Wednesday July 22nd, 2020
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.� Margaret Mead
Hello Everyone, Atlin RCMP want to give a huge thank you and shout out to our local Atlin Search and Rescue Team (SAR), who have been called upon five times in recent weeks to assist with reports of overdue persons. These awesome folks are your Relatives, Friends, Neighbors, First Responders, Atlin Business Owners/ Employees, etc. Many also volunteer their time as Volunteer Fire Fighters and other Community Organizations. The Atlin SAR Team give up many hours of their own time for training as well with their family and friends when the call is sent out requiring their assistance with an incident in progress. Atlin is very lucky to have a highly trained Search and Rescue Team that is locally based. Many communities are without any type of SAR Team and are at the mercy of awaiting help that can be hours away before even starting to process of a rescue. Atlin RCMP is grateful to have access to such a great team of people when their training and specialized services are required. The area surrounding Atlin is vast and remote. People need to keep in mind that help can be hours away depending on your location and/or equipment required by Search and Rescue to reach you. One never expects to get into trouble outdoors. However; all it takes is a turn in the weather, mistake in judgment, unexpected injury, equipment failure, or sudden nightfall to quickly change any recreational outing into a crisis Here are few tips and reminders for you so you can be prepared and safe when travelling out to the fantastic but dangerous areas we live in.
Trip Essentials Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb Fire starting kit – waterproof matches/lighter, fire starter/candle Signaling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost Extra food and water – 1 litre/person Extra clothing (protection from the elements, rain, wind, cold) Navigational/Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, InReach/Spot Device, hand held radio) First Aid Kit and know how to use it Emergency shelter – (Tarp, parachute cord) Knife/Axe Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat) •
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Be Physically Prepared – Being fit enough to go the distance takes physical preparation. If you are out of breath when you walk up your staircase at home, maybe you are not ready to hike Atlin Mountain quite yet. Be honest with yourself. Start small and continue your exercise routine to prepare for a more challenging hike. Would you expect to run and complete a full marathon after jogging a few times around town? Do you have an existing medical condition than strenuous activity can affect, putting you at risk? Stick to your turnaround time (a general rule of thumb is to allow 1/3 of your time for the trip in, and 2/3 for the return trip). Never Go Alone – Always travel with a friend or group. Stay within sight of one another and designate a time and place to meet in case someone becomes separated. Travel together and stay together. Travel at the speed of the slowest person; if a person separates from the group by going ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost. Complete a Trip Plan (Leave it with someone or your local Police) – The trip plan explains your destination, your route, who is in the group and your expected time of return. If you do not return as planned, the relative or friend you left your trip plan with can provide the information to the Police and Search and Rescue to initiate a search. Trip plans are available here at the Atlin Detachment as well as many different versions online. Take five minutes and fill out a trip plan. This piece of paper can save your life as it contains vital information for responders should you require assistance. Learn To Navigate – Buy a compass, GPS or learn to read a map. As you are out exercising for your trip, take the GPS with you and learn to use it before your adventure. As you travel through the wilderness, pay attention to your surroundings, note landmarks, and periodically look back the way you came. Be aware of the distance you have traveled and the time. Reassess your destination plans throughout the day. Stay Where You are – Stop as soon as it is apparent that you have become separated from your group, lost or in trouble. Do not panic. Remain calm as you will be able to think more clearly. People who carry on after becoming lost usually get further from roads and trails, and further from people who are looking for them. Stay Sober – Alcohol and drugs affect clear thinking, coordination and reaction time. Use Signaling Devices – Blowing a whistle, lighting a fire and staying visible will help searchers find you. Three whistle blasts, three fires, or three gunshots – is an internationally recognized distress signal Build or Seek Shelter – Protect yourself from the snow, rain, wind, and excessive sun. It may take hours to build shelter and collect fuel wood, so do it early while you still have energy. It is important to be as comfortable as possible, but when it is daylight, make sure you are visible to searchers in helicopters or other aircraft. We wish everyone a safe and fun summer. It’s been a challenging year so far with the Covid Pandemic. Now that summer has arrived, keep your distance, get outside and enjoy what the Atlin area offers.
OPPORTUNITY! The Tarahne Park is preparing for a skate boarding park which means excavation and an opportunity. For a $200.00 donation you can purchase a dump truck load of soil for your gardens or other building or landscaping needs. All donations will go toward the Tarahne Park. There will be approximately 25 loads of soil available, so dig in now and contact Dorothy Odian for more information or to place your order.
250-651-7639
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!!! A few friends gathered to eat cake and celebrate Elizabeth’s 89th Birthday, on July 14th. Jill Frayne is assisting Elizabeth as she cuts the cake.
INVITATION Insa’s Memorial Bench will be unveiled on FRIDAY, JULY 24th @ 1:30 p.m. Please join us at the Atlinto for beverages and sweets. Thanks to everyone for making this possible through your generous donations.
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE Warm Bay Road 12.4 acres with great mountain views, several cabins, shop and living quarters. Well on site. Off grid. $195,000 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 $300,000 plus stock 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. $299,500 FIRM Atlin Highway 80 acres fronting onto the highway, off grid, with the most spectacular views in the area, Atlin Lake from Minto Mountain to Teresa Island! $350,000 Trond Gulch In a pastoral setting, backing onto Munro Mtn, this one-bedroom, 715 sq.ft. 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 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 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
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July & Aug Movies The Historic Globe Theatre
Distancing Rules in Effect If you are sick, been around someone who is sick or, have signed a declaration to quarantine the next 14 days please stay home
Wednesday July 22: Sunday July26: Doors Open 6:30
Sorry No Movie
Bohemian Rhapsody : Queen Rated PG Show Time 7:00 – 9.15
Biographical Drama: A celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. Wednesday July 29: Doors Open 6:30
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Show Time 7:00 – 9:30
RATED PG-13
Starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett
Directed by David Fincher
Fantasy Drama: “I was born under unusual circumstances….” Benjamin, a man who is born in his 80’s & ages backwards. Sunday Aug 2: Doors Open 6:30
Short Film Series by Filmmaker Daniel Janke Films Start 7:00
followed by Q&A
First Nation & Tlingit Language content included in some of the films See Posters for full details
Wednesday Aug 5: Fraser Canyon
Concert
See Posters for full details
Brazilian Jazz Trio The Historic Globe Theatre
Saturday Aug 1, 2020 This fantastic trio are once again going to play Atlin The trio first acquainted in the early ‘80s when Paul & Daniel were each playing a music festival in Atlin, B.C. After Daniel introduced Lonnie, the three soon scheduled recording sessions and have been playing and recording together ever since. They deliver sizzling samba inspired jazz. The music is a fusion of African rhythms, Brazilian samba and jazz improvisation. They play both originals and arrangements by Brazilian composers Baden Powell, Sergio Mendes and Joao Bosco. There is always some new and interesting additions to their play list that never disappoint.
Doors Open 6:30 Concert Starts 7:00
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door Phase 3 Social Distancing - Assigned Seating Be prepared to stand outside as each group of people enters the theatre and takes their seats. We are respectfully asking that everyone who attends comes in good health, has not traveled outside the Yukon/BC/Northwest Territories/Nunavut border in the 14 days before the concert and you apply Covid-19 safety practice
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Atlin Health Centre Box 330, Atlin, B.C. V0W 1A0 (P): 250-651-7677 (F): 250-651-7687 www.northernhealth.ca
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Big Water Society We are still providing free counselling during this time As the community is aware, the way everyone is conducting business lately is shifting. Sometimes life can stress us out or make us anxious, particularly during this pandemic and the way it has disrupted many of the ways we enjoy our lives, jobs, and relationships with friends and family. 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 9am5pm. Please feel free to call and leave Jan a message at office Ph: 250-651-2189 0r cell Ph: 867-3336829 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, we will get through this
Help Us Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Service BC continues serving our communities. To protect the health of our citizens and employees, we will be delivering essential services only at this time. For all other services please visit gov.bc.ca to find information on how to access online or by phone.
Book an appointment at appointments.servicebc.gov.bc.ca Essential Services:
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• Forestry workers support program
Atlin Service BC 250 651-7595 For non-health-related questions, please contact: 1-888-COVID19. If you think you may have the virus, call HealthLink at 811 to determine if you need testing; or, visit the HealthLink website at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-covid-19 Thank you for your patience during these challenging times as we try to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
"We are excited and proud to announce, that by drinking Parks blend, coffee lovers from Atlin, and from across the country, have raised $875 (one dollar per bag sold) for Tarahne Park in Atlin!!! Well done, and thank you for your continued support. We will of course continue this great fundraiser!"
Fishing Charters
Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART
SVOP Licence, 24 ft. Boat, Transport Canada Commercial Registration – Insured Gary Hill, Atlin B.C. V0W 1A0 Licensed, B.C. Guide
GARY HILL’S – CUSTOM, FISH REPRODUCTIONS PHONE 250 651 7553 EMAIL – garyphill59@gmail.com 7 MONARCH Drive – ATLIN – BC. V0W 1A0
Call -250 651-7553 Email garyphill59@gmail.com $850.00 per day - $550.00 per 1/2 day
WEB SITE – http://gary-hill.com
“Positive Thinking” Falling asleep snuggled up in bed Stars blinking messages overhead Signaling good news coming my way Eagerly awaiting each new day. And when the news omes, I’ll celebrate Even if I had to wait…and wait.
Jeff Salmon jeffandmich67@gmail.com
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone Welcome
OPEN
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Services Sunday 11: a.m.
Come join us! (778) 721-0710 OPEN
One who sows courtesy, reaps
Sewing Machine
Atlin Community Library
friendship;
Cleaning, Repair, & Setup
Open Every
One who plants kindness, gathers love.
Friday and Saturday
2-4p.m. Everyone Welcome
Terry 250 651-7769
Closed until further notice
St. Basil
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 August 5th. Submissions are due no later than Sunday 9pm August 2nd . 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!