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Evening of fun and flame: Fire Chief Brett Ogino helps Christopher Dubasov, 3, aim the garden hose in a family-friendly firefighter relay event, part of the Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department’s open house on Oct. 7. Above, firefighters begin spraying down a fully engulfed mock shed in a firefighting demonstration. Photos by Lachlan Labere
Twelve in the running for council, two vying for mayor Race to election day: Eagle Valley News begins district election coverage with candidate bios. Election campaigns are underway as 12 candidates compete for six seats on council, and two for the mayor’s chair with the District of Sicamous. In the mayoral race, incumbent councillor Terry Rysz is up against former Sicamous mayor, Malcolm MacLeod. Those campaigning to keep their seats on council are incumbents Fred Busch, Charlotte Hutchinson, Don Richardson and Joan Thomson. They’re up against Coleen Anderson, Gord Bushell, Todd Kyllo, Malcolm Makayev, Jeff Mallmes, Lynn Miller,
Donna Mounce and Janna Simons. Vying for a seats on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board are, in Electoral Area C South Shuswap: incumbent Paul Demenok, Alan McLelland and Richard Norman. In Electoral Area D Falkland/ Salmon Valley/Ranchero Deep Creek, incumbent Rene Talbot is in a race with newcomer Kelly Stalker. Longtime incumbent Rhona Martin will face off with political newcomer Dan Letendre in Electoral Area E Rural Sicamous/ Malakwa.
In Area F North Shuswap, incumbent Larry Morgan was the only candidate and is the acclaimed for the seat in that area. Vying for a trustee position with School District #83 North Okanagan Shuswap are as follows: In Electoral Area 7 Salmon Arm, there is a four-way race between incumbents Bobbi Johnson and Michel Saab and newcomers Marcel Bedard and Dale Townsend. Two are in the running to represent the North Shuswap: Larissa Lutjen and Karen Peters. Those acclaimed are incumbents: Bob
Fowler in Electoral Area 1 Armstrong/Spallumcheen; Chris Coers in Electoral Area 2 Enderby and RDNO Area F; Barry Chafe in Electoral Area 3 Sicamous and CSRD Area E; Jennifer Witchuk in Electoral Area 5 Carlin/Sorrento – CSRD Area C and Debbie Evans in Electoral Area 6 Falkland/ Deep Creek/Ranchero – CSRD Area D. The News will feature a Q&A with District of Sicamous candidates in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 15 municipal election. Coverage begins this issue with candidatesubmitted biographies on pages 5 and 6.
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Local students to benefit from lunch program Need Help? By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
Students in the Salmon Arm Rotary service area will be getting lunch, thanks to the vision of a mother and local business owner. Kari Wilkinson has been co-ordinating the hot lunch program at South Broadview School for three years. She noticed there were always a few children who didn’t take part and discovered it was because their parents could not afford to participate. Wilkinson, a member of Salmon Arm Rotary, asked her club for $250 to make coupons that were then awarded to the children for good behaviour or for performing random acts of kindness. “When I asked for 50 lunches over the course of the year, the board members said ‘what do you mean the parents’ can’t afford it?’ They were shocked.” When the club was considering a community project, Wilkinson says they began asking “if there’s that many kids in one school, how many others are going to school without lunch?” and “What if we started a lunch program to address some of that need?” And that’s exactly what Wilkinson began doing a year ago, working with Morag Asquith, School District #83’s director of instruct - student services, asking principals in the
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Collaboration: Salmon Arm Rotary Club member Kari Wilkinson, Askew’s Foods CEO Dean Olynik, , Salmon Arm Rotary Club president Norm Brown and SD #83 director of instruction/student services Morag Asquith have partnered to feed students. Photo contributed elementary schools how many of their students needed to be enrolled in the program. “We were thinking maybe 100 kids, five days a week at $8 a week to provide lunch. That worked out to $30,000,” Wilkinson says, pointing out principals actually estimated the need to be 400 lunches. Astonished by the high numbers, Wilkinson says Rotary members agreed they needed to deal with the issue. The club agreed to start a pilot project in elementary schools in Salmon Arm, Silver Creek, Sicamous, Enderby, Carlin, Sorrento and Falkland. Wilkinson says Armstrong was not included because the community has its own Rotary club and the hope is they might agree to support the program. “This has not been done anywhere else to our knowledge,” she says, adding that when the club went looking for program partners,
Askew’s Foods jumped onboard immediately. Askew’s in turn, sought out supplier partners, with Saputo, Sun Rype, Annie’s Naturals, Nature’s Path and General Mills stepping up. Each school will be issued two Rotary/ Askew’s Lunch Program purchasing cards and purchases will be tracked. Assigned school buyers will be encouraged to buy food that meets the BC Schools Healthy Eating Guidelines and will initiate their own plan to distribute the food without singling out students in the program. Some suppliers will
donate foods while others will issue credits for products purchased. “We are hoping this will help the kids; you know how you feel when you’re hungry – you can’t concentrate, you get angry easily…” says Wilkinson, noting that one child who was constantly acting out last year was doing so from hunger. “We’re hoping it will improve outcomes in the classroom and encourage better attendance.” Wilkinson says she is both excited and amazed that her vision is now being put into action. To raise the funds Wilkinson came up with the idea of raffling off a
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Oct. 26 10 am, guest speaker Anne Morris @ Sicamous United Church. Local Co-chair of Kairos Ecumenical Justice Group. For information Call 250-836-4390 Oct. 31 Halloween night 7:30 p.m. Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department annual hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation at the Malakwa Fire Hall, followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Donations towards fireworks appreciated, collection jars at local businesses. Nov. 9 7 pm Sicamous United Church, Fabulous Fashion Show refreshments, entertainment & late night shopping.N/C Bring something for the food bank. 250-836-4390 Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-8329700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
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Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. 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 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-8362509. 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. - 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 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
three-minute Askew’s Shopping Spree, with a second prize of a $250 Armstrong Co-op Gas Card. Tickets will be available at $10 each on Friday afternoons and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Nov. 30. at Uptown Askew’s in Salmon Arm. “We are only selling 1,200 tickets and we’ve already got more than 200 distributed amongst our members,” Wilkinson says. “I think we’ll sell-out quickly as everyone wants the opportunity to win a threeminute shopping spree right before Christmas.”
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meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.- Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. 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 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788 or just drop in to one of our meetings where you will be welcome. Every 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 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 Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Brach 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
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Walk for ALS: Julia Wilby, the Moose Mouse (Charles Metal) and Courtney Warger hit the pavement during the Walk and Roll for ALS fundraising event held last Wednesday at Eagle River Secondary. This was the third annual ALS walk, organized by the school’s social justice class. Photo by Kelly Dick
Stakeholders oppose proposed changes to farmland By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government’s proposals to expand food processing, retail and alcohol sales on farmland got a rough ride during a summer consultation tour with farmers, local governments and individuals invited to comment. The agriculture ministry released a summary of submissions this week, after closeddoor meetings in August with community, farming, ranching and agricultural industry representatives. The meetings were set up to develop regulations after the province passed legislation this spring, dividing the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones with the intent of easing restrictions on farm-related and non-farm revenue activities. A proposal to revise regulations restricting food storage, processing and retail sales, re-
quiring half of products to be produced on the farm, was rejected by “a considerable majority of stakeholders from all regions,” the summary states. With wineries and cideries already allowed on farmland, a proposal to extend the regulation to include breweries, distilleries and meaderies was supported by a majority in all regions, particularly from local governments in Zone 1, the Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Vancouver Island. Wineries and cideries are allowed without approval from the Agricultural Land Commission, as long as half of the materials are produced on the farm. Some questioned whether that rule would work for breweries and distilleries, with hops, malting barley and distilling grain not produced in large quantities in B.C. The government’s suggestion to allow larger tasting areas for
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wine, cider and potentially beer and distilled liquor was also rejected by “a considerable majority” of respondents. Selling alcoholic products not produced on the host farm was also opposed by a large majority, with opposition strongest in the North and Vancouver Island regions. The loudest opposition came in response to the suggestion to allow a wider range of non-farm activities without approval of the ALC. The strongest supporters were landowners in Zone 2 (Interior, Kootenay and North regions). Oil and gas services on farmland are already
allowed in northeastern B.C. under supervision of the Oil and Gas Commission. The proposal to waive ALC approval for farmland subdivisions larger than a quarter section (64 hectares) was also opposed by a large majority, but the suggestion of leasing farmland to put it into production was widely supported. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is preparing regulation changes for cabinet approval, and hopes to have new regulations in place by the end of the year. The consultation received more than 1,500 submissions by mail,
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Eagle Valley News
Highway robbery at the gas pumps
W
ith our Salute to the Sockeye celebrations underway, the Shuswap is being treated to the highest gas prices in the
region. This should come as no surprise to Salmon Arm and Sicamous residents, many of whom seem resigned to paying whatever petroleum companies deem we should be paying, regardless of whether or not it’s just or good for the local economy. To others, however, it’s highway robbery. As of last Thursday, while residents of the two Shuswap municipalities were paying 137.9 per litre, folks in Enderby and Vernon were paying 129.9. And Kamloops – are you sitting down? Kamloops was paying 120.9. Even in the Lower Mainland, gas can be had for as low as 122.9. And that’s with the carbon tax. The lower gas prices being enjoyed elsewhere reflects how the price per barrel has been plummeting. The situation in the Shuswap is nothing new, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get angry. A fellow just left our office in a fit over the disparity the pump. While voicing his frustration, city council was reviewing the 2015 budget, discussing a 1.52 per cent tax increase (it’s now 1.9). The day prior, the Shuswap Community Foundation released its Vital Signs report which, among other things, notes there is a “significant gap between the rich and the poor in this community,” and that “wages for entry level jobs are quite low, which pushes people away to larger communities.” This is further compounded by a lack of affordable housing (which, in the Shuswap, means $300,000 or less). This-supply-and-demand situation has subsequently pushed the cost of rentals into Lower Mainland territory – between $1,100 and $1,500 before utilities. Among the sea of want ads on the Internet for local rentals, one person writes, “There is a huge housing crisis in Salmon Arm. I don’t understand what drives the price of rent, but I have never lived somewhere so expensive.” Life in the Shuswap is already a costly proposition. Our ridiculous gas prices aren’t helping any.
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Time for truth in province’s treaty talks By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – Three years ago, longtime chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week, Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsaw-
wassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them. The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This year’s landmark
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decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty ne-
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gotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke. Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government.
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Candidates enter the race
The News is giving the municipal candidates an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the community. In the weeks heading up to the Nov. 15 election, we will be asking questions and printing the candidates’ responses.
Mayoral Candidate
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Malcolm MacLeod
Colleen Anderson
Fred Busch
Council Candidate
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Gord Bushell
Charlotte Hutchinson
Todd Kyllo
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
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Malcolm Makayev
Jeff Mallmes
Lynn Miller
Malcolm and his wife Deborah have called Sicamous home for 38 years. Malcolm has a long history of community involvement, from helping construct the Sicamous arena, to recently representing Sicamous (2009-11) proudly as Mayor. He has served on numerous community and organizational committees, including councillor for the District of Sicamous and vice-chair CSRD. Currently, Malcolm is president of the Shuswap Life Boat Society, a first-class operation with awesome volunteers. Malcolm’s background is electronics, and he currently owns commercial rental properties. He’s fortunate to have retired at an early age and enjoys helping and giving back to the community.
Born in 1960, raised on a farm west of Calgary. Moved to Sicamous in 1984 where I met my wife Brenda while working at Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations. Purchased Three Buoys in 1991 with partners and continued to build and operate our business. In 1997, my partners and I developed the Mara Landing project on the channel. Sold Three Buoys in 2006. At present, I manage the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club in the winter months, and am self-employed doing marine surveys and marine-related insurance claims during the summer months. I enjoy the outdoors and living in the Shuswap.
Malcolm is the son of Mike and Sonya Makayev. Malcolm retired from the Ministry of Transportation as a project manager after 35 years of civil service. Malcolm specializes in road and bridge construction, and access management. Malcolm’s education, training and experience is as major asset to offer the community in development and leadership. Malcolm is vice-president of the Lions Club and chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee for the legion. Malcolm recognizes the value engaging the community with local government and understands that fiscal accountability is essential. Malcolm would like to be the councillor representative for the Transportation Committee.
My husband, Bill and I moved from Edmonton to Sicamous in 2006. We have been vacationing and house boating here for many years, and fell in love with the thenbusy town of Sicamous and Shuswap Lake. We have two boys and two grandsons. In 2006, I started work with Waterway Houseboat Vacations as sales manager. In 2010, I accepted the position of operations manager. Bill and I completed building our home here last year, and we plan on enjoying the sunsets for many years. We have met so many wonderful people and just enjoy being part of this community.
My name is Charlotte Hutchinson and I am running for councillor for the District of Sicamous. My family and I have been back in Sicamous since 1992. My career is in real estate; 12 years as a realtor. Posts held: Four years a councillor for the District of Sicamous; nine years with Community Futures, four years as chair, now past chair; four years on chamber of commerce, two years as president; two years on the Sicamous Seniors Citizens Housing Society board; 22 years canvassing for the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Society and currently, the Kidney Foundation.
I am Jeff Mallmes, born in Moose Jaw in 1956. I attended SAIT to complete a B-Pressure Welder and Level 3 Welding Inspection ticket. I started a welding business in 1979 and worked in oilfields, water filtration and bridge inspection. In 1997, I moved to the Okanagan and began building docks. The first commercial marina completed was in Sicamous in 1998. I became a fulltime resident of Sicamous in 2005. I have travelled extensively, but have never found an area that matches the beauty of Sicamous. I feel my business experience gives me something to offer as a potential councillor.
I arrived in Sicamous in 1981, working as a marine mechanic. With two partners, we built and operated The Marina. I sold my marina share in 1992 and bought the Sicamous Mini-Mall. I started and operated Sicamous Water Taxi. I am now retired. I was first elected to council in 1993. I served two terms as mayor. After being defeated in 2005, I re-entered politics, serving two terms as a councillor. I lived in Prince Rupert for 18 years, working as a teacher. I was born and raised on the Prairies, and took my teacher training in the U.S.
I moved to Sicamous in the late 1970s with my family. I attended Eagle River Secondary and graduated in 1982, then moved to Calgary. There, I attended Mount Royal College, earning a diploma in business administration and human resources. I also worked for several different oil companies while attending college. I moved back to Sicamous in 1994 and joined the family business. Together, with my brother and our wives, we built several successful businesses that continue today. I believe that my past 20 years in business will be a great asset if elected as a councillor.
Hi. I’m Lynn Miller. I moved to Sicamous in 1979 with my two sons, Kevin and Sean, who both graduated here. My family, Cal Purinton, Les and Joe Macala and I opened the Bottle Depot 19 years ago. I was very involved with minor hockey, and ran the concession as well as the hockey bingo. I’m a member of Citizens On Patrol and have been on the Eagle Valley Senior Citizen Housing Society for eight years. I have three wonderful grandchildren that I don’t see nearly enough. I have worked hard and love Sicamous.
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Candidates enter the race
The News is giving the municipal candidates an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the community. In the weeks heading up to the Nov. 15 election, we will be asking questions and printing the candidates’ responses.
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Donna Mounce
Don Richardson
Janna Simons
My name is Donna Mounce. I have always considered Sicamous to be my hometown. I first moved here in my teens, then moved away for a couple of years but returned to raise my son here. I started my own business, Jill of all Trades, two years ago. It has been growing successfully, with more than 20 clients to date. In my spare time I have volunteered with just about every organization in town, and continue to volunteer whenever I am needed. I have also been involved in several new projects and events over the years.
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I moved from Calgary to Sicamous around 1986. I was impressed by the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of Sicamous. I have been self employed most of my life in the mechanical service trades. I have certification in marine tech, automotive engine rebuilding, small engines and a diploma of business management. I owned/ operated a number small businesses. I am also involved with the Federal government representation. We are all blessed to be in this great place, and I feel we as a community have great potential for the future. I would like to be part of moving forward in Sicamous.
I’ve lived in Sicamous for the past 13 years. I have been self-employed at my hair salon for six years, and have more than 30 years experience in the service industry. I I have ample experience in dealing with people from all walks of life. This enables me to be a voice for the community. I have two children, Cassidy and Jory. Both are employed in Sicamous. My husband, Syd also works in Sicamous, and has for the past 25 years. When not at work, I enjoy labouring in the yard, gardening, going camping and just hanging out with my family.
Council Candidate Joan Thomson
I have lived in and been a part of the community of Sicamous for 34 years. We raised our kids here. I love Sicamous and would never go back to Alberta to live. I served on council for the last term, and we have accomplished a lot from our strategic plan. But there is more to be done. If re-elected, I will be working for the community as best I can in the four years ahead for transportation, sidewalks and trails, economic development and more.
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Mardi Gras: Jeff Mallmes and Kim Hyde pose for a photo during the Mardi Gras-themed Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards dinner held Oct. 4 at the rec centre. Winners in this year’s event are: Business Role Model of the Year – TA Structures; Community Involvement – Askew’s Foods; Creativity in Business – Artists House Heritage Bed & Breakfast; Service Excellence – Reds Rentals & Marina; Tourism Enhancement – Waterway Houseboat Vacations; Young Entrepreneur – Ryan Airey, Fruit World; Community Service Contributor – Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club; The Doreen Wilson Volunteer Excellence Award – Pamela Beech; and Family Friendly Business – D Dutchman Dairy. There were 56 businesses and associations nominated, as well as 15 individuals. Photo by contributed
Retailer sells Sicamous If you want to wear Sicamous on your sleeve, now you have the chance. Iconic Canadian retailer Roots appears to have taken a shine to Sicamous. A newly released product for the store is an item known at the New Sicamous Coat, which is priced at $228 on the roots.com online store. The coat is a pattern knit jacket in shades of taupe and cream, with toggle buttons and a hood. It is described on the website as: “Designed to take you to and from the gym. We love the longer length as it helps protect you from the Winter warmth: The Sicamous coat elements. Two way, centre can be had for $228. Roots Canada photo front zipper for comfort.”
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Eagles feast on Coyote, rankle Wranglers over weekend By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Sicamous Eagles had themselves to thank over the Thanksgiving long weekend, when they served up a couple of wins. On Friday evening, the Eagles were at the Osoyoos Sun Bowl where they earned a 4-3 win versus the
hometown Coyotes. First to light up the Sun Bowl scoreboard was a Coyote marker delivered just after the halfway mark in the first period. With a strong Osoyoos offence, the Eagles were unable to reply until 1:06 in the frame, with a goal by Ben Campbell, assisted by Nicholas Cuglietta and Riley Cardinal.
The second period began with the teams tied one-all. Back-to-back goals for both teams at the halfway mark put the score at two-all going into the third. Sicamous’ marker came from Cardinal, with Campbell on the assist along with Devyn Myck. Early in the third period, Sicamous’ Riley Jepson and Darien Head potted back-to-
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Wranglers. The Caribooregion competitors kept Eagles’ defence busy, but goaltender (and game first star) Olivier Charest was a wall for most of the game, letting in only one goal (a Coyotes power-play conversion) early in the second frame. Meanwhile, the Eagles’ offence was having better luck, managing
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one goal per period: Myck in the first period, assisted by Cardinal and Campbell; Korwin Shewchuk in the second off Samuel Subert and Jepson; and Darien Blight in the third, off Cuglietta and Darien Head. The Eagles are back on the ice Friday, Oct. 17, when they host rivals the Revelstoke Grizzlies.
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SNOW CLEARING AND SANDING – CSRD REFUSE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting proposals from qualified firms for a redesign plan and reconstruction of the existing bike skills park at John Evdokimoff Community Park, located at 3120 White Lake Road in Electoral Area C. Proposals clearly marked “Request For Proposals - Bike Skills Park Redesign Plan and Reconstruction” will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Proposal documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/ 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. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive any informality in the Proposals received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Proposal which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Proposal not necessarily accepted.. For more information, please contact: Darcy Mooney, Manager, Operations Management T: 250.833.5938 or TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: dmooney@csrd.bc.ca
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for snow clearing and sanding services at a number of its refuse disposal facilities located at Falkland, Glenemma, Malakwa, Scotch Creek and Skimikin for a three year term. Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender – Snow Clearing and Sanding Services” will be accepted until 11 AM PDT on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. A detailed description of the services required can be found in the Tender documents. Tender documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/ 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. 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 not necessarily accepted... For more information, please contact: Ben Van Nostrand, Team Leader, Environmental Health Services T: 250.833.5940 or TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: bvannostrand@csrd.bc.ca
MAIL IN BALLOTS OR ADVANCED POLLS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS The CSRD is reminding residents that if they are not around for the general election on November 15th there are other ways to get their vote counted. Advanced voting days for election will take place on November 5th and 12th, or residents can request a mail in ballot. The packages can be requested until Friday, November 7th online or in person at the Regional District Office. Those with disabilities or illness that affects their ability to visit a voting location may also apply for a mail in ballot. Completed mail-in ballots must be returned to the Chief Election Officer at the Regional District Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Saturday, November 15th. Visit the www.csrd.bc.ca for all Election information.
FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid - Surplus Firefighting Apparatus” and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 10 AM Pacific time on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 for the following unit which has become surplus to the Regional District’s volunteer fire suppression function: 1979 Dodge (Mini-Pumper) • 4-Speed Manual Transmission • 4 Wheel Drive • Gas Engine • 9,966 Km This truck may be viewed at the Anglemont Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Fire Services Coordinator at 1.888.248.2773 toll-free (local 5945) or Graham Lucas, Anglemont Fire Chief at 250.955.2122 or 250.833.8997. To see a photograph of this vehicle, visit the CSRD website at www.csrd. bc.ca. This unit will be sold “as is/where is”. All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The Successful bidder must take possession and remove the vehicle by Monday, November 3, 2014. For more information, please contact: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator T: 250.833.5945 • TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: kmount@csrd.bc.ca
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Eagle Valley News
“Hey Sicamous …We Need to Kick Our Collective Local-Motive into Gear and Get Our Economy Back on Track.”
Hi
folks, Rick Collins here ... Co-founder and Chief Envisioner of Mara Lakeside Resort. Local-Motive is a shout out that I’ve coined to provide as many residents of Sicamous and surrounding area as possible with the motivation to step up and help enable the vision of a luxury boutique resort on Mara Lake to become a reality by simply sharing that vision with people they know. That motivation could mean the difference between economic stagnation and economic rejuvenation for this region. It could mean the difference of over $8,000,000 per year in tourist dollars coming into the local economy every year for decades to come. It could mean the creation of about 40 new, sustainable living jobs. It could mean having over 40,000 people a year visiting the stores, shops, restaurants, vineyards and many other businesses in the local area. It could mean thousands of more rounds at the local golf courses. It could mean more boat rentals, services and storage. It could mean hundreds more snowmobilers flocking to the area. It could mean a major increase in sales for the surrounding agricultural operations as the resort would be dedicated to purchasing its meats, vegetables and other food stuffs for the new restaurant and conference facility from local suppliers and providers as much as possible. Those are just some of the reasons why this should be important to you as a resident of this area. So, here’s the deal: A project of this size almost always
requires outside financing, as we do. I could do the usual thing and go to the big private equity firms and other investment entities that could provide the funding we require and probably get the job done rather quickly. Frankly, it’s not every day that an opportunity like this comes across a financing executive’s desk that offer all the benefits that this one could. But that’s not my vision for Mara Lakeside Resort. I believe in my heart of hearts that right now, all across this province, there are tens of thousands of regular, everyday people who are desperately searching for an investment opportunity that could ignite their portfolio and provide a more secure financial future when they’ll need it most and this could be the one that just might do it for them. However, this doesn’t mean that just anyone can come along, plunk their money down and jump on the train to successville. That won’t happen until they can show me that this isn’t just about the money, otherwise I’d be in Vancouver right now, sitting in front of those financiers’ desks watching them happily write cheques. The people that will be invited to participate will have to show that, although the profit potential could be significant and long term, the key reason they want to jump on board is because they truly
believe in the vision of what Mara Lakeside Resort could become for them and the community.
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It will be these people that could not only “own” part of a stunning beachside luxury boutique resort, but they could also receive a significant 30% short term (we’re talking months here), “tax free” return provided through the BC Government (for BC taxpayers); plus share in potential dividend income for decades to come. All of this could be theirs because they are the ones who will get the “Why” of what our team of professionals, my fellow co-founders, which includes two of the finest people I’ve ever met (and the whole Town would agree with me), Brian and Claudette Winder and my son Ryan believe so passionately in. My goal in the coming weeks is to get this message out to as many people as possible who are in that situation and let them know that there’s an opportunity waiting for them right here in Sicamous that could change their lives and the whole community for the better in the coming years and I would appreciate your help in getting that job done and this is where the Local-Motive thing comes in. If you were to take up this worthy cause and jump on board and tell as many people as you can; friends,
relatives, neighbours, by email, phone, on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, whatever and however you can; then ask them to do the same thing (just make sure you give them the website address), the buzz this would create across the province could be amazing. It’s kind of the “Little Town That Could” thing and you never know what can happen when this level of synergy comes together with likeminded people. There are only thirty positions available in our first round of financing, so I will politely urge you to go to www. maralakesideresort.com to check out our introductory video and then see if this is a vision you could embrace and help bring to reality. Before I go, I need to share with you that this investment isn’t going to be for everyone. Although everyone is welcome to check out the website and then get their Local-Motive moving down the track at full speed, the people who are accepted into this opportunity will have to have a minimum of $150,000 to invest. AAALLLL ABOARRRRD!
Cheers! Rick
www.maralakesideresort.com
No Offer of Solicitation. Nothing in this advertisement constitutes a solicitation for or offer of any securities of Mara Lakeside Resort Inc. Any information in this advertisement is for initial informational purposes only. Any offering of securities will only be made by way of Subscription Agreement, or other documentation as may be required pursuant to the BC Securities Act.