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H metown Businesses

H♥metown Businesses
Meet your friends and neighbours, who are also your hometown service providers.
Dedication to Craftsmanship,
Sustainability, and Site Specific Design
Small House Innovation
Argenta, BC • 250-366-4674 • 250-353-8173
www.smallhouseinnovation.com Owner: Chandler Rogers
I learned house building as a timber framer nearly 20 years ago. The
emphasis on design and prefabrication I learned early on has shaped me
as a builder. I’ve been designing and building houses ever since.
Since I began as a builder, I’ve been drawn to the idea of designing and building smaller homes, as I enjoy the challenge of balancing
function and form within a limited space. I feel strongly about needing to downsize, as a society, and as individuals. Done right, small
houses demonstrate that to live with less does not mean a decline in
our standard of living.
Wood has always fascinated me and continues to inspire me when
it comes to creating lasting function and beauty. Design is another
aspect that moves me when it comes to building small houses. I also
enjoy the relationships that develop when I’m working with clients,
helping them to build their dreams within budget and on time. It is
satisfying to design and build something as personal as a home and
have it come out as a reflection of the home owners and how they live.
Building a house is a group project. Those that work with and for
SHI are a big part of what makes our products exceptional. It is fulfilling
to work together to build something that is greater than the sum of its
parts. I feel fortunate to work alongside such skilled and creative talent.
The Rogers Family
I love that I can work in our shop at home with my family nearby
and that they are all involved in the business in some way. I like that
my kids know what I do for a living and take an interest in it. I want
them to know how to use their hands and their minds to build whatever
they desire.
Living in Argenta allows my family to enjoy the freedom of country
life. From grazing in the garden to fishing, sailing, and campfires on the
beach, life here is rich in wilderness and simple pleasures. It is a wonderful feeling, to have such a fulfilling and dynamic business in a place
that is so beautiful and wild.
Chandler Rogers
Chiropractic for Health and Wellness
Community Chiropractic
401 Water Street, Kaslo 250-551-3225
www.chiropractornelson.com
Owner: Dr. Kevin McKenzie, DC
My family first visited Kaslo about 18 years ago and
we were struck by its beauty and energy. We were looking
for a place to move to in BC, and I felt Kaslo would be
great, but may not support a full time chiropractic practice.
We decided on Nelson, in 1996, and I soon began seeing
patients who drove in from Kaslo. My Kaslo patients and
I were both frustrated by the fact that they would have to
sit and drive for another hour back to Kaslo, basically,
negating the benefits of their chiropractic adjustment.
This prompted me to open a satellite clinic in Kaslo on a
once a week basis, Tuesdays.
I’ve come to cherish the beautiful drive to Kaslo,
especially on my motorcycle in the summer. I love my
patients here and enjoy coming up for the special events of
Kaslo (I’ve only missed one Jazz Fest since moving here!)
Dr. McKenzie checks his assistant, Fawn Geche
Because I grew up having my father as a chiropractor,
I enjoyed incredible wellness, and learned to appreciate
the benefits of regular chiropractic care to my health.
Chiropractic helps your nervous system and body work
to its optimum capability. It is, indeed, a rewarding joy, to
see the healthy changes chiropractic care makes when the
body is allowed to function as it was innately intended.
Kaslo Hometown Businesses
Dr. Kevin McKenzie
Apr 17, 2012
Section B 1
Celebrating Kaslo & Area Business
Group of Seven Quality
Thomson Painting
250-353-2580 • tthomson@kaslo.org
Owner: Tom Thomson
They say necessity is the mother of invention. It is also the genesis
for many a business. Thomson Painting came into being in 1990 when
someone needed a house painted and I needed a job. One job led to
another and 22 years later I’m still at it. I enjoy painting and find it
satisfying to remake an older home or make a new one look its best,
all the while working for great people and getting to know them better.
The best paint job is one that lasts. It’s important to me that its done
right with the proper preparation and using the best materials for the
application. Paint is an amazing product that is applied to a wide range
of surfaces and materials, each requiring its own unique approach. The
painting trade is also constantly changing with new tools and products,
some good and some bad, and I try to stay current with all the upgrades.
Over the years, I’ve painted homes and businesses all over Kaslo
and area. Some of the heritage buildings I’m proud to have worked on
are The Kootenaian, The Langham, True Blue Lodge and of course, the
brand new but heritage style Kaslo Hotel.
One thing for sure, painting is for the masochistic, and you are
always at the mercy of the elements. Once, I was rained out four times
in one day. Started work, had to pack up and put all the tools away and
stop, only to have the sun come out and look bright and beautiful an
True Blue Lodge
hour later. Then when I got started again, another storm blew in and
‘gotcha’! Four times!
My wife Ruth and I fell in love with Kaslo over 30 years ago
and enjoy the wonderful community of people who come from all
backgrounds. Many have great stories to share or some humorous
remark to tease you with. For instance, I often get help from people
who say “ You missed a spot” or “That’s the wrong colour” or “Glad to
see you’re getting up in the world!” And it works both ways. When I get
teased about my name, I tell them their paint job was Group of Seven
Quality and should be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars!
Tom Thomson
Eat at Buddy’s
Buddy’s Front Street Pizzeria
417 Front Street, Kaslo
250-353-2282
Buddy’s Front Street Pizzeria opened in May of 2011 and
our family owned and operated business was founded with
the single purpose of creating authentic Italian cuisine. “Big
City Pizzas, Small Town Service”. Fresh, bold, local, organic,
simple food, lovingly prepared.
We feel lucky to be here and humbled by the overwhelming
support the community has shown. Our customers have been
more than graceful as we stumbled through our first season,
somehow sensing that we were eventually going to get it right.
That’s an owner/operator obsession, to always make it better,
to push the envelope further. After fighting through our first
summer and ‘surviving’ our first winter, we are hugely excited
about springtime, which will bring the arrival of our first
local, organic products.
We have been blessed with the arrival of inspired chef
Taylor Dean Wilson, who shares our passion for food, as well
as our farm-to-table aspirations. He is blowing our minds with
his exotic flavours and impeccable technique!
My wife Cathy and I were initially attracted to Kaslo and
area because of our love of Kootenay Lake, but after meeting
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Aaron, Cathy, Taylor and Matt
so many people that share the same values as ourselves, we
decided to move here from Alberta. We also realized this was
a wonderful place to raise our son Andrew.
It’s going to be an exciting summer at Buddy’s. We thank
our customers and purveyors for providing us this wonderful
opportunity and look forward to serving you personally!
Chef Aaron Mathers
Audrey Bisset Studio
Piano and Voice Instructor
583 Spokane Street, Trail • 250-368-3162
audreymbisset@hotmail.com
I moved to the Kaslo in 1984 with my soon to be husband
who had property at Retallack.We lived in Kaslo for a year
before moving to the mountain and needed some income so my
husband said “Why don’t we give music lessons?” My initial
thought was who would be interested in learning to sing around
here, since it is was so far away from any cultural centre? How
wrong was I! I began teaching piano and voice in a rented space
at St. Andrew’s Church, as well as teaching in Nelson, Winlaw,
Nakusp, Trail, New Denver and Slocan City. Over the years I
have grown to conducting several choirs.
My students and I share our talents in many ways. We always
go to the retirement homes in Trail, as well as presenting a
winter and year end recital for my students’ parents. I also teach
numerous adults and we try to put on a little performance for their
communities. One of the choirs I conduct, the Trail Harmony
Choir, is going to be singing in the International Choral Festival
held in Penticton this year. My younger students participate in
local music festivals, which can then proceed to the provincial
level. And as time allows, I perform. I will be finishing up with
the Nelson Opera’s debut opera KHAOS in Grand Forks, May
11, Trail May 12 and Creston May 13.
Love what I am doing? Oh heavens, could it get any better?
Music feeds the soul and it is my passion. For me you eat,
breathe and live music. I feel that I have been blessed with a gift
and to share with others, what could be greater? And of course
all the wonderful people I get to know...they become my family.
I LOVE the Kootenays! Why? First and foremost THE
PEOPLE! Second, where on earth does it get any better then here?
My life has been pretty exciting and I wouldn’t trade in any
of it. It has helped me to become the strong independent woman
that I am today. And raising my children the way I did, they have
come out to be strong, kind human beings.
Audrey Bisset
Beautifying Kaslo Naturally
Conscious Growth
Gardens & Landscaping
250-353-7337 consciousgrowthgardens.ca
consciousflow117@gmail.com
Owners: Matthew & Nicole Brown
My wife Nicole and I worked at Loftstedt Farm in 2003, and
fell in love with both Kaslo and gardening. After travelling for a
few years, apprenticing at various organic farms throughout North
America, all the while gaining knowledge and experience, it was
time for us to settle down.
It felt natural to move to Kaslo and start up a gardening business,
and in 2008 Conscious Growth Gardens & Landscaping began.
I chose the name because it portrays our dedication to making
conscious, informed decisions while creating and maintaining gardens and lawns. We specialize in organic/pesticide-free lawn and
garden maintenance, contemplating not just the visual appearance
but the effects on our health, as well as our neighbours and the land
itself. Not having any equipment heavier than a mower, we try to
maintain our customers’ properties by hand, with a light footprint.
I love what I do as I spend my days in some of the most beautiful
gardens and properties in Kaslo. Showing up at a property covered
in weeds and in disrepair and working hard to restore it to its former
glory is very satisfying! Nicole works with me in the gardens and
Matthew, Benjamin and Nicole
it is great having my best friend work alongside me. She is a very
knowledgeable gardener, has a keen eye for detail, and is very creative and enthusiastic! We started with a handful of customers and
have grown steadily every year since. Over the years our customers
have become friends of ours, and we feel like we are invested in the
community on both a personal as well as a business level. We are
now celebrating our fifth year of CGG&L in Kaslo!
Nicole and I love living in this community because we feel the
beauty of our surroundings is reflected by the beauty of the people
who live here. We have built ourselves a family amongst the community members, and it feels like home.
Matthew
Matthew Brown
Brown
Apr 17, 2012
Section B 3
Your Natural Choice ~
More Than Just a Health Food Store
Cornucopia
422 Front Street, Kaslo 250-353-2594
www.cornucopiakaslo.com
Owners/Operators: Russell Semenoff and Leona Wood
In 1985 our parents Molly and Paul bought the
business and building known as “Kanes Landing Health
Food Store”. At that time it was a craft and health food
store combined, it was then renamed “Cornucopia”,
meaning horn of plenty and they expanded with natural
food and plant selections. In 2008 my sister Leona and I
purchased the business and we operate it together, with
Leona living out of town.
Over the years our sisters and nieces have worked in the
store, this frequently being the kids’ first job. Currently my
daughter Danica works with us, as does our sister Karen,
who has worked at the store for many years. As well, my wife
Heather takes care of the books and offers moral support in
running the business.
Since the beginning there has always been something new
going on! When our parents first purchased the store Dad drove
to the Okanagan and other parts of BC on produce runs, to find
fresh fruit and vegetables. Our produce is now delivered and as
Karen, Darcie, Molly, Amber, Danica, Russell
the product lines have increased, we have added new coolers
and shelves, keeping the store an interesting place to shop. And
I am happy to say sometime in the next year Leona and her
husband Fred plan to move to Kaslo from Houston BC.
Why do I like what I do? I like the daily challenges put forth
of owning my own business. As well, owning the business has
allowed me to spend time with my family.
The Semenoff family has lived in Kaslo since 1971, and it
is really is the greatest place to live with your family, with so
many outdoor opportunities right outside your door.
Russell Semenoff
Falkins Insurance Group
405 Front Street, Kaslo 250-353-7633
www.falkins.com
Bob McGill CEO
There has been an insurance agency in Kaslo since as early
as 1945 with many various owners over the years. We, the
Kaslo office, became part of the Falkins Insurance Group in
1998.
As Falkins Insurance is the largest general insurance
brokerage in the Kootenays with eleven offices, the staff is Devin Surina, Bobbi-Jo McGlynn, Debbie Switzer, Joan Murach
highly knowledgeable, with experience ranging from 7 years
in their fundraising efforts for national and world community
to 30 years.
charities; including donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer
All the staff at the Kaslo office like helping clients find Society and the Canadian Red Cross.
solutions to any problem they may have with their home,
Each year Falkins chooses two employees to travel to
vehicle, condo and/or travel insurance. Our licensing requires
Nicaragua
to build homes for poverty stricken families in
that we take professional credit courses each year and we enjoy
desperate
need
of housing, through the organization Bridges
learning! Bobbi-Jo got a first hand experience in insurance one
month after becoming an insurance agent. Her brakes failed on to Communities. This year Bobbi-Jo had the good fortune
of being chosen to take this journey. It was an enriching
her car and she ran into the agency owner’s new truck!
experience not only because she saw the difference it made in
Part of what we appreciate about working for Falkins is their the lives of those families she helped, but she also experienced
commitment of support for the communities they operate in first hand how the community of Kaslo could pull together and
and that we, their employees live in. They do this by financially have a positive impact on the world.
sponsoring many local organizations, such as Kaslo Jazz Fest,
We are very fortunate to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings
Logger’s Sports, Minor Hockey, the Langham and the Kaslo
in
Kaslo
and the close-knit community feel of our town!
and Area Youth Centre. They also empower their employees
Falkins Kaslo staff
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Handcrafted Custom Ironwork
Waterfall Metal Studio
4078 Hwy 3A, Nelson
250-825-9228
www.tonywaterfall.com
tony@tonywaterfall.com
I fell in love with blacksmithing during
a summer job as a university student at the
Ontario Agricultural Museum. It was one
of those pioneer village type places, where
you get dressed up in period costume and
demonstrate various skills to the public
such as wagon making, woodworking and
blacksmithing. I was hooked right away.
The forge, the fire, the bellows, the anvil
– it all seemed very ancient and magical!
Eventually I found part time work after school at a blacksmith shop in the little
Mennonite town of St. Jacobs, Ontario. I
felt very honoured to be learning the ancient techniques passed down over thousands of years.
While I was working there, some
ironwork came in from a little town
called Crawford Bay, BC. In my bones I
could feel the pull of the mountains and
wouldn’t it be great if I could combine
this with my new-found love of blacksmithing. So, I called Kootenay Forge in
Crawford Bay and told them that I wanted
to work for them and luckily for me they
needed someone.
Wow, what a first summer in the Kootenays. It was 1992 and I was living on
Powerlines beach and riding my old ten
speed to work. Good times! After some
time spent honing my skills, I set off on
my own to make more creative, one-of-a
-kind pieces. This really fed my spirit and
the warm reception from my patrons gave
me the courage to be the artist I wanted
to be. Thus, Waterfall Metal Studio was
born.
After years of being on the East Shore,
I have now settled with my family at
9 Mile on the North Shore. We love living
in the Koots; its beauty is stunning but the
great people make it home.
Cheers,
Tony Waterfall
Honey Candless
www.purebeeswaxcandles.com
leah@purebeeswaxcandles.com
1-800-558-7292
Honey Candles has been manufacturing and shipping
pure natural beeswax candles worldwide for 18 years.
Lifelong Kaslo residents Roy and Leah Honkanen took over
the business in 2000 and brought it to their home in Shutty
Bench.
A key ingredient to the quality and success of Honey
Candles is teamwork. The team would agree that the shop is
located in one of the most picturesque spots imaginable. This
location inspires greatness. The international widespread
embracement of natural beeswax Honey Candles is a
testament to their superior quality.
Honey Candles takes
their world citizenship
seriously. In collaboration
with Canadian Food For
Children, a volunteer-run
organization, we developed
an initiative called the Life
Candle Program. We reThe Life Candle program helps melt leftover wax from
families around the world.
Lorna, Sarah, Leah, Leslie, Elaine, Mary, Karen, Roy and Pat.
Missing: Wendy and Denise
manufacturing and remnants collected by customers and
staff and pour them in reused tins. Since May 2008 we have
made over 1200 Life Candles for families in crisis around
the world. In some cases, this may be their only source of
light and heat. Students from JV Humphries and Jewett
schools have helped to pour in past years. This year children
and grandchildren of staff and friends poured 268 candles
in just a few hours. This gives these children a chance to
do something for others. They take it very seriously and are
proud of their contribution.
Honey Candles also donates to honey bee research and
many local community groups in addition to the fundraising
program for schools.
Leah and Roy Honkanen
Apr 17, 2012
Section B 5
Community as Continuity
Thomas R. Humphries Law Office
404 Front Street, 250 353-2292
trhlaw@telus.net
I was born and raised here. Then came 15 years of university,
travelling, and working in the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
My wife, Georgie and I settled here in 1989 and soon had four
children in the space of two and a half years!
My parents moved here in 1956. As my mom wrote back
then, with “the old Ford hanging on by his rear tires” going
around Coffee Creek bluffs, they made their way to Kaslo.
When they got here she saw “a lot of empty buildings in town,
not to mention houses...I feel like a youngster there are so many
dodderers around...” Kaslo was a bit worn and tattered at the
time, but there was promise in the air.
Many of those dodderers, and many of the younger, family
crowd became our family’s good friends. My parents saw the
kids in the town grow up and have kids of their own, and now
my wife Georgie and I, and our generation, have witnessed the
same evolution, with our own kids having grown up and “flown
the coop” (no grandkids yet – no rush!).
In my work as a lawyer I enjoy seeing old friends come
through the door, as well as people new to town. Some new
people stay and some move on. I like to think those who stay
Tom, Cathy, Geri, Marlene
do so for some of the same reasons my mom and dad did –
the astonishing beauty of the area, and the strong sense of
community in Kaslo and north Kootenay Lake. And always that
sense of promise, of new things happening.
So for me, that’s the big picture about living here.
What makes my office tick? That’s easy. My assistant,
Geri Aasen, whose combination of focus, efficiency, quick
comprehension and cordiality are unparalleled. My office team
is rounded out by my part time secretary, Marlene Thiessen and
my bookkeeper Cathy Madden, both of whose productivity is
matched only by their readiness to take on a new challenge. My
clients and I couldn’t do it without them!
Tom Humphries
The “where’d you get that” store
Flying Grizzly
317 4th Street, Downtown Kaslo
Owned & operated by the Thompson Family (Duff, Suzanne and Mary Ann)
www.flyinggrizzly.com • kasloshop@gmail.com
When Flying Grizzly opened its
doors last summer, we weren’t sure
if it would take off. Many people
in town knew us as “the kayaking
people”, or at least as the crazy
couple who liked to push boats up
and down Front Street. With the birth
of our daughter in 2010, it was time
to pass on the kayaking gig and go
for something with more year round
possibilities. Our little shop just grew
from there.
Each one of us handles different
aspects of the business. Duff does
more things behind the scenes, while
Suzanne tends to be the face of the
business. Baby Mary Ann helps out
by “re-merchandising” every time
she comes in!
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We are just finishing up a
renovation that will expand our
sales floor to offer greater selection
of fun and more access to funky.
Flying Grizzly will also be getting
our website up and running later
this spring.
When they come in the store
people are always amazed how
many fun and interesting things we
have. We hear time and again that
our customers are thrilled to have
access to these types of products.
When you next ask someone,
“Where’d you get that?” chances
are they’ll say Flying Grizzly.
Duff, Mary Ann and Suzanne
Proud to Be Your
Community Sports Store
Kootenay Mountain Sports
441 Front Street, 250-353-2245
www.kootenaymountainsports.com
Owners: Shon and Janis Neufeld
Shon and I first opened the doors of our 300 sq ft space in
October 2009, offering a variety of sporting goods including bikes
and ski gear. We planned to remain a one man business for several
years, but the business grew significantly faster than we thought.
Now, in only two and a half short years, we have tripled in size,
moving to our present location, and have just hired three new
employees, plus there may be plans of further growth in the future.
As a family business we are thrilled that daughter Maija
Lampimaki started working for us in February 2012, and our other
children, three boys and one girl, will all get the chance to work for
us when they are a bit older.
Outdoor recreation is our passion and we love to share it, so this
business is a natural fit for us. We love helping people get out and
be active. Shon, well he just loves BIKES! He loves to ride them,
fix them, research and talk endlessly about them! He stays on the
cutting edge of technology and is one of the best bike mechanics in
BC, right here in Kaslo.
Front row: Elias, Silas, Pyper and Kaleo
Back row: Ryan Tate, Maija, Janis, Shon
I just recently started my own business coaching athletes of all
levels in running and triathlon training. As well as coaching the
ever-amazing “Kaslo Runners” plus several private clients from as
far away as Nakusp and Castlegar. I love to SWIM-BIKE-RUN!
Living in Kaslo is pretty special with the beauty of the
mountains and Kootenay Lake. It is a safe, healthy place to raise
our five children while being surrounded by incredible outdoor
recreation, not to mention our smiling, friendly neighbours.
Janis Neufeld
Kenadon Electronics Ltd.
438 8th Street South • 250 353-2898
Ken and Donna Butt
Kenadon@telus.net
Kenadon Electronics began at my kitchen table as an evening
hobby while I was working in Winnipeg in 1981. When my
wife Donna and I moved to Saskatchewan in 1986 to farm, the
hobby evolved into a part-time business and moved with us. In
1998, the business proved to be more profitable than farming
and turned into full time jobs for Donna and me. Kenadon
Electronics allowed us the opportunity to raise our family in a
rural setting. Three years ago we decided to relocate to Kaslo to
enjoy the mountain life and spectacular outdoor recreation while
continuing to produce electronics.
Kenadon Electronics is an electronic design and assembly
business centred around electronic monitors for agricultural
implements. We design and produce the little black boxes in large
farm machinery (such as swathers and combines) that beep and
whistle at farmers to keep them on track in the field! My degree
in Engineering and Donna’s degree in Computer Science allow
us the freedom to run our own business from home, and enjoy
an afternoon of hiking or skiing when we get caught up with our
orders. We have become very involved in Kaslo through various
organizations and clubs and feel like we have found a home in
the community.
Ken Butt
Romel, Ken and Donna
Apr 17, 2012
Section B 7
No Job Is Too Small, Just Give Me a Call.
Kaslo Accounting Services
#3 - 404 Front Street 250-353-7510
kasloaccounting@telus.net www.kasloaccountingservices.ca
Owner: Cathy Madden
In 1999 my partner Jim and I were on vacation on our Harleys
and decided to spend a night in Kaslo. One night became seven
and we returned over the next six years, riding our motorcycles.
The ride is what kept bringing us back, as well as the beauty.
After all those wonderful summers, we decided to semi-retire
and live here full-time. After working several years for a local
company as their accountant/comptroller and having 30 years’
experience in the accounting industry, I decided to hang my own
shingle and did so in January 2012. To some people accounting
may be boring but for me numbers make sense – it’s a right brain
thing – fits me.
I am not your typical accountant type. As mentioned above
I ride a Harley and am proud to say I am known for my burn
outs in Athabasca, AB. I was the first female to enter (and win)
in Athabasca, then Jim and I became the favourite “burnout
couple” because we would get in the burnout pit side by side and
do burnouts for the crowd. I’ve been riding since I was about 13,
but got my first Harley in ’98, my second in 2006. We quit the
burnouts because tires cost too much, unless of course you want
to donate one – bring it on!
Jim and I
were married
July 2002 on
the deck of the
F i s h e r m a n ’s
Pub & Grill,
as we couldn’t
imagine a more
beautiful place
Cathy
to get hitched,
and we wanted
to incorporate the marina, where we had just purchased our
boat and planned to spend every summer. My husband Jim
has been very supportive in setting up my new office.
In addition to owning my own business, I sit on a couple
of local non-profit boards and enjoy being able to share my
business knowledge with the local community. It is true, that
when volunteering, it seems that the volunteer is the one that
gets the most out of the experience!
Cathy Madden
Kootenay Lake’s Only Full Service
Year Round Resort and Marina
Woodbury Resort and Marina/JB’s Pub and Restaurant
4112 Hwy 31 • Office 250-353-7717 • Pub 250-353-7716
Owner: Jones Boys Developments Ltd – Terry Jones • www.woodburyresort.com
My parents Fred and Ethel Jones bought Kaslo Marine in 1951 and
quickly built a shop, 5 bedroom home and motel. As brothers Rick and
Lex and I grew up we were all involved in the business. When Fred and
Ethel moved to the Okanagan the brothers purchased Kaslo Marine and
renamed the company Jones Boys Boats. To expand the business we
purchased Woodbury in 1977. In 1978 Jones Boys Developments Ltd. was
formed and purchased all Woodbury properties from Dr. Besecker. Today
Rick owns and operates Mirror Lake Campground and Contracting, while
Lex and his family own and operate Jones Boys Boats. Myself and my
wife operate both Woodury Resort & Marina and JB’s Pub & Restaurant.
When the property at Woodbury was purchased there was a party line
phone, and the old derelict Besecker house and shop. JB’s was built in
1981-82 and the mining camp house was restored in 1982-84 – an ongoing
project, as we are always building something. The resort works hand in
hand with Jones Boys Boats; we send boat buyers and service to Jones
Boys and their customers stay or eat at Woodbury Resort. My wife Dina
helps with customer relations and staff coordination at the resort and JB’s.
I have always tried new challenges – land development, logging,
boat sales – and love to do things that bring people enjoyment. I am
sometimes jokingly referred to as the “Grand Poobah” of Woodbury
Creek! Woodbury Resort is a one-of-a-kind settlement where all members
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are proud to be part
of it and volunteer to
make it better every
year. Woodbury will
be my legacy for future
generations of outdoor
people.
Terry
When we built JB’s
in 1981, the Mackies were building the new Ainsworth Hot Springs
Hotel/Restaurant. JB’s opened first and to get business for the pool Joyce
Mackie sold me 1000 pool passes for $1 each. Back then we gave away a
pass with each meal. They went fast and Joyce was so impressed she gave
me another 1000 passes for free! Yes, those were the days!
Growing up in Kaslo and developing the business from there was
great! Woodbury is home now and allows us the freedom to do what we
want: boating, quadding, prospecting...it is all here and Kaslo is minutes
away. The Jones Boys have dedicated ourselves to sharing the beauty
of Kootenay Lake with others and we invite you to join in the ongoing
adventure.
Terry Jones

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