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'TIS THE SEASON TO WATCH FOR ICE JAMS
Residents along Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers should keep a careful watch for ice jams. An ice jam can cause damage in two ways, by the overflow of ice onto land, and more commonly by backing up water and causing a flood such as the one in Keremeos last spring.
Anchor ice and freezing from the bottom are evident in both rivers following many days of cold temperatures.
There is evidence of ice movement and minor jams.
Danger from ice jams is most likely if the weather suddenly turns warm and the river begins to rise, thereby lifting the ice and carrying huge chunks to locations where it will pile up. Even if the ice builds up and keeps moving, it has the effect of a bulldozer pushing through.
Damage to irrigation systems, cattle and wildlife drownings, and road and highway closures have happened in the past as a result of ice jams. Local residents should remain alert.
LADIES AUXILIARY ELECTS SLATE
Turkey dinner at Billyıs Restaurant was first on the agenda of the annual general meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #56 Royal Canadian Legion. The restaurant donated items for a prize draw, a surprise appreciated by members and guests.Members were asked to donate to the Youth Auxiliary bake sale to be held December 18 at the Legion Hall at 3:00 p.m.
The installation of new Legion and Auxiliary officers will take place January 6 at 6:00 p.m. It will be the customary potluck supper.
Members are greatly concerned about the lack of new, younger members. The problem of finding enough people to do the catering has become critical, as so many members are old and cannot do the work. President Charlene Longdo said she had talked to Legion officers who agreed to take over the catering. Those Auxiliary members who are able will help.
The slate of officers elected for 2006 are: President Charlene Longdo, Vice-President Elizabeth Kightly, Secretary/Treasurer Anne Bauder, and Directors Betty Golovin, Norma Kraetor and Marion Marsel.
The next meeting will be on January 10 at the Legion Hall.
