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Film company planning stop in Sicamous
509 Inc.: Sledding gear/ film company to wrap up season in community.
By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The end to this sledding season is shaping up to be a big deal for Sicamous. Sicamous Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Wolff says snowmobile gear manufacturer 509 Inc., and its movie production offshoot 509 Films, want to come to Sicamous to hold, and film its annual season wrap-up event, that will include the filming of a webisode that will eventually be included in the company’s year-end video. Between the film coverage, and 509’s social media connections, Wolff calls the exposure potential for the community huge. She says the City of Golden recognizes the value of 509 coming to town, and offered them upwards of $20,000 to do so. “They have the hotel tax to draw from for marketing funds. We don’t have that.,” said Wolff, noting SiMichelle Wolff camous’ advantage is Chamber of commerce 509’s desire to shoot in the community. “They really want to do it in Sicamous. This is what’s helping us.” Wolff says the company plans to be in Sicamous between May 1 and 5. Filming will require a helicopter and the creation of jumps, likely on Eagle Pass. So she and the chamber are scrambling to acquire community support, be it in monetary, in-kind or volunteer contributions, to make it all happen. “We’re looking for volunteers to do that (make the jumps) because of the conditions and the cost of trying to get a groomer up there at this time of year,” said Wolff. “Our insurance is done, everything is packed up and put away. So it’s going to be manual shovelling to make jumps.” Wolff says the shoot will feature 509’s top riders in the backcountry. However, she says plans are in the works to show off the community and its other natural asset, Shuswap Lake. See Financial on page 2
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Parkview Elementary students demonstrated their unique abilities Friday during a talent show. Clockwise from top left – Emma-Lee Braun and Addysen Fleming sing “Our Father;” Kaily Jeffrey and Sarah Spencer-Ellis show off their skipping skills; Sydnee Thomson grooves in a dance number; Sacha Munro plays “The Breakers” on piano. Photos by Lachlan Labere
Beautification project proposed for town By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A movement is gaining momentum to add more colour and character to the community. At last week’s district committee of the whole meeting, Kim Hyde and Sicamous chamber executive director Michelle Wolff opened council’s eyes to what the community could be, a tourismbased community alive with colourful buildings, murals and old boats turned into planters, all embracing the nautical theme encour-
Colour cast: This photo illustration was presented to the district as an example of how the community could be spruced up. Image contributed aged in the district’s official community plan. To encourage buyin by local businesses, Hyde said the district could consider a tax ex-
emption. “If a business in town wants to do a mural, there will be a set of guidelines that they’ll have to follow… We’ve
got to have the town looking relatively the same,” said Hyde. Hyde says such a beautification project could be a positive
long-term investment for the community. “You’ve got to make the town appealing for people to come here, and business will follow,” said Hyde. “I’ve been on council and we’ve been chasing business for years. We have to focus on what we have and make it better.” Hyde says support for the project would also be sought from the high school, local artists and gardeners, and that the process of revitalization would help to bolster community spirit.
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Spring cleaning brings police to door Need Help? On April 20, 8:13 p.m., Sicamous RCMP officers responded to an abandoned 911 call. Their investigation found the caller had been cleaning her home, and was wiping down the phone when the call was made. • April 18, 12:54 a.m., a four-door tan GMC with a headache rack and a white, fourdoor Ford Pickup were reported to be driving around town erratically, the drivers thought to be impaired. Police were unable to locate the vehicles. • April 18, 6:22 a.m., a white Volvo semi driving from Revelstoke to Sicamous was reported to be speeding and passing double solid lines. • April 18, 12:46 p.m., police responded to an abandoned 911 call coming from a residence under construction. • April 18, 2:56 p.m., a driver reported her driver’s-side window shattered when another vehicle passed her. • April 19, 10:40
a.m., police received a report of a dark blue pickup with B.C. plates passing double solid lines and speeding thorough a construction zone. • April 19, 12:58 p.m., police received a request from Langley RCMP to watch for an overdue trucker, who was later located in Calgary. • April 19, 3:59 p.m., police received a report of a break and enter to a shed in the 500 block of White Pine Crescent. Padlocks were cut and a Poulin leaf blower and a red metal gas can were taken. • April 19, 5:09 p.m., it was reported to police that sometime over the last few months, a lock was cut off of a shed in the 3700 block of Malakwa Road, and a dark green Mastercraft riding lawnmower was stolen. • April 20, 1:03 a.m., a fight outside a local liquor establishment was reported to police. • April 20, 8:03 a.m., police received a report that sometime over-
night, greenhouse fencing damaged – likely by a vehicle. • April 20, 9:14 a.m., police recovered a safe found at the roadside. The safe had been broken open, but had appeared to have been lying there for a long time, rusting and buried by road debris. • April 20, 12:53 p.m., the driver of a yellow Mazda with Quebec plates was reported to be having difficulty staying in their lane. The vehicle was later found pulled over in a rest area. • April 21, 1:24 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported. • April 21, 5:08 p.m., a tractor trailer with B.C. plates was reported to be swerving all over the road. • April 21, 5:51 p.m., police received a bylaw complaint of a dog barking. • April 21, 6:57 p.m., two motorcycles were reported to be driving fast and passing on double solids. • April 21, 11:11 p.m., a blue Internation-
al semi was reported to be driving with no lights on the trailer, creating a traffic hazard. • April 22, 2:48 a.m., police were requested to remove an unwanted guest. • April 22, 10:49 p.m., an attempted break and enter on Swanshore Road was reported to police. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. • April 22, 6:04 p.m., a grey pickup and a twodoor blue Lincoln were reported to be speeding and passing on double solids. • April 23, 2:17 p.m., complainant reports windshield on pickup smashed. The matter is still under investigation • April 23, 9:32 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver, a person driving a black Dodge pickup. • April 25, 10:44 p.m., police responded to a report of a speeding vehicle. The driver was found to have no insurance or registration. • April 25, 4:26 p.m., four youths were reported to be yelling and
screaming, trying to get another youth out to fight. • April 25, 7:13 p.m., a Tappen woman was stopped for excessive speeding. The driver was charged and the vehicle impounded for seven days. • April 25, 11:22 p.m., police received a report of youths knocking on doors and running away. • April 26, 11 a.m., a vehicle stolen from a Salmon Arm business was found abandoned in Sicamous. April 26, 3:05 p.m., a lost licence plate decal was turned in to police. • April 27, 8:39 p.m., police received a report of a boat and trailer stolen from the 1100 block of Shuswap Avenue. The boat is a 22-foot Sea Serpent with two white 150 Evinrudes on back. The trailer has an Alberta plate. • April 28, 8:59 a.m., a black tractor trailer unit with Alberta plates was reported to be driving over solid lines and onto the shoulder.
Financial support needed for helicopter aerial coverage Continued from front
“I’ve got speedboats, Sea-Doos, so that we can do a water segment to show some of the stuff here,” said Wolff. “So there’s been excellent community
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support on such short notice. The chamber is asking for donations to help in covering the cost of the helicopter (up to $2,400 for two hours of flight time).
This would be used for aerial shots of Sicamous, the lakes and neighbouring backcountry. Discounts and donations of accommodations, meals, snow, dirt and water vehicles
Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 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 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.
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are also wanted. So that the community can get involved, a tailgate party is being planned for Friday, May 2, where people can meet and get the autographs of some of
the top riders in North America. Anyone wishing to offer support, or wanting more information, may contact the Wolff and the chamber at 250836-0002.
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Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome
Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome.
Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.
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 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. - 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
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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 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Learning Centre Library Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club
meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com Every Friday - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome. Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. 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 pm
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Dust raised over proposed waste ponds By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The site selected for settlement ponds to treat waste from the community’s future water treatment plant doesn’t sit well with neighbours. Holly Avenue resident Alf Bryan recently raised some dust with municipal council over plans to use adjacent district property for residual ponds that would treat solid waste (silt) filtered from the water treatment plant expected to be operational in 2016. Bryan said that when he bought his home in 1992, he was shown municipal documents showing the neighbouring district property designated as park land. Since then, he
continued, the lot has been dug up, trees torn out and used as a staging area during sewer projects. He said it was also used by a housesboat company as a raw sewage transfer station. As a result, Bryan and his neighbours had to put up with flying dust, muddy roads and stink. Now they’re concerned that Oak Street will be extended on the property to service the settlement ponds, and Bryan questioned if this will mean more mud and dust. “We can’t drink it in the water – are we supposed to breathe it in the air if it’s going to be dry?” asked Bryan. “Where does the water go, and where will the silt go, and why can’t it be on the highway end
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instead of right across the street from me… why can’t it be next to the highway? It’s further away. And is there any hope of getting a windbreak there?” According to a question and answer sheet posted on the district’s website, the Holly side was chosen for its proximity to the planned water treatment facility on Dabell, and the closes sanitary lift station which receives the backwash water after filtration. District administrator Heidi Frank told Bryan, however, that where the proposed pond will go is still up in the air. “That hasn’t been ex-
plored yet, on what area of the property. And we are absolutely looking at highway access… We are actually in discussions and trying to see what we can do with that,” said Frank, noting a windbreak is part of all the options being considered. “It’s in such a preliminary stage and I completely understand what you’re saying and everything and I’m very aware of the property… The engineers and architects, as we speak, are looking at options as to how to lay it out on the property.” Additional information about the treatment ponds and their function can be found at http://sicamous.civ-
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OPINION
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Eagle Valley News
Proposed changes for agricultural land don’t add up
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hanging with the times can be a good thing. But, the debate surrounding the B.C. Liberal government’s plans to amend the Agricultural Land Reserve indicates this change is meeting with some opposition. The ALR covers about 4.7 million hectares, or about three per cent of the provincial land base. Given the changes are targeted especially to lands in Zone 2, anything outside of the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, then the regulations apply to much less than three per cent of B.C.’s land base. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennet, who oversaw the B.C. government’s core review cabinet committee that proposed the changes to the ALR and the independent body that oversees it, the Agricultural Land Commission, has offered up some explanations, but they seem too facile, and leave other questions unanswered. Why did the government not consult with farmers? Why is the government wanting to especially loosen the restrictions on how ALR land in Zone 2 can be used? Why is the government wanting a piece of such a small pie? Scientists from B.C.’s universities are against the changes for a variety of reasons. But why listen to them? Remember the cod fishery? Exactly. Between 1976, when the ALR was introduced, and 2011, the population of British Columbia jumped a whopping 84 per cent, to about 4.6 million from 2.5 million. Over that same time period the amount of land in the ALR remained essentially the same. Almost double the number of mouths to feed, but the same amount of land. Climate change is already lapping on our shores, exactly what that will do to food production around the world is unknown. Are we really ready to roll the dice on food security? Changing the rules to allow alternative uses on ALR land just doesn’t add up, unless we are missing a part of the equation. -Black Press
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Personal experience contradicts climate claims By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – Last week’s column on Earth Day myths attracted a fair amount of criticism. One tireless member of the “Alberta tar sands killing the planet” crowd scolded me for daring to mention that 60 per cent of the oil pollution in the oceans around North America comes from natural seeps. That’s eight times more than all pipeline and tanker spills combined, and it’s been going on 24 hours a day for the last 10,000 years or so. This fact blows another hole in the carefully crafted narrative that only Canadian oil exports to Asia would destroy our delicate ecosystems. Here’s another one that may upset people indoctrinated by our school system, media and our supposedly green B.C. Liberal government. B.C.’s recent pine beetle
epidemic was caused by human carbon emissions, right? Everybody knows that. Gordon Campbell hammered the point home in speeches for years. In 2012, I participated in a B.C. forests ministry tour of facilities where hardy seedlings are grown for reforestation. Test plantings were also underway to see if the range of southern tree species is shifting northward due to climate change. During the bus ride, I asked the province’s top forest scientists if Campbell was right. The answer? We don’t have enough evidence to conclude that. As for shifting tree habitat, those decades-long experiments are continuing. The scientists confirmed what I already knew, which is that the most recent bark beetle epidemic is the latest of many. It’s the largest “on record,” but the record goes back less than a century. In 2008, I interviewed
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Lorne Swanell on the occasion of his 100th birthday. A graduate of UBC’s school of forest engineering, Swanell began his career with the forests ministry in 1930. After a year as a ranger, he was assigned to the Kamloops region to help deal with a pine beetle epidemic. Conventional wisdom on the latest outbreak holds that it spread so far because of a lack of cold winters, attributed to human carbon emissions. I grew up in northern B.C., and my last two visits to the Peace country were both in January. In 2004, I recall changing planes on the tarmac of Prince George airport, moving briskly in the daytime temperature near -40 C. That night, and subsequent nights, the mercury dropped to -50 C. In January 2013, I returned for some discussions on the Enbridge pipeline route, and experienced a
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relatively balmy -30 C in the daytime. So when I hear people talk about the end of cold winters in northern B.C. because of global warming, it’s difficult to square with personal experience. I can hear the rebuttals already. It takes long periods of extreme cold to kill the pine beetle. How long? Longer than those ones, of course. Similarly flexible theories are being advanced to explain the 17-year “pause” in Earth’s average surface temperature rise, the growing Antarctic ice sheet and this past winter’s “polar vortex.” If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in B.C., I’d like to see it. But please, spare me the affirmations of quasi-religious faith that often pass for climate change arguments today.
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Made-in-B.C. approach better for planet
OP-ED DAVID BLACK
This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada
is to build a refinery in Kitimat. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new, cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction, there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. • An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global
environment to build this refinery in Canada. • Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These
nies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to put my money where my mouth is, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan for a profitable refinery and as a consequence Chinese banks and other
I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spin-off local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. • The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately, our Canadian oil compa-
institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites, and it proves recently constructed
Setting course for future astronauts
FROM THE HILL COLIN MAYES
As stated on the series’ Star Trek: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Our mission, to inspire a future generation of Canadians interested in space, is based on
five principles for the future: Canada first, using space to strengthen our economy; working together globally; promoting Canadian innovation; and, inspiring Canadians. On Feb. 7, your government unveiled the framework for Canada’s future in space, to serve as a guide for Canada’s strategic activities and future in space, ensuring a strong and commercially competitive space industry that will continue to inspire Canadians for years to come. The framework builds on the tremendous success of astronaut, Christ Hadfield. Canada’s space industry is a major contributor to highly skilled jobs to our economy, and a great source of pride
among all Canadians. This plan will chart a course for our future in space by ensuring Canada remains a global leader in important areas of space technology and innovation. We have a long and extremely proud history of accomplishments in space. We are known for the Canadarm, Canadarm2 and Dextre, the hand that attaches to Canadarm2. It is the most handy space robot ever built and is responsible for keeping the international space station in good shape. Dextre also performs important intricate tasks like servicing satellites in space. A long-term strategic plan for Canada’s space program is critical for our industry. The space industry
adds more than $3.3 billion annually to Canada’s economy, and is responsible for employing more than 8,000 Canadians. We depend on communication satellites for everything from TV reception to the Internet. Remote sensing allows us to forecast the weather, monitor the climate, protect the environment and warn of natural disasters like floods and forest fires. Canada’s space policy framework will guide Canada’s activities in space over the coming years, as our youth of today and tomorrow grow up to be the astronauts, robotics engineers and satellite architects of the future. A true adventure to “… boldly go where no man has gone before.”
pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition, we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-ofthe-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers, please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.
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New life springing into being -Spring Magic by Cicely Mary Barker
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Oh, the barnyard is busy, in a regular tizzy, And the obvious reason, is because of the season. Ma Nature’s lyrical, with her yearly miracle Spring, Spring, Spring! (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) The World is very old; But year by year It groweth new again When buds appear. The World is very old, And sometimes sad; But when the daisies come The World is glad.
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to air out the house, washing windows, putting in the door and window screens, oiling up the machines and sharpening blades and tools, hauling out the deck furniture and garden ornaments, preparing flower pots, flipping the compost, cleaning up work zones, washing down sundecks and sweeping off the leaf and twig tiddybits off the sidewalks and rock walls, fixing whatever got trashed over the winter like my poor old rail fence and cleaning up the yard and garden beds and taking advantage of the free dump. And there’s one more thing that’s new this spring too: I am pleased to announce my new blog, gaiagardening.ca, which is still a work in progress, but so far has all my previous columns, photos and additional information to read and share all you like. Cheers to another great year of gardening everyone.
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The World is very old; But every Spring It groweth young again, And fairies sing.
Ahhh, spring is in the air at last, when everything is fresh and new. Now we can finally lower our shoulders that were hunched against the cold and wind, and instead feel the warmth of the sun on our faces and back. We can drink in the delicious scent of spring rains, the first flowers and the wonderfully scented cottonwood leaves. And of course, one of the first signs of spring are the stinkbugs that seem to come out of every nook and cranny of our house. I had neighbours in Armstrong that built a log house and every spring was the grand hatch from the bugs that found all those great places to lay their eggs in the checks in the logs, and their windows were black with them trying to get out. Yuck. It’s a wonderful time of the year when springtime is in the air and I can’t imagine the amount of energy that’s released with
everything pushing its way up through the soil and the leaves, and flowers bursting out everywhere. It’s such a delight to see the newly born calves, lambs and foals frolicking around the pastures, and to watch the migrating birds arrive. It’s such a hubbub of activity, with everything coming to life at once! I came back from the Coast at Easter to discover that a robin had made her nest and laid an egg in it right by my front door. It’s impossible not to disturb her, so what am I going to do now? Spring is the time to shift into gear and get your cheeks off the chesterfield in order to prepare for the season. For us, it’s switching tires, hanging up the clothesline, trading winter boots for gumboots and parkas for pullovers, picking up the tools and water bottles that were buried in the snow, flinging open the doors and windows
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A trip overseas for Eagle River Secondary students is paying off in the classroom. In March, 11 of the high school’s students took part in a tour overseas called Canada and the World Wars. The 10day journey took them through Berlin, Amsterdam, France and Normandy. Highlights of the trip included a visit to the Vimy Ridge Memorial and being able to participate in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium. For Ryan Laderoute, the trip provided an opportunity to acquire greater insight into the places he’s read and talked about in his studies of the world wars. “Going to the sites that we studied was quite amazing because we knew what happened there, and they gave us a deeper understanding of what went on, like what squadron did what and how they were successful with the battles,” said Laderoute. Teacher Kyla Hadden, who accompanied the students, says she is seeing a similar response among students in her History 12 class. “Every time we talk about something, ‘Oh, we saw that there,’ which is really cool,”
said Hadden. “My vision is the Grade 9 and 10s that came with us, when they get into Socials 11, which is when we cover world war one and two, they’re going to have all these personal connections to the stuff we’re learning about.” Hadden would like to see more educational travel opportunities arranged for students in the near future. “We’re hoping that this trip will kind of re-ignite that practice, and we’re looking at probably every two years, so we’re looking at doing another trip, probably in the spring of 2016.” For Laderoute, the stop in Belgium was a definite highlight, and he says Belgium waffles and chocolate live up to their reputation. Another highlight, however, was making contact with a Belgian serviceman, who he’s remained friends with over the Internet. “He was telling me about some of the wars he’s been in and how Canadians have helped out, and he kept thanking us, thanking ‘you Canadians’ for helping us out when we needed it,” said Laderoute. “I felt really good and proud to be Canadian, and I looked at him and said, ‘You’re welcome,and thank you for just being polite and everything.’ And then he Vimy: Eagle River students stop for a photo during their laughed and said, ‘You Cana- visit to the Vimy Memorial. Photo contributed dians are too polite.’
Some trustees undecided on re-election bid By Tracy Hughes
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Exactly how many vacancies there will be on the School District #83 board for the upcoming November municipal elections remains unknown, although it is certain there will be a vote in the North Shuswap area. Current trustee Holly Overgaard has decided against running for reelection and is the only
trustee so far to come out with a definite no. Longtime trustee Dr. Michel Saab is on the other end of the pendulum, declaring himself as a confirmed candidate for one of two Salmon Arm seats at the table, while Falkland-Deep Creek-Ranchero trustee Debbie Evans says, “I am 95 per cent sure I will be running for re-election in the upcoming mu-
nicipal election.” Armstrong Spallumcheen representative Laurie Myers is also a yes, although she does leave room for changing her mind. “It’s a yes for now. As far as I know I am going to run,” she says, noting the switch to a four-year term means candidates must even more carefully consider their commitment. Chris Coers, vice-
chair and Enderby representative, is also leaning towards running. “At this point my answer is yes,” she said. “It is harder work than many people realize, and it’s a big commitment,” she added, noting the education system is chronically underfunded, as the trustees are heading into budget deliberations needing to cut
$1.8 million. Undecided still seems to be the mindset for a number of trustees including board chair and Salmon Arm representative Bobbi Johnson, SicamousMalakwa trustee Barry Chafe, Carlin-Sorrento trustee Jenn Wilchuk and Armstrong-Spallumcheen veteran trustee Bob Fowler, who has served on the board for 21 years.
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