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Pirate Christmas:
The Parkview Elementary School gym was packed for the annual Christmas concert, held Thursday, Dec. 18. This year’s concert included music by the Clarinet and Grade 7 bands, and a collaboration of buccaneers, elves, Santa and other characters for the musical, A Pirate Christmas. Clockwise from top left: Taylor Wagstaff and Ty Sigvaldason provide narration; Allissa Deschamps rocks; Eden Wiebe looks to her fellow performers; Brooke Lachowski and Ava Wiebe perform Frosty the Snowman. Photos by Lachlan Labere
Partnership lauded during ceremonial ground-breaking By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Ground has been broken, though work is well underway. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, a ceremonial ground-breaking was held at the Dabell Street site of Sicamous’ future water treatment plant. Participating in the event were Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz – representing the three funding partners behind the $7.9 million project. Each of the government representatives took the opportunity to speak to the project, reflecting on its importance as well as the importance of the partnership that’s making the project happen. “This has been a long time coming for the residents of Sicamous and we are excited to finally be moving forward with this project. With the help of the federal and provincial governments and residents of Sicamous, we are now able to anticipate the completion of
Work in progress: Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz marked the commencement of construction of Sicamous’ new Mara water treatment plant Tuesday with a ceremonial ground-breaking. Photo contributed
the water treatment plant in the fall of 2015,” states Rysz in a related Dec. 17 news release. The same release states work has paused for the winter and will resume in the spring.
However, in speaking with the News after the event, Rysz noted work on the project has, in fact, been long underway. “They’re already fully into this project
now and so far, it’s going on time and it’s on budget and it’s coming along quite well,” said Rysz. Upgrading of Sicamous’ water treatment ability was necessitated by the 2012 debris flows at Sicamous and Hummingbird creeks, and the subsequent flooding from Shuswap and Mara lakes. The new facility will include a state-of-the-art three-filter membrane filtration system, complete with backup electrical generation, a second-stage recovery system and solids accumulation pond for the collection of waste byproduct. “Once complete, the upgraded facility will help protect the quality of the region’s water supply and alleviate pressure caused by two significant floods, thus assuring continued access to safe, clean drinking water for residents,” states the release. Rysz says the project is expected to be complete and operational in 2015 by early fall. “I think this community is going to be very excited once it’s done,” said Rysz.
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Marina on track after stop-work order By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous council is supporting the redevelopment of a 60-slip marina where work began prior to receiving the necessary permit. On Dec. 10, council voted unanimously in favour of issuing a development permit for the redevelopment of the marina in the channel belonging to The Riverside condos. Final issuance is subject to an amended licence of occupation from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations for the water tenure needed to accommodate the marina.
Sicamous community planning and approving officer, Mike Marrs told council the ministry is close to granting that tenure, and the intent of the resolution before council, to support the development permit, was to help expedite the process. “Part of the urgency of this is the owners have a limited time frame – a window of opportunity as it’s referred to – established by fisheries to complete the marina before a certain date,” explained Marrs. Marrs said the redevelopment is now in compliance with the
district’s official community plan and S2 marine zoning. That’s after a complaint triggered an investigation by the district on prior work that had commenced on the marina, resulting in a stop-work order from the district. In his report to council, Marrs says the notice was issued for “failure to obtain a development permit in compliance with development permit requirements of the official community plan and not having been issued an amended water tenure” from the province. Staff has since been working with the ministry and the applicant
to resolve compliance issues. “That said, there are issues surrounding this marina, but they’re outside the jurisdiction of the district to deal with, and will have to be dealt with by the individual parties involved,” said Marrs. In his report, Marrs explains that some Riverside strata owners are concerned a portion of a neighbouring marina might be encroaching into the proposed amended water tenure. However, having been in communication with the province, Marrs states the issue is not related to the tenure, and the encroachment
issue has “no bearing upon the issuance of this development permit.” In reviewing Marrs’ report, Coun. Jeff Mallmes noted the ends of the fingers of the proposed marina appear to be touching the navigable water line. Marrs explained the navigation line forms the western border of the water tenure so as to meet Fisheries and Oceans Canada and riparian areas requirements. “The marina is designed so slips are all in the tenure area so there’s no opportunity for moorage out there,” said Marrs.
Shuswap drivers see competitive gas pricing By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Shuswap residents are seeing an unusual trend develop at the gas pump this Christmas– one that Jim Kimmerly hopes will continue into the new year. Over the past month or so, gas prices have been falling steadily across the country. As of Dec. 17, the average cost per litre of regular in B.C. was $1.79 and in Canada $1.9 (in Alberta, gas can be purchased for as low as 82.9 cents). In Kamloops, gas could be had for as low as 96.9 cents, while in the Shuswap, the price was $1.09.9. While this higherthan-average price may
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not be a surprise to locals, a big difference is how the price compares to neighbouring communities. In Vernon, Enderby and even Kelowna, regular was selling for $1.08.9. Kimmerly’s response: now’s a good time to buy gas. But the Salmon Arm chamber president points out another big difference – the time it has taken Shuswap dealers to drop their prices in comparison to dealers in neighbouring communities. “The reaction time is quite quick,” said Kimmerly. “I noticed when Vernon and them went down to $1.08, we were around $1.14 or some-
thing. It was only a day or so and then ours started to come down.” Since the summer, the chamber has been campaigning to bring parity to the pumps in the Shuswap. This has been driven largely by the desire to see people stay in the area and support local businesses. During the fall, a parallel campaign began, driven by Ernie Scheil and others whose frustration over being gouged at the pump had reached a tipping point. Kimmerly wonders if what we’re now seeing is a result, of petroleum companies recognizing local pricing has to be more in synch with the surrounding area.
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“For a company to make a change part way through the year on their gas pricing policy in this case, it’s probably quite difficult because they’re directed to meet their yearend targets,” suggested Kimmerly. “So maybe they’ve accomplished that and are not too worried about that for the time being and they’ve started to get more sensitive to the pricing in the surrounding areas…” Along with the campaign, the chamber has been helping to facilitate the establishment of an independent dealership in Salmon Arm to stimulate greater competition. Kimmerly
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says that opportunity may lessen if current retailers remain competitive, but whether this trend continues remains to be seen. He is certain, however, that gas prices will eventually go up again. In the meantime, consumers can enjoy having a little more money in their pockets. “It may stop a shopping trip out of town with some people staying here rather than going to Vernon or Kelowna, or what have you, if the gas part of the equation is eliminated… and that’s good. I hope that stays that way. That’s exactly what we wanted,” said Kimmerly.
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Quarry application an ongoing concern for district By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Legal precedent may trump the district’s desire to have some control over local mine permit applications. At the Dec. 10 committee of the whole meeting, Sicamous council received a letter from B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines inspector Allen Ludwig regarding the district’s concerns related to quarry application for a property along Old Town Road. In the letter, Ludwig states the district’s concerns have been noted and will be taken into consideration if a Mines Act permit is issued. He notes the applicant does not intend the quarry to be a long-term operation. Dating back to Oct. 2011, the application proposes excavation, crushing, screening and blasting would occur at 200 Old Town Road. Also proposed is the construction of an eightmetre wide by 100-me-
Rocky proposal: The applicant behind a proposed rock quarry along Old Town Road, says the end goal is to develop the site, pictured above, for residential property. File photo tre high benches, in order to stabilize the hillside project. The applicant, Murray Hillson, explained in a News interview how the gravel pit would help pay for rock extraction necessary for the development of a residential lot. The district, however, took issue
with work conducted on the lot prior to receiving a copy of the application through the province’s referral process, and has subsequent concerns with the information provided in that process. In addition, the district argues the mine would contravene Sicamous’ official community plan
and zoning bylaws. The district has also been in contact with the ministry regarding suspected contraventions of the province’s Mines Act and has introduced two resolutions at the Union of B.C. Municipalities requesting greater control over mines applications
Sewer connection deadline extended By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
District council is supporting a bylaw amendment to extend the sewer connection deadline for properties on the east side of Sicamous Narrows. The amendment, which received three readings during council’s Dec. 10 meeting, extends the sewer connection deadline from June 30, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2015. Community planning officer Mike Marrs explained the bylaw was being recommended by staff as a result of numerous concerns raised by local homeowners and contractors relative to sewer services installation and high groundwater. He said the water table is unusually high for this time of year. Subsequently, many of the attempts being made to install/connect are “having difficulty achieving compliance.” “The high groundwater table is causing
installation and safety issues,” writes Marrs in a report to council. “Attempting to address the water and safety issues is also adding to the property owner’s connection cost.” Addressing council directly, Marrs said adding to the issue is the number of residences that have not yet been connected – more than 400. “We don’t have a firm handle on it,” said Marrs. “And so, that number of incomplete connections is quite a burden on the local industry to service and to achieve by June 30. Especially when we’re actually going into high water in a couple of months, which will make the groundwater table that much worse.” Marrs said the bylaw amendment gives a greater time frame in which to connect and make the process a little bit easier on the pocketbook. “Trying to achieve 400 services is going
to drive the price up if we leave it at the June 30th time frame,” Marrs elaborated. “We’re hoping that, by extending this, we’ll allow greater economic benefit to the community and to those residents who have yet to connect – and hopefully resolve the
groundwater situation as well.” The district’s sewer rates and regulation bylaw requires the owner of every property to connect to sewer where and when that service has been made available.
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within municipal jurisdiction. This year, UBCM passed the district’s resolution asking for a Mines Act amendment that would require a mines permit applicant to first confirm the location of a proposed operation is within an area where it is supported by a local official community plan. On top of this, Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz says there are already three operational gravel pits in the area. He maintains any new operations should be in a location that complies with the district’s OCP. “We want to have some sort of control over what’s happening within the boundaries of our community,” said Rysz. Ludwig, however, explains how a number of legal decisions have
limited the ability of the ministry to deny applications based on social or land-use reasons. He adds all issues and concerns raised by referral agencies or the public are considered and, if possible, permit conditions are established to mitigate the impact of a quarry operation. The letter goes on to state the Splatsin First Nation have also raised concerns – theirs regarding the proximity of the proposed quarry to “the 1846 village site and
cache pits.” In response, the applicant has been “ordered to engage a qualified professional archeologist to conduct and archeological impact assessment on the property.” The results of this would be reviewed by the ministry prior to a public meeting, which would also be required before a permit is issued. There has been no public meeting to date, nor has the applicant met with council to discuss the quarry proposal.
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here’s an old saying in the news biz: if it bleeds it leads. There’s the popular assumption this has to do with the media having a penchant for violence and/or dark, sensational subject matter. While we can’t speak for the large corporate news agencies – the Fox News’ of the world – we can say no community reporter comes to mind who takes delight in writing about tragedy. There is no joy to be had in reading a coroner’s report. And making initial contact with family members who have just lost a loved one is always a distressing experience. Missing children, people left homeless by fires and even criminal matters that have resulted in the separation of family – no matter how many times one writes about such things, it’s always soul-crushing. Yet this is the news people are most drawn to. Our most-read story in 2014: RCMP seeking suspect in attempted abduction of 16-year-old girl. Second most-read story: Man shot during targeted home invasion in Malakwa. As with most papers, obituaries are our biggest draw. Stories involving criminal matters, search and rescue efforts and pretty much anything with the word “marijuana” in the headline dominate our most-read list. But our statistics also reveal a desire for change, for inspiration, for hope. The re-opening of the Malakwa mill drew in many readers, as did stories from the recent election. Even our recent story on Brandon Schweitzer taking part in the World’s Toughest Mudder competition made the top 20. It’s a common complaint that there aren’t enough “good-news” stories in the paper. This is neither by choice nor design. We can only reflect on what’s happening in the community and/or what people are willing to share. Hopefully 2015 will bring more of those uplifting stories. While they may not attract the same readership, they’re a joy to write and, frankly, it seems we could all use a little more good news.
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Thankless tasks in an age of entitlement By Tracy Holmes Black Press
I’d like to think my mother raised me right (and I’m sure she’d like to think so, too). I use my manners, hold the door open for others, chew with my mouth closed… and so on. But a recent, brief conversation between a few Vancouver radio personalities got me thinking. One told her co-hosts about her experience picking up something that a stranger in line in front of her had dropped. The stranger, she said, simply took the rescued item back and carried on with her business – no nod, no smile and not a word to indicate the effort was even remotely appreciated. Bothered by the indifference, when the host got to the front of the line she mentioned the incident to the store clerk – who asked if she had done the deed to
be thanked. It’s an interesting question: Do people do good deeds just to be thanked? A better question, I think, is: Why would anyone not say thank you for a good deed done? It’s not a difficult thing to do, and it can just as instantly brighten the giver’s day as much as the deed did the recipient’s. Or have we simply come to take the goodwill of others for granted? Perhaps the recipient cited by the DJ was simply having a tough day; at the end of her rope, even. Let’s face it, few, if any, of the people we see every day – be they strangers, acquaintances, colleagues or close friends and family – are sailing through life carefree. Some are carrying seemingly insurmountable burdens, and at this expectation-filled time of year, the weight of those only increases. Perhaps the response can be traced back to the no-
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tion that people learn what they live, and live what they learn. A child raised in an unchecked atmosphere of entitlement, for example, will most likely grow into an entitled adult; someone who believes they simply deserve things – things I’d like to think the majority of people realize come at a cost, not on a platter. Oft-quoted statistics also point to a pattern that abusive adults are commonly found to have themselves been abused as children. Is it reasonable, then, to presume that those who don’t say thank you were never thanked themselves? I can relate to the DJ’s discomfort with her good deed going unacknowledged, and I’m sure I’m not alone. I’m not saying I’m a chronic do-gooder – far from it, in fact (sorry, Mom). But I do believe that most people who do good deeds of any nature do so simply
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because it feels right. Letting a door close in someone’s face simply does not feel good. And who can simply stand back and watch, or keep walking, as someone nearby scrambles to recover a stack of papers they inadvertently dropped? For many, it’s just second-nature to lend a hand, not to mention good karma. No doubt, there will always be people who, for whatever reason, neglect, forget or outright refuse to say thank you. But I’m hopeful that doesn’t deter those who do the deeds that warrant the appreciation from continuing their good-neighbour behaviour. Just because a good deed may appear to go unnoticed, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t made someone’s day a little better, whether they realize it right away or somewhere down the road. And maybe, just maybe, it will change their course the next time an opportunity to help out arises.
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Foerster pleads guilty to violent attacks
Sexual assault: Convicted murderer involved in 2005 assault case. By Kathy Michaels Black Press
Matthew Foerster made a reappearance in a Kelowna courtroom this week to face up to two violent attacks he levied on women before he killed Armstrong teen, Taylor Van Diest. For a 2004 break and enter and assault on a Cherryville woman he was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison. For a 2005 sexual assault of a Garden of Eden sex worker, he also received a six-year sentence. The 28-year-old from Cherryville, who kept his eyes downcast throughout his most recent round of court proceedings, will serve those terms concurrent to the life sentence for which he’s already incarcerated, which means there will be little change in his life. The guilty pleas, however, are a milestone in the lives of his victims, one of whom appeared in court to tell
her attacker the ways his violent act changed her life. “On the day I was attacked, I woke up and blood was coming out of my head. There was so much blood, it covered my body,” she said, of the events of Oct. 19, 2004, as Foerster stared at the ground in front of him. “I have never been so scared in my life.” She was 19 years old at the time of the attack and asleep in her Cherryville home when Foerster broke into her room, grabbed her and knocked her head against her bedroom wall. “Come with me,” he said, referring to her by name. The woman knew the voice, as Foerster was a friend of her younger brother, according to the agreed statement of facts which was read into the record. However, she was disoriented, in pain and afraid. She fell to the floor in the hallway of her
home, and when she looked up she noticed that Foerster had a handgun tucked into his pants. He removed it and held it at his side. The young woman asked Foerster if he was going to shoot her. He said, no. When she asked what he wanted, he replied, “I want you.” She twice told him she was going to pass out. Then he left. The young woman told Mounties in Cherryville who her attacker was. They called him into the station, but his father, Stephen Foerster, insisted on being in the interview room. While there, he offered an alibi for the time in question and the matter was not pursued further, according to the statement of fact. It wasn’t until Matthew Foerster was arrested for Van Diest’s Oct. 31, 2011 murder that he admitted to the attack on the Cherryville woman. “I liked her at the time… I just never
thought it would work,” Foerster told a police officer. That interest left long-lasting damage. His victim’s head was split in two during the attack, she temporarily lost hearing and her jaw was damaged. Muscle pain followed. But, the most significant damage was emotional. “I will never be the person I was before the attack,” she told the court, as tears streamed down her face. Sleep no longer comes easy and she moved from her hometown, suspicious of those around her and continually stressed. It’s affected her ability to work, and form relationships. Foerster’s next victim wasn’t in court Wednesday, but her story was outlined in the agreed statement of fact. Crown counsel Iain Currie told the court that Foerster went to the escort agency in downtown Kelowna in
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the interest of procuring some services. The woman gave Foerster a tour of the facility, and when she was alone with him, he pulled out a knife, and had her comply to two sexual acts without her consent. She reported it to the authorities, and it’s through that investigation that DNA ultimately tied Foerster to Taylor Van Diest’s murder. He also confessed to that attack after the arrest for Van Diest’s murder. Foerster is in the middle of a rehabilitative program in prison. His lawyer, Lisa Jean Helps, said his guilty plea saved the victims the difficulty of a trial, and noted that could be taken as an expression of his remorse. Foerster was also given a lifetime firearms prohibition and no contact order with either of the victims. An appeal of his first-degree murder conviction has been filed.
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Celebrate Safely, Don’t Drink & Drive Be safe on the roads this holiday season - If you’re drinking, plan ahead and find another way home
Play it smart with spirited parties Parties catering to adults are often enhanced with a variety of food and beverage options, and alcoholic drinks are a common component of such gatherings. Party hosts and hostesses who will be offering the spirits to their guests should keep safety in the back of their minds. Many party hosts are unaware that they may be held liable should a person become intoxicated at their event and then go on to injure another person while under the influence. This is why bartenders will stop serving customers who are visibly drunk. Although laws vary from place to place, party hosts should still keep tabs on their guests’ alcohol consumption, cutting off guests who might have had enough to drink. In addition to monitoring alcohol consumption, party hosts can employ these additional practices to keep everyone safe. * Collect keys upon entry to the party. Ask guests who plan to drink alcohol to surrender their car keys to you when they arrive at the party. Guests may be offended at having to relinquish control of their cars, but it is a wise move to remove any temptation to drive away. * Remain sober. As the party host, you will have a number of responsibilities, including ensuring
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Kyllo grown into role representing Shuswap Every litter bit counts. Fireside chat: MLA reflects on year that was and the work ahead. By Tracy Hughes
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He sounds more polished, a little more politician, but he hasn’t lost any of his rookie optimism about B.C.’s economic future. At the close of 2013, Kyllo had been on the job as Shuswap MLA for roughly six months and was still finding his way around government. He had appointments to a number of committees, mostly dealing with the economy and the Liberal BC Jobs Plan, and was learning to juggle the needs of the constituency with the government machinery in Victoria and Vancouver. “Last year was a whirlwind, it was getting my legs under myself. Now I’ve been able to work and develop relationships with my MLA colleagues, with people in the ministries and that’s been so valuable. And I’m enjoying the opportunity to represent my constituents.” Now 19-months in, Kyllo has grown into his role. His talking points are in place. He’s more at ease with the spotlight and the media questions. He’s adjusted, although somewhat reluctantly, to the amount of travel
that the job entails, citing that as the most difficult part of the job. He’s attending family functions by Skype instead of in person, as often the obligations of the job keep him at the coast. “The travel and being away from home. That’s the biggest challenge for me, but then I look at the education I’m getting. You can’t learn what I’m learning in any school, and it’s really such a privilege.” With his background in business with Twin Anchors Houseboats and TA Structures, Kyllo remains firmly planted in work on the B.C. economy. “I’m pleased to report that unemployment has declined significantly in the province and there’s $86 billion in projects under construction in B.C. Not to mention there’s another $236 billion in projects under consideration. Those are all good signs of a return to a robust economy.” When asked what benefits have been brought to the Shuswap, Kyllo is quick to point to the spinoff effects of resource development, particularly in the northern part of the province. “When it comes
to resource work, the jobs are really distributed throughout the province. For a mining project, they still need lawyers, accountants, engineers, environmental assessments – work does occur in other regions.” He points to TA structures which is manufacturing portable
of 60 manufacturing businesses in B.C. to find out what the government is doing well, where it can improve and where there might be opportunities to work together. A common concern he heard was the need for skilled workers in the province, something which he says is
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structures for resource projects, largely in the north, and his recent tours of manufacturing operations in Salmon Arm’s industrial park, where a number of metal fabrication operations are doing a lot of business by supplying projects in the province’s natural-resource sector. Kyllo also notes the Shuswap is experiencing a resurgence in tourism and its associated economic benefits to the region. A particular project of note for Kyllo this year was taking a tour
being addressed with the Skills for Jobs Blueprint, which is looking at assistance for developing apprenticeship programs and helping to fund educational opportunities in areas which have been identified as offering significant job opportunities. “We are well underway, but I think the biggest challenge is that we have many great programs but often the businesses are not aware of them. We need to do a better job of communicating with the business community.”
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Most satisfying for Kyllo has been the opportunity to work with people in the Shuswap to find solutions to issues. He points to the mudslides at Cooke Creek and McIntyre Creek, where residents had to be evacuated for nearly seven weeks. The flooding also destroyed much of the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre and Kyllo worked with that group to try and get things reestablished. Kyllo, who started out in politics with a seat on Sicamous municipal council, now has his brother Todd taking on that role in his home community. But Kyllo said Todd is not they type to be following in his brother’s footsteps. “If I had to give him advice it would be that running a business is definitely different than running a municipal government. There are different processes and different challenges. Government is a different animal, it’s not all about the bottom line, there are other interests to be served.”
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Rysz aims to get community engaged Fireside chat: Mayor reflects on year that was and the work ahead. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
There is an undeniable air of enthusiasm to Terry Rysz when he discusses the future, or at least the next four years as he serves as mayor for the District of Sicamous. One might expect this from a newly elected politician; however, coming from Rysz, who has just spent three years as district councillor, the optimism he exudes is tempered with the realities facing district and the community as a whole. There’s a lot of work ahead for Rysz and council – much of it of their own initiative. In addition to seeing to the completion of the new water treatment plant, the mayor says he and council will be moving towards updating the district’s official community plan and, in the process, developing a new brand for the community. They’ll be establishing portfolios for individual councillors through which to pursue a wide array community interests and objectives. There will be a focus and a push on marketing Sicamous to bring new business to the area, while supporting existing businesses, organizations and residents. One of the first orders of business, says Rysz, is hunting for and hiring a new district chief
administrative officer. And he is confident council, all newcomers, will be moving towards all of these goals sooner than later. “This whole crew is really excited and they’re very eager,” says Rysz. “We’ve just got to get the format down and once we get a CAO in place and get that particular person realizing what we need and want to accomplish, I think we’re going to move along fairly quickly. We’ve got four years and we’ve got a lot we want to get done, and I’m certainly going to try to achieve that.” Five of the new councillors ran, and were elected on the promise of positive change. Asked how this reflects on the previous council, Rysz explained how his first term went sideways in ways well beyond council’s control. “We were inundated by different challenges,” said Rysz. “First off, the flood, and then Calgary had their flood and now we’re dealing with the water-treatment facility. I honestly don’t feel that the new council really understood what we were up against.” Rysz, however, fully embraces the changes sought after by council. This includes making district hall a more business-friendly environment, looking at
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new approaches to marketing Sicamous, new economic development opportunities, improving relationships with neighbouring governments and First Nations and, ultimately, engaging the community and developing some shared positive momentum. Portfolios is one of the ways Rysz sees council doing this. He says individual coun-
tions are to make sure we all have a certain responsibility. So even if staff gets a call on something, they should contact the person involved in that portfolio, so we’re all on the same page in working together to find solutions.” The word “engaged” is used frequently by Rysz. He sees the need for it, between staff, council, business, lo-
We have to find a way to bring the positive side back. I have a very tough time with negativity. I find that just so counterproductive. Terry Rysz Mayor
cillors will be partnered with a portfolio best suited to their areas of expertise. Portfolios in mind include highway and infrastructure, water/public works, commerce and marketing and health and welfare. Under these portfolios, Rysz says councillors may look to establishing committees that could bring together expertise from among district staff as well as the community. “What that does is it gives that particular councillor ownership, and then they become accountable for it, so we get some results… ,” said Rysz. “My inten-
cal organizations and residents, as well with neighbouring communities and their respective leaders. This, says Rysz, is what needs to happen to help clear the negativity that has lingered in the community for the past 15 years. “We have to find a way to bring the positive side back,” said Rysz. “I have a very tough time with negativity. I find that just so counterproductive.” Along with bringing onboard a new CAO, updating the OCP is also a top priority for Rysz. With this process, he says the district will begin to look at
developing a brand for Sicamous. “We had somewhat of a nautical theme and whatever else, and that’s kind of gone off the rails a little bit,” said Rysz, noting that with an OCP in place, along with finalizing the district’s strategic plan, “we can start getting the wheels turning towards marketing our business incentive plan.” All of those things will fall into place once we get that accomplished. It’s like a series of steps we’ve got to go through to get to that, and I hope we can accomplish it and get Sicamous moving forward by April or May.” Completion of the water-treatment plant will also be a big turning point for the community, according to Rysz, creating a more attractive environment for business. Bringing natural gas – another hurdle to overcome – would add to that. Rysz recognizes, however, that attracting industry will require a regional, all-for-one and one-forall approach. “In my opinion, it’s not just about Sicamous, it’s about Swansea Point, it’s about all the way down to Mara Landing, along the Eagle River on Solsqua-Sicamous Road, and all the way out to Malakwa and further
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Eagle Valley News
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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Darin Northway of Sicamous, BC, has made application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) for a Crown land disposition for a license for the purpose of developing a gravel pit covering Those parts of Lots 1 and 2 Block 3 Section 5 Township 23, Range 6 West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division of the Yale District Plan 1883 except plans 4832 and NEP68365 and containing 3.51 hectares more or less, located in the vicinity of Malakwa. Darin Northway has also made application for a Mines Act Permit to the Ministry of Energy and Mines to operate the proposed quarry. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412881. The Mines File Number that has been established for this application is 1620378. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Project Manager, Darin Holloran, Lands Officer, Queest Pit, at 2501 - 14th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Z1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO and MEM until January 26, 2015. MFLNRO and MEM may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www,arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp➞Search➞ Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.
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The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District and Sicamous have each been awarded $20,000 age-friendly community planning and project grants to help support local strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District will use the funding to raise awareness on the services and supports currently available to older adults in the community and determining what additional resources are needed going forward. Sicamous use the grant to explore and enhance age-friendly planning to help improve the quality of life
of seniors in the community. “Seniors are a fast-growing demographic in B.C., and it is important that communities support the needs of older adults,” said Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap. “Both grants will help Sicamous and communities in the regional district plan and develop programs so older adults can live healthy and independent lives.” The age-friendly community planning and project grant program is a partnership between the provincial government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). For the 2015 grants, local governments were encouraged to consider projects that comple-
ment Accessibility 2024 and other provincial priorities for seniors such as dementia, elder abuse prevention and non-medical home supports Accessibility 2024 is government’s 10-year plan to make B.C. the most progressive place for people with disabilities in Canada. Of the 28 funded projects, 12 projects include a focus on accessibility. Other successful applicants will specifically address issues facing seniors in rural communities. Including this announcement, over 135 local governments throughout B.C. have received at least one grant, and over 225 projects have been funded.
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on to Crazy Creek,” he said. “There’s a lot of population that lives out there that come in and support our schools and whatever else. it’s that relationship that’s going to be very important to Sicamous.” That said, Rysz says he and council are ready and willing to be the ones who do the heavy lifting, to be the ones who go out to whoever is willing to listen in order to make change happen. “We really have to find a way to create jobs in Sicamous – that is probably my main priority,
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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may feel rushed by external pressures, but it’s really up to you to set your own pace. If you keep a calm head, things will fall in place and you can complete your tasks.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Things may not have been going your way, Gemini, but there is still no reason for disappointment. You will find a way to bounce back from these setbacks in a few days. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your presence alone is enough to impress people this week. Focus all of your energy on positive things, and you will accomplish quite a bit before the week is over. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now is a good time to assess your health goals and make a few plans for the new year. It’s within reason to change your diet or start a new exercise regimen.
CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Expression of sorrow or 1. Close to pity 2. Lactic 5. Mama __, rock singer 3. Burn residue 9. Takes off 4. Offer for sale 11. Make an arrest 5. Verb formation (abbr.) 13. Ear tube 6. __ Romeo 15. Limit 7. Lost weight 16. Small shelter 8. Soundest mind 17. Cavaliers’ #23 9. Sound repetition 19. Digits 10. Sew up the eyelids of 21. French kings’ name falcons 22. Winter time in Colorado 11. Allays sorrow 23. Platform 12. Repose 25. Gambling town 14. Mirish 26. Vietnamese offensive 15. Devised a new phrase 27. Fermentation sediment 18. One who feels regret 29. Load anew 20. War encirclements 31. Bile 24. Burn the surface 33. A wooded valley 26. “The Jazz Singer” 34. Soap opera 28. Process of achieving #7 36. Cervus nippon down 38. Belong to he 30. Miscellaneous collection 39. Women (French) 32. Express sorrow 41. Olive, motor and mineral 34. More foolish 43. Norse goddess of death 35. Queen of Sparta 44. Military award 37. Associating by treaty 46. Annexes 38. Served 48. One who adorns book 40. Satisfy pages 42. Frozen rains 52. Affirmative 43. Snake sound 53. Fricative 45. High arc tennis shots 54. Coal blacks 47. Cheek 56. Faculty of sight 49. Murre genus 57. Leans 50. Multiple 58. Low, sideless cart 51. List of names called 59. Locomotion limbs 55. No (Scot.) See Todays Answers inside
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Incredible efficiency this week has you zipping through your to-do list, Virgo. Enjoy some relaxation time once you have completed all your projects. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Work and family issues are on your mind, Libra. Find ways to balance work and family as best as you possibly can. Don’t be hard on yourself if you cannot manage everything.
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).
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 This week some people close to you need a little space. Honor their requests and show them some respect, Capricorn. Your relationships will weather the time apart. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things are bound to move quickly once you put a plan in motion. Get all of your ducks in a row to make a smooth transition. You may have to do some homework. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You can probably have fun in any situation this week, Pisces. Your youthful exuberance will keep you busy and laughing. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 25 Demaryius Thomas, Athlete (27) DECEMBER 26 Jared Leto, Actor (43) DECEMBER 27 Carson Palmer, Athlete (35)
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