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Hazardous fumes spark evacuation

Salmon Arm Fire Department Hall 3 firefighter and rescue team member Troy Cook checks out Hall 4 rescue team member Tyler Stevenson’s hazmat suit. The department responded to a call of a strong chemical smell at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 3270 60th Ave. NE shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday. A leaking jug of paint thinner was discovered in a small, upper-floor room and a one-metre section of the floor that had been liberally soaked was removed. Students were immediately evacuated and sent home. BC Ambulance personnel checked one teacher as a precaution. JAMeS MurrAy/OBSeRVeR

Municipal taxes rise slightly

City of Salmon Arm: Council trims budget, finalizes increase at 1.48 per cent over last year.

By Martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF

city council delved into the city’s 2013 budget Monday, trying to find ways to whittle down a proposed 1.94 per cent tax increase. After a long day of deliberations they had some success, winding up with a 1.48 per cent increase for taxpayers. Their work came after city department heads had gone through their individual departments’ finances, slicing and dicing where they could. Monica dalziel, the city’s chief financial officer, told council Monday morning the good news regarding the proposed budget was that it contained no increase to the water and sewer levies, or

recycling and garbage collection, and the transportation parcel tax would remain the same. She also said the budget contained an increase to building department revenues of $80,000, reflecting those associated with the anticipated Smartcentres development. She said associated tax revenues from the development would not accrue to the city until 2014. contacted following the deliberations, the comments of mayor and councillors who could be reached touched on similar themes. Mayor Nancy cooper noted the policing budget increased more than the city had expected. It jumped by $178,500 – $170,000 of which came from an RcMP

‘e’ division directive, not from the local detachment. “It has nothing to do with the guys here – it keeps going up. To me it’s the system we need to

in the downtown which was encouraged in part by a 10-yearold girl; upgrading of the dog park at canoe Beach; putting money in reserve for the recre-

ers to improve the intersection of 50th Street and the Trans-canada Highway at the entrance to canoe. Several councillors said they were pleased with commitments It (the police budget) has nothing to do with the to the Shuswap district Arts guys here – it keeps going up. To me it’s the system council/Shuswap Art Gallery we need to look at… It’s how do we change the Association – $35,000 for three years – and the Shuswap Trail Alsystem? liance – $40,000 for three years. “It gives them sustained operational funding, guaranteed,” said Nancy Cooper coun. chad eliason, pointing to Salmon arm mayor ongoing provincial and federal government downloading, comlook at… It’s how do we change ation centre while applying for a bined with cuts to gaming grants the system?” grant, partnering with the Salm- for organizations. She pointed to budget items she on Arm chamber of commerce Harrison, too, was pleased with is pleased were included, such as for a pullout and signage for the the allocations. the Fourth Street Revitalization industrial park; and partnering See Budget on page A2 construction Project; recycling with the province and develop-

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Budget reflects economic climate Continued from front “I credit the arts council for operating efficiencies and for providing our community terrific value – $35,000 for all they provide is great for our community.” He also noted the city’s commitment to trails is part of a regional plan with regional funding, and provides recreation opportunities not only to those who live here, but also generates tourism dollars. Harrison said keeping the tax increase to 1.48 per cent in tight economic times is a major highlight for him, as was maintaining current funding for core servicing, police, fire, transportation, sewer and water. “Despite some increases in costs beyond our control, we are able to continue to fund a full RCMP complement of 19 members, maintain the asphaltic overlay program, hold the line on water and sewer costs and recycling costs, and keep Sunwave and the rec. centre operating at full capacity.” Smaller items he mentioned were important are new flag

poles at Marine Park, mon- discussion on the western initiative. ies for playground equipment exit/entrance into Canoe, notPrior to deliberations, Dalin Canoe, and assistance to ing that “if funds can be ac- ziel said about $1.7 million ensure the Canada Day Chil- cessed through our gas tax is available in gas tax money, dren’s Festival can proceed. credit, it is our intention to but it can be used only on cerEliason also noted signage help with reconfiguration and tain projects. for the industrial park, as well reconstruction of this inter“You’re really at bare bones as a contribution to the volun- section.” what you’re doing with genteer firefighters for the conferJamieson moved during eral revenue. I didn’t want to ence they’re hosting that will the deliberations that funds subsidize minor amounts with bring 300 to 400 people to the be allocated for a flood risk gas tax money – you will feel city. He also pointed to the re- assessment for the city. The that in future years,” she cauplacement of the fountain tioned. in McGuire Lake. Eliason asked about “That’s expensive – the city’s reserves, wonand I think people will be dering if savings are adhappy to see it back as it’s equate. one of our signatures.” “I feel that actually the Coun. Marg Kentel city adequately funds the Marg Kentel said the final taxation figreserves,” Dalziel said. ure was the highlight for “This council and prior City her. councils are really recepCounCillor “We raised it sometive to saving up money what but it wasn’t more People can’t afford to have a tax and doing a project or than inflation… Every- increase that would add to their program in future years. body’s being quite fru- financial distress. When one project is comgal. Staff and council are plete and no longer needs aware we’ve got a very funds, they’re immedislow economy here right now. motion was defeated in a 4-3 ately put into another to start People can’t afford to have a vote: Kentel, Eliason, Harri- saving up.” tax increase that would add to son and Cannon against; ReEliason asked about a retheir financial distress.” imer, Cooper and Jamieson serve for an underpass to the Coun. Ken Jamieson also for. waterfront, and Dalziel said saw the 1.48 per cent propCoun. Debbie Cannon that by the end of the year, it erty tax rate increase, with voiced her approval of the art would contain $645,000. no reduction in services, as a gallery funding, the children’s The budget will be voted on highlight. festival support and funding at a special council meeting He referred to the lengthy for the ‘community blooms’ on Thursday, Nov. 22.

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A simple word that doesn’t begin to express our appreciation for how the community of Salmon Arm has responded to the June 24th flooding and its impact on the community of Sicamous. To Gail Viens and Richard Good and all the Salmon Arm people, groups, and businesses that helped them to organize and sponsor the wonderful “Follies” event, and to all those who attended the event and helped to raise over $5000.00 to support Sicamous families impacted by the flood, we offer our

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To all the non-profit societies, Churches, School District and Okanagan College staff, businesses and individuals who have “voted” for Eagle Valley Community Food Bank in the Kraft Food For Families Campaign and helped raise $2908.50 for our food bank, and to those who are still voting every day at www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca to help us win the grand prize of $5000.00, we offer our

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Jackson site on the block

Anything Is Possible

School district: Public invited to provide input on property disposal.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

The for-sale sign isn’t up yet, but School District #83 is moving closer to selling the old JL Jackson school property. The board has received approval from the Ministry of Education to proceed with the disposal of the land. There were previous attempts made by the school district to retain the land and lease it instead, but this approach has been unsuccessful. A lease option was preferred because it would provide an ongoing revenue stream for the school district. Proceeds from a sale would be retained by the school district. The 12.3 acre site is located in downtown Salmon Arm. The J.L. Jackson school building was torn down eight years ago. There will be a public process involved with selling the property at fair market value. “The board will now work through this pub-

lic process to potentially dispose of portions of, or the entire, school property,” says Bobbi Johnson, school board chair. Johnson says the board is still determining the best location for the replacement of its current office and will also be considering whether any land should be retained for a future school site. “Once the board has made decisions on those two issues, the amount of available property for disposal can be finalized.” The ministry approval is conditional on the sale and transfer of title being completed between April, 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. The property has already been redesigned as Town Centre in the city’s official community plan. “The board hopes there are interested parties that will be willing and able to work with the district to purchase property within this time frame,” says Johnson. “The board will

work with the city of Salmon Arm to have the property appropriately zoned to enhance the community and maximize the value of the land. All proceeds from the sale are retained by the school district and can be used locally.”

Bobbi Johnson School board chairperSon Some potential tenants that have expressed some interest in the property include the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the school board itself for the development of new administrative offices and Okanagan College, which is looking to expand the campus. A Downtown Community College com-

mittee has identified the Jackson site as its preferred location for an expanded college, and the college board recently voted to proceed with plans to acquire a downtown site. The board is inviting anyone with comments or concern about the disposal of surplus properties at the But the Jackson site is not the only property going on the block. The other sites declared surplus with the board seeking permission from the ministry to dispose of, include Ashton Creek School, new Jackson Annex, Mount Ida School, North Broadview School, North Canoe Annex, School Board Office, South Canoe Centre and a vacant property located at 4730 Fifth Ave. SW, Salmon Arm. At the meeting the board passed a motion stating that those interested in commenting, or who wish to express concerns, about the disposal of the former Jackson property, or any one of the other

eight School District #83 sites, should make a presentation at the Jan. 8 or Feb. 12 regular school board meetings.

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An autopsy has confirmed that the sudden death of a 43-year-old woman on Oct. 28 was not the result of foul play. The woman was found dead in her bed in her apartment on Black Road and police were treating the death as suspicious until confirmation of the cause of death.

Hit and run witnesses

The Salmon Arm RCMP are requesting assistance in locating the driver of a light coloured truck involved in a hit and run at the Tappen Esso on Nov. 16, 2012 at approximately 1:44 p.m. The truck was seen backing out of a stall and striking a black Dodge truck. The driver got out of his truck, viewed the damage and left the scene without reporting the incident or providing his information. Anyone with information is asked to call the Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment or Crime-Stoppers.

Domestic violence

Police were kept busy over the weekend responding to numerous calls for service, including several serious domestic assault files. One male resident of Salmon Arm has been remanded in custody and remains in jail as a result of a domestic assault that occurred on Friday, Nov. 16. The man who has a history of violence, will appear in court this week.

Missing man located

Police were called to assist in locating a missing man, who suffers from various physical and mental disabilities. The Salmon Arm RCMP called for the assistance of the RCMP Police Dog Service in locating the male but were initially unsuccessful. Police later located the missing male with the assistance of the public, in Anglemont, B.C. The man was found to be in good condition and safe at that time.

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Arnold announces bid By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Mel Arnold, a 53-year-old lifetime resident of the Shuswap area, has become the fifth candidate to officially join the race to represent the Shuswap riding for the BC Liberals. A previous president of the BC Wildlife Federation, Arnold has worked continuously since graduating from Salmon Arm Secondary in 1976, primarily operating a marine and RV business in Salmon Arm for the past 23 years. “I take pride in the lifestyles in the Shuswap area and want to work with others as

Mel Arnold BC LiBeraL Candidate partners to build on local and provincial values. I want to contribute to the overall goals of the BC Liberal Party and help bring certainty to business in the area. I also know the environmental challenges facing us in the future and feel I can help find a balance in planning for future growth.”

The other candidates include former Salmon Arm mayor Marty Bootsma, Sicamous councillor Greg Kyllo, former Spallumcheen mayor Will Hansma and Salmon Arm businessman Jordan Ross. “We are very pleased with the five candidates we have running for our nomination in Shuswap,” said Premier Christy Clark. “We need a Shuswap MLA that will continue to fight for job growth and a strong economy. I’m confident each of these candidates would be a great addition to our 2013 team.” The candidate selection meeting will take place on Jan. 5.

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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Notice is hereby that the Council of of the the CityCity of Salmon hold a Public Hearing in the BC, on Hearing in given the Council Chamber Hall, Arm 500 -will 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, November 26, 2012, Monday, November 26, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at 7:00 p.m.

1. Proposed Rezoning of Parcel A (DD4009) of the NW ¼ of Section 17, Proposed Rezoning of Parcel A (DD4009) of the Township 20, Range 10, W6M, NW ¼ of Section 17, Township 20, Range 10, KDYD from (SmallHolding) Holding) to W6M, KDYD fromA-3 A-3 (Small to A-2 (Rural Holding) A-2 (Rural Holding) Address: 60 CivicCivic Address: 151 – 60 151 Street–NW

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Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the complete 2013 Regular Council Meeting Schedule for the City of Salmon Arm Council is available to the public at the Salmon Arm City Hall and on the City of Salmon Arm website at www.salmonarm.ca. Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. for legislative and administrative matters and reconvenes at 7:00 p.m. for items requiring public input. The deadline for Council agenda information is 12:00 noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Where such Monday is a statutory holiday, the meetings are held the next day. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE and are open to the general public. The current agenda and previous Council Meeting Minutes are available on-line at www.salmonarm.ca. Carl Bannister Corporate Officer

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Tracy Hughes

Success by aiming low Like many of us, I had noticed that my pants were getting a little bit tighter. I’d have to take that big deep breath in before attempting the button. Sometimes, instead of trying to get them closed, I’d just pick a different pair. I began to realize I had two options. Buy a new wardrobe or get off my behind and shrink the body so my current clothing selection would continue to suffice. While a little retail therapy seemed attractive, not to mention a heck of a lot easier than the fitness option, I knew buying bigger sizes wasn’t really the direction I wanted to go. (Besides, a host of new larger-sized clothes isn’t really in the budget) But we all know what excess weight can do to our health, both physical and mental. Obesity is a contributing factor in many of today’s top health issues including diabetes, heart attack and stroke. And when it comes to your mental well-being, sucking in your gut to close your pants is not exactly a boost to one’s self esteem. I’d once been a gym-goer, a yoga-doer, a swimmer and hiker. Then came three kids, a full-time job, and my aversion for throwing away my children’s left-overs, which resulted in me shovelling food into my mouth as I stood over the open dishwasher before putting their plates in. And the results started to show. I knew what I needed to do to reverse the trend, but I must admit to being intimidated. Going back to the gym or the pool or a yoga class and huffing and panting while those who have already found fitness elevate their game with more weights or longer distances can be disconcerting. But I adopted a new strategy. Since the hardest part of my fitness commitment is simply getting started, I decided that just starting was enough. I began just by getting out for that walk. Then I added a bit of running into the mix. My mantra became, “It doesn’t matter how fast you are going, you are still beating everyone on the couch.” I told myself that it was OK for me to stop whenever I felt the need. But it wasn’t long before I started to surprise myself. When I told myself it was OK to stop running at the next tree, sometimes I’d get there and then think I could keep going. And I would. Sometimes, I wouldn’t want to get out of bed and go do a run, so I’d tell myself that it was fine not to run, but to still get up and at least walk. Well, once I got out on the Little Mountain trails, I’d usually end up putting a little more effort in. After all, I was already there, right? Instead of trying to jump right back into my former level of yoga, I enrolled in a Yoga 101 class, to help my brain and body remember what to do. Now, I’m less intimidated to join other classes. While some fitness practitioners might advise setting longterm goals, this didn’t work for me. Instead of setting lofty goals when it came to fitness, I aimed low. And now I can close that button.

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Make a plan for giving

ith the passing of Remembrance Day, the holiday season has kicked into high gear. Christmas trees are being decorated, shoppers are greeted with the sound of carols and children are writing their letters to Santa. But among the revelry and conspicuous consumption, there is supposed to be a deeper meaning to the holidays. This involves caring and sharing with our fellow citizens, many of whom will not have the same abundance on their tables or under their trees. Continued economic uncertainty in our region is having ripple effects on households throughout Salmon Arm. The local Salvation Army

Food Bank is noticing a jump in demand, with the number of people it serves increasing by 20 per cent over the same time frame last year. They are looking at filling 600 Christmas hampers to meet the needs. Sadly, Dave Byers, with the Salvation Army, speaks of those who used to be donors to his organization. Now some of those people have become the ones in need of a hamper. The good news is Salmon Arm has always had a giving spirit, and we are confident that, with a little reminder, those who can give of their time money or pantry stores will do so. When planning for your holiday celebrations, keep in mind what you can do for others.

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The Observer asked: When you do start decorating for Christmas?

Bruno Klammer “Right after we leave for California.”

Lisette Stroo-Mayes “I start putting stuff out in November, but we don’t put the tree up untill December 1.”

Marlene Martens “Dec. 1. But I celebrate Christmas in my heart all year round.”

Ed Wiebe “My wife has it all up and done by November 1.”

Mike Shaver “The day after we see our neighbours putting their stuff up.”

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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – If you find Premier Christy Clark’s campaign against teen bullying to be superficial or even self-serving, I’ve got news for you. It’s potentially worse than that. With the greatest respect to the family of Amanda Todd, her tragic case isn’t representative of teen suicide any more than it is typical of high-school bullying. A clearer and more disturbing picture emerges from the latest report of B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. It’s a survey of 89 child protection cases from 2007 to 2010, where 15 kids killed themselves and the rest inflicted serious selfinjury, in some cases repeatedly. The word “bully” does not appear in the report. It speaks of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, and runaways targeted by street predators. Three-quarters of the kids were removed from their homes to protect them from their parents. More than half are aboriginal. Its key conclusion is that shifting traumatized and mentally ill teens from institutional care to foster homes isn’t working. Earnest but inadequately trained foster parents and social workers can’t cope with kids who need diagnosis, treatment and supervision. Without that, kids shuffled through foster homes an average of a dozen times in three years, with little attachment to home or school. Some were violent, no surprise given their formative years. I asked Turpel-Lafond about the B.C. government’s recent focus on bullying. She said it’s worthwhile, and there are parallels between Amanda’s case and more common teen suicides. One is isolation at moments of crisis. “Say you’re a middle-class parent with a child who hasn’t come out of their bedroom in six months, or you have a boy in foster care who’s in his 14th home,” she said. “They both want to kill themselves, so what do you do?”

Ideally, you intervene and get them to a child psychologist. Parents or guardians who can’t afford $150 an hour can wait months for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to arrange it. And in the meantime, our supposedly family-based foster care system sends them to school. “I’m really worried about how [school-based anti-bullying programs] will affect the most vulnerable kids, because you start anonymously reporting someone as being a bully,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Yeah, we know they’re in the youth justice system. We know they’re troubled. By the way, they’ve been sexually and physically abused, jumped through 30 foster homes, and now we want to label them again?” This is not to suggest that the existing B.C. effort isn’t substantial. The ministry reports that there are 2,221 front-line staff positions, of which 219 are currently vacant. It’s notoriously difficult to recruit, train and keep child protection workers, especially in remote communities. Turpel-Lafond says her latest figures show the child and youth mental health service has 476 staff, with 21 vacancies and a governmentwide hiring freeze. And many of those are doing double duty as community service managers. Those managers don’t even have reliable data on case loads, she said. They just know they’re overwhelmed and many of the kids aren’t being reached. This is not about political blame. I can trace this problem back to when Grace McCarthy was children’s minister, and the NDP did no better. I’ve learned a bit about Riverview and Tranquille, asylums that were closed because of a modern belief that they were inhumane. At least they offered safety and medical care to even the most damaged people. Right now our enlightened, progressive society can’t even help most of the kids we know are at high risk. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Further to the conversation on gas prices: we travelled to Vancouver on the 29th of October when gas prices were 133.9 a litre in Salmon Arm – Yale was 120.9 a litre and Vancouver was 124.9 a litre. On our return to Salmon Arm on the 31st of October – Agassiz and Hope gas prices were 118.9 a litre and Kamloops stations were 112.9 a litre while Salmon Arm was 129.9 a litre. Why such discrepancies in prices?

On another note concerning credit card costs to businesses: why are people who pay by cash and debit also paying for these credit card charges in the overall price of the goods purchased? Would it not be prudent for business to pass on the savings to those who pay by cash or debit? We have found in the United States many businesses have a twotier pricing system – those that pay by credit are charged more/or those that pay by cash

get the product at a lower rate. This would certainly encourage people to use cash or debit rather than credit cards. Kudos to the small business in Salmon Arm that gives you, the customer five cents for every recycled grocery bag you bring to the store for your goods. What a novel positive approach to recycling rather than charging for grocery bags or passing the cost on to all the customers. L. Edwards

Would a class-action lawsuit cure NHL? A billion dollar penalty for delay of game. Have you been wondering what ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ fans have been doing on Saturday nights? According to media experts, 95 per cent of them still have their noses glued to the TV but only 11 per cent are watching Ron Maclean’s pathetic attempt to hock yesterday’s hockey. There`s even more lockout-hockey news: the sponsor’s beer sales are down significantly right cross Canada.

Apparently Molson Coors will be seeking financial compensation for lost revenue once the lockout ends. My god, corporate lawyers are slick; slicker than freshly Zambonied ice. You can bet your bottom dollar that those shifty legal beagles are already in training, practising how to concuss their opponents without getting disbarred from the game. Their legal stickwork is sure to be daffy but dazzling. Hey, wait a minute.

If Molson Coors can butt-end the NHL big shots where it hurts most, in their pocket books, why can’t the fans? There must be some nifty lawyers out there with nothing important to do on Saturday nights. How about initiating a class action lawsuit on behalf of the fans? Claiming damages of a billion dollars from those greedy NHL owners for loss of leisure and pleasure seems fair. Lloyd Atkins

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1919

Mr. Prefontaine, the well known Ford dealer in this city, has secured the agency for the Dodge Brothers famous cars in this district. The first cars will be delivered in Salmon Arm next January.” Police Magistrate Hugh Bowden fined two local youths $1 each on the charge of riding their bicycles on the sidewalk. He was apparently unimpressed by the claim Salmon Arm streets were so muddy, it was hdd to tell what was sidewalk and what wasn’t.

1929

F.T. Hall of Hillcrest Poultry Farm easily captured first place with hens he entered in the 10th annual Saskatchewan laying contest. O Seeber was given the task of clearing up the stock sheds predatory to making ice for curling and skating. Re. F.R. Hillary, opened the proceedings as the St. John’s Women’s Auxillary held a successful Bazaar in the Parish Hall. In a contest to guess the weight of an iced Christmas cake , Mrs. Rex Lingford took home the prize.

1939

Some 60 ratepayers, at a Hedgeman’s Corner meeting this week appeared to favour extension to the hospital, but were opposed to the costs of library service which was described as a “nonessential.” Teachers salaries also drew heavy fire , with many objections raised to wages in the order of $90 per month. The meeting was chaired by J. Gloyn. Fire destroyed the Thomas Higgins home on Merton Hill.

1949

On December 1st, 1949, roses, carnations and other flowers were still in full bloom in the Salmon Arm area and regular play was continuing at the local golf course. Rye grown by R.J. Carlin and P.J. Carroll of Tappen captured third prize at the Chicago International Grain Show.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Salmon Arm Observer

Remembering those in need By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Salvation Army community outreach co-ordinator Dave Byers is hoping local citizens will once again help spread some Christmas cheer. The number of people needing help has increased by 20 per cent over the same two-week period last year. “If that stays on track, we’ll be filling about 600 Christmas hampers this year.” Byers says his biggest need at the moment is protein – fresh or frozen meat, especially ground beef to go in the regular hampers which are given out twice a week. Other protein items are tuna fish, salmon, peanut butter and canned hams. Other items on Byers’ wish list are pasta, pasta sauce and canned fruit and vegetables. “I’m really down to the bottom of the barrel, I need produce and I have no sugar left,” he says. “I have lots of cookies and soup, so no tomato soup please, and no cookies.” Byers says there are a growing number of requests from people needing glutenfree foods. Plans are also underway to prepare the special Christmas hampers and Byers says a number of single men have requested toupee hams instead of turkeys for their meal. He notes seasonal treats such as candy are also included in the Christmas hampers. Byers says one woman, who last year contributed a turkey and toys, asked him this year if she could apply for a hamper. “I don’t know how many people lost their jobs when Zeller’s closed, but people are walking around with sad faces,” he says. “It’s difficult these days.” The annual Christmas campaign kicked off Friday with the opening of the Mall at Piccadilly’s Sleigh of Hope, where people are invited to drop off non-perishable items until Christmas. Non-perishable food items can also be dropped off at the Salvation Army Food Bank at 191 Second Ave. NE from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, the Salvation Army Thrift Shop, which is located a block south of Safeway or at Santa’s Station of Giving in Centenoka Park Mall. Perishable food items such as meat and

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Appeal: Dave Byers, with Salmon Arm’s Salvation Army, says the number of people using the food bank is up 20 per cent over the same time frame last year. produce need to be taken directly to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Bring two bags of non-perishable, “non-expired” food to the Salmon Arm Observer office and take a ticket off the tree to get a minimum $35 gift certificate from a local business. Another opportunity for donating nonperishable food items comes with James Murray’s Christmas show, which takes place Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Shuswap Theatre and at the CP Rail Holiday Train event, which rolls into town Saturday,

Dec. 15 with an exciting show beginning at 6:15 p.m. The loss of Zellers is also being felt at the Salvation Army. The store used to provide many toys to the food bank and Byers says most of the other stores in town are committed to other organizations. For those in need of a hand this year, Christmas hamper applications are now available at the Family Resource Centre and the Salvation Army Food Bank, where completed applications will be accepted Mondays and Fridays to Nov. 30.

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Canoe Mill sale complete By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The sale is final and, apparently, seamless. With the announcement that Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. of Westbank has completed its purchase of the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. forest products operation in Canoe, comes little or no change. “The purchase agreement provides that all employees will be offered employment by Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. on substantially the same terms and conditions as their present employment,” states the news release announc-

ing the acquisition. The sale includes Federated’s plywood plant, sawmill and log harvesting and forestry operations within the Okanagan Timber Supply Area surrounding Shuswap Lake. Although rumours have circulated that the planer might re-open, Rick Scott, Gorman Bros.’ chief financial officer, says no. “We’re not planning on expanding the operation. The planer will not be operated. Possibly the kilns will be used, but they only take one or two people.” The sawmill hasn’t operated since Dec. 21,

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2007, due to unfavourable market conditions. Scott said the words ‘substantially the same’ in the news release referring to the terms of conditions of employment, means people are receiving the same wages as before. “Yes, definitely. Things are 99 per cent the same.” Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. operates lumber production facilities in Westbank and Rev-

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Message: Representing Salmon Arm’s creative industry, inov8

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Inov8 is a new Salmon Arm organization created to promote the creative within the city and raise awareness of what could be within the community. Members of the organization, including Violet Pilkey, Bob Beeson, Bernie Hucul, Kari Wilkinson, Louise Wallace, Tracey Kutschker, David Gonella and Warren Welter, made a presentation to council last week to inform them of who they are, and how a creative approach can transform the mundane – from a simple traffic or pedestrian warning sign – into something both positive and memorable. Louise Wallace, who did the majority of the speaking, later told the Observer the presentation was, in part, an introduction to inov8, which she describes as an organization similar to the chamber or SCIP (Shuswap Construction

Industry Professionals), only with the focus being on the city’s creative professionals. “We intend to talk to other groups and we intend to promote the creative sector in Salmon Arm as much as possible because we see it as a huge opportunity for young people who want to work in creative fields,” says Wallace. Another catalyst behind inov8, Wallace admits, was Salmon Arm council’s decision in February to hire a Kansas firm to redesign the city’s website. This drew immediate criticism from Salmon Arm’s creative industry, as well as some forms of protest including “cash mobs” that made a point of supporting local businesses. While Wallace knows council got the message, she says the city’s creative sector maybe didn’t do a good job of stating who they are and what they can do. “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson,”

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to offer suggestions for donations or volunteer contributions. If your group would like to make a submission, it must be delivered by Wednesday, Nov. 28. The guide

will be printed in the Observer in early December. Submissions must be a maximum of 200 words. They can be dropped off to the Observer office at 171

Shuswap St., faxed to 250-832-5140 or emailed to newsroom@saobserver.net. If there are questions, contact Tracy Hughes, editor, at 250832-2131.

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’Backs take two of three on weekend Next time you visit Shaw Centre for a Salmon Arm SilverBacks game, be sure to pick up a copy of the game-night program so you can identify all the new faces. Having already acquired Evan Anderson and Mitchell Ferguson from Penticton for Brock Balson, they partnered with the Vees again in a deal that sent Sean Flanagan in exchange for Alex Jewell and Steven Iacobellis. And on Tuesday, the ’Backs sent captain Bennett Hambrook to Trail for future considerations. It’s a lot to process, but so far, the results have been pretty good. The Gorillas scored home wins of 6-4 over Merrit and 4-3 over Prince George on the weekend after a 3-2 road loss in Penticton. Brandon Mistal, reunited with former Cowichan Valley Capitals teammate Iacobellis on Salmon Arm’s top line, caught fire on the weekend with seven points, earning the BCHL player of the week award. Of the Hambrook trade, Salmon Arm head coach Scott Robinson felt it was best for all given the youth movement the SilverBacks are making. “Giving the younger guys (ice) time took away from the opportunity we had for (Hambrook),” said Robinson. “This is a young man of such high character we want to do the right thing for him; of all the captains I’ve had coaching, he is right at the top in terms of the leadership he’s provided. “We just want to wish him all the best.” Robinson said in the meantime, alternate captains and twins Jeff and Brendan Kennedy assume the leadership mantle. On the ice, Robinson likes what he sees now from a skill perspective. That was illustrated with a six-goal outburst against the Centennials, including four from Mistal, and again with four against

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Top form: Above, John White pushes to the finish in the freestyle at the annual Swim For Jim Masters Fun Meet Sunday at the SASCU Recreation Centre pool. (Right) Erica Casselman times swimmers.

Swimming for Jim The annual Swim for Jim Masters Fun Meet was both fun and successful, attracting 25 swimmers from around B.C. and Alberta. The meet remembers Jim Casselman, one of the founding members

of Salmon Arm Masters Swimming. Representing Shuswap Swimming very speedily in a variety of races in their individual age divisions were: Nadine Quilty, Daphne Brown, John White, Carl Coo-

per, Scott McKee, Bob Wilkins, Angela Carson, Serena Caner, Allison Turland and Ceren Caner. Results of the Swim for Jim meet are available at www.shuswapswimming.ca.

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House party On Monday, Nov. 11, during the Salmon Arm Curling Club’s Evening Men’s League, the Dave Belway team successfully completed an eight ender. The risk consisted of skip Belway, third Wayne Shepherd, second Tim Ferguson and lead Grant Adams.

The Shuswap Hospice Society is pleased to announce that Brenda Walch of Blind Bay has been appointed as its new Administrator.

Inaugural win The Shuswap Ring Robbers Novice Ringette team hosted Kelowna in Enderby on Saturday, skating away with an impressive 9-4 win. Cadence Petitclerc-Crosby opened the scoring for the Ring Robbers just a minute and a half into the game, but Kelowna would answer back quickly with a pair of their own. Natasha Kociuba scored just one minute later to tie it up for the Ring Robbers, and they never really looked back from there. The second period belonged to Shuswap. Scoring for the Ring Robbers were Brooklyn Sewell, Petitclerc-Crosby with her second, Hannah Maddock, Brianna Howard, Phoebe Barnes and Delaney Perry (2). Congratulations go to Hannah Maddock and Phoebe Barnes, scoring their first goals of the season, and also their ringette careers.

staying safe on trails The Shuswap Trail Alliance is working with the BC Wildlife Federation and other partners to remind everyone using wilderness trails through Crown land to stay safe during hunting season. Wear highly visible clothing, keep to main trails, make noise when approaching a curve or uphill climb, avoid animal carcasses, and be bear aware. When discharging a firearm, hunters use the same rules that apply to maintained forestry roads – shoot away from the trail, not down or across trails, and remove all carcass parts from the vicinity of any publicly used trail.

Winning bridge Nov. 4: Sunday Duplicate Club - 1. Nan Blackburn & Carol McGregor, 2. Edie & Jack Swanson, 3. Shirley & Chuck Buckler, 4. Dan Quilty & Gerry Chatelaine. Beginners Bridge Club Fridays, 2-4 p.m. For info, call 250-832-6550. Nov. 6: 1. Peggy Fetterly & Eugene Ogino, 2. Nancy Blackburn & Jim McLean, 3. Shirley & Chuck Buckler, 4. Barbara Peterson & Stephen Raffel. The Salmon Arm Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Tuesday evening. For more info, call 259-832-7454 or 250-832-7323. Nov. 8: Social bridge - 1. Nick Mason, 2. Ella Hoskins, 3. Lavalle Vanderhoek, 4. Sid Dahrouge. Nov. 11: Sunday Duplicate - 1. Carol McGregor & Orville Cooper, 2. Peggy Fetterly & Ona Bouchard, 3. Shirley & Chuck Buckler, 4. Erika & Bruce Motherwell. Congratulations to Naomi & Eugene Ogino who bid and made a Grand Slam. Nov. 11: 1. Georgina Marshall, 2. Peter Siemens, 3. Doug Stewart, 4. Gail Barker. Nov. 13: l. Barb Grier & Gene Demens, 2. Nancy Blackburn & Jim McLean, 3. Shirley & Chuck Buckler. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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Winning style: Ben Bekker, left, and Cliff Davies wait to sweep skip Gord Duplisse’s rock en route to winning the 29th Annual Men’s Masters Bonspiel over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Curling Rink. Missing is team member Dennis Robertson.

Ms. Walch has extensive experience in administration both in business and human resources, strategic planning, program implementation and communication. These skills will ensure that the Shuswap Hospice Society will continue and expand its mandate of providing quality compassionate care to the dying and the bereaved in the Shuswap. Welcome, Brenda!

Duplisse rink sweeps bonspiel The 29th Annual Men’s Masters Bonspiel was a rocking success once again, with 24 teams competing. Leading the way was a perennial favourite Salmon Arm team. The Gord Duplisse rink took top honours with third, Dennis Robertson, second Cliff Davies and lead Ben Bekker. In second place from Vernon was skip Jim Skrenek, third Gerry Sawchyn, second Barry Muramatsu and lead Hubert Houle.

The Tim Smith rink from Armstrong claimed third, with third John Campbell, second Dennis Heinrichs and lead Gord Walterhouse. Also in the money were Wayne Merwin’s rink from Salmon Arm in fourth place, Wayne Saboe’s rink from Kamloops in fifth and Geordie Bishops’ rink from Salmon Arm in sixth. Teams were allowed one player in the 50 to 54 age group and three in the 55-plus range.

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Continued from A17 the Spruce Kings. “We hadn’t scored six times (in one game) all year, so it was really nice to see that,” said Robinson, adding he was pleased for Dustin Nikkel, who got the win in net in his first BCHL game. “We’re a deeper team up front and we can make a few more plays. It’s not often Merritt gives up six; I’m sure they weren’t happy but it was good for us.” Against the Spruce Kings, Salmon Arm surrendered just 19 shots and but the opportunistic Spruce Kings scored on three of them and it was tied late before the hero of the weekend, Mistal, popped the winner with under two minutes left. The Kamloops native scored the winning goal in both victories and earned first star in both games too.

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’Tips topple rivals in tourney The Scotiabank Bantam Tier 2 Silvertips held their annual home tournament over the Nov. 16-18 weekend, hosting 11 teams from across the province. The tournament is a good economic engine for the city and provides an exciting brand of Rep hockey for B.C. players born in 1998/99. Teams from Westside, Terrace, Kelowna (Pursuit of Excellence Academy), Quesnel, Port Alberni, Nelson, Williams Lake, Kamloops, Abbotsford, Prince George and Kelowna attended. Scouts from various Western Hockey League major junior clubs were also in attendance, looking for talent for the upcoming bantam draft. The home team started off strong against Port Alberni, riding a Triston Ferguson hat trick and four point performance from Alex Astasiewicz to win a 7-1 decision on Friday morning. The most exciting game occurred that afternoon, with the Silvertips coming back from an early 4-0 deficit against Williams Lake to actually take the lead 5-4 into the middle of the third, only to let in two late ones, including an empty netter, in a heartbreaking loss. Dawson Head, Triston Ferguson and Joey Guerra each had two points in that game. Saturday morning

saw a close one against Nelson and, despite outshooting the opposition by a wide margin, the team was unable to solve a hot goalie in a 3-2 loss. This loss eliminated the team from the final four and set up a game against association rivals, Kelowna. The Sunday morning game went back and forth, resulting in a 6-4 win by the home team, led by three point performances from Triston Ferguson and Nathan Plessis. Tournament MVP’s were awarded to Alex Astasiewicz, Nathan Plessis, Shane Minnis and Triston Ferguson. The team players and staff are grateful to all parent volunteers who put in long hours performing all the tasks and preparation needed to make the tournament a huge success. Thanks also goes out to participating business sponsors.

Flames doused

The Salmon Arm Blades and the Vernon Flames faced off Saturday evening, offering a spectacular display of skill and sportsmanship. Spectators were impressed with the skill and process shown by both teams. The first and second frames were nail-biters, with neither team finding the back of the other’s net. Scoring commenced in

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The L. Turner Contracting Salmon Arm SilverBacks Atom A Development team hit the road to face Kelowna on Sunday, falling to the home team by a score of 5-4 in a seesaw battle in Rutland.

Kelowna opened scoring before Colby Feist put the ’Backs on the board off a rebound, with a Kelowna defenceman draped over his back like a second skin. Feist scored a second time later in the period on the power play. Kelowna took the lead back with a pair in the second. Zander Stewart would score late in the frame, roofing the puck over the Kelowna goaltender’s glove to tie it back up. Kelowna took the lead back early in the third period before Feist rounded out the hat trick with his third, just one minute later. The game seemed destined for overtime, until Kelowna scored with under three minutes left in the game. The ’Backs pulled their goalie with a minute

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and a half left to work, but couldn’t solve the Kelowna netminder. The Atom A Development SilverBacks are grateful who provided support for comedy night over the past weekend. Salmon Arm faces Kelowna in Sicamous for a home game on Saturday, Nov. 24.

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Life at the top of the mountain

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

On Sept. 23, a massive avalanche roared down Mt. Manaslu in northern Nepal, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. Greg Hill, a high altitude climber, skier and adventurer was on the mountain that day, filming a trek. He will share his amazing footage of the mountain and the aftermath of the avalanche Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Salmar Classic. “My video-intensive presentation takes us through the expedition, from the cultural side of Nepal, to the day of the avalanche,” he says. “Since that tragic day, I have had lots of thoughts and a better understanding of the decisions and errors made on that day. And I firmly believe that through talks I can help people understand what happened and perhaps help prevent another such catastrophe.” Hill has written a blog about the tragedy and events leading up to it. He and his group arrived on the mountain Sept. 6 and watched base camp grow with more than 300 climbers and 200 sherpas – “more climbers than this place has ever seen in a season,” he notes. “It seemed ripe for a catastrophe of sorts.” Members of his group were getting acclimatized and moving quickly up to around 7,000 metres. As they moved higher, they heard “loud whummfing sounds,” an indication the snowpack was settling on a weak bottom layer, he says. Over the next 10 days, Hill experienced amazing high-altitude skiing. Those on the mountain also weathered day after day of rain and snow. “When it finally cleared, it was obvious that most of the mountain had gone through many avalanche cycles,” writes Hill in his blog. “There were crown lines, and avalanche debris everywhere. We waited a few more days for the snow to stabilize some more before venturing onto them.” Climbing higher on Sept. 22, Hill saw a lineup of climbers on fixed ropes, something he describes as a traffic jam moving slowly through the seracs (a block or column of ice) – easily more than 100 people on their way up to a second base camp. “When I first saw the traditional Camp 2

High-altitude adventure: Outdoors enthusiast Greg Hill was on Mt. Manaslu when a deadly avalanche took 11 lives and inflicted many injuries. placement, I knew there was no way I would camp there,” he writes, noting he spied many tents clustered together at 6,800 metres, right in the centre of the slope. “I would never be able to sleep knowing how much avalanche terrain was above me.” Hill’s group searched for another site, choosing an ice shelf, a small, elevated bit of terrain away from the main flow on the face. “We went to bed thinking we may try for the summit the next day, depending on how the snow had stabilized,” he writes. “At 4:45 a.m., the cold temperatures created some brittle seracs, which broke off from the glacier at 7,400 m and landed on the windslabbed snow, giving it enough of a trigger to crack approximately 300 metres across the slope.” Hill describes how the avalanche swept through the camp catching everyone sleeping in their tents. At least 16 tents were swept off their platforms and sent careening down the mountainside. “The blast of wind from the avalanche sent our tents flapping and soon enough we could hear people yelling for each other,” he says. “Lights from headlamps accompanied many voices and we knew that disaster had struck.” Hill describes the aftermath of the ava-

lanche – the frantic efforts to rescue the living, the astounding variety of injuries. “We spent five hours helping people, mourning with people as they watched their friends pass away beside them, digging a helicopter platform and moving the injured people close enough to fly them away once the helicopters got there,” he writes. “At one point, I sat and openly cried for those that had died.” While he understands adventure is accompanied by risk, Hill wonders how many people on Mt. Manaslu fully understood the personal risk they were taking. Like intrepid mountain climber Sir Edmund Hilary, who was outspoken following the avalanche, Hill says he was blown away by the number of people he saw on the mountain. He believes there needs to be some controls on who is permitted to climb the difficult mountains and that overall fitness levels need to be much higher. And while the Mt. Manaslu tragedy was a sober reminder of the risks of adventuring, the 36-year-old father of two, will continue to explore the world and his own abilities. On Tuesday, Hill will also present Two Million Reasons, a film of his attempt to

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climb and ski over two million vertical feet in under 365 days. This remarkable journey of strength and determination took place in some of the wildest places on Earth and earned Hill many accolades – including being among the top 25 fittest guys on the planet. “This movie takes the viewer to the top of Canada’s five highest mountains as well as those in and Chile and Argentina,” says Hill. “First descents, wild footage and exciting days – the challenges were physical emotional and mental as I battled towards an almost unattainable goal.” Hill occasionally guides ski tours, or heli skiing groups in the mountains in winter and works in the forest industry in summer. In 2006, he realized how lucky he was to be living his dreams and decided to share them by starting a blog in 2006 that features stories, still photos and videos. Hill’s motto is a Dr. Seuss nugget – “You’re off to great places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way.” Join him at the Salmar Classic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

WRITE MEET – Shuswap Writers’ Group meets from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the

Mall at Piccadilly board room. Drop-ins welcome. Call Shirley at 250835-4544. FINE ART – The art of Roy Hancliffe goes on display at Figueroa Studio Gallery beneath the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. QUESTERS – Mari Sue Baga presents an Evening with Rosaline Temple Artist of the Light, from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Admission is $5.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

GARDENING – Shuswap Garden Club Christmas potluck takes place at 7

p.m. at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Rd. Bring either an appetizer or dessert and your own cutlery and mug.

JAZZ CLUB – Local Tom Collin’s Quintet performs at 7 p.m. at the SAGA

Public Art Gallery – Collins on sax, Jen Dyck on piano, Steve Mennie on drums, Bill Lockie on bass & Terry Kosowick on trumpet. Admission is by suggested donation $10.

FRIDAY, NOV. 23 DANCE – A hip-hop dance for the whole family steps out at the SASCU

Downtown Activity Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Prizes. Music by Golden Child, Leo Zen, and Abstrakt Sonance. For more information, call Tyler at 250-463-9277 or Kate at 250-832-7710. WRITE STUFF – Shuswap Writers’ Group hosts writer, communications consultant and B.C. historian Lynne Stonier-Newman at a coffee house at Choices, 40 Lakeshore Dr. A light supper is available at 5:30 p.m. and the coffee house starts at 6:30. Call Dorothy at 250-832-3537. COFFEE HOUSE – First United Church hosts A Few of Our Favourite Sings, a coffee-house-style concert featuring Juanita Austin, David Izik-Dzurko, Kim MacMillan and Judy Teto, Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. Tickets at $12 are available at the church ofﬁce. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 250-832-3860.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24 CHRISTMAS SALE – St. John’s Anglican Church Women host their annual

Holly Tea and Bake Sale Nov. 24 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 170 Shuswap St. SE, gift items, baking and outdoor Christmas planters. AUDITION CALL – Shuswap Theatre is looking for actors for The Curious Savage, a play by John Patrick, directed by Lois Archer-Duell, at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the theatre. Rehearsals begin in January. There are 11 roles: four males aged 20 to 50+ years, seven females aged 18 to 60-plus. Call Lois at 250-804-2998. CHRISTMAS SALE – The Shuswap Spinners & Weavers hold their annual sale at the SAGA Public Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. AUCTION/DINNER – Shuswap Rotary Club’s annual auction dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, call Sherry at 250-803-6745. BOOKS ’N BREAD – Shuswap Association of Writers annual sale of books and baked goods at the Mall at Piccadilly runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call Ineke at 250-833-5634. FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Inescapable, a thriller that paints a timely portrait of a family in the era of globalization at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25 FLAPJACKS – Silver Creek Seniors serve hotcakes, ham & eggs for $5 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Silver Creek Seniors Hall.

WOMEN’S DAY – Enjoy a different kind of Christmas at the Ladies Christmas

Café from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Gathering Place, with live music, inspirational speaker, coffee and dessert. Tickets are $10 at Broadview Church ofﬁce or Hartty Clothing.

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Student draws winner Combining two of his favourite things has won a young Salmon Arm student first place in an art competition. Grade 6 student Evan Smith took top spot in the age nine to 12 category of a National Forest Week contest held by the Association of BC Forest Professionals and the Truck Loggers Association. More than 600 children put on their artist hats and created pictures that demonstrated what the forest means to them. “Entries included paintings, oil pastels, crayons, pencil crayons and paper piecing,” says Amanda Brittain, director of communications for the Association of BC Forest Professionals. “Nine children (three in each of three age groups) emerged as winners.” Evan says he heard about the contest, the first one he has entered, through his teacher at Shuswap Middle School. He says the idea for his design originated with his father Aaron’s suggestion of a leaf motif and developed further with a photo he saw on the Internet. “I just love nature and drawing goes really well together with that,” says the articulate

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Art accolade: Shuswap Middle School Grade 6 student Evan Smith recently took top spot in the age nine to 12 category of a National Forest Week contest. 11-year-old, who also likes being outside and playing sports. “I love drawing, that’s one of my top favourite things to do.” And will he be entering more contests in the future? “Oh yes,” says the young artist who won a $50 gift certificate to Chapters and whose art-

work will appear in two forestry magazines and online. “We are thrilled each year to see the fantastic pictures the kids create,” says Sharon Glover, CEO of the The Association of BC Forest Professionals. “It is enlightening to see the forest through a child’s eyes.”

Nominate a woman of note Nominations are open for the 2013 Shuswap Women of Distinction Awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 28. The Outstanding Woman in Business award, sponsored by

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Shuswap Women in Business, has been changed to the Outstanding Woman in Leadership. The Young Woman of Excellence Award sponsored by Okanagan College has been tweeked to The Young Woman of

Promise Award with an age limit of 25. The Bea Cameron Arts and Culture Champion Award sponsored by The Bea Cameron Family Memorial recognizes a woman who enriches our community

through her significant contributions to the arts. For more information on the awards and to download a nomination form, go to www. itsallaboutwomen.ca and click on Women of Distinction.

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Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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MONDAY, NOV. 26

BABY TALK – This drop in session for parents of babies from birth to 12

months features Penny Ogasawara of the Infant Development Program, who will discuss ages and stages at 1:30 p.m. at the health unit. MAMMA MIA – See the popular movie set to the music of ABBA at 7 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. This is a fundraiser for the SAFE House.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

DINNER TICKETS – Free tickets for this year’s Friends at Christmas dinner are

available at Pharmasave, Mental Health and Churches thrift stores, Seniors’ Resource Centre, Second Harvest, Salvation Army and the soup kitchen. Rides to Christmas dinner provided if needed.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

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Group steals Christmas grins Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv Troupe will perform two versions of How the Grins Stole Christmas, the hilarious songs and stories of Christmas. The group will perform the family-rated version Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and the show runs about 90 minutes. The adult version, directed by Julia Body and Gloria Cox, plays out Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. “This is a great idea for staff Christmas parties,” says producer Monica Kriese, who says the show is filled with laughter. The adult performance includes the improv performance group and musical and theatrical guests – Patrick Benson, Peter Blacklock, Fred Green, Kim MacMillan and Aidan Sparks. Tickets to evening performances are $15 each and include appies. A cash bar will be available.

For ticket information, call 250-833-6100 or visit www.shuswaptheatre.com.

Casting

Director Lois Archer-Duell will hold auditions for Shuswap Theatre’s winter production, The Curious Savage by John Patrick. It is a warm-hearted comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, a woman whose husband recently died and left her $200 million. Her stepchildren feel she is spending the money foolishly and when they cannot get their hands on the money, commit her to a “sanatorium” named The Cloisters with the hope of bringing her to her senses. Auditions run Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. Rehearsals begin in early January (no commitments in December.) For a copy of the script or more information, contact Lois at 250-804-2998 or Karen at kgsansom@okanagan.bc.ca.

SHOP TO HELP – The District Education Ofﬁce at #110 - 2960 Okanagan SE

will be open for shopping from a great selelction of gifts from 4 to 8 p.m., with proceeds from sales going to help local students travel to Africa to build a school. Bid on a houseboat trip in the silent auction.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

POTTERY SALE – The Salmon Arm Pottery Club holds their annual Christmas

sale at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday. FASHION SHOW– Salmon Arm Secondary hosts a Fashion 4 Famine show at 7 p.m. at Sullivan campus. Tickets are $8 and proceeds go to Free the Children in Africa. ADULT IMPROV – Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv Troupe presents the adult version of How the Grins Stole Christmas, the hilarious stories and songs of Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 per person.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

CHRISTMAS SALE – Silver Creek Seniors Hall is the place for crafts and baking

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is available. Anyone interested in renting a table for the day, may call Pat at 250-832-4174. AUTHOR, AUTHOR – Shirley Bigelow DeKelver will read from her new young adult novel, The Trouble With Mandy, at a 2 p.m. book launch at the Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library at the Mall at Piccadilly.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

ADVENT – St. John’s Anglican Church at 170 Shuswap St. SE begins the

season at 7 p.m. with a traditional evening of readings and music, and a choir directed by Mary Landers. COMMUNITY CAROLS – The Salmon Arm Ministerial Association presents a community carol service at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place 350 30th St. NE. An offering will be taken for the SAFE Society. SENIORS DANCE – The Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre presents a Jammers Dance, with a variety of music for a ﬁne evening of entertainment at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

CHRISTMAS CONCERT – First United Church presents the Shuswap Men’s

Chorus with special guests, the Ancora Women’s Choir at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Pink Cherry and Shuswap Clothing & Shoe, or $15 at the door.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

ROTARY TOY DRIVE – Take an unwrapped toy or gift for kids up to age 16 to

the Salmar Grand Theatre at 10 a.m. and watch one of four classic Christmas movies. All donations will be distributed to Shuswap kids via the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. FAMILY THEATRE – Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv Group presents How the Grins Stole Christmas, hilarious stories and songs of Christmas 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FUNDRAISER - A bake and book sale at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature face-painting, prizes and refreshments, Proceeds will go to the Children of Africa. BABYSITTING – SAS leadership students offer parents a feww break from 10 a.m. to noon with games and activities at the Jackson Campus. A donation to the foodbank is welcome. Email pchudiak@sd83.bc.ca to register.

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Kraft, Eldon and Shirley Clairmont, Robert Hober, Ruby Wickland, Albert Fowler and Cecille Richards. Nick as they strike it rich with foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold. Learn about the importance of paying your debts and about the value of friendships. Coyote Gals and Hunting Pals tells of life during a simpler time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an idyllic, and yet in some ways, a much harder time. Fox says he lost contact with the people he knew growing up, his childhood friends and the sisters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Coyote Girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We drifted apart. I went away and was gone long enough to lose contact with everyone,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In time no one was left. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing really left of the old town now.â&#x20AC;? He pauses and then says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was until I

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only 4.4 per cent felt emotional care needs were being fully met. Following a short break, forum members

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know the services and supports will provide exemplary care.” And that is something that summed up the speaker portion of the forum – palliative care is not about a particular place but a particular type of care. Next up, Sharon Whitby, with Interior Health’s Community Integrated Health Services, shared results of a survey that was available in the hospital, in doctors’s offices and online. The majority (45.6 per cent) of the 149 respondents were in the 40 to 59 age bracket and 81.2 per cent of them were women. Some 40 per cent of the respondents were health care providers and only 25.9 per cent has or had a family member receiving palliative care. In terms of how well respondents think the needs of terminally ill patients are being met

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– so the story doesn’t have to to be told and re-retold. Odeneal said that while she believed a free-standing hospice

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MANDEEP MANDY DHALIWAL-SUMRA Mandeep Mandy Dhaliwal-Sumra, 29, of Langley (formerly from Salmon Arm), passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband on November 4, 2012. Born December 4, 1982 in Kamloops. She graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary in 2000 and completed her BBA at Kamloops Thompson Rivers University in 2005. Mandy married Davinder from New Westminster on September 4, 2010. Mandy was a devoted wife, loving daughter and youngest sibling. Her exuberant personality and zest for life left all who met her with indelible memories. She worked alongside her father and brother to build the successful City Furniture store in Salmon Arm. She showed incredible strength, courage and dignity whilst battling with Guillain Barre Syndrome for the last 12 months and recovered from paralysis of the lower body. Her approach to life is succinctly expressed by the following words of Khalil Gibran: Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens. Mandy is survived by her husband Davinder Sumra and parents Gordy and Nancy Dhaliwal of Salmon Arm and siblings Rav Khrod, Sandip Khrod, Prab Dhaliwal, and Sunny Dhaliwal.

LITZENBERGER, Winnefred Martha 1932 – 2012

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Winnefred Martha Litzenberger, at the age of 80 years, on November 14, 2012 in Vernon, British Columbia. Winn was born May 5th, 1932. She will be forever loved and missed by her husband, Jake; sons, Leonard (Rita) and Terry; daughter Carol Ann; grandson, Joshua Lacroix, and granddaughters, Jessica Lacroix, Desiree Lacroix, Dannielle (Chris) van der Molen, Tennielle (Jim) Litzenberger. Further cherishing her memory are great grandchildren, Kayla, Nathan, Evangeline and Dakota as well ad numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Winn enjoyed gardening, camping, photography, garage sales, bowling and supporting her husband’s interests in snowmobiles. In the 50’s she worked in her mother-in-law’s, Dew Drop Inn. In early years Winn worked as a butcher in the family store, Askew’s Meat and Produce, in Salmon Arm. A celebration of Winn’s life was held on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at Coldstream Meadows – “The Views” (9104 Mackie Drive, Coldstream, BC). In lieu of flowers a memorial donation in Winn’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC (#4, 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9) or the Vernon & District Animal Care Society (PO Box 1564, Vernon, BC V1T 8C2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca . Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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GEORGE AUBREY BEAVERIDGE Born on October 01, 1936 in Vancouver, BC - Died November 11, 2012 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents Horace and Yvonne; brothers Stanley and David; son Tony (1981); daughterin-law Margit (2002); granddaughter Jennifer (2004) and daughter Cathy (2009). He is survived by his wife Jackie of 56 years; sons Michael (Laurie-Anne) of Calgary, AB; Donald of Enfield, ON; daughters Patricia (Colin) of Victoria, BC; Laura (Yves) of St. Georges, QC; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; his sister Bonnie (Hans); brotherin-law Brett (Deb); sisters-in-law Gloria and Gerri (Dave); as well as many nephews and nieces. George was a soldier. He joined as an apprentice Lineman with Royal Canadian Signals Corps (Kingston, ON). He served with the Rocky Mountain Rangers (Kamloops, BC) as the Regiment Sergeant Major and the Officer Commanding Headquarters Company with the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) (Victoria, BC). George was appointed a member of the order of Military Merit in December 1987. He served in both the Regular Forces and Primary Reserve. He retired as a Captain after 33 years of loyal service to the Queen, his country and the Canadian Forces. When George retired from the Regular Force he became lineman with the Okanagan Telephone Company while simultaneously serving in the Reserves. George will always be remembered for his past volunteer service within his community, which included the Salmon Arm Fall fair, running the Emergency Operations Message Center for the Shuswap Emergency Program, serving with the Kinsmen in many positions including President; as well as volunteering to fight the Glen Eden forest fire. The family wishes to thank the medical staff from the ICU at Shuswap Lake General Hospital (in particular nurse Lisa) for their support throughout his final days. A Funeral service was held for George on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm from Bowers Funeral Chapel, Salmon Arm, with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant, which was attended by his family and a few close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the MS Society, or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be sent through George’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC

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LOST: Black long sleeved underarmour pullover also black with a white stripe training pants at Little Mountain sports field. Needed desperately 250-833-5668 LOST: Prescription rectangular dark wire framed glasses Middle of Oct. LOST: Pinkish pair of Prescription Glasses (Fendi Brand) Beginning of Nov 250-832-4987

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Kamloops or Kelowna terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter & mountain, driving exp./ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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DUBINSKY, HARRY Harry Dubinsky, 1928 – 2012, grew up on a farm in the Wadena, Saskatchewan area. He joined the Canadian Naval Air Arm in 1947. Harry flew as Navigator and helicopter and fixed wing pilot, mostly on our aircraft carrier “HMCS Magnificent” until 1957 when he retired from the Navy, as a Lieutenant. Then until 1970, he flew for commercial aviation companies, mostly on helicopters, in most parts of Canada as well as the USA and Greenland. In 1970 Harry accepted the position of Coast Guard District Manager, based in Hay River, N.W.T., administering all Coast Guard regulations and operations in all of North West Canada, west of the Hudson’s Bay. Harry retired in 1988 and moved to Salmon Arm where he met and married Bonnie Kubitza and lived happily for the rest of his life. By his own request there is no visitation, and no funeral. Cremation with the arrangements in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. Email condolences may be sent to Harry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

The Staff at Bowers Funeral Home warmly invite you to the 11th Annual

Holiday Remembrance Service From our Chapel

Thursday, December 13 @ 7 pm This service, led by Capreece Bowers, will include candle lighting, music and poetry to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. The music will be by singer/ songwriter Matthew Carter. All are welcome to attend. Caring and Serving the Families of our Community

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Christmas Gift & Craft Fair St. Joseph’s Church Hall 90 First St. S.E., Salmon Arm

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250 833-1129 RICHARD (DICK) STEWART McDIARMID Dearly loved husband of Sue, and “Father Dearest” to Rick (Carla), Zerena, Stewart (Jen), and Jess, Richard spent his life in BC from his birth in Kelowna on September 6, 1944, to his passing on October 25, 2012, in the Bulkley Valley. He grew up in Salmon Arm, B.C., and his long career with the Forest Service took him across the province, including the Queen Charlotte Islands, the Bulkley Valley, Horsefly and Hazelton. Richard spent most of his time outdoors, hunting, fishing, building roads, establishing plantations and fighting forest fires. In recent years, Richard spent winters on his trap line near the family farm in Quick. With bootlaces flapping and a roll of flagging tape hanging out of a pocket, Richard covered thousands of miles of the province’s most remote regions. He had a deep knowledge of BC’s wilderness and great respect for it, which he passed on to many colleagues, family members and friends. Richard also travelled widely across Canada and in Europe and Africa and spent many hours reading about and debating world affairs and politics. At ease whether determining road layouts or reciting poetry, Richard told good stories, wry jokes and enjoyed working on community projects, helping out neighbours and visiting with friends near and far. Richard is sorely missed by his sister Wendy Banta of Smithers, brothers Ian and Greg (Terry) of Salmon Arm, grandchildren Gavin, Caysen, Linden and Abbigael, and nieces, nephews and many friends. Donations in Richard’s memory can be made to the Round Lake Community Association (care of Treasurer Mary Hall, 11687 Round Lake Rd., Telkwa BC, V0J 2X2) or Northern Health Home and Community Care at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital, Smithers. His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the world: “This was a man!” William Shakespeare

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HUSBAND & wife team, honest & reliable. Will do cleaning, household chores, painting, drywall, home renovations we’ll do it all. 250-835-8243 lsweet@airspeedwireless.ca

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Feed & Hay A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 A1 GRASS hay, no rain. barn stored, excellent quality, delivery available (250)803-8353 ALFALFA/grass 1st & 2nd cut, small squares. J. Lepine (250)832-2962 GRASS $5 Straw and oat hay $4, Last years grass hay Coarse but clean $3.50 All Good for horses 250-832-4160 or 250-803-8298 HAY Alfalfa/grass mix 1st cut $4.00 second cut $6.00 Rick 250-833-4523 SHELTER pasture for one or more horses, Foothill Area $50/mo./horse (250)832-6635

Livestock WANTED drake for lonely duck. Rouen or Peking (250)835-4547

Pets 2 - 7wk. old tiny female Pom puppies, mother is teacup size, $650. ea ALSO 2.5 yr. old female Pom, great with kids, $350. (250)517-8638 GRRR’S GROOM ROOM Loving care for your dog in a safe friendly home environment. Grooming in Blind Bay for over 7 years. For appointment call Trudy 250-675-2623 N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 PUREBRED German Shepard puppies for sale. Ready Nov. 7th. females $650. Males $550 (250)836-2126 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

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$100 & Under 4-13” Good W.T, on Honda Rims $50 2-14” studded W.T. Like new $50 250-832-2988

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Firearms WINCHESTER 270 Rifle strap and scope $800 Winchester 30-30 Rifle saddle ring model Pre 1964 $600 250-253-4618

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10-15 used portable toilets $50. each, need some repairs Attention: Orchard Growers. Reliable Septic Services (250)832-8404 2 MATCH pair recliner chairs $70. each (250)832-1162 4-Michelin IceX radials on winter rims, 215R7015, low kms, used 2 seasons, very good cond. $475. firm (250)8326805 50” Panasonic HD Plasma tv w/Panasonic Blue Ray Player $700. (250)804-2972 ANTIQUE Duncanfife drop Leaf table & 5 Chairs. 6” Cast Iron Craftsman Jointer 14 v Dewalt rotary laser level. 4265/75r16 tires. 250-832-4498 BEIGE Lift Chair $500. Transfer Wheel chair $135 Good Clean cond. As new. 250-8324717 Blaze King Princess wood stove Pedestal Base Blower, Ash pan, Gold Door $1700. Oak Roll top Desk Computer type $700. 30” kenmore Gas Range self-clean white never used $600. 250-253-4618 CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz COMPLETE set kitchen cabinets, white laminate, ex. cond. $400., fridge & stove, white, $200/pr. (250)804-7328 eves. CUB Cadet tractor 2000 series, auto/tran 14HP snowblower, lawnmower, chains, weights $2200. obo 500hrs. good working cond. (250)8322484 Dufferin Slate POOL TABLE 4X8 w/cues rack & balls. $900 Call 250-253-7185 Entertainment package, incl: JVC 27” flat (CRT-style awesome picture) silver l’art TV Silver 5.1 JVC Home Theatre System, silver Pioneer DVD Player, Playstation 2 (1G) with numerous games (includes: Lego Star Wars 1 and 2), and Modern, low profile, dark brown entertainment centre. All going for $160. You Carry. 250-832-6765

Misc. Wanted PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Musical Instruments FIDDLES FOR CHRISTMAS! Violin with case/bow starting $119. Also accessories music, jewelry. Shop Online www.fiddleheads.ca, by appointment (Canoe) 250-833-5626

Free Items 12 “ cast iron fry pan & med size dutch oven (250)8327925 FREE: Beige stuffed rocking chair, few years old. (250)803-0412 FREE: Day Lily bulbs (250)832-6262

Real Estate Acreage for Sale (Texas USA Best Buy) Own a 20 acre foreclosure ranch, was $595 per acre, now $395 per acre, $99 per month. Free brochure available. Call toll free 800-875-6568

For Sale By Owner 1973 mobile, 2 bed/1bath, #7 Homestead Mobile Home Park, Lovely quiet park, Large lot, fridge/stove/washer/dryer/ large shed included. $22,900. Immediate possession phone days 250-833-0342 eve and weekends 250-804-3007 or 250-503-8606.

Houses For Sale 2BDRM. newly reno’d w/hardwood floors, close to DT, $265,000. (250)804-8177

Homes Wanted WANTED House and acreage in Salmon Arm area will pay up to $450,000 250-832-1324

Mobile Homes & Parks MANY new reno’s in kitchen & 2baths. Beautiful, wooded 55+ park $118,500. (250)803-8561

Misc. for Sale

Rentals

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DOUGLAS MANOR 2-bdrm. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w. N/S N/P. Avail. Dec 1. 250-803-1694

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Rentals

HUGE 1bdrm. $850. & Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed/Oct1, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000

Apt/Condo for Rent FURNISHED STUDIO SUITE

Sun Ridge Estates Seniors 55+ 2 bedroom apartment 1100sqft., 3 appliances Fireplace, Air Conditioning Common & Guest Rooms Starting at $991/month Please call Troy (250)833-9158

• Tastefully decorated suite in well kept heritage home • Private entry, fireplace, view, fully equipped kitchen, walk to hospital, downtown • Suitable for professional person requiring short-term rental

$700/mo. • 250-832-0192

1BDRM. across from Askews W/D, parking, Call Colin (1604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Dec 1st

Misc for Rent 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse in Salmon Arm 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Basement Suite in SA 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm 1 Bedroom Condo in Salmon Arm 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House in Sorrento 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House

1BDRM., adults, avail. now, quiet pet OK, priv. ent. $725. 1070 1 ST SE (250)833-2129 1BDRM Apt Downtown SA, balcony, parking, laundry, quiet bldg. $650/mo. Suomi Apts. Keith (250)832-6060 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo for rent in Cambridge Court, 640 - 3rd St., Salmon Arm. In suite laundry. Available Dec 1. $825.00. e-mail r.massey@sasktel.net or call (306)230-2098.

in Gleneden, Avail. Nov 1st

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

2 BDRM, 2 Bath, 1500sq ft, DT, NP, NS, laundry, appli, $900 + utilities, avail immed. Call Karen 250-463-2722. 2BDRM ground level in 4 plex with storage, laundry hookups on Shuswap St., $750/mo plus util. (250)832-6221 leave message, avail Dec 1

Modular Homes

Rentals

2BDRM. house 0.68 acre, Hillcrest area, fruit trees, fenced, NG, washer & dryer hookups, $900/mo. Now avail. Call before 9pm (250)5737655 2BDRM upper floor, carport, covered deck, walk to town ref’s req., NS, $900/mo., avail. Dec 15th (250)832-7754 3BDRM, 1 bath on farm, open concept living room & kitchen, sep laundry room, $1000/mo incl. util & sat. TV. pets neg. some work avail for right tenant (250)832-5398 3BDRM. 1bath top floor of home, fenced yard, $1150/mo. incl. util. + DD, avail Dec 15, (250)803-4383 (250)919-7636 3 bdrm 3 bath home for rent in Blind Bay. Hrdwd flrs throughout. F/S gas, DW, W/D, freezer. Dog run. Attchd garage. Avail. Dec 15 or Jan 01. Pets neg. NS. DD. $1400 + util. Ref req. (780) 297-1887.

3 bed 2 bath acreage 10 minutes to S/A. 6 appl $1100/month plus utilities DD and ref’s 250-804-3533 4 bed house in south broadview school area, NS, $1350/mo + util, avail Dec 1, for info- energy49@telus.net or 1-250-886-1808

4 bed 2.5 bath lakeview home in Raven for rent. W/D, D/W, f/p, a/c, hot tub, 2 car garage. NS. NP. $1400/mo. 832-7795 BEAUTIFUL 2bdrm & den, 2bath, priv. fenced yard, n/g f/p, a/c, sm. pet ok, $1150/mo. + util., DD, NS, 5appl. Canoe Creek Est. Avail. Dec1st (250)836-0034 (250)833-2236 BEAUTIFULLY reno’d 3bdrm. house in Raven, 2200sqft., 2bath, 2decks, storage, garage, extra parking, huge garden w/fruit trees, ground level, suitable for seniors, all appl., furnished if needed, NS, pets neg., $1300/mo. + util, (250)832-0223 Charming small 2 Bdrm home Lovely lakeview ideal for single working adult NS No dogs $775 Call 250-832-7644

3BDRM. w/garage, yard, $875/mo. + util., avail. immed. (250)832-0218

ENDERBY: 2bdrm., newly reno’d, downtown, all appliances, NS, (250)832-0013

Mobile Homes & Parks

Sorrento 3 bdrm modular private 1 lot from lake. 250-3722685

3BDRM., 191-4 St. SE, parking spot, coin laundry, NP, NS, $895/mo. avail Jan 1. (250)804-9627

Homes for Rent

BRAND new 2 bdrm bsmt suite near Hillcrest. d/w, w/d, ss appl. $875/mo incl util. Avail Nov 15. (250)833-8993

1BDRM waterfront cottage, Sunnybrae, quiet, bright, clean, gas F/P, garage, storage, NS, NP, ref’s req. $795/mo. (250)804-9706

BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available immed. Central loc. Mature adults. Pet negotiable. $795/mo. 1 bdrm available Jan 1, $695/mo. Phone 250-832-6490

2BDRM Home w/half basement in Canoe incl FS Hydro NS NP $1000 250-833-2518

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2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Apartment 4 appliances, N/S, N/P. $ 700/mo. 7010 Black Road, Ranchero 2 Bedrm., 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appl., N/P, N/S $ 900/mo. #5 Celista Landing, Celista 3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse 4 appl., end unit, in suite laundry $ 900/mo. #601-1451 1st Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 3 Bedrm., 1 Bath House Access to laundry facility, beach access, backs onto golf course. N/S, N/P $ 1250/mo. 847 Hysop Rd., Chase 3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath House 3 appl., lakeview, avail. Jan. 2013. N/S, N/P $ 980 9th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 1000/mo.

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Suites, Lower

MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath in SA 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1200 + util., onthegogran@hotmail.com NEW updated 2 bed/1 bath older cabin/home. 7 min from town. NS, NP, DD, $620. per mth. (250)832-6785 SALMON Arm: 3bdrm, garage, shop, F/S close to DT, seniors preferred $875/mo Refs req. avail. Dec. 1st (250)832-5263 after 6pm SALMON Arm: riverfront bungalow, mins from town N/S, N/P, adult oriented, $1150/mo. + util. (250)804-9678 SCOTCH CREEK, waterfront gated community, high end fully furn’d/equipped 3 bdrm, 3 bath, W/D, fireplace, garage, 2000 sq ft, N/P, N/S, $1500. Avail immed. 250-679-8570. TOP floor of executive home w/panoramic view of lake, Appleyard Sub., 2bdrm, 2 full bath, covered carport, all util. incl., ref’s req. $1200/mo., NP (250)832-5041

ENDERBY 1 bedroom + Den Neat and clean, recently renovated Shared laundry Utilities included, no smoking, small pet ok- w/approval $700/ month, $350 DD. References required Call: 1-250-307-7219

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Sports & Imports

Four winter tires - 205/75R14 95S Arctic Claw. Purchased in 2009 w/infrequent use so still good tread. $200 833-0607

1993 Toyota previa 4WD new brakes, discs, plugs. Winter tires runs good. $2200 OBO 250-832-2484

Rentals

Motels,Hotels KITCHENETTES w/1bdrm or 2Bdrm avail. weekly, biweekly & monthly special (250)5499471 or (250)832-3075

Ofﬁce/Retail ROOMS FOR RENT Office/consulting/healing room for rent in Namaste Yoga and Wellness Centre. Reasonble rent. Nancy 250-832-3647

Rooms for Rent ROOM for rent in large farm house $450/mo + DD On bus route that stops on Wed to go into town. Nice/Quiet and private. Call 250-832-7710 for inquiries or email: ateka77@fastmail.fm

Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent close to S.A., cable, laundry, shared kitchen. 250-832-9331 Roommate wanted in SA. Working or Mature student NS Must be Clean and tidy FS WD $450 250-838-0698

Suites, Lower 1BDRM., W/D, No Pets, NS, near college, $700/mo. inc gas & hydro (250)832-8962 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 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 1BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-6620 2 Bdrm newer Daylight Suite Avail Dec. 1 util/Cable/WiFi incl. $950/mo 250-253-2557 2BDRM. Newly reno’d appl., avail Immed $775/mo. util incl. NS, (250)832-0013 2BDRM. suite, clean, w/d, NS, NP, priv patio, view, avail. Immed util incl (250)832-9495 ATTRACTIVE BRIGHT 2bdrm bottom level w/o 1200sqft. near SASS, 5appl., ac, sat tv, paved parking & driveway, fenced yard, NS, NP, adult oriented, $775/mo. + half util, avail. Dec 15, (250)832-9745 BASEMENT suite for rent in the country, Clean, Bright And Roomy 1 bedroom suite located between Salmon Arm and Enderby, private entrance, all utilities included, non smoking, $700 per month Avail Dec 1/12 call 250-804-6400 BLIND Bay 1bdrm available now. Walk-out suite. Utils. included. $700/mo DD & Ref’s req. N/P, N/S (250)675-2710 BRIGHT 2 bedroom ground floor in Sunnybrae. 5 appls. NS/NP. Carport. Private patio. $800/month incls utils. Ideal for quiet mature tenants. 250835-2016/250-833-6266 BRIGHT recently reno’d 1bdrm close to OUC & Field of Dreams, NS/NP, avail. now, shared laundry, $750/mo. incl. util, cable, int. (250)804-4942 CANOE: Spacious 2bdrm., NS, $600/mo. for right person (250)833-5029 HILLCREST: avail. Dec1st, 2bdrm., 1bath, w/d, NS, NP, $900/mo. incl. util. (250)8337840

FOR Rent, 2 room 1 bathroom basement suite. In a beautiful log house, Private ground level entrance, (no stairs), private laundry room, all utilities including cable and internet are included. $900/mo. Available December 1st. Call 250-2537880. Located just outside of Salmon Arm, at the bottom of Black rd. RANCHERO/Mellor’s Store area: 2bdrm. $750/mo. + utils. avail. now, W/D/F/S & parking. (250)546-3717 SPACIOUS 1 bedroom + den basement ste. Large bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathroom and kitchen. Near uptown Askews. $900/mo including utilities. (250) 517-9617 SUNNYBRAE: 1bdrm units from $500/mo., 2bdrm units from $800/mo., utilities included, NS, NP (250)835-4531

Auto Financing Motorcycles MOTORCYCLE leather jacket & chaps, sz large. Harley Davidson boots size 12. $150.00 OBO (250)804-0099

Tenders

Trucks & Vans 04 Ranger 4x4 V6 auto 113,000 km’s asking $9000 250-832-2681 1988 GMC 4x4, motor & transmission in good cond., paint good, needs some work, $1000. obo (250)832-8992 1997 Ford Ranger XLT V6 Auto, super cab, Sr. driven, 235K, canopy, tonneau cover, extra rims/winter tires, $3200. obo (250)540-8259 2007 GMC Sierra ext. cab, 4x4, 99878km, non-smoking $12,999. (250)804-2847

Tenders

Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SORRENTO/BLIND BAY COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM TASK GROUP

Suites, Upper 1250SQFT. 3BDRM upper floor house in Hillcrest, 4appl., fabulous lakeview, avail. Dec1, $1000/mo. (250)803-2921 3BDR In Salmon Arm Avail. immed. NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777 LOVELY 2BDRM In Law Suite on 2 levels w/all necessary fixtures for a person with challenges. 2 full baths. In floor heating. W/yard and garage all inclusive $1000 250-832-6975 NEWER 4BDRM 2bath, open concept. Must see. Easy to maintain yard In nice neighborhood . Sm dog OK, N/S. Inc. gas f/p , util . exc. location. ref’s req. Avail. Dec. 1. $1550/mo.Option to rent whole home $2000. (250)833-2806

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Small ads, BIG deals! Cars - Domestic 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $4000. (250)832-3334 after 6pm

Tenders Columbia Shuswap Regional District

INVITATION TO TENDER STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for a 3 year contract beginning January 1, 2013 for the maintenance and operation of the Crestview Subdivision, Mountview Subdivision, Fairway Greens Subdivision and Highland Heights Subdivision Street Lighting Service Areas located at Shuswap Lake Estates in Electoral Area ‘C’. Tenders clearly marked “Tender – Shuswap Lake Estates Street Lighting Maintenance”, will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at the oɉce 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 online 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 oɉce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noted address during regular oɉce hours . The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right 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 emailed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Gary Holte, Manager, Environment and Engineering (2 0 833- 93 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 E-mail: gholte@csrd.bc.ca

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is engaging a consultant to investigate options for Phase 1 of a Community Sewer System for the communities of Sorrento and Blind Bay in Electoral Area ‘C’. A Task Group is being established to develop a Terms of Reference to engage a consultant and participate in the selection of a consultant. The Task Group will consist of CSRD staɈ, the Area Director, a representative from the Ministry of Environment, a representative from 0nterior Health, two persons representing the public, and a person representing First Nations. The Task Group will meet approximately four times from January 2013 to April 2013. The role of the individuals representing the public is a follows: • Review information provided by CSRD staɈ, and provide comments, concerns, ideas and opportunities to be considered in developing the Terms of Reference. • Review the Ärst draft of the Terms of Reference. • Review the Änal draft of the Terms of Reference. • Review proposals received and provide input on candidates, develop a short list of candidates that will deliver a presentation to the Task Group. • Attend candidate presentations (maximum of three). • Participate in discussions for selection of a consultant. Expressions of 0nterest forms and the Task Group Terms of Reference are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca or by contacting the Environment and Engineering Department as listed below. Residents of Sorrento and Blind Bay who are interested in becoming a member of the Task Group are invited to submit the Expression of 0nterest Application form by December 14, 2012. Application forms can be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. Gary Holte Manager, Environment and Engineering Services PO Box 978 781 Marine Park Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: (250) 833-5935 Fax: (250) 832-1083 email: gholte@csrd.bc.ca

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