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Halloween fun: Parkview Elementary was abuzz with costumed kids enjoying a variety of festivities on Oct. 31. Clockwise from top left – Sydnee Thomson, Raegan Starkell, Rylee Primeau and Sidney Watson play during lunch hour; Ali Logan has her hands full; Malaya-Mae Hart enjoys a little reading time; Payton Kerr works on a jack-o-lantern; Laura Lee decorates the chalkboard for a school dance; and Daisy-May Munro unwinds on a swing. Photos by Lachlan Labere

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Campaign kickoff: Deputy Mayor Terry Rysz is presented with a poppy by Branch #99, Royal Canadian Legion president Cyril Gosse, to mark the start of the legion’s 2013 Poppy Campaign. Photo by Judy Gosse

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Search suspended for missing Calgary man By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Police have officially suspended the search for a Calgary man who went missing in Shuswap Lake in August. Last week, Sicamous Sgt. Dave Dubnyk announced the RCMP have called off the search and recovery effort for 25-yearold Kevin Boutilier.

He says the search spanned two months and involved three search and rescue groups and members from three RCMP detachments. “The search and recovery efforts have included searching water and shorelines, with RCMP helicopters, and side scanning sonar equipment,” said Dubnyk. “SAR and

RCMP search teams completed several days of searches in the area; however, in spite of tireless efforts by all search parties, Mr. Boutilier’s body has not been recovered. “Police continue to work with the Boutilier family through this difficult time.” Boutilier was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 14. At 4:15 p.m., the

Sicamous detachment received a report of a possible drowning in Cinnemousun Narrows. Police learned that a group of people were on a rented houseboat when a hat blew off one of the occupant’s heads and into the water. Some of the people onboard dove in to retrieve that hat. At the time, the weather was turning stormy

with rough water. Boutilier was last seen in distress, going under the surface several times before failing to resurface. The other people in the water made it back to the boat. Boutilier was wearing a pair of red shorts. Dubnyk says he is currently classified as a missing person and presumed drowned.

Outpatient lab collection service being moved to Thursday Interior Health will be changing the day for its outpatient lab collection service in Sicamous to better accommodate residents. The service, at the Sicamous Health Cen-

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pointment is required. The move by Interior Health to reschedule from the current date and hours of operation, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is due to statutory holidays often falling

November 16th - ERSS Christmas Craft and Trade Fair in the Eagle River School Gym. 9:30am to 3:00pm. Over 60 tables with all kinds of unique items and gifts. Contributions to the food bank accepted at the door. Table reservations: Kathy -- 250-836-3267. 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. Drop in Pickleball 6 p.m. Parkview Elementary Oct.7 - Dec. 2. Call 778-930-0534 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 250-8329700. 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

on a Monday. Interior Health states the change in days and hours of operation will provide for enhanced and consistent access to outpatient lab services. Patients will be able

am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250-8363019 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 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. Zumba Fitness @ Parkview Elementary 6 p.m. Oct.16-Dec. 4.Call 778-930-0534 to register. Every Wed. Drop in basketball at Eagle River Secondary 7:45 p.m. Oct.2 - Dec. 2. Call 78-9300534 for info. Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. First meeting October 2nd Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome.

to access lab services over their lunch break, and on a consistent day in the week. For more information, contact the Shuswap Outpatient Lab at 250-803-4501.

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A griddle full of sunshine to Suzanne Carpenter for helping out at our pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Seniors Centre.Also thanks to Lions Diana Stooshnov, Pam Beech, LeaAnne Cox, Alex Dyball and Ann Duncan for all your hard work.. Great team effort. ~ Lion Joan Thomson and the Sicamous Lions Club **** 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!

Every Thurs. - Chronic Pain workshop for 6 weeks. Thursdays, 1-3:30 starting Sept 17 at the Sicamous United Church. Learn to better self-manage pain from ongoing health conditions. To register call 1-866-902-3767 or register nine at www.selfmanagement.ca 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. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788 or just drop in to one of our meetings where you will be welcome. Every Thurs.- Steve Nash Youth Basketball Parkview Elementary 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Oct. 17Dec.5 call 778-930-0534. Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250836-2695.

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 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 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Saturdays - Community Yoga 9:00 am NonHeated Hatha $5 drop-in All levels Families welcome. Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door. Sundays - Candlelit Karma 6:30 pm. Warm & Gentle. Class by donation. Funds go towards community causes. Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m.

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Future of SLIPP causing contention censed with how SLIPP proponents wish to proceed and maintains water-quality monitoring should be a regional district responsibility. “They want to spend $290,00 of gas tax money in 2014 from April 1 to Dec. 31 – $75,000 of it on water quality testing and the rest for meetings, public education and so forth, leading to a decision for a five-year program,” he says. “Included in that is water quality remediation measures, talking about assuming control for water drainage issues along highway rights-of-way, which is the responsibility of MOTI (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure). That’s just an example of the agenda creep that’s in their document for the plans for 2015 on.” Morgan stepped down as steering committee chair in May because he didn’t want “to continue to be drawn into an increasingly divisive debate over the direction of SLIPP.” At that time, he agreed he was prepared to work with the steering committee but wanted the terms of reference to be more narrow and more affordable. Simpson, meanwhile, says there has been, and continues to be, a lot of misinformation about SLIPP and plans for the future. This is something SLIPP proponents have tried to address with news releases and directing people to the SLIPP website in order to provide “a more accurate reflection” of what SLIPP is doing

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SLIPP could be disappearing beneath the waves of controversy. The three-year Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process pilot project will end on March 31, 2014. The majority of the members of the SLIPP steering committee agreed to move ahead with water-quality monitoring and a lake safety program for the entire Shuswap Watershed. But Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area F North Shuswap director Larry Morgan is vehement in his opposition – as is the president of the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Dave Cunliffe. It is this opposition that frustrates Mike Simpson, senior regional manager for the Fraser Basin Council Thompson Region and SLIPP program manager, who says there is general consensus for a watershed-based program with a more limited focus. Mirroring the opinions of the North Shuswap Chamber, Morgan, in a telephone conversation Friday, accused the steering committee of ignoring opposition. “This is being rammed down our throats. We have had numerous steering committee and board meetings where the opposition has been raised,” Morgan said. “It’s like nothing has been listened to and the agenda just keeps getting pushed forward.” Morgan is also in-

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and its mandate. “We like to give people the benefit of the doubt and hopefully they look at multiple sources...” Simpson says the steering committee is getting an assessment of what worked well under SLIPP and what members didn’t like in order to create a new water-quality program. “The committee is working in good faith to come to agreement on something they can support going forward… this doesn’t help having it out on the public when we haven’t even agreed on a document.” The steering committee is comprised of 14 people: local government – CSRD Area C South Shuswap, Area D Falkland/Silver Creek, Area E Rural Sicamous, two each from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and Regional District of the North Okanagan, a public advisory committee rep, two representatives from the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, a technical person from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper and Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton. Area C director and steering committee chair Paul Demenok, says in June, committee members gave unanimous support for a new program with a primary focus on water quality and support education

around water-based activities as a secondary objective. Terms of reference for the new program, tentatively named the Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program, were considered in September and October meetings. Demenok points out that, for the first time, there will be a water quality remediation program, something he calls “a natural transition from water-quality monitoring.” “Why would you do that (monitoring) if you weren’t planning to do something with the results?” he asks. “We envision 2014 as a developmental planning year where we continue the monitoring, evaluate remediation programs and obtain expert advice on that.” Area E director Rhona Martin, supports the new program and says she believes others around the table are also supportive. “How can you not support water-quality monitoring and any type of safety and education awareness?” she asks, noting the valuable data that many volunteers have collected. “We need good science and that’s what this is giving us.” Martin says that science will prove or disprove some of the finger-pointing that has taken place over the years about what has impacted the health of the lake.

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Veterans fight new battle over keeping benefits

anada’s veterans are getting shortchanged with the new Veterans Charter that was released in 2006 by Veterans Affairs Canada. Last month veterans’ ombudsman Guy Parent released his report comparing the new charter with the old system. The charter came up woefully lacking, especially for those severely wounded and disabled soldiers. Two years ago town hall meetings were held across the country when (then) ombudsman Col. Pat Stogran heard harrowing accounts by struggling veterans of post-traumatic stress disorders, night terrors, crippling panic attacks, disabilities from lost limbs, life-threatening illness from past exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange, and their lives and those of their families in upheaval and on hold. Stogran heard of an injured reservist released from the Canadian Forces due to his disability, who couldn’t return to his old job and was unable to do 75 per cent of what he once did for work. Yet Veterans Affairs said he only had a five per cent disability and paid him just $13,000 compensation. Where is there any justice in that? Currently, according to Parent’s report, there are 1,428 veterans who are totally and permanently incapacitated. His key finding was that, of those wounded vets, more than 400 of them are not receiving any impairment benefits. They have difficulty finding work and, when they turn 65, any benefits from the charter will cease and they will be forced to live well below the poverty line. In fact, Parent identified the insufficiency of financial support after the age of 65 for at-risk, permanently incapacitated veterans the most urgent charter shortcoming to address. How did charter scribes ever manage to come up with such a formula? These incredibly brave individuals who put their lives on the line in conflict situations abroad are now battling Veterans Affairs for benefits that are fair and appropriate for their condition. And so they should. But they shouldn’t have to. -Chilliwack Progress

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Immunization worth a pound of cure By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – I got my influenza shot this week, paid for out of pocket since I don’t qualify for any of the higher-risk groups provided with free immunization. A reminder to take this simple health precaution came in October when a labour arbitrator ruled that it is a reasonable employment requirement for health-care workers to either get the current immunization or mask up in patient care areas. Quiet advocacy by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has paid off. Staff, doctors, outside contractors and visitors will have to put patients first. Health care unions pressed a grievance on behalf of members who insist they have a right to refuse immunization and increase exposure to patients. They

have apparently run up the white flag. “We will be telling our members to comply with the new policy, or risk being fired,” said an overly dramatic Val Avery, president of the Health Sciences Association. HSA lawyers led the grievance, supported by the Hospital Employees’ Union and the B.C. Nurses’ Union. Avery said the union will continue to urge its members to take advantage of on-site flu shot clinics. That’s right, like most provincial employees, they all get immunization that is not only free but administered at work. Kendall announced the regulation last year, after finding that 40 per cent of employees in long-term care were not getting the current influenza vaccine, and the rate of immunization was declining. Their objections make

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no sense. Aside from the self-serving “rights” argument, they complain that the annual flu vaccine isn’t effective enough. The formula is developed by international effort to track the dominant strains that emerge as winter rolls around the world. Kendall says a poor match results in about 40 per cent immunity, and a good match reaches 90 per cent. At the risk of stating the obvious, he notes that even 40 per cent is better than nothing. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control calculates that if all health-care workers would get immunized, the risk to patients would be reduced nearly 50 per cent. The Ministry of Health warns: “you can spread influenza for 24 hours before you have any symptoms.” What would cause educated health-care workers to defy common sense? A hint is provided by profes-

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sional union promoter and publicist Bill Tieleman, who railed about the decision on his blog. This regulation is inspired by big bad U.S. health care corporations that would rather impose immunization than pay for sick days, Tieleman asserts. Ah, so an infected healthcare employee should wander the wards until symptoms emerge, and then go home for a few days of paid rest. Last week BCNU president Debra McPherson was warning about “chaos” at the new Surrey Memorial emergency ward. The big new facility is already overflowing, and more beds and more staff are needed, stat! Perhaps if better preventive measures were taken by nurses, doctors and other staff, this chronic “chaos” would be reduced and these unions would have more credibility.

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New CFO joins district administration The District of Sicamous’ finances are now in the hands of Kelly Bennett Bennett was recently hired by the district to serve as its chief financial officer. “We are really happy that someone with a breadth of experience such as Kelly is now working for the District of Sicamous,” said chief administrative officer Heidi Frank. “Many community members

will know Kelly from her time in Salmon Arm. It’s great that we were able to hire someone from the area who understands Sicamous and small communities. “We really look forward to Kelly becoming an integral member of our team.” Bennett has more than 14 years of accounting experience. She received her chartered Accountant designation in 2004.

Before moving back to her hometown of Salmon Arm in 2009, she spent several years working with financial services company KPMG in Bermuda. Her first three years in Salmon Arm were spent working with BDO. Bennett has a strong audit background dealing with not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, care homes, insurance companies,

professionals, manufacturing companies and credit unions. The chief financial officer reports directly to the chief administrative officer and has overall responsibility for financial services, including statutory duties assigned under the community charter. Bennett will have an integral role in implementing council’s strategic priorities and sustainable municipal services.

Immunization clinics underway for flu season With flu season approaching, public health nurses are gearing up for this year’s vaccination campaign. Last year, more than 173,000 seasonal flu shots were provided across the Interior, free to those at risk of complications from the flu. “This year’s vaccine contains three different flu strains that will offer protection against two influenza A viruses and one influenza B virus,” said Dr. Rob Parker, medical health officer with Interior Health. “Getting a flu shot and washing your hands frequently are the two most effective ways to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.” The flu is highly contagious and can

cause severe complications for those with heart, lung, and other health problems. Even if you don’t become severely ill, getting the flu can mean several missed days of school, work, and other activities. Many physician offices and pharmacies also provide vaccines free to those who are eligible. Flu shots are free for those most at risk of getting the flu and its complications including: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts; • People of any age in residential care facilities; • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and

their household contacts; • Children and adolescents (six months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Aspirin (ASA) and their household contacts; • Children and adults who are morbidly obese; • Aboriginal people • All children six to 59 months of age; • Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children up to 59 months of age; • Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy during the influenza season and their household contacts; • Visitors to hospitals, health centres and residential care facilities; • People who work

with live poultry; • Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications; • Individuals who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons; • People who provide essential community services (first responders, corrections workers). Parker says that while flu shots are free for those most at risk, everyone can benefit from the flu shot. For more information, contact your local public health office, call the flu line 250833-4869 or visit www. interiorhealth.ca

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Operation Christmas Child is a practical way to plant a seed of hope in children living in countries ravaged by war, famine, extreme poverty or natural disaster. Since 1993, 10 sponsoring countries have contributed 103 million gift-filled boxes to children in 130 countries. Generous families in the Shuswap over the last dozen years have sent, on average, 1500 boxes each year to countries of West Africa, South and Central America and Haiti. You can get involved locally by picking up shoe boxes and explanatory brochures at the following locations: Mall Arkey Financial in Centenoka Park Mall Your Dollar Store with More in Piccadilly Mall The Royal Bank of Canada at 340 Alexander Street Loonie & Toonie & More in Sicamous Shoe boxes can be returned at any of the above locations up until November 24. During National Collection Week. November 18-24, a shipping container will be at the Centenoka Mall parking lot for your convenience. For further information call 250-517-7247

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Dickens’ classic returning to Red Barn

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Sometimes I wonder how many people are actively filling their time with the art of writing. So many people are spending years on writing the “great American novel,” suspense dramas, etc. I feel sad when I look at the sales tables at the bookstores, supermarkets and box stores where thousands of books with millions of words are to be had for a mere couple of dollars. Someone, somewhere has worked hard on those books. I love to browse through piles of books and have been known to leave with my arms full of obscure novels, and quite often am pleasantly surprised by some of my $2 purchases. Of course, I can’t help but also buy the latest publications. It is an addiction, and my living room floors are starting to sag from the weight of my books because I simply cannot

part with any of them. Some books I have read twice or even three times. The joy of curling up and, in total silence, immersing myself in another world is the best spa treatment for me. Even therapists are now recommending reading as a good way to get out of your own world and direct your brain to another. Leave your troubles behind and exchange them for someone else’s, or transport yourself to exotic places and mingle with people you would not meet in your own life. One of the most successful novelists of all time, along with Shakespeare and Agatha Christie, is Charles Dickens. His Tale of Two Cities alone has sold more than 200 million copies. A Christmas Carol, by Dickens, is an all-time favourite. The tale of the odious, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge gives us all hope that a person we know, or have known, of a similar disposition might be capable of changing. The Sicamous Amateur Drama Club will be putting on a stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a dramatic reading version, i.e. no sets, but the actors will be in costume. The show will run Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 6

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This month my featured artist is Harriet Hyde. The longtime, well known resident of Sicamous practises the literary art of poetry. After finding a book of poems in her sisters room, at age 11, Hyde was inspired to write her own poetry. Now, at age 85, she is still writing when inspiration hits her. Hyde’s inspiration comes from within, as well as from her extreme fondness for nature. A lot of humour shines through her poetry. She has a keen, observant eye for the minute details in nature, such as wildflowers and animals and all can be found on Hyde Mountain. Living on Hyde Mountain in a log home – built by Scotty Hyde, her late husband, heated by a wood stove – it is the perfect setting for a poet. Having read some of Hyde’s poems, her satirical voice is clear in many of them. Hyde prefers the “old” style of poetry – when things

Life in verse: Harriet Hyde has a longtime penchant for penning poems about nature and life around her. Photo by Dawn Hoover would rhyme. The art of making words click together, finding the right ones that rhyme is no small task. Hyde writes them out in longhand and has many filed in books. She also has a keen and observant eye for life, and puts things into the structured form of poetry. One of the more telling books of poems written in longhand is called, The Book of The Ridiculous by (I hate to admit it) Harriet Hyde. Over the years, some of Hyde’s poems have been published in The Province, as well See Poems on page 12

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CROWDER, MARIE “ESTELLE” APRIL 6, 1928 – OCTOBER 25, 2013 It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Estelle Crowder on Friday, October 25, 2013.. Estelle was a long time resident of Malakwa, B.C. Estelle is survived by her son Gordon of Spruce Grove, Alberta; Sister-inLaws Pat and Diane Potvin of Edmonton, Alberta. Estelle was predeceased by her Husband Andy; Brothers Alec and Phillip Potvin and her Sisters Marie Chapman and Alice Crispell. A Graveside Service took place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Malakwa Cemetery. Memorial Tributes may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985-124 Street N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T5M-0H9 or Alzheimer Society, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H-4K1. Floral or written Tributes may be made to www. parklandfuneralservices.com Parkland Funeral Services, Stony Plain, 780.963.2520

JAMES R. MOTTER December 20, 1943 - October 23, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family announces Jimmy’s sudden passing on October 23, 2013. He is survived by is wife Barbara, children Michelle and Shawn, grandchildren Jordan, Noah and Autumn. Brother Alex, niece Jodie, husband Tom, children Jessica, Riley, Bryden, sister-in-law Lorraine. He was born in Melville, SK and spent his life involved with hockey. Taking in billets, working at the concession at the rink. Transferred to Winnipeg, MB with the CN but his passion for hockey continued, watching his friend’s children play, going back to SK to watch the Millionaires play. An injury prevented him from playing, but he knew his hockey. No one knew hockey like him, he knew the players, their stats. He may have moved to MB but his heart remained in SK with the Melville Millionaires and the SK Roughriders, always wearing the green to their football games. Uncle Jimmy, as he was called by many, will be missed by many in the three provinces. A celebration of life will be held at the United Church on Wednesday at 11am. Refreshments to follow. His ashes will be taken back to SK for him to be laid to rest in his home town of Melville. A service will be held in Melville in the summer, date to be arranged. Many thanks to the hospital and staff. Special thanks to Dr Darren Lorenz. On line condolences may be sent to James Obituary at www.bowerservice.com In lieu of flowers, donations can to made in James name to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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The Sicamous Eagles enjoyed two wins in a trio of away games over the weekend. On Friday night, the Eagles were in Summerland to take on the Steam. Sicamous came out strong in the first frame and their precision performance paid off with three goals that would earn them the 3-2 win. The markers came from Brady Crabtree, assisted by Bradley Whitehead, Tyler Ehlers, aided by Mikey Markland and Devin Gerun, and Nicholas Astasiewicz, assisted by Tyson Taylor. The Steam turned

up the steam in the second frame, and were able to add two goals. But Eagles netminder Kris Joyce shut down all further attempts on net, which tallied 46 throughout the evening, compared to 28 by Sicamous. From Summerland, the Eagles travelled north to play the 100 Mile House Wranglers at the South Cariboo Rec Centre. The teams were well matched in the first frame, but only the Eagles were finding the back of the net, with markers from Taylor and Crabtree. Astasiewicz assisted on both, and Taylor on the second.

The Wranglers came back with a vengeance in the second frame, adding three goals of their own and taking the lead into the third period. Midway through the third, the Wranglers added another goal. Five minutes later, Taylor contributed goal number three for Sicamous, assisted by Nathan Grieve and Jayce Davis. But the game ended with 100 Mile on the winning side of a 4-3 tally. The following night, the Eagles were back on 100 Mile’s home ice, where they wrangled the rebound and left with a 3-2 overtime win. Scoring was led by

100 Mile with two goals in the first frame. Sicamous dominated the second period, and Riley Jepson potted backto-back goals with assists by Owen Rowsell (2), Derek Miskiman and Crabtree. The third frame was scoreless. A power play in overtime was the window of opportunity for Eagle Jayce Davis to put in the winning goal, assisted by Gerun and Grieve. Sicamous is back on the road for a Nov. 8 contest versus the Columbia Valley Rockies. They’ll be back on home ice the following night to take on the Golden Rockets. Game time is 7 p.m.

Midget tourney starts Friday morning The Clearwater Hawks failed to knock the Sicamous Midgets off a winning streak during weekend hockey action. On Saturday night, the Eagles defeated the Hawks 3-1, with two goals from Louie Federico and one from Darien Blight. Helpers came from Austin Miller (2), Curtis Klassen (2) and Bradley Honeyman. Shots on goal were 42-12 for Sicamous. On Sunday morn-

ing, our boys came out hard, winning 7-2. Colby Sherlock had a great game scoring four goals. Klassen, Federico and Honeyman also found the back of the net. Goaltender Keyon Bittner picked up two assists on the game. Kaylen Kerr helped with three, Federico with three, and Nicholas Woodbridge, Colton Skead and Austin Miller with one each. The Sicamous Midgets invite the com-

munity to attend to their home tournament, this Friday, Nov. 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. They’ll be taking on 100 Mile House. The boys will face the Calgary Saints at 6 p.m. Friday night, and the Langley Eagles at 11:45 Saturday morning. How the boys play will determine their placement on Sunday. Games run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. on Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday.

A raffle table will be sure to impress, with great items such as golf passes, a Tassimo gift set, a Bluray player as a part of a movie basket, a Bob Marley boom box and more. There will be a silent auction table set up with NHL players’ jerseys, hockey school registration and a possible houseboat trip. Try your luck at one of the 50/50s throughout the weekend. Come out and fill the stands for your local boys.

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as in the local papers. All the poems are a valuable legacy for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It is a reflection of the great lady she is, her sense of nature and sense of humour shine through everything she has written. There were many poems for me

to pick from, but the Bopple Weed, to me, is what Harriet Hyde is all about. The Bopple Weed By Harriet Hyde Do you know the Bopple weed? If so, you’re very wise indeed. They used to grow most everywhere But they are now ex-

tremely rare. They grew beneath the Boplar trees, And swung and swayed with every breeze. It took them years to bopulate, And that explains their likely fate. If you should come on one by chance, Then do a glad, im-

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• FREE early learning events for families and caregivers with children who are 3 and 4 years old • Families will receive FREE BOOKS and a kit of materials and resources to help support their child’s early learning experiences • Families are encouraged to PRE-REGISTER for the event at their local school or contact Jennifer Findlay at 250-833-2095 for more information Highland Park Elementary .......... Wednesday, Nov. 13th 10:00am to 11:00am Grindrod Elementary .................. Wednesday, Nov. 13th 1:00pm to 2:00pm North Shuswap Elementary........ Thursday, Nov. 14th 10:00am to 11:00am Bastion Elementary .................... a) Thursday, Nov. 14th 1:00pm to 2:00pm .................................................. b) Friday, Nov. 15th 9:00am to 10:00am Armstrong Elementary ............... Saturday, Nov. 16th 10:00 am to 11:00 am South Broadview Elementary ..... Saturday, Nov. 16th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Salmon Arm West Elementary .... Monday, Nov. 18th 10:00am to 11:00am North Canoe Elementary ............ Tuesday, Nov. 19th 10:00am to 11:00am Ranchero Elementary................. Tuesday, Nov. 19th 1:00pm to 2:00pm Carlin Elementary ...................... Wednesday, Nov. 20th 10:00am to 11:00am Parkview Elementary ................. Monday, Nov. 25th 10:00am to 11:00am Sorrento Elementary .................. Tuesday, Nov. 26th 10:00am to 11:00am Falkland Elementary .................. Wednesday, Nov. 27th 10:00am to 11:00am Hillcrest Elementary ................... Wednesday, Nov. 27th 1:00pm to 2:00pm M.V. Beattie Elementary ............. Thursday, Nov. 28th 10:00am to 11:00am Silver Creek Elementary ............. Thursday, Nov. 28th 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Eagle Valley News

We Honour our Veterans

Remembrance Day 2013, We Shall Never Forget

Sicamous Vision Care Centre

Letter To The Editor Re: Memorial Day Reflection

Dr. Shelley Geier, Optometrist

(250) 836-3070 • 217 Finlayson St., Sicamous, BC

Honouring those who served!

Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Website: www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca Email: info@sicamouschamber.bc.ca

314 A Finlayson St., Sicamous • 250-836-0002

Thank you veterans past & present

PRODUCE • MEATS • DRY GOODS • GROCERIES • BAKERY • DELI Open 7 days a week • 8am - 9pm

250-836-4899 • 436 Main St. Sicamous

File Photos

Their memory will live on forever.

HONOURING THOSE WHO SERVED T he students, staff and trustees of North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 would like to salute the brave men and women who served, or are serving, their country at home and overseas.

Independently owned and operated

This our fathers bought for us Long and long ago”

BONNIE DAVIES 250-836-2223 • 1-800-582-8639 Cell: 833-7681 • Web: bonniedavies.com Email: bonnied@cablelan.net

(250) 836-2283 • Box 665 Sicamous • arena@cablelan.net

We take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost.

Marine

www.tastructures.com

Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

fragment and his penknife. A full military funeral was requested by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Ferns family agreed to a full military funeral in Brettville-surLaize Canadian War Cemetery. My sister Janice Ferns Basilone and myself were invited to attend and we travelled to Normandy on November 11, 2008 for his funeral on November 14, 2008. It was the most amazing experience in my life and seeing the respect that the military branch show for our fallen is very impressive. So, make sure you take a few minutes on November the 11 to honour all our fallen heroes from the past and the present.

INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS Sicamous: 250-836-3600

FOOD & FUEL

CRAIGELLACHIE BC

Thanks to our country’s Veterans.

Eagle Valley

Arts Council 1226 Riverside Ave.

Proudly supporting our troops and their families!

Eagle River

Automotive Specializing in light trucks and 4x4s General Automotive Repairs

2000 TCH • 250-836-2333

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude ~ Cynthia Ozick

Remembrance Day 2013 Teachers and students will be honouring sacrifices of the past and working for peace in the future.

We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~ Francis A. Walker

1-250-836-4949

Greg Kyllo, MLA

greg.kyllo.mla@leg.bc.ca

We Honour our Veterans. PARKLAND BUILDING SUPPLIES (1998) LTD.

250.836.2514 Hwy 97A, Sicamous

Remembering those who fought for our country and gave their lives for all of us

yard medics

DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Ph: 250-836-2477 446 Main Street. Box 219 Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0 cityhall@sicamous.ca • www.sicamous.ca

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Gary F.T. Ferns

May we always remember our heroes

~Rudyard Kipling

Sicamous and District Rec Centre

ing the war but I had no history on his background. He was just a vague memory since my Dad never spoke about the war or his brothers. In May 2008, I received a call from Ms. Laurel Clegg, Director from the Casualty Identification Research Department stating that they have discovered the remains of my uncle who died in Normandy 64 years ago. His remains were found by Mr. Lerault, a local resident in Haut Mesnil who was using a metal detector looking for shrapnel or spent ammo in a quarry. He received a high reading of a metal object and after removing the soil, he found a war helmet below the surface. On further digging, Mr.Lerault uncovered a full body of a soldier sitting in a crouch position. The police were notified and when they discovered it was a soldier in full uniform they contacted the Defence Attache in Paris of the recovery. Finally on March 25, 2008 the remains were positively identified as those of Private Tupper Ferns. Along with his remains, they found his helmet, Royal Regiment of Canada badge, a bullet, rifle butt, belt

Remembrance Day 2013 at Mara Lake

All we use or know

On June 6, 1944 the Royal Regiment of Canada invaded Normandy at Juno Beach under heavy fire from the German forces strongly entrenched on the beach and the shore line. Private Ralph Ferns survived the massacre of over 946 soldiers killed. The Canadian assault force at Juno Beach was over 15,000 men. Private Ralph Ferns survived and made it to Courseulles-surMer. The Royal Regiment of Canada spent six weeks in the battlefield and finally stopped for a well-deserved rest on August 14, 1944 in Haut Mesnil, 18 kilometers north of Falaise. On that fateful day, the allied forces commenced their bomb attack in the area and with an error with the smoke colour, 77 bombers dropped their pay load onto the Canadian troops hiding in Haut Mesnil. Soldiers scrambled for safety into buildings and farm structures with some soldiers climbing into slit trenches for protection from the rain of bombs. As fate would have it the trenches collapsed and the soldiers became entombed with no chance of survival. A search party was sent out on August the 15. to look for Private Ralph Ferns and Private George Cantlon. They could not be found in the area. He was listed as killed in action since his capture by the Germans was never a valid option. His death was reported to his family in Toronto and his name was eventually inscribed on the Bayeux Memorial. I grew up knowing I had an uncle that died dur-

We salute our Veterans and remember their bravery with pride

Ph: 250.836.9463 444 #3 Main St. Sicamous, BC

North Okanagan Shuswap School District No. 83

“All we have of freedom

Eagle Valley News Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Backs Family A message from the North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers’ Association

(250) 836-3277 • yardmedics@cablelan.net

A6 www.eaglevalleynews.com

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Eagle Valley News

We Honour our Veterans

Remembrance Day 2013, We Shall Never Forget

Sicamous Vision Care Centre

Letter To The Editor Re: Memorial Day Reflection

Dr. Shelley Geier, Optometrist

(250) 836-3070 • 217 Finlayson St., Sicamous, BC

Honouring those who served!

Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Website: www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca Email: info@sicamouschamber.bc.ca

314 A Finlayson St., Sicamous • 250-836-0002

Thank you veterans past & present

PRODUCE • MEATS • DRY GOODS • GROCERIES • BAKERY • DELI Open 7 days a week • 8am - 9pm

250-836-4899 • 436 Main St. Sicamous

File Photos

Their memory will live on forever.

Independently owned and operated

This our fathers bought for us Long and long ago”

BONNIE DAVIES 250-836-2223 • 1-800-582-8639 Cell: 833-7681 • Web: bonniedavies.com Email: bonnied@cablelan.net

(250) 836-2283 • Box 665 Sicamous • arena@cablelan.net

We take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost.

Marine

www.tastructures.com

Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS Sicamous: 250-836-3600

FOOD & FUEL

CRAIGELLACHIE BC

Thanks to our country’s Veterans.

Eagle Valley

Arts Council 1226 Riverside Ave.

Proudly supporting our troops and their families!

Eagle River

Automotive Specializing in light trucks and 4x4s General Automotive Repairs

2000 TCH • 250-836-2333

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude ~ Cynthia Ozick

Remembrance Day 2013 Teachers and students will be honouring sacrifices of the past and working for peace in the future.

We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~ Francis A. Walker

1-250-836-4949

Greg Kyllo, MLA

greg.kyllo.mla@leg.bc.ca

We Honour our Veterans. PARKLAND BUILDING SUPPLIES (1998) LTD.

250.836.2514 Hwy 97A, Sicamous

Remembering those who fought for our country and gave their lives for all of us

yard medics

DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Ph: 250-836-2477 446 Main Street. Box 219 Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0 cityhall@sicamous.ca • www.sicamous.ca

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Gary F.T. Ferns

May we always remember our heroes

~Rudyard Kipling

Sicamous and District Rec Centre

Remembrance Day 2013 at Mara Lake

All we use or know

We salute our Veterans and remember their bravery with pride

Ph: 250.836.9463 444 #3 Main St. Sicamous, BC

North Okanagan Shuswap School District No. 83

“All we have of freedom

Eagle Valley News Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Backs Family A message from the North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers’ Association

(250) 836-3277 • yardmedics@cablelan.net