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Kenya calls out to young activist Support: Eagle River Secondary student fundraising for trip. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Jessie Kennedy hopes to embark on the ultimate field trip, one that will expose her to an utterly foreign way of life while opening her eyes further to the power of positive change. But to do this, the Eagle River Secondary Grade 9 student will need some help herself. Kennedy has been selected to take part in a Me to We trip to Kenya. Me to We is an agent of social change. It operates in conjunction with its charitable partner, Free the Children, to “free children from poverty and exploitation, and to free young people from the notion that they are powerless to affect positive change in the world.” Kennedy’s journey will begin on March 16, 2013, when she flies with Me to We to Nairobi, Kenya. Over the next 11 days, she will travel to the Me to We camp on the outskirts of the Maasai Mara wildlife reserve. There she will learn about the local geography and environment. She will also receive a cultural education, that includes visiting local villages of the Maasai and Kipsigis people, while learning to speak Swahili. “It will definitely change my perspective on everything and I’ll learn about myself as an activist, and I can put that to use around the community when I come back,” says Kennedy. But not all of Kennedy’s education will be cerebral. She and her fellow Me to We guests will help with the construction of a local school and a water system. To be a part of this rare opportunity, Kennedy needs to raise $5,000 by December. The Sicamous Lions Club have already helped Kennedy with a $500 payment to guarantee her spot on the trip. Now the Lions will be working with Kennedy on other fundraisers throughout the
Thinking globally: Grade 9 student Jessie Kennedy hopes to take part in a humanitarian youth mission to Kenya, and will be spending the year doing fundraisers to earn the $5,000 needed for the adventure. The first fundraiser is a spaghetti dinner, supported by the Sicamous Lions Club. It will be held March 21 at the high school. Photo by Lachlan Labere n year to get her on The first fundraiser her way. is slated for Wednes“We’ll see if we day, March 21. It will can’t get most of be a spaghetti supper It will definitely change my g it for her, or a big and silent auction at perspective on everything and I’ll or portion of it for Eagle River Seconder her, and then let her ary. learn about myself as an activist, t, work on the rest, Kennedy says she and I can put that to use around ot because it’s a lot had humanitarian the community when I come back. iof money,” says Lileanings in the past, Jessie Kennedy nt ons Club president but it was seeing Me o Betty Powell, who to We motivational notes her grandson speaker Spencer West also experienced a similar adventure with that opened her eyes to what she has to ofMe to We. fer.
“I couldn’t fathom the idea that he was doing what he does and he has no legs,” says Kennedy. “So I felt that I could do it too. That’s what really sparked my interest in everything. And I went to more Me to We days in Vancouver, and me and Spencer have become pretty good friends for the most part.” West says for any student considering an international trip, with Me to We or another organization, the decision should be personal and one that should be made by the youth and their family. West says he first had the opportunity to travel to Kenya See Me to We on page 3
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Tensions still high between BCTF and province Job action: Province pushes forward with legislation to end strike. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Winter snow storms may have returned in time for spring break, but tensions don’t appear to be cooling off between teachers and the B.C. government. On Monday, the Liberal government ended debate in the legislature over Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act. The bill, expected to be passed with a vote in the legislature on Thursday, will bring about an end to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s ongoing job action that escalated last week with a three-day walk out. Bill 22 opens the doors for a mediator to settle the dispute between the BCTF, their employer, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the province, provided it respects the B.C. governments’ net-zero mandate on wage increases. The BCTF is now saying, however, that the government never intended to allow an independent mediation process to take place, that it refuses to budge from “its opening position of net zero and deep, damaging concession demands.” “We agreed to modify our proposals significantly and made it clear that teachers were willing to compromise on every objective, including salary. As I have said many times: everything is negotiable,” BCTF President Susan
Lambert said in a Monday news release. “But the government’s complete intransigence at the LRB, coupled with its move to push Bill 22 through the legislature by this Thursday, have dashed any hope for a mediated settlement.” Education Minister George Abbott maintains there is room to compromise and seek agreement through mediation on the full range of issues each party has. “While the teacher’s union initially called for mediation, they rejected the approach set out in Bill 22 because it makes it clear that any mediated settlement must respect the net-zero mandate,” Abbott explains in a March 6 release. “This is no surprise as virtually every other public sector union in the province has signed agreements at net-zero, and government has clearly and consistently stated that the BCTF’s demands for a $2-billion increase to wages and benefits are completely unreasonable given the current economic reality.” Subsequently, teachers associations in Kamloops, Vernon and other areas have determined that teachers will be pulling volunteer hours at the end of spring break, meaning no teacher involvement in any extra-curricular activities. “We realize extra-curricular activities are an important part of any student’s school experience, but for us there
is an even greater principle: fairness,” said Vernon Teachers’ Association president Bruce Cummings in a Tuesday news release. Cummings expects a number of teachers’
It’s the kids at the lower and that are going to suffer in the system, there’s just not going to be the services for those kids. Frank Manning associations throughout the province will be following suit, but makes no mention of the Shuswap. The North okanagan-Shuswap Teachers’ Association office in Salmon Arm is closed from March 12 to 26 for spring break. When teachers returned to the classroom last week, retired Salmon Arm Secondary English teacher Frank Manning took up their cause by picketing in front of Abbott’s office. Manning says he has three grandchildren that will be going into the school system in the next couple of years and he is concerned with the level of services they’ll receive. “And I’m incredibly angry at this government for this Bill 22 and how they’re basically
attacking the union movement and destroying workers’ rights,” said Manning. “I was so angry, I was wanting to find a way to vent that anger and this is what I chose to do.” Manning says he has seen how the school district has cut back positions over the years such as speech pathologists and counsellors. As a result, he feels that student needing extra attention will fall through the cracks. “The kids who are bright and the kids who are average, they’re going to survive,” says Manning. “It’s the kids at the lower end that are going to suffer in the system, there’s just not going to be the services for those kids.” School District #83 District Parents Advisory Council president Jennifer Cook has a different take. She notes that Bill 22 includes the $165 million a Learning Improvement Fund, intended to help teachers deal with class composition concerns relating to special-needs students. “A couple of positives about Bill 22, in my opinion – and I think other parents should see it that way as well – is that it opens the door to collective bargaining and it gets the mediator appointed that they both so badly need,” says Cook. “And it establishes the Learning Improvement Fund, which was one of the main concerns from parents that I’ve talked to.”
Ministry planning to replace bridge near Skyline Truck Stop By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Plans are underway for highway upgrades and a bridge replacement near Craigellachie. B.C. Ministry of
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the Perry River near the Skyline Truck Stop in Craigellachie. Trotter says the ministry is gathering field information and proceeding with ground surveying, geotechnical
March 21- Sicamous Ladies Evening Out. Senior’s Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Ave. Theme: Spring - New Awakening. Guest Speaker: Grace Dunforth. Music: Heather Min. Feature: Victoria Rowbottom photography. Ladies of all ages are welcome Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday- Sicamous Lions Club meets at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre, 1090 Shuswap Ave, Sicamous. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. For info contact Joan at 250-836-4876 or Kathy at 250-836-3267 Every 1st & 3rd Wed.- Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-836-2509. Every 4th Mon.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m. Third Sunday of the month -Regular meeting of the Eagle Valley Artisans Guild. 3:30 pm - Red Barn, Sicamous. Guests welcome. For info contact Terry Sinton: 250-836-4613. Every Monday and Thursday -Chairbiotics (low impact exercise) Seniors activity Centre 10:00 am. Join us. $2 each. Every Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity
investigations, environmental assessments, etc. An open house is planned for late spring to show the preliminary plans for the proposed design. There are no
Centre, 1 p.m. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-8329700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome
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Banners of sunshine to Wayne March and the staff at the District Recreation Centr for accommodating the Banner Project again this year. A Street full of sunny banners to the 50 plus people who painted a banner this February. An album full of sunshine and photos to all the scrapbookers who attended our first scrapbooking weekend event. We look forward to seeing you in the fallThanks to Gord Hyneck and Maureen Barratt for their leadrship in once again providing an evening of Gamut and to all who participated and shared their talents.. ~ Anonymous **** Endless days full of Sunshine & hugs to Shirley Holcomb who always goes out of her way to bring smiles and hugs to all who are lucky enough to cross her path. ~From one of your grateful huggies
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Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome.
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with Me to We in 2008. Not only was this the first time he had seen poverty firsthand, but it was on this trip that he discovered what he was meant to do in his life. “I’m not saying international travel like this is for everyone, but a trip such as one that is offered through Me to We, gives youth the opportunity to interact with the local community, working on various development projects with them, as well as learning firsthand about a new culture,” West explained to the News. “It also engages them in handson leadership training and skill-building workshops, helping to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to give back to their own communities once they return home.” And Kennedy fully expects to return from her journey a different person. “I will have a better appreciation of what we have and what we take for granted…,”
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Young leaders: Leadership students from Eagle River Secondary and School District #83 share a private chat with Me to We’s Spencer West. File photo says Kennedy “I hope to learn how to help those who need help, no matter where they live or what they need. I hope I come back a better person with a better understanding of how to give to others.” Kennedy says she’s been asked a few times, “Why not just
start in Canada.” Her response is that she already has. She says she’s been working against homelessness, abuse and other social concerns since her first Me to We experience in 2009, referring to the Me to We Day youth conference held annually in Vancouver. If she isn’t able to
raise the money, Kennedy says she’d be pretty heartbroken, but would pull herself out of it and do what she can for the betterment of her own community. But she’s hoping the community will get behind her. “I think that the community would maybe want to get
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behind a youth who is finally opening her eyes and recognizing the kind of world we live in, and taking the initiative of seeing these changes, and doing what she can to see these changes made,” says Kennedy. “Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live.”
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OPINION Government and BCTF need to look at big picture
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he scenario that played out in front of local schools last week shouldn’t have taken anybody by surprise. It was another predictable battle scene in a war that’s waged on too long between government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Unfortunately, the only real casualties in this skirmish are the students. Teachers are protecting the future of learning by taking a stand against a heartless government. Better classroom conditions and better pay for those at the head of the classroom will ensure our kids rise to the top. The BC Liberals are enhancing the education system in this province by sticking with its net-zero mandate for the public service, while still pumping more money into classrooms. Like all governments, they ask us to trust their direction to restoring excellence in education. Who you trust probably depends on how you view the world. Unfortunately, it’s not going to get any better any time soon. The Liberals are determined to find a solution to the impasse through Bill 22. The BCTF is unwavering in its resolve to fight the legislation. Experts say even if the bill passes, its flaws leave little optimism for this dispute to be settled by the end of June. The way the government and union deals with each other is broken. Some education scholars argue it needs to be blown up and started anew. In theory that’s a great idea, but in reality that’s not going to happen. The only way for this war to end is by both sides digging themselves out from their entrenched positions. Once they’ve done so, they need to look at what’s really at stake. -Nelson Star
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Column gets cold reception from planet BCTF By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – The stories began tumbling out as soon as last week’s column on teacher union indoctrination of students was posted on our websites. Most parents, retired teachers and administrators requested anonymity, because their kids and grandkids still have to go to school, or they have relatives or fair-weather friends in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation who mustn’t be enraged by any contradiction of their dogma. There was the Grade 3 art class in Langley where students were assigned to create anti-Bill 22 protest signs. There was the Grade 6 teacher in Greater Victoria who started a onehour drill on BCTF talking points by telling students not to believe anything they see in the media. There was the middle school in the Gulf Islands that dismissed students early to force them all out in a show of solidarity against the latest of many legislated settlements. And there were the BCTF-BCGEU pickets that blocked entrances to government offices here in Victoria, harassing, threatening and physically
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blocking office workers in an effort to force them to join the thousands bused in for the traditional howling show of strength for Big State labour bosses on the legislature lawn. In my 20 years of criticizing the policies and tactics of teacher union radicals, I have had my office windows smashed twice. I have seen a mob of self-absorbed strikers push a senior off the sidewalk into the snow. My daughter has been subjected to hard-left environmental propaganda in elementary school. I’ve never seen anything quite like this. But hey, let’s be constructive here. First, I should emphasize I understand that these incidents do not represent the vast majority of dedicated teachers, who wouldn’t think of intentionally abusing their position for personal or political gain. I mean that sincerely. And thanks to all the teachers who sent me lecturing letters, particularly those who insist that they don’t really want another 16-per-cent raise, because their first priority is improving classroom resources. Volume doesn’t permit individual responses to everyone. Authors who begin along the lines of “Sir, you are an idiot” receive lower priority. If I
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don’t get back to you, please convey your willingness to accept a brief wage freeze to your union executive. They’ve scaled back some of their more egregious prep time and paid leave demands, but apparently your admirably altruistic message has not yet been absorbed. And thanks for suggesting I’m an agent of the B.C. Liberals, who invented poverty 11 years ago. East Van MLA Jenny Kwan touched on it in the debate on Bill 22. Children coming to inner city schools hungry, inadequately clothed, with lice. I can assure Kwan that these tragic realities are not confined to the hellish B.C. Liberal era of spending increases. Indeed, I witnessed all these things in my three-room school in Tomslake, B.C. in the 1960s. Social Credit was to blame then. I remember the school more for its great teachers than its undrinkable water or alcoholic principal. And to all those who provide spelling-challenged advice on journalistic objectivity, here’s the thing. The first rule of opinion writing is to have one. I’m not looking for middle ground in the cold vacuum between Earth and Planet BCTF.
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AN UNFORGETTABLE GOLF EXPERIENCE!
Sicamous could use some fun
This letter is in response to Mr. Norman Walsh’s letter to the editor in the March 7 edition of the Eagle Valley News. I must say sir that I agree 100 per cent with
you, and will immediately start to pressure the district to have Sicamous declared a “nofun” zone. After all, we have such a plethora of money-making activities here in Sicamous.
Who needs tourists and visitors to come here? I would invite Mr. Walsh to consider the community as a whole and not his own selfish needs. And also to consider how he and
his ilk will feel when taxes triple to replace the district’s income when businesses close or leave town. Roger Taylor
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Tribute to arts advocate Betty Durocher This month I would like to reproduce an article I wrote in March 2007 as a tribute to Betty Durocher, who passed away last month. She was the ultimate volunteer, especially in the arts. This was her story as told in 2007. Betty’s father and siblings were all musical and very involved with local arts and culture. Her extended family was also very active and talented. However, Betty’s children, as toddlers, asked that she not sing, only hum very softly. She probably had the only two children who argued as to who’s turn it was to practise the piano. She did take accordion lessons for several years, tried acting and tap dancing, but she was more comfortable off the stage than on. Betty joined the Eagle Valley Arts Council in 1988 as secretary and held several positions for the next 16 years, and she chaired or volun-
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teered at most of the Arts Council events, projects and member group activities. She even ventured into acting in The Coffee Shop. Not only did she belong to the local Arts Council, she was asked to represent the Eagle Valley Arts Council at meetings of the Thompson Okanagan Regional Arts Council (TONAC). As if this was not enough involvement for Betty, she served a six-year term as a director, which includes five years as secretary on the board of the Assembly of BC Arts Councils board. She was the representative for arts coun-
cils in the ThompsonOkanagan Region. She retired from that position after she served the six-year term. It is hard to believe that someone can put so much effort into the arts and represent Sicamous and the Okanagan in Victoria for so many years. A lot of these things went unnoticed by the general public, and even by the member groups of the Eagle Valley Arts Council. She travelled often and far to attend meetings, and was a worthy representative of our local arts council. Her advice to other potential volunteers? If new to the community, the best way to get to know people is to get involved in an organization. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience, and Betty was thankful to her family and friends for giving her the opportunity to get involved so she could advocate for arts and culture. Sicamous could not have asked for a more
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energetic arts volunteer and advocate and, she deserves our recognition for all the excellent work she did for over 16 years. On behalf of all the people in the arts in Sicamous, thank you Betty. You will be missed. For arts information, please contact Carla Krens at 250-836-4705 or carlakrens@telus.net.
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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
BCTF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
FACT
The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Help Wanted: Local paving company, Valley Blacktop, is looking for local energetic person to join its team. Experience is not required. Successful candidate must possess the aptitude to develop and learn the skills and abilities to perform the required job duties. All applicants must have the ability to work with other employees and have a valid BC drivers license.
Outdoor education: Malakwa Learning Academy students enjoy some private ski instruction at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Photo submitted
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Malakwa students keeping active In today’s world, the health and fitness level of children is a major concern for many people, including physicians, teachers, parents and the health minister. Malakwa Learning Academy (MLA) teacher, and support staff are taking these concerns to heart and are strongly promoting all forms of physical exercise and skill building techniques along with their daily academic learning. The students of MLA have had a busy fall/winter session taking part in the following wellness activities – monthly swimming lessons, curling, ice skating, cross-country skiing, as well as downhill skiing and snowboarding. The students travel to the Revelstoke pool each month, where
they receive a variety of water safety skills and personalized swimming lessons. They also travelled to Sicamous, where curling club members provided students with technical knowledge of the game and methods of throwing the rocks into the house. They enjoyed many sessions of ice skating at the Sicamous arena where some kids learned how to stand without falling on skates, and others honed their turning, stopping and speed skills. As the snow arrived, students in K-8 spent hours touring their community on cross-country skis each week, and held mini relay races at school. Last, but definitely not least, the students are enjoying the thrill and excitement of
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downhill skiing/snowboarding for the first time at Revelstoke Mountain Ski Resort. With the help of seven to eight incredible ski instructors, the students have been receiving all-day personal skill building lessons. Beginning level students have worked their way from the bunny hill to swooshing down green runs. And those kids who were doing green runs have worked their way through the blue runs and even some black runs. With the continued support of the Sicamous Legion, the MLA students will
resume their private ski lessons after spring break, hoping to fit in another three ski trips before the mountain closes for the season. Note to parents: the day-to-day learning of MLA students will not be interrupted due to the teachers strike and we would like to welcome community members to stop in anytime. For more program information, e-mail malakwalearningacademy@yahoo.ca, or call Michelle at 250-836-2757, Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Submitted by the Malakwa Learning Academy.
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Kamloops Storm fans who came out to see a hockey game Monday night vs. the Sicamous Eagles wound up sitting through a UFC bout that didn’t do the home team any favours. While the Storm was busy targetting players, Sicamous managed to keep focused on the game, earning an 8-2 win, putting them at 3-2 in round two of the playoffs. But the going was rough throughout the evening, particularly in the second frame when Kamloops’ d-man Zach Tjader went on the offensive during a brawl. Sicamous team manager Wayne March says Tjader flew off the bench, across the ice, and hit Sicamous’ Corbin Marcotte from behind. Marcotte had to be packed off the ice and won’t be playing in game six. Tjader won’t be playing either as he received a three-game suspension. “They were just out to hurt people,” says March. “They weren’t even playing hockey. And as the score got higher and higher, it got worse and worse. “ Another Sicamous player, Brad Crump,
Fight night: Tensions ignite in playoff action Saturday night in Sicamous between the Kamloops Storm and the Sicamous Eagles. Photo by James Murray may not be playing either as he took a hit when the referee wasn’t looking. March says Crump’s shoulder may have been separated as a result.
Score-wise, Sicamous dominated the first period with three goals, the first came early from Jagger Bowles, the second near the halfway mark from Connor
Buick, and the third late in the frame from Connor Fynn. Kamloops potted one early in the second frame, followed by three more from Sicamous, courtesy of Fynn, Brendan Devries and Tarren Cavanaugh on a power play. Devries and Cavanaugh put in goals seven and eight in the third frame. Play between Kamloops and Sicamous has been pretty tightly matched. Kamloops won the first bout 2-4, followed with a 4-3 win for Sicamous in triple overtime. Sicamous took the lead in game three with a 5-3 win, but Kamloops was able to tie things up again in game four with a 3-2 victory. Game six takes place tonight (after press time) in Sicamous. March says the team has been encouraged not to seek payback, but to keep their eyes on the prize. “Like we told our players, payback comes as sweet when you knock them out and they don’t play anymore for the rest of the year,” said March.
HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK PLAN NUMBER 9-2-214 CHARMING CRAFTSMAN-STYLE HOME This charming craftsman-style home offers lots of room for expansion, with two extra bedrooms and a den laid out in the unfinished basement, as well as two bedrooms on the upper floor. Entry is on the ground floor, where the foyer includes a coat closet and culminates in a U-shaped stairway leading upstairs to the great-room complex. Here, a gas-burning fireplace will cast its rosy glow into the dining area and the kitchen, as well as the great room. Separated from the dining area by an eating bar, the kitchen boasts a spacious pantry, as well as an L-shaped counter configuration that promises efficiency. The dining area features an optional built-out buffet that will provide extra storage and serving space, and open on to a covered deck, the idea spot for year-round grilling. Located at the back of the home for privacy, the master suite includes a roomy walk-in closet and well as a conventional closet. The ensuite bathroom includes double basins, a soaker tub and an enclosed shower stall. The second bedroom is situated directly across from a linen closet and a broom closet. Tucked behind these is a three-piece bath. All ceilings measure nine feet. On the ground floor is a roughed-in
three-piece bathroom. Sliding glass doors at the back of the ground floor lead to a covered patio. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding and shingles and decorative painted wood in the gables. On the second level, the covered deck features painted pilasters with shingled bases, complementing the stonebased pilasters on the ground floor. Windows are partly mullioned. Designed especially for a narrow lot, this home measures 25 feet wide and 58 feet deep, for a total of 1,200 square feet of living space. Plans for design 9-2-214 are available for $567 (set of 5), $636 (set of 8) and $675 for a super set of 10. Also add $30.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $55.00 outside of B.C. Please add 12% H.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our NEW 44TH Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to “Home Plan of the Week” and mail to: HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK c/o Eagle Valley News Unit 7, 15243 91st Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3R 8P8
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Kings and queens of Jam Can: Jam Can 2012 has come and gone and pictured above, from left to right, are some of the winning teams: first place – A event: Mikki Horsefeild (skip), Dylan Peter (third), Sean Spelay (second) and Hailey Peter (lead); first place – B event: Carmen Paley (third), Ali Logan (skip), and Celeste Paley (lead,) Dakota Henton (second); first place – C event: CalebWykes (lead), Tiffany Sigvaldason(skip)Brie Simpson (third), Julia Wilby(second). Photos submitted
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JANET IONE JORGENSEN Born Feb 7th 1937 Passed Feb 9th 2012 It is with heavy hearts we anounce the passing of Janet Ione Jorgensen. nee Jacob nee Rannikko. Graveside is at the Solsqua cemetery on April 7th at 2:00 pm. Celebration of life to follow at Cambie Hall. Memories Forever Cherished. Love Forever Held. We will miss you Mom.
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Tower location TELUS intends to build a 60-meter wireless communication tower on private land located in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, (3630 Three Valley-Mabel FSR, Three Valley Gap, BC), (50°55’33.72” North, 118°28’20.10” West). The tower will used by TELUS for its wireless networks.
PRISTINE PRIVACY! A creek runs thru this beautiful 6+ acres with 1.5 storey home built in 2003! 2 bdrms., 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, Decks on all sides! Carport, sauna and large shop! Gardens!
$359,000
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You are invited to provide your written comments within 30 days of this notice to: Doug Anastos Real Estate & Government Affairs Consultant TELUS | Customer Solutions Delivery | BC 2- 3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4W7 Fax: 604-268-2276
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T The deadline is coming soon for our 26th annual Spectacular fo Sicamous, S the year-round Vacation Guide that’s designed V to cover the Sicamous - Malakwa - Mara area, with both editorial and advertising from local a businesses, tourist facilities and b attractions. a Spectacular Sicamous will be S published May 19th, making it available for our Victoria Day visitors. Distribution will be through advertisers as well as service stations, restaurants, motels, resorts, and the Chamber of Commerce tourist booths.
ND U O R R YEA ITH W T C A IMP ! D A E N O *Full Colour on every ad!*
Book your ad today!
Deadlines: Booking Deadline: April 6/12 Publication Date: May 9/12
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