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Clear shot: Sicamous Eagles Bryce McDonald weaves through Kamloops Storm defenders while en route to their net, and a 4-1 win, during Junior B action in Sicamous Friday night, Jan. 8. For more Eagles action, see page 8. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Sicamous sees drop in assessed property values By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The assessed value of Shuswap residential properties is on the rise, owed in part to strong sales activity and, in some cases, limited inventory. Most British Columbians will have received their annual property assessments last week from BC Assessment. In general, property values across the province are up by an average of 11 per cent, with the Lower Mainland seeing some of the highest increases, in some cases has high as 28 per cent. In the Okanagan/Shuswap, assessed values for residential properties followed the provincial trend, with the majority having increased between two and 10 per cent. “The majority of residential homeowners within the region can expect a modest
increase in value, compared to last year’s assessment,” states deputy assessor Tracy Wall with BC Assessment. “The Central Okanagan’s urban areas will see the greatest increases in values along with Penticton, Salmon Arm, Spallumcheen and Lumby.” According to a summary comparing single residential property values in Salmon Arm, a home assessed at $323,300 in July 2014 increased in value by 10.23 per cent in July 2015, and is now assessed at $356,400. Assessed values for commercial and light industrial properties in the Okanagan were assessed at an average of minus five or plus 10 per cent, similar to 2014. This increased residential values in the Okanagan/Shuswap reflect sales in 2015, which the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) calls one of its busiest years since 2007. Statistics for the Shuswap
Because of the environment in Alberta with the price of oil and all that, it’s impacted how things have evolved in Sicamous… Doug Hubscher OMREB director/realtor
show sales activity for single-family residential had declined by December, but year-todate sales increased over the previous year by 9.5 per cent. Sales activity for all property types was up 3.3 per cent. Overall inventory, however, was down by 11.3 per cent (945 units from 1,099) over the year prior.
OMREB director and Shuswap Realtor Doug Hubscher says homes in the Shuswap have been selling over assessed value and, while the market is strong, it’s not aggressive, as buyers aren’t as pressed to purchase as they might be elsewhere. “Buyers are starting to get frustrated, they’re starting to have trouble finding what they’re looking for and it’s taking a little bit of patience…,” said Hubscher. “But the consensus is they would rather wait than pay more. It’s kind of a sensitive market.” A lot of that pressure has been on homes in the $300,000 to $350,000 range, where there’s strong demand and limited inventory. “First-time home buyers are still a big part of our purchasing pool and they’re going to be coming in at more entry levels. So See Alberta economy on page 3
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Second stolen sled recovered by police A 36-year-old Hinton, Alta. resident is facing charges after a snowmobile stolen out of Vernon was found in his possession. Sicamous RCMP arrested the man following a Jan. 9 traffic stop on the Trans-Canada Highway, when officers pulled over an eastbound pick-
up truck carrying the sled in its box. When asked, the driver was unable to produce registration for the sled, a 2015 SkiDoo Summit 800. The driver is being charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. Sicamous Cpl. J.R. Lechky says this is the second stolen sled re-
covered by police this winter, and warns with the increase in thefts of recreational vehicles, it’s important people take extra effort to secure their property. This would include using hitch locks on trailers, immobilization devices locking sleds and ATVs to vehicle decks.
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They took his personal belongings on Christmas Day, and now a Sicamous resident is concerned they’ll take his identity. The victim, who asked that his real name not be used, says it was Boxing Day morning when he learned his Bundus Road residence had been broken into. While this was a surprise, the real shock came for him when he returned home and learned the extent of the crime. The thieves had taken the predictable big ticket items such as TVs and other electronics. However, they also made off with furniture, washcloths and clothing – everything from jeans to jogging pants to coats to swim trunks. “They tried to take my stereo – they took the speakers, the TV,
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all the big stuff, but the stereo ended up getting dumped on the ground,” he said. “My computers weren’t taken, but the crafty beggars, they took the hard drives out and the memory from the towers, which is another bizarre thing. “The reason why I say it’s bizarre is they were selective of some items. They took two, giant-sized bean bags that were in my living room. To take these bean bags, it takes a grown man, they were big and heavy. They took two of them… Why would you do that, and be selective with a computer tower?” The man believes the break in at his house occurred shortly after another break in on Bundus that was deterred by an alarm system. He also believes the thieves had cased his house and were aware of a security system he had in place.
“These guys were professionals; they must have been scoping the place out,” he said. “The cable that comes into my house that supplies me for wifi, they ripped that from the wall, then they went around and pushed all the (security) cameras up before breaking in, and then they just went to town in there.” One of the items taken from was a gold watch that belonged to the victim’s great grandfather. The man says it was a gift given to his great grandfather from British Ropes Ltd. for 50 years of service. “It doesn’t have a big value, it was a gold watch, but I think it was probably only worth about $150, so it’s not the value to me,” he said. “It’s the, you know, who gets to work for a company for 50 years these days? It’s never going to happen.
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So that was just priceless to me.” The most disturbing and disruptive item to go missing, however, was the victim’s filing cabinet. He says the cabinet contained personal documents from childhood to present, including medical information, receipts, work history and banking information, including the answers to security questions. “I think it’s going to be a while before I find out what kind of damage these guys could cause,” he said. “The potential is huge. Hopefully, nothing comes with it. Who knows, maybe in five years from now I’ll find out that 10 of me have been cloned out there, my credit’s shot and who knows what else. It’s pretty scary.” Sicamous RCMP said they have opened a file related to the vic-
tim’s break and enter, but had not yet received a list of items taken and, subsequently, wouldn’t comment as to whether similar break and enters have occurred in the area. The man isn’t keen on attracting more attention, but did want to get the word out in the community about what happened to him so others can take measures to protect themselves. “More than anything, I just want these kinds of crimes highlighted so that people can take a moment, take stock of their own possessions, maybe hide their paperwork because they’re not safe in files in their own homes…,” he said. “They’re looking for this kind of material. You need to copy it and maybe keep it offsite, because dealing with insurance will be a nightmare if you lose that stuff.”
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MLA says province well positioned for growth and prosperity The year is new, but Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo’s already got both eyes on the future. “I see my role as moving things forward,” says the first-term MLA. “The economy, infrastructure projects, those are all things I’m looking to advance, both in our province and in our riding.” Kyllo says, under the Liberal government’s direction, the province is well positioned for growth and increasing prosperity, even in light of economic uncertainties brought on by a decline in the oil industry. He notes some of Canada’s chief economists have forecast B.C. to be No. 1 in terms of growth in 2016. He points to the strides the province has made in diversifying its economy in sectors like natural gas, agrifoods and technology, as well as the focus on creating new markets in Asia, as key to B.C.’s economic success. “It’s the old saying of not keeping all your eggs in one basket – with forest, min-
ing, natural gas and the new LNG industry, plus tourism, tech and international education – we’re the envy of other provinces in Canada.” While he notes the Liberals’ emphasis on LNG has its critics, Kyllo cites it as critical to the province’s future prosperity. The Petronas project, he notes, has a value of $44 billion, and would make it the single largest private investment in the country. Its impact on the economy as a whole would ripple across nearly every area and sector in the province, he says. “To get our heads around how big it is, the Site C dam, which is one of the largest infrastructure projects, is valued at around $9 billion, if that puts things into perspective.” Kyllo also cites the past three years of balanced budgets as evidence of the province’s economic stability, providing a critical climate to support investors. “Our triple A credit rating also means we can borrow at low interest rates, which if you compare us to Ontario’s rating, has saved us $2.1 billion in interest alone.
I know a lot of people think, ‘who cares?’ about stuff like this, but it really has a significant impact to taxpayers.” The economy is
It makes sense to offer our government supports to a program that will get people back into the workforce and able to provide for their families.
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Kyllo’s forté, noting he is the first non-cabinet member to be asked to sit on Premier Christy Clark’s priorities and planning committee. “It’s great to have that voice at the table and also to make sure the needs of rural B.C. and the Shuswap are represented.” While he concurs that B.C. has its share of social issues, Kyllo says a better economic climate will help solve
those issues. “The economic engine pulls the cart of social programs,” he says, pointing to a new program which will offer single parents funding for child care, transportation and training grants to re-enter the workforce. “It makes sense to offer our government supports to a program that will get people back into the workforce and able to provide for their families.” Asked to look back at the past year, Kyllo cites a number of key accomplishments including the provision of additional assisted living suites in Enderby Terrace, the completion of the Hummingbird Bridge, the work beginning on the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97 interchange in Sicamous and the stage being set for the upgrading of the Trans-Canada Highway at the Salmon River Bridge. “The transportation projects especially will
really help with safety and the ability for people to move both themselves and goods around the province.” While he says tourism improved over the past year, and shows promise thanks to the lower value of the Canadian dollar, Kyllo’s also focused on the benefits of the agrifoods industry, which is growing in the region, especially with dairy and poultry producers moving from the Lower Mainland. This year, Kyllo is hoping to help advance
additional investments in improving the Shuswap transportation network, including upgrades to the Perry River Bridge and the Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous.
“While government moves differently than private business, there’s lots happening,” he says, citing his oft repeated phrase. “We are moving forward.”
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there’s kind of a compacting thing there,” Hubscher explained. “The reason for this is that as houses in the lower price ranges sell, if they were rented out, it displaces a renter and that renter may become a buyer, so that puts more pressure on that lower price… because there’s limited places to rent, it’s putting more pressure on people preferring to buy and their resources are limited so they’re looking in the lower price ranges.” Hubscher does see Salmon Arm transitioning from a buyer’s market to seller’s market though, noting last year was one of his best. Sicamous was one of two communities in the Okanagan region to buck the rising assessment trend. BC Assessment reports
the average value of a singe-family residential property in Sicamous dropped by 2.3 per cent. Hubscher attributed this in part to Alberta’s declining economy. “The only thing I could offer with Sicamous is it’s been predominantly people from Calgary and Alberta that have been buying in that area. Because of the environment in Alberta with the price of oil and all that, it’s impacted how things have evolved in Sicamous and that part of the area,” said Hubscher. In 2014, BC Assessment came under fire from Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors for basing assessments on market value. “People are coming here and are willing to pay $1 million for an old cabin that was built
years ago,” commented Area E director Rhona Martin. “That jacks the price up for other residents. The taxes go out of the roof and people are losing their homes because they can’t afford the taxes.” For property owners concerned about the recent assessments there is an appeal process in which they can file a Notice of Complaint with BC Assessment no later than Feb. 1. These appeals will be subject to an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel, appointed by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Family Development. For more information on the appeals process, call 1-866-825-8322, or visit https://bcassessment.ca/Services-products/appeals/ Appealing-your-Assessment.
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Some benefit to social media
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ocial media gets a bad rap a lot of the time. Often it deserves it. Critics don’t have to look far for evidence of its – and our – failings. Sites offer a grand showcase of narcissism and misinformation, not to mention a whole host of other negative attributes, including greed, envy, paranoia, sexism and racism. But it may be that we are too willing to blame the mirror for what it is reflecting – just as many are ready to shoot the messenger whenever more traditional media report something we don’t like or don’t agree with. Social media is an easy mark and an easy scapegoat – but really it’s only as good or bad as the people who post things on it. And many of those individuals are good, basically decent people. Their greatest crime is using social media to share the occasional laugh, a thought-provoking article or two, a chunk of positive philosophy, a cute critter or some other thing of beauty. Sometimes it’s even a vehicle for empathy and public spirit – evidence that people haven’t lost their basic, human connection for all our obsession with technology. Take the case of a father and daughter from Saskatoon en route to Victoria who lost almost all their belongings when someone stole their rented U-Haul truck and trailer in South Surrey just before New Year’s Eve. When their plight was posted on social media, many responded positively by sharing the post. They felt for the family in its predicament – identified with how it would feel to lose everything in the middle of a momentous, and no doubt stressful, household move. Mainstream media took notice, circulating the appeal for information on the missing truck and trailer. An Abbotsford resident noticed a U-Haul truck apparently abandoned in a parking lot and called police. It turned out to be the missing truck, and while most of the family’s possessions were gone, some irreplaceable photos and other mementos – including urns containing the ashes of family members – were recovered. It’s worth remembering that some good can come of our current fascination with social media, particularly the next time we’re tempted to decry it for emphasizing our lack of connection and empathy. –Peace Arch News
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Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
Avatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box office champ, has finally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera. I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the first time since its 2009 release, and was able to see past the bombastic special effects to examine it for what it is, an anti-capitalist propaganda film. Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining executive to blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profit, before nature’s collective strikes back. Canadian director James Cameron helped the global
anti-development network use the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 years ago, giant trees are named and an Avatarstyle narrative of unbridled greed is spoon-fed to urban media. The network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fight forest company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently coor-
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dinating media and protesters. Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious
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Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting Teal-Jones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left-wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging.
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Jan. 15 Learn to skate teaches the fundamentals of skating to children. Contact Jamie Sherlock, recreation programmer, District of Sicamous for information 250-8362477 or recreation@ sicamous.ca January 16 & 17 Sicamous Novice Hockey Tournament Jan. 24-31 Unplug and play week A week-long series of free family events that promote unplugging from technology and spending time together as a family and takes place each year during Family Literacy Week. Local organizations and businesses throughout the North OkanaganShuswap host free events for families. See page 11 of this weeks Eagle Valley News or shuswapliteracy.ca for information. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 8362446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
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Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome! Leaders needed. 250836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 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: 250-8364041 for info. 1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support
Last Wednesday of the month Autism Support Group January 27 6:00-7:30pm at Sicamous Health Unit
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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 Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250-836-2437. Every 2nd T hu r s d a y 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.
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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Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Sicamous Resource Center. Free Drop-in program for parents & children to age 6. Active play, crafts and socialization. 8363440. Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-8363135 or Amy 250-8364756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm
1st Friday of the month Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11 am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage everyone to join us. 2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Ev-
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WEDNESDAY JAN. 13 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Eagles Practice: 4-5:15 pm Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm Atom: 6:30-7:30 pm SA Juv: 7:45-9:00 pm THURSDAY JAN. 14 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Minor Hockey: 2:30-3:30 pm Eagles Practice: 4-5:15 pm Pre-Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm SA Midget T2: 6:45-8:00 pm SA Midget T3: 8:15-9:00 pm FRiDAY JAN. 15 Public Skating: 9 - 10:45 am Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2-3:30 pm Learn to Skate: 4-6:00 pm Sicamous vs. Chase: 7-9:00 pm
SATURDAY JAN. 16 Sicamous Novice Tournament: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Revelstoke vs. Sicamous: 7 - 9 pm SUNDAY JAN. 17 Sicamous Novice Tournament: 7 am to 6 pm Old Timers: 7:45-9 pm MONDAY JAN. 18 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 pm - 3:45 Eagles Practise: 4-5:15 pm Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm Atom: 6:30-7:30 pm Old Timers: 7:45-9:00 pm TUESDAY JAN. 19 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 pm - 3:45 Eagles Practise: 4-5:15 pm Pre-Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm SA Midget T3: 6:45-8:00 pm
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Winter at last gives us a reprieve from our busy garden duties and allows us a quiet and peaceful time to just look out the window at that blanket of white snow that’s covering our yards and to reflect on last year’s gardening season and to plan for the next one com-
The Gaia College motto is to “do no harm” to our gardens and to the earth. So are we? Are we in any way harming the ecology of the soil by using toxic fertilizers and poisonous insecticides and herbicides that the micro and macro organisms depend on for food, including us, our animals and the birds and bees? Are we utilizing our water resources properly so that we’re not wasting it on the sidewalk or over or underwatering the plants, which can make them sick and weak? Are we growing plants and trees that are suitable for this climate and the changing climate? Marjorie Harris, author of the book, Favorite Garden Tips, says: “Gardening should be going with nature, not against it. Once you have healthy
plants and cleaned-up soil, not only will your plants be stronger and more able to withstand any onslaught of disease and munching on by unwanted pests, but you’ll feel better… I haven’t found it harder or more time-consuming to garden ecologically. When we learn to respect nature and follow nature’s laws, we will make gorgeous gardens.”
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Frosty-white and cold it lies Underneath the fretful skies; Snowflakes flutter where the red Banners of the poppies spread, And the drifts are wide and deep Where the lilies fell asleep. Safe beneath the snowdrifts lie Rainbow buds of byand-by; In the long, sweet days of spring Music of bluebells
ing up. It’s also an opportunity to read some good gardening books and magazines or to get on the Internet to learn a little more about how we can improve on what we’re doing in them. I read once that we enter into a kind of partnership with plants that basically says: “I will grow for you if you will tend to me.” The challenge and goal for us gardeners is to find better ways to do just that. For our sakes and for theirs, we want to keep them healthy and, as my mom puts it, as ‘happy’ as we can. Winter is also perhaps, a good time for some of us tenders of the plants and soil to examine and rethink the methods being used for dealing with the pests, weeds and use of fertilizers and to make it a new year’s resolution ‘turn a new leaf.’
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shall ring, And its faintly golden cup Many a primrose will hold up. Though the winds are keen and chill Roses’ hearts are beating still, And the garden tranquilly Dreams of happy hours to be In the summer days of blue All its dreamings will come true. The Garden in Winter by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Accomplishments energize council By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The pieces are coming together for the District of Sicamous and Mayor Terry Rysz wants to keep the momentum going. With a new water treatment system coming online, funding secured for upgrading the wastewater treatment plant and the recent hiring of Evan Parliament as town manager, Rysz and council have been able to check off some major boxes on their to-do list. These achievements, said Rysz during a year-end chat with the News, have further energized the municipal council going into its second year of a four-year term. “I think now that they see they’re starting to achieve some of their goals, they can see some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Rysz. “We’ve completed some projects and we’ve got some projects that are in the crosshairs, like the roundabout situation and the upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant, the upgrading of Shuswap Avenue and so forth. This council is completely energized and I think, now that they understand how the process works, they’ll be even more dynamic.” Rysz points to the hiring of Parliament as a particularly important
step for council. Council hired Fred Banham in February of last year as district chief administrative officer. Banham started work in March and resigned in July. Soon after Tim Palmer was hired as interim CAO, and remained until Parliament was brought onboard. “A year later and we now think we’ve finally found the right fit for this council – that was challenging,” said Rysz. “The group though has adapted well and they’re very results-driven so I think it’s taken a complete year to get this model in place now that’s going to really work well for the District of Sicamous. “I think, from the councillors’ perspective, they found it challenging as well because I think they would have liked to have seen more done in 2015, although there was a tremendous amount of accomplishments that did take place.” Soon after the 2014 municipal election, council introduced a portfolio system in which individual councillors were tasked with jobs/pursuits related to their personal areas of interest and/or expertise. These portfolios have councillors exploring a variety of potential projects for the community, from the enhancement of local trails to making
Sicamous a dementia friendly destination to the dredging of the channel and the establishment of a sea wall. Meanwhile, the district is also in the process of updating its official community plan, working towards an economic development society and a rebranding of the community for tourism/marketing.
The key to having a vibrant community… is you have to have wow factor. We’re so lacking in that wow factor but it’s so doable. Terry Rysz Mayor of Sicamous
Rysz sees this division of efforts beginning to come together in 2016. “Even though we’ve all got these different portfolios, it’s all starting to meld now. All of this, in reality, is going to be for the future and success of the District of Sicamous. Like I said, it’s just not about one thing,” commented Rysz. Rysz was asked to comment on council’s fiscal prudence, with a couple of recent financial decisions having raised eyebrows in the community, including the district’s recent purchase of the lot at 200 Main Street for $500,000, and putting $300,000 in the budget for a proposed
Splatsin re-elect Christian By Richard Rolke Black Press
Wayne Christian is preparing for another busy two years. Christian was reelected as Splatsin chief during elections Tuesday. “I really appreciate a clear mandate. To serve your people is humbling,” said Christian, who is entering his sixth consecutive term. Christian topped the polls with 126 votes, followed by 35 for Bev Thomas, 31 for Stuart Lee, 25 for Lawrence
Lee and 18 for Gerald William. Elected among the 30 candidates for councillor were incumbents George William, Randy Williams and Daniel Joe and newcomers George Dennis and Edna Felix. “Diversity is what makes good decisions,” said Christian. A priority for the next two years will be improving communications between the band and the community. “We want to make our process more
sculpture to be placed in Highway 97A/Main Street roundabout the province will be constructing. “This council is made up of business people, and in the business world, it’s income versus expense,” explained Rysz. “This council is very aware of that. So in a lot of cases they’re frugal,
meaningful so people feel engaged,” said Christian, adding that he would also like to see a move towards a community-based decision making model. An ongoing focus will be ensuring the community plays a role in the lives of its children. “We are going to get more active with the federal government on this, given statements from the (indigenous affairs) minister and the prime minister about reconciliation,” said Christian.
and in some cases they’re willing to spend money in order to make money. It’s a combination of both, but they are absolutely excellent at looking at all of the different options when it comes to putting money into the budget.” Speaking specifically to the land acquisition, Rysz said council felt the 200 Main Street lot is an important piece of property to have. “As we develop the community, that property will become more and more valuable,” said Rysz. “I would say that piece of property, within five years from now, will be worth a million and a half dollars.”
As for the roundabout, Rysz says the district is reaching out to stakeholders to share in the $300,000 investment, noting it will serve as a gateway to the Shuswap. “We’re willing to be the gateway to the Shuswap if the Shuswap is willing to support some of the advertising that will be in the roundabout,” said Rysz. “And the roundabout is going to be a real showcase for this entire area.” Looking to 2016 and beyond, Rysz sees further economic opportunities to be had in partnership with the community’s houseboat companies. However, he’d also like to see Sicamous attract year-round employers who will help boost the community’s population. Getting there, he explains, will involve finding the right “wowfactor” for Sicamous. “The key to having a vibrant community from a tourism point of view is you have to have wow factor,” said Rysz, referring to communities like Barkerville and Whitehorse as examples. “We’re so lacking in that wow factor but it’s so doable. That’s what this council and our OCP have to create for the future of this community… It’s not going to happen overnight, but I do think we can probably get it accomplished in five to 10 years.”
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The Sicamous Eagles are grateful to the successful bidders, and all who placed bids in this year’s Handsome in Pink jersey fundraiser. A total of $2,700 was raised in the auction of specially-made jerseys. In the past, the proceeds were donated to the Cancer Association of B.C. This year, however, Eagles general manager Wayne March and the Eagles executive decided the money would go to Sicamous’ Megan Senn, who is at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver battling leukemia.
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near the halfway mark, and the period ended with the Eagles leading 2-1. In the third period, the Storm had more than double the number of opportunities to score than the Eagles but all were denied by Lenko. Lenko’s teammates, however, would find the back of the Storm net twice before the final buzzer. One of those goals was an unassisted marker by Mizuik, the second was delivered by Darien Blight off McDonald and Cuglietta. Blight was named the game’s first star. The Eagle’s week ended with a home-ice, 4-2 loss to the North Okanagan Knights.
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scoreless first period, Darien Blight was able to light the board in the second with a marker off Nicholas Cuglietta and Ian Jarvis. The Wranglers added two in the third frame, with William Mizuik potting a power-play conversion late in the period off Cuglietta and Alex Astasiewicz. Once again, Lenko was named the game’s second star. On Friday, Jan 8, the Eagles picked up a 4-1 win over guests the Kamloops Storm. The first frame came and went with both teams unable to put the puck in the net. That changed in the second period at 16:52, when Eagle Darien Blight lit the board with a power-play marker off Plessis and Cuglietta. The momentum continued with another power-play goal minutes later by teammate Bryce McDonald off Danny O’Donnell and Ian Jarvis. The Storm managed to pot a single
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, finding time to get everything done can be challenging. Fortunately, you have quite a few friends willing to spare some time and lend you a helping hand.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it may prove impossible to escape all of your responsibilities right now, but you can let a few slide for the time being. Tackle the most daunting projects first.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Difficult decisions can take time to work through, Taurus. Although you want to address all situations, this week isn’t a good one for making big decisions.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You cannot avoid a complex issue forever, Sagittarius. Come clean with the person you may have been hiding from, and work with this person to reach a resolution.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, something keeps nagging at you and you can’t get it out of your head. Trust your intuition and be on guard. With some careful thought, a solution will present itself.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it may be frightening to reveal your true feelings about something, especially when the truth might change your life in a dramatic way. Muster your courage.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 A hectic schedule may have you feeling some pressure, Cancer. Keep in mind that all of your deadlines are self-imposed, so just factor a little more time into your week. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you get things right. Don’t let this worry you, as trial and error is all a part of the learning process. CLUES ACROSS 1. Color properties 5. Arabian greeting 10. Frozen spike 12. Levels 14. Tear down social stiffness 16. Rapper Hammer’s initials 18. Midway between E and SE 19. Shooting marble 20. Edward __, British composer 22. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 23. Cygnus’ brightest star 25. Goidelic language of Ireland 26. Midway between N and NE 27. Auditory organ 28. Last month (abbr.) 30. Indicated horsepower (abbr.) 31. Mediation council 33. Aussie crocodile hunter 35. Sylvan deity 37. Clears or tidies 38. In a way, emerges 40. Whimper 41. G. Gershwin’s brother 42. Begetter 44. Seated 45. Old world, new 48. Girls 50. “Song of triumph” 52. A covering for the head 53. Attack 55. Norwegian krone 56. Coach Parseghian 57. No good 58. Task that is simple 63. A way to move on 65. In a way, advanced 66. Loses weight 67. Shift sails CLUES DOWN 1. Go quickly
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may suspect what’s around the corner, but you are not ready to take the plunge just yet. Give it a little more time until you feel ready and secure. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Work with your doctor to develop a plan for meeting some healthy resolutions, Libra. It is important to make your health a priority this week.
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).
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Others appreciate all that you do for them, Aquarius. But sometimes they have to do for themselves to learn valuable lessons. This week is a time to step aside. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, while you are busy helping other people, you may discover that it’s time to take a step back and tend to your own needs. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 13 Orlando Bloom, Actor (39) JANUARY 14 LL Cool J, Actor/Rapper (48) JANUARY 15 Regina King, Actress (45) JANUARY 16 Joe Flacco, Athlete (31)
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Full - Time Human Resources Manager Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations is actively seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes. The successful candidate is expected to support business requirements and ensure implementation of company strategies and objectives. Complete job description may be located on our website: www.twinanchors.com Required experience: • Knowledge of HR Systems and databases • Negotiation and Presentation Skills • Proven Abilities to manage interpersonal relationships • Knowledge of Pay and benefit programs • Experience in recruitment, training and development Preferred experience: • Proven working experience in Human Resource field • Knowledge of and preferably experience in houseboat industry • Computer skills including office, excel, and power point • Proven abilities in conflict resolution Closing date for position February 5, 2016: Forward resumes via email to: dont@twinanchors.com or Fax: 250-836-4824 Attention Human Resources Manager
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Saturday, January 30
StrongStart Outdoor Play Day
South Broadview Sledding Party
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW SCHOOL 12:30PM 3:30PM
> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM
Magic Show with Leif David
Drop Everything And Read with a Parent/ Caregiver
Family Storytime
“Build a Book” Project at Family Saturdays
> SALMON ARM ARTS CENTRE 11AM - 3:30PM
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 4PM > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM
> HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1:15PM
Carlin Art Activity
> SHAW CENTRE 2:30PM - 4PM
Bring indoor cleats or clean running shoes.
Sticks & Pucks Shinny
Let’s Play Drama Together
> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 2PM
> CARLIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL 6PM 7:30PM
Carlin Country Sliding Party
Skating and Books with the ‘Backs > ENDERBY ARENA 2:45PM - 3:45PM
SYSA Family Footy (Soccer)
> SALMON ARM INDOOR SOCCER ARENA 1PM - 3PM
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Sunday, January 24
> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 12:30PM - 1PM
Armstrong Early Years Fair
> SOUTH BROADVIEW SCHOOL 4PM - 6PM
Let’s Play Art Together
Skating with the Eagles
Enderby Lego Building
> ENDERBY ARENA 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Family Storytime
> ENDERBY ARENA 12:45PM - 1:45PM
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW SCHOOL 8:15AM 11:15AM
> SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 4PM - 5:30PM
> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2PM - 3:30PM
Family Storytime
Family Games & Yoga
Family Storytime
Unplug & Play Family Swim
> CARLIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL 6PM 7:30PM
Enderby Come Try Curling!
Puppet Play
Armstrong Family Rollerskating
Wednesday, January 27
Fun Family Yoga
Family Storytime and Music
Armstrong Family Ice Skate
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:15AM - 11:15AM
Under the Lights Family Snowshoe Night
> HASSEN ARENA ARMSTRONG 3PM - 4:30PM
Enderby Family Ice Skate
> ENDERBY ARENA 5:45PM - 7:15PM
Enderby Family Place Activities & Lunch > ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH 8:30AM - 12NOON
> SWEET FREEDOM YOGA STUDIO (BESIDE JUNGLEMANIA) 5PM - 6PM
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 2:30PM > SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 3PM - 4PM
> LITTLE MOUNTAIN SPORTS FIELDS 5PM - 7PM
Bring snowshoes and headlamps if you have them. Some snowshoes will be available.
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> NOR-VAL RECREATION CENTRE 3:45PM - 5:45PM
StrongStart Big Buddy Reading
> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30PM - 5PM
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Thanks to our Supporters:
Armstrong & Falkland EYC Armstrong Dance Academy Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber Armstrong/Spallumcheen Parks & Rec Arts Council for the South Shuswap Asparagus Community Theatre Bastion, Carlin, Hillcrest and South Broadview PACs City of Salmon Arm
Enderby Curling Club Enderby Recreation Services Enderby Resource Centre EZ Rock 91.5 FM FACES Happy Sprouts Music In the Groove Studio Kidz & Company Mall at Piccadilly
NSSCR ECD Okanagan Regional Library Salmon Arm Curling Club Salmon Arm ECD Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm Recreation Salmon Arm Silverbacks School District No. 83
Shuswap District Arts Council Shuswap Youth Soccer Assoc. Sicamous & Malakwa ECD Sicamous Eagles Sicamous Recreation Society Sicamous Parents & Tots Sicamous Preschool SPARC Sweet Freedom Yoga
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