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Support staff cut in school district budget By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
The School District #83 Board of Education moved forward with a revised preliminary budget on May 13 for the coming school year that will involve reductions to a number of educational services. The reductions are being made in order to accommodate a $1.8 million deficit the district is facing. “Many hours have been spent making these difficult decisions,” said Bobbi Johnson, board chair. “We take this decision to heart.” A decrease in enrolment that is expected to continue to decline, resulted in staffing and supply reductions that saved $620,000, but the district was left with a remaining $1.2 million to be cut from school district operations. The budget cuts will blanket a vast area of district programs such as reductions to the music program to save $20,000, cuts to deaf and hard-of-hearing programs to save $20,000, special education teachers’ reducMany hours have tions to save $40,000 been spent making and cuts to counselling these difficult staff to save $50,000. Holly Overgaard, decisions. We take this decision to trustee for the North heart. Shuswap, said that rather than eliminating Bobbi Johnson programs all together, SD83 trustee the board is making reductions with the hope they can rebuild these programs in the future. Other reductions will be made to speech and language pathologists, the adult education program and gifted student programs. Jennifer Henrie, whose son struggles with a language impairment, made a speech to the board asking them to reconsider making cuts to speech and language pathologists. “Speech and language pathologists should not be cut; spending money on SLPs in the school is not a wasted endeavour or an elective,” said Henrie. “It’s core, it’s essential.” Another substantial cut being made will be the change in elementary and middle school teacher/librarian staffing ratios to match those at the secondSee Public encouraged on page 2
Flush of uncertainty: Shirley Holcomb and Rose Adrian aren’t quite sure what to make of the miniature toilet donated for the Meals to Wheels garage sale held over the weekend in the Haven common room. The event was a fundraiser for the lunch program that runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Haven. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Concerns raised over water treatment facility
Meeting: Public requests consideration of alternate water source.
By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Why did the cost increase from $4.5 to $7.9 million, and were alternative sources considered? The first question surrounding Sicamous’ proposed new water treatment facility was addressed last Wednesday at a public information meeting, in the full-to-overflowing district council chambers. As for the second question, that’s something district staff will be investigating. Providing the answers and updates on the water facility was project designer Timothy Phelan of Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. He began
the two-hour meeting with an overview of the whys – in particular, why the district is having to build a larger, updated treatment facility than what the original $4.5 million cost estimate was based on. “Following the event in 2012, the district is under a compliance order with Interior Health, and that compliance order is really related to the susceptibility of the watershed in the past few years, and what they’ve identified as a risk,” said Phelan. “Filtration deferral is no longer an option.” Phelan said the district already has significant water system infrastructure in place that is operating well. The proposed plant is being designed to “plug
in” to that system. It will handle eight megalitres per day, with potential to grow to be able to handle up to 12, and will bring the district in compliance with all of Interior Health’s treatment requirements. As an update to the project, Phelan said five tenders were received for the needed filtration membranes, and all of the proposals were under the budget estimate. Discussion also surrounded the proposed settlement ponds site along Holly Avenue where debris from the water system will be filtered out. Phelan said there should be no odour, and the silt waste would be trucked out once or twice a year, possibly disposed of at the landfill.
The question of the price increase was a hot point of interest for many attending the meeting. Phelan addressed this by summarizing the differences between what the current project provides compared to the $4.5 million project. He said the current project provides two-stage filtration that dramatically reduces backwash water which, in turn, reduces pressure on the sanitary collection infrastructure. Also, instead of discharging the backwash water (used to clean the facility) into the lake, the new facility provides a drainage course. The new project includes two electric generators See System for on page 3
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School district justifies new building By Tracy Hughes
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As the school district prepares to make cuts to its operational budgets, school district administration is attempting to counter criticism about the upcoming construction of new $8 million school board offices on the former J.L. Jackson school site in Salmon Arm. Fencing has gone up and stakes are in place for the development of the new administrative building, which will front Shuswap Street and replace the current facility in the downtown core. But the proposal is drawing some questions about how the
school district can afford to build a new facility, when faced with an operational budget deficit of $1.8 million. It is important to note that following provincial Ministry of Education regulations, the budgets for operating schools, which would include staff wages and school supplies, are separate from capital budgets, which cover the capital assets of the school districts, including school buildings and properties. Money cannot be transferred between them to cover costs. School superintendent Glenn Borthistle also responded to the question in a school district statement, noting that the replace-
ment of the current administration offices has been in the works for more than a decade. “In these tight times
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when budget cutting is front and centre, district staff are often asked from all levels how we can justify replacing the board office when we are reducing budgets elsewhere. While it is understood that there will likely never
be a time when taking on a capital project like this is seen as timely, there are a unique set of circumstances that have occurred which have provided the district with the opportunity to move this proposal forward.” Borthistle notes the project has been in the planning stages going back to the original proposal for the former J.L. Jackson property, which would have included a Loblaws development in the mid2000s. He says the school district is also in the position to sell its excess properties, including unused school sites and the current board office, and keep the proceeds for capital
projects in the district. Borthistle notes this is not always the case within the Ministry of Education. In addition, the board hopes to receive an economic saving from combining the functions from four different areas under one roof. This will include administration, programs at the South Canoe Alternate School, the District Education Centre and the Hillcrest Resource Centre. “We appreciate that staff and the community expect us to run an efficient and effective organization using the public money that is provided to us by taxpayers via the provincial government,” he said.
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ary school level. This will result in the loss of nearly three full-time positions and a saving of $283,400. Geri Davey, teacher/ librarian at Salmon Arm West Elementary, spoke with regard to these cuts and the changing role of the teacher/librarian. “We are at a crossroads tonight, students are going to be faced with more closed library doors,” said Davey. “I know it may seem like we can’t afford our schools but what price will we pay?” Shannon Murrels-Allaway, teacher/librarian at Parkview Elementary
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in Sicamous, said she was upset with every cut that was proposed in the budget. “I’m very concerned for our B.C. youth and school systems,” said Murrels-Allaway. “There’s so many basics that aren’t being covered.” The school board made it clear that they have looked at all options available to eliminate the impact the budget cuts will have on parents, students and staff. “Unfortunately we are down to a hand and are at the point of deciding which finger we are going to lose,” said Barry Chafe, Sicamous
trustee. “These decisions aren’t taken lightly, but I don’t know how to get around it.” Johnson said the board has been very vocal to the Ministry of Education with regard to receiving more funding. “What we are left with to meet the budgets shortfalls are nothing less than human beings,” said Bob Fowler, Armstrong trustee. “If the government isn’t willing to invest, that’s what we’re left with.” The possible solution presented to these cuts was the idea that the public needs to get involved and speak out to the ministry.
Saturday May 31 Huge garage sale fundraiser for Parkview school to replace their playground. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Parkview School parking lot, 605 Parksville St. Table rentals are available, BBQ. Contact Michael: 250.833.6491, Parkview School: 250.836.2871. Donations are welcome, drop off at school May 28-20. 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 250-832-9700.
Ph: 836-2570 Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club Fax: 836-2661 rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Email: classifieds@ Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ eaglevalleynews.com
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“Realistically, the public has been mute on it,” said Chafe. “Unless the public at large sends a message that this is not acceptable, nothing will change.” Heather McDonald, a teacher at Shuswap Middle School, suggested making a public display such as a “Honk for Public Education” campaign. “Certainly, we can wake up some people,” said McDonald. “Let’s act, let’s get on it, the time has come.” When posed with the question if the board considered not passing the budget, the board stated that they did so to avoid facing the elimi-
am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 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. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @
nation of school boards all together. Jackie Graham, parent, president of the Parents Advisory Council and employee of the district, said she wasn’t surprised to see the board go ahead with the budget approval. “It’s upsetting as a parent,” said Graham. “It hurts our students, hurts our teachers and hurts our parents.” The budget will move forward to the June 10 meeting where the annual budget bylaw will be presented for approval. The full budget report can be found on the School District #83 website at www.sd83. bc.ca.
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Grocery carts full of Thanks to Ron at Askews for letting us set up our display for the Hospital Foundation Radiothon Fund Raiser and Warm hugs and baskets of thanks to all the Sicamous shoppers who stopped to donate. Thanks to you all a new electronic incubator will soon be welcoming babies into the world at the Shuswap Hospital! ~ Anonymous **** Broad blue skies of bright sunshine and big “Houseboats” full of thanks to Waterways Houseboats for taking 29 Seniors out on the lake for the day on May 12! Everyone is still Ecstatic about it. ~ Esther Foubert **** 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!
250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies 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 250-5178107, 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 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-8362695. 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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509 Films visit a success for Sicamous By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous’ reputation for having some of the hottest snowmobiling hills in Canada just got kicked up notch thanks to 509 Films. The company, known for its helmets, goggles and sledding movies – featuring the best of the best in the world of freeride mountain sledding – recently brought their crew to Sicamous for their annual season wrap-up event. This final trip of the year, filmed for the next 509 movie, was centred around the crew’s riders tackling the local award-winning snowmobiling areas. Photos from the
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event, captured at http:// sleddermag.com/509vol-9-heli-shoot-weekrecap/, provide an overview of 509’s visit, from their riders’ outrageous air time, to the crew’s stay in the community where they managed to eat at most of the restau-
rants, go go-carting and even get out on the lake for a houseboat ride and a bit of jet-skiing. Making this happen was Sicamous chamber executive director Michelle Wolff, who, on short notice, was able to pull together the neces-
sary sponsors and volunteer support to make 509’s stay a memorable one. “I think it went really well and they were very happy with everything,” said Wolff, noting about 10 minutes will be given to Sicamous in the next
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509 film. Then there’s all the exposure already received through social media during 509’s stay. “They were posting photos all weekend, every day… I think we got excellent mileage on the advertising and there’s more to come,” said Wolff. In addition the live coverage, the chamber will be receiving photos and video footage from 509 that will be used to further promote the community. A behind-the-scenes movie filmed during 509’s visit can be seen on Youtube. The 11-minute film is titled, “509 - Volume 9 - Behind the Lens Season 2 Episode 4 (Sicamous, BC).
System for backwash disposal contributes to cost increase Continued from front
for emergency power, increasing the reliability of the system and, in relation to that, some building requirements. “The biggest component is dealing with the backwash water, it’s easy to say, the backwash water can go to the lake because that’s where it came from. But when you float that idea with the Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries, they have different ways of looking at their environment.” It was explained that the province and federal governments have committed to give the district $3 million towards the project, and the district is working on acquiring additional financial support from both levels of government. Another point of in-
terest was whether or not the district looked at cleaner alternate water sources, so as not continue relying on Mara Lake. One attendee suggested wells, while another argued in favour of a gravity-fed system that would draw water from ecological reserves in the surrounding mountains. “If you want to do a plan that shows how we’re going to get it from there down to our water resource and save us a pile of money…,” commented Mayor Darrell Trouton. “I’ll let Tim take it back, I just want you to be aware we have gone down the avenue of picking the best system we can.” One resident, John Schlosar, argued the district should have gone to referendum for approval to fund the new facility, as opposed
to the counter-petition process which elicited only 54 responses – the majority being from out-of-town property owners. Schlosar said a referendum might have allowed the public an opportunity to get more information before the project was decided upon. “Those questions that were brought up about alternative water sources and everything, even though you might have gone and done your due diligence about it, we would have liked to have heard about that,” said Schlosar. “Instead of saying go out there and tell me how you could do it, there are communities that have done it, and it would have been nice to know… “I know we need potable water, and you’re responsible for that…
but it is frustrating from a citizen’s point of view. And I sure hope if we ever have another major capital project, we won’t get it shoved on us in the same way.” By the end of the meeting, councillors were speaking favourably to looking at alternatives and, in an email to the News, Trouton said staff will be compiling a report that will answer a lot of the questions asked. “We will look at alternatives, and perhaps we could explore other options for an alternative water source should the lake at some point not be viable,” said Trouton. “We are only paying for the filtration system and plugging into the system we already have at this point. And it’s a system that will last for years, is capable of expansion and
proven technology.” For more information on the proposed treatment plant, visit http://sicamous.civicwebcms.com/content/ water-treatment-qa.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Eagle Valley News
School trustees fair game in budget reductions
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t’s good to hear North Okanagan-Shuswap School District trustees will leave no stone unturned when it comes to cutting costs, even if it means they may be directly impacted. The district is reviewing whether the number of elected officials should be reduced from nine to seven. “With continuing shortfalls, nothing escapes a look at possibly saving money,” said trustee Chris Coers. Presently, there is one trustee each for Enderby, Falkland, Carlin/Sorrento, North Shuswap and Sicamous/Malakwa, two for Armstrong/Spallumcheen and two from Salmon Arm. Obviously, the $25,000 a year that would be saved by having two fewer trustees is a drop in the bucket compared to the overall $1.8 million shortfall in 2014/15. But when deficits occur annually, every penny counts and it would be interesting to know how many classroom supplies $25,000 would purchase? Could it make the difference between a student seeing a speech pathologist or not? The other thing to consider is that while the North Okanagan-Shuswap has nine trustees, most other districts, including Vernon and Kelowna, have seven. Granted, North Okanagan-Shuswap covers a large geographical area and has some distinct communities, but at a time when enrolment is shrinking and there are fewer schools to govern, why would this district have more elected officials at the table than other jurisdictions? Of course, before any changes occur, there needs to be a solid public consultation process to ensure communities continue to have sufficient representation. However, all potential money-saving options must be considered thoroughly, and by taking a new direction, trustees may develop a sense of what their laid-off employees have been facing. -Vernon Morning Star
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Aboriginal education or victim studies? By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture. Trustees propose a 25hour course required for all graduating students. This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s residential school policy. B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher conference. He said current aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is
still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history. “We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said. Is it really? He also claimed the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “deliberately hidden” from school curriculum. Do Hansman’s allegations reflect the kind of attitude that would lead to truth and reconciliation? Or are they signs of another unfortunate legacy, that of the victim studies mentality that permeates our universities? Here’s a suggestion for this mandatory course. Students could spend a couple of hours on one of the definitive works of B.C. aboriginal history, A Stó:lo Coast Salish Historical Atlas. A long-term project of the Stól:lo Nation, the atlas has meticulously documented chapters on European contact and resi-
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dential schools, and others that piece together oral histories and what few written records there are of B.C. First Nations life at the time of European contact. A journal kept at Fort Langley from 1827 to 1830 documents some of the raids between aboriginal communities on the Fraser River and Vancouver Island, corroborating elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo community four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 incidents of inter-community violence, some reaching down to present-day Washington state. Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and
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smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.” British colonial authorities had some “settler constructs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduction and murder as well as slavery. This is the seldomdiscussed backdrop for the European settlement of British Columbia, the imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools. None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal children from their families, the horrendous abuse and neglect or the multi-generational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian problem” deserves to be understood by everyone. But glossing over historical context and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well.
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School district cuts budget to the bone On May 13, I was in attendance at the public school board meeting held in Salmon Arm, the atmosphere at which could only be described as grim. Areas cut in the budget that night included, but certainly weren’t limited to, counselling, maintenance, the Family Life program, education assistance, deaf and hard of hearing support, music, and teacher librarians. A mom fought
back tears to articulate her fear that children with speech delays might not get the help they need and could be left behind because of the current round of budget cuts. A long-time trustee spoke of how he is witnessing the same programs he watched develop and grow over the years now being dismantled. With nothing extraneous left to cut, another trustee de-
scribed the budget process as akin to having to decide which finger was least vital to the functioning of the hand. This scene has played out across the province this spring. Although fixed costs (hydro, heating, bus fuel) steadily increase, the Ministry of Education has frozen funding with no change in sight. Add to this the demographic pressure in a period of lower en-
rolment, which means fewer funds to keep the same number of schools open. Everyone in the room that night agreed there is a disconnect between the real impact the budget shortfalls are having on children and the quality of education they receive and the public’s awareness of the problem. It was felt that if parents and the public at large would only speak up the government would
respond. These cuts will hurt but next year another finger will have to be found. That could mean closing schools, or asking parents to contribute to the cost of busing, or worse. If we start demanding that schools be properly funded today, perhaps that next finger can be spared. Larissa Lutjen
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Members of Parliament, John Weston and Dave Wilks, two of my B.C. colleagues, have formed a Combatting Substance Abuse Caucus in Ottawa. This caucus is reviewing issues such as illegal drug abuse, as well as the abuse of prescription drugs and the effect of drugs to mental health and addiction treatment. It might surprise you to think that many
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participating police services all across Canada. Collectively, across the country, 4,000 pounds of medications were surrendered. The impact of this initiative is obvious. By preventing drug abuse, reducing access and availability, chances of accidental deaths in the household, especially for children, is lowered. It also ensures that seniors will not mix drugs that are not compatible, and keeps the medications out of our water system and landfill sites. Folks, this is a big problem. I encourage you to go to your medicine cabinet and separate the drugs you no longer need, review your dependency to any subscription drugs with your doctor, en-
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sure your pharmaceuticals are safely stored, and when in doubt, go to your local pharmacy professional for advice on the usage and purpose of your prescription drugs. This will save lives as it is estimated that up to 10,000 Canadians die each year from improper use of pharmaceutical drugs and one in nine ER visits are, due to a drug-related cause of which over two-thirds were deemed preventable. Some pharmaceutical drugs have been life changing for people that have health challenges, and we can be thankful for that fact. We must, however, endeavor through lifestyle changes and healthier diets to limit the use of feel-good drugs that
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Canadians rank high on prescription drug abuse Canadians, especially seniors, have become drug addicts through improper or prolonged use of pharmaceutical drugs. Canada is the second largest per capita consumer of opioids (sedative, tranquilizer, depressant, painkiller etc.) in the world, up by 23 per cent from 2000 to 2010, which is a larger increase than the U.S. To give you an example of the statistics from just one province, in Nova Scotia the number of people in withdrawal management for opioid dependence increased by 112 per cent since 2006. On May 9, 2013 the minister of health, along with MP Weston, launched a ‘National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day’ with
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Invitation to Tender Scale and Site Attendant Operation CSRD Transfer Stations and Refuse Disposal Sites The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for a three year term for the Scale and Site Attendant Operation at the Regional District’s Transfer Stations and Refuse Disposal Sites in the following communities: • Salmon Arm Waste Shed Area: Seymour Arm, Scotch Creek, Skimikin, Glenemma, Falkland and Salmon Arm • Sicamous Waste Shed Area: Sicamous • Revelstoke Waste Shed Area: Malakwa, Revelstoke and Trout Lake • Golden Waste Shed Area: Parson and Golden Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender - Scale and Site Attendant Operation”, will be accepted until 2 PM local time on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Tender documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, on the Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. All Tender submissions will be evaluated after the closing date and time. Successful Tenderers are required to attend a mandatory training session to be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 1 PM at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office in Salmon Arm. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted. For further information, please contact: Ben Van Nostrand, Team Leader, Environmental Health Services T: 250.833.5940 E: bvannostrand@csrd.bc.ca
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Five things to do to maintain a healthy garden you’re growing. Nylon weed barriers will suffocate and kill off your soil food web, as well as the use of toxic fertilizers or ‘cides.’ Keep in mind that natural soil systems are in layers of aerobic and anaerobic life forms, so GAIA flipping and tilling will GARDENING also upset it too. Mulch MARGO WESTAWAY instead and let the critters build up beautiful When I went on sa- rich soil for you. fari in Kenya and Tanza2) Compost: I’m nia years ago, the driv- hoping you’ve got a big ers were always on the bunch of bagged or betprowl for the ‘big five,’ ter yet, shredded leaves which were the key ani- stockpiled from last fall mals like elephants and to start layering in to lions the tourists wanted your new compost with to see most. fresh green grass, wood As far as the garden- chips, and anything ing world is concerned, else you can put into it these are my ‘big five’ (make sure it’s moisttips for springtime gar- ened between the layers dening. and keep it covered). 1) Look at your garI saved a few bags of dens with new eyes. larch needles from last Always try to see and year as well as a stocktreat your gardens as an pile of clean sawdust ecological landscape, and sand (a little minerwhere natural systems al content), because the created by the microbes more variety the better. and worms in the earth Manures are betwork for you to create ter mixed in with your healthy soil and plants. compost, as it is only a We want to support nitrogen source and you those systems with good want to have a good compost, a nutrient-rich brown/green blend. If mulch and the right soil you have enough room, and light exposure and tailor a bin or two to conditions for whatever certain soil require(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX
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Remember, bark mulch is the protective outer layer of trees, which repels water and threats, so therefore isn’t a good food source or cover. 4) Pruning: Pruning is best in early spring when the plant has lots of energy to repair the injury and it needs to be done with care and sharp tools so you don’t damage the tissues of the plant by smooshing it instead of slicing it. The rule of thumb is to never take off more than a third of the tree or shrub per year because it weakens the plant, and that includes the suckers. Always cut at an angle so the water drips off. Branches need to be cut right near the stem or tree trunk so that it can compartmentalize the wound easier. Please refer to a good pruning book or site on the Internet before you go snipping and chopping away at your plants. 5) New plants/old plants: Take the time to re-arrange your plants so that they grow in the soils and exposures most suited for them. You don’t want a waterloving plant along with
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Trail runner: Parkview Elementary’s Scott Rokosh hoofs it along the Little Mountain trail system in Salmon Arm Thursday in the School District #83 cross-country running meet. Photo by Tracy Hughes
Music event revived to support hall Malakwa suffered a devastating blow last year when the community discovered they could no longer use their local hall. The community hall is central to this small rural community and has been enjoyed for dances, concerts, pancake breakfasts, weddings, family reunions, and kid’s movie nights. It has also been used for funerals, meetings, firstaid and other courses and training sessions. The Malakwa Community Centre Association, made up of local volunteers, has been aware of problems with the roof leaking
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Malakwa residents are working to replace the community hall, which was condemned to structural issues . File photo and snowloads, and has This fundraiser is an been raising money and all-day outdoor music planning for a new hall concert with live bands, or a rebuild. Either way, kids games, pony rides, it is a costly but neces- concession and silent sary venture. auction. For this reason, the It was a successful Music in the Park event and fun family event is being revived. that happened annually
for about 10 years. It wasn’t held over the last couple due to a lack of volunteers. The association is excited there are new people with new energy involved and planning has begun for this year’s fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, August 23, in the Malakwa Ball Park. Watch for further news updates. For information, to volunteer or have a booth, please call Audrey or Sandy at 250836-2108 or 250 836 3761. Bands wanting to perform are also invited to call the above numbers.
Residents invited to tour public works yard You see them out and about in orange vest and overalls, mowing the lawn, watering flowers, fixing roads and building trails, but there is so much more to public works in the District of Sicamous than meets the eye. “A real common question we get is ‘what goes on at the district?’” says Darrell Symbaluk, public
works supervisor. “Not only does a lot happen behind the scenes, but a lot happens in various locations throughout the district, especially in the public works yard.” The District of Sicamous is inviting the public to come and see what keeps the town functioning at the public works open house on Saturday, May
24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Find out how the water gets to your tap, and what happens when you flush your toilet. All residents are welcome to visit the public works facility at 1450 Solsqua Rd., meet the staff and take a tour of the works yard. A complimentary hot dog lunch will be
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1st Annual Teddy Bear Hospital & Community Health Fair Event Schedule June 1, 2014 10-4pm
McGuire Lake near Shuswap Lake General Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital and Children’s Area Children can bring their bears ($5.00 per bear) for a medical check-up at an outdoor emergency room manned by physicians and hospital staff. Face-painting and fun activities in the Children’s Area. Community Health Fair Healthcare professionals will be on-site to provide information on their services and to answer questions. Seniors Memory Walk for Hospice Seniors will walk with or without assistance around McGuire Lake. They are asked to gather pledges in support of their walk for Hospice. Memory Lakeshore Walk to Raven Individuals and teams will participate in the walk along the nature path. They are asked to gather pledges in support of their walk for Hospice. All day music, food and refreshments available For more information please contact:
Sue McCrae, Fundraising Committee Chair 250.675.3562 or fundraising@shuswaphospice.ca. www.shuswaphospice.ca Our mission is to deliver compassionate care for the dying and bereaved Our vision - the circle of life and death is celebrated Hospice is a patient-centred palliative, end-of-life care team. Hospice provides emotional support and strives to make the last months of life as comfortable and peaceful for clients, their families and friends.
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Be patient and do not demand too much of yourself during the next few days, Virgo. You need to keep your workload light; otherwise, you may get easily overwhelmed. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This is a time to discover the value of others, Libra. A willingness to try new things and delegate some responsibilities will free up your calendar.
Scorpio. Don’t feel the need to overcompensate for a strained relationship. Spend more time with those with whom you connect. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Flexible thinking is key, Sagittarius, especially as you face a few new challenges this week. There are some opportunities to reconnect with family later in the week. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A rush of activity fills your calendar and keeps your phone ringing off the hook, Capricorn. Your challenge will be separating the pressing events from others. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, paperwork has built up and requires more time than you had originally planned. There is no way to avoid this task, but a helper can make it move more quickly. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Moderation is your mantra for the week, Pisces. Do not let the pendulum swing too far in either direction. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 21 Judge Reinhold, Actor (57) MAY 22 Ginnifer Goodwin, Actress (36) MAY 23 Jewel, Singer/Poet (40) MAY 24 Bob Dylan, Singer (73)
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