Wednesday June 22nd, 2022
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” Margaret Mead Come aboard the MV Tarahne for the annual
Tarahne Tea Atlin B.C.
Saturday, July 2nd 2022 2 sittings: 12:00 noon and 2:30 pm $20.00 per person Purchase or Reserve Tickets at
The Food Basket Atlin Trading Post Any questions please phone the Historical Society at 250-651-7522
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Atlin Historical Society
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the Tarahne Tea If you can lend a hand to: Set Up Serve Food Prep Dish Washer Clean-Up Please contact Judy @ 651-2217 Mary @ 651-7463
Come join us at Como Lake for a day of draw prizes, handouts, BBQ, special guests and of course fishing! Will be setting up at 10:00am. Everyone welcome, bring a rod! Please contact Brandon.Beck@gov.bc.ca for questions or if you would like to contribute in any way! Fish Fact: Como Lake was last stocked on June 25, 2019. The lake received 4,000 female triploid Rainbow Trout (Blackwater River strain). Triploid rainbow trout are named triploid because they possess three sets of chromosomes which render them sterile. Since they do not spawn, all their growth potential goes to body size as opposed to producing eggs or milt. For more stocking or fishing information please visit https://www.gofishbc.com/
ON THE ROAD ‘It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary’ Travel in the North often involves challenging conditions and long distances. If you are a musician, you become as familiar with both as any trucker. The farthest I have driven for a gig to date is 766 miles (1233 km) - a driving time of just over 17 hours. Of course that’s in perfect driving conditions. Otherwise, it could take ... well ... who knows how long it could take. As they say in the trucking business, ‘It depends.’ If you are lucky enough to be travelling with your pals, the time flies on by. Many of these trips though, I have driven solo. And that’s when time can turn fluid. In fact, rather than diddling around with energy, mass and the speed of light to determine the flexibility of time, Einstein could have simply driven down the Alaska, Stewart-Cassiar and Yellowhead Highways to Terrace B.C. Carting his mass down 766 miles of bad highway would have saved a lot of that time and energy as well as plenty of paper. And if he managed to get his truck up to the speed of light on the way ... well ... all the better. The long haul drivers of this world find lots of ways to utilize time spent behind the wheel. Music is good. Talking books are even better. Still, plenty of that time is spent just daydreaming. What follows is a story about one of those solo trips - a trip that involved plenty of daydreaming.
ON THE ROAD I Alaska Hwy.Enroute-Ft Nelson. It was an early afternoon on a snow-clogged Alaska Highway, and I was half way to a gig in Fort Nelson in my little station wagon with questionable tires. It had decided to snow, and the visibility was somewhere between marginal and crap. I slowed at a corner and spied three trailer trucks in a pull-off putting on chains. It wasn’t a good sign. Still, I had the weight and that front wheel drive, and I didn’t have chains anyway, so short of pulling off the highway and building myself a snow cave for the remainder of the winter, I figured I might as well plug on. This was one of the longer hauls for northern musicians - 590 miles (950 km), and definitely not as the crow flies. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Alaska highway during the Second World War to facilitate shipments of personnel and materiel to Alaska during the war with the Japanese. As the story goes, the road featured an endless, and seemingly needless, series of twists and curves, the idea being that it would prevent the strafing of convoys by Japanese
aircraft. This may or may not be true, the terrain being difficult enough all by itself. Then again, it was the army, and it does sound like one of their plans. . Driving in a blizzard can be a mind altering experience. It can really mess up your sense of ‘up, down and sideways,’ and it takes a lot of concentration to stay on the road, particularly when the road is unplowed and blends into the rest of the big white world out there. Pilots deal with this sort of situation all the time. Many a pilot has come out of a cloud bank upside down because he mis-read the aircraft’s attitude and adjusted according to instinct. At least that’s what Howard Damron (my pilot pal of ‘perspective’ fame from an earlier tale) said when we were driving down this same highway the previous winter. — At the time, I was going berserk trying to figure out where I was with reference to anything. On an unplowed road with the snow blowing across the windshield at a devilish angle, I couldn’t figure out where the road ended and the ditches began. “Howie,” I grunted, “I don’t think I can drive in this crap. Should we pull over?” “Nah,” he said. “Let me give it a shot.” We changed seats, and Howard pulled out from the shoulder, lit up a cigarette, cracked the wrapper of one of his favourite candy bars (an Oh Henry as I recall), and unscrewed the top of his thermos. “Coffee?” he chirped with that little raised eyebrow thing he always did. Pilots are a little like surgeons. It takes a lot to put them in a flap. — My mind snapped back to the task at hand. At my current pace, it was going to take a while to get to Fort Nelson. Fortunately, the snow ceased as quickly as it had started, and I found myself looking out over an unbroken mantle of white. Not a track in sight. The cover wasn’t thick – about three inches – and the temperature was dropping again, so it looked like I might still have reasonable traction. But it wasn’t going to be fun.
Atlin Historical Society Celebrating 50YEars
Trivia Contest Atlin Historical Society (AHS) is celebrating 50 years as a non-profit society. The society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Atlin. It’s important that future generations learn and understand the land and people of the Taku River Tlingit, the run for gold and the fortitude of the people who came and stayed.
Contest Guidelines o For ages 8 to 18 o Contest will begin July 1 and end August 12 o A question about the history of Atlin will be provided on Friday of each week. Copies of weekly questions will be available at the Museum. Answers must be submitted back to the museum no later than Friday of the next week. Kids must personally pick up their own questions and drop them off. (You may not all be handed the same question!) o Weekly prizes will be given to everyone who answered the question correctly. Your names will be entered into a draw for the Grand Prize which will be drawn on August 13. o The more weeks you enter the contest the more chances you have to win the Grand Prize! o Hints will be given each week to help you find the answer. We encourage kids to try to find the answer on their own but it is understood that some minimal and necessary help will be needed from adults, especially for younger students.
If you have any questions call Jane Curry 651-7697
Atlin Historical Society Patricia Kother Dog Costume Parade Patricia was dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Atlin. Her other passion was dogs. She loved having dogs in her life. She also shared her love of dogs by showing her concern for the wellbeing of all dogs. Every dog in Atlin knew Patricia and her Jeep. Some waited patiently while others couldn’t contain their excitement to be given a treat by Patricia. We loved Patricia for her generosity and kindness.
Dress your dogs up, come and show them off. Patricia would be thrilled if she knew we were planning a Dog Costume Parade. That’s why we are naming it in memory of her. This parade is open to owners and dogs of all ages. This event will be held in the Tarahne ball diamond directly after the Atlin Parade. You are welcome to enter the Atlin Parade which starts at 11:00 from the Rec Centre. Just be watchful that your dog isn’t stressed from heat or excitement. Water dishes will be provided at the ball diamond.
Patricia Kother Memorial Dog Parade July 1, 2022 12:00 Approximate Tarahne Ball Diamond Open to owners and dogs of all ages Fun prizes for everyone
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. If you have any questions, call Jane Curry 651-7697
The Atlin District Board of Trade “Serving the Community of Atlin since 1904” New members welcome Meeting’s 1st Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. Watch for notices
ADBoT is currently working on the following: Cell Service, Senior’s housing and Health services, Roads, TRT/Atlin Joint ventures – Community Plan, Mining Activity, THELP Hydro Expansion project, etc. We advocate to ensure that the whole community receives fair and equitable representation! PO Box 106, Atlin, BC V0W 1A0 atlin.dbot@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Please join us for the Celebration of Life Jim Logan
Monday July 4th- Friday8th Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 4 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Place: Christian Centre Contact for Registration: Lynne 250-651-7861 Cut-Off registration: Sunday June 26th Bible Stories Games Crafts Snacks Songs
Jim passed away - December 23, 2021 We are hosting a gathering in Atlin at the Recreation Centre Wednesday June 29, 2022 from 4 – 6 pm Please join us for some snacks, a drink and reminiscing. We look forward to seeing you there, Pat Logan and family.
The Historic Globe Theatre
Joe Stanton Singer/Songwriter/acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Saturday June 25, 2022 .
“He plays the full spectrum of music: folk, traditional country, swing and blues” - Sunstream Magazine – Sunshine Coast “Like Jimmy Buffett wafting on the breeze and a margarita in your hand” – BC Musician Magazine Joe Stanton’s grass-roots music gently grabs you and takes you on a timeless journey of people and places. His lyrics are rich with imagery and emotion. His voice resonates with an intimate style that warmly invites you into his reflective world. Combined with his remarkable song writing ability, Joe Stanton is a formidable guitar player. From upbeat country rifts to dark sensuous chords, Joe’s guitar is captivating. www.joestanton.com
Doors Open 7:30 Concert Starts 8:00 Tickets $15 in advance, $20 @ the door https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/369166084697 Email exploreatlinsales@gmail.com
Coffee/Tea Service Available by Donation We are respectfully asking that everyone who attends comes in good health, and is not required to be in quarantine
The Historic Globe Theatre
David Restivo & Fawn Fritzen 1920’s theme of intimate eclectic musical selections
Saturday July 2, 2022 .
David Restivo is one of Canada's most respected and influential jazz artists. He is a 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards' Pianist of the Year Award, and is listed in the current edition of Canadian Who's Who. A JUNO award-winning pianist and composer, and the newest addition to Selkirk Music School faculty. Born in Lansing, Michigan, molded by the mountains and coasts of New England, he has been a sought-after and influential figure in Canada’s jazz community since the late 1980s Fawn Fritzen raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn was a latecomer to jazz, but the bug bit her hard, and she quickly garnered accolades. Tim Tamashiro (former host of CBC Radio's national jazz program Tonic) named Fawn “one of Canada’s top swingers”. In 2014, Fawn won the Julian Award of Excellence for Emerging Jazz Artists. www.daverestivomusic.com www.fawnfritzen.com
Doors Open 7:30 Concert Starts 8:00 Tickets $20 in advance, $25 @ the door https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/370090088417 Email exploreatlinsales@gmail.com
Coffee/Tea Service Available by Donation We are respectfully asking that everyone who attends comes in good health, and is not required to be in qua
July Summary The Historic Globe Theatre
Movies Sunday June 26:
Woman on Top Doors Open 7:00 Runs 7:30 – 9:00 Staring: Penelope Cruz, Murilo Benicio, Harold Perrineau Jr. Directed by: Fina Torres Romantic Comedy: All her life, Isabella has suffered from motion sickness. Because of her illness, she couldn't play much with other children. She stayed at home and learned how to cook, becoming a renowned chef as an adult. She fell in love with Toninho and they opened a restaurant together, with Isabella stuck in the kitchen and Toninho out front taking the credit.
Sunday July 3:
Take the Lead Doors Open 7:00 Runs 7:30 – 9:30
Rated PG Staring: Antonio Banderas, Alfre Woodard, Rob Brown Directed by Liz Friedlander Inspirational Drama: A ballroom dance instructor is hired by an inner city highschool principle to supervise detention for the schools most troubled students. The kids, full of anger & attitude, want nothing to do with it.
Musicians Saturday June 25 Joe Stanton Folk/country/swing/blues www.joestanton.com
Saturday July 2 David Restivo & Fawn Fritzen 1920 theme/Jazz www.daverestivomusic.com www.fawnfritzen.com
Sunday July 10 Gordie Tentrees Story Teller/folk artist www.tentrees.ca
Wednesday July 13 Brandon Isaak Blues www.brandonisaak.ca
Saturday July 16 Elaine Schiman Trio Jazz
Saturday July 23 Café des Voix Jazz Collective See posters for details
24’ Aluminum BOAT FOR SALE 1998 L&J Marine Enclosed 3/8" thick Aluminum hull, 2' swim deck beyond 24' enclosed length. Inboard John Deere Marine diesel with a closed engine cooling system, 15 hp gas Suzuki 4 stroke kicker. 2019 Sunbrella canopy on stern deck. Interior 3/4" hickory flooring on ceiling & walls, Trex flooring. Interior LED lights, custom-built woodstove with double insulated chimney. Queen & twin bed. Interphase Probe forward scanning fish finder, marine radio. Includes spare brass prop (value $800), two anchors, 250' line. On an included Easy-Load Trailer in Atlin, BC. Price $100,000 OBO Email: 1dcthayer@gmail.com or Phone: 250-651-0012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Atlin Tailgate Sales Mark your calendars for 2022 Location: Atlin Lake waterfront in front of Atlin Inn Saturday Dates: June 25, July 23, August 27 Time: 10 – 2 PM In event of really bad weather we will postpone until the following Saturday. Call Jane to reserve a spot or 250-651-7697 or message. Drop In space is available on most days. $5 for a table or by donation. Tailgate Sale for 2021 Last year $185 was raised on table rentals and donations. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated. The funds collected were donated to the Taku Kwaan Dancers for their trip to Juneau in 2022.
HOUSE FOR SALE IN ATLIN
2.5 acres on Warm Bay Rd, Unbeatable view. One bedroom plus loft. 16’x28' shop with R60ceiling, unfinished 8" walls. Interior & Exterior of home cedar finished. Triple pane Double E - Double Argon windows. Wrap-around deck. Registered summer-use creek water for irrigation. Artesian well for home. Heat recovery ventilator installed. Wood heat with electric back-up. Fully furnished and option to include extensive tool & hardware collection. $495,000. Contact Diana Thayer 1dcthayer@gmail.com or phone 250-651-0012
WANTED Looking for indoor and outdoor furniture and decorations. Best if it is antique look or original. Please call me at 250-6512111 Amélie Remon, the local chocolatier.
WANTED
The Atlin Historical Society is looking for donations of tea pots. Please contact Mary at Grizzly Home Services 250-651-7463 If you can help.
Don't ever question the value of volunteers: Noah's Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals. Slow progress is better than no progress Exercise is like relationships; cheating does not give the best results
WHAT ARE YOU WORTH WHAT ARE YOU WORTH part 1 What are you worth? It can be calculated. What you sell out for Determines your price. What are you worth? __________________ WHAT ARE YOU WORTH part 2 What are you worth? It cannot be calculated. Creator died for you. That is the price He paid. What are you worth? David Thorn
“Mom” She was there in sunshine sowing rows of seeds Then two months later plucking stubborn weeds. This backyard garden was her dream come true ‘cause crowded city offered no green view. Some days she worked in the mid-day sun Hanging wash on lines ’til laundry done. She’d bring in color with fresh-cut flowers While a pot of stew simmered for hours. Her neighbors knew when she baked a pie As the aroma said, “feel free to drop by.” At times I’d find her with a cup of tea At peace in the world just happy to be… A wife and mother, and good neighbor too. Jeff Salmon
The Media The TV goes out The radio goes off
The Truth The truth eludes us
And the mind goes on
But eventually it comes out, as it always does
The Book
For we had a hunch all along
The book gets opened
And we breathe a sigh of relief
And the mind follows suit
The Fog
The Word
Sits heavy around us
The word gets read And the world gets lifted The Facts One set of facts Countless interpretations
The fog Cut only by Light The Fear The fear Infiltrates your mind Your emotions, your body
Harmonized only through dialogue
But it is your spirit and your soul that stands firm
The Science
The Authority
Science-based science Corporate-sponsored science Government-mandated science
Follow the one that makes sense to you The Zoo The elephant in the living room Has finally been acknowledged
Hallelujah Now we head down the hallway To look for the lions and gazelles in the bedrooms
God or Gates One of them must be wrong Your Trust God or Gates One of them cannot be trusted Your Decision God or Gates One of them must be stopped -
Stephen Badhwar, June 2022
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE Five Acres With power, small log cabin, tenant occupied near the upper end of the acreage, application for subdivision has been submitted. Slope facing Atlin Lake. Build your dream home to take advantage of the view and keep the tenant as caretaker! $259,000 Warm Bay Road This gem is off grid, well maintained and absolutely the perfect retreat. 2 bedrooms, large open dining/living room, galley kitchen and spacious pantry. Storage in walk out cellar plus numerous outbuildings. Off grid. $239,000 Fourth of July Basic lake side cabin, 3 bedrooms, lots of big windows, hidden in the trees, on .544 acres, leased lot until 2042. Very private! $97,000 Hidden Heaven! This stunning gem in an Enchanted Forest has been lovingly crafted by the hands of this talented owner – never to be duplicated! On 4 acres with guest cabins and a short walk to hidden lakes plus easy access to the highway, $399,000 SOLD STUNNING – Inside and Outside Incredible views, quiet location and fabulous home. 1700 sq.ft. on main level, beautifully renovated with gyproc interior, lots of updated windows, open floor plan, kitchen, dining area, living room, bar/games room plus 2 bedrooms. Basement offers 3 more bedrooms, two baths, kitchenette and large living room with ground level access. One of a kind waiting for you. $349,000 SOLD 4th of July .78 acres of Crown Land lease, gated, partly cleared, the perfect spot to keep your RV and recreational necessities, there for year around enjoyment. Lease term to 2042. $53,500 Atlin Highway 72 acres along the Atlin Highway with fabulous view of the mountains and lake, overlooking Surprise Lake Road as well. Not suitable for subdivision but offers an incredible homesite. $185,000 SOLD $187,500 Trond Gulch In a pastoral setting, backing onto Munro Mtn, this one-bedroom, 715 sq.ft. off-the-grid home on 9.88 acres is surrounded by Crown Land and extremely private. Sauna and guest cabin. Truly unique with perfection evident throughout! $350,000 SOLD Mi 43 Atlin Highway 34+ acres of land, surrounded by grazing lease, with 1700 sq.ft., 2 BR, full basement home, great well, septic field, solar and generator plus lots of extras. If you wish, will come with 2 loveable nags who consider this home. Quick possession is possible. $535,000 SOLD Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 Leave message via text or email myrnablake1@gmail.com Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
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
Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART
Smallwood Enterprises Ltd
GARY HILL’S – CUSTOM, FISH REPRODUCTIONS PHONE 250 651 7553 EMAIL – garyphill59@gmail.com
We provide Concrete, Drain Rock, Screed gravel, Sand, Topsoil and Septic systems. We also provide Equipment Rentals, Excavations, Covered Storage, Firewood and Snow Removal. Please call (250) 651-2488 or email bobscontracting2020@ gmail.com
7 MONARCH Drive – ATLIN – BC. V0W 1A0 WEB SITE – http://gary-hill.com
Atlin Pet Care 287 Tatlow Street
Your pets home away from home! Indoor/Outdoor Runs Heated Kennels Boarding-Grooming-Pet Supplies Emergency Care-Veterinarian Referrals SPCA AGENTS George Holman 250-651-7717 or Marj Holman 250-651-7758 Sincerely Yours General Store & Canada Post Location OPEN Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm Closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 CLOSED weekends and Statutory Holidays
CANADA POST CONTACT INFORMATION Inquiries or concerns? sebastien.bernier@canadapost.ca www.canadapost-postescanada.ca
Atlin Mountain Inn Restaurant Hours (now licensed!) Breakfast 7:30 am-4 pm every day (coffee & continental, self-serve) Lunch 12:00 pm-2 pm every day except Friday Dinner 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Wednesday Wing Night 6-8 pm Sunday Dinner 6:00-8:00 pm Friday Take Out Pizza Night 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Follow us on Facebook for deals and specials!
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Service and Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. Come join us! (778) 721-0710
Mountain Shack Café Restaurant Fast Fancy Food Great Service 110 Discovery Avenue In Atlin, B.C.
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Wednesday thru Sunday 250-651-7789
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037
Reasonable Rates!
Spread love everywhere you go. Be the living expression of God’s kindness. Mother Theresa
Sewing Machine Cleaning, Repair, & Setup Terry 250 651-7769
WANTED
Atlin Community
I am looking to buy a 1974-1979 Ford pickup with a decent cab. It does not have to be in driving condition. Phone number 867 322 1105. Email Chris.stubbins2019 @gmail.com
Library Open Every
Friday and Saturday 2-4p.m.
Everyone Welcome
The next Whisper is Wednesday July 6th Submissions are due no later than Sunday 6pm July 3rd The Purpose of the Atlin Whisper is to encourage, build-up and inform the people of Atlin concerning ongoing community events and happenings. The Whisper is not a political mouthpiece.
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