H metown Businesses
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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 H♥metown Businesses Celebrating Kaslo & Area Business Group of Seven Quality Thomson Painting 250-353-2580 • [email protected] 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 2 B Section Apr 17, 2012 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! Kaslo Hometown Businesses Chef Aaron Mathers H♥metown Businesses Meet your friends and neighbours, who are also your hometown service providers. Audrey Bisset Studio Piano and Voice Instructor 583 Spokane Street, Trail • 250-368-3162 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. Kaslo Hometown Businesses Matthew Matthew Brown Brown Apr 17, 2012 Section B 3 H♥metown Businesses Celebrating Kaslo & Area Business 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 4 B Section Apr 17, 2012 Kaslo Hometown Businesses H♥metown Businesses Meet your friends and neighbours, who are also your hometown service providers. Handcrafted Custom Ironwork Waterfall Metal Studio 4078 Hwy 3A, Nelson 250-825-9228 www.tonywaterfall.com [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Kaslo Hometown Businesses Apr 17, 2012 Section B 5 H♥metown Businesses Celebrating Kaslo & Area Business Community as Continuity Thomas R. Humphries Law Office 404 Front Street, 250 353-2292 [email protected] 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 • [email protected] 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! 6 B Section Apr 17, 2012 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 Kaslo Hometown Businesses H♥metown Businesses Meet your friends and neighbours, who are also your hometown service providers. 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 [email protected] 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 Kaslo Hometown Businesses Romel, Ken and Donna Apr 17, 2012 Section B 7 H♥metown Businesses Celebrating Kaslo & Area Business No Job Is Too Small, Just Give Me a Call. Kaslo Accounting Services #3 - 404 Front Street 250-353-7510 [email protected] 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 8 B Section Apr 17, 2012 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. Kaslo Hometown Businesses Terry Jones