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Loud and clear: Teachers and their supporters from throughout the Okanagan-Shuswap gather in front of School District #83’s office building on Shuswap Avenue in Salmon Arm Monday as part of the ongoing job action by the BC Teachers Federation. For more, see Strike creates on page 2. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Council stays the course on water treatment facility
Alternatives: Changes could put government funds at risk. By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
The District of Sicamous is forging ahead with plans for a new water treatment plant. Last week, council made yet another step towards the water treatment plant by choosing a filtration membrane provider for the plant. The units will cost approximately $1.5 million dollars. The project began shortly after the district was left without clean drinking water following a flash flood in the summer of 2012. The flood significantly increased the turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water, making it unsafe to drink. Residents have been on boil and gen-
eral water quality advisories notice as drilling, infrastructure costs where water-treatment infrastrucsince the flood, and will remain so and assessments would have to ture already exists. The proposed until the plant is operational. be done. The district is also under facility, which will incorporate that The total cost of the plant is a strict timeline to complete the infrastructure, is expected to meet estimated at $7.9 million, with $3 project. Sicamous’ water requirements for million being funded by the fed“I don’t think the community the next 30 years. eral and provincial governThe membrane choice ments. Sicamous is responpassed with a three-to-two sible for the remainder, to vote. Couns. Terry Rysz be funded through local and Fred Busch were optaxation and existing reSomehow I just feel posed. serves. “Somehow I just feel ununcomfortable with proceeding As per the suggestions comfortable with proceedwith this. I know we need the of concerned residents at ing with this,” said Busch. plant, but I can’t support the a prior public meeting, the “I know we need the plant, motion at this time. district has looked at alterbut I can’t support the moCoun. Fred Busch native routes, such as using tion at this time.” District of Sicamous groundwater rather than Rysz and Busch aren’t water from Mara Lake. the only ones who are unBut it was explained by comfortable with the way council that if the district were to would be very happy if we lost the plant is progressing. switch gears on the project now, funding and slowed down,” said Sicamous resident Jeff all higher-level government fund- Trouton. “I don’t think it’s fair to Mallmes, who leans towards the ing would be lost. the taxpayer when we have reports groundwater option, said he feels Mayor Darrell Trouton said that Mara Lake is good water.” council hasn’t been very forthswitching to groundwater could The plant will be built on the coming with information about cost more money, as things such district’s Dabell Street property the plant. He argues the proposed
facility seems to have a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles. “There’s probably a lot of ways to cut costs,” said Mallmes. “We went with the Caddillac of facilities.” Carmen Gisi, who has been involved in the design, construction and installation of water plants for a majority of his career, says that the costs of the plant are skewed. “It’s being way overbuilt,” said Gisi, noting the plant shouldn’t cost more than $3 million. Gisi compared the Sicamous project to a water facility that was recently installed in Harrison Hot Springs, a community he described as being almost identical to Sicamous. Gisi said Harrison Hot Springs was able to complete their plant for $1.3 million. District chief administrative officer Heidi Frank, however, said the Harrison Hot Springs plant is much smaller than the one proposed for Sicamous.
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Strike creates uncertainty for students Need Help? By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
The ongoing job action by teachers, which is now a fullscale strike, continues to make waves across School District #83. On Monday, teachers and their supporters from throughout the district were in Salmon Arm. Carrying picket signs and banners, they walked through downtown, stopping at the school district office, as well as that of Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, to make themselves heard. The full-scale strike began on Tuesday, with teachers seeking smaller class sizes, more classroom support and a pay raise. Over the weekend, the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) dropped their wage demands to eight per cent over five years from the previous 9.75 over four plus annual cost of living adjustments. The BC Public School Employer’s Association (BCPSEA)
proposed a wage increase of 7.25, up from their initial offer seven per cent, but a deal could not be reached in time to avert the strike. Each side is saying it’s up to the other to decide if a deal can be reached or not. In anticipation of the potential strike, students packed up their belongings on Friday – quite possibly, the last school day of the year. Although classes are currently cancelled, School District #83 issued a statement that graduation ceremonies and provincial exams will go ahead as planned; however, report cards will not be issued as they have not been declared an essential service. Graduating students at Salmon Arm Secondary still are concerned about missing the last few weeks of their high school years. “It definitely affects my study habits,” said Madeleine Genn, a Grade 12 student at
Salmon Arm Secondary. Genn says that most teachers use every day to teach their students information that is vital to final exams, and that not having the time messes with the students’ learning.
huis, adding this is the time teachers should be giving students practice provincial exams and course reviews. “This is very hard on students graduating as well because many students need appropriate final marks to send
This is very hard on students graduating… I personally feel that the government, along with the teachers, could find a better way to resolve their issues than creating more problems for students. Jamie Oosterhuis Jamie Oosterhuis, who is also graduating from SAS, said she and her peers are upset. “We think that the teachers deserve the best, but them walking out on us during the most crucial time of the year really compromises not only our learning, but our final grades as well,” said Ooster-
off to their chosen postsecondary schools,” said Oosterhuis. “I personally feel that the government, along with the teachers, could find a better way to resolve their issues than creating more problems for the students.” SASS Grade 12 student, Ariana Sholinder says she has mixed
feelings about the dispute, and where it’s left graduating students. “I do support the teachers, but it’s been really hard to have so much uncertainty in my last couple weeks of my high school career,” said Sholinder. “It’s demoralizing.” Parents of students in School District #83 have also been voicing their opinions on the matter. Christina Peake and Kerrie Hollatz showed up to picket alongside teachers of Hillcrest Elementary on Thursday, June 11. Peake said she thinks the media has been unfairly portraying the teachers’ side of the dispute. “It’s not about the money,” said Peake. “It’s about class sizes and composition.” Peake and Hollatz said they fully support the teachers. “The kids are our future, how can you not be in support?” asked Peake.
District supports new RV parking opportunity By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
Recreational vehicles will be able to roll into Sicamous and park for an extended stay this summer. Council gave Norman Doucette the green light to change the parking lot on Weddup Street to a temporary recreational vehicle lot over the summer
months. The lot currently provides longand short-term parking for the district. In his proposal to council, Doucette’s explains he wants to use the space to increase revenue return for the season by creating 18 recreational vehicle spaces. Doucette says that last year, he had nu-
merous inquires about parking recreational vehicles on the property. Notice was mailed to residents located in a 50-metre radius of the property to get their input, and all 26 property owners stated they were against Doucette’s application. Their main concerns with the application are
June 28 - Craft Fair fundraiser for Parkview School new playground equipment. At the Sicamous and District Rec. Centre arena floor from 10 am to 3 pm. For table rentals call Kathy at 250-836-3267. June 28 - Pancake Breakfast - Upstairs at the Arena. 7:00 am to 11 am June 28 - Show & Shine Car Show at Finlayson This is a FREE Park. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Over 200 Classic Cars listing of June 28 - Craft Fair at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - Arena floor. 10:00 am - 3 pm community Monday to Friday Community Access Site at events for the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. not-for-profit Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 organizations Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, and paid Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-836-2509. advertisers. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program Ph: 836-2570 in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult Fax: 836-2661 relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Email: classifieds@ Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club eaglevalleynews.com rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ DEADLINE: Activity Centre at 1 p.m. 2pm, Fridays Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
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the obstruction of view, and the potential for dust and noise. Coun. Charlotte Hutchison said she doesn’t see much of a problem with the proposed application, and that Sicamous could use the RVs. “I’m not seeing a whole lot of difficulties,” said Hutchison. Recreational vehi-
Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 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 @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal
cles will be allowed on the site for 180 days, and must be removed in the winter. RV owners will also have to follow noise bylaws, which will help to lessen the impact on surrounding residences. The remainder of the parking lot will still be available for passenger vehicle parking.
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Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5. 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 Sicamous Health Unit 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
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Martin granted bail in extradition case By Tim Petruk
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The Shuswap man believed by American authorities to be a cross-border drug kingpin has been granted bail pending the appeal of his extradition to Seattle. Colin Hugh Martin was granted bail in Vancouver last week while his extradition is appealed. In May, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled Martin should be sent to the U.S. to face charges for conspiracy to traffic in cocaine. U.S. prosecutors allege Martin, who lives in Malakwa, ran a sophisticated, large-scale smuggling ring that saw millions of dollars worth of marijuana, cocaine, MDMA and firearms transported
by helicopter between B.C. and remote locations in northern Idaho and Washington state. Court heard Martin would hire people in B.C. to load the helicopters with as much as $5-million worth of marijuana or MDMA, then pay pilots to fly the choppers to predetermined locations across the U.S.-Canada border. The haul of B.C. bud or pills would allegedly be unloaded by a ground crew in the U.S., and cocaine, firearms and money would be loaded into the helicopter for transport back to Canada. Court heard Martin’s crews made approximately three cross-border trips every two weeks. The smuggling operation is linked to the
February 2009 death of Samuel LindsayBrown. The 24-year-old Nelson native was piloting one of the choppers linked to the smuggling
Colin Martin ring and was arrested after landing with 400 pounds of marijuana in Washington state. He later hanged himself in a Spokane jail cell. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation into the operation resulted in multiple arrests on both sides of the border. According to U.S.
court documents, Martin offered in 2009 to make a deal with the DEA that would see him roll on other smugglers in exchange for the opportunity to continue his trafficking business unimpeded for 10 years. Authorities did not accept his offer. In 2006, Martin was sentenced to serve two-and-a-half years behind bars after being convicted of Canadian charges stemming from another cross-border drug-smuggling ring. American prosecutors have charged Martin with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute. They want him to stand trial in Seattle. Martin was arrested after he was ordered extradited on May 9. He was granted bail
largely because of the health of his wife, who has a heart condition, and her inability to care for the couple’s seven children. Martin has been ordered to abide by a 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. curfew while on bail and will be forced to allow police to search his home at any time. It’s not known when his appeal will be heard. Martin also faces separate drug-related charges for production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. These stem from a 2010 police raid at a Malakwa residence and neighbouring workshop. He is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Sept. 5, with sentencing to begin Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. in Kelowna.
Public input wanted on key issues in Shuswap By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
Beautiful scenery, temperate climate, sweet Shuswap home. What else is there to celebrate? What could be better? What is missing? The Shuswap Community Foundation is seeking public input for a Vital Signs Report. The foundation has gathered information from various sources including community businesses in the Shuswap and government statistical reports. Residents are now invited to grade the area on such key issues as the environment, the gap between rich and poor, ease of mobility and more in a short sur-
vey available online at www.shuswapfoundation.ca. “The survey is meant to be the opinions of the general public as to how we’re doing on various issues in this community,” says foundation vice-president Karen Angove, who notes residents of Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Electoral areas C South Shuswap, D Silver Creek/Ranchero, E Rural Sicamous and F North Shuswap are encouraged to have their say. She calls the survey a starting point, a way to discover what problems exist in the Shuswap and how the foundation might be able to fund projects related to areas in need.
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Angove says the process has been a real (and not always pleasant) eye-opener. “A lot of issues are hidden – homelessness with young people, not necessarily on the street because they’re couch surfing,’” she says. “We had a community meeting with the safe house and they told us that spousal abuse, elder abuse and child abuse are up, and that rapes increase in the summer.” Angove maintains a community that is aware of its strengths and weaknesses can become a stronger, healthier place. Three questions to keep in mind as you respond to the survey are: 1. When you picture
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key issue areas. This is not a test of knowledge, only a way for the foundation to measure people’s opinions and perceptions and see how they line up with scientific data. Residents are asked to complete the survey by June 30. For more information, contact the Shuswap Community Foundation office at 250-832-5428 or email info@shuswapfoundation.ca.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Eagle Valley News
Justice moves at glacial pace
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he recent tragedy in Moncton, where three Mounties were allegedly murdered by a local resident, is far from being resolved. Yes, a suspect surrendered after a manhunt that paralyzed the city for more than 24 hours, in an incident eerily similar to the pursuit of the Boston Marathon bombers. But the Moncton issue is just getting started. Sadly, this case will be open for a long time, despite the plethora of witnesses, and video evidence. Should be cut-and-dried, no? Not in Canada. Pity. This case will be dragged out in court, no doubt costing the taxpayers millions of dollars. We’ve seen it all before, far too often. The Robert Pickton trial comes to mind. Closer to home, there’s the Molly Burton hitand-run case, in which the sentencing was just recently put over for another month. The accused in this case pleaded guilty, and yet sentencing has now been pushed back on at least three occasions. Then there is the 2011 Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver. There are accused in that incident that have still not had their day in court! In comparison, there was a similar riot in the streets of London, in August of 2011. Within four days of those riots, more than 1,000 rioters had been charged, and sentences were being handed out within a week. The majority of those who were found guilty – at least those who were sentenced to two years or less – are already out of jail, having served their penance. Section 11 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures of the right to a fair and speedy trial. “Speedy” is indeed a relative term. Even a melting glacier does so at a speed. Do we have the worst judicial system in the world? Of course not. Far from it. But it’s far from the best, either. And for those seeking closure in Moncton, that day will not come anytime soon. -Comox Valley Record
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Lessons to learn from Ontario election By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – “Liberal” is becoming one of the most ill-defined words in Canadian politics. Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation. In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and decides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legalize marijuana, and the next he’s in touch with his inner Taliban, issuing a moral edict on abortion. In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit. This is in a have-not
province with an operating deficit that is currently running north of $12 billion. For comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Recession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa. You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still investigating the $1 billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gasfired power plants before the 2011 election. The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan. B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be offered to the two thirds of small business and self-employed people who
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don’t have a group plan with their employer. Ours would, of course, be voluntary. Not so in Ontario, where large and small businesses will be required to cough up half of the required pension payments. The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be imposed just as the baby boom retirement wave breaks across Canada’s most populous province, increasing risk that the pension pool may run dry. And it sticks small business with a new payroll tax in a province that has lost much of its traditional manufacturing base and needs to innovate. Wynne tabled her spending-spree, deficit-bedamned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election. Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-inthe-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on
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the election result, and is about to go into provincewide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree. Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation. Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night. B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version. For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia. If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario.
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Canadian researchers raising the bar
FROM THE HILL MP COLIN MAYES
I have always had an interest in new technologies and as your MP, I often attend presentations from research groups representing various science disciplines. Recently, I attended two presentations which made me proud to be with a government that has invested significantly in scientific research. Of the 11 federal government investments in university research disciplines, British Columbia was awarded five. The first event was the Health Research Canada luncheon with neurosurgeon, Dr. Andres Lozano, professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lozano presented his findings on studies on the human brain. After scanning the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s, he discovered an area of the
brain related to mobility control that was less active. As activity of the brain is directly related to electro-impulses that help send brain messages, Dr. Lozano decided to place an electro-probe into the inactive area of the patient’s brain. Prior to the operation, the patient was uncontrollably shaking. After he placed the probe through the skull into the problem area, he energized the area with a heart pacemaker-type device, resulting in the patient having complete control of her body after the procedure. Dr. Lozano had many videos of patients with tremors, depression and numerous brain deterioration symptoms that, when treated, were cured or improved by energizing parts of the brain that had less electro activity. He also ran a test using this technique with six patients with anorexia and found, after six months of treatment, the patients regained 30 per cent of their body weight. This research is acknowledged as leading edge in the world, and the University of Toronto as the global
centre for this research. Dr. Lozano stated that within six-to-eight years, patients will be able to go to a medical clinic and have, basically, parts of their brain re-energized through this procedure. Dr. Lozano is also working on dementia, hoping that through this procedure, devastating brain deterioration can be reversed. The second presentation was a report on your government’s investments in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The presentation pertained to the research in the faculty of forestry at the University of British Columbia. Researchers were collecting data on the genetic makeup of various tree species. Studying the genetic makeup of the trees to identify their genome will hopefully produce a tree that will reach maturity quicker, be hardier and provide better wood fibre for commercial use. This research also includes minimizing the impact on resource extraction, helping trees protect themselves, and restoring the forest after resource development.
I might add that industry also funds much of this research to ensure they are ahead of the curve in their business model. Genome Canada has become a leader in genetic research, not only on human genetics, but also plant and animal genetics. One of the presenters from Genome Canada reported that the largest conference on genome research is held in San Diego each year, and Canadian researchers
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Burning ban in place for local fire zone By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
The ban is on. As of Sunday, all but small campfires are prohibited anywhere in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Shuswap. The burning ban is to help prevent humancaused wildfires and protect the public. All five fires in the Salmon Arm Zone this year have been human caused and, despite heavy recent rain, it
looks like Mother Nature will be dishing out sun and high temperatures for the rest of the week. Forests will be drying out quickly, particularly if there is any wind. Specifically, this open fire prohibition applies to: • The burning of any waste, slash or other materials. • The burning of stubble or grass. • The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or
burning barrels of any size or description. Only campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or smaller) are permitted, as are cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. This prohibition covers all B.C. parks, Crown lands and private lands, but it does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department.
Brochures on campfires are available at bcwildfire.ca. Click on Fire Prohibitions and Area Restrictions from the menu on the left. This open burning prohibition will remain in place in the Salmon Arm Fire Zone for elevations above 1,200 metres until Sept. 15. For all other elevations in those zones, this prohibition will remain in place until Oct. 1. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition
may receive a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellphone or call 1 800 6635555 toll-free.
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Hospital welcomes new chief of medical staff By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
General physician Stacey Kirkman has added a new handle. And, as the newly appointed chief of medical staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, he takes on a large administrative portfolio. Providing health care, including obstetrics, from the Montebello Medical Clinic since 2004, Kirkman says he needed to challenge himself and contribute more to the community. As chief of medical staff, Kirkman will liaise between doctors and Interior Health, report on the medical advisory committee to regional committee, vet the doctors for hospital, making sure they are who they say and deal with complaints
from doctors and patients. Kirkman laughingly notes that one of the doctors, dubbed him a VIMP – very important meeting person. “It will be my responsibility is to attend a fair amount of meetings,” he says, noting that while he will be involved in quality assurance, radiologist and former chief of staff John Wickert will continue to chair the committee. “John has really fine-tuned it… he wants to continue being involved because he made a difference there.” Appointment to the chief of staff position is usually by acclamation and the fact two doctors were interested speaks very well of the hospital, Kirkman says. “There’s a pretty good spirit and good
I think we’re a happy hospital and it blows me out of the water how much people are willing to give. Stacey Kirkman Shuswap Lake General Hospital collegiality; people step forward when needed and I think our medical staff is supportive and interested,” he says. “I think we’re a happy hospital and it blows me out of the water how much people are willing to give. That’s testament to a small town.” It is this aspect that appealed to Kirkman when the South African doctor was deciding on where to locate
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permanently. “You could potentially do obstetrics and surgery,” he says, pointing out that technological advancements are making this more difficult. “GPs were able to run the show for the most part and be professionally satisfied.” Kirkman applauds a maternity program that involved educating staff and doctors in all hospital departments to work as part of a team. “It’s all about quality improvement and getting rid of the hierarchy,” he says. Kirkman says that while he’s glad SLGH is now able to accommodate some specialists, he’d like to see the addition of others in order to provide the Shuswap’s growing population with more closer-to-home care options.
However, Kirkman says he does not see any big changes taking place in the near future. “I think it’s just about working on continuing and improving what we’ve got…” I would like to see some of the services expand so we could do more things with cardiology and internal medicine.” Thanks to the addition of tools such as the CT scanner, the hospital is now being served by four internists, four surgeons and provides “limited” orthopaedics. Kirkman would like to see the addition of a perhaps a part-time or retired obstetrician – a specialist that would available to provide advice and support to the seven local GPs who provide maternity care. “Our population is growing and we do get younger people coming into town,” he says.
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A Sicamous girl has found her hobby and it’s a fast one. Ten-year old Ashley Clark recently competed in her first, nonsanctioned drag race at the Wine Country Racing Association’s racing event on Sunday in Osoyoos. Pitted against Jordyn Lombardi of Houston, B.C., Clark was able to keep the pedal to the metal and cross the finish line first. “It felt awesome, and it felt really fast,” said Ashley. “It was really cool that I was able to do that.” A driver’s licence is not required to compete in a non-sanctioned race, which is open to ages eight an up. Ashley’s mother, Christy Clark, said her daughter originally became interested in drag racing through family friends who are in-
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Need for speed: Ashley Clark is awarded for her victory at a recent Wine Country Racing Association event in Osoyoos. Photo contributed volved in the sport. “I’ve always liked fast things so I just decided to do it,” said Ashley. The vehicle Clark drives tops out at about
144 kilometres an hour, and she said she was a little nervous the first time she raced. “I was nervous, but I was also really excited – more excited than
nervous,” said Ashley. Ashley says her favourite part of attending race events, besides driving fast, is that she gets to meet new people.
Now that she’s tasted victory at the track, Ashley plans to continue racing cars. “I think she’s found her little niche,” said Christy.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 People seem to be going out of their way to be nice to you, Aries. While you may suspect they have ulterior motives, their kindness really is nothing more than good will.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you often feel uncomfortable when you have too many loose ends. It may take quite a while this week to wrap up all of your obligations before you can relax.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, approach your workload with an optimistic attitude this week. You can expect your efforts to produce positive results that don’t go unnoticed.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, the more you ponder the decisions you have to make, the more you struggle to determine a positive outcome. Give yourself some breathing room.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It is an uphill battle to focus on chores this week, Gemini. You would rather be out having fun, but putting off chores now will only lead to more work down the road.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Career issues must be dealt with, Capricorn. You may have been running through various options, and if you have reached a decision, then go with your gut instincts.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, although you are capable of keeping up appearances this week, you will be lost in your own thoughts. Personal issues prove to be a distraction.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although everyone around you seems to be stressing out, for some reason you are able to breeze through your days without a worry in the world.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, serve as a diplomat this week, placing yourself in the middle of conflict because you want to help. Keep a level head and don’t get swept into the argument.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Your intuition is telling you to proceed with caution, Pisces. Watch where you step, but don’t let caution take over your life.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your ability to focus is very strong, but this week you cannot seem to get your mind to cooperate. You may have a million things to think about. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are tempted to join the party this week, even though you know it is probably a better idea to decline. But the prospect of socializing and having a good time is too tempting.
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