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Standoff with police ends without injury Armed: Woman taken to hospital after threatening herself with knife. By Lachlan Labere and Tracy Hughes Eagle Valley News
A woman was hospitalized after being disarmed by Sicamous RCMP during a stand-off Sunday morning. In the early hours of Feb. 3, police responded to a report of a woman with a knife threatening to harm herself in a residence on Eagle Pass Way. Sgt. Dave Dubnyk says the two responding officers had attempted to negotiate with the woman, but “initial atSgt. Dave Dubnyk tempts at negotiation Sicamous RCMP were unsuccessful in resolving the very tense situation.” “The officers were eventually able to gain control of the individual, at which time she was taken into custody,” reports Dubnyk. Dubnyk says the woman was then taken to hospital for assessment. “This was a very dangerous and high-stress situation that could have had a much different ending,” says Dubnyk. “Fortunately, our officers remained calm and focused throughout this ordeal and were able to successfully resolve it with nobody being injured.” The matter is still under investigation. In other police news, RCMP in Salmon Arm say the details in the report of a second case where a teenaged girl was approached by a stranger in a vehicle make it unlikely the two are linked. On Jan. 29, a 14-year-old girl is reported to have been approached my a man in a vehicle in the South Canoe area, near the South Canoe Alternate Learning Centre. The witness reports the man stopped his car and told the girl to “get in or else.” The girl ran away, not stopping until she reached Little Mountain Park. The description of the suspect differed from the See Second teen on page 2
Keep away: Sicamous Eagles’ Nathan Grieve finds a well-defended Revelstoke Grizzlies net Sunday afternoon at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre. Sicamous surprised their opponents, and fans in attendance, with a 2-1 win earned in the last two minutes of the game. For more Eagles action, see page 7. Photo by James Murray
Turbidity continues to be an issue for district By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The District of Sicamous is warning the water advisory level may be changing again in response to fluctuating turbidity levels. A news release from the district states
the water system was stirred up as a result of a fire hydrant leak on Jan. 31. The release explains how sediment was stirred up as a result, requiring a flush of the system. However, it is also noted that continued flushing would only make the
matter worse by stirring up more sediment. A system-wide flushing won’t occur until the spring, as is standard practice. “The District of Sicamous water system is not filtered in any way and is at the mercy of the water quality in
Mara Lake,” states the release. “Currently, turbidity is on the increase and may require a change in the water advisory level.” Sicamous residents are reminded a water quality advisory is still in effect. As of Monday, Feb.
4, the turbidity level was at 1.31 NTU. For turbidity levels above one, the Interior Health Authority recommends that water is boiled prior to consumption by newborns, or those with compromised immune systems.
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Jan. 24 incident. In the most recent one, the girl described the suspect as having gelled hair, which was shorter in the back, a goatee and glasses, with a clip-on sunglasses attachment. The car was described at a dark grey, two-door model. The incident was reported to police six hours after it occurred, making it more difficult for police to try and identify a suspect. “Without wanting to create undue alarm, it can be a good time to review safety precautions about strangers with your children,” says Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane. “But these cases do not seem to be connected.” Regarding the Jan. 24 incident, police are looking for a man in a late-model beige Oldsmobile in connection with what appears to be an attempted abduction of a teenaged girl. Police say a 17-year-old girl was walking along 30th Street NE about 10 a.m. on when the man attempted to lure her into his vehicle. The man initially approached the girl in his car, pulling up beside her and asking for directions. She did not respond. He then asked if she wanted a ride and grabbed her hand. The victim was able to pull her hand away and flee the scene. The suspect is described as an older man, unshaven with greyish brown hair that is thinning at the top. The Oldsmobile has some rust and various dents on the side. Police in Salmon Arm are
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• Jan. 28, 5:21 p.m., report of erratic driver, a blue Chevy pickup driving at erratic speeds, no licence plate. • Jan. 29 5:46 a.m., request from Armstrong RCMP to locate local individual to obtain DNA sample as part of a court order • Jan. 29, 6:23 a.m., single vehicle accident, no injuries. • Jan. 29, 9:14 a.m., report of vehicle stolen overnight. The vehicle was later recovered in Armstrong. • Jan. 29, 3:38 p.m., report of stolen snowmobiles. Thieves made off with trailer containing four snowmobiles and various pieces of equipment from a Sicamous address. Sleds stolen include a 2007 black Ski-Doo 800 Everest 154, a black 2008 Ski-Doo XP-X 800 and a 2003 Ski-Doo MXZ 800. • Jan. 30, 12:50 a.m., two-vehicle accident in local parking lot, no injuries. • Jan. 31, 12:52 p.m, single vehicle accident involving a semi tractor trailer going off the road and into a ditch. There were no injuries. • Jan. 31, 1:01 p.m., report of break and enter at a McLean-MacPherson Road residence. Suspects cut the lock to a trailer on the property only to find it was empty. • Jan. 31, 1:20 p.m, Sicamous police received a request from the Enderby detachment to obtain a witness statement from an individual. • Jan. 31, 2:34 p.m., police responded to local business alarm. Attending officers
found that somebody had been there and had unsuccessfully attempted to steal some batteries. • Feb. 1, 1:31 p.m., Sicamous RCMP receive a request from the Revelstoke detachment to be on the lookout for semi tractor trailer driving erratically. The vehicle was located and the driver was issued a violation ticket for failing to complete a safe pass. • Feb. 1, 3:37 p.m, report of threats of harassment. • Feb. 1, 5:47 p.m., report of possible impaired driver. The vehicle almost hit a ditch and the driver was having difficulty staying in the lane. Police located and spoke with the driver who was not impaired, but an elderly person having difficulty driving. Police say weather and visibility at the time was not good, and likely compounded the issue. • Feb. 1, 11:04 p.m., report of abandoned 911 from local area pay phone. Patrols didn’t reveal any issues and no further calls were received. • Feb. 1, 11:36 p.m., drug information received. • Feb. 2, 4:51 p.m., report from Temple Street resident. Somebody opened his garage door although nothing appeared to have been taken. • Feb. 3, 6:46 p.m., report of erratic driver, black and burgundy Dodge passing unsafely, speeding and tailgating. Licence plate was not obtained. • Feb. 3, 10:37 p.m, report of a semi tractor trailer with B.C. licence plate driving erratically at unsafe speeds, passing on a corner, cutting off one vehicle and tailgating another.
Snowmobile thefts Sicamous RCMP will be working with the public to encourage a preventive approach to snowmobile thefts. Sgt. Dave Dubnyk may be new to the Sicamous detachment, but he knows the theft of snowmobiles is a chronic problem facing RCMP detachments from Golden to Vernon. He says police haven’t had much success in tackling the problem on their own. “By the time we get the calls, in most instances hours have passed because it’s happened overnight – that’s allowed the bad guys to get well out of the area,” says Dubnyk, adding police need to look at more preventive options. Dubnyk says he plans to work with local, “interested parties” to come up with solutions to combat the problem. The goal is to develop an approach geared towards public education and prevention, as opposed to enforcement.
Tuesday, February 12 - Pancake Supper at Sicamous united Church, 5 pm. $5. adults. Under 6 is free. Pancakes, sausages & fruit toppings. Tickets at the Thrift Shop. No tickets at the door.
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 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. Every Monday and Thursday -Chairbiotics (low impact exercise) Seniors activity Centre 10:00 am. Join us. $2 each. Every Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity Centre, 1 p.m.
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Gardens of sunshine to all the landscapers, farmers, gardeners, municipal staff, businesses & landscape maintenance people who collectively continue to make this community such a beautiful & healthy place to live. ~ Margo **** Chivalry is not dead. Many thanks to Jim Selfe for cleaning off my favourite exercise machine before I get there during the snowy times! ~ Cynthia Rabbitt ****
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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 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit.
Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705.
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 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall.
Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m.
Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
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 Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Esther 250-836-4373 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com
Every 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 Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.
Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides 5:30 pm. New members welcome
Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome.
Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.
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 Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven
Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440.
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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Doctors in the local emergency room want to provide the best care possible, and they’ve backed it up with their own cash. About a dozen ER doctors have contributed a great deal of money to purchase a portable ultrasound and other equipment. “Essentially we’ve given back close to $100,000 for equipment to further enhance our ability to care for Salmon Arm patients,” says Dr. Darren Lorenz, head of ER. “That includes a new portable ultrasound machine, a new warming and cooling machine which will be very helpful for traumas, near drownings and cardiac arrest.” Lorenz describes the portable ultrasound as providing “an extra physical exam” that can be used for traumas to make sure people aren’t bleeding in the belly and around the heart or check for aneurisms or ectopic pregnancies.” It gives us a lot more information to make more timely decisions,” he says, emphasizing the new machine in no way diminishes the need for the imaging department. As well as the doctors’ contribution, Shuswap Lake Gen-
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nurses to keep them at the top of their game. “Everyone wants to provide the best care to patients in Salmon Arm,” says Lorenz, noting the new equipment has other doctors interested in coming to Shuswap Lake General Hospital. “There are other improvement we’d like to embark on, but we’ve done a pretty good job.” Hospital manager Mark Pugh agrees. “There’s been a good progression in
the past five years; we started doing CT scans in October 2009 and now they’re being done 24-7 and we have the third X-ray room,” he says. “We’ve definitely done a lot of improvements in the emergency and diagnostic end of things.” Another new piece of equipment is allowing doctors to examine the colon. The non-invasive colonography is essentially a CT scan that is performed when a
doctor feels a patient should not have a colonoscopy or when colonoscopy results are not satisfactory says radiologist Kevin Beckner. Like the ER doctors, Beckner is pleased with improvements to the imaging department. “It’s nice the public can see the machine (CT scanner) is being used to its full potential,” he says, noting it’s a tribute to the community that raised $1.5 million to buy the scanner within one year.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF PARCEL TAX ROLL The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has prepared the 2012 parcel tax roll as required by Section 202 of the Community Charter. The parcel tax roll lists the parcels eligible to be taxed for the following services and will be available for inspection commencing February 8, 2013: Electoral Area B Galena Shores Waterworks Trout Lake Electric Electoral Area C Cedar Heights Waterworks Eagle Bay Estates Waterworks MacArthur Heights/Reedman Heights Waterworks Sorrento Waterworks South Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Electoral Area D Falkland Waterworks Electoral Area E Area E Liquid Waste Management Electoral Area F Anglemont Waterworks North Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Saratoga Waterworks Seymour Arm Liquid Waste Management St Ives Street Lighting The parcel tax roll may be viewed at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll only with respect to their own property and only for the following reasons: 1. there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; 2. there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Requests for an amendment to the parcel tax roll must be received in writing and received at the address below no later than 4:00 PM on Monday February 25, 2013. Peter Jarman, Manager of Financial Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 781 Marine Park Drive NE Fax: 250-832-3375
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he Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recently released a report that says if the province returned to 2000 tax levels it could wipe out the deficit, estimated at $1.47 billion, in one year. That’s something to think about. B.C.’s finances are tight because of several cuts to both personal and business taxes that have thinned the budget steadily over the last decade. If the province collected the same amount in tax revenues as it did in 2000, it would have $3.5 billion more in public funds, no deficit, and the ability to invest in enhanced and even new public services. While raising taxes doesn’t sound like a great idea on the surface, there is no evidence that lower taxes have stimulated our economy. In fact, the opposite appears to be true. When the Liberals came in, they gutted the public service and got the province out of the red. But the economy was in a different place then. At the time our resources were selling well globally, the U.S. housing market was booming and the economy was generally in good shape. Where our taxes come from has altered, too. We are taking less from corporations and more from families, less from higher income earners and more from the middle class. British Columbians now have to decide what they value more: services or disposable income – or find a balance between the two. Experience says cut taxes to create jobs, but in poor economic times, governments are not anxious to take those kind of risks. Whether we have a Liberal, NDP or other government, tough decisions on taxation are going to have to be made. A huge deficit is a job killer. It leads to consumer pessimism and an economic slowdown. Raising taxes will not be an easy sell for any government, but we may have no other choice if we want to see services maintained. -Victoria News
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VICTORIA – The cannon will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural throne speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year. This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official parliamentary calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then. This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofficial preview. The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister
Michael de Jong. Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead. First, de Jong held a prebudget meeting of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that. Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa. Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats. Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one.
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A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future. Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote. Alberta pioneered this, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta senate election held last year. There was no one appointed to replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for B.C. last year. St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1993 after losing his seat as an MP. Why would this senate reform be so urgent for the B.C. Liberals now? Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per
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cent, a record low for a provincial vote. If that downward trend is reversed this year, it will be in large part because people are still mad enough about the harmonized sales tax and a range of other issues to get off the couch and kick some B.C. Liberal butt. Electing senators remains a popular notion, especially with older, conservative-minded voters in B.C. who identified with the Reform Party. The firstever senate election looks like the best available shot at boosting turnout among people who are not likely to vote NDP, and who may also be disengaged from provincial politics. And then there is the provincial sales tax bill. Another kick in the slats for the movie business, for one, and don’t hold your breath for NDP leader Adrian Dix to produce a solution in the wake of his recent trip to Tinsel Town. The performance of the governing party and the opposition will be scrutinized as never before.
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A little unity might bring equity at the pump It’s high time local governments united in a push for equality – at the pump. If anything can prompt a lack of consumer loyalty it’s gas prices. In the Shuswap, folks are known to hold off on filling up locally when they know fuel can be purchased for less in a neighbouring community. Case in point: The weekend before last, when gas was 117.9 per litre in Salmon Arm, it could be purchased for 111.9 in Enderby. You can bet folks who were out for bit of shopping in Vernon made sure to fuel up along the way. While these savings may be good for the consumer, it’s bad for business. Money that could be spent in town, supporting local businesses, is going elsewhere. It may seem we are powerless to do anything about this. But at the local government level there is, perhaps, opportunity.
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For a long time, District of Sicamous residents put up with higher gas prices than those in Salmon Arm. Since January 2012, however, Sicamous has seen parity at the pump with its Shuswap neighbour. The change wasn’t spurred by letters to the editor, to your MP or MLA. It was the result of action by municipal politicians. In the last municipal election, Coun. Greg Kyllo joined forces with the Sicamous chamber to determine why Sicamous was paying what it was for gas, while making the point that this was doing the community harm. The
effort was documented in a video posted to YouTube. “Fuel prices are around 10 cents a litre higher here than they are in all the other surrounding communities…,” says Kyllo in the video, uploaded Jan. 5 2012. “It’s definitely causing a lot of concern for local businesses, it sends the wrong messages to tourists and our vacation traffic that are coming through the area…” Later that month, the issue was brought before the newly-elected council. Council decided to contact those companies who dictate pricing to local service stations, and seek an explanation for the difference between communities. The story went in the local paper and, the following week, gas prices in Sicamous were on par with those in Salmon Arm. While the sudden price drop may have seemed the result of some arbitrary decision
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making, “local retail forces” are listed by at least one gas company as an influential factor behind the often fluctuating prices at the pump. Now, if Sicamous’ council can plug this source of economic outflow, might it not be worth the effort for Salmon Arm? Maybe the two governments could work together and seek parity with Enderby. Or better yet, bring Enderby onboard and push for parity with Kamloops. We lose dollars to that city as well and, as of late, their residents have enjoyed gas prices as low as 101.9 a litre – a 16-cent/litre difference. Talk about inequity.
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OAPO folds but work continues The Old Age Pensioner’s Organization, Sicamous Branch #89 became an official charter member of the B.C. Old Age Pensioner’s Organization, May 1964 – just shy of 50 years ago. Mrs. Emma Graham was the first president of the Sicamous branch. And so, the group began their journey of being very much involved in the community. And what a busy and ambitious journey that was. After meeting in the Sicamous United Church, it was felt that they needed a building of their own. This would accommodate the various activities of the seniors in Sicamous and the Eagle Valley. The fundraising began – quilting, cooking, and more cooking, as well as other projects became the order of the day. They felt that the funds raised were enough to consider building the senior centre, only to find out that a registered society had to be formed to go forward with their plan. This society would build (hold the title) and be responsible for
the maintenance of the facility. Hence, the Sicamous and District Senior Centre Society. The OAPO Branch #89 presented the Sicamous and District Senior Centre Society with a cheque for $30,000, the first
dent of the Sicamous branch, and Esther Faubert was on the BC OAPO’s provincial board, Sicamous Branch #89 hosted a very successful provincial convention. The support of the OAPO for other com-
They had a great deal of fun as they worked hard together to reach their dream: a place to call there own (where persons could meet and socialize). of many donations throughout the years, towards renovations and equipment for the centre. The building was completed November 1984, and it was debt-free. This Sicamous OAPO was a very active club, with seniors’ concerns at the forefront. They had a great deal of fun as they worked hard together to reach their dream: a place to call their own (where persons could meet and socialize). In 2004, when Darrel Duncan was presi-
munity events was noted and appreciated. Over the years they gave donations to the student scholarship program, Sicamous food bank, legion poppy Fund, community Christmas Day Dinner and Variety Club to name a few. It is a sad time as the Sicamous Old Age Pensioners Organization folded Dec. 31, 2012. The traditional socials and favourite charities will be continued by the Sicamous and District
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While recent changes to the Sicamous Eagles’ lineup may not have been for the best, the team appears playoff-bound, regardless. Wins outnumbered the losses 3-1 for the Eagles last week, including a surprise, come-from-behind, 2-1 victory Sunday versus the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Other tallies include a 5-3 win versus the North Okanagan Knights, a 2-1 loss to the Summerland Steam and a 3-1 win over the Grand Forks Border Bruins. At 62 points, the Eagles aren’t far behind league leaders the Castlegar Rebels at 68 points. But fans may have noticed Sicamous hasn’t been getting the big wins they were in 2012. Team manager
Wayne March attributes this to the loss of some key forwards, Connor Buick, who is out with a separated shoulder, Connor Fynn – done for the season with a blown knee, and Kelyn Opel, who hails from Parksville, decided he wanted to return home and is now playing with the Victoria Cougars. With these big gunners out of play, March says he’s proud of how the team has kept up the good fight. “We don’t score those nine or 10 goal games anymore, but the thing is, you only have to win by one,” says March, who is particularly pleased to see the Eagles with a 10-point lead over their Revelstoke rivals. “We’re going to meet Revelstoke in the playoffs, we know that. It’s either we finish sec-
ond totally, or they do. There’s still six games to go for us and eight for them, so anything can happen.” Sicamous was strong on the offensive in their Friday afternoon home game versus Revelstoke, outshooting the Grizzlies 55-27. However, Sicamous goalie Jack Surgenor, and his Revelstoke counterpart Aaron Brandoli, made sure neither team found the back of the net until 11:48 in the third period, when the Grizzlies were at last able to light up the board. This prompted the Eagles to up their effort and the payoff came in the last two minutes of the night. At 1:35, Corbin Marcotte was able to tie things up, with assists by Brad Crump and Alex Dartnall. And with 37 seconds left in the game, Crump potted the winning goal, assisted
by Cameron Berry and Nicholas Astasiewicz. Scoring was more spread out in Sicamous’ contest against the Knights. The first frame included two markers by the Knights, followed by a late goal from Quinn Rempel. Marcotte potted a powerplay marker in the first minute of the second period, followed by a goal from teammate Dominick Hodges. The Knights tied things up before the buzzer. Devries broke the tie halfway through the third period. Later in the frame, Sicamous pulled their goalie. The tactic paid off: with 48 seconds left in the game, Berry put in goal number five for the Eagles. Devries was named first star for the game and Berry third. Sicamous outshot their Summerland
hosts 43-22 in their Friday contest. But excellent goaltending by the Steam permitted only one goal, an early third-period marker from Jamie Gallo. Summerland’s two goals were scored by Eagles’ alumni Easton Bodeaux. The Eagles were first on the board in their home-ice bout Saturday with the Bruins. Berry scored the goal on power play. Goals number two and three for Sicamous were scored in the second frame by Devries and Rempel. Despite being inundated by injuries throughout the year, the Eagles persist and March expects there’s lots of good hockey still to come. “It’s not a write-off season – It’s a good season for us…,” says March.
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Before putting your out to pasture, consider dropping them off at Eagle River Secondary. As of this week, the Canadian penny is being phased out of existence – the reason being the coin costs more to produce than it’s worth. But the copper-coloured coin is still highly valued at Eagle River, where students have been pinching pennies for the non-profit humanitarian organization Free the Children. Teacher Desiree Marshall-Peer says students have been collecting pennies since October for Free the Children’s We Create Change penny drive. Every $25 in pennies raised, the organization is able to provide ac-
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Create together ■ One of my favourite memories was creating an enormous piñata in preparation for a multi-family holiday. We blew up a huge bouncy ball and covered it with papier mache. Our children and those of our friends were young so after my young sons painted the ball white, I drew a score of cartoon characters, shapes and funny animals all around it. Filled with age-appropriate, small toys, puzzles and treats, the big white ball became a major activity for everyone in our three-family group. Every age took turns colouring in the shapes through-out the day, knowing when it was completed the ball would be strung up. The anticipation and excitement was heightened because the reward came with activity and was not immediate. Creating something as a family can mark an important time in your family history. It captures the age and ability of your children, your interests and a point in time. By working together on a project your family can develop new skills, collaborate on something truly memorable and enjoy what each family member brings to the endeavor. Think about all the things a family could
create together – a family album complete with stories, mementos and funny or poignant memories. Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like preparing a garden, building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home. Technology puts an amazing array of tools in the hands of today’s families. You can plan, write, film and edit a movie with your everyday computer and smartphone technology and software. Even more fun is sharing your family creation with friends around the world. You might even suggest a film festival by inviting families to create their own film and have a “popcorn premiere” to show them all. Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and flying a kite. Or you may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.
Play together ■ There is nothing like the fun and innocence of childhood. Whether it’s a game of kickthe-can with the neighbourhood children or building a tree fort in the backyard, some of our best memories are playful. Board games are a great indoor activity, and Family Day is a great time to dig out some of your old favourites like Monopoly and Clue, and maybe try out a few new ones that are geared towards family fun. Your local toy store will have a wide range of options, along with other familyfriendly entertainment such as puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your favourite puzzle out and spend hours putting together the pieces. Finishing a complicated puzzle will also give your kids a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for something a bit more high-tech, your game console or computer is a good place to start. Video games have come a long way from the classic Super Mario and Donkey Kong, and you may discover that your kids have a much larger technical knowledge than you do. They might beat you at Wii Sports but it will make for a great story! Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check off two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or field will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. Pack a picnic as well for an entire day of fun. Practicing your batting or pitching will also get you ready for the upcoming sports seasons, or maybe compete to see who can run the fastest to the swings. This year, Family Day is a time to make memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. Whatever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.
Share together ■ Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a significant impact on your immediate family. Regardless of your definition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting benefits not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day. It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence. Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging. Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them. Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.
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• Housekeeping • Marine Technician • Maintenance Applicants may apply by email to dont@twinanchors.com or by Fax to 250-836-4824 Attention HR Manager or drop off your resume at 101 Martin Street, Sicamous, B.C. Our website at: www.twinanchors.com, provides job descriptions for these positions. Further jobs will be posted shortly and are listed on the same website. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Please note that these positions are for the Sicamous location at this time.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES
Heavy Duty Machinery
6 PERSON HOT TUB. Not heating. $900.00. Must go. 250-836-4876 or 250-8049712.
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFÜUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is in]iting proposals Mrom XualiĂ„eK proponents to Ke]elop anK aKminister a comprehensi]e training program for the Regional District’s 13 rural Ă„re Kepartments within ,lectoral (reas Âş(’ Âş)’ ÂşC’ ÂşD’ Âş,’ anK Âş-’ 7roposals clearl` marReK “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICESâ€? will be accepteK until 2:00pm local time on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the oɉce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District locateK at 1 4arine 7arR Dri]e 76 )o_ Salmon (rm )C =1, 71 7roposal Kocuments anK further information are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www csrK bc ca )C )iK website at www bcbiK gov bc ca Civic 0nfo website at www civicinfo bc ca anK at the oɉce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noteK aKKress Kuring regular oɉce hours This proQect has a ma_imum annual buKget of (n` Xuestions regarKing this ReXuest for 7roposal Kocument can be KirecteK to 7haeKra Turner (Kministrative Services CoorKinator at ( 33- 1 The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals anK to waive any informality in the proposals receiveK in each case without giving any notice The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the proposal which is KeemeK most aKvantageous -a_ submissions will not be accepteK The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepteK
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