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FireSmart session well attended ANDREW TRIPP

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More than 50 West Boundary Area E residents congregated at the Rock Creek Fairgounds on Saturday to take part in a FireSmart orientation session aimed at introducing property owners to the fire-prevention program. A non-profit, communitydriven initiative, FireSmart Canada helps train people living in forested areas to become wildfire-aware by encouraging them to take a series of sim-

ple steps to help protect their dwellings and property from fire damage. Moderated by Bridesvillebased Quintech Fire Services principal Darren Hutchinson and Anarchist Mountain FireSmart Committee president Denis Thomson, the meeting was also attended by Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Deputy Fire Chief Dan Derby, Wildfire Management Fire Protection Officers Alvin Boyer and James Katasonoff, as well as regional director Vicki Gee, who helped organize the event.

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Feb. 26-28: Pee wee hockey playoffs at the Midway Arena. Thursday, March 3: Electoral Area E/West Boundary Town Hall Meeting at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5: Grads vs Dads hockey will be held at the Midway Arena. Sunday, March 6: Kettle Wildlife Association Fun Shoot - 22 shoot at 9 a.m. Archery and trap to follow. Dump Road, Rock Creek.

REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Drop-in crib at Greenwood Legion at 7 p.m. $3 buy-in. Mondays: Girl Guides of Canada meets after school from 3:30 to 5 at WBES. Contact Jeanine Fraser at WBES or Linda Sheppard at 250-443-1529. Mondays: Floor curling at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), starting at 1 p.m. $1 per session. Contact Linda at 250-446-2031 for more information. First & Third Monday: Midway Village Council meeting; 6:30 p.m. with a delegation or 7 p.m. if none. First & Third Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre in Midway is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed on holiday Mondays, but will be open the next day on Tuesday. First Monday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting at 2 p.m. Info: 250-445-2290. Second & Fourth Monday: Greenwood City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Third Monday: Bridesville Women’s Institute meets at 11 am. Info: 446-2210 or 446-2121. Third Monday: Frolicking Fancies – the Greenwood Red Hat Ladies Group meet monthly in Greenwood. Information Francine 250-445-6734; or Shirley 250445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meeting at 6:30 – for location info phone 250-528-0227.

Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-446-2997. Mondays and Wednesdays: Boot Camp at McArthur Centre in Greenwood from 6-7. $10 drop-in or $60 per month. Info 250-442-3664. Postponed until further notice. Monday & Wednesday beginning Sept. 15: Country Kids Playschool 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rock Creek Health Centre. For info or to register call Sara Eek 250446-2202. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Greenwood Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 11 - 3 pm Greenwood Seniors’ Centre Thrift Store, 100 Deadwood. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Welcoming all artisans to join us from 10 am - 3 pm at the Kettle River Art Club located at 1375 Veterans Lane in Greenwood. (above the Library) Everyone welcome. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Taekwondo at BCSS gym from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to ages 6 (with supervision) to 106. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boundary Women’s Resource Centre on Market Avenue in Grand Forks open from 9 a.m. to - 3 p.m. Info 250-442- 5212. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7 p.m. Info: 250-442-2856 or 250-442-4276. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Writer’s group meeting at 11 a.m. at Bored Room Bistro in Midway. Wednesdays: Girl Guides of Canada meet at King of Kings Church in Midway, Sparks ages 5-6 and Brownies ages 7-8 meet at 4:30-5:45; Guides ages 9-11 and

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Pathfinders ages 12-14 meet from 6 to 7:30. Info 250449-2309 or 250-445-9955. 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 transportation subsidies are available. Wednesdays: Kettle Wildlife Association - archery from 3:30 - 6 p.m., Dump Road, Rock Creek. First Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 1 p.m. in Parkview Manor Midway. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 p.m. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250-445-2111, or Wolfgang 250446-2455. Second Wednesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek Women’s Institute meet for a potluck lunch at 11:45. Info: 250-446-2454 or 250-446 -2608. Third Wednesday: Main River Women’s Institute meets in Westbridge at 1 p.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 p.m. at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446- 2465. Thursdays: Free Yoga Classes in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre from 10:00-11:30 a.m. For more information call: Diane at 250-445-6364. Thursdays: Kinesiology at the old Kettle Valley School House from 9:30 to 12. Thursdays: Anglican Thrift Store from 11-3. Info phone Les Williams 250-445-2216. Thursdays: Quilters and other crafters meet at the Midway Senior’s Centre at 9:30 a.m. Come for coffee and bring your needle project to work on. Membership fee $10 per year. Thursdays: Midway Museum Fundraiser - Texas Holdem Poker Registration 6:30 p.m. $20 to play, held at The Hotel, Midway. Thursdays: Boundary Guiding Unit for girls in Midway and Greenwood meets from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at King of Kings Church in Midway. Sparks and Brownies ages 5 -

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8, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.; Guides and Pathfinders ages 9 - 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Join any time for new experience. Thursdays: The Singing Kettle Choir practices from 1 - 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Kettle Valley. New members (men and women) welcome. For more info contact Myrna at 250-445-6168. First Thursday: Rock Creek Medical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the clinic. First & Third Thursday: Food bank at the Evangel Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Info 250-445-2125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. Third Thursday: Founder’s Day 2016 planning meeting at 6 p.m. in Greenwood City Hall. Contact Janet at 250445-6133 for information. Fridays: Bingo at Greenwood Community Hall. Doors open 5 p.m., early bird 7 p.m. Progressive jackpot. Fridays: Coffee at Midway Seniors Centre from 9:30 - 11. Fridays: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. Second and Fourth Friday: Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion in Greenwood. 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $3 includes movie, drink and popcorn. First, Third and Fifth Fridays: Darts at the Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion with doors opening at 6 p.m. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Hot-L Pub, Midway. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 2 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Last Saturday: Karaoke at Hotel Midway – Hot-L Pub at 8:30. Last Saturday: The Bridge is open from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Second Sunday – Nov. 15 and through to April 3: Cribbage at the Westbridge Hall (2935 Hwy 33), staring at 1:30 p.m. Fee is $5 per session (eight games per session). Prizes are doubled if more than 24 players. Call Del at 250-446-2330 for more information. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri. and Sat. Opens at noon.

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Take cellphone survey ANDREW TRIPP

Boundary Creek Times Reporter

Provincial government statistics indicate that approximately 3,000 people reside in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Area E. The Ministry of Transportation, however, has stated that on a peak travel day in August 2014, more than 2,500 vehicles travelled Highway 33, which makes the availability of cellular telephone service vital for the area. According to concerned resident Jeff Sarsons, while signs on the highway suggest that emergency 911 service is available along the route, that service, provided by Telus, is

not sufficient to fully and consistently utilize 911 services. “Most residents now have cellular telephones,” said Sarsons, “but we cannot use them in the majority of rural areas within the RDKB. This became particularly evident during the firestorm of last August.” To bring awareness to residents’ frustrations with cell phone service, Sarsons has set up an online survey designed to gauge the degree of the disatisfaction and present the results to both Telus and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area E/West Boundary Director Vicki Gee. While Telus has made ongoing announcements regarding expansion of cellu-

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lar service along both primary and secondary routes, it has yet to improve coverage in several parts of the fire-struck area. “I am aware that Telus have cellular sites on their planning horizon for this area,” said Sarsons, “but in my opinion, the lack of communications during the firestorm of 2015 proves that we need action now, not two, four or six years down the road. “The traffic on Highway 33 alone demands better coverage, not just Rock Creek, Beaverdell, Big White and Joe Rich.” The survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.com/ r/5WY7WTH.

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sion. from the building. Making sure in providing a house with optiResidents came from all cor- that trees are thinned out and mum fire resistance. The West Boundary ners of the West Boundary, in- pruned from the ground up to cluding Beaverdell, Westbridge, a height of two metres can sig- FireSmart initiative will get Bridesville and Rock Creek, to nificantly decrease the risk of a underway on May 7, which hear Thomson outline the rela- fire spreading. During the Rock marks the second annual Native ease with which his com- Creek fire, which, tragically il- tional Wildfire Community munity attained its FireSmart lustrated how most residents Preparedness Day, on which were unprepared for such an communities across Canada are accreditation. Anarchist Mountain was event, the fire raced unabated encouraged to participate in lostruck by a devastating wildfire up tree trunks into the foli- cal mitigation projects to help in 2003, prompting residents age canopy, which rendered reduce the risk of wildfire damto take steps to help protect it largely uncontrollable as it age to their homes and neightheir homes from such an oc- moved quickly along Highway bourhoods. West Boundary residents currence. In 2013, a FireSmart 33, leaving dozens of flattened will tentatively be gathering at committee was formed, helping homes in its wake. In addition to foliage man- Freeman’s Country Supply in people learn how to make their which includes Rock Creek to receive some homes safer. An emergency agement, communication system was ground cover control, keeping hands-on training with pruna lawn green or replacing grass ing equipment before setting also developed. Throughout the presenta- with gravel or stone can signifi- off for the day to begin making tion, both Hutchinson and cantly temper the effects of an their neighbourhoods much Thomson stressed the fact that approaching fire, in some cases safer in the event of a wildfire. if neighbours combine their halting it entirely as it is denied Those wishing to participate or efforts with a common goal fuel. The use of wood siding require information regarding in mind, making homes and and roofing alternatives such as the project are asked to contact neighbourhoods much more metal or fibre cement, to name Vicki Gee of the Regional Disresistant to fire damage can take but two, can also go a long way trict of Kootenay Boundary. as little as an afternoon and cost very little. SIDLEY MOUNTAIN Among the most logical, yet often overlooked precautionary measure to protect a structure from a wildSunday JulySunday, 24, 6:00Feb. - 7:00 28 pm fire is the simple trimBridesville Community Hall 6:00 - 7:00 pm ming or removal of foliage within a disBridesville Community Hall tance of 10 metres

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Residents not reckless With the announcement by the province of a proposed law that would provide police with the authority to arrest people who refuse to evacuate their properties during a wildfire comes the sobering realization that homeowners may be usurped of the basic human right of protecting their investments during a natural disaster. If a homeowner were the victim of a home invasion, it would be well within his or her rights to take whatever steps were deemed necessary to prevent that crime from being committed. That includes the use of registered firearms, meaning that one could, in this country at least, fatally injure an intruder and not face charges. But try to remain on one’s property in defence of one’s sole possessions and, in many cases homes that represent a life’s work, and, at least if the government gets its way, B.C. residents may face being dragged, likely kicking and screaming, from a fire they may have already begun to suppress. Compare that to the proposed new reality which may well see firefighters, experienced or otherwise, being shuttled into unfamiliar territory to save threatened homes while the owners are arrested and forcibly removed, and it is easy to understand why those individuals who chose to stay and fight last August’s Rock Creek fire are anything but supportive of the proposed legislation. The events of Aug. 13, 2015 proved not only how fast a wind-aided wildfire can destroy a forest but also how resilient and resourceful many residents of West Boundary are. Fires were nothing new to many, and the necessary equipment to tackle the flames were close at hand. Leaving was simply not an option. In fact, a group of residents’ actions were so effective in stemming the spread of the fire onto Crown land, that the province took the unprecedented step of financially compensating civilians during a fire-fighting campaign. These were not reckless men and women; they were seasoned, knowledgeable property owners who were used to living without official fire protection, simply not willing to “give up without a fight.” While fire officials are quick to condemn such vigilantism, it is difficult to imagine what firefighters would have done without the numerous residents who sprung into action as soon as the fire hit.

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You have to pay for a job done well ~~~ The term “flogging a dead horse,” if my research is correct, was first used by English politician and orator John I was surprised to hear of Rock Creek resident Colleen Bright in the late 1800’s to describe the futility of attempt- Smith’s disappearance earlier in the month; I just heard ing to rouse Parliament from its apathy regarding the Re- about it on Monday, though was soon thereafter contacted form Act of 1867. It is a term which continues by one very concerned friend who hoped I IN FOCUS to have, albeit through a somewhat egregious could help in the matter somehow. Of course, I depiction of violence, some usefulness when couldn’t do much, though the friend did bring describing an individual or group’s refusal to up some interesting points about Facebook’s let a matter be and, in somewhat gentler terms, potential role in unravelling this “mystery.” “move on”. Firstly, she pointed out that Colleen had I observe this type of reluctance on a regu“unfriended” a number of her online friends, lar basis as a reporter, be it at council meetings, which, in my mind at least, illustrates some Andrew TRIPP through emails and letters I receive and varidegree of intent on her part. That and the fact ous other portals. People often become fixated that she had packed up many of her belongings with matters that may or may not directly impact them or prior to her “isappearance and it’s difficult to conclude that stand to make their lives better (or, for that matter, worse) this case is anything but sinister. and seemingly get so wound up about them that they inHowever, the friend also suggested that Smith’s whereevitably make themselves look just a little foolish. abouts could surely be discovered through the decipherRecently, one fellow voiced his frustration at a local ing of IP addresses, which could, perhaps, pinpoint the professional being regularly featured in the newspapers, physical location of the computer or smartphone from asking those around him if the expert in question was which messages were sent. I’m no expert in this IT area, some sort of “god” (or words to that effect), and ridiculing but I tend to agree with her friend and, perhaps, that’s exthe size of the payment that was made to him for, in my actly what the RCMP are working on at this very moment. estimation at least, some pretty tricky business concernI hope the mystery is solved soon and Colleen is found ing nature and water, two extremely contentious issues not safe, because otherwise, as a reporter, I will likely be asked only in the Boundary but certainly province-wide. to continue “flogging a dead horse” and, as is often the I just don’t get it. If you want a difficult (or any) job case, will simply begin to look foolish. done well, you have to pay for it, and that’s what happened Though really, does it matter what people think? Is not in this case. Let it be, move on, don’t keep flogging the reality more relevant than perception? I think so. dead horse. Next week: some of my favourite English recipes.

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Province considers evacuation law ANDREW TRIPP

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Some residents in the Boundary region say they’re against proposed changes that would give the RCMP authority to arrest people who refuse to leave during an evacuation order. Critics say if the idea is legislated, people will lose their homes during wildfires. “If we had been forced to evacuate, we would have definitely—no doubt in my mind— lost all of our places,” said Michael Fenwick-Wilson, who fought to save his home during the Rock Creek wildfire in 2015. Last summer 30 homes were lost to the fire during one of B.C.’s worst wildfire seasons to date. As part of proposed revisions to the Emergency Program Act, the province is considering giving the RCMP the authority to arrest people like FenwickWilson who refuse to leave under similar circumstances. The province argues that people who stay despite evacuation orders put emergency workers at risk when situations become increasingly dangerous and require a rescue. Manitoba was the first province to enact similar laws, in

2013, according to the document outlining the proposed changes. “It’s unenforceable for the most part. I mean, the [jail] cells aren’t big enough in the area,” Fe nw i c k - Wi l s on said. Fred Marshall, a professional forester who trains people how to protect their properties from fire, also says he’s against the proposed change. “Many of us people here in the Boundary, we’ve been here for years. We’re pretty wellexperienced, and know what to do,” he said. “You would have to arrest us all.” The province was accepting feedback on the changes until last Friday. Minister of State for Emergency PreMICHAEL FENWICK-WILSON paredness, Naomi Yamamoto, will 31, 2016. present the feedback to the With files from Brady Strachan Cabinet Committee on Secure of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Tomorrow on or before March

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Thursday, February 25, 2016 Boundary Creek Times

Founder’s Day will be July 9 Thank You Greenwood council sat for its regular meeting MIDWAY LIBRARY on Monday. Councillors’ reports

the successful removal of a beaver dam and subsequent reinforcement of the banks of Boundary Creek, a project overseen by Fred Marshall and public works foreman Randy Smith. The bill for Marshall’s work came in at $600.

nity Futures regarding the sprucing up of three kiosks located in Lion’s Park. The city is looking for funds to help upgrade the sewer system and generator, though was unable to secure a grant for that infrastructure project, which the city considers important, especially considering the impact of last year’s fire.

Mayor’s report

CAO Report

Mayor Smith reported that Jim Madder is the city’s temporary financial officer, with acting CAO Wendy Higashi working alongside him during the budget process. Smith suggested that business is moving along in a positive direction, including negotiations with city employees, whose contracts expire at the end of February. The mayor is working with staff on a budget draft to distribute to the public and the city is also in talks with Commu-

CAO Higashi raised the issue of the Slag Royalty Reserve Fund bylaw, which was never passed in 2003 despite having three readings by council. The bylaw must be created to satisfy the city’s audit requirements. Monies from the sale of the slag total over $50,000, an account which, like all other separate accounts, must have a bylaw attached to it. Council agreed that research into the bylaw was needed, which Councillor Lang agreed to help with.

GREENWOOD COUNCIL REPORT

Councillor Ashton attended the Greenwood Board of Trade (BOT) meeting, where Founder’s Day was announced for Saturday, July 9. Canada Day celebrations will also go ahead this year, though funding for the event has yet to be secured. The BOT’s annual general meeting was scheduled for April 16 though that was later changed to March 9 pursuant to the group’s bylaws. The board also offered its thanks to council for the use of a much-needed storage area in the fire hall. Ashton will be attending the upcoming regional hospital meeting in Trail. Councillor Cudworth presented the Public Works report, which included

Fire department gets new vehicle ANDREW TRIPP

Boundary Creek Times Reporter

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) has a new command vehicle in service, a much-needed addition to the department’s response team. The vehicle, a 2010 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 crew cab, will finally provide Fire Chief Walt Osallame with a response unit dedicated to the department. For more than 25 years, Osallame has used his own personal vehicles to respond to incidents, for which he neither asked for nor was provided compensation. With the sharp increase last summer in emergency calls, Osallame’s vehicles were pushed to the limit, making the purchase of a new command vehicle a necessity. The truck came from the County of

Minburn-Vergeville Fire Department in Vegreville, Alberta, a small town located 100 kilometres east of Edmonton, which had listed it for sale at $20,000. After conversation between the two departments, Minburn generously offered to sell the vehicle to the MVFD as an assist (from one fire departement to another) for a slashed price of $13,000. When asked for comment, Midway Chief Administrative Officer Penny Feist said, “There was significant wear and tear on Fire Chief Osallame’s vehicle for sure, but, perhaps more importantly, there was risk to injury placed on the chief and to others while responding to an incident without lights and sirens. Risk of liability for both the fire chief and the village was also present.” “It is well known,” continued Feist,

“that in order for an effective and safe response, the Incident Commander (IC) needs to be first on scene to perform an on-site assessment and now, with the new command vehicle, people will be well aware of an ongoing emergency response. With red flashing lights and sirens, the IC will be able to ensure a safe and timely response to emergency situations.” The vehicle will be used by the fire chief within the fire response area while on duty, and the deputy incident commander on duty will be placed in charge of the command vehicle while the chief is off duty or away from the fire response area. The vehicle was delivered to Midway on Feb. 5, received a successful inspection, and has been in operation since Feb.12.

SD51 class sizes below the average CRAIG LINDSAY

Boundary Creek Times Contributor

Class sizes in Boundary schools are well below provincial averages. This according to an overview just released by the Ministry of Education, on class size and composition for B.C. public schools for 2015 as of Oct. 31. The provincial average class size for Kindergarten is 19.7; for Grade 1-3 the average class size is 21.8; for Grade 4-7 it’s 26.0; and for Grade 8-12 it’s 23.4. The number of reported classes with assigned education assistants is 19,800. The number of reported schools in B.C. is 1,380. The number of reported classes in B.C. is 67,107, while the number of reported classes in B.C. with more than 30 students is 1,343. In Grades K-3, there are 2,888 classes with 0 students entitled to an Individual Education Plan (IEP); 2,291 with one student with an IEP; 1,376 with two; 562 with three; 164 with four; 50 with five; 19 with six; and n ine with seven

or more. six; and 2,794 with seven or the provincial average); 21.9 For Grades 4-12, there are greater. for Grade 4-7 (4.1 below the The average class size of provincial average); and 19.7 13,619 classes with 0 students with an IEP; 11,632 with one; School District 51 (Boundary) for Grade 8-12 (3.7 below the 10,177 with two; 8,046 with is 18.0 for Kindergarten (1.7 provincial average). In comparison, the Koothree; 5,950 with four; 3,795 below the provincial average); with five; 2,375 with six; and 19.8 for Grade 1-3 (2.0 below • See CLASS SIZES page 10 4,154 with seven or more. In Grade K-3 the number of BORDER COUNTRY classes in B.C. REALTY with 0 English Language Learn250-442-2124 ers (ELL) are Bob Bugeaud 2,507; there are 250-449-1982 833 with one ELL www.bordercountrybob.ca student; 623 with two; 445 with three; 365 with four; 291 with 1.55 acres on the banks of the five; 249 with six; Kettle River in Midway. and 2,046 with $230,000. seven or greater. MLS® 2409669. For Grades 4-12, there are 35,718 classes with 0 ELL students; 9,131 with one; 4.856 with two; 3,056 with HOME IN ANACONDA LARGE SHOP BELOW ASSESSED VALUE three; 1,948 with 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a large 3 bdrm, 1 bath home on large Creek side RV lot in Fort Greenwood. corner lot, many updates. corner lot. Hiway frontage. $49,000. MLS® 2410172. four; 1,305 with 179,000. MLS® 2409818. $149,900. MLS® 2409885. five; 940 with

Thank you to all the people that came to support the Greenwood Seniors’ Chili Sale. Special thanks to Jean Klinosky for making the buns and to Nancy Yamamura for the lovely cake.

Our next big meal will be soup, homemade buns, tea or coffee and dessert all for $6.00. Held at the Seniors’ Centre on March 17, 2016 from 11 am to 2 pm. Hope to see you all there!

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2012 Fusion SE 75km

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2008 Fusion 4dr SE

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2008 Escape 4x4 XLT

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2012 F150 Supercrew XTR 4X4

2010 Fusion SEL AWD

2013 Focus 4Dr SE

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2011 Fiesta 4dr

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2007 Mazda Cab Plus 4x4

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2012 Focus SE 4dr

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2011 F150 CC 4x4 XLT

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2015 Escape SE AWD

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2013 Escape SE 4x4

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$14,995 $99

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128km

$78

2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4Dr

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$13,995

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stk#52980

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2010 Nissan Versa 5dr Hatch

2008 Saturn Sky Convertible 26km

2013 Focus SE 4Dr

2010 Pontiac G5

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$129

2004 Optra 4dr

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2009 Escape XLT

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2010 Charger 4dr

2013 Flex SEL AWD 58km

152km

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stk#00520

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Annual General Meeting Friday, March 4, 2016 at 12 noon at the Midway Arena Contact Melissa at 250-449-5075

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Kettle Valley Golf Club members filled the Boundary District Curling Club lounge on Sunday to re-elect the board of directors and get a preview of the club’s plans for the 2016 season. Despite the three week interruption of last year’s season, courtesy of the Rock Creek fire, the club still enjoyed one of its most successful years on record.

A successful season for club ANDREW TRIPP

Boundary Creek Times Reporter

Members of the Kettle Valley Golf Club (KVGC) gathered on Sunday to listen to the club’s executive outline its plans for the coming season, as well as providing members with an update of the KVGC’s financial status. President Dave Marsh chaired the meeting, which, among other things, resulted in the re-election by acclamation of the majority of the 2015 executive. Attending members were unanimous in returning the officers for another year, or, in some cases, an additional two-year term. Treasurer Earl Lindsey reported that the club made a profit of more than $13,000 last year and, generally, enjoyed one of the most successful seasons on record. Club manager Aaron Rexin summarized 2015 as a very challenging year for

Class sizes

the KVGC. Notwithstanding the effect of the Rock Creek fire on the club’s business for three weeks during one of the traditional peak periods for the course, the club also had to deal with extremely dry conditions throughout the spring and summer, making it more challenging than ever to keep the course in its usually pristine state. Adding to the fire and weather conditions was the rash of thefts that plagued the club throughout the year, which has, in recent years, been an ongoing problem for the KVGC. There was some dicussion regarding the hiring of a resident security officer to help discourage would-be thieves, and the club will be making that decision in the next several weeks. The club continues to apply for grants, and Rexin was hopeful that this year would see more support from the government in that regard. Marsh announced, much to the dismay of club members, that restaurant manager Sam Hall would not be returning for an-

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tenay Lake (SD8 - Nelson) district has average class sizes of 19.9 for Kindergarten (1.9 more than Boundary); 21.6 for Grade 1-3 (1.8 more than Boundary); 26.1 for Grade 4-7 (4.2 more than Boundary); and 20.4 for Grade 8-12 (0.7 more than Boundary). Kootenay-Columbia (SD20 - Castlegar/Trail) has average class sizes of 19.9 for Kindergarten; 20.7 for Grade 1-3; 26.2 for Grade 4-7; and 23.6 for Grade 8-12.

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other season. The club is actively looking for a replacement for Hall, who, Marsh suggested, made the KVGC restaurant a popular place to dine for golfers and non-golfers alike. The junior program is one of the club’s priorities this season; director Wayne Wickens noted that he had spoken with local elementary school principal Brian Foy and that he was in full support of the program. Marsh noted that it was extremely important to get the youth of the region involved with the club and golf in general to ensure a future growth of membership. Scheduled infrastructure improvements include an overhaul of the irrigation pumphouse, and several trees are slated for removal due to insect infestation or death. Trees will also be added to the course. Annual membership fees will be increased by $50 for the 2016 season, keeping KVGC dues considerably lower than other golf venues in the region. The KVGC will open, weather-permitting, in early spring.

Scammers don’t quit Recently a citizen of Grand Forks was contacted by a scammer who posed as an agent for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), reported Sgt. Jim Fenske, Detachment Commander of the Boundary Regional RCMP. The scammer demanded money for back taxes, fines and a fee. The scammer told the citizen that the RCMP would be contacting the citizen if he did not pay. Later the citizen got a phone call using the Grand Forks RCMP

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phone number on his call display. “These scammers are using the RCMP phone number as a form of intimidation. This is a scam,” Fenske said. The scammers tell taxpayers that they either owe money to the CRA or have a tax refund. Taxpayers are threatened with arrest or jail time if they do not take immediate action and provide money or personal or financial information. To confirm the authenticity of a call, contact the CRA using its official Trade by telephone number for individual tax enquiries: 1-800-959-8281. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information in error, contact police and your financial institution.

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 9 6:00 pm City Hall Members & Non Members Welcome!

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