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Take a bow: Firefighter Don Hermann takes a bow as fire chief Janet McQuhae recognizes him for 22 years of service with the Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department during a celebration of the department’s 40 years of service held Saturday, July 11. Eight other firefighters received pins honouring more than a decade of service with the SPVFD, the longest serving fire department in the regional district. Left, Shelby and Harland Wilson feast their eyes on one of the cakes beings served and firefighter Gordon Parker shows Findlay and grandfather Ben Adama what’s behind all the doors and panels on the fire station’s pumper truck. McQuhae jokingly emphasized the department would like to see new, younger volunteers join. Photo by Lachlan Labere

Edmonton woman, 22, killed in boating accident

Investigation: Death occurred after woman caught in propeller. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Authorities continue to investigate the death of a 22-year-old Alberta woman who

was killed in a boating accident Friday on Shuswap Lake. The BC Coroners Service stated Monday, July 13 that Andrea Mary Jacura, 22, of Edmonton, Alta., died as a result of severe injuries sustained after she was caught in houseboat propellers while swimming in waters near Neilson Beach. “Ms. Jacura had just entered the lake waters in the early afternoon of July 10… when

she was caught by a houseboat propeller. She sustained severe injuries and died at the scene.” Sicamous RCMP Const. Pat Pyper said police were notified of the accident when a request for assistance was received at approximately 2:45 p.m. from the BC Ambulance Service. Upon arrival, responding emergency service personnel learned the victim had already succumbed to her injuries.

“Her left leg was amputated and she had severe trauma to her torso and was basically deceased at the scene,” reported Pyper, “My understanding is the young girl was behind (the vessel) swimming while the pilot of the boat was trying to dock it on the beach. The boat was put into reverse… the driver didn’t know they were back there. “It’s an unfortunate mishap and a sad, sad thing.”

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Cherilyn Drew enjoys summertime getaways to her cabin on Shuswap Lake north of Herald Park. While she’s happy the lake gives enjoyment to so many, she is alarmed and frustrated by what she says is an increasing number of powerful boats. “I am really noticing more cigar boats on the lake this year – several times a day and it concerns me safety wise,” Drew says. “They’re frightening and I don’t see how they can exist with other activities on the lake.”

Drew says prior to this year, she has seen the occasional cigar boat travelling primarily along the south side of the lake. Friends who have a cabin on Anstey Arm have complained they are also seeing many more and their neighbour advised the boats have been banned from Okanagan Lake. “They’re starting to come up the middle of the lake and they’re super loud, like a plane,” Drew says. “And they’re travelling really close to you so there is no way they could react to a small boat or a kayak.” Drew recounts a rescue she and her brother undertook in Blind Bay when a Rotary exchange student was injured by a boat propeller while she was swimming beyond the buoys. She says it took just

30 seconds to a minute of the boat operator’s inattention for the accident to happen. “I can’t imagine how long a cigar boat would have to react, maybe a millisecond,” Drew says. “It seems crazy with the amount of traffic on the lake. I don’t see that they’re compatible.” Cpl J.R. Lechky of the Sicamous RCMP detachment understands Drew’s concerns but says the police are only able to conduct safety checks, enforce regulations regarding safety and make sure people have . The only place on Shuswap Lake that has a speed limit is Cinnemousun Narrows. Everywhere else is wide open to boat operators. But Lechky says the new wake-boarding fad has brought a prolif-

eration of ski and wake boats that are a lot louder and a lot more disruptive. “We were out on Canada Day and they’re just as loud and making twice the wake as the cigar boats,” he said. Lechky says Transport Canada is the federal body responsible for vessel regulations and so far there are none for Shuswap Lake. Okanagan Lake was able to ban cigar boats following a successful application to Transport Canada. “It is not necessarily a problem that will be easily addressed in an immediate time; it’s going to be quite a long time sorting this out,” he said, adding a word of caution to those who operate their boats unsafely. “My own personal belief is, if there is to be an accident, I

would find it difficult to believe the guy running that boat wouldn’t be found guilty (in a civil suit).” In a July 10 email, Transport Canada says it is committed to improving safety of navigation and protecting the environment. “Under the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, local authorities can apply to the federal government to impose restrictions to navigation in specified Canadian waters,” reads the email, noting regulations are amended yearly. “The amendments represent the final stage for a local authority to receive federal approval to restrict navigation in their area. Involved stakeholders working together can often find more timely, effective and affordable solutions.”

Illegal dumping compounds desire to move recycle bins By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

A resurgence of illegal dumping at Sicamous’ Main Street recycle depot has spurred Mayor Terry Rysz to move the depot sooner than later. “I’m still adamant about getting those damned things off of Main Street,” says Rysz. “We have to find another spot for them for sure.” Lately, the Main Street recycle depot has seen recyclables and other refuse left behind

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Eyesore: Waste is piled up illegally around the Main Street depot. Photo contributed after hours. Rysz said he will be working with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, which manages the bins, to find another home for them. “We’ll be having this discussion with the CSRD and we will try to find another spot for

them in town because this is the entrance of our town,” said Rysz. “What’s happening is, unfortunately, when those bins are not attended, people come by and they realize there are no attendants… and they just drop their stuff off.”

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CSRD environmental health services team leader Ben Van Nostrand suggested the upswing in illegal dumping at the Sicamous depot – and elsewhere in the regional district – has to do with the influx of summer visitors/ residents. Van Nostrand says people have to treat the recycle depot as any other business and drop their stuff off when its open. Alternatively, recyclables can be dropped off at the Sicamous transfer station on 2 Mile Road is. The recycle depot open

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: 250836-4041 for info. Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. Every Thurs.- Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5. Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a

from Wednesday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The transfer station is open 10 to 4 p.m., Friday to Tuesday. “So I think we’ve got good coverage in Sicamous,” said Van Nostrand. “People just need to work with us and read the signs and help us keep it where it is.” Rysz said the dog park may be an option for the recycle depot. He also suggested an area behind Parkland Mall.

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Burnout moved back to Main Street By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Tires will once again be smoking downtown. The popular burnout portion of this year’s Summer Stomp and Burnout, July 16 to 19, has been moved back to Main Street. Mayor Terry Rysz confirms the burnout event has been moved back downtown from the Summer Stomp grounds at the munici-

pal dog park where it was to occur. In past years, the burnout has been held on the west end of Main Street. Rysz says concerns about the event prompted the district and organizers to move the burnout to the Stomp grounds. “What we’re going to do is, because there’s been some concerns regarding the smoke and whatever else, we’re going to move

No matter how we do this, it seems there’s not a real right model. But at the same time, it’s all about entertainment… Terry Rysz that part of the show on Main Street to the far

east end, more in front of the old jail… away from the other vendors down at the bottom side,” said Rysz, adding one of the biggest concerns had to do with marks being left on the street. “You know they wash off eventually. “No matter how we do this, it seems there’s not a real right model. But at the same time, it’s all about entertainment and trying to put an event on for the

community and I think we’re going to do the very best we can along with the organizer of the Stomp.” The burnout is traditionally part of the day of “family-friendly” events, this year being held on Saturday, July 18. The day will also include stunt jumpers and riders and live entertainment including bands Bender, Breaking Curfew and Shoe Swap.

District to re-purpose houseboat kiosk By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

The district will take back the wheel of the houseboat information kiosk now that it’s been set adrift by the local chamber. Council agreed to write a letter to the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce stating that if they’re not going to use the boat/information centre, the municipality will. This motion stemmed from another letter, from resident Amy Boutwell, in which she expresses her dismay that the

boat is not once again being used as a visitor information centre this summer. “We are known as the ‘Houseboat Capital of the World.’ Why is the houseboat not being used as a unique location for the information centre to promote this,” writes Boutwell. Council also supported a reply being sent to Boutwell, explaining the decision not to use the houseboat kiosk this year is the chamber’s. In April, council reviewed the district’s fee-for-service agree-

ment with the chamber for the operation of the visitor information centre at the municipal hall, as well as the houseboat kiosk. The chamber had offered three funding options, including one, for $50,000, that would have the chamber run the VIC year-round, and the houseboat kiosk from the May longweekend to Labour Day. Council, however, opted for the least costly proposal: $37,000 to operate only the VIC. Along with the proposals, the chamber provided statistics as

to how the VIC and the houseboat kiosk were being utilized. These showed the number of people visiting kiosk had dropped by 60 per cent from the year prior, and that more people were stopping at the VIC. Responding to Boutwell’s letter, Coun. Todd Kyllo noted the houseboat represents a big donation to the district, with a lot of money and infrastructure around it. “If the chamber is not going to use it, then I think the district needs to use it for

Mobile vendor OK’d to set up near highway By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Sicamous council made a concession to let a mobile food concession operate in one of two requested locations. A local mobile food service operator had asked council to be allowed to operate in the parking lot adjacent to the houseboat infor-

mation kiosk, and in a parking area at Beach Park designated for small vehicle parking. While district staff supported the former, they recommended against the latter. “In the past, we’ve endured a lot of complaints about the vendors that have been down there and they’re also very close to a fa-

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cility that’s serving the boat launch area,” commented community planner Mike Marrs. “Previous councils have denied applications from certain individuals to use that area as well… and there have been legal issues arising from it.” Coun. Gord Bushell said he spoke with the concession owner and

was told he’s fine with just the one location. Bushell noted, however, that the owner was not aware, when his request was submitted, that the houseboat information kiosk wouldn’t be in operation this year. He said the owner may be coming back to council to get permission to open the concession on the kiosk property.

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t’s reasonably easy to know when Premier Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal government is having its feet put to the coals. In an effort to deflect intense media investigations, dogged scrutiny from the Opposition and public concern, a series of good-news media releases and smiling photo ops suddenly appear, or announcements the B.C. Liberal government is following through on its election promises – creating jobs, working with First Nations and the development of liquefied natural gas production and export. Perhaps it’s a bit cynical, but it appears to be the modus operandi for our provincial government. The heat is definitely on now. Back in 2012, the B.C. Liberal government abruptly fired eight contracted health researchers who were assessing eligibility of drugs for Pharmacare coverage when the government suspected there was a possible data security breach. When the researchers asked why they were being fired, a government spokesperson said no answer would be forthcoming because the RCMP was investigating the matter. Eventually, the government realized there had been a mistake, and six of the eight researchers settled for payments and reinstatement. However, one researcher is suing the provincial government for wrongful dismissal and another contractor is no longer alive. When the story came to light in the media, the response was quick and sharp. Political parties and the affected researchers demanded a public inquiry and the general public appears to be in agreement. Clark initially downplayed the call for an inquiry because it would be too expensive and unlikely to provide meaningful answers. When documents surfaced showing the RCMP were not investigating the researchers for a possible security breach, the demand for a public inquiry heated up substantially and Health Minister Terry Lake asked new Ombudsperson Jay Chalke to investigate the matter further. This investigation could be a game-changer if it discovers the B.C. Liberal government was acting callously when dealing with people working for the province. Such a result would be another stain on provincial politics in B.C., and likely lead to calls for legislation to make all levels of government responsible for decisions they make and hold them accountable for the outcomes of those decisions. Now that would require significant and refreshing attitude adjustments. -100 Mile House Free Press

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VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature is back in session this week, a rare summer sitting to approve a 25-year project agreement for the first large-scale liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the lengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying this step should remove any doubt that an international investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia intends to go ahead. With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacific Northwest LNG group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. and Petroleum Brunei. The most contentious issue is the government’s intention to protect the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for the

life of the project. The government insists these sorts of long-term cost certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t affect provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless they single out LNG operations. Future governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa can scrap capital cost allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which is significant because Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has indicated he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels. Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-offs against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling. The B.C. government invited comparisons with Western Australia LNG producers, and NDP re-

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ship LNG from its Douglas Channel site before the end of the decade. It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s natural gas industry will shrink rapidly after 50 years of increasingly significant revenues from sales to the U.S. If this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the effects. De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Their money.” At peak construction, Pacific Northwest LNG will need as many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs depending on how far it expands. The finance ministry forecasts that once Pacific Northwest LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. That’s more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry.

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There’s an old saying that when the water hole shrinks, the animals look at each other differently. This is certainly the case in B.C., particularly in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island, where drought conditions and subsequent tightening water restrictions have neighbours policing each other for water use. Today, Friday, July 10, the sky is overcast

and it looks like rain is on the way. Keeping my fingers crossed. All of the province could use a solid week or so of rain to help ease the battle against the numerous wildfires and provide a much needed replenishing of water reserves. It might also help stem the flow of ‘drought shaming’ a sort of unorganized public Internet campaign to humiliate water abusers that has generated a wave of debate on the West Coast. Many are shaming the B.C. government for moving ahead with the Water Sustainability Act and a pricing structure that would see private companies pay a paltry $2.25 per million litres of extracted groundwater (which

we, in turn, can buy back at $1 per 500 ml. bottle). That is $2.25 more than what companies currently pay. But still. Folks have also taken to making an example of their neighbouring water abusers – people who seem to think their watering needs take precedent over pesky restrictions. While some choose to shame abusers via Twitter and social media, others are reporting abusers to local municipalities, which in turn pay a visit to said abusers and issue a warning or a fine. This phenomenon is currently the subject of some dispute, with people questioning whether or not it’s right to “snitch” on your neighbours. Some

argue people should attempt to communicate with their water-abusing neighbours instead of reporting them, claiming the snitch approach further degrades sense of community. If said abusers had community in mind, I’d expect there wouldn’t be a need to report them. Furthermore, if abusers are knowingly bucking watering restrictions, it’s unlikely they’ll be positively receptive to interference from their nosey, water-wise neighbours. As for municipalities doing the enforcement, they should be grateful for the neighbourhood watch. Lack of enforcement ability is a common criticism among municipal council’s when contemplating regulation.

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Anderson, who has served seven successful years at the school, will be taking over as principal at Len Wood Middle School. Registration for the 2015/16 school year is Sept. 1, with schools

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School District #83 has announced Carla Schneider will be taking over as principal of Parkview Elementary in September. Schneider has served as vice-principal at Salmon Arm Sec-

Thankfully, there does not yet appear to be a need for tightened water restrictions in the Shuswap. There are already restrictions in place for Salmon Arm and Sicamous residents and people, for the most part, appear to be following them. Hopefully this reflects not only respect for community, but also the fact water, even in B.C., is a finite resource that cannot be taken for granted.

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Shopping locally employs your neighbors, reducing their carbon footprints as well. Another benefit to shopping locally that’s often overlooked is the impact it can have on your neighbors’ carbon footprint. Local businesses often employ members of the community, which translates to shorter commutes, less highway congestion and less fuel consumption. So while shopping locally reduces your carbon footprint, it’s also helping members of your community reduce their own potentially negative impact on the environment.

and leaching by water, (temperatures must be very high to cause a significant loss of them), but they’re often replaced by the organic matter left behind in the fire. The minerals that were formerly part of the decaying plant matter become more soluble and available in the ash, and charcoal counteracts some of the nutrient and water loss due to its absorptive properties. Soils tend to have a higher pH after a fire because of acid combustion and fires can also alter the texture and structure of soils by affecting the clay content and the soil’s properties. So it’s not all bad when it burns. It just depends on how bad and how close they are to us!

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ply and raises stream levels. There are fewer plants to compete over it and kill tree diseases and insect infestations such as the pine beetle that prey on them. Fires can also affect the soil by burning the overhead vegetation, leading to increased sunlight on the surface by day and greater cooling through the loss of that heat at night. Fewer leaves will allow more rain to reach the soil surface and plant transpiration will be reduced, allowing the soil to retain more moisture. However, exposure to sunlight, wind and evaporation will dry the soil and an impermeable crust on the soil surface may be created if organic matter on the ground was heated by the fire into a waxy residue, which can lead to increased erosion through runoff. Microbes vary in their heat tolerance, but are more likely to survive deeper down. Nutrient loss happens through oxidation, volatilization, erosion

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So many of our beautiful and precious trees are lost all over the world to storms, floods, fuel, development, farming, logging, bug kill, disease, industry, pollution and forest fires. We all know the terrible impacts these wildfires have on humans and critters, but how do they affect the soil and plants? Recent ecological research has shown that fire is an integral component in the function and biodiversity of many natural habitats, and that some organisms within these communities have adapted to withstand and even exploit wildfires. For example, some plants and trees cannot release

munity. Fire-tolerant species – or resprouters – are able to withstand a degree of burning and can continue growing despite the damage by storing extra energy in their roots. Fireresistant plants, such as a mature Ponderosa Pine, generally suffer little damage in understory fires because their branches are high and their bark is very thick and designed to withstand fires. Ground fires benefit the forests in many ways and in some cases are vital to the survival of several species. For example, they remove low-growing underbrush to open it up to sunlight, reduce competition by adding nutrients to the soil, prevent large damaging wildfires that can completely destroy forests by eliminating fuel sources, and restore health to the forest by clearing out the weaker trees and debris. They also allow for new grasses, herbs and shrubs to regenerate, which provides new food and habitat, increases the water sup-

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their seeds or cones won’t open without the heat and flames, so fires are now regarded as a ‘natural disturbance’ that drives the evolution of species and controls characteristics, rather than destructive. Because of this, land managers are in a constant dilemma whether to let nature takes its course or allow controlled burns when there are humans and infrastructure pretty well all over the place these days. A ‘fire regime’ describes the characteristics of fire and how it interacts or impacts an ecosystem. For example, low intensity ground (or understory) fires will burn through soil that is rich in organic matter, surface fires will burn through dead plant material that is lying on the ground, crown fires will burn in the tops of shrubs and trees and high intensity fires can destroy everything. Fire intolerant plants tend to be highly flammable and are completely destroyed, sometimes never returning to that com-

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Saturday comes alive with entertainment & refreshment gardens opening at 11am. Poker run leaves from the Shell station 11:45am Wet-T at 11:00pm, and live bands until 4:45am 11:30am – 1:30pm Breaking Curfew & sound checks 11:30am – 2:30 Prairie Thunder 2:45 – 4:15 Rippin’ Rattlers 3:40 POKER RUN ARRIVES BACK TO BEER GARDEN FOR LAST CARD 4:30 – 6:00 Centerfield – Fogerty Tribute 6:15 Bike games & burnout 5:45 – 7:45 Bike games & sound checks 7:45 – 9:15 Passionate Pat Benatar – Tribute 9:30 – 11:00 High Voltage – AC/DC Tribute 11:00 – 12:00am Wet T Contest 12:00 – 1:30am LegZZ – ZZ Top Tribute 1:45 – 3:00 Night Moves – Seger Tribute 3:15 – 4:45am The Keys Stomp grounds quiet by 5:00am

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Ph: 1-250-836-4949 5507 Trans Canada Hwy.Craigellachie

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Saturday July 18th

Wednesday July 15, 2015:

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Thursday July 16

Saturday July 18th

3:45 – 5:00 Bender 5:15 – 6:30 Breaking Curfew on the river in Grindrod

Enjoy The Stomp!

Open at 9am for Breakfast! ...or Whiskey! www.riverfrontpub.ca

250.838.7261

Friday July 17th

Tailgate Market Sicamous Legion Parking lot

6:45 – 8:00pm Shoe Swap 6:15 - 7pm Final Stunt and trick rider show. Legion refreshment gardens and so much more going on until 6:00pm

Enjoy the 26th Summer Stomp & Burnout

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Early arrivals set up camp and cruise the valleys.

11 AM to 3 PM Beverage garden hosted by Sicamous Legion with Sausage Sizzle at noon.

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Saturday July 18th

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here is some debate as to what was the first ever motorcycle made. Some think it was the coal-powered SH Roper from 1869, while others say the first real motorcycle was Gottlieb Daimler’s wooden-framed gasoline engine model of 1885. Slick tires offer more grip in the wet than treaded tires up to the point at which they aquaplane. Modern sports bike tires don’t contain any natural rubber. Front tires disperse water at three times the rate of rear tires. When cornering, 75 per cent of a bikes grip comes from the front tire. Vespa means wasp. Cucciolo (the name of the first Ducati) means puppy. Steve McQueen didn’t do the famous 65 ft motorcycle jump in The Great Escape. American Triumph dealer Bud Ekins did it – in one take. The first Honda motorcycles were pushbikes with generator engines for army field telephones bolted on. Kawasaki also makes spaceships. Yamaha makes swimming pools and unmanned helicopters. Ducati once made radios. BMW is the only current major manufacturer to reject the use of telescopic forks on its big bikes. Yet BMW was the first to use and patent them, on the R12 in 1935. Devil, Satan and Lucifer have all been names of motorcycle manufactures. Yamaha started making bikes in 1954 but didn’t produce a fourstroke motorcycle until 1970, when

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the firm built the XS2 650 twin. Harley-Davidson built push-bikes between 1917 and 1923. The Kawasaki motorcycle division was established in 1962 for no other reason than to publicise Kawasaki’s heavy industries, which was huge but unknown to the general public. Evel Knievel holds the world record for breaking the most number of bones and surviving. His real name is Robert Craig Knievil. The nickname Evel is said to have been given to him by police when he was jailed alongside William (Awful) Knofel. Knievel used a double in the film Viva Knievil. During his stunt career, Knievil spent a total of three years in hospital. When Knievil came to Britain to jump 13 buses at Wembley in 1975, he refused to drive his Cadillac on the left-hand-side of the road, insisting on driving on the right. In the 1970s cop show CHiPs, Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada, who played bike patrolmen Jon and Ponch, were so dissatisfied when their Kawasaki Z1000s were swapped for BMWs that they put the BMW fairings on the Kawasakis and continued to use them. Contrary to popular opinion, the motorcycles used in Easy Rider have not both been lost or destroyed. One of them, which was wrecked during filming, has been restored by Dan Hagerty, who played Grizzly Adams in the TV show of the same name. No one knows what became of the Triumph 6T ridden by Marlon Brando in The Wild One. It’s worth £500,000.

Although BMW claims it has been making Boxer twins continually since 1923, production stopped for a few months in 1986 when the company decided its future lay in triples and fours. Customer outrage persuaded the Germans to restart the twincylinder engine production lines. MZ invented two-stroke expansion chambers. The current owners of BimotaLorenzo-Ducati is a direct descendant of the original founder of Ducati. Cagiva is a shortening of the words Castiglioni – the founder – and Varese – the town where the company is based. Triumph also makes golf balls. Magnesium wheels are porous, and allow tires to deflate if the pro-

tective paint is scraped off. The same process occurs with alloy wheels, only much more slowly. Early bike helmets were lined with cork. Before becoming famous for bike helmets, ARAI made helmets for building sites. The founder of ARAI, Hirotake Arai was a stunt rider. Some poly carbonate helmets are made from melted-down bottle crates. Helmet manufacturer FM also make bottle crates. The first production bike to advertise a top speed of over 100mph was the Brough Superior. The first bike to ever top 200 mph was supercharged 499cc NSU in 1956. It achieved 211.4 mph

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Your Horoscope

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Be honest with yourself, Aries. Sometimes change can be a good thing, so take a few days to sort through all of your options. You will be glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you feel you are at a crossroads, take your time to make the best possible decision. This is a significant moment for you, and it requires focus and forethought.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have to be clever to solve a particular problem this week. It will be challenging, but you are up to the task and your efforts will be their own reward.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, supporting a family member who deserves it has you riding high this week. This support may be emotional in nature or even financial support if you can manage.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, spend some time thinking about what you want rather than what others want for you. You may discover significant differences between the two, but do what makes you happy.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, family activities are getting in the way of business prospects, and vice versa. You may need to make a difficult decision in the near future.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may take some time to get back on your feet after a stumble, but you will get there much faster if you ask a few friends for support. You know the people who have your back.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, think through the pros and cons of speaking your mind at work. Your opinions are valid, but you run the risk of alienating certain people, and that should not be taken lightly.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, very little can disappoint you or affect your mood. Enjoy the responsibility-free week with a free spirit. This is a great time for a vacation.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Approach a problem that’s been puzzling you from a different perspective, Pisces. This new way of looking at things makes all the difference.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Think through all of your options before you act, Virgo. While something may seem like a good idea at first, careful thought may reveal some bumps in the road.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 16 Duncan Keith, Athlete (31)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Work hard to earn a promotion at work, Libra. While you may need to take on more responsibility and work longer hours, the payoff will be well worth it.

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).

JULY 17 Luke Bryan, Singer (38) JULY 18 Kristen Bell, Actress (34) JULY 19 Clea Lewis, Actress (49)

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MICKY GERALD MILTON SALMOND (APRIL 30, 1990 - JUNE 21, 2015) Micky Gerald Milton Salmond of Bittern Lake, formerly of British Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the age of 25 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Julene; daughters Peyton and Olivia; parents Cameron and Misty; siblings Shaun Salmond of Kelowna, Amanda Salmond (Cody Franson) of Kelowna, and Tyler Salmond (Sherri Maxted) of Campbell River; and grandparents Sandy Goble, and Martin Goble. Micky was predeceased by his grandparents Milton Salmond and Lois Salmond. Funeral information will be announced at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”

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COLEY, ALBERT GEORGE July 27, 1933 – July 1, 2015 It is with great sadness that we advise Albert took his last journey at dusk on Canada Day with family by his side. Predeceased by his mother Mamie, father George and infant son Marlon. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Eunice, children Pamela MacLean, Cynthia (Terry) Muchowski, Kathryn Loewen and Martin Coley, grandchildren Dale, Jennifer, Matthew and Shawna, sisters Joyce Fuchs and Rosemarie (Bob) Fix, brothers Leroy (Alma), George (Jolene), Dennis (Carol), Darrell (Donna) and their extended families. Albert was born on a farm at Clyde, AB, however farming was not for him, instead he went into finance and then sales which meant living in Edmonton, Calgary, Port Coquitlam and finally upon retirement on acreage at Sicamous, BC. He was passionate about family, country and politics. He enjoyed meeting new people and new places and in 1992 he and son Martin drove across Canada, something he had always wanted to do. He will be missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Main and nurses, Shuswap Lake Hospital staff, his caring Dr.’s Willms and Rose during his valiant fight with cancer. We would also like to thank the wonderful caring staff at Bastion Place Hospice during his last days. A family memorial to be held at a later date. Contributions in Albert’s name may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3 or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Albert’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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Schools’ walk for water inspires Mara Church Inspired by the support that Salmon Arm schools have given to Walk for Water events over the past two years, the small inter-denominational church in Mara is once again raising funds for a Clean Water Project. This time it’s raising $5,000 for a community water system in Kipsongol, Kenya (in the Masai Mara District). The Canadian charity Free the Children (involved in Salmon Arm’s ‘Walk for Water events)

is preparing to drill a borehole to bring water to the surface from an underground aquifer and lay pipelines to distribute water to villages in the area. The effort reflects Free the Children’s ‘Adopt a Village’ model which seeks to empower communities by eliminating barriers to education, access to clean water being one of them. Free the Children has staff on the ground preparing for the Kipsongol Project;

they provide updates on the project every two months at www.freethechildren.com Reaching out through Clean Water projects has become a tradition for Mara Community Church. The small rural congregation has recently completed three water projects in partnership with local church groups and charities. Mara Community Church Chair Sandra Lindsay said, “Access to clean water and

sanitation is recognized as a basic human right and one that is not enjoyed by many millions around the world, especially in developing countries. Safe, clean and accessible drinking water is essential for good health, education and other aspects of well-being. Partnering on such projects enables us to walk (a little) in other people’s shoes – it also reminds us of our privileged position and God’s command to love our neighbours.”

Donations (marked ‘Water Projects Fund’) will be gratefully received by mail at: Mara Community Church, 396 Riverside Rd., Mara B.C., V0E 2K0. For a tax receipt, please include your name and address. Submitted by Mara Community Church.

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SPORTS Young golfers in action at Eagle River Junior Golf Night is in full swing at Eagle River Golf Course. Junior golfers hit the links each Wednesday starting at 4 p.m. Young golfers ages six to 19 tee it up . Results from Wednesday, July 8 are as follows: First Flight: • 12 and over low

gross: Carter Bettenson with a 46; • Second low gross: Scott Rokosh with a 54; • Under 12 – Low Gross: Jacob Dewitt with a 48 on a countback over Jake Watson who also shot a 48; 3rd place Harry Watson with a 62; 4th place – Alex Dunnett;

• Second flight – Low Gross: Jack Farrell, 73; 2nd: Elijah Jansen, 79; 3rd: Kaden Laroy; • Girls Flight – 1st: Madison Dewitt; 2nd: Ali Logan; • Closest to the Pin – Over 12: Scott Rokosh; Under 12: Kaden Laroy. Great golfing by all!

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THE SHUSWAP VACATION EXPERIENCE IS ABOUT TO ENTER THE WORLD OF TOMORROW...TODAY. T

his could very well be seen as a rather bold proclamation. However... if you take a few moments to learn about Mara Lakeside Resort & Wellness Centre... a truly exciting... fully amenitized luxury boutique condo hotel and resort being planned along the shores of Mara Lake... right in Sicamous... there is little doubt you will agree.

To that end... we invite you to visit our website... where you’ll learn about all these quality amenities of the resort... plus how we plan to develop it... market it... manage it and why this could be the investment opportunity you’ve been looking for. • A 2.75 acre site...adjacent to almost 1,000 feet of white, sandy beach plus a protected forest and creek area • A Cape Cod ﬂavoured... four storey...73 suite luxury boutique condo hotel • Uniquely designed...superbly appointed guest suites • State of the art Wellness Centre • East Coast style pub overlooking the lake • Lobby oyster/wine bar • Conference Facility • Exclusive marina for owners and guests of the resort and restaurants • Below grade owner and guest parking • Large salt water pool and hot tub • Amphitheatre & Bandstand • Communal BBQ area

Check it out now at ... www.maralakesideresort.com If you’re a resident of ... or a visitor to the Shuswap region... you already know there’s a serious problem that affects the economic well being of this whole area. That problem is a desperate lack of modern... upscale accommodation that is keeping thousands of discerning visitors away every year. Mara

Lakeside Resort & Wellness Centre is about to provide the solution to that problem and you have a chance to be part of that solution. Mara Lakeside Resort & Wellness Centre represents a most rare opportunity for you to possibly become a savvy owner

of a suite in this luxury boutique condo hotel that you and your family could enjoy for decades to come. Even more good news is... when you’re not staying at the resort... you can put your suite in the rental pool and our professional management company will take care of the rest. How perfect is that?

PS. We would like to thank those of you who responded to the test ads we ran last fall.The feedback we received from you was instrumental in our change from an equity participation to a condo hotel investment model... and a much greater opportunity for success for all potential participants. We hope you agree with us. Please Note: This advertisement is for informational purposes only and is not an offering for sale, as an offering can only be made after ﬁling a Disclosure Statement pursuant to the Real Estate Development Marketing Act and the Securities Acts of British Columbia and Alberta. For more information in this regard, feel free to give us a call at 250-979-4375. The mailing address for Mara Lakeside Resort Inc. is #310 2900 Abbott St. Kelowna, BC V1Y 1G6. E&OE.