar
(Thrums). 250-399-6365, 250-
304-5364, sentinelmeats@yahoo.ca
Visit us on Facebook for
updates.
SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS
BEEF: Sides $4.99/lb; ground beef
special, $100 freezer packs; 50lb
dog bones, $49.99, soup bones
and organs. Government inspected.
Home of the Happy Cows.
Wayne Savinkoff, 250-226-BEEF.
BRING IN
THIS
COUPON
KASLO AUTOMOTIVE
250-353-2645 • kasloautomotive.ca
1 year
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Markets/Fairs
$25 OFF
TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally
grown & naturally raised beef.
Grain & grass finished, available
year-round. Delivery to Nelson,
Castlegar & Trail available. 250-
428-4316 or find us on Facebook!
Free for Free
FREE CARDBOARD EGG CAR-
TONS: 250-365-6550, Castlegar.
FREE CHILDREN’S VHS TAPES:
20+ classic Disney animated movies
(hate to throw them away); VHS tape
rewinder. 250-353-1598, after 5pm.
FREE G3 SKIS: 177cm, w/Target
bindings size 12 & Exclusion telemark
boots. 240-304-0621.
FREE, MAGMA WOOD STOVE;
bathroom sink & faucet. 250-365-
8134, Castlegar.
Personals
HANDSOME MAN, 60’s, honest,
responsible, sincere, seeks a mature
lady, medium to slim built, in
Castlegar or Trail. Reply to PO Box
188, Genelle, BC. V0G 1G0.
Oil Change +
50 Point Inspection
We proudly perform
DIGITAL INSPECTIONS
with photos & video
so you see what we see.
parts & labour warranty
& Top-Up Fluids
INSPECTIONS
Expires Feb 28, 2021
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Personals
KAMA SUTRA SENSUAL MAS-
SAGE: Private Castlegar home. Attractive
50s lady. Discretion assured.
Please text/call, 250-304-7376.
Merchandise
1904 HORSE BUGGY: Black, 2
seater, including complete harness,
very good condition, $5000.
250-229-6808.
Arts & Crafts
CUSTOM 3D PRINTING SERVICE:
Prototypes Resin-Miniatures, Costume/Cosplay.
Contact Sascha@
unciadesign.com for a free price
estimation.
Building Supplies
ACE BUILDING CENTRE, KASLO:
Check us out for all your building
needs and more! 250-353-7628,
www.kaslobuilding.com
BOB’S DOOR SERVICE: Commercial,
industrial and residential
garage door sales, service, repair
and installation. 24hr emergency
service. 236-972-2627.
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