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Thursday, December 13, 2012 VOL. 30 Number 49

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Young blood needed

The Boundary Historical Society published its’ first report in 1958 – it published its’ 15th in 2006. But today the group is struggling to find people willing to serve as directors. The Midway Community Club is a group dedicated to providing the kind of lifestyle opportunities that we all cherish when we think of what makes living in smaller communities so special. They too are seeking active members who are willing to share a few hours each month. So if you are wondering what to use for that New Year’s Resolution, give these two stories a look over.

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The board of the Boundary Historical Society has sent a letter to members warning that the group needs to fill positions on its board or they may have to become history themselves. According to the letter the problem first surfaced last year at their annual general meeting in October when they were unable to elect a board. But at a special general meeting held in January 2012, all the vacant positions were filled; however, at this year’s AGM held Oct. 20, they once again failed to put a full slate of officers in place. A motion was made, and passed unanimously to have the current board serve as an interim board until their annual luncheon next month. The interim board consists of: President – Les Johnson, Vice-President – Delphine Novak, Treasurer – John Billwiller, Secretary – Colleen Salikin, Past-President – Della Mallette, Directors – Peter Kootchin, Sue Adrain and Brian Grey “In order to continue as a functioning society we must be able to elect a

full complement of officers at the special general meeting in January and at our AGM next fall,” the letter stated, further warning, “The continuance of your Boundary Historical Society is up to you!” “It is quite essential that we get people to stand,” said BHS President Les Johnson. “If there is no board then we have to go into dissolution.” The board consists of the executive and six area reps who are appointed by the executive. “It’s the Boundary Historical Society so it really would be a good idea to have people representing from Rock Creek or Beaverdell all the way to Christina Lake,” stated Johnson. Johnson explained they are now in the process of getting liability insurance to cover directors. As that will create an operational expense, he has been trying to find new sources of revenue. The annual January luncheon will be held at the Boundary Museum in Grand Forks on Jan. 19. For more information contact Johnson at 250-4420706.

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The Midway Community Club has been forced to cancel the Children’s Christmas Party because of a lack of active volunteers. The group is in need of new members to keep the club going in the coming year.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Dec 13: Ladies’ Night at Freemans 6:30 - 8:30 pm - wine tasting, door prizes, in-store discounts. Come join us for a fun evening! Friday, Dec 14: 1:30 p.m. - Greenwood City Council Special Meeting to give final reading to the garbage collections regulation bylaw. Saturday, Dec. 15: Greenwood Santa’s Helpers Annual Christmas Party from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Greenwood Community Hall. Saturday, Dec. 15: Mile 0 Diner Kids Breakfast with Santa from 10:00 - 11:00 am. No charge for ages 10 and under. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Dec. 15: Legion Christmas Turkey Draw 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 18: Boundary Figure Skating Club Christmas show at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec 21: Singing Kettles Christmas Concert at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kettle Valley at 7 p.m. Monday Dec 24: Community Candlelight Carol Service, 7 p.m. at the United Church in Greenwood. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, Dec 25: Free Christmas Dinner at 1 p.m. in McArthur Centre in Greenwood. Call Nora 445-2216 to book a seat. Reservations are a must as they are planning for 60. Tuesday, Dec 25: Free Christmas Dinner, Midway Community Hall at 2 p.m. (see our ad in this week’s paper). Saturday, Dec 29: Pre-New Years Eve Party - live music by Undercover, steak & crab leg dinner. Call 250-445-6623 for tickets. REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays - Nov 26, Dec 10 and Dec 17: The Community Learning Place free, drop-in at Greenwood Public Library. Learn about computers, IPhone, reading, math, etc. Times vary so check at the library. Mondays: Rock Creek Guiding Unit from 3:30 to 5. Info Linda Sheppard 250-445-6718. Mondays: Midway Art Club meets from 2 - 4 p.m. Info: 250-449-2673. Mondays: Pokino at the Greenwood Seniors Centre, starts at 1 p.m. Mondays: Legion drop in crib at the Greenwood Legion 7 PM start. $3 for the evening. Monday - Saturday: Drop-in social at the Greenwood Seniors Centre, Mon/Wed/Fri - 9-11 a.m., Tues/Thurs/Sat - 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Monday & Thursdays: Free Yoga Classes, 6 – 7:30 pm at Greenwood Elementary. Must register with Selkirk College. For more info call Diane 250-445-6364 First & Third Monday: Midway Village Council meeting; 6:30 p.m. with a delegation or 7 p.m. if none. First & Third Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre in Midway is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre sorting day 10-2 p.m. All helpers are appreciated. Second & Fourth Monday: Greenwood City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Third Monday: Bridesville Women’s Institute meets at 11 am. Info: 446-2210 or 446-2121. Third Monday: Frolicking Fancies – the Greenwood Red Hat Ladies Group meet monthly in Greenwood. Information Francine 250-445-6734; or Shirley 250-445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meets in the WBES library at 6:30. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Info: 250-446-2624. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8:00 pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Taekwondo 6-7 p.m. West Boundary Elementary Gym. $55 for uniform; lessons are free. Instructor Bo Macfarlane. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In McArthur Centre. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7pm. Info: 250-442-2856 or 250-4424276. Second Tuesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. upstairs at City Hall. Wednesdays: Boundary Guiding Unit Midway. Info Elaine Fromme 449-2309 or Sue Fielding 250-445-9955 Wednesdays: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Drop in Bingo at Greenwood Seniors Centre, starts 5:30 pm. Wednesdays: Belly Dancing at Bridesville Hall from 6:30 – 8 p.m. No experience necessary. Free. Info: 250-446-2942. Wednesdays: Midway Crib Tournament – Bored Room Bistro 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 pm. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250-445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek Women’s Institute meet for a potluck lunch at 11:45. Info: 250-446-2454 or 250-446 -2608. Third Wednesday: Main River Women’s Institute meets in Westbridge at 10 a.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 pm. Third Wednesday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting. Info: 250-445-2290. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 pm at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446-2465. Last Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 7 pm in Parkview Manor Midway. Thursdays: Singing Kettles choir group meets for practice - 4 p.m. at St Mary’s Church in Kettle Valley Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club Thursdays: The Riverside Artists meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kettle Wildlife Hall. First Thursday: Rock Creek Medical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the clinic. First & Third Thursday: Food bank at the Evangel Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Info 250-445-2125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. Thursdays: Art of Balance at West Boundary Elementary 4 to 5 p.m. – drop in fee. Thursdays: Pirana Poker Tour BC Tournament – Bored Room Bistro 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: Midway Summer Reading Club at the library. 10–11:15 a.m. – Age 4 to 10. Fridays: Bingo at Greenwood Community Hall. Doors open 5 p.m., early bird 7 p.m. Progressive jackpot. Fridays: Coffee at Midway Seniors Centre from 9:30 - 11. Fridays: Greenwood Legion 8-ball Tournament at 7 p.m. $2 per person - $1 to Legion & $1 to the pot, winner take all. Fridays: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. Fridays: Greenwood Legion Darts Night at 7 pm $3 drop in fee. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $2 includes movie, drink and a popcorn. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Prospector Pub in Rock Creek. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 1-6 pm. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Saturdays: Christina Lake Indoor Public Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Christina Lake Village. Info: 1-866-460-9447. Saturdays: Rock Creek Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Sunday: Royal Canadian Legion Br. #155 meets at 2 p.m. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat. Opens at noon. Greenwood Seniors Centre Thrift Store: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Thursday, December 13, 2012 Boundary Creek Times A3

UBC advisor meets students

Ladies Night Thursday, Dec. 13 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The University of British Columbia held a lunchtime meeting with 26 BCSS students last week. Halyna Petryshyn, associate student recruiter/advisor at the Okanagan Campus, travelled with student Daniel Oledzki to meet with the students. Oledzki is a UBC alumni now headed for graduate school. Though Petryshyn works out of the Student Recruitment and Advising Ooffice at the Okanagan Campus, they were representing other UBC campuses as well. This meeting follows a college and university information day held in October with representatives from Selkirk, Quest, Thompson Rivers University, BCIT, UVic, Okanagan Dillon Smith (left) and Daniel Hoskins listen as Halyna Petryshyn answers their questions about UBC. College and Trinity Western.

Last meeting for Madder speak in favour of development of a The Dec. 3 meeting of Midway Council was the final one with Jim MIDWAY LIBRARY rental policy for the buildings. *** Madder in attendance as chief adInterior Health Authority (IHA) ministrative officer. Madder has has requested use of office space bebeen with the village since May low the Midway Medical Clinic for 2004. He originally came from the Rural Municipality of Whitehead in Manitoba. mental health and addiction services. Instead of agreeing to the request council directed the adHe hopes to retire in the village. Penny Feist, the current deputy clerk, will be ministrator to inquire from IHA if they would appointed chief administrative officer of the Vil- like to rent the entire basement. “We need to quit giving our rental properties lage of Midway effective Jan. 1, 2013 and Tami away,” said Schierbeck. Peters will take Feists’ job as deputy clerk. While Dunsdon agreed that cost recovery was *** Midway council is again looking at the burn- important, it was also vital to keep health services ing bylaw, which was last reviewed in 2007. The available in the community. Councillor Marguerite Rotvold said that subject was brought up when Councillor Gary Schierbeck suggested last month that open burn- agreements with IHA would give community ing of yard waste be banned outright after heavy health services legitimacy. “It is time to make it official,” she said. smoke had shrouded the village last fall. *** Council was given a package of bylaws from Council deferred a decision on a request from other B.C. communities to look over. “We are centre of the pack or above in terms the regional district for their support for Area C of restriction and naming hazardous materials,” to withdraw from the regional economic service. said Councillor Dick Dunsdon. “Short of calling They are waiting for more information from the for a complete ban, we pretty much accomplished Boundary Economic Development Committee meeting about what impacts are anticipated. what we needed to do at that time.” *** Council opted instead to first try an educaMidway village office will be closed on Dec. 24 tion program, directing staff to incorporate in the burning permit process a listing of alterna- but open for the full day on the Dec. 31. *** tives to open burning i.e. composting, chipping and smoke control by burning only when venting A request came in from an adult hockey and air quality are favourable. team to rent the bunkhouse during a tourna*** ment on Feb. 9-10. After a discussion of rates, Council gave preliminary approval to the Lee damage deposit and liability insurance it was subdivision application which would see the va- agreed to charge them $300 with a $500 damcant lot at the northeast corner of Lyall and Do- age deposit. minion divided into one 30.5-metre (100-foot) *** and two 15.2-metre (50-foot) frontage lots. Rotvold told council that taxpayers can expect to see an increase in spending at the regional dis*** Council has mandated that space rented in the trict level of between 1.5 and 2 per cent; the first hangars be for storage only. No repairs or work increase allowed by the board after eight or nine years hold-the-line budgets. will be allowed. *** Liability concerns have prompted them to Dunsdon told council that $100 would be set the rule, though they all agree they would be open if someone wanted to set up a shop in the given to The Bridge from proceeds of the bottle collection bin at the recycling centre beside the building at an attractive rate. Councillor Darrin Metcalfe continued to arena.

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Care home focuses on comfort, safety Anaconda resident Mary-Jane Prutton (MJ for short) has opened a business offering respite and 24-hour assisted living care in a private home setting. Anaconda Private Care Home offers private bedrooms, laundry (linen and towels), housekeeping and three meals a day (including homemade bread) plus snacks. It was as if she’d been preparing for this her whole life. She provided palliative care for her dad when he succumbed to cancer, and a few years later her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is tough,” she says. “Everything in your world changes. The person stricken struggles with the frustration of losing control and it is also hard for the caregiver. They need respite occasionally. “I am used to seniors – quite into it actually and like it.” Needing to create an income for herself after her husband died, MJ decided she’d do something that she absolutely loves to do: taking care of people.

Born in Maple Ridge, she lived for a time in Grand Forks before moving to northern Alberta. While there she worked at the J.P. Decosse Long-term Care Centre in St. Paul, a centre focused on dementia, Alzheimer’s and long-term palliative care. “I loved it, absolutely loved it. The strongest influence when I was growing up was my grandparents – my dad was the youngest of 16 children and my mom being ill for a long period of time. So I’ve been around seniors most of my life.” Anaconda Private Care Home is registered with Interior Health on their list of care homes. She now lives downstairs in her two-bedroom basement suite and the upstairs has become a common area with three private bedrooms. “I have my own two-bedroom basement suite. I have my privacy so it’s not just sharing my home. I come up and I am basically the hired help. My whole objective is to do something I’ve done all my life – that is to look after other people and at the same time create my own employ-

ment using what I have already.” Anaconda Private Care Home offers an alternative to a hospital-type care setting. “This is ‘make yourself at home, my home is your home-type thing’, though everything is done for you the same as it is in a hospital setting.” The bathroom has been renovated with a tub surround, tub chair and safety handrails. The largest of the three bedrooms has an ensuite. A covered deck is also available for those who smoke. Rates depend on the needs of the client, with a base monthly rate of $1,500. There is a comfortable home setting indoors and, when the weather is warmer, there is a park-like venue outdoors with ponds and a gazebo. Optional services available include personal laundry, special diets, transportation to medical appointments, in-room cable and Internet services. Contact MJ Prutton, care home manager, at 250-445-6367 or via email at omaprutton@gmail.com.

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Fossen speech inspiring The 28th annual Ladies Christmas Celebration was held last week to what Midway resident Rose Braun called the largest crowd ever at the Midway Community Hall. Lee-ette Millar and Brenda Schmaltz in the Kettle River Chapel began the celebration in 1984. Braun refers to the pair as the birth mothers. Each year a local woman is invited to speak. This year Erika Fossen from Rock Creek gave an inspiring talk about faith and motherhood. The gathering collects donations and takes a collection for the Lion’s Christmas Hamper Program as well.

Women representing churches from throughout the West Boundary carry out planning and organization. They meet and divide up responsibility for preparation of the lunch – all donated except for the meat, which is purchased jointly by all congregations. The event is then advertised in the community. “I thought it was a very, very good day,” said Braun. “I think they really enjoyed it this year, even though it was crowded and not always all that comfortable physically. They enjoyed being there.” The annual Christmas celebration is held on the first Wednesday of December each year.

Atoms sweep tourney

Boundary Predator Atoms won four out of four games in a tournament in Grand Forks last weekend – including an 11-0 shut out in their game against Kelowna. It was the fist shut out for goalie Jonah Payne.

Small Steps to Hidden Savings You want to save more for retirement, but life and its expenses show no sign of slowing down, and you’re not sure where you’ll find the extra cash. You may be surprised to learn how much “hidden” money is available once you begin tracking spending. The next time you’re out with friends or travelling to work, look at the person on your left. Then, look at the person on your right. One of the three of you has absolutely no idea how much money he or she spends on a regular basis and is likely missing out on key opportunities to build-up retirement savings. According to a 2012 national omnibus survey commissioned by Edward Jones about one-third of Canadians do not keep track of their spending. The survey found 38.5% of the remaining respondents track every penny and about 30% at least monitor fixed expenses, such as utilities, car payments, housing costs and similar essentials. It’s no surprise young adults (ages 18-34) are least likely to track their spending, while those above age 65 are most likely. An interesting survey result, though, shows those earning below $40,000 annually and those making above $100,000 a year are both more likely to track expenses. This suggests good money management habits, such as tracking spending, are important regardless of wealth or income levels. So, what difference does it really make to know how much you spend on discretionary items like lattes, clothing and vacations? If you add them up over the course of a year, you will see small choices you make with money can affect your ability to reach goals for later years. Try tracking your spending for a while, but don’t stress about money mistakes that have already happened. Once you have a fix on your spending, focus your attention instead on how you will spend going forward. For example, estimate every expense you expect over the next year, from your morning coffee to groceries to clothes to travel. Break those totals down to monthly amounts and start thinking about which expenses you can trim or eliminate. For example: • Buy online versions of magazines, which may be cheaper than print versions • Consider downgrading your cable subscription (do you really need all those channels?),

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City buys 1.5 km of asphalt Paving and water were on the agenda of a special public meeting of Greenwood council Monday, Dec. 3. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be repaving near Eholt this summer and the city has been pursuing the option of accessing some of the recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). The city has been offered the asphalt for between $30,000 to $35,000 laid on the ground. Mayor Kettle had been working on the file since before the UBCM Convention in September. To help guide them in their decision, CAO Robin Dalziel provided council with a report on the city’s debt. “I would strongly urge council to leave room for future borrowing. There are at least two major projects coming in the next five to 10 years that will require borrowing.” According to the report the city still owes just over $96,000 for seal coating and paving for a loan taken in 2008. Councilor Lee Cudworth made a motion to scrap the idea entirely but it was defeated after council heard a report by Public Works Foreman Randy Smith.

Smith said some of the paving costs can be funded through the $520,000 gas tax grant for the Water Distribution Leak Reduction Project announced in January 2012. After discussion council approved a motion to purchase up to 1.5 kilometres of RAP. Dalziel told council they could afford that amount without having to borrow. Council then turned their attention to setting water and sewer rates for 2013. Both will increase. Water rates for residential users will increase by 20 per cent (three per cent for other users); sewer rates will increase by three per cent across the board. Dalziel said he was recommending the increase for a number of reasons: currently sewer and water accounts do not pay vehicle and administration costs, and the increase would cover those costs instead of having them paid for from the general revenue account. The recommended increases were approved. Sewer went up $5.85 and water by $48.80 for residential properties. The new residential rate for both water and sewer is $493.10.

Annual Christmas

Turkey Draw Saturday, December 15 3:00 p.m. Sharp!

Show your support for your community & Merry Christmas to all!

at Royal Canadian Legion

Branch 155 Greenwood ~ 250-445-2205

The Boundary Figure Skating Club

Christmas Show Tuesday, Dec. 18 5:00 pm Midway Arena Admission by donation

Officers installed at Legion Branch 155 Following the monthly meeting of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 there was a ceremony to install officers for the coming year. On hand for the ceremony was South Okanagan Similkameen Zone Commander Rick Lundin. Officers and Executive for 2013 are: Past President – Malcholm Logan, President – Bob Walker, 1st Vice – Bob Riddle, 2nd – John Darroch, Treasurer – Jennifer Tasker, Secretary – Debbie Black, Padre – Paul Brandon, and Service Officer – Della Paradis. Executive Committee is comprised of Jacqui Walker, Eileen Ritchey, Margaret Darroch, Solange Jacob, Della Paradis, Paul Richards, and Sargent at Arms – DenOfﬁcers and Executive for 2013 at the Greenwood Legion posed for a picture after nis Osborne being sworn in. PHOTO BARRY NOLL

Boundary figure skaters shine on ice

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KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. Everyone

is welcome to come to The Boundary Figure Skating Club is having a Christmas this special evening of goal of children’s sport programming is that each child should Show on Tuesday, Dec.18The atprimary 5 p.m. Admission by donation. carols and service have so much fun that they can’t wait to play again next season! New skaters are always welcome. Please contact Jill KelLearn how you can now help children. lerman at 250-446-2240 or Tina Hesketh at 250-446-2802 for Donate to the Wendy Ladner-Beaudry Memorial Project. details. Visit:

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We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. The primary goal of children’s sport programming is that each child should have so much fun that they can’t wait to play again next season! Learn how you can now help children.

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volunteers out of it.” The club will next meet on Sunday, Jan. 6 xat4.9375” 2 p.m. at the 6.75 Midway Community Hall. For information contact Cat Kappes at 250-449-2345 or midwaycommunityclub@gmail.com.

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ing they will be available to help with those events.” Pending purchase of equipment the group plans to continue their movie nights in the new year. Watch the electronic board on the library and bulletin boards around the village for more information. Normally the family-oriented club runs the Christmas party and the annual Halloween event with hot dogs and hot chocolate at the community hall. “We are hoping to do more. If we had volunteers we could do different events as well.” Last spring they put on a “get to know your community” spaghetti dinner that was a great success. The idea was to inform residents what opportunities exist in the village for them to volunteer, have fun and socialize. “That was a smashing hit,” recalls Kappes. “Unfortunately we didn’t get a whole lot of

at the United Church

Star 2: Kaityn Hancock Silver Dec. 24 ~ 7:00 pm ~ St. Columba Star 3A: Alex Metcalf Silver 101 S. Government St., Greenwood Star 4 Group A: Aysia Morgan 6th Pre-Juvenile Women: Raelyn Morgan 1st The United Church We believe that no kid should be1st left on the sidelines and all should be givenand the Evangel Chapel Pre-Introductory Interpretive: Raelyn Morgan the opportunity experience2nd the positive benefits of organized sports. will be doing a joint service. AysiatoMorgan

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Community Candlelight Carol Service

Star 1: Katelyn Hesketh Merit Star 3A: Alex Metcalf Bronze Star 3B: Aysia Morgan Bronze Pre-Juvenile Women: Raelyn Morgan 4th Kayla Tiller 5th Pre-Introductory Interpretive: Raelyn Morgan 1st Aysia Morgan 2nd Introductory Interpretive: Kayla Tiller 2nd Silver Interpretive: Jolene Kellerman 2nd Gold Creative: Jolene Kellerman 2nd

On Dec. 1 and 2, four skaters were in Beaver Valley for the West Kootenay Invitational Competition.

Help Kids Stay off the Sidelines!

Submitted by Jill Kellerman Six skaters from the Boundary Figure Skating Club participated in the Snowball Freeskate Competition in Oliver on Nov. 24 and 25.

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A6 Boundary Creek Times Thursday, December 13, 2012

Editorial

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THE BOUNDARY CREEK

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Train wreck Sitting through the last two Greenwood city council meetings has been like watching a train wreck happening in slow motion. It first became clear that tension was building up at the Nov. 26 meeting. The underlying reasons for the friction is a mystery because no one seems willing or able to talk about it. Councillor Barry Noll had announced that he would like to be the regional district representative for the next year. That didn’t go over well with Mayor Nipper Kettle – who was appointed to the seat last year for a three-year term. The mayor stated – quite correctly – that he is the spokesperson for the city. But then he tried to link that responsibility to serving at the regional district table and in this he was mistaken. Under Section 784 of the Local Government Act, each municipal director is to be appointed at pleasure by the council from among its members. There were strong feelings and strong words spoken. The whole show revealed that there are some serious problems in terms of this council’s ability to work together. Councillor Noll felt moved to ask for an apology from the mayor at the next meeting. He didn’t get it. Instead the mayor suggested a code of conduct and some group counseling in the coming year. “We’re going to have to get a facilitator in here and work on council getting together and talking about issues,” Kettle said. That’s probably a good idea. Let’s hope it’s not too late. It’s time for everyone to take a step back from the abyss. Because this council has two more years in their term and they have much work to do. Fighting the last election – or even fighting the next election – in council chambers for the next 24 months is not going to serve the citizens of Greenwood well at all.

Letters Policy The Times welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before The Times will publish your comment. – Letters must be received by 4 p.m. Friday for the following week’s paper. – One letter per person per month. – Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 350 words or less. – All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. – Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. – The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or belief of this newspaper. Send all letters to bctimesnews@shaw.ca

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She really did have it last!

Meanwhile I think my Christmas gift has been exSpecial K and I thought we had solved our transportation problems. Thanks very much for all the fine people changed for a new snow tire. Better than the shovelful of who offered rides too. coal I got last year though. If you recall the story from last week the radiator hose As for myself, I’ve finally got enough evidence – Special had broken when Special K was coming home from the K did indeed have it last! States. Coincidentally the transmission went bad at the *** same time. At the time I was thinking of writing a “Special Midway council was asked to rent the bunkhouse over K had it last” column. by the museum to an adult hockey team for a But that was okay - the van was in such sad tournament being organized for next FebruA LITTLE shape – we were looking for a reason to trade PERSPECTIVE ary. it in anyway. We wound up buying a used car. Being prudent they immediately got into It’s a nice, clean looking car too – almost ten discussion of risk, liability and insurance. years younger than the van was. Having doors They finally agreed to make a counter ofand windows that worked was another feature fer but there’s a pretty good chance they left that attracted us. out one important consideration. So we’d had the new-to-us car for a week and SOCAN is the organization that reprefinally Special K was going to go for a drive. She sents the Canadian performing rights of milPat had to go to Greenwood and since Christmas is lions of Canadian and international music KELLY coming I wasn’t invited along. creators and publishers. Her trip was taking a long time though. Through the sale of licenses, SOCAN There was no way a drive to Greenwood and gives businesses that use music the freedom back should have been taking as long as she was gone. to use any music they want, legally and ethically. I was relieved though when she finally pulled into the Council ought to have made it clear there would be no drive. I went off into the bedroom and puttered around singing allowed in the shower – unless the tenant took out for a few minutes to give her time to sneak my Christmas a SOCAN licence. present into the house. *** But what she had to give me was not a Christmas presSigns were also on the Midway agenda. Having to sit ent but instructions for the honey-do-list. Priority job too. through four council meetings a month has taught me I was to go get the numbers off the tire in the trunk be- that signs are one of the most effective way known to slow cause she’d just spent an hour on the side of the road wait- a meeting down. ing for a tow truck. What is going to go on it? She said she hadn’t made it to Greenwood. Apparently Where is it going to go? the low tire light came on and by the time she was at a What colour should it be? place where it was safe to pull off it had totally disinteHow big? grated. What kind of frame? It has to be wearing on the poor woman though – she I think the provincial government should be lobbied told me she sat there waiting for the tow truck cursing her to mandate that any time signage is being discussed that luck. “Why can’t it ever break down when he’s got it?” council must kick the reporter out and go in camera.

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A8 Boundary Creek Times Thursday, December 13, 2012

Forest not a garbage dump Editor, The Times:

Recently my husband and I went for a hike in the Harrison Creek Forest Service Road area, which is a part of the woodlot we recently purchased, and found a couple areas of concern where individuals had illegally dumped their refuse. Included in one pile of garbage was a tarp full of what appears to be a butchered cow, paint cans, tarps, hay bail wrapping and other miscellaneous debris. In another area there was a wooden box with three fleece blankets, wrapped inside the blankets was a decaying dog, and at the at the end of a spur there are a number of piles of yard waste. Hunters camp on the spurs of Harrison Creek FSR, most times they are respectful and leave nothing behind; however, there is garbage left there from time to time, garbage someone has to pick up or have it spread around the forest The dumpster for Westbridge residents is directly across the road from Harrison Creek FSR and with the threat of losing the dumpster due to the same issue of illegal dumping in and around the dumpster, we only fear the problem will escalate, not only on the woodlot we manage and maintain but everywhere. It is disheartening to think local residents or others from other areas think so little of our forested areas that they would rather discard their garbage than pay a fee at the local dump. Let’s have the same respect for our forests as we do our own property. And not make it someone else’s problem. For information on dumping fees and site hours of operation please visit the RDKB website at www. rdkb.com/Services/EnvironmentalServices or call the regional office at Tina Hesketh, Westbridge

Drawings to grace labels

The Trading Post Coffee Roaster in Rock Creek has again partnered with the Parents Advisory Council at West Boundary Elementary School (WBES) to help raise money for literacy programs at the school. Each year the students create Christmas drawings. Those selected by a panel of judges are used to make labels to go on bags of fair trade coffee that is sold by the students. Gift cards are also available. Anna Marie Friesen, Kent, Linda Burns, Melanie Zane and Judy Stringer did judging this year.

Snow Man Jamaica Tree Santa Rocks Egyptian

Bailey Hatch Kindergarten Lauren Fraser Grade 1-2 Jade Fossen Grade 3-4 Colin Grob Grade 5-6 Ebony Spalek Grade 6-7

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 Boundary Creek Times A9

You’re never too old for Santa

The Greenwood Crib Christmas party had a surprise visit this year. Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves Buffy & Elvis came to help celebrate. After all the presents were given out, Solange Jacob, one of the party’s organizers, felt Santa and his crew deserved a present too(pictured across) besides the regular milk & cookies. Below Marg Henschel tells Santa what a good girl she was this year. PHOTOS: Dyan Stoochnoff

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That’s right!

We’re launching 2013 early! Saturday, December 29

Westbridge residents enjoy play, dinner The community of Westbridge got together for a Christmas play and dinner on Sunday afternoon. The audience was treated to a performance of the fouract play The Month Before Christmas. Then everyone sat down to enjoy dinner with all the trimmings. PHOTOS: PAT KELLY

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Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. Right now, 4-H needs volunteers to work with youth in your area. We also need you to encourage neighbours and co-workers to do the same. Join for the projects, for the competitions, for everything that helped you get where you are today.

Live music by Undercover Steak & Alaskan King Crab Dinner Get your tickets now! (limited tickets available)

Happy Pre-New Year’s

250-445-6623

NOTICE Dr. H. Ajaero

will be on holiday from

December 17, 2012 to February 1, 2013 The Rock Creek & Greenwood Medical Clinics will remain open during this period under the care of Dr. Colleen Edmonds of Salt Spring Island.

Office Hours for this period will be: Monday - Thursday Rock Creek - 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Greenwood – 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Ajaero will resume his practice in the clinics February 4, 2013

Wishing all my patients a very

Merry Christmas & a Happy Healthy New Year

4-H-Canada.ca/join_again

MEET OUR OPERATORS Jeff Fraser – Midway Jeff has been a professional equipment operator in the highway maintenance industry for 15 years.

2nd Annual

Christmas Open House at

Maple Lane Alpaca Farm Friday & Saturday December 14 & 15 • 10 am - 4 pm

Come & browse through the Alpaca Products in a Relaxing Home Atmosphere 3915 West Hwy 3 Grand Forks • 250-442-6642 (Across from Sion/Doukhobor Cemetery Entrance)

Jeff’s Safety Tip: “Watch for early morning & late afternoon temperature drops.”

WORKING TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE EMCON SERVICES INC. is proud of our team of professional operators

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