Rossland News, December 05, 2013

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Approval given to secure sculpture for city sidewalk TIMOTHY SCHAFER Rossland News

A taste of Sculpturewalk—made popular in the city of Castlegar over the last few years—will be coming

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Approval has been given for space to be assigned for the installation of a rotating sculpture in downtown Rossland as part of regional sculpture walk.

There will be a new sculpture space created outside the old Pro Hardware, with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) raising the money for the cost. The city will donate in-kind

work to get the base set up, to a maximum of $1,000 for site preparation.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said councilor Kathy Moore.

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The daytime and evening winter shuttle service is a go.

Tourism Rossland announced the

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‘Tis the season to go shopping. And this Saturday, you can find something for everyone on your list right here in Rossland—thanks to all the incredible local shops participating in Rekindle and the new, one day only, Kootenay Artisan Market.

Featuring 10 local artists, the Kootenay Artisan Market will have handmade, one-ofa-kind jewelry, pottery, paintings, chocolate, clothing, fine wood work, eco-friendly candles and other unique art on display at 2123 Columbia Ave. (where the yarn shop used to be) on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Event organizer Miche Warwick is aiming to create “an intimate gathering of fabulous talent and artistry, in an atmosphere that allows us all to show our work, sell our work, but also to talk about, discuss, and explain

our work with anyone who wants to go deeper into what we all do.”

Warwick, who recently settled in Rossland after four years on the road—traveling through B.C. in a camper van containing an entire kitchen, a rocking chair, two bikes, snowboards, tents, toys, a full-sized crib, a baby and another on the way—hopes to bring other events like this to Rossland in the future.

“In a short time living here I have learned that, among other things, Rossland is a community which truly values and appreciates the heART and soul in handmade craft,” said Warwick who makes jewelry with organic materials like stone, wood glass, and clay as well as funky crocheted items. “Made to be functional and practical, yet sexy and stunning at the same time.”

To organize the market, Warwick started by inviting

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artists and artisans she knew in the Kootenays.

From there, word got around and before she knew it the space was full.

The result was a mix of work from four Rossland artists, including Sarah Zanussi from Pisces Pottery, Cath Ruthven, who does striking acrylic paintings of trees, and Amy Exner, who creates specialty art cards and posters with pencil crayon.

The other six vendors come from different regions of the Kootenays: Ambrosia

Anna Cooper at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Michele Skuce For the Rossland News

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Miche Warwick with her partner Dan Hayden and their children Calla and Mica.

Artisan Chocolates and Ink Rebels Screen Printing from Crawford Bay; Earth Community Clay Studios, Creatures of the Sun West Coast Art and Slowburn EcoSoy Candles from Nelson; and woodworking by Shelly Le Beau of Castlegar.

“Rossland hasn’t seen a lot of this work before,” said Warwick, clearly passionate about all the market has to offer—and that includes its vendors. “This is truly a wonderful group of artists.”

Warwick is also planning to have a surprise table at the Kootenay Artisan Market with a selection of work by other Rossland artists, and encouraged people to check out the open studios of Jenny Baillie and Christy Holden of Alley Cat Glass Works.

So get out there on Saturday and find something wonderful for all those people on your “nice list”—and maybe treat yourself to something special as well.

After auditioning last October 2012 for the summer program, and attending the summer program in July (which is the second step in the audition process for the full time Professional Division program), Rossland’s Anna Cooper was invited to attend the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional Division School.

Anna trained with Renee Salsiccioli at Kootenay Danceworks for several years, and is now 13 and in level three at the RWB professional division. The levels run from one to seven, and correspond with the student’s grade in school.

Academic classes from Grade 9-12 and are held at the Collegiate at the University of Winnipeg. Anna joins another Rossland student at the RWB, Michaela Skuce, who is now in her third year there and is in level five (Grade 10) at the professional division.

I recently asked Anna a few questions about her experiences there so far, now that she’s had a couple of months to adjust.

“I am really enjoying it here, I am getting very good ballet training and I love it here. It is difficult, but I love the challenge and am learning lots. The biggest adjustment would probably be getting used to a new room, meeting new

opportunity to dance at this elite level of friends and being away from home.

“I miss home but I am not homesick. training.

“There is a path to becoming a proResidence is really fun; my roommate is from B.C., too. We have known each fessional dancer and there are some key other for a while and get along really aspects to the training which are very well. I go to an elementary school; it is different from what I am able to offer from Grade 1-8, so this will be my only here. A hockey player wouldn’t expect to be drafted into the NHL without year in it.

“We hardly get any homework, so it going somewhere else beforehand, and is nice that we can relax after dance. We the same is true in the dance world.

The audition itself is a valuable expehave a year-end show in May that the whole professional division is in, we rience. If a student truly wants to become a professional dancer, a haven’t started on it yet, but high level of training is imperaI am really excited. My class tive. Attending a professional is doing improv* before the school is the first step towards First Steps show, so I am that goal. excited about that too.

“If they have the desire and “We dance about three to motivation to train at that elite four hours a day. We start at level, they need to take the 2:45 p.m. and finish at 5 p.m. opportunity if and when it’s or 7 p.m., it depends on the presented.” day. Winnipeg isn’t my Renee attended the RWB profavorite city, but I still like it. fessional division as a teen and I have been to the mall a few says: “I have never had any times, but that’s all in terms Anna Cooper regrets about my decision to of exploring Winnipeg. It is already really cold here. I hope I am go.”

The students learn a lot of other life able to stay here as long as I can.”

Many people ask Renee Salsiccioli skills which will stand them in good why she encourages her students to stead for life.

Way to go Anna. audition for professional schools. * improv is short for improvisation “It’s about refinement and it’s also about following a network,” she said. and refers to dance that is just made up “The professional dance world is incred- on the spot to music and not choreoibly small and only a very few get the graphed.

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Canadian icon Bryan Adams will bring his Bare Bones acoustic tour to the Greater Trail Community Centre on Feb. 24.

As well known as Adams may be, the process of booking an artist of this kind of renown for a town the size of Trail was no small effort, according to Mark daines, manager of facilities and recreation for the regional district.

Although the $113 ticket price may potentially be the highest ever charged for a show at the Charles Bailey, daines says he thinks it’s well worth the price considering the artist.

And that’s good news to attract people to the recently renovated venue.

“We’ve made a number of improvements,” said daines.

“We’ve replaced the sound equipment and brought in some really impressive new Led stage lighting.”

In addition to the technical aspects of the theatre, there is new carpeting and paint, including some specialty imported gold paint that has been used in some accents and trim.

Although bringing in a name artist is a step in the right direction for the theatre, TdAC front house manager, Nadine Tremblay, is hoping approval of their business plan may lead to even more traffic through the theatre.

“Bookings are down for locals and groups using the theatre,” said Tremblay.

Tickets for the Bryan Adams concert went on sale Monday at the Charles Bailey Theatre box office with a limit of two per person.

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Cubs registration • 2nd Rossland Scouting returns for another year, ongoing registration accepted. All meetings take place at 2nd Rossland Scout Hall, next to Jubilee Field. Beaver Scouts 5-7 year olds, Mondays 3-4 p.m.; Cub Scouts 8-10 year olds, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.; Scouts 11-14 year olds, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; all programs are open to boys and girls. Youth are welcome to come check it out with no obligation. For more information contact Tom Leask, group commissioner at 362-7118 td.leask@telus.net.

Ski Registration • CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Bunnies and Jack Rabbits.

This is a cross country ski program for children ages four-12 years. The objective of the program is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills - both classic and skating. The program is designed to help children develop confidence and to provide children with an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski-friends.

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• Red MOUNTAIN RACeRS Red Mountain racers and Nancy Green Ski League are gearing up for fall training and winter registration. So you think you can ski? Skier development programs available for all ages starting at five years and up. Contact Phil Patterson at 250-362-9132 or at www.redmountainracers.com.

Ongoing Youth Action Network • Rossland has a new youth coordinator who’s putting together fun for the community’s kids. Mike Kent is working at creating opportunities around a parkour club, art workshops, dances, movie nights and more. Check out the Facebook page and “like” it to receive updates. To email Mike directly to discuss programming opportunities, ideas, sponsorship or to inquire about committees, contact yancoordinator@gmail.com.

Rossland Golden City Quilt Guild • The guild meets every Monday. The guild meets at the Senior Centre on Rossland Avenue from 7-9 p.m.

Rossland Retirees Curling Club • The curling club invites men and women interested in curling on Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., to call Bill at 362-9462 or Jim at 364-1051.

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The cost to replace or upgrade the aging 60-year-old hospital that serves Rossland up to industry standard won’t be cheap, according to an Interior Health Authority report.

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) could be replaced for nearly $84 million, or around $45 million to repair and upgrade the facility to bring it up to industry standard, The Interior Health Capital Strategy and Facility Assessment revealed.

The number itself does not indicate that the hospital is falling apart, is unsafe or is not providing good care, said Interior Health acute care area health services administrator for Kootenay Boundary, Ingrid Hampf, instead it is a bricks-andmortar replacement figure to replace exactly the same facility.

“The building doesn’t dictate as to whether we are providing good care or not,” she said.

“We have great staff in all locations … and we can’t lose sight of that based on a number in a spreadsheet,” she said.

She said the assessment helps IHA look at health care needs and see how the building—as well as the

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“But I would argue that they are well maintained. Our plant services has done a remarkable job with our services,” she said.

KBRH has been upgraded more than adequately in the 10 years since the last facilities assessment. Since 2003 approximately $10.5 million was spent on capital projects and $19.4 million on capital equipment at KBRH. IHA has invested in projects like roof replacement, fire alarms systems and new generators for all three buildings, as recommended in the 2003 review.

Advancing capital projects is a joint venture between IHA and the WKBRHD, the hospital district paying for 40 per cent of the projects and the provincial government and hospital foundations covering 60 per cent.

Of all of the major health care facilities in the West KootenayBoundary, only the Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp is less than 50 years old.

Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks, KBRH in Trail, Kootenay Lake District Hospital in Nelson and the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre are between 50 and 60 years old.

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A schedule and map will be published shortly.

Tourism Rossland executive director Deanne Steven the issue of bus service has been such an important initiative for all Rossland businesses.

She was overwhelmed with support from over 40 businesses and organizations with $43,000 of contributions from them.

The remaining funding for this project is coming from the Resort Municipality Initiative.

Although Rossland has not yet been confirmed in their quest to become a two per cent Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) community, Steven noted, Tourism Rossland felt “that it was important to go ahead with the project in the interim.”

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facilities in Grand Forks, Nelson and Nakusp—fits to deliver health care to 80,000 people in the Kootenay-Boundary.

“The real driver for the discussion is not the number on the report, it is really around services and what kind of health care should we be providing, and are there changes to services that we can see coming due to new technology,” she said.

Hampf said the assessment is one of 11 pieces of information IHA and the province use in planning, relying on projected demand for the services the facility offers in the future and needed programs.

The report was given to the West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District (WKBRHD) board Nov. 27 and will be used in planning to determine future capital projects.

The assessment was mandated by the province, Hampf said, and is required for all hospitals and health care facilities operating across the province.

The assessment took into account the physical condition of the facility, as well as the condition and age of its mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Looking at the report it appears all buildings have some significant challenges, Hampf noted.

city council voted unanimously to give Tourism Rossland $24,000 of funding for one year, but not before dividing and defeating the original request for two years.

Council only partially caught the bus by approving one year.

However, that money initially created an internal daytime shuttle bus service from downtown Rossland to Red Mountain for the winter of 2013/14.

Subject to the confirmation that Rossland has become a two per cent community—meaning more approved accommodation rooms and greater provincial funding—council would approve the expenditure in principle of $42,000 per year on the internal day and, subsequently, evening time shuttle bus.

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amendment to the RMI’s Resort Development Strategy (RDS) must be granted by the city, and subsequently the province, in order to release money to Tourism Rossland for an internal shuttle system from Rossland to Red Mountain.

The city needs over 450 rooms as approved accommodation by Destination B.C. to give it a two per cent share of the funding from the province, up from one per cent.

The extra money, around $42,000, would help fund the $78,000 service, said Steven.

Additionally there will be an on-demand shuttle service available from the contractor after 10 p.m. for a small fee.

Full details will be released shortly. editor@rosslandnews.com

Family fundraiser Too much time has passed since Phil Johnson’s family house burned to the ground in the early morning hours of Aug. 8.

Brook (Phil’s daughter) and Colin (Brook’s husband) and their children lost everything in the fire.

A group of Phil’s friends have decided to hold a fundraiser New Years Eve with a dance at the Miners’ Union Hall with the band No Excuse.

There will be prizes, surprises, a late night snack with party favours and champagne.

The funds raised will help the Johnsons with the furnishings for their house once it is finished.

Friends of Phil Johnson and family can purchase tickets ($40 each) at the Cellar. Doors will open at 8 p.m. No minors please.

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The city provides road closures downtown (Spokane, Queen streets), as well as snow hauling and creation of the bobsled course, the Rail Jam site and the volleyball court on Queen Street.

As well, the city provides assistance with snow removal and snow moving in the Mountain Haus parking lot for the snow sculpture display (packing snow forms), and setting up a stage for Friday night and Saturday events.

An electrical tree is provided for power for Friday night and Saturday beer gardens and food vendors, and snow moving is done at the Lions’ campground for the children’s carnival.

Albo said the demands of the Rail Jam—a snow slide created down Queen Street for the performance of board and ski tricks—are increasing costs, from $3,000 to $8,400 in 2013.

There are two reasons for that, he said: a lack of snow, therefore the city has to haul it all in; and the carnival’s volunteer group isn’t as large as it used to be, meaning more time is required with a front end loader.

In 2013 the city’s loader operator stopped volunteering his time for the weekend, meaning he had to be

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Although costs for the city’s premiere attraction have been escalating the plug won’t be pulled any time soon, city council has decided.

With the cost for the Rossland Winter Carnival coming in at almost double what it has been budgeted for over the last five years, the difference between budget and actual was disconcerting to some councilors.

City manager of public works Darrin Albo said in breaking down the carnival’s budget year-by-year since 2010 it was found it was going well over the budget council had set out for the carnival for in-kind contributions.

In 2010 the budget amount was $6,000 (spent $13,000) and it had grown to a budget of $9,500 in 2013, with $17,000 spent by the public works department.

“I wanted council to be aware of the escalating costs of Winter Carnival and that the demands they keep asking of us for that weekend are increasing,” said Albo. “(What they need) is the same each year, but as city crews get into the weekend the demands are a lot higher.”

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RCAC would raise the funds needed for the annual lease and installation. An annual lease for a sculpture from Castlegar Sculpturewalk ranges from between $1,500 to $2,300.

“Our understanding is that the cost of the lease includes transportation of the sculpture to the new site and assistance with installation,” said RCAC president Renate Fleming in a letter to council.

There has been a regional arts discussion to coordinate a West Kootenay sculpture walk for some time. The regional initiative would build on the success of Castlegar ’s Sculpturewalk and rotate Sculpturewalk sculptures through various communities in the West Kootenay.

“It is hoped that this initiative could serve as the foundation for a regional cultural tourism plan,” said Fleming.

RCAC had been talking to Joy Barrett, coordinator of Castlegar ’s Sculpturewalk, regarding Rossland’s participation in the initiative.

The concept is that the Castlegar Sculpturewalk will lease its sculptures to different communities in the region on

an annual basis and would provide marketing and promotion of the regional Sculpturewalk.

The first sculpture would be placed in April 2014 and would remain in place for one year. RCAC will return to council in early 2014 for approval of the selected sculpture.

Fleming said the initiative was a unique opportunity to participate in a regional arts initiative that would increase Rossland’s profile as an arts and culture community and benefit the business community by attracting summers tourists.

Fleming said the request for a rotating sculpture was timely as it will also tie in with the city’s approval of the permanent sculpture, Bears Playing, to be installed in 2014, and the newly erected Olaus Jeldness statue.

Rossland also is host to another public art piece, The Storytellers, in front of the library; an RCAC project from 2008.

The communities of Nelson, Kaslo and possibly Trail will also be participating in the regional sculpture walk.

charged out at city rates to complete the work.

“But I’m going to say that if we have an average snowfall year, and we do the demands that the winter carnival is asking, we are going to be in the $15,000 range,” said Albo. “Council needs to be aware of that and put it into the budget for next year.”

The carnival committee had asked in a letter to council Nov. 25 for the city to approve a request for in-kind work again for the 117th Rossland Winter Carnival, running from Jan. 23-26 in 2014.

Councilor Jill Spearn asked if there was any way the Winter Carnival could pay for a portion of those rising costs.

“It seems to be escalating to the point where it is double,” she said. “Do we lower the service level?”

Or perhaps set a limit on the service, asked councilor Kathy Moore.

“And if it is a bad snow year they might have to cancel the Rail Jam,” she said.

“We just have to somehow control that.”

That sentiment was met with opposition in council.

Council Jody Blomme said Rossland accommodators were booked months ahead for the event, and the carni-

rising costs 2010: budget - $6,000, spent $13,000 2011: budget - $6,400, spent $9,300 2012: budget - $6,400, spent $9,800 2013: budget - $9,500, spent $17,000 2013 cost breakdown: Rail Jam $8,400; bobsled $4,300; ice bar $1,500; statue $2,500.

val brought in a huge number of people into the city.

“I think this just means we have to budget much more realistically, and pay attention to the money,” she said.

“I don’t see any intelligence in reigning in an event that is very important to the community and the economy.”

With all that being said, said Mayor Greg Granstrom, when council comes up to this year’s budget time, hopefully the carnival budget is dealt with right away and a firm decision on what kind of budget it will have can be made.

The recommendation to approve the request for inkind work passed, with a letter being sent by city staff to inform the carnival committee there were concerns from council over the budget trend, and that there will be some discussion on the amount.

IN BRIEF Brakes put on New Year’s Eve bus rides Rowdy youth in Rossland last New Year’s Eve have spoiled the party for party-goers looking for a free bus ride this year.

BC Transit has confirmed the regional service will not offer free bus rides to people on New Year’s Eve as it had in the past.

Drunk and rowdy youth left drivers and their security officers concerned about their own safety last Jan. 1.

“Because of the incidents the last couple of years the operating company and their security have certainly made their case from a safety perspective,” said Meribeth Burton, BC Transit spokesperson.

“And BC Transit is in full support of the operating company and the local government not to offer the service this year.”

Last year, approximately 200 intoxicated youth surrounded the 1 a.m. free ride in Rossland, which prompted a call for RCMP escorts and a review of the service in general.

Although Sergeant Rob Hawton of the Greater Trail detachment said the youth had dispersed and no charges were laid, the West Kootenay Transit Committee decided it was time to put the brakes on the free rides.

“It’s unfortunate because it takes only a few to spoil it for the many,” said Burton.

“But it was dangerous two years ago and became more dangerous last year. Common sense had to prevail.”

B.C. Transit operates free extended hours in 132 communities for the New Year’s Eve holiday, however, Castlegar is the only local community continuing to offer the service.

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CAMEO GOW For the Rossland News

I moved to Rossland on Nov. 22 to attend the Snowboard Academy and Seven Summits Learning Centre to finish my graduate year.

My initial thoughts on the town were that everyone here were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Rossland definitely has a unique character and is very diverse, but it seems most are very like-minded when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle (and pow days, of course).

I’m glad that I am attending Seven Summits instead of a traditional high school as I was home schooled for the last two semesters after going to a public school for 10-and-a-half years.

I excelled in all of my classes when I switched to home schooling because I needed a more personalized approach.

Here at Seven Summits they are very accommodating and the flexible schedule is awesome for athletes.

Being able to pursue my interests and dreams while also getting the academic skills that I will need in the future is a dream come true.

Alternative “schools” aren’t only beneficial because of the flexibility and accessibility (you can virtually do your courses anywhere that there is an Internet connection) but there are also a lot of other perks.

Some of these include that the courses are totally tailored to each student’s needs, and you have a mix of online and face-toface instruction which allows extra atten-

tion where you need it (and not so much when you don’t).

Also this approach has no disconnect, which may be the case with just regular online schooling, I noticed this type of disconnect to my classmates and teachers when I was in regular home schooling.

Students here are encouraged to start discussion and be creative with assignments; the staff don’t try to squish all of us into the same cookie cutter mold, which allows us all to excel and be the best possible students we can be.

Along with the academic benefits, the athletic side at Seven Summits is also extraordinary. They are all about promoting a happy healthy lifestyle to the students here by offering creative gym activities and the dry land program for the ski/

snowboard athletes. They have all their bases covered. We even have balance boards and work out balls in the “classrooms.”

During dry land training the athletes work on many different areas of fitness: flexibility; agility; and strength. Not only are the students at Seven Summits given the chance to be best academically as they can be, but they also make sure we are in the best physical shape possible, which definitely projects onto our on snow riding ability.

All in all, I’m looking forward to the rest of my Grade 12 year with a group of great people and tons of awesome shredding.

Cameo Gow is a Grade 12 student at Seven Summits Centre for Learning.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 Rossland News Kootenay group publisher: Chuck Bennett Acting publisher: Karen Bennett Editor: Timothy Schafer Writers: Ida Koric, Yolanda Ridge

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Rekindling Christmas

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f you feel the lack of snow (prior to this week) has kept a lid on the Christmas season, this weekend should serve to rip it off.

With several Yuletide events on tap, and a heavy blanket of new snow descending on the city, Christmas has come to the municipality on the mountain.

From the newly created Kootenay Artisan Market to the Rekindle Christmas event put on by the Rossland Chamber of Commerce, to the toy sale at the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store (for the young and old), Saturday is a day to don your best red and green and head downtown and feel the Christmas cheer pervade your soul.

The Rekindle Christmas event (see listings on pages 8,9) has enough spark to light the Yule log in any Grinch’s wood stove.

The chamber must be commended for their ability to deliver such an appropriate seasonal event, year after year, and keep the commercial side of the season balanced with the magic and mystery.

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Interest needed in skiing to capitalize on new snow From the pages of the Rossland Miner ROSSlANd MUSEUM

Nov. 8, 1913 – Sleighs were out Wednesday last The main question is: Has the snow come to stay?

The beautiful has been threatening Rossland for some weeks, but never so seriously as on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, last. About six inches lay on the ground on Wednesday morning, Nov. 5 and the first sleighs made their appearance.

They did not find the best running, however, and although more continued to fall, the warm sun of

Thursday reduced the eight or nine inches accumulated to half that much so that wheels were more numerous than runners.

Nov. 15, 1913 – Special meeting on the light question Council will look into matter of “A darker city.”

The council will take up the question of street lighting in view of the announced change from flat rate to meters by the West Kootenay Power and Light Company.

This change would evidently mean a darker city. It was suggested that an arrangement be made regarding cheaper porch lights to offset this darkness. A special meeting will be held to look into the franchise and other points. The use of tungsten lamps will be talked over.

Want two lights in white bear addition Eleven residents of the White Bear presented a petition to council asking for two lights to be placed there. The council practically decided to do it but passed it on to the fire and light committee to look into.

Dec. 3, 1913 – Interest needed in skiing Judging by the number of young men and boys in Rossland who have already made use of the fall of snow to indulge themselves on skis, the pastime of skiing would appear to be one of the most popular in the city.

There is no reason why it should not be, with such a geographical location and contour as Rossland can boast, in addition to the fact

that throughout this part of British Columbia live a great many people of those races among whom skiing is almost a national pastime.

What is needed is the formation of a local ski club. In the earlier days, when Rossland possessed a ski club, a number of mountain trips were made and quite a little progress was made in skiing by members who were novices.

A shipment of skis was obtained from Norway and supplied to the members at cost price in quantity. A revival of something like this would be of great benefit to many in need of an exhilarating active outdoor experience.

Compiled by Joyce Austin, manager Rossland Historical Museum.

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Editor’s note: The following letter references a request made by Erik Kalacis to city council during their public input period at their committee of the whole meeting on Nov. 18.

Kalacis requested council go forward with the Star Gulch reservoir project and that it be made into a public swimming beach.

“Kalacis stated that swimming in a lake or river is rated number two as the favorite activity in British Columbia, and as the number one activity residents enjoy in the Kootenay/Rockies area,” according to meeting minutes.

To the Editor: RSS opinions regarding Star Gulch Swimming: The following is a summary of the 30 responses from members of the Rossland Stewardship Society to the presentation by Erik Kalacis to decommission Rossland’s Star Gulch water reservoir (the older one, containing 43 per cent of storage capacity) and convert it to a swimming lake.

This would leave the Ophir reservoir as Rossland’s sole source for drinking water. Unfortunately, it also means doing without the water supplied by Topping Creek (intake elevation is 1,149 metres, above Star Gulch at 1,124 m., but below Ophir at 1,157 m.), a loss of a good third of catchment and a source which is least prone to freeze-up in winter. “Right now, all of Rossland uses Star Gulch. Ophir is waiting in the wings for the next building boom or a big forest fire.”

A few commented that more swimming opportunities would be welcome (if done properly) and might possibly improve tourism. Others pointed the existence of equivalent opportunities at Nancy Greene, Christina, Kootenay and Arrow Lakes plus the Rossland, Warfield and Trail pools. All of these would have longer seasons because of

the highly shaded nature of the Star Gulch valley.

Most condemned the idea that this reservoir could continue to serve as a water storage facility while serving as a swimming lake.

To paraphrase one, “(they were) uncomfortable with the concept of people and pets swimming in our drinking water. It leaves the city relying entirely on the water treatment (not purification) plant’s natural processes to break down some of the pathogens … (it has never failed yet) and the Titanic was unsinkable … it’s unwise to increase the load.“ Someone asked, “Isn’t Erik Kalacis something to do with Red Mountain?” (it turns out he is vice president of business development, according to LinkedIn), and several expressed concern that this project might be a stealth effort to free up the Topping Creek watershed from restrictions and/or shift the capital cost repayment for the Ophir reservoir’s construction from the development (which it was built to serve) back onto all the taxpayers of Rossland as a whole.

One suggested that the principals of Red Mountain Resort might offer “an agreement that Red would not use this as an excuse to get out of some liabilities.”

Several made comments such as, “we fought hard to protect our watershed from the proposed golf course, only to consider reducing our water source by eliminating one of our reservoirs,” or expressed concerns that Rossland would ultimately need all of its water supply resources for domestic water if climate change continues.

The practical considerations for such a use of Star Gulch would require the construction of washrooms (and connections to both water supply and sewer) and the importation of a large quantity of sand—plausibly at the

north end only.

Parking would have to be created and there would be operating costs for lifeguards, etc. Some water would still have to flow to Star Gulch to keep it from becoming stagnant—this would then be wasted as unusable.

That said, why not consider instead the proposal developed by the Rossland-Red Mountain Development Society in the 1980’s to develop a lake west of the Dunn Avenue causeway in the Trail Creek valley.

The plan was to seal the causeway’s face with clay and protect it with riprap. Black muck would be removed from the valley and traded for truckedin sand. WKP (FortisBC) even moved their poles out of the way.

The smaller lake (one eighth of Star Gulch) is in a sunny valley and would warm for pleasant swimming. This proposal is closer to town, has sufficient natural flow for freshening and lies right next to the Lions campground.

It would likely be a cheaper and more effective tourism amenity. The costs then were estimated at $300500,000.

Many asked for a full report on the tax ramifications. It will be a good test to see what sort of report comes forward from our newly diminished staff.

Priorities for spending scarce capital are a consideration.

There must be justification for the expenditure of taxes on a short season facility that duplicates existing facilities. It should also address the implications of a project that, once approved and put into action, would be very difficult to reverse.

And finally, a wise comment, “Swimming is fun, but we can live without it. We cannot live without drinking water. “ W F Micklethwaite, secretary, Rossland Stewardship Society

Province in spirit of giving IN BRIEF TimoThy Schafer Rossland News

In a rare about face the province will be handing tax dollars back to the people.

The city will be receiving almost $20,000 in grants-in-lieu of property taxes from the province under its annual payment.

The $19,923.75 Rossland will receive is “about the same” as previous years, said Tracey Butler, deputy chief administrative officer and corporate officer for the city.

Rossland’s money is caalculated for the courthouse, post office and the CBC tower.

Grants-in-lieu of property taxes are distributed annually as a way to reimburse municipalities for services that have benefited government properties, such as sewers, roads and fire protection.

The amounts paid are based on the assessed value of the properties and the municipality’s tax rate.

According to the Municipal Aid Act, a grant-in-lieu is payable on land owned by the provincial govern-

ment—for example, courthouses, provincial government office buildings, ambulance stations and warehouses.

Because schools and hospitals are exempt from paying municipal property taxes, a grant-in-lieu is not payable on these properties.

In addition, highways, forests, parks or land under the control, management or administration of a Crown corporation are also excluded from compensation under the act.

Across the region Castlegar receives $24,843.03, Cranbrook $29,428.45, Creston $14,007.78 and Fernie $2,858.71.

Golden takes home $4,512.46, Nakusp $6,320.30 and Nelson receives by far the largest amount of any Kootenay community at $197,647.80.

Looking slightly north Revelstoke will receive $40,582.51.

Overall, the province distributed approximately $18.2 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 63 communities throughout the province.

This years’ compensation represents an increase of $1.3 million over last year’s payments.

FortisBC rate rise in 2014 New year’s cheer will probably be followed by a new year jeer when FortisBC electrical customers in Rossland start paying a 3.3 per cent rate increase effective the first day of 2014.

“We filed an application for the 3.3 per cent increase with the BC Utilities Commission in July,” confirmed Neal Pobran, FortisBC corporate communications manager. “And we did get interim approval for that rate increase.”

Pobran said the interim approval allows for the rate increase effective Jan. 1, however the rates setting procedure is ongoing and could be subject to change based on that regulatory process.

“If the rate changes, customers’ bills will be adjusted accordingly,” he added. The FortisBC rate increase confirmation comes on the heels of BC Hydro’s announcement this week when Energy Minister Bill Bennett laid out that company’s 10-year plan that includes a 15 per cent rate hike in the next two years, and then 10.5 per cent three years after that.

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Folk Dancing This Thursday, Dec. 5, there will be folk dancing at the Miners’ Union Hall, 7 p.m. Enjoy English country dance and American contra dance with a great group of locals. Drop-in fee is $8. Come on out and move around a bit in the warmth of the Miners’ Hall.

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Cross country ski lessons start Dec. 8 The season has finally arrived and with the new snow over the week, the conditions at Black Jack will be perfect for developing Nordic skiing skills.

Black Jack offers lessons for kids ages 4-11 starting Dec. 8 through to March 9. Lessons run on Sunday afternoons (2-3 p.m.) and Tuesday evenings (5:30-6:30 p.m.).

Please visit www.skiblackjack.ca for more information or contact program coordinator Karen Reader with your questions: blackjackskier@gmail.com.

Please register by contacting them by email or call 250-362-7036.

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Rossland Youth Action Network Rossland has a new youth coordinator who’s putting together some awesome fun for the community’s kids. Check out the upcoming activities and events planned for the next few weeks.

• Parkour - Beginner Parkour for youth 12-18 years carries for the last week, in the Annex. This is a pilot project to see the level of interest in starting a Parkour Club. Drop in sessions will be on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7-8:30 p.m. for six sessions. Parents must come in person, the first time, to sign the waiver and to pay the $5 drop in fee.

• An afternoon at the Movies – the Youth Action Network is planning another movie at the Miners’ Union Hall for the month December and is looking for feedback as to what Christmas movie the community would like to see. Please “like” the Rossland Youth Action Network on Facebook for all the updates and information and to post your suggestion for what movie to show.

Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas The Rossland Chamber of Commerce is ramping up to celebrate the start of Yuletide season. The 20th annual Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas is set to entertain the whole family in downtown Rossland on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The all day events include: Rossland Light Opera Players caroling; Golden City Lions selling sausages; hot dogs and warm drinks (10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rossland Figure Skating Club bake sale—pie by the slice, baking, hot chocolate; fire pits to keep you warm; Rossland Chamber of Commerce roasting chestnuts; Rotary Interact students gift-wrapping at Out of the Cellar (by donation); Outdoor Christmas Market 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Corner of Queen and Columbia; United Way selling burgers and hot chocolate; facepainting; used book sale by the Rotary Interact Club; many sales and specials in Rossland’s lovely downtown shops and Alley Cat Glassworks Studio by Christie Holden, Christmas Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1855 Earl St. Public skating schedule, Dec. 2-8 Public Skating in the Rossland Arena is on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2:30-4 p.m. and again from

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The Upper Columbia Co-op Council is teaming up with the Basin Business Advisors’ Program this winter to spread the word about why the co-op businesses model is known as the Swiss Army Knife of local economies.

The UCCC will host a number of Co-ops 101 luncheons throughout the West and East Kootenay in December and January, to explore how co-ops can ignite business ideas for entrepreneurs, artists and artisans, retiring business owners, graduating students, health care professionals, farmers, consultants, car users, childcare workers and others.

Community leaders and those already involved in the co-op/credit union sector are invited to find out more about the benefits and mechanics of cooperation.

Participants in the Co-ops 101 sessions will build an understanding of the basic structure, principles and values of co-operative enterprises, while learning about examples of thriving co-ops in a variety of sectors across the province—from the large scale international operations of Best Western Hotels, to Shift, the four-member bicycle delivery worker co-op in Vancouver.

Co-op businesses creatively generate employment while enhancing economic and community development in the area. .

Their adaptability to virtually any business sector has earned them the “Swiss Army Knife” comparison, and the engaged network of co-ops and credit unions in Southeastern B.C. provides a built-in support system for co-op entrepreneurs.

Want to learn more? The UCCC will present a workshop luncheon in Rossland, Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Rossland Gallery.

Pre-registration is required, by emailing zoe@ uccc.coop. The workshops are free.

Please visit www.uccc.coop for more info.

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For more information about admission prices, skate rentals and more, please log onto the city’s website, at www.rossland.ca , then arena page.

Adult drop-in hockey Adults can enjoy co-ed drop In recreation hockey on Tuesday nights from 9:45-11 p.m. and Sundays from 9:15-10:30 p.m. This is a fun opportunity to play hockey with players of varying abilities, including beginners.

Drop in is $10 or you can purchase a 10X pass from the Rec. Department for $80. If you’re a goalie you can play for free.

If you’re able to play during the day, on Thursdays from 1:45 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. you can play drop in hockey for $10 drop in or $180 for the season.

Rossland Seniors The Rossland Seniors Hall has lots of great activities running through the week.

On Mondays at 1:30 p.m. the Rossland Seniors Art Club meets.

Contact Edith Harasin at 250-362-5477 for more information.

On Monday evenings the Rossland Quilters Guild gets together at 7 p.m. Contact Deyanne Davies at 250-362-7727 for more information.

On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. the Rossland Golden City Old Time Fiddlers practice and play.

The public are welcome to sit in and listen to the old time fiddlers play their music. Visitors should contact Richie Mann before going to the Hall. Contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465.

On Thursdays between 9:30-11 a.m. join the seniors for stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

Rossland Public Library Check out the library’s website for a complete listing of the programs they’re running.

From Storytime for toddlers to Teen Movie night, the library has some excellent opportunities to connect with others and to further a love of literacy.

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Ever since the Rossland Historical Museum was forced to close its underground mine tour in 2010, the Rossland Historical Museum and Archives Association (RHMAA) has been looking for ways to increase interest and visitor numbers to the site.

Over the summer Teck had funded a feasibility study for the venue, the results of which were revealed to the Museum Gateway Committee on Thursday, Nov. 28 during the association’s annual general meeting.

According to association president Libby Martin, several exciting possibilities are laid out in the report. Structurally, a facelift of the main entry area has been recommended—modernization with a glass façade and high ceilings—and eye-catching updates to the retaining wall were detailed.

Additionally, a mine-style tunnel may be built within the existing museum as a way for visitors to experience underground ambience on their journey to the museum proper.

It is also recommended that a number of the museum’s more prominent draws be centrally located where they can be accessed year-round.

This includes some of the more impressive machinery from the upper level, the alwayspopular mineral exhibit and the interactive goldpanning activity—which may find its way indoors to help draw winter visitors.

Facilities will also be modified to encourage more visits by school groups, with a classroom designed to suit the technologies of the modern student. The small theatre may also be moved to a more prevalent space, as it is currently some-

With the intention of adding to the après-ski entertainment in the mountain city, the museum will be open this winter starting in January, from Wednesday to Saturday from 3-7 p.m.

After input from the project committee, a final draft of the report is expected at the end of December.

The renovation could cost $3 million, but the work will be done in stages.

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In addition to the facility restructuring, a number of content-creation projects will also be underway in the future. Funding has been secured for the digitization of the archives, creation of a new website, the recording of stories from old-timers and the production of the film Mining and Moguls: Rossland’s Ski History.

After input from the project committee, a final draft of the report is expected at the end of December. Due to this intensive revitalization, the museum’s official new title will be “Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre: Metals, Mountains and Memories.”

With the intention of adding to the après-ski entertainment in the mountain city, the museum will be open this winter starting in January, from Wednesday to Saturday from 3-7 p.m.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 Rossland News

Shopping Spree

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APPRECIATION DAY! Saturday December 7th

Great deal’s on bikes, Dakine packs at 25% off, All clothing 50% Off, We’ll have hot apple cider and yummy Trish chocolate 2044 Columbia Ave. Rossland 250-362-5688 info@revolutioncycles.ca | revolutioncycles.ca

Win $500 to spend at these participating Rossland businesses!

Fill out your ballot at the shops and hope to win!

The winning shopping spree will be held Saturday December 21st, 2013 2040 Columbia Ave. Rossland PH 250 362 5311

The winner will be able to spend a maximum of $175 per store.

Gift Giving ( Lotions, candles, jewellery, purses, scarves and more.

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• Rotary Interact students giftwrapping at Cellar by dontation • Vote for your favorite storefront and enter to win a

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