Salmon Arm Observer, March 16, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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A late afternoon blaze destroyed a workshop and the artifacts of Bob Sebastian’s 50-year hobby. The fire in the 1300 block of the Trans-Canada Highway on the eastern edge of Sorrento was called in at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, says Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire services co-ordinator Kenn Mount, who was at the scene Wednesday morning. Describing it as a residential property with an outbuilding, Mount said Sebastian was doing some grinding work on one of the antique vehicles, when sparks ignited the upholstery. Because the vehicle was up on a hoist, it caught the roof on fire,” says Mount, noting a cedar tree next to the workshop not only caught fire but was candling quickly. “The shop was totally destroyed – the primary walls are still intact but the roof collapsed. The fire, which also destroyed vintage gas pumps, classic signs and containers

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# Smoke fills the air as fire rages inside a workshop on a residential property in the 1300 block of the Trans-Canada Highway in Sorrento. The fire occurred Tuesday afternoon, and firefighters were able to prevent the spread of the blaze to the nearby home. The fire was caused when sparks from a grinder ignited the upholstery of an antique vehicle that was being restored inside the workshop. and very expensive tools, was so intense its heat could be felt inside the Sebastian residence, located some 30 feet from the workshop. Mount says credit for keeping the house from going up in flames goes to the members of the Shuswap Fire Department. Some 25 firefighters from the Sorrento and Grier Road

firehalls responded quickly with all available apparatus. This included two engines, a water tender, command vehicle and a minirapid intervention vehicle, a pickup truck with a pump and compressed air. “Both halls were deployed and all were on scene very quickly,” says

Mount. “One of the challenges was the long, narrow driveway that made getting equipment in very challenging.” Other challenges included live power lines, which BC Hydro deactivated immediately after the 911 call and gas lines, which firefighters shut off themselves.

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City will wait for soil deposition law By Lachlan Labere MARKET NEWS STAFF

The city’s official community plan trumps its environment advisory committee when it comes to prioritizing the drafting of a soils deposition bylaw. Salmon Arm council received two recommendations Monday from the environment advisory committee (EMC). The first was that the city establish bylaws to regulate fill deposition. Secondly, that the city begin work on two projects, a sensitive habitat inventory and mapping (SHIM) review, and a sensitive ecosystem inventory (SEI). Regarding the soils deposition bylaw, Coun. Alan Harris said it’s already identified in the city’s official community plan as a medium-term project, meaning it won’t be addressed for another three to five years. He wondered if the committee was asking for it to be moved ahead in priority. “We can’t have everything be a first priority,” said Harrison. “I think everything is important to us. That’s important to me too, but we can’t do everything at once for two reasons: one, it costs a lot of money; and two, we only have so much

staff to do the work.” Coun. Chad Eliason noted that a soils bylaw has been discussed by council in the past. He said that it was initially about gravel pits, and that the city has a truck route bylaw, as well as temporary-use permits as a stopgap measure. “What they’re looking for is where you can put fill, and I think that oversteps our boundary a bit as a municipality, when you’re talking about Ministry of Environment and Fisheries and Oceans, so at this time I will not support this motion going forward,” said Eliason. Coun. Ken Jamieson asked how long it would take to prepare the bylaw. Six months was the estimate from development services manager Corey Paiement. “The way the city operates right now, we don’t regulate fill deposition, but we do regulate changes to environmentally sensitive areas, which are riparian areas, so that’s already covered off in the existing official community plan,” Paiement commented. Harrison said one of the biggest issues the city would be facing with a soil deposition bylaw is enforcement. He also noted the by-

law would not apply to First Nations land. “That’s reasonably significant because we have lots of First Nation land within our city and very valuable ones, so I think working with the First Nations people to see if they have some type of interest in looking at some type of regulation of soil deposition on all the lands will be helpful,” said Harrison. Council voted against the soils bylaw but were in favour of the habitat inventory and sensitive ecosystem inventory. The vote occurred after Paiement explained that the two projects are already underway. However, the amount in the budget to date, including $2,060 in public donations, doesn’t cover the cost of both, and Paiement said city staff will be meeting with the committee to get feedback on how to prioritize. Harrison mentioned the organization WA:TER, saying there was $20,000 in public donations available for the SHIM and SEI studies. “That might be worth bringing up at the meeting because, if we only have $2,000, we’re $18,000 short, so hopefully that donated money is out there,” said Harrison.

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Highway improvements at Craigellachie Plans are underway for highway upgrades and a bridge replacement near Craigellachie. B.C. Ministry of Transportation spokesperson Kate Trotter

says plans are in the works to upgrade a roughly three-kilometre section of the TransCanada Highway, and to replace the North Fork Bridge over the Perry River near the

Skyline Truck Stop in Craigellachie. Trotter says the ministry is gathering field information and proceeding with ground surveying, geotechnical investigations, envi-

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# From sunny St. Lucia, Taj Weekes and Adowa bring their blend of social consciousness and unforgettable reggae groove to the 20th annual Roots and Blues Festival, which rolls out Aug. 17 to 19. Other additions to the slate include Peter Lenton, Demetra Penner and Blackie & The Rodeo Kings.

Okanagan Regional Library’s Salmon Arm branch has a number of special activities planned for spring break. • March 16 at 6:30 p.m. – Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas to hear children’s librarian Ardie Burnham read a chapter from Jeremy Thatcher, Gragon Hatcher. • March 17 – games day all day with Scrabble, Clue, Upwards, checkers, dominoes, and many more. • March 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. board games will be available for play in the library. • March 22 at 11:30 a.m. is a Book Binge read-a-thon. Children can listen to stories read from great books then find a cozy spot to read to themselves. Treats will be provided. • March 24 at 11 a.m. Burnham will perform a couple of fun and exciting puppet plays. As well, a count-thecandies contest is open to children ages six to 12. The prize will be the jar of candies or an item from Burnham’s prize box.

Cantina Guitarist Blair Shier will perform at Cantina Vallarta at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16.

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prov Troupe presents ‘Blarney Time’ at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., cash bar, complimentary snacks and performance guaranteed to have you laughing so hard the beer will come out your nose. For more info, call Monica 250-833-6100.

Art break Film fare Shuswap Film Society presents A Separation, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s film portrait of religious convictions, moral debts and the ties of blood in modern-day Tehran. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Salmar Classic.

Dowsing Improve your intuition; communicate with your higher self, spirit guides and guardian angels in a weekend dowsing workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17 and 18 in the boardroom of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Cost of the workshop is $75 for one day or $125 for both. To register, call 250-8358236.

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SAGA Public Art Gallery offers a fullday workshops for kids aged 9 to 13 during the spring break. “Mondrian Monday” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 will feature Piet Mondrian and his contemporaries in the abstract art movement, plus projects in felting and abstract painting. Cost is $20 per child, register at the gallery or email sagapublicartgallery@telus.net.

Mexican fiesta El Mariachi Los Dorados welcome spring with a concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Tickets are available at Acorn Music.

Vocal workout The Salmon Arm Actors Studio presents a vocal workshop with jazz and gospel vocalist Leora Cashe, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and

Wednesday, March 20 and 21 at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Pre-registration is required. Call James Bowlby at 250-8328383 or send him an email at jamesbowlby@shaw.ca.

Fine blend The fiddle, vocals and guitar duo of Kelli Trottier and Greg Simm perform a blend of traditional Celtic, contemporary country folk, bluegrass, western swing and jazz on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Tickets $15 at the door.

Remote viewing Shuswap Questers present Dr. Wayne Carr, who will explain remote viewing and demonstrate how to correctly attend subtle senses, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 in the library of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Admission is $3.

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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church Pastor Peter Stellingwerff 10:30 a.m. Worship

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Pre-service singing 10:45 a.m. Worship service 11:00 a.m. 250 832-7282

Chance to dance for MS Continued from page 4 Hear them play Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by donation.

Dance for MS The Reaching Out MS Society hosts a fundraising dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. Theme is Swing into Spring with Dean and Company and guests from the Louisiana Hayride. Admission is by donation, which qualifies a person to win one of many prizes. Refreshments will be available and there will be a silent auction and more prizes.

Concert Li’l Ole Opry and Shuswap Gospel Music Group perform in concert to raise funds to help youngsters attend summer Bible camp at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at Shuswap Community Church located at 31518 Sixth Ave. NE. Admission is a “generous” donation.

Spirituality of art First United Church Rev Juanita Austin will host various area artists who will share their work in fabric, painting, pottery, sculpture, word forms, wood and how their art reflects their spirituality from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Musicians, storytellers, poets and others will perform live at an evening coffee-house at 7 p.m.

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Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church Canoe Senior Citizen’s Centre 7330-49th St. NE Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs. 1:30 p.m.

Church of Christ We meet at 2560 Auto Road SE Come & join us! 10 a.m. ~ Worship & Communion 11:15 a.m. ~ Classes for all ages sa4Christ.com Phone for Information 250 833-0927

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Mel & Joyce Janzen 250 675-3839 or 250 835-8736 4409 Trans Can. Hwy., Tappen www.newlifeoutreach.ca

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Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

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Young writers Enter your creative short stories and poetry in the Fifth annual Young Writers’ Contest open to students 5-18 years in school districts #83 and #22 only. Deadline is April 5. No cost to enter. Cash prizes. Contact karen.bissenden@gmail.com or www.saow.ca for guidelines and details. Prizes awarded Saturday, May 26 at Word on the Lake festival for readers and writers.

SEAS show The Shuswap Environmental Action Society (SEAS) will host a fund-raising concert to promote the acquisition of the former Cottonwoods Campground near the Adams River, featuring indie-folk-rock star Joel Plaskett, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Advance tickets are $25 and are available at Acorn Music, or $30 at the door.

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Crossroads Free Methodist Church PASTOR GEORGE FLEMING Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Traditional Service 250 832-8068 121 Shuswap Street SW

Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Hillcrest School, 1180 20th Street S.E. Office - 331 4th Street N.E., 250 832-9142 www.lakesidecommunitychurch.ca Email: lakeside@sunwave.net Lead Pastor: Pastor Ken Dryden Youth Pastor: Pastor Dustin Laird.

River of Life Community Church Pastor Reuben Pauls - 250 675-3636

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs

Broadview Evangelical Free Church Dave Penner - Lead Pastor Tamara Peterson - Women’s Ministries Pastor Daron Blenkin - Student Ministries Pastor Virginia Wunderlich - Children’s Ministries Pastor

9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Services Nursery Care for ages 2 & under & Sunday School for ages 3 - Gr. 8 350 - 30th Street NE 250 832-6366

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Lenten Journey First United Church presents Expanding Our Horizons, a series of thoughtful, inspiring presentations for the Lenten journey at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings until March 24. On March 24, Vida Yakong will present Project G.R.O.W.

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Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 10:00 am Bible Study & Sunday School 11 am Sunday Worship Meeting at the Recreation Centre, West End, 2600 - 10th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm Phone for Information 250 832-4705

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9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 3270 60th Avenue NE • 250 832-8936 Web: www.salmonarmadventist.ca Study Online: www.bibleinfo.com

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St. Mary’s Anglican/ United Church 1188 Trans Canada Hwy., Sorrento Ph. 250-675-2294 www.stmarysorrento.squarespace.com Tuesday Eucharist 10 a.m.

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CATHOLIC CHURCHES Shuswap Lake Area Mass Time: SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s 90 First Street SE Sat., 5:00 pm & Sun., 9:00 am SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima Sundays at 2:00 p.m. BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday, 11:15 a.m. CHASE: Blessed Sacrament Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

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OPINION Tories may fall on own sword We’ve all received robo-calls. We’re usually pitched an opportunity to get carpets cleaned or to save a life by donating to some cause. But the robo-calls New Democrats and Liberals are alleging the Conservatives made during their 2011 election campaign are much more insidious. They say the robo-calls to voters in ridings across Canada directed them to incorrect polling stations, perhaps frustrating their attempt to cast their ballot and influencing the election’s results. An economist at Simon Fraser University, Anke Kessler, says that’s entirely possible. Kessler crunched the numbers and, in a draft discussion paper published on her website, she says as many as 2,500 voters in ridings targeted by the robo-calls may not have reached their proper polling station to cast their vote. In five of those ridings, that was enough to secure victory for the Tory candidate over their Liberal and NDP opponents. Kessler concludes her analysis “suggests that any alleged robo-calling had a statistically significant impact on voter turnout and election results.” While shady ethics and playing fast and loose with the truth are expected elements of any election campaign, outright deception to dissuade voters from exercising their democratic choice crosses a dangerous line. It is particularly ironic that this investigation erupts at a time when the Conservative government is demanding easier access for police to phone and Internet records of suspected criminals. In our electronic age, there are few secrets that can’t be uncovered. As the robo-call scandal unfolds, the Conservatives may yet fall upon their own sword. — Burnaby NewsLeader

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Not ready to sit back and relax Yes, I walk my dog. Perhaps not as often as I should. But then again, he gets more than enough exercise running around the yard, playing with his toys, chasing and barking at squirrels, both real and imaginary, and following me wherever I go. He’s like a second shadow. My point is, the dog gets lots of exercise. It’s me who needs to get out into the great outdoors and do things - not to mention lose a few pounds. Recent studies would seem to suggest that there are significant health benefits associated with walking your dog, including a lower risk of high blood pressure, as well as fewer other chronic conditions. I’d be happy just to shed 15 or 20 pounds so that my pants wouldn’t be so snug at the waist. I found one study on the Internet, conducted by Cindy Lentino, an exercise scientist at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services in Washington, D.C., in which she looked at the general health of 916 middleaged adults who fell into three categories – those who

THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray did not own dogs, those who owned dogs but didn’t walk them and dog owners who regularly walked their pets. Lentino found that regular dog walkers had a lower body mass index (BMI) and fewer chronic conditions, and depressive symptoms than their counterparts. Lentino’s study went on further to say that the results of her study would indicate dog walking is something medical and health professionals should include when talking about activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyle. “There’s definitely something special about dogs. They are inherently active animals,” says Lentino. “Dogs give owners a sense of purpose in that they need to

be walked and humans need exercise.” It only makes sense because you’re getting an upper-body workout by holding onto the dog’s leash and a lower body workout by walking. While such studies basically state the obvious, the hardest things about any regular workout regime is establishing a schedule. I work long and often irregular hours. While I make a concerted effort to bring Arlo along with me when I’m working, especially on weekends, it is still the dog that is getting most of the exercise. He is, to say the least, an unabashed, not terribly shy, social creature who has to personally meet and greet every single person and/or dog that we come across. He puts on a lot of miles on any given day. I’m the one who’s sitting on my butt too much of the time. My problem is that when I do have time for myself, I just want to sit and relax. On the other hand, I also know that having a dog is a responsibility. They need to be exercised. So do we. The trick is

to get up off your backside and actually go for that walk. Based on the number of ‘dog walkers’ that routinely take their pets to Little Mountain Park, I guess it can’t be that hard. Not that I’m going to invest in one of those Spandex walking/jogging outfits with the florescent stripes, but I do think it wouldn’t hurt to set aside a certain amount of time – a couple of times a week – to take Arlo for a walk. He’s good with other dogs. I’m not worried about that. It’s me that’s not good with other people. I don’t know if I would fit in with all those svelte, healthy types who can actually keep up with their dogs. Not that I have any intention of trying to keep up with the proverbial Joneses, but I would like to be able to keep up with my dog. So I guess the thing to do is to just start taking him for a walk on a regular basis. After all, I do owe it to him to be around long enough to continue taking him for his walks. At least until we’ve both grown old, old enough to just sit back and watch the world pass us by.

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MAIL BAG Executive disputes oil sands information The article contains several errors and lacks the context necessary to understand the oil sands, “the third-largest oil reserve in the world and a major contributor to Canadian economic prosperity and future growth,” is hardly “a threat to Canada’s long-term energy security.” Also, the article makes no distinction between the two different methods used to extract oil: mining and drilling development. About 4,800 square kilometres of land is suitable for surface mining; the remainder is suitable for drilling projects. Mining projects use 2-4 barrels of water per barrel of oil and drilling uses 0.5 barrels

of water per barrel of oil. And overall, the oil sands industry recycles 80-95 per cent of the water it uses. Industry is required under Alberta law to reclaim all land disturbed by oil sands development, including tailings ponds, which are used as water recycling centres to avoid consuming more water. A Suncor pond is being reclaimed and new technologies are under way to accelerate the reclamation. Since operations began in the 1960s, about 10 per cent of the active mining footprint has been or is being reclaimed. Reclaimed land will be certified by the Alberta government when it can be returned to pub-

lic use. Readers seeking the facts about oil sands are welcome to visit our website here: www. capp.ca/UpstreamDialogue/OilSands/Pages/ default.aspx. Also, in 2010, the Royal Society of Canada commissioned an expert panel of Canadian scientists to review and assess evidence relating to several perceived environmental impacts of the oil sands. The Royal Society’s independent report is available here: www.rsc.ca.

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Writers should visit oil sands before making judgements In last week’s paper ,articles appeared on “Focus on Oil Sands Dangers,” and one concerning “A crisis of neglect in the province’s forests.” Both were written by locals who repeatedly write letters, opinions and columns that seem to favor all/any leftleaning causes from just about anywhere. In reading these two opinions/columns I always ask myself is what they are writing about based on “factual” information, or are they simply promoting the causes of others intent on creating controversy and pursuing other agendas? One question I usually ask of authors who write about the perils of the oil sands in Northern Alberta and forestry in B.C. is, “Have you ever spent any time in the areas you speak of or have you lived there?” How do you know what you write about is based

on facts? I have asked if those writing on these topics have worked there, lived there or even visited these so-called hell holes of destruction? The only answer I have ever received is

“I have asked if those writing on these topics have worked there, lived there or even visited these so-called hell holes of destruction?”

something along the lines of, “well, I receive my information from a number of well-known environmentalist groups and those that speak out against these developments.” The developments I refer to are the huge corporation that are well on their way of making Canada self-sufficient

in oil, and they are producing hundreds of thousands of excellentpaying jobs for Canadians and Americans. At the present time they are saving Canada from the economic woes facing most other parts of the world. When I then read of events held to promote hatred of these developers and their products, I can only hope the publishers and editors of these local newspapers are ensuring the information written is based on facts and not information that is only intended to promote other hidden agendas. I would be very surprised to learn the publishers allow topics as controversial as the oil sands, and forestryrelated stories to appear before they check the credibility and facts surrounding these stories. Surely, this must be a pre-requisite, is it not? B. Campbell

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FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice Please note on Popup page 3 of the March 9 flyer, the microwave advertised is limited in stock. This model is available while quantities last as it is being discontinued. No rainchecks will be issued. In the unfortunate event that this model is no longer available, we are pleased to offer the Sunbeam SBMW759W (WebCode: 10143370) as a substitute for the same price. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

#Brian ‘Elvis’ Simpson will perform at the Duffers Den in Shuswap Lake Estates at the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce’s Fun Night fundraiser to be held Saturday March 17.

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Whole lotta shaking at Duffers Den St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and everyone gets to be Irish for one day, as the saying goes. And shamrocks, one of the symbols of the day, bring that refreshing green colour of spring. For Christians, St. Patrick’s Day is a reprieve from Lenten fasting, when the Irish are allowed to partake in a pint of their favourite brew in celebration of the fourth-century character who introduced Christianity to Ireland. According to John Davis White in his book St. Patrick, His Writings and Life, two surviving, authentic letters from St. Patrick provide the only universally accepted details of his life. When he was about 16, he was captured from Wales by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Ireland, where he lived for six years before escaping and returning to his family. After entering the church, he returned to Ireland as an ordained bishop in the north and west of the island, but little is known about the places in which he worked. By the seventh cen-

OUT AND ABOUT Lynda Hooper tury, he had come to be revered as the patron saint of Ireland. The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce has a bit of the Irish happening at Duffers Den in Shuswap Lake Estates. The chamber is hosting a Fun Night fundraiser Saturday, March 17, with dinner served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Featured entertainment for the evening will be Brian “Elvis” Simpson from Vancouver. Performing Elvis since he was six, Simpson turned professional in 1997. He is a four-time International Professional Tribute Artist/ Impersonator Grand Champion, was voted top-10 among Elvis performers in Canada in 1998, 1999 and 2002 and, also in 2002, a grand champion final-

ist at the largest Elvis event in the world – the Collingwood Elvis Festival. A four-time grand champion professional finalist at the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Championships, from 2002 to 2005, Simpson earned a top-20 professional ranking in the world. He worked with the touring tribute show Legendary Rockers, as well as Double Trouble, a locally-produced Elvis tribute, before creating his own show, One Night With You - A Tribute To The King. The latest touring show is Ultimate ElvisThe Definitive Tribute to the King, featuring his Elvis 101 students in a show that covers the complete career of Elvis Presley. Simpson has made many television appearances. In 2004, he opened an Elvis tribute artist school known as Elvis 101, the first venture of its kind, and received continent-wide press in the process. Tickets for this night of fun are $15 and include a burger buffet and a beer, games, door prizes, and a prize for the best leprechaun

costume. Tickets are available at The Olde Town Centre in Blind Bay and Community Futures in Salmon Arm. Call 250-675-3515 or 250-675-4801 for more information.

Craft Sale The word is out that local craftspeople are gathering in Sorrento on Saturday, March 31 to sell their latest creations. This vibrant community is home to many fine artisans ready to present their wooden bowls, pottery, sculptures, fibre art, knitting, handmade soap, leather goods, dough art and doggy treats. There will be homemade lavender products, local honey, jam and delicious food products as well. Accessorize with locally made jewelry, scarves, artsy purses and other fashionrelated items. Crocheted products and local photographs will also be available for sale, along with products from Epicure and Avon. Spring is in the air, a good time to venture forth and see what the

talented people in the Shuswap have been working on over the winter while enjoying a chat over tea, coffee and sweets in the tea room. Admission is free. The craft sale runs for four hours only, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, just off the TransCanada Highway and across from Sorrento Elementary School. Call Bev at 250-675-2897 for more information.

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Interior Health is providing $200,000 in grants to enhance the public health skill sets of aboriginal residents – including $44,000 for three Secwepemc proposals. The Neskonlith Indian Band receives $4,000 to offer one native the opportunity to get a youth addictions certificate. That person will be able take home the information and skills to be able to work within the native community.

This train the trainer certificate program is offered by the Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute in Alberta, whose philosophy was founded upon spirituality of aboriginal peoples for their collective wellbeing. Another $20,000 is earmarked for a Secwepemc (Shuswap) Health Director’s Hub-IHA Secwepemc Training Sessions: The Community Proactive Approach. “They’ve asked for training sessions for a community proactive

approach directed to high-risk individuals,” said Brad Anderson, acting program director for IH’s Aboriginal Health. One frontline worker from each community will be trained in mental health first aid and, thanks to a grant from the Canadian Red Cross, will learn to “walk the prevention circle” as well. The third Secwepmc grant is $20,000 for the Shuswap Training & Employment Program, a proposal that centres around Nechi training, research and health pro-

motion. “By increasing capacity through educational opportunities the whole aboriginal community benefits,” said Anderson. “Interior Health wanted this to be a grassroots initiative and we asked applicants to tell us why they needed to build capacity in their community and how best that could be accomplished.” Anderson says there are strides being made in the right areas in aboriginal health, and that he is part of a community integration team that takes issues, concerns

and ideas back to IH to try to find ways to best address them “We are working with communities to get a better understanding of issues, whether access, cultural competency or what, so we’re able to come back to the working tables internally to be that voice, and to advocate to improve outcomes,” he says. There are 44,900 aboriginal people living within Interior Health, representing 6.3 per cent of the population, which includes 55 First Nation communities and 16,200 Métis people.

Dates to remember Cedar Heights Community Association, ladies’ overnight outing for March 28 at Crazy Creek Resort, website is www.crazycreekwaterfalls.com for information. The plan is to have a pot luck supper and people can bring their own breakfast. Cost of pool is extra, open to members and non-members. Stating your interest is not a commitment, but confirmation is needed by March 23. Travel arrangements will be made once we know who is going. If interested, contact Gloria for

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Definition of human at heart of issue I am providing you in this article information pertaining to a private members motion that was tabled Feb. 6. The motion is not coming from the Government of Canada but is a private member motion. Subsection 223(1) is a Canadian definition of human being which is at least 400 years old (from past British law) and has important implications since it denies that children are human beings before the moment of complete birth. Only three other countries in the world share Canada’s refusal to recognize or protect the interests of children as human beings until the moment of complete birth: The Peoples Republic of China, Vietnam and North Korea. An Angus Reid poll determined that 79 per cent of Canadians are not aware that Canadian law does not recognize or protect the interests of children until the moment of complete birth. In an Environics poll 72 per cent of Canadians agree with reforming this law once informed of this fact.

FROM THE HILL Colin Mayes Most European countries provide some protection for children after ten weeks into the pregnancy. In the U.S., most states provide some protection for children after 20 weeks into the pregnancy. In Canada children have no protection anytime during the pregnancy, even during delivery. Most physicians will tell you that after 20 weeks, abortions are rarely preformed, but approximately 600 to 800 abortions are performed after 20 weeks in Canada every year. The private members motion does not pose an end to abortions in Canada but simply states that the government appoint a multi-party committee to review subsection 223(1) and make recommendations regarding the determination of what medical evi-

dence exists to demonstrate that a child is, or is not, a human being before the moment of birth and is the evidence consistent with subsection 223(1)? Whether you are pro-choice or pro-life, I believe the question being asked in the Private Members motion is logical. I also believe if this issue can be discussed in a respectful and comprehensive way, this might shed light on the abortion issue. This is an emotional issue and it unfortunately often brings out emotional responses. I will support this motion allowing a special committee of the House to be appointed and directed to review the declaration in Subsection 223(1) of the Criminal Code. If this motion is passed in the House, I will openly review any recommendations brought forward. I hope the above information will help you to understand the purpose of the motion presented by the Member of Parliament from Kitchener Centre. -Colin Mayes, MP Okanagan-Shuswap

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Painting the town blue I am not making this up. They’re going to paint Calcutta blue. Some firm of public-relations consultants has persuaded the West Bengal state government that all official buildings and assets in Calcutta, right down to the lane dividers on highways, should be painted light blue. Taxis and other public services that require licenses will also have get out the blue paint, and owners of private property will be asked to do the same, with tax cuts for those who comply. It’s all about branding, really. West Bengal got a new government last year, after 34 years of Communist rule, and the state’s new rulers decided the capital city, Calcutta, needs a new colour scheme. As Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim told the Indian Express newspaper: “Our leader, Mamata Banerjee, has decided that the theme colour of the city will be skyblue because the motto of the new government is ‘The sky is the limit’.” Well, why not? If the state of Rajasthan can have both a “pink city” (Jaipur) and a “blue city” (Jodhpur), why shouldn’t Calcutta brand itself as “the other blue city”? However, Jaipur is naturally pink because of widespread use of terracotta. In Jodhpur, the residents got out their paint brushes voluntarily, whereas the West Bengal state government is spending a reported $16 million CDN on the blueing of Calcutta. Calcutta’s leading newspaper, the Tele-

GLOBAL VIEWS Gwynne Dyer graph (in which this column has long had the honour of appearing), was so swept away by the wonderfulness of the concept that it wrote a fulsome editorial about it. “Finding the right colour combination is undoubtedly the crucial first step in making a city safer, healthier, cleaner and generally more userfriendly for its inhabitants,” the newspaper wrote, tongue firmly in cheek. “[Painting Calcutta blue] could, with little doubt, sort out its core problems — chaotic health care, inability to implement pollutioncontrol norms, arsenic in the water, archaic sewers and garbage disposal, bad roads, killer buses for public transport, an airport falling apart and beyond dismal, priceless paintings rotting away in public art galleries, to name a few.” One wonders why more cities are not doing the same. Maybe they couldn’t afford the right consultants. I yield to practically everybody in my esteem for the overpaid consultants who are employed by unimaginative governments to improve their image. There is a better way for Calcutta to overcome its reputation for chaos and decay. By all means, spend

most of the available money on sewers and garbage disposal, roads and buses, pollution control, art galleries and the airport — but, also, restore the city centre. Calcutta was the capital of British-ruled India for two centuries. For much of that time, it was the second-largest city in the British Empire, only surpassed by London. As such, the centre of the city was full of Georgian and Regency buildings that reflected the city’s power and wealth at that time. Most of them are still there. Calcutta was poor for a long time, so it hasn’t had the money to erase its past in the brutal way that is happening in most other large Asian cities. Almost all Chinese cities have already destroyed their architectural heritage and beautiful cities like Hanoi are working at it. However, Calcutta’s wonderful buildings are in dreadful shape and soon it will find enough money to start destroying them wholesale. It doesn’t have to end like that. Fifteen years ago, I was walking up Bentinck Street, surrounded by the chaos of cars and trams and the crumbling buildings festooned with washing lines and movie posters. I came round a slight bend in the road and saw a miraculous sight. It was an four-storey

townhouse restored to all its former glory — the stucco replaced, the balconies repaired, the whole thing repainted in the mustard-yellow colour that was fashionable in the late 18th century. It was in a row of other 18th-century houses that were still rotting and I suddenly realized what central Calcutta used to look like. It made the hair rise on the back of my neck. I don’t know if that particular house has fallen into disrepair again (Google Streetview has its limitations), but I do know the example did not work. I also know it could work. It would cost more than a vat of blue paint, but labour isn’t that expensive in the city, so it’s cheaper to restore than to destroy and rebuild. If Calcutta started now, it could have, within 10 years, a city centre that is the envy of Asia. Alternatively, the West Bengal government could push the blue business a bit further. After all, nothing exceeds like excess. Why not paint all 14 million of Calcutta’s inhabitants blue and declare they are all avatars of Vishnu? That would get everybody’s attention.

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niors (across from the legion), there will be a duo from eastern Canada visiting, prepared to entertain with their own unique style. Ontario and Nova Scotia join forces in the fiddle, vocals and guitar duo of Kelli Trottier and Greg Simm. Trottier delivers an unforgettable performance as an acclaimed Canadian fiddler, step-dancer and angelvoiced singer. Simm is a Dartmouth, N.S.-based freelance musician, producer, composer, arranger and music educator. They provide an exquisite blend of traditional Celtic and contemporary country folk. Bluegrass, western swing and jazz are entwined to be entertaining for everyone. Ontario-born Trottier’s awards include the Maritime Fiddling Championship in 1984, and one half of the duet award at the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest. She has toured Canada and Europe, starred in the musical, Swingstep, and has recorded four solo CDs. Her latest is entitled Now. Simm plays both acoustic and electric bass, as well as guitar. His recording credits, as player, composer, and/or producer, are many. He has performed with Atlantic Canada’s finest, including Natalie MacMaster and Lenny Gallant. Denise Ford is producing the show, she is also a fine musician of note, showcasing various talents, bringing some exceptional performers to Chase for the enjoyment of any attending audience. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call Denise at 250577-3857 for more information.

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Doctor shortage closes ER Chase and area residents will have to go farther afield for emergency health issues. Interior Health has decided to close The Chase Health Centre’s emergency department Monday March 19 to Friday March 23.

A shortage of doctors is cited as the reason for the temporary closure. The Chase Health Centre lab will also be closed Friday, March 23 – again due to lack of staff. Normal operating hours for the emergency

department are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lab services usually operate Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. During the hours the emergency department is closed, Interior

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# The Fire Hawks play a game called the ‘human knot’, as part of team building exercises at the opening of the BC Hockey Female Jamboree at Art Holding Arena. to year. This year, the BC Hockey Female Jamboree was held in Chase. BC Hockey jamborees stress sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for fellow players, coaches and officials. It is run by BC Hockey and is an initiative of the BC Hockey Female Hockey Development Committee.

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#Playing soccer is a good way to get exercise and have fun in the sun with friends. Chase fun soccer will be starting on Sunday, April 15 for ages two to 12. Coaches’ Clinic will be held Saturday, April 7. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped of at True Value in Chase until April 1. For more information, email Heather at Chcoates@telus.net.

Join Team Chase’s 2nd Annual tourney Team Chase is holding their Second Annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament. Team Chase’s 2nd Annual Chase Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament (a one-day event)

is scheduled for Sunday, May 6. There will be a 2 p.m. shotgun start in a ninehole Texas Scramble format (and yes there will be mulligans). Other fun events

throughout the day include, poker hands, beat the champ, putting challenge, silent auction, raffle items and lots of door prizes. The registration deadline is April 29.

Registration available at Sunshore Golf Course, Box 260, Chase, V0E 1M0, phone 250679-3021. For more info, call Bette Kyle at 250-679-3444 or Gail Tilley at 250-679-6813.

Batter up for spring Baseball season is starting up in Chase. The Chase Minor Baseball Spring 2012 registration deadline is April 2. Minor baseball divisions are: Blast Ball 4 years, T-ball 5&6 years, Tadpole 7&8years, Mosquito 9&10 years, Pee Wee 11&12 years, Bantam 13 - 15 years, Midget 16 - 18 years. Chase Minor Baseball is looking for

adults or youth who are interested in umpiring. Volunteers are also needed to bring new thoughts and ideas to the next general meeting. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Kary at 250679-2959 or see smallstepspreschool.com. Forms can be found and dropped off at Haldane School, Naramada Video, True Value or Chase High School.

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Shuswap Lake Band Hall (1886 Little Shuswap Lake Rd., West), March 29, everyone is welcome, doors open at 5 p.m., walk-ins at 5:30 p.m. Chase Heat Spring Camp, March 30 to April 1 at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Chase Creekside Seniors Carpet Bowling Tournament/Chal-

lenge, Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. For more info, call Grace Fox at 250-679-4660. Chase Coed SloPitch League Needs Teams and Players, 2012 Spring Season starts 6:30 p.m. Friday April 6,. The deadline to have a team signed up and paid is Sunday, April 1. For more info, contact Jay Foster at

250-318-3983 or email slopitchbc@gmail.com. Chase Creekside Seniors General Meeting, Thursday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Chase Citizens on Patrol Coffee House, Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Chase Community Hall, coffee and goodies available, Admission is $2 per person.

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# Members of the Watoto Choir dropped by to perform an impromptu concert for the management and staff at Big Steel Box in Salmon Arm.

Businesses create unique charity partnership By Barb Brouwer MARKET NEWS STAFF

Local businesses have put two and two together and come up with a way to help many more. Barry Siebenga, owner of the Big Steel Box, and IC Urethane Products owner/ president Guido Presch have both offered their support to the Watoto Children’s Choir and to the people of Africa. And current members of the choir, who have all suffered the loss of at least one parent and who sing in Salmon Arm every year, performed two mini concerts of thanks last week. Barry Siebenga’s Big Steel Box on the TransCanada Highway was one

of the stops, thanks to him and his staff for a large steel container that was used to transport rubber mats from IC Urethane to a baby’s home, along with donations of clothes and other items for Watoto’s Living Hope program in northern Africa. Siebenga says a tour of relief projects with other businesspeople in North Vietnam and Thailand changed his views on life and business. “The experience of seeing people suffer unnecessarily and seeing what people can do to help – even what one person can do, changed my attitude about business,” he says, noting he now uses business to help wherever he can. “We’re in

the container business so quite often we find some way that we can help with our containers.” Siebenga says helping out can be really pretty simple – thinking about what needs to be done and finding a solution, a solution that is often as simple as finding the right people. “There is a vast unseen network of people in our community and far beyond who are doing things to help,” he says, noting sometimes there isn’t even a cost. “We know a fellow who was given a semi load of nails, and another fella that ships stuff all over the world knew someone overseas who needed them for a relief project. It was that

simple, but it made a difference.” IC Urethane employees in the industrial park were also treated to a concert. Owner Guido Presch says his company’s contribution to Watoto followed a visit by Sid Bouma, who has driven the Watoto bus for the past seven years. “He explained what he was doing with Watoto and the orphanages and we realized we had fair amount of mats and we didn’t have a lot of use for them,” says Presch of the factory seconds that had been piling up. “Sid figured he could get some use of them in Uganda so I told him I’d be happy to give them to him.”

Presch says his staff helped him to load up the mats at night and on weekends, enough of them to fill two-thirds of Siebenga’s container. “It’s a good feeling to know somebody could do something good with it,” he says, noting some of the mats were heading to orphanages where they would be cut to fit into cribs. “I don’t need the recognition myself but it meant a lot to the guys here.” Meanwhile, Bouma has driven all over North America with the Watoto Children’s Choir and is always on the lookout for ways to help the program. As he was driving into Salmon Arm last week,

Bouma said the choir had performed eight and 10 shows per week for the last seven. Bouma has also visited Watoto projects, first going to Africa in 2004 with Five Corners Church to help build a house in Childcare Ministries’ Suubi Chldren’s Village. On his last trip, Bouma returned with a team from Victoria to build a classroom. “I went over there and saw that my dollar went so much farther, and actually went to where I sent it,” he says. “I saw the house I built and donations of other houses. The money goes to where they say it goes.”

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John passed away on March 05, 2012 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 77 years after a long and painful illness with COPD. Survived by his loving wife, Wendy; children, Lorene (Jim), Glennis (Gary), Kathryn (Stew) and Johnathan. In Australia John is survived by his brothers, Alex (Peg), Wally (Margaret) and a sister, Mary as well as numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Brock, Tanis, Jacob and Katrina. He was predeceased by his brother, Joe and sisters; Betty and Beatrice and his ﬁrst wife Lucy. John was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branches 133 and 62. We would like to thank Dr’s Hasham (Poco) and McDonald for all of their care of John. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, Salmon Arm, BC Online Condolences can be sent through John’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

LETHAM, MARY ELIZABETH May 7, 1921 - March 8, 2012 In her 91st year, Mary Letham passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Born in Grand Falls New Brunswick, at the age of eight Mary moved with her parents and sisters to Vancouver. The family lived in Kerrisdale where Mary attended McGee High School and eventually graduated from UBC with a degree in Social Work. In 1944 she married Bert Letham and upon his graduation from dental school they moved together to Whitehorse. They spent ﬁve years in the Yukon before moving to Salmon Arm where they raised their family of four boys. For over 60 years, Mary was active in the Salmon Arm community as a Kinette member. She was also a founding member of the Blind Bay Painters and remained active in the arts community until her ﬁnal days. Mary is survived by sons: Brad (Kathy) of Nelson, Chris (Tina) of Salmon Arm, and Phil (Doreen) of Nanaimo; seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Camie, Ryan, Luke, Brittany, Bryn, and Eric; greatgrandchildren: Blake, Nolan, Saffron and Mira. She was predeceased by husband Bert, son Clive and sisters Eleanor and Dorothy. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 15th at First United Church in Salmon Arm. Donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Shuswap Community Foundation.

FREDERICK WILLIAM KITCHEN 1930 - 2012 Frederick William Kitchen passed away on March 10, 2012, after a short illness in the Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. Frederick was the only child of Rebecca Donaldson Scott of Glasgow, Scotland, and Alfred William Kitchen of Oxfordshire, England, and was born September 6, 1930, in New Westminster, BC. He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Aaron. He is survived by his wife, Grace Violet Kitchen (nee Syvertsen) and three children, Ann Grover (Dan Stocking), William (Bill) Kitchen, and Kathleen (Kathy) Henley (Ken); nine grandchildren, Seth (Sev), Kenan (Nadine), Amaris (Lindsay), Rebecca (Wilf), Alicia, Craig, Sarah (Trevor), Nicole (Jordon), and Andrew. He was great-grandfather to Taylor, Vann, Noah, Tanisha, Malaya, and soon-to-beborn Baby Lindquist. Fred worked most of his life as a farm labourer, but also worked in a sawmill and enjoyed mechanic work and truck driving. A private funeral service was held Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Bowers Funeral Service and Crematorium. Interment service will be held in Maple Ridge, BC, at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude to Chaplain Dave, Kevin Bolen, and the doctors and staff at Shuswap Lake Hospital. Online condolences can be sent through Fred’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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CAROL TORY Carol Ann Leigh Tory passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, Kamloops, BC on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the age of 59 years. Carol was born in Saint Jean, Quebec on June 2, 1952. She had been a long time resident of the Shuswap area working as a hairdresser for 21 years. She enjoyed shopping for clothes, reading, and spending time with her family. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Joe; daughter, Shannon (Byron) Rempel; sons, Mike and Steve; granddaughter, Jessica; her mother, Dorothy Hathaway; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 pm with Capreece Bowers, celebrant. Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, Kamloops, BC or the Shuswap Hospice Society. Online condolences can be sent through Carol’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

JOHN ALLAN COLLIER NOVEMBER 28, 1929 - MARCH 6, 2012 Active, funny, vibrant, interested in every facet of life and living, John shared his humour and love of life with everyone he met. His bright light will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survived by his wife Nadine, sisters Joan and Jean, daughters Barbara, Kim and Janet, sons Russell, Bruce, Alan and John Jr. and 32 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Many thanks to Kamloops Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for the compassionate care given to John in his last days. A celebration of his life will be held in the Anglemont Hall on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be expressed at www. schoenings.com DORIS KIME Doris Kime (nee Emerson) passed quietly in her sleep on March 4, 2012 at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Kime, her son Michael Kime, her daughters Carol Rutherford and Jean Peak, as well as seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Doris lived a full life of gardening and birdwatching, travelling the world with Frank to add to their extensive sighting list. She was an active member of the Salmon Arm Naturalists for many years. Born in Newcastle, England on November 20, 1926, Doris came to Canada in 1983. A memorial will be held for family and friends on June 2, 2012 at 2 P.M. at the plaque honoring Frank and Doris Kime immediately north of the Prestige Inn. Online condolences can be sent thorough Doris’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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Obituaries

DURET 1950-2012 Serge Duret of Chase B.C passed away on March 4, 2012 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his loving daughters Stacey(Jon) Rogers of Kelowna and Leslie Duret of Chase, grandchildren Linden Rogers, brothers and sisters Gaetane Cej (Jerry), Francine Duret (Rick), Benoit Duret (Roseline), Jacques Duret (Aurelie), Richard Duret (Yves), Madeleine Bilodeau, Gaston Duret, Pierre Duret and a large extended family. Serge is predeceased by his parents Leonce and Simone Duret and brother-in-law Pierre Bilodeau. Serge was born and raised in Debden, Saskatchewan. He got married and then moved west in the mid 1970’s where he settled in Chase and started his family. Serge spent his working life as a journeyman electrician. He enjoyed a variety of sports which included hockey, softball and curling. Serge was a loving father, son, brother and a dedicated worker. Serge will be dearly missed by his friends and loving family. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Unit B at the Hamlets. A service will be held in Kamloops at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Personal Alternative Funeral Services 250-554-2324

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes ﬁrst! 1 year ﬂat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

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PART-TIME kennel help needed. Resumes to: 60 Hwy 97B SE, Salmon Arm, V1E 1X5

Obituaries

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We accept all Memorial Society and Pre-Need Funeral Policies

Help Wanted

Local Vernon Paving Company

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

looking to ﬁll the following positions:

Paver Operator • Screedman • Class 1 Drivers April start. Fax resumes to 250.545.4599 Email to rboysltd@shaw.ca Cherry Sorters & Pickers required $10./hr & up or piece work. June 15 - August 31. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com

GROUP home hiring for weekends & casual shifts, must have a health related certiﬁcate. Email resume: LLsupervisor.SQ@gmail.com SERVERS needed at Home Restaurant in Sorrento need immed. Apply in person with resume to Brad or Sandy

Career Opportunities

Sports & Recreation

CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market News and the Lakeshore News. Areas available in S.E. Salmon Arm & Chase Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Career Opportunities

Making ﬁnal arrangements for a loved one isn’t easy. That’s why compassion goes into everything we do. We are prepared to arrange any special request you may have. • Traditional Services • Cremation Services • Prearrangement Planning • All inquiries welcome 24 hrs.

The Pool Supervisor is responsible for supervising and administering activities at the swimming pool in order to provide quality swimming programs and services. Experience Credentials: The successful candidate will have: The successful candidate will have: • Knowledge of lifeguarding and swimming • Water Safety Instructor Certificate; instruction; • First Aid and CPR Certificate; • Knowledge of swimming pool administration; • National Lifeguard Standard Instructor Certificate; • An understanding of the community; and • BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Certificate; • Knowledge of emergency procedures, First • Pool Operators 1 Certificate (preferred); Aid, and CPR. • Examiner to Bronze Cross Level Certificate (preferred); and • First Aid Instructor Certificate (preferred). Responsibilities: • Planning and developing pool programs and use to ensure maximum benefit of the facility for community residents. • Administering pool programs to ensure that budgets and records are maintained in an accurate and timely matter. This includes: monitoring budget and spending, collecting revenue and fees, preparing monthly usage reports, and maintaining office files. • Assisting in hiring of pool staff and supervising pool staff to ensure that staff are qualified and performing duties in a safe and courteous manner. This includes: supervising lifeguards and swimming instructors, ensuring lifeguards and swimming instructors are completing job activities, and scheduling hours of work. • Maintaining the facility to ensure that the swimming pool is safe and clean. This includes: taking water samples, making adjustments to chlorine levels as required, ensuring office, change rooms, and deck area are clean, and inspecting facility to ensure safety standards are met. • Performing guarding and instructing duties. This includes: teaching swimming lessons, acting as a lifeguard, and setting up and instructing lessons for school groups. • Developing and implementing pool programs. This includes: designing programs, scheduling programs, staffing programs, and teaching programs.

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Education/Trade Schools

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Sports & Recreation

Please send resume, cover letter, and copies of all current certiﬁcations to the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce, Attention: Manager of Recreation Services Mail: P.O. Box 1000, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 Fax: 250-838-0123 • E-mail: recreation@enderbychamber.com Application Deadline: March 23, 2012 (Anticipated Start Date May 15, 2012)

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Work Wanted

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Handypersons

Home Improvements

CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Home reno’s and repairs, Interior painting and trim Licensed & insured Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

ALL HOME RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS. Free estimates. Call Gary(250)253-4663

Painting & Decorating

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

Build Your Career With us Certiﬁed Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development? We want to hear from you. Apply online today and build your career with us!

YOU NAME IT I CAN FIX IT Appliances, toilets, auto diagnosing & boosting, snow removal. $30/hr. We come to you. Call me anytime. (250)463-9476

Services PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: sada@sunwave.net

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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MARDEN AUTO HAULING LTD. a Salmon Arm based small trucking company, is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Welding and hydraulic exp necessary Own tools. Competitive wages fax 250804-0680 or email patlabr@telus.net

CAREGIVER available. How can I help you? Child care, seniors, respite? Excellent cook. 250-675-5538

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Career Opportunities

MOOSE MULLIGAN’S in Sicamous is now accepting resumes for Spring positions in the following areas: Servers (with a smile), cooks, kitchen prep, and dishwashers. Experience preferred but not mandatory. E-mail to the p u b @ m o o s e mu l l i g a n s. c o m Attn: Peter. NORTH Enderby Timber is hiring for Millwright and Lumber Piling positions. For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneﬁt package. Please fax resume to 250-8389637. Shuswap Family Resource is looking for a permanent F/T Intensive Family Preservation Councellor. Councellor will provide short-term intensive theory based practise with the goal of maintaining and/or reinstating children with their families. University degree in a related discipline. Resume to patti_thurston@familyresource.bc.ca

Qualiﬁed candidates will be contacted. WANTED ASAP Qualiﬁed Early Childhood Educators 20-40 hrs/week Exp an asset up to 8 children 0-6yrs. please send resume with your brief philosophy on ECE. To: Salmon Arm Observer Box #1501 171 Shuswap St.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services THE Burner Restaurant (Malakwa, BC) has openings for servers, runners, dishwasher, prep-cook & Liquor Store Sales Associate. All positions are P/T to F/T, seasonal to permanent. Competitive wages + gratuity. Server & prep-cook positions require experience. Will train runners & dishwasher (open to minors). e-mail: tamryn@theburner.ca or drop off in person. www.theburner.ca

OfÀce Support OFFICE Assistant/Admin Individual must be outgoing, good communication skills Comfortable working in team environment, & independently Handling series of secretarial duties including: Data entering/receivables/payables Proﬁcient computer skills/multitasking Exp. Quickbooks Wage is dependant upon exp. Please forward resume : mailto:Nicole@precisionaluminum.ca www.precisionaluminum.ca

Retail PARTS Person position. Seeking a hard working, energetic individual for our Kamloops store. Successful applicant shall have: Basic agricultural mechanical knowledge, Excellent computer skills, & be a SelfStarter with good communicative & interpersonal skill. Interested candidates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250-5463165, email: nobletractor@telus.net

Cleaning Services

Esthetics Services

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Legal Services Work Wanted

SHARON’S BOOKKEEPING Income Tax preparation and bookkeeping skrahn@cablelan.net 250-836-2544

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Nursing Unit Clerk ! A people-oriented job at the heart of hospital operations. You’ll never be bored again. Our 6 month program gives you the specialized training needed for hospital positions. The focused, intensive schedule gets you into the work force as quickly as possible.

Spring is on it’s way. Let us take care of your household. We use eco friendly products. Call Melissa (250)804-7979 clean@girlsgonegreen.ca

YARD PRUNING SPRING SPECIAL Tree/Shrub Pruning. 40 years professional exp. Complimentary Consultations and estimates. Serving the Shuswap. Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Enderby Call 250-517-0634

Help Wanted

Sicamous Inn HOUSEKEEPERS REQUIRED Part time seasonal positions available beginning immediately. Apply with resume to Moe.

Motorsports Parts & Accessories Position Available We require a Parts & Accessories person to join our team. Excellent customer service skills & computer knowledge is a must. Experience is an asset. Sundays and Mondays off. We Provide: • competitive wages • health beneﬁts • training

Please drop resume off in store or e-mail to:

dean@alpinemotorsport.ca

We also offer: Online Medical Transcription - 9 months Pharmacy Technician – 8 months Health Care Assistant/RCA - 6 months

Proud to be part of our Honda Team We want you to join our team. We are currently looking for people who are interested in working in an exciting, vibrant and dynamic workplace. We are looking for the right people to become a part of our team of:

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Automotive Division Product Specialists

Help Wanted

The Shuswap Recreation Society is a non-profit society, contracting the Operation and Management of Recreation Facilities and Programs for the City of Salmon Arm. The Shuswap Recreation Society is looking for an accomplished individual to become our next Controller. This position reports directly to the General Manager and provides financial reporting to the Board of Directors as well as the City of Salmon Arm. Candidates for this position will have a minimum of five (5) years accounting experience and possess an accounting designation. (CGA, CMA, CA) Responsibilities: • Ensure all accounting processes and systems meet the needs of timely, accurate and meaningful reporting to the Society • Ensure adequate insurance and risk management • Ensure strong internal controls • Preparation and implementation of budgets, meeting the standards of the City of Salmon Arm. • Play a key role in strategy planning and development of the Society • Manage the Society IT infrastructure The Shuswap Regional Society offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Qualified candidates can send resumes with a covering letter to: dberger@salmonarmrecreation.ca by March 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm For more information on the Shuswap Recreation Society please visit www.salmonarmrecreation.ca

PICK-UP W/Canopy traveling to Vernon Mon,Tue,Thurs, Fri. Can pick up or deliver your packages. 250-803-1838 SHUSWAP BBQ & Catering offers southern bbq for all occasions. Check out our website at www.shuswapbbq.com or call (250)803-8712

The candidates must be punctual, reliable, well organized, highly self motivated, possess good judgement, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a team environment. Previous sales experience would be considered an asset but is not a requirement. We will provide initial and ongoing training for the successful candidate to become a top producer. Salmon Arm Honda is a Honda Powerhouse Dealership offering sales, service and parts for our Auto and MC/ATV Power equipment divisions. We provide competitive wages, commissions and a comprehensive bene¿t package. The closing date for these positions will be March 31st, 2012.

nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 12 Years

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

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Computer Services

Keystroke COMPUTER SERVICE rt Sma es! Renew and recharge your c i cho computer! Quality work at reasonable prices

New and used computers and extras 250-836-5300 computer@cablelan.net John Schlosar, A+ Certiﬁed

Garden & Lawn

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE • Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

• Online or on campus

Financial Aid available for qualiﬁed students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college

Misc Services

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• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/ mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Help Wanted

CONSIDER A CAREER WITH

If you are interested in becoming part of our family and have the necessary skills and/or experience, forward your resume marked “Salmon Arm Honda” to: Salmon Arm Honda Attention: Richard Antonenko/Dealer 650 Trans Canada HWY NE Po Box 609 Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E4N7 E-mail: richard@salmonarmhonda.com Please make sure to include at least 3 work related references. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates whose quali¿cations, skill and experience meet our requirements. All other resumes will be kept on ¿le for a period of 3 months.

Welcome Wagon is currently seeking individuals for Welcome Wagon Representatives in the communities of Sicamous and Chase/Sorrento

As a Welcome Wagon Representative you will work ﬂexible hours, provide a valuable community service and get paid while having fun! If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please call Brenda Allard, Area Manager • 250 275-7422 bjc62welcomewagon@live.com

Shuswap Market News Friday, March 16, 2012

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Repairs

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Ron Marchand

5 KM to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 0.565ac. unique lot. DUPLEX zoned. $259,000 Negotiable. (250) 515-3772

Mobile Homes & Parks

the Video Man

832-3320

I ﬁx lawn mowers, snow blowers, back pack blowers, grass trimmers, chain saws, generators, etc. Please call Clayton at (250) 832-5914 if you need something ﬁxed.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 14-800LB round bales $25. 55 lb. Square bales $3.50 Grindrod 250-832-4160 A horse quality orchardgrass, $5, & other quality $2-4/bale Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 BLAND’S Farm Sales. Extra clean wheat straw phone(250)832-6615 (250)833-2449. Pick-up/del EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay. No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale. 250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 HAY Alfalfa grass mix small sq. bales 55-65lb. $5/bale Straight Grass $5/bale Phone Rick (250)833-4523

Livestock 1 yr. old male donkey just a bit bigger than a mini, very friendly $400. (250)832-8221

Pet Services NEW LAKESIDE GROOMING Certiﬁed with over 20yrs. experience. In home one on one care & service. No cages. Hand drying only. By appointment only. (250)832-8845

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Heritage House on 1 acre

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors, new windows, out buildings, carport,

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Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun Apr 1 12pm Carlin Hall Auctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126

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Mortgages Best rate 5yr-3.39%OAC Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

$100 & Under

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Small ads, BIG deals! Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun Apr 1 12pm Carlin Hall Auctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126 4MAN Hot tub mint. 97 Polaris RMK 800 motor both together $3000 250-515-3169

(250)832-8766

Vintage collectors’ editions of UFO paperbacks, 21, $60 OBO. Silver/grey TV stand with glass door, 18” high, $30; cream colour armchair, $20. 250-832-2231. WELL Rotted garden manure, Top soils & bark mulch. Phone Stanley Bland (250)832-6615 or (250)833-2449

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apartment downtown, NS, NP, $650/mo. Suomi Apartments. Call Keith (250)832-6060 1BDRM. apartment with balcony in downtown Salmon Arm, great location, NS, NP, new appl., laundry $650/mo. Call Keith (250)832-6060 1 BDRM apt avail Apr 1 in town quiet secure heat incl. Adults No pets $650/mo 250833-4726 2BDRM, 2bath, Cambridge Court, gas FP, $1000/mo + util (inc gas & water) NS, NP, (250)675-2385 2BDRM close to downtown, NS, NP, $795/mo., hot water included (250)955-0774 AVAILABLE immediately, spacious 2bdrm. apt., downtown SA, $850/mo., +DD & ref’s, (250)307-2431 BACHELOR APT. for rent. Incl. cable, hydro, washer & dryer. No pets. Single person only. $375/mo. Avail. Immed. 250-836-3233. BACH suite $550/mo. by rec ctre inc util Bus stop out front NP no WD (1-250)871-6000

Pet Services

FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED

suites in quiet adult NS, NP, seniors/professional building close to all amenities. Avail now 1 bdrm, 1 Bdrm plus den, and 2 Bdrm furnished. Views McGuire Park and Shuswap Lake $795-$845/mo plus hydro. Ref req’d 250-833-9148 LARGE 1bdrm apt. $695/mo Salmon Arm near Down Town, N/S, N/P. (1-250)955-0774 LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-836-4516 or 250-804-5364. SALMON Arm: Across from Askews 1bdrm nwly reno’ed & 2bdrm. W/D, parking, (1604)858-8176 Colin (250)8323706 Dale SICAMOUS: 2 BDRM. APT. Questview Apts. Some util. incl. $650/mo. Avail. immed.. (250)312-3344

Cottages / Cabins 2BDRM furnished cabin, NE SA, 1.5bath, $950/mo inc. util cable avail now (250)833-0373 BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., kitchen, living & dining room, shared laundry $700/mo., incl. hydro, sat tv & internet. (250)8358236

Duplex / 4 Plex 3BDRM, with 1 1/2 bath. N/S, N/P. Garage, laundry room, fenced yard. (778)773-6380 or (604)521-0215

Misc for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath + Den

1350 SQ. FT. retail or ofﬁce space Downtown location 250307-2431 1-3 Bay-Light Industrial in downtown SA. Prime area between two malls. Zoned C-3. Terms negotiable. (250)5153772 or (250)832-8220 STOREFRONT SPACE FOR LEASE. 360 Ross Street downtown SA. Retail or ofﬁce. Call Keith (250)832-6060

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath

Interior South

in Cedar Heights

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath on 18th Street condo, close to malls

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath in Cedar Heights

Call Al Bingham (250)804-6216

3690 Northway Road, Malakwa

Monday to Friday

Appointments necessary.

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Pet Obituaries

October 31, 1998-March 3, 2012 We remember...We shed a tear Always wishing you were here The love you shared, though we’re apart Will live forever in our hearts. You touched many lives in your time here and made the world a better place for us all. Your loving family, Lynn and Jamey Reading

Misc Services

old gal says “GIT ‘ER DONE!”

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience ﬁxing old houses • Local References

FOR Rent: updated 2bdrm mobile on 20 acres, Grandview Bench area. Set up for horses, detached shop, 3 stall barn, paddocks, fenced, avail. immed., (1-250)862-6249

271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604

“Killer”

Misc Services

LAKEVIEW MANOR

Acreage

COMMERCIAL office space for lease Main Street, Sicamous one block up from Channel. Prime location. Ideal for professional, medical, office. Could include manager/owner suite. $12/sqft. plus OC. Call Keith (250)832-6060 DOWNTWN Office in light industrial park. $495/478 sq. ft. 2 rooms + bthrm. Parking, incl triple net & elec. Rent neg. Sq. ft. approx. (250) 515-3772 or (250) 832-8220

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Free Items

BAYS For lease and also licensed restaurant 97BHwy 250-832-3829

Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated newer apartment buildings. Includes F/S/DW/AC/HW NS, NP. Available March 1 $720 & $825 respectively (250)803-1694

Commercial/ Industrial

With ROBIN

LOOKING for old 45 rpm records. Please call 250-200-0387.

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Apt/Condo for Rent

PET GROOMING

LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Real Estate

Townhouses SHUSWAP RIDGE Quality Townhomes in Salmon Arm. Great location 2751 15 Ave NE Near high school. 3 styles. Prices $320,900-$359,000. www.shuswapridge.ca (250)-833-100

Pet Services

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1996 Zamboni • 1996 White/Blue ICES Zamboni • Weight 2,806 kg • 4,795 hours • Propane fuel This zamboni may be viewed at the Town of Golden Public Works Yard, 1215 11th Avenue North in Golden, BC. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Dave Poland, Shop Foreman at (250) 344-8218, or Chris Cochran, Operations Manager at (250) 3442271 ext 226. This zamboni will be sold “as is/where is.” All sales are ﬁnal. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The successful bidder must take possession and remove the zamboni by Friday, April 13, 2012. For more information please contact: Darcy Mooney, Deputy Manager, Environment and Engineering Services at dmooney@csrd.bc.ca or (250) 833-5938 Phone during regular ofﬁce hours at (250) 833-5950 or 1-888-248-2773 toll-free.

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Modular Homes 2BDRM trailer in Tappen. $700/mo Avail April 1st NP NS Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480 CHASE 2Bdrm 2 bath 5 appl NP NS DD and Ref’s req Adult oriented. Avail Apr 15 250679-3359

Homes for Rent 1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154. 2BDRM Cottage on a ﬁshing lake in Turtle Valley, Chase Avail Apr 1, 1 yr. Lease 250679-3950 2BDRM Gleneden Duplex ground level on 5 acres of trees & grass. Part view of lake, 8 min to SA. W/D fridge and elec range. 1050 Sq Ft. with storage. 30lb pet ok. Avail. Apr 1 NS Prefer working single or couple. Single $650 or Double $700 Very quiet and private 250-833-4665 2BDRM. mobile, Silver Creek, 15min. to SA, country setting, NS, NP, storage shed, suitable for single or mature couple, long term preferred, pasture for horse neg., $750/mo. + util. (250)549-0738 2-bdrm plus attic house close to lake in Canoe. (Salmon Arm) large fenced yard close to bus stop Avail Immed. $950, (250)546-8129 2BDRM smaller newly reno’d house, DT SA, W/D, avail. April 1, ref’s req., NS, NP, $1000/mo. (250)833-4618 2 bedroom house MARA, $850./mo includes utilities, 1-(250)838-6630 3 BED 1 bath home, available April 1, $1000. per mth (250)833-4537 4BDRM. on Shuswap St., 2 up 2 on main, full bsmt., 1.5baths, 5appl., carport, large yard, NS $1300/mo. (250)833-2129 Great location! Lovely 3 bdrm upper level of home. Fully reno’d, fenced yard, close to rec center, college & schools. Lots of storage & parking, avail Apr 1st - $1300/mth incl util. Call Cyndi @ 250.804.3342 MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Salmon Arm. 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1200 + Util. onthegogran@hotmail.com NICE 1700 sq ft mobile on 2 acres. 3brm, 1 bath, lrg deck, lrg addition, 5 newer appl, wood stove. Horses, pets ok. Horse shelter/hay shed, access to trails. $ 1000/mo + util. NS. DD + refs reqd. 25 min S of SA. 250 379 2614. RUSTIC house, 3-bdrm., garage, quiet living at White Lake, $800/mo. 250-803-4640 SALMON Arm: 3bdrm., 1bath, level entry, nice, clean, avail. now (250)549-9471 or (250)545-2221 SEMI beachfront top ﬂr. house $900/mo. 2bdrm., lrg deck, 1100sq.ft, internet, W/D/DW, dock, 10 min. from Tappen, NS, NP, ref’s req’d. (604)6121715 or (604)861-6254 SUNNYBRAE Estates: 2bdrm. custom modular, 5appl., full deck, private driveway, 55+ only, $950/mo. (250)255-4375

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1100SQFT. 2bdrm legal suite, family preferred, NS, NP, 5appl., $850/mo. leave msg. (250)832-8845 1BDRM close to picadilly furn, covered parking cable/util incl. NS, NP, shared laundry. $650/mo. (250)832-8959 1BDRM. daylight bsmt. suite, rural SA, $750/mo., incl. util, cable, internet, laundry, NS, ND, pet neg., ref’s req., (250)832-8407 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wiﬁ and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 1BDRM. SA, close to DT, laundry, large yard, avail April 1st, NS, NP, $675/mo. incl. utilitities plus DD (250)804-6289 1BDRM., semi lakeshore, W/D/DW/F/S, sep. yard, entrance & driveway, incl. util. cable & int. $750/mo. (250)804-4755 1 BED plus den W/O bright basement suite, shared laundry, 5appl, large storage room, private deck w/view, prefer clean & quiet, $675/mo. util incl. + full DD, NS, ref’s req., avail. now (250)803-8589 2Bdrm (Larger) S Canoe. NS, $900. mth incl utilities. (250) 832-0013 2BDRM. walking distance to college & bus route, $750/mo. includes utilities, NS, NP, ND, (250)833-5685 2BDRM., W/D, No Pets, NS, near college, $800/mo. inc gas & hydro (250)832-8962 2-bdrm. W/O basement suite in SA, own laundry & parking, NS NP, avail now $900/mo Util incl. 250-306-3211 2 BED SUITE in Blind Bay. Avail. April 1 utilities incl. (250) 833-5070 BLIND Bay 1bdrm available now. Walk-out suite. Utils. included. $700/mo DD req. Ref’s req. N/P, N/S (250)675-2710 CEDAR Heights: Brand New 1000 sqft., 2bdrm., all appl., sep. ent., $900/mo. + half util., (250)675-5322 CHASE: 2bdrm newly decorated N/S, N/P, W/D, heat included. $700/mo + DD. Refs req. Adult oriented (250)679-8578 (250)319-3706 HILLCREST: large, bright 1bdrm., sep. parking, W/D, incl. util., $750/mo (250)8330111 KIT. l/r, bdrm. suite in town, all appl. $550/mo includ. util. (d/d req’d & ref.) 250-833-4860 NEW 1 bed suite, shared laundry, central location. No pets. $500 1/2 util. 250-300-6388

Lakeveiw 2-bdrm ground level suite, avail. Apr.1, walk to town, basic cable incl. util. extra. NS/NP, DD req’d, $800/mo. 250-832-6684 LOVELY 1bdrm. walkout suite w/patio, gas f/p, walk to town, $675/mo. + half util., NS, no drugs, pet neg., ideal for mature, responsible single person, ref’s req., avail. March 1st (250)832-7754 MODERN daylight suite, 5min walk to town, suitable for 1person, incl. W/D, cable, internet, built in vac & all util., NP, NS, $700/mo. (250)804-8038 SEPERATE Level entrance in Hillcrest on bus route 1 BDRM Util, wiﬁ and cable incl. NS Ref’s req’d. Avail Apr. 1 $700/mo 250-833-3566 or 250-804-1819

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1983 Ford Superior Engine • Ford C800 3 Man Tilt - 27,500 lbs • 429 V8 Gas • Alison AT545 - 4 Speed Auto • 33,251 km • 1706 hours on Hale pump • Hale QSF100 4000 L/M Class A Single Stage • 3700 Litres fibreglass water tank This truck may be viewed at Ranchero/ Deep Creek Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator at (250) 833-5945 (direct) or (250) 517-0507 (cell), or Fire Chief Marvin Gros at (250) 546-8390. This vehicle will be sold “as is/where is.” All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The successful bidder must make full payment and take possession of their vehicle by Friday, March 30, 2012. For further information, contact: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator at kmount@csrd.bc.ca Or Fire Chief Marvin Gros, (250) 546-8390. Phone during regular office hours to (250) 833-5950 832-5950 or 1-888-248-2773 toll-free.

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for the maintenance and performance of parks services at two (2) parks located within Electoral Area ‘F’ North Shuswap. The contract will be for a three year term and will require that the Successful Contractor provide daily service from May 1st to October 15th in each year of the Agreement. Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender – Seymour Arm Parks Maintenance”, will be accepted until 2 pm local time on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Tender documents and further information are available on-line at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www. csrd.bc.ca, on the BC Bid website at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca, and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous. Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 e-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for the maintenance and performance of parks services at nine (9) parks located within Electoral Area ‘F’ North Shuswap. The contract will be for a three year term and will require that the Successful Contractor provide daily service from May 1st to October 15th in each year of the Agreement. Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender – North Shuswap Parks Maintenance”, will be accepted until 2 pm local time on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Tender documents and further information are available on-line at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www. csrd.bc.ca, on the BC Bid website at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca, and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous. Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 e-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

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It’s been a couple of fabulous weeks of skiing both in the Larch Hills and beyond. At the end of February a number of us local folk took a ski trip to Field. It was an unexpected, unqualified success. Little did we know what gems the area offers for crosscountry skiers. Stayed at the Kicking Horse Lodge in Field – a quaint Inn which had its origins with Salmon Arm’s Louis-Marc Simard and Pam Rhine. Checked in at the Parks Information Centre for maps, to find out that Parks track sets right from the Information Centre to Emerald Lake and around, including five kilometres on the alluvial fan at the end of the lake. A lovely day’s outing. Next day we skied up the Takkakkaw Falls Road as far as we could before it was evident the avalanche danger was prohibitive. This being that “extreme danger in the back country” weekend, we were extremely careful. I must say, Field is a great getaway destination for cross-country skiing. The annual Cinnamon Bun Run with the Wenches, and affiliates, took place Thursday. Nineteen Larch Hills skiers skied from Sovereign Lake up Lars Taylor Way to Paradise Camp in the Silver Star system for their “over the top” cinnamon buns, then

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Refereeing delivers skills, good pay By Martha Wickett MARKET NEWS STAFF

Soccer is the world’s most played, most popular sport. Salmon Arm fits the trend, with more than 1,100 young people playing ‘the beautiful game’ last season, not to mention all the adults who participate in various leagues. While coaches and players are key to the game, so is another group. Referees. Charisse Woods, 19, has been a referee since she was 12. She enjoys it, has developed skill from it and would recommend it to others. “I enjoy refereeing soccer because it is a very different view of the game... It gives me the opportunity to see all kinds of different styles of playing the game, as well as different skill levels. Each level of soccer has its perks for the referee and each is very different,” she says. Woods has gained a lot of skills from refereeing, the main one, confidence in herself. An-

other is not caring too much what people think of her. “They may call me the worst referee ever to my face, and I can smile back and say to myself, ‘Thanks, I think I’m amazing.’ Most of all it’s the ability to realize soccer is a game, everything is in the moment, and what people may say is not what they mean. Things may get heated, words may be said, but at the end of the day I’m out there to be fair and just to both teams so that everyone can have a safe, fun game.” And she highly recommends everyone becomes a referee – from players to parents – in order to either create confidence or learn the rules of the game. “If we all know the rules of the game there will be less angst on the side lines and on the field. We won’t have those shy little girls crying on the side lines because the adults behind her are giving her such a hard time. At the end of the day, soccer is a game played

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a soccer referee since she was 12. for fun, good-sportsmanship and some friendly competition. If we are all better informed and respectful of each other, we can all watch that shy little girl have the confidence to be herself.” Peter Weicker will begin his

sixth season of refereeing this year. He, too, enjoys it, particularly the aspect of running the game and making sure it’s safe and under control. Plus, he’s pleased with the wages. “The money is nice – very, very nice. They reward us well for our time.” He’s also pleased refereein-chief Robert Hargreaves has returned. “One thing I’m very glad about, our coordinator from a couple of years ago is back and had his job reinstated. That’s very nice.” Hargreaves, meanwhile, welcomes new and returning referees, noting the job “gives them management skills, communication skills, gives them self-confidence or grows their self-confidence if they’ve already got it.” A referee course for people 14 and older is coming up on March 23-25, while a course for those as young as 12 goes April 1. For more information, email shuswapsoccerreferees@shaw.ca.

Cheer on B.C. girls hockey Salmon Arm Minor Hockey is hosting the Midget Female Provincials set for March 19 to 23 at Shaw Centre. Seven teams, including a home team, will be taking part. The event will be a five-day round-robin affair, with opening ceremonies taking place at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Closing ceremonies will follow the championship game beginning at 8 p.m. Friday. If you’d like to watch your Salmon Arm team, they’ll take on Surrey at 8 p.m. Monday, Vancouver Island at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Kelowna at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Richmond at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Windermere at 8 p.m. Thursday and Whitehorse at 2 p.m. Friday. All games on Spectator sheet. Five Salmon Arm girls play on the team: Sarah Botter, Jasmine El Gazzar, Hailey Haskell, Taylor Lund and Maddison Turner, with coach Shawn Lund and assistant coach Troy Haskell, who are also from Salmon Arm.

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Students can show math skills Mathematically inclined students in Grades 8 - 12 across the Okanagan are eligible to register to compete in the preliminary round of the 2012 British Columbia Secondary School Mathematics Contest (BCSSMC) for the Okanagan region, which takes place on Wednesday, April 4. Co-sponsored by Okanagan College and UBC’s Okanagan campus, the contest was created in 1990 to promote an interest in mathematics at the high school level in the Okanagan Region. Today, 12 identical regional

math competitions occur each spring through the province as a part of the BCSSMC. The contest is divided into two categories: juniors (Grade 8-10) and seniors (Grade 11-12). A standardized set of questions for each category, compiled by a province-wide committee of college and university mathematicians, will be administered to students at their school by participating teachers. Sponsor teachers will grade the contest papers with the help of an answer key provided by the BCSSMC committee.

The top three to six finishers from each school will be invited to attend the final round of the competition on Friday, May 4 at UBC’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna. Finalists will compete for top honours, cash prizes and, for the top senior, a cash prize of $200 and a one-semester tuition scholarship to either Okanagan College or UBC’s Okanagan campus, to a maximum value of $3,000. For more information about the contest, contact organizer Clint Lee at clee@okanagan. bc.ca.

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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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