Teslin Post Vol 3 No 5 - The Village of Teslin

VOLUME 3 NUMBER 5 ON LINE EDITION MAY 27, 2011
The Teslin Post
Village Council Seeks Direction...
Flatten it ... or Fix it?
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What’s Inside...
The front page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
What’s Inside / The Collator----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
The Old Community Hall ... Should It Go?----------------------------------------------------------------------3
CAO Update------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
New Subdivision on the Sawmill Rd-------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Cancer Awareness Campaign----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Foreman’s Report-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
I Walk Alone by Dwayne (Joe) Sheldon------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Forestry Reminder-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Caring For the Land Initiative--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Our New JPs------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Teslin School Badminton Wizards---------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Walk For Hope Cancer Walk----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Village of Council Meeting April 11, 2011-------------------------------------------------------------------------17
George Johnston Museum Update---------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Kids Go Flying in Teslin----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Village Council Meeting May 9 2011-------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Bear Awareness---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Closing Shot-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Volume 3 Number 5
Village council wants to make a decision on the old community hall. Do you think it should be
torn down? I don’t. It could be used in a number of ways. I have heard youth centre, elders drop-in
and gym. My favourite (and probably the most cost effective) would be a Heritage Hall. Get rid of
the yellow metal and put up wood siding. Make it into a real hall again ... with a wood floor and
windows all around. A perfect place for town council and other mid-sized meetings. A place with a
bit of class.
Thanks to Walter Geddes, Dean Compagna, and a whole wack of
unknown photographers, for sharing some great photos. As
always, ideas, photos, or comments are always welcome. Please
share your pictures. Teslin is an interesting place ... show the world.
Messages can be left at the Village office or email me at:
mhodgson@northwestel.net
Regards,
Mike Hodgson
Editor
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The old Community Hall
..is it time to say goodbye?
Teslin’s village council wants to know what to do with the old hall. A question that has been festering
for several years. The previous council first openly broached the idea of tearing it down in April
2009. They were somewhat surprised when a large group of locals came to the next meeting and
strongly opposed the idea. Now this council wants to make a decision.
First a bit of back history (with thanks to Bonar Cooley) of the old community hall. In 1967 cities,
towns, and villages all across Canada were doing something special to celebrate Canada’s onehundredth
birthday. In Teslin we built a brand new community hall. The building was funded
(somewhat under the table) by the late Bob Fleming when it became obvious that supporting grant
money would not arrive in time. Bob was repaid later in the year when the money finally came
through. In the meantime, a crew of builders that included the likes of Doug Smarch Sr., Ray
Douville, Harry Jackson, Robert Jackson, Billy Fox, Louis Fox, Walter Fox, Harry Morris, Winston
Jackson, George Sidney Sr., and many others went ahead and built a fine log hall to honour Canada’s
Centennial.
For well over twenty years the old community hall was used for weddings, funerals, dances, turkey
shoots, court, movie nights, political rallies, New Year’s Eve parties, bonspiels, receptions, crib
tournaments, and most every major event in the life of small village.
It has been altered over the years ... a kitchen and a bar were added during the 70s ... another
addition in the 80s was made for the Library. Sometime in the 90s someone got a deal on yellow
metal siding and the whole building was retrofitted to look like all the other yellow metal VOT
buildings. The post office and later the bank moved in to make the old hall our community centre.
Some five - six years ago the tenants complained that the building too old and smelled. The bank,
post office, and library all moved out. It has sat empty ever since.
According to Wes Wirth, YTG environmental services have been in and apparently the building is
not a health risk. Though the basement can become rather dank.
So, that’s the short history.
Village council wants to know what you think? As mentioned ... right now it sits empty ... unheated
and without power. Should it come down or is there still a role for our old hall? Contact Shawna
Anderson at the village office (390-2530) or drop her an email at Shawna.anderson@teslin.ca. Mayor
and council want to make a decision soon.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER UPDATE - MARCH
Projects
SINAGE & ADVERTISING
Tourism and Highways will be out early in April to look at our project and hopefully be helping enhance our
endeavour.
WATER
Aecom is proceeding with their Scope Change Application to YTG
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
YTG has received 4 submissions on their Request For Qualifications for the Village of Teslin Road
Upgrades Project and we will be reviewing them in April.
Village Issues
EMERGENCY MEASURES PLAN
We have been working with the different organizations in the community
Frank Thomas CAO
Calendar
Upcoming Council Meetings
June 13, 2011
June 27, 2011
Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the council
chambers at the village office. Spectators are
always welcome and the floor is open for
questions at the end of the meeting.
Those wishing to make a formal presentation to
the village council should speak with the village
CAO (Frank Thomas) well before the specific
meeting.
Effective immediately until
further notice, the Village of
Teslin Exercise Room will be open
Monday to Friday
8 am to 5 pm
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Please address any questions or
concerns to
the Village Office @ 390-2530.
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New Lots on the Saw Mill Road
A TTC/YTG joint land development project on the Sawmill Road will likely begin this summer.
The most recent map (distributed on May 2011) shows some 49 half hectare lots east of the
current built up area on the Sawmill Road. Twenty-five lots, all on the Nisutlin Bay side, will be on
TTC land. The remaining twenty-four are on YTG land. The entire subdivision will be within the
village boundaries. All lots will be for lease only. According to the project manager they will be
available for 30 year leases with an automatic extension for another 30. Information (or concerns)
regarding the development should be directed to Blanche Warrington at TTC 390-2532 (ext. 424)
or YTG’s project manager Rob Roycroft at robroycroft@shaw.ca. Mr Roycroft is based in
Nanoose Bay B.C.
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Foreman’s Report for April
Landfill
- We are still sending one load per week to town in the transfer bin.
- The spring clean up at the landfill will be starting soon.
- With the coming of spring the compost area has seen a little more
use, we hope that it still gains in popularity.
- Spring cleanup is underway the kids from school with the RCMP are
cleaning the streets in May anyone wanting to help clean their town is welcome to come and help.
- With the coming of spring the recycle center has been seeing more bottles, we would just like to remind everyone
that the bottles need to be sorted and we can assist them with counting also as Sunday appears to be the busiest for
returns your patience in assisting the attendant would be appreciated..
Lagoon and Force Main
- The assessment of the lagoon has yet to start but we hope to be under way soon.
- The gravity feed system as well as the forced main has been working very well, we will be doing manhole
flushing and asset assessment to identify and mark a few problem areas.
Arena & Curling Rink
- The ice plant has been shut down for the season.
Water Quality / Water Deliver
- All is good no problems or concerns
Other Activities
- We are starting the ground application for insect control in mid May but we will not be doing the helicopter
application as we have done in the past. If you have any questions about the program you can reach me at the
Village Office.
- We hope to have the dock in by mid to late May. Road repair season is now here so we will be sweeping and
patching from now to late summer, we would like to ask all drivers to watch for village employees and to slow
down in work areas.
Thank you,
Brian Earl
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Caring for the Land Initiative
Second intake
Training Program:
CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Training Program Modules:
Environmental Core Skills
Environmental Monitoring‐Research & Regulatory
Specializations
Environmental Site Assessment Assistant
If you have any questions about the program or if you are
interested in hiring one of graduates through our wage subsidy
program, please contact,
Brad Stoneman, Project Manager, Caring for the Land Initiative
at: 867‐390‐2180
Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator
Training Program Location:
Camp‐based at Brook’s Brook off of Alaska Highway,
35 km North West of Teslin
We are looking for 20 Aboriginal Trainees, to train for a total of 14 weeks
with two scheduled 1 week breaks
The program will start August 1, 2011 to October 22, 2011
To apply send resume and cover letter to: Shelly McDonald, Training Assistant, YMTA
Fax: 867‐633‐2605 E‐mail: shelly@ymta.org Phone: 867‐456‐8316
Deadline for applications is June 17, 2011
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Community Clean-Up with the Mounties
Dean Compagna
May 11 saw the Teslin RCMP host a community clean up with
Teslin school. Corporal Shaun Pike stated that he was impressed
with the hard work (and bags of garbage brought in by) our local
school students. The RCMP would like to express his thanks to
the Village of Teslin, Recreation Society, Nisutlin Trading Post, the
adult volunteers, and especially the students at Teslin School in
helping make Teslin just a little bit cleaner this Spring...
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And
(call the Village of Teslin to arrange for pick up of any
garbage/large items)
May 31, 2011
June 4 & 5
FREE Dump Weekend
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Teslin’s newest Justice of the Peace
Part 1
Congratulations to TTC citizen Minnie Clark on
becoming Teslin’s latest Justice of the Peace.
Minnie was sworn in by Judge John Faulkner on
May 13 in Whitehorse.
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Teslin’s newest Justice of the Peace
Part 2
Dave Hett, of Dawson Peaks fame, has became
Teslin’s ‘other’ newest Justice of the Peace. Dave
was sworn in by Judge Karen Ruddy at circuit
court in Teslin on May 19. Congratulations Dave!
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VOLUME 3 NUMBER 5 ON LINE EDITION MAY 27, 2011
Teslin School Shines at
Yukon Championships
Under 16 Girls' Singles
Silver - Ashley Anderson
Under 16 Mixed Doubles
Bronze - Francis Bouffard / Autum Jules
Under 16 Girls' Doubles
Silver - Autum Jules / Taneshia Jules
Bronze - Ashley Anderson / Mary-Willow Secord
Under 14 Girls' Doubles
Silver - Shania Hogan / Aleshia Kremer
Under 12 Girls' Singles
Gold - Aleshia Kremer
Silver - Shania Hogan
Bronze - Destiny Taylor
At the Yukon wide Badminton Championships in Whitehorse
April 29 - May 1 our Teslin team racked up gold, silver, and
bronze medals. Not bad for a small rural school. But would you
expect less from Teslin!
A big thank-you to the coaches Denise McDermot , Rhea
Poslowski & Robert Wiseman for their valued assistance....
Other Team members were:
Levi Stoneman
Adrianna Smith
Ryan Jules
Aiyana Martens
Bradley Anderson
Andrea Sheldon
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WALK FOR HOPE
JUNE 11 AT THE FRIENDSHIP PARK
12 NOON TO MIDNIGHT
THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT AND GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT CANCER SURVIVORS;
LOVED ONES WHO ARE BATTLING THE DISEASE; AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE
WHO HAVE PASSED ON.
I HAVE PLEDGE SHEETS FOR YOU TO FILL OUT.
GET YOUR TEAMS! DOES NOT MATTER HOW MANY ON A TEAM. YOU DO NEED A
TEAM NAME. IF YOU HAVE ANY KIND OF CRAFTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO
DONATE TO RAFFLE OFF THAT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ALL THE
PROCEEDS GO TO CANCER SOCIETY. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. $25.00 PER PERSON
TO ENTER.
CONTACT: ROBIN SMARCH AT 867-390-2096 OR 867-335-2096
In Memoriam
The family of Robert R. Grant sadly announce his passing
on May 15 2011 in Kamloops B.C. Robert Grant was a
veteran of the Second World War and the Korea conflict.
During the early 1960s, Mr Grant lived in Teslin and
operated Yukon Airways at the site of our community
marina. Robert Grant is survived by his son Mike (Teslin);
Patty (Idaho); Theresa (Kamloops) Maria (Vancouver); as
well as many grandchildren and great-grand children.
The community offers their condolences to the Grant
family
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Highlights of the Village of Teslin Council Meeting
Meeting # 07-11 April 11 2011
Members Present: Mayor Clara Jules; Councillor Lori Joe; Councillor Robin Smarch; Councillor Darryl
Kremer, and Councillor Stacey Hassard
Public Present: Mike Hodgson, Kristyne Geddes, Steve Kremer, Bonar Cooley, Minister Marian Horne
3. Hearing of Delegations and Individuals
3.1 Fire Department
Agreed to purchase 2 sets of bunker gear and intake for pump. Deputy Chief Steve Kremer is going to
check into costs for both. Any costs to be approved by CAO before purchasing.
3.2 Bonar Cooley - Presentations Re; Snow Removal & Recreation
Mr Cooley did present an idea to Council about the possibility of converting curling rink to rifle shooting
gallery.
5. Reports from Village Administration, Standing or Special Committees of Council
5.1 CAO Report for February 2011.
8. Consideration of Items of Accounts Payable by Village
8.1 March 2011 Accounts Payable
#162-07-11
Moved by Councillor; R. Smarch Seconded by Councillor; D. Kremer
BE IT RESOLVED That Village Council Approves the Accounts Payable for March 2011 as presented in
the amount of $201,111.80. ~carried~
9. Introduction and Consideration of By-laws
9.1 3rd & Final Reading By-Law # 11-186 Property Tax Levy By-Law
#163-07=11
Moved by Councillor; D. Kremer Seconded by Councillor; R. Smarch
BE IT RESOLVED That Property Tax Levy By-law #11-186 had a 3rd and Final Reading. ~carried~
9.2 Rescind 3rd Reading of By-Law # 11-187
#164-07-11
Moved by Councillor; D. Kremer Seconded by Councillor; R. Smarch
BE IT RESOLVED That Council rescinded 3rd Reading of 2011 Annual Operational Budget By-law
#11-187. ~carried~
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9.3 3rd and Final Reading Operating & Capital Budget By-Law #11-187.
#165-07-11
Moved by Councillor; D. Kremer Seconded by Councillor; S. Hassard
BE IT RESOLVED That 2011 Annual Operational Budget By-law #11-187 had a 3rd and Final Reading.
~carried~
10. New and Unfinished Business
10.1 Road Upgrades Project Update
10.2 Groundwater Monitoring Wells Update
10.3 Community Sign Discussion
-Bring Back to next Meeting April 26, 2011.
10.4 Gas Tax - Wood Chipper
#166-07-11
Moved by Councillor; S. Hassard Seconded by Councillor; R. Smarch
BE IT RESOLVED That Village Council would like to send gas tax money $8250.00 back to YTG for
wood chipper. ~carried~
10.5 Sawmill Road New Subdivision Discussion
Mayor & Council is not satisfied with the proposal and would like to book a meeting with the group. Need
to inform Minister Horne when the meeting will take place.
10.6 AECOM - Scope Change
11. Question Period
Minister Horne checked with YTG on school funding for team jerseys and was informed that they are
unable to fund therefore the school applied for Lotteries funding from the Village of Teslin.
Mike Hodgson inquired as to the final cost of the mezzanine/gym
- under $300,000.00
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George Johnston Museum Update
Sharron Chatterton
The George Johnston Museum is undergoing a facelift … well really a “bottom lift” as work begins this summer
on stabilizing the foundation and leveling the floors, repairing exterior siding, tamping down that roof in spots,
sucking in the buckling ground panels, laying gravel and a cement pad to stabilize the oil tank and installing
new front glass doors and fresh new carpets. This will further beautify and generally dry out and warm up our
chilly but gorgeous little museum.
It is also no longer so ‘little’. We have added another 450 square feet of unusual exhibits in the brand new old
1941 Aeradio Range Navigation Building, and monster cabinetry to bring our startling Tlingit head dresses, clan
shirt, lynx paw blankets, beadwork, and other rarities out of that solitary confinement called Storage. Things
will be a movin’ in the main museum.
The highway will be lit up with two new signs. The Yukon Highway’s department ‘sign guys’ said, “ Wow ….
there’s nothing like that on the highways !” Which is exactly what we’d hoped. We want that traffic to do a
‘double-take’ and skid to a halt. Look for a large red and blue splash, an artifact that leaps off the panel and
minimal words. We went with the new vinyl rolls through PR Services and praise their speed and designer
response to our demands.
Staff this year includes our favourite Come-Back member Rita Davie and new member Kelsey Hassard. We’ll
work their socks off. As usual, we’ll need an occasional casual reception person too.
The town will be in festivities mood on June 30th when we welcome a glittering Official Party to cut the ribbon
on the exhibit, then repare to the Teslin Rec-plex for a lavish (one day early) Traditional Dominion Day Silver
Tea. Wear what will honour your Teslin Tlingit family members who lived through 1940-55 wartime period.
You are invited, so bring your Elders. They will love the photos and artifacts.
The George Johnston Museum now has
another wonderful example of Mabel
Johnston’s bead and leather work.
Come to the GJM and check it out!
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KIDS - 7 to 17 - Go Flying - JUNE 30, 2011
Is your child Interested in AIRPLANES ?
The members of the Yukon Chapter of the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association,
(Flight Number 106), are willing to assist your Airport Event by flying a LIMITED
number of kids on June 30, 2011 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, at the Teslin
Airport.
Under the “COPA FOR KIDS” program, Our Members have volunteered their aircraft,
their time, and fuel to carry as many Kids as possible between the ages of 7 to 17 who
have permission forms signed by their parents.
Our objective is to stimulate interest in aviation and demonstrate the importance of the
airports and use of aircraft in Yukon. Kids will meet the pilots, examine different types of
light aircraft, learn about flying, and most of them will get a chance to actually fly.
Certificates are provided following thier experience.
PARENTS
YOUR COMMUNITY AIRPORT IS IMPORTANT ... PROTECT IT, ENJOY IT!
The parents permission form is included in the brochure available at;
http://www.copaforkids.org/content/index.cfm?page=Age7to13,
The forms must be signed by the legal guardian and presented to the pilot before the
flight is allowed.
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Highlights of the Village of Teslin Council Meeting
Meeting # 08-11 May 9 2011
Members Present: Mayor Clara Jules; Councillor Lori Joe; Councillor Robin Smarch; Councillor Darryl
Kremer, and Councillor Stacey Hassard
Public Present: Dave Hett, Frank Hase, Frank Saligo, Mike Hodgson, Juanita Kremer, Doug Hogan,
Sharon Chatterton, Brian Earl, Kristyne Geddes, Shelley Hassard, Juanita Kremer, Rob Roycroft, YTG
Lyle Henderson & John McDougall
3. Hearing of Delegations and Individuals
3.1 RCMP
- Informed that highway patrol will be coming to Teslin.
- Community Clean-up update - happening Wednesday May 11, 2011. BBQ will be in parking lot, if weather
not cooperating will move lunch into end of Arena.
8. Consideration of Items of Accounts Payable by Village
8.1 Accounts Payable for April 2011.
#170-08-11
Moved by Councillor; R. Smarch Seconded by Councillor; L. Joe
BE IT RESOLVED That Village Council approves the April 2011 Accounts Payable in the amount of
$100,671.99. ~carried~
10. New and Unfinished Business
10.1 Community Sign
- mock-up of sign at north end of Teslin lookout to be made for new sign.
10.2 Old Community Hall
-investigate what the community would like to see done with the old community hall.
10.3 Lotteries Donation Request - Yukon College donation of $200.00 to Yukon College DEFEATED.
10.4 George Johnston Museum 2nd Request for Lottery Donation
#171-08-11
Moved by Councillor; S. Hassard Seconded by Councillor; D. Kremer
BE IT RESOLVED That Village Council Approves the donation of $950.00 to the George Johnston
Museum out of the Spring Yukon Lotteries Program. ~carried~
10.5 TTC/VOT Recreation Contribution Agreement
TABLED
10.6 Building Canada Fund - Road Upgrades
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Closing Shot
The Girls of Summer
T’was 1985 at a ball tournament in Haines
Alaska. Do you know these women? I’m
pretty sure this photo was hanging in the
Full Moon Saloon for a couple of years.
Photographer: Walter Geddes
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