Wednesday November 11th, 2020
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” Margaret Mead
The Tradition of the Latch String Atlin News Miner 1974 Diane S Smith When the Latch String is out on a cabin door it means, “Welcome, stranger, be my guest. Use my cabin and help yourself to my supplies. I may have to call at your cabin sometime when you are away, and I will expect the same hospitality.” But the symbolic unlocked cabin door has a deeper meaning. It signifies a faith in fellow Northerners and cheechakos (new comers to the north) as well an interest in the wellbeing. It is a pledge that personal property be respected and that generosity is reciprocal. It is a northern tradition that recent years has been badly abused. One winter when the mercury lurked at minus fifty, a young man was driving the Atlin road. He had arrived in Whitehorse that day by plane and had neglected to change to appropriate clothing before starting for Atlin. About sixteen miles from his destination he succumbs to drowsiness and road hypnosis and his vehicle plunged into the deep snow at the side of the road. The billowing cascade filled his engine compartment and smothered the engine. It would not start, so he couldn’t use the heater. Two miles farther on was an emergency shelter, his only hope, and he made a desperate dash for it. Soon in its black interior, he fumbled with matches and wood and was able to get a lifesaving fire going. These shelters, with their latch strings always out, were built and maintained by Atlin Highway Department. Their vital importance is recognized by Atlinites who travel the sixty-mile deserted Atlin Road in the winter. Others are not so concerned and the next summer windows and a stove were destroyed in one of the shelters. Why? Winnie Atcheson, Atlin correspondent for the Whitehorse Star, made a plea in her column that these cabins be respected and so they are by most. But her words fell on deaf ears of the pranksters, the weirdos, and the sickies that find their way into the north. One summer a man who was establishing a wilderness home for his family at the end of Atlin Lake, cached food supplies at a friend’s cabin on the lakeshore. Returning later to retrieve his goods he discovered they had been stolen. Gone also were the cabins owners’ lanterns and gas supply. None of these things were ever replaced. Why? On the other hand, some Atlinites used the same cabin for a summer holiday. When they left the grounds were clean and orderly, wood was stacked near the stove and food was ready for the next visitor. They understood the tradition of the latch string. As Atlin grows steadily in population, more residents are going off the beaten trails and into the wild for various reasons. Some are trapping; others are just looking for spots away from it all. Many have repaired abandoned cabins and registered them for taxes. Some have built new cabins. Each of these places is important to the owner. Each cabin is also important as an emergency shelter. Even a cabin suffering from disrepair could save the life of a lost or stranded man. Once, a man could leave his cabin vacant and unlocked for long periods, secure in the knowledge it might be used but never abused. Now a man leaves his place with certain misgivings. The latch string is out, but he wonders how things will be when he returns. Often his fears are realized and he returns to a damaged cabin and pilfered belongings. Why? Certainly, the percentage of destruction-bent individuals is no greater than years past. Maybe we are to blame because we let the tradition of the latch string drift into the dusty past when it should always be part of the present. Maybe we should dig it out. Dust it off and put it back into use again. It is, after all, one of the best of the Northern traditions.
Are you curious about our plans for the Atlin Arts and Music Festival 2021? Meet the AAMF new Producer Willow Lacosse. Are you interested in joining the board, and shaping the future of AAMF? Then please join us for our virtual AGM via Zoom on November 26, 2020 at 7pm. Just click on the link below to join the Zoom AGM meeting.
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For more information or if you are having technical difficulties please contact Willow Lacosse, Producer at: producer.aamf@gmail.com Check us out on Facebook for updates regarding the 2021 Festival " We are looking forward to seeing and connecting with everyone, there is a lot to share about what we have been working on for this past year and what we are planning to do for this upcoming year. Keeping everyone in the Community of Atlin safe is one of our foremost thoughts, and we also need to keep the Atlin Arts and Music Festival a part of Atlin as well. Join us virtually on November 26th, 7pm Atlin time from the comfort and your own home and help us move forward safely, so we can continue to support Atlin and the Community of Atlin can support the Atlin Arts and Music Festival. Sincerely Joe and Theresa Beaudoin Chairs, Atlin Arts and Music Festival.
November 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
Sunday November 15: The Bridges of Madison County Doors Open 6:30 Show Time 7:00 – 9:15 Rated PG Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep Directed by Clint Eastwood Romance: World Traveling National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid and lowed housewife Francesca aren’t looking to turn their lives upside down. Each is at a point in life where expectations are behind them. Yet four days after they meet, they don’t want to lose the love they’ve found. Sunday November 22: Snow White & The Huntsman Doors Open 6:30 Show Time 7:00 – 9:15 Starring: Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth Sanders
Rated PG Directed by Rupert
Action Adventure: The evil Queen Ravenna will rule forever if she can take the life of Snow White, so she dispatches the Huntsman to track her down. But the wicked ruler never imagined that the Huntsman would train the girl to become a brave warrior, skilled in the art of war. Admission Donation Concession items marked All proceeds go towards enhancing Theatre Assets Facebook: @ExploreAtlin Email: exploreatlin@gmail.com Presented by Heather Keny
Atlin Supportive Living Society
Hi Everyone, I am writing this letter to say thanks for all the help and Home Care that was offered to my dad, Archie Lyle Knill. It’s amazing how many people will take time out of their personal lives to assist someone in need. I thank the Creator that Atlin is full of such people. Of all the places in the world, Archie chose Atlin to retire. He knew it was a special place and he left this world with the same feelings. This gives me and my family peace. A Big Thanks Again. Archie Harrold, Shirley Harrold, Gregory Harrold, Stevie-Rose Harrold, Reggie-Anne Harrold a.h.mechanical@outlook.com
Wednesday November 11th “LEST WE FORGET” Gathering at 10:30 at the Cenotaph 10:45 Remembrance Day Service Please note there will be no refreshments after this years’ service.
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Third Street 2 bedroom, bright home on a quiet 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 2nd Street Stunning custom built home featuring fabulous open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 2 bedrooms, full bath a lift that takes you to the lower level with pantry, storage and a 16’x28’ heated shop with 10’ ceilings. R40 walls, R60 ceiling! Private location with guest cabin included! $295,000 3rd Street Gold rush cabin on 33x100 lot plus a storage shed, right downtown. $59,700. SOLD $62,000 Warm Bay Road 12.4 acres with great mountain views, log home, several outbuildings and shop. Well on site. Off grid. Two titled lots. $195,000 SOLD for full price 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. Well, large garage, greenhouse and wood shed completes the package. $299,500 FIRM SOLD 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. Truly unique with perfection evident throughout! $350,000
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 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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Atlin property for sale, corner of 3rd and Pearl Avenue In the middle of town but tucked away with very private backyard. Accessible ski trail behind the house Fully fenced Flat, open ground 125 x 200 feet. Interiors extensively renovated in 2009 Finished area 1050sqft One full bathroom, one outhouse Delivered Water Septic Tank and field, redone June 2020 Mainly wood heat with back up oil and electrical heating Arctic entrance 2 Bedrooms, open kitchen, dining and living area, Storage room with cedar wood infra-red sauna Large root cellar below storage room. Oversized Garage, Ample parking. Large wood plus 2 additional storage sheds. Established garden with big delicious domestic raspberry patch, 3 raised beds and greenhouse Includes all appliances and Ikea style furniture and more Our best price 299'000.inquiries at atlinhomeforsale2020@gmailcom
ATLIN BC – BOULDER CREEK PLACER LEASES FOR SALE For sale are two Placer Leases on Boulder Creek located about 17 kilometers northeast of Atlin. Title Number 636524 – Map Reference: 104N063 totaling 30.89 hectares Asking Can $45,000 and Title Number 636525 – Map References 104N063 & 104N064 totaling 46.13 hectares Asking Can $140,000 Boulder Creek is quite well known in the placer mining world. The term of those placer leases is 10 years beginning on September 18, 2019. The work permit is current until March 31, 2021 The buyer will assume any outstanding reclamation obligation. The buyer will be responsible for replacing our bond with theirs. Contact: Richard Tillberg Ph: (780) 369-2299 Email: tillbe328@gmail.com
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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 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, we will get through this
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MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037
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DOG WALKER AVAILABLE $20.00 per hour Call Katherine 250-651-7705
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