Eagle Valley News, February 11, 2015

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Snow in the sunshine: (Clockwise from top) Eric Kutschker, Layla Kutschker (front) and Tracy Kutschker tackle the job of carving their “cat” during the snow sculpture contest held as part of Sicamous Snow Days; Sachi Kutscher joined the family for the final display; Lily Hatch and Violet Mae Scholtz spritz color onto the turtle sculpture and Ali Logan chips away at her horse sculpture.

The unseasonably warm weather on Sunday made the event more of a challenge than usual.

Snow Days events are planned to run until March 1. See the schedule on page 5.

Photos by Victoria Rowbottom

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Weather prompts flooding, landslides

Shuswap: Minor mudslide closes highway near Swansea Point.

By Martha Wicket and Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News

Warm weather, heavy rain and melting snow has resulted in flooding in pockets of the Shuswap.

Witnesses say a section of road at the upper end of Vickers Trail in Anglemont Estates gave way on Sunday, Feb. 8, destroying a seasonal home on Hudson Road.

The house was pushed about 12 meters and turned sideways by the mud.

Along with the house, power lines were downed by the landslide of debris.

The Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department was called in because of trees burning over the electrical lines. Barriers have been put up to stop traffic from entering the area.

Cliff Doherty, Shuswap Emergency Program co-ordinator, cautions people not to travel past the road barricades as portions of the road have disappeared.

On Monday, Feb. 9, Highway 97A was closed in both directions near Two Mile, between Swansea Point and Sicamous Creek, about 4:30 p.m.

Janet McQuhae, fire chief of the Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department, said a minor mud flow came down a driveway and flowed onto the highway.

A Drive BC update noted the mudslide meant the highway was reduced to single-lane, alternating traffic while a loader removed the debris.

The road was partially closed for about two hours.

In Silver Creek, residents are also dealing with flooding.

Doherty said residents near the Silver Creek town centre have asked for sandbags and sand to put between their houses and the hillside to divert water.

As well, three other calls to the emergency program had been received by press time Tuesday regarding flooding along the Salmon Valley Road caused by plugged ditches or culverts.

He suggests that if property or structures are prone to high water, residents may wish to take precautionary steps.

“Make sure swales are clear, and water is flowing into nearby ditches rather than water starting to pool and collect.”

He said if the public is in urgent need of sandbags to protect property or structures, some have been placed in the parking lot to the south of the SASCU Sports Complex at Little Mountain on 30th Street in Salmon Arm. A truckload of sand has also been dumped there.

He says if residents call the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Emergency

Program, they will be directed to that parking lot.

The warm weather responsible for some of the flooding is definitely warmer than usual.

Environment Canada reports that two long-standing temperature records were broken in Salmon Arm in the past few days.

On Friday, Feb. 6, the mercury soared to 11.1 C at the Salmon Arm Airport, breaking the record of an even 10 C set in 1963.

The sun raised the temperature to 11.5 degrees Sunday, beating out the old record of 9.5 C set in 1978.

“For the meantime, temperatures are going to be five and six degrees above normal,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald on Monday, noting normal high temperatures are in the neighbourhood of plus 2 C, not the plus 8, expected this week. “Starting Sunday, there is a cooling trend.”

MacDonald says the southwest weather pattern will shift to the northwest, bringing cooler air and the possibility of snow in surrounding mountains.

It won’t be a cold snap, but will bring more normal temperatures through the second half of February compared to the mild start to the month.

Sign debate sent back to council committee

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

A recommendation

by District of Sicamous staff on a $7,500 contract for signage was greeted with silence at the council table.

At the Jan. 28 meeting, council received a recommendation by staff to award the contract for the preparation of a district highway entrance sign to Knight Signs of Vancouver at a cost of $7,500 plus fees, taxes and related

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charges. The related motion, however, failed to receive a seconder, leaving council speechless on the matter.

This was the second time that this recommendation had come before council. At its previous meeting, council tabled the matter, wanting more information. At that meeting, however, there was discussion, including an explanation of the RFP process that led to the selection of Knight Signs.

District operations manager Randy Hand explained the proposals were evaluated by staff.

Knight’s, on the $7,500 stipulated project budget, came in first place.

In second was Sinclaire Design Associates of Calgary, also on budget at $7,500. In third was a proposal by Revelstoke’s Selkirk Planning & Design, which came in over budget at $8,050.

Hand said Knight provided a “one-stop shopping option” in

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Feb 18. Ash Wednesday Service 12 pm Sicamous United Church.

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.

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Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.

Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.

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. - Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors

that they would design, construct and install the sign. Some councillors, however, questioned the process, with a shop-local philosophy in mind.

Coun. Jeff Mallmes was concerned with how the final sign would look and thought the district would get better results from a company in closer proximity.

“You’re going to have better results of getting a local company in closer proximity to come here,” said Mallmes. “That way,

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 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

I think we’re going to get a truer definition of what we’re looking for.”

Coun.

Malcolm Makayev noted there might be issues in not going with the recommended option.

“There’s some contractual issues and transparency and evaluation, and the other two proponents could question the process.”

Mayor Terry Rysz said the matter will now go back to a committee of the whole meeting for discussion.

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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.

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Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www. eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com Every Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every 1st Fri. of the month –Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11:00am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage every to join us.

Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

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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 - KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:15-6:15PM @ I Am Yoga. Minimum $5 donation supports community cause of the month. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome!

Open Meditation Circle by donation Sundays 4-5PM @ I Am Yoga - February 8th to March 15th. Familiarize yourself with mindfulness techniques. No experience required. Dropins welcome!

Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.

Every 4th Sun. - Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.

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Council explores curbside recycling

Shuswap MLA

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Waste options: Illegal dumping problem prompts call for change.

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Ongoing illegal dumping at Sicamous’ downtown recycle depot has sparked interest in municipal council looking at alternatives, including a curbside program.

At its Jan. 28 regular meeting, council received a presentation

by Columbia Shuswap Regional District operations manager Darcy Mooney and environmental services team leader Ben Van Nostrand regarding recycling in the regional district.

Mooney provided some background on the process that led to the development of curbside collection programs, for recycling and garbage, in Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Golden (Sicamous had an opportunity to partner with Salmon Arm but declined). For communities without curbside programs, recyclables are collected at landfills and 18 CSRDrun depot sites throughout the regional district, including Sicamous’ at the Main Street/Highway 97A intersection.

Nostrand explained how Multi-Materials BC has since taken over the collection of recyclables, resulting in the cost of related programs being shifted from the taxpayer to industry.

“Historically, we had green bins at 18 sites… material was collected there and hauled back to Kamloops for processing. That was to the tune of about $120,000 a month,” said Van Nos-

trand. “That was entirely borne by taxation.

All of those costs have now been transferred to MMBC.” MMBC taking on recyclables required changes at the depots.

Hours of operation were instituted and staff hired to ensure materials are being sorted.

“I think, in general, the public support has been fairly positive,” said Van Nostrand. “I’ve been talking to the fellow here in Sicamous.

For the most part, people have been receptive to the new categories.”

That said, Van Nostrand confirmed there have been problems with illegal dumping at the depots, Sicamous’ included.

“I think in time, if the site doesn’t improve, then we pull the site,” said Van Nostrand. “We’re banging our heads against the wall trying to make this work.”

Coun. Jeff Mallmes pressed for more information on the curbside program that had been proposed for Salmon Arm and Sicamous (one bag of garbage for $2 a month, and unlimited recycling every second week for $8 a month).

Mooney said the council opted out of the program due to the percentage of seasonal residents who would have been on the hook year round. That was before MMBC, however. Mooney went on to explain MMBC will review its program every five years, and if Sicamous were to establish a curbside collection program for recy-

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with improper dumping of materials. Photo by Lachlan Labere clables within that time, it could be absorbed by MMBC. Shifting the conversation back to the location of the Sicamous depot, Coun. Malcolm Makayev asked if any consideration has been given to relocating the bins. Van Nostrand said the CSRD is open to discussion, understanding council’s concern with the aesthetics of the current location.

Mooney, added, however, that in the past, when the bins were at the curling rink, there were even more incidents of illegal dumping and vandalism.

“What we’ve found was the more isolated it becomes, the more prone to these bins catching fire and being vandalized in other ways,” said Mooney.

Mayor Terry Rysz said he wants to see the bins moved from Main

Street without question.

Regarding the refuse being illegally dumped, Rysz asked if another bin could be placed at the local depot site.

“Respectfully, I don’t think that solves the issue,” replied Van Nostrand. “I go back to some of our sites, when the bins were open 24/7, people would dump the craziest things in and around (them). So if there’s another garbage bin, it’s just another excuse for someone to illegally dump, unfortunately.”

Van Nostrand pointed out how a curbside program reduces the need for the downtown depot. Detecting interest in this option, Mooney encouraged council to consider integrating with Salmon Arm’s program so as to achieve greater savings.

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Library needs to avoid a selffulfilling prophecy

Okanagan Regional Library is obviously trying to exhibit fiscal prudence and equity by ensuring communities receive services in line with the taxes they contribute.

And that should be commended as the public’s ability to financially support the agency is limited.

However, there is the potential that this process, no matter how well meaning, could create an endless cycle that negatively impacts branches across the North Okanagan and Shuswap.

As an example, if there is reduced staff through retirement and fewer programs, branches may attract fewer people through the doors. If that occurs, then there is a reduction in books and other items being circulated and ORL administration and the board could make the case that even Petter has since come able for some time, but and other high-demand inBy Tom Fletcher fewer resources are required. on board, as his approving that’s largely a function of dustrial areas such as truck News Columnist One just has to look at the decision to change comments were featured in oversupply, much of it in driving. the hours of operation at the Cherryville branch.

Key to this shift is meaVICTORIA – Premier the ministry’s Jan. 26 news urban areas. In the Cariboo, release detailing the shift. for example, teaching jobs suring the performance of Christy Clark’s push to While the new schedule may work for some “re-engineer” the B.C. He and others have been as- are projected to have the courses offered at colleges, people, there are others who go to school or education system is mov- sured that in spite of Clark’s highest number of openings universities and techniwork that won’t be able to access the library ing ahead aggressively in rhetoric, suggesting trades by 2022, followed by nurs- cal schools. Each year, the because it’s only open Wednesdays from 4 to 8 B.C.’s 25 post-secondary training is in and university ing and retail and wholesale ministry surveys about is out, the news for SFU trade managers. Then come 30,000 graduates to find out institutions. p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

One of the first tasks and other universities isn’t heavy duty mechanics and whether their studies helped “There is less opportunity for people to access for Andrew Wilkinson in all that bleak. electricians, but also para- them find a related job.

Wilkinson is completing professional jobs in legal, The results are available his new role as advanced the library so circulation goes down, so they education minister was to a province-wide tour of all social, community and edu- on a website that breaks (ORL) then look at the service,” said Hank Cam- outline the shift in operat- post-secondary institutions cational services. them out by institution and eron, Cherryville’s electoral area director.

Province-wide, it’s part general study area. To find ing grants for colleges and this week, and I reached ORL’s commitment to financial prudence has universities to in-demand him at his visit to Thomp- of a broader demographic it, do a web search for “BC occupations. By 2017, a son Rivers University in shift to fewer children and student outcomes” and sealready cost City of Vernon taxpayers $21,000 quarter of the money for Kamloops. more retirees. In fact the lect the “executive dashor Sunday openings at the Vernon branch would post-secondary institutions “The response to this government started this board” to check the results will be directed to areas has generally been pretty targeted funding a decade for courses and schools in have been lost. where labour force surveys good, because the students ago with health care, forc- your region.

Similar pleas are being made to other munici- forecast a need. are putting this pressure on ing universities to produce The site provides charts palities in the region.

This was greeted with institutions themselves,” he more doctors, nurses, lab showing the percentage of students who land relevant As has been previously stated, ORL, as a pub- some alarm when it was said. “Some of the insti- techs and so forth.

The retiring baby boom jobs. Not surprisingly, it announced last year. Simon tutions are … shrinking lic agency, deserves praise for looking at opera- Fraser University presi- things like teacher educa- is expected to account for tends to be higher for techtional changes that could reduce the bottom line dent Andrew Petter at first tion and putting more ef- more than half of the open- nical programs and lower downplayed the coming fort into the science-based, ings in the next decade, for fine arts. and create equity among communities.

It also shows grads’ avskills shortage as “relatively quantitative fields that are which will expand the skills However, ORL needs to be cautious that it small” and warned against often related to these in- demand across most fields, erage wages, a sobering but doesn’t create a situation that gets out of hand. beyond the trades training useful bit of information for pushing post-secondary in- demand occupations.”

The surplus of teacher for the anticipated lique- high school students and stitutions into a “zero sum -Vernon Morning Star

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Where’s the political will on the TCH? Before the current government came to power in the early 2000s, a cost estimate was made as to the cash required to fourlane the remaining pieces of the TransCanada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border.

That figure was over $2 billion or $200 million of targeted spend-

ing per year for 10 years.

Fast forward to today. That figure is now $3 billion. The $650 million our premier set aside for the TransCanada Highway was lost a long time ago due to inflation and procrastination, as very little highway construction was done.

The cost of construc-

tion escalates approximately 10 per cent per year.

The cost and losses to the people of B.C. are going to rise year after year until the government of the day abandons the excuses and makes an effort to effect solutions.

The loss of life has grown from an average of 10.5 per year in

1999 to almost 16 per year today. Since early 2000, we have lost more people on this stretch of the highway to accidents than we lost in the entire Afghanistan conflict.

Statistics tell us that four-laning and dividing the highway will reduce accidents by 50 per cent.

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Does she have the will?

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Province’s wolf cull plan not based on scientific evidence I can’t believe that I’m reading this. It sounds ridiculous.

The B.C. government is going to slaughter 184 wolves to save 18 caribou. Once again the B.C. government is launching a war on wolves. What’s worse, is that the government knows it won’t work.

In the B.C. wolf management plan, they stated themselves that “The ultimate reason that caribou have declined is likely habitat fragmentation and loss...

To date, B.C.’s wolfmanagement actions have not been successful in meeting mountain caribou recovery objectives.”

The government has tried before to save caribou populations by

culling wolves and it hasn’t worked before. It won’t work now. That’s because wolves are not the problem and definitely not the cause of the declining caribou population.

Habitat degradation is the leading cause in the population decline.

Things like clear-cutting, logging, pipelines, oil sands and recreational activities such as snowmobiling are to blame.

Caribou are adapted to living in areas where no other ungulates can survive. This choice of habitat is an important predator avoidance strategy. When there is so much habitat loss, it pushes the caribou into smaller areas but higher concentrations which

makes them easy targets for predators. Not to mention that clear-cutting and road-building certainly makes hunting easier for the wolves.

In addition to this, wolves are highly intelligent creatures with very complex social relationships, much like humans. When a pack member is killed it disrupts the entire pack, and research shows that as a result, it can increase reproductive rates in wolves and destabilize pack structure causing more predation of livestock and other non-native prey.

The B.C. government will continue to use scientifically unsound reasons to scapegoat the wolf in order to divert attention from the

fundamental problem of ongoing habitat destruction and displacement caused by human encroachment due to the advancement of industry. There are other ways to protect and help ensure a future popula-

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Enchanted Forest, Sky Trek: Asking price set at $2.7 million.

By Alex Cooper Black Press

After 25 years, Rocky and Juliet Ehlers have put the Enchanted Forest and Sky Trek up for sale.

“It’s been very enjoyable years and it’s time we move on,” said Rocky, 69.

The popular tourist attractions, located on the Trans-Canada Highway about 25 kilometres east of Sicamous, are listed for sale for $2.7 million.

“It’s been a rewarding 25 years and we grew the business quite a bit,” said Rocky. “It’s an attraction for people of all ages and we made it that way.”

According to its website, The Enchanted Forest opened on July 1, 1960, as a place for Doris Needham to showcase her fairy tale figurines. She and

her husband Ernest searched for a location before finding the spot on the highway about half way between Revelstoke and Sicamous.

They slowly added attractions over the years, capitalizing on the increase in traffic that came with the opening of the TransCanada Highway through Rogers Pass in 1962.

The Ehlers purchased the attraction in 1990 and continued to add to it, most notably building the wetlands boardwalk and the three-story treehouse, the tallest in British Columbia.

They also added the Sky Trek Adventure Park next door, a series of ropes courses built amongst the treetops.

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Rocky was a forester Sky Trek.

“I think the fact we and Juliet was a nurse before they bought the get as many people coming shows they attraction.

Rocky said that on want to be in the forest, a busy day about 1,000 so that’s what we did,” people will stop at the he said.

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Residents with issues or input pertaining to, say, highway transportation, tourism, seniors or health care now have a point person on district council.

Last week, District of Sicamous council approved the assignment of “research portfolios,” that will see each councillor take a lead on different focus areas.

Coun.

Malcolm Makayev is the lead for

the portfolio of transportation and infrastructure, with a focus on highways. Alternatives on this folio are Mayor Terry Rysz and Coun.

Gord Bushell.

Makayev is also lead on a seniors folio with Coun. Jeff Mallmes and Rysz as alternates, as well as a health care folio, with Coun. Janna Simons and Rysz as alternates.

Mallmes is the lead on a public works/water treatment/waste wa-

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ter folio (Couns. Todd Kyllo and Gord Bushell alternates), and a waterfront folio (Bushell/ Kyllo alternates).

Kyllo is the lead on an economic development folio (Coun. Colleen Anderson alternate). Anderson is the lead on a tourism folio.

The folio of parks and recreation campground was assigned to Bushell (Kyllo/Mallmes alternates), while Simons was assigned school/ education (Anderson/

Mallmes alternates).

Along with the assigned portfolios, council also approved a related research protocol system.

This document states the system provides no formal authority to councillors assigned a portfolio. What it does, however, is provide the councillor “an opportunity to develop and maintain a heightened level of knowledge and leadership in a special field.”

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With playoffs looming, it’s not a good time for a pair of Sicamous Eagles’ losses in action over the past week.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Eagles came out flat against the Revelstoke Grizzlies with a 3-0 final score.

Then on Wednesday, Feb. 4, The Kamloops Storm blew by the hometown Sicamous Eagles by a 5-1 marker in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action.

Sicamous opened the scoring midway through Wednesday night’s tilt, but it would be the only goal the Eagles would get past Kamloops starter Jacob Mullen. The Storm outshot the Eagles 3516.

The Eagles will get a chance to redeem themselves with two home games this weekend, facing Spokane on Friday, Feb. 13 and Princeton on Saturday, Feb. 14. Both games are at 7 p.m.

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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS 2015 UTILITY BILLINGS HAVE BEEN MAILED Property Owners (especially new owners) who have not received their utility notice should contact the District of Sicamous Office at 836-2477.

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Build-a-Metre of trail returns

In celebration of the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s 10th Anniversary, the Build-a-Metre-of-Trail campaign is back to raise $50,000 in support of regional greenway trail projects.

At an average of $15 - $20/metre, that equals over 2,500 metres of new trails for walking, cycling, equestrian, and winter nordic use in the Shuswap.

“We’re building on the circle of partners now committed to creating serious greenway solutions for walk-

ing, cycling, and other forms of healthy active travel throughout the region,” says Winston Pain, Shuswap Trail Alliance board chairperson.

Every dollar raised goes toward building new trails and taking care of existing ones.

They help to leverage partnership funding, hire seasonal trail crews and support volunteers.

In 2014, regional partners worked with the Shuswap Trail Alliance to leverage over

$100,000 in in-kind support for new and upgraded trails, trail signs, maintenance, and planning for new projects. Trails and communities in every part of the region benefited.

To support the work of the Shuswap Trail Alliance and regional partners, visit www. shuswaptrails.com and follow the Build-a-Metre links on the home page.

All contributions are charitable and tax deductible.

WHETHER OR NOT YOU RECEIVE A UTILITY NOTICE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PAY YOUR UTILITIES BY THE DUE DATE IN ORDER TO AVOID A PENALTY. FLAT RATED BILLING • A 10% discount is available on payments received on or before March 2, 2015 • A 10% penalty will be applied to outstanding balances at the close of business on July 2, 2015 JANUARY METERED BILLING • January metered billing payments are due on or before March 2, 2015 • A 1% penalty per month will be applied to outstanding balances at the close of business on March 2, 2015 • Meters are read twice a year June 30th and December 31st, with billings processed the following month PAYMENT OPTIONS • To avoid waiting at the Municipal Office, you are encouraged to pay your Utility Bill early • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome • Payment is accepted at the Municipal Office, 446 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Statutory Holidays • Payment may be cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service • A drop box is located beside the door of the Municipal Office, Main Street entrance • Payments can be mailed to PO Box 219, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0. Please note that postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment If you have any questions, please contact the District office at (250) 836-2477.

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Channel your energy into productivity at the office, and know that there will be time to daydream down the road.

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Others will appreciate your thoughtful approach and respond positively.

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My gardener’s message for the year ahead GAIA GARDENING MARGO WESTAWAY

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“When spiders unite, they can tie down a lion.”

-Ethiopian proverb When I went to get out our Christmas tree from under the deck, I discovered to my dismay that a squirrel had found a way in and built a big messy nest near the door. Not only that, but every open box and boot was overflowing with pinecones bits and pieces, creating a colossal clean up for me to tackle at some point. We decided that the furry little fellow could keep

his cozy home for now, (because who were we to condemn it to certain death without winter digs). But the rest of the mess had to be swept, so while silently cussing the critter when cleaning away, I had to admit to myself he had given me an opportunity to dejunk by recycling, regifting and retiring stuff to the landfill that had been in there for years.

This not only gave me a sense of a fresh start to the new year, but it also allowed me some time while toiling away to contemplate and reevaluate my values and how I live my life and where I could make some changes.

According to the ancient texts and predictions of the Mayans, Egyptians, some famous fortunetellers, the Zodiac and even some religious writings, this is the time – the age – in

human history that will make room for the new values of love, unity, integrity and to live harmoniously with nature.

However, a lot of poop will have to hit the fan first because everything will be exposed and taken down – governments, corporations and individuals – and the world will appear to be in chaos.

This fear and futility for our future can be extremely deflating, depressing, dis-empowering and even down right dangerous, because it may indeed lead to social and environmental chaos if we choose to throw our hands up in the air and give up on it.

Last year, our young teenager was one of hundreds of local and international students who spent a day at UVic to listen to speakers of varying backgrounds.

The last one to talk –

a syndicated columnist - stated as a fact, that this run-away global roasting, if not entirely arrested and reversed, would render all the lands near the equator uninhabitable within the next 10 to 20 years with the rest of the world following right behind it. Basically life was a done deal because it was unlikely that it was doable. This deeply rattled them and the mood on the bus going back was sad and subdued, which made me stew, because who was he to dim the hopes and dreams of all those bright lights in the room? I agree that we’re in a planetary pickle in plenty of ways, but I’m not buying into his negative news of doom, because if there’s one thing my lessons from the Gaia College taught me, was that nature’s got some pretty powerful tools to tinker with,

which would take care of a lot of our problems before this time bomb stops ticking and our poor old planet spins out of control.

Heide Hermary, cofounder and president of the college, says this in her book: Working With Nature - Shifting Paradigms: “Our societies have entered a period of intense change.

As we become aware that our actions are affecting the equilibrium of our planet, it becomes clear that many things need to be done differently. More and more consumers are willing to pay a premium for goods and services that are guaranteed to embody ecologically sound practices, and more and more producers and service providers are able to meet those needs.

We are not talking a little change in pricing, but a paradigm shift

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in fundamental, underlying values, a shift in what we value most in life. The human species didn’t intentionally set out to destroy this planet and itself in the process; these are the results of actions based on simplistic assumptions.

It’s time for a change.

If our actions are to be inclusive and supportive of Nature’s needs, then we must already integrate Nature’s needs into our questions.

We need to think in terms of ‘we’ instead of ‘me’, and deliberately set out to cooperate rather than exploit.

All change starts with intent. Perhaps we can start by intending to cooperate with Nature to make this planet – or our little piece of land – a healthy and prosperous place for all its inhabitants.”

These predictions

also say that this important (albeit unpleasant) period of time is part of our own evolution in consciousness and we are each being asked to make a choice: we can cling to the old outdated values and ways we live or embrace the new evolving ones, with the ultimate outcome depending on those choices.

The Pope has just pleaded to his billionstrong flock to help stop the crumbling away of creation and the UN is harping on Harper and other countries to clean up their act. Now I say (if I may) that it’s “all hands on deck” to us tenders of the earth to step up to the plate and take on some of these troubles!

Poop happens, but ‘shift’ happens too - and it starts with one garden, farm, landscape and choice, at a time.

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Help Wanted

Full-Time Seasonal Employment Opportunities

**Shipping and Receiving Clerk** The Twin Anchors Houseboat Team is searching for a self-motivated, energetic individual to work in the shipping and receiving area of our operations. The successful candidate will have proven abilities in both mechanical and electrical fields, specifically relating to the marine industry. A minimum of three years experience with shipping and handling parts utilizing quality control systems is a requirement.

Above average computer skills and programs knowledge is mandatory. Knowledge of the houseboat industry, Mercury and Volvo parts is necessary.

Complete job description available upon request.

The position requires a good communicator and proven abilities in customer service and is responsible to the procurement officer. Lifting is a component of this position due to the nature of the parts and supplies dealt with on a daily basis.

This position is at our Sicamous operation, however does require the candidate to possess a valid driver’s license.Wages relative to experience and knowledge.

Applicants email resumes to dont@twinanchors.com Or fax to 250-836-4824 Attention Human Resources Manager.

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Rentals Homes for Rent 3 BDRM 2 BATH Sicamous House $1,000/mo + utilities.

Avail Mar. 1/15. House is also for sale. If sells, last mo. free.

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