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Malakwa residents respond to condemned community hall Co-operation: Committee to explore options to repair or replace water-damaged facility. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Malakwa residents may not be united in what to do about their community hall, but there’s greater co-operation to get something done. On Oct. 24, the Malakwa Community Centre Association held its monthly general board meeting. Typically, these are attended by about 10 people. But association president Gord Hynek said there was at least six times that number this time around. And though the association had a number of important items to deal with on the evening’s agenda, the majority of the crowd showed up for one thing: to discuss the fate of the hall in which they were gathered.

In August, the asroof. Hynek says sociation received an additional invesword by their intigation was done surer that their liby a private builder Whether or not we look at ability coverage for brought in by the asthe facility would no sociation. He and the renovating or a complete new longer cover public builder found water building, we’re just beginning gatherings at times damage in the roof, that process and we need more when the roof might including delaminathelp. It’s overwhelming. collapse under heavy ing support beams Gord Hynek loads. They also and mouldy gyprock found out all coverin the hall’s addition age for the building where the kitchen would be eliminated as of June 15. and bathrooms are located. This news stems from an engineer’s “The meeting was trying to demonstrate study the insurer completed on the build- that we really are at the beginning of this, ing when the association attempted to see we just got all this information in the sumif there might be coverage for the leaking mer and nothing is firmed up,” says Hynek.

“We’re inquiring into grants because we have to have money to do whatever we decide to do. Whether or not we look at renovating or a complete new building, we’re just beginning that process and we need more help. It’s overwhelming; it’s too much for just a few of us.” Hynek said that as the meeting progressed, more hands would rise to vote on matters, indicating the association’s membership was steadily growing. By the end of the night, it had grown by 50. This, for Hynek, was a thrill, as was the way the crowd came to understand all the work the volunteer association is responsible for. “By the end of the night… instead of peoSee Second opinion on page 2

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Hitchhiker swipes roast and vehicle A local grocery store may have a beef with a hitchhiker who piked a roast. On Oct. 21 at 1:14 p.m., Sicamous RCMP received a report of a theft from a local grocery store. Later in the day, a stolen car was reported. Both incidents, says Sgt. Dave Dubnyk, relate to a man who picked up a hitchhiker while en route to Calgary. The couple stopped at a Sicamous grocery store. The hitchhiker entered the store and later ran out in an attempt to steal a roast. On the run, the hitchhiker dropped the meat, and wound up stealing the vehicle he’d been picked up in. The vehicle was later found undamaged in Salmon Arm. The

thief’s identity remains unknown, and police continue to investigate the incident. • On Oct. 21, at 4:42 p.m., police received a report of a neighbour getting a start on duck season next door. The complainant said the neighbour was shooting at ducks near her property and was concerned for safety reasons. Before police arrived, however, the complainant’s husband spoke with the neighbour and the matter was resolved. Dubnyk said the neighbour had just received his duck hunting licence. • Oct. 21, 7:10 p.m. police received a report of a silver Mercedes passing on double solid lines and driving fast.

• Oct. 22, 9:09 a.m., Sicamous RCMP served a subpoena on behalf of Kelowna Crown counsel. • Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m., a lost rare tractor plate was reported. • Oct. 23, 12:56 a.m., police received a report of a suspicious male trying to gain entry into a local residence. Officers attended; however, no one could be found in the area. • Oct. 24, 5:50 p.m., a black Dodge Dakota with Alberta plates was reported to be speeding and driving unsafely. • Oct. 24, 6:41 p.m., a semi-tractor trailer unit was reported to be driving erratically, almost causing an accident. • Oct. 25, 10:44 a.m., a semi tractor-trailer unit slipped off a road-

way and jackknifed into ditch. There were no injuries. • Oct. 25, 11:57 a.m., a black Jeep with Alberta plates was reported to be passing unsafely and speeding up and slowing down. • Oct. 25, 2:36 p.m., police received a report of a single-vehicle accident, no injuries. • Oct. 25, 11:01 p.m., police received a report of a noisy party on Cherry Ave. • Oct. 27, 5:43 a.m., police received a report of possible impaired driver in a silver Cavalier with B.C. plates. The complainant spoke to driver and felt he may have been impaired. • Oct. 27, at 12:03 p.m., police received a report of a two-vehicle accident resulting in

minor injuries. Investigating officers found a driver from Malakwa was attempting to turn off the Trans-Canada Highway when they were rear-ended by a driver from Salmon Arm. Dubnyk said one person suffered from minor injuries and the vehicle significant damage. No charges were laid. • Oct. 28, 4:16 a.m,. a logging truck jackknifed and rolled down an embankment while coming down a forest service road. Police, Eagle Valley Rescue Society and BC Ambulance paramedics attended. The driver, trapped inside with undetermined injuries, was removed from the vehicle and taken to hospital in Salmon Arm.

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ple complaining about the people in charge of the community association, we started getting several thank yous and people officially standing up and saying, ‘I really thank you for all the volunteer work you’re doing. By the end of the night, they were onboard, so it’s a good ending, but it’s just another step.” To address the matter of the community hall, Hynek said a

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20-member committee was formed. “There’s going to be negotiations all through,” said Hynek. “People have different ideas about what should happen.” He said that during discussion about the hall, there were several people who challenged the engineering report, suggesting a second opinion is needed. Despite the degree of the damage he has seen in the building, Hynek is amenable to the notion

of another pair of eyes doing an inspection. “Some other people made some comments who are in the building industry that engineers who work for insurance companies are a different kind of engineer than those who work in the building industry, and I never even thought of that,” said Hynek. “So it may be a good point, maybe we should, maybe there are some ideas a structural engineer has that, in the end, will save the build-

October 31 - The Malakwa volunteer fire dept is putting on fireworks. Hot chocolate and hot dogs for $2.00. Starts at 7:00 pm. Fireworks at 8 pm sharp. October 25th & 26th - $2 Bag Sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop. 10 am - 3 pm. Clothing & Shoes only. November 2nd - Sicamous Lions Club appreciation FREE Pancake Breakfast at Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre. 8 am to 12 noon. A thank you for all the community support throughout the year. November 16th - ERSS Christmas Craft and Trade Fair in the Eagle River School Gym. 9:30am to 3:00pm. Over 60 tables with all kinds of unique items and gifts. Contributions to the food bank accepted at the door. Table reservations: Kathy -- 250-836-3267. Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Active After School Kidz. Ages 5-12 - to register or for more info contact Recreation and Wellness #250-8362477 or recreation@sicamous.ca 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 Mon. Drop in Pickleball 6 p.m. Parkview Elementary Oct.7 - Dec. 2. Call 778-930-0534 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.

ing and wouldn’t cost near as much. So that is now a possibility.” However, Hynek emphasized that what avenues are pursued will depend on who shows up for future meetings. “That will come out of the building committee, we’ll discuss that in more detail… if people don’t come in and push for that, I don’t know, we’ll just see,” said Hynek. Regardless of what happens with the build-

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. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373. Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info Every Wed. Zumba Fitness @ Parkview Elementary 6 p.m. Oct.16-Dec. 4.Call 778-930-0534 to register. Every Wed. Drop in basketball at Eagle River Secondary 7:45 p.m. Oct.2 - Dec. 2. Call 78-930-0534 for info. Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

ing, Hynek has said the structure will have to meet current building codes to be properly insured. “It definitely would be less of an ongoing worry to just have a new building, not to have to try and fix it,” said Hynek. “It’s going to be very expensive as well, even just fixing it, because so much has to be taken out. And even though the structural report didn’t deal with the mould… the mould is also an issue.”

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1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. First meeting October 2nd Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every Thurs. - Chronic Pain workshop for 6 weeks. Thursdays, 1-3:30 starting Sept 17 at the Sicamous United Church. Learn to better self-manage pain from ongoing health conditions. To register call 1-866-9023767 or register nine at www.selfmanagement.ca Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-5178107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788 or just drop in to one of our meetings where you will be welcome. Every Thurs.- Steve Nash Youth Basketball Parkview Elementary 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Oct. 17-Dec.5 call 778-930-0534.

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 meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Esther 250-836-4373 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com Every 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Saturdays - Community Yoga 9:00 am Non-Heated Hatha $5 drop-in All levels Families welcome. Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door. Sundays - Candlelit Karma 6:30 pm. Warm & Gentle. Class by donation. Funds go towards community causes. Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m.

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Man drops case against province over alleged use of Agent Orange By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

A Malakwa man was forced to drop legal action against the province over his alleged exposure to industrial herbicides, including Agent Orange. Larry Heal says he was advised by his lawyer not to pursue legal action against BC Hydro as 30 years had passed and, under the province’s statute of limitations, the case would be thrown out. “I’d have all of BC Hydro’s lawyer fees to look after, so, on my lawyer’s advice I figured I’d take a step back,” says Heal. Heal says his lawyer also asked him to sign a release agreement with the province which, in consideration of waiving his legal costs, would prevent him, or anyone related to him, from pursuing future legal action against the province over his “exposure to chemicals between 1961 and 1978.” Heal says he will not sign the form, which is undated and contains no letterhead. “They say we’re not admitting any guilt…

Health concerns: Larry Heal says his exposure to industrial herbicides used by the province have had a negative impact on his health. File photo then, on the other hand, they do so much to cover themselves, there’s nothing they left out,” said Heal. “If I signed that, it would be impossible to ever get anything.” Heal’s legal action would have revolved around the province’s use of industrial herbicides in the 1960s and 70s next to his childhood home in Cherryville. BC Hydro records obtained through a freedom of information request show that

in 1976, a mix of the herbicides 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T), diesel and water were used to treat 62.56 acres in the Vernon-Monashee area, and 98.2 acres in the Nicola Valley area. Another document dated Nov. 14, 1967, shows the province’s Highways department had used thousands of gallons of 2,4-D and 2,4-T, mixed and combined, throughout the province.

Banned by Canada in 1985, Agent Orange is comprised of equal parts 2,4-D and 2,4,5T, a chemical that, as a result of the manufacturing process, contains a toxic, carcinogenic dioxin believed to cause a variety of ailments, from skin disorders to birth defects and cancer. “If you seen how badly exposed we were to the stuff, and for how many years, you cannot deny my family should not have something just for the exposure, let alone whether it caused any problems. Because the worry of all the cancer and all the stuff that we’re going to get from it is huge,” said Heal. “We had more exposure than probably most people in Vietnam got when they sprayed, because we lived right in it. It was in our water and everything.” Heal says he is not backing down and is considering his options. In April 2012 the NDP called on the province to initiate an investigation into the use of Agent Orange along B.C.’s highways and power lines.

Mayes behind Harper despite allegations By Richard Rolke Black Press

Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes is standing firmly behind Prime Minister Stephen Harper. On Tuesday, embattled Senator Mike Duffy alleged that Harper was directly involved in discussions around expenses. Harper has stated a former employee acted alone when Duffy was provided $90,000. “The prime minister has been up front all along,” said Mayes after the Conservative caucus meeting in Ottawa Wednesday. “The prime minister has never said, ‘The perception wasn’t good or we have to do this for public scrutiny.’ He said, ‘If there is inappropriate spending, it

must be repaid.’” Mayes insists that a Conservative priority has been expanding transparency within government. “People have to remember whose government uncovered this and asked the RCMP to investigate,” he said. “The general public recognizes that the prime minister has said we are going to make government more accountable and we’re doing that.” Duffy’s allegations, that he was explicitly told by Harper to repay his claimed expense money to appease the Conservative “base” – regardless of whether or not Duffy is innocent – have led to rapid-fire criticism from the NDP and the Liberals and the controversy has domi-

nated national media. However, Mayes says he isn’t concerned that the reputation of the federal government is being damaged.

“I don’t think we should all be broadbrushed. The Opposition is saying we are all bad guys and that’s not true,” he said.

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ur municipalities and province likely won’t be using Internet voting to help determine election results anytime soon. That doesn’t mean we won’t eventually be using such a method to cast our ballots. An independent panel tasked by Elections B.C. to study Internet voting has recommended that such a system not be implemented in time for the upcoming municipal election, nor the next B.C. vote. But it did suggest that a technical committee be struck to look into the matter further and that the legislature should support jurisdictions that wish to pursue the option in future. The preliminary report offered less than lukewarm support for the idea. It confirms that making voting easier for people in this way has not been shown in other jurisdictions to significantly increase voter turnout. As for the large group of people who feel their vote doesn’t matter, or don’t care enough to vote in the first place, they present another challenge altogether. Increasing voter turnout at any level still comes down to individuals and parties doing the legwork and convincing non-voters of the importance of getting engaged in their communities, and potentially making a difference through casting their ballot. That said, the world is fast becoming an alldigital environment, where computers and cellphones can be used for virtually any transaction. While the report states the current system of voting is trusted by those who vote, that factor will become less meaningful as time goes on and generations that have grown up with technology become our communities’ core voters. We may not have the most efficient or systemimproving Internet voting experiences to draw from yet, but now is the best time to begin investigating this option, to be ready for when it is the best alternative. -Victoria News

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Book points to perils of entitlement state By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – With the B.C. and federal governments once again struggling to climb out of deep operating deficits, it’s a good time for the release of Mark Milke’s book Tax Me, I’m Canadian. An update of the same title published 12 years ago, the book retains the history of taxes in Canada, detailing how Canada’s tax system was initially built to mimic the United States system in the late 19th century. Beyond the history, it is mostly new material. Included are chapters on the global meltdown of 2009, the surge of pension liabilities as the baby boomers retire and the flawed logic behind the “Occupy” and “Idle No More” protests. Some readers will immediately note that Milke

works for the Fraser Institute and was previously B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. But the book is not just an argument for cutting taxes. It also dismantles persistent myths that income taxes are illegal, and launches a broadside on what Milke calls “Canada’s corporate welfare carnival.” Many people will be able to identify some top names in the government subsidy game: Bombardier, General Motors, even poor old Rolls Royce Canada. Some will also be well aware that our supposedly tight-fisted Conservative federal government has continued to pour out “regional development” and other funds to every part of the country. But I did not know that Industry Canada grants were handed out to pizza parlours (including the remote pizza-starved village of Kamloops), or to help

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open gas stations or convenience stores in Kelowna, Vernon and Chilliwack. Milke makes a useful point for B.C. about royalty rates for timber, natural gas and other resources. They are resource rents, and if they are too high the tenants will move out. Reducing them isn’t a subsidy, especially if it leads to big revenue gains as B.C.’s unconventional shale gas incentives have done. On the Occupy movement: The infamous “one per cent,” who in Canada earn $250,000 a year or more, earned 10 per cent of all income and paid 20 per cent of all taxes in 2010. The bottom 73 per cent of tax filers paid just 17 per cent of all taxes. About a third paid no tax at all. On public sector pensions: Milke notes that historically, public employees traded higher wages for better benefits and job security.

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Now their wages are generally higher, and taxpayers have to cover their personal pension contributions (as a portion of those wages) as well as the employer contributions, plus the “defined benefit” payout, which has to be subsidized far beyond what the pension fund can support. On the debt-financed welfare state, there are memorable observations, like this one: “For the record, the generous Quebec welfare state and its ostensibly more progressive model are paid for in part with the taxes of other Canadians; Quebec is merely the North American equivalent of Greece.” The recent B.C. political crisis over adoption of the harmonized sales tax showed that there is too much emotion and too little knowledge about how taxes work. This book is a step towards addressing that.

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Harper caught up in patronage game Remember the Stephen Harper of yesteryear, a populist who believed in a triple-E senate and an open, accountable government? The events of the last week have likely destroyed that image once and for all. But the most troubling conclusion from the scandal has largely gone unrecognized. It is no secret that prime ministers use patronage appointments, such as senate seats, to reward party insiders. In spite of a lot of talk

about Senate reform in his past, Harper has appointed more senators than any prime minister in Canadian history. In exchange for these plum positions, senators like Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin knew that their job was to use their public image and their oratory skills to raise money for the Conservative party. Mike Duffy alleges that Harper, in a secret meeting, told him, “The rules are inexplicable to our base,” In other words, “You and I both know

that senators are eligible for lavish entitlements but the optics are bad”. This would mean that Harper has known that senators can make lucrative expense claims and has done nothing in seven years to change the rules. Moreover, the implication is that the public, especially conservative voters, are too stupid to understand the complex role of a senator. Duffy and Wallin held up their end of the bargain. They raised a lot of money and they

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acted as Harper’s bulldogs in the senate and media. But when the truth of their unspoken quid pro quo became an embarrassment, Harper has turned on them with characteristic viciousness. If once upon a time he had the appearance of a man of high principals, today he looks more like the poster boy for deceit, condescension and corruption in Canadian politics. Larissa Lutjen

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only province in Canada to receive such a distinction. The Mobile Business Licence program is just one example. It allows mobile businesses to operate in several municipalities with only one licence, so business owners can spend less time doing paperwork and more time on making their businesses a success. Here in the Shuswap, the communities of Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Spallumcheen, Enderby and Armstrong participate in the Mobile Business License program and are seeing its many benefits.

October is Small Business Month in B.C., and I want to hear your ideas on how to cut red tape. I’m especially interested in this area, given my own business background and my role as Parliamentary Secretary for the BC Jobs Plan. I encourage you to email me at Greg.Kyllo. MLA@leg.bc.ca. And if you’re looking for small business resources, check out www.resourcecentre.gov.bc.ca. Enjoy your autumn. Phone: 250-836-2570 Fax: 250-836-2661 EAGLE VALLEY

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Dynamiters fail to ignite against Jr. Eagles By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

The Sicamous Eagles were back on home ice last week where they had mixed results. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the team faced a strong Kamloops Storm, who wound up taking the game with a 6-3 win. Kamloops scored early in the first frame, but was kept at bay for the remainder of the frame, and Eagle Devin Gerun was able to tie things up near the seven-minute mark with an unassisted goal. Late in the second frame, Kamloops took the lead by adding two more markers. Later, in the first half of the third period, the Storm added two more goals. Near the 10-minute mark, Sicamous’ Nathan Grieve and Matthew Maetche added a goal each, with assists from Nicholas Astasiewicz, Derek Miskiman

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Pink power: The Sicamous Eagles celebrate a 3-1 win over the Kimberly Dynamiters Saturday night. The Eagles had a second victory that night in that they were able to raise $4,541 for cancer research with the auctioning off of the pink jerseys they wore in the game. Photo by Sharon Thibodeau and Gerun. Kamloops added one more goal before the buzzer. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Eagles overcame the determined Kimberly Dynamiters with a 3-1 victory. In the first frame, a spell of unsuccessful attempts on net by both

teams was finally broken at 1:25, when Eagle Tyson Taylor converted the power play into a one-goal lead for Sicamous, with assists earned by Astasiewicz and Grieve. The Dynamiters tied things up in the second period.

An early thirdperiod marker from Maetche put Sicamous back in the lead, with assists by Hayden Orton and Carter Hansen. And, with 19 seconds on the clock, Grieve potted an unassisted marker assuring Sicamous the win.

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Rockets fizzle against Midget Eagles The Sicamous Midget Eagles have kept their winning streak alive. Sicamous was host to the Kelowna Rockets on Sunday. Netminder Keyon Bittner faced 30 shots, allowing only two to sneak past him.

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Dance club offers healthy, fun opportunity to learn There once was a square and round dance club right in Sicamous. Known as the Belles & Buoys, they were very active and even hosted a couple of the Okanagan’s annual Spring Fling dance events in the gym at Eagle River Secondary, attracting hundreds of dancers. Local restaurants and motels were busy. Semi-professional square dance callers were featured and the seasonally-themed decorations were always extraordinary. Despite Sicamous’ loss of its dance club, square dancing has endured elsewhere, and active dance clubs can be found in most of the larger, and some of the smaller cities. Salmon Arm and Blind Bay have clubs and, just down the road, Enderby boasts its very own group. Now, the Enderby club is expanding and welcomes new and former square dancers to join in the fun. The Enderby River Dancers open their doors at 6 p.m. for new square dancer sessions at the Seniors

Centre hall, 1101 Highway 97A. “Newcomers to today’s style of square dancing are in for a great experience,” says club president Bob Byrne of Vernon. He explained that the modernized dance form presents uplifting music ranging from pop to country, and show tunes to golden oldies. It’s casual attire and all ages, singles, families are welcome. About the ease of learning to square dance, callerteacher, Allan Peterson of Salmon Arm, says, “You simply have to walk to the beat of the music. There are no complicated steps.” Peterson says his prime goal is to make the sessions lots of fun, but he also strives to make his dancers feel successful. “Through patience, clarity of instruction and lots of review, I can help everyone master the calls,” he said. The square dance calls come from an internationally-standardized list that’s taught in English worldwide. Peterson enthuses, “A square dancer can at-

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ballroom dancing including two-steps and waltzes, set to a particular piece of music, where couples take direction from a ‘cuer.’ Nobody leads and there are no routines to memorize. The dancers progress in a large circle around the dance floor to each sequence that the cuer announces over the mike. Cueing round dances is the specialty of Peterson’s wife, Laura, who is anxious that newcomers also consider round dance instruction at the same location on the same night. The River Dancers have already planned a graduation bash for April, where not only their newly-accomplished square dancers can attend, but also newcomers from throughout the Shuswap and Okanagan. Extending a warm welcome to the upcoming new sessions, Byrne concluded, “Coffee’s always on.” For more information, contact Dianne Peters at 250-838-9445, or by email at EnderbyRiverDancers@ yahoo.com.

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Walking the walk:

Volunteers, participants, residents of Bastion Place and members of the Sicamous Eagles hockey team take part in the annual Superwalk For Parkinsons held Saturday morning at McGuire Lake in Salmon Arm. Photo by James Murray

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