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Helping hands: Students of Eagle River Secondary’s social justice class lent a hand at the United Church Thrift Shop Thursday. Clockwise from top left – Ashley Gaetz helps thrift shop volunteer Anne Dolman sort clothing; Curtis Klassen hauls out a load of garbage; Ashley Doyle finds a treasure among future auction items; Arianna Pederson pieces together an unusual lamp. This year the Sicamous United Church will be offering a $1,000 bursary to an ERS student who volunteers a certain amount of hours. Church minister Kelly Grittner hopes the bursary will help encourage volunteerism among students. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Council turns down mayor’s campground application Public hearing: Residents argue proposed campground too close to Parkview Elementary. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous council has turned down a temporary use permit application to set up a private campground in close proximity to a public school. Last week, a public hearing was held in council chambers in relation to a temporary use permit (TUP) application by Jaltia Management Corp. – owned and operated by Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton – that would allow temporary seasonal camping at 727 Parksville St. The campground would have been open between April 1 and Oct. 31 and limited to 50 unserviced sites, intended for self-contained recreational vehicles. The TUP would have been for one year, and renewable for two additional years.
Criticisms of the project were first ex-d pressed in written submissions, read aloud by district administrator Heidi Frank. Thesee o letters raised a battery of concerns relating to d noise, pollution, security, the fact water and electricity would not be provided, and thee w campground’s close proximity to Parkview o Elementary. One argued the applicant (who y was not present – the meeting was chaired by Coun. Greg Kyllo) was in a conflict of inter-est, while another questioned why the hear-ing wasn’t advertised in the local paper. Thee y district had also received a petition signed by 47 people opposing the campground, as well as letters of opposition from School District #83 and Parkview PAC president Jackie Munro. SD #83 Sicamous/Malakwa trustee Barry Chafe was first to speak at the hearing. He
Exposing your elementary (school) to a business with a large transient population, for me, is not a very sound decision. Barry Chafe
first commented on how the TUP’s guideline for the use of portable generators is in direct conflict with Sicamous’s own noise bylaw. He also expressed his concern that the campground could wind up being used as a “ low-cost housing alternative for mi-
grant workers.” His greatest concern, however, was how the campground would have provided “easy view and access to the entire playground area of Parkview Elementary.” “Given my 24-plus years experience as an RCMP officer, and my involvement in this community since 1991, I feel I am more than qualified to speak on a matter of crime and crime prevention…,” said Chafe, adding most criminal activity revolves around opportunity. “Exposing your elementary (school) to a business with a large transient population, for me, is not a very sound decision. “I’ve heard the argument from some, because these are larger, self-contained units, the people who own these units have money. See Applicant on page 2
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Damaged properties to be re-assessed Need Help? By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Properties impacted by flooding over the summer may need to be re-evaluated by BC Assessment. The Okanagan office of BC Assessment is requesting updates from property owners who experienced property damage as a result of the heavy rains and flooding in the Colum-
bia-Shuswap and the Central Okanagan. “Owners of property substantially damaged by flooding are asked to contact us before Oct. 31,” says Okanagan Deputy-Assessor Tracy Wall. “BC Assessment may reassess an impacted property’s market value so its current condition is reflected in the 2013 Assessment Roll released next January.”
BC Assessment especially wants to hear from owners of properties with substantially damaged structures and/or an eroded land base. The assessment authority notes that changes in assessments, as a result of such damage/erosion not reflected in the 2013 assessment roll, can also made through the property assess-
ment review process, which occurs between Feb.1 and March 15, 2013 – to be reflected on revised assessment notices mailed out in April. “We understand this is a difficult time for impacted property owners and we are working with local governments and other organizations to ensure that any necessary property assessment revisions are
made in advance of the 2013 roll,” says Wall. “Ultimately, however, we need property owners to advise us of their property damage to ensure their property values are amended.” The Okanagan office can be reached at 1-800-763-8300, or by email at Okanagan@ bcassessment.ca. More information can be found online at www. bcassessment.ca.
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I hate to destroy the illusion, because that’s what in fact it is. The size of your bank account and your personal moral fibres are many times not proportional. I’ve seen and heard throughout my career some very wealthy people do some very disturbing things.” Garry Devos and Dawn Backs were concerned about the safety and impact traffic generated by the campground would have, while Janna Simons reiterated the question of why the hearing was advertised in the Lakeshore News twice, and not in the “local paper,” as confirmed by Kyllo, the Eagle Valley News. Peter Powell, the last speaker, said he thought it a good idea to put a campground in Sicamous. But he added that he and his wife – both avid campers – never stayed in a campground that didn’t at least have toilets available. He noted this lack of services would only increase traffic – RV-
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Permit denied: Council has turned down a temporary use permit that would have allowed an RV campground on the treed lot on Larch Avenue, across from Finlayson Park. Photo by Lachlan Labere ers going to dump their sewage and pick up water. Agreeing with other concerns raised, Powell too concluded that the location “is just totally wrong.” Coun. Don Richardson did not concur. After the hearing, he said he was in favour of the campground, and that he didn’t understand the concern with transients.
“The transients there, they are in motorhomes or whatever, to me it’s a different calibre of people,” said Richardson, the only councillor to vote in favour of granting the TUP. Coun. Charlotte Hutchinson said she thought maybe the campground could work as it would provide a place to stay when ball
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tournaments are held at Finlayson Park. But after consideration, she added her opposition to the location in relation to the school. Coun. Fred Busch had his own reason for opposing the campground. “Having worked at the houseboat kiosk this summer and dealing with tourists,
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. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm starting September 5. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00
they are interested in campsites that have full facilities, certainly to have water facilities and places where they can empty their holding tanks,” said Busch. “This campsite simply doesn’t offer that. And I, as a tourist advisor, would find it very difficult to recommend this place except as a last resort.” The only councillor to not cast a vote was Terry Rysz who, while appreciative of residents’ concerns, viewed the campground as an economic generator – a way of keeping people in the community. Noting Golden has a municipal campground near a high school, he suggested more time be taken for consultation, “to do a little more research and discuss it with other communities and see what their concerns are.” Though council has turned down the application, the applicant may reapply for the TUP in another six months.
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Mervyn Road water extension unlikely By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
At their regular meeting last week, Sicamous council tackled a number of written requests received in the district’s mailbag. First up was a letter from Judith Latosky, with two issues relating to her property at 98 Mervyn Road. First, she asks for council’s input on how water might be extended to the property. Latosky notes she was expecting water would be brought in via Waterway Houseboat’s proposed condo development. However, she says “some, if not all of their development permits have expired, and the property to be developed is up for sale, therefore “I do not foresee them developing any further in the future.”
Latosky notes there is water available in the area, but say she has been told extending it to her property would be too expensive. Works services manager Grady MacDonald confirmed this, adding there are only three lots in the area of Latosky’s property, and while there is an industrial component to her property, none are residential. The second issue is related to a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure covenant restricting commercial vehicle access from Highway 97A to Latosky’s property. MacDonald said he hadn’t seen the covenant and didn’t know when it was put on or why. It was reiterated, however, that the cov-
enant is the ministry’s responsibility. MacDonald was asked to follow up with Latosky on “why the circumstances are the way they are.” The next letter was from Twin Anchors Houseboats’ Todd Kyllo regarding water billing and back-flow valve inspection. Coun. Greg Kyllo excused himself over conflict of interest. In his letter, Todd requested a rebate, and questioned why he would pay money to have an inspection when the water is undrinkable. He asked this be put off to the spring. Corporate service manager Ruth Walper explained the district has received a number of requests for a water rebate, and that the district’s answer
has been that the latest billing is from Jan 1 to June 30 and that, other than the last week of that period, the water was drinkable. The July to December billing is another matter. “That’s something we haven’t had an opportunity to look at yet,” said Walper. As for back-flow inspection, MacDonald explained the district’s back-flow prevention valve program began in 2005 and is unrelated to the flooding that followed the June 23 debris flow in Two Mile Creek. Council wasn’t amenable to either request. One letter-writer who will receive some good news is Jamie Neu, who explains that she uses a wheelchair or electric scooter to
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2012 Flood Victims Trust Account Fund Announcement – October 3, 2012 Limited funds are available through donations to the 2012 Sicamous Flood Victims Trust Fund. These funds are available to property owners that have received physical damage to household fixtures regardless of full time resident status. Application forms are available at the District of Sicamous office at 446 Main Street or the Chamber of Commerce office at 314A Finlayson Street. Completed applications will be received at the District of Sicamous office at 446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31st, 2012. For anyone still wishing to donate to the fund, donations can be made at the Sicamous Branch of the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union to Account number 1549914, Branch 2, Sicamous 2012 Flood Victims. Donations will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31st, 2012.
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he massive and unprecedented recall of beef that emerged from a Brooks, Alta., processing plant should cause people to pause and think about the food chain, and how demands for low consumer prices may have a long-term effect that goes far beyond this recall. The way that meat goes from farm to the table has changed dramatically in the past 50 years. There used to be many more slaughterhouses or killing plants than there are today. There were several in B.C., including what was once called Pacific Meats and later Intercontinental Packers, in south Vancouver. There were also many small slaughterhouses. B.C. farmers and ranchers produce a large supply of cattle for the meat market each year. But for the most part, they are now shipped off to huge feed lots on the prairies for a final fattening up before being butchered. A few farmers and ranchers raise some cattle to full size and sell meat to customers or specialty butcher shops directly. In virtually all cases, this meat is more expensive— but it comes with the assurance that the endconsumer knows just where the meat originated and how it has been handled. Almost every large grocery retailer buys beef from a handful of huge plants, such as the Brooks facility. It has been estimated that up to 40 per cent of the beef sold in B.C. comes from that plant. That’s why the recall list is such a long one. Grocery chains today have to offer low prices to get customers in the door, and meat prices are among the most closely-watched. A push for low prices and efficiencies isn’t a bad thing, but it should never be at the expense of good health. Hopefully, out of all this will come a demand by meat eaters for better information about the food they eat. -Kelowna Capital News
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Fantasies won’t keep BC Ferries afloat By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – It was a sunny Thanksgiving weekend when I took my first all-transit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football game. Despite all the doom saying about people shunning ferries because of some media-determined “tipping point” in fares, you wouldn’t have guessed it that weekend. Articulated buses were jammed coming and going from the Tsawwassen terminal to the Canada Line. Returning to Vancouver Island on Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low cost: SkyTrain, express bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to Victoria totalled about $20. This explains the surge in walk-on traffic. Now the long, late summer is gone, and the political theatre resumes. Transportation Minister Mary Polak picked up where the retiring Blair Lekstrom left off, reminding people that BC Ferries is going to deal with rising costs primarily by ceasing the practice of running vessels a third full or less. This comes as “consultation” begins with smaller ferry communities on where and when these sail-
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ries has lost its way, trying to be a fancy cruise ship service instead of giving people basic transportation at an affordable price. That would be terrible if it were true. But those amenities on newer vessels are there because they make money, utilizing staff who have to be on board anyway. As everyone but the NDP seems to grasp, the big costs are fuel, maintenance, and minimum crew levels to meet federal regulations, regardless of passenger revenue. I was reminded on the last busy weekend of the year that the new coastal-class ferries kept vehicle capacity the same while increasing passenger space. This choice anticipated today’s travel reality nearly a decade ago. Good thing somebody was able to understand ferries as a business, as opposed to a welfare program for the reclusive and the rich. BC Ferries has already cut sailings on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route. As described in an earlier column, this needlessly long run is the biggest boondoggle in BC Ferries history, a Dave Barrett-era payoff to the union that continues today. Changes will now come to other routes that minimize shifts and overtime, rather than inflating them.
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ago, my neighbour, a committed beef eater, got a job in one of the big feedlots in the valley. He quit after only two weeks because he said he got grossed out when they would ship any cow that was still able to get on a truck – no matter how sick – and that those animals were going to end up on someone’s table one day. I heard the same kind of thing from a friend that worked in the local poultry plant, whereby the workers would cut away the diseased parts of the bird and the rest is sold as parts. My hubby watched a black and white, si-
lent documentary years ago on the processing of animals in a slaughterhouse and got so grossed out that he went off beef for five years. Those are just our stories. There are two excellent documentaries that can really educate you about the cruel treatment of animals that we use for food and the behind-the-scenes activities at meat processing plants and why we’re at such risk of getting sick. These are A Diet for a New America and, more recently, Food, Inc. We drove by a pig farm near Enderby once and were pleased to see that each sow and
her piglets had a little home and pasture all to themselves. They were allowed to live out their short lives at least in a decent and humane way, and it was so much better than the fate of those animals that live in tiny, concrete pens or horribly crowded cages. Most of us are still meat eaters to some degree, but if we can reduce our consumption just a bit, and also seek out and support those farmers that care and raise their meat animals as naturally as possible, then the existence of those massive factory farms will at least diminish in size. It may be good to get
grossed out and scared for our health once in awhile because our consumer dollars is where we put our vote, so-tospeak. It’s important that our government bodies know that we want to keep our small-scale farmers in business too, so take the time to let them know. Gandhi said that you could judge a society by how they treat their animals. That’s good food for thought at the dinner table. Margo Westaway Husky House Restaurant 6 am-10 pm
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Meat processing practices unappetizing Our family just took a cruise to Alaska to see the coastline before the worst of the debris field from Japan hit those beautiful shores, and before any oil tankers start to ply those pristine waters. One of the passengers we met was a fellow who worked for years at the XL food plant in Alberta, and he happily boasted that they processed approximately 4,000 cows a day, which totally grossed us out. You can apparently smell the stomachchurning stench from about 15 miles away. When I lived in Armstrong a number of years
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Diana Wiznuk • Kathy Bowman Diana Wiznuk and Kathy Bowman are employed by Eagle Valley I.D.A. in Sicamous. Diana is the Front Store Manager with 30 Years experience in the Retail Drug Store Business. Eagle Valley IDA was purchased from previous owner almost eight years ago by Colin Munro and Diana has been with the store since. Kathy has been with the company since 2011, and is no stranger to the flower business with over 25 years experience in Landscaping, Greenhouses, Flower shops and Retail. Kathy makes gift baskets for all occasions I.D.A. to suit your needs. Stop by and see the beautiful work that Kathy does in the flower shop and also check out the wide range of merchandise throughout the store.
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Women have come a long way since the days of being limited to careers like teac hing and nursing. Today’s women are working—and excelling—in all fields. No longer content to work for someone else , an increasing number of women are starting their own businesses. How are they faring? The numbers speak for themselves. The number of women entrepreneurs jum ped by more than 44 percent in the five -year period from 1991 to 1996. During this same time, the number of men entr epreneurs increased by only 20 percent. This growing number of women starting their own business can be seen in every Canadia n prov ince. What’s even more impressive is the fact that non-incorporated businesses owned by Can adia n women now outnumber the same type of busi nesses run by American women. Business women from coast to coast will be celebrating Business Women’s Week. This annual event strives to educate all business peop le and decision makers about the unique challenges that business women must confront. And yet, these business-savvy women man age to excel. Companies owned and run by women provide 1.7 million jobs to Canadians. Com pare this to the 1.5 million jobs created by Canada’ s top 100 largest companies and you have clear proof that business women are doing great thin gs for Canada’s employment rate. And the number of women in business only keeps on growing. Each year, 40 percent of all new businesses are start by women. More and more women are ed entering fields once largely reserved for men, such as architecture, law, manufacturing and construction. The number of business women who go on to inco rporate their business has also seen a significant jump, particularly in the area s of advertising, computer services and consulting.
250.836.2963 • Main Street, Sicamous
Connie Allen
Connie’s three children, Kevin, Ryan and Ashley have all worked at the station for years. Along side running the station Connie is also busy working on her B.A. at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm.
250.836.0095 • Mon. to Sat. 7 am - 3 pm
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Dr. Shelley Geier and her staff at Sicamous Vision Care Centre have been helping people see better and look great since 1998.
250.836.3070 • www.sicamousvisioncare.com
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Dr. Geier has been assisted at the office for the last six years by her assistants Kris and Julia. Julia became a Certified Optometric Assistant in 2009.
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Finally the Allen family bought the old Mohawk which is now the Gas Plus Advantage. Recently Connie has made renovations to both the station side and her “Cookshack” side which serves up fantastic burgers and fries.
They have lenses made from the latest designs and materials as well as the latest coatings including photogrey, transitionsTM and anti-reflective coatings. They also provide referrals to ophthamologists for advanced eye care and surgery.
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Connie Allen, her husband Clayton and their three kids moved to Sicamous in 1992. First when they moved they ran the Tri Star Gas Mart, then took over the local Petro-Can from 1996-2004.
Dr. Geier and her team provide eye examinations, eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses (prescription and nonprescription) sports and safety eyewear. They carry a wide variety of frames and accessories for every budget.
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Heather Skeet and Shelagh Harris have been operating Happy Corkers Wine & Gifts since 2006 and in the past few years have won 5 medals for wine at international wine competitions. A U-Vin “on premise” wine making business offering a wide variety of fun flavours for all seasons. Different summer cocktail mixes, white, red and blush wines to suit all palates and occasions. Recently the store has undergone some renovations and changes, branching into the gift shop side of the store carrying a variety of clothing, accessories, local jewelry and featuring scrapbooking materials. Alongside a wide variety of wine accessories, glasses, all of which make great gift ideas or for home entertaining. Check out our newly remodelled space and “uncork your life” with us any time of the year!
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Ph: 250.836.2737 • 444 #1 Main St. Sicamous, BC
Tamara Loughran and her family moved to Sicamous 6 yrs ago, and decided to make their initial business venture as owners of the local Subway. As a married mother of two Tamara is kept busy, but when presented with the opportunity to purchase the Dollar Store, in August 2012, she didn’t hesitate to expand her business experience with The Loonie Toonie & More Store. Believing this store is crucial to the local economy Tamara is still keeping on with stock that is “typical” dollar store items, however she is also increasing pet, craft supplies and birthday selections, and cell phone items. She is attempting to accommodate requests for “non typical” dollar store items and hopes to see the store expand. She is keen to see growth in local shopping and to assist in meeting the requests of her shoppers.
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Tamara Loughran
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Cori Gaites has returned to Sicamous after 12 or so years of living in Saskatchewan, where she owned a successful hair salon. Cori has pleased many of her previous clientele by returning and is a great addition to Hair Affairs. Cori has been a stylist for over 25 years and is always looking for the most updated style!
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Carol Langworth had has been in business in Sicamous throughout the years, With the ownership of two different salon’s and a trucking company. She has been a tremendous addition and compliment to the beauty industry for over 40 years and offers great flair and creative style.
Inkx Design & Printing Solutions first opened her doors in October of 2010. In May 2012 Tia’s business growth and demand required the assistants of Haillee Lovendahl for all store and graphic aspects. Tia offers a wide variety of office services, graphics, design & print layouts and she specializes in art on canvas print. Full colour brochures, flyers, business cards, copy & fax service, logo design, customized photo projects and calendars are just a few of the design and printing solutions offered by Inkx Design Solutions. Within the store you can find office supplies, picture frames, holiday gift ideas and cards. Some of Tia’s more popular in-house services are laminating, custom stamps and photo prints. Tia goes beyond the basics and will customize your request to exactly what your looking for. Book your services early enough so they are ready for the occasion.
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I greatly APPRECIATE everyone’s well wishes and overwhelming support from the community and their efforts to shop locally!
Malerie Selfe, Carol Langworth & Cori Gaites
Malerie Selfe had co-owned Hair Affairs with her Mother ( Carol L!) for 7 years before she became the sole proprietor Her team mates are Carol Langworth and Cori Gaites, both who specialize in the art of our industry.
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Tia Lemieux & Haillee Lovendahl
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Leah Bousfield is your community advertising representative for the Eagle Valley News. She moved to Salmon Arm in April 2007 from Oak Bay, Victoria and is enjoying her work with the newspaper. Leah’s career history is in sales, hospitality and recreation. “I work with an amazing team, and I enjoy building business relationships which result in positive opportunities.”
250.836.2570 • 1133 Parksville St., Sicamous
Sharel Perkins Kristine Sterling Bohnsack Sterling Bookkeeping offers complete bookkeeping service to businesses in Sicamous, Salmon Arm and surrounding area. With over 36 years experience we offer clients a full range of services including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, government submissions and more. If you would be interested in meeting to discuss your business please call or email me.
250.517.7207 • mkbohn@telusplanet.net
Sharel Perkins opened the doors of Nillerah’s Day Spa in Sicamous in 2005. Specializing as a spa originally the services she offered were therapeutic and relaxation massages as well as Biotone spa body treatments, facials, anti-age treatments, moisture skin treatments and special skin treatments for acne. Branching into nails, manicuring, pedicures, enhancements and eyebrow tinting. Relaxing body massages are done in one of her quiet back salon rooms. Go in for Acti-Sea Body Wrap or a Black Baltic Body Wrap. New to the salon are luxuring anti-age facials, beauty express treatments, royal spa body treatment and hair salon services, cuts, styles and colour for adults and children. Also offering gift certificates, products for holiday stocking stuffers and pampering essentials. Book your next service and take a break and relax.
Ph: 250.836.4643 • 1-866-936-4643 • 231 Finlayson St., Sicamous
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Diana Wiznuk • Kathy Bowman Diana Wiznuk and Kathy Bowman are employed by Eagle Valley I.D.A. in Sicamous. Diana is the Front Store Manager with 30 Years experience in the Retail Drug Store Business. Eagle Valley IDA was purchased from previous owner almost eight years ago by Colin Munro and Diana has been with the store since. Kathy has been with the company since 2011, and is no stranger to the flower business with over 25 years experience in Landscaping, Greenhouses, Flower shops and Retail. Kathy makes gift baskets for all occasions I.D.A. to suit your needs. Stop by and see the beautiful work that Kathy does in the flower shop and also check out the wide range of merchandise throughout the store.
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www.eaglevalleynews.com A7
Women have come a long way since the days of being limited to careers like teac hing and nursing. Today’s women are working—and excelling—in all fields. No longer content to work for someone else , an increasing number of women are starting their own businesses. How are they faring? The numbers speak for themselves. The number of women entrepreneurs jum ped by more than 44 percent in the five -year period from 1991 to 1996. During this same time, the number of men entr epreneurs increased by only 20 percent. This growing number of women starting their own business can be seen in every Canadia n prov ince. What’s even more impressive is the fact that non-incorporated businesses owned by Can adia n women now outnumber the same type of busi nesses run by American women. Business women from coast to coast will be celebrating Business Women’s Week. This annual event strives to educate all business peop le and decision makers about the unique challenges that business women must confront. And yet, these business-savvy women man age to excel. Companies owned and run by women provide 1.7 million jobs to Canadians. Com pare this to the 1.5 million jobs created by Canada’ s top 100 largest companies and you have clear proof that business women are doing great thin gs for Canada’s employment rate. And the number of women in business only keeps on growing. Each year, 40 percent of all new businesses are start by women. More and more women are ed entering fields once largely reserved for men, such as architecture, law, manufacturing and construction. The number of business women who go on to inco rporate their business has also seen a significant jump, particularly in the area s of advertising, computer services and consulting.
250.836.2963 • Main Street, Sicamous
Connie Allen
Connie’s three children, Kevin, Ryan and Ashley have all worked at the station for years. Along side running the station Connie is also busy working on her B.A. at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm.
250.836.0095 • Mon. to Sat. 7 am - 3 pm
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Dr. Shelley Geier and her staff at Sicamous Vision Care Centre have been helping people see better and look great since 1998.
250.836.3070 • www.sicamousvisioncare.com
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Dr. Geier has been assisted at the office for the last six years by her assistants Kris and Julia. Julia became a Certified Optometric Assistant in 2009.
Day Spa
NEWS Parkland Centre Sicamous Leah Bousfield
Finally the Allen family bought the old Mohawk which is now the Gas Plus Advantage. Recently Connie has made renovations to both the station side and her “Cookshack” side which serves up fantastic burgers and fries.
They have lenses made from the latest designs and materials as well as the latest coatings including photogrey, transitionsTM and anti-reflective coatings. They also provide referrals to ophthamologists for advanced eye care and surgery.
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leah@saobserver.net
Connie Allen, her husband Clayton and their three kids moved to Sicamous in 1992. First when they moved they ran the Tri Star Gas Mart, then took over the local Petro-Can from 1996-2004.
Dr. Geier and her team provide eye examinations, eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses (prescription and nonprescription) sports and safety eyewear. They carry a wide variety of frames and accessories for every budget.
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Heather Skeet and Shelagh Harris have been operating Happy Corkers Wine & Gifts since 2006 and in the past few years have won 5 medals for wine at international wine competitions. A U-Vin “on premise” wine making business offering a wide variety of fun flavours for all seasons. Different summer cocktail mixes, white, red and blush wines to suit all palates and occasions. Recently the store has undergone some renovations and changes, branching into the gift shop side of the store carrying a variety of clothing, accessories, local jewelry and featuring scrapbooking materials. Alongside a wide variety of wine accessories, glasses, all of which make great gift ideas or for home entertaining. Check out our newly remodelled space and “uncork your life” with us any time of the year!
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Ph: 250.836.2737 • 444 #1 Main St. Sicamous, BC
Tamara Loughran and her family moved to Sicamous 6 yrs ago, and decided to make their initial business venture as owners of the local Subway. As a married mother of two Tamara is kept busy, but when presented with the opportunity to purchase the Dollar Store, in August 2012, she didn’t hesitate to expand her business experience with The Loonie Toonie & More Store. Believing this store is crucial to the local economy Tamara is still keeping on with stock that is “typical” dollar store items, however she is also increasing pet, craft supplies and birthday selections, and cell phone items. She is attempting to accommodate requests for “non typical” dollar store items and hopes to see the store expand. She is keen to see growth in local shopping and to assist in meeting the requests of her shoppers.
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With the new addition of Matrix Total Results, everyone can own Professional Hair Care for a fraction of the cost! Check out our promotions!
Tamara Loughran
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Cori Gaites has returned to Sicamous after 12 or so years of living in Saskatchewan, where she owned a successful hair salon. Cori has pleased many of her previous clientele by returning and is a great addition to Hair Affairs. Cori has been a stylist for over 25 years and is always looking for the most updated style!
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Carol Langworth had has been in business in Sicamous throughout the years, With the ownership of two different salon’s and a trucking company. She has been a tremendous addition and compliment to the beauty industry for over 40 years and offers great flair and creative style.
Inkx Design & Printing Solutions first opened her doors in October of 2010. In May 2012 Tia’s business growth and demand required the assistants of Haillee Lovendahl for all store and graphic aspects. Tia offers a wide variety of office services, graphics, design & print layouts and she specializes in art on canvas print. Full colour brochures, flyers, business cards, copy & fax service, logo design, customized photo projects and calendars are just a few of the design and printing solutions offered by Inkx Design Solutions. Within the store you can find office supplies, picture frames, holiday gift ideas and cards. Some of Tia’s more popular in-house services are laminating, custom stamps and photo prints. Tia goes beyond the basics and will customize your request to exactly what your looking for. Book your services early enough so they are ready for the occasion.
Sicamous Vision Care
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I greatly APPRECIATE everyone’s well wishes and overwhelming support from the community and their efforts to shop locally!
Malerie Selfe, Carol Langworth & Cori Gaites
Malerie Selfe had co-owned Hair Affairs with her Mother ( Carol L!) for 7 years before she became the sole proprietor Her team mates are Carol Langworth and Cori Gaites, both who specialize in the art of our industry.
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Tia Lemieux & Haillee Lovendahl
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Leah Bousfield is your community advertising representative for the Eagle Valley News. She moved to Salmon Arm in April 2007 from Oak Bay, Victoria and is enjoying her work with the newspaper. Leah’s career history is in sales, hospitality and recreation. “I work with an amazing team, and I enjoy building business relationships which result in positive opportunities.”
250.836.2570 • 1133 Parksville St., Sicamous
Sharel Perkins Kristine Sterling Bohnsack Sterling Bookkeeping offers complete bookkeeping service to businesses in Sicamous, Salmon Arm and surrounding area. With over 36 years experience we offer clients a full range of services including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, government submissions and more. If you would be interested in meeting to discuss your business please call or email me.
250.517.7207 • mkbohn@telusplanet.net
Sharel Perkins opened the doors of Nillerah’s Day Spa in Sicamous in 2005. Specializing as a spa originally the services she offered were therapeutic and relaxation massages as well as Biotone spa body treatments, facials, anti-age treatments, moisture skin treatments and special skin treatments for acne. Branching into nails, manicuring, pedicures, enhancements and eyebrow tinting. Relaxing body massages are done in one of her quiet back salon rooms. Go in for Acti-Sea Body Wrap or a Black Baltic Body Wrap. New to the salon are luxuring anti-age facials, beauty express treatments, royal spa body treatment and hair salon services, cuts, styles and colour for adults and children. Also offering gift certificates, products for holiday stocking stuffers and pampering essentials. Book your next service and take a break and relax.
Ph: 250.836.4643 • 1-866-936-4643 • 231 Finlayson St., Sicamous
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Eagle Valley News
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• full 8’ bsmt., • quiet street, • 1/4 acre lot. • New inside.
Service for services:
Members of the RCMP, Royal Canadian Army cadets, ambulance service, the fire department and other service groups filled the pews of the Sicamous Bible Church Sunday for a special Uniformed Appreciation Service. Left - BC Ambulance Service Sicamous unit chief Kathy Crandlemire shares some of her experiences. Photos by James Murray
the club. If everyone helped out a bit, whether you belong to the daytime, men’s or ladies’ league, the club would be able to promote curling in the community and run a successful rink without the burden being on a few members. New curlers are encouraged to attend as well, and the club would like to run a snow bird league if the interest is there. Exciting events could be happening at the Sicamous curling rink for youth, but
volunteers are needed to help with the Rocks and Rings program, and for the Optimist Club who would like to hold a curling clinic for youth in November.
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Wa s t e R e d u c t i o n RECYCLING FAIR October 20th, 2012 10am - 3pm Sicamous & District Recreation Centre Parking Lot This is a one day opportunity to recycle these items: Houshold paints and solvents* • Pesticides and Herbicides (with registration numbers and the skull and crossbones ONLY)* • Old gasoline* in ULC approved containers • Smoke Alarms • Residential Àuorescent tubes
ELECTRONIC WASTE
Batteries, computers, printers, monitors, fax machines, televisions, non cellular phones, laptops, vehicle audio and video systems, home audio and video systems, scanners, personal or portable audio and visual systems only
Wed, Nov 7 - 8 PM Red Barn Arts Centre, Sicamous
NO automotive or industrial paints or diesel oil. NO tires
Thurs, Nov 8 - 8 PM Carlin Hall, Tappen Tickets at: Acorn Music 250-832-8669
For more information contact:
Friday, Nov 9 - 8 PM Vernon Kal Lake Campus Theatre Tickets at: The Book Nook 250-558-0668
Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 250-833-5950 Toll free at 1-888-248-2773 www.csrd.bc.ca
(250) 836-2283 • arena@cablelan.net • Box 665 Sicamous
SICAMOUS & DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE SCHEDULE ICE SURFACE - WEEK OF 15 OCTOBER 2012
SICAMOUS EAGLES PLAYER PROFILE Position: Defenseman Home Town: Dawson Creek Age: 17 Height: 6’ 0” Weight: 205 Prev Team: NEBC Yukon Trackers Hobbies / Interests: Hunting, quadding, golf Personal Hero: Nicklas Lidstrom Goals / Objectives: Play Junior A Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings Favorite Player: Chris Neil Favorite Music: Rock Favorite Food: Steak and mashed potatoes What do you like best about playing hockey in Sicamous: Great team mates
MONDAY OCT 15 Tournament: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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
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
TUESDAY OCT 16 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
FRIDAY OCT 19 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Sicmous VS Chase: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WEDNESDAY OCT 17 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
*Book now as spaces are limited.
734 TRANS-CANADA HWY Sicamous, BC
Sicamous and District Rec Centre
Collin Mathieson
Great buffet options for your next staff party or group outing!
Serious Seller!
Tickets at: Eagle Valley IDA Pharmacy 250-836-2963
Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard in concert
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT JOE SCHMUCKS!
Call: 250.836.4906 or email elton.schmucks@telus.net
Please keep curling alive and well in Sicamous by attending the meeting on Oct.18. Submitted by Suzanne Carpenter, president, Sicamous Curling Rink.
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SPORTS Curling club calls on support of membership Sicamous Curling Club needs all of their members to attend the AGM on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The executive is thinking about changing the structure of the club and needs input from all members to make the upcoming changes viable. The club is experiencing a rough time finding volunteers to keep the society alive, and if members who enjoy curling want to keep on curling, then they have to step up to the plate and help run
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SATURDAY OCT 20 SA Practice Midget T2: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm SA vs Revy Ban T3: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm SA vs Winfield PW T3: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm SUNDAY, OCT 21 Sic. Midgets vs Princeton: 11 am - 1 pm Salmon Arm: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salmon Arm: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Sicamous Blues: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
THURSDAY OCT 18 Public Skating: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Rec Centre Gym open 8:00 am to close. Full Membership: $20.
SICAMOUS EAGLES JUNIOR B HOCKEY CLUB
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Knights knock Eagles off winning streak By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The North Okanagan Knights left a humbling mark on the Sicamous Eagles over the weekend, bringing the Eagles’ six-game winning streak to a close. Sicamous played two games against the Knights over the weekend, one on Friday, Oct 12 in Armstrong, and the second on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Sicamous. A third game, held Sunday, Oct. 14 vs the Revelstoke Grizzlies ended in a 2-2 tie. In the first one, Sicamous, coincidentally, kicked the Knights off a six-game winning streak with a 5-4 win. In that contest the Knights were first on the board at 16:46 in the first period. Sicamous replied early in the second half of the frame with a goal from Corbin Marcotte, assisted by Joel Kipp and Justin Murray. In what turned out to be the hottest two minutes of the game, the Knights
Goal!: Sicamous Eagle Matt Reed has cause to celebrate after tying Sunday’s contest vs the Revelstoke Grizzlies 2-2, which wound up being the final score of the game. Photo by Sharon Thibodeau potted a second goal at the Eagles in a 4-3 lead and third stars, respec6:53, with Sicamous’ going into the second tively. Steven Powers (assisted period. In the Saturday conby Nicholas Astasiewicz The Knights tied test, the Eagles put up a and Joel Kipp) getting a things up again with the strong offence but were rebound goal at 6:26. sole goal of the second unable to find the back This was followed by frame. But Opel made of the North Okanagan another marker for Oka- it past the Knights’ de- net until the last 41 secnagan at 6:12. At 5:35, fences in the third pe- ond of the final period, Sicamous’ Matt Reed riod to score the game when Connor Buick (off of Cameron Berry) winner for Sicamous, potted Sicamous’ sintied things up at 3-3 with assists going to gle, aided by Reed and and, five seconds later, Brendan Devries and Cameron Berry. teammate Kelyn Opel Taekema. Scoring in the Sun– assisted by Brayden Opel and Kipp were day contest, played in Taekema and Kipp – put named the game’s first Sicamous, didn’t occur
until the last two minutes of the first period, with Revelstoke scoring twice. The second frame saw no action on the scoreboard. Astasiewicz potted Sicamous’ first goal of the evening at 14:45 in the third period. He was assisted by Steven Powers and James Stoski. The second goal of the frame came from Reed, unassisted. Reed was named third star for the game. First star went to Sicamous goalie Jack Surgenor, who stopped 30 shots on net. Second star went to Knights netminder Aaron Brandoli, who stopped 49 out of 47 shots. The weekend’s results put Sicamous in second place, behind the Knights, in the tightly contested Doug Birks Division. Sicamous’ next game is at home on Friday, Oct. 19 vs the Chase Heat. Game time is 7 p.m.
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Birks commits to Michigan Tech By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A Sicamous hockey school product is doing his grandma proud. The BCHL’s Merritt Centennials recently announced D-man Dane Birks has committed to Michigan Tech University for the 2014-15 season. This is Birks’ first year with the Cents. His last season was on the
Kootenay International Hockey League Junior B Creston Valley Thunder Cats lineup, where he had 24 points in 47 games. He also skated 10 BCHL games as an affiliate with the Trail Smoke Eaters, under team head coach, general manager and father, Bill Birks. “Dane has stepped into our program this season and made an impact immediately,” said
Cents GM and Head Coach Luke Pierce in a press release. “He is a player with a tremendous passion for the game and will continue to evolve into a premier defenceman in the BC Hockey League.” Dane is the grandson of Sicamous’ Marilyn Birks and late husband Doug, after whom the KIJHL division in which the Sicamous Eagles play is named.
Marilyn says Dane was four when he started with the Sicamous Hockey School, and he attended every year. At 15, Dane came back for a season as an instructor. “I guess he’s got a full ride to Michigan Tech. That’s kind of nice,” says Marilyn. “I don’t know how that worked out but wow, Doug would sure be proud.”
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw The District of Sicamous, in compliance with Section 224(4)(b) and Section 227 of the Community Charter, hereby gives public notice of the “District of Sicamous Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 850, 2012 (Seniors Homes) which will be considered for final adoption on October 24, 2012. The properties identified will be given tax exemption for 2013, 2014 and 2015 and the estimated taxes that would have been imposed for 2013 to 2015 are as follows: ROLL NUMBER
OWNER
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348-5294.005
Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
15,074.00
15, 375.00
15,683.00
348-05294.010
Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
7,908.00
8,066.00
8,228.00
348-05294.006
Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
27,977.00
28,537.00
29,107.00
E. Ruth Walper, C.G.A. Director of Financial Services
Community Notice Beginning October 9, FortisBC contractors will be in the area collecting information to determine if a natural gas pipeline is feasible for the District of Sicamous. There will be no disruption or inconvenience to residences or businesses throughout the anticipated two week period. If you have any questions, please call 250-868-4502.
FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-274 12/2012)
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