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Kaslo Hometown Businesses Apr. 16, 2013 Section B 1

HHmetownmetownBusinessesBusinessesMeet your friends and neighbours, who are also your hometown service providers.

Interview with an AdmiralWhere and when were you born?

Glasgow. 1930.

Seriously? Thats like, eighty-three yearsago.

Im well aware of that.

So, whats your story?

Well, when I was a small boy in Scotland

The abridged version.

Right then. I apprenticed as a draftsman atGeorge Brown Shipyards on the Clyde andeventually ended up as the Chief Draftsmanat the Alberta Gas Trunkline in Calgary,where I met and married Dee-Dee Seng.

Why did you move to Kaslo?

We used to vacation in Mirror Lake, andI couldnt help but notice that there wereno steel-hulled charter vessels on the lake.So in 1968, we moved here with our threedwarfs, and --

Wait up -- dwarfs?

Some people call them children.

Okay. Which is your favourite one?

The middle one.

Understandable. Carry on.

So I bought the property this house is nowsitting on and started building ships.

Did you build them by yourself?

Dee-Dee helped with the first three, our sonToby helped with the fourth one, and myson-in-law Marty helped with the last one.

And . . . did your middle child contributeat all?

I believe she was a swamper on the thirdship one summer.

She really does sound remarkable. So,these houseboats of yours

Theyre ships.

Whatever. Did you give these ships names?

Why, yes. The Cacambo, Candide,Cameronian, Ariadne, and Mingulay.

What are you, nuts?

Very likely.

Fair enough. Was it hard, starting thecompany, building the ships, yada yada?

At first, yes, but it was also great fun. Infact, it still is.

So, what are your plans for the future?

Id like a gin and tonic. After all, the sunsover the yardarm.

Yardarm?

Ill mix one for you as well.

Sweet.

Interview conducted by The Middle Child.

Kaslo Shipyards340 Front Street (Admiralty House)250-353-2686Owners: Dick & Dee-Dee Smith

www.kasloshipyard.com

Boards By George (also known as BBG) started as a one man opera-

tion in 1980 by George Brinkman. After years of tree planting all over

British Columbia George fell in love with the Lardeau Valley andstarted the mill in order to have work while he and Irene settled in to

raise their family.

In the early years Irene ran the office out of the house while George

ran the mill in the yard. But that was a long time ago. Today their

children are grown and Irene works for another entrepreneur in the

valley, and George has rallied a dedicated crew (two in the office and

five in the mill) to help him run Boards By George.

George has always loved a challenge, and keeping a sawmill running

for over 30 years has definitely kept him busy; its a good thing he

finds the work satisfying. Whether helping someone choose just the

right species of wood for their dream home or cutting a free-of-hearttimber thats 45 feet long, theres never a dull day, and theres always

a way. Custom Anything is Georges motto for good reason!

George and Irene love living in this valley mostly due to the fact thatthe people who live here have chosen to be here. They have found a

way to survive, and they understand the importance of self sufficien-

cy; yet at the same time they know how to support their neighbours

when in need.

As well as being a good boss and a savvy business person, George is a

great storyteller. He reads extensively and has even started writing his

own book. His first draft is well underway, so as it turns out, Boards

By George is only one of the irons he has in the fire. Books by George

is starting to heat up as well.

Boards & Books in Meadow Creek, but mostly boards at this point!

Which brings us to our SPRING SLING SALE. Well be clearing theyard of old lumber inventory in the coming weeks. Watch for our ad

in the Pennywise!

Meadow CreekGeorge Brinkman, Owner

250-366-4235

[email protected]

Boards by George Lumber Inc.

Make your dreams in wood come true!

Dick and Dee-Dee Smith aboard the

MV Cacambo, c1972


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2 B Section Apr. 16, 2013 Kaslo Hometown Businesses

I love being able to help people with their health and well-

being. One of the major benefits of Reiki is stress reduction

and it is great to see how relaxed people are when they leavemy studio.

Reiki is a form of natural healing and is Japanese for life

force energy. Back in 1979 Chelsea received her first Reiki

treatment and soon after learned Reiki right here in Kaslo. She

was inspired to be able to teach others and after six years of

apprenticeship she became a Reiki Master.

For many years she taught in Europe, South America and

the USA, always returning home to Kaslo. A few years ago

she decided to slow down that pace and since then has kept a

studio in the Langham where she gives Reiki treatments and

teaches classes for people interested in learning how to treatthemselves and others.

Phone: 250-353-7421

She is always happy to take time to explain Reiki and give

sample treatments.

Ten years ago I was teaching in New Orleans and a friend

introduced me as a Reiki Master to a dreadlocked cab driver.

The driver asked what label I was signed with and we all had

a laugh when I realized he thought my friend had said I was

a Reggae master.

My heart has been in Kaslo since I moved here 35 years ago

and married my husband Ken, a home-town boy. I love this

community and, along with my Reiki practice, feel privileged

to work here both as a Marriage Commissioner for the

province and as the Executive Director of the Hospice Society

of North Kootenay Lake.

Chelsea Van Koughnett

Reiki Natural HealingNeed some R&R?Reiki is a great way to go!

I started my construction company last summer after working in

the trade for the past eight years. I completed my apprenticeship

and received my journeyman ticket from Selkirk College in

2011. Since working in Kaslo, I have done jobs ranging from

complete renovations to small updates. Finishing carpentry iswhat Im most passionate about, but I also enjoy the variety of

jobs that you get to do working in a small town.

I grew up in Kaslo and after spending a few years away, Im

happy to call Kaslo my home again. My fiance, Jessica and

I recently bought our first home here and are really looking

forward to enjoying more of the wonderful things Kaslo has

to offer.

My parents have been very supportive and can offer great

advice since my Dad ran a successful construction company inKaslo for many years. I look forward to working hard to build

my business while making sure to take a little time for hockey,

golf and a nice day out on the lake once in a while.

I appreciate all the support and encouragement Ive received

since moving back to Kaslo and starting my business. Its been

an amazing first year and I look forward to many more to come.

Calvin Walker Construction

Your Project is my Business

Phone: 250-353-8800

[email protected]

Owner: Calvin Walker


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Today having a high speed internet connection is as normal

as sleeping with a pillow. If you dont have one ,it justdoesnt feel right. My name is Luke Crawford and I am the

certified local dealer for Xplornet Satellite Internet. I have

five years of experience installing satellite systems in the

Kootenays and have lived in Kaslo since 2001. From the

tops of mountains to valley bottoms I have been able to give

people that thing they have been wanting for years high

speed internet.

When I sign up a new customer I never know where it may

take me. A boat ride across the lake to Birchdale, helicopter

ride through the mountains to a pimped out ski lodge, 4X4

access road leading to a home built cabin with solar panelsfor power. That is what keeps things so fresh and fun for me.

With each job I get to see a little part of the fabric of life that

makes up the Kootenays.

I am the first one to tell you what all of your options are

and which service would be the best fit for your location

and your needs. I service from Revelstoke to Creston and

all points in between. I also specialize in home surveillance

and wireless networking installations. Give me a call and Iwill change your life.

KL Electronics

Abolishing dial-up, one dish at a time.Fastest speed at the best price!

Luke Crawford, certified Xplornet dealer

and installer [email protected]

250-353-8733, 888-452-1868

Kaslo Truck & Saw Ltd. started way back in 1977, when

owner, Dave Schonberg bought out Kaslo Machine Shop. Dave

introduced chain saw sales to the area and the business took off!

Kaslo has seen many changes since then, but what has always

remained the same for Dave is the great personal pleasure of

serving neighbours and friends in a small community.

In 1998, Dave and his wife, Crystal built a new shop on the

highway just south of Kaslo, and working together, theyve seenthe business grow steadily ever since.

Daves ongoing training and over 40 years of experience

diagnosing and repairing saws, cars, and trucks, make it possible

to help people with a wide variety of repair needs. Since 2011,

Kaslo Truck & Saw has been able to offer even more expertise,

with the addition of Dan Gordon, a fully licensed automotive

technician, who recently moved here with his wife Anne, from

Kingston, Ontario. His 35 years of experience, specializing in

automotive diagnostics, is a great addition to our team.

With two fully licensed technicians, our shop provides a full

range of services for your vehicle, with up-to-date automotive

computer scanners, batteries, wipers, new tires and a tire changerand balancer that can handle up to 22" tires and much more.

Also, as full-line Stihl dealers, for 10 years now weve enjoyed

providing Kaslo with top quality chain saws, trimmers and

now battery-powered outdoor tools. We repair Husqvarna,

Jonsered equipment, and other machines like snow blowers and

generators as well.

So, if you appreciate friendly professionals who go the extra

mile to serve you, call Kaslo Truck & Saw today!

6336 Highway 31, just south of Kaslo

250-353-7409

Email: [email protected]:Dave and Crystal Schonberg

Kaslo Truck & Saw Ltd.

We Go the Extra Mile for You

Crystal, Dave, Dan


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My name is Gaelen Emery Burns-Graham but people call me

Sean. I am proud to say that I was born and raised in Kaslo.

Even though I have always lived here, the scenery and serenity

of this community is something I continue to enjoy. The small

town feeling, and the fact I know where most of my customers

live without having to ask makes my job even better. It givesme great pleasure to spend most of my earnings in town and

I enjoy both supporting and being supported by such a great

community.

I took over services from Jim Van Horne in 2009, and I continue

to offer all kinds of plumbing services maintenance, retrofits,

replacement and installation.

Besides the support for my business, Kaslo is such a great

place to raise a family. I like being able to happily combine

family and work. My son, Kavan helps me almost every night

to organize my tools and materials. At 20 months of age he

knows more about my tools and where they are then I dosometimes.

Sometimes I even get to feel like a hero at least so says the

wife of one of Kaslos finest. After her police officer husband

dismantled the entire bathtub and all the fittings, he was called

out to work. He left the bathroom in shambles, the shower

valves in pieces, and the likelihood of a flood in the not-too-

distant future. I managed to ensure no flood happened, put the

bathroom back together, and she was even able to enjoy a hot

shower that day.

I believe if a jobs worth doing, its worth doing right. I keep my

wits and my sense of humour. Im not afraid to get my hands

dirty. For the most part Im an optimist and people appreciate

that during sh__y times!

Virgo Enterprises

Kaslo and Areas Local Plumber

Phone: 250-353-3237

Owner: Sean Gaelen Graham

Brendans name in Gaelic means Little Raven, so he chose

to call his clinic Raven Acupuncture. A desire to provide in-

depth, affordable and accessible treatments is a large part of his

motivation as a practitioner.

In 2006, after witnessing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in his

then-hometown of New Orleans, Brendan felt a calling to practice

a form of medicine which could simply and effectively treat trau-ma, stress and other illness. His calling led him back to Canada to

study Acupuncture at Victorias Pacific Rim College of Integra-

tive Medicine where he graduated in 2012 with honours. Brendan

is now registered by the CTCMA (College of Traditional Chinese

Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia)

which allows him to legally practice acupuncture in BC.

Acupuncture is a powerful healing modality to treat many

chronic illnesses, injuries, emotional and physical traumas. It

can considerably

improve the lives

of those suffering post-traumatic stress, digestive problems, or

chronic pain, for example. In the coming months, Brendan will

be accepting MSP payments directly, which combined with

sliding scale days and house calls will bring him closer to his

goal of reaching as many people as possible.

This spring Brendan decided to leave the city to be closer to

his family and enjoy the mountains. Brendans parents live

in Birchdale, a community accessible only by boat, across

Kootenay Lake near Kaslo. Brendans father, Robert Nellis is a

nurse at the Kaslo ER. His mother Sheila Murray-Nellis is a local

artist and author. Gardening and wildcrafting local herbs has

been a constant passion for Brendan who plans on incorporating

herbalism into his practice as well.

Raven AcupunctureBrendan Murray-Nellis, Registered Acupuncturist

444 Front StreetBehind the Live Arts Shop (entrance on 5th St)

Phone: 250-551-2581Email: [email protected]


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In the Christmas of 1999, we flew from England and had the

most wonderful family vacation in a small mountain town called

Nelson. My wife Judith had extended Canadian family, four

cousins and an aunt who was a war bride. After a memorable

three week stay, we returned to England, although Nelson was

never far from our hearts.

I had worked for several years for Ferrari; it was with that com-pany that my professional training in the art of detailing and ve-

hicle polishing began. After several years running a successful

auto detailing business in England, a family decision was made,

and in July 2003 we returned to Canada as permanent residents.

We made Nelson our home and opened JJ Autoclean on Baker

Street in December 2004.

We have been trading successfully ever since, building a sub-

stantial and loyal client base, whilst taking enjoyment and

pride in detailing our customers vehicles and working with the

local dealerships in our present Stanley Street location. From a

simple hand wash and vac to a complete detail we pay attention

to the smallest facet. One of our areas of expertise is polishingand paint renovation, being able to restore scratched or faded

paint to a like new appearance (please see our website www.

jjautoclean.ca). We have clients from near and far, including

several customers from America. Our husband and wife team

ensures quality and your satisfaction.

Odin, our five year old black lab is our third member of staff,

who meets and greets our customers with a very waggly tail.

JJ Auto Clean Vehicle Detailing

316 Stanley Street, Nelson

Phone: 250-352-0303

Web: www.jjautoclean.ca

Ruth Langevin has been providing music therapy to the institu-

tionalized elderly in the West Kootenay for over 20 years. She

is a graduate of the music therapy program at Capilano Univer-

sity. Music singing, movement, simple dance, bell choirs andinstrument play are examples of activities that many levels of

seniors are able to actively participate in. Ruth is a very flexible

musician, classically trained on the flute. She studied the Toron-

to Conservatory repertoire at the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Ruth also gets to play second flute and piccolo in the Symphony

of the Kootenays based in Cranbrook. This is one of the great joys

of her life. She actually gets paid to do what she loves the most.

As a music therapist she is always looking for ways to involve

her clients. Ruth plays the piano and guitar, sings, and is work-

ing on the Celtic harp. She works in group settings and does

private one-on-one sessions. Many therapeutic goals can be ac-complished in a music therapy group.

Ruth has been teaching Kindermusik for the past 13 years. Kin-

dermusik is a music and movement program for babies, tod-

dlers, preschoolers and big kids. Music has been scientifically

proven to help children learn in many areas. Combining mu-

sic with movement creates new learning pathways in the brain

while also enhancing motor skills and physical development.

The Kindermusik classes are very fun, multi-sensory and in-

volve educating the parents.

Ruth is available for private music therapy, flute lessons per-

forming at private functions and has lots of space in most Kin-

dermusik classes.

Phone: [email protected]

Kindermusik

Building Foundations Through Music


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Happy, Happy, Happy!! Thats how I feel about being the de-

signer and owner of Kaslo Florists. Plants and gardening have

been my passion since I was a child. Floral design is a joy and

the ultimate artistic expression for me. For the past two years

our little shop has evolved into something that my husband

Charles and I are very proud of.

As of today, we have SIX weddings pre-booked for this spring

and summer. Of all my design work, floral arrangements for

weddings is the most fun and the most complex. To date, every

wedding order has been unique. Its all about relationships and

listening to what really matters to each couple.

Sympathy arrangements are the most emotional for me. The

longer we live in Kaslo the more attached we become to our

neighbours and friends. Often, I am in tears as I design the final

floral arrangements for the dear person who has recently passed.

It is an honour to do this work and I put my heart and soul into it.

Being grandparents, we love it when parents come by with their

children. Halloween and the Light Up Scavenger Hunt are fa-

vourite days, because you can see and hear the little ones joy

and excitement. Thank you Moms & Dads for bringing the kid-

dies by the shop!

Please come for a visit and enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate

and maybe some fresh popcorn. Drop in to cheer your spirits onan otherwise dull day. When the fresh flowers and plants arrive,

the colour and aroma cannot help but invigorate the soul!

Kaslo Florists

Being Surrounded by Beauty BrightensMy Day and Outlook on Life!!

Corner of 4th St & A Ave

250-353-7766

[email protected]

Owner: Louise De Pape

My fascination with the Kootenays began many years ago when

a friend moved to the North Shore of Nelson where I routinely

visited her and her family. It allowed me to travel in the area.

In a short time, the Kootenays became one of my two favourite

vacation spots.

What attracted me to Kaslo was the mountains, the lake andthe people that I met. Eventually, in the mid-1990s, and even

though I was single and living in North Vancouver at the time,

I knew that Kaslo was the place that I would one day move to

and raise a family.

In the winter of 2005, I met the woman of my dreams and flew

her out from Calgary to Castlegar to show her the area. After

visiting Kaslo, she too fell in love with the little Village and 11

months later Heidi and I we were married! Two delightful kids

followed: Abigail and Joshua! Then, in September of 2009, we

at long last moved to Kaslo.

We are thrilled to live here and love being involved in our com-munity. I (Glen) am a pastor and a firefighter while Heidi is a

full-time mom these days and is also involved with the Com-

munity Garden.

As for coffee, I started home-roasting coffee in 2010 and was

impressed with the difference that exceptional beans and fresh

roasting made in my enjoyment of coffee. It has naturally

morphed into this business. Drop by sometime and Heidi and I

can tell you the whole story over a latte.

Kaslos Bean Roasting fresh coffee for Kaslo!

Phone: 250-353-7111

www.kaslosbeanroasting.comOwner: Glen Stewart


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James and Kristy are entering their second season operating The

Clubhouse Restaurant at the Kaslo Golf Club. Kristy spent most

of her childhood pumping gas and cleaning fish at her familys

business in Kaslo: Beachcombers Marina. She and her sisters

used to have a blast serving her moms chili and homemade bread

during the annual Rainbow Fishing Derby. After her parents sold

the Marina, she started working summers at Rosewood Cafe in

Kaslo.

Between these summers and a year in Spain, she developed a

passion for food that inspired her to move to Victoria to study

Hospitality Management. The hotel business has afforded her

the opportunity to travel, meet new people and now, to make a

living in the most beautiful place of all Kaslo!

James runs the kitchen at The Clubhouse; however, you can

often find him running food or helping out in the pro shop.

He loves to golf and enjoys cracking jokes with the members.

James spent four years cooking for Joeys restaurants in Kelow-

na, before taking a job in the front of house. Since then, he has

been pursuing a management career that began in England and

led him to Vancouver. The Clubhouse has given him a chance toget back to what he loves most: cooking! Going into his second

season, he feels as much a part of the community as his wife

who grew up here.

They are both so grateful for the warm welcome they have re-

ceived since arriving in Kaslo. It is their mission to provide their

hardworking customers with an affordable dining experience

that revolves around good food, and friendly service.

The Clubhouse Restaurant

at the Kaslo Golf Club

Our Greens are Better for You!418 Pine Street, Kaslo

Web: kaslogolf.org [email protected]: theclubhouserestaurant.wordpress.comTel: 250-353-2262

In 1938 Eric and Agnes Aldous moved to Kaslo to manage the

local butcher shop for Pat Burns and Company. The shop was

relocated to its present location and in 1944 Eric purchased the

business. Eric and Agnes ran the business with their two daugh-

ters, Betty and Ruth until Erics passing in 1955. It was shortly

after that, in 1956 that Andy Porter came to work for the family.

Andy married Betty in 1957 and they bought the business from

Agnes. Andy and Betty worked the business for 40 years. They

raised two children, Doug and Holly, who also worked in the

shop. In 1996, they retired and Doug and his wife Denise tookover the business.

After 75 years Kaslo still has a small butcher shop, which is a

rarity in small villages today.

The shop has had many employees throughout the years, and

has been able to offer many school kids their first part-time job.

In bigger centres businesses come and they go. Maybe the

reason for the staying power of Erics is because Kaslo is a

small community that supports its own. After three generations,

Erics Meat Market is clearly here to stay. And Doug and Denisewould agree that the beauty of this area and the quality of life

Kaslo has to offer is second to none.

Erics Meat Market & DeliA Third GenerationFamily Run Business

425 Front St, Kaslo

Phone: 250-353-2436

Owners:

Doug and Denise Porter

ERICSMEATMARKET. TODAYANDASITWASIN1959

THISLOGODATESFROMTHE1950S

- BUTITISNOLONGERUSEDTODAY...!


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Raised Kootenay boys, Shawn and Bruce have been exposed to

the elements and the mountains over the years...and bit by bit they

have learned how to be very skilled in activities that they firstconsidered to be hobbies. Taking their passion of hanging from

ropes to the certification level, Shawn and Bruce are now Rope

Rescue instructors and evaluators for Search & Rescue for the

Justice Institute of BC and the province. Bruces expertise is in

mountain rescue, Shawns in industrial situations.

More than a decade ago Bruce was asked to chair the steering comit-

tee for the Provincial Emergency Program (PEP). There was an ob-

vious need for training in mountain rescuing. This turned into a six

year project to develop regulatory standards and a training curricu-

lum. The result allows all of us who live and play in the mountains

to feel safer because these standards ensure that Search & Rescuepersonnel have a level of training that is internationally respected.

In 2002 Shawn and Bruce founded Kootenay Industrial Rescue Ltd.

This is not your run of the mill safety training company. It providesspecialized training to firms to ensure that their job site staff or

Search & Rescue teams are ready and able to rescue if the need

should arise. Work crews are taught how to work safely and how to

rescue a fellow worker or bystander caught in extreme situations.

If you ask them, both partners would admit that they would not be

able to operate Kootenay Industrial Rescue Ltd without the help

and support of their families. Leanne and Tammy help with the of-

fice work, web design and gear prep.

In all of BC, there are only a handful of people who are qualified and

certified by the province to instruct on how to rescue. We should bevery proud and lucky that two of them live here in Kaslo!

Kootenay Industrial Rescue Ltd.

Phone: 250-353-1124 www.kirescue.comPartners: Shawn Handley & Bruce Walker

RESCUE TRAINING:

High Angle Crane Pole Top and Bucket

Tower and Derrick Confined Space Mine

Wildland or Backcountry Mountain

Even as a young Saskatchewan farmboy I was drawn to the

everyday design that surrounds us: signs, posters, t-shirts, album

covers and books. This love of commercial art led me to leave

the family farm to study graphic design in the 90s.

Then, following a strong genetic urge to grow food, I left art

school to go back to working on farms. I met my partner Annick

while we were both working on farms in the Slocan Valley.

A few years later we were expecting our first baby and I needed

a real job. I saw an ad in the Pennywise; they were looking

for a graphic designer. I was lucky enough to get the job, which

brought us to Kaslo in 2005. Our daughter Annabelle was born

that summer and Mary followed in 2007.

In 2009 I launched my own design business, working a flexible

schedule as we continued farming and raising our two young

daughters.

I design everything from business cards to billboards mobilewebsites to online stores. I love the wide range of interesting

local clients I get to work with: Stellar Seeds, Honey Candles,

Mount Carlyle Backcountry Ski Lodge, and the Kaslo Jazz

Festival to name just a few.

I work to combine the latest digital technology with traditional

handcrafted design. My latest venture is to get back into painting

signs by hand.

DESIGNGRAPHIC

Studio #37 - The Langham Building

Phone: 250-353-8866

Email: [email protected]

Owner: Dan Trobak

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