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The annual Greenwood Emergency Services Appreciation dinner was held Sunday evening at the McArthur Centre in Greenwood. The roast beef dinner was prepared by members of the Greenwood Community Association who, along with the City of Greenwood and many other organizations and businesses in the city, sponsor the event. The dinner was held to thank the emergency service workers who serve the city—Greenwood Fire Department, BC Ambulance, West Boundary Highway Rescue, and RCMP. Also attending was a representative from the Grand Forks Fire Department and several honourary members of the GVFD. Chief Terashita expressed appreciation to the sponsors for their many years of support—to which Mayor Nipper Kettle responded, “Why wouldn’t we be behind you? You guys do an amazing job and we are very grateful. “We couldn’t attract people to the community without you doing the work that you do. It wouldn’t be a very safe community to live in. It’s not every day that anyone is willing to put his or her life on the line like you guys do. I commend you and I thank you.”

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Hunters concerned about declining whitetail deer numbers in the Boundary area are holding a meeting at 7 p.m. this Friday night at the Kettle Wildlife Association hall in Rock Creek to try to get BC Wildlife to shorten the season on whitetail does. According to Rock Creek resident Les Best the meeting is intended to bring media attention to the concerns of many hunters that the white tail

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Friday, Nov. 22: Kids pre-Christmas craft night 5 to 8:30 at the Rock Creek clinic boardroom. Chili, hotdogs and crafts. Bring your little one & dress them in paint clothes that are okay to get a little messy. Info 250-449-8317. Friday, Nov. 22: Meeting at the KWA wildlife hall in Rock Creek to try to get BC Wildlife to remove the month-long open season on white tail does. 7 p.m. Information Les at 250-446-2401. Saturday, Nov. 23: Westbridge Christmas Craft Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables $10 lunch available. Contact Blanche 250-446-2299. Sunday, Nov 24: Rock Creek Christmas Tree light up at 3 pm at market by Rags, Relics and Rutabagas – supper and entertainment. Monday, Nov. 25: District Parents Advisory Meeting 7 p.m. at West Boundary Elementary. The meeting with be held in both the school board office and WBES at the same time and connected over the Internet. Tuesday, Nov. 26: South Okanagan National Park Network presents a discussion on the proposed National Park in the South Okanagan Similkameen. 6:30 to 8:30 at McArthur Centre in Greenwood. Wednesday, Nov. 27: Greenwood Economic Development meeting at 6:30 in City Hall. Thursday, Nov. 28: Ladies Night at Freeman’s 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec.1: Grand Forks Border Bruins vs. Kelowna at 2 p.m. in Midway arena. Wednesday, Dec. 4: The 29th annual Christmas Celebration at the Rock Creek Fair Grounds Pavilion. All women welcome. Coffee 9:30 – program 10 a.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Christmas hampers. Thursday, Dec 5: Rara Avis Dancers present the 10th Annual Dance Extravaganza and Yuletide World Market at GFSS Auditorium in Grand Forks. Tickets at Thistle Pot Gifts. Market at 5:30; show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7: 31st Annual Rock Creek Christmas Craft Fair at Fair Pavilion 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Bridesville WI. Saturday, Dec. 7: A fundraising supper at Midway Community Hall to raise funds for the family of Elnora Faminoff, who lost everything in Typhoon Haiyan. Details next week in this spot. Saturday, Dec. 14: Children’s Christmas Party at Midway Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. REGULAR EVENTS: Extreme weather shelter open nightly seven days a week At 2212 Riverside Drive, Grand Forks from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. Guest Intake until midnight. Pets can be accommodated. No one deserves to be left out in the cold with no place to go and no one to care. Mondays: Floor curling at Westbridge Hall at 1:30 p.m. $1 per person contact Linda 250-446-2031. Mondays: Country Kids Play School registration – ages 3 & 4. 8:3011:30 at Rock Creek Medical Clinic. For more information call Sara Eek at 350-446-2202. 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.

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Mondays: Legion drop in crib at the Greenwood Legion 7 PM start. $3 for the evening. Mondays: Sparks, Brownies Guides and Pathfinders meet from 3:30 to 5 at WBES. Monday - Saturday: Drop-in social at the Greenwood Seniors’ Centre, 9-11 a.m. 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. First Monday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting at 2 p.m. Info: 250-445-2290. 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 250-4456734; 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 Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-446-2997. Monday and Wednesday: Yoga classes at McArthur Centre from 6 7:30 p.m. Fee by donation. For information call Diane at 250-445-6364. Monday and Wednesday: 2-3 p.m. Zumba for Women at Kettle River Chapel 1735 Hwy 33, Rock Creek. Info Kathie 250-446-2243. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In McArthur Centre. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Taekwondo 6-7 p.m. West Boundary Elementary Gym. For ages 6 to 90. Wear loose clothing - lessons are free. Instructor Bo Macfarlane. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba for Women at Kettle River Chapel 1735 Hwy 33, Rock Creek. Info Kathie 250-446-2243. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7 p.m. Info: 250-442-2856 or 250-442-4276. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Girl Guides of Canada meet at King of Kings Church Midway. Sparks ages 5-6 and Brownies ages 7-8 meet from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Guides ages 9-11 and Pathfinders ages 12-14 meet from 6-7:30 p.m. For information call 250-449-2309 or 250-445-9955. Wednesdays – Oct. 9 to Dec. 11: Story time at Greenwood Library. Starts at 10:30 a.m. A free drop-in program fro preschool children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. Info 250-445-6111. Wednesdays: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 pm.

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Two airplane mechanics named Bob and Tim work at Atlanta airport. Atlanta gets fogged in one night and nothing can take off or land so Bob and Tim have nothing to do. After work Bob and Tim usually have a drink on their way home, so Bob says to Tim, “I heard that you can get a buzz off drinking jet fuel.” Since they have nothing better to do, they try it. Finally, their shift is over and they get to go home. Next morning Bob calls Tim and says, “How are you feeling?” Tim says he’s fine, never felt better. Bob asks, “Do you have a hangover?” Tim says no. Then Tim says, “Wow this is great! We can drink all we want and not get a hangover.” Then Bob says, “Well, there is one side effect, Tim. Have you farted yet?” Tim says, “No, why?” Bob says, “I’m calling you from Detroit!”

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. Wednesdays: Senior’s Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior’s Dropin Centre. $1 admission. Wednesdays: Storytime at Greenwood Library from Oct. 9 until Dec. 11, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 with caregiver/parent. Siblings welcome. Wednesdays: Curling club “Fun” league. 1 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Info 250-446-2242 or 250-449-2869. First Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 1 pm in Parkview Manor Midway. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 pm. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455. Second Wednesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. upstairs 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 10 a.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 pm at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446-2465. Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays: Bored Room Bistro Poker at 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. 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. Fourth Thursday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $2 includes movie, drink, popcorn. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. 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. First & Third Friday: Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion in Greenwood. 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. 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: 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. at noon. Greenwood Seniors Centre Thrift Store: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013 Boundary Creek Times

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Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you ing mothers. smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. “The idea is if we were driving through town and we needed a place for my wife to breastfeed The Boundary Country Regional Chamber or warm up a bottle or change diapers, a restauLearn more at fortisbc.com/safety. of Commerce held their annual general meeting rant or other business would be okay for them to (AGM) on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at gallery 2. do that,” said Wilson. James Wilson, executive director of the cham“There’s a little symbol that you put on the FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013) ber, said the event was well attended with both window of the business and it also goes on our board members and members of the public preswebsite that you’re open to that. The customent. ers don’t have to buy anything, but chances are 6/14/2013 13-048.22_GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd 1 “It was definitely a quick business meeting they’re going to come back; chances are they’re but a good time to network and enjoy the great going to buy something. They don’t feel guilty for snacks and hors d’oeuvres,” he said. using your facility.” Amidst the flurry of tasty treats, the board also In addition to pursuing several initiatives, the Ladies, please join us elected three new members (Sylvia Burch, Robboard also wants to continue to advocate busiat Freeman’s for bie Levin and Shannon Profili) and conducted nesses attract new businesses to the region. this annual social event, other business. The chamber is coming complete with fabulous “We have a real strong, up to its fourth year, and healthy board,” said WilWe’re still young. Being young, Wilson is just wrapping up door prizes, wine tasting and refreshments. son. “We’ve got some good his first year as executive initiatives coming up. there are a lot of growing pains so director. We’ve got the ambassador to speak, but also a lot of growth. “We’re still young,” he program, the community in-store discounts said. “Being young, there We need to partner more. calendar and the family are a lot of growing pains FUN FAMILY FASHION friendly business as a few – James Wilson so to speak, but also a lot of SHOW showcasing the examples. We’re also lookgrowth. We need to partnew fall/winter apparel and ing at how we can work ner more. We’re looking accessories from Hatley & with the City of Grand Forks and the other cominto that. There’s a big learning curve, but we’re Carhartt. Great deals on munities.” growing. We’ve seen some momentum. We want unique gifts, hunting and The ambassador program kicked off this sumto keep that momentum going and get to the next outdoor supplies, footwear and mer with several volunteers donning the mantle. step and try to grow and be sustainable and really so much more. When we have a major event they’ll be there advocate for the businesses in the community.” Drop by to enjoy Chair of the chamber is Chuck Bennett, puband helping out with tourists, said Wilson. “It’s in the early stages,” he said. “We’ve got some volun- lisher of the Gazette. Other board members are: a fun environment teers. We’re looking at re-launching it in March Angela Soukoreff, Dave Marshall, Allan Cooper while Christmas and Wendy Darbyshire. Nipper Kettle and Bob when the tourist season picks up again.” shopping. The family friendly business program is set up Kendall are liaisons for Greenwood and the City to identify businesses that are friendly for nurs- of Grand Forks, respectively. CRAIG LINDSAY

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The next meeting of the newly formed Greenwood Economic Development Committee has been scheduled. It will be held at Greenwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30. “I feel it’s important to get as many out as we can to set the committee and assign tasks,” Mayor Nipper Kettle said in an email to stakeholders last week. “We will have to make sure we get the word out to as many people we can reach and especial-

ly the ones who attended the strategic planning session.” The city sponsored the planning session on Nov. 7 at McArthur Centre where possible goals were identified. Next steps include determining who will be on the committee, who the committee will report to—i.e. council, prioritization of the projects that make sense to move forward with and determine what funds, if any, are required at this time.

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City will consider crossing flag system

At Greenwood’s Nov. 12 other side. Flags are then meeting, Councillor Darla MIDWAY LIBRARY placed in the holder on the opposite side for another Ashton told council about use. pedestrian crossing flags— One online study showed a safety program that has that pedestrian crossing been adopted in cities such as Chicago and Seattle and is well spoken flags had considerably greater impact on motorist yielding rates than did overhead of online. Plastic cylinders with instructions are flashing amber beacons or high-visibility installed on signposts on both sides of signs or markings. Staff has been directed to look into costs uncontrolled intersections and several bright-red flags are placed inside each cyl- for a flag system. *** inder. Pedestrians are encouraged to grab A motion passed giving the Board of a flag, wave it to gain motorists attention, and then safely carry the flag across to the Trade permission to plant two trees at the McArthur Centre parking lot. The city will donate in-kind labour for the project. The site is leased and owner Anwar Tantawy has given his okay for the trees so long as the city accepts responsibilThanks once again to ity for the cost of removing them everyone who participated in should it ever become necessary. making our Fall Tea a great success! *** A special thank you goes out to all who attended The city received a request from in support of this yearly event. the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Your dedication is much appreciated. Society for a $5,000 grant to help Greenwood Seniors Association them maintain services for the coming season. The city has given them an annual grant for a number of years – Employment Opportunity last year it was $600. Village of Midway Councillor Barry Noll said the Boundary Expo Recreation Centre ski hill’s cash flow problem was Applications are being accepted for the position of Temporary caused when the province changed Casual Arena Ice Attendant at the Boundary Expo Recreation their grant programs. In the past, Centre. Preferred applicants will have proven experience in ice the ski hill made applications to the arena operations and a good working knowledge of ice making, ice maintenance and ammonia refrigeration systems. Lottery Corporation, but they will The successful applicant should possess or be prepared to now fall under Sports and Culture, obtain B.C. Ice Facility Operator Certification, must hold a valid which has a different application class 5 driver’s license, obtain a R.C.M.P. criminal records check, deadline – so Phoenix missed that be highly skilled in public relations, and must have the ability to opportunity. work shifts, including evenings and weekends. Other Boundary area municipalFull list of duties and responsibilities are available at the Municipal Office. Salary based on job experience and ities, as well as the regional district, qualifications. have also been asked to contribute. Please forward your cover letter and resume detailing Phoenix has also organized qualifications by 4:30 p.m., November 22, 2013 to “Operation Snowflake” whereby Village of Midway, a donation of $50 will be pubP.O. Box 160 licly recognized with a snowMidway, BC V0H 1M0 midwaybc@shaw.ca flake hung from the rafters in the Attn: Penny Feist, CAO lodge with the donors name on it.

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Council voted to direct staff to report back at the next meeting whether or not funds could be found in the budget to increase the usual $600 grant to the ski hill to $1,000. *** The Greenwood Heritage Society sent a letter requesting the city share the costs of reprinting the “Step Back in Time” brochure. Costs for the estimated $1,700 project would be covered by the city, Greenwood Board of trade, Greenwood Community Association and Greenwood Heritage Society (museum). This would print 10,000 copies, estimated to be sufficient for four years. The item was referred to the next meeting and staff was directed to find out if the other funding partners are on board. Councillor Colleen Lang, who is a director of the Heritage Society, had excused herself from the meeting during the discussion and vote. Upon returning and being told of the decision she informed her fellow council members that the other groups have already indicated approval of their portion of the costs. The request will be dealt with at a later meeting. *** The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities (PFBC) was voted $500 to be used for their Vital Signs 2014 report. In 2009 PFBC sponsored the first Vital Signs report for the Boundary area. The Phoenix Foundation and other local groups used that 16-page report to focus their work—spending limited resources on areas needing the most work. Non-profit agencies have also used the report to leverage funding to support families and projects across the Boundary. *** Councillor Barry Noll told council that the Boundary Economic Development Committee has extended their contract with Community Futures for staff time for another year. He also reported that they are also having serious discussion about putting

Charitable giving through life insurance Are you a long-standing donor to a favourite charity? Do you want to leave a legacy of lasting benefit to a charity which is important in your life? This Christmas, why not consider a different type of gift giving that can leave a lasting legacy. Using life insurance is an excellent way of ensuring continuing support for your favourite charity after your death. It also provides significant income tax relief during your lifetime, or on death, depending on how you choose to structure the arrangement. If you buy a policy of life insurance on your life, and assign it to a registered charity as owner and beneficiary, premiums you pay toward the policy from that point on may, with the consent of the charity, qualify as a charitable donation. The charity can issue a charitable receipt for the premiums you pay each year. If you give an existing life insurance policy to a registered charity, that charity can give you a receipt for a charitable donation equal to the policy’s cash surrender value. If the policy has an accrued policy gain, this will result in some taxable income to you in the year, so check with your advisor first. The charity may also issue you a receipt for a charitable contribution equal to the amount of premiums you pay after the time of transfer. If you prefer, you can own the life insurance policy yourself and either name the charity as beneficiary or make your estate the beneficiary and designate the proceeds as a bequest to the charity under your will. If you do this, you will not receive any receipt for a charitable donation in respect of the premiums you pay. But upon your death, your estate receives a receipt from the charity for a charitable donation equal to the total bequest paid to the charity. This charitable contribution may help lower your tax liability in the year of your death. Such amounts as capital gains and RRSP proceeds are usually taxable on your final tax return, unless the taxable assets pass to your surviving spouse. The availability of a large charitable tax credit can reduce the income tax your estate may otherwise face.

One of the other advantages of this arrangement is that you can change the beneficiary designation or amend your will to change the charity which you wish is to benefit, at any time, if your goals change. What tax benefits are available if you choose to donate an insurance policy to a charity? Let’s look at the after-tax cost of making a $600 contribution to a charity to pay the premium on a life insurance policy. Provincial income tax rates vary across the country. The figures below assume a combined federal and provincial tax rate of 22% at the lowest tax bracket and 40% in the highest tax bracket: • Federal and provincial tax credits on the first $200 = $44 • Federal and provincial tax credits on the next $400 = $160 • Total Federal and provincial tax credits = $204 The net effect of the tax credit, in this example, is to lower the after-tax premium cost from $600 to only $396. There’s more good news! The federal and provincial govermnents allow the charitable donation tax credit to be claimed on qualifying gifts of up to 75% of your net income in the year. This limit increases to 100% of net income in the year of death and the preceding tax year. The gift of a life insurance policy can allow a charity to expand its horizon and ensures your support of its work will not end with your death. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual fund securities are not insured or guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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a welcome centre in Rock Creek. “We all felt that coming into the Boundary (from the west) the first point of contact is Rock Creek,” said Noll. He said plans are to put some money aside for that. *** Noll told council that the Boundary Mining Association meeting included discussion of the Founder’s Day program. “Looking at getting more into mining companies bringing in equipment,” explained Noll. “Get into hard rock demonstrations. We’ve gotten into discussion with some miners on that.” *** Ashton threw her name into the hat for council’s upcoming vote to choose who will be the city’s representative at the regional district table for the next year. *** At an earlier meeting, council had voted approval in principal to dedicate $2,000 toward the work of the economic development committee. At this meeting they gave approval to a motion that allows staff to actually spend that money. *** Press and public were dismissed from the meeting and council went in camera under Section 91K of the Community Charter which provides for part of a council meeting to be closed to the public if it involves negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013 Boundary Creek Times

Typhoon relief donations accepted Residents in the West Boundary have an opportunity to donate money to help meet the needs of Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines next Saturday, Nov. 23 as Midway resident Earl Lehmann will be at the Bored Room Bistro in Midway between 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Lehmann explained that all of the money collected would be going to the Four Square Church in the Philippines. “One-hundred per cent of the money

collected will get to the church there on the island of Simara.” According to Lehmann they had no deaths on the island but the infrastructure was compromised, meaning that the population is now at higher risk of disease. Lehmann spent a month on Simara in January, working on their water system and housing. Lehmann and the medical team intend to go back again, although this money is needed now and will be sent

right away.“The head lady in the hospital is a very good friend of mine,” said Lehmann. Collections will be taken through the Greenwood Evangel Chapel and tax-deductible receipts will be given for donations over $25. “Of course, any donation is gladly appreciated and accepted,” Lehmann told the Times in a telephone interview. “Since we have a number of Filipino people living in our Boundary Country, I wish to show them

Jobs application deadline moved forward It is important that local businesses and organizations that make use of the Canada Summer Jobs program are aware of a change to the deadline for applications. Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, issued a press release last week alerting eligible employers and organizations of the change. “It is earlier than in previous years and I don’t want anyone to miss the opportunity to apply”, said Atamanenko. Service Canada has revised their

timelines so that successful employers will be notified sooner and will have more time to recruit students. Beginning Dec. 2, 2013, Canada Summer Jobs applications will be available at Service Canada Centres and online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj. Applications must be submitted no later than Jan. 10, 2014. The CSJ initiative helps to create job opportunities for students aged 15 to 30 years in their communities. Funding is provided to not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small busi-

nesses to assist with hiring students who will be returning to full-time studies in the next school year. Assessment of the BC Southern Interior applications are guided by local priorities, employment factors within the constituency, on the job mentoring and career related experience provided, provision of sufficient salary and other criteria. For eligibility criteria and guidelines for completing the application please contact a Service Canada Centre or refer to the website servicecanada.gc.ca/csj. Have you found something? Keys, a dog, sunglasses, a piece of jewelry? We will help you find the owner with a

the kinship we Canadians have with them.” Lehmann said he is trying to get this collection recognized under the Canadian government offer to match donations dollar-for-dollar. But his intent is that the money goes to help the island of Simara specifically and he reiterates that 100 per cent of the dollars collected will make it into the hands of the people in need. For more information, call Lehmann at 250-449-2279.

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Women’s Christmas celebration changing location this year This will be the 29th year that the women of the Boundary area have gathered together on the first Wednesday of December to celebrate the Christmas season. The morning has become a tradition for many—one that gets them “in the Christmas spirit”. The event consists of a coffeetime, followed by a program with a guest speaker and a buffet lunch. This year’s speaker will be Lisa Siewert from Rock Creek. The venue has moved to the Rock Creek Fair Pavilion. The Women’s Christmas Celebration has outgrown the space available at the Midway Hall and will be taking place at the Rock Creek Fair Pavilion this year. Once again, everyone is re-

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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Directors for Electoral Areas ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’ are proposing to change their names as follows:

quested to bring non-perishable food for Something the like the above —— so I can change the d Electoral Area ‘B’ Electoral Area of Lower Columbia/Old Glory Lion’s Club Christmas food hampers. This year’s Area ‘C’ Electoral Area of Christina Lake the titleElectoral each time…. Women’s Christmas Celebration will take place Electoral Area ‘D’ Electoral Area of Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks on Wednesday, Dec. 4, with coffee available at Electoral Area ‘E’ Electoral Area of West Boundary 9:30 and the program starting at 10 a.m. EveryRegionaland District 4th of Kootenay Boundary is requesti ng the public’s input over these one is welcome! For theThe2nd Sundays (twice a month forpro-the posed name changes. To provide your comments, please go to www.rdkb.com on Hot Topics, Proposed Electoral Areas Name Change, and the Electoral Area you wish to comment on. For further information, please contact the undersigned. Elaine Kumar Director of Corporate Administration R.D.K.B. 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C. V1R 4S8 Telephone: (250) 368-9148 1-800-355-7352

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An opportunity to make a difference The terrible devastation in the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan two weeks ago has many of us wanting to donate to the relief effort. There are at least two opportunities for people in the West Boundary to give with some level of confidence that 100 per cent of their donation will make it to where it is needed. This Saturday, Nov. 23 Midway resident Earl Lehmann will be at the Bored Room Bistro in Midway between 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The money he collects will be sent to the Four Square Church on the island of Simara, where Lehmann has done mission work and has friends. See the article this issue on page 5. Two weeks out there will be another local opportunity to directly help victims of Typhoon Haiyan. As many of you know the family of Elnora Faminoff in the Philippines lost literally everything in the typhoon. BCSS students Thinh Alkinson and Anna Danyluk, with the support of the Midway Community Club and the Girl Guides will be serving a dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Midway Community Hall to raise funds for the family. Planning was in the early stages at press time but more details will be available next week. Tickets are being printed and posters will be put up around the community. Choosing which group to give to is often a difficult decision. Both of these local options will see all of the funds reach the friends, family and loved ones of our neighbours.

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in on the conversation too. To top off my performance I slammed the door on my way out. This required a humble apology on my part at the next meeting. How the Village of Midway came to have a limit of six When Special K read the paper and found out about cats per household. the review she wasn’t thrilled. I told her that I’d let council A couple of years ago I sat at a Midway council meeting know our side of things. listening to Councillor Rotvold give her report when she Meanwhile council had passed that motion to review said she’d been hearing complaints about the the bylaw. number of cats running free in the village and Local government doesn’t move very A LITTLE something had to be done about it. fast—it took about four or five months bePERSPECTIVE After a brief discussion it was agreed that fore the amended bylaw made it back to the staff would be directed to prepare the necescouncil table for a vote. sary paperwork and such so council could The revised document mentioned a few begin a review of the animal control bylaw. changes in relation to dogs – but the text on That got my attention! cats hadn’t been altered at all. I was nervous! It looked like Special K and the six cats Special K and I had six cats at home at the were in the clear. Pat time—three came from Boston, two were resBut Mayor Kappes—in his attention to deKELLY cued and then we picked up the youngest, tail—pointed out that the bylaw revision had Christmas, who is aptly named because we had been triggered with that discussion about gone stupid while holding a fluffy kitten outside limiting the number of cats per household. the 2010 Christmas craft fair in Rock Creek. He said something like, “Since that is why we started this Whenever a council meeting is going on the people in conversation, we should address it.” the gallery are supposed to just sit there and keep quiet. So The mayor then turned to me and asked, “Pat, how in the time between her report and the end of the meet- many cats do you and Pam have?” ing I had lots of time to think up some lovely little gems “Six,” I replied. of wisdom and such that I felt council needed to hear on “Planning on getting anymore?” the subject. “God, I hope not,” I said. As soon as the gavel hit the desk and the meeting ended Kappes turned to the rest of council and asked, “EveryI shot across the room right in Councillor Rotvolds’ face body okay with a limit of six cats?” and started hysterically babbling on about how there was That saved my sorry behind—I did not want to go absolutely no way we were going to get rid of any of our home and tell Special K we were over the cat limit. cats – they were all fixed and had their shots – most of Note to council: the Kelly household is down to four them stayed inside 24/7 and those that did go out didn’t cats now. If you have any inclination to shave a couple of have a reputation for wandering too far anyway. points off that limit – now would be a good time to move My voice was raised – so although I was talking to one on it. councillor in particular, everyone else in the room was Take care of someone who loves you …

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