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Project aims to revitalize rural B.C.

United front: Mountain pine beetle coalitions focus on rural recovery. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

What began as a response to the deleterious impact of the mountain pine beetle has become a voice for economic and social prosperity for rural British Columbia. Since 2007, the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC), along with similar coalitions representing the Omenica and Cariboo-Chilcotin regions, has been working to mitigate the impact of the mountain pine beetle throughout the Interior. Collectively, these organizations have been working to address the plight of rural B.C. in the aftermath of the beetle epidemic which, along with market forces, have had a decimating impact on once-thriving, forestry-dependent communities. The Rural BC Project is their child, a strategy designed to help return prosperity to the I think what we’ve “Heartland.” learned in all of In a presentation to Siour work, is that it camous council, SIBAC doesn’t matter where chair Rhona Martin, the you are in rural B.C., rural Sicamous-Malakwe’re all suffering the wa Area E director with same dire fate. the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, spoke Rhona Martin to some of the catalysts SIBAC chair behind the Rural BC Project, as well as some of the desired outcomes. “I think what we’ve learned, in all of our work, is that it doesn’t matter where you are in rural B.C., we’re all suffering the same dire fate,” said Martin. “We’re all losing our people, we’re all losing our young people especially, we’re all losing our services, and what we’re trying to encourage government to do is reinvest in rural B.C.” One of the things the coalitions would like to see is a provincial strategy that would provide a rural focus among the province’s ministries, so that See Economic on page 3

Safe on second: Madison Dewitt of the Okanagan Angels emerges from a cloud of dust, safe on second in play against the Abbotsford Outlaws Saturday during three-day U12B Squirt Girls Provincial Softball Championships. The host Angels placed fourth in the round robin, with a 4-win, 0-loss record, but lost their playoff game to the Surrey Storm, coming in fifth place. Top spot went to the Langley Extreme, followed by the Surrey Storm, the North Vancouver Stars and the Richmond Islanders. Photo by Lachlan Labere

Motorcycle riders seriously injured in collision By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Two Edmonton residents sustained serious injuries Sunday morning after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup truck. The collision occurred on July 14 at 10:12 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 97A and Paradise Avenue. Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk says the motorcycle, ridden by Edmonton residents, ages 59 and 60, was travelling north along the highway when a pickup truck driven by a Sicamous

resident pulled out of the intersection and into the bike’s path. In an attempt to avoid the truck, the riders had laid down on the ground, but ended up crashing into the truck. Dubnyk reported Monday that the Edmonton residents were airlifted to hospital in Kelowna for treatment of serious injuries that, at that point, were not believed to be life threatening. The RCMP traffic services reconstruction team was called in to assist with the investigation which, as of Monday, was ongoing.

“At this point, no charges have been laid,” said Dubnyk.

Suspect nabbed

A multiple-jurisdiction police investigation involving a stolen vehicle has ended in Sicamous where a suspect is now in custody and facing several charges. Dubnyk says that on the morning of June 27, the detachment was advised that a vehicle stolen from Enderby believed to be heading to Sicamous. Soon after, Sicamous officers located the vehicle and, with the

assistance of the Integrated Road Safety Unit, an attempt was made to pull it over, but was unsuccessful. Dubnyk says the stolen vehicle was later located, abandoned in the community, and another vehicle was reported stolen. Subsequent investigation by Sicamous, Golden, Invermere and Cranbrook RCMP officers resulted in a suspect being identified and charged – 39-yearold Robert St. Louis, whose last known address is St. Mary’s, Ont. Dubnyk says St.

Louis is facing charges of automobile theft, possession of stolen property, flight from police, dangerous driving and driving while prohibited. “In addition to this, St. Louis is also charged with three additional counts of automobile theft, failure to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited and theft under $5,000,” says Dubnyk. “These additional charges are the result of offences committed in Radium Hot Springs, Wasa, Kimberley and Cranbrook.”

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Motorcyclist severely injured in crash with semi On July 10, a Saskatchewan resident received severe, non-life threatening injuries after the motorcycle he was riding drove into the side of semi-trailer unit. The driver was taken to hospital in Salmon Arm. Police continue to investigate the matter. • July 4, 12:09 a.m., Sicamous RCMP assist BC Ambulance paramedics with a patient. • July 4, 9:03 a.m., local found by officers to be intoxicated and in breach of court-ordered conditions. • July 4, 12:46 p.m., report of a stolen red Polaris ATV. • July 4, 4:01 p.m., report of a blue Mazda with Quebec licence plates swerving all over the road while the driver was using a cell phone. • July 4, 5:56 p.m., report of a driver passing unsafely; appeared to have small children in vehicle. • July 5, 4:19 p.m., black Chevy Budget rental vehicle reportedly swerving, driving erratically. • July 5, 9:06 p.m., police assisted paramedics with a 28-yearold man who fell from the top of a houseboat and into the water. The man received non-life threatening injuries. • July 5, 9:52 p.m., report of a single-vehicle accident. • July 6, 12:31, report of a single-vehicle accident; no injuries.

• July 6, 9:18 p.m., report of black Dodge pickup truck speeding and passing unsafely. • July 6, 9:39 p.m., police asked to assist paramedics with patient who had become combative. • July 7, 5:41 p.m., report of found dog. Officers were able to locate the owner and return the dog. • July 7, 10:27 p.m., report drivers refusing to abide by traffic control signs in construction zones in Mara. • July 8, 11:14 a.m., a 2009 white EZ Load boat trailer reported stolen from a Highway 97A property near the Kingbaker Creek Resort. • July 8, 3:52 p.m., report of single-vehicle accident; no injuries. • July 8, 7:58 p.m., report of blue flatbed pickup with Alberta plates, weaving and almost going off-road. • July 8, 10:10 p.m., report of an assault. • July 8, 10:21 p.m., police received a call of a boat that appeared to be in distress on the water, flashing a light signal. Before the police boat could attend, it was reported the boat had made it to shore without issue. • July 9, 8:03 a.m., report of a vehicle’s back window being smashed in while parked at a Malakwa mobile home park. • July 9, 10:24 a.m.,

subpoenas received from Salmon Arm RCMP were delivered to two witnesses living in the area. • July 9, 11;12 a.m., an eight-foot zodiac boat and a four horsepower Mercury motor were reportedly stolen sometime over winter from a campground on Highway 97A. • July 10, 11:35 a.m., a 2012, white box trailer containing a red 2008 Polaris ATV was stolen from a Swanshore Road residence in Swansea Point. • July 10, 12:42 p.m., sometime over the past few days, unknown subjects cut the locks to a storage shed on Swanshore Road. Nothing was believed to have been stolen. • July 10, 1:22 p.m., vandalism to vehicle. • July 10, 1:59 p.m., a semi caught a power line. Police asked to attend. • July 10, 9:54 p.m., a vehicle went into a ditch; no injuries. • July 11, 12:22 a.m., report of a fight on Nielsen Beach. Police continue to investigate. • July 11, 4:46 a.m., Sicamous police received call from the Revelstoke RCMP to be on lookout for stolen truck and trailer. When Sicamous officers located the vehicle and trailer, the occupants got out and ran. A police dog was brought in

July 10 - August 26 - Registration now open for Zumba Classes at Whib’s Gym, Mondays 6:30-7:30pm -to register or for more info contact Recreation and Wellness phone #250-836-2477 or email recreation@sicamous. ca July 10 - August 27 - Registration now open for Outdoor Yoga Classes at Beach Park, This is a FREE Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm -to register or for more listing of info contact Recreation and Wellness phone #250-836-2477 or email recreation@sicamous. community ca events for July 17 - Family Magic Show starring Leif not-for-profit David, the Magician. 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Sicamous Library, #2 - 445 Main Street organizations Registration now open for Summer and paid Day Camp Kidz Mon-Fri July and August advertisers. -to register or for more info contact Recreation and Wellness phone #250-836-2477 or Ph: 836-2570 email recreation@sicamous.ca Fax: 836-2661 Registration now open for Swim Email: classifieds@ Lessons July 15-Aug 23 -to register or for eaglevalleynews.com more info contact Recreation and Wellness phone #250-836-2477 or email recreation@ sicamous.ca DEADLINE: Registration now open for Tennis 2pm, Fridays Lessons Session 2 Tuesdays July 30-August 20 -to register or for more info contact

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and was able to pick up track, but it ended and the suspects were not located. Police continue to investigate. • July 11, 8:45 a.m., report of a silver Hyundai with Manitoba licence plates all over the road. Police located the vehicle east of Salmon Arm and found the driver was tired. The passenger, who had been sleeping, took over driving at that point. • July 11, 3:08 p.m., report of padlock cut from a utility trailer on a Swanshore Place property. Nothing believed stolen. • July 11, 3:33 p.m., report of a two-vehicle accident between Sicamous and Salmon Arm; no injuries. • July 11, 3:45 p.m., report of vandalism to District of Sicamous property on Highway 97A and Main Street. A retaining wall had been pulled down. “This is nothing more than a senseless act of vandalism that, unfortunately, ends up costing local tax-payers money…” says Dubnyk. Anyone with related information is encouraged to contact the Sicamous detachment at 250-8362878, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. • July 11, 4:45 p.m., report of a houseboat without power on Bastion Bay. Police contacted the houseboat company, which was aware of the issue and

Recreation and Wellness phone #250-836-2477 or email recreation@sicamous.ca Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Active After School Kidz. Ages 5-12 - to register or for more info contact Recreation and Wellness #250-836-2477 or recreation@ sicamous.ca 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 Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity 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.

sending out repair boat. • July 11, 5:04 p.m., report of an individual bitten by a dog. Subject and dog owner arguing and police were asked to assist. •July 12, 11:01 a.m., report of an aggressive person in a local busienss causing problems, police asked to attend. • July 12, 3:22 p.m., report of found bike. • July 12, 5:57 p.m., report of vehicle with problems blocking traffic. Police asked to attend to assist with traffic control. • July 12, 6:11, red Mac semi, tailgating and cutting vehicles off. • July 12, 8:42, p.m. white Volvo semi with B.C. plates, passing unsafely forcing people to drive on the shoulder. • July 12, 7:17 p.m., report of disturbance at local campsite. Campers asked to leave. • July 12, 7:21 p.m., report of an older white Ford pickup heading towards Malakwa moving erratically. • July 12, 7:48 p.m., youths at lemonade stand trying to gain access. Subjects ran off when confronted by store employee. One of the youths has since been identified and is being located by police. • July 14, 12:31 a.m., report of loud music coming from Brother’s Neighbourhood Pub. Police attended five false alarms attended in this reporting period.

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Sunny days to the many volunteers who gave so freely of their time at the Car Show 2013... you play a major roll in the success of the event. To the Eagles Hockey Club for putting on the Pancake Breakfast and running the Beer Gardens... ~ Car Show Committee 2013 **** Hats off to Kathy for her hard work on organizing the Craft fair... and to our Mayor for picking the Mayor’s Choice for the 2013 Car Show. ~ Sicamous Rec. Centre **** Dry mops to the Rec. Centre staff for keeping the lobby of the Rec. Centre mopped and dry during the monsson early in the day of the Car Show... plus all of the hours for set up. ~ Marilyn **** Thanks to Shelly Masters, Todd and Colleen Johns and all Mom’s friends for the help and support. ~ Doug, Judy and Family Sunshine Awards are FREE of charge. 20 words per award, due to limited space. Please do not submit more than two awards per week. Recognize your friend, neighbour or loved one with a sunshine award for doing that extra special good deed!

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Martin out on bail, awaiting court dates By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Having met his bail conditions, Malakwa’s Colin Martin is back in the community, awaiting two separate court dates for drug-related charges. Martin was in custody for extradition proceedings being held in the Lower Mainland in relation to a crossborder drug smuggling operation. According to staff at the Salmon Arm

court registry, Martin was able to meet all the conditions required for bail and is now out on his own recognizance. Martin is scheduled to stand trial on the extradition case in September. He was indicted in Washington State in 2009, along with Sean William Doak, James Gregory Cameron and Adam Christian Serrano, after U.S. and Canadian authorities made arrests in a drug operation where

marijuana and ecstasy were allegedly flown stateside in exchange for cocaine. Doak has since been extradited and, in May, Serrano entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy with intent to distribute controlled substances. The plea agreement, filed in the U.S. district court in Seattle, states the defendant (Serrano) admits being guilty to having “knowingly entered into an agreement

with co-defendants Sean William Doak, James Gregory Cameron, Colin Hugh Martin and several others, known and unknown, the object of which was to possess with the intent to re-distribute illegal drugs, including marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine,” and that Serrano and his coconspirators arranged for loads of these drugs to be shipped across the U.S./Canada borders, often in helicopters.

Every litter bit counts. Thousands of unwanted and homeless animals are dropped off at SPCA shelters each year, and many more are simply abandoned by their owers. Please don’t let animals suffer needlessly – be part of the pet overpopulation solution. Spay or neuter your pet and encourage others to do the same.

Serrano is expected to be sentenced in October. Martin is also scheduled to stand trial for drug-related charges resulting from a police raid at his Malakwa home in July 2010, when authorities uncovered a marijuana grow operation in a bunker underneath a neighbouring workshop. Martin will face a three-week trial beginning March 17, 2014.

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public access along the shoreline, and reduce the aesthetic values. Derelict and abandoned dock removal is part of the SLIPP shoreline restoration program. According to Paul

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whenever a decision is made, the impact to rural communities is taken into consideration. They also would like the province to create a ministry specifically for rural B.C. In defining “rural,” Rural BC Project discussion paper notes most rural residents of the province do not regard larger regional cities such as Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops and Prince George as rural, and that when the province does invest in rural B.C., it is typically these cities that see the majority of the benefit. Martin explained how this results in services being centralized in those cities. “What we have seen as people who live in rural B.C. is that as they bring services closer to the larger communities, people move from our rural areas into the larger community so they can continue to get services,” said Martin. “And it doesn’t matter if you’re old or young, healthy or not, these services are being withdrawn and we’re losing all kinds of people.” Martin said the province has been supportive of the coalitions and their work, and that

the Ministry of Jobs and Tourism is assisting with the Rural BC Project. This is a project that could make life in rural British Columbia better for all of us,” said Martin, who later emphasized that the focus of the project is both economic and social development. She noted the Tumbler Ridge area as an example where economic growth is hampering social development. “For example, if you have children playing hockey, you can’t ever host a hockey tournament, because the mo-

tels are all full of workers,” said Martin. “One person’s wealth, it’s great for certain segments of the community, but it impacts other segments of the community. What we want to see is communities healthy for all ages and all types of people. It’s not an easy fix.” Martin directed council to SIBAC’s website at www.sibacs. com, where there is more information on the Rural BC project, as well as a video featuring Martin, SIBAC director and Neskonlith Indian Band Chief Judy Wilson and SIBAC

vice-chair and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary director Grace McGregor. They discuss what rural British Columbia has to offer and its importance to the province as a whole. Martin says that whatever the province does to address the issue of disparity between rural B.C. and the larger urban areas, the three coalitions wish to be a part of the solution because. “Who better understands our communities than the people that actually live there?” said Martin.

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ritish Columbia is famed around the world for the quality of its marijuana, and people here buy, sell, grow and consume it mostly without fear of serious consequences from the law. Elections B.C. has approved Dana Larsen’s drive for a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana possession – a reminder that pot remains illegal and, unlike our neighbours in Washington state, our province and country remain far away from laws that take drug profits away from criminals. Any move to shake up drug laws in this country is seen as a good thing. But pot smokers shouldn’t have a victory toke yet – it’s not clear this referendum will even get off the ground and, if it does, if the province will give it the time of day. Similar to the ultimately successful drive to oust the HST, Larsen and his supporters need to collect signatures of at least 10 per cent of elected voters in each of the 85 ridings. The gross mishandling of the HST by the Liberals made it easy to whip up voter anger, and voter turnout. Many people in B.C. may support laxer laws around possessing marijuana (or buying, selling and growing for that matter). But the issue is unlikely to inflame the same passions as a government perceived as dishonest, and shifting tax burdens from business to citizens. If the referendum were to succeed anywhere in Canada, it should be B.C. But even if Larsen and his allies win, the victory will be non-binding and symbolic – the B.C. Liberals don’t have to support the vote. B.C. may have a permissive pot culture, but this isn’t the U.S., where, for better or worse, voter propositions are binding. And unlike Canadian provinces, states like Washington and Colorado will defy their federal government based on the will of the people. -Victoria News

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Public tuning out B.C.’s political theatre By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a seat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs in the legislature for the summer session she ordered up. By the time the byelection in Westside-Kelowna is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off to Niagaraon-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her fellow premiers in what is now loftily called the Council of the Federation. These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely designed for the consumption of network television. Provincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister to demand federal “funding” for every conceivable need, just as municipal leaders get together each year to present their demands to the B.C. government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, de-

clining to play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this prudent decision. The result, at least among western premiers, has been a quieter, more pragmatic effort to work together, rather than clumsy attempts to play a shell game with taxpayers’ pockets. Today, politicians frequently remind themselves out loud that there is “only one taxpayer” supporting the squabbling layers of this over-governed country. And yet, the same mistake keeps being made over and over by opposition politicians, and dutifully reported by the news media. The notion that all problems can and should be solved by “more government funding” is now so ingrained in our education system that it seems inescapable. One of the NDP’s big “gotcha” items last week was the failure of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate

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and recover the bodies of people who have drowned in one of our thousands of lakes and rivers. As with the health-care system, as soon as something is invented, some assume a right to it, regardless of cost. Another big opposition target was the province’s failure to buy up remote properties in the Kootenays that have been discovered to be at high risk of further landslides, such as the one that swept through a year ago. The question of limits for protecting people who choose to build homes in risky locations seldom comes up in our politicalmedia theatre. The media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to fit their narrative that all corporations and governments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in everything they do. What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official patiently explained what was

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really going on here. An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health authority. Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disinfection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t own their own chairs. In September, a $25 fee is to be extended to the few facilities still directly run by Fraser Health, which have aging equipment and no fees. In all facilities, the fee is waived for those who can’t afford it. It would be useful for our politicians to frankly discuss the trend towards contracted health services, and the role of user fees in forcing people to take more responsibility for maintaining their own health. But that is not what happens. The narrative of dumping frail, impoverished seniors from their wheelchairs has no relationship to reality, but it’s how post-modern political theatre is done.

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Cellular service in region still sub par Some of you may have heard of the recent rescue of five men from the Sumatran jungle after being treed by hungry tigers for several days. It took their rescuers three days to fight their

way through impenetrable jungle to reach the remote location. You may ask how this might relate to our local interests and I have to admit it doesn’t, except for the fact that they called for help

on their cell phones. I live 100 metres off the Trans-Canada Highway in Malakwa and still have no cell service. Apparently this is not an isolated problem in the area. I still remember how

excited I was a while back when I heard cell service was finally coming to the Eagle Valley. I also remember the disappointment and disgust I felt when I realized that the new coverage wasn’t even up to

Third-World standards. I would like to join the rest of the world in the 21st century someday. Do I have to leave the area to do so? Harry Foster

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way also in need of repair or replacement. The Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm and Sicamous’ Bruhn Bridge, pieces of which have actually fallen onto boats passing beneath, are prime examples. The economic downfall that has stunted growth in rural B.C. does not appear to be impacting the Pacific Gateway in the same way. So how does one attract investment and resources away from the Lower Mainland and into rural B.C., let alone stem the ongoing centralization of services from rural communities to cities such as Kamloops, Kelowna and Prince George? SIBAC and company make some key recommendations, which include the province developing a long-term rural strategy, as well as a regional development program that would provide capital and financial building resources to rural com-

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munities. Also recommended is the creation of a rural dividend that would return a portion of the revenue created by rural-based resource industry activity. This reflects, in part, on one of the reason’s for supporting B.C.’s rural communities: approximately 76 per cent of the goods exported from the province originate from non-metropolitan areas (with oil and gas on the rise). Publicly acknowledging there are serious problems in Sicamous, Malakwa or even Salmon Arm is a positive first step. Presenting well-thought out and researched solutions should make the next steps easier. I hope the B.C. government comes to embrace and act on the Rural B.C. Project. The primary industries of rural B.C.’s communities have supported the province for a very long time. No one should be forced to leave.

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entitled, The Pathway to Prosperity in British Columbia Runs Through its Rural Places, states that while rural populations are in decline, the opposite has been true in the Lower Mainland and other B.C. urban centres, and that this growth has been “stimulated by massive senior government investments in supporting public infrastructure like international airport upgrades, cruise ship terminals, conference centres, stadiums, and commitments to major initiatives such as Expo 86 and the 2010 Olympics.” The disparity between the Lower Mainland and the rest of B.C. is staggeringly obvious. Take the new, $3 billion Port Mann Bridge. While this key piece of provincial infrastructure may have improved traffic flow relating to goods and services, we have bridges that perform the same function along the nation’s high-

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“If you don’t like it here, you can leave.” Often it seems whenever someone raises a concern or criticism of the place they call home, there’s someone who responds with this ridiculous retort, this irrational us-or-them position, supposedly born from some sense of local pride. To me, it’s an expression of ignorance, complacency and/or defeatism. For anyone who truly loves where they live must be willing to acknowledge when and where there may be an issue. The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coali-

tion (SIBAC) and chair Rhona Martin should be commended for their reluctance to sugar coat the state of rural B.C., whose communities, she says, all appear to be “suffering the same dire fate.” Established to find ways of mitigating the devastating impact of the mountain pine beetle, SIBAC and sister coalitions in Omenica and Cariboo-Chilcotin, are attempting to return prosperity to affected rural communities. The fact is, many people have already left rural B.C. out of necessity. With the Rural BC Project, these coalitions hope to change this. The project represents a guideline to stimulate economic and social development. “What we want to see is communities healthy for all ages and all types of people,” says Martin. “It’s not an easy fix. We’ve been suffering for a long time.” A related document

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Saturday July 20th Schedule of Events: 10:00 – Main Street opens 10:15 – POKER RUN SIGN UP (Shell Station) 10:45 – Stunt Jumpers & Riders take to the street 11:00am SHARP – Poker Run leaves Shell Station 11:00 – Refreshment Gardens opens. 11:30 – 1:00 – Kids get a chance to negotiate the street cross course on their pedal bikes RCMP & Chamber organized NOON – 3:00 – Show n Shine, hosted at Brothers Pub 12:30 – 2:00 – Bender, Main Street Stage 2:15 – Stunt Rider & Jumpers take to the street 2:15 – 3:45pm – Rippin’ Rattlers, Main Street Stage 4:00 – 5:30 – SCARECROW, Main Street Stage 4:00 – 4:45 – Hoyes Racing Pro Mod bike burns up the street 4:30ish – Poker Run returns down Main Street to the Shell Station 5:45 – 7:15 – Flat Tire Band (Chris Gilburg), Main Street Stage 7:30 – 9:45 – Lead Painted Toys, Main Street Sicamous 10:00pm Sicamous Main St. event Closes for the Year

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$1,500.00 (Plus toys and Toy Run donations). Silver Creek Pine Trees – $300.00. Good News Bears (Proceeds to Salmon Arm Food Bank) – $392.00. Salmon Arm Rescue – $1,000.00. Silver Creek Community – $3,000.00. Elks Lodge #455 – $3,500.00. Silver Creek Fire Hall – $500.00 Total 2009 Donations = $21,192.00. 2007: $16,000.00 2008: $19,576.00 Total Contributions To Date: $181,345.00

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In 1990, rock star Billy Idol suffered a serious motorcycle crash that left him bedridden for 6 months. Idol nearly lost a leg and was temporarily paralyzed from the waist down. The singer reportedly wasn’t wearing a helmet. Despite his accident and long recovery, rumors suggest that Idol still prefers to ride without a helmet. Most riders who go without a helmet aren’t so lucky. To non-riders, an often overlooked part of motorcycle safety is the gear needed to keep a rider protected. Although many riders find gear to be heavy or cumbersome, it is essential to protect the body against impact with the road or other vehicles. Other safety equipment ensures a rider has adequate visibility and protection from

the elements. There are different pieces of gear motorcycle riders should wear whenever they ride. These include:

off the balance of the bike and add weight, two factors that may be different from what the rider is used to. Before taking another passenger out for a spin, riders should be extremely experienced in handling the bike and proficient in all controls and safety maneuvers. Here are some other safety tips motorcycle riders can heed.

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• Use signals whenever appropriate.

• Avoid sudden braking or turning.

• Avoid driving during inclement weather.

• Maintain distance vehicles.

• Helmets: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of crash fatality by 37 percent. Helmets protect the head and brain from debilitating injuries. It’s important to choose a helmet that is certified by the Department of Transportation or the local governing body. Proper fit and design can ensure even more efficacy of a helmet. • P r o t e c t i v e eyewear: Visibility and the ability to react to one’s surroundings are some of a motorcycle rider’s best assets. Imagine trying to see with 50 mph winds

drawing tears from the eyes and dirt and insects blinding a person? Goggles and other safety glasses protect the eyes from the elements and any debris.

event of a wipe-out is akin to dragging skin on a power sander. A durable leather jacket and pants or chaps will keep the body covered and protected.

• Boots: Boots ensure a rider’s feet are secured to the pedals and pegs while protecting the shins against pebbles and other road kickup.

• Ear plugs: Loud pipes may save lives, but they can also damage delicate hearing, as can wind noise at high speeds. The smart rider protects his hearing with ear plugs that will muffle sounds on the road. Just be sure to check local laws. There may be rules about ear protection to ensure that the rider still can hear noises like horns and other alerts while riding.

• Padded gloves: When falling, a person instinctively throws his hands out to break the fall. Uncovered palms and wrists could suffer injury from abrasive roadways. That’s why padded gloves with wrist supports can offer another measure of protection. • Jackets and pants: It may seem enticing to hit the bike with a T-shirt and shorts, especially when the weather is warm. But coming in contact with asphalt in the

Having all the right gear only will protect a rider if it is worn all the time. Don’t take risks, even on short joy rides or a trip to the convenience store. Most accidents occur within a mile from home.

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o t o r c y c l e accidents are often attributed to lack of rider skill. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that there are roughly 4 million registered motorcycle riders on American roadways. There may be many others who are unlicensed who still hop on a motorcycle as a preferred mode of transportation. NHTSA statistics indicate that motorcycle fatalities make up around 5 percent of all traffic fatalities. Eighty percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death, compared to the roughly 20 percent of other vehicles. That’s due to the minimal protection the vehicle provides. This further emphasizes the necessity to properly and safely operate a motorcycle to avoid accidents in the first place.

Riding safely first involves purchasing a bike that is the right size and power for the rider. Larger bikes can be heavy and riders who are small in stature may not be able to maneuver or lift the motorcycle should it fall over. Also, riders should choose bikes that fit their lifestyles. For instance, atrail bike will not be safe on a highway. It is a good idea to enroll in a motorcycle safety course if this is a rider’s first experience with a bike. This course will give invaluable tips regarding maneuvering, learning about operating the cycle, defensive driving techniques and other tips specific to motorcycles. For example, intersections are one place on a roadway where many accidents take place. Bike riders should try to enter an intersection with a larger vehicle on the right of the motorcycle or at least

in the left-most lane to provide a space cushion from oncoming traffic. Of course, protective clothing and equipment are essential to minimize injuries if an accident should occur. Helmets, goggles, boots, long pants, jackets, and the like should be worn at all times. Injuries can often be prevented with protective gear, but many riders still don’t embrace such gear. Another important safety tip is to recognize that traveling with another passenger is much more difficult to do than riding alone. A passenger can throw

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, work to strengthen a relationship with a coworker or acquaintance. Developing this relationship now will bear fruit down the road. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take some time for quiet contemplation this week. You have a lot of things on your mind and need to work through them before you can focus on other things.

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Green Apple Sorbet

Makes about 11/2 pints 2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 5 apples) cored and sliced (unpeeled) 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Toss the apple slices with the juice, slip into a locktop plastic bag, and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the syrup is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. In a food processor, blend the frozen apples and syrup just until light and fluffy. Serve at once in chilled goblets and garnish with mint sprigs. Or, transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

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Obituaries

HUTTON, JOAN HUTTON, Joan passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Joan was born on July 11, 1935 in Orillia, Ontario. She had worked as a nurse in Ontario for many years and retired to Sicamous in 2005 to be close to her family. She was an active volunteer with the Food Bank, Sicamous Resource Centre and worked at the arena concession stand where she will be remembered to many as “Nanny Joan”. Joan will be sadly missed by her son, Doug (Judy Carter) Anderson; grandchildren, Jade (Joel) Widen and Karter Anderson; great granddaughter, Braia Widen all of Sicamous; brothers, Gerald and Bob Anderson both of Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr’s Laura and Keith Hepburn and all the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their care and assistance, as well as Kevin Bolen at Bowers Funeral Home for his compassion and guidance. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held from the Sicamous Recreation Centre, Sunday July 21st at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bob Evans officiating. If so desired, contributions in memory of Joan may be made to the Sicamous Food Bank, 250836-3440, evcrc@telus.net. Online condolences may be sent through Joan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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ADMINISTRATOR / Ice Ambassador Kelowna Minor Hockey Association is looking for someone to help manage our Office, Teams, Ice Schedules, and Volunteers. More info in our online ad.

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LIVE-IN MANAGER for 50 unit apt. bldg in Trail, B.C. Send resume to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, B.C. V1R 2S9. sstevenson@telus.net NORTHERN Savings Credit Union has openings for Full time Member Services Representatives for our Masset & Queen Charlotte branches on Haida Gwaii. If you are interested in providing excellent customer service and have good time management and organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications: Secondary school diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Previous financial services, sales and customer service experience preferred. Please apply online at www.northsave.com The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Office Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to: office@lemare.ca.

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Auctions HUGE Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction - used equipment from closed restaurants & NEW equipment direct from manufacturer! www.KwikAuctions.com for info and to sign up for our e-newsletter or call 1-800-556-KWIK

Garage Sales 905 CHAPMAN CRESCENT, Sicamous. July 19, 20, 21. 9am to 3pm. Kitchen items, misc. tools, etc.

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

In compliance with Article 10.01 of the Collective Agreement, applications are invited by the undersigned up to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 26th, 2013 for the position of

Accounting Clerk 1 This is a temporary full time position. Applications will be received in the office of the undersigned for this position. The Accounting Clerk I reports directly to the Director of Financial Services or designate. The incumbent is primarily responsible for accounts payable and payroll functions. In order to provide for an overlap of duties, during vacation relief, illness, or workload demands, this position may be asked to perform duties of the accounting clerk II or the Receptionist/ Typist on a temporary basis. The incumbent must possess the ability to exercise courtesy, efficiency and discretion in the provision of information to the public, elected officials and staff members. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing and demonstrate flexibility when learning new tasks. A minimum of Grade 12 and a Business Administration or Accounting Diploma is required. Preference will be given to applicants with two years experience in an accounting /local government setting and is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products and Vadim Accounting Software. A copy of the job description is available on the District’s website: www.sicamous.ca under “Employment Opportunities”. $24.03/hour (under review) Hours of Work – Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7.5 hours) Heidi Frank, CAO District of Sicamous PO Box 219 446 Main Street Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Email: hfrank@sicamous.ca

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GARDENS This unique feature is designed to showcase the many special and beautiful gardens in the Shuswap. People will

be asked to email their photos or videos of their gardens to be selected as a feature garden. Shuswap Gardens will also be promoted online and in social media. This is a weekly feature running every Friday in the Shuswap Market News from June 21 to September 20

Fancy footwork: Above – Mathew Shaw makes a breakaway in a scrimmage during the Shuswap Community Church Soccer Camp, held last week on the Parkview Elementary School fields. Left – Landon Walsh practises his ball control, encouraged by assistant coach Fallon Todd. Photo by Lachlan Labere

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PUBLIC NOTICE

RECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT

This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act.

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Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, September 9, 2013 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection. For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below. Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:

250-387-5305 1-800-661-8683 250-387-3578 electionsbc@elections.bc.ca elections.bc.ca

Opponent Registration: Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, August 12, 2013. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.

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