A petition for annual funding for the 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) from the 70 Mile House tax base was put forth to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
There are 139 residences in 70 Mile House and approval from 50 per cent of the owners with 50 per cent of the assessed value was required to pass.
At the deadline, only 50 approvals were received, representing 37 per cent of residents.
If approved, the 139 property owners within the service area would have had to provide annual tax funding – to a maximum of $15,000 – as a contribution to the cost of providing fire protection service in 70 Mile House. The money would have been used for annual operating and equipment costs.
Poker results
A poker tournament was held July 12 with 14 players attending.
The winners were: first, Dave MacDonald, second, Gus Collins; third, Niels Westerager; and fourth, Louise Ranger.
The next tournament will be held Aug. 9 at 70 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and play starts at 12:30 p.m.
Bingo
The next bingo will be held July 24 at Seventy Mile Access Centre.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.
70MHVFD news
There will be a general meeting on July 27 at the fire hall on Willow Road at 10 a.m., and everyone is welcome.
There will be a fire practice on Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall. New members are welcome.
Bookmobile
The Thompson-Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on July 31.
It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
