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Upgrade: Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone listen as Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz responds to the announcement that the province will be upgrading the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection in early 2016. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Ready for roundabout By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The province plans to begin removing the arms of Sicamous’ infamous ‘octopus intersection’ in early 2016. “We’re going to change this from the octopus to calamari,” an elated Mayor Terry Rysz exclaimed Monday afternoon to a group of people gathered at a boulevard/drainage ditch near the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection. The unusual outing was organized by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to announce the intersection will be upgraded to a single-lane roundabout next year. “This intersection work is long overdue,” commented Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, noting the project is expected to cost $7 million dollars, to be funded from a $30 million MOTI fund intended for intersection safety improvements. Transportation Minister Todd Stone made the announcement, explaining the roundabout would include safety improvements revealed to Sicamous residents at a May 5 open house. These include the realignment of Paradise Avenue at 97A, LED lighting and upgrades for pedestrian and cycling traffic including sidewalks, crosswalks with refuge islands and bicycle lanes. The final intersection redesign will also
incorporate feedback from the open house, such us the extension of the eastbound merging lane from 97A onto the Trans-Canada Highway. “The new roundabout will keep traffic flowing on the highway and on this challenging intersection, and it will help us reduce and avoid serious crashes,” commented Stone. “It will also be easier for the students and staff at Eagle River Secondary School to get to and from their school safely. “With the Trans-Canada Highway going right through your community, this roundabout will make it easier for travellers to come into your community and spend time and money here in Sicamous.” Earlier that day, Stone announced other highway safety improvements happening in the region, including electronic speed signs in Revelstoke and a new avalanche control system for Three Valley Gap (see page 3). He also spoke of various four-laning projects for the Trans-Canada Highway that the province intends to move ahead as part of its 10-year transportation plan, BC on the Move. They include the replacement of the Bruhn Bridge, the Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm and the North Fork Bridge east of Sicamous. “You can see by the traffic that’s going by here right now, how important it is to this community to have this project going forward,” said Rysz.
Balanced approach: Andrew Martin shows off his balance on a paddle board at Sicamous Beach Park on Sunday, June 14. Photo by Evan Buhler
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Aging infrastructure addressed at FCM By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
The need for federal infrastructure funding was a high priority item at this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Edmonton from June 5 to 8. “It was very interesting this year because of federal election coming up,” says Mayor Terry Rysz, noting the NDP, Green Party and Liberal leaders and a Conservative Party rep made presentations to the gathering of municipal officials from across Canada. “In Canada, our infrastructure is aging
and in Sicamous replacing Bruhn Bridge and four-laning the TransCanada Highway are important. That’s the one that concerns us the most,” he says. “The point I want to make is the importance of FCM that recognizes all the municipalities in Canada and the common ground we have.” In 2012-13 effective consultation with Canadian municipalities resulted in groundbreaking federal infrastructure investments, including a commitment to the new 10year, $14 billion Canada Building Fund, a two
per cent federal gas tax transfer and a pledge to work with FCM to create and roll out a detailed plan.
Terry Rysz Sicamous Mayor
But meaningful discussion did not follow and last year FCM president Claude Dauphin issued a statement on
the lack of consultation and discussion. “Municipalities own the vast majority of Canada’s roads, water systems, public transit and other core infrastructure, but to date, they have received no clear indication that a fair share of the new BCF will be invested in municipal projects,” Dauphin said. “The new BCF’s funding rules further reduce local flexibility by eliminating core infrastructure categories from eligibility such as local roads.” Rysz said FCM members want to see a debate on all munici-
pal concerns prior to the election, a request that was approved by Thomas Mulcair, Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth May. Rysz also indicated the utmost importance of attending conferences such as FCM, not just to delegates, but to the community at large. “Residents of our communities always question when we go to conference, but there’s strength in numbers,” he said, noting the importance of brainstorming with other municipalities. “A single voice doesn’t have the same strength.”
No concerns raised over district financial report District of Sicamous councillors approved the 2014 Statement of Financial Information for year 2014. The Financial Infor-
mation Act requires that all municipalities submit the statement of financial information to the Ministry of Communities, Sports and Cultural
Development by June 30 of the following year. Mayor Terry Rysz says the report is a document that contains all financial information,
including councillor and staff salaries – all of which is available on the district’s website. “I haven’t heard any rumbling; our financial
officer (Kelly Bennett) is doing a fantastic job…,” he says. “We’re right on track within budget. I’m very comfortable with this.”
RDNO collecting input on proposed motorized boat ban By Richard Rolke Black Press
The Regional District of North Okanagan is navigating turbulent waters over a proposed boat ban on parts of the Shuswap River. A range of opinions flooded in during public open houses in Enderby Wednesday and rural Lumby Thursday. “We’re hearing a lot of different views,” said Anna Page, sustainability co-ordinator. The proposed regulations for the river
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include no motorized vessels from south Mabel Lake upstream to Shuswap Falls and from Trinity Valley Road upstream to the eastern end of Skookumchuck Rapids Park. It’s also suggested that there be a vessel engine size limit of 10 horsepower from Mara Lake upstream to Trinity Valley Road. “A lot are not in agreement and some are not comfortable with it but they recognize something must be
done. Those in support were also there,” said Page. “It’s a good starting point and it shows us there’s a lot of interest and people want to be involved.” RDNO’s intent is to improve recreational safety, reduce bank erosion, reduce disturbance to salmon spawning grounds and minimize conflicts between river users. About 242 people attended the meeting at the Enderby Drill Hall
and there were about 50 at the Mabel Lake Community Hall. “People had time to give their input and the (public) process will go on until the end of August,” said Herman Halvorson, rural Enderby director. Surveys can also be completed online at www.rdno.ca/boating and they will be mailed to property owners adjoining the river in the affected areas. “The whole goal is to get a feeling for what
June 20 - 21 Sicamous Minor Softball has been chosen to host the U16 Bantam and U19 Midget Girls Okanagan Championship in Finlayson Park. All welcome!
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June 26 & 27 $2 Bag Sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing & Shoes.
Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.
June 27 A Parkview School Playground Fundraiser features a Craft Fair at the Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre at 1121 Eagle Pass Way. Crafters are welcome. For more information, call Kathy at 250-836-3267 or Parkview School at 250-836-2871 July 1 Salmon Arm Canada Day Children’s Festival. Salmon Arm North Fairgrounds, July 1st 10am - 3pm FREE ADMISSION! Fun for all ages. Games, music, bouncy fun, Okanagan Science, petting zoo, live entertainment, food & more! VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. For more info check out our website www.sachildrensfest.com June to July 22 Sicamous Mixed Softball League runs every Wednesday night from June to July 22, 2015. At Finlayson Park at 6:30 pm. Windup Tournament is the weekend of July 24, 25, 26, 2015.
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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 8364373. 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.
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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
the community wants,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director. Halvorson insists a final decision on the regulations has not been made. “We will then take a look at it and then see where it goes,” he said of maintaining the proposal as is, amending the plan or scrapping the concept altogether. If RDNO proceeds with some form of regulations, the final decision will be made by Transport Canada.
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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 250-836-2695. 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. eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Every 1st Fri. of the month –Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11:00am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage every to join us. Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap
Avenue. Everyone Welcome. Every Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every Sat. Indoor market at the Red Barn 10 am - 3 pm. Concession from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224. 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 - KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:156:15 pm @ I Am Yoga. Minimum $5 donation supports community cause of the month. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome! Open Meditation Circle by donation Sundays 4-5 pm @ I Am Yoga. Familiarize yourself with mindfulness techniques. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome! Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
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District to apply for Beach Park funding By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
The District of Sicamous has given chief financial officer Kelly Bennett the green light to apply for a Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant. The program is in celebration of Canada’s
150th birthday, which takes place in 2017. “Strong preference will be given to projects that are undertaking meaningful upgrades to existing cultural and community facilities,” wrote Bennett in her report to council. “Upgrades that will provide long-term benefits to
a community, will be viewed with pride by a community and are recognized as a lasting legacy.” Mayor Terry Rysz says, if successful, the money would be directed to Beach Park improvements, approved in the 2015-2019 financial plan.
“It won’t be accessible until 2016 or 2017, based on the 150th anniversary and it’s fairly flexible as to what we do with it,” he said, noting council listed several items that are already in the budget. “The 150 fund will only apply to 50 per cent of the project but it’s free money to
improve the community so we’ve targeted Beach Park.” Council also directed staff to obtain letters of support for Beach Park improvements from the chamber of commerce and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99.
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Building permit issuances on the rise By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
Dollars are down but numbers are up. The dollar value of building permits to the end of May was $1,104,912, down
from $1,382,742 over 2014, but the number of building permits was up to 75 from 51 last year. “The number is way up, which to me is very positive,” said Mayor
Terry Rysz. “This indicates there is more building going on by 30 per cent.” The value of construction permits single-family dwellings was up by $100,000
over last year to $700,000 “I think it will get better,” said Rysz of the Sicamous economy. “There’s a good buzz in the community right now.”
New avalanche control system announced By Alex Cooper Black Press
A new avalanche control system is coming to Three Valley Gap that the government hopes will reduce the length of closures on the Trans-Canada Highway. Minister of Transportation Todd Stone was in Revelstoke on Monday to announce several new highway initiatives. “We heard loud and clear improvements were needed at Three Valley Gap to shorten the duration of long closures,” said the minister during a press conference in Woodenhead Park. The biggest is the new avalanche control system for Three Valley Gap. The ministry will be installing remotecontrol explosive devices along avalanche paths above the highway. The devices can be operated remotely, at any time of day, eliminating the need for day-time helicopter bombing missions that require several-hourlong highway closures. “This system will significantly cut down on the duration of closures when they take place,” said Stone. A request for expressions of interests is being issued to bring in the new avalanche control system. It will be similar to the system
used on the Laurie slide path east of Revelstoke, and in Kootenay Pass on Highway 3. The devices are not expected to be installed until 2016. Two other initiatives were also announced. Twenty new variable speed signs will be installed on the highway between Revelstoke and the Perry River Bridge. The electronic signs will monitor road conditions and adjust the
adjust traffic-signal timing accordingly to speed up the movement of traffic. Revelstoke Mayor Mark McKee welcomed the announcements. “Our number one concern is preservation of human life and injuries,” he said. “We’re still looking forward to the day we have a four-lane Trans-Canada Highway, but I think that today we are for-
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speed limit accordingly. The signs were first announced when the government increased speed limits across the province last year; they will be installed in the fall. “This is technology used in other parts of the world and it’s proved to be highly effective and saves lives,” said Stone. The third development is the installation of new traffic light timers at the three highway intersections in Revelstoke. The new Automax system will use sensors embedded in the road to determine if traffic is backed up at a stop light. It will then
tunate we have minister and provincial government that understands the direction we have to go.” Stone was asked afterwards about efforts to reduce the length of closures following accidents, which can last for up to 10 hours in the case of a fatality. He said they have advertised twice to hire a coroner in Revelstoke but haven’t found a suitable candidate. He also said they were working with the RCMP to figure out ways to keep traffic moving if an accident is declared a crime scene. Norm Macdonald, the MLA for Colum-
bia River-Revelstoke, criticized the announcement, saying the it was a distraction from the government’s lack of action on four-laning the highway. “Minister Stone is coming into Revelstoke, bringing in dignitaries for a photo op, but what the people of Revelstoke and Golden really want to hear are the real numbers that will lead to the fulfilment of Premier Clark’s promise to complete the four-laning,” said Macdonald in a news release. “What is the total cost of the project? Where is the money in the budget? And exactly when is the project going to be completed?” Christy Clark said in 2012 that the government would spend $650 million on upgrades over the next 10 years. Stone recently said in a meeting of the legislature’s budget committee that it would cost $6 billion to four-lane the provincial sections of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border. MP David Wilks recently pegged the cost of upgrading the federal sections at $5 billion. ADS THAT GET NOTICED.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AGRICULTURE BRAND AND MARKETING FOR THE SHUSWAP The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a coordinated marketing approach for Shuswap agriculture products and to provide education for communities in the Shuswap and beyond as to how important the agriculture industry is to the long term sustainability of our communities. This project was identified as one of the top priorities in the 2014 Shuswap Agriculture Strategy to enable the agriculture industry in the region to grow and prosper. Proposals clearly marked “Agriculture Brand and Marketing for the Shuswap” will be accepted until 4 PM local time on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Proposal documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BCBid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive any informality in the Proposals received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Proposal which it deems most advantageous. Faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted. The lowest or any Proposal not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Robyn Cyr, Economic Development Officer T: 250.833.5928 or TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: rcyr@csrd.bc.ca
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Published by Black Press Ltd. 171 Shuswap Street NW, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Abolition of Senate gaining traction
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he auditor-general’s report into spending in Canada’s Senate is very disturbing reading — not because of horrible things done over time to a group of people, as was the case with generations of First Nations children — but because of the ongoing air of indifference to taxpayers and accountable spending. No less than 30 senators were cited for improper expenditures. While some are taking issue with Attorney General Michael Ferguson’s findings, the standards he believes should govern spending are pretty basic. Ferguson stated senators should not be billing for personal trips. They should not be charging for taxis, meals and gifts which have nothing to do with official business, or billing taxpayers for nonSenate business. They should be keeping detailed and accurate records of all their spending, personal and Senate-related. Any claims for reimbursement should be submitted promptly, and posted online so that the taxpayers who ultimately pay the bills can see how their dollars are used. Senators should not have the last word on what is considered acceptable spending, or action following investigation of their spending. They are paid by taxpayers, and taxpayers expect those doing public business, whether in Ottawa, Victoria or Langley, are as careful with their money as individuals are in day-to-day activities. The reckless approach to using taxpayers’ dollars by a significant number of senators, and the possibility that criminal charges may be laid against some of those who have been audited, has caused a shift in public opinion. Many people are now backing the NDP pledge to eliminate the Senate. The Supreme Court has basically shut the door on Senate reform, given that it requires unanimity from all provinces. If significant majorities in each province backed abolition, there would be significant pressure on both the incoming federal government and provincial governments to agree to abolition by amending the constitution. That may be the only answer to dealing with this mess. -Langley Times
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Graduation brings transition for parents By Andrew Holota Black Press
“I know everything, Daddy.” So proclaimed my daughter one day in her third year of existence. Me too, I smiled. Last week, she graduated from Grade 12. Those early words heralded a child’s journey in an endless accumulation of knowledge. Little did I realize at the time, my own all-knowing state would, in her view, diminish over the coming years – particularly in early teenhood, when dad would be frequently relegated to irritation status. As alarming as this was, I took solace in the fact that other fathers, and most mothers, were experiencing the same phenomenon. How could it be that we knew so much before our children were born, and carried that lofty mantle through their early years, yet watched as our titles
as Knowers of All Things Worth Knowing steadily morphed into The Perpetually Addled? For young parents, there’s no need to be overly concerned about this. Your wisdom doesn’t really become lost. The trick is to stay engaged and committed through the process. Be a relentlessly loving, patient teacher and supporter. Through the process, your offspring’s perception of your worldly acuity becomes restored, albeit about a third of your lifetime later. Here’s the other thing: While she’s learning, so are you. It’s the most wonderful, confounding, frustrating, rewarding, utterly important adventure of your life, and before you know it, a large slice of it has been consumed. As she walked across the stage last Thursday, accepting her diploma and scholarship accolades, I relived her first hours in this
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world, when we gazed into each other’s eyes, in equal wonderment. I thought of the countless times we curled on the couch and read books. I remembered her amazement and delight as we travelled to different parts of the world. And I ruefully recalled the frequent occasions in the not-too-distant past where I felt as though I was an incessantly barking dog. What an incredible project, this parenting gig. I’m not sure there can a greater sense of accomplishment. The opportunity to make a terrible mess of it is really quite immense. The potential to raise a smart, caring contributor to society is even more remarkable. And, as probably most parents leaving the ceremonies last week were reminding themselves, it’s far from over. Like most aspects of parenthood, descriptors of changes like “empty-nest syndrome” don’t begin to
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articulate the feelings. Empty-heart syndrome is more like it. From daily contact and interaction, family suppers every night, homework projects and weekend activities, to texts, phone calls and occasional visits? Inconceivable, but real. How can a university possibly take the place of “home?” Yet it does. And eventually, she will have her own home, and we would wish it no other way. Nevertheless, my role now seems somewhat uncertain. For the past 18 years, it was so clearly, solidly defined. Although, perhaps it doesn’t really change too much. Now, my beautiful girl, step forward on your new path. Challenge yourself, and live your dreams. Care about your world. No mom and dad could be prouder. And as always, if you need me, I’ll be there. But you know all that.
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Eagle Valley News Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Muddling through after media-free holiday
IN PLAIN VIEW LACHLAN LABERE
I think I need to be a media shut-in more often. During the past couple of weeks, my family spent five days camping near the Yukon at the exquisite Boya Lake Provincial Park. This was sandwiched between about six-and-ahalf butt-numbing days on the road, relieved by brief visits to roadside attractions, bathroom stops and a lovely afternoon in my former hometown of Kamloops.
Throughout the holiday, I think our only exposure to the news of the world, or at least of Canada, was during the drive home courtesy of CBC radio. While we had Internet access at the park (courtesy of my mother-in-law, the park operator), it received little attention. Instead, our long days there (the sun didn’t set until about 11 p.m.) were spent mostly outdoors, helping gramma with her park duties, boating excursions on the tranquil, turquoise waters of Boya, short hikes, enjoying meals (or at least marshmallows) by campfire and just kicking back, watching the aspens bend as the wind shook their leaves. One afternoon, while sightseeing on the lake by kayak, I saw family of beavers at play near
one of the park’s large beaver dams. The water was so clear I could see the furry critters as they darted back and forth beneath the surface. During the peaceful paddle back, my former co-worker James Murray came to mind. I considered how he’d enjoy being in my place (though probably in a canoe, not a kayak). On another lake outing, I watched as a Common Loon slid into the water from vegetation along the shore of one of the small islands. The loon quickly disappeared beneath the surface, resurfacing moments later about 30 feet in front of me. It then began to sing. This process repeated a few times as the bird lured me away from its nest. We enjoyed spotting numerous black bears on the side of the road
between Dease Lake and Boya. My Hinterland Who’s Who experience was completed during a drive to Watson Lake, when I across a very tall cow moose standing in the middle of Highway 37. On our last day at Boya, we were on the lakeshore with gramma at the park’s playground. She and my son dug for gold in the sand while my wife I enjoyed the view, appreciating those moments when the cool winds blowing in from the Yukon pushed the clouds out of the sun’s way. On the drive home, the news seemed to be focused on our scandalous Senators and the more scandalous $24 million audit of their expenses, and on B.C. Premier Christy Clark committing $150,000 in
taxpayer dollars to support a privately sponsored International Yoga Day event on June 21, the same date as National Aboriginal Day. While I agreed with some of the backlash that brought a quick end to the yoga event, I failed to get riled up about it as I might have two weeks prior. It all just struck me as more of the same. It’s Monday now, my first day back in the newsroom, and the reporter in me is slowly returning. There’s some good news coming from the province today regarding the construction of a proposed roundabout on Highway 97A. Hmm, just thinking about the highway makes me wish I was back on it, with family, heading out for another potentially media-free adventure.
Government eases burden on charitable groups
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Donations of private shares and real estate to registered charities and other qualified recipients are currently subject to taxable capital gains. To facilitate support from Canadians giving to charitable organizations, Economic Action Plan 2015 pro-
poses to exempt individual and corporate donors from tax on the sale of private shares of real estate to an arm’slength party when the proceeds are donated within 30 days. If a portion of the proceeds is donated, the exemption from capital gains tax would apply to that portion. This measure will apply to donations in respect to dispositions occurring after 2016. This is great news for charities like the Shuswap Community Foundation, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Vernon Hospital Foundation and many more charities in our communities.
The broadening of between 2016 and the tax exemption on 2020. capital gains will beneOur government fit charitable organiza- also has in past budgets tions of all types – from introduced a first time hospitals, universities donor’s super credit and cultural groups which is available on to the vast network of cash donations of up social service agencies to $1000 made before funded by the United 2018, to encourage Way across Canada. young Canadians and This will be a cost- first-time donors to effective way of un- support charitable orlocking more private ganizations. wealth for the public Our government good. has also reduced the It is estimated that administrative burden this tax saving will on charities; the govcost federal revenues ernment eliminated a x 4” Blackpress around $265 2.8333 million number of disburse-
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SD83 students with diabetes unite on fundraiser By Tracy Hughes
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It was a sweet way to share a tough message – diabetes sucks. A group of School District #83 students with type 1 diabetes decided to raise both money and awareness of their disease with the sale of red heart lollipops, also known as suckers, to their fellow students. Parkview student Raegen Starkell has Type 1 Diabetes and is part of an initiative to sell donated suckers
at lunchtime with the money to be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. The idea for the fundraiser was sparked when the school district facilitated a youth group meeting for students with diabetes in the district. “It started when one of the students mentioned they did not know another person close to their age who has type 1 diabetes,” said Val Edgell, principal of Parkview Elementary. The students had
time to meet and share their experiences, both good and bad, and plan to meet again. “Diabetes is a pain in the butt,” said Owen Webster of Shuswap Middle School, who was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was eight-years-old. Type 1 diabetes is chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar to enter cells to produce energy. This means the person must closely monitor their blood sugar levels and
supplement with insulin either from a pump or injection. To the group of students, raising awareness was as important as raising funds. Claire Wuschke speaks of how her type 1 diabetes has set her apart at school. “I have to test my blood sugar levels three to eight times a day,” she says, “If I’m low, I have to leave what I’m doing, get a juice and re-test.” Low blood sugar makes Claire shaky and it cane difficult to con-
centrate. Owen notes the constant monitoring can be tough in a school setting. “It’s awkward, you know, stabbing your finger and drawing blood. People think your weird, insane. A lot of people don’t understand.” He describes how people sometimes treat him like he is contagious. Then there’s also misconceptions about the disease, for example, many people think diabetics can’t have any sugar, which is not true. “We need sugar, so
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everyone. The DPAC is a place where parents can have that voice.” The DPAC’s initiatives in looking into school district expenses and vehicle use policies have already sparked action. At the last school board meeting, it was announced that a committee is being put together to review administrative costs, including vehicle expenses. The school district reports the committee will be formed and
plans to hold an incamera meeting on the topic. Wilkinson says the DPAC is also planing to host a roundtable discussion on educational priorities for the district. “As (trustee) Michel Saab said, if we fund rural schools then we have to make cuts elsewhere, we can’t have it all. We’d like to see a long-term plan and brainstorm ideas for how to fund that. As parents, we might have
a different point of view,” she said. “We recognize this is everyone’s problem, and we all need to work together to make it work.” The DPAC meeting are open to anyone. You do not have to be a member of schoolbased parent advisory council to attend.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, but genetics may play a role in this process, and exposure to certain environmental factors, such as viruses, may trigger the disease. “It would be better if people got it more,” Owen said.
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The school board recently passed the budget for the upcoming school year, but the District Parent Advisory Council is already working on the next one. Kari Wilkinson, president of the DPAC, says the group has already starting discussions about further cuts predicted for future years. “We need an action plan, we need to find ways of saving money because, unless something changes radically, we know more cuts are coming,” says
Wilkinson. “We are looking to be proactive because we can’t afford to be reactive all the time.” The DPAC is designed to be a place where parents and students can have their voices heard when it comes to the education system. This is a role Wilkinson is embracing as she begins her terms as president. “The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You can see that in the decision to keep Silver Creek (Elementary) open. It was kept open because those parents worked hard, they got together, they made a plan and they talked to
it’s not out of line for us to have something like a sucker,” says Claire. Another misconception is that the students have an unhealthy lifestyle and have contributed to their own illness. This can be from confusion about the two types of diabetes. Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, the bodies of people with type 2 diabetes make insulin. But either their pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body cannot use the insulin well enough.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, when it rains it pours, but this week there is not a cloud in sight. Enjoy the next several days as everything seems to be going your way and turning up roses.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, relationships are challenging but well worth the effort. Nurture an existing relationship and do your best to see things through the other’s perspective.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a hectic week makes it hard to keep track of all the things you need to get done in the coming days. Focusing on being organized will go a long way.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Things are completely out of your hands this week, Capricorn. While you thought you would feel helpless, the experience may actually prove liberating for you instead.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, solutions to a difficult problem become more clear when you take a break and find a new perspective. This break is just what you need to crack that egg.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have some time off coming up and you can’t wait to make the most of this downtime. Start making your list of planned excursions.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others are looking to you for advice, so do your best to provide thoughtful suggestions. Your point of view and demeanor make others very trusting of your advice.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A helping hand will help you get out of a sticky situation, Pisces. You are lucky to have this person on your side.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 The only person who can help you this week is you, Virgo. Be optimistic and trust your instincts as you tackle the tasks at hand over the next several days.
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Happy times are on the horizon, Libra. You just have to make it through a few more obstacles before you can reach the finish line and relax.
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town. PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670
Sporting Goods I am a licensed to pick up unwanted firearms and provide transfer receipt 778-220-8864
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY KEITH SHEEDY will NOT be responsible for any debts incurred in my name by TRACY L. PHILLIPS
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that The Owners of Strata Plan K163 from Sicamous, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for Commercial Marina purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at part of District Lot 6024, KDYD being part of the bed of Mara Lake and fronting Section 11, TP. 21, R. 8, W6M, KDYD, Strata Plan K163. The Lands File for this application is 0267317. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 18, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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