Atlin Whisper, December 9

Wednesday December 9th, 2020

The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.�

Margaret Mead

CHRISTMAS HONK AROUND PARADE Dec 19th, 10:30am assemble at the Rec Centre We are working out the details but anyone wanting to decorate their vehicle and themselves to join in this Christmas Encouragement Honk Around, please contact Barb Tait 651-7723 Everyone will need to remain in their vehicles which are composed of individuals from your household bubble. Please have your masks on if you are interacting with anyone else and respecting social distancing. We will be doing a similar route as our Canada Day Honk Around, with the possibility of an addition. With that in mind have a full tank of gas in your car.

This is also an opportunity for those watching the honk around to do up some posters to express your gratitude to our first responders that we hope will be part of the drive around.

We are hoping to have the jolly man in Red & White to make an appearance but he is very busy this time of year, so we have our fingers crossed, he'll be able to fit us into his scheduleđ&#x;Ž…

Hello Everyone, Atlin RCMP will again be decorating and lighting a holiday tree out front of the Detachment this coming week. Please feel free to add your own decorations to the tree any time. It can be something you have made yourself, a dedication to a loved one, decorations you do not need any more or to wish the year 2020 a farewell. The more on the tree the better it will look. Please respect the current Health Restrictions and keep your distance should anyone else be at the location.

The season for the annual Holiday Check Stop campaign is approaching! Check Stops will be held set up at various locations in Atlin as well as conducting mobile enforcement throughout the month of December and into the New Year as part of an enhanced effort to get impaired drivers off the road.

The primary goal of the Check Stop program is to locate and apprehend impaired drivers due to the significant risk to public safety they pose, but police will also be checking for valid documentation including driver’s licenses, vehicle registration and insurance as well as equipment, liquor and other violations.

Atlin RCMP are reminding motorists never to drink and drive and anyone who observes a suspected impaired driver are encouraged to call Police immediately if it is safe to do so.

All drivers charged with impaired driving will have their license suspended until the charge is resolved in court. The vehicle will be seized, towed and stored from three days to thirty days. All costs associated to licensing, towing and storage will be the responsibility of the driver and/or the registered owner. These costs can easily run into the thousands of dollars.

If you are going to consume any alcohol beverages, plan ahead for a safe ride home.

Designate a sober driver (who does not drink any alcohol), call a friend or family member or contact a drive- home service, also advertised in this paper.

We wish everyone a safe Holiday and New Year. Please respect the current Health Restrictions and be respectful toward others during the Holiday Season and into the New Year.

WANTED I would like to buy a Linda O’Neil painting if anyone has one, they would be willing to sell.

My contact info is Kathy Musial 867-332-4104

Drone Owners Stop flying around and through our private property.

Your activity has been reported to the RCMP Bob and Trudy Ewing

Thank you to the LDM Crew for the great job you did over the past few days. You all worked some long shifts to keep on top of the road conditions. And it is very much appreciated!

NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE

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 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 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 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 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 Leave message via text or email myrnablake1@gmail.com .

Go to

northernhomesbc.ca

for more details.

OPEN Atlin Cabins are open for the winter! 2 bedroom kitchenettes with tv & wifi. Pet and non pet friendly cabins. Call or email us for winter rates. (250)651-2488 atlinhouseboat@gmail.com

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

TAKU WILD is in no way affiliated with “Wild Taku”

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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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 250-651-7677.

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.

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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 _____________________________________________________________________________

Fishing Charters

Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that

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

Sewing Machine Cleaning, Repair, & Setup

and a touch

7 MONARCH Drive – ATLIN – BC. V0W 1A0

Charles Dickens

that never hurts.

WEB SITE – http://gary-hill.com

Atlin Community Library Open Every

Friday and Saturday

Terry 250 651-7769

never tires,

GARY HILL’S – CUSTOM, FISH REPRODUCTIONS PHONE 250 651 7553 EMAIL – garyphill59@gmail.com

2-4p.m.

Everyone Welcome

St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m.

Sunday

CLOSED

Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Services Sunday CLOSED Come join us!

(778) 721-0710

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

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037

Reasonable Rates!

WANTED An Office desk, maximum length 50 inches. Preferably an older model or an antique, but not necessary. xkellywhitex@icloud.com 867-332-0836.

Minstrels

DOG WALKER AVAILABLE $20.00 per hour Call Katherine 250-651-7705

By William Wordsworth

The minstrels played their Christmas tune To-night beneath my cottage-eaves; While, smitten by a lofty moon, The encircling laurels, thick with leaves, Gave back a rich and dazzling sheen, That overpowered their natural green.

Through hill and valley every breeze Had sunk to rest with folded wings: Keen was the air, but could not freeze, Nor check, the music of the strings; So stout and hardy were the band That scraped the chords with strenuous hand.

And who but listened?—till was paid Respect to every inmate's claim, The greeting given, the music played In honour of each household name, Duly pronounced with lusty call, And "Merry Christmas" wished to all.

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

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/ poem/minstrels-by-william-wordsworth

The next Whisper is Wednesday December 23rd.

Submissions are due no later than Sunday 9pm December 20th .

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