Eagle Valley News, December 31, 2014

EAGLE VALLEY

NEWS

2014 The Year in ReView

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Sledder rescued from trail on Owlhead Need Help?

This week the News reviews the headlines from January to June.

January Ten members of Shuswap Search and Rescue extricated a snowmobile from a gully at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. The sledder, from Drayton Valley, Alta., had gone into the gully about 20 kilometres up the Owlhead trail toward Blue Lake.

Property assessments in the Shuswap dropped compared to the previous year, although the change was modest. For Sicamous, a residential property valued at $318,000 in 2013 is now valued at $310,000.

Sicamous’ Recreation and Wellness program will move ahead with a $75,000 injection from the Sicamous and Electoral Area E economic opportunity fund.

Doctors invited residents from Vernon, Salmon Arm, Lumby, Sicamous, Sorrento and surrounding areas to answer a short survey, which included questions about whether or not you have a family doctor, or visit walk-in clinics or emergency rooms; how important it is for you to have a family doctor

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Crystal clear: Parapsychologist Isabel Stadnicki has been using her unique skills to help people for more than 30 years. File photo and what, if any, barriers exist in accessing primary health care.

Anyone who knows Bob Evans knows he has a passion for comic books and superheroes.

Evans had recently released his first selfproduced comic book, True North.

The Sicamous Eagles were on the hunt for a new goaltender.

Kris Joyce was taken out early in a game against the 100 Mile House Wranglers in what general manager Wayne March called a deliberate attempt to injure. In another contest against the Kelowna Chiefs, back-up goalie Chris Turner received a concussion from a kick to the head.

Sicamous council’s proposed grant funding cuts raised the ire of at

least one community organization, the Eagle Valley Arts Council (EVAC). In response, EVAC president Carla Krens questioned where council’s priorities are.

Grant requests for the year totalled more than $64,000, while only $37,650 was budgeted for grants funding.

Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap (LASS) outreach co-ordinator.

Jennifer Findlay began a letter-writing campaign for ongoing program funding. She had hoped that after last year’s struggle to restore provincial funding for literacy co-ordinators, the issue would have been resolved.

More than 500 drivers wound up making an unexpected stop in Sicamous during an RCMP commercial vehicle check.

Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 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 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 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.

On Jan. 22, at 3:13 p.m., police and a constable from BCSPCA visited a local residence to check on the health of horses and a dog.

Fluctuating avalanche conditions shouldn’t prevent snowmobilers from enjoying the backcountry in the Eagle Valley. While avalanche danger was high in the province, Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club general manager Gord Bushell said all of the local sledding areas – Blue Lake, Eagle Pass, Owlhead and Queest could be enjoyed at any time, even when the danger rating is extreme, provided riders stuck to the meadows.

About once a month, Isabel Stadnicki received a telephone call from a man in Arizona,

Every Wed. - 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 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.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.

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.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5.

Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity

a treasure hunter seeking pertinent information. The caller will run through a list of questions, which Stadnicki answers to the best of her ability and, when they’re done, he’ll say, “the cheque is in the mail,” and the call ends. This anecdote represents an atypical request of Stadnicki’s unusual abilities.

More commonly she is sought out as sort of a medical problem solver, who uses her 30-plus years of training in parapsychology to heal mind and body.

“I don’t like the word ‘psychic’ and I don’t wish to be referred to as a psychic. It’s intuition,” said Stadnicki.

The Sicamous Midget Jr. Eagles wrapped their regular season with commanding wins of 9-3 and 9-0 in Clearwater. This brings the Eagles’ season total to nine wins and three losses, finishing second place in Tier 4. However, due to BC Hockey regulations and because it is a combined team, with players from North Okanagan and Revelstoke, the boys have been moved to Tier 3 for playoffs.

February Firefighters received a call to put out a residential fire on McLean-

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For all those who volunteered and attended the 2014 Sicamous Community Christmas Dinner, a special thank you to Dianna Stooshnov for all her hard work and dedication to this annual event.

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Recognize your friend, neighbour or loved one with a sunshine award for doing that extra special good deed!

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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 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-8364876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.

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 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Sicamous Health Unit Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.

Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre.

836-3440.

Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub. com Every Friday - Pool Tournament at the

Legion at 6:00 pm Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome.

Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

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, 1 p.m.

Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 pm Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250836-2224.

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Malakwa resident shot in home invasion Continued from page 2

that provide important social services in the Shuswap are receiving $53,000 from the B.C. government’s Community Gaming Grant Program. The Eagle Valley Community Support Society (Sicamous) received $38,000, while the Salmon Arm 4-H Advisory Council was awarded $15,000.

MacPerson Road.

“Fortunately, though there was smoke damage and a bit of a nice sized burn mark up the wall…..the residents, they were able to extinguish it and got the kids out…” said Fire Chief Brett Ogino.

A Malakwa resident was taken to hospital after being shot in the shoulder during a home invasion. RCMP spokesperson, Const.

Leslie Smith says police continue to investigate what they’re calling a targeted home invasion at a Malakwa residence on Feb. 12.

In November, Sicamous’ former recreation and wellness co-ordinator West Martin-Patterson left the district to take on a similar position working with seniors in Salmon Arm. District administrator Heidi Frank told the News that with Martin-Patterson’s departure, the programs he oversaw are on hold until a new co-ordinator can be found.

On Jan. 27, Salmon Arm Provincial Court Judge Roy Dickey sentenced Adam James Elford to two years less a day in prison, and Jordan Jay Thomson to 18 months. In addition, they each received a two year probation

Mutual support:

Enderby students showed their support for the Sicamous Eagles, who tutor in Enderby. File photo order and a mandatory firearms prohibition.

The charges stem from an April 18, 2012 incident in Malakwa.

The Sicamous Eagles managed to topple KIJHL front runners, the Kamloops Storm with a 7-5 tally during one of four games played between Jan. 29 and Feb. 2—one of the more arduous yet rewarding weekends for the Eagles in a while.

Ray Hansen said plans are on place to reopen the former Louisiana Pacific mill. Hansen, who lives onsite at the mill, will be general manager for Elite Forest Products Ltd.’s Malakwa operation. He says the property was purchased in the spring by Lower Mainland investors who plan to have the mill up and running by mid to late spring.

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District of Sicamous unionized employees received an 11 per cent wage increase following a recent settlement of a new collective agreement. Both the district and CUPE 1908 announced the completion of the sixyear agreement, which is retroactive to March 2012 when the previous agreement expired.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, an agriculture focus group took place to help shape the Grow Shuswap Agricultural Strategy. The purpose of an agriculture strategy is to support the industry, provide protection of agriculturally-capable land and integrate existing economic and landuse policies.

Shea Weber and Team Canada shutout Sweden with a 3-0 victory to take gold in the winter Olympics.

“Shea Weber represented us like the leader he is and we’re just so proud of him,” said Trouton, adding the whole is buzzing over Weber, and already people are looking to celebrate his Olympic contribution when he returns home in the summer.

District council opted to keep things status quo with regard to the requirements of any person or group wishing to use municipal property for any kind of event. This re-affirmation of existing policy stems from a direction to staff to draft a policy enabling the district to better assist community groups with various events.

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2015 Meeting Schedule The 2015 Meeting Schedule for regular meetings of the CSRD Regional Board has been set. Meetings are typically held the third Thursday of each month commencing at 9:30 a.m. at the CSRD offices:

January 15, 2015 February 19, 2015 March 19, 2015 April 23, 2015 May 21, 2015 June 18, 2015

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saw a suspicious truck and trailer traveling through the community.

When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver drove off. Eventually the suspect lost control and the vehicle slid into a ditch. The single occupant then fled on foot. He was then tracked by police dog to a nearby property where he was found hiding in a motorhome.

The truck, trailer and sleds were registered out of Saskatchewan and stolen from Revelstoke that morning.

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July 16, 2015 August 20, 2015 September 17, 2015 October 15, 2015 November 19, 2015 Friday, Dec. 4, 2015

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OPINION

Rural roads also deserve attention

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here is no question the provincial government has done a lot with the North Okanagan’s highways, when you consider upgrades to highways 6 and 97A, as well as the upper-level route between Oyama and Winfield. But there are a lot of problems once you get off the major routes.

The Electoral Area Advisory Committee has provided the Ministry of Transportation with a list of projects it wants to see tackled over the next 10 years. The projects include the resurfacing of the Baxter bridge in rural Lumby and a traffic light at Highway 97B and Springbend Road in rural Enderby.

Vernon residents who head out to Mabel Lake Provincial Park for the summer well understand the need for resurfacing the Lumby-Mabel Lake Road.

“There are parts that should be upgraded and are dangerous,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director.

The directors’ demands also include two projects that would improve safety at two high-profile intersections in Greater Vernon, Highway 97 and Stickle Road and Highway 97 and Birnie Road. Both have been the site of fatalities or extremely serious accidents and it is time for the ministry to take both intersections seriously.

The director for rural Falkand-Salmon Valley-Ranchero in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Rene Talbot’s longtime calls for improvements to rural roads has seemingly fallen on deaf ears.

Some may question why directors are lobbying Victoria for action, but roads and highways in areas outside of municipalities fall specifically under the mandate of the Ministry of Transportation. Residents in rural communities pay taxes to the province and expect a certain level of service in return. While the ministry is developing a 10-year transportation plan, let’s hope that it doesn’t take that long to improve safety for motorists in the North Okanagan.

-Vernon Morning Star

EAGLE VALLEY

NEWS

John Horgan on LNG, climate and farmland

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s yearend interview with NDP leader John Horgan.

TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think?

JH: I’ve always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-910-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process.

TF: You voted for the liquefied natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the LNG tax in 2017, before

any major project could be started. How is that certainty?

JH: I thought it was important the investment community in this sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. But we went from a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per cent because of a softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a 25-year period – not just between now and 2017, but if the market conditions change and prices go up – I think British Columbians would want their government to make sure they were getting a fair share of that benefit.

TF: Why did you vote against the LNG environmental legislation?

JH: They said prior to the election that LNG would be the greenest in the world.

And then when they tabled legislation they left out 70 per cent of the emissions from upstream activity.

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TF: Gordon Campbell’s great goal for greenhouse gases, 33 per cent reduction by 2020, can that be reached assuming a substantial LNG development?

JH: I find it difficult to believe they’re going to achieve those results. [Environment Minister] Mary Polak has a different point of view, and our job as opposition is to hold them accountable to the numbers they passed into law, and we’re going to do that.

One of the three sectors, housing, energy and transportation, where emission profiles can be managed downward is transportation. And the government has wasted 18 months talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver transit.]

TF: What’s your top priority for 2015?

JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases,

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ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes.

We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them.

TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve?

JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has, in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres.

I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election.

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Report of threats results in police arrest own paycheques. The board unanimously agreed to review the current remuneration bylaw, including the method of payment to the elected directors.

A Sicamous resident is in custody after police received a report of threats. The report was called in on Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m., and the individual was arrested as a result of the investigation.

Team Big Barge was the big winner at the Royal Canadian Legion Sicamous Branch #99 funspiel event. A event: 1st, Team Big Barge, 2nd, Team Lemieux. B event: 1st, Team Terriah, 2nd, Team Makayev.

Hockey seems to course through the veins of the Franson family, thanks, at least in part, to patriarch, Cal Franson, a former member of the Shuswap Totems, Salmon Arm’s first Junior A franchise. The Totems were recently recognized in Salmon Arm on Hockey Day, where those Totems able to attend were honoured on centre ice by appreciative fans.

March Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton says there’s much more to lose than gain by not sending four delegates – himself, two councillors and the district’s chief administrative officer, to this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention in Niagara Falls, Ont. A total of $10,431 was budgeted to cover the cost.

The Sicamous Eagles’ began their playoff series by catching the league-leading Kamloops Storm off guard and winning 2-1 in overtime. Game two ended in a 3-1 tally for the Storm. Game three saw the Storm win 5-2, and earn a 5-2 win in game four. For game five, the Eagles were back in Kamloops, where they lost 6-3 to the home team.

Work to rehabilitate Hummingbird Creek and construct a new bridge at the site of serious flooding in 2012 has begun. There will be 480 metres where soil will be removed from the stream and 250 metres where contractors will “armour” the banks on the Hummingbird Resort side of the creek.

A Canadian Pacific locomotive was removed from service after it leaked 2,000 litres of diesel fuel on a railway siding in Malakwa.

“Our initial report was the spill was clear of any danger to ponds or creeks,” said CSRD fire services co-ordinator Kenn Mount. “The site was well looked after and CP rail staff were attending to the situation appropriately.”

The district’s finance committee is close to submitting its draft of the 2014-2018 financial plan to council for approval. According to this document, residential property owners can expect to see no property tax increase for 2014.

The District of Sicamous will continue to be partners with the organization formerly known as SLIPP. At its meeting, district council agreed to join other local governments as a voting member of the Shus-

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On Saturday, Feb. 22, a 21-year-old Sicamous man was arrested after police received a report of threats.

Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk said officers acted immediately and the arrest was made the same day.

“There was reference made to a school, it was not as direct as what people believe, and that was part of our risk assessment…,” said Dubnyk. A letter was released by School District #83 superintendent Glen Borthistle, in which he stated there was no immediate threat to the school, and that the police have taken actions to ensure the school’s safety. The 21-year-old does not

have a criminal and was released.

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wap Watershed Council (SWC), the successor to the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process’ steering committee. To be a voting member, the district was required to make a financial contribution and council agreed to put in $500.

At its Feb. 26 regular meeting, Sicamous council received a presentation by Eagle Valley Community Support Society (EVCSS) executive director Janet McClean-Senft, who had a grievance to air over community grants in aid. For 2014, the EVCSS submitted a grant-in-aid request for $8,000, to go towards the completion of renovations related to children’s programming.

The district’s finance committee cut that amount to $2,000. Mayor Trouton said neither he nor council take such decisions lightly.

Effective April 30, the Eagle Valley News’ office at Parkland Mall closed, with operations

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At an open house, Sicamous residents learned how the community’s proposed water treatment plant jumped in cost from an estimated $4.5 million to $7.9 million. Timothy Phelan, a manager with consulting business Opus DaytonKnight, said the cost increase is largely due to the way filtered debris is handled. Coun.

Terry Rysz, who was acting deputy mayor at the meeting, said the district didn’t do all its homework in arriving at the initial cost estimate and, what council is looking at now for the community, is a structure with longevity.

Charges of impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample are being recommended against a 66-yearold Sicamous man after a vehicle crashed into a snowbank.

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Land Act and Mines Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Darin Northway of Sicamous, BC, has made application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) for a Crown land disposition for a license for the purpose of developing a gravel pit covering Those parts of Lots 1 and 2 Block 3 Section 5 Township 23, Range 6 West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division of the Yale District Plan 1883 except plans 4832 and NEP68365 and containing 3.51 hectares more or less, located in the vicinity of Malakwa. Darin Northway has also made application for a Mines Act Permit to the Ministry of Energy and Mines to operate the proposed quarry.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412881. The Mines File Number that has been established for this application is 1620378. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Project Manager, Darin Holloran, Lands Officer, Queest Pit, at 2501 - 14th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Z1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO and MEM until January 26, 2015. MFLNRO and MEM may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www,arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp➞Search➞ Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information.

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Eagles Atoms earn banner in playoffs Continued from page 5

It was a banner season for the Sicamous Eagles Minor Hockey Atom team, having recently won the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA) Atom Super League Playoff Series in Vernon. After the regular season, the Sicamous Eagles Atoms earned first place in their division. The Sicamous Eagles Atoms had 305 goals for and 67 against, and were undefeated in 40 games, winning three tournaments in Logan Lake, Salmon Arm and at home. They won the North Okanagan Championship and went on to clinch the district finals.

School District #83 secretary-treasurer Sterling Olson told the school board that if funding from the Ministry of Education comes in as expected, the school district will have to trim $1.8 million from its operating budget.

What was supposed to be a three-week trial for convicted Malakwa drug dealer Colin Martin ended in two days with a guilty plea. On March 19, in B.C. Supreme Court, Martin entered a guilty plea on charges of production of a controlled substance and possession

for the purpose of trafficking.

among BC Liberals, at $5,182.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances behind a collision involving a train and a pickup truck that resulted in a 27-year-old Armstrong man being airlifted to hospital. The incident occurred on the railroad tracks near Solsqua Road, about eight kilometres east of Sicamous.

Cuts to district grants for community groups prompted council to refer this year’s budget back to the committee level for further deliberation.

April Lawyer Jeff Robinson told District of Sicamous council proposed zoning changes being considered by the district, particularly increased setback intended to address security, access, noise and odour concerns, could prevent Waterway Houseboats from making its former manufacturing facility available for the production of medicinal marijuana under new federal regulations.

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo says a government policy that accommodates spousal visits in Victoria was an influential factor in his running for office. A total of $125,310 was spent last year between April 1, when the province began keeping a record of these expenses, and Dec. 31. Kyllo racked up the fourth highest

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Medical issues were found to have been a factor behind a recent collision involving a train and a pickup truck that sent a 27-year-old Armstong man to hospital. CP Rail spokesperson Salem Woodrow confirmed that CP’s police service had completed an investigation, and that the driver of the pickup was suffering from medical distress, which resulted in the eastbound vehicle driving off Highway 1 and onto the track.

In a letter to the District of Sicamous, Canada Post’s manager for the Thompson/Nicola/Fraser Canyon area, Karen Plessis states the Crown corporation will be discussing with local employee representatives a proposed change to hours at the Sicamous branch that would see it no longer be open on Saturdays.

The board of education was to consider a motion at its regular meeting to close all continuing education programs in Salmon Arm, Enderby, Sicamous and Armstrong. The motion to shut down the adult programs comes as the school board faces another budget process where it will be required to make $1.8 million in cuts to operations.

District council agreed to use $11,000 from budgeted travel expenses to compensate for district grant-in-aid requests that had previously been pared down.

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Celebrate Safely, Don’t Drink & Drive Be safe on the roads this holiday season - If you’re drinking, plan ahead and find another way home

Play it smart with spirited parties Parties catering to adults are often enhanced with a variety of food and beverage options, and alcoholic drinks are a common component of such gatherings. Party hosts and hostesses who will be offering the spirits to their guests should keep safety in the back of their minds.

Many party hosts are unaware that they may be held liable should a person become intoxicated at their event and then go on to injure another person while under the influence.

This is why bartenders will stop serving customers who are visibly drunk. Although laws vary from place to place, party hosts should still keep tabs on their guests’ alcohol consumption, cutting off guests who might have had enough to drink.

In addition to monitoring alcohol consumption, party hosts can employ these additional practices to keep everyone safe. * Collect keys upon entry to the party. Ask guests who plan to drink alcohol to surrender their car keys to you when they arrive at the party.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Borrowing of $4.4 million approved in counter-petition Continued from page 6

wap Regional District got off to an early start Friday afternoon in Malakwa. Firefighters were surprised to discover a report of a commercial structure fire in Malakwa was actually a large, unattended pile of burning tractor tires.

A house fire and several grass fires followed in Electoral Area C South Shuswap over the weekend.

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The results of a counter-petition process shows Sicamous residents are ready and willing to see the district borrow $4.4 million to construct a new, $7.9 million water treatment plant. After going over the petition results, council gave third reading to a bylaw to establish a local service area for the purpose of providing the water treatment plant and mains, and to authorize

the borrowing of the $4,399,000, to be repaid over 25 years.

“Must CP Rail move dangerous goods through Salmon Arm, as well as 1,100 other communities?

Yes, we’re required,” said Mike LoVecchio of CP Rail during a presentation to the City of Salmon Arm’s development and planning services committee. Substances such as ammonia, chlorine, crude oil and jet fuel are among those that the railway carries daily in Canada. LoVecchio explained CP operates under “common carrier obligation,” an obligation under Canadian law which says all commodities are equal.

Following the tragic derailment in LacMégantic, Quebec last July, which occurred on a line owned by U.S.based MMA Railway, LoVecchio said CP has

been providing communities with an overview of emergency process and planning, to help educate the public, councils and first responders.

D Dutchmen was jus one of numerous local businesses sponsoring the First Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

tered sewer rates has also increased from $167 to $210. The reason for the increase has to do with the strain the effluent from houseboats puts on municipal infrastructure.

Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes announced during a Conservative gathering in Enderby on April 12 that he will not run in the next federal election. He hasn’t considered his long term plans after politics.

Sicamous Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Wolff said snowmobile gear manufacturer 509 Inc., and its movie production offshoot 509 Films, plans to come to Sicamous to hold and film its annual season wrap-up event.

Between the film coverage, and 509’s social media connections, Wolff calls the exposure potential for the community huge.

Municipal council has passed a bylaw that increases the flat sewer usage fee per houseboat from $335 to $435. The minimum charge per billing period for me-

The site selected for settlement ponds to treat waste from the community’s future water treatment plant doesn’t sit well with neighbours.

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Avenue resident Alf Bryan recently raised some dust with municipal council over plans to use adjacent district property for residual ponds. Bryan said when he bought his home in 1992, he was shown municipal documents designating the district property park land. Since then, he continued, the lot has been dug up, trees torn out and used as a staging area during sewer projects. He said it was also used by a houseboat company as a raw sewage transfer station.

May School closures are not on the table for School District #83’s upcoming budget deliberations but just about everything else is being considered for cutbacks to cope with a $1.8 million deficit. A portion of the budget

reductions are directly related to a decline in enrolment, particularly in the secondary grades, resulting in staffing and supply reductions of $620,000 without impacting the current level of service in the school district.

district’s detachment, Sgt. Dave Dubnyk and his family are preparing to move to Cranbrook, where he has accepted a promotion to staff sergeant.

The Sicamous Chamber of Commerce and visitor information centre, the Sicamous Museum and Historical Society, artists and local First Nations may one day work and thrive together in the same facility if Kim Hyde has her way. Hyde is working with the chamber to find and secure grant opportunities that will allow for the purchase of the former, 2.34-acre Tru Hardware property at the corner of Main Street and Highway 97A.

Sicamous RCMP were looking for possible suspects in relation to a fire at an abandoned trailer. On May 4 at 12:20 a.m., police received a report of a modular home on fire in the 4200 block of Blomquist Road.

Investigating officers believed the fire to be arson.

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Your Horoscope

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It may seem that you have your head in the clouds, Aries. But you know that you have everything under control. Disregard the critics and keep plugging away.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 New possibilities seem to arise out of nowhere, Scorpio. Embrace the good fortune coming your way and make the most of these wonderful and exciting opportunities.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, look inside yourself for the solution to a problem that has puzzled you. You understand the situation better than anyone else, so bear down and find the solution.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 It will take some energy to referee a situation at home, Sagittarius. Strong personalities can clash at times, but you have a way of working through the obstacles.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 There is no easy way out of the work you have to get done, Gemini. Just hunker down and accept that these tasks have to be completed before you can move on.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t try to hide your emotions this week, Capricorn. If others know just how you are feeling they will be more likely to offer a helping hand and some valuable advice.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may feel some pressure from higher-ups, Cancer. But don’t allow that pressure to distract you from the tasks at hand. You will get things done on time.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You have an infectious amount of energy this week, Aquarius. That will serve you well because many things are piling up on your todo list. You’re ready to meet tasks head-on.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, after weeks of running around, it is finally time to kick your feet up and relax.

The concept may seem strange to you, but soon enough you will get the hang of it.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Do you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions, Pisces? Let up on accepting any new responsibilities for now.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Carpenter sharks 10. Billy clubs 12. Cassava 13. Keeness of vision 15. Confidence game 16. Run playfully 18. Article 19. Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev. 20. 2001 Spielberg film 21. Covered with frosting 24. Own (Scottish) 27. Model stance 30. Italian greeting 31. Oh, God! 33. Radioactivity unit 34. Feeling of personal worth 35. Befitting a ruler 37. Waterproof raincoat 39. Root mean square (abbr.)

41. Napoleonic island 42. Whale ship captain 44. Put in advance 47. Sensory receptor 48. Porzana carolina 49. 13th state 50. Graz city river 52. Promotional material 53. Gather into a book 56. Reduce in amount 59. Slow and apathetic 60. Not liquids or gasses 62. Caused to continue 64. Owner CLUES DOWN 1. Kitchen basin 2. Currency exchange fee 3. BBC Doctor 4. Supervises interstate

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have been stuck on a problem but the solution is right around the corner.

Perhaps you should change your perspective and go about it in a new way.

DECEMBER 31 Richie McCaw, Athlete (34)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Focus on the positives of a new venture even if you’re nervous about the outcome, Libra.

If you let negative thoughts slide in you can quickly be overwhelmed.

JANUARY 2 Dax Shepard, Actor (40)

Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

(For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

JANUARY 1 Meryl Davis, Athlete (28)

JANUARY 3 Danica McKellar, Actress (40)

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PETRACHUK, CAROLINE “YVONNE” (NEE ROKOSH) Passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC on December 25, 2014 at the age of 79 after a long, courageous battle with dementia. It is with great sadness, and loss, that we must say goodbye to a beautiful, loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, that we will cherish forever.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Swaffield (Luis Vargas), brother, Roy Rokosh, and niece and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank & Alma Rokosh, and brother, Frank “Bud” Rokosh. Yvonne was born in Revelstoke, BC on October 12, 1935 and grew up in Solsqua, BC; however, she spent most of her life in Vancouver, BC. Yvonne built a successful career in the lumber industry in Vancouver, working for more than 40 years in this field. She was an extremely conscientious professional who was highly respected by her peers.

Yvonne was musically gifted and played the piano from a young age. She played in bands in the Eagle Valley when she was a teenager, and well into her adulthood. She was unable to play the piano in the last six months of her life. Prior to that, and even with the dementia, she was always able to sit down at the piano and play beautifully for those who were listening.

Yvonne enjoyed spending time laughing with friends and family, playing the piano, knitting, playing cards, and traveling. Those of us who were lucky enough to know and love her, are much better for it. We are also forever grateful to those at Mount Ida Mews who cared so dearly for Yvonne.

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ince. Coun. Fred Busch said council should share OBWB’s concern, and agreed action is needed from both the provincial and federal governments.

Why did the cost increase from $4.5 to $7.9 million, and were alternative sources considered? The first question surrounding Sicamous’ proposed new water treatment facility was addressed at a public information meeting, in the full-to-overflowing district council chambers. As for the second question, that’s something district staff will be determining.

The Sicamous Stingers Bantam girls softball team was on fire. After a slow start to their Okanagan league play and losing their first two games to Kelowna, the Stingers reeled off five straight wins in league play and tied for second place with a five win, two-loss record. The Stingers attended the Kamloops Invitational Tournament on May 10-11.

A Shuswap man al-

leged by American authorities to have been the kingpin of a crossborder drug-smuggling ring will be sent to the U.S. to stand trial on conspiracy charges. In B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Friday, May 9, Colin Martin was committed for extradition to Seattle, where American prosecutors have charged him with conspiracy to traffic in marijuana, cocaine and MDMA. Islands of deadheads and other wood waste could be seen from the shores of Swansea Point, while a swath of the same ran along the shoreline. The wood waste was the result of the massive May 2 debris slide in Enderby that made its way along the Shuswap River and into Mara Lake. On May 13, the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) issued a warning to boaters and other lake users of the potential hazard posed by the debris.

School District #83 is initiating a review of all schools in the area to consider potential school closures for 2015/2016 school year.

Job action: School District #83 employees and other unions workers united in support of teachers.

As the school district prepares to make cuts to its operational budgets, school district administration is attempting to counter criticism about the upcoming construction of new $8 million school board offices on the former J.L. Jackson school site in Salmon Arm. Budgets for operating schools, which include staff wages and school supplies, are separate from capital budgets, which cover the capital assets including school buildings and properties.

Salmon Arm Businessman Mel Arnold announced his intention to seek the nomination for the Conservative Party of Canada, North

Okanagan-Shuswap riding.

Just over a month after saying goodbye to the Vancouver Giants, Cain Franson slipped into a championship ring, as did his teammates on the Allen Americans, the 2014 Central Hockey League President’s Cup champions. The 2013/14 season was Franson’s last as a junior hockey player with the Giants.

District council approved tenders for more than $1 million in projects, including $635,000 to replace the Highway 97A water main, Jillian Alexander was recently hired as the District of Sicamous’ new program and events manager.

June

Gone in less than 12 parsecs: Alexandra Lee decides she

A collaborative approach may be the way to entice physicians to locate in rural Shuswap communities.

This approach was on display in Penticton at the Rural Emergency continuum of Care conference, where a contingent from the Shuswap, represented by the Shuswap Healthy Communities coalition, was attempting to sell the region and its rural communities – Sicamous, Chase, Sorrento and others – to doctors.

doesn’t want to have her picture with dad, Whit Lee and Princess Leia (Mariah Twa) during the SicaMouse Town Party. File photo

Rotating walkouts across the province be-

gan on May 26 and the government responded by issuing a partial lock out and 10 per cent wage rollback to all teachers participating in strike action.

Moose Mulligan’s received a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence award, honouring hospitality excellence.

On June 3, students at Eagle River Secondary skipped their classes to let the community know their thoughts on the ongoing teachers’ dispute. Approximately 30 students stood on the street with signs for their own strike action.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) announced that replacement of the Malakwa Bridge is going out to tender. Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo said the province will ante up $22 million and the federal government has agreed to contribute another $13 million, so the project to fourlane the highway and bridge deck can move forward.

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo fully supported the Liberal government’s controversial Bill 24, which divides the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones.

Kyllo sees no down sides to the bill and maintains it will help families keep farming.

Council made yet another step towards the water treatment

plant by choosing a filtration membrane provider for the plant.

The units will cost approximately $1.5 million dollars.

Colin Hugh Martin was granted bail in Vancouver while his extradition is appealed.

He was granted bail largely because of the health of his wife, who has a heart condition, and her inability to care for the couple’s seven children.

A Sicamous girl has found her hobby and it’s a fast one.

Ten-year-old Ashley Clark recently competed in her first, nonsanctioned drag race at the Wine Country Racing Association’s racing event in Osoyoos.

Pitted against Jordyn Lombardi of Houston, B.C., Clark was able to keep the pedal to the metal and cross the finish line first.

Sicamous mayor and councillors gathered at the Splatsin arbour in Enderby to sign a protocol agreement with Chief Wayne Christian and Couns.

Jean Brown, Daniel Joe, Reno Lee and George William. The signing was part of the band’s early Aboriginal Day celebrations, and was marked with speeches, song and dancing.

School District #83 trustees have voted to keep all nine trustees on the board of education. They looked at

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trustee reductions in response to budget cuts the district was facing; however, the board concluded there wasn’t enough time for consultation on the proposal to reduce the number of trustees from nine to seven.

Sicamous woman BJ Clancy, who has been dealing with type 1 diabetes her entire life, expressed concern about the lack of funding given to diabetics when it comes to insulin pumps.

“The pump helps me live a normal life, it’s not just a luxury,” said Clancy. “It really makes a difference.”

Clancy also noted that the BC healthcare system released a report in 2012, stating that they would save 5.3 million dollars a year by 2032 if they start funding insulin pumps due to the decrease in emergency room visits.

During recent budget discussions, school district trustees implemented reductions to speech and language services for children with communications difficulties, among other cuts required to reduce the operating budget to $1.8 million.

At a board meeting, it was announced that additional funding to maintain the current level of speech and language services had been approved out of a special learning improvement fund.