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Grant a kick start for water treatment Pilot: $50,000 will go to test filtration equipment. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The B.C. government has approved a $50,000 grant for the District of Sicamous to begin the effort to upgrade the community’s water supply. Bill Bennett, the province’s minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, was in Sicamous Wednesday to make the announcement – following through on a commitment made by Premier Christy Clark at the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention. “I want you to know… Bill has asked me to make sure we set this right. I know you need that water supply fixed, and we are going to help you do it,” Clark stated in her speech to UBCM delegates. While in Sicamous, Bennett was escorted by Mayor Darrell Trouton on a tour of the community and areas impacted by the June 23 debris flow in Two Mile. Bennett told the News that the $50,000 is specifically for a pilot project that will “test the technology the District of Sicamous is proposing to use for See Mayor certain on page 3
Damage done: Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton gives B.C.’s Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett some background on the flooding at Two Mile Creek and the damage that resulted. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Grooming society to receive grant advance for parking lot Land donated: Council approves $13,400 grant to improve safety for public and sledders. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Eagle Valley Snowmobile Grooming Society will be receiving an advance on their $20,000, 2013 grant-in-aid request to the district for work that may resolve parking and safety issues off Solsqua-Sicamous Road. At their last meeting, council approved a request from the society for an advance of $13,440 to build a road to a parking area at 1721 Hillier Road that is being donated for use by sledders. Works services manager Grady MacDonald noted concerns have been expressed by the RCMP and residents of Solsqua about sledders travelling along the road, adding he considered the parking lot a good idea. Coun. Fred Busch was uncomfortable
he with the idea of passing the we don’t have any parking,” said d request, which council had Bushell. “There’s no place for just been informed of. He any of the big trailers to park. So w suggested council follow he’s offered it to us, and because o staff’s recommendation to the weather is so good he’s said st wait to consider the request he can probably get it in this year. nwith all of the 2013 grant-inAnd… we had some money that aid requests. we already spent over on Owl’s le Eagle Valley Snowmobile Head, and we didn’t have funds Fred Busch S) Grooming Society (EVSGS) to get this done this year… We general manager Gord Bushknow what kind of fix the disell said the society realized applications trict is in with everything going on this year. wouldn’t be looked at until the new year. but we thought we’d ask…” He explained, however, that the property’s District financial services director Ruth owner, Greg Darrough, has encouraged the Walper explained the advance, if granted, work to be done this year to keep sledders would be reflected in the financial statefrom parking along the road. ments as a grant in aid for 2012, adding that “That’s our biggest problem with Queest council already approved all 2012 grant-inis our attendance there is very low because aid requests in their entirety, exceeding the
district policy threshold. Walper did suggest council, if approving the advance, could reduce the money available for district grants in 2013. Council faced another roadblock from district community planning officer Mike Marrs, who explained the zoning on Darrough’s property is large holdings, which wouldn’t permit the parking area. He suggested the owner apply for a temporary use permit, and work towards rezoning. Unlike Busch, Coun. Terry Rysz was all for making the request happen, both for the sledding community as well as the community at large. “I personally drive this road every day of the year and the safety issue is a serious concern, and I’ve seen several… and I’ve alSee District staff on page 2
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Sunken houseboat: A houseboat currently sits semi-submerged in Old Town Bay, near the beached Shark Shack. Authorities have been alerted to both. Regarding the houseboat, Sicamous RCMP will be contacting the BC Conservation office and are making arrangements to have the vessel removed. The owner, if identified, may be facing charges, as well as the cost of removing the boat. As for the Shark Shack, it may be staying put this winter, but the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is taking action to make certain this doesn’t happen again. Anyone with information relating to the houseboat may contact the RCMP at 250-836-2878. Photo submitted
Derelict docks to be removed from lake Abandoned derelict docks between Salmon Arm and Sicamous, and in Blind Bay, will be removed this fall. The multi-agency Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) is responding to public complaints and foreshore mapping, which revealed there is a large number of abandoned derelict docks in Shuswap and Mara lakes. These structures can create safety issues for boaters, impede public access along the shoreline and reduce the esthetic values of the lake. As well, these docks can
have significant impacts on fish habitat, by damaging spawning and rearing grounds through changes to water circulation patterns which are important for maintaining quality habitat. Derelict and abandoned dock removal is part of the SLIPP shoreline restoration program and member agencies have committed resources toward finding and removing the structures. With SLIPP’s Oct. 18 announcement comes a reminder to property owners that all docks and buoys must be au-
thorized under the Provincial Land Act to ensure they meet construction and design requirements. As well, no new dock or buoy should be installed without checking with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to ensure compliance with the newly adopted Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900. Property owners are responsible for ensuring dock structures are authorized, properly maintained and secured and, if no longer required, removed and disposed of appropriately.
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most cracked up at that particular intersection there,” said Rysz. “So I definitely support this. We should be looking at this not only from an economic point of view. It’s also a great opportunity… However we can make it work, I think
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we should try to make it work.” Coun. Greg Kyllo, acting as council chair, said he fully supported the snowmobiling industry and all it does to bring business to the community. But he too had reservations about the request. “Personally, I feel
it would be premature at this point to make a commitment on funds without having to proceed with all the applications and going through our budget deliberations,” said Kyllo. “Having said that. It certainly sounds like around this table that you’ve got the support
October 26 & 27 - $2 Bag Sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop. 10 am - 3 pm. Clothing and shoes only. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday- Sicamous Lions Club meets at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre, 1090 Shuswap Ave, Sicamous. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. For info contact Joan at 250-836-4876 or Kathy at 250-836-3267 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 1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photography Club starts on Oct 17. Everyone welcome. 7 pm at the Red Barn. Every 4th Mon.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m. Third Sunday of the month -Regular meeting of the Eagle Valley Artisans Guild. 3:30 pm - Red Barn, Sicamous. Guests welcome. For info contact Terry Sinton: 250-836-4613. Every Monday and Thursday -Chairbiotics (low impact exercise) Seniors activity Centre 10:00 am. Join us. $2 each. Every Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity
of council.” When it came time to vote on a motion to approve the advance, only Busch was opposed. Walper told the News Monday the district is looking into where the grant funding will come from. “It will either be
Centre, 1 p.m. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm starting September 5. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven
from unspent funds for this year or from prior years,” Walper explained in an email. “The management team will be reviewing the expenditures for 2012 over the next month or so and will put forward recommendations for an amended 2012-2020 Financial Plan.”
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seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373. Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info Every Wed until July 25 - Sicamous Mixed Softball League games, 6:30 pm at Finlayson Park Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m. Every Thurs. - Malakwa Thrift Store 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. $2 a bag (clothes sale) Located between the two churches. Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome.
Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695. Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit. Every 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club, Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! Every Sat. - Outdoor market – back parking lot of Sicamous Legion $10/space. No booking required. No required start or end times. Every 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m. Last Saturday of every month -Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion #99 Ladies Auxilliary dinner 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Greyhound proposing to reduce service By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Greyhound Canada’s proposed cuts to service in British Columbia will have a minimal impact Shuswap municipalities. The bus service has applied to the Passenger Transportation Board to reduce services on 15 inter-city routes, as minimum daily service levels are set provincially by the board. In its application to the board, Greyhound states intercity bus passenger companies have been experiencing serious losses for the “last number of years.” Greyhound vice-president
Stuart Kendrick says in B.C. alone, Greyhound lost $14 million in 2011 on the scheduled passenger operations. “Similar losses have been incurred in previous years. These losses are no longer sustainable,” states the application. The only proposed route cut that would impact the Shuswap, however, is Greyhound’s Alberta border and Highway 1 to Vancouver route. The company is asking to eliminate one eastbound trip from Vancouver to Kamloops. In addition, Greyhound is also seeking to elimi-
nate one eastbound and one westbound trip between Salmon Arm and Vancouver. Sicamous would not be affected. The westbound bus departs Salmon Arm at 7:30 a.m. and arrives in Vancouver at 3:05 p.m. Chase and Sorrento are stops on this trip. This cut would leave six scheduled trips for this route, and two for Chase and Sorrento. The eastbound bus departs Vancouver at 12:30 and arrives in Salmon Arm at 9:05 p.m. To address Greyhound’s losses, Kendrick has written B.C. Transportation Minister
Mary Polak asking that the industry be deregulated. Polak has said she is aware inter-city passenger bus service is at risk in the province, and that ministry staff are looking at options. In the meantime, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will be submitting a letter to the transportation board to express disappointment over the proposed service cuts. At their last meeting, CSRD directors noted the negative impact past cuts have in rural areas. Electoral area E Rural Sicamous director Rhona Martin noted
how current service levels are already difficult on rural residents, particularly seniors. “This is just another way of eroding life in the rural area,” she said. “If you want to keep their seniors there, and they can’t drive any more…” Martin suggested Greyhound should have sought community input before reducing service. As well, she suggested, the company has a monopoly and if they were intent on reducing service, they should lose the monopoly. -With files from Black Press.
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the drinking water treatment project that will come next,” a treatment facility expected to cost $4.5 million. “It is preliminary but our staff has worked with the district staff and we think it’s pretty close, a pretty reliable number, so we’re currently looking for the $4.5 million to do it,” said Bennett. “I don’t know where we’re going to get all the money from yet, but it’s my top priority in the province and I need to find a way to make it happen. I just don’t know where all the money is going to come from yet.” Explaining what the pilot project will involve, District of Sicamous works ser-
vices manager Grady MacDonald said a unit containing water filtration membranes, such as those that would be used in the proposed treatment facility, would be plugged into the existing water system. “We will run our raw water through it for a minimum of three months,” says MacDonald. “That will give us enough information that we can decide what we’re going to do. There’s at least half a dozen different type of suppliers of this types of technology out there now. We all share the same information that we get from the tests.” MacDonald said he is confident in the type of filtration being used,
but adds testing is still required. “I’m not going to say it’s mandatory, but it’s highly recommended. I don’t know of too many municipalities that have proceeded with a filtration plant and not done a pilot test,” MacDonald explained. Trouton says he’s not surprised with the province coming through so soon after the September UBCM convention, where council – accompanied by Shuswap MLA George Abbott – met with Bennett to talk about the district’s need for a solution regarding water treatment. The mayor was surprised, however, that Bennett himself made the trip to Sicamous to make the announcement. He
said it gave the minister an opportunity to see firsthand the issues the district is dealing with. This included the silting in the channel, and Trouton expects the formal process to have it dredged will also move forward. Asked about Bennett’s pledge to find the $4.5 million, Trouton says he’s confident the province will come to the table on this too. “And that the premier, Christy Clark made the announcement – once they make these big announcements like this, it’s pretty hard for them not to come forward with it,” said Trouton. “And like I say, Mr. Bennett has been in full support right from our first meeting. We did a
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t’s a classic instance of locking the stable door after the horse has bolted. The B.C. Ministry of Education’s advice that teachers not to show the Amanda Todd video in class, well-intentioned as it may be, ignores realities of modern-day life that contributed to the untimely death of the Port Coquitlam teenager. The fact is that more than 20 million people have already viewed the YouTube video in which Todd, 15, detailed the bullying which is believed to have led to her suicide on Oct. 10. While the tragedy has occasioned hand-wringing op-ed pieces galore, what has been missing for most students is relevant discussion in the one forum where they supposedly receive an education to prepare them for the real world. It’s possible that Todd’s plight, which began with an unwise posting online – and was exacerbated by cyber-bullying, physical abuse and blackmail – could provide some hard but necessary life lessons for teens. It could give immediacy to discussions of what constitutes bullying, and why it should be unacceptable. Instead, the ministry’s suggestion for dealing with a viral video comes across as ineffective vaccine. What educational opportunities are lost by directing parents and young people – many of whom have probably seen the Todd video already – to anti-bullying websites employing non-specific examples to discuss the issues? The Oct. 14 memo from the ministry to school boards speaks of concerns that showing the video might increase the risk of suicidal behaviour among students who identify with Todd’s story. Clearly there is a need for sensitivity – a reluctance to inspire imitative incidents, as well as a desire to respect privacy of families involved. But in creating her video and posting it online, Amanda Todd clearly sought to make her situation public. She exposed a tragic problem, and provoked discussion that could prevent other, similar tragedies from occurring. Perhaps it’s time we addressed some of the causative issues of such suicides, rather than letting our sensitivities sweep them under the rug. -Peace Arch News
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Actors peddling fiction about oil sector By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – There was palpable disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace organizers clarified that U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t actually going to join the sit-in against heavy oil pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday. I was disappointed too. I would have liked to learn more about what a washedup mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really believe about the North American oil industry. In the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, both sent statements of support. Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested, and she did so again in Texas on Oct. 3, standing in front of earth-moving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline.
It’s worth noting that the project Hannah tried to stop has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Cushing, Oklahoma oil storage facilities to Texas refineries is indeed being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that eco-celebrities are convinced will end life on Earth as we know it. It’s the northern section that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington DC where Hannah’s first celebrity arrest occurred in 2011. At that time, Hannah recited the familiar talking points of the U.S. environmentalists who exclusively target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically.
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Hannah claimed “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for five per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossil-fuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles and other transportation account for 27 per cent. Another Hannah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too, thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jet-set movie director James Cameron. George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan, and blamed it on oil sands mining. Headlines blared around the world.
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George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, identifying three such cases in 12 years. Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population. This finding was endorsed by Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Canadian researchers. The doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers admitted: “These results were based on a small number of cases – there is no cause for alarm.” Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer. My point here isn’t to make fun of ill-informed celebrities. It’s to counteract the fawning, scientifically ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media. And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness.
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Leisurely walk: Chloey Martin and Alicia Heppner make their way along the new district trail that runs parallel to Highway 97A. Photo by Lachlan Labere
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Trail a safe alternative to busy highway Thank you, thank you to our mayor and council, and our municipal crew, for putting in our new pathway that winds alongside Highway
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Those beautiful fall colours are starting to appear on some of our trees, and I can’t wait to rake all those leaves up for this years’ compost pile. I came across this interesting article on a CBC news site recently, so I’m passing it along. Canada has had some weird weather this year and that has had an impact on the fall colours. As well, historic patterns of when trees are at their most colourful, and how colourful, may be shifting due to climate change. Before autumn, the healthy leaves on deciduous trees get their green colour from the chlorophyll molecules in their microscopic factories, or chloroplasts, that convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars, other carbohydrates and oxygen. The chlorophyll hides the yellow, orange and red pigments present in the leaves because it is so intense.
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In autumn, trees stop replacing the chlorophyll in their leaves, which then breaks down, allowing the other pigments to become more and more visible. The proportion of pigments varies by species. Maples have lots of anthocyanin, for example, which gives a red colour. Scientists call this process senescence. In fall, a tree needs to recover some of the huge store of resources it put into growing leaves. That’s what’s happening between the time when the leaves begin to change and when they fall off the tree. A long senescence is good for the tree be-
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cause it is recapturing more resources from its leaves. Large amounts of nutritive reserves must be recovered for winter storage so they can boost the array of activity which begins with new growth each spring. Trees get their cues about when to start their shutdown process from the interaction of day length and overnight temperatures. Light influences the timing, magnitude and degree of leaf colour change and the temperature threshold to initiate change can differ among tree species. Leaves at the top and outer edges of a canopy usually have far brighter colour than the leaves that get less intense sunlight. The early spring this year in some parts of Canada can have an impact on the process and the drought that took hold later in parts of Ontario and Quebec should lead to earlier fall colour and may be Husky House Restaurant 6 am-10 pm
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not so brilliant because during a hot, dry spell some of that senescence program would have been initiated earlier. The conditions were so hard on the trees that they began an early recapture of resources from their leaves. Once senescence is initiated, the best weather for fall colours is nice, crisp nights and warm, sunny days. The combination is a cue to the tree to get on with the transition, but that it can do it slowly. A sudden plunge in overnight temperatures can result in trees all changing colour at once, since their different temperature thresholds for shutting down will all be crossed Although day length, light, temperature, ground moisture and insects all affect fall colours, scientists say that climate change might also be having an impact. They cite a trend of earlier springs and warmer autumns. Diesel Cardlock
Evidence shows that the growing season of the trees is being influenced each year by the climates that they experience, but scientists don’t have a good handle on whether there is a disconnect happening between trees’ sensing of conditions and the climate. Trees are genetically programmed to respond to both day length, a pattern that is not changing, and temperature, for which the pattern appears to be changing. The natural rhythms for insects, and the birds that eat them, are also influenced by those patterns, so there is a need for more research into the interaction of environmental cues to different species. A volunteer organization called PlantWatch is looking at how plants are responding to climate change and identify ecological changes that may be affecting our environment.
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Eagles earn two wins, one tie By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
They may have been knocked off their winning streak, but the Sicamous Eagles haven’t been knocked off their game. Sicamous earned two wins and one tie over the weekend, showing their recent 6-1 defeat by the North Okanagan Knights had little lasting negative impact. The first win came Friday, Oct. 19, and was an 8-0 shutout vs. guests, the Chase Heat. With a power play advantage in the first frame, Cameron Berry was first to light up the board, assisted by Collin Mathieson. A minute later, Brendan Devries scored with assists by Brayden Taekema and
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reg Kyllo’s story is one that reminds us how hard work, vision and perseverance are the essential ingredients of success.Greg has a lot of pressure on his shoulders – as the President of both Twin Anchors Marine and TA Structures, he is the largest private sector employer in Sicamous, B.C., a community that was recently rocked by destructive floods. It’s no coincidence that Greg is in the business of building houseboats; Sicamous is known as the “houseboat capital of Canada.” As a small community where the population triples every summer, tourism industries like houseboat rentals are essential to the livelihood of every family in Sicamous. Founded in 1964 by Burt and Trudy Hannah, Twin Anchors Marine was the first rental houseboat company in western Canada. Greg’s stepfather purchased the company in 1977 and now Greg runs the manufacturing side with his wife Georgina, while his brother Todd and wife Jolayna look after the rentals. It was Greg’s vision that “catapulted Twin Anchors from one-off builders to a whole production line” in 1993. Using the drafting skills he learned in high school, Greg designed the cruise craft that put the company on the international map. With a houseboat that had a stylish exterior and a hot tub, Twin Anchors was making millions of dollars, primarily from U.S. markets. But Greg was never content to rest on his laurels. Twin Anchors was capturing an increasing share of a market that was shrinking. With 80 per cent of their business going on across the border, and shipping costs prohibiting them from selling houseboats outside of a 1500-kilometre radius, Greg feared that Twin Anchors was too exposed to the U.S. market. So he started think-
ing about other ways his business could thrive. One night while sharing a couple beers aboard a Twin Anchors houseboat, his friend asked why the trailers he lived in on oil and gas drilling sites couldn’t be as luxurious as one of Twin Anchor’s houseboats. That got Greg thinking about the business that would become TA Structures. TA Structures built its first worker accommodation model in 2005 and since then business has been growing, despite the tough times that lay ahead. After the 2008 financial crisis, “the bottom fell out of both the marine and oil and gas sector,” Greg says. As luxury spending tightened and natural resource extraction slowed, Greg saw sales for both businesses slump. In January 2009, Greg employed 140 production workers. By July, he was down to 25. In typical fashion, Greg persevered. Focusing on the opportunities available to TA Structures, Greg kept both companies afloat, and today he once again employs 110 production workers. 2012 has been TA Structures’ best year yet and Greg projects they’ll do even better in 2013. “A lot of our production today is the result of good fiscal policy, especially with the mining sector,” Greg says, “Because of all the red tape government has cut, our sales have really picked up.” With the BC Jobs Plan’s commitment to 17 new and expanded mines by 2015, and its ambitious strategy to develop a liquefied natural gas industry that could generate a trillion dollars of economic activity in B.C. over the next 30 years, TA Structures should be able to grow and provide even more jobs in Sicamous soon. However, because of the highly-publicized floods that rocked Sicamous last June, Greg’s houseboat sales are at an all time low, and the
community has suffered because of the loss off tourism revenue. “The news media really sensa-d tionalized it,” Greg says, “making it look so bad was really what did the most damage.” Neverr one to be dissuaded, Greg’s companies sand-bagged their marina facilities and with a lot longg hours and hard work by their dedicated employ-ees, they were able to maintain operations. Greg indicated that the marine sector iss showing signs of recovery in the U.S., with h strong interest expressed for fleet expansion n in 2013 by two of the 18 companies that theyy currently build for. Reduced houseboat replace-ment levels in commercial rental fleets the pastt few years will result in big orders for Twin An-d chors in the years ahead. Until then, Greg and his community can rely on the good jobs thatt TA Structures provides. “We have good quality products and we treatt people properly so we have a good reputation,”” Greg says, “with any luck we will be hiring even more people again soon.” Greg has recently become involved in Sicamous politics, acting as the Deputy Mayor, Chair of the Finance Committee and sitting on the Economic Development Committee. He is currently working with local educational institutes to develop a skills training program that would help people in his community get a job that would allow them to stay close to home. “With the type of work we do, young people would really get a chance to learn lots of different skills,” Greg says proudly, “Welding, construction, electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, you name it … we do a little bit of everything.” How Greg’s Story Connects with the BC Jobs Plan: Enabling job creation is paramount to economic prosperity. Twin Anchors Marine and
Greg Kyllo’s company, Twin Anchors Marine, is a major employer in Sicamous. TA Structures is the largest private-sector employer in Sicamous thanks to Greg’s perseverance through market fluctuations and a recent natural disaster. When BC businesses diversify to earn new market share, they are better positioned to survive and take advantage of market changes. There’s a ripple effect across all BC’s sectors when government cuts red tape. Greg attributes a boom in TA Structures trailer sales to recent changes in mining regulations. Development of the liquefied natural gas industry in BC will help create more jobs in the Sicamous area. Content supplied by Ministry of Jobs and skills training and responsible for labour.
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LIM, HUGH GENE Oct.7,1930 - Oct.16,2012 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of (Hughie) Gene Lim. He passed away peacefully of the evening of Oct.16,2012. Predeceased by his wife Pauline Lim and his mother Flora Johnson, Hughie is survived by his daughters Linda (Ed) Prevost of Enderby, B.C. And Sharen (Ken) Bakke of Solon, Ohio. His brothers Bill of Sicamous, B.C. And Glenn of Surrey B.C. Also companion Dorothy Regts and family. of Sicamous, B.C. He is affectionately remembered by his grandchildren Adam and Dana (Peter) Prevost and Tim and Shella Bakke. Also his nephew Jeff and niece Robin Lim. Please join us at the Bible Church in Sicamous on Sat. Oct.27,2012 at 1:00 P.M. for a celebration of Hugh’s life. Tea to follow, in the downstairs of the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Alzheimer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Bowers Funeral Service. Online condolences can be sent thorough Hugh’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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2006 Toyota Rav-4 Limited, 4 cyl auto, cloth, 76000km, no accidents. PW, PS, A/C, cruise, tilt, pwr locks, alarm, pwr driver seat, CD changer, Clarion DVD, pwr sunroof, hood deflector, fog lights, side window visors, side step bars, cargo mat, all weather mats, 2” tow hitch. Vehicle very clean condition, only minor paint scuffs. New windshield this year, new tires last year. Comes with set of winter tires on rims. $16,500. (250)3073293 2007 Sierra 1500 2wd,V-6 4 new tires, 67K. economical. Lady driven, excellent cond. $10,900. 250-503-2042
Auto Financing
Pets & Livestock
Livestock WILL Pick up old or unwanted horses. (250)558-9283
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions FARM MARKET AUCTION Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866545-3259
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale 4 X 8 POOL TABLE. Exc. cond. All accessories incl. $800. obo. 250-833-2201. FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com Graco Ultra Max 490 on wheels spray machine. New still in box, comes with Graco cordless 18V in case used once. $1375 for both. 250503-9077 anytime. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KENMORE FRIDGE 18 cu. ft. ex. cond. 250-836-4421. Sand Box, Six yard, fits a 4ton single axle. Fishing boat, 20ftx7ft aluminum fb, 135 outboard motor + electric motor. Half canopy. Will take trades. 250-545-4653, 250-308-0977
Landscaping
Landscaping
Skid-Steer Loader * Track Excavator Light Equipment Hauling * Dump Truck
LANDSCAPING / GENERAL EXCAVATING / SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS
Serving the Shuswap/ Okanagan
ROBIN NIELSEN info@nielsenlandscaping.net www.nielsenlandscaping.net
Interior South
Interior South
602 Birch Ave., Sicamous
THOROUGHLY MODERN RANCHER!
$309,000
MLS®10049323
Call Charlotte Hutchinson Personal Real Estate Corporation
1-800-582-8639 CELL 250-833-6545 OFFICE 250-836-2223 at Mara Lake INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
www.charlottehutchinson.com
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