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Snap: Sicamous karate student Rebecca Erickson breaks two pine boards with an elbow strike Saturday during Provincial Martial Arts’ second annual board breaking event held in Salmon Arm’s Downtown Activity Centre. See more on page 8. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Shuswap schools remain open after job action averted By Tracy Hughes and Richard Rolke Eagle Valley News
Job action has been avoided at North Okanagan-Shuswap schools this week. CUPE Local 523 workers, who represent 1,150 custodians, bus drivers and other education support workers were in a legal position to walk off the job Tuesday but a tentative contract was hammered out Monday. “I think all sides are pleased we have reached an agreement and can avoid a disruption to students,” said Superintendent Glenn Borthistle following the announcement of the tentative deal. The school district had issued a notice to parents Monday advising them of the possibility of strike action on Tuesday and suggesting parents may need to make alternate child-care arrangements. A strike action would have disrupted classes, as the union representing B.C.
Teachers would not bers will vote on the have crossed picket contract but because lines. they are part of a News of the single collective unit agreement was rewith School DisI think all sides are pleased we leased Monday trict #53 (Okanagan have reached an agreement and evening, so schools Similkameen) and can avoided a disruption for the operated as normal School District #67 students. Tuesday. (Okanagan Skaha). Glenn Borthistle CUPE Local 523 That means a majorSuperintendent said the sticking ity vote among the points in negotiatmembers in the three ing revolved around areas will determine clawbacks to longterm disability benefits, al- the fate of the deal and any future job action. though the school district disputed this point. “It’s all three districts or none,” said “It was a hard day for everyone but ev- Hewitt. eryone, put their heads together and found It’s not known when the North Okanacompromises that work for everyone,” said gan-Shuswap school board will vote on the Rob Hewitt, CUPE local 523 bargaining contract, and if there will be support for the committee spokesperson. document. But a level of uncertainty remains. “I’m not sure what it will cost us,” said North Okanagan-Shuswap CUPE mem- Chris Coers, a School District #83 trustee,
who hoped to see some of the details Tuesday. “Hopefully it’s not too much and it’s something we can handle in a different budget and not a budget that’s already been approved.” Hewitt won’t provide any details on how that matter was resolved because the terms have not been released to his members yet. It’s not known when the union membership will vote on the proposed contract. “Our goal is to have it done in a week to 10 days,” said Hewitt, adding that the bargaining committee is recommending endorsement. Benefits are considered a local issue and they were the focus of Monday’s negotiations, while wages are a provincially negotiated matter. The contract calls for a 3.5 per cent raise, including a one per cent raise effective July 1, 2013, followed by two per cent effective Feb. 1, 2014 and a 0.5 per cent increase effective May 1.
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Surrey driver on summer tires facing charges Need Help? A Surrey resident is facing charges after a pickup truck collided with an on coming semi Friday morning on the Trans-Canada Highway. At 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, Sicamous RCMP were called to the scene of a twovehicle accident west of town on the highway. Investigating officers found the driver of an eastbound pickup truck had lost control of the vehicle, which proceeded to hit a guardrail and then drive into the oncoming lane and the path of a semi. Both occupants of the pickup truck were from Surrey. The jaws of life were required to remove the passenger, who was transported with serious but non-life-threatening injuries to hospital in Salmon Arm. Police say the driver of the pickup truck is being charged for driving in winter with bald summer tires, and may face additional penalties through their insurance company. • Nov. 22, 7:45 a.m., Sicamous RCMP received a report of a white semi with blue writing on the Trans-Canada Highway, its driver braking randomly and having difficulty staying in their lane. Police searched for the semi but were unable to find it. • Nov. 22, 3:16 p.m., a lost trailer plate was turned in to police. • Nov. 22, 5:31 p.m., police receive a report of threats. • Nov. 22, 9:34 p.m., an assault was reported. • Nov. 23, 12:22 a.m., loud music was reported to be coming from a residence on Poirier Road. • Nov. 23, 2:26 a.m., an assault was reported.
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Collision: Police and rescue personnel attend the scene of a head-on collision Friday morning west of Sicamous that resulted in one person being sent to hospital with serious injuries. Photo by Margo Westaway • Nov. 23, 3:13 p.m., a person was reported to be walking on the Bruhn Bridge dressed inappropriately for the weather. Police were unable to locate the individual. • Nov. 23, 3:57 p.m., a blue Chevy pickup with B.C. plates was reported to be driving erratically. • Nov. 23, 9:58 p.m., police received a report of a suspicious person trying to steal a bike from a local residence. • Nov. 24, 2:09 p.m., a lost wallet was turned in. • Nov. 24, 3:18 p.m., a grey Dodge pickup with B.C. plates was reported to be speeding, swerving and driving erratically. • Nov. 25, 1 a.m., police received a report of a hazardous traffic situation, where one vehicle was towing another without the proper equipment at a high rate of speed. The vehicle doing the towing was located, and violation tickets were issued to the driver. The
December 7th - Sicamous Bible Church Candlelight Service. 7 pm. Everyone welcome December 24th - Sicamous Bible Church Christmas Banquet. 5:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. 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
vehicle itself was impounded and an inspection notice was given to the driver. • Nov. 26, 12:04 p.m., Sicamous police received a request by the Chase RCMP to serve a violation ticket on a local resident. • Nov. 26, 2:08 p.m., police received a report of a prohibited driver. • Nov. 27, 1:16 p.m., officers were asked to keep the peace while representatives from the Ministry of Children and Families visited a local family. • Nov. 28, 3:27 p.m., an assault was reported. • Nov. 28, 4:41 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle pulled over on the highway with hazard lights on, creating a hazard by partially blocking the eastbound lane. • Nov. 29, 9:59 a.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 1. No injuries were reported. Nov. 29, 3:14 p.m., an in-
dividual with outstanding warrants for fraud in Alberta was found by Sicamous RCMP, taken into custody and later released for a future court date. • Nov. 29, 4:20 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred, no injuries were reported. • Nov. 30, 12:52 p.m., report of a prohibited driver was received. • Nov. 30, 1:24 p.m., report of threats were received. • Nov. 30, 9:43 p.m., report of harassment was received. • Dec. 1, 7:33 a.m., a semi tractor-trailer unit was reported to be having trouble getting up the highway west of Sicamous. • Dec. 1, 10:04 a.m., a single vehicle accident was reported, no injuries. • Dec. 1, 10:33 a.m., police responded to a report of single-vehicle rollover. The incident occurred near Cambie Solsqua Road. The vehicle involved was located by a road maintenance crew. Officers learned the vehicle was westbound when the driver lost control and went off the road. But the driver and passenger were able to get out of the vehicle, one had a minor injury to the left arm and a sore neck. • Dec. 2, 5:48 p.m., trucks were skidding out on the hill west of Sicamous and backing up traffic along the TransCanada Highway. Police were out directing traffic until the truck drivers could get their chains on. • Dec. 2, 7:34 p.m., Sicamous RCMP were asked to attend a local resident and check on their emotional well being. The subject was found to be distraught, a taken to hospital for further psychological assessment.
Haven. Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven 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.-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. Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group
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meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 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. 17-Dec.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 250-836-2695. Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit.
Every 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Esther 250836-4373 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, 1 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m.
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No decision on former town hall
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While a parking lot has been suggested, no decision has been made on what will become of the property where the former district hall sits when the building is demolished. At last week’s council meeting, Sicamous resident Janna Simons asked council why they would use the Riverside Avenue property
for parking, suggesting it could be used for a farmer’s market or something that would be an attraction for tourists. Simons referred to a story in the Nov. 20 News, Proposal request out for hall demolition, in which it states “there are plans to transform the lot into public parking for 10 to 13 trucks with boat trailers.” District administrator Heidi Frank told
Simons this was a suggestion to council, but council has yet to formally discuss, let alone decide, what will become of the property. “I believe it was one councillor who kind of tossed it out there, ‘maybe we can put in a parking lot because there’s hardly any parking when our beaches up and running ,’ but it hasn’t been discussed,” said Frank. A plan for a parking
lot, as per the Nov. 20 story, was outlined at a July 11, 2012 meeting of council by then-acting interim administrator Doug Ruttan, who suggested parking as a short-term proposal for the property Frank noted staff are looking at different options. The district has since extended the due date for proposal requests for the former town hall’s demolition to Dec. 10.
Councils wary of proposed regional committee By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A Shuswap-based work group being proposed by Community Futures received a lukewarm reception from two desired participants. Community Futures Shuswap has invited the City of Salmon Arm, the District of Sicamous, Shuswap Tourism, Salmon Arm’s Economic Development Society (EDS) and others to form an inter-organizational committee that would work to develop economic/tourism opportunities in the region. Community Futures executive director Joanne Mason told Salmon Arm council her board was asked by Salmon Arm’s downtown improvement association to take the lead on this initiative, noting her organization is not just about lending money and supporting business. “One of our primary focuses is community economic development, and that’s why we were asked to assume the lead on this,” said Mason. Despite suggesting the job might be suited to the city’s Economic
Development Society, Cannon agreed to take part in the committee. Coun. Alan Harrison was supportive of this, as long as it didn’t cost the city any money. Meanwhile, Couns. Marg Kentel and Chad Eliason suggested the committee might be redundant with mandates of existing local government agencies. “If Coun. Cannon thinks this is a good expenditure for her time, I’m happy to have her go and work on it… but I’m not willing to spend any money on this and I’d be hesitant to allocate a ton of staff time to it,” said Eliason. Sicamous council wound up deferring discussion Community Futures’ proposal until more information is received. This was after district chief administrative officer Heidi Frank said Mason wanted her to sit on the committee, meaning staff time, and after Frank and Coun. Busch suggested similar work is already being done through the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process and the Thompson Okanagan Tourist Association. “I totally agree with you, Coun. Busch, on DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS
PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO section 90 (1) (k) of the Community Charter, a special In-Camera Council Meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 in Council Chambers, 446 Mail Street, Sicamous, B.C. to discuss (a) water treatment plant. Heidi Frank, Chief Administrative Officer Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax: 250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca 446 Main Street. Box 219 Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0
this, because we have a lot of these programs and groups working all on the same initiatives,” said Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton. “And there’s different levels, it seems. What do you support, what don’t you support… and how much time and money do we spend of the taxpayers?” Both councils, however, were supportive of another Community Futures request relating to two programs aimed at helping young people establish their own business during the summer. In a separate letter, Mason asked they consider waiving the business licence fee for those enrolled in Community Futures’ Summer Student Youth Entrepreneur lending program, for school, college and university students, as well as their Biz Kids Program,
for youth ages 10 to 16. Both programs are aimed at helping participants establish their own businesses in the summer months. Salmon Arm council was told by staff that the city cannot waive fees, but that council initiatives could be used to cover the cost of the 10 to 12 applications that may come forward in 2014. Staff will be looking to see what might work best and report back to council. In Sicamous, Coun. Suzanne Carpenter said the district needs to do whatever it can to support youth in the community. Asked if there might be any budget implications, district administrator Heidi Frank commented, “not really, because the flipside of this is, if this program wasn’t in place we probably wouldn’t get the businesses anyways.”
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Eagle Valley News
Controversial GE foods pervasive in Canadian diet
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ou can’t see them and you can’t taste them, but they’re there, nonetheless. Hiding in that chocolate bar, that breakfast cereal, those corn chips. They are genetically modified organisms, plant cells whose genes have been altered, generally to accommodate the use of the herbicide Round-up. A talk on Friday in Salmon Arm from Thierry Vrain, a retired researcher with Agriculture Canada whose job was once to assure the public of the safety of GMO crops, underscored what many citizens concerned about genetically engineered foods have been voicing. No testing, or inadequate testing is being done on genetically engineered (GE) foods and crops, meaning we humans are guinea pigs as the biotech industry takes control of the food supply by genetically engineering more plants in its quest to make more billions of dollars. Vrain pointed out problems such as: the technology produces ‘rogue’ genes that are potentially allergenic, toxic or dangerous; independent studies have shown GE crops can produce organ damage in mice and rats; the genes in engineered crops can spread to other plants and bacteria – and more. He recommends eating organic foods from sustainable local farms rather than the products of industrial agriculture, lobbying local governments to join the other 22 municipalities in B.C. which have declared themselves GE-free, to ask grocery store managers where the non-engineered foods in their stores are, to avoid processed foods, to become educated about their food and about the difference between organic and natural. While more than 60 countries have banned, labelled or regulated GMO foods or crops, Canada does not even required labelling. Vrain suggests there’s too much “civil obedience” in Canada and he would like to see people speak up to protect their health. Excellent advice we would be wise to follow.
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B.C.’s greenhouse gas trial balloon leaking By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – Last week I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up substantially by 2020. New liquefied natural gas export proposals continue to pop up, the latest ones on former industrial sites near Squamish and Campbell River. And with the surge of LNG activity around Kitimat and Prince Rupert already changing
the landscape, questions linger about the pollution and greenhouse gas impacts. As she left for the government’s largest ever trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark dismissed a study that estimated the impact of three LNG plants. That study, done by Kitimat environment group Skeena Wild, assumed “direct drive” technology to chill and compress gas for export. It concluded that three plants would burn two and a half times the amount of natural gas currently used in Metro Vancouver. Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak relied on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet. BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early
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development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gas-fired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up. Clark has repeatedly argued that B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere. I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG production shouldn’t count. “We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for greenhouse gases in a particular region is one that is constantly evolving. There are regularly changes to the international standards for accounting for these things and report-
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ing them. And certainly the ability for one jurisdiction to impact positively on the GHG emissions of another, we think is appropriately considered in how one accounts for these things.” Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination. Globe and Mail China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe covered the premier’s visit. He reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal in peak demand periods. Clark also visited Japan, another key customer for LNG. The whole world knows why Japan needs new energy sources. It needs to replace production from its disaster-tainted nuclear facilities. Will B.C. LNG be part of the solution to humaninduced climate change? On the evidence so far, the answer is no.
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COMMUNITY Spirit of giving: Miya Sims hands off sacks of food and toys to Fire Chief Brett Ogino Sunday during the Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department’s annual food and toy run. Donations go to support the local Christmas hamper campaign. Photo by Victoria Rowbottom
Christmas hamper program underway The 2013 Christmas Hamper and Gift Campaign is underway. Applications for support through the program are available at the Sicamous and Malakwa Resource Centre locations. For information, call 250-836-3440. Applications will be taken until Dec. 17, but are desired by the 13th. All families, individuals and seniors who feel they will struggle to provide Christmas dinner and/or gifts for their children or grandchildren are welcome to apply. There are no restrictions regarding the source of income, the and the Eagle Valley Community Support Society, which oversees the program, is well aware that many work-
ing families are struggling financially in our area. Applications are processed with the utmost care to protect confidentiality, and hampers and gifts are picked up by appointment to contribute to providing an experience as dignified and private as possible. For those wishing to support the campaign, there are a number of ways to help. Food, gifts and monetary donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Sicamous Resource Centre located at 1214 Shuswap Ave., or on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Malakwa Resource Centre
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Position: Center Home Town: Kamloops Age: 17 Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 Prev Team: Thompson Blazers Hobbies / Interests: Gym Personal Hero: My dad Goals: NCAA Favorite NHL Team: Edmonton Oilers Favorite Player: Sidney Crosby Favorite Music: Electronic Dance Music Favorite Food: Sushi What do you like best about playing hockey in Sicamous: The atmosphere and great people.
at 3994 Malakwa Rd. Tax receipts can be issued if requested. Pre-bagged donations of needed items can be purchased at Askew’s. Gifts may be donated through the Christmas Angel Tree program at the Sicamous branch of the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union. Just pick up a tag from the tree, buy a gift for the age and gender on the tag and return the gift to the tree. Many pre-Christmas events, hockey games, etc. accept food and donations on behalf of the campaign. Bring a hat or mitts for a child to Dec. 6 Sicamous Eagles game for the Toque Toss.
The CPR Holiday Train will be making a stop at Silver Sands Road at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Be sure to catch the beautiful train and great stage show, and support the campaign by bringing a donation for the food bank. Thanks goes to all those who donated to the Sicamous and Swansea Point volunteer firefighters’ food and toy drive. The society is grateful for the help of the firefighters, and couldn’t get through the hamper campaign without the food and toys this wonderful event brings. A reminder to Malakwa and area residents that the Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department will
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(250) 836-2283 • arena@cablelan.net • Box 665 Sicamous WEDNESDAY DEC 4 Public Skating: 9 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm Hockey School: 1 - 3 pm Public Skating: 3:15 - 4:15 pm Novice & Pre Novice: 5 pm Atoms: 6:00 pm Midgets: 7:15 Eagles: 8:30 pm THURSDAY DEC 5 Public Skating: 9 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm Public Skating: 2 pm SA Midget: 4:45 Sicamous Midgets: 6:30 Eagles: 8:15 FRIDAY DEC 6 Public Skating: 9 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm Hockey School: 1 - 3 pm Public Skating: 3:15 - 4:15 pm Eagles vs. Revelstoke: 7:00 pm
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SATURDAY DEC 7 Atom Tournament SUNDAY DEC 9 Atom Tournament Sicamous Blues: 7 pm MONDAY DEC 9 Public Skating: 9 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm Hockey School: 1 - 3 pm Public Skating: 3:15 pm Nocive & Pre-Novice 5:00 pm Atom: 6 pm Old Timers: 8:15 pm TUESDAY DEC 10 Public Skating: 9 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm Public Skating: 2 pm Figure Skating 5:00 pm Eagles 7:45 pm
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Just like a Christmas tree, twinkling lights and Christmas cards, Christmas just would not be the same without Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The famous first line, “Marley was dead to begin with,” and the expression, “Old Marley was as “dead as a doornail,” gets people into the mood to sit back and enjoy the story that unfolds. Of course, we know what happens – we have seen or heard this story many times before and yet we never tire of it. The tale of social criticism has been made into many different movies – Alistair Sim as Scrooge by far the most popular. Dickens wrote this little book in 1843, and considered it the greatest success he ever achieved. When he finished the book, he put it and broke out like a madman, throwing himself eagerly into Christmas celebrations – very much as he described Scrooge behaving after he wakes up and finds himself in his own bed, left with the messages of all the ghosts that visited him during the night. In the 1840s, the social criticism Dickens made through his stories were well-founded.
Dress rehearsal: Mariah Twa and Aiden Twa rehearse for their roles of Clara and Uncle Fred for the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club’s reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, which opens this Saturday night at the Red Barn Arts Centre. Photo by Dawn Hoover Children were made to work in mines and factories, and the streets and rivers were filled with dirt, grime and filth. In a single month in 1847, half a million people were infected with typhus fever. That was the setting in which Scrooge was being miserly, with his fortune tucked away. In 1853, Dickens read the story in front of an audience and continued to do so until 1870, when he read it for the last time in London. There are many productions of readings by just one individual or by many. Almost every theatre company in North America and the United Kingdom has a production and adaptation going. And so has
the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club. The first “run” was six years in a row, with a total of 40 in the cast, including singers and dancers. As the director and the one who did the adaptation of this particular production, I was absolutely sure I would never do this story again. After all, 24 performances with great audience turnout was enough, and I thought I was tired of it. However, the absence of this story during Christmas time haunted me, as the ghosts haunted Ebenezer Scrooge. Why, I could not tell you. It simply is not Christmas without hearing this Dickens’ story of transformation, of a miserly man devoid of pleasures to a man who
experiences the joys of Christmas. This year’s production by the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club will be a great evening/afternoon at the Red Barn Arts Centre with hot chocolate and cookies and a warm Christmas atmosphere. So join them on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30), and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m., (doors open at 1:30). Tickets are only $5 (includes the chocolate and cookies), and are available at Eagle Valley Pharmacy. I wish all readers of this column the very best for the holiday season, with health, happiness and happy times with family and friends.
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KIJHL Doug Birks Division cellar dwellers the Revelstoke Grizzlies didn’t gain any ground over the weekend when they took on hosts the Sicamous Eagles. In fact, the Grizzlies gained nothing, shut out by the Eagles with
a 6-0 deficit. First on the board was Colin Blake with a power-play conversion at 14:25 in the first period. He was assisted by Nicholas Astasiewicz and Devin Gerun. In the second period, goals were added by Riley Jepson, (assisted by Gerun), Astasiewicz (Blake and Gerun), and Stephen Hawco (Derek
Miskiman and Jayce Davis). Hawco added his second goal of the game in the third period, assisted by Nathan Grieve and Miskiman, and Blake potted the evening’s final marker, assisted by Darien Head and Astasiewicz. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Eagles hosted the North
Okanagan Knights, and wound up on the losing end of a 4-2 decision. Blake put in one of the two goals midway through the second frame, assisted by Astasiewicz, while Owen Rowsell chipped in the other goal on a power play in the third period, with assists by Jepson and Brady Crabtree.
Christmas in Sicamous 2013 NOW until DECEMBER 25th – CHRISTMAS HAMPER & GIFT PROGRAM FOOD & MONETARY DONATIONS & GIFTS– gratefully accepted at the Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre/ Food Bank. Monetary donations should be made directly to the Eagle Valley Community Support Society. Hamper Applications now available @ the Resource Centre/Food Bank 1214 Shuswap Ave. Sicamous & the Malakwa office, Malakwa Learning Centre (school). Call 836-3440. DECEMBER, EAGLES FOOD BANK HOME GAME NIGHTS …. 7pm game time Dec. 6th - Eagles vs Revelstoke – “Toque Toss” during the 2nd intermission, bring a new toque, mitts or scarf …. Win prizes! Dec 14th -Eagles vs Princeton Dec 20th -Eagles vs Kamloops TIMMY’S CHRISTMAS TELETHON - Until Dec. 6th, make a donation @ Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Office NOVEMBER 30TH — through TO DECEMBER 14TH PICK UP GIFT TAG FROM THE ANGEL TREE @ the SALMON ARM SAVINGS AND CREDIT UNION (Sicamous Branch)……Drop those gifts to the Resource Centre 836-3440 for info. DEC 1 – 31st - The annual SASCU ATM CAMPAIGN returns. Did you know that throughout December - every time you use a SASCU ATM - SASCU contributes 10 cents to our local food bank? And.....you could be one of the lucky people who get a random $50.00 dispensed to you - just because! “Happy Holidays from SASCU.” WEDNESDAY, DEC 4th LION’S CHRISTMAS BINGO...upstairs Rec Centre, doors open 5 pm., early bird game 5:45 pm Lots of raffle items! Play to support your local Food Bank and bring a non perishable food item. FRIDAY, DEC 6th – SENIORS CENTRE CHRISTMAS DINNER - Senior’s Activity Centre…Tickets available @ the Seniors Centre, $5.00 each. CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARY 6 to 7 pm For all ages…Join us for songs, puppet show, stories &crafts DECEMBER 6th, 7th and 8th , 2013 ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’, A READING (In Costume) of the classic tale – doors open 7:30 pm, Red Barn Arts Centre, 8 pm start, on the 6th and 7th. Sunday, 8th doors open 1:30 pm, starts 2:00 pm Tickets $5 @ IDA. A Sicamous Amateur Drama Club production.
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Devastation and debris: The drebris flow from Sicamous Creek rolls through Waterway Houseboats’ property in June 2012. File photo steps not be taken to better understand and mitigate our flood plain risk,” says Mason in an email to the News. “Our organization sees this advanced planning as simply another step in ensuring the ongoing vibrancy and health of businesses in our region.” Remphrey spoke to historical flooding in the area, including the 2012 flooding in Sicamous and a benchmark-setting flood that occurred in Salmon Arm in 1894. “Piccadilly Mall and the fairgrounds have all been under water, and many homes and businesses would be as well if this happened again, and it could happen again and it will happen again and maybe even worse,” said Remphrey, who went on to comment on the stress and financial loss that could occur, and how there is no insurance available in Canada for overland flooding. In addition,
Canadian insurance companies want flood zone maps updated to take into account the increasing trend of extreme weather resulting from climate change. Remphrey noted how the BC Real Estate Association recently put together an action plan, Planning to Avoid Disaster, intended to push for the updating of floodplain maps in the province. “In the meantime, since there’s no current insurance for overland floods in Canada, our only insurance really, is to try and get as much information as we can, and use this information such as flood plain maps to come up with preventive measures,” said Remphrey. Council has allocated $20,000 towards an assessment in the city’s 2014 budget. Development services director Kevin Pearson said this was a big first step towards an assessment, which he estimated
will cost $80,000. Coun. Ken Jamieson said that now there is money set aside, he hoped staff would be active in pursuing grant money to help offset the cost. Though the assessment is listed as a medium-term priority in the city’s strategic plan (to be done between 2018 and 2020), Jamieson emphasized he too would like to see it happen next year. Zorn offered WA:TER’s support in finding the city possible grant funding, and explained a preliminary flood risk assessment was undertaken by BGC Engineering in 2011, and that the city is already in possession of that information. “That could be leveraged as part of the total cost, although there was a non-disclosure agreement that this is confidential in terms of competitors if you were to tender it out,” said Zorn.
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Millar goes on to say that Waterway has launched a “compelling case regarding the liability surrounding our damages,” and have launched a claim against the Crown, the District of Sicamous and others. “I would simply say that analyzing your flood plain and taking the necessary preventive measures proactively would be the only responsible way to proceed.” Salmon Arm council has also received a letter from Community Futures Shuswap executive director Joanne Mason, on behalf of chair (and Sicamous councillor) Charlotte Hutchinson, asking the city address the need for a flood hazard and risk assessment in the 2014 budget. “We recognize the health of individual businesses and the region as a whole could be significantly impacted should adequate
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A Sicamous houseboat company is urging the City of Salmon Arm to undertake a flood hazard and risk assessment sooner than later. Last week, Salmon Arm city council received a presentation from Bill Remphrey and George Zorn on behalf of WA:TER (Wetland Alliance: The Ecological Response), entitled Living on a Flood Plain. The crux of the talk revolved around the city’s need for an assessment to help minimize the risks involved should flooding occur. The presentation included Zorn reading a letter from Waterway Houseboats chief operating officer Neil Millar, who was unable to attend the meeting. In the letter, Millar relays what the company went through in June 2012 when Sicamous Creek swelled into a debris flow, which nearly devastated the business and caused substantial financial stress. “We had to evaluate how and whether we would be able to continue to operate and, of course, do an unbelievable amount of work to get open again. The emotional strain was not helped by the virtual lack of assistance offered by all levels of government,” states Millar. “The costs to our company in terms of stress and financial loss have been staggering and, quite frankly, nearly sunk our company. The toll is in the millions of dollars.”
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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, learning a new skill this week will only add to your already vast repertoire of abilities. This is one more reason to have a positive attitude. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Emphasize feeling good about yourself this week, Pisces. Doing so will enable you to help others in the near future. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 4 Tyra Banks, Model (40) DECEMBER 5 Gary Allan, Singer (46) DECEMBER 6 Lindsay Price, Actress (37) DECEMBER 7 Sara Bareilles, Singer (34)
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