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Red Barn Arts Centre denied disaster aid Decision : Not-for-profit organization disqualified for charging rental fees. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Carla Krens is fed-up with the province after the volunteer, non-profit organization was denied disaster assistance for post-flood restoration of the Red Barn Arts Centre. Krens says the arts council had applied for about $4,000 through Emergency Management BC’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program, under the “Charitable/Volunteer Organization” category, to help repair damage sustained by the Red Barn in the recent flooding. “It’s not much what we’re asking for, and whatever we don’t get from the disaster fund, we have to raise somewhere else,” says Krens. “This is not within our budget. Where am I going to get the $4,000 from?” Emergency Management BC, which oversees the DFA program, turned down the arts council’s application. An Aug. 17 letter from Emergency Management BC recovery officer Mona Smith states, “there is no evidence the Eagle Valley Arts Council is a charitable organization, therefore we regret we are unable to provide you with financial assistance.” The letter notes the arts council charges a fee to member groups, and for public events, and states that an eligible organization is one that, “in the opinion of the minister, provides a benefit or service to the community at large; has been in existence for 12 months; and is registered under the Society Act.” Krens asserts the arts council is a volunteer, non-profit organization that has been registered under the BC Society’s Act since 1980. “We’re definitely non-profit,” says Krens. “Charitable? I don’t know. We’re very charitable to our member groups who we charge $2 an hour for the use of the barn.” Krens says no one from Emergency Management BC contacted her to explain the income recognized in the letter, which she says was information not provided by her or the arts council. “ I could have explained that in order to get funding, other grants, you have to generate some See Volunteers on page 2
Restoration: Above, Carla Krens surveys the volunteer work being done to restore the back section of the Red Barn Arts Centre. Below, Rebecca Sharpe, Tim Nickerson carrying sister Leslie Heppner and Jacquie Michie packing Emerald and Lakai Heppner, make their way across Riverside Avenue in front of the Red Barn during the recent flooding. Photos by Lachlan Labere and James Murray
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ment Act, 2012, (CEAA 2012) focuses reviews on those project proposals that have a greater potential for significant adverse environmental effects in areas of federal jurisdiction.” “Screening-type environmental assessments of most projects ceased when the new act came into force to ensure resources are allocated to the review of major projects,” she wrote. “The vast majority of these smaller projects were expected to have little or no adverse effects on the environment.” She states that the projects will still be subject to relevant federal and provincial laws, regulations and standards. “Furthermore, federal authorities must be satisfied that there
will be no significant adverse environmental effects when these small, low-risk projects are on federal lands. CEAA 2012 sets out requirements for federal authorities to report annually to Parliament regarding this obligation.” Regarding the provincial Riparian Areas Regulation, which directs developers to hire a Qualified Environmental Professional to determine how close a development can be built to a watercourse, Carl Bannister, Salmon Arm’s chief administrative officer, said the regulation remains in effect. The changes to the federal act have sparked opposition, among them a group of more than 100 lawyers and law professors who wrote a public letter ex-
pressing their concerns just prior to the passing of Bill C-38. They wrote: “Under the new act, the scope of environmental effects considered is greatly narrowed, fewer assessments are required, there is more discretion to exempt projects, and timelines are very short. Public participation rights are narrowed and no longer described in detail, leaving the public with no clear legally enforceable right to participate in environmental reviews.” “The new CEAA also allows for weaker provincial assessments to replace federal assessments in many cases...” the lawyers wrote. The information on assessments can be found at: http://www. ceaa.gc.ca/052/pluseng.cfm.
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of your own revenue,” says Krens. “And that by renting it out and charging rent, we collect about one-quarter to one-third of our revenue for our yearly operating costs. So, I don’t know how that doesn’t make us non-profit. By generating some income, we’re now not charitable?” Smith’s letter refers to the Compensation and Disaster Financial Assistance Regulation as the basis for the decision. Krens finds the wording in the regulation is ambiguous, in that it clearly uses
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throughout the words “charitable” and “volunteer” for non-profits, as though they are distinct designations, except when it comes to an actual definition, provided in Section 8.1 where it states, “’charitable or volunteer’ organization means a not for profit charitable organization….” The act, however, fails to provide definitions for the words “charitable” or “volunteer.” Calls to Smith and Shuswap MLA George Abbott received no reply prior to deadline. Krens is quick to note how during the recent flooding event, the
Red Barn, surrounded in about three-feet of water, featured prominently in television and print news coverage. She says that since the water subsided, volunteers have been busy doing the restoration work on their own, as recommended in the DFA application form. “The form says here, when putting a claim, go ahead and start work, because we understand you cannot wait…,” says Krens. “You take it all out and then they say they’ll send an evaluator. So I kept track of that too – the volunteers taking everything out, the
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 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 250-832-9700.
garbage that had to be taken away. “I don’t know where in this process we had a voice. The forms were filled out, the evaluator never showed up, they made a judgement on income, therefore you’re not charitable, and you’re done.” Krens has decided to appeal Emergency Management BC’s decision, though the idea of more paperwork further adds insult to injury. “I feel just so, just off-handedly put down because we have some income, which absolutely doesn’t follow any rhyme or reason…,”
Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 8364705. 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. Eagle Valley Arts Council Art for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm starting September 5. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Grant at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373. Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-
says Krens. “It’s not like we’re not willing to put out our efforts and our money in a lot of cases. We put out our money to buy all this stuff, but that leaves us cashpoor until we get our next grant. In October we get a little bit from the CSRD (Columbia Shuswap Regional District), and we have to keep operating.” Krens says there’s already much volunteer “sweat equity” invested into the 90-year-old building, and, regardless of the work ahead, she is privileged to help care for the Red Barn for current and future generations.
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The Harper government’s Bill C-38 and its changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are removing the requirement for a federal environmental assessment of several projects in the Shuswap. Close to 500 projects in B.C., which are termed ‘small, low risk,’ will no longer be required to complete assessments, according to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency agency website. It notes that on July 6, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 came into force, replacing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. In the Shuswap, those listed include: Willy’s Wharf on Shus-
wap Lake in Canoe; Old Town Bay Marina Resort construction on Shuswap Lake in Sicamous; West Beach Village Marina on Shuswap Lake near Lee Creek; a floating dock for boat moorage on Shuswap Lake in Shuswap Lake Park at Scotch Creek; a Sun Peaks access road in Chase; and a water supply and treatment upgrade in Chase. In an email, spokesperson for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Isabelle Perrault, states that “under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, numerous small, routine projects that posed little or no risk to the environment were subject to formal federal environment assessment.” “The new Canadian Environmental Assess-
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Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club, Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! Every Sat. - Outdoor market – back parking lot of Sicamous Legion $10/space. No booking required. No required start or end times. Every 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m. Last Saturday of every month -Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion #99 Ladies Auxilliary dinner 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm September 29th & 30th - CALL FOR GARLIC VENDORS 9th Annual Garlic Fest & Antique Tractor Show in Lower Nicola. Tables are $25.00 each. Fresh or garlic related products. For more info, pls call Becky 250-378-4199
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Shuswap featured in Chinese travel program China will be getting a taste of the Shuswap’s houseboating lifestyle. Shuswap Tourism played host to Travel Channel China and National Geographic China for a luxury, two-day tour of the Shuswap and Mara lakes to promote the region. Tourism BC and the Canadian Tourism Commission selected the Shuswap for one of their “Canada - You Can Be a Star” promotion, which is designed to increase awareness of unique activities in Canada to the fastgrowing independent travel segment in China. The promotion involved selecting a Chinese couple who spent time in the Shuswap, filmed by Travel Channel China, the premier travel TV channel in China with a viewing audience of more than 300 million. The selection of the couple involved a public voting process reviewed by CTC (Canadian Tourism Commission) and Travel Channel China. They were short-listed for live auditions in front of a celebrity panel on May 26 (American Idol style). The couple who spent time in the Shus-
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Celebrate the Shuswap: A crew from Travel Channel China enjoy the Shuswap by houseboat. Rick Graham, Tourism BC photo wap was fun-loving and had an adventurous spirit; they will each be featured in at least five program episodes on the China Travel Channel. “China is a large tourism market for Canada and the Shuswap region will be showcased to over 300 million people in China,” says Wendy Byhre, Shuswap Tourism marketing co-ordinator. “China is looking for new adventures to explore and this film will reveal the diversity of the Shuswap region
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Input sought for recreational/trail planning process might be considered a priority for improved recreational management. All are invited to attend. The agenda will include a short information presentation on the Regional Recreational Access and Trail planning process at 7 p.m., followed by an opportunity to help update the regional recreational access routes and trails inventory, and highlight those areas that should be considered a priority for improved recreational management. Individual submissions are being invited, and can be submitted through the new trail report hotline at trailreport@shuswaptrails. com. Send comments
on the following questions: What are the recreational trails and routes that you consider a priority for improved access management? And why? The Shuswap Recreational Access and Trail Management Planning process will include an inventory of existing and proposed recreational trails throughout the watershed, an environmental audit of those trail systems, First Nations reviews, community participation to establish management priorities, and the creation of a Shuswap Trails Protocol to give direction to future planning and management. The process has been initiated by lead-
ership from the Shuswap lakes bands of the Secwepemc First Nation, the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks, Shuswap Tourism and the Provincial Recreational Sites and Trails Office. Local organizations are invited to assist with the Recreational Access and Trail Management Plan. To get involved, call 250-832-0102.
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Local input is being sought for the Regional Recreational Access and Trail Planning Process, which aims to identify priorities for improved management of front and backcountry recreational trail use. The first public information and input meeting will take place at the Swansea Point Fire Hall Thursday, Aug. 30, between 7 and 9 p.m. A second meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5, between 7 and 9 p.m. at Malakwa Community Hall. Meetings in other areas of the Shuswap will be posted shortly. The agenda will include an opportunity to help identify specific access routes and trails that
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Blue Canoe Bakery, while beverages came from Shuswap wineries and the Barley Station Brew Pub. Tourism officials raved about the Shuswap experience. “I can honestly say in the eight years that I have been working with Tourism BC, that these past couple of days rate in the top three B.C. travel/vacation experiences,” says Rick Graham of Tourism BC. “I’d absolutely bring more media to showcase this unique and luxurious way to vacation.”
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School Begins... Tuesday, September 4, 2012 (This is a half-day session. Students will be dismissed three hours earlier than normal.)
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hanges to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act mean a number of projects in the Shuswap will now go ahead without federal assessment. What confounds us even more is the rationale given by a Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency spokeswoman, “that the changes will affect only projects that are small and pose little or no risk to the environment.” After all, isn’t the whole point of an environmental assessment to determine if a project poses a risk to the ecosystem? And, at the federal level, to provide sober second thought to provincial reviews that are highly dependent upon qualified environmental professionals hired by the developer? How can governments, and the citizens they serve, make an accurate determination of potential impacts without such research? The environment and the many small ecosystems of which it is composed can be incredibly diverse and filled with complexities. Like throwing a small pebble into a pond, a small change could eventually develop-wide ranging ripples. A few of these developments, including the West Beach proposal for the mouth of the Adams River and the Old Town Bay development in Sicamous, have already proved to be contentious in the region. Citizens are asking questions about what impacts these proposals would have on fish, wildlife and the native flora and fauna. This is not to say that all development must be stifled, but these projects deserve careful review of their impacts before proceeding. While these projects may seem low-risk to some bigwig sitting in an Ottawa office building, they are anything but for the people who actually live here and must accept the consequences, whatever they may be, of these proposed projects. To us they are anything but little.
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VICTORIA – NDP leader Adrian Dix has announced that one of his first acts as premier would be to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of the Enbridge pipeline proposal from Alberta to Kitimat. The two-year, federal-led review will be mostly done by next May, but Dix proposes to start a new provincial assessment to examine the B.C. portion. He doesn’t know how much it would cost, and under questioning he all but admitted the intention is to study the pipeline to death. Fresh from a summer tour of the pipeline route to reaffirm solidarity with its opponents, Dix is hardly in a position to consider anything but maximum resistance. As Premier Christy Clark did in her showdown with Alberta over benefits, Dix hinted that provincial permits for river and wildlife crossings would be made as expensive as possible, if not refused. The same fate awaits the Kinder Morgan plan to twin the existing TransMountain oil pipeline to Burnaby. Dix left the impression that he would undo the years of work that have gone into bringing some rational sense to environmental approvals that can be, and
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have been, dragged out for years. The B.C. hearings would provide another platform for opponents, and more complaints to justify refusal at the provincial level, to go along with court cases and direct-action protests. Speaking of which, the frontal assault by agitators at the federal Enbridge hearings has mostly petered out. After 4,000-odd people were signed up to speak, most didn’t bother, and some hearings were cancelled. Professional environmentalists are now wringing their hands over Ottawa’s decision to leave smaller-scale reviews to the province. This means, for example, that there won’t be a duplicate federal review of the urgently needed refit of the John Hart Dam on the Campbell River. One reader suggested that environmental pioneer Roderick Haig-Brown is still spinning in his grave over the damming of this legendary salmon river. Perhaps, but that was in 1947. Does it make sense today to lard pointless bureaucracy onto a reconstruction that replaces wooden pipes and provides earthquake protection, without expanding river impact? NDP environment critic Rob Fleming hammered away at the B.C. Liberals about this in the spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle
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had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes. Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. This is why it’s so long and expensive. And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have proliferated. There weren’t just two levels of duplicate review, but three. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy generation from local government control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders. I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the followup on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general. Forest management needs more money too. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures.
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Creek proposal creates government standoff Open letter to Shuswap MLA George Abbott: Wow! We certainly have had an interesting time this year. I live at Two Mile in the District of Sicamous, and this is what the governments are fighting about. The alluvial fan that we know as Two Mile has been forming for thousands of years. “The event” is a classic avulsion. In sedimentary geology and fluvial geomorphology, avulsion is the rapid abandonment of a river channel, and the formation of a new river channel. Avulsions occur as a result of channel slopes that are much lower than the slope that the river could travel if it took a new course. The cause is the amount of material up top that produces a debris flow. There is a millennium of material (loose gravel and boulders) remaining that will continue to slough off the mountain(s), racing towards civilization, carrying with it anything it can gather, i.e. 100-foot cedars, homes, cars and, yes, even people. Until such time as the engineers can mitigate the material, we will have to endure events such as the 1997
and 2012 debris flows. All the armouring in the world will not save the homes and people in the wake of this natural force. What needs to happen right now is the determination of who is responsible for the destruction. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is trying to wiggle out of any more work. Their consulting engineering firm, who was presented at the last town meeting, may very well have presented something that
is questionable. It is not the responsibility of the land owner or the district affected by the destructive force of the creek’s owner (Crown land), to maintain the repairs. The aquatic land owner who caused the destruction is responsible for the cleanup and the continuing maintenance, so that this does not happen again. We now have a standoff between the provincial government and the District of Sicamous. Each party is pointing their fingers at
the other. No one wants to take the responsibility because once one party caves in and takes that step, they will also be assuming the liability. And so we have a “he who blinks first loses” scenario. And so we, the people of Two Mile, are the pawns in this war game between the chiefs and the lords. The banks of the creek are sifting into the empty creek bed as we speak. Imagine what it will be like once the waters are un-
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Terry Danielson figures he’s flipped about 10,000 flapjacks for the Sicamous chamber and community, and he has no intention of stopping. Twenty years ago, Danielson says, the chamber was trying to come up with fundraising opportunities for the benefit of the visitor information centre. Having previously done them for the fire department in Quesnel when he lived there, Danielson, aka Uncle Terry, said he could do a huckleberry pancake breakfast. He went with it, the breakfast was a success, and the annual Uncle Terry’s Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast chamber fundraiser has since become something of a Sicamous institution.
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Serving them hot: Terry Danielson, aka Uncle Terry, serves up hungry patrons at last fast. File photo So, why huckleberries? “I don’t know. I’ve been picking huckleberries my whole life and it’s just something different, eh?” says Danielson. “You know, they have pancake breakfasts and stuff – why not huckleberry pancake
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year’s Uncle Terry’s Huckleberry Pancake Breakbreakfasts? Danielson is known for using his handpicked huckleberries in a variety of items, including jam and muffins. Danielson is also known for his more sturdy, huckleberryfree fruits of labour through Terry’s Cus-
tom Brickwork. “I’ve done bricks around here since ’92 and every year it just gets busier and busier, and I get older and older,” laughs Danielson, who uses the pancake breakfast and other volunteer efforts and activities as a way of giving
back to the community. He’s even been known to don a red suit and a snow-white beard for Christmas. “They had a parade here and I’d ride on the fire truck,” says Danielson, relating his more memorable Santa experiences. “One year I even rode my motorcycle to the Red Barn with no plates on it. One Christmas, they had no snow here, and a cop was standing on the porch. He said, ‘Santa’s riding with no plates.’ I said, ‘Yeah, and when he’s finished here, he’s going right back to the North Pole.’ And he says, ‘Good, carry on.’” The 20th annual Uncle Terry’s Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast runs 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 in the district hall parking lot off Finlayson Street. At $5, the meal also includes ham, coffee and juice.
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Tim and Cease Atkinson would like to see the Forever Young Run grow into a bigger footprint. It’s been five years now since the Atkinsons kicked off the run in Sicamous, though it actually began in 2004 in White Rock. From its inception, the run has been something of an intimate affair, a jovial gathering of family, friends and acquaintances with a common connection: Joah Atkinson and Brian Collins who, in 2003, were struck down and killed while crossing at a crosswalk in Calgary, where the two attended university. The Forever Young Run is a fundraiser. The money raised goes towards the University of Calgary Joah Atkinson/Brian Collins Athletic Award, as well as the Eagle River High School Joah Atkinson/ Brian Collins Forever Young Athletic Award. Since the run was brought to Sicamous (it takes place largely along Old Spallumcheen Road), the Atkinsons say they’ve seen the number of participants swell to a point where, as directors, they’ve had to “gear it down.” Not that they’re opposed to seeing the run grow into something more. In fact, they already have a vision for next year: an official 10-kilometre run along Cambie-Solsqua Road, beginning and ending at Cambie Hall. To make this happen, however, the Atkinson’s recognize they need to
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Ready to run: Tim and Cease Atkinson show off the new T-shirt for this year’s Forever Young Run. Photo by Lachlan Labere build partnerships in Sicamous with both the district and local businesses. “We want to make that next step. We would like to. We need those partnerships,” says Cease. “But we don’t have a lot of money… If it gets into a lot of money and getting into this and that, that would take away from the students and we don’t ever want to do that.” The Atkinsons see the run as having the potential to become the next big annual event for Sicamous, one that could substantially benefit the community. Tim says Sicamous could easily become a “destination run,” where participants do a lot more than spending a couple of hours building up a sweat. “You can come here,
you can spend a week or two weeks, you can do a houseboat trip,” says Tim. “We haven’t approached everyone on this, but we’ve seen what other destination runs do. And Sicamous really fits the bill.” Cease takes part in two destination runs a year, and she and Tim build a vacation around these. Her next one this year is in Moab, Utah. The two of them concur that what Sicamous has to offer in terms of route, accommodation, etc. has the makings of another world-class run. “It’s a breathtaking road… It’s cows, it’s country, it’s beautiful,” says Cease, noting the stark contrast between what could be Sicamous’ run, and the million-person event she’s participated in
New York. Both agree the peaceful beauty of the Sicamous run could be a huge draw. There are some things about the run, however, that would not change. Cease says it must start and end at the same place, with a gathering at the end of the day. And though it would be open to anyone, it will always be about remembering “When it’s a memorial run, you can open it up to the community, because a memorial run becomes a run within a run,” says Tim. “It’s running and remembering, because that what you do,” adds Cease. In fact, this year’s run has been given the theme, “Running and Remembering,” as well as “tight and bright” to keep it fun, with music
(another new addition) by The Tighty Whiteys. The run takes place on Sunday, Sept. 2. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at 375 Follond Rd. There is no cost to register, though T-shirts will be available for $20.
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Joan Lindsay Blomquist passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Born Joan Lindsay Turner in Preston, Lancashire, England on February 23, 1923, she was raised by her grandmother, coming to Canada in 1926 to Manitoba and in her late teen’s moving to Vancouver. Joan was proud of her service in the Army Pipe Band during WW 11, traveling to many locations and had the pleasure of shaking hands with the Queen. She married Walter Blomquist on November 9, 1956 and moved to Malakwa, where she quickly started her family. Joan loved nature, animals of all sizes, never giving a second thought to what her girls brought home. She is well remembered for her love of cooking, baking, especially her Chinese Food. Determination and being outspoken was part of her personality, at the same time she enjoyed humor, was very social, and believed happiness was important in this life. Survived by her loving family, husband, Walter; 2 daughters, Judy Johnston of Malakwa, and Coleen (Neil) Reiswig of Sicamous; 4 grandchildren, Hailey and Taren Johnston, Kent and Brennen Reiswig, ½ brother, Joe Welsh of Singapore. A celebration of life service was held from the Malakwa Community Hall on Saturday afternoon, August 25th at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the celebrant. Tributes were shared by family and friends with Honors presented by comrades of the Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion. Interment followed in the family plot in Malakwa Cemetery with daughters Coleen and Judy the urn bearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Neil, Kent and Brennen Reiswig, Bruce, Kent and Bryan Blomquist. A reception, provided by the community members, followed back in the Hall, allowing time for friends to continue sharing memories with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N3 Email condolences may be sent to Joan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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Rentals Rent To Own MALAKWA, 3bdrm, 2baths, 5 appl. modular , NS, pets neg. , $750/mo. plus util.Avail. Sept 1 or 15. (250)679-1011
Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BDRM CONDO in Sicamous, fully furnished, pool/hot tub. $700/mo. DD. Avail Sept. 1 2012 to June 30, 2013. Leanne at 250-804-3485. 1 BDRM. WATERFRONT Condo in Sicamous, unfurnished, washer/dryer, boat slip, all appl. $875/mo. + power & propane. Call Leanne at 250-804-3485 or 250-8321324. AVAILABLE Oct 1st. 2 BDRM top floor NE corner Apt, Main St Sicamous; $750. Heat included. References required. No smoking. Contact Sharon 250-836-3933 BACHELOR APT. for rent. Incl. cable, hydro, washer & dryer. No pets. Single person only. $375/mo. Avail. Sept. 1. 250-836-3233. LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-836-4516 or 250-804-5364. SICAMOUS WHITE PINES #48, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished, newly renovated. $800/mo. + hydro. Avail. Sept. 1 to May 31. N.S. N.P. Call Leanne 250-804-3485.
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Cars - Sports & Imports ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work. For more info. $2800 OBO. 1-250-523-9762. (Logan Lake)
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