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Day of mourning: Rob Sutherland makes his way to the Sicamous cenotaph to place a wreath dedicated to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was gunned down while guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ont. on Oct. 22. A memorial service was also held for Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed on Oct. 20 in an intentional hitand-run in St. Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec. The vigil was held to coincide with the funeral of Cirillo in Hamilton, Ont. Photo by Kelly Dick
Sicamous mayor and council candidates answer to public Group of five: Candidate team-up creates buzz among constituents. By Tracy Hughes
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A standing-room-only crowd of approximately 200 people packed the Sicamous Seniors Centre to listen to the candidates in the upcoming municipal election share their views and face the scrutiny of public questions. The issue that the crowd was buzzing about was not necessarily items like improved water treatment or increased economic opportunities, although those were certainly discussed, but about the “team” approach being taken by five of the council candidates. The group has taken a political party-like strategy, coming out with a “like-minded platform” to create change in the community. The candidates, Todd Kyllo, Malcolm Makayev, Colleen Anderson, Jeff Mallmes and Gord Bushell, were vocal in their support for a business-like approach to council and stressed the need for voters to
elect a team of representatives who could get things done. Voters elect one mayor and six councillors to serve on Sicamous district council. There are two candidates for mayor: Terry Rysz, a current councillor, and Malcolm MacLeod, a previous mayor. In addition to the five councillors running as a team, other candidates include: Fred Busch, Donna Mounce, Janna Simons, Joan Thomson, Charlotte Hutchinson, Lynn Miller and Don Richardson. Incumbent councillor, Fred Busch, was the only candidate to address the issue of a team approach head-on at the microphone, noting a specific agenda by a majority has implications for governance. He spoke about being on the outside of such a majority resulting in a “costly purging” at the district, and his commitment to voting according to his views and principles. “I don’t go along to get along,” he said. The evening opened with statements from the mayoral candidates, where MacLeod spoke of his perceived faults from his previous term leading the district, and told the crowd he has learned from his See Unified approach on page 2
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mistakes. He said the focus needed to be on community engagement rather than a mayor’s personal views. “Good leadership starts with good communication,” he told the crowd, pledging to be a more effective listener. “There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance and that line is called humility.” Rysz used his opening statement to point to his record as a council member, as a deputy mayor and as chair of the finance committee. He stressed his commitment for getting the job done and not becoming complacent. In his summation statement, he spoke of being given a First Nations talking stick and noted if elected, it would sit on his desk and be open for residents of all ages to come in, take it and speak to him. “They can hold the stick and I will listen. That’s my pledge.” There was consensus among candidates on a number of issues including the need to recruit a new physician willing to locate in Sicamous, especially with the impending retirement of longtime doctor, Jack Beech, and a desire to create a trail system along the now abandoned rail line from Sicamous south into the
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Okanagan Valley. “We need to rally with our First Nations neighbours for this,” said Bushell, who, as general manager for the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club, also noted benefits for the snowmobiling industry as well. Candidates were also on side when it came to encouraging economic development, although there were different ideas about how to do that. MacLeod said Main Street’s appearance needs to be improved, Kyllo suggested the creation of a body like Downtown Salmon Arm to promote commercial interests and generate excitement in the core, while Miller advocated for a community campground. Marketing Sicamous was also a hot topic, with many candidates advocating a more unified promotional approach among the district, area tourism businesses and other regional efforts. Other candidates focused on the need to lobby higher levels of government more effectively for projects like the water treatment plant, highways upgrades and improvements to the Bruhn Bridge. “They have downloaded so much to us, we need to be more aggressive in getting something back from them,” said Thomson.
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Comments from the candidates Seen and heard: A quote from each of the candidates at the Wednesday, Oct. 29 meeting. “I’ve learned there’s a difference between being a successful businessperson and a successful mayor.” - Malcolm MacLeod in his opening statement. “We need a change in attitude, so it’s no longer them against us at district hall. If I’m mayor it’s no longer going to be the tail wagging the dog.” - Terry Rysz “We need to get that water treatment plant in place on time and on budget. It will be a great asset to the development of the town when we are not afraid that the water is going to poison visitors to this community.” -Fred Busch, when asked about history and the inequalities in provincial and federal funding for the water treatment plant. “I work for the company, that’s my job. Me living here and wanting to work for my community is separate from that situation.” - Colleen Anderson on how she will reconcile her employment with Waterways Houseboats, when they are engaged in a lawsuit against the District of Sicamous. “We need to actually go out and ask businesses what they think should be done. We need to talk with the businesses that are struggling to see how we can help.” -Gord Bushell when asked about encouraging the economy. “Medical services are as much a part of our essential infrastructure as roads and sewers. We need to actively be promoting Sicamous to younger doctors who might be interested in rural settings. It’s absolutely critical.”
Nov. 9 Mark Sunday Nov. 9th at 7:pm a day to take in the Thrift Shop Fashion Show at Sicamous United Church. Over 40 models from the Community will showcase outfits for every occasion. Come and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment, refreshments, shopping and a $2 bag sale. Admission is a food item or money for the Resource Center Food Bank, proceeds from the bag sale will go to “Doctors without Borders” Nov.9 Remembrance Day Services at Sicamous Bible Church at 10:30 am. Refreshments to follow. ALL are welcome. Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service at the Malakwa Cenotaph with a luncheon to follow in the gym in the Learning Centre. Nov. 12 Flu Shots in the Learning Centre Library 2 pm until 4 pm. Nov. 15 Eagle River Secondary School 25th Annual Christmas Craft and Trade Fair 9:30 am - 3 pm Eagle River School Gym. Christmas crafts, jewelry, woodworking, baking, all kinds of unique items and gifts for everyone. Contributions for the Food Bank accepted at the door. Reservations Kathy 250-836-3267. Dec. 6 Christmas Bazaar in the Malakwa Learning Centre gym 10 am - 2 pm to book a table call 250-8364509 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
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“We are a team, not a slate. We are candidates with a united vision to help Sicamous forward. There’s no personal agenda.” -Malcolm Makayev in his summation. “I’ve seen a lot of things come back to the table over and over without getting anywhere. The Fab Five (team members) could accomplish a lot more things in a lot less time.” -Jeff Mallmes on how much time he has to commit to the job. “It’s time to turn on the welcome sign and let developers and investors know we are open for business.” -Lynn Miller “Volunteering? Now this is the question where I’m going to shine.” -Donna Mounce when asked about her work for non-profit community groups. “I’m a nuts-and-bolts kind of person, and after three terms of office I’m well aware of the concerns . My focus is on the basics: water, sewer, infrastructure – you can’t build on a community without that. - Don Richardson in his opening statement. “All of them.” - Janna Simons when candidates were asked how many meetings they have attended in the past year. “I feel we are on the edge of prosperity and I’d like to be a part of that.” - Joan Thomson
in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. 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. 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 250-836-2509. 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
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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 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 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788. 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 Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
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and that needs to be changed.” Carpenter says a lot of things that emerged are already being done at the district and that communication may be an issue. Carpenter will be meeting with District of Sicamous staff next week and the report will be taken to the new council following the Nov. 15 election.
“We will have them (councillors) read it and maybe use it to work into the official community plan and strategic plan: that would finish up (what’s left of) the grant,” she said. “We’re striving to let the district know what the community feels.” The forums were initiated by the Eagle Valley Community Support Society. Invitations to the forums were sent out to agencies and advertised in the Eagle Valley News. “I would have liked to see more people, but I was amazed at the conversation of the community,” Carpenter says. “I was enlightened on how many assets there are in the community. I am really involved in the community and I didn’t know all of the assets.”
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Sicamous has many assets but improvements can be made, starting with attitude. That is the overall finding of eight recently held Healthy Community forums. District of Sicamous Coun. Suzanne Carpenter says the goal of the forums, which were funded by a $5,000 grant from BC Healthy Communities Society, was to get a snapshot of what the community is doing well, how to sustain that and how to improve on making Sicamous a healthier community. The forums were held with various community sectors and looked at a number of issues, including community assets, health and wellness, seniors
assets, social services, community safety, education and employment and economic development. From all the sectors and community feedback emerged five main issues: transportation; recruitment of health services; sidewalk and benches on Shuswap Avenue; community involvement in the official community plan that needs to be clear, concise and community-driven; and marketing Sicamous in a more united way. “ Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n was huge,” says Carpenter, who noted she was pleased with the process and learned a lot about what assets the community has and what the district can do to make it a better and healthier community. “What came out at every sector was that
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little adversity isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even on municipal council. Sicamous residents have had an opportunity to hear their local candidates for mayor and council at an all-candidates meeting, and vote in the advanced poll. In doing so, some voters have no doubt weighed, or are weighing the pros and cons of each candidate. This time around, however, we’re being offered something a bit different. Five of the 12 council candidates have been campaigning as a team. Some might view this as a political party approach. Others might just accept this at face-value – a group of enthusiastic individuals with a shared vision for the future of the community, and some like-minded ideas on how to get there. District council will be required to work as a team to some extent. For example, when a majority of council votes in favour of something, it is important the mayor and all of the councillors stand behind that decision, despite anydifference of opinion. That doesn’t mean those opposing views aren’t still valid, let alone important. As much as it can prolong political process and potentially cripple projects, opposing views based on subjective critical thought and analysis are vital to the operation of an open and accountable local government. A culmination of subjective viewpoints provides a wider pool from which to draw ideas and address issues. It also offers a greater opportunity for the provision of different ideas that may give cause to pause for some sober second thought. We’re all well-aware of the inherent problems at higher levels of government when the party in power holds a majority. This is not to presume anything about the individuals campaigning as a team for Sicamous council (nor any of the other candidates for that matter). Municipal politics is a different world, where those elected truly are your neighbours and can be held accountable just as easily (if not more so) in casual conversation at a grocery store, as in council chambers. But it’s still something to think about.
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VICTORIA – The climate debate, which all left-thinking people insist is over, has erupted in the B.C. legislature over our nascent liquefied natural gas industry. Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Throness heated things up by announcing that he’s “agnostic” on the subject of human-caused global warming. The religious terminology is intentional, he said, because this is how climate change is currently discussed – deniers, believers and so on. Throness mentioned the inflated elephant in the room, 18 years with little or no average global surface temperature rise, even as greenhouse gas emissions keep rising around the world. Needless to say, Green Party MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver
was aghast at this heresy. I’m also skeptical on global warming, as regular readers will know, and so are many voting adults in Canada and elsewhere. And I agree with Throness’ main point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice its energy economy while the jury is still out. Today I’d like to provide some background on the natural gas industry, as someone who grew up with it and worked in it in northeastern B.C. Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts. It is many times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heattrapping gas in the atmosphere, which is one reason it is often flared rather than vented if it isn’t captured for use as fuel. Raw natural gas may contain carbon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution. Gas from the Horn
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new rules regulate. CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNGrelated emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture. Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund. If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. The question now is how much that actually matters.
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Roxy as a gift – truly heartwarming. Special thanks to Terry Sinton for arranging the Routes and Blues outreach – Doug Andrew and the Circus of Flames performance at the Red Barn. The 10th Annual Fungi Festival offered a wide range of live musical entertainment, presentations, displays and delicious food. Gordon Mackie (honourary EVAC member and past-president) gave an historical talk of Sicamous. EVAC looks forward to the return of The Contenders (Valdy and Gary Fjellargaard) on Nov. 4. Tickets are available at Eagle Valley Pharmacy. Don’t miss out. EVAC is happy to announce two new member groups: • Dody’s Art for Everyone meets at the Red Barn every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All art forms are wel-
come. • Sicamous Scrapbookers, led by Lynn Fitzpatrick, will help people preserve memories for future generations in such a way that their photos tell a story and capture life’s events. The Eagle Valley Arts Council is extremely proud to be selected as the overseers of the District of Sicamous’ Communities in Bloom project. EVAC looks forward to many positive improvements and ensuring its dynamic art endeavours are displayed for all to see. EVAC is truly grateful to all who have contributed since 1980. It is fortunate to have so many knowledgeable and long-term dedicated arts enthusiasts in the area as members. Without its founders, there would be no foundation to carry on. EVAC relies on volunteers to carry out its
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Arts council welcomes new groups This has been a year of change and challenge for the Eagle Valley Arts Council (EVAC). A new council took effect on June 8, and it was a busy summer. The Third Annual Photo to Canvas took place in May, with local businesses displaying the original photos paired with an artist rendering of the photo. Congratulations to Soyong Lee for being the recipient of the Eagle Valley Art Council Bursary and Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club Scholarship. Lee has shown remarkable skill and passion in a wide range of art mediums, and EVAC wishes her much success in her continued studies. The 35th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Show saw more than 500 guests arrive from all over the world, including neighbouring communities and local participation. Meet the Artist night was a packed house with newly-elected president, Kim Hyde opening the ceremonies. Canada Day celebrations and children’s events: The second year for this event saw more attendees than anticipated. Canada Daythemed art, cupcakes and tremendous entertainment by “Roxy” provided interactive entertainment through music and balloon figures, making this day a grand success. One little girl, who enjoyed the performance so much, did a special painting of a musical note and presented it to
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How do you think Sicamous could better diversify its economy?
Mayoral Candidate
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Malcolm MacLeod
Terry Rysz
Colleen Anderson
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Fred Busch
Gord Bushell
Charlotte Hutchinson
My ultimate goal is to attract new, young families to Sicamous. The reality is there is a major shift and the population is aging. In less than 20 years, the 65-plus population will double in size. This creates problems, but also opportunities. To combat this issue and diversify our economy, I’m a strong proponent for working with Malakwa. There is untapped potential for industry to locate themselves here, midpoint between Vancouver and Calgary – the gateway to the Shuswap and Okanagan. We have a major highway and railway corridor, affordable land, taxes and fewer development restrictions.
The best way to diversify our economy is to establish or find that large industry that will provide employment for hundreds of people, pay top wages, etc. That seems to be ever elusive. Our location on the TCH and the junction of Highway 97A and the CPR mainline is a perfect spot for warehouses where smaller shipments can be consolidated, or the reverse, where they are broken down for shipment into the Okanagan and the Lower Mainland. A community forest would be a means of providing some well-paying jobs. Our past applications were not successful, but we can try again.
Tourism is Sicamous’ primary industry and the addition of a municipal campground and creation of a trail along the abandoned rail corridor will attract new visitors and encourage people to stay longer. In support of existing businesses and to attract new investment, I am a proponent of a revitalization tax-exemption program. The spin-off being job creation and the reversal of the exodus of our young people. These initiatives must be supported by a top-down led culture of service and partnership at the district level. Through promotion and advertising, we must get the message out that Sicamous is investment-friendly.
Geographically, Sicamous is one of the best locations in B.C. with intersections of two major highways and our nation’s rail line running through town. Sicamous is on the shores of the best recreational lakes in B.C. and is surrounded by mountains with the greatest winter and summer recreational opportunities anywhere in North America. Our team believes that it is essential to market that. Our location and natural assets are perfect for business development and quality of life. This should be led by our mayor and council, supported by the district staff and the CSRD. We need to market Sicamous and start on November 16.
Sicamous is an amazing place to work and play, with all it has to offer. We have unlimited potential to be world-class with all of our offerings: sledding, boating, hiking, houseboating, wineries, mountain-biking – the list goes on. Sicamous requires a strong, unified team working together and engaging/working for the community. Our team will listen to existing businesses, research new opportunities, pitch Sicamous as a great place to live and do business. Our team will present our town, negotiate positive deals and be financially responsible and accountable. To better diversify Sicamous’ economy, we need to start with the right team.
Work with our strengths! Due to a global aging population, promotion of a healthy aging community would be an option. Encourage private enterprise to provide services to support this trend. Support the growth of the Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society. This already successful service has additional land on which to build. Not only would there be opportunity for new, diversified accommodation, but the potential to offer additional year-round employment. The recent council endorsement of a labour market study (if successful) for Sicamous and CSRD Area E will provide crucial information that will help guide future growth, health of our community and prepare our workforce.
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Council Candidate
Todd Kyllo
Malcolm Makayev
Jeff Mallmes
Sicamous has a tremendous tourism economy currently. What we need to get established here is long-term industry that is not based on one of the four seasons. Revitalization programs, municipal tax incentives and government-sponsored trade programs are all areas that need to be looked at to boost the local economy. The District of Sicamous needs to set up an advertising group that can help promote the area, not only for new business, but to secure families to move into the area.
Economic diversity is necessary for Sicamous to strengthen our ability to compete with local markets and even global markets. We need to find new ways to attract new businesses, new investors and new markets. We need a multi-year strategic action plan and I suggest that our community utilize an economics expert to guide us through business and community consultations, goal setting and strategic planning. Funding is generally available to assist communities in securing the expertise we need to do this properly. The global economic tides seem poised and ready for Sicamous to make its move in a big way.
Our team believes we need to initiate feedback from the community on their ideas on how we can proceed to energize our economy. If the funds from the moorage, headwater lease are sufficient, the District of Sicamous could start to build the channel walkway with local personnel. Sicamous needs commitment to use local contractors for all projects. Sicamous should develop a campground. Sicamous could generate its own power. We could encourage more specialized crops, such as grapes, wine or garlic. These crops demand a high price and will help create jobs.
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Council Candidate
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Council Candidate
Lynn Miller
Donna Mounce
Don Richardson
Council Candidate
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Janna Simons
Joan Thomson
We need our own economic development manager, who is the voice of businesses to all levels of government. Our manager’s job will be to pursue foreign businesses and investors to Sicamous. Work with other communities to increase connections. The job will include marketing Sicamous, as well as using the Internet to our advantage. We need someone here full time working on it. The catch is we need to change bylaws to encourage investors, and we need to streamline processes. We need to think outside the box and find ways to help make things happen instead of putting up roadblocks.
Sicamous could better diversify its economy by not relying on summer tourism as its main way of keeping the town operating. Explore our natural resources. Look into a year-round tourism base or an industry that will utilize these resources. Go diving in the lake, use our trails in the winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Build a boardwalk around the bay. Make Sicamous a town to venture to, to find adventures. Look into industries that can locally produce goods that can be exported. Utilize the skills, knowledge and trades of people who live here. A fresh way of looking at things can bring attention to new ideas.
I think that we could better diversify our economy by looking at other industry to come to Sicamous. It was suggested a few years back by some chamber members that we could maybe be a distribution centre, as we meet most of the criteria for it. We could also look at marketing Sicamous as a great place to start a business. To do this, we would have to make some of the licensing process easier to access and use. We need more than one industry to support our community.
To me, diversify means to have all different types of businesses. And that is what we need to work on, but how? We do need more than one year-round manufacturing plant. We need other businesses to stay open year round, not just in the summer months. So, in effect, we need to have a marketing plan and a marketing person on staff to go out and sell our town as the best place to set up their business. We need to have a brochure to let them know what we have to offer here, and not just for tourists. We need to show that we are proud of our community and we are open for business!
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Recreation Centre WEDNESDAY Nov.5 Public Skating: 9 am - 11 am Lunch Bunch: 12:30 pm - 1 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Pre Novice: 5 pm - 6 pm Novice: 6 pm - 7 pm Eagles 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
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Position: Forwards Home Town: Edmonton AB Age: 18 Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 180 Prev Team: CAC Butchor & Packers Hobbies / Interests: Golf Goals: NCAA or Canadain Unversity Favorite NHL Team: Edmonton Oilers Personal Hero: Joe Sakic Favorite Player: Jonathan Toews Favorite Music: Country Favorite Food: Pizza What do you like best about playing hockey in Sicamous: The Town
THURSDAY Nov. 6 Public Skating: 9 am - 11 am School Hockey: 12:45 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm SA Midgets: 5 pm - 6:30 SA T3: 6:45 pm - 8 pm Eagles: 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm FRiDAY Nov. 7 Public Skating: Lunch Bunch: 12:30 pm - 1 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Castlegar @ Sicamous 7 pm - 9 pm
SATURDAY Nov. 8 SUNDAY Nov. 9 Eagles vs. Chase 2 pm MoNDAY Nov. 10 Public Skating: 9 am - 11 am Lunch Bunch: 12 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Pre Novice: 5 pm - 6 pm Novice: 6 pm - 7 pm Old Timers: 7:30 pm - 9 pm TUESDAY Nov. 11 Public Skating: 9 am - 11 am School Hockey: 12:45 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Eagles 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAT 3 7 pm - 8:15 pm
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Diversification can take on many mindsets; however, I think that maybe we, as a community, should think out of the box. For example, maybe think of more activities (sports events, events that market our community as a fun place to visit, short term or long term. This would capture an audience to help strengthen our economy. Remember, our greatest asset is our paradise living. We need to expound on that to stimulate our economy.
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Halloween hijinks: Counter-clockwise from top right – Parkview Elementary School students Jake Watson and Nash Rutherford have some fun in their Halloween costumes; Parkview student Malaya-Mae Hart puts a spell on her classmates; hair stylists Carol Langworth and Malerie Selfe give Heather Nelson a spellbinding do for Halloween; Parkview students Sage Lobb and Taylor Wagstaff are a fright at the school’s Halloween dance; Carole Jones watches Dorothy Walker ring groceries through the till at Askew’s Foods. Photos by James Murray
Sicamous Mayoral Candidate, Terry Rysz would like to invite you to an all-candidates meet and greet upstairs at the Sicamous Legion on Sunday, November 9 from 2 to 4 pm. Coffee and Donuts.
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Extras wanted for Enderby shoot Local residents have a chance to appear in a movie. Extras are being sought for Go With Me, which will be shot in Enderby and Lumby and stars Sir Anthony Hopkins. “We will also be holding a casting session Tuesday in Enderby. The time will be about 4 to 8 p.m., location is still TBA,” said Kit Hayward, with casting. Pictures, height and
weight, contact information and age can also be sent to enderbyextras2014@gmail.com Go With Me will start production Nov. 12. and besides Hopkins, it also stars Ray Liotta. It is being produced by Rick Dugdale, an Enderby native who is now one of the principals in the production company Enderby Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based independent film, television and
digital media company. “We are very pleased to have Rick, who brought a production to the area previously, return to the Okanagan to shoot this film and to bring such a prestigious director and talent to our region. We are finding that once a production company has worked here they like to come back as our locations, amenities and crews have so much to offer,” said Jon Summerland, with the
Okanagan Film Commission. “This film has a healthy budget and will provide our local crews with a lot of work. We have already talked to crew from Vernon, Kelowna and Summerland. Contrary, to what people have heard, they’re in fact thrilled with the fact that they have hired almost 50 per cent of their crew locally. This really bodes well for the region and future projects.”
Thrift store to hold fashion show Mark Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. for the Thrift Store Fashion Show at Sicamous United Church. More than 40 models
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Come and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and refreshments, and finish it off by shopping at a $2-abag sale. Admission is
a food item, or money for the Resource Centre Food Bank, and the proceeds from the bag sale go to Doctors Without Borders.
College events offer insight on being a student Everything you need to know about starting college, you can find at the open house taking place at Okanagan College’s Salmon Arm campus. Secondary students and their parents, along with adult learners, are invited to attend these events to find out about
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ties of studying at the college, which include benefiting from small class sizes and a low student-instructor ratio. Apply for any program during the either event and the application fee will be waived. In addition, everyone attending the open house will have the
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Hard work and determination will pay off for Shea Weber in February when he suits up in the red and whites of Team Canada. The 24-year-old Sicamous product was tagged last month to represent the nation in the 2010 Olympic Games. It’s a goal Weber had been working towards, and an opportunity he’s proud to be part of. “The Olympics are a very special event, not only for hockey but for winter sports and to be able to play for your country and compete for a medal is kind of neat,” says Weber. The 6’4”, 234 lb. Nashville Predators defenceman will be sporting the maple leaf with other big names in hockey like Scott
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Get Involved with Parks and Trail Planning and Make a Difference! The Columbia Shuswap Regional District invites residents of Electoral Area A, C, D, E and F who wish to serve on their local Community Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, to complete an Expression of Interest Form. Forms, along with the Commission Terms of Reference, are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/application-forms or by contacting the Operations Management Department as listed below. CSRD staff will review all submissions and schedule meetings with all potential applicants in December, 2014. The Commission will assist CSRD staff by ensuring it receives thoughtful and comprehensive advice from a representative group of individuals from within the local area who have knowledge and interest in the parks and recreation needs of the community. Meetings are held approximately three times per year. Members will be appointed for a 2 ½ year term, commencing January 1, 2015. Individuals who best satisfy the following requirements will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Interest, leadership and passion for enhancing public enjoyment of parks, trails and green spaces, as well as promoting local stewardship of recreational amenities. • Desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to community parks and recreation planning, management and development. Interested residents are asked to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form by November 30, 2014. for further information, please contact 250.833.5950 or email operations@csrd.bc.ca.
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Director for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: DIRECTOR – ELECTORAL AREA ‘E’ One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Residence LETENDRE Dan 4674 Ackerman Road, Malakwa, BC MARTIN Rhona 3769 Malakwa Road, Malakwa, BC
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Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks), Roberto “Whatever they want him to do, he’ll do Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Pronger it,” said James. “He’s a team-first guy, he’s (Philadelphia Flyers) and Sidney Crosby not a selfish player at all.” (Pittsburgh PenBoth parents guins). share what could Apart from a be described as a camp held last subdued exciteThe Olympics are a very summer, Wement for their special event, not only for ber guesses the son and the honhockey but for winter sports team may have a our that’s been and to be able to play for couple of days to bestowed up on gel in February him. Shea Weber before hitting the “Shea phoned Team Canada ice in Whistler, home and said and he’s interest‘I’ve been chosen ryone fifits Olympics and I said ‘okay,’” ed in seeing how everyone ts. But Weber’s to play in the Olympics, mom and dad, Tracy and James, don’t ex- Tracy commented, explaining it’s kind of a pect Shea will have any problems. family trait not to overreact – one that Shea
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shares. But she and James who, with Shea, share roots in Sicamous minor hockey, are definitely excited, and are hoping to attend at least one of their son’s games. Sicamous Eagles manager Wayne March is also pretty excited by the news that Shea, an Eagle alumni, will be playing for his community and country at the Games. March says Shea has been totally focused throughout his career on what he wanted to do: make it to the NHL. In the process, Shea helped the Eagles win the KIJHL Western Canadians in 2001-02; he helped take the Kelowna Rockets to three consecutive WHL Memorial Cup championship games, including the win in 2004; and, after signing with Nashville in 2004, he helped the CaSee Down-to-earth on page 2
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (Local Time) at the following locations: Electoral Area A Voting Locations Address Malakwa Community Learning 3994 Malakwa Road Malakwa, BC Centre/ Malakwa Elementary School Cambie Community Hall 2859 Cambie-Solsqua Rd Sicamous, BC Swansea Point, BC Swansea Point Fire Hall 632 Davidson Road Sicamous Municipal Hall 446 Main Street Sicamous, BC Elector Registration There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, (a tax notice or a certificate of title), if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Non-resident property elector application forms can be obtained on the CSRD website (www.csrd.bc.ca) OR from the Presiding Election Official during voting hours at the advance voting opportunities and on general voting day at the locations detailed previously in this notice. Lynda Shykora, Chief Election Officer Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: 832-8194 or toll free at 1-888-248-CSRD (2773)
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SPORTS Uphill battle: Brandon Schweizer trains to take part in the World’s Toughest Mudder competition, being held on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas. Photo contributed
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Sicamous native tries for toughest mudder By Tracy Hughes
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Most people can’t imagine doing anything for 24 hours straight, let alone spending each of those hours running, jumping, swinging, swimming and grappling their way across a five-mile obstacle course circuit. And yet, Sicamous’ Brandon Schweitzer signed up for just that. The jiu-jitsu instructor, who now instructs in Kelowna, will be taking on what is dubbed as the world’s toughest endurance challenge – far beyond a marathon or even and Ironman competition. The World’s Toughest Mudder will be run on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas and is not a race with a traditional finish line. The finish line is the 24hour time limit. The goal is to complete as many laps of the five-mile course, which includes 25 obstacles, in the allotted time. Participants run in between obstacles, which include such infamous challenges as the Arctic enema, which is swimming across an ice-filled pond, or Everest, where challengers must run up and over a greased 1/4 pipe skateboard ramp. There are also barbed wire pits, monkey bars and weight carries. If racers don’t complete an obstacle, they must do a penalty loop before being allowed to rejoin the race. And it doesn’t stop for 24 hours. “While some people think it is really cool,
most of them just think it’s insane,” says Schweitzer. “And when I first heard about it, I thought to be pushing your body like that for 24 hours, I thought it was pretty insane too.” After completing the last three Tough Mudder races in Whistler, including an extra voluntary challenge loop this year, without injury and even with some energy to spare, Schweitzer was approached at the finish line by a race representative who suggested he might be interested in taking the race to another level. “At first I was like, no way, but then I started to wonder about the challenge and I decided to push myself.” Racers can take breaks through the event, as each one sets up a “pit tent” where they can keep dry clothes, food and hydration drinks. Participants can even stop for sleep breaks, although most do not. “Getting your body back out on the course after a break can be more difficult than just keeping going,” says Schweitzer, who has set a personal goal of completing 50 miles. “I find at least half of this kind of competition is mental, if you start thinking about injuries or even that you are risking injury or that you are tired, there’s no way you’ll finish. It’s a war of attrition.” Excited by the challenge, Schweitzer can’t deny that he has some worries. The event always in-
volves water obstacles and a muddy course. “Hypothermia is the biggest thing. Yes, it’s in Las Vegas, but in the desert the nights get cold and being tired, cold and wet, hypother-
mia is a concern. That’s also a concern, that your gear will hold up and that you’ve got the right stuff for the conditions.” Racers are closely
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Your Horoscope
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Conflicting messages confuse you this week, Aries. Just don’t let this confusion keep you from doing what you think is right. Choose a course and stick with it.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are better at dealing with things when they’re out in the light of day. You don’t like to be secretive, nor do you like the idea of others keeping secrets.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Don’t be too hard on yourself this week, Taurus. You really do not need to push yourself unless you are feeling motivated to do so. If you feel like relaxing, so be it.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, do not look at a current problem as something that will always block your success and happiness. Instead, use this obstacle as a way to get your bearings.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, stick to the outskirts of the room and be a quiet observer of what’s going on around you instead of being the center of attention. You may enjoy being a fly on the wall for a change.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, though you may feel like lashing out at others, this week you show an impressive amount of self-restraint. Get through the week, and things will turn around.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week you may feel an unusual need to be noticed and appreciated by others. Embrace the spotlight and make the most of this opportunity to share your thoughts.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The messages you are receiving from everyone around you seem mottled and mixed, Aquarius. Instead of socializing with others, maybe you just need some alone time.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may find it hard to establish your priorities this week, but you have a good head on your shoulders and will figure out the path to take. Give yourself a chance to have fun.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, speak up if you do not feel you are receiving enough emotional support from your closest allies. Maybe they do not know how you’re feeling.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, do the right thing even if it costs you something emotionally. Your actions may be carefully monitored, and someone is learning by your example. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, try your hardest to make a tricky set of circumstances work to your advantage. Working with a partner is a great way to get things done.
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).
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Eagles beat the Heat with 4-3 decision Running big part of preparation By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Sicamous Eagles are tied at the top spot in their division following Saturday’s win over the Chase Heat. That contest was a close-matched, backand-forth affair on the Heat’s ice. Sicamous was first to light up the
board with a marker early in the first period by Korwin Shewchuk, assisted by Braydon McCarthy and Sam Subert. The Heat tied things up at 13:13, and the score remained at 1-1 until the period’s end. Sicamous earned the advantage in the second period with three goals scored before the
halfway mark. First up was a power-play conversion by Owen Rowsell, assisted by Ben Campbell and Tristan Sailor. McCarthy was the next to score, aided by Nathan Plessis and Arlyn Semeschuk. The third goal was an unassisted, short-handed goal by Carter Hansen. Chase added a sin-
gle before the buzzer, and another early in the third, and the game ended in a 4-3 win for Sicamous. On Friday, the Eagles were on the losing side of a 3-2 decision versus the Kelowna Chiefs. Rowsell potted both of the Sicamous markers in the first period.
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monitored during their laps and if race supervisors have any medical concerns about a participant, they are pulled off the course and not allowed to continue. In preparation, Schweitzer has added a lot of running to his usual four hours of daily jiujitsu instruction. He will
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run one kilometre and then do two minutes of a high-interval challenge like a weight carry before returning to running. He does this for 10 to 25 kilometres. “I don’t want to do too much more than this on a regular basis because then you run the risk of injuring yourself during training.” At age 30, Sch-
weitzer is inspired by the age of many of the top competitors. Last year’s winner was a 36-Canadian. “That’s the cool thing about it, it’s not always the young athletes that win. It seems like the more experienced athletes, the ones who have endured and fought through pain, those are the ones that withstand.”
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IN LOVING MEMORY NIEMINEN, EVA MARIA Wonderful mother... devoted to the Lord Eva Maria Nieminen, 84 passed away peacefully on October 28th to be with the Lord she loved. Born in Finland on March 13th, 1930, she emigrated to Canada after the war, met her future husband Eero and settled in Sicamous in the late 1950s. Eva is survived by her sons, Robert, John, Bruce and Bernie as well as her grandchildren Jessica, Sarah Rose and Christopher. Loving, generous, hardworking and always enthusiastic toward the majesty and the awe of the Lord and helping others; Eva was a person of high ethics, amazing production, and her life was the embodiment of true grit and strength of spirit. Eva loved her family and friends immensely and we were blessed to have a super mom! The truth is that we miss you more than we know... Love you forever mom! We also thank Hillside Village for their fine care of Eva as well as the wonderful people that helped her cope with her condition in the last years of her life. A memorial for Eva will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 1 PM in the Bible Church in Sicamous. In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (www.alzinfo. org) is suggested... Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Eva’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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