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Jammies, stuffies and little angels were part of the Malakwa Gospel Church’s Christmas concert held Sunday, Dec. 6. Clockwise from left: Sheala Riley and Sofie Sweeney sing along to Go Tell it on the Mountain; Jenna Rothwell and Violet-May Sholtz read the Nativity story to the audience; Sofie Sweeney, Tiat Shw, Money Chief and Drake Martin sing along to Joy to the World.
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Water treatment plant to be fully operational in January By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
It’s anticipated Sicamous’ new water treatment plant will be fully operational come January, with a grand opening sometime in February. It was suggested by project manager Jean Lambert in September that the Mara water treatment facility would be fully operational earlier than anticipated – by the end of October. But Mayor Terry Rysz said the timeline was pushed back a bit on account of unforeseen electrical difficulties which have since been worked out. Rysz said the plant is now operating while staff work out the kinks and get up to speed with the new system. Water is run-
ning through the those signs,” said system, though Rysz. “People it’s not filtering can come into …what we learned from this community the community’s this is when we’re looking at now without havdrinking water these projects in the future, ing to be conjust yet. the preliminary work needs to cerned about the “We’ll be defi nitely be done… turning that tap quality of their on probably in a drinking water. Terry Rysz couple of weeks,” “I am very Mayor said Rysz. excited about The mayor having that projsays he’s anxious to turn the tap on and ect completed and we’re hoping to maybe bring an end to the boil water notices that improve on that wall of the water treatment have been ongoing in the community since plant as well. I’m not sure what we’re go2012. ing to do there, maybe put a welcome to Si“It will even help increase property val- camous sign or a mural of some sort on there ues once we get that boil water advisory off or whatever. That’s in the future as well.”
The project budget for the plant was $7.9 million. Three million of that was provided in grant funding from the provincial and federal governments, approved when it was anticipated the plant would cost $4.5 million. Having served as a councillor with the previous council, Rysz is currently the only one on council who has since day one been part of the process of making the treatment facility a reality. He admits council made some mistakes in that process, and believes the district could have received more funding from the federal and provincial governments if it had its “ducks in a row.” “Interestingly enough, what we learned from this is when we’re looking at these See Process not on page 2
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Christmas on the point: Left, Mike and Shilleen Whibley and kids Ben, Alee and Sarah have their photo taken with Santa (Gordon Parker) and Mrs. Claus (Dodie Thoms) during the recent Christmas on the Point celebration in Swansea Point. Right, Sharon Parker receives her Christmas wish early with a smooch from Santa (husband Gord). Children young and not so young had their pictures taken with the Clauses while enjoying games, crafts and food at the event. In addition, each child who attended went home with a present and gift bag.
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Old Town marina scheduled for hearing By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A 276-slip marina and boat launch proposed for Old Town Bay will be going to a public hearing in January. Last week, Sicamous council gave first and second reading to Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, which sets the course to enter into such an agreement with numbered company 443602 BC Ltd.
Coun. Todd Kyllo excused himself from the vote, having expressed a conflict of interest. Brother and Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo lists himself as president of the numbered company, and 50 per cent owner in his disclosure statement with the B.C. government. A staff memo to council states the numbered company or developer has voluntarily agreed to enter into a phased development
agreement (PDA) “to secure the terms, conditions and proposed phasing of the development works within a 10-year term.” A development permit for the marina and boat launch facilities was issued by the district in October. According to the PDA, the developer will engineer and construct a boat launch 12 metres wide by 60 metres long, and that the district will contribute up to $80,000 towards
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projects in the future, the preliminary work needs to definitely be done and, unfortunately, that hadn’t been the case here in Sicamous,” said Rysz, noting the need for the water treatment facility was driven by the flooding of 2012 that resulted in the community being put in a state of emergency. “We’re always kind of being reactive instead of proactive, and I think this council is way
more proactive. And so, we’re putting a process in place now that’s going to ensure in the future that we don’t have that sort of, I mean, we probably could have got another million dollars in funding!” While the water treatment plant wound up costing more, Rysz says the district is getting much more in return, with a facility that will have greater longevity with room for expansion. “And even though
that got questioned, we have a state-of-the-art facility now and the technology is absolutely as good as it gets … so I think it will be a huge benefit for this community in a lot of different ways.” Rysz says the grand opening will be open to the community, and that he intends to invite former mayor, Darrell Trouton, and the councillors and staff whose work helped make the Mara water treatment plant happen.
its cost, so as to “facilitate the capability of providing a public boat launch facility within the proposed marina.” In addition, the developer is to assume responsibility for all operational, maintenance and replacement costs for the portion of the boat launch used by the public. Under the PDA, the developer also agrees to construct a public waterfront walkway, lit and landscaped, with the development of
phase 3. The related development permit was issued in October. The public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13 in council chambers. More information about the hearing and the proposed phased development agreement can be found on the District of Sicamous website at www.sicamous.ca, in the Regular Council Meeting agenda for Dec. 9.
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Tree poachers hit local park Illegal cutting of mature hemlock and fir trees from local BC Parks has officials and community leadership concerned. Last week, on the eve of the historic signing of the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, others in the Shuswap had a very different intent when they drove a truck onto pedestrian trails in the Eagle River Nature Reserve, managed by BC Parks, and downed mature hemlock and fir trees, presumably as firewood. BC Parks officials have been notified, confirming unauthorized removal of trees is an offence under the Park Act. Under current provincial legislation, illegal damage to critical habitat and protected areas is punishable with fines of up to $1 million and jail time up to a year. Individuals considering cutting firewood can legally do so by first contacting the provincial Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “It’s just so unacceptable,” said Lori Schneider Wood, who oversees the Shuswap Trail Alliance stewardship program. “Many of us have invested long hours and funds to ensure natural spaces like the Eagle
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Individual(s) drove a truck onto trails in the Eagle River Nature Park managed by BC Parks and downed mature hemlock and fir trees, presumably as firewood. Photo contributed River Nature reserve remain very special places for people to experience. “There is absolutely zero tolerance for this kind of destruction. Every time one person does something selfish like this, it adds to the cumulative destruction of our parks and natural spaces. I can’t even start to suggest the long-term cost for the ecology, recreation and tourism.” Evidence showed truck tracks driven into the nature reserve along dedicated foot trails and two mature trees fallen and bucked. “There was probably about $1,000 of firewood there,” said local trail steward Derrick Kucheran. Kucheran runs Cedars Campground which, like many tourism businesses in the
Malakwa area, realizes direct benefits from the attraction natural areas like those at Eagle River provide. BC Parks and Shuswap Trail Alliance leadership have issued a region-wide call for increased vigilance by residents, trail users and stewards. “If you see any activity that seems unusual, report it,” says Schneider Wood, “especially tree cutting by unauthorized personnel within protected parks.” BC Parks officials recommend taking a cell phone photograph and sending it in with as much detail as you can, including licence plate numbers. Report concerns, questions, and suspicious activity to RAPP (Report All Poachers
and Polluters) 1-877952-7277 (1-877-952RAPP), and sending a note to the Shuswap Trail Report at trailreport@shuswaptrails. com. “We monitor all trail report submissions and send them on to the appropriate authorities,” says Schneider Wood, “and we can also mobilize local stewards and community leadership to assist.” Alternatively, individuals wanting to remain anonymous when making a report can use the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-8477 (visit: www.kamloopscrimestoppers.ca) To find out more about Shuswap trails and the Shuswap Trail Alliance stewardship program, visit www. shuswaptrails.com.
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he statistics are staggering. While native women make up four per cent of Canada’s female population, 16 per cent of all women murdered in the country between 1980 and 2012 were indigenous. Indigenous women are three times more likely to report experiencing violence. Another report indicates that 55 per cent of the cases involve women and children under the age of 31. But statistics aside, these women are sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, co-workers and neighbours. That’s why the federal government’s decision to move ahead with an inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women is so important. There is a need to know why indigenous women fall victim more to violence than other women, whether it’s at the hands of a loved one or a stranger. It also must be determined if there are systemic influences that lead to indigenous women being potentially treated differently by the police and courts. We must also know if age-old stereotypes within the broader society have helped create these situations. Nobody should have illusions that an inquiry will immediately stop abductions and murders overnight. But what the process says is that all lives matter, that it’s not acceptable for these tragic circumstances to be so prevalent. Hopefully the inquiry will also allow all Canadians to reflect on what kind of country we live in and the need for all citizens to be safe and secure and to reach their full potential. There’s long been a division among First Nations and the rest of the country, and now is the time to close that gap once and for all. -Vernon Morning Star
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Clark on carbon tax, government ads By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at wwweaglevalleynews.ca. TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea? PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change. There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to. TF: B.C.’s 2020 green-
house gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why? PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have. There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province. TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice? PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet. TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for
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PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers. TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye selfserving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half? PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more informationbased advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know…
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS This is a FREE listing of community events for not-for-profit organizations and paid advertisers. Ph: 832-2131 Fax: 832-5140 Email: classifieds@eaglevalleynews.com DEADLINE: 2pm, Fridays Every Friday
Dec. 17 Drop in Pickleball 6-9 pm Parkview Elementary school. $4.50, call 250836-2477 for information.
Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Sicamous Resource Center. Free Drop-in program for parents & children to age 6. Active play, crafts and socialization. 836-3440.
Dec. 18 & 19 $2 bag sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift shop. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing & shoes. We are closed Dec. 20 through Jan. 5.
Three-year-old Finn Albisser sits on Santa’s lap during the Breakfast with Santa event at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre on Sunday, Nov. 29.
Dec. 18 Potluck Banquet Sicamous Bible Church 5:30. Doris 836-3755. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446
Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpalette. com Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm 1st Friday of the month Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11 am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage everyone to join us.
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Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome.
Every Monday
Sicamous Three-chord Ukulele Band At the United Church - Sicamous - starting at 1 pm Newcomers please come at 12:15pm to help you get set up.No need to read music, we will teach you how to play. Just bring a ukulele.For more information call Carla 250-836-4705
Every Tuesday
Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit
Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies - 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome! Leaders needed. 250836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca
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United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.
Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871
Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.
Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.
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Every 2nd Thursday 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 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.
Every 4th Sunday Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.
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.
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: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133
Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.
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: 250836-4041 for info.
Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
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Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Dody’s Art For Everyone Meets Every Wednesday At The Red Barn, 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Everyone Is Welcome . For More Info Call, Dody At 250 836 3112 Or Jean At 250 836 3511.
1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.
Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.
1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.
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.
Last Wednesday of the month Autism Support Group (CLOSED December, January 27) 6:00-7:30pm at 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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Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.
Every Saturday United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the month Scrabble Tournament Sicamous library 1 pm KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:30 pm @ I Am Yoga. 60 minutes (Studio) KARMA MEDITATION CIRCLE ~Sundays 9:30 am ~ 30 minutes * Suggested $5 min. donation or pay what you can!
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Splatsin celebrate community centre open
GUEST COLUMN JIM COOPERMAN
Peace, harmony and goodwill are integral to the holiday season and these ideals are also part of the spirit behind the new Splatsin Community Centre, which was officially opened on Dec. 5. A massive round building with room for upwards of 2,000 people, the magnificent building is designed in the shape of the traditional underground winter lodge with a sod roof. There are 24 huge log posts and beams surrounding the multi-use main floor, and on the upper level there is a circular balcony running track along with offices and meeting rooms. The grand opening was a huge celebration with speakers, music, drama, dancing and food, all organized by former Splatsin chief, Gloria Morgan. The day began with a pancake breakfast, followed by a welcome and an honour song. It was inspiring to watch both elders and young people wielding the scissors to cut the rawhide ribbon. As in a
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Centre of attention: Grand Chief Stewart Phillips addresses the crowd at the grand opening of the Splatsin Community Centre. Photo by Jim Cooperman
pow wow, there was a grand entry circle march with elders and honoured guests including First Nation and political leaders. The speeches began with welcoming words from Splatsin Chief Wayne Christian, who explained how the project took decades of dialogue and input from the community and that there were many people involved in its creation. He emphasized how the building is dedicated “not to those who are here now, but to those who are not here, the yet unborn.” Both regional chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations, Shane Gottfriedson and Grand Chief Stewart Phillips provided congratulatory words and praised the Splatsin for their efforts to create a better life for their com-
munity and neighbours. There were additional words about the brighter future thanks to the new centre from Shuswap MLA, Greg Kyllo, Enderby mayor Greg MacEwan and regional district director Hermann Halverson. Then the entertainment began, beginning with Neskonlith storyteller Kenthen Thomas who acted out the legend about the struggle between coyote and bear to create day and night. After more dancing, drumming and singing there was bannock and chili. After lunch, we were treated to more entertainment by Shihiya School students, who sang five songs in the Secwepemc language. The new centre is a state-of-the-art facility, with efficient LED lighting, stage lighting,
a sound system, a cushioned gymnasium floor, showers and change rooms and numerous smaller, multi-purpose rooms. The water flowing off the green roof is captured and then used to water the grounds. Heat is delivered to the building from an emissions free, waste-wood fired boiler located in the nearby Fink Machine operation. Upcoming activities at the centre include Secwepemc Nation ceremonies, banquets, as well as ongoing sports and recreation for the school and the community. With its large side doors that can accommodate trucks, the building is designed for many uses, including trade shows and car shows. Cultural events could include both theatre and live music. Per-
haps one day it could be used for an Aboriginal Music Festival. The new centre is just the latest in the list of successful projects and services in the Splatsin community. The Shishiya School has been in operation since 1973. There are currently 43 students in grades one to six and there is also a half-day pre-school program. Other services include the day care and the health centre. Economic development is another key focus for the community. The Splatsin Development Corporation includes four companies that operate a diverse set of enterprises. Quilakwa Investments runs the popular convenience store and fuel station now located in a new magnificent, carved post-and-beam building that includes a gift shop and a Tim Hortons. Additionally, there is a forest management company, a heavy construction and environmental services company, and a community forest. The new community centre will no doubt become a regional landmark and a showcase for the growing Splatsin community, where shared events and activities will spread goodwill and bring people together in peace and harmony.
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The school board will be getting an earlier start in the new year. The board voted to start their public meetings at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m. This is to help accommodate trustees from outlying areas who have to drive into Salmon Arm. Trustees come from all around the region including Armstrong, Sicamous and the
North Shuswap to attend. But there will be no change in the leadership of the board. Re-
elected as board chair was Salmon Arm’s Bobbi Johnson, while Michel Saab remains as vice-chair.
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day in each of the following two years. This will allow teachers to familiarize themselves with the new curriculum and plan for its implementation. “We believe it is important for our teachers to have time to work with and have a full understanding of the renewed curriculum so they can fully and capably support our students,” says Carl Cooper, director of instruction for the school district.
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It’s an extra two days off school for Shuswap students, but parents might not be so thrilled at having to cover child care for the additional two non-instructional days that have been added to the School District #83 calendar in 2016. This change reduces the amount of instructional time to students across the region below the previously set ministry standards for instructional time. Due to a provincial requirement for teachers to learn the new curriculum, the school board opted to pull students from school for two additional days to allow teachers to fulfill the required 10-hours of instruction. The Ministry of Education allocated no new funds to the school district to cover the costs of the teachers’ instructional
time, so there was no money in the school district’s budget to pay for substitute teachers to cover classes while classroom teachers took training. The two days where students will not be in session are Feb. 22 and April 15. These days will link with the already assigned ProD days set for Feb. 19 and April 18 and create four-day weekends for students. After consultation with teachers groups and the District Parent Advisory Council, the school district decided these dates would attempt to make them more convenient for parents, especially those who might want to take advantage of a four-day weekend. The Ministry of Education is mandating that teachers receive 10 hours of instruction on the new curriculum in this school year, plus one more additional
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Sicamous Eagles fans may have wanted their money back after Sunday’s contest versus the Summerland Steam – and not entirely because of the teams. A total of 27 penalties were registered through the course of the Dec. 13 game at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. Sixteen of those were against Summerland, 11 the Eagles. While the calls may have been warranted, the excess, particularly in the second frame, was frustrating to everyone else involved. Even the Steam’s game announcer, Tim Hogg, took a shot at the officials, stating on Twitter, “I actually feel really bad for the (Sicamous Eagles) fans. They didn’t pay $10 to watch the stripes. But apparently he didn’t get the memo.” Despite numerous power-play opportuni-
ties for both teams, the score remained 0-0 until the third, when Summerland was able to find the back of the Sicamous net three times throughout the frame. A goal by Darien Blight wound up being disqualified as it was off Blight’s leg. “It’s called a goal,” commented Hogg. “Referees confer, change their minds. Naturally because this game wasn’t ridiculous enough.” The first, and only game star was Eagles’ netminder Michael Lenko, who stopped 32 shots on net. The 3-0 shutout followed Saturday’s 3-1 loss in Chase to the Heat. The Eagles’ single marker was potted at 15:36 in the third by Bryce McDonald off Danny O’Donnell and Bradley Whitehead. While the Heat were hot, Lenko was on fire throughout the evening, stopping 44 shots on net and earning the game’s second star.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This can be a terrific week for you, Aries. Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfuly juggle many different things at once.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with like-minded individuals as well.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, now is a great time to take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer. You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may feel like you’re on top of the world this week. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, let friends know how much they mean to you because you might not say it often enough. Others will appreciate your candor and generosity. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you tend to hold your feelings inside and that can be unhealthy. Share your feelings more often so negative energy will not build. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.
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Christmas in Sicamous 2015 November-December 25 Christmas Hamper and Gift Program Food and monetary donations and gifts gratefully accepted at the Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre/Food Bank. Monetary donations should be made directly to the Eagle Valley Community Support Society. Hamper Applications now available at the Resource Centre/Food Bank at 1214 Shuswap Ave. Sicamous & the Malakwa office, Malakwa Learning Centre (school). Call 250-836-3440.
SASCU December ATM Fundraiser Support local food banks every time you use a SASCU ATM. For the entire month of December, ten cents from every transaction on all SASCU ATMs is collected and donated. The proceeds help support food banks throughout the Shuswap. Don’t be surprised if your SASCU ATM withdrawal includes a $50 instead of a $20! Random $50s will be loaded in each ATM to thank the community for supporting the campaign and local food banks. December Angel Tree, Gift Tag Campaign Pick up a gift tag from the angel tree at SASCU (Sicamous branch). Drop off gifts at SASCU or the Resource Centre. Call 250-836-3440 for more information. Until December 18 Community Light Up Challenge. Let’s light up the town! Challenge your friends, family and neighbor’s for bragging rights “who has the best light?” To enter the challenge contact the District Office with your address to be judged on December 18. Open to all of Sicamous, Malakwa, Swansea Point and Cambie Solsqua residents.
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