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Change of season: Jeremy Lafreniere of Sicamous Electric hangs banners celebrating the Christmas season Friday along Main Street. Christmas in Sicamous begins Saturday with the annual Light-up Parade starting at 4:30 p.m., with the parade at 6. For more information, see page 7. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Public input wanted to help make rail trail a reality Trail alliance: Corridor communities encouraged to plan ahead. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
There’s still opportunity for the Shuswap to become a hub of one of the of the most ambitious trail projects in the province, provided more people get onboard. The Shuswap Trail Alliance is asking the public to help in the push for government support of the Shuswap-North Okanagan rail trail concept that could potentially link Sicamous to other communities along decommissioned rail lines extending to the U.S. border. This includes a connection to the famous Kettle Valley Rail Trails. The District of Sicamous, the cities of Enderby, Salmon Arm and Vernon, the Columbia Shuswap
Regional District and the Splatsin First Nation are already backing the plan, and this summer were successful in garnering support from the Union of B.C. Municipalities for a resolution calling on the B.C. government to “facilitate public acquisition and ownership of abandoned transportation corridors,” and to work with UBCM to develop a funding mechanism, such as a provincewide parcel tax, to help governments or community groups purchase and maintain corridors for public recreational use. Still, for this to be successful, the Trail Alliance’s Lori Schneider Wood says communities along the proposed corridor better have a vision and a plan in place. “I’d guess… there’s maybe a 20 per cent chance of pulling this through right now without having the government levels all saying no,” said Schneider Wood. “So that’s why it’s so important the comSee Sicamous on page 2
Off track: Rails are removed for salvage along CP’s discontinued line from Sicamous to Armstrong. File photo
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Pedestrian/scooter path wanted on Shuswap By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Improving pedestrian safety along Shuswap Avenue is a task for the next council. Three letters were received at the final regular meeting of the outgoing district council, all of which had to do with concerns for safety along Shuswap from Kappel Street to Main Street. One, by Sicamous and District Senior Centre Society president Ann Duncan, asks that council consider putting in a walking/cycling/scooter path
along Shuswap. She states those attending the seniors centre, either by foot or electric scooter, are finding the roadway more “difficult and dangerous to remain safe.” A second letter submitted by Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society board president James Swallow explains an increasing number of the society’s tenants are using scooters and wheelchairs to access Main Street, and have been informed by police that scooters should be on pedestrian sidewalks and not on
the road. “We would ask that a safe lane in this area should be a priority and ask that this be added to the 2015 budget…,” writes Swallow. The third letter, by resident Doreen Favel, continues with the theme emphasizing a need for a safe pedestrian pathway along Shuswap. In addition, she asks the district to consider establishing more crosswalks on Shuswap, calling the road an “accident waiting to happen.” Coun. Fred Busch said he agreed with all
the letters and stressed something be considered in next year’s budget deliberations. Coun. Suzanne Carpenter agreed, noting the issue came up repeatedly at the recent healthy community forums she helped co-ordinate. “Shuswap Avenue came up as how unsafe it is for scooters and the walking – and they’re not only looking for sidwealks for Shuswap, they’re also looking for benches for people to sit on,” said Carpenter. “I’m really hoping the next council takes a look at the healthy
community forum outcomes. This was probably, other than transportation, number one. So please, new council, put it in next year’s budget.” Coun. Terry Rysz said there have been past discussions on this topic, noting there are alternatives to putting in sidewalks. “We will have to bring this forward in the next council, and I would like to direct staff to make sure this is on the agenda in the near future and that there is definitely need for this,” said Rysz.
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munities have working groups ready when this is all done.” Key elements corridor communities have to be taking into consideration, says Schneider Wood, are acquisition, funding, who will build and maintain the trail/ greenway, and how will it be managed? Another question to consider is will the trail be motorized or nonmotorized. Schneider Wood says a decision to make a portion of the Kettle Valley Trail multi-use (including motorized) has resulted in negative word-ofmouth among the global cycling community, particularly European cyclists. “The best inter-
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national advertising basically is word of mouth… and if that’s what’s happening, that’s not good,” said Schneider Wood, adding cyclists tend to bring more money to a community than vehicle tourism. “What do they have, right? They all need accommodations, they don’t have food, they’re all limited to what they’re carrying,” she said. “Communities have to figure out what the best value looks like.” Salvage work began this spring on CP Rail’s discontinued Sicamousto-Armstrong line, and CP says the land corridor is “under review.” At the same time, the company is still engaged in in-camera negotiations with the Splatsin. Op-
erations ceased on the line in August 2009. In July 2010, the District
Everybody wants to start right at the hub… That’s what Sicamous is. So yeah, Sicamous should be a nobrainer. Lori Schneider Wood of Sicamous expressed interest in acquiring the corridor between Sicamous and Grindrod, requesting a determination of net salvage value. The district offered an estimated salvage
cost of $511,000, and a land value of about $2 million. In August 2012, CP responded with a net salvage value of close to $20 million, and the district chose not to purchase. The Regional District of North Okanagan went through a similar process with the same end result. During Sicamous’ in-camera negotiations, Schneider Wood says the Trail Alliance waited patiently, unable to do anything else. Now she and the alliance are encouraging Shuswap residents, and Alberta residents with homes in the Shuswap, to help make the rail trail reality. She says Sicamous, in particular, should be onboard 100 per cent, as the community could
Nov Sat. 29 1-4 pm.A book signing and meet the author (Alli M. Graham) book (Life is what happens) with tea and goodies at the Sicamous and District Museum - Main St. Sicamous
Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
Nov. 28 & 29 $2 bag sale Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop 10 am-3 pm Clothing and shoes only.
Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472
Dec. 6 Christmas Bazaar in the Malakwa Learning Centre gym 10 am - 2 pm to book a table call 250-8364509 Dec. 7, Sunday Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department annual Food Bank Drive, 10 am. to dark. Members on fire trucks will be going door to door collecting non-perishable food items and new or clean gently used toys for ages 0-17. If not home, please leave items outside and marked for pick up or drop off at the Malakwa Fire Hall on Tuesday, Dec 9 between 6-8 p.m. Thank you for your generous support. 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 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705.
Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
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 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.
benefit financially from being the northern trailhead or hub. “Everybody wants to start right at the hub,” said Schneider Wood. “When I did the rail trail at Kettle Valley, I said when I start it I want to start at the trail hub, right at the border. That’s what Sicamous is. Not only that, it’s right near the junction for the Trans-Canada and Highway 97A. Not only that, you’ve got the lake. So yeah, Sicamous should be a nobrainer.” The trail alliance has an action form people can fill out and submit to their local government officials as well as the province. It can be found at http://www. shuswaptrailalliance. com.
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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 250-5178107, 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 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 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Sicamous Health Unit
Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.
Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.
Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 pm
Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440.
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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Slippery roads: Tow truck operators prepare to haul a tractor-trailer that drove off the Trans-Canada Highway Friday near the Enchanted Forest. The westbound semi crossed the centre line and struck an eastbound pickup truck. The two occupants of the semi were uninjured, while the driver in the pickup, a 65-year-old B.C. man, sustained minor injuries. Snowy wet weather conditions have contributed to multiple motor-vehicle incidents on the highway since, resulting in temporary closures.
TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED AND VOTED FOR ME .
It was very much appreciated. Congratulations to all the new councillors and mayor. I will continue to be part of the community in any way that I can. Joan Thomson
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Martin to resume work with CSRD By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
There will be familiar faces representing the Shuswap at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board table. Area E Rural Sicamous-Malakwa director Rhona Martin will mark her 24th year on the board and says she is happy to be doing so. Martin won in all five polls, receiving 229 votes over opponent Dan Letendre, who got 70. Support for Martin was particularly strong in Malakwa where she picked up 128 votes to Letendre’s total of 30. “I think I have a pretty clear message of support from the people. I am just very pleased,” she said. “I am grateful and I have to say it’s been a long time since I’ve had to campaign.” Martin said she used the campaign as an opportunity to go to at least 96 per cent of the doors in her constituency. “I walked around and got to see what’s happening on the ground, and that’s a good thing sometimes,” said the elated director election night. “People asked me questions and some had issues to do with their own places so they could show it to me.” Of concern to Martin is the fact she met a lot of people who were surprised they could vote if they were renters. Others told her they thought they couldn’t vote because they don’t live in town (Sicamous). “I don’t know how we’re gonna get that message out, but we have to make sure people are aware of the process,” she said. “A lot of
people asked what I’ve been working on and some asked me to come into their house and explain what a regional district does.” Paul Demenok was in a celebratory mood election night, winning in five out of six polls with 714 votes to opponent Allan McClelland’s 459. Richard Norman, who had tried to withdraw from the race, got 46 votes. The vote at Sorrento Memorial Hall gave McClelland a small win with 136 votes to Demenok’s 124. The busiest poll was Cedar Centre, where Demenok picked up a substantial lead, taking 367 votes to McClelland’s 250. “It was great to see more voters participate in 2014 than 2011– that’s good,” said Demenok last week, applauding the “exceptional” efforts of his volunteers. “I am particularly grateful to see strong support for my platform. It will be an honour and a privilege to serve this community for the next four years.” What surprised Demenok was the degree of misunderstanding about what the CSRD does or doesn’t do. “People were confused by which level of government does what,” he said. “The most frequent complaint I heard was about roads. The rural roads budget is not substantial enough to do the job.” Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area D Falkland/Salmon Valley/Ranchero director Rene Talbot expressed relief at winning another term. “I am glad it’s over, one way or the other,” he said. “It’s also nice to come out on top and
I want to thank all the people who went out and voted.” Talbot won with 280 votes, while newcomer Kelly Stalker picked up 184 nods. Stalker beat Talbot in Salmon Valley, getting 41 votes to his 30, but Talbot took a resounding win, 158 to 87, in Falkland where he lives. “I’d like to congratulate the woman that ran against me; she did quite well,” said Talbot at the close of the polls. As he prepares for the four-year term, Talbot is looking forward to the Gardom Lake Management plan that got underway Monday, although he’s cranky that Ottawa refused to ante up, leaving him to raid his gas tax funds. Acknowledging he
never does well in the Salmon Valley, Talbot said work is being done on a parallel trail (to Salmon Valley Road), so it’s ready to go when appropriate funding opportunities become available. Talbot also has a beef with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Every couple of years (MOTI) comes to the board,” he said. “I always put my hand up to bring up rural roads but the ministry only worries about Highway 1 and 97.” On a more cheerful note, Talbot says he was grateful to the number of people who helped with his campaign. “It would be hard to do it without them.”
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• Sicamous Junior Eagles Home Game ~ Donating $1.00 for every game admission. • Grandma & Grandpa’s Restaurant ~ Donating 10¢ for every coffee sold. • Sicamous Subway ~ Donating $1.00 for every foot long Sub sold, and 50¢ for every six inch Sub sold. Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce encourages all their members to donate to Timmy’s Telethon from now until Dec. 7th.
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Political donations require transparency
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he promise from the provincial government that spending limits will be in place for municipal elections by 2018 is curious on a number of levels. First, interested members of the public have only until Dec. 5 to make submissions, attend hearings or fill out an online questionnaire (www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/ leel/submissions.asp) for the special legislative committee which has already been gathering input from electoral organizations and other stakeholders. It’s also odd the BC Liberals – while seeking to protect us from potential corruption on a municipal level – have not seen fit to support limits on spending or donations from corporations or unions provincially. Why should such a move not be applied across the board in B.C.? The fact remains that the financing of political campaigns by special interests with deep pockets needs to be addressed across Canada – including at the local level, where civic governments’ decisions literally impact our own backyards. Municipal politicians are legally obligated to divulge campaign contributors and amounts, but only after the elections, when the dust has settled. It goes against nature to suppose that someone who has received significant financial backing from a specific interest will not feel beholden in some way, somewhere down the line. And those who lay out large sums of money likely consider it an investment. Even if politicians are entirely able to divorce such considerations from their deliberations, they still open themselves to accusations of bias. Politicians can’t ignore that the electorate is becoming far more suspicious of where their campaign contributions are coming from – which is why, in the recent civic election, most Vancouver candidates – made a point of disclosing the information before election day, long before it was mandatory. There is writing on the wall here – even at the federal level. Even though the Conservatives made it illegal to accept union and corporate campaign donations in 2006, abuses have been recorded. And the public is increasingly wary of large sums being spent by federal parties on image and attack ads – particularly prior to elections, when spending is not subject to the same rules and scrutiny. -Peace Arch News
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Liquor changes could push up prices By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected. Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with nonunion staff, are the private stores’ big advantages in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopo-
ly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates. How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores. That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.” When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right,
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LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that. Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then, of course, there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers! Premier Christy Clark acknowledged the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming. The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some
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lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales. The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices. The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words. Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.
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Fashion show helps stock food bank we featured a sampling of the many great fashions available at the thrift shop. Our models included members of the social justice class from Eagle River Secondary School, as well as community and congregational members.
Yup, we had everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. The congregation provided coffee and treats, and folks brought food donations for the local resource centre food bank. All the proceeds from the post-show
$2-per bag sale, plus additional financial donations, totaling a generous $800, were sent to Doctors Without Borders for the treatment of Ebola patients in West Africa. Thank you to Alice Duck for all your hard work organizing this
Congratulations to newly elected Congratulations to Sicamous’ newly elected mayor and council. You put a lot of effort and resources into being elected. I truly believe you will all do a
great job. To everyone else that ran, yes it sucks to lose, but you all believed in yourself and put it on the line. Just remember that
sometimes you have to lose to realize that you are a winner. Personally, some of my biggest disappointments have turned out to have benefited me
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Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton presents resident Cynthia Rokosh Rabbitt with an award recognizing her dedication to health and fitness. Rokosh has used the exercise equipment for two-hours a day, almost every day since it was installed in Finlayson Park. Diagnosed with cancer in 2005, Rabbitt says the outdoor workouts have helped boost her immune system and mental health. Photo contributed
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I would sincerely like to thank: all of the candidates for putting their names forward and our current Mayor and Council for the past three years of service; the Eagle Valley news for the weekly question on the campaign trail; the Chamber of Commerce and the Sicamous Seniors Centre in hosting the two well attended forums; and the team of election officials for a lengthy job well done. Most of all, I would like to thank the citizens of Sicamous who made the effort to get out and vote. Last, but not least, thank you to my hard-working campaign team. Terry Rysz
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Never too soon for Christmas shopping
LACHLAN LABERE
Christmas seems to arrive earlier each year. Over the weekend my family spent a day in Vernon. Our Vernon trips typically include a stop at a favourite restaurant, some time at the city park (depending on time and weather), and a bit of shopping. That means checking out some shops downtown, maybe a big box, as well as the mall. After our downtown visit and lunch, we made our way to the mall. There, we
Thank you to all who supported and voted for me in the recent election. I really appreciate it. Congratulations to the new mayor and councillors. Best of luck in your term. Donna Mounce
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stand being there and had to get out. Interestingly, this distraught person was walking alone, and without any form of communications device. What a strange phenomena, the way some people let themselves get all riled up while shopping for Christmas. It’s not as though the date has changed, or the holiday has suddenly snuck up on us – though I suppose it can feel that way. Maybe it’s a good thing to have the commercial aspect of Christmas pressed upon us sooner than later. That way we might be encouraged to get everything done ahead of time, and be free of the related anxieties and animosity in time for the holiday. Or at least until the Boxing Day sales begin.
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watched my boy as we walked by the festive photo op. Despite being temporarily fixated on the scene, he expressed no interest in stopping. I asked if he wanted to have his picture taken with Santa. He wasn’t sure. I think he’s still kind of nervous about approaching that bigger-than-life personality, let alone sitting with him for a picture. My upset I kept to myself. Which brings me to another sign of Christmas: disgruntled shoppers. This was another thing I didn’t expect to see so soon, and in such abundance. But there they were. Some were snapping at store employees for being too slow. Some snapped at each other. My wife witnessed one person who repeatedly said aloud, she couldn’t
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jams, cheeses, crackers, candy, teas, etc., all with unrecognizable labels and most of questionable nutritional value. These things I expect to see. Maybe not this early, but no big whoop. The shocker for me came in seeing Santa. On the second-to-last weekend in November. In a faux winter diorama, complete with giant snowman bodyguards, sat the jolly old man, with a child on lap, posing for pictures. Upon seeing this, I felt a mix of irritation and disappointment. Sorry mall Santa, but I don’t like or appreciate having my traditions reshaped by retail. I was also concerned, for walking beside me was my fiveyear-old boy, who still believes in Mr. Claus. I
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found several egregious signs that local commerce has fully transitioned into Christmas mode. For starters, all the glowing, glittering decorations have begun to appear in common areas and window displays. Another sign is the bits, bobbles and products that only seem to appear for the Christmas shopping rush. I’m not talking about ornaments, lights and related seasonal decor, but the as-seen-on-TV-ish items that no one really needs: Novelty money banks and revolving tie racks and electric socks and LED-lit thingamajigs. And then there’s the tacky clothing, classic Christmas sweaters, funny slippers and the like. Also, there’s all those unique food products that return to the shelves from wherever they’re made or stored, items such as generic
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November through December 20 Sicamous Eagles Boxes of Hope Non-perishable food bank donations accepted at home games: Dec 5 vs Kamloops at 7pm, Dec 10 vs Chase at 7pm, Dec 20 vs Kamloops at 7pm @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre November 15-December 25 Christmas Hamper and Gift Program Food and monetary donations and gifts gratefully accepted at the Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre/ Food Bank. Monetary donations should be made directly to the Eagle Valley Community Support Society. Hamper Applications now available at the Resource Centre/Food Bank at 1214 Shuswap Ave. Sicamous & the Malakwa office, Malakwa Learning Centre (school). Call 250-836-3440.
Sat, Nov 29 Christmas Light-Up
Horse and buggy rides, 4:30-7:30pm Tree lighting, 5:15pm Parade, 6pm Bonfire, free refreshments (courtesy of the Sicamous Lions) @ Main Street Landing November 29-December 14 Angel Tree, Gift Tag Campaign Pick up a gift tag from the angel tree at the SASCU (Sicamous branch). Drop those gifts to the Resource Centre. Call 250-836-3440 for more information. @ Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union December 1-December 31 Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union ATM Campaign Throughout December every time you use a SASCU ATM, SASCU contributes 10 cents to our local food bank. You could even be one of the lucky people who get a random $50.00 dispensed to you - just because! “Happy Holidays from SASCU!” Wednesday December 3 Lions Food Bank Bingo and Raffle Doors, 5:30pm ~ Early-bird game, 6:45pm ~ Regular games, 7pm @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Friday December 5 Seniors Christmas Dinner 12pm, $5 @ Sicamous Seniors Center Friday, December 5 Christmas at the Library 6-7pm, FREE All ages, songs, stories, crafts @ Okanagan Regional Library, Sicamous branch Friday, December 5 Sicamous Eagles Toque, Mitt and Glove Toss 7pm game start, toss at second intermission. All items collected will be donated to the Eagle Valley Community Resource Center. @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Friday, December 5 Timmy’s Christmas Telethon Fundraising Events Subway is donating $1 for every foot long and $0.50 for every 6” sold Sicamous Eagles are donating $1 for every ticket sold Grandma and Grandpa’s are donating $0.50 for every coffee sold
December 5-7 Midget girls Hockey Tournament @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Saturday, December 6 Christmas Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast 8:30am-1pm, $5 @ Sicamous Seniors Center For information on renting a table call Margaret at 250-836-2177 Saturday, December 6 Malakwa Christmas Bazaar 10am-3pm @ Malakwa Learning Center Saturday, December 6 Dinner and Elvis Doors, 5:30pm, Dinner, 6pm, Show, 7:30pm, $40 @ Legion Sunday, December 7 Timmy’s Christmas Telethon 4-10 pm Sunday, December 7 Breakfast with Santa 9am-12pm, by donation. Crafts, face painting, gift shopping and wrapping, a visit with Santa and the Eagle Elves @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Sunday, December 7 Fire Department Toy Drive 1-3pm Listen for the sirens and watch for the flashing lights as firefighters come to collect your toy donations. Leave donations on front steps for pick-up if you won’t be home. Sicamous, Malakwa, Swansea Point Thursday, December 11 Eagle River Secondary Band Concert 7pm @ Eagle River Secondary Friday, December 12 Community Christmas Party 6:30-11pm Entertainment by Shoe Swap @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Tickets $30 until November 30th, $40 after December 1st
Mon, Dec 15 Holiday Train 4:45pm
Entertainment by Jim Cuddy and Tracey Brown Bonfire and hot refreshments, proceeds to the Eagle Valley Community Food Bank Non-perishable food bank donations encouraged Hwy 1 @ Silver Sands Road Hosted by the District of Sicamous, sponsored by CP Rail, supported by Sicamous Lion’s and Tim Horton’s Wednesday, December 17 Parkview Elementary Christmas Concert 6pm @ Parkview Elementary School Friday December 19 Cambie Old Fashioned Christmas Concert 7pm @ Cambie Hall For concert submissions call Lexi Gossen at 250-836-3223 Sunday December 21 Christmas at The Hub 5-7pm @ The Hub Tuesday December 23 Christmas Skate 7-9pm, FREE @ Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Wednesday December 24 Candlelight Service 7pm Everyone welcome @ Sicamous United Church Thursday December 25 Community Christmas Dinner 1pm By donation @ Sicamous Seniors Center Wednesday December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance 6pm, cost TBA @ the Legion
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s time for you take action, Aries. Your energy level is perfect for getting things done at home and at work. The faster you go, the more you can accomplish. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You could be prone to panic this week, Taurus. Settle down as best as you can and take a few deep breaths. Lean on friends if you need a little extra support. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s been difficult keeping in touch with a friend who lives far away. Make an effort to reconnect and plan some time to get together and enjoy each other’s company. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the value of your portfolio may increase considerably this week. Keep your eyes on your accounts and the market. Fortune awaits. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, communication needs to be open between you and someone you love to avoid conflict. Set aside some time when the two of you can talk this week.
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Many things are looking up for you, Virgo. This week could be the catalyst for positive change. Keep an open mind as you forge ahead in all you do. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You may get some excellent career news this week, Libra. It is just the type of information that you have been seeking and could provide the boost you need to make some changes. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Relationships with family and friends are
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thriving this week, Scorpio. You may have found your niche and all things fall into play. Enjoy this renewed sense of camaraderie. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, obstacles are cleared this week and you have an entirely new perspective on your love life. Put that information to use with a romantic date or by engaging in a couples’ activity. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, money matters should be going well for you, so much so that you can make one of those big-ticket purchases without much hesitation. Enjoy the results. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Relationships of all kinds are strengthened this week, Aquarius. Whether you hang out with friends or go on a date night, you will enjoy the experience immensely. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Your imagination is soaring this week, Pisces. Keep your feet a little closer to the ground so you do not get carried away. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 26 Rita Ora, Singer (24) NOVEMBER 27 Jaleel White, Actor (38) NOVEMBER 28 Judd Nelson, Actor (55) NOVEMBER 29 Andrew McCarthy, Actor (52)
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By the numbers: Students of Parkview Elementary School’s Math Scholars Club competed in the Caribou math contest last week and did well. Four of them – Nash Rutherford, Colton Fleming, Neo Moren and Daisy May Munro, finished in the top 50 per cent of the students in the world who participated in the contest. Pictured are, back row, left to right: Ava Weibe, Jaina Walsh, Maureen Moren, Liam Davies, Ty Sigvaldason, Neo Moren, Paxton Watson and Coltan Fleming. Front row, left to right: Carson Oystryk, Hailey Peter, Cade Walsh, Raegen Starkell, Scott Rokosh, Alex Dunnett, Jake Watson, Daisy May Munro, Ashur Gjaltema and Nash Rutherford.
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Eagle Valley Pharmacy supplies Sicamous and area with health beauty and cosmetic products, Womens clothing, home healthcare, giftware, greeting cards, books & magazines, we also have an ATM & Kodak Digital Print Centre. Our flower shop offers a variety of florist options. The Eagle Valley Pharmacy currently employs 15 people and is a proud supporter of the Sicamous Eagles Hockey Team. Our slogan is “Best prices, best service, biggest smiles!” Visit us at 317 Main Street Sicamous or check out our facebook page.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Invitation to Tender Refuse/Recycling Hauling – Salmon Arm/ Sicamous Wasteshed The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for a three year term for the hauling of refuse from the Salmon Arm/ Sicamous Wasteshed Area refuse transfer stations at: Seymour Arm, Scotch Creek, Skimikin, Glenemma, Falkland and Malakwa to the Salmon Arm Refuse Disposal Site and the hauling of compacted recyclables from the Salmon Arm Recycling/Reload Facility to the processing facility in Kelowna, BC. Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender – Refuse/Recycling Hauling – Salmon Arm/Sicamous Wasteshed”, will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Tender documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/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.
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NOTICE TO HOME OWNERS If you have not already claimed your 2014 Home Owner Grant and are eligible to claim it for the 2014 year, please claim it on or before December 24th, at 12:00 noon. Even if you do not pay your taxes, please make application for your Home Owner Grant, as payment is not required to claim. Fill out the bottom portion of your 2014 property tax notice and return it to the District office. If your property tax notice has been misplaced, a duplicate can be printed at the District office.
BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS 2015 Business Licence renewals will be processed in December 2014. Invoices will be mailed, and payment will be required by January 31st, 2015. When payment has been received, the business licence will be provided. If you are no longer in business, please contact the District office to advise.
SICAMOUS CELEBRATES
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December 1 – Inaugural Meeting, 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers followed with a 25th Birthday Celebration of the District of Sicamous December 10 – Regular Council Meeting, 5:00p.m. in Council Chambers December 24 – The District Office closes at 12:00 noon (Regular Council Meeting Cancelled) and will re-open January 5, 2015 Public Works staff will be working through the Holiday Season and may be contacted by calling 250-836-4105. Should staff not be available please leave a message. After hours emergency telephone number: 1-844-989-4651
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