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Third person charged in Myers murder By martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF

Four years to the day that Tyler Myers was killed, a third person was arrested in connection with his murder. Police report that a 21-year-old man from Salmon Arm is facing a charge of obstruction of justice. His name has not been released. Myers, then 22, died of a gunshot wound on the evening of Nov. 21, 2008, his body discovered by a passerby about 7:30 p.m. on a trail on the grounds of Bastion elementary. On Nov. 5 of this year, police arrested a 20-yearold man and a 21-yearold woman, both who were under 18 years at the time of the murder so Tyler Myers can’t be named under the Murder Youth criminal Justice victiM Act. Both are residents of Salmon Arm and both have been charged with first-degree murder. Insp. Gary Shinkaruk, with the e division Major crime unit, said more charges may be laid as the investigation continues. “It’s possible there are going to be more charges coming once we iron out all the facts,” he told the Observer.

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Heat from this vehicle fire at Fourth Avenue and Third Street SE Monday night melted the vinyl siding on the owner’s home. Fire Chief Brad Shirley says the fire is not deemed to be suspicious and investigators will concentrate on the engine compartment where the fire originated.

Sturgis North unveils location Jamboree: Organization announces move to Neskonlith land on Little Shuswap Lake. By Tracy Hughes OBSeRVeR STAFF

This summer’s Sturgis North Motorcycle Jamboree and Music Festival is to be held at Silvery creek Beach, located on little Shuswap lake. The Sturgis North organization announced the location on their Facebook page earlier this week after previously announcing their partnership with the Neskonlith Indian Band for the site. The site is located in the Shuswap east of chase. This would be the third Sturgis North event. The first was set on Neskonlith Indian Band land west of Salmon Arm and

the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds, while the second was held at the Spallumcheen MotoPlex Speedway and event Park near Vernon. There still remain outstanding debts from the inaugural event; however, in a press release, the organization says there will be “a focus on obligations to creditors to be met.” Joan Hansen, the newly appointed Sturgis North president, and Neskonlith chief Judy Wilson say they are looking towards a long- Chief Judy Wilson term partnership which will include an advisory NeskoNlith board made up of both Sturgis North personnel baNd and members of the Neskonlith band.

This week The Fashion 4 Famine event runs Friday, Nov. 30 at Salmon Arm Secondary. See A30. The SilverBacks hope to keep their winning streak alive. See details of the action on A23.

“The goal is to build an event where everyone is welcome, is exciting, entertaining, well priced, enjoyable and with careful planning and budgeting can bring in generous revenues to the Shuswap business communities and bring pride to the various surrounding communities,” says the release. Sturgis North has also committed to work with the Neskonlith to promote cultural awareness and job creation. The dates for the event have been set for Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25, which is the weekend following the popular Roots and Blues Festival in Salmon Arm.

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would likely come forward to council in 2015 or 2016. Asked about existing infrastructure, Ackerman said curbing is already in place for the splash park’s perimeter, as is storm drain access. but he noted the plan, water wise, is to put in a retain/reuse system where water used in the splash park is reused for irrigation elsewhere in the park. City administrator Carl bannister asked that council pass a motion supporting a splash park at the proposed location and the club’s efforts, explaining that an existing master plan for blackburn was not approved by council. In response, council passed the motion, and praised the club and the location. “I really appreciate rotary stepping up and helping drive this forward,” said Coun. Chad eliason. “It’s not often we get 50-cent dollars on a project that we’re not arguing with a higher level of government to get. For a local community group to come forward and say we’d like to help do this, I’m more than happy to help commit

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mons’, such as a quad and lawnmowers he was storing at her home BC Supreme Court in Salmon Arm in Salmon Arm, to be towed from the heard evidence regarding alleged ha- premises. rassment during the first two days of Shannon said she received a phone a possible five-day trial into charges call in December 2010 from Todd facing Victor Keith Chancellor. Grayston, a realtor who had been a Chancellor faces one count of close friend of Keith’s, in connection counselling another person to com- with a real estate issue. During the mit an indictable offence – an assault conversation, he said he was no lon– that was not committed, as well ger working for Keith’s realty comas two counts of criminal harass- pany. She testified that Grayston told ment. The first charge is alleged to her “that Keith had asked him to get have taken place between March and rid of Steven so it would not come May of 2010, while the two counts back on him.” of criminal harassment are alleged to When Grayston took the stand, he have occurred between Sept. 4, 2009 testified that he met Keith in 1991, and Jan. 4, 2011. began working in April 2004 as sales Crown counsel Bill Hilderman manager at Century 21 and worked called four witnesses for the Crown for him until Nov. 18, 2010, when over the course of Thursday and Fri- Keith fired him. He said, overall, day, Nov. 22 and 23. Mr. Justice Dev they had had a really good relationDley is hearing the case, which is be- ship. Leading up to Nov. 18, howing heard by judge alone. ever, he said they began having difTestifying for the Crown were ficulties involving Keith’s personal Shannon Chancellor, estranged life and his professional conduct. spouse of Keith Chancellor; Steven One of the things that led to the Simmons, current spouse of Shan- deterioration of their relationship, he non; Todd Grayston, former friend said, was when Keith called him into of Keith and fellow his office in May, closed real estate agent; and the door and spoke Mr. Chancellor said to him about “Stucco Tammy Chouinard, real he wanted me to estate agent. Steve,” as Keith called Shannon testified make him disappear, Simmons. about Keith’s conduct he said, ‘I want him “Mr. Chancellor said prior to 2009, with he wanted me to make gone, I want you to Hilderman stating that him disappear, he said, hurt him, I want you both she and Simmons ‘I want him gone, I would recount events to scare him, I want want you to hurt him, I him to leave town.’ that made them fear for want you to scare him, their safety. Defence I want him to leave lawyer Fred Kaatz said, town,’” Grayston testiif need be, the relevance fied. of such evidence could Asked in court if he Todd be argued at the end of would have the means Grayston the case. to do such a thing, Witness Chouinard’s evidence Grayston said no, and was presented in a voir speculated that Keith dire – a trial within a had asked him because trial – and its admissibility will also he was his friend at that time. be argued later in the proceedings. Defence lawyer Kaatz suggested Shannon testified that she and that the meeting never happened, but Keith were married in July of 1992 Grayston countered: “You weren’t and were legally separated on Aug. there, I was.” 1, 2008, when he moved out of the Grayston testified he didn’t conhouse and into a house he had pur- tact police right away because he chased without her knowledge. was hoping that Keith wasn’t seriShe said her relationship with ous. Grayston said he was later conSimmons started seriously in the tacted by the police to make a statefall of 2009. Shannon said she was ment regarding Keith’s request, but a licensed property manager for 20 he declined out of fear for his family years. She said Simmons is a stucco and of getting on the wrong side of and stonemason and she met him Keith. He testified that after the conwhen he worked on their house. versation with Shannon, when she Shannon testified that Keith was told him that Keith had been stalking an alcoholic, so the marriage was her – which he said he’d witnessed “sometimes good and sometimes once – and had been harassing her, bad.” She recounted instances where he had second thoughts. she said his behaviour terrified her. After talking to his brother-in-law, She also testified that on Sept. 4, who is a police officer in the Lower 2009, when she was attending the Mainland, he decided “to do the right Armstrong fair with Keith and the thing” and make a statement. children in order to provide the chilKaatz is expected to begin his dedren with some normalcy, Keith had fence on Tuesday, Dec. 11 when the secretly arranged for items of Sim- trial resumes.

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A 54-year-old man is facing charges stemming from a residential drug bust on Nov. 24. On that day, Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment executed a search warrant for drugs at a residence located on the 1700 block of 18th Avenue SE. Police located a marijuana grow operation at the residence with a large number of plants and seized 2.5 kilograms of dried marijuana. Police had to call for the assistance of BC Hydro to cut the power to the residence in order to safely process the scene as a electrical bypass was located and the site was deemed hazardous. The Salmon Arm resident was arrested at the scene and criminal charges are pending.

indecent exposure Salmon Arm RCMP received a report of a man exposing his genitals while parked in the parking lot of a business on Ross Street NE on Nov. 24. The report was made at approximately 2:30 p.m. The man is described as being in his sixties, having a scruffy grey beard and wearing a blue hockey jacket. He was seen leaving the area in a white GMC van with the rear windows painted white. Unfortunately no licence plate was obtained for the vehicle. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male or the vehicle and ask that anyone with information please contact the Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment at 250-832-6044 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Single vehicle collision At 11:17 p.m. on Nov. 24, police responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road. The female driver of the vehicle had swerved to avoid an animal on the road and lost control causing her vehicle to leave the road and roll. The driver, who received injuries to her head and neck, was taken to hospital but was released shortly after receiving treatment. Traffic along the two-lane road was disrupted for a brief period as crews removed the wreckage.

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Six men and two women were arrested in a drug bust Nov. 25, after search warrants were executed in Lee Creek, Scotch Creek and the Village of Chase. The drug bust was part of a ongoing project that began in October and resulted in arresting those who represented a large part of the area’s drug trade, says Chase RCMP Sgt. Gary Heebner. Members of the

Chase and Salmon Arm RCMP detachments, South East District General Investigation Section and the Police Dog Service from Kamloops all took part in a joint effort, carrying out the search warrant for illegal drugs Sunday. Heebner says that a significant amount of powder cocaine, crack cocaine, cannabis and the components for manufacturing meth were removed from the residences. As of Tuesday morning, the drugs were still

being processed and a dollar amount or weight had not yet been determined. Also removed from the residences, were five rifles and a sawed-off shotgun, and two pellet guns made to look like handguns, says Heebner. All or most of those arrested lived in the residences, and were wellknown to local authorities, he says. The three locations were raided by police between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Heebner says the lo-

cation on Eva Road in Squliax had been frequented by police in the past. “There was a drug bust there before that involved the Josh Reese matter with the gun take down,” he says, “and there was also an attempt of murder there last winter.” The other two locations were the fruit stand at the end of Shuswap Avenue off of the Trans-Canada Highway, as well as in a Scotch Creek mobile home park.

Those arrested were between the ages of 19 and 70, says the Chase officer, with the 19-year-old male being one of the major players. The investigation remains ongoing and no charges have been laid at this time. However, Heebner believes multiple chargers involving possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking will be made. Those involved are expected to appear in court within the next five weeks.

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I’m thinking I deserve an apology from the government of the United States. At the very least, a regret. After all, history indicates it was an American ship that brought Phytophthora infestans to Ireland, a blight that led to the decimation of the potato crop in my family’s homeland. From that came the Great Famine, during which time almost one-quarter of Ireland’s population — including some of my relatives — left on the coffin ships for an unknown future in North America. Who knows what the family’s lot might have been today had these poor farmers not been forced to flee their birthland? Yes, it’s a ridiculous scenario, but no more than the recent expression of regret by our provincial government for something it had nothing to do with, an event almost 150 years ago that is only linked to the B.C. government of today by the fact that it happened in an area that eventually became British Columbia. This is not to minimize the tragedy of John Anietsachist, a member of the Hesquiaht First Nation convicted wrongly of murder and hanged in front of his friends and family. The incident that sparked this miscarriage of justice happened in 1869, when a ship wrecked on Vancouver Island near the Hesquiaht Harbour. No one survived — but Anietsachist and another man were accused of murdering the boat’s captain and his wife. Through poor translation and other errors, the men were found guilty. Britain governed B.C. in 1869 as a colony, although the British government was being urged by its navy to get rid of the colony the sailors were required to protect. The land did not become part of the Dominion of Canada for another two years. So, why, then, did Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ida Chong attend a reconciliation feast with the First Nations group and express her government’s regret? Chong said it was done because “with all our government was doing with respect to other First Nations — with reconciliation, with recognition, with respect — we felt that this was one area that had to be dealt with before we could move forward with any other matters.” What other matters? What could Chong possibly be referring to? Is there some other group out there waiting for an apology from people who had nothing to do with an incident that happened years before in a time when we weren’t as enlightened a people as we are today? The apologies to First Nations people for the residential-school tragedy and to the Japanese for their incarceration are appropriate because it was our governments who did that to these groups. We dehumanized First Nations children and treated innocent Chinese families as if they were the enemy. We owed them apologies and more. But, when we start apologizing for things we didn’t do, it starts to seem silly and lessens the sincerity of those mea culpas that really had to be said. Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.

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A valuable judicial resource Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks in our communities, but those who give their time to restorative justice programs may do more than meets the eye. Traditional theories of justice run from retribution to deterrence, rehabilitation to incarceration and each has its place in our judicial system. We all want violent offenders off our streets and all criminals made accountable for their actions. We want a justice system that is fair to all of those involved, both offenders and victims. Too often, a traditional approach to justice fails to change the attitude of the offender, much less give them an appreciation of the harm they’ve done. Those incarcerated may be even more dangerous upon their release and recidivism rates are

high. Victims are often left feeling frustrated by the judicial process. When we look at justice, we frequently focus on punishment. Making sure the victim feels the punishment fits the crime and the chance for reparation are often overlooked. This is where restorative justice has the greatest impact. For the restorative justice system to work, however, requires offenders to admit their guilt and show remorse, victims who are willing to use the alternative to the justice system, and a supportive community for both. It’s time for government to invest in expanding these programs, both to relieve pressure on the courts and to help deliver justice over the long term. -Victoria News

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The Observer asked: What do you think of Council’s 1.5 per cent tax increase in the 2013 budget?

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Politics of poverty continues Walmart will be an asset to the Shuswap BC VIEWS My point is not to deny that there are many poor people in B.C. and Canada. There are. But at this point we don’t even have a reliable way of measuring the problem, let alone effective solutions. The report states: “Statistics Canada said the Tom Fletcher child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in 2010 …” No, Statistics Canada VICTORIA – B.C.’s ritual day of shame over didn’t say that. They said what they always say, child poverty has come and gone once again, with that “Low-Income Cut-Off,” or LICO figures, are politicians trading blame and time-worn talking not an accurate measure of poverty. points. The political response was equally predictable. The occasion was an annual gathering staged Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in down- Ottawa. The government must establish a national town Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an anti-poverty strategy with firm annual goals, she umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. said, reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP. Government Employees’ Union and a collection Davies didn’t mention that Manitoba is among of like-minded “anti-poverty activists,” as they the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only provdescribe themselves in ince that finished betheir latest report. low B.C. in the perHere’s one of the report’s more centage of children The familiar script unblindingly obvious section headings: living in low-income folded. The report misinterprets federal income “Child poverty concentrated in homes. These plans statistics from two years big cities.” No kidding. The whole are mainly gesture ago and calls for a long politics, providing the population is concentrated list of uncosted, but appearance of action. in big cities. hugely expensive meaSocial Development sures that they assert will Minister Stephanie make B.C. the first jurisCadieux spoke on diction in human history to eradicate poverty. behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, A sampling: provide raises for employees and too, stuck to a familiar script. The best path out contractors at all levels of government until they of poverty is a job, she said. This is true, but also are making an unspecified “living wage,” because obvious. we all know how public sector workers uniquely Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs suffer from pay and pension inequality. Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepreRaise the minimum wage again and index it to sented federal statistics. inflation. Establish universal public dental care, Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obviprescription drug and eye care programs, and ous section headings: “Child poverty concentrated daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that already in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population provide this.) is concentrated in big cities. Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” employment insurance. Cut tuition and provide for ever-larger government. Poor people are inmore student grants. Eliminate homelessness. creasingly crowded into the most expensive placAnd so it continues toward a socialist Utopia es. and certain bankruptcy for provincial and federal If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job governments already deeply in the red. and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of I wrote about these numbers when Statistics those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live Canada released them back in June. They showed in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I a modest improvement nationally and provincial- relocate to a smaller community where housing ly in what they measure, which is not poverty, but is cheaper? the relative relationship between income groups. There are lots of complications to this, but some First Call dismisses that improvement as “a dis- kind of incentive to relocate could help big and mal record.” small communities.

I know that the small businesspersons in Salmon Arm think that Walmart coming to town will hurt their business. In the vast majority of cases, this is simply not true. Want proof? Just take a look around Salmon Arm today. Have you noticed the number of other businesses that have closed in town since Target closed out Zellers? Why is that? It’s because Zellers kept a lot of people shopping in town and drew in people from surrounding communities. If you’re a small businessperson, ask yourself if your sales have dramatically increased since Zellers closed?

Did you know that right now it’s almost impossible to buy something as common as a bath towel in Salmon Arm? Clothing is also so much harder to find, and you certainly don’t have much of a selection. For this reason, more and more people will begin to travel to Vernon or Kamloops. And don’t think this won’t affect your restaurant, gas station, barber shop, or other business that wasn’t in direct competition with Zellers. Since people have to go to the bigger cities anyway, they’ll do those things while they’re there. Even tourism will hurt. People like vaca-

tioning in the wilderness, but also like having the amenities close by. Outer communities will simply change the direction they travel to get their goods. Salmon Arm has begun a downward spiral and if the town council (made up of mostly business owners) doesn’t do something quick, it’s going to hurt this town more than you can imagine. People are creatures of habit. Once they get into the routine of shopping in other places, it will not be easy to change that routine and get them back. Believe me, I know what I’m talking about. Cal W. Newsham

Honours appropriate I thank and congratulate the Salmon Arm Observer newspaper, for issuing the 12-page pictorial supplement honouring our veterans, with a full colour front page. Of that section, my submission and particu-

lar interest was my relatives on page 11 – F.O. Alfred Swainson and L’FT Roy Swainson, double cousins, of the undersigned, whose surnames were anglicized, and also cousin, Flight Lt. Wallace Thorvaldson. As rec-

ognized by many, it is certainly fitting that we honour and recognize our veterans’ valour in placing themselves in harm’s way, and real life-threatening danger, to win our peace. Tom Sveinson

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1919

More then 300 guests sat down to a St. Andrew’s feast and then trooped over to the Empress Theatre for an evening of entertainment. Hon. John Oliver, premier of the province, was a guest at the Montebello Hotel while waiting for a train to the Coast. There was a record turnout for the annual St. Andrew’s supper and concert. Piper Inkster led the haggis, which was carried by Andy Collier. Robin Aitken was in charge of the program, and Rev. J.F. Bell showed he could sing as well as preach.

1929

Council agreed with a suggestion of Alderman Urquhart that costs of a siren to be operated from the telephone office be investigated. He pointed out the present fire bell was often confused with a church bell. The government was embarking on a threemonth project to build a new bridge. Rev. M.E. West officiated as the South Canoe Hall was filled to capacity for the annual Christmas holiday entertainment and sale of work staged by the women’s auxiliary.

1939

Some 125 Scouts, Cubs and parents sat down to a banquet at St. John’s Hall. Arthur Sladen was scoutmaster, while F. Gorse led the cubs. F.W. Clingan won first prize in the sonnet section of a poetry contest sponsored by the Canadian Authors’ Association. There were more then 300 entries.

1949

There was almost a complete lack of interest in civic elections. For the first time in the district’s history, there were insufficient nominations to fill all vacancies. Hubert Peterson reported apple blossoms in bloom and raspberry bushes producing fully formed fruit.

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Melding school with career By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Grade 12 student Kean Peterson knows what he wants to do when he graduates. And thanks to School District #83’s Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program, Peterson will be able to walk out of the classroom and into a job. Peterson has completed Level 1 Automotive Service Technician at Salmon Arm Secondary with instructor Gary Lebeter and has been getting work-based training at Action Safety Service Ltd. in Salmon Arm. Peterson works pretty much full time in the summer and part time while going to school. It’s a program that meets with the approval of Peterson’s father, Roy. “I think it’s great, it gives the kids a head start and into the trades,” he says, noting that once students leave high school, many don’t pursue more education. “It’s great they have that opportunity, and they come out with a job.” Another bonus is that while Peterson is acquiring career skills, he’s also getting high school credits for his effort. “It’s really good, it’s a free education and everybody really enjoys the program,” says Peterson, who gives high marks to Lebeter, his teaching ability and methods. “You gotta pay attention, listen and work. You have to be serious or you will not last.” Mornings are devoted to theory and afternoons to hands-on work in the Sullivan campus shop. “He (Lebeter) owned a shop so he treats you exactly as an employer would – he doesn’t let stuff fly, he makes you do a proper job,” says Peterson,

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school in a work study program at Action Safety Service. who crammed in all the other credits he needs to graduate. “I didn’t enjoy regular school. The only time I enjoyed going to school was when I was in Lebe’s class.” Peterson, who is thinking about a career in heavy-duty mechanics, is hoping to be eligible for the $1,000 SSA scholarship after he graduates in June. In the meantime, he will work as many hours as are available at Action Safety, where business owner and mentor Bruce Hall has, for many years, supported the

automotive service technician trade program. “It works well for me. Linden Young came here 15 years ago after he went through program,” says Hall. “They come to me on work study, then I get to keep them.” Most of the students who enrol in the program are keen about the industry and work hard, says Hall, noting the program doesn’t just help him out with well-trained employees, it helps to keep some of the kids in town instead of heading out to the oil patch.

But Hall points out he doesn’t keep every student that does their work study with him. “They don’t all work out,” he says. “They also have to get along, this is a small work space.” It’s these kinds of opportunities that excite Mark Marino, School District #83 career supervisor. Students are getting various types of credits through the Ministry of Education, plus credit from the Industry Training Authority, the organization responsible for trades training in the province. As well as SSA, School District #83 participates in the Accelerated Industry Training (ACIT) and a non-trades program – both of which are tuition free. “The last part is a non-trades programs in which students take post-secondary courses such as English 100, business certificates or sociology,” he says, noting 16 students in the district are taking firstyear university courses online through Thompson Rivers University. And others are taking political science oncampus at Okanagan College. “What I like about the career program is that we provide relevancy,” says Marino, who sees the program as a way to help meet the gap that will be caused by a looming labour shortage. “Another thing that excites me is the partnership between parents, students, employers and the school district,” he says. “I think that is very powerful.” Interested students or parents may get in touch with their school’s career centre, or email Marino directly at mmarino@ sd83.bc.ca.

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MP defends government’s record By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Canadians should not be concerned about the controversial CanadaChina Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, says Colin Mayes. The Okanagan-Shuswap MP offered reassurances about the 31year agreement, which some have called the biggest since NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement). Mayes contends the FIPA is not a trade agreement. “We’ve stated as a government that every trade agreement we’re going to sign, we will bring it to Parliament and have it voted on… This agreement with China is simply an agreement that basically states that when Canadian businessmen or business interests are in China, they will be treated the same as Chinese business people, they will have to abide by the same rules,” he told the Observer. “That also goes for the Chinese… doing business in Canada – they are treated the same as any other Canadian business. The business community (in Canada) has been communicating to the government of Canada we’ve needed this for the past 20 years... When they go over and set businesses up, they find the rules are different for them than the nationals. So that is simply what the agreement is – we have 25 or 26 of these agreements in the world…” Mayes adds that when his uncle and a few other business people went to China to do some placer mining, they were told they would have to sell the gold to the government for $50 an ounce and, at that time, it was selling for $350 an ounce. He said the clause that says 15-year notice is needed to cancel the agreement could be renegotiated if it’s problematic, but it adds stability. “Let’s face it, if a Canadian company spends a billion dollars getting

all set up, and then all of a sudden the Chinese government says it’s not interested anymore…” In response to criticisms of Bill C-45, the second of what have been termed omnibus budget bills, Mayes said Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair, when he was in the Quebec cabinet, “forwarded a budget with 600 pages and nobody said boo about it… The word ‘omnibus bill’ is being used politically to make it look like we’re bulldozing people over – having people fear we’re going to compromise the environment. That’s not true.” Fears about protection of the environment have been central

Colin Mayes MeMber of ParliaMent to many criticisms of the bill, particularly regarding changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act – now the Navigation Protection Act. The act’s scope is being narrowed to protection focused on three oceans, 97 lakes and 62 rivers in Canada, just 24 of which are in B.C. In this area, just Shuswap Lake, Little Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake are listed, and no rivers. Mayes argues that the act was created in 1880, needs modernization and was intended to keep waterways open so people could navigate them. “It had nothing to do with the environment.” He said the Environmental Protection Act, which he terms probably one of the most stringent in the world, will take care of environmental concerns. Critics have said citizens will now have to take concerns about waterways to the law courts, but Mayes says

that’s not accurate. “That’s why we have elected people,” he said, noting that residents contacted his office when a waterski course was proposed for Mara Lake. “If you need some information, some clarity about what’s happening, you take it to your Member of Parliament or your MLA, then they deal with it... If you don’t like the answer, I guess, well, you have to go to court... But if it’s really, really a problem, I’m sure politically we can deal with it.” He asks why any government would compromise environmental protections. “That’s absolutely ridiculous, it’s political suicide… I love nature, I love God’s creation – it’s fantastic. I wouldn’t belong to a party that would compromise our environment...” Asked to comment on what appears to be a generally low approval rating for the Conservative government with regard to openness and accountability as well as the environment,

Mayes said people don’t realize, for instance, the positive impact the oil sands are having on the Canadian economy. He points to his time as mayor of Salmon Arm and the building of the twin-sheet arena, the courthouse and city hall, the RCMP detachment, the seniors centre and two renovations to the sewage treatment plant.

“We didn’t do a single thing without somebody coming along and telling us we didn’t know what we were doing. Especially in this town, there’s a little group of naysayers… Now people look back and say, gee, those were good investments at the time… When you’re making decisions and leading you are always going to attract some criticism.”

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An issue with inches

Salmon Arm: Council authorizes developer’s slight encroachment onto downtown city property.

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tudor-style look. He admitted to being technically at fault, but also frustrated to have to address the matter when and encroachment agreement already exists. “I tend to do things as well as I can, and I’m very frustrated in our society today when we find ourselves in a situation like this when we even have to talk about

ment. He guessed between $500 to $1,000. City council cut a downtown “It isn’t much money, sort of developer a break by turning a like the two inches,” said Laird. blind eye to an encroachment All of council was sympathetic concern raised by staff. with Laird, and critical of how At Monday’s council meeting, municipal “rules” don’t always city development services direcmake sense. tor Corey Paiement explained “Staff is only doing what they how developer Bill Laird’s have to do,” said Alan Harrison. project on Hudson Avenue “On another note, the buildand Alexander is currently ings that you’ve built downencroaching into the city’s town are fantastic. They look rights of way by two inches. amazing, they improve our He reminded council that an downtown...So, I think someencroachment agreement altimes we have to do stuff, we ready exists between Laird plug our nose and do it and Bill Laird and the city for overhangs look at the big picture and the Lerwick BuiLding good work you’ve done down and canopies, allowing them to encroach into the city’s there.” deveLoper road right of way up to 32 Cannon called squabbling ...I think as a society we have to be a inches. The new encroachover two inches “ridiculous,” ment, however, relates to the little bit wiser about what we do with before offering her own praise upper phase of the building our time and what we expect every- to Laird and his development. structure itself. Paiement said body to spend their time on. Coun. Kentel concurred, and it was staff’s recommendaasked if the rules should be tion that the encroachment changed? agreement be updated, so as to it,” said Laird. “I don’t shy away “Sometimes it gets to the point provide legal protection for the from these opportunities. I have where I think we’ve got too many city. the utmost respect for the staff rules and some of it is ridiculous, Given an opportunity to speak here and what they have to do. and this is one of the ones that I on the matter, Laird was indig- But also I think as a society we think is… I understand you have nant over having to spend time have to be a little bit wiser about to do what the rules say, but at the fussing over two inches. He what we do with our time and same time, I just think that it’s explained the building was sur- what we expect everybody to overkill,” said Kentel. veyed and is within property spend their time on.” Only Couns. Harrison and lines, and that the encroachment Coun. Debbie Cannon asked Ken Jamieson were in favour of relates to the Styrofoam trim- what it would cost Laird to up- staff’s recommendation and the ming that gives the structure its date the encroachment agree- motion was defeated.

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Domestic violence on the increase By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm RCMP continue to see a rise in violent crime, though most of it is happening behind closed doors. This trend, reported by Staff. Sgt. Kevin Keane in past quarterly reports to city council, was once again repeated by Keane at council’s Nov. 13 meeting. Statistics Keane provided to council show that as of this quarter, police have dealt with 93 incidents of violent crime (up 41 per cent from the third quarter in 2011) within the city, and 22 in surrounding rural areas (up 100 per cent). Police dealt with eight incidents of assault with a weapon in the city, putting the total for the year to date at 18 – up 80 per cent. The figures fall under the category of “person crime,” which can range from assault to intimidation. “The vast majority of

these incidents are happening behind closed doors,” said Keane. “So what we’re doing is Sgt. (Carlos) Tettolowski, the Safe Society and other partner agencies, they’ve developed a program just to deal with the highrisk domestic violence issues, and they’re trying to pool resources and share information just so we can stem off the ones that are really on our radar, that we are concerned about.” To date, police have dealt with 345 incidents of property crime in Salmon Arm. This amounts to an 18 per cent increase over last year. Keane says the trend for property crime has gone up and down over the year (compared to last). He added there were three “prolific offenders” put in jail last month, and he expected property crime to even out over the next quarter – until January, “when they’re out of jail again.”

Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane RCMP After a summer of staff shortages – amounting to a 42 per cent vacancy rate – Keane was pleased to state the detachment’s 19 municipal positions are staffed. Keane also noted the municipal traffic position, which has been vacant “pretty much the whole time” he’s been with the detachment, is also staffed. But, he added, the position has been “rebranded,” in that the traffic officer is also responsible for promoting crime prevention in the community. “And what this does, it fills the gap of community expectations for

proactive engagement of community groups, the schools, co-ordination of volunteers,” said Keane, adding every uniformed member is assigned to a school and acts on requests of those schools. Summing up the quarter, Keane said the “detachment completed 2,981 calls for service last quarter, 581 traffic stops, arrested 163 people and held them in cells, and as of mid-November there were 196 ongoing investigations in the queue.” Regarding the detachment’s priorities, as set by council and the community (drugs, traffic and youth), Coun. Chad Eliason asked if more effort could be placed on enforcement in town along the Trans-Canada Highway near the Shuswap intersection, and on semis running red lights. Coun. Alan Harrison took advantage of Keane’s visit to thank

him, and Salmon Arm and Kelowna RCMP, for their recent arrests relating to the 2008 murder of Tyler Myers. “It was of some relief to the Bastion community, the announcement of the arrests and charges recently in the murder that happened on our school grounds four years ago,” said Harrison. “And although it seems a long time ago, it was, in talking with the community and the staff, it was a real sense of relief. So I appreciated the professionalism that I’ve been offered as principal of that school, and also the communication that has happened over that four years.”

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The Shuswap Hospital Foundation launched their annual fundraising campaign Monday, hoping they will receive the same community support as other years. The foundation’s Christmas wish list of top-priority items is in the neighbourhood of $218,000 and includes $35,000 for the completion of a Panda warmer for newborn infants, a $40,000 portable ventilator that will provide short-term support to patients suffering from certain lung diseases or for patients experiencing difficulties following anaesthesia, a $21,000 fetal monitor, a $22,000 ECG machine and $100,000 worth of endoscopes. This past year, with generous support from the community, the foundation was able to provide two microscopes with cameras for the lab for $22,000, a $39,000 vein viewer. two bladder scanners to the tune of $27,200, a $13,200 bariatric hygiene chair, a $35,000 bariatric bed, a $22,200 bariatric lift and $8,500 for “yel-

lowfin stirrups.” “Like other hospital foundations, our role today is increasingly more significant, as health-care costs rise and the demands on the system grow, along with population and demographic changes in the area,” notes the foundation’s website. “There is an increasing reliance on the generosity of the citizens

the legacy fund. “Up until about three years ago foundations had to spend whatever they got in a year,” says Duncan Myers, development co-ordinator, noting the new fund allows the foundation to build up reserves. “We want to have a pot of money so we can pay for things when we need them.” Myers says that in

tax credits are available through donation of an insurance policy, shares, a bequest or RRSP. “Not only can such a donation benefit a person’s estate, but by naming the foundation as beneficiary they get additional tax savings and recognition in perpetuity,” Myers says. “And the beauty is, they can get the credits now.”

At the helm of the foundation is a support staff of two, who assist the 15-member, volunteer board of directors in the day to day operations of the foundation. The foundation office is located within the hospital just past the main entrance. For more information, visit www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org or call 250-803-4546.

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Province provides funds for buses Local students will be enjoying some shiny new wheels. The Ministry of Education is providing funds to the North Okanagan-Shuswap school district for new

buses to add to its fleet. “In smaller and farflung communities, it can be a challenge to get kids to school on time. More new school buses will help,” said George Abbott, Shuswap MLA.

The North OkanaganShuswap district will receive $631,899 for six new school buses. These new diesel buses reduce exhaust particulate emissions by 90 per cent compared to

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Churches give gift of mobility

Funds: Wheelchairs assist disabled people in developing countries. By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF

Two Shuswap parishes are on a roll. Over the past five weeks, parishioners of Salmon Arm’s St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Lake in Blind Bay have raised enough money to purchase nearly 100 wheelchairs. “It was a very quick campaign,” says Steve Homes who, along with fellow Knights of Columbus member Don Render, attended a convention in the Lower Mainland where they heard about the Wheelchair Foundation. The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization on an international mission to create awareness of

the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, “to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one.” Holmes says the Knights of Columbus have been working with the foundation for many years and he and Render thought it would be a good fundraiser for the local church. We saw how it worked,” he says, noting much of the appeal was that for $150 a wheelchair could be purchased at cost and shipped to one of about 25 countries such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Vietnam and Africa. “It was one of

the most rewarding things I’ve done,” says Holmes, noting Render suggested the campaign include showing Roman Catholic parishioners a couple of short films. Holmes says there were a lot of teary eyes when parishioners viewed the films, not only because of the images of people without legs, but those of recipients’ tears of joy as they received the gift of mobility and dignity. “One old man in a wheelchair is wheeling home and he extends his arm as if he was flying,” says Holmes. “There was some sniffling in the church hall and people were very generous.” As well, Holmes reports a spokesperson

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Holmes and Don Render with one of the 98 wheelchairs purchased with donations. at the foundation remarked on the generosity of Salmon Arm. “It’s officially over,” laughs Holmes, noting the count was at 98

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Quick tips towards a healthier lifestyle HealtHy bites

Serena Caner Studies indicate that for most Canadians, one of the best ways to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes is to lose weight. Fat tissue increases your insulin resistance. This means your body has a harder time using its own insulin properly. But how do we lose weight? “All you need to do is exercise more and eat less.” This is unhelpful advice I have been guilty of giving to my clients over the years. There is a general attitude that being overweight is simply a failure of individual willpower. However, what the science tells us is that obesity is actually a chronic disease. There are chemical things happening in your body that make it harder to lose weight. As with any other chronic medical condition, stopping treatment (or your lifestyle change) will result in the recurrence of the condition (weight gain). This means to lose weight effectively, you need to make permanent changes. We have all heard that dieting is unhealthy, but how else are we supposed to lose weight? What is “lifestyle change?” One definition I like is that a diet is the least amount of food and the most exercise that a person can tolerate. A healthy lifestyle, on the other hand, is the least amount of food and the most exercise that a person can enjoy. If you do not enjoy your life while losing weight, you will likely revert back to your “normal” habits and gain the weight back. So what are some significant lifestyle changes you can make and still enjoy your life?

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• Park your car farther away from work, use the stairs. • Join a sports team or sign up for a dance class (if you’ve paid for a program, you are more likely to attend).

- Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Comments or questions can be emailed to newsroom@saobserver.net.

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Larch Hills Winery is a land-based, family run vineyard and winery, owned by Jack and Hazel Manser. All our product is proudly made from 100% British Columbia grapes, either from our main vineyard just south of Salmon Arm (also the location of the winery and our home), or from contracted vineyards farther south in the Okanagan Valley. All our wines are made and bottled on our premises in Salmon Arm. We specialize in cool climate grape growing, and have varieties that are generally not available in other parts of BC. We think this makes our wines unique. In 1987, the land was total bush. No-one had grown European varietal wine grapes this far north before. In 1992, after

experimenting to find the right types of grape for our climate, we began planting in earnest. We now grow all European varietals - Ortega, Madeleine Angevine, Madeleine Sylvaner and Siegerrebe are our whites, and Agria is our red. Pinot Noir, Ewurztraminer, Foch, and Merlot are sourced from our contract vineyards. All grapes are crushed, processed, and the wine made right on our premises. We opened our winery in April 1997 with a small release of what has become a signature wine for us -- Ortega (vintage 1995). Since then, our vineyards have developed to full production, and we have been able to add many other varieties to our list of releases. Courtesy www. larchhillswinery.com

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Ovino Winery and vineyards are perched on a sandy loam bench overlooking the Salmon Valley. This unique micro climate and good sun exposure allow for optimum ripeness in the grapes while the cool breezes that come from the fly hills at night preserve full flavors and aromas. Owned by John and Catherine Koopmans,this winery is a true family project, with daughter and son in law Jessica and Don Gawley helping with many of the required tasks in the vineyard and in the cellar. After testing several varieties of grapes for numerous years to see which would perform well at this site, four were planted. Foch, pinot meunier for red and rose’ wines

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and pinot gris and gewurztraminer for white. Smaller trial plantings for different grapes are still currently underway. Sustainable practices are incorporated in vineyard management and the focus is on producing quality wines at reasonable prices. Confirmation of this quality came with the results of the 2012 Canadian wine awards, Canada’s largest annual wine judging event. Six medals earned two silver and four bronze. The current line up of wines is 2011 Momento Fruit forward, easy drinking lighter style red wine 2010 Foch Medium bodied, slightly spicy food friendly red 2011 Blush Dry, refreshing and versatile pink 2011 Pinot gris Dry,full bodied and soft finished style white 2011 Gewurztraminer Floral,spicy and off dry in style white 2011 Pinot Tramino Popular, off dry blend of pinot gris and gewurztraminer,white wine 2011 Entice Medium sweet white, for after dinner or just sipping www.ovinowinery.com

Granite Creek Estate Wines

We wish to invite everyone to our Annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 1 and 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). We will have free wine tastings available, appetizers, Christmas goodies and our famous mulled wine. For your Christmas wine selection we have Viognier

Saturday, Dec. 1st and Sunday, Dec. 2nd 11 am to 5 pm Also, open December 21st to 23rd. Call for other opening hours.

Graydon and Maureen Ratzlaff invite you to our Annual Christmas Open House in our Wine Shop. Taste our award-winning wines, and enjoy hot appetizers from M&M Meats as well as delicious mulled wine. Enter our draws for prizes and see what local crafters have on display. Bring a non-perishable item for a local food bank.

white wine with a touch of lychee and pineapple which is great with salads, Asian foods and vegetable terrines. We have a line up of red wines such as Gamay Noir, Syrah, Meritage, Cabernet/Syrah and Marechal Foch. We will have a draw for a gift basket valued at $200 and if you bring a donation for the Salmon Arm Food Bank we will give you a discount on your wine order. Our Christmas Open House is a yearly trek for a lot of our customers so come for a visit and enjoy some wine.

Recline Ridge

Unfamiliar to many wine enthusiasts, the wines offered by Recline Ridge are certainly not your mainstream varietals. Wines with names like Ortega, Siegerrebe, and Marechal Foch, are relatively unknown to many, but are definitely worth trying and enjoying. Recline Ridge specializes in cool-climate wines made from grapes which can be grown in the Shuswap region and, although known for their white wines, delightful reds, rose and dessert wines are worth the taste. White wines are crisp, extremely fruit-forward, and can be paired with many different foods. The reds and the traditionalstyle rose (Make Me Blush) offer many possibilities in food pairing and opportunities to enjoy. Educating customers about these wines, and suggested food-pairing has become an integral part of customer experience. In total, Recline Ridge offers 6 off-dry white wines, the rose, three reds and two desserts.

For this coming Holiday Season, and all of the wonderful meals that are planned, Recline Ridge can definitely provide the perfect wine accompaniment. What Christmas dinner would be complete without a wine to pair with the roast turkey? Recline’s Shuswap Serenade is a proven favourite. As an alternative, for those who may prefer a red wine with their festive meal, Recline Ridge’s new Gamay Noir would be an excellent choice, as would the “Make Me Blush” rosestyle wine, especially with that Holiday ham. With the excellent selection of wines available, there is definitely something at Recline Ridge for every palate, and every food-pairing possibility. Recline Ridge will be open December 1st and 2nd, as well as December 21st to 23rd.

Sunnybrae Winery

The craftsman style winery building built in 2010 showcases vintage artifacts and photos of Barry’s family, farmers in the Sunnybrae area for five generations. Visitors are invited to the second floor wine tasting room to enjoy delicious white, red and rose wines made on our premises using 100% BC grown grapes. Beautiful glass doors open to our upper deck and a stunning view of the lake and Mount Ida. You may even be lucky enough to have a birds eye view of the ospreys that nest in the distant fir trees. 2011 Turner Road 2011 Ortega 2011 Siegerrebe 2010 Rose 2011 Bastion Mountain Red 2010 Marechal Foch

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The theatre business may be under threat from people’s bigscreen televisions, but the Salmar Community Association is still holding its own. The association operates the Salmar Grand and Classic cinemas, with the profits being directed back into the community. This year, the group dispensed a total of $6,331 in grants to other nonprofit groups including the Children’s Festival, Community Foundation, Caravan Farm Theatre, Storefront school and Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association. In addition, the organization awarded $14,000 in scholarships to seven students. It was also noted that the association also contributes to the community in a wide range of other ways. This includes providing space for the Second Harvest Food Bank, providing the theatres at nominal rents for community fundraising and offering more than 350 free movie passes for other non-profit groups to use as prizes or incentives. The association, which reduced movie ticket prices last year, has decided to hold the

Daila Duford Salmar manager line on prices for the coming season, helping to keep prices at some of the lowest levels in the province. In the annual report, attendance is up four per cent at the Salmar Grand, but down 16 per cent at the Salmar Classic Theatre. “I think this is the first time in theatrical history that there is a strong alternative with things like Netflix, but it doesn’t erase the fact that people, especially young people, want to get out of the house. Things may be down a bit, but the theatre is still a popular choice for entertainment,” said director Bernd Hermanski. Over the past two years, the Salmar has invested $520,000 in upgrades to the theatres including the installation of digital projection, 3D capabilities, hearing impaired equipment, new seats and stadium seating in one of the Salmar Grand theatres. This has proven very

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One young student’s efforts to honour veterans has earned him honour as well. A Grade 9 student at Shuswap Middle School, Deverick Clingwall, has twice won honourable mentions in a Royal Canadian Legion BC/ Yukon Command Youth Remembrance Video Contest. Two years ago, the young air cadet was recognized for a poster and for Remember, a video based on his grandmother’s brothers, who were

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SilverBacks skate to four-game streak Winning four straight games and moving into the final playoff spot in the Interior Division, you’d think things couldn’t be better for the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. But as pleased as head coach Scott Robinson is, the rapid change of fortune after some recent player transactions also has him on guard about his team forgetting the details for success. It wasn’t a concern for him even three weeks ago, but the ’Backs are on a BCHL-best fourgame win streak after wins of 4-0 and 5-2 over the Trail Smoke Eaters. “We’re trying to get the new guys on the same page,” said Robinson. “Our commitment to defence early on when we weren’t scoring was good; now because we’re scoring a bit more, we certainly don’t want to lose that strength.” Robinson saw the SilverBacks’ defensive prowess in top form Friday in Trail as Adam Clark earned his first BCHL shutout while Jeff Kennedy, Anthony Croston, Alex

Gillies and Steven Iacobellis provided the scoring. “We probably played our best defensive game of the year,” said Robinson. “We limited them to one out-numbered rush; we put together a real good road effort.” At home the next night, Salmon Arm allowed more shots against, but Clark was there to make 41 saves for his seventh win of the season. Iacobellis scored twice to take first star while Evan Anderson’s fourth since joining the team stood up as the winner. The SilverBacks’ special teams were a major asset on the weekend as the power play went 4-for-10 while the penalty killing was a perfect 13for-13. “We gave up a few too many power-play situations,” noted Robinson. “But our guys used what we’re trying to get them to do and Adam Clark made some saves. “Our power play is good; we have two units now and the guys are throwing the puck

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No entry: Goalie Adam Clark stops one of his 41 saves during the SilverBacks 5-2 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday at the Shaw Centre. around so we’re pretty happy with how that’s gone.” The instant chemistry Iacobellis has found playing on the top line with Alex Gillies and Brandon Mistal as well as the production of Anderson, who has eight points in seven games with the ’Backs,

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is a luxury the team didn’t have in the first two months of the season. On the blueline, Robinson concedes the skill of Sean Flanagan and the leadership of Bennett Hambrook are tough to do without but Mitchell Ferguson and Dylan Bowen have stepped up to replace

those losses. Robinson also likes what he sees from Brandon Mistal in the days since he took over the team’s captaincy. “He’s not an overly loud guy and now we’ve put a little more on him,” said Robinson. “He’s an obvious

choice to succeed Bennett; a day-in-day-out worker kind of guy.” Looking at a tough schedule through to Christmas that includes West Kelowna, Merritt and Penticton a combined seven times, Robinson says that will be a true indicator of the team’s

improvement. “If our game’s not in order we’ll be exposed… We’re looking forward to that challenge.” Salmon Arm visits Penticton tonight, hosts Merritt Friday and hosts Penticton Saturday. All games are 7 p.m. starts.

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Sim speeds At the Canadian X-country Championships in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 24, Emmy Sim was part of the BC contingent in the Provincial Team category of the 19-and-under Junior Women race. Sim was 31st overall in a field of 136 runners from across Canada, and the second BC Team runner with a five-kilometre time of 18:25:46.

Fire-breathing opponents The Shuswap Ring Robbers Novice Ringette team headed to Vernon for a spirited tilt vs the league-leading Black Dragons Sunday. Vernon took control early, blasting multiple shots at Shuswap goaltender Natasha Kociuba. Try as she might, she was unable to stop them all and Vernon took a 3-0 lead into the first intermission. The home team would strike again early in the second, before Chloe Latosky opened the scoring for Shuswap, sweeping the ring past the Vernon netminder. Shuswap continued to build momentum, with Brianna Howard scoring under a minute later. However, the Dragons scored twice in the final minutes for a 6-3 win. Also scoring for Shuswap was Cadence Petitclerc-Crosby.

Well-matched It was a three-game weekend in Sicamous for the Silvertips Pee Wee Tier 2 players, starting Friday against their rivals, Kamloops. It was a typical battle from beginning to end for the Podollan Inn-sponsored Tips, ending in a 1-1 score. On Saturday, the Silvertips did not know what to expect as they had not played Penticton this season. The matchup was a continual endto-end skate-a-thon with numerous opportunities for both sides. The final tally after all the hard work was 0-0. On Sunday versus Penticton, the Silvertips took the lead in the first period 2-0. In the second Penticton woke up a bit, with the scored tied at three apiece in the second intermission. Salmon Arm stepped it up, going ahead 4-3 with 12 minutes left. Penticton increased the pressure, tying the game at 4-4. A Tips’ penalty meant a goal for Penticton. Final score: 5-4. Congratulations go to hard-hat recipients Ryan Freed, Jaron Bootsma, and Trent Thompson. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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The Abundant Specialty Advertising Salmon Arm SilverBacks Atom B Development team hosted a successful tournament this weekend. The boys came fourth in the six-team tournament, with much learning and development taking place throughout the weekend. The SilverBacks lost in their opening game against a highly talented Langley team, but bounced back in the games ahead. The ’Backs met Kelowna in their second game and outworked them in the first period, forcing the play, and outshooting the Rockets. A goal by Kelowna was quickly followed by a goal by Mason Balon, with a great assist by Matt Bushell. It remained a tie game into the second period with outstanding goaltending by Rod May. Unfortunately, Kelowna got a few past the Backs, winning the game 4-1. Brayden Costa and Aidan Chan were recognized as MVPs for the game. The ’Backs went on to seek redemption in an intense game against their season nemesis, the Penticton Vees. Excellent passing and teamwork had the boys coming out on top to win the game 6-3. Goal scorers were Damian Earl (1), Henry Lenarduzzi (2), Mason Balon (1), and Nick Barbosa (2). Great defensive pressure and outstanding goaltend-

ing contributed to the ’Backs win. Lenarduzzi was awarded hardest worker, and MVP of the game went to their goalie Carson Irmen. The ’Backs met Langley once again in their final game and played a tough, physical game. Langley had to work much harder for their goals in this game, with great hustle and grit showed by the boys. Hardest worker went to Nick Barbosa and a welldeserved MVP went to the ’Backs goalie, Rod May. The work of coaches Gerry Rasmuson and Brad May as well as all the parent volunteers was appreciated.

Showing heart The Salmon Arm Save on Foods Atom Saints travelled to Armstrong on Friday to compete in a 10team tournament. The Saints faced a tough opponent in the host team North Oak Black Knights on Friday afternoon, resulting in an 8-2 loss. Scoring for the Saints was Trent Poroznuk with two unassisted goals in the third. Congratulations go to Brydon Howkins for picking up the MVP award. The help of Pat Sherman and Tim Giandomenico with coaching was appreciated. Saturday saw the Saints with an early morning draw against Kamloops Junior Blaz-

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Mine: Salmon Arm Atom B Development SilverBack player Henry Lenarduzzi, right, steals the puck from Langley during the ’Backs’ first game of their home tournament this weekend . ers. The Saints opened up the scoring at 14:55 of the first frame and never looked back, coming out with a 7-5 win. Scoring for the Saints were Aiden Hougen, Teagan WebsterLocke, Kyle Chorlton, Anthony Materi, Coby Jagt (plus one assist) and Trent Poroznuk with two and one assist. Congratulations go to Trent Poroznuk for MVP honours. The Saints went marching on Saturday afternoon with an 8-6 win over the Kamloops Hurricanes. Scoring for the Saints were Jagt, Poroznuk with four, Materi, Chorlton, Brandon Jacobsen with one-andone and Hougan with an assist. Congratula-

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tions to Jacobsen for the MVP. Sunday’s game saw the Saints against the Kelowna Bengals. The Saints battled hard but had to settle for a 3-2 loss. Scoring for the Saints were Jagt and Poroznuk. MVP went to Jagt. The Saints face the Sicamous Predators in Sicamous on Saturday.

’Backs triumph The L. Turner Contracting Salmon Arm SilverBacks Atom A Development team hit the road to face Kamloops on Sunday, giving the visitors a rude welcome to the Sicamous arena. Zander Stewart opened the scoring for

the ’Backs, dropping in a pair at just over three and 10 minutes into the game respectively. Kamloops would get one back before Connor Johnson put the SilverBacks back up by two a minute-anda-half into the second, tapping a Colby Feist two-on-zero setup into the open cage. Feist would get his own a few minutes later, busting through the defence and tucking a backhand past the Kamloops netminder. Kamloops would get another back before Taylor Howard sealed the win for the ’Backs, hammering in the third rebound to cap a hard working shift by he and his linemates. The ’Backs travel to Kamloops this Sunday.

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Bolduc to join Team Pacific Carson Bolduc of Salmon Arm has been selected to represent Team Pacific at the 2012/2012 World Junior U17 Hockey Challenge in Victoriaville/Drummondville, Que. on Dec 29 to Jan 4. Team Pacific is comprised of 11 players from B.C. and 11 players from Alberta. Hockey Alberta and BC Hockey each identified 34 U17 male athletes (four goalies, 12 D-men, 18 forwards) from their respective provincial evaluation camps to participate in the joint regional camp in July 2012. From the regional camp, these players were assessed during the first part of their club’s team season by the Team Pacific evaluators. “With this being the first year of the combined regional camp, it made for a unique evaluation process,” said Team Pacific Head Coach Ja-

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Ready: Prince George Cougar Carson Bolduc is heading to Quebec next month. son Becker. “Wade Klippenstein, the Pacific region head scout, has done a great job in creating a fair and positive evaluation process.” The 2013 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge brings together the top players in the

world born 1996 or later. The tournament is made up of 10 teams; five from Canada – Quebec, Ontario, Pacific (Alberta, B.C., Northwest Territories, Yukon), Atlantic (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) and West (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut) and five five international teams. Team Pacific will be competing in Group A at the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge with Team West, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Group B will comprise of Slovakia, the United States, Ontario, Team Atlantic and Quebec. Team Pacific will play an exhibition game against the United States on Dec. 28 before they play their first preliminary round contest against defending gold medallist Russia on Dec. 29. “It’s a great feeling, just

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knowing that you’re one of the top guys in Western Canada,” said Bolduc, who credits a strong off season of training for his success. “After Team Pacific camp I went home, worked hard, skated lots and got ready for camp, and it’s paid off.” Though Bolduc was the only Cougars player selected to the team, he’s not the only Prince George Cougars representative. Cougars assistant coach Jason Becker is the head coach of the 2013 Team Pacific, while Cougars assistant G.M. and director of player personnel, Wade Klippenstein, is the head scout. “Carson brings a lot to the table,” said Team Pacific Head Coach Jason Becker. “It’s been a pleasure to see him step into a bigger role, accept it, and do the things necessary that he needs to do on the i

i’ll have that Shuswap Oh Snap! U12 ringette team member Ewan Runciman takes on a much larger Kelowna player during the Snaps’ 7-2 win Sunday at the Shaw Centre. James muRRay/OBSERVER

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The heartwarming Fair Exchange of haunting voice,” Crouch says. “We are raised in excess of $10,000 for local ent and a number of stars on the rise. The Gifts Benefit Concert takes place at 7 also thrilled to have a Million Dollars charities. show is sponsored by local businesses p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Shuswap Theatre. in Pennies, Stephanie Webster and Mike From opera, classical and contempo- and all the proceeds from the gate go to This is the fifth year for the popular Shaver, formerly of Old Man’s Beard, rary, bluegrass, folk-blues and storytell- charity. Food and unwrapped gifts are show, which will be raising funds for the who just got back from a musical cycling ing, this year’s show has something for also welcome and will also be dropped Shuswap Family Resource and Referral tour across Canada.” everyone. of to this year’s charities. Centre, Salvation Army Food Bank and Okanagan Symphony concertmaster One special feature the audience can “There is a real need out there this Shuswap Second Harvest. Denis Letourneau and assistant concert- look forward to this year will be the pre- year,” says Shuswap Family Resource Concert co-producer Ted Crouch is master Susan Schaffer have miere of a song co-written and Referral Centre Executive Director excited about this year’s lineup, which mesmerized audiences at by Murray and Crouch, Patti Thurston, a sentiment that is shared Everyone gets to includes soprano Stephanie Nakagawa, each of the previous Fair Exbased on the memory of by Salvation Army Food Bank Commufeel good and, more violinists Denis Letourneau and Susan change of Gifts concerts as a friend that died far too nity Care Co-ordinator Dave Byers. “Our importantly, people young. Schaffer, Vancouver-based singer-song- have Blu and Kelly Hopkins. numbers are way up this year. The need ds in need get to have n Foo writer Aspen Switzer, a Million Dollars O “Denis and Susan and Blu It was Murray’s poignant is greater than ever.” e v : Sa server ble at favourites Ob a better Christmas. It in Pennies, perennial Blu and and Kelly have been with us story, A Fair Exchange of Tickets for the concert are $15 and are Availalmon Arm s Food Sa kew's Kelly Hopkins and co-producer from the beginning, the very Gifts, about what he would available at Askew’s Foods (both SalmAsCrouch’s really is a fair and storyteller James Murray. first show,” says Crouch. givegifts Duffy, his faithful ca- on Arm stores), Save On Foods and the Donation of food itemsexchange. or unwrapped welcome. Nakagawa’s voice has been described “Their willingness to take nine companion of many Salmon Arm Observer. Sponsored by: as “clear as-a-bell and soaring.” part, year after year, is what years, that gave rise to the Tickets for the concert sell out quickly Acoustic Avenue Music |isAskew's Foods –| the Buckerfield's | Canadian Tire | Choicesannual Restaurant | EZt Rock | Nico's Nurseryso don’t be disappointed. Get yours early She has sung with the Opera Theatre the show all about benefi concert. of St. Louis, the Indiana University Opof the show.” were sittingTheatre around andDonair be a part of what a Fair Exchange of Salmon Arm Savingsspirit and Credit Union | Salmon Arm Financial | Salmon Arm Observer | Save “We On Foods | Shuswap | Superb era Theatre, UBC Opera, Vancouver Crouch says the concert one night, rehearsing for Gifts is all about. Ted Symphony Orchestra, Westcoast Sym- provides the performers with a show (six years ago) and Crouch phony Orchestra, Oberlin in Italy, Prince a way to say thank you to all just talking about how we George Symphony and the North Bohe- the people who have come could do something for CO-PRODUCER mian Philharmonic in the Czech Repub- out to their shows and supthe community,” recalls lic. ported them all year long. Crouch, noting he and MurA graduate of UBC’s opera program For the audience it’s a chance to enjoy ray have performed together on stage and winner of the prestigious UBC Med- a great show and support a worthy cause for a fair number of years. “We came up al, Nakagawa holds a master’s degree at the same time. with the idea of an old-style Christmas from Indiana University and is currently “Everyone gets to feel good and, more variety concert, and then we just looked pursuing her doctorate. importantly, people in need get to have a at each other and blurted out at the same “We are also pleased to have singer- better Christmas,” he says. “It really is a time - A Fair Exchange of Gifts. That’s songwriter Aspen Switzer back in the fair exchange.” how it all got started.” lineup this year, she is such a talented Crouch notes that, to date, Fair ExOver the years, the show’s lineup has songwriter …, with such a beautiful, change of Gifts benefit concerts have included Juno Award winners, local tal-

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THURSDAY, NOV. 29

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

Ave. SE has a great selection of gifts from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to help local students travel to Africa to build a school. BINGO – Salmon Arm West School hosts a Farmer’s Bingo at 5 p.m. featuring food, an auction and bake sale.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

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. SAGA SALE - SAGA Public Art Gallery’s Affordable Art Fair opens with a 7 p.m. reception featuring live entertainment and refreshments. The fair runs to Dec. 15. LADIES NIGHT – An evening of food, shopping, silent auction, with proceeds to local food banks. Special guest speaker Patti George from Belize. Doors open at 5 p.m. To reserve, call Bev at 250-804-8775.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

OPERA - Salmar Association’s Live at the Met presents La Clemenza di Titto

at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic. Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand. ELVES WORKSHOP – A family friendly, free, drop-in art workshop features fun Christmas projects at SAGA Public Art Gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suitable for families with kids ages two to 12. 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, call Pat at 250-832-4174. OPEN HOUSE – The Little Red Hen Bakery at 3590 30th St. NE is hosting a holiday open house featuring local artisans selling Christmas greenery, soap and other body care items, pottery, baking and more. AUTHOR, AUTHOR – Shirley Bigelow DeKelver will read from her new young adult novel, The Trouble With Mandy, at 2 p.m. at the Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library at the Mall at Piccadilly. SANTA SLEIGH – Santa arrives at the Mall at Piccadilly at 11 a.m. The day will feature free sleigh rides until 2 p.m., visits with Santa until 3 p.m., craft-making at Santa’s Workshop from noon to 3 p.m. and Christmas music. Photos with Santa begin Sunday, Dec. 2. For more information, call 250-832-0441. FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Trishna, story of a woman whose life is destroyed by love and circumstance at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

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 musical entertainment at 7 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE – Unit #83 of the CUPE 523 union is hosting a showing of the family movie, Rise of the Guardians at the Salmar Grand starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Free admittance with donation to food bank. It is open to all, ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

BABY TALK – Self care for mothers from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the health unit.

Drop in for parents of babies from birth to 12 months. For more information, call 250-833-4100.

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Affair of art at SAGA There’s plenty of fine art available this Christmas season. And SAGA Public Art Gallery will be making it available in its annual Affordable Art Fair, an exhibition of 100 multi-media works by 20-plus Shuswap artists – all priced under $200. Be charmed by small-scale oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings, metal sculpture, pottery, fibre art, photography and pastels. This popular annual event opens with a 7 p.m. reception Friday, Nov. 30 that features live music by a recorder/viola trio, and delicious refreshments.

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Art alert: Lisa Figueroa works in her studio preparing for the Affordable Art Fair, which opens Friday, Nov. 30. The exhibition runs Dec. 1 to 15 and is open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 11. Coffee Break with carolling takes place

from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Family Saturdays features multiple artmaking stations with a Christmas theme, each

Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend this free event.

The contest is sponsored by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC’s Okanagan campus, the Kelowna Capital News, and the Central Okanagan Foundation. Acclaimed author Erìn Mouré will select the best short stories from the entries. One of the best reasons to enter is the chance to be read by one of the most respected poets in Canada and well beyond,”

says Sonnet L’Abbe, UBC creative writing and poetry lecturer. Winners will take home $500 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third. Winning stories will be published in a limitededition small booklet and celebrated at a reading in the spring of 2013. Submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Entries must be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 inch plain white paper, dou-

ble-spaced and typed. Stories must be previously unpublished works and should range from 1,000 to 4,000 words. There are no age limits or limits on the number of entries. Each entry must be accompanied by a $15 entry fee, either a money order or cheque payable to the University of British Columbia. Complete contest rules can be found at: www.okstorycontest. org

Keep it short, win cash Join the region’s literary community in a competition for cash prizes in the 15th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest, now officially open and accepting submissions. All writers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia – east of Hope, west of the Alberta border, north of the U.S. border, and south of William’s Lake – may enter their original, unpublished works of fiction.

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An eye for birds

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Award-winning bird photographer Roy Hancliff has some of his photos on display at the Figueroa Studio Gallery located beneath the SAGA Art Gallery on Hudson Avenue.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 4

DOWNTOWN – A Holiday Music Crawl plays out at Blue Canoe Bakery from

5 to 5:45 p.m., Hedi’s Wine Bistro from 6:15 to 7, The Pink Cherry from 7:30 to 8:15 and Cantina Vallarta from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

CHRISTMAS CONCERT – First United Church presents Shuswap Men’s

Chorus with 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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6

PHOTO OP – The Shuswap Family Resource Centre at 181 Trans-Canada

Hwy. hosts Christmas photos by donation from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 to noon Friday, Dec. 7, and photos with pets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will support a pre-natal and post-natal support group. First photo is a 5x7 with donation. Copies are $5. For more information, call 250-832-2170. JAZZ CLUB – The John Treichel Quartet (aka) Scattered Atoms will perform at the Jazz Club of Salmon Arm at 7 p.m. The group consists of John Treichel on guitar, Julian Veres on saxophone, Neil Brun on bass, and Richard Graham on drums, playing swing to Latin, fusion and avant garde. Suggested donation is $10.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

BAND CONCERT – Salmon Arm Community Band’s Christmas Concert

strikes up at 7:30 at First United Church. Admission is by donation. Please note, the Church is a scent-free zone. GRANDMA’S GOODS – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers annual Christmas sale of knitted goods takes place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly.

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 – How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Arthur Christmas, The Santa Claus or Charlie Brown Christmas. All donations will be distributed to Shuswap kids via the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. OPERA – Salmar Association’s Live at the Met presents Un Ballo in Machera at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic. FAMILY THEATRE – Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv Group presents How the Grins Stole Christmas (the family version), with hilarious stories and songs of Christmas, at 1:30 p.m. at the theatre on Hudson Ave. 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 free break from 10 a.m. to noon, with supervised games and activities at the Jackson Campus. A donation to the food bank is welcome. Email pchudiak@ sd83.bc.ca with questions or to register your children.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

SPECIAL SERVICE – As part of a worldwide “wave of light” for children who

have died, bereaved parents are invited to participate in a ceremony to honour their deceased children at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Take a framed photo of your child. For information, call Cathy at 250-832-2454.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

SAS THEATRE – Salmon Arm Secondary musical theatre program presents: the

Tony award-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at 7:30 p.m. to Saturday, Dec. 15 when there is also a 1:30 p.m. matinee.

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DINNER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE – Free tickets for this year’s Friends at

Christmas dinner are now 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.

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Optimists expect lots of contest entries The Optimist Club of the North Okanagan is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase, “How I can help my friends realize their values,” as part of an Optimist International Essay contest for 2013. Winners will receive awards and the winning essays will be sent to the district level where college scholarships are available. “Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the world and their future,” club president Jan Mori says. “As optimists, it is our goal to encourage them to do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. “This gives them a wonderful opportunity to tap into their creativity and pursue possible scholarships at the same time.” Living up to their motto – “Bringing Out the Best in Kids,” optimists conduct service projects that reach more that six million young people each year. The North Okanagan Optimist Club was chartered in 2011 and since then has been involved in a number of projects involving young people. As well as the essay contest, the club is again co-sponsoring

A Festival of Advent

the upcoming Children’s Christmas Workshop and will cosponsor the “Unplug and Play” planned for the North Okanagan in the new year. Students wishing to participate in the essay contest can get more information by contacting Ina at 250-5460021 and iforrest11@ gmail.com or Lesley at 250-275-2676 and essay2013@gmail.com.

Songs & Readings Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church 170 Shuswap Street SE Salmon Arm, BC

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Your Favorite Performers From The Louisiana Hayride Singing Their Hits As Well As Your Favorite Christmas Songs!

Featuring: Andrea Anderson as “Patsy Cline” • Adam Fitzpatrick as “Young Elvis” Patrick Ryley as “Hank Williams” • Gil Risling as “Roy Orbison”

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Fine style Salmon Arm Secondary students Natalie Gervais, Mar Walis and Leila Granger try on outfits for the Friday, Nov. 30 Fashion 4 Famine show at 7 p.m. at the Sullivan Campus.

FREE ADMITTANCE with a donation to the food bank

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Brighten the season for families in need The shuswap Family resource Centre is once again sponsoring the “Family to Family Christmas Gift Campaign for Children and Youth” and their “Adopt a Family for the season” program. The objective of the family to family campaign is to provide a gift for infants to 19 years of age whose families may be experiencing hardship this holiday season. The names of children needing the service are generated from several agencies including school District #83, Ministry of Children and Family Development, shuswap Children’s Association and sAsCU Downtown Activity Centre. There are a number of ways to get on-board with both campaigns:

Choose a tag from a tree located at the Mall at Piccadilly or the Family resource Centre and return an unwrapped gift to the mall’s administration office or the resource centre by Friday, Dec. 14. Leave the gifts unwrapped, but please provide paper, tape, ribbons and gift tags. To adopt a family, who will remain anonymous, businesses or individuals may call the resource centre at 250-832-2170. Cheques are always welcome and should be payable to the shuswap Family resource and referral society. Last year the centre provide more than 750 gifts thanks to the generosity of this community, says executive director Patricia Thurston.

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TRACEY ROXANNE MACKENZIE It is extremely heart breaking to announce that Tracey Mackenzie unexpectedly passed away at her home in Salmon Arm, BC on November 17, 2012 at the age of 53 years. Survived by her parents; Terry and Mildred Davies; Daughter, Michelle (Dwight); Sister; Terri (Adrian), niece and nephew; Autumn and Ahren and life long friend George. She was loved by many and will be forever missed. A Celebration of Tracey’s Life will take place on Sunday, Saturday December December 2nd, 1st, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the White Lake Recreation Centre, Tappen, BC In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Tracey can be sent to the UBC Multiple Sclerosis Program, Burnaby Hospital, 3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6, Online condolences can be sent through Tracey’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

GLORIA RUTH LeFRANC (FENIAK) Gloria Ruth LeFranc, a.k.a. Gloria Ruth Feniak (nee:Johnson) Died on the morning of November 17 2012 at Bastion Place with her family by her side. Gloria was born on the Johnson Family Homestead Wanham Alberta January 12 1931. She was the oldest of three children. Gloria has been living, working and enjoying life in Salmon Arm since 1972. Gloria was a hard worker all her life. There was never a weed in her garden and her house was always spotless. When she found the time she loved to curl and dance and usually had a craft project on the go. Gloria was predeceased by both her parents and much loved Brother John. And her first husband, William (Bill) George Feniak in 1989. Left to mourn her loss is her second husband and main caregiver Ernest (Ernie) Joseph LeFranc, her only son Carey (Susan) Feniak of Sicamous, two grandsons Jonathan (Laura), James (Krystal) and four great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her extended LeFranc family, Michelle (Neil), Gregg (Shelley), Nina (Jennifer), Denise (Jeff), Shannon (Rick), Bruce (Mary Con), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gloria requested there be no service or ceremony. The family may plan a gathering at a later date to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to The Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia Suite 300, 828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2, Bastion Place 700-11th Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P9 or The Shuswap Hospital Foundation PO Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3 in Gloria’s name would be appreciated. A donation to The Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 3451, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4S2 would not go remiss. The Family would like to extend a big thank you to all the people that helped make Gloria’s final days as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The nurses, aides and staff at Bastion Place are awesome. Thank you to Dr. Levins and the Doctors who helped. The family really appreciate all the friends and very good neighbours that kept an eye on Ernie and brought him food. And a special thank you to Barb LeFranc and Lynn. Online condolences can be sent through Gloria’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.

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PETER WILLIAM RAWLYCK On November 19, 2012 Peter passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC and went to be with his Lord at the age of 92 years. Peter was born in Great Deer, Saskatchewan on February 17, 1920 and had been a resident of the Shuswap area since 1990. Peter served with the R.C.A.F. during WW II. After the war he stayed with the Air Force until his retirement from the military in 1964. He then continued his aviation career as a navigator with Wardair Airlines. Peter will be remembered by Vera his loving wife of 69 years, also by his five children, Jack (Bonnie) of Calgary, Terry (Jody) of Lacombe, Gail (Jim) Davis of Chilliwack, Dan (Joan) of White Rock and Melissa Gallagher of Surrey; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and two sisters, Rose and Sylvia of Saskatoon. Peter loved to be outdoors, and spent many hours gardening and pampering his beloved roses. He was a devoted husband and father and in recent years a dedicated care giver to his wife Vera. A Celebration of Life Service was held in the Chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, November 24th at 2:00 PM with Pastor Myron Crown officiating. If so desired, contributions in memory of Peter may be made to the Covenant House Vancouver B.C. Online condolences can be sent through Peter’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm. LAITINEN ALBERTA “BERTIE” August 27, 1923 - November 24, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the death of Alberta Isabella Laitinen, born August 27, 1923...died November 24, 2012 With the support of her loving family Bertie passed away at her home in Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, B.C. on November 24, 2012. Bertie was predeceased by her husband Matt and her son Gerald. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sharon New and daughters Lorna Schley (Marv), Sandra Gates and Marilyn Kalke. Bertie also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Kenneth New, Daryl New, Reuben New, Cameron Schley, Tricia Biondo, Shannon Gates, Ryan Gates, Jordan Kalke and Joshua Kalke, as well as 24 great grandchildren. Bertie was a resident of Salmon Arm since 1944. In the final years of her life Bertie lived at Hillside Village. The Family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Care Aides and Nurses at Hillside for their dedication to Mom and for the loving care that went above and beyond duty as her life came to an end. We would also like to thank Pastor Bill from Hillside Village for the always taking time to spend with Mom. A Memorial Service took place at Hillside Village on Tuesday, November 27. Mom was a long time supporter of the Variety Club Telethon so we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Variety Club. Email condolences may be sent to Bertie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Cremation with the arrangements in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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ROBERT MICHAEL WILCOX April 30, 1922 - November 21, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Michael Wilcox, a great husband, father, grandfather and companion on November 21, 2012 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC, surrounded by family and friends. Bob was predeceased by 8 of his 9 siblings and by his loving wife of 59 years, Eva Elizabeth, in July 2008. He is survived by sons Richard (Barbara) of Toronto, Thomas (Catherine) of Kamloops, Donald (Jocelyn) of Salmon Arm and granddaughters, Christine, Jacqueline, Meghan and Caitlin. Bob is also survived by his very close companion Ethel Graham of Salmon Arm. Bob was born in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, to Thomas Joseph and Margaret Hamilton Wilcox on April 30, 1922. In 1928, Bob began his education at St. Ann’s Academy in Kamloops. The family moved to the Cahilty Ranch in December 1930. Bob continued his education at Upper Louis Creek School and left home seeking work in 1938. In the summer of 1940, Bob along with his brother Joe, joined the Canadian Scottish (Princess Mary’s) Regiment and was shipped overseas in late 1941. He participated in the Sicily landing and on D-Day his unit was among the first ashore on Juno/Sword beach. Bob served in numerous engineering capacities throughout the European campaign. Upon his discharge, Bob was heading home when he met Eva Bartlett in Barriere. They were married on April 18, 1949 and resided in Kamloops for 42 years. Bob began working for the Canadian National Railway as a brakeman and retired 34 years later as a conductor. In that time, he raised three boys and spent his time devoted to his family and their various pursuits, from sports to Boy Scouts. Bob and Eva were Lifetime members of the Royal Canadian Legion, serving in many positions. After his retirement in 1982, Bob and Eva continued to pursue their love of travel, with trips to Europe and Mexico. They moved to Abbotsford in 1993 and finally settled in Salmon Arm in 2003. A Memorial will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Bowers Funeral Chapel in Salmon Arm at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow in Mt. Ida Cemetary’s Field of Honour, Salmon Arm, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice may be made in the name of Bob Wilcox. Online condolences can be sent through Robert’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral service, Salmon Arm, BC

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STECKLER, EDITH (Edie) (nee Odegard) November 28, 1925 - November 10, 2012 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our only Aunt, Edith Mildred Steckler, who passed away peacefully at the Eden Care Centre in Chilliwack, BC. Aunt Edie always brought smiles and laughter to everyone around her. She had a generous spirit, a love of life, and many talents. She found delight in simple pleasures and loved nature. She loved horses and loved to recall memories of her youth, living on the homestead in southern Alberta, and riding along the Little Bow River with her cousin Bernard Hanson. Aunt Edie and her husband Walter (Wally) owned and operated the Stardust Motel and Trailer Court in Salmon Arm until their retirement. Together they enjoyed numerous vacations in their motorhome which Aunt Edie dubbed “her playhouse”, including one very special Canadian cross-country trip. As a loyal member of the Legion, Aunt Edie proudly displayed numerous ribbons collected from many Legions she visited throughout her travels. Aunt Edie was predeceased by her dear parents, Jacob (Jake) and Esther Odegard, her loving husband Wally, her sisters Grace Onofrychuk and Margaret Peters, her nephew Gerald Onofrychuk and her niece Linda Cohen. She leaves to mourn her passing her devoted nieces, Vangie Heynen, Ruth Elzinga, and Faye Lothian together with their families. At Aunt Edie’s request, there will be no service but a private family interment will follow at a later date. A special word of thanks to the loving caregivers at the Eden Care Centre. Aunt Edie, you will be dearly missed, lovingly remembered and never forgotten. “Memory rides a quiet horse with a gentle hand on the rein”

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COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a Permanent Part-time Night Custodian. Must be available weekdays and weekends as shifts rotate. Must be self-motivated and must have experience with working graveyard shifts. First aid training and full benefit package available. Resume to accompany employment application (available at Front Desk). Attn: Jeremy Menzies 810 10th St. SW (directly across from the new Canadian Tire) Deadline: Dec 2nd 2012 COOKS REQUIRED IMMED. Maids, bar staff, waiters, beer store staff, desk clerks. Northern Motor Inn, 3086 Hwy 16E Terrace, BC. V8G 3N5 250635-6375 Fax 250-635-6129 COUNTRY Camping Leisure Products in Salmon Arm BC. Is seeking a Full Time RV Salesperson for the 2013 Season. Applicants must Qualify or currently obtain a Valid BC Salesperson Licence, Be honest and able to work as a team member. Sales experience is preferred but we will train the right person. please Email resume to: sales@countrytrycampingrv.com

and c.c. to: craig@countrycampingrv.com. FT/PT Commercial CLEANERS required for Salmon Arm & Vernon. Email resume to dann.romanchuk@hotmail.com or Fax to 250-542-2294

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 SHUSWAP Home Repair is seeking laborers for snow shoveling. Must be willing to work early mornings. Send resume to sofuson@telus.net Tire Person required Full Time. Experienced Tractor/Trailer Tire Person, Must be Mechanically Inclined. Please Fax Resume to 250546-0600.

SURE CROP FEEDS, INC., an innovative leader in the BC feed industry, has an immediate opening for a full-time production worker (shift work). The successful candidate must possess a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate. We offer an industry leading wage & benefits package. Please submit resume to: Production Manager, Sure Crop Feeds Inc., PO Box 250, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0 or fax (250)838-6990.

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Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net RED SEAL Diesel Truck and Trailer Mechanic wanted in Northern Alberta. Full time, permanent position. Initial accommodation supplied. E-mail: johnwb@telusplanet.net for immediate response.

Help Wanted

Health Products

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Help Wanted

MANAGER REQUIRED

RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONG Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends) Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid. Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non-verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment. Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement

Education/Trade Schools

North Okanagan-Shuswap Brain Injury Society Take responsibility for the smooth running of our growing, dynamic non-profit organization office where your professionalism, initiative and office skills will be welcomed. Position will include providing a full range of office management duties:

Esthetics Services

The Shuswap Veterinary Clinic in Salmon Arm, B.C. is seeking a motivated, experienced, Manager to join our team. We are a busy practice with 12 full and P/T Veterinarians providing services for companion and farm animals. The successful candidate, will be responsible for heading up our team, managing the staɈ, overseeing maintenance, planning & chairing meetings, work schedules, and overseeing new acquisitions and areas of practice growth. This is a full time position with a competitive wage and beneÄt package. Applicants must have a high level of competency in management. Prior experience in medical/veterinary practice management would be a great asset. Please e-mail your resumés to Dr. Gordon Bose gbose@shuswapvet.com

Please forward your resume to: admin@bjdlaw.com

Office Manager

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Help Wanted

BROOKE JACKSON DOWNS

Salmon Arm law firm has an opening for an experienced part-time (5hrs/day, Mon to Fri) receptionist/secretary with good telephone and computer skills. Experience working in a law office is an asset but not a requirement.

Our business is growing and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to join our team!

We are an established and progressive market leader in the manufacturing of rollshutters and retractable screens for residential, commercial and institutional clients throughout North America and the Caribbean. We’ve built our business the old fashion way – with a focus on quality, service and value, and a genuine desire to provide our clients with the best service and products in the industry. We are accepting resumes for the position of Assembler and Shipper/Receiver in our plant, located in the Salmon Arm Industrial Park. Consideration will be given to applicants that can demonstrate the following capabilities: • Organize orders / priorities • Work well with minimal supervision • Experience with hand and power tools • Teamwork • Positive attitude • Attention to detail • Sense of urgency • Ability to work overtime if required • Previous experience in this position If this describes you and you are interested in a rewarding career and a great place to work, please send your resume in conÄdent to:

Talius Employment Inquiries ATTN: Operations Manager P.O. Box 3279 5501 - 46 Avenue SE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S1 Fax: 250-832-8577 Email: production@talius.com

We will contact any applicants considered for interviews. No telephone inquires please.

• day-to-day running of the office • provide administrative support to the Board of Directors • provide administrative support to the Case Manager • volunteer management • accounts/budget management • payroll • researching/submitting applicable grant applications • production of reports and educational packages • some marketing duties • other adhoc duties as requested. Good interpersonal and presentation skills and office management experience a must. Applicant should be self-directed and have organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience working with disabled persons would be an asset. Applicants must have: • experience with Simply Accounting or similar accounting packages and be proficient in processing payroll • experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills • excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills • a positive disposition. Resumes outlining qualifications and demonstrating how your experience and skills match the job requirements are due by December 14, 2012. Please submit your resume and cover letter by email or mail to the following: Patricia Matheson, Director, NOSBIS – patriciam3@gmail.com OR PRESIDENT, NOSBIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PO BOX 760, SALMON ARM BC V1E 4N8 For more information, call Patricia Matheson at 250-835-4541(Ext 0) between 9am and 3pm Monday thru Thursday OR 250-832-1075 evenings.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Legal Services

Misc Services

Livestock

Pets

$400 & Under

Misc. for Sale

BIG BUILDING Sale. This is a clearance you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

6MO. old female donkey, ready to go, $500. after 6pm. (250)832-8221

With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

MAPLE dining table w/2 leaves and 4 chairs A1 cond. $350. Antique Gendron Baby carriage. Green with metal bottom and velvety hood. Good cond. 250-832-2939

CANOPY fits 2000 Dakota club cab, ex. shape, can be seen mounted on truck $450. (250)832-3485

SINGLE 39” bed w/bedding, never used $250, 32” tall bar fridge, no freezer, $100, double pedestal wooden table w/4 leather chairs, 77”x42”, $400. (250)833-9027

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206, www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cleaning Services

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Pets & Livestock Winter Cleaning & Christmas Gift Certiﬁcates Contact us For ALL types of eco-friendly Cleaning Call Melissa (250)804-7979 clean@girlsgonegreen.ca

Feed & Hay

semi-retired gentleman will do any household fix-its. (250)675-3456 email: millwright94@hotmail.com

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 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

Excavating & Drainage

Handypersons HANDYMAN FOR HIRE Reliable

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

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

Merchandise for Sale

Pet Services

$100 & Under

NEW LAKESIDE GROOMING Certified with over 20yrs. experience. In home one on one care & service. Pick up & del service avail. By appointment only. (250)832-8845

27 piece ceramic Victorian Christmas village $75. (250)832-8877

Pets

SNOW blower $125 Electric Snow Shovel $50 Leaf blower $75 lg. Birdcage $40 250-8328692

2 - tiny female Pom puppies, mother is teacup size, Ready to go to new homes. ALSO 2.5 yr. old female Pom, great with kids (250)517-8638 or 250675-4474 EASY CHRISTMAS Shopping for pets! No line ups, no cold weather. Deals to Bark about!! Receive 10% off with coupon code: Clubpet10 1-855-8390555 www.petland.ca N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136

$200 & Under KITCHEN table and chairs. Couch, Hide a bed and odds and ends. 250-803-8044 LIKE NEW guitar $130, computer desk with $100. (250)832-8877

chair

TORO 20” snow blower, good cond. Asking $200. (250)8324705

Pet Services

Food Products CERTIFIED organic beef for sale. (250)835-4727

Misc. for Sale 10-15 used portable toilets $50. each, need some repairs Attention: Orchard Growers. Reliable Septic Services (250)832-8404 1999 Toyota Tercel, 5spd, stnd, new CV axels, 50 MPG, $900 Firm (250)463-9407 23 CHRISTMAS houses and lost of accessories. $200. (250)835-4763 ANTIQUE kitchen table, $300 OBO,Antique rocking chair with ivory inlay $200 OBO. Pics Avail, (250)253-2567 Laura CAM’S PLACE Christmas Trees, U-cut, we cut, 1000’s of fresh fragrant photo friendly trees. Mon-Sun 9-4. 1370-20 Ave SE. (250)832-8552 MOBILITY scooter and walker like new (250)832-7321

CORT acoustic steel string guitar with cutaway, grover tuners and Fishman Pickup. Beautiful wood and sound. Must be seen and played to appreciate. $500 Call 250-517-8087 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 MOVING SALE, furniture, desks, bedroom sets, dining room set incl hutch & china cab., sofas, lazyboys, & many other items. (250)832-4923. 3194 Johnson Rd. Salmon Arm. NEW air jetted tub, Maax Topaz model, 5’ standard length, 19” deep soaker, drop in style, still in package $1800 new, asking $900 (250)804-0776

TONNEAU cover off a 2005 Dodge short box. $300. (250)832-2432 USED 20” (aluminum) iMac 2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM, includes apple keyboard, mighty mouse, Mountain Lion OS, other software. Clean, runs smooth, fast, no issues. $650 OBO Call 250832-6765 WASHING machine, whirlpool, lg cap., heavy duty, good cond, $150. Motorcycle Jacket, yellow mesh, new womens lg. $100. (250)463-4637

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: newer men’s ice skates size 91/2 in good condition (250)833-1976

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Patty

Monday to Friday

SHOP ONLINE...

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Misc. for Sale

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

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

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

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

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030 Misc Services

Misc Services

old gal says “GIT ‘ER DONE!”

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

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

250 833-5668

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Musical Instruments FIDDLES FOR CHRISTMAS! Violin with case/bow starting $119. Also accessories, music, jewelry, more. Shop online ww.fiddleheads.ca by appointment in Canoe 250-833-5626

Real Estate

Rentals

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

2 BDRM, 2 Bath, 1500sq ft, DT, NP, NS, laundry, appli, $900 + utilities, avail immed. Call Karen 250-463-2722.

Best rate 5yr-3.09%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

For Sale By Owner

Rentals

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.

Apt/Condo for Rent FURNISHED STUDIO SUITE

• 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

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

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1BDRM. across from Askews W/D, parking, Call Colin (1604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Dec 1st 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1 BDRM apt. across from City Hall. Adults, N/S, pets negot., $690/mo 250-833-0420 1BDRM Apt Downtown SA, balcony, parking, laundry, quiet bldg. $650/mo. Suomi Apts. Keith (250)832-6060

2BDRM avail.immed NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. . (250)804-9627 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo for rent in Cambridge Court, 640 - 3rd St., Salmon Arm. In suite laundry. Available Dec 1. $825. e-mail r.massey@sasktel.net or call (306)230-2098. 3BDRM., 191-4 St. SE, parking spot, coin laundry, NP, NS, $895/mo. avail Jan 1. (250)804-9627 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available immed. Central loc. Mature adults. Pet negotiable. $795/mo. 1 bdrm available Jan 1, $695/mo. Phone 250-8326490 CHASE - 2 Bdrm, 2Bath, Ground level, easy access, parking right in front of unit. Fireplace, F/S/D , W/D hookups. Lots of storage. No smoking, $750 per month + utilities. 102-380 Sheppard Rd 1-250863-1585 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 KERRI MANOR 2bdrm $825/mo.incl.f/s,d/w,a/c,h/w,N/ S N/P Avail Dec 15. 803-1694

Rentals

LAKEVIEW MANOR

Deluxe fully furn 1 Bdrm Apt Viewing Shuswap Lake close to all amenities in quiet adult NS NP building $845 plus Hydro ref’s req’d

Ref req’d 250-833-9148

LARGE Bright 1 Bdrm Apt in Ranchero Area. $575/mo Util Incl. 250-804-4895 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

Commercial/ Industrial 650 SQFT shop in Industrial Park, infloor heat, hydro, taxes inc. $650/mo. (250)804-8840

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 in Gleneden, Avail. Nov 1st

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

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

Homes for Rent

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1100 SQFT Completely renovated inside and out, 2 bedroom and a den/office, 1 bathroom house only 3 minutes from town. This house is perfect for someone who wants country independent living that is maintenance free only minutes to town. Very clean and nice house. Small pet neg that is less than 10LBS. Absolutely no smoking or partying. References required. Asking $980/ month plus utilities. 250-5170326 2BDRM Home w/half basement in Canoe incl FS Hydro NS NP $900 250-833-2518

Rentals

Homes for Rent

Motels,Hotels

Suites, Lower

2BDRM. house 0.68 acre, Hillcrest area, fruit trees, fenced, NG, washer & dryer hookups, $900/mo. Now avail. Call before 9pm (250)5737655

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

2BDRM upper floor, carport, covered deck, walk to town ref’s req., NS, $900/mo., avail. Dec 15th (250)832-7754 3BDRM. 1bath top floor of home, fenced yard, $1150/mo. incl. util. + DD, avail Dec 15, (250)803-4383 (250)919-7636 3 bedroom with loft executive house for rent. Fully furnished with beautiful view of Shuswap lake. 780-995-5675 4Bdrm Rancher on 2 acres in Ranchero Avail Jan 1st gas heat FS Carport small outbuilding close to school ref’s req’d $1200 250-833-2832 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 BEAUTIFUL 2bdrm & den, 2bath, priv. fenced yard, n/g f/p, a/c, sm. pet ok, $975/mo. + util., DD, NS, 5appl. Canoe Creek Est. Avail. Dec 15. (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., $1200/mo. + util, (250)832-0223 BLIND Bay: 1993 mobile, 2bdrm + den, semi lakefront, 20min to SA, garage, shop, 2 sheds, NS, $850/mo. (250)679-3395 MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath in SA 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1200 + util., onthegogran@hotmail.com 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 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

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

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 Canoe Small 1 Bdrm suite $625 incl. util. Avail Dec 1 250-549-4366 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 NICE quiet 1-bdrm. level entry suite for mature single working woman. Walk to DT, SA. NS, NP, f/s, w/d, $650/mo. incl. util. (250)832-6263 SEPERATE Level entrance in Hillcrest on bus route 1 BDRM Util, wifi and cable incl. NS Ref’s req’d. Avail Jan 1 $700/mo 250-833-3566 or 250-833-2312 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

Houses For Sale

Ofﬁce/Retail

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 Roommate wanted in SA. Working or Mature student NS Must be Clean and tidy FS WD $450 250-838-0698

Suites, Lower 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 1BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-6620 2BDRM., 5appl., near 4 schools, rink, NS, NP, back yard, a/c $900/mo. incl. util.+ DD, avail. now (250)295-5498 2bdrm new 1400sqft suite w/ private entry on Deep Creek Rd. N/S, Avail Now, $650 + $100 for hydro. 250-308-7984 2 Bdrm newer Daylight Suite Avail Dec. 1 util/Cable/WiFi incl. $950/mo 250-253-2557 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 Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 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 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

Mobile Homes & Parks

Suites, Upper 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

Townhouses IDA VISTA is a family orientated housing cooperative located in Salmon Arm. We are now accepting applications for 3BDRM units. Housing charges are $783/mo. with a one time share capital purchase of $1500. Small pet okay. For further information call (250)833-5775 Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am to 3 pm.

Mobile Homes & Parks

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

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Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Eleanor Catherine McDermott, aka Eleanor C. McDermott, aka Eleanor McDermott, late of P.O. Box 993, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, VIE 2P2. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Eleanor Catherine McDermott, aka Eleanor C. , aka Eleanor McDermott, are hereby notified under sections 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Harold Thomas McDermott, c/o Sivertz Kiehlbauch, Barristers and Soliciters, P.O. Box 190, #320-351 Hudson Avenue, N.E., Salmon Arm, British Columbia, V1E 4N3, on or before December 28th, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

NOTICE TO: TERRY GYLYTIUK

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Cars - Domestic 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $4000. (250)832-3334 after 6pm 2006 Dodge Charger 3.5 Fully loaded leather esc shape 137,000 kms $10,500 OBO 250-832-9306

Cars - Sports & Imports 1990 VW Golf, red, good cond. 4 good winters, 4 xtr rims + summer $1150. (250)833-4994

Off Road Vehicles 2000 Honda 450 ES comp. with winch, pass seat, blade $4200. (250)835-4749

Trucks & Vans 04 Ranger 4x4 V6 auto 113,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asking $9000 250-832-2681 1993 Toyota Previa 4WD new brakes, discs, plugs. Winter tires runs good. $2200 OBO 250-832-2484 2000 F150, 2whl dr. 4.6lt V8, air, p/w, p/locks, stereo, Sirius radio, recent engine tune-up. Everything else redone. Exc shape. Winter tires on rims. $7499 obo. (250)306-7437 2001 Honda Odyssey, 202,000km, new tires, pw, pl, air, no accidents, very good cond. $5295. (250)832-2235 2003 Ford F150 4.6 l 2 Wheel dr. Has Matching Canopy. Needs Tires $4000 250-8321940 2004 Dodge Caravan. Low mil., good cond., with Pride 4 whl motor scooter, used very little. Lift for scooter in vehicle. (250)832-8943

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Subpoena to Debtor has been filed with the Kamloops Law Courts, No. 45455, by Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300-180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2E3, for payment of accounts rendered to you regarding Ken Darwin and Mark Hodder. The Subpoena to Debtor has been scheduled for January 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at the Courthouse at Kamloops (455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC). This Notice is service of the Subpoena to Debtor pursuant to the Order granted by Master Bishop on November 13, 2012. If you wish to receive copies of the supporting documents, please contact Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300-180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2E3

Trucks & Vans

Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surplus Firefighting Apparatusâ&#x20AC;? and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 10 AM Pacific time on Thursday, December 6, 2012 for the following unit which has become surplus to the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer fire suppression function. 1977 INTERNATIONAL ENGINE (PUMPER) â&#x20AC;˘ 5-Speed Automatic Transmission â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Wheel Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Engine â&#x20AC;˘ 50,770 km â&#x20AC;˘ 1400 gallon water tank This truck may be viewed at the Swansea Point Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Fire Services Coordinator at 1-888-248-2773 toll-free (local 5945) or Mike Melnichuk, Fire Chief at (250) 836 2402 or (250) 836 2674. This unit is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is/where isâ&#x20AC;?. All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The successful bidder must make full payment and take possession of the vehicle by Thursday, December 6, 2012. For further information, contact: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Coordinator at kmount@csrd.bc.ca Phone during regular office hours to 1-888248-2773 toll-free. To see photographs of this vehicle, visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca

Legal Notices

IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS ACT Super Self Storage 4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be sold or disposed of December 28, 2012. ALEX MATHYS

Amount owing:

$576.80

CHRISTAL McFADDEN Amount owing:

$578.00

MARK LYBECK

Amount owing:

$286.80

STEVE GRANDE

Amount owing:

$494.00

TERRY LeCLAIR

Amount owing:

$608.00

Phone: 250-803-0030 Tenders

Fax: 250-803-0066 Tenders

Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SORRENTO/BLIND BAY COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM TASK GROUP 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. 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 staÉ&#x2C6;, the Area Director, a representative from the Ministry of Environment, a representative from Interior /ealth, 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: â&#x20AC;˘ Review information provided by CSRD staÉ&#x2C6;, and provide comments, concerns, ideas and opportunities to be considered in developing the Terms of Reference. â&#x20AC;˘ Review the Ă&#x201E;rst draft of the Terms of Reference. â&#x20AC;˘ Review the Ă&#x201E;nal draft of the Terms of Reference. â&#x20AC;˘ Review proposals received and provide input on candidates, develop a short list of candidates that will deliver a presentation to the Task Group. â&#x20AC;˘ Attend candidate presentations (maximum of three). â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in discussions for selection of a consultant. Expressions of Interest 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 Interest Application form by December 1 , 2012. Application forms can be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. Gary /olte Manager, Environment and Engineering Services PO Box 978 781 Marine Park Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E P1 Phone: (250) 833-5935 Fax: (250) 832-1083 email: gholte@csrd.bc.ca

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Tenders

Columbia Shuswap Regional District INVITATION TO TENDER Fire Department Equipment Maintenance The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for a 3 year contract for the delivery of equipment maintenance to emergency vehicles and small motorized equipment at the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural fire halls within Electoral Areas â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Tenders clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tender - Fire Department Equipment Maintenanceâ&#x20AC;?, will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the office 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 office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noted address during regular office 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: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Coordinator (250) 833-5945 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 E-mail: kmount@csrd.bc.ca

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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Tenders clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tender â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shuswap Lake Estates Street Lighting Maintenanceâ&#x20AC;?, will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at the oÉ&#x2030;ce 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 oÉ&#x2030;ce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noted address during regular oÉ&#x2030;ce 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 (250) 833-5935 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 E-mail: gholte@csrd.bc.ca

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This Holiday Season...

Shop Local, Shop

The SHUSWAP And you could receive a

LIMITED EDITION GUND™ TEDDY BEAR Only 20 “Snowslys” will be awarded!

Meet SNOWSLY The Salmon Arm Observer/Shuswap Market News are pleased to announce Snowsly, a limited edition GUND™ Teddy Bear. Snowsly will be a great addition to anyone’s teddy bear collection. By shopping at the participating merchants during this promotion, you could receive one of 20 Snowsly teddy bears to take home with you!

So, how do I get my “Snowsly” teddy bear?

1. Save all your receipts when you shop at any of these participating merchants. 2. On Thursday, December 20, 2012 ~ 20 Snowsly teddy bears will be given away to the ﬁrst 20 people who provide proof of purchase from these participating merchants totalling $300 or more (before taxes). (Proofs of purchase must be dated between Nov. 14 and Dec. 19, 2012). Come to the Salmon Arm Observer ofﬁce, 171 Shuswap Street NW between 8 am and 5 pm.

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Everyone who shows up at the Salmon Arm Observer with $300 in participating merchant receipts will be entered into a draw to win an additional $500 in merchant gift certiﬁcates.

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