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Neskonlith discontinue appeal smartCentres issue: City of Salmon Arm now attempting to recover court costs.

By Martha Wickett OBSeRveR STAFF

The neskonlith Indian Band won’t be taking its appeal to the Supreme court of canada, but that doesn’t mean the issue prompting legal action has been resolved. The appeal stems from an environmentally hazardous areas development permit that the city of Salmon Arm issued in October 2011 for the Smartcentres site. neskonlith chief Judy Wilson told the Observer the band will not be going to canada’s highest court. “We are not pursuing the... appeal to the Supreme court of canada but we are looking at all other legal options in light of the court of Appeals decision that leaves neskonlith and other First nations affected by municipal land-use decisions without a remedy,” Wilson said. Asked about other options, she said there are several similar cases in canada, so the neskonlith will work with other bands. “It’s not just neskonlith affected, but other First nations… “We continue to have serious concerns about flooding with regard to this development; we don’t intend to leave them unaddressed. Any future developer or investor needs to be aware of those risks and potential liabilities.” In April, Justice Peter leask in Bc Supreme court dismissed the neskonlith’s request for a judicial review. The band had argued that the city had a legal or constitutional obligation to consult with the band before issuing the development permit. The site is adjacent to the Salmon River, which borders neskonlith land to the west. leask concluded that the duty to consult, when decisions may affect aboriginal rights or title, rests with the province. The band had argued that because the province had delegated some land-use decisions to municiSee City on page A2

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Sturgis meets with creditors Motorcycle rally: Site may overlap with Little Shuswap band land.

By Martha Wickett OBSeRveR STAFF

The future of debts owed to businesses who provided products and services to the Sturgis north event in Salmon Arm in 2011 still remains to be seen. “Who knows what’s going to happen,” remarked Brad Handel, owner of Techlectric in Salmon Arm, who is still owed about $60,000. He made the comment following a recent meeting of

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about 15 creditors with Joan Hansen of Sturgis north and a bookkeeper. He said Hansen agreed to set up a trust account and the creditors suggested it be at Brooke Jackson Downs law firm in Salmon Arm. “everybody agreed it would be 10 per cent of ticket sales,” Handel said, noting that there was discussion of getting installments as tickets were sold but, in order to not create too much of a bookkeeping nightmare, creditors

would probably get a payment every quarter. Regarding the 10 per cent, Handel said Hansen told the meeting that she would have to clear it with her partners – who are the neskonlith Indian Band. He notes it will be up to Sturgis north to put money in the trust fund. Handel said ticket sales were to begin at the end of november but he hasn’t seen evidence of that yet. Sturgis north announced the event will be held Aug. 22

to 25, 2013 at Silvery Beach on little Shuswap lake near Squilax. The map of the site shown on the Sturgis north Facebook page appears to extend to little Shuswap Band territory, but chief Felix Arnouse said Monday he doesn’t know much about the jamboree and music festival. He said he hasn’t been contacted by Sturgis north but he would be calling neskonlith chief Judy Wilson to learn more details about it.

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City rejects band’s proposal Continued from front palities with no oversight from the province, then the duty to consult also transfers to municipalities. In September, an appeal of Leask’s decision launched by the Neskonlith was dismissed by the BC Court of Appeal. Lawyer Mark Underhill, who represented the Neskonlith, said the Court of Appeal’s decision leads to the proposition that sections of the Local Government Act are unconstitutional because they allow the province to ‘delegate away’ the constitutional obligation to consult with First Nations. “Accordingly, one might reasonably observe that the Court of Appeal’s decision has in fact created more, rather than less, uncertainty going forward for municipal decisionmakers, First Nations and the development community.” The Union of BC Municipalities joined the case at the appeal stage and provided the city with $10,000 towards legal fees. UBCM president Heath Slee told the Observer in July that “everyone benefits by having this issue clarified, being that we’re a member-based organization and some members are First Nations… I think our track record in building relationships with members and First Nations is solid.” The city is now pursuing its court costs in the two cases. “This represents a relatively small amount of the total legal costs that the city incurred,” stated Carl Bannister, the city’s chief administrative officer, in an

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email to the Observer. Mayor Nancy Cooper said council is acting “because we felt it was our fiduciary responsibility to recoup whatever costs we could as paid for by taxpayers’ money.” Wilson reported that the band’s lawyers spoke to the city about costs and the Neskonlith giving up their right to appeal. She said the band’s proposal included a new relationship

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Site prep: Drainage work has begun on the site of the planned

SmartCentres shopping development at the west end of the city. It is expected the work will move forward in earnest now that the neighbouring Neskonlith Indian Band has decided not to pursue further legal appeals regarding consultation by the City of Salmon Arm. Nancy Cooper Mayor of SalMon arM

I did meet with Chief Wilson and we did talk about working on a protocol agreement. We both realized it’s going to take a while, it’s not going to be an easy process... for the city and band involving how the city makes land-use decisions, but it was voted down by the city’s mayor and council. Wilson did not provide details. “We were looking at a reconciliatory approach and that’s what they voted against…” she said. “It was quite an approach we were proposing, I think it was long overdue. We’re left with no consultation from the city, the developer and the province.”

Neither Cooper nor Bannister would comment on the proposal. Bannister wrote: “I am not at liberty to comment on any related proposal(s) which may have been made by the NIB (Neskonlith Indian Band) and I have not been formally advised what their plans may be going forward (although I do believe that the timeframe to seek an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada has now expired).” Cooper reiterated: “There may still be legal implications so we’re waiting to find that out before we can comment on anything.” Regarding her election promise to work towards a new relationship with the city’s First Nations neighbours, Cooper noted: “I did meet with Chief Wilson and we did talk about working on a protocol agreement. We both realized it’s going to take a while, it’s not going to be an easy process. We both feel very strongly about that. We’ll still be working towards that.”

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CSRD narrows search for property By Barb Brouwer obSeRveR STAFF

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is looking for new digs. Two possible solutions to the need for space have been discarded and the board of directors will look at two more options this Friday. The regional district had been part of a joint feasibility study with School District #83 looking at the development new CSRD office space on the former site of J.L. Jackson School. “We had been looking at subdividing 0.9 of an acre from the larger parent parcel,

but we’re no longer interested,” says CSRD chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton. “We undertook a joint feasibility study on potential to do some type of co-location option at that site as a means to achieve some cost savings, but in the end of the various preliminary options we looked at, this was the most expensive.” Another proposal included redevelopment of the current site on Marine Park Drive, but it was rejected by the board as not being practical or cost-effective. “We’re dealing with two parcels and two

properties, but parking is a problem,” says Hamilton. “We’re maxed out now and as you increase available space, parking requirements go up. At no time could we have met the parking requirements.” The board will look at two other confidential design-build proposals during the incamera portion of this month’s regular board meeting.

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Commissioners are required to meet a minimum of four times per year. Terms are two years in duration, concluding December 31, 2014. Individuals who best satisfy the following requirements will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Interest, leadership and passion for enhancing public enjoyment of parks, trails and green spaces, as well as promoting local stewardship of recreational amenities. • Desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to community parks and recreation planning, management and development (e.g. parks management and operation, recreational facilities and programming, construction and engineering, environment, youth, seniors, business, geography, education, arts and culture). Please submit a completed Expression of Interest Form by Friday, January 4, 2013 to: Environment & Engineering Services Community Parks and Recreation Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: 250 833-5950 or Toll free: 1 888 248-2773 Fax: 250 832-1083 Email: workservices@csrd.bc.ca

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Much to the delight of all the children, Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn sleigh, driven by Lois Lepp, Saturday morning at the Mall at Piccadilly.

Students plan to spruce up walkway, tunnel By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm Secondary students will be using their artistic talents to better connect the two high school campuses and make an upbeat impression on the community. Two of those students, Ariana Sholinder and Steven Vas, both in Grade 11, submitted letters to the city to inform council of the intentions of their respective student organizations, and to ask for support. On behalf of SAS’s Interact Club (described as a student version of Rotary), Sholinder explains the division between the Sullivan and Jackson campus is an issue that constantly arises, and the club would like to help unite them with a painted trail of footprints from one campus to the other. The prints would go

from the Jackson parking lot along 16th Street NE, up the hill, past 11th Avenue and left at 30th to the Sullivan parking lot. The project would be funded by the club and it’s supporters. “We believe that this project will help raise school spirit and unite the campuses both during and after its completion,” writes Sholinder. Vas, writing on behalf of the SAS Art and Leadership clubs, asks for council’s permission to paint an underwaterthemed mural in the tunnel near the Jackson campus. “We feel this would provide a more upbeat atmosphere for the students who walk through it every day, as well as discourage graffiti and other unsavoury activity,” writes Vas. Council had no hesitation in permitting and supporting both initiatives. Coun. Ken Ja-

mieson said he knew a number of the students involved and encouraged the city’s approval. Coun. Alan Harrison agreed, suggesting it would be a way for government to engage students and support future community leaders willing to step up. Harrison said he liked the footprint idea, noting he regularly sees SAS students passing by Bastion. But he said he particularly liked the mural proposal, and how it could discourage graffiti. “I’d be curious to see how it goes because we have another underground walkway, 20th and 21st, which many of my students use,” said Harrison. “The city does a good job of trying to keep up with the graffiti in there, but sometimes it’s embarrassing to walk through there with some of my young students.”

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Aviva funding doesn’t pan out for projects Causes: Debra McDonald, North Canoe parents look for alternative ways to raise cash. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

“I am not going to give up at all, no way.” That was Debra McDonald’s reaction Monday to the news that the project to fund adaptive equipment that allows disabled folks to get out on the trails did not make it into the semifinals of the Aviva Community Foundation’s funding competition. McDonald, whose mobility has been severely limited by MS, made the application for a TrailRider on behalf of herself and other individuals with disabilities. Described as a cross between a wheelbarrow and a rickshaw, the TrailRider is a specially designed wilderness access vehicle. Her body may be confined by MS, but McDonald’s mind is very active, and the heart of this former forester longs to be back in the woods. So, she is now working on a funding proposal to submit to the local Lions Club. McDonald has also approached the Shus-

wap Trail Alliance for support, including being the non-profit vehicle through which funding can be provided. Trail Alliance co-ordinator Phil McIntyrePaul says reaction was positive when he took the matter before the board last Monday. “This is exactly the kind of thing we want to support,” he says, noting key issues include finding someone to co-ordinate the project. McIntyre-Paul says the alliance has acted as the non-profit clearing house for the Larch Hills Nordic Society when they sought funding for equipment. The TrailRider would work well on all Salmon Arm Greenways trails as well as Blind Bay-White Lake Trail, Eagle River Nature Trail, the Larch HIlls Interpretive Trail, Margaret Falls, Roderick Haig-Brown Park and even the Scotch Creek Lookout Trail, says an enthusiastic McIntyrePaul. “I was really excited to see Debra working to make trails acces-

sible, that’s something we wanted to look at more closely,” he says, noting the late Dirk Ky, an outdoors enthusiast, had called attention to the need to adapt trails when ALS severely reduced his mobility. “I see this one as having everything right for community support.” McDonald’s irrepressible spirit continues to trigger her efforts to get out and about. The Live it! Love it! Foundation is taking their Whistler adaptive adventure program to Revelstoke and they’ve invited McDonald to attend their inaugural meeting tomorrow night. “They said they needed someone and I said ‘I’m in.’ I don’t know what I could possibly do, but I volunteered my time.” And she’s not letting up on her quest for equipment. On Monday, the International Day for People with Disabilities, McDonald was also in the process of following up on a lead for a second-hand TrailRider. A proposal by the

North Canoe Canoe School parent advisory committee to get Aviva funding for a new playground also failed to make it to the semifinals. A portion of the playground no longer meets CSA standards and a detailed plan created by the PAC and school district pegs the cost of a new wheelchair accessible playground at $47,652. Thanks to grants from the school district, Shuswap Community Foundation, Elks and Royal Purple and Federated Co-op there is $10,300 in the playground pot. Ingebrigston says community support has been amazing, not just with cash but with other assistance. The Economic Development Society lets the group know when there are grants they think the PAC should apply for and has helped with the application process. Vigorous fundraising continues and anyone interested in helping to fund the playground may email Jana at janachad@telus.net.

Determined: Grant McDonald and Cheryl Hillocks take Debra McDonald for a ride on a specially designed Trail Rider. McDonald is vowing to keep raising money to purchase the unique gear that allows the disabled to access outdoor experiences.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Scotch Creek 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 community of Scotch Creek in Electoral Area ‘F’. 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 staff, the Area Director, a representative from the Ministry of Environment, a representative from Interior Health, two persons representing the public, and a person representing First Nations. The Task Group will meet approximately four times from January 2013 to April 2013. The role of the individuals representing the public is a follows: • Review information provided by CSRD staff, and provide comments, concerns, ideas and opportunities to be considered in developing the Terms of Reference. • Review the first draft of the Terms of Reference. • Review the final draft of the Terms of Reference. • Review proposals received and provide input on candidates, develop a short list of candidates that will deliver a presentation to the Task Group. • Attend candidate presentations (maximum of three). • Participate in discussions for selection of a consultant. Expressions of 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 Scotch Creek who are interested in becoming a member of the Task Group are invited to submit the Expression of Interest Application form by January 4, 2013. Application forms can be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. Gary Holte Manager, Environment and Engineering Services PO Box 978 781 Marine Park Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: (250) 833-5935 Fax: (250) 832-1083 email: gholte@csrd.bc.ca

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The thing about working in newspapers is it keeps you humble. You don’t make your mistakes in private or for only a few co-workers to know about. You make them in black and white for all to see. (And later remind you about). That’s why an email from a co-worker this week generated a few belly laughs when it was circulated. It illustrated a number of misbegotten headlines that somehow made their way onto the pages of newspapers around the globe. While I found them funny, I also felt considerable sympathy because I know how, in the heat of deadlines, mistakes can get made. I’ve written a few stinkers myself that, fortunately for me, my eagle-eyed coworkers have managed to catch before they appeared in print. Sadly these editors were not so lucky. Here’s a sampling: Headlines are supposed to try and sum up exactly what’s in an article but sometimes the conclusion can be painfully obvious – as in these headlines: Bridges help people cross rivers (Really?) Bugs flying around with wings are flying bugs (Yup.) Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons (Didn’t see that one coming, did you?) Diana was still alive hours before she died Statistics show teen pregnancy drops off significantly after age 25 (And you should see how the graph looks once you hit retirement age.) Homicide victims rarely talk to police Then there’s word play. These mistakes can get you when you least expect it. Like this one from the Toronto Star — Marijuana issue sent to a joint committee or, Rally against apathy draws a small crowd or the ever ironic, Meeting on open meetings is closed. You also have to be especially careful when writing headlines about literacy. They seem to be a lightning rod for mistakes. Take these for example. Missippi’s literacy program shows improvement. (If only the writer had remembered the M-I-SS-I-SS-I-PP-I chant of my childhood.) Illiteracy an obstable, study finds. (Well, we all have our own obstables to overcome.) We at the Observer have had a few gems of our own. Once, White Cane Week, designed to raise money for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, somehow ended up in the paper as White Canoe Week. Another of our headlines actually ended up on late night talk show host David Letterman’s semi-regular feature on newspaper blunders. The story was about how a delegation of teachers approached the school board about including additional class time to cover sexual health issues. The resulting headline: Teachers want more time for sex. The double entendre was worth a few eyebrows. Indeed, David Letterman raised his, and that’s saying something.

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Deficit doesn’t deter spending It’s staggering to consider what the B.C. government could do with $64 million. Of course, that money would be an effective antiinflammatory to the province’s swelling deficit. According to B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong, British Columbians can expect the deficit to reach $1.47 billion. Although, De Jong and Premier Christy Clark say they can have things back in the black by 2013 – perhaps even by the May election? (Nudge nudge, wink wink.) The money could also have been used on projects that might have a tangible, positive impact on the lives of British Columbians. Instead, the $64 million represents the BC Liberal government’s advertising budget over the two years Clark has

served as premier. Included in this is the province’s $5 million attempt to sell the HST, and millions more promoting the so-called BC Jobs Plan. This includes a $15 million campaign focused on skill training and job creation, and $11 million in contingency, with no specifics on how it will be spent. As critics rightly point out, these are your tax dollars that the government is spending on what essentially amounts to self-aggrandizing propaganda leading up to the May 2013 provincial election. And it is being spent at a time when Clark and company are repeatedly insisting there is no money to be had, while enforcing a “net-zero” policy on public-sector workers seeking any semblance of a wage increase.

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The Observer asked: Have you put together a budget for Christmas this year?

Beanie Dummett “I budget all year round.”

Cilla Budda “I budget in theory, but not in reality.”

Diana Erickson “I do a trip to the States in October – the prices are cheaper and there’s better selection.”

Patricia Larson “Yes. It’s driven by shopping early and avoiding impulse buying.”

Yeiko Menzies “We’re saving up to go to Disneyland so that will be everyone’s big present.”

Dismayed by Environmental concerns lost on Tories Mayes’ take on FIPA Regarding the article “MP responds to criticisms of government” in the Nov. 28 issue of the Salmon Arm Observer. Here are a few things about the new FIPA that Mr. Mayes tells us we shouldn’t be concerned about: 1. It undermines Canada’s democracy and sovereignty and takes away our right to make decisions or enact laws that protect our natural resources and environment. 2. It allows Communist Chinese corporate interests to sue us behind closed doors for limiting their right to profit from investments they have made in our natural resources. 3. It exposes Canadian taxpayers to hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, made payable to Communist Chinese investors – without their knowledge. 4. It has been tabled quietly in the House of Commons without so much as a press release. There has been no parliamentary debate or vote and no public scrutiny. Moreover the agreement may thwart the restoration of three critical pieces of environmental legislation that Mayes’ government recently gutted in its Omnibus Bill C-38 last spring in order to speed up and enhance pipeline and mining project approvals for mostly Chinese investors. Mayes’ government shamelessly promotes and grossly subsidizes production of oil from tar sands bitumen, which produces between three and five times the greenhouse gas pollution of conventional oil production while threatening the second largest watershed in North America. This comes at a time when, according to a recent report commissioned by the World Bank, humans must immediately implement a series of radical measures to halt carbon emissions or prepare for the collapse of entire ecosystems and the displacement, suffering and death of hundreds of millions of the globe’s inhabitants. And yet, Mr. Mayes blithely states, “I love nature, I love God’s creation – it’s fantastic. I wouldn’t belong to a party that would compromise our environment.” Really Mr. Mayes? Calvin Wrench

Colin Mayes says don’t worry, the Conservative government is looking after things. In fact there is plenty to worry about regarding the Canada-China Foreign Protection Investment Agreement or FIPA. NAFTA could be cancelled with six months notice. FIPA is a 31 year agreement that could only be cancelled with 15 years notice. Most troubling is the arbitration process. The Chinese government could sue Canada if it feel a new law impacts the potential profits of its companies. This would severely undermine the ability of municipal, provincial or federal gov-

ernments to pass laws to protect our environment and resources. Arbitration decisions could be made behind closed doors, outside the Canadian legal systems and courts, making it completely unacceptable. Entering into such an agreement with the repressive, totalitarian government of China is, to me, unthinkable. The recently passed omnibus bill, Bill C-38 is also worrisome, as it has already undermined our ability to protect the environment. Changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act, which Mr. Mayes mentions, give the National Energy Board full power to approve the construction of

pipelines over navigable waters. Shortsighted changes to the Fisheries Act limit protection of fish habitat to commercial, recreational or aboriginal fisheries. Amendments to the Species at Risk Act. put the habitat of species at risk in jeopardy. These are just three of the many, many ways environmental protection has been undermined by Bill C-38. I’m very worried that protecting Canadian resources and the environment are not a priority for this Conservative government. Madeline Whittington

Where’s Salmon Arm’s Santa parade? I was enjoying watching the Santa parade in Enderby recently and I got to wondering why this city in which I live and dearly love (Salmon Arm, of course) does not have this wonderful event. We also don’t seem to have any bonfires burning either like we used to have.

Why does our city tolerate what amounts to a pariah status compared to other towns and cities in B.C.? If a small town like Enderby can put on a Santa parade, what is stopping us? City hall? Someone else? I am hoping someone can answer this question as it seems quite ridiculous when

a neighbouring small town can put on a parade while we have to go out of town to enjoy such a festive event. Seems like we have to go out of town for more and more these days, doesn’t it? Peter Clarke

Canada needs to take climate change seriously Climate change is the topic of United Nations talks currently taking place in Doha. The decisions made at Doha will largely determine what the future will look like for our children and grandchildren in the last half of this century and the next. Early this year, the International Energy Agency warned that the world has only five years to take action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sufficiently to avert irreversible and catastrophic climate change. Current actions and pledges by the international community represent only 60 per cent of the global effort needed to prevent this scenario, says the UN climate chief. Her warnings are echoed by the World

Bank, and by a coalition of the world’s largest investors that called on governments to ramp up action on climate change and boost clean-energy investment or risk trillions of dollars in investments and disruption to economies. Irreversible climate change could wipe out up to 25 per cent of Canada’s wealth due to impacts ranging from flooding of coastal communities to decimation of forests by insects and fires. Compared to the three per cent drop in GDP that Canada experienced during the recent financial crisis, it’s hard to imagine a 25 per cent drop. Canada has pledged to reduce its GHG emissions to 17 per cent below 2005 lev-

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els by 2020. But Environment Canada forecasts that under current government policy, our GHG emissions will actually rise to seven per cent above 2005 levels by 2020. This is unacceptable. Canada must become part of a global shift away from oil and gas production and consumption combined with a restructuring of the energy economy in favour of renewable energy. In doing so, the Canadian government could create new economic opportunities for our future while at the same time significantly reducing our GHG emissions and helping to avoid catastrophic climate change. Anne Morris

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1919

The theatre was packed for an evening of entertainment by local high school students who drew high praise for their performances. In December it was announced the CPR trans-continental would train would be withdrawn from service until May owing to a shortage of coal.

1929

The engineering firm of Burnett & McGuggan submitted their results of a water survey. In a comparative analysis, their figures showed water from Shuswap Lake would be far superior, for domestic purposes, to water from Canoe Creek. O. Seeber began flooding the rinks for the start of curling and hockey. Mrs. and Mr. H.E. Arnold opened a new lunch room in the store formerly occupied by Burns & Co. Canoe residents expressed a wish for street lighting and council, while stating that it could not take action on its own, expressed a willingness to give some assistance when the scheme was more definite.

1939

Local MLA R.W. Bruhn launched an attack against legislation prohibiting farmers from canning and selling their own fruit without being licenced. Among Christmas gift suggestions being advertised by the S.A.F.E. Ltd. were: electric toasters, $4.40, folding card tables $2.65, floor lamps $13.50, varnished kitchen chairs $1.50, silk nightgowns $1.25 and end tables $1.75.

1949

District councillor A.B. Ritchie urged council to follow the lead of other municipalities and provide land for a municipal airfield which would be needed as the community developed. Reeve L.S. Metford agreed and said he would appoint a committee to study the matter.

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There’s more than one educational pathway at Shuswap Middle School. Learning resource teacher Angela Cumming provides appropriate programming to meet the abilities and needs of those who need extra support through a Pathways Program. “Every student can learn and grow,” she says, noting she is a firm believer in integrating students with special needs into regular classrooms. “It doesn’t matter what level you’re at, you can learn from your social peers. Even if you have a special need there’s so much value in being with your peers.” Cumming says the integration is also important for the other students to be exposed to those with unique needs. “By inclusion, kids with special needs learn way more than they would in an excluded setting, and the rest of the students learn about special needs and they’re less scared because they understand,” she says. “So they become helpful peer helpers, and it’s amazing just to see the interaction.” While they may be doing different work, being in the same room is vitally important to her students and, Cummings says, the teachers love seeing pathways students succeed. Some of her students are able to stay in academic classes such as socials and science, where they might do a parallel program that gives them the basics and allows them to take part in hands-on and visual aspects of the classes. “They may not learn the complex abstract things,” says Cumming, who teaches fundamental skills and

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Planting: Life skills class students Megan Senn, education assistant Natalie Parent,

student Jenica White, learning resources teacher Angela Cumming, student Payton Vilfan and Leon Yanko, and education assistant Simone McDonald plant trees and perennial flowers in front of Shuswap Middle School as part of the BC Green Games Project. tailors individual educational pathways to suit each of her students. She says the acceptance they receive from the rest of the student population is extremely important to them. “That might seem like a small thing to some, but it’s so big for the kids to be accepted.” Her students are not just learning in classrooms. Some of them participate in the Explorations program that includes sewing, cooking, woodwork and arts classes as well as PE in many cases. And her 14 students enrolled in this year’s Pathways Class take care of recycling in the school and grow fruits and vegetables in the large courtyard, which they also maintain. This year, the Pathways Class is also taking up the challenge to be part of the B.C. Green Games. BC Green Games is a

province-wide competition for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, designed to encourage action, enable sharing and reward and celebrate the green efforts of schools in B.C. At Shuswap Middle School, Pathways students have created an extensive garden at the front as their entry into the Green Games. Nico’s Garden Centre helped them design a garden plan on a computer and supplied plants at a discount. “My students love being outside, hands on and making things nice,” Cumming says. “We have fun and we’re just a really big piece of the school because we’re making the school a nicer place to be.” Pathways students decorate a small courtyard for seasonal occasions and have grown strawberries and potatoes in the big courtyard. Cumming’s students also have a place to go when they

need to calm down for a while. A sensory room is outfitted with a number of bins containing items for hands on projects and a calm room outfitted with a hammock, where they can relax a bit. “We’re finding these kids need it more than the others,” says Cumming, pointing out research is currently underway on making the means to release pent-up energy available to all students in the district. While it would not be easy to introduce a “calm down” program into regular classrooms, Cummings says a group of learning resource teachers are exploring sensory regulation in the classroom. “As teachers, many times we expect kids to sit down and stay quiet while the teachers are moving around,” she says. “It’s not how we were meant to be, we were meant to move, and that’s how we learn, by moving.”

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Guide to giving

During the season of giving, this feature provides an opportunity for non-profit groups to describe themselves and how they can be helped by community contributions. Canadian Cancer Society Salmon Arm Unit

Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season from the volunteers at your local cancer office. The office in Shuswap Mall is staffed Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by volunteers with the exception of Relay for Life co-ordinator Jen Dies. Our mission is twofold: To prevent and eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of those on the cancer journey. Our office provides: Brochures and pamphlets on all types of cancers, a free wig and prostheses bank, a connection to other supportive services such as financial aid and travel accommodation, a 1-800 support line, guides for healthy living, caring volunteers who will listen and treat you with compassion, and a breast cancer support group. We accept: hair donations, in-memoriam donations and donations for our programs. The generosity and support from our local businesses and donors helps us with the events and work we undertake. This Christmas please keep us in mind as an alternative for those who may appreciate a donation in lieu of a gift. Canadian Diabetes Association The Canadian Diabetes Association leads the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our network of supporters helps us provide education and services to people living with diabetes, including camps for children with diabetes, advocate for our cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications.

In B.C., the number the services and your of people living with donation would be diabetes is projected to very much appreciincrease by 62 per cent, ated. It can be mailed or from 360,000 in 2012 dropped off at the Cento 548,000 by 2020. tre at 320A – Second This rate will mean that Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, within 10 years, one in B. C. V1E 1H1. every 10 British CoAlso, should you lumbians will be living know of a senior that with diabetes. may wish to take adDonate your gently- vantage of the services used clothing, footwear, offered by the Centre, books to Clothesline. call 250-832-7000. Household pick-ups are free and can be arGrandmothers to ranged by calling toll Grandmothers free 1-800-505-5525. The Grandmothers Walk, run or bike to Grandmothers, a with Team Diabetes in non-profit local group, exciting destinations. fundraises to assist For more informa- African grandmothers tion, contact Mandy raising their orphaned Khara at 1-800-665- grandchildren or other 6526 ext. 247 or Man- orphans whose parents dy. Khara@diabetes. have died from disease, ca. To learn more about mainly HIV/AIDS. diabetes, volunteering By receiving a small or other ways to donate, amount of financial asvisit www.diabetes.ca. sistance, these women The local contact is can care for and teach Nel Peach, Interior re- children basic skills gional chair. Contact for survival and aid in her at 250-832-9735 or schooling. Often small peachng@shaw.ca. income-generating activities develop. Fletcher Park Seniors Our fundraising reResource Centre lies on the talents of The Seniors Re- generous people in the source Centre is a reg- community to make istered charitable orga- and donate quality nization that provides handmade needlework a number of activities items for all ages and which benefit senior cit- /or items for domesizens in our community tic use. Baking is graby providing support in ciously accepted at terms of information, designated sales. And services and programs all donations are most which help them main- gratefully accepted. tain self-sufficiency and Sales are held on first improve and/or main- Fridays at the Mall at tain the quality of their Piccadilly. A large galives. This assistance rage/plant/bake sale helps seniors with their is held on the last Satdesire to sustain an in- urday in April while dependent safe, and a two-day Christmas healthy lifestyle within item and bake sale is their own homes. held Dec. 7 to 8. For example, we All proceeds go are able to provide as- to the Grandmothers sistance with shop- Campaign within the ping, the provision of Stephen Lewis Foundapre-cooked nutritious tion where administrameals, foot-care fa- tion is kept to 10 per cilities, income tax and cent or lower. Monetary other advisory services, donations, holiday gift as well as Lunch with card purchases and meFriends and Day Away morials are eligible for programs where seniors tax receipts from the are able to enjoy out- Stephen Lewis Foundaings and interact with tion. others. Co-ordinator BernaWe look for your dette Forer at 250-832support to continue 5454 welcomes calls

for further information. Visit www.grandmotherscampaign.org or www.stephenlewisfoundation.org for more in-depth information. Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is a charitable organization that promotes literacy in the North OkanaganShuswap area through awareness, collaborative partnerships, and education in order to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and the community. Our society promotes literacy and learning for all literacy levels and ages, from preschoolers to seniors. This year we are looking for community donations to help support many of the wonderful children’s and family literacy programs in our community including: Books for Babies, Preschool PALS (Parents as Literacy Supporters), Oneto-One Children’s Literacy Program, Soup & Stories Program, and Family Literacy Week celebrations. For more information or to make a donation to LASS, contact Jennifer Findlay, Literacy Outreach co-ordinator, at 250-833-2095. Thank you for supporting literacy in our community. Visit www. shuswapliteracy.ca for more information. Partners in the Horn of Africa Partners in the Horn of Africa is a North Okanagan-grown charitable organization, now in our 11th year of operation. Partners work with communities in remote areas of Ethiopia, focusing our work in regions where others do not go. Our projects respond to community requests, addressing needs for education, Continued on page 11

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Guide to giving Continued from pg. 10 gender equality, food security and sustainable livelihoods. We follow two basic principles: (a) All projects are proposed by the community or Ethiopian partner, which has to contribute at least 15 per cent of the total project cost. Our Ethiopian partner plays an essential role in project design, decision-making, implementation, and monitoring. (b) 100 per cent of any donation to Partners goes directly toward project costs in Ethiopia. Administrative costs are covered by Friends of the Horn of Africa, a sister organization that is wholly funded by our directors, a small group of individuals and foundations. We draw our strength from the vision, support and expertise of residents of the Shuswap and Okanagan Valley. With your support, we’ve now completed over 250 life-changing projects in Ethiopia. We welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals, community and service groups, and schools and businesses in our communities. Look us up at www. partnersinthehorn.org or call 250-838-2111. Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association R J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is a beautiful park set on 40-acres of Shuswap farmland operated by the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association. The facility is home to the Salmon Arm Museum, Ernie Doe Archives Room, and a Heritage Village with building dating back to the early 1900s, Marjorie’s Tea Room, a gift shop, 2.5 kilometres of pet-friendly walking trails and heritage gardens. The board’s mission is to keep the history of Salmon Arm and area alive by collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting the artifacts, records and sto-

ries of the region. Its vision is to create a place where people, young and old, can see, feel, smell and hear Salmon Arm history, and love it. Funding changes are impacting programs, exhibits, events and operations at the village. Community commitment and support is essential for us to succeed in our efforts. Please consider donating to: • Maintenance and restoration of the buildings in the village. • Garden plantings, benches, or a bird bath. • The museum’s endowment fund at the Shuswap Community Foundation. Income tax receipts will be issued. Our mailing address is Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association, Box 1642, Salmon Arm,V1E 4P7. SABNES SABNES, the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society, is no stranger to our community, surrounding communities and visiting tourists. The nature trail offers the public a walk on the wild side for peace of mind, some mild exercise and, most important of all, to view wildlife. It’s accessible to all – no private transportation necessary, no admission charge. To find a nature reserve close to a town centre is rare, indeed, and Salmon Arm offers this advantage to all. Each year SABNES hires an interpreter at the Brighouse Nature Centre where visitors may learn about local plants and animals in depth. To maintain the nature trail and provide clear signage, we rely on generous contributions of money and volunteers’ time. Those who support SABNES will be creating a living legacy and a unique area of which community residents can be truly proud. Please access our website at www.sabnes. org to get more information. You can download a membership

form and send the completed form to: Nature Bay Society, P.O. Box 27, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N2. Otherwise, write to this address and a form will be sent to you. Tax receipts will be issued for all amounts in excess of $5. The Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society The Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society’s mission is to end violence in the Shuswap by providing support services to families. All our services are free. We fundraise throughout the year for the women’s shelter, Children Who Witness Abuse Program and the police-based Victim Services Program. The Women’s Shelter offers 24-hour shelter and support, in a safe and confidential setting, to women and children who are leaving abusive situations. We rely heavily on monetary donations, donations of canned food items, clothing, small household items, baby supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and linens to meet our ongoing needs. We also are hoping to be in a position to build the second stage of the shelter. The Children Who Witness Abuse program provides one-on-one counselling for children ages three to 18. Support is also available for caregivers/parents/guardians of children who are exposed to violence. We fundraise annually to cover costs including children’s snacks. The Police-Based Victim Services program provides assistance to victims where the police are involved. It’s a 24-hour service, volunteer driven. Fundraising provides volunteers with training, mileage and support. Contact information: 250-832-9616, ask for Jane Shirley, executive director, email safesociety@shaw.ca or go visit www.safesociety.ca.

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Second Harvest Second Harvest is a local organization that falls under the umbrella of NeighbourLink Shuswap. We are a food program that embodies the principal of those who have more than they need, sharing with those who have less. We try to give as much fresh food as possible, eg. vegetables, fruit, eggs and milk, but also give non-perishable items. We depend on the kindness of local individuals and businesses to help us to keep operating. We serve an average of 225 families per week. We can always use food or monetary donations to help us buy food. Tax receipts are given for any donations of $10 or more, or if you have an account at the credit union, it can be set up that $5 a month can come directly from your account to Second Harvest’s (on a day of your choosing, at no cost) and you will get two yearly tax receipts for your donations. If you would like to help in any way, please call 250-8334011, or mail us at Box 1062, Salmon Arm, V1E 4P2, or we are open for drop offs on Wednesdays between 3:30 and 6 p.m. and Fridays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and we are located off the Ross Street parking lot under the Salmar Classic Theatre. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to all our supporters who make this possible.

Disposal of properties

The North Okanagan-Shuswap Board of Education is considering selling, for fair market value, a number of properties which have been determined as no longer being required by the school district for educational purposes. These include: • North Broadview School • School Board office • Ashton Creek School • Mount Ida School • North Canoe Annex • Vacant property at 4730 5th Ave. • South Canoe Centre SW, Salmon Arm • new Jackson Annex Anyone with concerns about the disposal of these properties is asked to submit their concerns in advance, or make a presentation to trustees, at either the Jan. 8 or Feb. 11 meetings of the Board of Education, which will be held at the District Education Centre in Salmon Arm. Please contact Judi Nerbas at the school district office at 250 804 7830 or jnerbas@sd83.bc.ca for further information or to book a presentation. Any funds generated from these sales will be used to fund capital projects within the school district.

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Guide to giving Continued from pg. 11 and needed equipment for squadron operation. The squadron is led by officers of the Civilian Instructor Corps however the government does not cover our operating costs. Our cadets have opportunities to: Learn about aviation topics, visit aviation programs and facilities such as Okanagan University College, learn leadership skills, participate in survival training, participate in air rifle marksmanship, fly in glider aircraft (twice yearly), train in first aid, participate in public speaking, fly in power aircraft (twice yearly) and take part in summer camp training activities at no charge to parents. Shuswap Air Cadets are encouraged to be good citizens and are willing to assist community groups with their activities. We welcome your calls. We are in need of citizens to volunteer as instructors or cadet officers. Most importantly, we are always looking for fundraising opportunities and welcome donations. If you can help, please contact Shelley Geier at 250-832-2807, the squadron office at 250-833-0222, or email: chair@222air. com. Shuswap Association for Community Living Shuswap Association for Community Living (www.shuswap-a-c-l. com), provides services and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our Employment Services at 250-8042332 supports local employers who hire individuals with intellectual disabilities. Individuals also participate in our recreational and volunteer programs. Should you wish to inquire about any of our services, become a member of the association or make a donation, contact our administra-

tion office at 250-8323885. Cash donations are always appreciated. Among our present requirements are three new computers, an ergonomic office chair, two microwave ovens, and two commercial coffee brewers. Shuswap Children’s Association Shuswap Children’s Association has been a key part of our community since 1982, providing programs, services and resources to children 19 years and under, and their families. We value a healthy community in which children and their families, whatever their diversity, have access to a full range of social, educational and community experiences that contribute to their optimum growth and development. Every child belongs. Our wish this year is to hire a family support worker to provide assistance, consultation and counselling services to families of children and youth who have a developmental disability or other challenge. Other programs and services we offer include free drop-in programs for preschool children and their parents, after-school and summer programs for children with special needs, childcare resources, supported child development, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder key worker, occupational and physiotherapy, respite care, infant and child development workers, and an autism support group co-ordinator. If you would like more information on our programs and services, or you would like to support us with a financial contribution, drop by at 240A Shuswap Street or contact June Stewart, executive director, at 250-8330164. Shuswap Trail Alliance The Shuswap Trail Alliance (STA) is weaving it green for generations – in a spirit of respect, co-operation

and stewardship. The STA is an umbrella organization bringing leaders, organizations and communities together to work toward the creation of active greenway trail systems throughout the Shuswap watershed. As of this month, thanks to the financial and volunteer commitments of hundreds of trail alliance supporters, we have now completed over 70 regional greenway trail projects since 2006 and built more than 70 kilometres of new trail. Fundraising goals for 2013 are targeting completion of new greenway trails in each partner region, new trail stewardship training, repair and installation of more trail signs, further support for outdoor education, better guide information and maps, and improved recreational land management planning thoughout the Shuswap. Donations to the STA can be made via cheque (mail to Box 1531, Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6), cash (drop off at Lakeside Insurance), or online www.shuswaptrailalliance.com Also, there is an established Shuswap Trails endowment fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation to be used for trail maintenance. Find us at shuswaptrails.com, or contact Joan at 250832-4671. STA is a registered charitable organization. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt. Shuswap Community Foundation Established in 1994, Shuswap Community Foundation provides a source of funding for charitable organizations in the Shuswap. The permanent capital fund now stands at just over $5 million and the income earned by the fund is paid out in annual grants to charitable organizations throughout the Shuswap. All gifts to the foundation, large and small, work together to en-

Why just read the paper? hance our community. A donation to the foundation is “a gift that keeps on giving” to the community forever. Family funds and memorial donations keep memories alive through annual grants. Donors are choosing to donate to the foundation in the name of a loved one to whom they would normally give a gift to celebrate an occasion – shifting from consumption to contribution. Interested in learning more about the Foundation? Check out www. shuswapfoundation.ca or call 250-832-5428. Or drop into our office at 450 Lakeshore Drive NE., right across from the Marine Park railway crossing. Mail your donation to: Box 624, Salmon Arm V1E 4N7. SPCA - Shuswap branch Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. We do this in part, through humane education programs in the schools and libraries, and through promotional campaigns within the community; as well as by raising funds to enable us to care and advocate for abused and abandoned animals. You can make a difference: adopt an animal from us; donate funds or a service that you offer; volunteer your time with animals in our animal adoption centre and/or outside it with our public awareness and fundraising committees; become a member; advocate for important BC SPCA issues such as strengthening the animal cruelty laws, and finally by spaying or neutering your dogs, cats and rabbits. Shuswap Branch/ Adoption Centre is located at 5850 Auto Rd., Salmon Arm V1E 2X2 and is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Call 250-8327376 for more information.

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Downtown holiday happenings On Tuesday evenings much of downtown will be open late until 8 p.m. for shoppers. With Christmas just a few short weeks away this is the perfect time to come out and explore all the unique gifts our downtown has to offer. The downtown is also on elf alert! Be on the lookout for the elf and you could win movies passes or gift certificates valued from $5 to $350. Catch the holiday spirit in downtown Salmon Arm this December.

Kula’s grand opening The grand opening of Kula Movement and Wellness on the corner of Alexander Street and Hudson Avenue is Friday, Dec. 7 with an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are free yoga and pilates classes throughout the week; check the class schedule online at www.kulawellness.ca. Various practitioners are also offering specials including: Element Holistic Health & Wellness has 50 per cent off, Shuswap Homeopathy Clinic Ltd has 10 per cent off all appointments, Body Talk is offering buy one, get the second at 50 per cent. As well, craniosacral and osteopathic therapies with Marie Millete will have $10 off any service and Inspired Health Physiotherapy with Laura Paiement will be giving $10 off services.

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Sweet treats and sweeter dispositions have earned Candy Vault owners and staff an award that includes a free houseboat trip. Shawn and Carol Rogers are delighted to be celebrating the first anniversary of their Hudson Avenue business with an award in the Shuswap Visitor Friendly program. “Way to go guys, you are the best,” raves Shawn of employees Jojo Neuman, Holly Nickles, Brooke Rogers and Lee Williams. “Our awesome staff has been voted the friendliest staff in the Shuswap.” The Shuswap Visitor Friendly Program was initiated by Waterway Houseboats and other local businesses, regional chambers of

commerce and local community associations Downtown Salmon Arm and Shuswap Tourism. More than 55 businesses participated in the program designed to increase public awareness that Shuswap businesses take customer service seriously. This program also served as a reminder that tourism is very important to the overall economy of the Shuswap. The Candy Vault received the most ballot nominations with a total of 422 ballots, followed closely by Gondwana Gallery, who received 390. The Candy Vault carries sugar and sugarfree items, with lots of Christmas favourites at this time of the year, including stocking stuffers, toys and gift baskets.

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Branches of the OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM will close between December 24, 2012 and January 2, 2013, inclusive. Salmon Arm Branch will close at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 23, 2012, and reopen at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013. North Shuswap Branch will close at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, and reopen at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 4, 2013. Silver Creek Branch will close at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012, and reopen at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013. South Shuswap Branch will close at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, and reopen at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 4, 2013. Sicamous Branch will close at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, and reopen at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013. All book return bins will be closked during the closure period; however the due dates for library material will be changed so that items are not due during the closure. A reminder: any loss or damage occuring to material left outside the book return bin or the library branch is the reponsibility of the library customer. Thank you, Okanagan Regional Library

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Realtors put community first Charlotte Hutchinson’s approach to giving back to her community has earned her recognition from the real estate industry. The Sicamous councillor and realtor with Re/Max at Mara Lake is the 2012 recipient of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board Shuswap Zone’s Realtors Care award. The award recognizes Hutchinson for her tireless

donation of time and energy to many worthwhile causes. This includes the work she has done, and continues to do with organizations and community groups such as the District of Sicamous, Community Futures, Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Valley Senior Housing Society and the Shuswap Emergency Program.

Among those nominated for the award were Salmon Arm realtors Jeff Stacer of Re/Max Shuswap and Tara Gallant of Royal LePage Access Real Estate. Stacer has played an integral part in the success of many local fundraisers, while Gallant is known for devoting time to seniors and donating to the women’s shelter and food bank.

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Shuswap Rotary Club extends a warm “Thank You” to the following businesses and individuals who helped make our recent fundraising auction a resounding success. Without your kind support the auction would not have been possible.

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Team tops RoboCup challenge

Academics: Students construct robots, program them to perform.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Their team name is long and hard to spell, but you can just call them the robo-champs instead. A group of three Grade 6 students with the unique team name pyromaniaardvarkz won first place in the dance category at the seventh annual Western Canada RoboCup Junior Games held Friday at Okanagan College’s Kelowna Campus. Aiken Webster and Matthew Carson, both from Shuswap Middle School and Madison Smith from Len Wood Middle School, along with their coach Kim Webster, built and programmed two robots from scratch. As part of the competition, the students had to create a poster presentation of their robot design process, participate in interviews with the judges and in their grand

finale, the students and the robots then perform a two-minute dance skit. The pyromaniaardvarkz team chose a Star Wars theme for their presentation and wowed the judges with the synchronized robotics and sound and light elements. While most of the teams are sponsored by individual schools, this team grew out of the Lego Mindstorms classes that Webster teaches at Salmon Arm’s Okanagan College campus. “Last year, we went down to watch the RoboCup with the intention of putting in a team this year,” says Webster. “Once they saw it, these kids really got into the idea. I can’t tell you how many hours of hard work they put into this. It really showed.” More than 200 students participated in

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Jessica & Rylan Walters of Salmon Arm are proud to announce the birth of a son, on October 7: Sunny J, Walters, weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz., Proud grandparents are Trena & Larry Scott of Salmon Arm, B.C. and Karen & Dew Walters of Sorrento.

Free Birth Announcements The Salmon Arm Observer is pleased to run a free birth announcement for all “New Arrivals!” Provide us with information by phoning 832-2131 or drop into our office at 171 Shuswap St. NW, downtown Salmon Arm. If you want a picture of the new arrival to run with the announcement, bring your infant in within a week of being discharged from hospital and we will take their picture at no charge.

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Western Canadian winners: Matthew Carson, Aiken Webster and Madison Smith, along with the robots they built and dubbed Gravitus and Festus, pose with their trophy. the event. Now Western Canadian champs in the under 13 category, the team has a chance to advance to the World level competition in the Netherlands in June.

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Will the truth die on Deficit Hill? BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Whatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote. Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell. Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, which clung to an outdated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto makers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red. Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmonized sales tax. Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine. Clark gave a speech in Coquitlam the day before last week’s bud-

get update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September the current-year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it near $1.5 billion. Natural gas royalties are bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the property purchase tax. I erred in a previous column, saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so. That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial

statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. -Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Mike Roy & Alisha Jarvis Chris and Danny are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Mike Roy, to their “Little Muffin” and daughter of Greg and Tammy, Alisha Jarvis. Congratulations ~ with love

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Share-a-bear program returns to liquor store BC Liquor Stores throughout the province have welcomed the arrival of twin teddy bears to Salmon Arm for the Share-aBear campaign, a central part of the annual holiday season in BC Liquor Stores. BC Liquor Stores customers purchase twin teddy bears for $11 and then ‘share’ one of the bear twins with a local community charity. BC Liquor-

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Last year more than 27,000 bears were donated to families with children in need, and more than 400,000 bears have been donated since the program began in 1989.

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The Shuswap branch of the SPCA has a powerhouse when it comes to fundraising. Janet Pattison, a longtime volunteer, was honoured this year for being the individual to raise the most money as part of the 2012 Paws for a Cause event. Pattison raised a total of $8,440 as part of the Salmon Arm event, which culminates in a pet walk in the Fall Fair parade.

Library hires new director There’s a new senior administrator for Okanagan Regional Library. Stephanie Hall has been hired as executive director, replacing Lesley Dieno who is retiring this month after 25 years. “I’m really looking forward to working with the board and staff of Okanagan Regional Library,” said Hall, who is currently the director of public library planning with the Province of Saskatchewan. “I’m interested to learn about what matters most to Okanagan communities about reading, lifelong learning, and libraries, and eager to start work on those priorities.” Hall will assume her new role Feb. 1.

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Keeping their love of the game alive

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Their limbs might not skate as fast as they once did, but their hearts are still stirred by hockey. Twice a week about 60 men, ranging in age from 55 to 80, hit the ice at Shaw Centre to pursue their passion. One of those is Dennis Adams who, at 80, rarely misses a game. The group of hockey players – they don’t call it a league – was the brainchild of Adams and Don Hurst, who’s 76 and plays regularly. Also instrumental in the group’s creation were Cliff Evans and Al Beatty. The group was formed about a dozen years ago, when the men noticed there were many older guys looking for something a little less demanding than the existing leagues. Hurst makes up the teams in his group as people show up for each game, and he changes up the roster from week to week. He divides up the stronger players between the teams as well as the weaker players, and then assigns the rest. People pay per game. “You’re playing with people you would never have dreamt being on the same team with because they’re way better than you, but now it’s mixed up and it’s a lot of fun,” he says. Hurst also wears the equipment manager’s hat. “The biggest thing at our age is remembering everything,” he smiles. “I have a routine, or I’ll come and – ‘where are the pucks?’” Along with the weekly skating, in December the players get together for a tourney and banquet. “Everybody looks forward to it – they will put their holidays on hold,” says Hurst. “Gifts are given out, and guys sing.” Watching a game one Friday morning, it’s evident how much the men all enjoy getting together to play. “Everybody’s out to have a good time and play well. Everybody played their hockey years ago; they’re just here to have a good time.” However, Hurst adds: “Everybody’s competitive, everybody likes to win.” Frank Speed, who’s 74 and recovering from knee surgery, is in net, stopping everything that comes his way. “Is Frank lucky today or what?” smiles Hurst. “Oh, he’s in the groove,” replies Adams. Pat MacNeil, who mentions that he has overcome a triple

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Determined D-man: Dennis Adams, in red, defends the goal during a game at the Shaw Centre. heart bypass and three back operations, speaks glowingly of Adams and Hurst. “We owe so much to these two guys,” he says. John Harper has played with the group for about seven years. “Everybody has a story. It’s a neat bunch of guys. We need this – we’re Canadian, eh?” he laughs. At 50, Serge Laviolette is the youngest player. He says

Don Hurst and Roy Sakaki introduced him to the group. “They’re good guys. I haven’t played in 10 to 12 years. I’m trying to get back in shape.” This day, Adams, although he’s a defenceman, scores a goal. “I had a little help from the opposition,” he laughs. See No age on page A22

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All tied up Stingy defence and sharp goaltending proved to be the order of the day, when the L. Turner Contracting Salmon Arm SilverBacks Atom A Development team hit the road to face Kamloops Saturday. The game remained scoreless at the first intermission, but the SilverBacks opened the scoring midway through the first, with Colby Feist weaving his way down the middle before depositing the backhand in the net, while line mates Zander Stewart and Jarred Feist caused havoc and confusion with the Kamloops D. Salmon Arm fought to hold onto their one goal lead, but Kamloops would tie it up midway through the third. The SilverBacks would stay strong and shut down the Kamloops offence to close out the game in a 1-1 tie. The SilverBacks entertain visitors from around the province at their home tournament this weekend.

Salmon Arm Secondary Junior Jewels player Maia McLellan goes up for a shot during the Jewels’ 45 - 23 loss to Kamloops Saturday afternoon in the Jewels’ home opener tournament held Friday and Saturday at the Jackson campus in Salmon Arm.

thunderkids edge Vernon The Shuswap Thunderkids Bunny Ringette team (ages five to eight) hosted the Vernon Yellow Bunny Team in a Sunday afternoon matchup. The lead see-sawed back and forth but the Shuswap Thunderkids prevailed, narrowly besting their opponents in an 8-7 final. Goal scorers for the Thunderkids included Sam Calkins (with an assist by his brother Max), Kaelah Riley, Zoe Ingle, Shaylah Ferguson (with a hat trick) and Sadi Weed. Making assists on the goals were Georgia Davies, Max Calkins, Emily French, and Sequoia Robinson. Also of note was the solid defensive performance of Brianna Congdon, Hadley Buchanan, and Brookelyn Rasmuson. Outstanding goaltending was provided by Shaylah Ferguson (when she wasn’t scoring).

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No age limit on enjoying hockey Continued from pg. A21 Hurst chips in: “He’ll be tested for steroids.” Although Adams avoids steroids, he does require a little medicinal help to play. He admits that the only time he takes ibuprofen is before he plays hockey. “Three after breakfast and three more in the dressing room before I go out. It usually lasts me till I get through. I have a couple or three ow-ees,” he smiles. Adams downplays his athletic accomplishment. “I don’t have that much ability. My body just seems to be hanging together to enable me to do it,” says the 80-year-old. “I do have some problems all

right – my knees Hurst, meanare starting to give while, began skatout.” ing in 1975 and Adams notes started a team, that sometimes mostly with people people get hurt who hardly played. on the ice, but not “About a year usually too badly. after that Dennis “It’s just collistarted. He was my sions – something kids’ school bus Don Hurst like that. Quite driver.” often it’s our own Hockey Player When Adams fault. We’re going came out to Hurst’s too hard and lose farm to do some our balance. Or we try to make work, Hurst invited him to a move we used to do and can’t join the team. Over the years, do it anymore.” along with hockey, they’ve enAdams played pond hock- joyed playing golf and slopitch ey as a child growing up in together. Adams was a junior Kelowna, when winters were champion golfer in Kelowna, colder and you could count on Hurst says. three months of ice, he says. Hurst credits driving a He didn’t play again until the Zamboni for 27 years with ’70s. getting him interested in skat-

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ing in his forties. “Watching other people, I thought, I want to be able to go skate on father-and-son day with my son. He used to help me clean up and we’d go for a skate for about an hour.” Hurst has surpassed that goal by miles. For Adams, his plan, too, is to keep going. “I just hope I can keep it up. My balance is getting a little shaky...The guys I play with keep encouraging me to keep going. It’ll only be health that makes me quit.” And it’s definitely not something he’s about to give up easily. “The guys are all so friendly, it’s just a great bunch to be associated with. It’s great exercise and still a lot of fun to me.”

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SilverBacks surprise Vees Almost every week, it seems Salmon Arm SilverBacks head coach Scott Robinson is describing the team’s latest ‘best game of the year.’ The most recent one of those was a 3-2 double-overtime home win over the Penticton Vees that gave the Shaw Centre fans more than their money’s worth. An Evan Anderson goal on a feed from Shane Hanna won it for the home side. “The whole roster was going and we played some real solid north-south hockey, kept it simple and worked very hard,” said Robinson. “That’s the most work we’ve given (Vees goalie Chad) Katunar in all the games we’ve played them. “It was a very entertaining, well-played game. The shots were 40-plus for both teams, and there’s always great chances in the BCHL overtime and we got the last one.” Anderson now has 12 points in nine games since joining the ’Backs, and will likely remember his most recent goal for a long time as it came against his former team. “It was a 2-on-1 in double overtime and Shane Hanna sent him in; he snapped it low to the gloves side,” said Robinson. “There were a lot of smiles; the team was very excited. (Anderson) is a good teammate; he wants to

learn and he’s been a tremendous fit.” Unfortunately, the two results prior to that were both losses, 3-0 in Penticton and 5-3 at home to the Merritt Centennials. The loss to Penticton did allow Robinson and his staff to create an adjusted game plan that led to the overtime win. “In Penticton, we just didn’t generate enough chances,” said Robinson. “Our power play let us down a bit; we had a few chances and didn’t capitalize.” The coach said his players weren’t getting in Katunar’s way as much as they need to. “I don’t think he got tested a whole bunch, especially with traffic and rebounds. Anytime you let him see the puck, he’s real good. (Making traffic) is one of those things we have to continue to focus on; we were close to getting there but not close enough.” Against Merritt, the Gorillas built a 3-1 lead midway through the second getting goals from Anderson and Brendan and Jeff Kennedy. But Salmon Arm would lose Brendan to an instigator penalty and the remaining five defencemen were gradually worn down by the increased ice time. The Cents scored the final four goals of the game to pull off the comeback win. Robinson said the team built their lead

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Double OT: Newly acquired from Penticton, Salmon Arm SilverBack Evan Anderson celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the powerhouse Penticton Vees Saturday. while playing average hockey and let it slip away in the third despite a 10-3 edge in shots. “We just let them back into the game; we don’t feel we were playing particularly well to have a 3-1 lead (but) for first five to eight minutes (of the third), we controlled the whole game. They got one shot and it was a goal. They found a way to score and (goalie Tyler) Steel was able to make the lead stand up.” Salmon Arm’s only game this week sees them host the Alberni

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Recognition: Wide receiver receives prestigious Courage to Casey Award. Salmon Arm’s Jordan Grieve was honoured at the UBC Thunderbirds Football Awards Gala in Vancouver on Nov 30. Grieve, as voted by the players, received honour for the player that inspired them the most – for the second year in a row. He was also awarded his helmet as a fifth-year player and, in the words of Coach Shawn Olsen, “Jordan has inspired me to be a better person and coach.” Lastly, Grieve received the Cour-

age to Casey Award that is given annually to the football player who consistently demonstrates courage, discipline, commitment and dedication to UBC Thunderbirds Football. Grieve played five years at UBC and holds a record for the longest catch/run touchdown in UBC, and is second overall in receptions and yards in football history at UBC. Grieve is eighth all time in CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) West for receptions and yards and 30th all time in CIS.

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Wrestlers claim mountain of medals The Salmon Arm Secondary wrestling team’s season-opening tournament in Kamloops on Saturday, Dec. 1 was outstanding. The local squad took 21 wrestlers, 17 of whom medalled. The team, in its third year of existence, is the defending zone champion for both the boys’ and girls’ divisions, so the results show their success could easily be repeated. However, notes Coach Ray Munsie, if the team is going to repeat as champions in the girls’ division, it will need more girls to join. Just three girls went to Kamloops and they came away with second overall in the team standings. For the boys, the team has numbers and the quality is improving with five wrestlers returning. Munsie says winning the zones last year in only the second season was a bit of a surprise, “but we’ll take it. I attribute this to the quality of the athletes that are

turning out for us, their tremendously supportive parents, and their insatiable work ethic. We push them hard and they just lap it up. This is truly the stuff that champions are made of.” Munsie said he was proud of every wrestler, but there are three new wrestlers and one veteran that can be singled out. Of the rookies, Munsie mentioned Jenna Cote, Grade 9, who has been wrestling for four weeks. The first match of her career was against a Grade 11 girl who has been wrestling for three years. Cote kept it basic and came away with the win. Arya Javdani was told when he was recruited that having Iranian blood in his veins meant that wrestling is in his DNA. Wrestling is to Iran what hockey, basketball and football combined are to Canadians, said Munsie. “Although he didn’t

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From bah humbug to ho, ho, ho By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Who is Santa and where does he come from? Caravan Farm Theatre has some good ideas and their sharing them in their new winter show, Old Nick. This is not the jolly man of commercial fame. Oh Caravan’s Santa wears red and white and has a white beard, but that’s where the similarities end. Old Nick, well, at the top of the show, he’s a hermit, who lives in the bush; a grumpy miner who doesn’t want anything to do with anyone – and he definitely doesn’t like kids. Meet Krampus, his helper, a mythical creature of European lore, who accompanies Saint Nicholas warning and punishing bad children. But not at Caravan, although, this goat demon is still a villain and, OK, he does steal one child. From the Italian tradition comes Befana, a witch who puts presents in shoes, which are under the children’s beds. Another aide to Saint Nicholas of Dutch and Belgian folklore, Caravan’s Black Pete is a chimney sweep and narrator of the show. “He enlists Old Nick’s help to save Christmas from Krampus,” says Courtenay Dobbie, Caravan’s artistic director. “The rescue of the child is the metaphor for saving Christmas.” Throughout the show, Old Nick morphs from an unkind, uncaring crank to a saint, who loves the world and everything in it –including kids. “He promises to protect and give to all the children of the world, to devote his entire life not just to Christmas but to them,” says Dobbie.

No cheer: Santa travels a road to redemption in Caravan Farm Theatre’s production of Old Nick, which opens Dec. 11. This may be a tale of redemption, but it’s filled with laughter and jokes that will appeal to children and adults alike – perfect for the whole family, says Dobbie. “I wanted to do a Santa-type show but wanted to go more into where the tradition comes from and why we’re drawn into it,” she says, noting Santa is a non-religious part of the North American Christmas culture. “Last year’s production was calm, ethereal. This year, it’s loud, irreverent, inyour-face, fun.” Caravan productions have explored many themes – including the traditional Magi and Nativity. Dobbie wondered about the origins of Santa, which gave rise to the idea of exploring Christmas traditions. She commissioned Vancouver theatre writers Michael Rinaldi and TJ Dawe, longtime

collaborators, who will embark on a movie based on one of their plays and will star Daniel Radcliffe. “I wanted to do something rock ‘n roll funny,” she laughs. “They write the way I wanted the production to feel – sly, cheeky, silly, but smart and witty and a bit absurd.” Dobbie says the writers have taken familiar Christmas traditions – stockings by the fire, milk and cookies for Santa, the Christmas tree and presents under it, coloured lights, and even a surprise Christmas turkey, and provided a back story on how they came to be traditions. “All the actors are talented and thrilled to be given the licence to take it a bit on the wild side,” Dobbie says. From the far north comes Ulukhaktot’s Jamie Norris to take

on the role of Nick. Closer to home come Calgary’s Kevin Corey (Krampus) and Vanessa Holmes (Clea). Vancouver’s Rachel Aberle (Befana) and Tom Jones (Wendell) will be joined by Toronto actor Toby Berner, who plays Black Pete. Working hard to create the magical setting are set designer Marshall McMahen, costume designer Erin Macklem, lighting designer Stephen Bircher and props designer Scott Crocker. To enhance winter productions, Caravan has built eight new sleigh decks. “They’re lovely and we’re calling them ‘the red fleet of ships,’” says Dobbie,” noting the sleighs will travel into the far reaches of the 40-acre farm on a voyage of discovery that will feature Christmas carols (with a few altered lyr-

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ics), lots of sleigh bells and jingle bells. “They’ll be beautiful against the snow and it will be a winter wonderland, Our designers have been inspired by Norwegian folk art.” It won’t all sleigh-pulling for Caravan’s beautiful horses. Jason, the Clydesdale has a role as reindeer. “Well a clyde deer, and hopefully his performance will be Rudolph,” laughs Dobbie, noting Jason may have some issues with his costume. “It all depends on how he feels about having a red nose.” Speaking of Clydesdales, Caravan is fundraising to buy a new team as the current equine actors, other than Jason, will be going into well-deserved retirement this year. A donation box will be available at the kiosk where audience members can also get themselves a variety of liquid refreshments, including mulled wine, cider and hot chocolate. Donations can also be made online at www.caravanfarmtheatre. com. Tickets, which always sell out quickly are available at www.ticketseller.ca.

Courtenay Dobbie, Caravan’s artistic director.

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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 SANTA’S HOUSE – Santa’s Magical Windows are open again at 3331 60th St. NW every evening at 6:30 until Dec. 23. Take your own camera for pictures with Santa from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 to 9 and Dec. 14 to 23. Admission is by donation and proceeds go to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation. This year there are dancing lights set to music. Listen from your vehicle on 88.3 FM. 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. 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. ART SALE – A Gift of Art Sale features the work of Teyjah McAren, Mavis Smith, Sandra Van Den Ham and Valerie Rogers runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Dec. 9 at Teyjah’s Art Den 845B SW Lakeshore Dr.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

BAND CONCERT – Salmon Arm Community Band’s Christmas Concert

strikes up at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation. Please note, the church is scent-free. GRANDMA’S GOODS – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers sale of knitted goods takes place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 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 Theatre on Hudson. 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 Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue. 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 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.

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Let the season begin By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Add the flavour of good food, music and laughter for the whole family to this year’s Christmas shopping experience. Following on the highly-successful Roots and Blues crawl this summer, the Christmas crawl is an invitation to put your parcels down, slow the pace and enjoy the music of talented local performers. The musical crawl that began yesterday evening, continues for the next two Tuesdays. On Dec. 11, catch the holiday spirit with Blu and Kelly Hopkins at the Shuswap Pie Company from 5 to 5:45. From 6:15 to 7 p.m. it’s Duncan MacGregor at Java Jive and Sandy Cameron at the Pink Cherry from 7:30 to 8:15. Complete the evening’s musical crawl by listening to Jordan Dick at the Barley Station from 8:45 to 9:30. The third and final week of the crawl rolls out Tuesday, Dec. 18 with Kyle Fitzpatrick at the Blue Canoe from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Stroll, shop and maybe dine until 6:15, when Runaway Lane performs at Superb Donair.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 9

BENEFIT CONCERT – Fifth Annual Fair Exchange of Gifts takes place at 7

p.m.at Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue, featuring a variety of entertainment gifting their talents to raise funds for the Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Centre, Salvation Army food bank and Shuswap Second Harvest. Tickets are $15 and are available at Askew’s Foods, Save On Foods and the Salmon Arm Observer. DINNER –The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts a Christmas turkey dinner starting at 5 p.m. Time to sing and socialize after.

MONDAY, DEC. 10

BABY TALK – Shannon Prosser discuss children and sleep from 1:30 to 3:30

p.m. at the Salmon Arm Health Unit. Parents of infants from birth to 12 months of age are welcome. For more information, call 250-833-4100.

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Yuk it up: Laughing Gas Improv actors Monica Kriese and

Randy Brogden in a skit from How The Grins Stole Christmas. The family friendly version runs Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. After another halfhour pause, the music resumes at 7:30 with Willy Gaw and Jacob Verburg performing at Culinary Inspirations. The evening and the musical crawl come to a close with a performance by Peter Clarke at Andiamo from 8:45 to 9:30. There’s lots more to holiday spirit in downtown Salmon Arm this season. SAGA Public Art Gallery will be open until 8 p.m Tuesday, Dec. 4 as part of the Tuesdays on the Town, when the music crawl is underway. Beautiful Christ-

mas piano music will be provided by Joyce Lank, and hot drinks will be available. Admission to the gallery is by donation. Enjoy a great dinner special and receive a free movie pass for a film at the Salmar theatres Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Participating eateries who will be serving up this deal from 5 to 9 p.m. include Andiamo Ristorante Italiano, Barley Station Brew Pub, Cantina Vallarta, Hedi’s Wine Bistro, Pink Cherry, Superb Donair and the Shuswap Pie Company. For families with children ages two to 12

interested in creating their own Christmas art, the SAGA Public Art Gallery presents a free Elves Workshop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Take an unwrapped toy or gift for kids up to age 16 to the Salmar Grand Theatre at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 and watch one of four classic Christmas movies. Donations will be distributed to Shuswap kids via the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. That afternoon at 1:30, Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue presents the family friendly How the Grins Stole Christmas.

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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. TUESDAY, DEC. 11

SAS THEATRE – Salmon Arm Secondary musical theatre students present the

Tony award-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at 7:30 p.m. nightly to Saturday, Dec. 15 when there is also a 1:30 p.m. matinee. DOWNTOWN – Salmon Arm Downtown presents a Holiday Music Crawl at Shuswap Pie Co. with Kelly & Blu Hopkins, from 5 to 5:45 p.m., Java Jive with Duncan MacGregor from 6:15 to 7, The Pink Cherry with Sandy Cameron from 7:30 to 8:15 and The Barley Station with Jordan Dick from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL – Shuswap and District Retired Teachers luncheon takes

place at 11 a.m. at Intermissions. Take a tinned food donation with you. For more information, call A. Waters at 250-832-9973.

THURSDAY, DEC. 13

SAGA SONGS – SAGA Public Art Gallery presents coffee break with carolling

from 2 to 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS – A children’s magic show takes place at 6 p.m. at the

SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are available at the Candy Vault.

SATURDAY, DEC. 15

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – Downtown Salmon Arm and the Children’s

Association invite families with little ones to the SAGA Public Art Gallery from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Limited seating – tickets will be provided the morning of the event. SHUSWAP SINGERS – This seasoned group will perform two concerts at First United Church – 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec 16. Tickets at $10 are available at Acorn Music. HOLIDAY TRAIN – The CP Rail Holiday Train rolls to a stop at the Lordco

parking lot at 6:15 p.m. with a full slate of entertainment and a cheque for the local food bank. Head downtown at 5:30 to enjoy seasonal music, hotdogs and hot chocolate. BLUEGRASS – Chris Stevens Family Bluegrass Concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Tickets are $15 at the door.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16

BALLET – Live from London’s Royal Opera House, it’s beloved Christmas

ballet The Nutcracker at 1 p.m. For more information, visit salmartheatre. com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20

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Shining light on pain

Compassion: Remembering children who have died. While the pain from losing a child may never end, there is a way to to remember and honour them in a ceremony that spans the globe. Held annually on the second Sunday in December, The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites families and friends around the world as they light candles for one hour to honour and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. “As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, thousands of people commemorate and honour children in a way that

transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious and As candles are lit..., thousands of people commemorate and honour children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious and political boundaries.

Cathy Sosnowsky FACILITATOR political boundaries,” says Cathy Sosnowsky,

On Friday, Dec. 7, First United Church will host the Salmon Arm Community Band’s Christmas Concert. Cees Kooyman and Jim Johnston will conduct the band in a widely varied program. Kooyman will lead the band through marches, polkas, Benny Goodman, Mary Poppins and Handel’s Water Music. Johnston will take up the baton for a medley of Christmas classics,

the Walnut Grove Suite and Windjammer. The audience is invited to accompany the band in singing Christmas carols and to enjoy refreshments with members of the band following the concert. The doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 performance. Admission is by donation. Also on the musical horizon, and still making music after 50 years, Shuswap Singers perform their 51st

(SAGA Public Art Gallery) at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21

PENNY BROWN

presents a Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

FREE MOVIE – Lakeside Insurance presents the family-friendly Polar

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Christmas concert. This concert features an eclectic program of traditional Christmas music with a few surprise extras. This Sunday, the group will perform at 2:30 p.m. in the Red Barn Arts Centre in Sicamous. Two Salmon Arm performances take place the following week at First United Church – Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 16 at 2.30 p.m.

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will gather at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church located at 1981 Ninth Ave. NE at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Following a brief ceremony with poems and music, refreshments will be shared. Parents should take a framed photo of their children who died for display on the memorial table. The Salmon Arm chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets on the second Tuesday evening in December. For more information, call Cathy Sosnowsky at 250-8322454.

Let music set Christmas pace

JAZZ CLUB – A Christmas jazz special plays out at Salmon Arm Arts Centre

20-plus Shuswap artists – all priced under $200 runs to Dec. 15 and is open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 11. PLAY GROUP – A drop-in play group runs Fridays from 8:30 to 10: 30 a.m at North Canoe Elementary School, featuring snack time and lots of play. For more information, call 250-833-0164. SUPPORT – An autism spectrum disorder support group for parents and guardians runs the ﬁrst Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the health unit. A presentation for everyone runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tanja at 250-833-0164 or email autism@ shusawpchildrens.ca.

who facilitates the local group. “Believed to be the largest mass candlelighting ceremony in the world, the Worldwide Candle Lighting creates a virtual 24-hours of light as it moves from time zone to time zone, embracing the 33 countries in which Compassionate Friends chapters have been formed.” A memorial message board is available during the event at TCF USA’s website at www.copassionatefriends.org. In Salmon Arm, a group of bereaved parents and their friends

Members offer their thanks to Kate McKie for five strong and special years of direction and a warm welcome to Lori Onsorge who has taken over. Onsorge is no stranger to Shuswap Singers having previously directed the choir, and singers appreciate her enthusiasm and musical knowledge. Tickets are available for $10 in advance at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm and Eagle Valley Pharmacy in Sicamous, or $15 at the door.

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Theatre students all business By Barb Brouwer OBSERvER STAFF

Up and down the corporate ladder they go in Salmon Arm Secondary musical theatre’s production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This Tony awardwinning Broadway musical follows the journey of an ambitious window washer, who climbs the corporate ladder using cunning, deception and trickery. Along the way he encounters betrayed trust, jealousy, setbacks and, of course, romance – ooh, la, la. “The kids are enjoying it because it’s full of status shifts where people in positions of low power rise, and people in high positions fall,” says teacher Cathy Hay, who will retire at the end of the current semester. “I wanted to do a comedy again, and I knew I had a strong boy lead singer in Reid Gomme.”

Her students didn’t get fired up over her choice until they heard Daniel Radcliffe (of Harry Potter fame) had done the show on Broadway. Hay says the writing is so good, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying won a Pulitzer for drama in 1962. She is just as enthusiastic about her job as she is about the play. “It’s been fabulous for me, it’s been the perfect job,” she says. “The great kids, great support team, all the music directors, choreographers, the whole team has been great.” Hay is grateful school administration let her explore many avenues and is very proud of the dance team she created. “This high school has singing, acting and dancing all supporting musical theatre productions,” she says with enthusiasm. “It’s been a fun ride.”

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Christmas Concert Director: Lori Onsorge Pianist: Marlene Engel SICAMOUS: Red Barn, Sun., Dec 9, 2:30 pm (doors open at 2:00 pm) SALMON ARM: First United Church: Saturday, Dec 15 7:30 pm First United Church: Sunday, Dec 16th 2:30 pm Tickets $10 at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm, Eagle Valley Pharmacy in Sicamous

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SAS Theatre: Aiden Sparks, Nicholas DiCastri, Megan Abel,

Reid Gomme and Ami Owens rehearse a scene from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The show opens Tuesday, Dec. 11 and runs until Dec. 15. Hay is busy putting together two productions that will run in the new year, prior to her departure at the end of February. Meanwhile, helping Hay out with the musical end of things, David Izik-Dzurko says the play’s music is challenging and very highenergy.

“We have a lot of great ensemble numbers that all the kids can participate in,” he says of the cast of 34. “We put together a pit band of students who have volunteered to do this – bass, drums, piano, trumpet and flute.” Lead roles include Reid Gomme, Ami Owens, Mikayla May,

Nick Di Castri and Aiden Spark — and retired Okanagan College professor Les Ellenor will narrate. The show opens Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the SAS Theatre and runs nightly at 7:30 to Saturday, Dec. 15 when there is also a 1 p.m. matinee. Tickets at $10 are on sale at Acorn Music.

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2 Gratuities 3 Friends in Frontenac 4 Word after foot or news 5 Little lie 6 Acronym of interest to veterans 7 Prefix for dynamic or nautical 8 Free traders acronym 9 Acronym for International unionists 10 Acronym for rail shippers 11 Compass pt 19 Recedes 21 Acronym for Treasure Island author 23 Acronym for sky watchers 25 Acronym for posties 26 This to Sergio 27 _____ Arnaz 28 Acronym for savers or borrowers 29 Spike 30 Base metal miner’s acronym 32 Noah’s vessel 33 Home, to Hernandez 37 Evergreen shrub 39 Acronym concerning name changers 42 Acronym for nuclear power producers 44 Literature 46 Dash 47 Lion King character 49 British spa 50 Acronym for Elks 51 Unit 52 Acronym for tax collectors 53 Australasian mammal, slangily 54 Sick 56 Sib See Todays Answers inside

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your vocation has taken a much more profound stance in your life. People are looking up to you for guidance as your leadership skills are more prominent right now. You have set a serious attitude which others cannot help but notice and discern your skillful eminence. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There are lots of talks and interactions amongst others right now. You are more outspoken and verbal than usually. You communicate and relate easier to your public. You could play very well the role of a spokesperson or counselor. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your busy lifestyle continues to keep you preoccupied. Your relationships with your co-workers become increasingly smoother and much more pleasant to deal with. They seem to be more cooperative and eager to assist you with the ongoing issues. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of yourself, your needs and your home necessities. You will want to catch up with your loved ones and simply exchange your latest stories. Lots of activity is still buzzing in your fun house reminding you that bringing out your inner child can be such an enlightening experience. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Feeling yourself is primordial to a typical Leo. This week will test your authenticity. Try not to go overboard by setting yourself unrealistic expectations or by thinking that you are more superior that others. Remain humble: it is the accessory that suits you most. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships with your close siblings will come into focus this week. Lots of movement will make you quite eventful within your community. You’ll be thinking a lot about your living situation and the foundations of your home life. You crave freedom within your personal life.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your family life continues to predominate at this time. It will require you to face more duties and hardships. Do not forget that despite it all, help being offered to you; just use it constructively and you’ll be able to balance your own life and that of your parents. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your personal issues relating to your image and your own self will continue to predominate. Your interaction with others is skyrocketing and becoming more and more important. You will need to pay closer attention towards your money and your sense of well-being. Do not spend more than you can afford. Remain realistic in terms of your finances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The ability to understand the give and take part within relations to others continues to remain one of your main battles. It is something that has weighted heavily on your shoulders and you are looking for a way to balance out this energy, which is not always obvious. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t take on more than you can accomplish. You might underestimate the amount of work that has to be done and experience an overload of tasks needed to be brought about. Use moderation in order to avoid over exhaustion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have high aspirations to get closer to the realization of your dreams. You dream big! If you are aware of your own capability to carry out such realizations, you will excel. Make sure no one stands in your way of success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your attention is directed outwards and you are working towards diversifying the course of your life. You want to change your destiny. Old paths bore you and you crave some excitement. Ensure that the attention you put out there doesn’t affect your family life or your own well-being.

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ELLIS, SUSAN LARAINE July 26, 1948 - November 20, 2012 Laraine passed away suddenly at home in North Vancouver. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Ellis. She also leaves her sister Linda Laird (Bill), brother Roger Smith (Kathryn) and mother Dagny Smith, all of Salmon Arm, BC, and niece Samantha Laird of Toronto. No funeral at her request. ‘‘Her heart was as big as all outdoors.’’ RITCHIE, JANET EDNA (nee Murray) It is with sadness we announce the passing of Janet Ritchie in her 86th year. She passed away November 28, 2012 peacefully with her family at her side. Janet was born November 8, 1926 in Armstrong B.C. to Fred and Edna Murray. Growing up in Armstrong as a young girl, Janet had a love of sports and an independent streak that she maintained to her last breath. She was proud of her “tom boy” reputation and the nick name “butch” which she liked to throw out when regaling her 5 precious grandchildren with stories of her youth. Janet married George Ritchie September 6, 1947. Upon George’s graduation from UBC in 1950 they moved to Salmon Arm where she lived to the time of her death. Together Janet and George built a home, raised a family and enjoyed the company of family and friends. Special outings at family homes and on the Shuswap Lake were of great importance to her. While she feigned reluctance at following George to his many remote work sites she would have had it no other way. Janet was never one to turn down a chance to socialize. She was an avid curler, golfer and fisherman. She was a loyal fan of her sons’ and grand childrens’ endeavors.....she followed their activities to many a hockey rink, water ski site, auditorium or other venues. Janet and George became avid travelers later in life, a pastime that she continued with special friends after George’s death in 1989. Mabel Lake held a special place in Janet’s heart as it was there she spent her summers as a young girl at the “family cabin”. She passed this same passion on to her sons and to her grandchildren, who to this day maintain a special affection for the place they call “Nan’s”. The lake is where Janet would go to relax, fish and develop the stories of the one that got away. Janet was predeceased by her husband George, son Gordon, sisters Marg and Anne and brothers Jack and Bill. She is survived by her sons Glen (Henriette) and Bruce (Pam), 5 grandchildren – Gord(Tara), Don(Kristine), Ashleigh, Cassie and Tziganey(Aaron) and 2 great grandchildren Brendan and Kaylene. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Aunt Mary and the many relatives and friends who visited Mom at Hillside Village. We would also like to thank Dr. C. Malinowski, and the staff at Hillside Village and in particular, Cottage 6. The tremendous care and respect offered Janet was second to none. There will be no funeral service but the family will be hosting a party to celebrate Janet’s life at Mabel Lake in the summer of 2013 (date TBA). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Janet’s name, to your favorite charity.

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SJODIN, WILMA RUTH June 17, 1924 - November 18, 2012 Ruth Sjodin, born in Minnesota in 1924, passed away in Salmon Arm Nov. 18, 2012. She lived in California and Washington before moving to Vanderhoof, BC in 1958 and settling in Salmon Arm in 1993. She leaves behind three sons and a daughter. A celebration of life will be at the Silver Creek Seniors Hall, Dec. 8, 2012 at 1pm. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’ S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., EMAIL condolences and share memories through Ruth’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. KAY, LIBBY JANE (nee Pfitzinger) Libby Jane (Pfitzinger) Kay, 77, of Sorrento, British Columbia, passed away on 24 November 2012, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Libby was born in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Elaine Pfitzinger on 31 May 1935. She went to high school in Oroville, California and graduated in 1953. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in English from Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California. She worked as a senior administrator in the Departments of Extra Sessional Studies and Continuing Education for the University of British Columbia for 25 Years. She enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking and was involved in the Women’s Network Vancouver, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, and PETA. Libby is survived by her husband, Randy Kay of Sorrento, B.C., daughters Deborah and Lisa, son Clint, grandchildren Erika Johnson, Tyler and Nicole Kay. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elaine (Hodik) Pfitzinger and father Fred Pfitzinger. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Shuswap Hospice Society Box 967 Salmon Arm, BC V1E4P1 (250) 832-7099. The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff of Bastion Place for their kind compassion and attentive care to Libby. Taped to her computer desk was the following quote, ““Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty wellpreserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” - Unknown Her family and friends alike wish her a continued journey of wide eyed amazement, and progressive and open minded education.

DAY, JEAN May 4, 1925 - November 14, 2012 Another pioneer of the North Shuswap has been called home..... It is with saddened hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved mother Jean Sarah Maria Day. ( nee Bischoff). Mom passed away peacefully on November 1 4, 2012 at Shuswap Lake General hospital in Salmon Arm. Mom was born May 4, 1925 in Kamloops to Jack and Josephine Bischoff, she was 87 years old.she is pre deceased by her husband David in 1999 and her eldest son Joseph in 2009.She is survived by her daughters: Diane, Christine, (Brett, DJ-Haylie, Amy, Christopher), Clifford. Maryanne, (Bill), Tommy (Roxanne), Sharon, (Ben). Roseanne and her sons: Thomas, (Tanya, Andrew, Kiley), and Stephanie (Tom). Everett, Darren and Alexander. Joseph, (pre-deceased), Barbara, Charmaine, (Harley), Pamela, (Matti, Isabella). A private internment officiated by Malcolm MacKenzie, was held at the Celista Cemetery on November 25 , 2012. Our family will be holding a Journey up Crowfoot on honour of Mother on the August long weekend in 2013. All who would like to accompany us are welcome to come. Thank you to all for the kind and loving words and hugs of support, they were very much appreciated. Thank you to Dave Cross for the beautiful internment box he built, our Family was very touched. Online condolences can be sent through Jean’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

ACKERMAN ROSE MARGARET 1939 - 2012 Margaret Rose Ackerman, of Prince George B.C., passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on November 21, 2012. Marg was born to Maud and Wilfred Schulz on September 12, 1939, in Trail, B.C., and grew up in Salmon Arm. She was married to Wayne Ackerman for 21 years prior to their separation. She worked for B.C. Corrections for over 20 years, before retiring in 1998. Marg is survived by her sister Ilene (Al) of Bouchie Lake, daughter Paige (Kirk) of North Vancouver, and son Derek (Julie) and grandchildren Troy and Kendra of Cranbrook; she leaves loving memories with them all. Marg was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Elder Citizens Recreational Association in Prince George, and she enjoyed exploring the world both close to home and far away. She loved animals and also volunteered time to the SPCA. Marg was creative and curious and, following her retirement, she developed a keen interest in genealogy, dabbled in painting, and constantly enjoyed updating and improving her home and garden. Marg’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at University Hospital of Northern BC for the level of care provided. Memorial donations are unnecessary, but may be given in Marg’s honour to a reputable charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. An informal gathering to celebrate Marg’s life was held at the Elder Citizens Recreational Association in Prince George at 1692 - 10th Avenue on Friday November 30th. If you would like to share your experiences, anecdotes, and any stories of the times you spent with our Mom, please send them to paige_ ackerman@me.com.

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MACKAY, AMALIA “MOLLY” June 10, 1932 - November 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Salmon Arm resident Amalia "Molly" MacKay on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in the palliative ward at Bastion Place. Born on June 10, 1932, she was 1 of 11 children of Adam and Rose Miller, raised on the family farm in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. As a young woman in the 1950's Molly headed west, living with her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Tina Miller, in Medicine Hat, Alberta and worked in retail. Later, she moved to Edmonton and was employed in clerical work there. Eventually, she made her way to Salmon Arm where she stayed with her sister and brotherin-law, Mary and Ed Pinske. It was here that she also met the Pinske's neighbour in North Broadview, Glen MacKay, who would become her life partner. The couple were married on March 26, 1959, and after briefly renting in Mara, moved to a house on Metford Road in South Canoe where they raised their young family: David (1959), Susan (1961), and Barry (1965). In 1966, Molly and Glen moved to their current home on Martin Road (10th Avenue S.E.) where she ran the family home while Glen worked hard in the logging industry. During these years she took great pride in making our family very secure and happy. Molly and our family were overcome with great sadness in 1977 with the tragic loss of David in a water skiing accident. Despite her profound grief, she was still able to pass on an enduring love and support for us in the following years as care for her family was always the one priority throughout her life, providing home support, counsel or simply a sympathic ear. As many who knew her would agree, Molly had sincere and authentic values that were augmented by a refreshing candour and a fine sense of humour. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Glen, her daughter Susan (Ron) VanderZwan, her son Barry (Cathy MacArthur), and her grandchildren Adam and Kaitlyn VanderZwan. She is also survived by one brother, Frank (Doris) Miller of New Westminster, B.C.; and her sister Margaret (Matt) Schmaltz of Beiseker, Alberta; her sistersin-law Darlene Miller of Camrose, Alberta; and Berniece (Clayton) Ruddick of Chilliwack, B.C., along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbours. In honouring her specific wishes, only a graveside ceremony will be held with immediate family members present, after which her ashes will be interred at her son David's gravesite. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Molly's memory may make a donation to the Women's Shelter in Salmon Arm or a charity of their choice. For their care and support we would like to thank Bowers Funeral Home, Dr. Weicker, Lorraine Prosser, Elaine Thuncher, and the staffs of the Salmon Arm Medical Clinic, Shuswap Lake General Hospital, and Bastion Place. Special thanks to Mom and Dad's immediate neighbours Larry and Ena Viers and Joyce Lank for all their friendship and help with our parents, especially in the final few months. Finally, we would like to acknowledge Mom's nephew, Wayne Humphries, for his loving support to Mom over many years. “The Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you.” - Deuteronomy 3:18 Online condolences can be sent through Molly’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service Salmon Arm, BC

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A very special THANK YOU to all that touched our hearts at our time of loss. Every phone, house call was important to us. The cards were so uplifting. Thank you to everyone that sent Áowers, food trays, soups and helped us out with the desserts for the service. A special thank you to Ray and Peter Dunn for all their contributions to the tribute. To Betty Ann and Ross Beatty, Leila and Rick Davis for being there for my family ‘til I arrived home, plus the after care. Thanks to all my siblings and family for all the help and hugs. Thanks to our great neighbours, to Linda Fleck for the sound system, Velda for her assistance and the assortments to wet our palates, the Legion Ladies and Donna Ross. Laurie Pouline for sharing her beautiful voice with us. The List is long. Blessings to all. What is life without friends and family? Sleigh full of love to all of you from all of us. Pat Larsen and family

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EXP’D EAVESTROUGHERS for the Edmonton area. Must have clean drivers abstract. Call (780)435-1492. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; or Email to: Chrysler@telusplanet.net

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is inviting applications for the position of Buyer/Inside Sales within our organization. Depending upon the applicant, this may be either a full or part-time position. Flexibility in hours (Monday – Saturday) are essential. Working with our team, the ideal candidate will have great multitasking & organizational skills, work well under pressure and show good initiative and creative thinking. Good computer skills are essential – while previous experience with sales and ordering would be an asset.

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Please forward resume and cover letter - along with salary expectations – in confidence by December 18th to inquires@totalofficesupply.ca or 250-832-8522 (Fax).

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

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PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Board Member Recruitment

Mental Illness Family Support Centre www.mifsc.ca The Mental Illness Family Support Centre (MIFSC) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors of our non-profit agency. MIFSC (Vernon and Salmon Arm) is dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who have mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue. We offer a range of programs and services in partnership with the BC Schizophrenia Society and Interior Health. We are currently seeking individuals for our Board who have expertise in accounting, board governance and or/ administration. If you have skills in one or more of these areas, 5 hours per month to contribute, and enthusiasm for our cause, please send your expression of interest to: Mental Illness Family Support Centre (MIFSC) #301 3402 27th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 bcssvernon@shaw.ca Attention: Kelli Sullivan, President

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.

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

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.

Toll Free:

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Services

Pets & Livestock

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate Mortgages

Health Products

Feed & Hay

$200 & Under

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800854-5176.

A1 GRASS hay, no rain. barn stored, excellent quality, delivery available (250)803-8353

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

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

Esthetics Services

GRASS/ALFALFA lst crop $4.50, 2nd crop $6.25, last years hay $3.50, straw $4.00, oat hay $3.50. All good for horses. (250)832-4160, (250)803-8298

4 steel 15” rims, 5 stud for Corolla or similar car $125. (250)832-5510 Early 1900’s Treadle Sewing Machine Good cond $200 Antique footboard, rounded to encompass mattres. Offers KITCHEN table and chairs. Couch, Hide a bed and odds and ends. 250-803-8044 LIKE NEW guitar $130, computer desk with chair $100. (250)832-8877

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.

Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. LOAN HELP - Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into ONE small interestfree monthly payment. Contact us toll-free at 1.888.528.4920. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services 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.

Cleaning Services

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

Pet Services

Misc. for Sale

Ron Marchand

the Video Man

832-3320

PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: info@shuswaplaser.com

ALFALFA/grass 1st & 2nd cut, small squares. J. Lepine (250)832-2962

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

Pets

MEMORIES ON DVD!

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 CKC Reg male German Shepard pup Sept 8th health guarantee $1200 250-378-0339 Lab/collie X pups $250. ea with shots & vet checked, ready to go. (250)804-0603 N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under 27 piece ceramic Victorian Christmas village $75. (250)832-8877

Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD. Copies for gifts!

ronmarchand@shaw.ca

10-15 used portable toilets $50. each, need some repairs Attention: Orchard Growers. Reliable Septic Services (250)832-8404 4 BRAND NEW LT235/75R15 Firestone Steeltex ASR Never been mounted $700. (250)675-2577 4 Cooper Studded Winter tires 255/ 55r18 Lots of tread. Open to offers 250-832-3229 ALMOST NEW Smith Corona Typewriter XD 5600, Offers. (250)832-7525 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 CANOPY fits 2000 Dakota club cab, ex. shape, can be seen mounted on truck $450. (250)832-3485

Financial Services

CHRISTMAS Trees for sale, $10. or less. Call (250)8326940

SNOWBLOWER, Craftsman 27”, 305CC B & S, half price, used one season, $600. (250)832-0018

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

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

Misc. Wanted

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

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

FRENCH Provincial Bedroom set, std size, with 2 night tables & bedding, etc. (250)832-8056 MOBILITY scooter and walker like new (250)832-7321 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.

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

Lakeshore

Rentals

Homes Wanted

BEACH HOUSE for rent. Two bedroom , Fully furnished with housewares. Hot tub, beach access, lots of parking, washer and dryer, wifi and cable. 250835-4611

Free Items

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

Business for Sale

RECONDITIONED wood heaters and F/P insert. Pellet stove and Dry Birch Lumber 250835-8466

ESTABLISHED Courier Company, small in size with room to grow. Perfect for retired person. Please phone for information. Days (250)8320727 Nights (250)832-9526

Excavating & Drainage

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

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

20 ACRES FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee. NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com

Mobile Homes & Parks

Real Estate

Rates Consistently better than banks

Other Areas

WANTED: newer men’s ice skates size 91/2 in good condition (250)833-1976

AIR CONDITIONER, window type, working cond. (250)832-8056

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-3.09%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

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

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Patty

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Mobile Homes & Parks

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

250-832-0707

Misc Services

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

old gal says “GIT ‘ER DONE!”

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN

Grumpy Old Man

HANDYMAN FOR HIRE Reliable

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

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

Misc Services

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

Garden & Lawn

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

We Deliver

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

lRMaSnALdES’s B FA

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Garden & Lawn

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Misc. for Sale

10 minutes to downtown Vernon. Boat launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch – just a few mintues away!! Custom order your new home today: www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com

Available

Handypersons

Gutter cleaning, yep, we are still cleaning gutters. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250833-2533 SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

Misc Services

250-832-6699

Houses For Sale

250 833-5668 Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway Ask how to get $10,000 back from the government. All for only

149,900

plus HST

699

per month OAC

250-833-4728 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca (604-6637)

Home Buying Made Easy Homesites Available Throughout the Columbia Shuswap and Okanagan Area Call for Details Your Dream / Our Team

250-833-4728 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca

(604-6637)

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Rentals

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Auto Financing

Cars - Sports & Imports

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

1bd apt. across from City Hall. Adults, N/S, pets negot., $690. 250-833-0420, 250-253-0606 1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail now. 1BDRM., adults, avail. now, quiet pet OK, priv. ent. $725. 1070 1 ST SE (250)833-2129 2 BDRM, 2 Bath, 1500sq ft, DT, NP, NS, laundry, appli, $900 + utilities, avail immed. Call Karen 250-463-2722. 2BDRM avail.immed NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. . (250)804-9627 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 KERRI MANOR 2bdrm $825/mo.incl.f/s,d/w,a/c,h/w,N/ S N/P Avail Dec 15. 803-1694

2BDRM. W,D,F,S, NS, NP, DD req’d., $1000/mo. + util., (250)832-4805 3 bedroom with loft executive house for rent. Fully furnished with beautiful view of Shuswap lake. 780-995-5675

2bdrm new 1400sqft suite w/ private entry on Deep Creek Rd. N/S, Avail Now, $650 + $100 for hydro. 250-308-7984 2BDRM. suite, clean, w/d, NS, NP, priv patio, view, avail. Immed util incl (250)832-9495 ATTRACTIVE BRIGHT 2bdrm bottom level w/o 1200sqft. near SASS, 5appl., ac, sat tv, paved parking & driveway, fenced yard, NS, NP, adult oriented, $775/mo. + half util, avail. Dec 15, (250)832-9745 Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 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 HILLCREST: avail. Dec1st, 2bdrm., 1bath, w/d, NS, NP, $900/mo. incl. util. (250)8337840 RANCHERO/Mellor’s Store area: 2bdrm. $750/mo. + utils. avail. now, W/D/F/S & parking. (250)546-3717 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 SUNNYBRAE: 1bdrm units from $500/mo., 2bdrm units from $800/mo., utilities included, NS, NP (250)835-4531

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.

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Mobile Homes & Pads MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD avail. immed. (250)838-7670

Modular Homes 3BDRM., 2bath modular home, 5appl., avail. immed., $850/mo. + util., small pet welcome (250)803-2921

Homes for Rent 1BDRM waterfront cottage, Sunnybrae, quiet, bright, clean, gas F/P, garage, storage, NS, NP, ref’s req. $795/mo. (250)804-9706 2 Bdrm In SA 5 Appl’s Clean and avail immed Pets Ok $800 + Util 250-803-3535 2BDRM mobile home, between SA & Enderby, 4 appl., n/gas, no dogs. $650/mo. & util. yard firepit, garden, screened patio, refs req’d., D/D garbage & snow removal incl. (250)804-6115 2BDRM upper floor, carport, covered deck, walk to town ref’s req., NS, $900/mo., avail. Dec 15th (250)832-7754

4 bed house in south broadview school area, NS, $1350/mo + util, avail now, for info- energy49@telus.net or 1-250-886-1808

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 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., avail. immed. (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, $1400. 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

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

Small ads, BIG deals! Suites, Upper 3BDR In Salmon Arm Avail. immed. NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777

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.

Transportation

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

Auto Financing

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 km’s asking $9000 250-832-2681

Cars - Domestic 1985 Trans Am T-Roof, original, 35,352km, 5 litre fuel injected motor, auto, new tires, battery, blue w/eagle interior, like new, no rust, one owner $10,000. (250)376-7826 (250)319-2101 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

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1967 white compact cab over, less deck, shorty, 6cyl., 5spd., split axle, running cond. only, 139,872km, green & black, ex sign truck or ?, reduced to $4500. View this ad on Kijiji under equipment. (250)376-7826 (250)319-2101 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

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.

Trucks & Vans

Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid – Surplus Firefighting Apparatus” 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 District’s volunteer fire suppression function.

Storage 900 sq. ft. dry sec storage with loading dock. Ranchero $400. per mth (250)832-6929

Suites, Lower 1BDRM. + den, 5 appl., partially furn SA, great view, NS, NP, $750/mo. (250)517-0743 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 2BDRM., 5appl., near 4 schools, rink, NS, NP, back yard, a/c $900/mo. incl. util.+ DD, avail. now (250)295-5498

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Homes for Rent

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

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

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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R E N TA L S

2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Apartment 4 appliances, N/S, N/P. $ 7010 Black Road, Ranchero 700/mo. 2 Bedrm., 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse $ 6 appl., N/P, N/S #5 Celista Landing, Celista 850/mo. 3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse 4 appl., end unit, in suite laundry $ 900/mo. #601-1451 1st Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 3 Bedrm., 1 Bath House Access to laundry facility, beach access, backs onto golf $ course. N/S, N/P 847 Hysop Rd., Chase 1250/mo. 3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath House 3 appl., lakeview, avail. Jan. 2013. N/S, N/P $ 980 9th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 1000/mo. 3 Bedrm., 1 Bath Basement Suite Partially furnished w/common laundry access. $ 2260 4A Avenue SE, Salmon Arm 700/mo.

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1977 INTERNATIONAL ENGINE (PUMPER) • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • 2 Wheel Drive • Gas Engine • 50,770 km • 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 “as is/where is”. All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The successful bidder must make full payment and take possession of 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 WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT Super Self Storage 4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehouseman’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

Fax: 250-803-0066

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1744 Please be advised that Raven Ranch Ltd. is proposing to remove 77.6 Ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W1744 located in the vicinity of Skimikin Lake. To ensure consideration, written comments regarding this proposal must be received by January 2, 2013 to: David Maxwell RFT Silvatech Consulting Ltd. PO BOX 1030 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P2 250-832-7360 Information regarding this proposal can be obtained by contacting: Jim Bradshaw Raven Ranch Ltd. 250-835-4855

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 District’s rural fire halls within Electoral Areas ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’. Tenders clearly marked “Tender - Fire Department Equipment Maintenance”, 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

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