Wednesday September 30th, 2020
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” Margaret Mead
AVERAGE ATLIN KID Atlin News Miner 1972 Diane S Smith Here he comes down the middle of the street munching a chocolate bar just purchased at Mr. Craft’s little candy and tobacco counter. He wears faded jeans with one ripped knee and a denim jacket with sleeves too short. He hazards a kick at a rock even though his toe is sticking out of a hole in his runner. He has an Atlin home haircut easily identified by the rick rack edge at the back and the molting chicken affect over each ear, the end result of a shearing by Mom who has yet to master the art of barbering. In his pocket, along with a tangled rabbit snare, are two very gray lumps of sugar, necessary supplies in case he should meet a friendly horse with a sweet tooth. Behind follows a large dog of dubious origin traveling a zig zag course that takes him to all the best-smelling places. This is the average Atlin kid and company, going about a day’s business. Because females of all ages are outnumbered in Atlin just as in the early days, Atlin’s average kid is a boy. He is about nine years old. His way of life differs considerably from that of his counterparts in the southern regions of British Columbia and beyond. There are a multitude of things he doesn’t know about the modern world outside, but he has a special background of knowledge and experience perhaps more boys his age should have. For an average Atlin kid a big city is Whitehorse, Yukon. Beyond his scope are places like Vancouver and Toronto. A shopping trip to Whitehorse may mean snatching a couple of minutes of TV while mom shops for a new blouse. A rare treat is an overnight trip to town and a whole evening of TV in a motel with a real modern bathroom and endless gallons of hot running water in which to shower or have a bath. He won’t be able to tell you much about TV and won’t be able to discuss the latest hair- eyebrow raising movies. But he could tell you a host of things that concern him more as a boy whose life is closely related to all things outdoors. He could take you along a snowy winter trail and identify each animal track that crosses your path. He could show you how to build a cubby for a lynx set. He could tell you every fur in a Hudson’s Bay fur room. He could probably tell you if it was prime. He could identify most mineral bearing ore samples from around Atlin because he is a pretty good amateur geologist. He could show you how to pan for gold and how to operate a rocker box. The average Atlin kid has never seen a snake or a skunk but he has watched a band of caribou cross the frozen lake in front of town. He has seen moose by the dozens along the roads he travels and has watched a skittish lynx sprint across the trail in front of the dog team. He has never heard the raucous barking of a circus or carnival and he couldn’t identify the sounds of a busy city street. But he has listened to the ice when pressure cracks form and he knows the faraway howl of a wolf. Fresh watermelon, strawberries or cherries are infrequent treats for Atlin’s Average Kid. Things like artichokes, avocados and eggplant are unknowns. But he suffers not at all from their absence in his diet. He is a sturdy robust specimen whose winter diet centers on lean, delicious moose and caribou with grouse and lake trout for variety. His mother bakes the family bread and the mouth-watering aroma of fresh buns and cinnamon rolls often greets him at the end of the school day. He helps pick wild strawberries for shortcakes and jams and moss berries for pies and cobblers. There are wild cranberries and goose berries made into syrups, sauces and ketchups to whet the appetite of a growing boy. His life is simple, uncluttered with pressure and problems. He doesn’t lack for excitement. It comes in unexpected forms: a forest fire close to town, a moose hunt with Dad, a surprise ride in a bush plane or helicopter. The confidence with which he goes about the tasks of trapping, handling a horse or chopping wood for the kitchen stove often belies his age. He is happy and outgoing, at ease with adults. He is normally full of fun and pranks but causes no serious troubles around town. He is at home in this corner of the northern wilderness and is missing very little that is important to a well-rounded existence.
Archibald Lyall Knill February 4, 1933 – September 27, 2020 Archie passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional Hospital with his niece Cyndi Knill by his side. Archie was pre-deceased by his parents David and Margret Knill and his siblings, Erle, Murray, Ron, Joyce and Donna. He is survived by his sister Jean Hilton (Roy) of Kitchener, Ontario, he will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews and many many friends. A life well lived… Archie came from humble beginnings in Brantford, Ontario, he was raised by his grandparents after the death of his mother when he was 5 and his father when he was 18. Archie was always footloose and fancy free, his great gusto for life and wanderlust called to him in 1958 to go west young man….off to British Columbia. Archie first stopped in Vancouver and then Vancouver Island, his path was directed to Imperial Oil in 1960, as he loved to say…”Mother Esso”! Archie spent the next 27 years with Esso, working in geophysical surface drilling and managing transportation. Archie loved anything that “moved”, airplanes, boats, cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, heavy equipment… he considered himself lucky that he was able to live his love of transportation with his work with Esso. Archie was posted in many northern locations, Fort Nelson, Fort McPherson, Inuvik (McKenzie Delta), Resolute Bay, four years in Singapore and completing his career in Cold Lake, Alberta. When he first arrived in the McKenzie Delta the locals gave him the name “Nasaki”, Hat Too Small, he loved that name, even named his beloved Chestnut canoe the same. He had so many adventures in his northern years, one great trip was Inuvik to Cape Perry in his beloved Chestnut. After 27 years of service Imperial Oil made an offer he could not refuse and retried from his beloved “Mother Esso”. 1987 was the start of the Atlin Years! Archie purchased the property in the Pine Tree subdivision, there was a cabin and partially finished house, he lived in the cabin while the house was being built and loved his little cabin so much, that he remained living there for 22 years. He finally moved into his house in 2009, he said there was always somewhere to go, something to do, someone to talk to, he enjoyed the simplicity of the cabin. Archie had many adventures during his 33-year retirement, the story of his famous Honda 70cc motorcycle trip from Whitehorse to Norman Wells, 1200 miles following the Canol Pipeline made it all the way to the Toronto Star. Archie drove the Atlin Express bus for nine years, bringing mail, supplies and people between Atlin and Whitehorse. He was the unofficial Ambassador of Atlin, he loved to ask people “Where are you from?” and show off the amazing Atlin. Throughout his lifetime, he always had a camera in tow, there is a fantastic legacy that will be shared with the world of his photography and films. Stay tuned…. Archie has requested no service; in remembrance he had suggested donations to Atlin Supportive Living Society. His ashes will be coming home to Atlin. Archie said many times over the last few months, I will
not spend another winter in the snow, he got his wish. The world has lost one of the greats…Rest in Peace Sweet Archie. Archie loved to look at the sky and admire the clouds, stop, look up into the sky, pick a cloud and think of Archie Knill. Archie’s favorite goodbye, Happy Motoring….
And Happy Motoring to you too Archie, from all your Atlin friends who will miss you!
Elisabeth Marie "LIS" Stork Saya 1948 - 2020 Elisabeth "Lis" Marie Stork Saya was born in Pittsburg, PA on the 17th of November, 1948. She died, after a long courageous struggle with cancer, at home on the afternoon of August 24th, 2020. It is difficult to sum up the life of someone so colorful and flamboyant, so extraordinary friendly and cheerful, so kind and gentle and so full of life. When she walked into a room with her infectious laugh and smile, she lit the room up instantly. She always dressed colorfully and was the friendly artist/musician that everyone called their friend. She had an insatiable appetite for music. Anyone who knew her quickly realized that she always had time for one more tune. Hers was no ordinary life. Shortly after Lis was born, the family moved from Pittsburg to Bryn Mawr, PA. Her family was very musical. Both parents played piano and the children used to fall asleep to the sound of fourhand piano duets being played on the old upright piano. The children learned folk songs at an early age. They would often stand behind their father and sing harmony while he played piano. They would sing rounds and songs while riding in the family station wagon. The family moved several times and in 1963 they moved from Bryn Mawr, PA to Chevy Chase, MD where Lis graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1966. Lis travelled to Europe in the summer of 1966 with her older sister and friends. She stayed on in France afterwards to study French literature at the Universite Grenoble. She came back to the states to finish her studies at Boston University, graduating in 1971. Lis spoke fluent French and enjoyed reading French literature throughout her life. Shortly after graduation she met and married Vincent Daniel Saya. Vince and Lis moved to Atlin, British Columbia and then to Haines, AK and eventually to Juneau in 1977. With Vince she had two sons, Aengus and Leif. Vince and Lis parted company shortly after Leif's birth. In 1983 she met and fell in love with Greg McLaughlin, a concertina player, who would become her lifelong partner and together they raised the two boys. Together, they shared a deep love of traditional Irish music. Lis and Greg were inseparable, they promoted and organized concerts, started musical groups, wrote books and traveled extensively to Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Iceland, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Lis had the ability to make friends wherever she went. Someone once said "Give Lis 5 minutes of your time and she will become your best friend". Lis taught for the Head Start program in Juneau for 30 years. Her favorite times at Head Start were cooking for the children and circle time (when they would all sing). Lis was always ready to play a tune or meet a new friend. She was adopted into the Tlingit community by her "sister" Helen Watkins of the thunderbird clan. Lis was heavily involved in the community as part of the symphony choir, Bach Society, Saturday Plein Rein art group, French circle, contra dance community, Wednesday night old time jam, highland dance community and beading circle, just to mention a few. Lis could often be seen at symphony performances, theater, opera, folk concerts, art shows or in the lobby at the Folk Festival jamming with other musicians. She loved to play for the contra dances when given the opportunity. Lis lived her life to the fullest. She travelled, she dreamed, she worked, she played, she fell down and picked herself back up again with a smile on her face. Even when diagnosed with cancer, she faced the end of life with dignity, grace, integrity and courage. Lis is proceeded in death by her father, George Fredrick Stork and her mother, Mary Ernestine Weber Stork. She is survived by her husband and partner of 37 years Greg McLaughlin and her two sons Aengus and Leif, her three sisters Cathy Waters of Fairfield, PA, Lyrinda Snyderman of Berkeley, CA, Diana Stork of Berkeley, CA and her brother David Stork of Portola Valley, CA, her granddaughter, Ysabella Healey of Sturgeon Bay, WI and her former husband Vince Saya of Mammoth Lakes, CA. Memorial service has been delayed due to Covid, but we are looking forward to celebrating her life at a time when we can all play music and hold each other again. It is the way she would have liked it to be. A memorial fund has been set up in her name for a scholarship to send a child to Ireland to study traditional Irish music. Donations can be made to the Lis Saya Memorial Fund c/o Northrim Bank, Juneau, AK 99801.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Juneau Empire from Sep. 25 to Oct. 24, 2020.
October 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 October 4: Sovereign Soil: Dawson City Agriculture Doors Open 6:30
Show Time 7:00 – 8:30
Documentary: Following the seasons over the course of a year, filmmaker David Curtis tracks a group of dedicated individuals’ pursuit of local sustenance. Highlighting modern agricultural techniques alongside revitalized traditional practices, Sovereign Soil offers concrete solutions to some of our most pressing problems.”
Sunday October 11: Bonnie and Clyde Doors Open 6:30
Show Time 7:00 – 8:45
Rated R
Starring: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael Pollard, Gene Hackman, Directed by Arthur Penn Biographical Crime: In the middle of the Great Depression, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker meet when Clyde tries to steal a car. Bonnie, who is bored by her job, is intrigued by Clyde, and decides to take up with him and become his partner in crime. They pull off some holdups, but their amateur efforts, while exciting, are not very lucrative.
Admission Donation Concession items marked All proceeds go towards enhancing Theatre Assets Facebook: @ExploreAtlin Email: exploreatlin@gmail.com Presented by Heather Keny
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
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 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 2nd Street Stunning custom built home featuring fabulous open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 2 bedrooms, full bath plus Atlin’s only elevator that takes you to the lower level with pantry, storage and a 16’x28’ heated shop with 10’ ceilings. Private location with guest cabin included! $295,000
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
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
Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 I will be in Atlin October 2 and 3rd for showings. If you wish an appointment please text or email a message (rather than voice mail)
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Globe Theatre Entertainment Saturday October 10, 2020
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Jickling House Live Poetry and Music Jicklinghouse is the collaboration between Yukon born-and-raised poet Peter Jickling and Whitehorse-based music trio Scott Maynard, Lonnie Powell and Sam Gallagher, known as Jennihouse. They have made waves with intricate, driving melodies and an expansive musical vision. Peter join’s Jennihouse on stage, performing his no-fat poetry over their ambient improvised rock, creating a wholly original musical and literary experience.
Doors Open 6:30 Concert Starts 7:00
Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door 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
E: exploreatlinsales@gmail.com Presented by Heather Keny
Ph: 250-651-2297
Globe Theatre Entertainment Saturday October 3, 2020
The Humbuck-er?s Their funny, Their talented, Their local The Humbuck-er?s have a variety of old classics and much more to share with you.
Come out for a fun evening of sharing as we fundraise for the theatre heating oil
Doors Open 6:30 Concert Starts 7:00
Enter by Donation Proceeds go towards Heating Oil Fundraising 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
E: exploreatlinsales@gmail.com Presented by Heather Keny
Ph: 250-651-2297
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
NOTICE: As of September 30th, Bob’s Contracting will no longer be providing building supplies in the white tent. We will continue to haul supplies to Atlin if you place an order through us. We thank you for all your business in the past ten years and look forward to serving you in other ways.
Have a great day! Jody Smallwood Bob's Contracting & Services Atlin Rentals and More LTD. Atlin, British Columbia www.atlincabinandhouseboatrentals.ca
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037
Reasonable Rates!
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 TAKU WILD is in no way affiliated with “Wild Taku”
Kinosew Trading Company inc. Fresh Sockeye Salmon $7.95Lb Fresh Coho Salmon $7.00Lb
Open Friday-Saturday-Sunday 12pm to 5pm Or
Stop by if we are there, we are open ! Located Atlin Airport 250-651-0042
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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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 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 Book an appointment at appointments.servicebc.gov.bc.ca Or call
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**Between 10:30 - 10:45 & 2:30 – 2:45 we are closed for sanitation and cleaning 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
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
Fishing Charters
Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable (in others)
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
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inexcusable in you” C.S.Lewis
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Atlin Community Library Open Every
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Terry 250 651-7769
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St. Martin’s Anglican Church
10 a.m. Sunday
2-4p.m. Everyone Welcome
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Services Sunday 11: a.m. Come join us!
(778) 721-0710 Everyone Welcome
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.
“An Hour Before Dawn” Soaring in the Southern sky before the light of dawn a radiant Crescent Moon and lovely Venus are revealed near each other in the vastness of space. They have come into view dancing gracefully in a choreographed scene rarely observed …as most are still asleep. Jeff Salmon
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