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As it was unsigned, Under- ground Press policy dictates the letter be ignored. • That the following motion and discus- sion took place at the Town of Snow Lake's August 2nd Regular Meeting? “Moved by Councilor Forsyth, Seconded by Councilor Jones - Whereas Section 6 of the Employment Agreement with Chief Administrative Officer Jordan Willner states: 6. At such times as it determines appropriate, the Town will carry out an objective review of the terms of reference of the position held by Jordan, the compensation paid and his performance, and thereafter make the appropriate adjustment; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Snow Lake agree to amend the compensation paid to Jordan Willner as Chief Administrative Officer and Older model GMC Truck taking its run through Chell's Mud Bog ~ photo by Marc Jackson make the fiscal adjustment of a one- mud was flying, shortly before 1:00 p.m. and the competition time lump payment of $10,000.00 for hris Chell’s 3rd Annual Mud Bog once again went off with C carried on for several hours before wrapping up with the the 2016 municipal year. Prior to the barely a hitch. As promised last year, Chell incorporated crew readying the course for the following day. Winners question being called, Councilor Penny trucks into the 2016 event. They navigated 210 feet of slop were: ‘PowderPuff’ – 1st Cherie Murie (1992 GMC), 2nd Roberts requested a recorded vote. The on Saturday July 30th and the ATV’s (Quads) and UTVs (Side Brittany Holmgren, 3rd Terri Joy (2003 Chevy); ‘Stock’ – 1st result of the vote was: For - Councilor by Sides) gave it a go on a slightly smaller course the following Forsyth, Jones, and Wilson. Against - Chris Chell (1992 Toyota), 2nd Terri Joy (1987 Toyota), 3rd day. Councilors Peter Roberts, and Penny Hunter Smale (1978 Ford); ‘Super Stock’ 4-6 cyl – 1st Rockie Last year Chell ran a Truck Bog several weeks after the ATV/ Roberts. Mayor K. Stephen did not vote, Joy (2003 Chevy), 2nd Chris Chell (1994 Toyota), 3rd Terri Joy UTV Bog. Due to its popularity, and in order to cut down as Councilors Peter Roberts and Penny (1987 Toyota), Hunter Smale also won a prize for the shortest on prep work, he decided to run them both on the same Roberts insisted she not vote. the mo- distance on this run, travelling one foot on the course. He weekend in 2016. The idea worked well for the Trucks, with tion was carried.” received a LarsWorks plaque; ‘Super Stock’ 8 cyl – 1st Rockie twice as many showing up for the event; however, that wasn’t Joy (2003 Chevy), 2nd Rollie Becker (1985 Chevy), 3rd the case with the ATV/UTVs. It is suspected that two family • That prior to winter the main dock at Dewayne Ellingson (1984 Dodge); ‘Modified’ 4-6 cyl – 1st reunions, a wedding and Southend’s Pioneer Days may have the Sunset Bay Beach will be removed Rockie Joy (1987 Toyota), 2nd Chris Chell (1994 Toyota); kept a few regulars away. Nonetheless, the weather couldn’t to make way for the new dock that will and ‘Modified’ 8 cyl – 1st Kelly Kopeechuk (1992 GMC), 2nd have been better, with some gorgeous sunshine evenly be installed before the ice leaves the Richard Sterzuk (1998 Dodge), 3rd Aaron Thompson (2011 dispersed amongst light cloud cover. lake in spring 2017. Dodge). In a short conversation prior to Saturday’s event getting Sunday’s event also held off a bit from the scheduled start • That the 70th Committee meets at underway, Chell advised that some 50 hours of prep work time, with hope that a few more late stragglers might show. 7:00 p.m. the 1st Monday of every went into readying the course for the two day bog. He stated However, near 1:00 p.m., the decision was made to go with month in the Town Office? There are that he had some help with the work and that it was mightily what they had and a good day of rivalry resulted regardless. only 327 days until Snow Lake's 70th, appreciated. Winners in the ATV Class were: ‘700 Stock’ - 1st Scott Leighton Herb Lake Landing’s 100th and Cana- Saturday’s Truck Bog got underway a little later than da’s 150th Anniversaries (July 1, 2017). advertised, but didn’t disappoint, exhausts were belching and MJ See MUD BOGS continued on page 4... Sweet Nothings Get Stream 20 for Please see us for giftware, souvenirs, jewelry, computer parts and $29.95/mo!† service, baby and bath items, flowers, pictures, and the work of a * Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Actual download and Included: variety of local artists, artisans, musicians, and writers. upload speeds vary based on internet factors including site traffic, Open Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from content provider server capacity and end user equipment. • 20Mbps download speed* 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 358-7659, FAX: 358-9669 **conditions apply please contact us for more details. • 2Mbps upload speed* † Taxes not included. Promotional price is for 3 months of service. • Unlimited data transfer** $54.95 regular rate. Offer available for new services only, otherwise regular rate will apply. 1-866-206-3707 ~ commstream.net Page 2 THE Underground PRESS August 11, 2016 from the Hudbay website: “For with the area it operates in. The the most part, our employees communities in the Peace River live, work and raise their families Region of BC and in Saskatchewan in the towns in which Hudbay are benefiting greatly and in some Editorialoutlining council’s ‘Planning Act’ my guess on the operates. cases uniquely from economic y now most people will have heard or read B answer to both these questions would be that “We value the unique activity and mines in their areas, about the meeting that Snow Lake’s Town Council no one, other than (the person who brought the relationships we have with our so should we! held in respect to the Hudbay Camp back on July matter to our collective attention) CAO Jordan local stakeholders, and work Now I realize that Hudbay does, 19th. Willner actually read the document! to build strong, vibrant and and has done, a variety of very Even though the forum brought to light the fact As hard as that is to believe, I’m left with no sustainable communities. good things in Snow Lake. Of that Hudbay doesn’t need – nor have they ever other conclusion, because right there in black “It all starts with close and late this includes their portion needed - a conditional permit for their camp to and white it states that the use that the company productive partnerships with our of the money needed to build the northeast of our community, it does leave planned for the ‘camp’ land was permitted and did host communities. Our goal is our Waste Water Treatment several glaring questions that beg to be answered. not in any way require a ‘conditional use permit’. to establish ongoing and open Plant, cash for the Lawrie Marsh The first being: How did this mistake get by a Now on to the reason most community dialogue with local residents, Hall roof, and the financial help council of seven elected individuals and two well members attended the meeting on the 19th… governments and organizations they provided the Golden Vista compensated Chief Administrative Officers? One the camp and how it is negatively affecting Snow in order to address key issues project. They also provide work would think when a permit such as this is placed Lake’s economy. At both this meeting and the one associated with our business and for numerous locals. However, as in front of a council; the council would have held in July 2014, the vast majority of people in help improve the quality of life most say, “It isn’t like it used to access to (and should have read) the bylaw it attendance wanted to see the Town of Snow Lake for all.” Hmmm… seems in Snow be!” They are right, it isn’t. They was based on. Additionally, a rational would be and Hudbay work collectively for the betterment Lake’s case, the operative words used to pick up 55% of allowable provided by the person placing it in front of them of the community. At the latest meeting, Angela here are, “For the most part…” expenditures in the town’s annual (the CAO), which backed up the direction that Enright stood and questioned Hudbay’s corporate When I think back to Councilor budget and 66.25% of approved person recommended council take on the issue.