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Ceremony recognizes businesses “Get back to the basics—Reenergize your business” was the theme of Small Business 2014 last week and entrepreneurial talent from across the Boundary packed the Grand Forks Curling Rink last Thursday to celebrate with those chosen to receive 2014 Business Excellence Awards and Community Service Awards. “Small business is significant in B.C.,” said Wendy McCullough, manager of Community Futures Boundary (CFB) and economic development officer for the Boundary Region. She reminded them that B.C., with 83.4 per 1,000 population, has more small businesses per capita than elsewhere in the country. “Small business provides 59 per cent of the private sector jobs, employing over one million people,” she said. “Almost half of all the value of prod-

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Thursday, Oct. 23: Osoyoos Concert series presents The Bills at the Osoyoos Community Theatre (at the high school) starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Imperial Office in Osoyoos and Sundance Video in Oliver. Friday, Oct. 24: West Boundary Community literacy Committee meets at Bored Room Bistro form 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24: Coffee Shop Friday at Midway Public Library from 10 ‘til noon. Saturday, Oct. 25: Kettle Wildlife Association 22 rifle shoot for youth. Starts at 10 a.m. at the KWA range on Dump Road in Rock Creek. Saturday, Oct. 25: Greenwood Board of Trade Halloween Dance at McArthur Centre 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. – music by Under Cover. Saturday, Oct. 25: West Boundary Sustainable Foods & Resources Society (F.A.R.) is hosting a Fall Food Forum from 9:30 a.m. to 4: p.m. at the Midway Seniors Centre. Locally grown lunch provided. Saturday, Oct. 25: Pumpkin Patch Party 11 to 2 in the field next to McMynn’s Family Foods. Prizes for best costumes, crafts, pumpkin patch, hot dogs and warm drinks. Proceed to the Midway library. Monday, Oct. 27: SD51 presents a Social Media Awareness presentation by Jesse Miller of Mediated Reality. For parents and community members 6:30 to 8 p.m. at BCSS. Monday, Oct. 27: Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society Annual General Meeting 7 p.m. in Room 8 (downstairs) of Selkirk College in Grand Forks. Wednesday, October 29: Greenwood all candidates forum at 7 p.m. in McArthur Centre. Monday, Nov. 3: All candidates forum for Area E rural director at 7 p.m. at the Rock Creek fair grounds pavilion. Thursday, Nov. 6: All candidates forum for Area E rural director in Beaverdell Community Hall at 6:30 p.m. REGULAR EVENTS: 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 Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre sorting day 10-2 p.m. All helpers are appreciated. Second & Fourth Monday: Greenwood City Council meeting

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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 meeting at 6:30 – for location info phone 2500-528-0227. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-446-2997. 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: Drop-in social at the Greenwood Seniors’ Centre, 9 -11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Taekwondo at BCSS gym from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 (with supervision) to 106. 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 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: 250-442-2856 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 in Midway, Sparks ages 5-6 and Brownies ages 7-8 meet at 4:30-5:45; Guides ages 9-11 and Pathfinders ages 1214 meet from 6 to 7:30. Info 250-449-2309 or 250-445-9955. Wednesdays: Greenwood Library Story Time for preschool children ages 3-5 years (with parent or caregiver) Oct. 1st through Dec. 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 p.m. 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: 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

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transportation subsidies are available. 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 250-4492191, 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 p.m. at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446- 2465. 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. 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. 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. $3 includes movie, drink and popcorn. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Prospector Pub in Rock Creek. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 2-6 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Last Saturday: Karaoke at Hotel Midway – Hot-L Pub at 8:30. 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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Thursday, October 23, 2014 Boundary Creek Times

New standards a concern

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Small fire departments ‘are getting pounded’

New minimum training standards for firefighters have come down from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Village of Midway council heard at its regular meeting on Monday. “This standard is for every fire department,” said Councillor Marguerite Rotvold, “but not every fire department is at the same level as the Lower Mainland or large cities. That’s what’s different. That’s what is difficult to accept in this here. I think we really have to lobby for some changes or adjustments for small municipalities.” Administrator Penny Feist said Midway Fire Chief Walter Osellame has concerns with the document, including the lack of consultation with municipalities. “Small communities are getting pounded hard,” said Councillor Dick Dunsdon. “If this kind of stuff keeps coming down we won’t have a fire department.” Council agreed to meet with Osellame to draft a letter to the MLA and the minister responsible in Victoria. Copies will also be sent to municipalities who attend the UBCM Small Talk Session for Small Communities. *** Dundson brought up the subject of low log inventory in the log yard at the Vaagen mill. Mayor Randy Kappes said that the West Boundary Community Forest may move their logging plans ahead a year and begin logging in 2015. Councillor Darrin Metcalf noted that Vaagen had recently extended the hours of operation for their truck scales to accommodate more loads per day. Councillor Gary Schierbeck suggested that council approach the ministry to see if more local fibre could be directed to Vaagen. Kappes said the question had already been asked. “There is not a lot we can do,” Dunsdon admitted. “We

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have got the community forest, we participated in the Boundary Sawmills consortium to the best of our ability. When contacted for a comment, Vaagen Canada senior log buyer Chris Waters said the company had purposely run a just-in-time inventory for the log yard, “Which is really dangerous at this time of year. We were hoping to have a little bit of inventory built up but we had some issues with cutting permits. So we had to basically go back and start from scratch again and it put us about three months behind on a pile of wood that we were expecting.” He said that logging crews had been rained out of two company jobs in the north Okanagan. “Instead of getting 40 truck loads a day we are down to 20 or 25,” Waters said. Waters said the hours at the scale have been increased because we are hauling longer distances. “We have taken this time to do some recovery stuff. Trying to keep as many people working as possible. But it is probably three weeks away from a steady flow, weather and permits permitting.” He said employees had lost some shifts over the past month and that temporary short-term layoffs might be expected to continue for the next three weeks. *** A request from Lynn and Wayne Wickens that the village trim a tree on the boulevard next to their property was turned down. Feist told council that two policies exist dealing with trees: the first governs removal of danger trees and the other the planting of trees on village property. She said neither applies in this case. Council voted to inform the

Wickens that the village does not have a policy that applies in this case, but council is open to them trimming it at their own cost. *** Dennis and Carol Collins made an offer to purchase a village lot next to theirs on Central Avenue for the price of $47,500 plus costs involved. Council passed a motion to accept the offer to purchase, subject to public notice and advertising requirements. *** Dave and Birdie Lyle wrote council asking for permission to book the arena for Aug. 13 -17, 2015. Council agreed, subject to a review of costs and rates. *** Following the expenditure of over $8,000 from gas tax revenue for lighting upgrades to the community hall and museum, council has asked staff to prepare a review of the policy which requires all expenditures over $3,000 to come to council for approval. “I should have probably brought it to council,” Feist admitted, but she added that she gave her approval in consideration that energy audits had been completed and reviewed by council on the buildings, that gas tax funds would be used, that it was in keeping with councils’ direction that village buildings be more energy efficient and that the work came under a rebate program. She explained that under the recently signed gas tax agreement, the village would be receiving $75,000 annually for the next 14 years. Council will review the spending policy *** The next meeting of Midway council is scheduled for Nov. 3—the time will be announced with the agenda the Friday before; 6:30 p.m. if there is a delegation; 7 if none.

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Boundary Minor Hockey kicks off their season with two games on home ice this Sunday (Oct. 26). The Pee Wee Predators take on Grand Forks 2 at noon; the

Midgets play host to Coeur D’Alene at 2 p.m. The following weekend there will be three games on tap (Sunday, Nov. 2) at Midway Arena. The Midget team entertains

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We missed the name of a firefighter on page 10 of our Oct. 9 issue. Glen Aasen is a member of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department.

Inland Empire 1 at 10 a.m., the Atoms will start their season at noon against Nakusp and the Pee Wees take on Nakusp at 2 p.m.

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Social changes Consider a school playground where games are played, words exchanged, opinions stated, memories made and experiences shared. Imagine a school hallway, where stress is endured, judgments made, relationships created and destroyed. Place all of this in the context of social media and you will experience the environment that the majority of youth live in today. Connected by multiple devices to multiple forms of social media, students connect to hundreds of friends uploading daily activities as events occur, including successes and failures, opinions, complete with contact information. As social media has become a part of our society, the trends and trials of online sharing has had mixed results across the community: positive for some and chaotic for others. Jesse Miller of the North Vancouver firm Mediated Reality, has addressed thousands of participants presenting and consulting to schools and companies since 2007. And he is coming to schools in the Boundary next week. He has shaped how students use and communicate over social media websites and applications with the sole purpose of producing smart, aware and ethical social media participants who communicate an effective and positive message and build an online reputation that will help students into the next stages of life. It is said his presentation changes the way youth approach their use of social media; with a new respect for personal privacy, online content and a full awareness of the positives and negatives to social networking. Grade 6 to 12 students in the West Boundary will hear his presentation on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 27. That same evening there will be another session for parents and community members at BCSS in Midway from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The following day, Tuesday, Oct. 28 at GFSS, he will give a presentation to students in the afternoon, and parents and community members at GFSS from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Enough said

Politician-watching is in season at the moment and I You can get elected based on your winning smile and had a really good view at the all candidates forum in Mid- warm demeanour. There is no requirement that you have way the other night. ever attended a meeting or know anything about governSome rules were laid down before the thing kicked off. ment at all. The evenings agenda was broken down in different secSo it is handy that they put on these seminars so the tions: two-minute statements by each of the candidates newly elected, and even those returning to office, can get a came first, then questions from the media and the public. quick overview of the basics. It was there that I heard the valuable adQuestions from the public had to be directed to only one candidate, but the others who are vice not to talk too much anyway. The session A LITTLE running had the option of throwing in their PERSPECTIVE was about how to deal with the media and opinion if they wanted to. There was a catch UBCM had hired a reporter from a Lower though—each candidate could use this rebutMainland television station to speak. tal option only twice. Each were given two little Right from the get-go this fellow wasn’t red chits and they had to cash one in each time too popular with the room. It was kind of a they wanted to add their own two cents to the reverse scrum, with the reporter being surdialogue. rounded for a change. It was kind of fun watch the politicos fidget When he asked for questions, hands shot Pat and squirm when they were down to their last up all over the place. A number of the elected KELLY chit. They really wanted to say something, but officials wanted to share their sorry tales of they didn’t want to have to cut off their chance unfortunate dealings they’d had with the meto respond to a later question. dia in the past. “You twisted my words out of It wasn’t too bad for them though—they were each giv- context,” they exclaimed. en a chance to make a closing statement so they still had His answer was simple and straightforward. He told an opportunity to express their point of view. They were them it was their own fault. The fact was that the 10-secunder time limits though and would have to choose their ond sound bite that hit the broadcast had come from them words carefully. in the first place. There are some really nice positives about the rules inHis suggestion? Anytime you are trying to get a reportvoked at all candidates meetings. er to cover your message, make sure you shut up after you The idea that a politician can only talk for a minute or have said it. If you keep on talking there is a very good two at the most is somewhat refreshing. chance you will say something that sounds more interestBack when I was elected to council in Midway, the village ing to the reporter and the message you want to see covsent me to politician school. The Union of British Columbia ered will get lost. And if you are asked to clarify the message, simply reMunicipalities puts these seminars on after every local government election. They are really useful, considering there peat it. If your message is all you give the reporter then are no prerequisites for the job of local elected official. they have to go with it.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 Boundary Creek Times

Five candidates are competing for the four positions as a councillor for the City of Greenwood. Voters may vote for one or up to four candidates. Advanced polls for Greenwood Mayor and Council will be held on Nov. 5 at Greenwood City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Regular polling day will be on Nov. 15 at Greenwood City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

DARLA ASHTON

LEE CUDWORTH

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My name is Darla Ashton and I am running for City Council for the City of Greenwood. I have been a resident of Greenwood for nearly 50 years. I have seen many changes to Greenwood’s council over the years and feel that we are on the cusp of having a strong team that can work collaboratively for the betterment of all the residents of Greenwood. I can tell you that as an incumbent in this year’s election, I bring to the table fairness and accountability for our hard-earned tax dollars. With a strong mandate in the last election, I would like the opportunity to continue as I feel a sense of responsibility to the taxpayers who instilled in me their support. My associations outside of public municipal life have given me a great deal of experience and an opportunity to build networks that are invaluable to this community. From grant opportunities to just plain hard work I can assure you that Greenwood is my utmost priority. I support a welcoming City Hall with an open-door policy to new residents and new businesses. I believe we must encourage growth and economic development when possible. We must continue to look for grants that can improve our aging infrastructure and increase our tax base. I feel that I have a number of qualities that I can bring to City Council. I am a hard-worker, have good time management skills and am dedicated to our community. I would like to continue to be a part of a council that can begin legacies that future councils can build on. By supporting me, you support someone who will be professional and who will champion this community regionally, provincially and federally. I will work hard as a steward for Greenwood. Don’t forget to vote Nov. 15

I was born and raised in Greenwood and care about the community’s present and future. I have been self-employed in the logging business for many years. Currently I am involved with the Community Forest as a director and Public Works for the city of Greenwood. I am also involved with the improvements and upgrades on the Greenwood ballpark. Being on the City Council for the last three years I can see where improvements can be made to the betterment of the taxpayers of Greenwood. If elected I will work towards the improvements of the city of Greenwood and ultimately the citizens of Greenwood.

I had the pleasure of serving the community as an elected official for the past 18 years; Councillor: 1996-2002, Mayor: 2002-2011 and re-elected as Councillor: 2011-2014. My deepest appreciation to the electorate for placing their trust in me. During my six terms I have served seventeen years on the Finance and Personnel Committee maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency. I have been the liaison to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and also liaison to the RCMP Community Consultative Group and Boundary Citizens on Patrol. I have proven leadership skills and have been effective in initiating positive changes at the table throughout the years. I have always commended and supported our community volunteers, promoted our local businesses and patronized various community events. I am currently into my sixteenth year as president of the Greenwood Community Association having served 23 years as an active member working bingo, hall rentals and helping maintain a city asset. I am the recording secretary of the Greenwood Heritage Society. I have a proven track record in cohesively working with others and my ability to think and vote independently. During this term Council, despite challenges, was effective in making some very positive decisions. We were successful in many ways of focusing attention on clean air, water and protecting the environment and addressing health needs of our community. Visual improvements were made through the bench program, cemetery fence, signage etc. and provincial and federal funded projects. If re-elected I will continue to serve the community as I have in the past through a proactive ap-

I was born and raised in Trail. I was employed as a Legal Secretary for Cominco Ltd. (now Teck) for 14 years. After leaving Cominco, I worked as a Legal Secretary for a private law firm for three years and then was employed by West Kootenay Power for three years, at which time we relocated to Vancouver. I was employed as a Legal Secretary for a law firm in North Vancouver for two years. In 1986 I was employed as an Executive Assistant to the President, Board of Directors and Council for the BC Medical Association (now Doctors of BC) until 1991 when my husband and I took a sabbatical and went sailing. We bought a 40’ sailboat and cruised the Caribbean islands and South America for 10 years. Our friends said many times they were living “vicariously” through our adventures. It was a lifelong dream of my husband’s and I am glad we were able to realize his dream. We returned to Vancouver in 2000, purchased another residence in North Vancouver and I went to work as an Executive Assistant to the President, Executive Director, Board of Directors and Chapter Council of the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association until I moved to Greenwood two years ago. I am currently a volunteer and member of the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Public Library and the Greenwood Heritage Society.

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proach and by leading by example in a fair and unbiased manner. It is extremely important to have Experience, Knowledge, Continuity and Respect at the table. On Nov. 15 please re-elect Lang to City Council. “Together we can make a difference.“

CHRISTOPHER YATES

My name is Christopher Yates. I am a retired Tug Boat Operator from the Lower Mainland. Throughout my career at sea I sat on the Executive Board for my union, negotiating committee, finance and safety committees to name a few. I was a member of the Canadian Labour Congress and the BC Federation of Labour and sat on committees for both entities. During my career it seemed if I was not at sea I was taking university courses hosted by the CLC and BC Fed. I took courses from Human Rights in the Workplace to Work Safe Appeals or WCAT. I used the skills I gained on and off of the ship to help my fellow employees. I now use the skills I acquired as a Human Rights Advocate and Labour Advocate to assist unionized and unrepresented employees settle claims with their employers. I moved to Greenwood in December of 2008. I quickly became active in the community and was elected to the position of Vice President of the Boundary Metis Community Association where I had wonderful opportunities to go into our schools and volunteer. I had the opportunity to help plan and take part in, our week-long totem carving and Aboriginal Education week. The Totems that our children helped carve still stand and are proudly displayed. I am the father of five wonderful children and am running for council because I care about our city and community. I want my children to grow up in a city that I am active in. I look forward to the opportunity to work on Council and committees for our city and residents. So on November 15th. Please remember to vote. And when you vote—vote Christopher Yates for Councillor. Thank You!

Boundary Creek Times Thursday, October 23, 2014

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tain PHOeniX MOSUOnCietY alPine SKi Monday, October 27 7:00 pm at Selkirk College Room 8 Downstairs

~Everyone Welcome ~

Thieves rip off grow-ops Midway RCMP report that in the early morning hours on Friday, Oct. 17 they received a complaint of a man ramming his car into his father’s car while driving from Rock Creek to Midway. Police arrested one man in Greenwood later that morning. Cpl. Judson Mayes said that the investigation continues into charges of assault with a weapon, uttering death threats, and breach of conditions. Police received a call on Thursday, Oct. 9 about a forcible confinement at a legal marijuana grow operation in the Bridesville area, Mayes reported. RCMP are investigating allegations

Hot dogs, juice & chips will be served If you can hold a gun you can participate. Guns and ammo supplied. You do not have to be a member of the KWA. Everyone welcome. For info call Les at 250-446-2401 Start at 10 a.m. at the KWA range on Dump Road in Rock Creek

We buy: Aluminum • Brass Zinc • Batteries • Copper Call to ask about pickup or delivery. We’re open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bottle Depot in Greenwood Tuesday & Thursday

Under New Management – Charles Houle

BRIDESVILLE BOTTLE DEPOT

Norbert Salvage Ltd. Recycling & Bottle Depot 5667 Bridesville Townsite Road Phone: 250-446-2497 • Cell: 1-250-485-8701

BRIEFS REPORT

that three individuals broke into a residence and stole large quantities of marijuana, leaving one male tied up, who eventually untied himself and called for police for assistance. The investigation is ongoing. The next day, Oct. 10, RCMP responded to a break and enter at another large legal marijuana grow operation— again in the Bridesville area—where

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22 RIFLE SHOOT FOR ALL YOUTH Saturday, October 25

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subjects allegedly broke into the property and took large amounts of marijuana. Mayes said the estimated value of the marijuana that was taken was $750,000. The investigation is ongoing. Also on Friday, Oct. 10, police responded to a call of an adult woman and three teenage children who illegally crossed into Canada; Midway RCMP have apprehended them all. Mayes said the woman would go before an immigration board for a hearing. The children are in the custody of Ministry of Child and Family Development and the file is still under investigation.

Hugs: The City of Greenwood office staff and city works crew for their good service all year long. Hugs: To the Heritage Credit Union staff for their friendly and professional service. Hugs: T o all the beautiful people in Greenwood for their prayers and concern last Sunday. I love you all. If you have a hug or a slug, we’d like to hear it. We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is that you keep it tasteful. Editor’s discretion will always be exercised. Simply email reporter@boundarycreektimes.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints; or you may drop them off at 263 South Copper Street in Greenwood.

Ski society hosts AGM on Monday Submitted

Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society (PMASS) encourages pass holders and Boundary residents to attend its annual general meeting on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., in Room 8 (downstairs) of Selkirk College in Grand Forks. Season pass and membership applications will be available at the meeting. Everyone is welcome. Phoenix Ski Hill is a community owned and run facility, which is strengthened and improved by member participation. If you

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believe our quality of life in the Boundary is enhanced by having a local ski hill, the ski society board of directors invites you to learn what we are doing to ensure a strong future for continued operation. In September, the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch approved PMASS’s Community Gaming Grant application for the amount of $41,700. Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society will continue to apply annually for gaming funds in addition to the funds we receive from local government and business sponsors for mountain operations.

Live your dream

How Many Paycheques are you from Retirement? WHAT IS THE BEST WAY to spend, save and invest your incomepotentially allowing you to retire sooner? Start by thinking about the kind of lifestyle you want to live during your retirement. Then calculate how much you will need each year to support that lifestyle. Finally, work with your advisor to create a plan that will help you accumulate enough wealth to give you sustainable income for life. Step 1: Determine the lifestyle you want to live. How do you want to spend your time in retirement? Will you pursue your favorite hobbies? Will you take up new activities and learn new skills? Will you stay close to home or travel the world? The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to plan ahead and make your retirement dreams a reality. Step 2: Calculate how much you will need each year. How much is enough for a comfortable retirement? A How much should you save for your retirement? budget worksheet will help you identify the expenses associated with your desired retirement lifestyle and come up with a number. It’s a good idea to break down your anticipated retirement expenses into “essential” and “discretionary” cost. “Essential costs are things you can’t do without – for example, food and shelter. “Discretionary” costs are more flexible parts of your budget – the “nice-to-haves.” Keep in mind that some of the expenses you’re responsible for during your working years, such as clothing and transportation, could be reduced or eliminated once you retire. Step 3: Work with your advisor to create a plan. Now it’s time to work with your advisor to develop a plan to help provide income payments after you retire. Here are things to consider while creating your plan: 1. Set savings goals: determine how much you need to set aside from each paycheque between now and when you want to retire. 2. Build an Investment strategy: create a diversified portfolio to help you grow your savings and reach your objectives.

3. Structure retirement income: combine guaranteed income and nonguaranteed income to help generate sustainable cash flow for life. Guaranteed income in retirement may be generated from government sources (such as Canada pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)), defined benefit pension plans, and specialized products that provide income for life. Sources of guaranteed income provide certainty and can be ideal for managing your essential expenses. Non-guaranteed income may come from defined contribution pension plans and your other savings and investments. Since the stream of income generated from these sources can depend on market performance, it’s less certain exactly what it will be year to year, or how long the pool of money will last if you plan to draw out a consistent amount each month. Therefore, it may be best to rely on non-guaranteed income for covering the “nice-to-haves.” The longer you have before retirement, the more time you have to save. But, with a plan, anyone can prioritize retirement savings and work to build a bigger nest egg. How will you achieve your objectives? Your advisor can help you create a saving, investing and income generating strategy that can allow you to live the retirement lifestyle you want. However many paycheques you have left before you retire, the key is to start planning today by establishing clear goals and choosing solutions that can help deliver sustainable income. Your advisor has the skills and expertise to help you put a financial solution in place and may recommend solutions you weren’t aware of, providing you with new opportunities to save for retirement and turn those savings into guaranteed lifetime income.

Phoenix Mountain sends out a big thank you to last season’s supporters, including all the volunteers who dedicated their valuable time to our mountain operations. Operation Snowflake raised over $13,000 with contributions from 260 snowflakes purchased by 170 individuals and businesses. Financial support also came from the Boundary Park Shopping Centre, City of Greenwood, Community Futures Boundary, Grand Forks Credit Union, Grand Forks Gazette, Mountain FM, RDKB Areas C, D and E, Roxul Employees Association and Roxul Industries.

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