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Aww shucks: Courtney Wilby and Angela Foster race to peel their cobs of corn during Parkview Elementary’s Terry Fox Run/Corn Husking Relay event held Thursday. Principal Joan Chafe challenged students to raise $400 for the Terry Fox Foundation, or else she would kiss a cow. The students were successful, and Chafe had a date with one of the Dewitt’s holsteins this morning at the school. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Premier committed to fixing Sicamous’ water supply UBCM: Council lobbies B.C. ministers for support of proposed $4.5 million treatment facility. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Christy Clark has given her word that the province will help fix Sicamous’ water supply. The premier, in her speech last Friday to some 1,500 delegates attending this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, assured the District of Sicamous and Mayor Darrell Trouton that the province would help set right the damage caused to the community’s water system in this year’s flooding. “Darrell Trouton, who I met with recently when I was up to visit, has been dealing with some very challenging floods in his community, and now his water supply is under threat. Darrell, I want you to know this, because Bill (Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development) has asked me to make sure we set this right. I know
you need that watreatment facilter supply fixed, ity that’s needed and we are going in Sicamous, to help you do it,” because it was It’s a matter of sitting down said Clark. wiped out during and figuring out how much the Trouton, counthe flood and we district would have to come up cillors Charlotte haven’t had water with, if any, and then how fast Hutchinson, Fred since,” says Trouwe can get started. Busch, Don Richton, referring to a Darrell Trouton ardson and Joan new water treatMayor, District of Sicamous Thomson, as well ment facility beas district ading sought by the ministrator Heidi district, expected Frank, attended UBCM with a “hit list” of to cost between $4- and $4.5-million. “The concerns they’d hoped to have addressed by plan was to get a shelf-ready plan available the province. At the top of that list was the and presented, so we did that this week at district’s water treatment facility, which was UBCM, and lobbied hard with different minseverely compromised as a result of the June isters, George Abbott, our MLA, and also 23 debris flow at Two Mile Creek. with Bill Bennett and various staff about “We proposed to them our new water our situation in Sicamous. We were quite
surprised she made a speech that Sicamous would be getting a water treatment facility – they’ll make it right.” Apart from Clark’s speech, and what the district presented, there are no further details as to what’s going to happen. But Trouton thinks Sicamous’ water needs will be met by the province sooner than later. “It’s a matter of sitting down and figuring out how much the district would have to come up with, if any, and then how fast we can get started,” says Trouton. “But I alluded to them that it needed to start immediately because of winter coming, and we’re trucking water right now. So they’re aware of all that. They’re also aware of our district finances.” Regarding funding, it is the mayor’s hope See Mayor hopes on page 2
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Cellular service coming to Malakwa area Need Help? Two towers: Telus constructing second site in Three Valley Gap. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Residents and travellers along the TransCanada Highway, from Malakwa to the Three Valley Gap, can expect to have cellular service in the next three months. Telus spokesperson Shawn Hall says construction is currently underway on two cell tower sites, one in Malakwa and one in Three Valley Gap, that he expects will “go live” in a few months time. “It’s a fairly extensive construction project because of the rural areas that they’re in,” says Hall. “We have to put in power, we have to put a link into our network and the like… And they will provide coverage along that stretch of Highway 1 there that currently doesn’t have any wireless service. Once complete, I don’t have the final figures right now, but the two sites will represent an investment significantly north of $1 million by Telus.” Nathan Lobb, owner of Perfection Concrete Services in Malakwa, is already benefitting
from the local tower, as his company was subcontracted to pour the concrete base. “They said it’s a 60-metre tower,” says Lobb. “That pad alone, I 0, bet cost $50 to $80,000, k. just the concrete work. n It’s way bigger than ur what they usually pour because of the volumee ut of snow they get out 0 there. The pad was 10 y metres by 10 metres by four-feet thick.” But Lobb says thee btower will be a substantial benefit for Malakwa residents and businesses alike, who will no longer have to rely on (or pay for) a land line. He also expects cellular service to be a huge plus when it comes to safety for snowmobilers who utilize the popular Eagle Pass, and other local sledding areas. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area E Rural SicamousMalakwa Director Rhona Martin says she and the regional district board have been encouraging Telus for quite some time to bring cellular service to the area. She says it will be a significant benefit to contractors like Lobb,
and for overall safety in the area. Burner Restaurant & Lounge owner Tamryn Koebel says people have been talking for so long about extend-
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ing cellular service to Malakwa, she’ll believe it’s happened when her phone says there’s service. That said, Koebel explains her business currently relies on high-speed Internet, which works intermittently at best, and takes an additional hit when customers want Internet access. “But then it bogs down our systems and our debit machines are on it, so our debit machines are constantly being kicked in and out,” says Koebel, noting cellular service would be more consistent. However, for Koebel, the bigger issue is
public safety. “Because RCMP come from Sicamous, you have to get back to a land line to be able to call for help, and then there’s already going to be that delay in getting help out to Malakwa…,” says Koebel, adding when there was an accident on the Malakwa bridge last year, the witness had to drive back to the Burner to call for help. “Now, if the Burner had been closed, they’ve got to drive all the way back to, I think it’s Cambie Solsqua, before they can get service again. That’s a huge issue, especially when you’ve got fatalities or people needing immediate assistance.” Albatross Plumbing owner Marco Warger is of the same mind. While he stands to benefit business-wise from cellular service, which would allow him to respond more quickly to emergencies, Warger says the safety benefits are huge. “The amount of traffic going up and down that road every day, and with the accidents and breakdowns, and the people you see with
flat tires or overheating, they’re totally at the mercy of trying to find somebody who can drive into cell range or knock on somebody’s door,” says Warger. “With today’s technology, that’s just terrible.” Hall confirmed that Telus has been looking at providing cellular service to the area for some time, adding these are not “shortterm projects where it’s just a matter of flipping a switch.” “We have to go and acquire a site, whether that’s on Crown land or provincial or private land with a landlord who wants to rent space. We have to undergo environmental reviews…,” Hall explained, adding Telus has been contracted by the province to provide cellular service to 1,700 kilometres of highway corridor. “The geography of British Columbia, including right around that Salmon Arm area and this area specifically is very mountainous, it’s rugged. These are challenging projects to undertake and they’re quite capital intensive.”
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Mayor hopes tab will be covered under disaster assistance Continued from page 2
that the province, and possibly the federal government, will foot the entire bill for a new treatment facility, for he maintains Sicamous’ current water woes are a direct result of the natural disaster at Two Mile.
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“Let’s face it, our water system was wiped out by the flood… That’s when our contamination began at our intake,” says Trouton. “So this should all, ultimately, be under disaster financial assistance, which is 100 per cent paid for the by the
province and the federal government. “We’re lobbying hard for that, that this was the cause of it. But keep in mind that it’s not a typical mandate of B.C. disaster assistance to do such large projects like the water treatment centre. So
October 14 - Uniformed Appreciation Service for Police, Fire, Ambulance, etc. @ Sicamous Bible Church. 326 Kappel Street, Sicamous. November 17 - Shuswap Ladies Striders Membership Drive to Renew or become a new member at Piccadilly Mall from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 yearly. Shuswap Lady Striders meet throughout the year to partake in seasonal athletic activities and have social time together. 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 250836-3267 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.
we’re expecting we’ll have to kick in some, possibly, but that’s all in the details.” Trouton believes Clark to be sincere in her commitment to Sicamous, and that by having a plan in place for a new water treatment facility, the prov-
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Salmon Arm’s Colin Mayes took the less popular position in a controversial free vote in the House of Commons last week. Out of 203 MPs, the Okanagan-Shuswap representative was one of 91 MPs who voted for Motion 312 that would have parliamentarians study when life begins, or when a fetus becomes a human. Of Conservative MPs themselves, a majority, 87 of 163, voted for the motion. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was not one of those who voted in favour – and this was the first
time Mayes has voted against him. The contentious motion was seen by many Canadians in opposik tion to it as a step back nd for women’s rights and ea move towards ren, criminalizing abortion, but Mayes contends he ar didn’t have a particular agenda. t“To me, what I vot’s ed for was, OK, let’s m have a discussion. I’m snot afraid of the disat cussion. Through that discussion, once recommendations come forward – I have my views and might have to make some compromises – I would look at that and talk to my constituents. I don’t see a problem having
that discussion.” He said there is no set term for a limit on when an abortion can be per-
To me, what I voted for was, OK, let’s have a discussion. MP Colin Mayes formed in Canada, but in European countries, most are around 10 or 12 weeks. “If there was a decision that came out of the recommendation from the committee that would look
into the issue, maybe we need to set a time frame – that you need to abort before a certain time frame, or whatever. I was willing to look at that in light of what other countries have done.” Mayes says a discussion hasn’t taken place since the Trudeau era. “A lot has changed in science in the last 40 years. I don’t think there has been in the last 40 years, what I would call a formal discussion. Some opinions by various groups have been thrown out there, and the media has played referee to the two opinions. It hasn’t been a healthy confrontation. That
was my thought, we need to have a healthy discussion.” Asked if he was representing the wishes of his constituents, he said: “I’ve always said this, I’ve been very plain, I’ve been right up front. If it’s a vote of conscience I will always vote my conscience, I’m not representing you. I have to stand for those things I believe. I think people respect that... The issue we dealt with was to have a discussion. I don’t think I let my constituents down.” He says surveys suggest 60 to 80 per cent of Canadians think there should be a time limit on abortion.
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Gord Molendyk. The two officers found overall that boaters are getting much better with complying with the boating regulations, and credit that to a lot of education this year instead of charging the boaters. “Many boaters thanked them for being on the water and making things safer out there,” said Molendyk. More than 1,000 boats (including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards) were check on Wood, Kalamalka,
Okanagan, Mabel, Mara and Shuswap lakes, though officers were somewhat limited in the Shuswap region in the early spring because of high water levels. A total of 630 warnings were issued for non-compliance of regulations, and 12 boats were taken off lakes due to equipment issues (too many articles missing from the boat). More than 20 charges were laid over the summer. Twelve boaters were written up for
having no licence; five were ticketed for not having a spotter while towing an individual; four people were charged after an underage person was caught operating a personal water craft or Sea-Doo; and one boater was charged for not having enough life jackets. “All charges were laid under the Canada Shipping Act,” said Molendyk. “Again, the focus was on education instead of charging everyone. It is apparent the boat education/en-
Federal office benefits enforcement on lake By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors intend to stir up the waters with a letter to Ottawa after receiving the news that the federal government has pulled the plug on Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety in Kelowna. “They’re consistently wanting local government to do a job that is their mandate,” said Area E Rural Sicamous director Rhona Martin, who noted that, through a great deal of effort to patrol the lake from all levels of government, behaviour on the lake is changing for the better. “If one of the players
leave, it will change. I am disappointed to see this and I want to write a letter encouraging the federal government to stay in Kelowna.” Regional district parks and recreation team leader Marcin Pachcinski concurred. “I think the biggest impact on the lake is a show of force working with the RCMP that obviously will no longer happen,” he said. Added Martin, “I think this is the first time we’ve seen the boat – since SLIPP (Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process) stepped up enforcement. I think it would be sad to go back.” The regional district was advised of the boat-
ing safety office closure in a Sept. 11 letter, which read: “Effective immediately, all Pacific Region recreational boating safety programs and services are centralized to Vancouver and
will be handled by four remaining boating safety officers there.” All marine safety inquiries should now be directed to 604-666-5300 or obspac-bsn@tc.gc.ca.
forcement program is working.” Six boat operators were given roadside screening devices – it is an offence to operate a boat impaired by alcohol or drugs – and all six passed the tests.
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ardon if we don’t hold our breath. At the 2012 Union of BC Municipalities convention, Premier Christy Clark promised a wide range of improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway. The premier announced a total of $650-million over 10 years to continue four-lane improvements between Kamloops and the Alberta border. In addition to the $141 million from the government’s current threeyear service plan, Clark said, it is allocating another $509 million over the next 10 years, for a total of $650 million. It’s a politically safe promise for a premier who is lagging in the polls and may not make it past next May, let alone the 10 years she’s suggested. As anyone who’s been around even the fringes of political decision-making will know, a new government could, with the stroke of a pen, reallocate those funds elsewhere. As well, the 10-year timeline makes it very difficult for anyone to hold anyone to account when the deadline comes due and the Trans-Canada Highway is still a patchwork of asphalt. A real tip-off that this announcement rings somewhat hollow comes not from the mouth of the premier, but one of her underlings, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak who said, “We’ll be working with our federal government to seek matching funds to improve this corridor, which connects our Pacific Gateway with the rest of Canada.” Another translation of this would be, “the feds have not jumped on board, but golly, we sure hope they do.” A project of this magnitude would require a significant infusion of federal dollars because for all the province’s million-dollar commitment, this project will be in the billions. This is not to say that there have not or will not be upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway in the next 10 years. There have been major projects, most notably the massive bridge work near Golden, and other smaller projects, like the replacements of two bridges at Malakwa, are planned, although those two smallerscale projects will likely not see completion until at least 2014.
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Leaders’ spin contest ends in a tie By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention is the political event of the year for B.C. party leaders, especially heading into a provincial election. Up first was NDP leader Adrian Dix, who drew a large crowd of local politicians last week for the traditional early-morning spot that follows a long evening of receptions. In contrast to his debut last year, a typical litany of political attacks on the B.C. Liberals, Dix declared he would take the high road. And perhaps mindful of Carole James’ downfall after her content-free speech to the 2010 UBCM convention, Dix set out policies. He told delegates an NDP government would restore local authority over Metro Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and mountain resorts (no more Jumbo ski resort permits issued over local objections). Dix would also let communities decide if they want public-private partnerships for large construction projects. (Federal Heritage Minister James Moore later noted that if communities or provinces wish to decline federal funds due to this ideology, they are free to do so.) Then Dix accused the B.C. Liberals
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of cutting forest inventory spending by 77 per cent over the last decade, meaning decisions like rebuilding the Burns Lake mill are being made “in the dark” for the first time in a century. That’s a damning charge, so I checked it against forest ministry budget records. As with all government programs, accounting changes can give a misleading appearance of large cuts or increases from year to year. And indeed forest inventory spending has bounced around during the B.C. Liberal term.The budget for forest inventory staffing and operation was about $8 million in 2001-02, rising as high as $15 million and falling to a low of $5.1 million in recession-hit 2009-10. The estimate for the current fiscal year is $9.7 million, an increase to try to catch up with the pine beetle disaster. Crown forest inventory has indeed fallen behind due to rapid shifts caused by unprecedented insect and fire damage. But has spending been slashed as Dix claims? No. It has increased. Next up was Premier Christy Clark, in full campaign mode. In the Gordon Campbell tradition, she brought the goodies out in her speech to close the convention. More than $200 million has been scraped together to “accelerate” capital projects at schools, hos-
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pitals and other facilities across the province. These projects were already on the books, but they’ve been moved up for obvious political purposes. Or at least the announcements will be moved up. Four-laning of the last narrow stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops will continue over 10 years. This is a federal-provincial project that will eventually be finished regardless of who is governing in Victoria or Ottawa. It includes some of the most staggeringly expensive road building in Canada, in the Kicking Horse Pass, a short section that could require two tunnels and up to 12 more bridges. Clark also announced a long-range plan to replace the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River. It will likely be a bridge, because the tunnel is a bottleneck not only for Highway 99, but also for large ships going upriver. I haven’t found any outright false claims in Clark’s presentation, just the kind of creative accounting and blacktop politics familiar to B.C. voters. As always, I’m pleased to hear from people with specific corrections. For now, call it a tie. Neither speech represents a proud moment for our provincial leadership.
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Smokers urged to take greater care with butts Please, please put your cigarette butts in your ash tray. From our gate to the mail
box, there are so many butts on the road and in the grass, and seven at the mail box as of this morning.
We walked the park at Silver Sands, and there are butts all along the paths – a big fire hazard.
Take your butt with you please. K. and B. Peet
Motion speaks to obesity epidemic among Canadian youth Health professionals are greatly concerned about the epidemic of childhood obesity in today’s society and so am I. That’s why I seconded MP Royal Galipeau’s Motion C-319 on children’s health, calling on the federal government to encourage individuals and organizations to commit to participating in the promotion of healthy weights, informing Canadians of the health consequences of childhood obesity, as well as providing information on healthy diet choices. I am pleased to report that this motion passed unanimously in Parliament on Sept. 19.
FROM THE HILL COLIN MAYES
I recently met with a representative in our riding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. During our meeting, I was informed that the Heart and Stroke Foundation campaign this year is on promoting awareness, and educating Canadians to make healthy food choices for
their children. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 33 per cent of children do not drink enough milk, 70 per cent don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables and 93 per cent of Canadian children are inactive. According to these statistics, it’s no wonder childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. To help Canadians make healthy food choices, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is proposing the Health Check program. This program will set a guideline for identifying nutritious foods and providing that information on food packaging.
Labeling needs to be reliable and monitored to ensure claims made on products are factual. Making this information available to consumers will encourage purchasing products that support the healthy diet their children need. Obesity trends must be addressed. The former chair of the standing commit-
tee on health, the Hon. Rob Merrifield stated, “Today’s children will become the first generation for some time to have poorer health outcomes and a shorter life expectancy than their parents.” We must get serious about this issue – not just to save future health-care costs, but to save our children.
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The Contenders are on their 12th annual tour of the Interior in support of George Ryga Week in B.C., as proclaimed by the province and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Nov. 4-10. Valdy has a new album entitled, “Read Between the Lines,” and will be performing some of his new material, along with a repertoire of favourites from two previous Contenders CDs. Gary Fjellgaard never stops writing songs, so he’ll be sure to have some great new tunes along with his vast repertoire that spans more than 40 years of recording. Together, as The Contenders, Valdy and Fjellgaard will be performing at the Red Barn Arts Centre. They are always a great hit with the audience. With an easy manner on stage, Valdy and Fjellgaard sing songs that appeal to almost
everyone, and give a great evening of entertainment. Fjellgaard was raised on a farm on the Canadian prairies. This award-winning singer/songwriter is a champion of vanishing values and the frontier spirit. His western heritage, cattle drives, wagon treks and working folks with ties to the land have all been an inspiration for the lyrical imagery in his songs. Valdy was born Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, and has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for more than 34 years. A man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, Texas to New Zealand, he’s a singer, guitarist and songwriter who catches the telling moments that make up life. These two guys have known each other for a long, long time. Now, with two albums under their belts together, “Contenders” and “Contenders Two – Still in the Running” on the leading Canadian roots music record label, Stony Plain, they make the most logical duo in Canadian music. Consider what they share. They’re both family men. They both
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have visited Sicamous many times in the past and if you have never seen them before, it is worth your while to come and see these consummate performers. If you have seen them before, I am sure that you will want to come out to see them again. The show takes place Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30. Tickets, $20, at IDA Eagle Valley Pharmacy or at the door.
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Contender: Valdy, above, and Gary Fjellgaard return to the Red Barn Arts Centre stage in November. File photo live on small islands off the coast of British Columbia. They are both singer-songwriters with an eye for memorable tunes and finely-honed images. They’re both road warriors who tour and tour and tour. They are also both committed Canadians, more particularly, committed Western Canadians. And their music draws on all the aspects of life in the
west. “Western roots” they call it. It’s music that, in every note, echoes the mountains and the sea, the cowboys and the fishermen, the oilwell roustabouts and the loggers, the sunsets and the rain, the streak of rugged independence and contrariness that so many display, and the generosity and warmth that make Westerners so welcoming to all. Together, they
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SICAMOUS & DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE SCHEDULE ICE SURFACE - WEEK OF 1 OCTOBER 2012 MONDAY OCT 1 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Pre Novice: 5 pm - 6 pm Atom: 6 pm - 7 pm Pee Wee: 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Old Times: 8:30 pm - 10 pm TUESDAY OCT 2 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Figure Skating: 5 pm - 8 pm Eagles: 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm WEDNESDAY OCT 3 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
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SICAMOUS EAGLES PLAYER PROFILE Position: Defense Home Town: Sicamous, BC Age: 17 Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 161 Prev Team: POE Midget Prep Hobbies / Interests: Wakesurfing, Golfing, Sledding Personal Hero: My Dad Goals / Objectives: NHL Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks Favorite Player: Shae Weber & Cody Franson Favorite Music: All music Favorite Food: Steak What do you like best about playing hockey in Sicamous: Playing on the hometown team
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Lakers evaporate in 6-1 decision for Eagles By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Penticton Lakers dried up in the third frame to suffer a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Sicamous Eagles in Junior B action at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Friday night. Sicamous had only the one game on the weekend, and the Lakers weren’t just going to hand it to them. The Eagles had to work hard for their first two goals – the first of which was scored early in the frame by Brayden Taekema, assisted by Kelyn Opel and Devon Quartly. The second goal came in period two on a Sicamous power play from Corbin Marcotte off Jordan Harder and Brett Trofanenko. The Eagles found their scoring game in
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Crease crunch: Sicamous Eagle Nicholas Astasiewicz has a close encounter with Penticton Lakers netminder Stephan Yesavage in play Friday night at the Sicamous rec centre. The Eagles won the contest 6-1. Photo by Lachlan Labere the third frame, Connor Buick leading the way with a goal scored within the first minute, assisted by Matt Reed and Cameron Berry. Nathan Grieve followed suit with a goal at 13 minutes, aided by
Nicholas Astasiewicz and Steven Powers. Late in the second half of the period the Lakers were finally able to get the puck past Sicamous new netminder Kris Joyce. But the Eagles were quick to respond
with two more goals, the first by Grieve (off Astasiewicz and Jameson Stoski), and the second by Taekema (Devries and Opel). Taekema was named the game’s first star, Grieve second and
Joyce third. The Eagles will be back on the ice on Oct. 5 when they host the Kamloops Storm. On Oct. 6, it’s off to Revelstoke to face off against the Grizzlies. Game time is 7 p.m.
Junior Eagles to host seven teams in weekend tourney No NHL? No problem. Come and watch the Valley Black Top/ Askew’s Foods Sicamous Midget Jr. Eagles in their home tournament this Thanksgiving weekend.
The Jr. Eagles will play host to seven teams from across B.C., hailing from Castlegar, West Kelowna, Kelowna, the Sunshine Coast, Alberni Valley, Princeton and Ridge Meadows. The tournament runs Saturday and
Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the finals starting at 7 a.m. on Monday. The Jr. Eagles ice times are 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come fill the stands and
support the Eagles and their guests, and show them how great a community Sicamous is. The concession will be open for a cup of coffee or one of their rink burgers. Make sure to stop by the raffle table and support the team,
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VICK, Rita Mae February 13, 1937 – September 21, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Rita Vick, born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. She passed away at her home in The Eagle Valley Lodge in Sicamous, BC after a short courageous battle with cancer. Rita is survived by her loving children Rod Dovich (Jacki), Ronda Dovich, Sue Simmonds (Darren) and Daryl Dovich (Dayna). And her most precious grandchildren Lee (Julie), Cassy (The King), Sierra, Justice, Brooke, Hunter, Rylee, Kaeden and great grandchild Jaxon. Her sister Dolores Hirschkorn and sister-in-law Janet Goertzen. She was predeceased by her son Robert Dovich, mom and dad Hilda and William Goertzen, her baby brother Ron Goertzen and brother-in-law Jim Hirschkorn. Our thanks to her friends at The Lodge who were such a big part of her life these past few years. The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 7 at 2pm in the Seniors Centre, 1901 Shuswap Ave, Sicamous, BC. Luncheon to follow at same location. In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Children’s Hospital are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Rita’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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PULLMAN, TRUDY Trudy Pullman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 20, 2012. Trudy was born in Poland on June 11, 1924 and at the age of 2 her family immigrated to Rosenfeld, Manitoba. One of the fondest memories of her childhood was attending Gimili Bible Camp where she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and 2 years later she was baptized. In her 20s she moved to Prince George B.C. where she met the love of her life Alvin Pullman as well as many wonderful life long friends. In 1950 Trudy married Alvin and had 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls. In 1962 Trudy’s husband was tragically killed in an industrial accident, leaving her to raise 6 small children on her own. Trudy was employed as a custodian for the Prince George school district until her retirement in 1987 when she moved to be with family in Sicamous. Trudy enjoyed many happy memories during her retirement years, with family coming to visit. She was affectionately known throughout the community as Grandma. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin, Brothers Herbert and Harry. Left to mourn her passing are Ellery (Marlene), Darcy (Ernie), Daryl (Gail), Loren (Brenda), Eldon (Betti), Glenys Grand children Jana (Derek), Kara (Steve), Alissa, Erin (Drew), Adam (Carrie), Ross, Krista (Arnell), Kelly, Sherelle, Steve (Kelly), Brady (Beth), Caleb, Jessie, Great grandchildren Joshua, Isaiah, Micah, Stryden, Ella Also left to mourn are numerous family and friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Eagle Valley Manor for their wonderful compassionate care and friendship in the last weeks of her life. And a special thanks to her friend Kathy Martin. A funeral service was held on Monday September 24, 2012 at Shuswap Community Church in Salmon Arm, and she was laid to rest at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Sicamous. Service Arrangements were entrusted to Bowers Funeral Services in Salmon Arm. Online condolences can be sent through Trudy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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Scope & Purpose: The Intermediate Accountant will be responsible for a variety of daily and financial reporting functions including account reconciliations, reports and administrative tasks related to the timely preparation of month-end financial statements.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Musical Instruments CORT acoustic steel string guitar with cutaway, grover tuners and Fishman Pickup. Beautiful wood and sound. Must be seen and played to appreciate. $650 Call 250-517-8087
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent AVAIL. OCT 1, 2 bdrm apt Sicamous. $750/mo heat incl. NP, NS, Ref. Req. (250)836-3933 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. 2-bdrm luxury condo, 2 full baths + ensuite. Beautiful views of Shuswap Lake. New ss fridge, micro, d/w, w/d, built-in vac. $1000/mo. Avail. immed. (604)970-7745
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK The CSRD is seeking an energetic, outgoing and friendly person to play a front line role in the Administration Department. Applications are now being accepted for a Casual/On-call Administrative Clerk to provide relief work of a clerical nature on a call-in basis. As part of the Administration team, the Administrative Clerk provides reception, clerical support and centralized public information services to all departments with the primary function being reception. To find out more about this position you can visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca. If you are interested in this position, submit a letter of interest supported by a resume outlining experience and education no later than 4:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2012 to: Colleen Goodey, Administrative/HR Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 Telephone: (250) 833-5922 Fax: (250) 832-9774 E-mail: cgoodey@csrd.bc.ca The CSRD thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
250 836-2570 Suites, Lower 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.
Suites, Upper SICAMOUS: 3BDRM 1100sq. ft., shared laundry, big yard 425 Main Street across from Askew Mall, avail now, $650/mo + util., also 5bdrm. whole house $880/mo. + util. (604)836-7888
Townhouses SICAMOUS 2 bdrm townhouses, c/w washer & dryer. 250-836-4556
Transportation
Auto Financing
Cottages / Cabins
Concrete & Placing SPECIALIZING IN
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
(Casual/On-Call)
Find whatever you need in the classifieds!
COZY 1BDRM Cabin near Malakwa. Located on acreage with river frontage. $550/mo + DD & util. (250)836-2829
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Is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the following position
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Twin Anchors Marine & TA Structures, located in Sicamous, BC is looking for qualified individuals to join our team building new houseboats and portable buildings for the oil and mining sector.
Rentals
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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Merchandise for Sale
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Health Products
Help Wanted Argo Road Maintenance (North Okanagan) Inc., operating in the Armstrong/Enderby/ Vernon, Falkland, Lumby/Cherryville, Salmon Arm/Sicamous, Chase/Celista areas, is accepting resumes from drivers experienced in the operation of single and tandem axle trucks. Experience operating sanders and underbody or front plows would be an asset, but not essential.
Services
Nathan Lobb
Cell: 250-253-4307 n8lobb@hotmail.ca
Homes for Rent
SMOOTH BROOM EXPOSED STAMP SITE PREP SAW CUTTING
Homes for Rent
SLEDDER’S PARADISE Newly Renovated Family Home 2899 Sundance Road, Sicamous 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appliances, nice yard, quiet area. $1100 per month & Hydro (1 year lease) with bi-monthly maintenances & inspections.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
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Recreational/Sale
403-823-7633
1999 MALLARD 24’ holiday trailer, deluxe model. 250-8362710.
Tenders
Tenders
Tenders
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES QUOTATION PROCESS The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Snow Removal Services for the 2012-2013 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, BC or downloaded from the School District #83 website at www.sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM October 15, 2012. Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Eagle Valley News
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