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Local residents had plenty of questions and feedback for Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area E/West Boundary Director Vicki Gee at a town hall meeting on March 3 at the Rock Creek fairgrounds. About two dozen people attended the meeting. Some of the hot button topics were the proposed Rock Creek fire protection referendum, new wildfire forced evacuation laws, and parks and trails stewardship. Gee and staff also reviewed the 2016-19 five-year financial plan and explained how the RDKB works. Gee said the budget will be voted on at the March 24 RDKB meeting. “A lot of the PowerPoint was about how regional districts work and how the different services work and how taxes work,” said Gee. “There weren’t people calling for changes on what was presented but there were people asking about when we were going to referendum on the Rock Creek fire protection issue.”

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The Boundary Predator Pee Wee Hockey Team played hard in the West Kootenay Pee Wee Championships over the weekend of Feb. 27-28, although it would be the Grand Forks squad that captured the championship in the final. Pictured, the Predators faced Nakusp; they also took on Couer d’Alene. The tournament brought out the fans for a great weekend of hockey. PHOTO: ANDREW TRIPP

have already been three referendums that haven’t passed.” Gee said currently there is no fire department in Rock Creek. She said after the last referendum failed Midway Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) worked with community members from the Kettle Valley and they became volunteers with the MFD. “So people would pay a fee to get coverage,” she said. “If you paid your X number of dollars and you had a fire on your property they would come out. If you didn’t pay they wouldn’t come out. This deal was done in desparation after a failed referendum.” Gee said there are about 16 members of the MFD from the Kettle Valley at present. She said they are looking at setting up a regional fire service that includes Midway and the Kettle Valley,

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and includes a satellite hall in Rock Creek. “This isn’t just the regional district working with me to put a proposal together and to go to referendum,” said Gee. “This is the regional district, myself and Midway village working together trying to establish a regional service.” Gee said the three failed referendums was for a stand-alone fire hall and fire service in Rock Creek at a hefty cost for starting a whole fire department. “With a regional service and only having a satellite fire hall just to house fire trucks will be a lot cheaper,” she said. “Ultimately, it’ll be up to the voters. I really think it’s a completely different model this time in terms of cost.”

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Sunday, March 13: A meeting will be held at the McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 1 p.m., for all people interested in a discussion about projects and/or events for families to keep our youth active and busy during the summer months. For information phone Curtis at 250-584-4281 or Julie at 250-584-4452.

REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Drop-in crib at Greenwood Legion at 7 p.m. $3 buy-in. Mondays: Girl Guides of Canada meets after school from 3:30 to 5 at WBES. Contact Jeanine Fraser at WBES or Linda Sheppard at 250-443-1529. Mondays: Floor curling at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), starting at 1 p.m. $1 per session. Contact Linda at 250-446-2031 for more information. 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. Closed on holiday Mondays, but will be open the next day on Tuesday. First Monday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting at 2 p.m. Info: 250-445-2290. 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 250445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meeting at 6:30 – for location info phone 250-528-0227. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-4462997.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Boot Camp at McArthur Centre in Greenwood from 6-7. $10 drop-in or $60 per month. Info 250-442-3664. Postponed until further notice. Monday & Wednesday beginning Sept. 15: Country Kids Playschool 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rock Creek Health Centre. For info or to register call Sara Eek 250-446-2202. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Greenwood Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 11 - 3 pm Greenwood Seniors’ Centre Thrift Store, 100 Deadwood. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Welcoming all artisans to join us from 10 am - 3 pm at the Kettle River Art Club located at 1375 Veterans Lane in Greenwood. (above the Library) Everyone welcome. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Taekwondo at BCSS gym from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 (with supervision) to 106. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boundary Women’s Resource Centre on Market Avenue in Grand Forks open from 9 a.m. to - 3 p.m. Info 250-442- 5212. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7 p.m. Info: 250-4422856 or 250-442-4276. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Writer’s group meeting at 11 a.m. at Bored Room Bistro in Midway. Wednesdays: Girl Guides of Canada meet at King of Kings Church in Midway, Sparks ages 5-6 and Brownies ages 7-8 meet at 4:30-5:45; Guides ages 9-11 and Pathfinders ages 12-14 meet from 6 to 7:30. Info 250-449-2309 or 250-445-9955. Wednesdays: Midway Crib Tournament – Bored

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Room Bistro, 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Senior’s Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior’s Drop-in Centre. $1 admission. Wednesdays: Women’s Counseling in Rock Creek and West Boundary: Free and confidential. For information call the STV counselor at 1-855-441-3131 or 442-3131. Childcare and transportation subsidies are available. Wednesdays: Kettle Wildlife Association - archery from 3:30 - 6 p.m., Dump Road, Rock Creek. First Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 1 p.m. in Parkview Manor Midway. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 p.m. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250-445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455. Second Wednesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. 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 1 p.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 p.m. at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446- 2465. Thursdays: Free Yoga Classes in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre from 10:00-11:30 a.m. For more information call: Diane at 250-445-6364. Thursdays: Kinesiology at the old Kettle Valley School House from 9:30 to 12. Thursdays: Anglican Thrift Store from 11-3. Info phone Les Williams 250-445-2216. Thursdays: Quilters and other crafters meet at the Midway Senior’s Centre at 9:30 a.m. Come for coffee and bring your needle project to work on. Membership fee $10 per year. Thursdays: Midway Museum Fundraiser - Texas Holdem Poker Registration 6:30 p.m. $20 to play, held at The Hotel, Midway. Thursdays: Boundary Guiding Unit for girls in Midway and Greenwood meets from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at King of Kings Church in Midway. Sparks and Brownies ages 5 - 8, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.; Guides and Pathfinders ages 9

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- 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Join any time for new experience. Thursdays: The Singing Kettle Choir practices from 1 - 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Kettle Valley. New members (men and women) welcome. For more info contact Myrna at 250-445-6168. 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 250-4452125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. Third Thursday: Founder’s Day 2016 planning meeting at 6 p.m. in Greenwood City Hall. Contact Janet at 250-445-6133 for information. 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: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. Second and Fourth Friday: Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion in Greenwood. 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $3 includes movie, drink and popcorn. First, Third and Fifth Fridays: Darts at the Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion with doors opening at 6 p.m. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Hot-L Pub, Midway. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 2 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Last Saturday: Karaoke at Hotel Midway – Hot-L Pub at 8:30. Last Saturday: The Bridge is open from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Second Sunday – Nov. 15 and through to April 3: Cribbage at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), staring at 1:30 p.m. Fee is $5 per session (eight games per session). Prizes are doubled if more than 24 players. Call Del at 250-446-2330 for more information. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri. and Sat. Opens at noon.

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A Greenwood couple would like to see more activities for families in Greenwood and the whole Kettle Valley. To help get dialog started, Curtis and Julie Sharp have organized a “town hall”-style meeting at McArthur Centre Sunday at 1 p.m. In their pamphlet, the couple say that the City of Greenwood is in need of projects and/ or events for families to participate in to keep our youth active and busy during the summer months. Some suggestions are softball games, soccer games, bocce, croquet and ring toss. “There’s really not much happening in Greenwood as far as events, I know,” said Curtis. “The ball field was redone last year I think, but I don’t recall anyone being out there playing ball. If we could just get some people interested in getting out there doing something maybe

it’ll raise the spirits in Greenwood.” Curtis said it’s not just about outdoor activities at the ball field, it could also encompass winter indoor events as well as events in Midway and other parts of the Boundary. “We just wanted to have this meeting to see if people are interested in doing this,” he said. “We want to find people who coach ball, can set up games for the kids. It’s a simple program we want to set up.” Curtis said the couple is hoping someone will step up and be able to run the program. “I thought if we could get something together and then turn it over to the people that have the talent to keep it going,” he said. “That’s what we’re hoping to do.” Curtis said what happens at the meeting will decide what the next step is. “If five people show up then I’ll know people

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Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer, proclaims the HealthLink BC webiste—that statement is widely accepted and yet a lot of people don’t even think about radon and its effects. Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that is released from the breakdown of uranium that is naturally present in rock, soil, and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil underneath the building. It can move through cracks in the foundation, construction joints, as well as gaps around service pipes, floor drains and window casements. The B.C. Lung Association has partnered with Radon Environmental Management Corp to provide a faster way to find out if your home, school or workplace has potentially unehalthy indoor radon levels. The two groups can now provide both shortand long-term radon testing products for air and water, they announced. The tests aren’t free, unfortunately. One provides radon test results within a few days for $250-$300 and the other, which takes 10 to 30 days and provides results within 10 days following test completion, costs $60. Testing is best done with as little air movement as possible. If you have a closed-in area, such as a crawlspace, do the test anytime; however, if you’re going to put the kit in a basement or other area with more air movement, it’s best to put it off until the fall when doors and windows are more often shut. Regardless of what time of year you decide to set up a test kit, spend the money. Get the test done.

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Well that was short and sweet! My “career” as a report- having fun in the darkroom (digital or analogue, I’m not er has come to an end after only 10 months, though, in sure), and that’s how I’d like to spend some of the free time retrospect, it was quite a (near) year as far as events were I’m going to have now that I’m no longer doing this job! concerned and my stint with the Times felt much longer Can hardly wait. than it was. Speaking of film, it’s quite remarkable how that mediMy replacement, thankfully, will be a Journalism um has survived. The ease of digital photography is such graduate; from Carleton University in Ottawa that it’s difficult to make mistakes that cannot IN FOCUS to be specific, and there is a certain irony in be corrected in the processing. Analogue capthat. When I graduated from a Southern Onture is no such animal, in that numerous parts tario high school a few years ago, my ultimate of the process are prone to failure, and the nasgoal was to be a writer so I applied to and was ty surprise that is a faint or, in some horrifying accepted by that same venerable institution. instances, a completely blank roll of film has However, possibly in a strange twist of fate, I to rank amongst the the most disappointing made the decision to “take a year off,” movevents a photographer can experience. Andrew TRIPP ing to Ottawa, though taking a job in a hotel Truth be told, I wish digital photography instead of sharpening my pencil in journalhad been available when I first became a pro; ism school. I never did make it to Carleton; it would have likely saved me sleepless nights instead, I began enjoying an insanely good income (for a as I lay awake wondering if I had, indeed, removed the 19-year-old) from bartending, which enabled me to buy lens cap. some decent photography equipment. As for what I will do now that I’m no longer with one of I never dreamed of writing again, as I discovered the the oldest newspapers in the country (sounds impressive, joys of the darkroom, and realized that I had found my doesn’t it?), well, I am returning to teaching photography true passion. Thirty-five years later I am winding down through Langara College, doing some freelance writing a career that has seen me create thousands of images for and photography and enjoying a part-time job at one of both art and commerce, never becoming rich from my ef- my favourite local stores, Freeman’s Country Supply in forts, but certainly satisfied with the body of work I have Rock Creek. My wife and I have been regular customers created. there since we became hobby farmers in 2012, and I am I’m hoping to build a darkroom in my basement (when thrilled to join the awesome Freeman’s team. Let’s hope I can fix the leaky wall) in the next year or so and start my back is just as happy! enjoying the smell of fixer again. I’ve been shooting mostly I’ve enjoyed my stint with the Times, and am hoping to digitally the last couple of years (especially with the news- contribute the odd column (a la Pat Kelly) going forward. paper) though still love the process of film, which, sur- Incidentally, I can no longer be reached by email here, prisingly to many, is still plentiful and easy to find. I have though, if you wish to contact me, please do so at atripp@ enjoyed seeing Pat Kelly’s black-and-white pictures from langara.bc.ca. the ’70s that he’s been posting on Flickr. Looks like he’s Thanks for reading.

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Time flies by, this is the 10th dinner put on for free on Easter Saturday, March 26, by the Lions club. As usual, it will consist of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert and coffee. The dinner is free, but dona-

tions are welcome. Kettle River Lions Club wants the community to get together and enjoy fellowship for Easter. Because of the fire in and around Rock Creek, the Lions Club had to discuss whether the club could afford it this year. But at the end, it was decided

that the dinner was going to happen. People affected by the fire are especially invited. Turkeys and dessert have been donated. The dinner will happen at the Rock Creek Fairground at 5 p.m. Since the space is limited, it is recommended to come early.

Act must protect vulnerable In Parliament more than 100 orFROM THE HILL ganizations, held 11 we take up and hearings, called 61 debate issues from expert witnesses and across the specreceived more than trum, from the 100 written briefs relatively simple from groups across to the most seriCanada. The comous of topics. ReMember of Parliament mittee rendered its cently one of the Richard report at the end of most serious issues in a long time CANNINGS February, making 21 re commendat ions came before us: to help craft a balanced bill on physician-assisted dying. On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme medical aid in dying. It also proposes 10 safeCourt unanimously ruled in the Carter case, finding that Cana- guards, including eligibility dians who are suffering intoler- criteria and procedural checks, ably because of a grievous and to ensure that vulnerable indiirremediable medical condition viduals are protected. Of the report recommendahave the right to request medical aid in dying. The Supreme tions, those around the imporCourt gave the government un- tance of informed consent are til June 6, 2016 to have a new obviously the most critical in law governing medical aid in my mind, and if advance directives are given they must dying in place. Faced with that deadline, be crystal clear. The safeguards the federal government created include a waiting period and a the Special Joint Committee on requirement that two doctors Physician-Assisted Dying to must conclude that the patient make recommendations on a meets the requirements of the legislative response to this de- legislation. I was happy to see that the cision. That committee heard from over 13,000 Canadians, report formally calls on the

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Forced evacuation Another hot topic that came up was the proposed new laws from the province regarding mandatory evacuation during wildfires. “People are concerned about the proposal from the province to make evacuation forced, to authorize RCMP to forcibly remove people who refuse to evacuate; to put them in a cell; and to charge them later for the cost of doing so,” said Gee. “That’s not going over very well in our area.” Gee said the new proposal would be part of upgrading emergency management legislation and that people can lodge complaints and comments through EngageBC. “They’re in the public engagement part of that,” she said. Gee said she is personally against any forced evacuation. “I’m very highly opposed to the government making it forced,” she said. “Not because I don’t want people to evacuate, I do want people to evacuate, but we’ll never get much RCMP in our area because of the size of our area. I’d much rather they spend their time notifying people of a fire coming then have to deal with people not wanting to leave their property.” Gee said the RDKB have said they would not risk firefighters to save people who are not evacuating. Parks and trails One of the changes in the RDKB Area E bud-

government to implement the NDP’s initiative to create a PanCanadian Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care and reestablishing the secretariat on palliative care. It is important that citizens not be forced to consider assisted dying simply because they don’t have access to proper palliative care or suitable mental health supports. We now await the government’s response to the report in the form of the new legislation called for by the Supreme Court decision. I urge the government to move forward with balance, respect and sensitivity. Above all, the new act must protect the vulnerable in our society. As the government drafts legislation, they must continue to engage and communicate with Canadians. With that in mind, I invite everyone to read the report (available online at www.parl. gc.ca/Committees/en/PDAM) and invite you to share your views with me richard.cannings@parl.gc.ca).

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get is an increase in funding to the regional parks and trails budget. “We want to put more resources into the Trails to the Boundary Society to help them manage the rail trail,” said Gee. The Trails to the Boundary Society, which was incorporated in 2015, have a partnership agreement with Rec Sites and Trails BC for stewardship of the rail trail from around Eholt to McCulloch Creek near Big White. “Last year we put a bit of money in there but they need more resources,” said Gee. “It’s important because it’s a huge asset for a number of reasons: It’s a big tourist draw and, of course, locals like to use it as well.” Gee said the money she is looking at is not a huge amount. “Right now, on our taxes in Area E we’re paying $1 per $100,000 assessment,” she said. “I’m looking at doubling that. It’s not a huge deal. Literally, people will pay $2 or $3 more on their taxes.” Gee said the money would go toward developing signage and maintaining.

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Facts about Area E There are 1,970 residents in RKDB Area E (6 per cent of the total population in the RDKB). Area E consists of 4,308 square kilometres (26 per cent of the RDKB). The assessed value of Area E is $864,789,832 (17.5 per cent of RDKB). There are 1,436 dwellings in Area E (eight per cent of RDKB).

Linda Laktin

250-442-9403

Harry Davy

250-442-0466

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Barry Poppenheim

250-449-8276

Ron Woods 250-442-7636

Cindy Anthony

250-442-7379

Tammy Schembri 250-442-9866

Pete Vanjoff

250-442-7415

Logan Melville 250-666-0185

Ken Dodds

250-442-2632

Natalie Sweeney 250-443-4014

Gayle Holmes

250-442-7516

Lynn McCoy 250-442-9690

Boundary Creek Times Thursday, March 10, 2016

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