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Businesses take a hit this summer By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
Rain, flooding and negative media reports all contributed to a poor June and July for many businesses in Sicamous. A cursory survey by the Eagle Valley News confirmed that flooding and its aftermath frightened tourists away from many businesses. Corrinne Cross, executive director at the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce, said the poor season began with all the rain in June. “Then with our event on June 23 (the flooding at Two Mile), it came to a crashing halt. Then the subsequent water problems, and the subsequent Global TV bad media, we took quite a hit.” Cross has been working on an impact analysis, which indicates Sicamous businesses, generally, were down 35 to 60 per cent this July over the same period last year. However, Sicamous launched a “We are open” campaign after the flooding to encourage tourists to visit. Big tanks of potable water were brought in and plumbed into water lines so restaurants were able to prepare food safely, make ice and serve water. “August was very good. It was not enough, though – percentages were up from last year, which was not a good year.” Two businesses closed, but one new one moved into one of the vacant spots. Cross said problems with media coverage began when, in the mass confusion immediately following the flooding, an Alberta resident whose vehicle was destroyed was told emergency funding was for B.C. residents only. “That got rectified right away,” she said, with steps such as out-of-province vouchers and the Junor B Eagles’ bus shuttling people back to Calgary. “We knows what pays the bills and keeps us open,” she said of the Alberta tourists valued by Sicamous. Along with the spread of that story, Cross said news networks would pose in the street in the most flooded area to give their reports. At the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, manager Corryn Grayston confirms that the Visitor Info Centre received many inquiries from would-be visitors who believed communities all around the lake, including Salmon Arm and Scotch Creek, were under water.
While the tourist season is winding down, Cross said workshops have been held to help businesses hone their skills so they can promote themselves for the upcoming winter and summer seasons. Cross also points out that provincial funds are available for small business training. Greg Kyllo, president of both Twin Anchors Marine and TA Structures, points out that local businesses earn 70 per cent of their revenue in about 10 weeks. “If you lose four weeks of that, it’s a huge number,” he says, estimating it’s about 35 per cent of gross revenues for many. While September looks comparable to the year previous, the business community has definitely been hit hard. “I know a lot of businesses, last year was tough. They were looking for a good year this year to justify staying in business this year. We probably won’t see the full effects until this winter or next year.” While the houseboat business has been slow in the past four years, he says, at Twin Anchors manufacturing operation, which creates worker accommodation primarily for oil and gas companies, sales were up 60 per cent this year over last. Twin Anchors houseboats didn’t see the drop some businesses did. Todd Kyllo, president of operations, said houseboat rental revenues were down only slightly. “For us, for our company, we were down about five per cent from last year. We were pretty lucky in that we could still operate during all the mayhem that was going on.” He said no refunds were given on rentals; if people weren’t happy with their time slot, they were given a different one. “Really, the water was only a meter higher than last year’s high level. Once you got out on the lake there wasn’t a big difference.” At Hyde Mountain Golf Course, director of golf Rick Thompson says June and July were “very, very, very slow, because the media were saying Sicamous was under water and it technically wasn’t.” August, however, was very good. At Lukies Groceries Gifts and Fly Fishing, Mary Choi says August was not too bad, almost the same as last year. However, July was 40 per cent down and June was slower than last year. “I feel every year it’s getting worse.” At the Best Western Sicamous Inn, too, the season had a rocky start but improved.
Tough season: Greg Kyllo, president of both Twin Anchors Marine and TA Structures, says lost weeks of business hit hard when operators count on the summer season to make the majority of their revenue. Photo by James Murray “Obviously June we were anticipating a saster scared people off, even though we great season...,” said manager Loretta Cor- were not affected and had some of the best less. “The flood dramatically decreased that. weather. August was pretty much on par. We probably noticed a 20-per-cent decrease People started to realize all of B.C. wasn’t in business. I think the media reports of di- flooding.”
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Bootsma to run for BC Liberals By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
Former Salmon Arm Mayor Marty Bootsma is coming out of retirement. Bootsma told the News Thursday that he hopes to replace outgoing Liberal MLA George Abbott and will be seeking the candidacy for the Shuswap riding in the next provincial election. “I’d like to see the BC Liberal Party back in the driver’s seat after the next election,” he said, adding that he doesn’t
see himself taking up a losing battle. “Absolutely not. I keep hearing about a sinking ship. It mig president of both Twin Anchors Marine and TA Structures ht be floundering a bit but it’s not sinking.” After serving on Salmon Arm council as a councillor for two terms and as mayor for another two, Bootsma did not seek re-election in the 2011 election. He said he’s been travelling a little, working on his acreage and spending time with his family.
Does he have the stamina to re-enter politics? “Oh, I do,” he said. “I find I have way too much.” And he says he has enough experience for the job. “I’ve dealt with quite a few provincial issues, cabinet ministers and MLAs, I’ve been to quite a few UBCM’s (Union of BC Municipalities conventions)... I know quite a bit about what it’s about and what’s required.” Bootsma said he has a group of supporters who want him to run, but wouldn’t say
if Abbott is among them. He doesn’t know if anyone else will be seeking the Liberal candidacy in the riding. As for polls that show the NDP favoured to win the next provincial election, Bootsma points to Alberta. “If you’re going to rely on polls, look at what happened to the Wild Rose Party in Alberta. They were going to sweep the province in polls taken just days before the election,” he said, noting the May 14, 2013 election in B.C. is still several months away.
District, community groups lobby for nurse practitioner By Tracy Hughes Eagle Valley News
An attempt by the Sicamous Medical Clinic to add a nurse practitioner to their practice to improve access to health care for local residents is getting support from a number of corners. The clinic would need funding from the Ministry of Health to allow for the addition of a nurse practitioner, who were introduced to B.C. in 2005 to fill the gaps caused by a shortage of family doctors. With their advanced
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training, nurse practitioners can provide care alongside doctors and other health professionals at a cost that is about half the average income of a family doctor. Such nurses are not replacements for family doctors but they are licensed to diagnose, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests and treat many of the most common medical conditions. Nurse practitioners are paid directly by a health authority. Members of council
voted at their Wednesday, Sept. 12 meeting to send a letter of support for the proposal as requested by Pam Beech, from the clinic. “We all understand the reasons and agree with her (Beech),” says Mayor Darrell Trouton. “We have a number of good doctors in Sicamous, but some are getting older and looking to retire or take a little time off. There needs to be some assistance with keeping medical services in our community, instead of
September 21, 22 & 23 - 8th Annual FUNGI FESTIVAL. Red Barn, Sicamous. Tours, demonstrations, lectures, live music, beer gardens & edibles. fungifestival.com or call 250-836-2220. September 22 - Sicamous Lions Club will be holding a fall yard sale at Eagle River Secondary School from 9am to 3pm. For info call Betty at 250-836-4126 September 22 - Sicamous Lions Club will be holding a fall yard sale at Eagle River Secondary School from 9am to 3pm. For info call Betty at 250-836-4126 September 28th - Walk and Roll ALS fundraising walk. 3 km walk around Sicamous 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Eagle River Secondary School. Pledges accepted. Dinner at 5. Walk afterwards. September 29th - Mara Coffee House 7 pm at the Mara Hall. Family friendly evening of music and entertainment. Admission by donation. Coffee & snacks available. All musicians, storytellers and poets welcome. For more info call Don or Carol Ross at 250-838-7677 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.
having people driving to Salmon Arm.” In addition to the support of local politicians, support has come from other community organizations including the Options for Sexual Health program, which operates in Sicamous two evening a month to provide information regarding sex, pregnancy, birth control and sexually transmitted diseases. “... I am well aware of the overload of work under which our hardworking doctors are practicing to attempt to
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. 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. 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
best serve the diverse needs of our population,” writes Karen Offerman, a registered nurse with Options for Sexual Health. “But it is clear that additional support is necessary for us all here and that the addition of a nurse practitioner to their rural medical clinic would be of the utmost value to this community.” There is no word on when the ministry will make a determination about whether Sicamous would qualify for nurse practitioner funding.
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Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695. Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit. Every 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the 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
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Bridge replacements move ahead By Tracy Hughes Eagle Valley News
Plans to upgrade both the Malakwa and North Fork bridges to four-lane structures moved another step forward with a public presentation of the Ministry of Transportation’s plans. Both bridges are intended to be revamped to include four lanes of roadway with wider shoulders, four-lane bridges, a paved median, rumble strips and clear-zone areas to improve safety. Last Wednesday’s open house meeting drew 100 people to view the proposed
plans, with a ministry spokesperson saying the feedback was mostly positive, with residents pleased that safety concerns and access issues would be addressed. The current two-lane structures provide a socalled, “pinch point” in the flow of traffic, which results in traffic disruption and safety risks. At the presentation, it was noted that the Malakwa bridge has seen 30 collisions between 2002 and 2011. Two of those have been fatalities, 12 have resulted in injury and 16 had property damage
only. The North Fork bridge has seen a total of 61 collisions between 2002 and 2011. There has been one fatality, 15 injuries and 45 property damage collisions. Common contributing factors in these collisions were unsafe speed, driving too fast for road conditions, narrow bridge structure and driving without due care and attention. The existing traffic conditions also see approximately 6,000 vehicles per day crossing these bridges, a number which increases to nearly 11,000 per day
during the summer months. Roughly 30 per cent of these vehicles are trucks. A traffic study revealed that 63 per cent of drivers on the Malakwa Bridge would be directly following another vehicle, as would 61 per cent of drivers on the North Fork Bridge. Problems with traffic mobility include long traffic lines, driver frustration and unsafe passing manoeuvers. Upgrades will also eliminate the current load restriction risks associated with the current aging structures, as well as improvements for pedestrians and cy-
Council supports Red Barn effort By Tracy Hughes Eagle Valley News
The District of Sicamous is adding their voice of support to the Eagle Valley Arts Council’s appeal of a provincial decision to deny disaster financial assistance to help with flood-related repairs to the Red Barn Arts Centre. The organization was refused based on Emergency Management BC’s view that the Eagle Valley Arts
Council is not a charitable organization, as it owns the Red Barn and charges a fee to member groups or the publicc dfor the use of the building. In their appeal, Carlaa Krens, treasurer of thee society notes the Eaglee s, Valley Arts Council is, fitt definitely not-for-profi land is definitely allvolunteer.” “The fact that wee raise some of our own income does not make us profitable and there
are no profits,” she adds. “The Red Barn Arts Centre is a 90-year-
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tained over the years in order to give the arts in our community a home which they can afford.” Mayor Darrell Trouton said council made a motion to send a letter of support with the appeal, despite the district having no jurisdiction. “It was something we could do,” he says. “We are dealing with our own issues with the province. We are in constant negotiations with the province about funding.”
clists. Up next for the project will be to proceed with additional consultation and design plans, including archeological and environmental impact assessments to be completed in early 2013 for Malakwa and summer 2013 for North Fork. Applications for environmental approvals will also be initiated in early 2013 for Malakwa and in early 2014 for the North Fork project.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Eagle Valley News
Here’s hoping for a better year in our schools Students and teachers are back in the classroom, and hopefully this will be a better year in the public school system than 2011-12. One of the most disappointing things about the past school year was a work-to-rule campaign by teachers, who were upset that they were getting nowhere in negotiations with the provincial government over a new contract. While their frustration was understandable, the length of the job action and the effect on students and families was disturbing. Parents had to make an extra effort to monitor their children’s academic process, because report cards were not issued. Many youngsters saw their team sports nixed, and drama, theatre and other events cancelled. It remains to be seen if teachers will continue to withdraw their extra-curricular activities, after all these are unpaid, volunteer positions that teachers take on because they want to, not because they are a job requirement. Thankfully, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial education bargaining authority reached an agreement over the summer months, and it appears there will be no job action this year. The BCTF is still angry with the government and will be working toward its defeat, as is its right, but there is a contract in place. Whether a new government, should one be elected, will come up with a more favourable deal for teachers remains to be seen. There should be report cards and proper consultation with parents this school year, and that is to the benefit of everyone — teachers, administrators, students and parents. Education has never been as important as it is today. The ability of young people to live independent lives as adults is directly related to a good education, and the school system is a key part of that. Here’s hoping for a successful school year. – Black Press
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Stakes going up in B.C. gas gamble By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – Mike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one. The first financial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February. Most of that is from declining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the finance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast. The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeastern B.C. That gold rush has wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s political commitment to present a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election campaign, remains a mystery.
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De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replacing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the government out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another deficit. The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel, exports to Asia where the price remains much higher. That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to the coast, this one to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for a liquefied natural
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gas facility. And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. government announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat. Two proposals in that area have already received federal export permits and financing from global energy players, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies. One of the bills jammed through by the B.C. Liberals in the hectic legislative session this spring was to do away with another of those federal-provincial overlaps that make industrial development so slow and difficult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement. This is a major breakthrough, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C. but in dismantling the century-old logjam of aboriginal resource claims. At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s much-promoted jobs plan is the target of having three LNG export terminals and associated pipelines in production by 2020. That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t arrive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament.
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Volunteers needed for reading program in school. Parent and community volunteers are needed to support our students. The commitment is 1.5 hours per week from mid-October until the end of January. During that time, you will read with three children for 30 minutes each. The children are in grades 2 to 5 and are selected by their teachers to receive this special reading help. All tutoring is done at the school during regular school hours. A three-hour training session for all volunteers in basic reading strategies is mandatory as well as a criminal record check. To sign on as a tutor
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Gather up all your old metal for free disposal. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is holding its annual sixweek organic and metal waste disposal event at all CSRD landfills and transfer stations from Monday, Oct.1 to Saturday, Nov. 10. With the free metal event, residents can drop off items such as stoves, hot water tanks,
washers and dryers, metal doors and siding – all free of charge. The organic material includes basic yard waste generated from residential properties “There is a $15 charge on items requiring removal of ozonedepleting substances,” says CSRD waste reduction facilitator Carmen Fennell. “The Regional District pays a contractor to remove freon from fridges, air condition-
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ers, freezers and water coolers and this $15 charge pays for that cost.” The six-week freedisposal event takes place at landfills and transfer stations throughout the regional district during regular site hours, with the exception of Sicamous, where an alternate location will be set up. “Normally these events are at the Sicamous Landfill, but the road to the landfill
is still closed so the alternate site is the District of Sicamous public works yard.” The public can access the site through the gate on Hillier Road during regular landfill site hours.” For a complete list of acceptable materials for the free-disposal event and other upcoming disposal events, visit the regional district’s website at www. csrd.bc.ca.
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS TAX SALE In accordance with Section 405 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the properties described hereunder shall be offered for sale by Public Auction in the Council Chambers, Sicamous Civic Centre, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, B.C. on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. unless the delinquent taxes with interest thereon are sooner paid.
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Chamber to honour business excellence Who do you think deserves to be a star in Sicamous Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards? Residents are invited to select a category and submit their nominations today. Nominators will be entered into a draw for a gift basket. In order to nominate a business it must be a Sicamous & District Chamber member in good standing. Nominations must be received at the Chamber office by Oct. 12,, at 4 p.m. and can be done by fax 250-836-4368 or online www.sicamouschamber. bc.ca. Nominations can also be dropped off to the chamber office at 314A Finlayson Street. Categories include: • Business Role Model of the Year This local business person is an excellent role model and leader in the business community. Consideration will also be given to innovative ideas and a high standard of excellence. • Community Involvement This award honours individuals whose actions and decisions make a positive impact on the community and for whom social responsibility is part of their daily operations. • Creativity in Business Awarded to a business that has demonstrated exceptional creativity in product development, originality, marketing, esthetics and atmosphere. • Service Excellence This award honours the business which has achieved excellence in all facets of their customer service. • Tourism Enhancement This award honours a Sicamous and Districtbased tourism business that has consistently delivered a top-quality product and/or service that has enhanced tourism in the area. • Young Entrepreneur This award honours an outstanding young businessperson in Sicamous between the ages of 18 to 35. • Community Service Contributor This provides recognition for an organization or a not-for-profit that excels in their commitment to improving the community through their service. • Volunteer Excellence This award honours an individual volunteer who aspires to an exceptional level of commitment and service for the benefit of the residents of Sicamous.
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Winning decor: Sicamous Eagles players Connor Buick and Corbin Marcotte receive the 2011-2012 Doug Birks Division Championship banner from Mayor Darrell Trouton prior to Friday night‘s game. Photo by James Murray
Celebrate the mushroom at this weekend’s festival The first annual Sicamous and Shuswap Lake Wild Mushroom and Food Festival was held in 2005. Participants enjoyed identifying and picking wild mushrooms, watching evening presentations, and attending workshops. The 2012 Festival will be offering even more. Activities will guide people to identify and actually pick wild mushrooms, and have a gourmet experience in the Shuswap. This festival week will provide exciting guided tours every day, until Sunday, including walking tours.
There will be many different forms of entertainment to keep everyone having fun. Everything from presentations, workshops, vendors and exhibitors, informative slide shows and a live stage including beer gardens. There will be a wild mushroom cooking class on Saturday at noon, presented by Ellen and Colin of Narrows Village. Feature presentations will be by Paul Kruger, a foremost identifier of psychedelic mushrooms and Daniel Winkler, who will talk about mushrooming in the Amazon, Tibet and
the Pacific Northwest. These will all be showcased during the Weekend Fungi Festival, Sept. 21 – 23, at the Red Barn in Sicamous. Each day and into the evening there will be live entertainment at the Red Barn. For reservations or more information, call 250-836-2220 or email narrows@telus.net. Information is also available at www.fungifestival.com.
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WEDNESDAY SEPT 26 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2:30 pm - 3 pm Pre Novice: 5 pm to 6 pm Atom: 6 pm to 7 pm Midget: 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Eagles: 8:30 pm - 10 pm THURSDAY SEPT 27 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Salmon Arm: 5 pm - 6 pm Pee Wee: 6 pm - 7 pm Midget: 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Eagles: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
FRIDAY SEPT 28 Eagles vs Penticton: 7 pm - 9 pm SATURDAY SEPT 29 Pre Novice: 9 am - 10:30 am Atom: 11 am - 12:30 pm Salmon Arm: 2 pm - 4 pm Salmon Arm: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm SUNDAY, SEPT 30 Pee Wee: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Midget: 11 am - 1 pm
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After allowing an early first-period goal, the Knights regrouped to equalize on a goal by returning forward Tanner Burns with five minutes to play in the frame. Matthew Saharchuk drew the assist. North Okanagan carried the play in the second frame, but found themselves trailing again after a powerplay goal by the Eagles’ Connor Buick at 10:57. Mat Lambert forced overtime with a thirdperiod tally, assisted by Saharchuk. For the bulk of the third period, and into overtime, Sicamous overwhelmed North Okanagan. “We were sucking some serious wind, but Dusty weathered the storm and made some humongous saves,” said Mallette. “(In OT), we’d try to go man-on-man and guys were tired, and Sicamous just pounded us.”
Try a fun game with a strange name What the heck is Pickleball? Pickleball is a sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. It is played by two or four people on a court with the same dimensions as a badminton court. It is presently the fastest growing sport in North America as it is suited for all ages and abilities. Pickleball can be as gentle or as wicked as one chooses for both young and old. Pickleball will begin on Sept. 25 and every Tuesday thereafter, open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eagle River Secondary School.
Accessibility to the school gym, setup and provision of equipment is being made possible as a fundraising project for the ERS Athletic department. Drop-in fees will be $4 per adult and $3.50 for seniors, ERS students no charge. The first two Tuesdays (Sept. 25 and Oct. 2) will be free. It is an open house invitation for people to come and try it out. Volunteers will be on hand to introduce first-time players to the basics of the game. They can also let you know how this sport got dubbed with such a weird name.
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The North Okanagan Knights’ skaters might not be in midseason form, but their goalie sure is. Dustin Nikkel bailed his team out with a huge 49-save performance as the Knights outlasted the host Sicamous Eagles 3-2 in overtime in their season opener Friday night at the Recreation Centre. Mac Ferner, the son of former Vernon Viper head coach Mark Ferner, supplied the winner with less than 30 seconds to play. Bursting through the neutral zone, Ferner fanned on his original shot, but recovered to send a wrister through traffic, beating netminder Kris Joyce, high blocker side. “We were very fortunate to get out with two points,” said Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette. “I was happy we put ourselves in a position to get a point, but by no means did we deserve that win.”
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Sicamous Eagles players Corbin Marcotte and Brendan Devries move the puck up ice during a close fought 3-2 loss to the North Okanagan Knights Friday evening at the Rec Centre. Photo by James Murray.
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JOB POSTING: Recreation and Wellness Coordinator Contract position for fall programming and coordination The District of Sicamous needs a Recreation and Wellness Coordinator for approximately 4 months. This position has the potential to turn into a full time permanent position. The contractor will work closely with various volunteer groups, and will be the primary booking and reservations specialist for recreation programs and assist with special event coordination and planning of many other public recreation initiatives and opportunities as they are planned or emerge as either a lead or partner with other organizations. The successful consultant will be a good team player, communicator and a positive influence in our organization, committed to provide enthusiastic service and support to the public and various non-profit and volunteer organizations. Preference will be given to applicants with college or university level courses in recreation, physical education or a related field and a knowledge of fitness and health needs, interests, requirements, and resources of the community; familiarity with the philosophy, principles, practices and objectives of community recreation and wellness. You must have excellent computer skills, record keeping and report writing skills, and experience in motivating people. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Planning, development, implementation and operation of educational, cultural, recreational and other related programs and event planning. • Assessing individual and community fitness needs and interests • Evaluating new and existing programs to ensure cost efficiency, effectiveness and program relevance • Recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating casual staff, instructors and volunteers • Preparing promotional material and promoting interest and participation in health and fitness activities for the community. Applications may be delivered by post, fax, hand or electronically, and will be received until 4:00 p.m. September 27, 2012 to: Heidi Frank, Chief Administrative Officer District of Sicamous Box 219, 446 Main Street Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0 Fax: 250-836-4314; email: hfrank@sicamous.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant selected for an interview.
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Playing for the playoffs Going into his 19thh season at the helm of thee d Sicamous Eagles, head coach Wayne March hass never missed the post-season and he doesn’tt plan on that changing. But after a pair of sea-y sons where they barely s, snuck into the playoffs, the Eagles have nine players returning from last year and could receive two more ,depending on what happens at hockey’s higher levels. “Usually we bring back three to five at the most,” said March, 68. “It should make us that much stronger.” Jagger Bowles and Connor Buick return and were top scorers last season. Veterans Brendan Devries and Corbin Marcotte also form a big part of the leadership group. Though not a physically punishing team, March believes
Wayne March their talent will set them apart. “We’re going to be a strong-skating, skilled, passing team,” said March, adding he likes what he’s seen from new goalie Kris Joyce, who made 50 saves in a loss to Revelstoke. The local flavor on the squad is significant as well with defencemen Aidan Nisse, Cam Olson and Joel Kipp being from Salmon Arm, along with forwards Nathan Grieve and Justin Murray. Blueliner Jameson Stoski is a Sicamous product. But the situation is different
this season and it stems from the labor uncertainty at the National Hockey League level. It filters all the way down as young pros are forced to play in the American Hockey League, which in turn forces players down to the WHL, Junior A and Junior B. The Eagles have played two games so far and have been a tad unlucky as they’ve dropped both in overtime. With a winning record and a playoff berth firmly in their minds, simply qualifying for the postseason is not going to satisfy March. “Our goal is to represent our league at the Cyclone Taylor Cup,” he said. The Eagles host Revelstoke Saturday at 7 p.m. and the Chase Heat on Sunday at 2 p.m. Both at Sicamous Recreation Centre.
There’s the shot: Ben Lewis gets the ball in the air during the fourth annual Dave Stead Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament held on Saturday, Sept. 15. A total of 78 golfers participated at Eagle River Golf Club. The top team was Kathlene McNeil, Jody Gjaltema, Sarah Kyllo and Lance Bird. A special Scallywags putting event held in memory of Kara Wagner’s sons Devlin and Lealen, who died in a house fire, was won by Christian Stead. The entire event raised an estimated $7,000 towards local charities. Photo by Sarah Kyllo
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The master bedroom boasts a window seat that looks out over the back garden, as well as access to the patio and a well-lit make-up area. The generous en suite features a soaker tub as well as a shower stall, and double basins will ease the stress of morning ablutions. A large walk-in closet will be roomy enough for even the most committed fashion mavens. The second and third bedrooms both have access to a split bathroom, featuring double basins and a make-up table. Nearby is a second linen closet, as well as a storage space. Ceilings throughout are nine feet high. Totalling 2,126 square feet, this home measures 83 feet, eight inches deep, and 68 feet wide. Plans for design 5-3-656 are available for $746 (set of 5), $835 (set of 8) and $890 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 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 91 Avenue , Surrey, BC V3R 8P8
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Sicamous welcomes Midget Rep back to town After a six-year absence, Sicamous Minor Hockey is excited to be fielding a Midget Tier 4 Rep team for the 2012-2013 season. The team is looking to be a a powerhouse withnine players from Sicamous and five from Revelstoke. Buddy Rich, James Weber and Scott McCuiag are behind the bench sharing their knowledge of the game with the kids. This past Saturday, the Valley Black Top / Askew’s Foods Junior Eagles hosted their first exhibition game against Princeton with a favourable outcome for Sicamous wining 4 -2. Lighting up the score sheet was Connor McCuiag with two goals and one assist, Darrien Blight had one goal and two assists, Louie Federico had a goal on the day, with Colby Sherlock and Jesse Fowlie with helpers. Karter Anderson had a great game in net. The team played a hard and physical style of hockey. The team’s regular ice time will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with scheduling taking place this weekend. The Midgets will be hosting their home tournament Thanksgiving weekend with games starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The team hopes to see lots of locals in the stands cheering on the boys.
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2-BDRM, 2-BATH, SICAMOUS LAKEFRONT fully furnished, underground parking, includes some utilities, faces the water. NO PETS, NO SMOKING, D/D $795/mo. 250-836-0094, 250-517-0634 1-403-540-2585 leona.hamilton@telus.net
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2 BAY SHOP-2160 sq. ft. w/ hydraulic hoist. TCH & Seed Frontage Rd. Sicamous. Next to Gas Plus. For rental inquiries call 250-836-0095.
Cottages / Cabins 2BDRM cabin w/storage shed, 2appl., quiet country setting next to park, walking distance to Mara Demille’s store $575/mo. util. incl. Pets Neg. (250)515-0811 SMALL bachelor cabin, close to Sicamous, year round, incl. util. $550/mo. (250)836-2226
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2 BDRM & 3 BDRM available in Malakwa. $600/mo. & $700/mo. plus hydro. 250-8362928.
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MOBILE HOME IN Green Acres Malakwa, incl. all appl. $600/mo. 250-836-2778.
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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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SICAMOUS, 3 BDRM, 2 bath, single garage, avail Oct. 1, NS, NP, $1100/mo Call Leanne (250)804-3485
BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.
TWO BDRM. MODULAR, 2 mile, Sicamous. 1 1/2 baths, propane heat. N.S. On lot. $700/mo. 250-836-2758.
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2 BDRM Apt. Avail. Oct. 1, $650/mo + Security Deposit & power. (250)836-3849
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OCT 1st; 2 BDRM Apartment Main ST. SICAMOUS. $750.00/mo. DD, includes heat; N.S. N.P. References Reqrd. Sharon at 250-8363933
ONE block off Mara Lake in beautiful Swansea Point 3 bedroom, 1&1/2 baths, oversized single garage, large yard, 5 appliances, clean and available immediately $900.00 plus utilities, with or without furniture. Ph Leanne @ (250) 804-3485.
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Suites, Upper SICAMOUS, Single Person, 1 room suite, private entrance, quiet, $450/mo incl util., cable, internet, NS, NP, ND, Avail Oct 1. (250)836-4816
3 BDRM, 2 bth furnished condo White Pines, Sicamous 1400 sq ft. on 2 levels, inside spiral staircase. $750/mo. NS, NP szewczyk56@hotmail.com, 780-906-9519.
Homes for Rent Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view
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