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Blood moon rising: On Saturday night, stargazers were treated to a rare occurrence, a super harvest blood moon lunar eclipse – convergence of three lunar events: it was the full moon nearest to the fall equinox (a harvest moon) at its closest approach to earth (super moon or lunar perigee), shadowed by the Earth, giving the moon a reddish hue. This has occurred only five times since 1900, and won’t be seen again until 2033. Photo by Kelly Dick
Early opening expected for water treatment plant Construction: Mara water facility ready by end of October. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous’ days of water quality advisories are numbered. While it was anticipated the district’s new Mara water treatment facility would be completed by the end of the year, project manager Jean Lambert says plant is now expected
to be operational by the end of October. In a presentation to council, Lambert, of MHPM Project Managers Inc., said the plant is on budget with the majority of construction complete and associated risks behind. “We did have some incidents at the beginning of the project,” said Lambert. “We solved everything and fixed everything within the contingency. I know sometimes, for people who are not used to it, it’s a bit scary when these things happen, but we see it all the time… we expect it. But I’m happy to say this is all done, it’s behind us and
we’re still on schedule.” While $833,000 was budgeted for that contingency, the amount was reduced early on by about $600,000 after the district accepted the $6.6 million bid by Maple Reinders Inc. to construct the plant (the construction cost had been estimated at $6 million). With cost reductions found by postponing/eliminating certain works, such as the proposed waste settlement ponds (about $110,000), the contingency currently sits at about $300,000. Lambert said that could still shrink by another $235,000, but only if everything that can go wrong does, which he
considered unlikely. Asked about the warranty on the filtration membrane technology used in the facility, Lambert was unable to provide specifics but said the provider, GE, hope to showcase the project. “What that means is if you need service, I would be quite surprised if you don’t get good service from GE, because they want you to have a good experience,” said Lambert. “They want this to be a successful project. So if you have an issue with a membrane, I can’t predict the future, but I would think they would step up to the plate.”
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At arm’s length: Council removed from decision-making process. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous council has officially given the task of doling out grants in aid to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Council recently approved a three-year agreement with the foundation, which will be responsible for determining how District of Sicamous grant-in-aid funding is distributed. “It gives us the op-
portunity as council to be at arm’s length from the grant-in-aid process and the decision is being made by the Community Foundation,” commented Mayor Terry Rysz. Along with the agreement, council approved a Community Service Grant Agreement policy update that caps grant program funding at $40,000 for the first year of the agreement, to be increased by $1,000
Malcolm Makayev annually through the remainder of the agreement. A grant administration fee will also be paid to the foundation in the amount of five per cent
of the total grants, with a minimum annual payment of $2,500. A grant committee is to be established, on which Coun. Malcolm Makayev will serve as the district’s representative. The remainder of the committee will be comprised of two Sicamous residents, and two foundation board members who also reside in the district. This year the district handed out $59,000 in grant-in-aid funding,
Fur raised over cost of bear-proof bins
By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The cost of installing two bear-proof containers for Old Town Bay: approximately $5,000. The cost of peopleproofing Old Town Bay: still to be determined. In August, District of Sicamous council directed staff to look into the cost of replacing two waste bins in Old Town with bearproof bins. This was after Coun. Gord Bushell noted how bears have been seen frequenting the well-used bins. In addition, council asked staff to look into the cost and feasibility of re-installing a gate at the entrance to Old Town Bay to control traffic going in. This was in response to concerns raised by Coun. Todd Kyllo, who was critical of the way the foreshore was being used as a boat launch/ campsite/houseboat moorage. Regarding the bearproof bins, staff received a quote that puts
the bins at $1,960 a piece. Staff time for installation would be another $500 per bin. During the Sept. 9 council meeting, Mayor Terry Rysz suggested, and council agreed,
Who is taking their garbage there? Those folks that are partying there, correct? The people that are squatting there. Colleen Anderson that this purchase be discussed during upcoming budget deliberations. Though Coun. Colleen Anderson questioned the need, given who was believed to have been filling the bins over the summer. “Who is taking their garbage there? Those folks that are partying there, correct? The people that are squatting there. And those are the
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folks that are requesting a safer environment for them to camp at or party at,” said Anderson. “They shouldn’t be there, so why is the district spending money on bear-proofing garbage cans when these folks shouldn’t be there to start with? I think it’s crazy.” In response, Bushell explained the bears are ripping the lids off the existing containers, and stressed the need for bear-proof replacements. “We do need bearproof containers but I don’t know what the answer is – try to get the houseboats out of there would be one thing,” said Bushell.
Coun. Jeff Mallmes said people should be able to access Old Town, but suggested access be restricted to private properties – something Kyllo said may be happening. “There’s no boat ramp there, there’s 25 boat vehicles there with trailers driving over the foreshore, which is totally against the law. So there’s issues out there besides just a gate stopping the public going there…,” commented Kyllo during question period. “I don’t think the road is going to get shut down, but there’s going to be areas shut down where there will be no access to the public like there is now.”
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the District of Sicamous will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in Council Chambers, District of Sicamous Municipal Office, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following application to amend the District of Sicamous Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 750, 2009 and the District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 as follows:
Zoning Bylaw Amendment: 1. Schedule “A” of Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 be amended by rezoning property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 528, KDYD, Plan KAP77037 located at 250 Old Town Road from CDZ.01 – Comprehensive Development Zone 1 to CR - Country Residential as shown hatched on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 896, 2015. Schedule “A” Attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 896, 2015 (250 Old Town Road) cited as “District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending Bylaw No. 896, 2015 (250 Old Town Road). A copy of the proposed Bylaw to amend the zoning of the subject property may be viewed at the District Office or alternatively, may be viewed on the District’s website: www.sicamous.ca under “Bylaws” – click on the proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. Zoning Bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from September 24, 2015 to October 7th, 2015 inclusive, at the office of the Corporate Officer, District of Sicamous, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, B.C.V0E 2V0. Please present written submissions to the District Office no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday October 7, 2015. This is your only opportunity to express comments or concerns regarding this application as Council is not permitted to receive further submissions after the close of the Public Hearing. The District of Sicamous assumes no responsibility for correspondence or emails not received by the District office prior to the Public Hearing. Julia Payne Deputy Corporate Officer District of Sicamous PO Box 219, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Email: jpayne@sicamous.ca
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Cathy Nicholson and Amber Jens take part in the first Sicamous Beach Park Run, held Sunday, Sept. 27. The 5-kilometre walk/run event was a fundraiser for a pavilion at Beach Park.
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Moose kill under investigation By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The BC Conservation Office is investigating a possible attempt at moose poaching. Conservation officer Mike Richardson says his office received a report of a moose be-
ing shot early Monday morning, Sept. 21. He said two shots were heard and a thee-point bull moose was found dead in a ditch on the Owlhead forest service road. “I don’t have any suspects at the moment, I’ve had a few calls
coming in regarding a vehicle that was possibly seen in the area of the moose,” said Richardson. “It was a grey Ford pickup with two older men in the vehicle.” Richardson said he’s heard rumours that there may have been other
moose taken, but nothing has been confirmed. The matter remains under investigation, and anyone with information that might be of assistance is encouraged to call the RAPP (Report all Polluters and Poachers) line at 1-877952-7277.
Arnold a no-show at environment forum By Jennifer Smith Black Press
While the environment was the focus, cooperation became a key topic as the three opposition party candidates answered to the public Thursday. The Sustainable Environment Network Society federal election forum drew more than 100 people, except Conservative candidate Mel Arnold. His absence made the Conservatives an easy target for candidates and the crowd who are unhappy with Stephen Harper’s decisions over the past four years. Liberal Cindy Derkaz, Green Chris George and New Dem-
ocrat Jacqui Gingras took turns answering questions ranging from nuclear energy, climate change and pharmaceuticals in our water to sustainable agriculture, GMO’s and water protection. The three managed to agree on a number of topics, including how there may be need to work across party lines and different levels of government to solve problems. “It’s absolutely important for resilience and democracy,” said Gingras. If a Conservative leadership continues, George says the parties need to sit down and discuss issues. “The doors are open
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and we need the best ideas from all parties to make this work,” said George, adding that preelection co-operation was high on Elizabeth May’s agenda, but that while Justin Trudeau still takes her calls, Tom Mulcair has said no. Collaboration is key to governance, as well as many other areas of life, said Derkaz. “That is what I do and have done all my life,” she said, noting a similar agenda from the Liberal leader. “I see that Justin Trudeau is a very inclusive and collaborative leader.” Another hot topic was supporting local producers versus the ability to do so. “We need to support
those (local farmers and businesses) but the issue of poverty is a big one,” said Derkaz. Food security is a topic near and dear to George, who says while we can’t produce everything, Canada needs to diversify. “I’m pretty sure none of us would be too happy eating nothing but beef and bread.” Gingras re-iterated the fact that poverty is an underlying issue. “If people are poor they are not able to access some of those most basic needs.” For detailed answers from candidates on some pre-assigned questions from SENS, visit www.sensociety. org.
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2015 Council Meeting Schedule Amendment October 7, 2015 10:00 a.m. – In-Camera Council Meeting 3:00 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting October 14, 2015 Council and Committee Meetings are cancelled Further information regarding meetings may be obtained from the District’s website at: www.sicamous. ca on the “Upcoming Events” calendar. Copies of the meeting agendas are posted the Friday afternoon prior to the meeting.
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very politician and would-be MP or MLA knows, or at least they should, that polling numbers don’t translate into seats. Polling figures from Nanos Research released this week show the governing Conservatives, Opposition NDP and the Liberals in a virtual dead heat among decided voters, with support ranging between 29 and 31 per cent. But even if that was the last poll conducted before election day, it wouldn’t necessarily mean Parliament would split exactly down those lines. There is always a huge glut of people who are undecided up until the late stages of a campaign – some estimates put it as high as 25 per cent. In a close election race, the number of people who make up their mind just before heading to the polling station is likely far more than politicians or parties would care to see. It would be interesting to know how many people use polling figures to help them cast their vote. Unfortunately, releasing polling data has become a public relations ploy, especially with all the parties commissioning their own polls at various times. One firm hired by the NDP came back with numbers last week that said Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was trailing an opponent by 11 points in his own riding. A poll conducted for a national media company with a far larger sample size and different methodology found Trudeau to actually be leading by five points. Political parties hire pollsters to come up with numbers they feel will help them. Without a doubt, if the numbers don’t flatter them, they don’t publicize them. While stats heads might find the pre-election numbers interesting, the only ones that count are on election day. So what do we take from this? Voters can do their homework on local candidates and leave the polls for the parties to play around with. –Penticton Western News
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Inner-children take over city hall By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
We’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelings-based education system and media on the federal election. Most recently, a Liberal candidate on Vancouver Island admitted she has long believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelings-first, innerchild crowd. Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches. This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of every resident to live in a
healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.” Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the plea presented to her council by an 11-yearold recruited by the Blue Dot team. There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by
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pursue every individual grievance. Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice. O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on. Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit. Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts. Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote.
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way that follows their understanding of religious guidelines. Those who are fighting for that right have agreed that they would uncover themselves in a private setting for the purpose of identification prior to
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Election promises may come with price tag observing our neighbours to the south, while under the leadership of Mr. Ronald Reagan. It seemed to be working for them, so why not us? Well, by 1995, it was my understanding that Canada’s deficit had risen to something in the neighbourhood of thirty-four billion dollars. Where is it now? I’m not sure. But what is the significance of a thirty-four billion-dollar debt? Let’s put it into a different perspective. Let’s start with only one billion dollars, and let’s suppose that you owed someone one billion dollars, and let’s suppose you decided to retire the debt at the rate of one dollar per second. Let’s do the math. To retire your debt at the rate of $1/second, that would mean $60 per minute, $3,600
per hour, or $86,400 per day. Looks like this shouldn’t take too long, eh? But let’s continue. At $86,400 per day, that would mean $31,536,000 per year (that’s thirty-one million, five-hundred and thirty-six thousand dollars per year). Now if you divide one-year’s payment into the billion dollars that you owe, you’ll discover that it will only take 31.7 years to retire your debt at the rate of $31.5-million dollars per year. Now the real problem with all of this is simply that with debt comes “interest,” and we haven’t even begun to do the math on that. So, the next time
you hear your candidate in the upcoming elections, talking in terms of all the money they plan to spend in order to “buy” themselves that comfy seat in Ottawa, try to remember that it’s your money they plan to spend and you, and your ancestors, will be saddled with covering the debt. When the government says they’re spending tax money to give you something for free, look out. It’s your money they’re spending, so “it ain’t free.” Vote as you please, but vote.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct. 5 All Candidates Forum The debate will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. If you have a question you would like asked of one or all of the candidates please submit it to the Chamber of Commerce. 250-836-0002. communications@ sicamouschamber.bc.ca Oct. 7 Visiting Author Children grades 3-6 (and their families) are welcome to attend an author visit at the library on Wednesday, October 7 @12:45pm. No registration required. Join Chris McMahen as he reads from his light-hearted novels. Drop in or call the library at (250) 836-4845 Oct. 8 Black Tie Dinner & Dance fundraiser for ALS at Eagle River Secondary School. Tickets are $20 and available at the Visitor Centre in the District building Oct. 9 Ethical Wills Workshop Sicamous United Church 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Unlike a legal will which outlines who receives your worldly possessions, an ethical will is a heartfelt expression of what truly matters most in your life. Contact Rev. Juanita Austin 250-832-6385 Oct. 16 Early Years Fair 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. Come and enjoy the displays, fish pond, crafts, circle time and snacks. For more information, call Gwyneth at 250836-3440. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
Every Tuesday
Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
Every Wednesday
Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies - 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome! Leaders needed. 250-836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.
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1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. 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: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133 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. 1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794. 1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.
Every Thursday
Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871 Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5. Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every 2nd Thursday 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 250-8364788.
Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.
Every Saturday
Indoor market at the Red Barn 10 am - 3 pm. Concession from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m. Morning tailgate market Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
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 5:30 pm @ I Am Yoga. 60 minutes (Studio) KARMA MEDITATION CIRCLE ~Sundays 9:30 am ~ 30 minutes (Main Street Landing green space when it shines, studio when it rains.) * Suggested $5 min. donation or pay what you can! Every 4th Sunday Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m. Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
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.
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SAtURDAY Oct. 3 Pre Novice 9 am - 10 am Atom 10:30 am - 11:30 am Osoyoos vs Sicamous 7 pm - 9 pm SUNDAY Oct. 4 Pre Novice 9 am - 10 am MONDAY Oct. 5 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 am Lunch Bunch: 12:15 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 3:45 pm Eagles Practise 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Novice 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Atom 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Old Timers 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm tUESDAY Oct. 6 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 am Lunch Bunch: 12:15 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 3:45 pm Eagles 4 pm - 5:15 pm Prenovice 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm SA Midget T3 6:45 pm - 8 pm
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Storm rolls over Eagles in back-to-back games By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
What the Sicamous Eagles lacked in action on the scoreboard, they almost made up for in saves between the pipes. Over the weekend, the Eagle Valley’s Junior B team played
back-to-back games versus Hub City’s Kamloops Storm. On Friday, Sept. 25, the action was at McArthur Park Arena, where the Kamloops host earned a 4-2 win. Eagles netminder Kolby Pauwels was busy in the first frame, stopping 16 shots on net,
and 32 throughout the game, earning him the game’s second star. Sicamous’ markers both came in the third, one from Nathan Plessis off Danny O’Donnell and Alex Astasiewicz, and the second, an unassisted power-play conversion by Nicholas Cuglietta.
The Storm blew into Sicamous on Saturday night to face a home team determined to pick up the rebound. Kamloops was able to score a goal per frame, while Sicamous only found the back of the net once with a marker by Ian Jarvis off of Baily Shaver.
Sicamous’ Patrick Kasper excelled in net, keeping damage to a minimum by stopping 29 shots and earning the game’s first star. The Eagles won’t be back on the ice until Oct. 3 when they welcome the Osoyoos Coyotes. Game time is 7 p.m.
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Sept. 23 was our first seniors trip and it was a huge success, with 44 people attending. Fun
was had by all, even with the cooler weather. There was lots of discussion about other trips, i.e. wine tours, the Revelstoke Railway Museum and pool. Also being considered are trips to Halcyon Hot Springs in the spring, the Nutcracker in Vernon around Christmas and the casino. “I assured them as long as they want to fill the bus, I will keep planning them,” said Jamie Sherlock, district recreation programmer.
raise, are welcome. The focus will be on old-fashioned fun with costumes, bobbing for apples, a family dance and more. More details to come as they unfold.
Halloween is fast approaching and plans are on the works for a family event to take place on Oct. 31, in the afternoon at Eagle River Secondary. Groups wanting to participate, whether it be a with a craft table or to fund-
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Pickleball will be starting Oct. 1 and will run until Dec. 17. Cost is $48 for the 12 weeks or a drop-in rate of $4.50 per session. Pickleball will take place at Parkview Elementary School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Please stop in at the District of Sicamous office to fill out your registration form.
until Oct. 30. Two more six-week sessions begin Nov. 13 and Jan. 15, 2016. Learn to Skate is open to ages 3 to adults. The Learn to Skate program runs Friday’s from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Jamie at the district office at 250-836-2477.
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ELECTION 2015
NDP candidate politically inspired by life of Jack Layton By Roger Knox Black Press
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. Jacqui Gingras, NDP candidate in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding, learned plenty about hard work, discipline and food sources growing up on a hobby farm in Oyama. “The farm provided what we needed for our family,” said Gingras, a 1987 graduate of Lake Country’s George Elliot Secondary School, whose family included her parents and a younger sister and brother. “We didn’t sell anything at the farm gate. We had horses, chickens, pigs, goats, cows, a massive garden, fruit trees and hay fields. It taught me a lot about local food and agriculture.” Gingras and her siblings would pick fruit from the trees, fruit that would be canned and preserved. They would milk the cows with which their mom would make ice cream. Mom baked bread. “It was where I learned how to cook and take care of myself,” said Gingras. It was significant in moving me into nutrition.” Upon graduation from GESS, Gingras enrolled at Okanagan College, then transferred to UBC in Vancouver, finishing a bachelor of science in dietetics in 1994. After an internship at New Westminster’s Royal Columbian Hospital to become a dietitian, Gingras decided she hadn’t quite had enough of school and completed her masters of science degree in nutrition in 1994 at the University of Alberta. Gingras moved back to the West Coast to start her own consulting company – a company she still has – in 1998, hosting work-
shops and counselling women and men on eating disorders and body issues. In 2002, Gingras went back to school and earned a PhD in education from UBC, finishing in 2006. “I came into an interdisciplinary program,” she said. “I wanted to ask questions about how health professionals were educated.” As she achieved her doctorate, Gingras and her partner, Kelly, welcomed their first child, a girl, Evyn, now 11. The couple moved to Kelowna – the same street Gingras’ grandmother lived on – and she began applying for university professor jobs. The first offer she received was from Ryerson University. Gingras accepted, moved east and has since become a tenured nutrition professor at the downtown Toronto school. Still, the desire to return to the Okanagan was strong. Gingras recalled time spent at one of her favourite spots on Earth, the family cabin on Shuswap Lake in Canoe. “I used to work in Cinnemousun Narrows on the floating log store,” said Gingras. “It was hard work. The Shuswap will always have a place in my heart.” Gingras and her family did move back to the Okanagan in 2012. Gingras, Kelly, Evyn and their son, Lewis, seven, live on a 44-acre property outside of Falkland, where they have a raised-bed garden, two rescue horses, a dog and a cat. Asked when the political bug struck her, Gingras said it wasn’t really a bug but more of a political immersion that began at a young age. “My grandma was a Grade 1 teacher who
was very involved in politics and we talked about politics all of the time,” she said. When the NDP formed the official opposition in 2011 shortly before the death of leader Jack Layton, Gingras became inspired. “It was more Jack’s life than death that was the moment I felt called to serve,” she said. “I have a wonderful career, am a successful academic but I was moved by Jack’s life. I said, ‘If I’m not going to run, then who am I waiting for? Why can’t I do this?’ The simple response is I
can do this and want to do this.” Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Oct. 19 election, Gingras has been busy on the hustings. The No. 1 thing she keeps hearing from people is they want their rights restored. “People are struggling, tired of working so hard and not being able to make ends meet,” she said. As for new NDP leader Tom Mulcair, Gingras called him “extraordinary,” and a “principled man.” “He wants to make sure everyone in Canada is taken care of,” said Gingras.
Feedback: Sunnybrae resident Gary Johnston shares his thoughts with North Okanagan-Shuswap NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras during the opening of her Salmon Arm campaign office. File photo
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