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Body of Calgary man recovered from lake

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

The body of Kevin Boutilier was recovered last week, a year after the 25-year-old Calgary man went missing in Shuswap Lake. On Monday, the BC Coroners Service confirmed the body of Kevin William Boutilier was recovered on July 10. In a news release, Barb McLintock of the Coroners Service notes Boutilier was last seen on Aug. 24, 2013, when he and some friends were aboard a houseboat in Cinnemousun Narrows. “Mr. Boutilier and several others jumped into the lake to retrieve a hat which had fallen in, but weather conditions caused the boat to drift away from the group,” says McLintock. “Even with help from his friends, Mr. Boutilier was unable to return to the boat.” The successful search was conducted privately by Gene and Sandy Ralston of Idaho-based Ralston and Associates. The Raltsons resumed the search following an extensive effort conducted after Boutilier’s disappearance by RCMP, members of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue #106 Shuswap Station and Vernon Search and Rescue. This involved multiple outings that stretched into October.

Star attractions: Hockey celebrities, past and present, stop for a group shot before hitting the links Friday during the Sicamous Shootout – Weber/Franson Third Annual Golf Classic at Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake Golf Course. The hockey pros were among the 170 golfers who took part in the sold-out charity event for the BC Cancer Foundation, with about 300 people, including volunteers and sponsors, attending the evening’s supper and live and silent auctions. Photo by Tia Lemieux

Sturgis organizers plan to drop suit vs district By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News

Closure:

The body of Calgary man Kevin Boutilier was recovered almost a year after he went missing during a houseboat trip on Shuswap Lake. File photo

‘Surprisingly complicated’ is how a defence lawyer describes portions of the legal action initiated by Ray Sasseville, Joan Hansen and Sturgis North Entertainment Inc. involving motorcycle events they put on in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. After launching the lawsuit in BC Supreme Court in December 2013, in March of this year Sasseville and Hansen began the process to drop the court action against six of the seven defendants. Adding to the mix, Gerhard A. Pyper, the lawyer who initiated the lawsuit on the plaintiffs’ behalf, has been suspended by the Law Society of British Columbia. Salmon Arm lawyer Rodney Chorneyko is representing four of the seven defendants. “It’s very odd. I’ve never had so many

twists and turns simply for plaintiffs to abandon their claims so early – there’s so much complication to get documents finalized,” Chorneyko told the News. Chorneyko is representing Steve Hammer, site manager for the 2011 Sturgis North motorcycle rally; the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce; Renée Charbonneau who publishes a blog and newspaper for the motorcycle community; and Bernie Aubin, an entertainment provider. Also named as defendants are the municipality of Sicamous and current mayor Darrel Trouton, represented by lawyer Larry Robinson, as well as camping provider Vincent Lewis from Vernon, represented by Nick Vlahos. According to the initial claim, Sicamous is named because Sturgis North entered into an agreement to hold an annual event there beginning in 2011 called

the Sturgis North Burn-out and Festival. The plaintiffs alleged the event was wrongfully taken over and became the Summer Stomp Burn-out. The chain of events in the lawsuit includes court documents registered Jan. 3 and Jan. 14 this year, in which Sasseville gives notice that he intends to represent himself in place of Pyper his lawyer. In a June 26 letter a client forwarded to the News, Chorneyko writes: “It is not usual for counsel to cease representing a party, but it is unusual for that to occur with plaintiffs’ counsel so soon after commencement of a claim...” After the initial claim, Chorneyko filed an application to have the proceedings transferred to Salmon Arm. Next, Pyper sent documents to the defendants declaring that the plaintiffs were volunteering to abandon their claims See Debts on page 3

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Speed dip debate returns with report By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News

There was some debate about removal of the speed dips on either side of the Solsqua Bridge over the Eagle River during the regular council meeting on July 9. Council was presented with the motion to approve the removal of the dips, which have been undergoing assessment since July 2013.

The district hired All-Span Engineering and Construction to assess the bridge’s load capacity to determine if the dips were necessary. The dips were originally implemented to reduce the impact from trucks with heavy loads, and reduce speeds over the bridge in order to maintain the structure of the bridge. The assessment, which is not yet finished, found that with previous improvements

to the bridge’s deck – resulting in an increased an load limit – the structure could last another five years. This position may change, however, when a pile inspection is completed. In a two-to-four vote, council decided to put off taking action on the speed dips until the assessment is completed. “I’m really puzzled by this motion,” said Coun. Fred Busch, not-

ing the state of the piles was unknown. “We don’t have the full report on the bridge.” There was concern that if the piles were not in great condition, speeding and heavy loads could cause damage to the bridge. Couns. Suzanne Carpenter and Don Richardson agreed with Busch. “Why would we spend money to take the dips out,” said Carpenter. “The reason the

bridge has lasted so long is because of the dips.” Coun. Terry Rysz said he drives over the bridge quite often, and there isn’t nearly as much truck traffic as there used to be. “Those dips absolutely accomplish nothing,” said Rysz, noting the dips also don’t make a difference when it comes to speeding on the bridge. “I’m opposed to them and have been since day one.”

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The annual Summer Stomp and Burnout will be swinging into Sicamous to celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend. The event, organized by the Summer Stomp Committee in partnership with the District of Sicamous, will feature burnout competitions, music, bull riding, stunt bikers and much more over the course of the weekend. All-ages events will take place on Main Street and adults-only activities will take place at the Stomp Grounds, which are located at the district’s dog park. Summer Stomp Committee’s Steve Hammer says that he expects there will be around 2,000 people attending the Main Street events, with even more showing up

for camping. “There’s going to be a lot of action going on,” said Hammer, who describes the event as a outdoor music and show and shine festival. “It’s an absolutely amazing event – there’s something for everyone.” The Stomp grounds will open for campers on Wednesday, but the official gates will open on Thursday at 4 p.m. The Junk Yard Dogs will play a set at 8:30 p.m. Friday’s festivities will kick off on Main Street with a parade put on by the Vintage Car Club at 10:15 a.m., followed by stunt riders and jumpers performing at 10:30 and 3:15 p.m. Kids will get a chance to hop on their pedal bikes and zig-zag through a street-cross course put on by the RCMP at noon, and at

get smoky as the burnout competition begins. Music will kick off at 11:30 with Sister Sabbath, Baracudda at 1:14 p.m., Junk Yard Dogs at 4:15, and Shoe Swap at 6:30. The Stomp Grounds will hold the evening’s activities with a bullriding competition at 6 p.m. Baracudda takes the ground’s stage at 7 p.m., and headliners Kenny Shields and Streetheart will play at 8:45. Totally Tom and The Women of Rock will take the stage at 11 and Sister Sabbath will wrap up the night at 12:45 a.m. The grounds will shut down by 2:45 a.m. The legion will start things off on Main Street on Saturday with a Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. The adventurous will be able to hunt for the perfect hand during the poker run, which will start at the Shell

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at 11 a.m. Registration is at 10:30. Stunt riders will also be back to perform at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Junk Yard Dogs will return to the Main Street stage at 11 a.m., followed by ZZ Top tribute band LegZZ at 1:45. Shoe Swap will return at 2:45 p.m. and AC/DC tribute band, High Voltage, will perform at 4:30. Main Street activities will wind down by 6 p.m. The party continues at the Stomp Grounds

at 5:45. Music for the evening kicks off with Totally Tom and The Women of Rock at 8:30 p.m., LegZZ at 10:30 and High Voltage at 1 a.m. The night ends with Dreams, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Tickets for the event can be purchased online and cost $100 for the whole weekend, or $60 for Saturday only. Money raised at the event will go towards a number of non-profit organizations in the Shuswap.

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Bin users on notice for illegal dumping By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Tickets for illegal dumping may be issued to those responsible for the mess left outside the recycling bins earlier this month at the corner of Main Street and Highway 97A. The bins are provided through the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. On the evening of Canada Day, the person contracted by the CSRD to maintain the depot was frustrated and angry to find a day’s worth of refuse left on the ground – and the bins completely empty. CSRD waste reduction co-ordinator Carmen Fennell says the bins had been emptied that morning. During this process, the bin doors, through which

recyclables are deposited, are shut to prevent spillage. “So I guess nobody bothered to open them, and they just started throwing the stuff on the ground there,” said Fennell. “So when she came to check them at the end of her shift of work, there was a whole day’s worth of stuff piled on the ground, just at the side of the bins. Even though they were completely empty all day.” What this amounts to is illegal dumping, a ticketable offence, and Fennell says the waste will be searched for any identifiable documentation before it is properly disposed of. “Even if the bins are locked, even if the bins are full, don’t leave it on the ground. Take it

home,” said Fennell, noting the doors can be easily opened just by pulling the pin. “There’s

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a phone number on the bins. There’s a phone number on the sign. Very often, people have cell phones, so it’s very easy to make a phone call now. “Nobody called me all day to say there’s a problem at the bins. So take some responsibility for what’s happen-

ing in your community. Just because you show up and 10 people have left their trash on the ground, it’s not OK for you to do that as well.” Fennell notes this kind of activity reflects what happened in Sorrento before the CSRD had to temporarily remove the bins there. And she says the District of Sicamous is already less-than-enthusiastic about the location of the bins. “It’s a big job for the one person looking after the bins, and she’s doing the best job that she can, but then what happens is the district sees that and they’re frustrated too because that’s not what you want a tourist to see when they pull into town. And I agree, that shouldn’t happen,” said Fennell.

Debts outstanding from past Sturgis events Continued from front

against all the defendants except Renée Charbonneau. “Again, it is not unusual for disputes to settle, but it is unusual for plaintiffs to effectively abandon their claims so soon after commencing the proceeding. It is also unusual for there to be no settlement discussions preceding the settlement,” wrote Chorneyko. The documents in which Sasseville, Hansen and Sturgis North Entertainment Inc. dismiss their claims have not yet been processed by the Vancouver court registry, but Chorneyko said he believes it is because of a backlog at the registry, not because anything is amiss. Neither Sasseville nor Hansen could be reached for comment. Regarding Pyper, rather than holding a hearing on whether to suspend the lawyer, the law society used its ability to take immediate action to protect the public. The society applied to the court to take over as custodian of Pyper’s practice when he was suspended in late May. No details on why Pyper was sus-

pended are forthcoming because the complaint is being investigated. The suspension may

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delay a resolution to the legal action. In an earlier interview, Chorneyko described the claims by the plaintiffs as frivolous. Sasseville and Hansen were behind the Sturgis North Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival held in Salmon Arm in July 2011 and the 2012 event near Vernon at the Spallumcheen Motoplex Speedway and Event Park. An event is planned for Merritt in August, with the name changed to Sturgis Canada. While the first two events received some good and some poorer reviews from participants, both events left debts behind them. A lawsuit initiated in 2012 by the motoplex seeking close to $400,000 from

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Though Fennell would like to see the bins continue to be available in Sicamous, she warns that if illegal dumping continues, the worst-case scenario is that they will be removed. “We want to try and work with the community, we want to keep those bins where they are; it’s a good program…,” said Fennell, adding Sicamous currently is without a curbside collection program. “If it happens, we will be enforcing our illegal dumping bylaw. The worst case would be, if it becomes an issue and they continue to be abused, it has happened before, Sorrento was without bins a good six months before we found another location.”

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Eagle Valley News

Taxpayers lose in Graydon’s gamble

n the wake of a report that found former B.C. Lottery Corporation CEO Michael Graydon was in conflict of interest while negotiating a job with a private casino firm, questions remain. The report, released last week by the Ministry of Finance, states Graydon was found to be in conflict “during the two months prior to the time he left British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), but found no evidence that he or his new employer benefited from the conflict.” And while Graydon continued to have access to confidential information in his role as CEO, “there was no evidence that information was removed or used inappropriately to benefit his new employer.” As NDP gambling critic Shane Simpson has noted, someone in the BCLC bungled this big time, but will anyone pay the price? The fact that Graydon was negotiating to work with a private gambling firm while heading the government’s gambling arm should be enough to point to an obvious conflict of interest, regardless of what the investigation revealed this week. But, the fact Graydon negotiated while on the taxpayer dime, then quit voluntarily, then scooped up $125,000 in taxpayer funds as he walked out the door is more than a little galling. While Finance Minister Michael de Jong has acknowledged the report and announced policy changes to prevent such a situation in the future, where is the BCLC board’s defence of offering such an offensive golden parachute? Kamloops’ Bud Smith is chairman of the BCLC board and has only issued a terse statement, which argued the audit shows “the information provided by Mr. Graydon to the board was incomplete and/or inaccurate.” If that is a fact, perhaps Smith and board can then inform the public whether it plans to ask Graydon to perhaps return to taxpayers some, if not all, of the money he pocketed after leaving, but not before providing incomplete and/or inaccurate information to the BCLC board. The problem is these types of shenanigans are endemic in B.C.’s Crown corporations and we will be writing about another transgression soon enough. -Kamloops This Week

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Vehicles improving, drivers becoming worse By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – “Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province. The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds. Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.” For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three

segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Having regularly driven up and down the B.C. Interior highway system for the past 30 years, I can confirm that particularly once you get “beyond Hope,” drivers do set the speed limit. In good conditions, it’s generally about 10 km over the posted maximum, particularly in the long spaces between communities where resources to do regular speed enforcement simply don’t exist. Improvements in the road system, and the modern vehicles that drive it, have been enormous. My last trip was in June, up the Fraser Canyon and on through the Cariboo to Prince George. The canyon offers some of the harshest road-building conditions in Canada, but even portions of that cliffhanging, rock-and-tunnel

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road are getting increases from 90 to 100 km/h. There are two common assumptions about this move. One is that increasing the speed limit means people will automatically drive faster. The other is that higher speeds mean more accidents, or at least more severe accidents. Police agencies don’t like it. ICBC officials are skeptical to say the least. ICBC’s latest rate increase was attributed mostly to cost pressure from higher injury payouts, and it will be tracking the sections of higher speed limit to see if the number of severe accidents goes up. Speed wasn’t singled out when interim ICBC boss Mark Blucher made the case for an increase of nearly five per cent on basic insurance last fall. One reason why claims for bodily injury, pain and suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is that more people are hiring lawyers.

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Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas. Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are. In 2013, only 48 per cent of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in the past decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed to highway driving, North America style. But a veteran driving instructor calls today’s new drivers “the weakest generation I’ve ever taught,” after they spent their formative passenger years watching TV or playing with game machines and other screens while on the road. If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic.

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Friday July 18th

Wednesday July 16, 2014:

10:00am - Main Street Opens to the public 10:20am - Mayors Welcome & official opening 10:15am - Vintage Car Club parades through and sets up 10:45 – 11:45 – Stunt Rider & Jumpers 11:00 am - Refreshment Gardens open 11:30 – 1:00 - Main Street Stage – SISTER SABBATH Noon - 1:15 - Kids street cross course 1:15 – 2:15 – Main Street Stage - BARACUDDA 1:45 - 3:15 pm Sicamous Burnout Competition 3:15 – 4:00 - Stunt & Jump Show 4:00 pm Pro Race Bikes Exhibition Burnout 4:15 – 6:15 – Main Street Stage – JUNK YARD DOGS 7:30PM – Last Call in the Refreshment Gardens 6:30 - 8:00 – Main Street Stage – SHOE SWAP 8:00pm – Main street Quiet for the night

Saturday July 19th 10:00am Main Street Opens 10:30 – 11:00 – People Gather at Shell Station to leave on Stomp Poker Run 11:00am SHARP – Poker Run Leaves Shell Station 11:00am - Refreshment Garden open 11:00 – 1:00 – Main Street – JUNK YARD DOGS 11:30 – 12:30 – Stunt Jumpers & Rider take to the Street 12:30 – 1:15 – Exhibition Burnouts 1:15 – 3:45 –Main Street – SHOE SWAP 3:30 – Poker run arrives back to Refreshment GARDEN for last card 4:00 – 5:15 – HIGH VOLTAGE plays Main Street Stage 4:00 – 5:15 - Rider & Jumpers 5:30 – Last Call Beer Gardens 5:45 – Closing Ceremonies – Mayor’s fair well – Head to Stomp Grounds

Stomp Grounds open for campers Ride the Okanogan check out the lakes and activities Limited Food Vendors open on Stomp site

Thursday July 17, 2014

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STOMP STAGE 7:00 – 8:30pm – BARRACUDDA - Stomp Stage 8:45 – 10:45 - KENNY SHIELDS and STREETHEART - Stomp Stage 11:00PM – 12:30am – TOTALLY TOM & the WOMEN of ROCK - Stomp Stage 12:45AM – 2:30AM – - SISTER SABBATH Stomp Stage 2:45AM Stomp Ground Quiets for the night

MAIN STREET STAGE 11:00 – 1:30 – Main Street Stage – JUNK YARD DOGS 1:45 - 2:30 – LegZZ – Main Street Stage 2:45 – 4:15 – SHOE SWAP 4:30 – 6:00 - HIGH VOLTAGE - Main Street Stage 4:30 – Poker run arrives back to BEER GARDEN for last card

STOMP STAGE 4:45 – 6:15PM - SISTER SABBATH 8:30 – 10:15 – TOTALLY TOM & the WOMEN of ROCK - Stomp Stage 10:30 – 12:00 – LEGZZ – (ZZTop Tribute Band )Stomp Stage 12:00 – 12:45 – Wet – T 1:00 – 2:45 – HIGH VOLTAGE – (AC/DC Tribute) 2:45 – Close –DREAMS (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) – Stomp Stage 4:30am Stomp Grounds Quiet for night

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Thursday July 17, 2014:

Friday July 18, 2014

6:30am Vendors open on Stomp grounds. Campers head out on rides and check out Main Street Events 5:45pm – Mayors Welcome to Stomp Grounds 6:00pm –Bull Riding and other contests 7:00 – 8:30pm – Stomp Stage - BARRACUDA 8:45 – 10:45 - Stomp Stage – KENNY SHIELDS and STREETHEART 11:00PM – 12:30am – Stomp Stage – TOTTALY TOM & the WOMEN of ROCK 12:45AM – 2:30AM – Stomp Stage – SISTER SABBATH 2:45AM Stomp Ground Quiets for the night

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Stage arrives and set up on Stomp Grounds 5:30 – 8:00 pm - Sound checks, background music. 8:30 – 12:00 – Junk Yard Dogs & Guests Stomp grounds quiet by 12:30am.

Sunday July 21, 2014

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Campers head out to check out more of the Shuswap & Okanogan sights & areas. 5:30 – 8:00 pm - Sound checks, background music. 8:30 – 12:00 – Junk Yard Dogs & Guests 12:30 am Stomp grounds quiet

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Sicamous Summer FOOD & FUEL

MAIN STREET:

STOMP GROUNDS:

Friday July 18th

Wednesday July 16, 2014:

Stomp Grounds open for campers Ride the Okanogan check out the lakes and activities Limited Food Vendors open on Stomp site

Thursday July 17, 2014

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Check out our tent in front of the store, we will be selling water, treats, sale items and more. Welcome to our town and thanks for coming (250) 836-2963 I Main St. Sicamous Check us out on facebook

on the river in Grindrod

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250.838.7261

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ENJOY

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MOTOR TREND

Thursday July 17, 2014:

Friday July 18, 2014

Lo nt fro r e at le W b a d Affor

BAND Schedules

Friday July 18th

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Stage arrives and set up on Stomp Grounds 5:30 – 8:00 pm - Sound checks, background music. 8:30 – 12:00 – Junk Yard Dogs & Guests Stomp grounds quiet by 12:30am.

Sunday July 21, 2014

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Campers head out to check out more of the Shuswap & Okanogan sights & areas. 5:30 – 8:00 pm - Sound checks, background music. 8:30 – 12:00 – Junk Yard Dogs & Guests 12:30 am Stomp grounds quiet

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otorcycle enthusiasts in locales with cold winters may anticipate the warmer weather of spring and summer more than others, as it means they can pull their bikes out of their garages and get back on the open road. While riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, the U.S. Highway Safety Authority notes that fatal crashes are much more likely to occur to motorcycle riders than automobile drivers. As the number of drivers and riders on the road continues to increase, it has never been more important for riders to practice motorcycle safety. Be seen and heard Ever wonder why some motorcycles make so much noise? It’s to attract the attention of other motorists. Thanks to their small profiles, motorcycles can easily go unnoticed by motorists. Failure of other motorists to see motorcycles on the road is a chief contributor to collisions involving motorcycles. One of the more comprehensive studies on motorcycle accidents occurred in 1981. Titled “Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures” and published by researcher Harry Hurt with the help of the University of Southern California and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the study analyzed 3,600 motorcycle traffic accidents in a specific region of California. The findings showed most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, enter-

tainment, or recreation, and the accident is most likely to occur within close proximity to the rider’s home. Accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps, including during daylight hours, and the wearing of highly visible clothing, including yellow, orange or bright red jackets. Although this research was conducted some time ago, it still underscores the importance of remaining visible on the road. While leather and denim may be the traditional uniform of motorcycle riding, synthetic materials that have reflective fabrics can improve visibility. Highly visible colors, such as orange and yellow, are good choices when on the road. Riders also can add reflectivity to existing gear with reflective tape. Many motorcycle riders, particularly those on Harley Davidsons, swap out stock exhaust pipes for ones that emit a louder decibel range. This helps other motorists notice them.

help riders maintain a good grip on the handlebars, and boots can cover the ankles. Although it can be tempting to forgo long pants or jackets when the weather warms, doing so can lead to painful abrasions and road burn should a fall occur. Invest in a leather jacket and pants or a high-quality, durable and bright-colored material. Additional safety precautions According to Allstate(R) Insurance, 46 percent of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections. Knowing this information can help riders make more informed choices on the road. Some other important safety precautions include: • Exercise extreme caution at intersections and only go through when safe.

• Test the lights, brakes and turn signals before you make any trip. • Make sure the fuel and oil levels are at the correct levels. • Know your bike’s limits. • Follow the speed limit and the rules of the road, and do not weave in and out of traffic. • Don’t ride in blind spots, staying in spots where you are most visible to fellow motorists. • Always use turn signals. • Do not tailgate, as stopping distances for motorcycles, especially on slippery roads, can make stopping difficult. • Never drink and ride. Emphasizing motorcycle safety can make for an injury-free riding season.

Use the right gear When a rider is on the open road, he or she doesn’t have the protection of a car frame to offer a buffer between the rider and the pavement should an accident occur. That is why it is crucial to invest in quality gear that can offer a certain measure of protection. A high-quality helmet that fits well is an important piece of safety equipment, as head and neck injuries can result in paralysis or fatalities. Pair the helmet with goggles or glasses with safety lenses. Durable nonslip gloves will

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graduate after one more year of study, said they wanted to take the program because they truly enjoyed the international aspect of event planning. The duo says that Routes and Blues is a great way for people to discover places they otherwise would never see. “It gives people great insight to explore the communities,” said Terstappen. “People never go there and this lets them discover the Shuswap.” The program kicks off on Aug. 1, with the first stop in Mara. Blues musician Sherman “The Tank” Doucette will be heating up the

evening while guests get to chow down on an organic meal of beef on a bun. Guests will also get the opportunity to bike or walk on a tour of Mara’s historic land marks and take in stories of it’s history. Sicamous is next on the Routes and Blues line-up. The day will consist of a hike that slopes down the base of a waterfall and climbs up a hillside. A good old-fashioned turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies will be served before Vancouver band Doug Andrew and The Circus in Flames performs. Stick around for a fireworks show after the concert.

SPORTS Junior golf night back in full swing lows: overall low gross score went to Hayden Gjaltema with a score of 45. Second low gross went to Jacob Dewitt and Third to Scott Rokosh. Low net went to Tyler Dunnett. In the second flight, low gross went to Alex Dunnett, with Jake Watson coming in second and Harry Watson placing third. Low Net went to Colton Fleming.

In the girls division, Madison Dewitt won low gross and Aly Logan won low net score.. Closest to the pin was won by Colton Fleming. All local and visiting junior golfers are invited to participate on Wednesday nights at Eagle River Golf Course. Tee times start at 4 p.m. and preregistration is necessary.

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Junior golf night has begun again at Eagle River Golf Course. The first night was on Wednesday, July 9, with 10 golfers participating. The Junior Golf night is open to boys and girls from five to 15 years old, and is a fun, relaxing way to hone golf skills and learn the basics. Results from the July 9 outing were as fol-

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ting Falkland. Doucette area. will be back to perThe David Vest form, and guests will Quartet will be back on get a chance to try their Aug. 10 to perform in very own “Sherman Notch Hill. There will Doucette Tank Burger.” also be a hike at Lake One of Canada’s larg- Seeker and a meal of est Canadian flags is macaroni and cheese. located in Falkland and Routes and Blues guests will be taken on will then head to Salma hike to see it. on Arm where fans can Next up on the agen- stop by Wednesdays on da is Enderby. The day the Wharf to see folkwill feature a historic roots rockers John and interpretive walk and Roy. Adventurers will ! Think about others... HARGE C F an Italian-style din- also want to pick up an O E FRE ner from 5 to 7 p.m. atDON’T informationDRINK packet and & DRIVE Kingfisher Hall, fol- head out on a treasure Camp Elk canoe located in Salmon Arm is available to lowed by a concert fea- hunt at Salmon Arm organized groups of children and their supervisors. turing the David Vest Nature Bay. Quartet. This year, Routes There are many dates available this summer and in the fall. Seymour Arm will and Blues will wind For more information or to book a camp call: be featured on Aug. 9 down with The Salm(604) 513-0155 OR 1-888-367-3557 and will feature music on Arm Music Crawl, E-mail: bcelks@shawcable.com by Seal Skull Hammer where musicians such Website: www.bcelks.ca and Roots Roundup. as Joe Nolan and Paul The meal will consist Reddick will play at of authentic, home- venues around town. made Ukrainian food For more informaand the hike will head tion on Routes and up towards Albas falls. Blues, check out www. Frank Riley will be routesandblues.ca.

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Roots and Blues Festival fans will once again get the chance to explore the Shuswap by taking in fine-dining, hiking, and excellent music as part of the Routes and Blues program this summer. Routes and Blues, which consists of a number of satellite Roots and Blues concerts across the Shuswap, has been organized this year by two students from the Netherlands. Bram Terstappen and Marjon Nijdam are enrolled in an International leisure management program and have been busy putting their learned skills to practice since March by developing Routes and Blues. “Compared to some internships, this one is really unique,” said Terstappen. “We get our freedom but have lots of support as well.” Nijdam says that one of the best parts of the internship is being able to be involved in a project from start to finish. Both Terstappen and Nijdam, who will

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Be honest with yourself, Aries. Sometimes change can be a good thing, so take a few days to sort through all of your options. You will be glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you feel you are at a crossroads, take your time to make the best possible decision. This is a significant moment for you, and it requires focus and forethought.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have to be clever to solve a particular problem this week. It will be challenging, but you are up to the task and your efforts will be their own reward.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, supporting a family member who deserves it has you riding high this week. This support may be emotional in nature or even financial support if you can manage.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, spend some time thinking about what you want rather than what others want for you. You may discover significant differences between the two, but do what makes you happy.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, family activities are getting in the way of business prospects, and vice versa. You may need to make a difficult decision in the near future.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may take some time to get back on your feet after a stumble, but you will get there much faster if you ask a few friends for support. You know the people who have your back. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, very little can disappoint you or affect your mood. Enjoy the responsibility-free week with a free spirit. This is a great time for a vacation. CLUES ACROSS 1. Matakam 5. “Cat in the Hat” doctor 10. Norwegian sea inlets 12. Last (Spanish) 14. Ron Paul’s party 16. E. Canadian province 18. Leg (slang) 19. Fit out 20. Czech Pres. Vaclav 22. Poorly lit 23. Satisfies 25. 9th Greek letter 26. Callaway on NYSE 27. 1/1000 inch 28. Chair position 30. Women’s ___ movement 31. Roman = to Greek satyr 33. Cause to be senseless 35. Saudi peoples 37. Jazzman James 38. Coat of a mammal 40. Mailed 41. Complete 42. Atomic #105 44. Consume 45. Macaws 48. Seized 50. Dog-___: very worn 52. Confederate soldier 53. Lunar crater 55. Even golf score 56. 007 author Flemming 57. 36 inches (abbr.) 58. FOX late night host 63. Huck’s friend Tom 65. Word derived from a name 66. Lonestar state 67. Popular beef BBQ

CLUES DOWN 1. Crowd together 2. They __ 3. 32nd President 4. Stellar 5. Rises rapidly 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Where the Jazz play 8. Egyptian desert 9. Postgraduate engineering degree 10. Thrash 11. NBC late night host 13. A singular occurrence 15. Small island (British) 17. Lacking firmness 18. Haiti monetary unit (abbr.) 21. Done willingly 23. Moral transgression 24. Kin relation 27. Mulwi or Munjuk 29. 4th Jewish month 32. Camel or goat hair fabric 34. Negation of a word 35. Unemotionality 36. Recharges 39. East northeast 40. Melancholy 43. Scholarly compositions 44. Ghostlier 46. Kingdom 47. Airborne (abbr.) 49. Eurasian herb weed 51. Raced on foot 54. African antelope genus 59. Main 60. Nigerian instrument 61. Fireplace warming shelf 62. American coin society 64. Indicates position See Todays Answers inside

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Think through all of your options before you act, Virgo. While something may seem like a good idea at first, careful thought may reveal some bumps in the road. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Work hard to earn a promotion at work, Libra. While you may need to take on more responsibility and work longer hours, the payoff will be well worth it.

Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. (For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, think through the pros and cons of speaking your mind at work. Your opinions are valid, but you run the risk of alienating certain people, and that should not be taken lightly. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Approach a problem that’s been puzzling you from a different perspective, Pisces. This new way of looking at things makes all the difference. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 16 Duncan Keith, Athlete (31) JULY 17 Luke Bryan, Singer (38) JULY 18 Kristen Bell, Actress (34) JULY 19 Clea Lewis, Actress (49)

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Caretakers/ Residential Managers FULL TIME, ON SITE, year round resident (live-in) managers required for Sicamous Sands resort. A lake front RV strata resort property located at Sicamous BC. Managers are responsible for the yearround, day-to-day operations of a 95 site property and have job duties that require a combination of both clerical (office) and mechanical (exterior) skills. Previous experience as property managers will be considered an asset. Please forward a summary of experience and your resume to sicsands@cablelan.net. Only those candidates with suitable qualifications will be contacted.

Education/Trade Schools EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe medical transcription graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com, 1-800466-1535. info@canscribe.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. SALMON ARM Home Building Centre in beautiful Salmon Arm BC has an immediate opening for experienced Cabinet and Flooring Sales Professional. Looking for a highly motivated, customer service driven, possessing a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of flooring and cabinet sales. Competitive Wage and Benefit package offered. Send resume: david.kroeker@hbcsalmonarm.ca

Home Care/Support NURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: client focused, personable; energetic; positive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a real passion for helping others, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to hsellors@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services REGIONAL CHEF For BC & AB New Dining Concept

Coming soon to Kamloops! A new urban dining concept,

Federal Food Republic!

We require a Calgary based, Corporate Regional Chef to work closely with the Executive Chef and Operations leaders to help develop this new concept from the ground up while running the first culinary operation in Kamloops. This is a permanent, fulltime role with phenomenal benefits & exceptional opportunities for advancement. For details & to apply visit: www.LocalWork.ca

Income Opportunity

DON’T JUST visit! Live it! Australia & New Zealand dairy, crop, sheep & beef farm work available for young adults 18-30. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. 1-888-5984415. www.agriventure.com.

SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

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Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

HACAULT, PATSY On July 2nd our beloved mother Patsy Hacault passed away suddenly. She was our rock, our best friend and our safe harbor. Patsy touched the lives of so many with her compassion, love of everything in nature, beautiful smile and sense of humor. Though she left far too soon, we knew how much she loved us all and she knew how much she was loved. She is survived by her daughters Sharee and Shaundra, her grandchildren whom she loved to the moon and back Colton, Keaton and Ava. Her mom Therese, her brothers Roland, Larry and Joanne (sister in-law), David, and Derek. Mom never lost her sense of wonder and she will be missed more than words can express. Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

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We accept all Memorial Society and Pre-Need Funeral Policies Making ﬁnal arrangements for a loved one isn’t easy. That’s why compassion goes into everything we do. We are prepared to arrange any special request you may have. • Traditional Services • Cremation Services • Prearrangement Planning • All inquiries welcome 24 hrs.

Tammy & Vince Fischer

FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD. 4060-1st Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, 833-1129 www.ﬁschersfuneralservices.com Serving Kamloops to Golden Toll Free 1-888-816-1117

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Career Opportunities Choose a career where people matter!

The Good Samaritan Society is one of Western Canada’s largest voluntary, not-for-profit, care giving providers. We are currently accepting applications at our Hillside Village location in Salmon Arm, BC for:

HEALTH CARE AIDES A Health Care Aide certificate and registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry is required. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities for advancement. To apply, please submit your resume and covering letter to careers@gss.org. Visit our website at www.gss.org to learn more about The Good Samaritan Society.

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Help Wanted

Bakery Help Wanted in our Sicamous Store Our Sicamous Store, Bakery Department requires a full time baker. Must have experience in, baked mixed dough and batters, frost and decorate cakes and baked goods. Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askews team then we want to hear from you. The full time position offers a comprehensive benefits and pension plan. Wages for either position will be depending on experience. Please forward your cover letter and resume attention to Ron Daniel – askews3@telus.net or by fax to 250-836-4399.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent APARTMENTS For Rent in Sicamous, B.C. Bachelor Ste, F/S. $500 plus Hydro and S/D. One Bedroom, F/S. $600 plus Hydro and S/D. Call 250-8363849

Homes for Rent Sicamous: 3 Bedroom house. Enderby: 3 Bedroom house $1000./mo. To inquire please call 250-374-1728

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Garage Sales LARGE garage sale July 19th. 219 Temple St. Shuswap Lane 8:00 a.m.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners NEW Black Pipe – BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8” wall to 3/4” wall Thickness. From 1/2” thru to 7” Pipe x 21’ long. Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc. (Check out our Storage Containers online & “Poor Boy Log Cabins” on Google). Target Steel & Sea Container Sales targetsteelsales@gmail.com

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

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604-799-8434 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030 PRIVATE collector looking to buy a bunch of coins. Call Todd (250)-864-3521 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale SICAMOUS retirement condo, 2bdrm, 2bath, dbl. garage, beautiful reno’d kitchen, baths, lighting & many extras, large private back corner lot. Must see! $175,500./offers (250)463-1921 (250)836-9460

Lots 2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

Boats 12’ ALUMINUM FISHING boat, $500. Ph. 150-5178087

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