Katrine Conroy's statement on New Denver's Kohan Reflection Garden
In 1942, Canadian citizens of Japanese heritage were forcibly resettled in the B.C. interior. The New Denver camp, now known locally as the Orchard, was one of the largest, home to over 4,000 internees during World War II.
In 1989, the Slocan Lake Garden Society chose to honour these citizens by creating the Kohan Reflection Garden on land at the south end of the camp along the shore of Slocan Lake, a peaceful place to contemplate and to enjoy the beauty of the plantings and their setting.
The garden, from conception and design by local horticulturist Ray Nikkel to the planting of the first tree by Mrs. Kamegaya, has been developed by local fundraising, government grants, employment programs, contributions from countless residents and visitors and most notably the generous support of the village of New Denver, the site proprietors.
The garden is upgraded and sustained through countless efforts of the garden society and volunteers and residents who continue to nurture and maintain it weekly. The concept is that of a strolling garden where visitors can experience many different opportunities for contemplation and reflection.
The original tea house and cherry trees are the focus around which the garden was created. Developed over time, the gatehouse, lanterns, stone wall, lily ponds, water basin and bridge form the hardscape for surrounding plantings, notably azaleas, rhododendrons, grasses and several varieties of Japanese maples.
The garden is host to many international visitors, photographers and practising artists. As well, it is a popular venue for weddings. concerts, art exhibits and memorials. I have been at a number of events there and have at times just gone to have my lunch or have a restful break, enjoying the stunning beauty of the lake and the gardens. Kohan garden is open year-round. Entrance is by donation.
I want to thank all of the many volunteers who have developed and continue to take care of this beautiful garden. If you ever get out to New Denver, please stop by and enjoy the beauty while honouring the history of the Japanese in this province.
Victor & Wausa - New Denver, British Columbia
This is a personal project I worked on with a great local couple in New Denver, British Columbia. The Kootenays are a special place. Victor and Wausa share what they love about their community.
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NEW DENVER IS GETTING CLEANED OUT [S03 E97] Modded:Project Zomboid
In Project Zomboid you take on the role of a survivor stuck in the suburbs of Knox County. You're going to have to find a weapon to protect yourself, find food to feed yourself, build barricades to create safer areas, and even grow crops to keep fed. Get out there and find the supplies you'll need to survive. This is the story of how you died, but the final chapter is yours to write!
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Project Zomboid is a isometric zombie survival game that is in early access from the developers, The Indie Stone. Come join me as we try our best to survive in the harsh after-world of the dead...
Project Zomboid Season 1 -
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Project Zomboid Season 3 -
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Credit for any non-game music you hear in these videos goes to Tyler Woods. Find his works at:
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Modded Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid Mods Dreadwood
Walkthrough Project Zomboid
Guide to Project Zomboid New Denver
Project Zomboid Crafting
Project Zomboid Spawning New Loot
Project Zomboid New Denver Survival
Project Zomboid New Guns
Project Zomboid Combat
Project Zomboid First Aid
Project Zomboid Health
Mod Links:
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Dreadwood Map Mod
FROM THE FIRST TSURUOKA MEMORIAL KARATE CLINIC IN NEW DENVER, BC ON AUGUST 08, 2015,#4IMG 1973
FIRST TSURUOKA MEMORIAL KARATE CLINIC IN NEW DENVER, BC ON AUGUST 08, 2015,#8
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Buskers---Naksup Farmers Market
SPADE FOR DAYS [S03 E101] Modded:Project Zomboid
In Project Zomboid you take on the role of a survivor stuck in the suburbs of Knox County. You're going to have to find a weapon to protect yourself, find food to feed yourself, build barricades to create safer areas, and even grow crops to keep fed. Get out there and find the supplies you'll need to survive. This is the story of how you died, but the final chapter is yours to write!
About:
[BUILD 31]
Mods:Links at bottom!
New Denver, BC Map Mod
Dreadwood Map Mod
Project Zomboid is a isometric zombie survival game that is in early access from the developers, The Indie Stone. Come join me as we try our best to survive in the harsh after-world of the dead...
Project Zomboid Season 1 -
Project Zomboid Season 2 -
Project Zomboid Season 3 -
Pickup Project Zomboid @
Visit the Project Zomboid hompage @
My Other Links:
Come join me in the channel Steam group: The Mog Squad
I wanted to make an easy way for our community to come together and enjoy what brought us all here in the first place... games! Come say hello and meet your fellow viewers for some good-hearted fun!
Credit for any non-game music you hear in these videos goes to Tyler Woods. Find his works at:
Alternate Titles:
Modded Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid Mods Dreadwood
Walkthrough Project Zomboid
Guide to Project Zomboid New Denver
Project Zomboid Crafting
Project Zomboid Spawning New Loot
Project Zomboid New Denver Survival
Project Zomboid New Guns
Project Zomboid Combat
Project Zomboid First Aid
Project Zomboid Health
Mod Links:
New Denver, BC Map Mod
Dreadwood Map Mod