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The Rock Creek Fairgrounds was crawling with young 4-H Club members, their parents and siblings (it is a family program, after all) last Saturday and Sunday as four clubs came together for Boundary 4-H District Rally Days. Usually it is Rally Day—singular—but this year is the 100th anniversary of 4-H in B.C. and the clubs wanted to do some extra celebrating by hosting a dinner and dance for 4-H alumni on Saturday night. So the program carried over until midday Sunday. Rally Day is an annual event that offers the 4-H kids the chance to prepare displays, give presentations and demonstrations and, through the judging competitions, to learn how to look at the world with a critical eye. “Learn to Do by Doing is the motto of 4-H,”

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Thursday, May 8: ABC Christian Mobile Book Store, 7 - 8 pm, east of Rock Creek where the speed limit changes from 80 to 100. Christian material for children, bibles, assortment of foods for vegetarian meals. For more info contact Harald Zinner at 250-446-2517. Friday, May 9: Grade 6/7 Fashion Show showcasing fashion sold by a local boutique, ‘The Yellow Door’. At the Greenwood Senior’s Centre from 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, May 9: Garden Days at Freeman’s Country Supply in Rock Creek. From 11 to 5 p.m. Info booths, speakers and much ado about gardening. Saturday, May 10: KWA 22 rifle shoot at the Kettle Wildlife Assoc. Range from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all youth. Info Les at 250-446-2401. Saturday, May 10: Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Greenwood Legacy Group bring the best lunch at the Fire Hall from 10- to 3. Saturday, May 10: Meeting about local deer population at Kettle Wildlife Association in Rock Creek at 4p.m. Ministry and BCWF speakers have been invited. Saturday, May 10: Midway Mothers Spring Event – Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. at McMynn’s parking lot, Lunch from 11:30 – 2. Raffles, music, vendors and more. Sponsored by Midway Public Library and McMynn’s Family Foods. Saturday, May 10: Parkview Manor Spring Tea & Bazaar from 1 - 4 pm. Baked goods, crafts, flea market. Everyone welcome. Saturday, May 10: 20th annual KMA Golf Tournament at Kettle Valley Golf Club. Non-members $60; members $35. Register at 250-446-2826. Saturday, May 10: St. Columba United Church Yard and Bake Sale, 8 am - 5 pm, Hwy 3 (beside the ball park), Greenwood. Bake table, furniture, households, DVD’s, books, etc Saturday, May 10: Tea at West Boundary Elementary gym from 11-3. Theme this year is Apronology. Tickets $25 avail at Rags, Relics and Rutabagas includes lunch guest speaker and a gift. Karen Skaros will speak on the history of aprons. Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11: City-wide yard sales in Greenwood. Sunday, May 11: Community wide yard sales in Midway. Sunday, May 11: Greenwood Legacy Group and the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. pancake breakfast at the Greenwood Fire Hall 9 to 11. Monday, May 12: Midway village public budget meeting at 7 p.m. in community hall. Wednesday, May 14: Greenwood Museum Old Fashioned Tea and Bake Sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 15: School District 51 workshop on Social Media Awareness at BCSS from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Starting May 16: Westbridge Thrift Shop will be open from 11 - 3 on Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday, May 17: Kettle River Museum in Midway opens for season with their annual Trunk and Tailgate Sale starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17: Pool tournament at Greenwood Saloon with a 50/50 draw and raffle prize tickets to benefit Boundary Kids Baseball. Limited openings register before or the day of. Begins at 1 p.m. Info 250-445-6173. REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Floor curling at Westbridge Hall at 1:30 p.m. $1 per person contact Linda 250-446-2031. Mondays: Midway Art Club meets from 2 - 4 p.m. Info: 250-449-2673. Mondays: Pokino at the Greenwood Seniors Centre, starts at 1 p.m. Mondays: Legion drop in crib at the Greenwood Legion 7 PM start. $3 for the evening. 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.

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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 250-445-6734; or Shirley 250-445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meets in the WBES library at 6:30. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250446-2997. Monday and Wednesday: 2-3 p.m. Zumba for Women at Kettle River Chapel 1735 Hwy 33, Rock Creek. Info Kathie 250-446-2243. Monday and Wednesday: Country Kids Playschool 8:30 – 11:30 at Rock Creek Medical Clinic boardroom. 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. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boot Camp at Lions Park in Greenwood from 6-7. $10 drop-in or $60 per month. Info 250-442-3664. Tuesdays & 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: 250-442-2856 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: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Belly Dancing at Bridesville Hall from 6:30 – 8 p.m. No experience necessary. Free. Info: 250-446-2942. Wednesdays: Midway Crib Tournament – Bored Room Bistro, 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Senior’s Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior’s Drop-in Centre. $1 admission. Wednesdays: Curling club “Fun” league. 1 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Info 250-4462242 or 250-449-2869. 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: CBAL Parent Child Mother Goose at Midway library. Free program

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Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “And what starting salary are you looking for?” The engineer replies, “In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer inquires, “Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?” The engineer sits up straight and says, “Wow! Are you kidding?” The interviewer replies, “Yeah, but you started it.”

from 11 a.m. to noon - enjoy learning rhymes, easy songs and stories with your child. Kam Holihn will facilitate Mother Goose to caregivers and children under 6. 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 250-445-2111, 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 1 p.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: Anglican Thrift Store from 11-3. Info phone Les Williams 250-4452216. Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays: Bored Room Bistro Texas Hold’em Poker at 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. 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 – May 15 to June 12: Nobody’s Perfect parenting program in Beaverdell 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (five sessions). Free lunch and on-site childcare provided. Travel/gas vouchers available. Info 250-442-2267 or 1-877-442-5355. First Thursday: Rock Creek Medical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the clinic. First & Third Thursday: Food bank at the Evangel Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Info 250-445-2125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. 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. Fridays, May 2 to 23: Alphabet Soup at Rock Creek Meicial Centre basement suite. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy learning simple healthy meals with your children. Register with Kam Hollihn 250-449-2232 or capc@rockcreekmedical.ca. First & Third 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. $2 includes movie, drink, popcorn. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Prospector Pub in Rock Creek at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 1-6 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Sundays: Boundary United Minor Soccer presents Family Fun Soccer. Everyone welcome. Midway Elementary School Field from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 and up. For more information call 250-449-2771. First Sunday: Royal Canadian Legion Br. #155 meets at 2 p.m. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat. Opens at noon. Greenwood Seniors Centre Thrift Store: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Money in memoriam Heritage Credit Union West Boundary teller Christina Delisle presents Trish Hallstrom with a cheque for $742.58 for the Bud Hallstrom Memorial Fund dedicated to Mental Health Services. Every Friday staff from Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance Agencies pays $1 to wear jeans. Heritage Credit Union matched the staff’s contribution.

Project records area’s vital signs

A summer of conversation has started that will inform the second Boundary Communities’ Vital Signs Report, which will be published in October. As the name suggests, Vital Signs takes a look at 11 key areas at the community level and attempts to clarify the current, potential and perceived issues facing local citizens. Input from residents is combined with statistics to present an easy-to-read report of how a community is doing. The first Boundary Communities Vital Signs report was published in 2009. The 11 issue areas are learning, transportation, environment, health and wellness, housing, arts and culture, gap between rich and poor, safety, food security, belonging and leadership and work. The first public input session was held last Thursday at Boundary Central Senior Secondary in Midway. Survey forms were available asking participants to prioritize specific items within the 11 issue areas. For example, listed under Environment were air quality; garbage, recycling and composting rates; aquifer and water quality; or other. There was also an open conversation around the 11 issues. Midway Councillor Dick Dunsdon attended the meeting and took away survey forms for his fellow-council members. Along with the public workshops there will be other opportunities to complete the two-page survey, including an online version that will be announced in the coming months. In July, citizens will have the opportunity to weigh in on Boundary-specific information and identify priorities for action at ‘Community Cafes’. The Boundary Communities’ Vital Signs report will be published on Oct. 7, 2014 as part of a nationally coordinated launch event. Maxine Ruzicka and Doug Lacey share the role of Steering Committee Co-Chair and Karly Olsen is the Project Manager for the 2014 initiative. The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities is spearheading the project. Thanks to a nomination from local Buy-Low Foods’ manager Fred Boyd, the Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities received $10,000 from the Newman’s Own Foundation in 2013 and it was decided that the money would be used to update the 2009 Vital Signs report. Ruzicka said the City of Greenwood has donated some money and other local politicians are being asked to support the project as well. Application has been made for a $5,000 Healthy

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Communities grant has been sponsored by the like the so facility I can change the d The Greenwood Inn hasabove generously—— provided their for the tournament to City of Grand Forks as well. Other partnersSomething insupport this fundraiser for the Boundary Children’s Baseball league. clude Success By 6, Boundary Family and Inthe titleA 50/50 each drawtime…. will also be held to help raise funds. Prizes for the tournament have dividual Services Society, Community Futures been generously donated by the following businesses: Boundary, Grand Forks District Savings Credit BC Liquor Store • Body Tips Massage Therapy • Boundary Creek Times Union, School District Copper Eagleand Cappuccino Bakery • Deadwood Junction Greenwood for City Foods For the 2nd 4th and Sundays (twice a •month the 51 (Boundary) and YIngram Creek Saddlery • My Udder Store • Race Trac Gas • Rosie’s Wine & Gifts Shift—the youth and Shear and File • The Pacific Grill • The Yellow Door Boutique philanthropy arm of the Come and join the fun and support Phoenix Foundation. our local youth! The Boundary Com321 Copper Avenue, munities Vital Signs is For more information contact: Greenwood, BC part of a Community Beth McDonald 250-445-6623 Foundations of Canada program, which sees Vi250-445-6173 tal Signs reports published each year in 15 to 25 communities. “The report is intended to illustrate how we citizens view ourselves and our life together,” said Ruzicka. “What are we about, what is working for us, what are our challenges, what can we as citizens to together to better the community?” The report also highlights the views of local youth, giving them an opportunity to voice their opinions. The 2009 report is available online at http:// www.vitalsignscanada.ca/en/foundations37-phoenix-foundation-of-the-boundary-communities Since 2009 the Phoenix Foundation and other community organizations have used the report to guide granting decisions. It also provides an understanding of the priorities of local commuSunny Patch spring toys nities and has been useful in helping residents from Melissa & Doug! make decisions about how they might productively spend their volunteer time. From bubbles to beach The Phoenix Foundation started in 1997 and toys, their indoor and serves the communities of Beaverdell, Bridesoutdoor toys are all about ville, Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood, Grand adventure and exploration. Forks and Christina Lake. Enjoy warm-weather fun with colourful garden tools, The challenge for the Vital Signs Steering sand & pool toys, kickballs, Committee is getting ordinary citizens, combutterfly nets, and so munity members and people involved with commuch more! munity organizations to take this opportunity to provide their thoughts, experiences and perceptions of the Boundary. Don’t miss our Garden Day, Friday May 1st from 11 – 5. “We are just at the beginning of our conversaContact us or see our facebook page for more details. tion here,” said Ruzicka. “It is important for citizens to have conversations on these issues areas,” she said, adding that these conversations do not have to take place in a formal meeting. The next public meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the temporary location of Grand Forks City Hall (old Canpar building). 6641 Industrial Parkway, Grand Forks. If you are interested in more information East of Rock Creek, corner of Kettle Valley East Rd. & Hwy 3 about the local Vital Signs initiative, please contoll free 1-877-646-2899 tact Karly Olsen. Vital Signs Project Manager, by email at karly.olsen@sd51 .bc.ca or by telephone at 250.442.8285 ext. 80149.

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Photograph a Top 100

Local shutterbug Nicole Ferrier has again had her work recognized by her peers and those who love great photographs. She submitted this picture of her oldest son, Blake, to the Adoramapix Your Best Shot 2013

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contest. The picture was selected as one of the top 100 pictures submitted and now she is looking for Likes on the Adoramapix Facebook page that could earn her a 20x30 inch metal print. A panel of judges select the top 100 and each receive an 8x10 inch metal print. The judges will now narrow the field down to the top 25, then the top 12. The ultimate winner gets their choice of either a Canon or Nikon camera. Last year Ferrier got to the top 12 with a picture of her youngest son Chase standing in the Kettle River. She has been busy for the past three years honing her photography skills through her business, True Blue Photography in Midway. “There are some amazing photos—some beautiful stuff,” Ferrier said of the pictures submitted to the contest. “It is absolutely mind-boggling that my photo is in the group of 100 pictures. It is very humbling to know two years in a row I have submitted two winning photos.” Check it out and support a local young talent at www.facebook.com/AdoramaPix look for the link to YBS2013 : Top 100.

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Boundary Women’s Softball League

Bursary The league is offering a graduating BCSS female student, involved with any sport, an opportunity to apply for a $250 bursary. The criteria is to write a 500 word essay discussing how sports have benefited you personally and how sports have affected your community. Please submit your application to Jennifer Eaton in writing to: RR2, S20, C1, Rock Creek, BC V0H 1Y0 or email: jennifer.eaton@sd51.bc.ca Deadline for submission is Monday, May 26, 2014.

Not a great picture perhaps but this illustrates the knee-knocking fear that must come over junior members such as Ronan Goodrich here as he gives a slide presentation on chickens.

4-H rally day has been going since 1991. It was started by Liz Everson and Trish Hallstrom. Katherine Delisle has been involved with the club since 1992. They have eight members— coming from as far away as Kelowna. The Boundary C 4-H Club was started 68 years ago. It has always been a beef club, but four years ago they expanded to include ranch horse, clothing and photography projects. There numbers have since expanded from ten to 25. Other groups that have come and gone over the years were: Boundary D in Grand Forks; Kootenay Cinch and Saddle in Rossland, Trail and Castlegar (now joined with Nelson); Boundary Sewing Basket, the Positive Beats – horse and dog Club in Grand Forks, the Beaverdell Horse Club and the Kettle Valley Bush Busters Horse Club once in Rock Creek. Rally Day means the kids have to judge in areas other than their own project areas, so it broadens their horizons. Rock Creek resident Lorne Schmalz is a past president of Boundary C and went on to be president of the Provincial Council from 2003 to 2010. Other local leaders he could name were Dean Corbett, Duane and Dale Eek, Jim Anderson, Danny Dumont and Jason Elliot. Schmalz called 4-H, “One of the best youth organizations for leadership, public speaking and family.” He said community support over

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the years has been wonderful. MacDonald said the Eek family —Johnny, Margaret, Duane, Dale, Nolan and Kendra—have been integral in 4-H for many years in this area. Other family names mentioned were the Harfmans and Harpurs. MacDonald also thanked the Rock Creek and Boundary Fair Association boards, past and present, for a great long-lasting relationship with 4-H. Carol Lajoie (MacDonald’s sister) was present. She won the provincial speakoff in 1986. Her topic? Thank God I’m a Country Girl. Current Borderlines Club member Sarah Kobylka will be going to the regional speakoffs this weekend. Her topic will be the Knights Templar. This is the second year at the regional speakoffs for the 19 year old Kelowna Okanagan College student. In 1956 Westbridge resident Ed Lautard won the provincial judging competition. The adventure took him first to Victoria, then to Ottawa for National 4-H Week. There was a display of the records and photos of his trip on dispalay. Ed’s wife Mary is a former school trustee. She said, “When I was on the school board I knew who the 4-H kids were by their self-confidence and public speaking abilities. 4-H really makes a difference in life skills. For a complete list of winners of the various Rally Day events check online at boundarycreektimes.com

No chickens, says city

It took over a year but the City of Greenwood has come to a final answer on whether or not to allow residents to keep laying hens—and the answer is no. The issue has been on and off council’s agenda for over a year now. That was when resident Allison Anderson wrote the city asking for a revision of city bylaws that would permit the keeping of chickens. After waiting almost a year for a definitive answer she wrote again earlier this year. Council decided at their March 10th meeting against a zoning bylaw revision that would have permitted chickens. But the issue was reconsidered at their March 24th meeting and decided to investigate a pilot-project along the lines of one now being undertaken in Penticton. Staff were directed to come with options for council to consider. That package came back to council at their April 24, 2014 meeting. “Because there are a number of residents that would like to have chickens,” said Mayor Nipper Kettle. “We requested information to be brought forward with regards to that. So we have the information here. I guess it is up to council to see whether we want to move forward with the chickens within city limits or to say no. “ City Administrator Robin Dalziel said his report did not include a recommendation to proceed with the pilot project because, “Essentially if you are going to have chickens in town you might as well do the

bylaw. It can be established and if later council decides it is inappropriate you can change and repeal the bylaw.” He said a pilot project would increase staff workload to monitor it and then making sure it came back to council for a review. “If council decides to have chickens in the city there will be an automatic feedback process – complaints,” insisted Dalziel. “So we will know how the chickens are doing in the town because if things get out of hand people will let us know in no uncertain terms that they are having difficulty.” Council was also given a memo from Public Works Superintendent Randy Smith that warned about the risk of contamination of the water system during a negative pressure event. “There are a couple different issues that cause these negative pressure events,” wrote Smith. “The first is high velocities in the water mains. These occur when a Fire Department is fighting a fire or during routine water main flushing. The second cause is a decrease in water main pressure, experienced during a power outage or water main repair. The water will drain to the lowest point in the system and create a suction. This suction can pull contaminants into the water lines and cause major issues to an unchlorinated water distribution system.” “That letter the public works superintendent sent around certainly opened up some eyes,” said Kettle. “But at the end of the day it is the people who sit at this table who will

Minutes from an April 15 budcame aware that the grants from get meeting states, “Current situa- MIDWAY LIBRARY provincial and federal governments would fluctuate. tion: Working in a deficit.” “We were to amortize the Small Council has been meeting over Community Grant over the four the past month to deal with the years—apparently that did not get budget. A balanced budget must be done,” he said. passed by May 15. Budget line items across the board are being At a budget meeting on the afternoon of Monday, May 5 council was looking at the latest num- held or cut as much as possible. bers that list deficit spending for 2013 at $99,980. One notably exception is the amount set Mayor Nipper Kettle said the deficit occurred aside for legal fees is increasing from $3,653 to when amounts received from the province under $20,000. the Small Community Grants envelope varied When asked by the Times why that item was from one year to the next. going up so dramatically, Kettle replied, “That is He said the city was aware of the issue and something we can’t tell you about. It is a project should have been amortizing the grant over the that the city is working on.” City council will meet at 8 a.m. on Friday, four year life of the funding agreement. Kettle said when he was first elected he be- May 9 to continue work on the budget.

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decide. What we have to be aware of is that there are a number of people in the community now that do have chickens. So we have The hose in this picture is running on the ground underto be fair to all those too.” neath a build-up of chicken manure—something the city Smith’s memo became works foreman warns is a risk to the city’s water system. contaminate the waterway. the telling argument in “Everybody has gardens,” said Councilthe discussion. His memo included photolor Lee Cudworth, “they use chicken magraphs of chicken runs. Dalziel noted the contamination con- nure and steer manure and there is already cerns raised by Smith could be addressed cows by the creek. My concern is these by regulating such things as requiring that cardboard shacks,” he said referring to the hoses not run through puddles and that picture Smith had provided. “What about those who have chickthere must be a six inch space between the end of the hose and the pail. “But then the ens,” asked Ashton? “Theoretically they are breaking the law. But we can’t have cardchallenge is enforcement,” he said. “Looking at some of these pictures I was board shacks, we can’t have cross contamiappalled at what has been going on,” said nation and we can’t have people breaking Councillor Darla Ashton. “I am very fearful the bylaw.” Noll finally made a motion to receive for my drinking water.” She was told the city has a policy requir- and file the administrator’s memo. It was ing back flow preventers only on new water carried with Ashton opposing. When asked to comment later Anderson hook-ups. “The likelihood of a cross contamination said, “We are disappointed on the decision is extremely small,” said Dalziel. “Randy by the Greenwood City Council took to not made us aware of the potential – but not allow them but we do understand that the city has concerns about the quality of the the likelihood.” Councillor Barry Noll said he was op- water in Greenwood and that is their priorposed to allowing chickens. Lang again ity. What is the everyday citizen supposed raised her concern people living near the to do to change that?” creek who k e e p Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department chickens might

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Since I haven’t yet purchased and installed that new cat. So if Christmas was going to do the play fight thing at high-tech pet door the entire back door has become the all with Galaxy she was going to have to learn some tricks. cat door with me as the doorman. When it came to the cat door that we installed last year My on-going problem is that the neighbourhood cats though Christmas had her special way of using it. has found the pet door really convenient too. So the anYou see when an animal goes through one of these pet swer has to be to block the pet door until I buy the new flaps they are pretty vulnerable. They can to put maybe high tech door that only opens to let an animal in if they one paw through but then it’s their head and not much are wearing one of the special radio collars. else of the defensive apparatus is through and That means that Galaxy—the lone male of available for use yet. A LITTLE the group needs attention whenever I am with- PERSPECTIVE One thing cats like to always be aware of is in 20 feet of the door. In or out, it doesn’t matter. what is around the corner waiting to pounce If I am near the door he’ll want to go through it. on them. So pet doors pose an extreme danSweetie is the most civilized of the four. She ger. will go in or out when she is invited. The real The normal cats—and I use the term bonus is that she generally keeps moving toloosely—usually just came up to the door ward the door once she has started. and sat down for a few minutes to peek along Asfera is another story altogether. She will the edge of the flap to see if there was anyPat move toward the door once I go over to open it, thing waiting on the other side to pounce on KELLY but once it’s open she’ll plunk her tail end down them. and ignore me. Needless to say Asfera doesn’t Christmas, on the other hand, developed get to go out too much. her own technique. Being small enough she The youngest cat—we named her Christmas because it could just take a run at the door and go through it at about was at a Rock Creek Christmas Craft Fair a few years ago Warp Factor 5. If anything was waiting for her she would that we went stupid and bought her from a youngster who be past them before they knew it. was trying to raise enough cash to get mama fixed. Alas this year—with the cat door out of commission This little bundle of fur was too cute and we just couldn’t and me as a doorman, Christmas has continued to use the say no. race through the door technique. I open it and whoosh— Every cat has their own personality but Christmas is she’s through! just plain unique. Skittish as all get out. If you cough she The problem is when I am heading for bed and open turns and runs. Turn on the radio or TV in a quiet room the door to let Galaxy in, Christmas will run past me to get and she’ll really freak out. out and I wind up standing at my back door in the middle She learned how to wrestle pretty well though because of the night in May waiting for Christmas to come. she became pals with Galaxy who is a really, really long

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