Wednesday April 29th, 2020
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.� Margaret Mead
Atlin Health Centre Box 330, Atlin, B.C. V0W 1A0 (P): 250-651-7677 (F): 250-651-7687 www.northernhealth.ca
````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS If you are experiencing symptoms of the cold or influenza or have questions about COVID-19 please call the Northern Health COVID-19 information line @ 1-844-645-7811. They will provide you with the necessary information and direction. The directive is still for people to stay home, self-isolate and practice the recommended hand washing procedures. At this time we are asking all clients to please call 250-651-7677 prior to coming to the Health Centre for any reason at any time.
HOURS OF OPERATION Open Monday through Friday 9:00 – 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 4:30 pm. For emergencies a nurse is on call after hours and on the weekends and can be reached at 250-6517677. We have also implemented front door screening procedures at the Health Centre in response to the Pandemic. Pick up the black telephone to your right at the front door; one of the staff will answer the phone inside and you will be screened for cold/flu, respiratory symptoms prior to entering the building. The phone is cleaned and sanitized after each use The Atlin Health Centre staff wish to thank-you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe and virus free
BIG WATER SOCIETY A change in how counselling service is being provided As the community is aware, the way everyone is conducting business lately is shifting. Free mental health counselling will continue to be offered in a safe and positive way by Big Water Society and our counsellor Jan Forde (MSW, RSW) who will provide remote counselling service for the time being. Jan will be providing counselling via phone every Thursday of the week from between 9am-5pm. Please feel free to call and leave Jan a message at office Ph: 250-651-2189 0r cell Ph: 867-333-6829 Or email bannyforde@gmail.com to leave a message to book a time for Thursdays with her via phone. We hope everyone stays healthy and happy, Big Water Society
Box 388 Atlin, BC V0W1A0 250-651-7582 atlincid@gmail.com
“Kindness” Kindness springs forth from every corner on Earth; From people living in the country or villages or cities rising to the sky, From young ones to elders and those in between, From every group of people each and every day, and yet… There needs to be even more kindness in the world to insure there is no room for injustice and there will always be someone to lend a hand to those in need. Jeff Salmon jeffandmich67@gmail.com
A big thank you, from Patricia Kother, to everyone who worked so hard on the lovely earth day posters displayed around the town!
“Lonesome Ways” Lonesome Roads Been driving lonesome roads forever By verdant farms on country byways. Hauling fresh produce straight to market, I treasure the farmers and those days. Lonesome Days Been digging in the mine forever Alone in the foothills of Langtree. Chipping gold nuggets for a living, So grateful for all it gave to me. Lonesome Waves Been fishing on vessels forever Out for months filling the hold With a crew who kept on working, Then were paid when the cargo sold. Every day while I was working I’d write songs for her and me. Worked my fingers to the bone To be a singer by sixty-three. It’s never, ever too late. jeffandmich67@gmail.com copyright c 2020 Jeff Salmon
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Green Street Quiet three-bedroom 2,058 sq ft family home, quality built to code, one of the best shops in town on two acres. $299,700 Trond Gulch In a pastoral setting, backing onto Munro Mtn, this one-bedroom, 715 sqft off-the-grid home on 9.88 acres surrounded by Crown Land. Sauna and guest cabin. Was lived in year around for many years. $350,000 Warm Bay Road 12.4 acres with great mountain views, several cabins, shop and living quarters. Well on site. Off grid. $195,000 4th July Bay Half acre lakefront property with log home that has one BR on main level and 2 more in walk out lower level. Large garage, greenhouse and wood shed completes the package. $365,000 Atlin Highway Hidden away in an enchanted forest is this truly unique home built by a very skilled artisan on 4 acres with other guest cabins, workshops, barn and fenced paddocks. $350,000 4640 Warm Bay Road Fabulous 3 level home on 2.6 acres high above Warm Bay Road providing an incredible view of Atlin Lake. $240,000. SOLD
Third Street 2 bedroom, bright home on 75x100 lot with a 24x40’ shop with 12’ ceilings. Some updating needed but most rooms are 15’+. Major foundation and roof work already done. $189,900 Food Basket Thriving business in Atlin! The building, land, rental suite, and grocery store are all included. A great way for the whole family help make a comfortable living $448,000 Ruffner Bay Stunning five-bedroom beautiful 4,000+ sqft home with two guest cottages hangar. AND DOCK. Lakefront, off the grid 25 acre parcel, no neighbors! $995,000. 6th Street 320 sq.ft. cabin on 50x100 lot, no plumbing. “As is, where is” $45,000 SOLD Above asking
First Street 2500 sq.ft. basement entry home with 4 bedrooms, 24x24’ garage, 60’ shed for wood, quads or whatever you need, very private 2 acres. $187,000 SOLD Wilson Street Quiet mountain views from this four-bedroom, 1600 sqft home on two acres. Open yard with raised beds and greenhouse. Where else can you find a kitchen like this at this price? Great value at $197,500 SOLD
I have a half dozen potential buyers anxious to be viewing the homes that they are interested in and waiting patiently to be welcomed into the community. All properties are vacant and, as realtors, we follow strict protocols when showing. It also appears that many of these individuals have been coming to Atlin during the past few weeks for meetings, etc. If anyone has strong objections please let me know. I am hoping to come in two to three weeks. Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019
Please text or email a message (rather than voice mail) myrnablake1@gmail.com . Go to
northernhomesbc.ca
for more details.
Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART
Fishing Charters
SVOP Licence, 24 ft. Boat, Transport Canada Commercial Registration – Insured Gary Hill, Atlin B.C. V0W 1A0 Licensed, B.C. Guide Call -250 651-7553 Email garyphill59@gmail.com $850.00 per day - $550.00 per 1/2 day
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program For qualifying low-income individuals and couples. Contact Laura @ 250-651-7816
GARY HILL’S – CUSTOM, FISH REPRODUCTIONS PHONE 250 651 7553 EMAIL – garyphill59@gmail.com
Please leave a message.
7 MONARCH Drive – ATLIN – BC. V0W 1A0 WEB SITE – http://gary-hill.com
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone Welcome
NO SERVICES AT THIS TIME
Sewing Machine
Atlin Community
Cleaning, Repair, & Setup
Open Every
Library Friday and Saturday
2-4p.m. Everyone Welcome
Terry 250 651-7769
Closed until further notice
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Services Sunday 11: a.m.
Come join us! (778) 721-0710 No service at this time
When you can’t put your prayers into words, God hears your heart. Rental Suite Available Fully furnished, turnkey operation, Long term rental preferred but will do a month to month rental also. Telephone (local calls only) Shaw TV, electricity included. Please call Sherri or Rob 651-2241 if you are interested.
Please note that calls for same day water delivery service must be received no later than 11 a.m. of said day. Thank you! Heating Oil delivery available
Delivery days are Monday through Friday Our mailing address is Box 318, Atlin BC V0W 1A0 You can also email us at grizzlyhomeservices@gmail.com 250-651-7463
With thanks, Dana and Mary Hammond
For sale, 80 acres of beautiful mixed forest just off Atlin lake and 27 kms north of Atlin. Zoned ALR with a creek running through it, gently sloped and easy to develop. $350,000. For more info call 867-333-9914.
The next Whisper is Wednesday May 13th. Submissions are due no later than Sunday 9pm May 10th . Compiled and edited by Lynne Phipps. Paper for printing courtesy of Northern Homes Real Estate Printing courtesy of RCMP Atlin; Ink costs courtesy of Literacy Now. Classifieds, news, upcoming events Contact 1-250-651-7861 or lynnephipps@hotmail.com if you have, pictures or articles you would like to submit. Please note that submissions should be sent in either WORD or JPEG whenever possible. PDF must first be printed and then scanned back into the computer in order to format it into the paper. This costs in both paper and ink. We know that at times a PDF is the only way, which is okay when necessary, but otherwise, as the Whisper is a FREE community service we appreciate your support in helping to keep the costs down as much as possible. Thank You!