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Funding for literacy group cut Shuswap: Despite provincial accolades, organization will likely have to shut down services. By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF
One month ago, the literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (lASS) was singled out by the premier with a council of the Federation literacy Award for outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy – now, without warning, it is without funding and may have to shut down. When Shuswap MlA George Abbott presented the award to lASS co-ordinator Jennifer Findlay Jan. 21, he credited the society for its “life-changing work” in the community. He told those in attendance at the ceremony that helping people improve their literacy has a lasting legacy. “not only does it give them more opportunity, it also allows them to pass the gift along to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren,” he said. With those encouraging words still ringing in their ears, society board members were shocked to receive, without warning or consultation, a cancellation letter from decoda literacy Solutions, the agency that receives funding from the Ministry of education and distributes it to literacy groups across the province. In a Feb. 12 letter to board member leslie Kiehlbauch, decoda expressed deep regret that the organization is no longer able to provide funding to lASS. “The funding for the co-ordination of community literacy task groups was $2.5
million province-wide for the first three years, but last year, the Ministry of education only provided $1 million,”said the letter, noting decoda added $1 million from its reserves to address the shortfall. “unfortunately, this year the ministry is again only providing $1 million and decoda cannot make up the difference this time.” decoda has dropped funding to 55 community groups including lASS, and continued to fund others based on “an objective criteria.” That criteria includes communities where business and industry have offered to step up with some funding and where decoda believes the literacy programs are sustainable over the long term. “Your area’s doing an amazing job and Jennifer Findlay is doing tremendous work,” said decoda ceO Brenda le clair, noting that choosing who to fund based on merit would be impossible because everyone is doing good work. “I have been trying very hard to get funding restored, but no matter how you look at it, you can’t carve $2.5 million in need up with $1 million.” But a Ministry of education spokesperson takes issues with decoda’s stand and the funding numbers. “decoda is actually receiving $2.3 million this year when you include additional funding from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills development ($665,642) and
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Axe follows honour: Literacy Outreach co-ordinator Jennifer Findlay,
with notification of funding cuts, and Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society president René Dahms with the award the group recently received from See Popular on page A2 the government recognizing their outstanding contribution to literacy.
Adams Lake gaming centre moves ahead By martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF
construction of a gaming centre in Salmon Arm is expected to begin this summer. The Adams lake Indian Band has received the approvals it needs to proceed with the centre, says band manager Albert Quinn. “It’s moving along very well,” he told the Observer. “We’re in
the final stages of getting the documents between the developer and the band in place.” construction at the former GM site at 10th Street SW and the Trans-canada Highway is then expected to take 10 to 12 months. “I believe Bclc (the Bc lottery commission) has been satisfied on all points, I believe the city of Salmon Arm has been satisfied on all points… I don’t think
there’s anything standing in the way at this point.” The centre is not called a casino by the lottery commission because it does not have card games like poker and blackjack – no table games. Instead, it features online bingo and slot machines. The first phase of the project involves the gaming centre, while a four-storey, 103-room hotel is planned for a second phase of de-
This week The Summer Stomp plans a move out of Silver Creek. To find out where, see A5. The Shuswap International Film Festival rolls out on Salmon Arm’s silver screens. See A25.
velopment, he said. The gaming centre will be built with the ability to connect to the proposed hotel. “There’ll be a side entrance as it (the hotel) is to the side. I’m going to suggest access to the hotel will be on the Shell side of the road. The gaming facility will be to the far end, backing up to the Garage Furniture company.” Quinn said the gaming centre
alone is expected to provide about 100 jobs. Regarding the potential for addictions and accompanying social problems, he said: “That’s there and it’s happening anyways. We’re analyzing patrons from Kamloops and Vernon; over 30 per cent are coming from Salmon Arm. We know the See Band on page A2
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Band says gaming centre, hotel will boost economy Continued from front clientele are out there. It’s no different from the bars and lounges around that serve liquor.” He notes that concerns about the potential for an increased
police presence were brought to city council but, when police were asked, they said there was no information to support that. At gaming centres in Kamloops and Vernon, calls for police have not increased, he said. The gaming centre
will help capture shopping dollars, he predicts. “Is it a great thing for the city? I think it’s a good thing. Those people going to Vernon and Kamloops, they’re not only spending money, they’re shopping there,” he said.
The proposal came to Salmon Arm council in August. At that time, council members did not object, commenting that while a gaming centre might not be their first choice, it would be an improvement over what now exists.
Popular programs in jeopardy Continued from front Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology ($130,000),” noted a Feb. 19 email. “Overall, this year alone, government is providing more than $37 million for literacy-related programs throughout B.C. Of this, the Ministry of Education is providing $27 million.” Le Clair meanwhile, said Decoda’s goal is to find partnerships, but needs sound government funding in order to attract businesses. But Findlay says the $30,000 in funding from Decoda was for her position, something most community groups are loath to fund. “They key to the community literacy model is to have a paid co-ordinator in place that can basically
make all the programs happen and address the literacy needs in the community, and up until this point there has always been dedicated funding for that co-ordination,” she says. “Eventually we need to be self-sustaining, but it’s very difficult to ask for funding for wages. That’s why the community literacy model has been working so well.” Still reeling from the news, Findlay says that the loss of funding will likely signal a death knell for the organization that has become a recognized and wellrespected literacy organization in the North Okanagan-Shuswap and something she and board members have put their hearts and a lot of hard work into operating. Making a plea for continued funding, Findlay says that without it, the following lit-
eracy initiatives are on the block: • One to One Children’s Literacy Programming in 15 elementary schools affecting 270 children and more than 200 volunteers each year. • Coyote Café After School Literacy Program affecting 48 aboriginal students each year. • Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week involving 4,000 students and their families every year. • Free distribution of more than 4,000 books annually to family organizations to help support family literacy. • Computer Tutoring for Seniors Program affecting more than 100 seniors and 40 volunteers each year. • Other popular and effective literacy programs include Adult Literacy Books Clubs, Adult Literacy Advocacy, Books for Ba-
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Retailers considering locating in Salmon Arm appear to be gaining negotiating clout. With shopping centres planned for both sides of the highway at the west end of town, a bit of a battle is going on, says one of the proponents. Along with the SmartCentres shopping centre planned for the north side of the highway bordering 30th Street NW, Full Circle Shopping Centres Ltd. is planning a shopping centre on the Adams Lake Indian Band’s Lot 7, between the Trans-Canada Highway and the back of the Mall at Piccadilly. Band manager Albert Quinn says hard bargaining is underway. “A group of shops is playing SmartCentres against (Full) Circle – over who’s giving them the best rate,” he said. Although Home Depot has been listed as a potential anchor for the Full Circle development, another big box is also interested, Quinn said – and nothing is confirmed.
An application from the developer to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency lists plans for the property as: “10 buildings ranging in size from 800 sq.ft. to 82,000 sq.ft., to potentially house a building supply/hardware store, gas bar and other retail operations in various other buildings.” Quinn said he hopes preparing the site will begin this summer. Once vegetation is scraped off, the land must be pre-loaded with soil. Then, the developer must wait six months before construction can begin. “I can’t imagine serious construction taking place until next spring… Even if it’s fasttracked, the earliest you can get on the ground – it has to dry – I think it will be late May or June until they can get equipment on the ground. It would only take four or five weeks to top-load it, but six months to wait.” Quinn said the road design for the development has been approved, and Full Circle recently heard from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the amount
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A revolution to end violence against women By Barb Brouwer & Martha Wickett
“I’m tired of listening to the news, day after day – a girl assaulted, a woman shot by her husband, I’m tired of (hearing in) my work, girls coming from trauma...” She said she sent out emails promoting the event that said, “The
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A call to join one billion women across the planet in a revolution to end violence against women rang out last Thursday. The call, “I strike, I rise, I dance,” was heard by some 100 people who attended One Billion Rising at the Ross Street Plaza. Along with music and dance, speakers shared their reasons for joining the revolution, including alarming statistics. In a voice shaking with emotion, Jan Seelinger of the SAFE Society noted more than 60,000 women in B.C. are sexually or physically beaten every year, one in five Canadian college women are sexually assaulted and one in four Canadian teenagers are being victimized. “I rise because I am over a society that blames women for being raped…,” Seelinger said. “Violence against women is not a women’s right issue, it is a human rights issue and it is a global epidemic.” Grade 12 student and member of the Salmon Arm Secondary leadership group, Rachel Witt told the crowd she was rising for her generation of women. Witt noted one in three teen girls reports knowing a friend who has been hit, pushed, kicked, slapped, choked or otherwise physically
planet will be rumbling with dancing feet.” That’s what appealed to her about it. “What I like about the vision is you can get angry, and have pain, and be inspired, and it can all be channelled by dance.”
Asking people if they’d heard about the revolution raised interesting discussions about what it would take for them to take action, she said, noting that in Pakistan, for instance, women have been killed for dancing.
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Stomp plans move to Sicamous
Motorcycles: After years in Silver Creek, group opts for new site.
By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
Hogs will go to the dogs if the Summer Stomp committee is successful at making Sicamous their new home. Sicamous council has directed district staff to begin the process of looking at the legalities and necessary arrangements (such as land use options for campsites, security and policing) to accommodate the motorcycle rally. This is based on the 2013 Summer Stomp motorcycle rally being held at the municipal dog park, just off Sicamous-Solsqua Road. Mayor Darrell Trouton says a decision on whether or not to approve the event won’t be made until after a staff report is received. The Stomp Committee, however, has already announced they have “a great new location” for the event, to be held July 18 to 21. “The site has been talked about with council’s unanimous support… I don’t think we’re jumping the gun,” says Hammer. “We don’t have an event. But the ball is in our court to screw it up. If the event doesn’t go forward, it’s because of something our committee did; not because of not having a location.” Hammer told council during a presentation last week that the Stomp
committee is committed to Sicamous. He said the organization is already working with the local chamber to run the event in synch with the Sicamous Burnout event. Hammer assured the Stomp is not looking to take over the burnout, but to help turn a one-day event into a weekend event. This would include vendors and activities downtown from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the Stomp’s music festival running at the dog park from 8 p.m. to the “wee hours of the morning.” To do this, the Stomp will be asking for noise bylaw extensions. The Stomp expects Sicamous could see upwards of 2,000 riders for this year’s event. And Hammer says the average rider will spend about a thousand bucks to attend, with a large portion of that being spent at local businesses and on accommodation. “I think it would be a great partnership,” says Hammer, adding the Stomp is looking at Sicamous in 2013 as a one-year trial. “But our goal is to have this event move to Sicamous on a permanent basis. And of course, the charitable donations would come into the community of Sicamous. That’s just natural.” Coun. Fred Busch asked why the event isn’t back in Silver
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midnight last year – an agreement the Stomp couldn’t live up to. “We said yes, we’ll sign off on the agreement,” said Hammer. “Midnight rolls around,
and there’s no way we can shut the music down and send everybody out on the roads, out on Silver Creek, to try and make last call….”
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The divided family
We were warned when we decided to move to Salmon Arm about the “Shuswap Sunshine tax.” In simple terms, this meant that in order to indulge ourselves by living in one of the most beautiful places in B.C. – a place where the rest of the country can only come to as a vacationer – we must accept the costs. Housing prices can be high, some retail options can be fewer or at an elevated cost. And, the key factor, being that employment options can be limited. Downturns in the economy over the previous few years have meant some of the Shuswap’s top employers have made serious cutbacks to their operations, which removed a good number of well-paying jobs from the area. These weren’t the minimum wage jobs, but those that actually offered families a living wage. Now with many of these gone, there’s an even more drastic element to the so-called sunshine tax. Families who don’t want to move away, but who can’t find decent paying jobs here are opting to have one parent leave town for employment in Fort McMurray or High Level or Fort St. John, or any of the other boom towns where the weather might be harsh, but the work is plentiful and high paying. It’s creating a whole new social class in Salmon Arm: the parttime single parent. I was shocked at just how many there are out there. At a recent child’s birthday party, four of the six mothers had husbands or partners working outside Salmon Arm. I have friends whose husbands commute daily to Kelowna, know others whose partners labour for months in remote locations, hoping against hope that their next contract could be closer to home. I consider myself part of this group, for although my husband’s business is based here, the reality of his work means travel, often for weeks or even months at a time. That is the price we are paying in order to keep our home here, our kids in their excellent school and day care, and our enjoyment of the Shuswap’s recreational opportunities. Yes, it is our choice. That doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult. Some of the women I talked to put a positive spin on their husband working away, noting that while he was at work, he could concentrate entirely on that. When at home, he was able to focus his attention entirely on the family. These workers typically work shifts of a few weeks on, followed by a few weeks at home. But all said it has put a strain on their family. Those with extended families in town fare better, especially when the single parent winds up with a sick kid or an inevitable emergency like a broken refrigerator. Those without rely on good friends and pray for flexible babysitters. Many said they use phone calls and Skype to try and stay connected, but “it’s pretty hard to use that as back up when your van won’t start,” said one mom. They’d all much prefer it if their spouses could do as well economically, but right here in Salmon Arm. Each election, the politicians talk about attracting jobs that will support the city’s young families. But for Salmon Arm’s growing segment of part-time, single parents, it seems like a pipe dream.
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A sad case of provincial give-and-take You can’t argue with success. The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) has earned tremendous respect for the work it has done in this region, promoting literacy in many forms for all ages, right from its Books for Babies program to its computer literacy project for seniors. Indeed Premier Christy Clark herself commented on the value of the organization when issuing the Council of Federation Literacy Award, saying, “Virtually every citizen in the North Okangan-Shuswap has benefitted from the variety and quality of the programs that LASS has developed and nurtured.” How ironic then that the group that recently
brought us Unplug and Play Week, is now getting the plug pulled on its funding and will likely have to shut down dozens of programs. Typically, we hear a litany of buck-passing as to why LASS’ funding is getting the axe. The Ministry of Education funnels their funds to Decoda Literacy Solutions, which is to administer the funds to the 102 literacy groups around the province. Decoda blames cuts by the ministry, the ministry says Decoda gets enough funding and makes the choices about allocation. But frankly, we don’t care which bureaucrat is making this decision. It is the wrong one. If you don’t think so, just ask the Premier.
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Tom Fletcher Whether Christy Clark’s government survives the May election or not, the natural gas “Prosperity Fund” idea floated in last week’s throne speech is a useful one. B.C. is poised to join Alberta in the upper rank of energy producing jurisdictions, with an expanding network of natural gas collection, refining and processing into liquid (LNG) for export. Clark’s pre-election throne speech proposed a resource fund similar to Alberta’s Heritage Fund that would be reserved for debt reduction and major projects, rather than spent on programs, which tends to happen under the political pressure of four-year election cycles. Opposition politicians and media commentators have dismissed this as a pre-election stunt. They note that the LNG industry in B.C. doesn’t exist yet, and may never produce the hundreds of billions of dollars projected over the next 30 years. I returned for a visit to B.C.’s northeast earlier this month, and I can tell you the gas boom is real. My parents homesteaded east of Dawson Creek near the Alberta border in 1962, and I recall when our farm was drilled for gas by Gulf Canada 40 years ago. Many more gas wells have been drilled since then, and country roads have been widened and numbered for industrial traffic. Hydraulic fracturing, already in use when our farm was drilled, has been combined with directional drilling to open up huge new supplies. A farming community called Montney is the latest hot play, yielding not only shale gas but petroleum liquids, which are valuable for diluting heavy oil among other things. B.C. has never seen this kind of international investment interest before. Initial projects have been joined by global players such as British Gas, and Mitsubishi, a key
player in Japan’s replacement of its devastated nuclear power program. Spectra Energy, which operates one of North America’s biggest gas processing plants at Fort Nelson and has another one under construction nearby, has begun work on a third plant near Dawson Creek. Spectra and British Gas have also proposed the latest of several pipelines, to move all this gas to an LNG terminal at Prince Rupert. The Kitimat-Prince Rupert region now has at least five proposed terminals, with investors including Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and state players from China and Korea. All this is happening as shale gas is developed across the United States as well. As with oil, Canada is a captive of the U.S. market, and the flood of new gas supply has the North American price at rock bottom. At least B.C. hopes it’s the bottom. Gas royalties passed forest income to the B.C. treasury many years ago, and now as the forest industry struggles to recover, the province faces tumbling revenues from gas. Why would B.C.’s shale gas be seen as a priority for new global investment in LNG? For one thing, we’re a stable democratic country with a mature industry and competent regulation. Secondly, the shipping advantage of the Kitimat and Prince Rupert ports to the Pacific Rim has finally been recognized internationally, as coal, forest products, grain and container traffic has climbed in recent years. B.C. has another advantage that appears to be increasingly important. The shale gas deposits are deep, under a kilometre or more of solid rock, and most are in remote, sparsely inhabited locations. That adds cost to the pipeline system, but it has a benefit. At the beginning of the year I predicted that the international protest movement that dishonestly targets Alberta oil would soon turn to demonizing natural gas. That pseudo-scientific attack has begun, right here in B.C. I’ll have more on that in a subsequent column.
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Tom Hay “Scott Robinson. I think he’s a good head coach for the SilverBacks.”
Safety of smart meters remains a matter of debate Thanks for the recent Salmon Arm Observer article on Smart Meters by Martha Wickett. Regarding the statement that the B.C. provincial health officer and Health Canada have confirmed that smart meters pose no known health risk, independent scientists throughout the world show serious health risks and give no confirmation of their safety. Who am I to believe, the people making the money or the independent scientists? To date, BC Hydro has not given me any credible answers to my questions and concerns. As well, they still refuse to join any public debate on the issue. To be aware of some of
the damage currently being done, look at the work being done by Dr. Klinghardt in Seattle (and around the world). You will find suggestions for making your own environment safer. Rich Coleman states the grid will save $1.6 billion over the next 20 years. If that happens it’s $80 million a year. However, it’s costing the taxpayer more than that just to install it. Ontario’s experience shows no savings whatsoever. Given the potential health costs, it strikes me as a great expense for the public, not only financially but health wise. Our medical system has to deal with the future illnesses created by EMF radiation, while it still costs
the taxpayers of BC $1.4 billion annually to cover the damages done by tobacco, which also once was promoted by the government. We already see increases in childhood diseases, such as an enormous rise in the rate of autism, attributed in large part to EMF radiation. Our children’s future is at stake here and we need to treat this whole wireless industry with caution. Children are most vulnerable and have no defence but their caregivers. I trust our elected officials will come to their defence. I’m not suggesting throwing out communications technology, rather finding safe ways to use it. Lori Onsorge
Wi-Fi should be kept out of schools We recently wrote a letter to School District #83 voicing our concerns to those persons who are involved in the decision to possibly install a Wi-Fi system in one of the schools in Salmon Arm in the near future. We have taken steps to limit our family’s exposure to EMF radiation in our home by removing cordless phones and Wi-Fi. But when it comes to the public school system, we may not have a choice for our child to avoid the much higher levels of exposure (along with the damaging accumulative affects) that she will be subjected to unless the service to the school is hardwired
rather than the proposed wireless. A recent letter to the L.A. Unified School District by Dr. Martha R. Herbert, Phd, Md., a pediatric neurologist and neuroscientist, states that there are thousands of documents on the adverse health and neurological impacts of EMF/RFR on people, especially children and those with chronic illnesses and/or neurodevelopment disabilities. She says: “We know now that there are a large array of impacts that have nothing to do with the heating of tissue. EMF/RFR from Wi-Fi and cell towers can exert a disorganizing effect on the ability to learn
and remember and can also be destabilizing to immune and metabolic functions.” Health Canada and industry is claiming there are little or no adverse affects to our bodies, but we are not convinced. I urge the decisionmakers in our school district along with all concerned parents, to listen to Jerry Flynn, whose career specializes in this field, speak on Feb. 26th at the First United Church in Salmon Arm. When it comes to health matters, especially regarding our children, it’s always better to be more safe than sorry. Margo and Rick Charleston
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1923
Heritage neighbourhood has deep roots
1933
By Deb Chapman
Archives An invitation to speak in Salmon Arm was to be extended to Premier Oliver, who was planning a tour of the province.
In a speech to the legislature, Mr. R.W. Bruhn recommended shorter working hours, so the available jobs , so seriously reduced by machines and the depression, could be more equally distributed. He also gave his support to Premier Tolmie in his bid for a coalition government.
1943
Salmon Arm was the first in the Okanagan Valley, and the second in the province to reach their quota for the Red Cross drive. Stiff fines were being levied on wholesale and retail grocery firms for infractions of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board regulations. George Page and Mary A. Morrison left Salmon Arm to join the RCAF.
1953
At the March meeting of the Women’s Institute, Mrs. Marcia Dodd demonstrated the making of uncooked squares called “Nanaimo Bars.” Ernest Hemingway’s The Snows of Kilimanjaro was playing at the Salmar. Fred Middleton became the new president of Salmon Arm Legion, Branch No. 62, and Mrs. Jack Hume was president of the ladies auxiliary.
1963
An increase in members’ share savings totalling $40,000 was recorded in 1962 by Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union. This represents a gain of 26 per cent in members’ savings over the preceding year. During the year 176 applications for membership were approved, making a total of 735 members. A membership drive was launched by the community association to raise funds to assist with a payment of $6,100 still owing on Memorial Arena.
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Pedestrian in critical condition after collision By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
A member of the Adams Lake Indian Band remains in critical condition in a Kelowna hospital after being struck by a pickup truck Friday afternoon. At 3 p.m., RCMP officers from the Salmon Arm Detachment and the Trans-Canada East Traffic Services responded to the collision between the vehicle and the pedestrian on the Trans-Canada
Highway at 50th Avenue NW, approximately nine kilometres west of Salmon Arm. Initial investigation revealed that a westbound Dodge Ram 3500 pickup struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the highway. Witnesses report seeing the pedestrian run into the eastbound lane of the highway, stop briefly and then try to run across the west lane of the highway, where he
was struck. Neither speed, nor alcohol consumption by the pickup truck driver were considered factors in the incident. No charges have been laid at this time. The 29-year-old man was taken to Shuswap Lake General Hospital for initial treatment before being transported to Kelowna General Hospital for treatment of his critical injuries. The RCMP investigation is continuing.
Trial set for September By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Five weeks have been set aside in BC Supreme Court in Kamloops for the trial of a man accused in a fatal boat crash on Shuswap Lake in July 2010. Leon Reinbrecht, 50, from Celista, was the operator of a speedboat that collided head-on with a houseboat on the 2010 Canada Day weekend, leaving the 18-foot Campion Runabout fully embedded inside the houseboat’s cabin. Killed in the crash was houseboat owner and driver, 53-year-old Kenneth William (Kenny) Brown of Chase. Eight people were injured.
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Seeking street-level space Downtown Salmon Arm doesn’t have an office downtown at the moment, but is working on acquiring a new one. Negotiations are ongoing and, in the meantime, staff are working remotely, carrying on business as usual. “There’s been absolutely no disruption to service, all phone numbers are the same, nothing has changed, everyone can contact us at any time,” said association president Cookie Langenfeld. She said the organization hopes to have a new location finalized within two weeks. Downtown Salmon Arm moved out of its location next to the Salmar Classic Theatre in order to acquire a street-level location. Movers vacated the premises at the end of January, but staff had been working primarily out-of-office since December.
Chamber rotation Changes are upcoming at the office of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. General manager Corryn Grayston will be taking a maternity leave beginning in mid-March, and Dave Andrews will be filling in from midMarch though to November 2013. Andrews was a chamber director for many years as well as serving with Community Futures Shuswap.
A top employer Interior Health has been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2013. This special designation recognizes the B.C. employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. “We are very proud of our people,” says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. “This is a large organization with more than 18,000 employees, spanning about 215,000 kilometres. The heart of Interior Health is truly our staff and the care they provide each day.”
High-speed service Telus has invested $600,000 to bring what it’s terming the world’s most advanced and fastest wireless technology to customers in Salmon Arm. Called 4G LTE, Telus states the new technology offers Internet speeds two to three times faster than the HSPA+ technology most customers use today.
Business excellence Nominations for the first round of Business Excellence Awards for 2013, presented by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Salmon Arm, close March 31. The categories for this year include: business excellence, community booster of excellence, excellence in customer service – individual, and rookie of excellence. Award nominations are available at www.shuswapbusiness.com or at the chamber office, #101-20 Hudson Ave. NE. Have a tip on business? Write to us at:
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Seniors’ care plan for West Harbour Village By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
A seniors’ care facility may be in the future for West Harbour Village. The Adams Lake Indian Band, owner of the site at the lake’s foreshore to the west of Churches’ Thrift Shop, has been having preliminary discussions
regarding the plan, says Albert Quinn, band manager. “We’re looking at it very, very strongly, we’re very serious. Nothing is finalized, nothing is formalized – we’re looking at the feasibility and talking with different groups…” He said the band has had preliminary discussions with Interior
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Late immersion could see phone-ins, still lineups for kindergarten By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
Parents will be manning the phones rather than lining up in person this year to register their children in the late French Immersion program, which begins in Grade 6. But those parents wishing to register their children for the early French Immersion program beginning in kindergarten at Bastion Elementary will still have to line up as in previous years. The first-come, first-served
policy for registration in the popular program has been in place for many years, but the duration of the wait time has increased nearly every year. Last year’s lineup for one of the coveted spaces began three days in advance of registration. This means parents interested in one of the spaces camp out, much as they might for concert tickets, until the morning of registration. There are 44 spaces in the kindergarten program, but that number is generally cut roughly in half
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Board wants college to lay its cards on the table The school district wants to know how serious Okanagan College is about buying the former J.L. Jackson school site — and if they have the money to back it up. The school board is requesting a meeting with college officials to explore their interest in pursuing the purchase. The Downtown College Committee has identified the former J.L. Jackson School site as its preferred option for an expanded Okanagan College campus. The school district has received permission from the Ministry of Education to sell the Jackson property, after various attempts to lease the land were un-
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The land must be purchased for fair market value. “We need to know if they are interested and if they have the funds. If they don’t have any money then we need to know that too,” said Chris Coers, vice-chair of the board. A number of conceptual drawings of the proposed college plans have been made, illustrating the possibilities for the site. Members of the DCC also met with John Yap, B.C.’s minister of advanced education, innovation and technology to review the plans last week and lobby for funding. Yap, however, made no commitment from the province at this time to provide the funding for expanding Salmon Arm’s college campus.
College trees to be replaced By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
If you saw trees disappearing from the grounds at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm last week, don’t be alarmed, say officials. Cherry trees were cut down because they were becoming a hazard, says Jim Barmby, Okanagan College’s Shuswap-Revelstoke regional dean. “They were rotting from the inside and it was becoming a safety issue,” explained Barmby. “Several large
branches, four to six inches thick, started to crack – one had fallen on the ground.” He said the arborist involved will be planting more appropriate species of trees sometime this year. “They won’t be fruit trees. They need to be sprayed a lot and require lots of extra care – these will be shade trees.” Kevin Pearson, the city’s director of development services, said the city received a complaint about the tree cutting so went out to check. As well as
cutting down the cherry trees, the city learned that willow trees were being trimmed as part of a five-year maintenance program. Pearson says there were no infractions of the city’s tree removal bylaw, because fruit trees are exempt. The bylaw, which dates back to 1992, doesn’t apply to properties under an acre. A number of criteria apply to properties over an acre, including the allowance of cutting down up to five per cent of the trees.
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ACROSS 1. Afraid feeling 5. Cause to be embarrassed 10. A group of hunting animals 14. At some prior time 15. Papier-__, art material 16. Disney’s “____ and Stitch” 17. College army 18. Essential oil from flowers 19. Solo vocal piece 20. “Bodyguard’s” female star 23. Liz’s 3rd husband Mike 24. A weapons emplacement 25. Vast desert in N Africa 28. Fasten by sewing 32. Organic compound 33. Cooper’s Hawk (abbr.) 34. Immerse in a liquid 35. A beatnik’s abode 36. Utter sounds 38. Used esp. of dry vegetation 39. Live in 42. Metric linear units 44. Indian frock 46. Stand for a coffin 47. The Great Emancipator 53. Brown coat mixed with gray or white 54. Lightly fry 55. New Yorker film critic Pauline 57. European sea eagle 58. Lasiocampidae 59. Another name for Irish Gaelic 60. Droops 61. Clairvoyants 62. Phonograph record
DOWN 1. On behalf of 2. Enough (archaic) 3. Adrenocorticotropin 4. Public recitation 5. “Gunsmoke” actress Blake 6. Waited with _____ breath 7. ____-Breaky Heart 8. Sacco and Vanzetti artist Ben 9. Those who inspire others 10. Capable of being shaped 11. Cardinal compass point (Scot.) 12. TV advertising award 13. Zen Buddist riddle 21. Hill (Celtic) 22. Universal standard time 25. Passover feast and ceremony 26. Zanzibar copal 27. NE Arizona pueblo people 29. Pith helmet 30. Small trout-like fish 31. Greek hell 37. Herbal teas 38. Struck a golf ball 40. Dash 41. Removes writing 42. Coal laborers 43. Old world, new 45. Mental representation 46. Someone who bites 47. Greek god of war 48. Albanian word for snow 49. Resounded 50. Solo racing sled 51. Gull suborder 52. Crimefighter Elliot 56. Albanian monetary unit See Todays Answers inside
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are entering a more spiritual phase in your life. This cycle will entice you to either practice or follow a particular philosophy of your interest or even a religion. If you seek to get away, chose places next to the water. Exotic Southern beaches should be your destiny.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your everyday life might lack in facts and concrete data, but you will learn to dissipate your rational energies into activities that will bring out your sensorial senses. Rely on your intuition and your higher spiritual power to conduct ordinary tasks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your imagination can run wild at this time and you have no boundaries to unleash your creative side. Be frank with your true persona and embody a caring nature with dear ones, be it someone you are dating or even your own children. They both carry a joyous energy around you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Now is the time to fully concentrate on your family and household matters. You can recreate a magical connection with your parents where only a few words will be needed in order to carry out a full conversation. That’s how special your relationship can become. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will intuitively understand and grasp information around you. Capricorn is usually more at ease with facts and down-to-business matters, but this time, you have to learn to be more compromising and more of an empathetic listener.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a very fulfilling period for you as you will enjoy intimacy and deeply rooted desires at a very profound level. Your awareness of a more mystical world will highly appeal and please your senses. Indulge into a fantasy and dare to let yourself go by your feelings.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will pay closer attention to your spending habits and your financial needs. It might not be too clear what methods you should employ to recreate a budget according to your necessities. Follow your instincts.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The need to connect with others can be a bit tricky at this time. Sure, you are generous and willing to help, but ensure only that you are not being taken advantage of. You see yourself through the other and this is usually a time when you’ll be seeking for a deeper companionship. You need a soul mate.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When the Sun is visiting your own sign, you will exude more radiance and a stronger persona. Your true nature will resurface and you will expose yourself more directly and with much more ease towards the outer world.
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Cougars prey on pets, livestock Grandview Bench: Six cougars shot recently in region.
By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Cougars have kept local conservation officers busy, but not more than normal according to Brent Smith of the Vernon office. He says cougar complaints increased with the first big snowfall in valley bottoms in December. “We had very few cat complaints in many years and all of a sudden we’re getting complaints,” he says, noting the lack of complaints was actually more unusual. He says four dogs in the Grandview Bench area were recently injured, two more were killed outright and one had to be euthanized because of its injuries. “I know those numbers are relatively accurate,” he says. “There
was one human injury when a man broke up a fight between his dog and a cougar in early January but he just got a couple of scratches.” Smith says on Feb. 9, a dog was stolen from a porch near the highway at Grindrod and a 100-pound tom cougar was spotted the next morning and shot. The following day, the same hunter who spotted the male cougar the day before, shot and killed another 100-lb male who chased a dog up a tree. No other complaints had been reported by Feb. 15 and Smith stresses the cougars were acting in a normal fashion and were in no way acting aggressively toward humans. “Cougars killing dogs is natural because they kill and eat coyotes all the time,” he says. “But in our determination, we have had a series of cougars whose actions were not acceptable within health and safety guidelines. When you’re killing horses, something has to be done to mitigate livestock losses.”
Smith says there was one livestock kill in Falkland, one in Vernon, two in Grindrod and one each in Ashton Creek and Armstrong. “They were acting normally but unacceptably because they were attacking livestock,” he reemphasized. “As a result, all six cats are dead.” The chances of human-cougar encounters are low and definitely no higher than normal this year, says Smith, who advises people to visit www.env.gov. bc.ca and check out the information on cougars. To avoid conflict with cougars, the website advises: • Keep pets leashed or leave them at home. • Always keep children in sight. Cougars can be attracted to children due to their small size and the noise they create. • If going hiking, travel in a group – cougars are less likely to attack groups of people. The following are guidelines in the event that you do encounter a cougar: • Stay calm and keep
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activity is not higher than normal this year. the cougar in view. Pick up children immediately – children frighten easily and the noise and movements they make could provoke an attack. Back away slowly, ensuring that the animal has a clear avenue of escape. Make yourself look as large as possible. Keep the cougar in front of you at all times. • Never run or turn your back on a cougar. Sudden movement may provoke an attack. • If a cougar shows interest or follows you, respond aggressively, maintain eye contact with the cougar, show your teeth and make
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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? HealtHy bites
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Okanagan zone wrestling On the mat: (Clockwise, from top left) Salmon Arm Secondary wrestler Ken Koswick, red, defeats Westsyde’s Kenndall Nagi to win gold at the Okanagan Zone High School Wrestling Tournament held over the weekend at the Jackson Cam-
pus of Salmon Arm Secondary. Salmon Arm’s Cole Swetlikoe, blue, defeats Kamloops St. Anne’s Jason Pereira to take a bronze medal. Salmon Arm wrestlers Ariya Javdani, blue, and Braden Chamberlain, red, compete. Chamberlain
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Lipsett among the best Salmon Arm’s Erika Lipsett is one of 57 of Canada’s top ringette athletes who were competing this past weekend in Ringette Canada’s senior national team selection camp. The coaching staff will choose the athletes who will make up the Team Canada squad that will go on to train for the 2013 World Ringette Championships being held in North Bay, Ont. at the end of December. Finland currently holds the world title after beating Canada 6-3 at the 2010 World Ringette Championship in Tampere, Finland.
No sale Although rumours have been circulating by word of mouth and via the Internet about a sale of the SilverBacks organization, there’s no truth to them, says SilverBacks general manager Troy Mick. “Is it sold? Absolutely not,” Mick told the Observer on Monday. He says he’s been working on selling the organization for the past six months, but a deal has not been reached.
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Smith off to national races Salmon Arm’s Cole Smith, 17, has been chosen by BC Alpine to represent B.C. at the Under 18 Nationals in Collingwood, Ont. from Feb. 23 to 26. Smith has qualified along with 12 other B.C. boys and 12 girls to make up team B.C. and try to defend last year’s title. Smith qualified based on his Federation International ski ranking from attending various races in B.C., Alberta and Washington. His most recent race he placed 12th and 17th in Giant Salom at Schwietzer Ski Bowl in Sandpoint, Idaho. This was in a field of racers aged 16 to over 23 years. He is looking forward to this race to see how he can place amongst Canada’s best. Last year Smith qualified for the same race and placed 17th in Slalom. He was intending to better that in Giant Slalom and had the unfortunate event of a crash one gate before the finish. Smith trains with the Revelstoke Ski Club and has been part of that club for the past six seasons.
The Ladies Open Curling Bonspiel will take place this weekend from Friday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Salmon Arm Curling Club. Spectators welcome.
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Cliff snowshoe This Sunday afternoon, the Shuswap Trail Alliance invites you to join in a late winter snowshoe walk on one of the region’s iconic trails in winter – the Enderby Cliffs – or as the cliffs are known in the traditional Secwepemc language: the Tplaqin trail. “We’re walking to the first halfway lookout,” says Trail Alliance coordinator, Phil McIntyrePaul, “but the valley views are breathtaking, and the forest is peaceful at this time of year.” Participants need to be in good physical shape, comfortable walking an intermediate (more difficult) trail uphill on snowshoes. Bring snowshoes and poles, plus water and appropriate clothing. Meet at the Enderby Cliffs parking lot at 1 p.m. (end of Brash Allan Road just east of Enderby). Check out www.shuswaptrails.com for a description of the Enderby Cliffs Trail and directions to the trailhead. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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on edge: Cole Smith does a practice run on Feb. 11 at Revelstoke Mountain prior to heading for Nationals.
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Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association will be winding down activities in March. The Les Sherwood Memorial Shuswap Cup Bantam Rec tournament will be held on March 8 & 9. Ten to 12 teams including Salmon Arm Fix Auto team and North Broadview Plumbing and Heating team will be participating. On March 17, the Pee Wee Tier 2 BC Hockey Provincials will kick off at Shaw Centre. It is expected nine teams including the host team, the Salmon Arm Podollan Inns Pee Wee Reps, will be participating. Finals will be held on March 20.
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speedy: Under brilliant sunshine, Larch Hills skier Thomas Hardy races to the finish at the Okanagan Cup on Feb. 16.
The conditions made waxing quite a challenge, but the Larch Hills Nordics came through with some great finishes at the second Okanagan Cup cross-county ski race. Sponsored by Teck, it was hosted at Stake Lake by the Overlander Ski Club on Feb. 16. Racers of all ages and ski ability from the Thompson/Okanagan attended to compete for individual medals and points for their club. Club points are accumulated for each race in the Okanagan Cup series and an award is given to the club with the most points at the end of the final race. Points are earned for top five finishers and for participation. Jeremia Bucher took first place in the Atom Girls 2 category, and Emily Carelse placed first in the Atom Girls 3 category. Eric Moore earned first place in the Pee Wee Boys 1 category, and Trond May earned a first in the Pee Wee Boys 2 category.
Not to be outdone by the boys, the winner of the Pee Wee Girls 1 category was Julianne Moore, and the winner of the Pee Wee Girls 2 category was Sophia van Varseveld. Stephen Moore took first place in the Bantam Boys 1 category, and Keeya Corbett earned first in the Bantam Girls 2 category. Konrad van Varseveld placed first in the Midget Girls 2 category. Andrew Nash was first in the Juvenile Boys 1 category, and Gina Cinelli took first in the Juvenile Girls 2 category. John Connor sped to first in the Junior Boys 1 category and Thomas Hardy took first in the Junior Boys 2 category. For a complete list of race results, visit http://new.zone4.ca. The first event was held at Larch Hills in December, and the next event is March 10 in Vernon. All clubs are encouraged to attend all three races.
Cooper competes with Canada’s best The Shuswap Swimming Team sent one swimmer to the Swimming Canada Western National Swimming Championships Swim Meet held in a 10-lane, 25-metre pool in Saskatoon this past weekend. Bree Cooper was the lone Shuswap swimmer in attendance at the competition, with hundreds of athletes represented from all over Canada at the competition, right up to and including swimmers who represented Canada at the Commonwealth, Pan Pacific, World Championship and Olympic Games. Cooper qualified to race at the competition in the 50metre, and 100-m butterfly,
as well as the 50-m freestyle races. This was Cooper’s second time at this National level competition, and she swam very well as she advanced to the finals in two of her three races. At the competition, Cooper’s times in the preliminaries of the 50-m and 100-m butterfly races saw her advance to the finals in both races, with her best result from the preliminaries in the 50-m butterfly, where she missed the A final by a mere 1/100th of a second. In the finals, Cooper ended up in 12th place for the 100m butterfly, and 13th place
top time: Bree Cooper returns from Saskatoon. for the 50-m butterfly in the 15 and younger aged girls in those events.
This was a great improvement over last season, where Cooper qualified to race in only a single event and did not advance to the finals. Cooper now looks to the future as she heads to the Swim BC “AAA” Short Course Provincial Championship Swim Meet being held in Victoria on the Feb. 28 to March 3 weekend and looks to perform even faster at the meet, building upon her success at the Western National Championships. For all of the details from the competition, you can check out the website: http:// r e s u l t s . t e a m u n i f y. c o m / cansgsc/.
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Junior Golds head to finals The Junior Golds were unable to stop Vernon’s John Garvie, as he scored 35 of his team’s 44 points, and led the Panthers to the win at the North Zone Finals. Lenny DePatie was the top scorer for Salmon Arm Secondary, hitting for 13, and Jordan Hislop added eight. Stephen Kooistra had a great defensive game. In a must-win game, the Golds met a scrappy Pleasant Valley Secondary team in their second contest. Salmon Arm managed to pull out a 4940 victory. DePatie led his team again with 22 and Brayden Koprowsky chipped in with 10.
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The Golds were able to challenge Fulton for second place, and a trip to the Okanagan Valley Finals on Monday, and came away with a 58-54 win. Salmon Arm led the entire game and managed to fend off an end-of-thegame surge by the Maroons. DePatie continued his outstanding play at both ends of the floor and finished with 22 points and numerous blocks. Hislop and Koprowsky had 12 each. The team will play Princess Margaret at 2:30 p.m. Friday in their opening game of the Valley Championships at Valleyview in Kamloops.
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Salmon Arm Secondary Jewel Maia McLellan applies a full-court press against ball carrier Maya Bandy of the Kal Lakers Thursday at Fulton Secondary in Vernon.
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Wrestlers grapple to the top at zones salmon arm secondary: Team members place in the medals. The Salmon Arm Secondary Wrestling Team showed their stuff during the Zone Wrestling Championships held at SAS’s Jackson campus on Saturday, Feb. 16. Schools attending the meet included: Princess Margaret, Westsyde, Pen High, St. Ann’s, Norkam, Mount Boucherie, Valleyview, Kamloops Christian, Sa-Hali Secondary and Vernon Secondary. On the boys side, Salmon Arm finished first in the zones with 72 points. Westsyde finished second with 37 points
and St. Ann’s was third with 34 points. The girls team did not place, but Shay-lyn Steiger and Jena Cote both did well. Overall it was a wellattended meet with some 67 wrestlers taking part. Individual results were as follows: In the Boys 38-kg category, Colin Robinson placed first. The Boys 48-kg category saw Cole Swetlikoe in third place. Ken Kosowick placed first in the Boys 54-kg category. In the Boys 57kg category, Derek
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division, while Shelby Meikle was injured in that same category. Jacob Ashton placed second in the Boys 84kg division. For the girls, ShayLynn Steiger placed first in the Girls 40-kg category, and Jenna Cote placed second in the Girls 54-kg division. “The team did very well and we are impressed with their attitude on and off the mat. This is a first-class group of students who we would take anywhere,” said co-coach Richard Sweet. The wrestlers who
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’Backs put to the test If the Salmon Arm SilverBacks can survive the persecution the hockey gods seem to be leveling their way at the moment, it could make them the most battle-hardened team around. It’s a big ‘if’ right now though. With Brendan Kennedy done for the year with a broken tibia, Alex Jewell sidelined after an appendectomy, Evan Anderson, Ryan Schwalbe and Josh Bowes nursing injuries, the Gorillas are icing a skeleton crew lately. The results have shown it; the club has lost five straight, including a 2-1 road loss to Penticton Friday and a 4-2 loss at home to Merritt on Feb. 13. They now hold a slim two-point edge over Trail for the final playoff spot, but head coach Scott Robinson is keeping faith because he still likes the effort he’s seeing. “In a very short time, we’ve gone from healthy to unhealthy in a big way,” noted Robinson. “We got the group together prior to the Penticton game and the guys played absolutely great. I was very, very proud of how hard
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Robinson is certain he’ll make a good choice and the hope is that the good vibes carry over onto the ice where it’s been hard for the team to get any good luck lately. In the loss to Merritt, goals by Shane Hanna in the first and Brayden Sherbinin in the third gave them a 2-1 lead near the midway point of the final frame. But a bounce of the puck teed up a shot for the Cents’ Jeff Wight in the slot and Brent Fletcher scored the winner 36 seconds later on a shot that somehow found its way through a maze of sticks and skates. “They were both great shots; no goalie was going to stop
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Salmon Arm hosts zones At the Regional Juvenile Zones Bonspiel over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Curling Club, Salmon Arm faced some tough competition. Winners were as follows: • Ladies A Qualifier – Team Hofer from Vernon with skip Sydney Hofer, third Erin Huitema, second Sarah Huitema, lead Emma Denty, fifth Megan de Sousa and coach Dale Hofer. Ladies B Qualifier – Team Fisher from Kamloops with skip Cierra Fisher, third Samantha Reimer, second Emily Wood, lead MacKenzie Anderson and coach Brian Fisher. Mens Qualifier – Team Cliff from Vernon with skip Brendan Cliff, third Matt Schiman, second Deven Schmidt, lead Matthew Young and coach Sandra Farynuk. All three teams are off to Prince George March 7 through 10 for provincials. On a side note, Team Cliff played Team Love from Vernon in the final game last night. The game went into an extra end, and it came down to the last rock thrown. It was a very exciting game.
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Prepare to lose yourself in the movies as the Shuswap Film Society presents the 24th Shuswap International Film Festival, Feb. 22 to March 2. • Quartet: Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. – Preparations for the annual fundraising concert at a home for retired musicians is disrupted by the arrival of Jean (Maggie Smith), the fourth member of the quartet whose three other members are already in residence. • Mighty Uke: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. – In this documentary about the little Hawaiian four-string, the filmmakers travel the world to discover why so many people of different cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves. • A Happy Event (Un heureux événement): Saturday, Feb. 23, 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. – The film presents a thorough look at the lifechanging facets of falling in love, getting pregnant, delivering a healthy baby and the challenges that follow. • The Imposter: Saturday, Feb. 23, 3:40 p.m. –This documentary plays out like a psychological thriller. Nicholas Barclay, 13, went missing from his Texas home in 1994. Three years later, the family gets a call that Nicholas has turned up in Spain. Despite different eye and hair colour, a French accent and other discrepancies, the Barclays still believe they’ve found their son and brother. • Amour: Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4 p.m. – In old age, their beauty has faded, but a couple retain the “amour” of their long life together. • Red Dog: Sunday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. – Based on true events, this is the story of a legendary, lovable red dog who roamed the
of Provence to take her father his lunch. On her way she meets the son of wealthy merchants and a fighter pilot about to be called up to the front. • We Have a Pope (Habemus Papam): Friday, March 1, 4 p.m. – Following the demise of the pope, the conclave elect his successor. Unbeknownst to the faithful waiting in St. Peter’s Square, the cardinal has refused the office. This comedic drama details one man’s confrontation with too great a responsibility. • Nothing to Declare (Rien à déclarer): Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. – The story, set in 1993 during the elimination of the FrancoBelgian borders with the unification of Europe, centres on a racist, Feast of films: John Lucas stars in the Australian film Red Dog, based on a true French-hating, trigger-happy Belgian, who is paired up, against story of a legendary dog that roamed the remote outback in the 1970s looking for his will, with a Frenchman. Much his original master, one of several excellent entries in the upcoming film festival. hilarity ensues. All advance tickets must be purAustralian outback looking for his origi- Britain in the threatening war. chased before 3 p.m. on the day of nal master. • The Sessions: Sunday, Feb. 24, 7:30 the film at Wearabouts. A $2 convenience • Searching for Sugar Man: Sunday, p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 4 p.m. – Based charge will be applied. Tickets are $7 for Feb. 24, 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, on a real-life story, this inspirational film a single, a five-film pass is $30 and a one7:30 p.m. – In the early 1960s, Sixto follows Mark (John Hawkes), a Califor- year pass is $175. Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who nian who, at 38, is confined to an iron lung Reserved tickets may be purchased by had a short-lived recording career with after contracting polio as a child. Visa or MasterCard by phoning 250-832only two well-received but poor-selling • Karakara: Monday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. – 2294. albums. Unbeknownst to him, he had be- Pierre has decided to pare down his life, Dress as your favourite diva or divo to come a musical icon and underground su- renouncing sex and dedicating himself win door prizes at opening night festiviperstar in apartheid-era South Africa. to achieving spiritual peace. But when ties this Friday, and enjoy refreshments • Hyde Park on Hudson: Sunday, Feb. Junko, a young Japanese woman, shows and entertainment. 24, 3:40 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 up at his hotel seeking refuge from an abuSecond Harvest Food Bank will have p.m. – This film recounts the events of a sive husband, things don’t go as planned. bins for donations of non-perishable weekend in June 1939 when King George • The Well Digger’s Daughter (La fille food items, and SAGA Public Art VI and his wife Elizabeth visits Franklin du Puisatier): Monday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Gallery will serve a “reel lunch” Delano Roosevelt at his New York family – On the eve of the Second World War, Feb. 23 and 24 from 11:30 estate in the hopes that America will join 18-year-old Patricia cuts across the fields a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Out on the Town MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
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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, FEB. 20
Singer-songwritermusician Keanna Arnason wows the audience at the Salmon Arm Coffee House held Friday evening at the Little Mountain field house.
QUESTERS – Shuswap Questers presents “Sound Healing With the Hathors”
and “Personal and Planetary Healing With Saint Germain and the Violet Flame” with Pamela Shelly, and featuring guided mediations from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. Admission is $5. For more information, call 250-835-8236. WRITE STUFF – Shuswap Writers’ Group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the board room at the Mall at Piccadilly. Drop-ins welcome. Call Shirley at 250835-4544.
THURSDAY, FEB. 21
OKANAGAN READS – Cowboy poet Ken Mather will be at the Salmon Arm
branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in the Mall at Piccadilly at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEB. 22
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents the Shuswap International Film
Festival to March 3. See www.shuswapfilm.net for details.
COFFEE HOUSE – Shuswap Writers’ Group hosts a coffee house at Choices on
Lakeshore Drive from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A light supper is available at 5:30. For more information, call Cathy at 250-832-2454.
SATURDAY, FEB. 23
YOUTH DANCE – West Ave Productions hosts an electronic/dubstep show with
Mark Instinct and Moxix and Guests and 40,000 watts of professional sound run by Prolifik Sound, from 7:30 to midnight at the Downtown Activity Centre. Pre-sale tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Contact Chris Eddy at 250-515-1488.
PIE PATROL
– Pies for the 17th annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Contest should
be submitted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Mall at Piccadilly centre court. For official pie contest rules, call the village at 250-832-5243 or email info@salmonarmmuseum.org. EDUCATION – All About Waldorf education open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at 460 10th Ave. SW. Guest speaker Janet Goldammer will talk about early years through the grades, the Waldorf way. DIAMOND DINNER – Elks and Royal Purple host “Elvis in the House,” a fundraising dinner at the Elks Community Hall at 3690 30th St. NE. Cocktail hour is 5 p.m. Dinner at 6. Tickets are $15 and are available from members or at the Comfort Inn after 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEB. 24
BOOM BOOM – Earthtone Studios present The Boom Booms with their Latin,
soul, funk, rock, reggae sound at 8 p.m. at the Hideaway Pub. Admission is $7 at the door.
MONDAY, FEB. 25
CUPCAKES – Lakeside Insurance will participate in National Cupcake Day to
raise awareness and urgently-needed funds to support animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted. Stop by the office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and buy a cupcake by donation.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27
CHILDREN’S ART – The SASCU Downtown Activity Centre hosts a “Little
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Calling musicians for WOW gigs The snow may still be on the ground, but summer is not that far away, and with it comes the popular Wednesday on the Wharf performances at Marine Park. If you or someone you know is interested in being on the performance slate, the time to act is now. Musical styles ranging from jazz to rock, funk to folk are offered from mid-June through to the end of August. The Wednesdays on the Wharf program is presented by the Shuswap District Arts Council and co-ordinated by Downtown Salmon Arm. The arts council invites performers to download an application form at www.salmmonarmartscentre.ca or www.salmonarmdowntown.com/eventsites/WoW and fill it out, scan it and email it to
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Artists’ Art Show” from 4 to 6 p.m. Drop off artwork of children ages three to 12 between Feb. 20-26 at room 35. Include child’s name, age and telephone number.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 PRAYER POWER – Join others to celebrate World Day of Prayer 2013 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m.
WELSH CELEBRATION – The third annual St. David’s Day dinner takes place at
the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre. For information, call Olwen Landers at 250-832-7074 or Lawrence Williams at 250-832-4415. ON-STAGE – Shuswap Theatre presents John Patrick’s mysterious comedic play, The Curious Savage, at 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2, 5 to 9 and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at Shuswap Theatre.
You can now upload your own events on our website… AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.
events@salmonarmdowntown.com, or download the application and send the completed form to Roger Parenteau at Downtown Salmon Arm, P.O. Box 1928, Salmon Arm, V1E 4P9. Deadline for submissions is March 15. All applications will be reviewed and a schedule compiled with a balance of music styles. A final review will be completed by the arts council. All applicants must supply an electronic press kit or current group information including biography, group size and CD or website address. All appropriate questions must be answered. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. All performers are also required to provide a volunteer to help with sound set-up at 4 p.m. at the Marine Park gazebo.
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Play filled with secrets
CATCH THE COACH Salmon Arm, Enderby & Armstrong Departures
It’s 1945, and the elderly ethel savage has become an unwilling “guest” at Cloisters. Her husband has died, leaving her $10 million, and her stepchildren have had her committed to the sanitorium. savage’s three stepchildren, Titus (a U.s. senator), Lily belle (a self-proclaimed ingenue) and samuel (a judge), had been shocked to find out that their stepmother had set up a memorial fund with her money in order to help average people pursue their dreams. on the basis of her “eccentric” behavior (such as taking up acting and the goals of her fund) they had her committed to The Cloisters in order to take the money from her. but ethel reveals to Miss Willie, her nurse, and Dr. emmett, her doctor, that she has hidden the money that her stepchildren tried to take. Contrasting the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the avarice and vanity of “respectable” public figures, The Curious Savage calls into question conventional definitions of sanity, while lampooning celebrity culture. This is shuswap Theatre’s second all-ages mainstage production of the season and is directed by Lois Archer-Duell, who has assembled a stellar cast. The show runs Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. (preview night) with admission at $9 at the door only. evening shows run at 7:30, March 1, 2, 5 to 9, with a 1:30 p.m. matinee on sunday, March 3. Tickets are now available at Wearabouts on Alexander street, salmon Arm or at the door, with doors opening one hour before show time. For more information call 250-832-9283 or go to www.shuswaptheatre.com.
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Theatre puts out call for auditions shuswap Theatre’s next production, The Herbal Bed, is an emotional thriller set in the summer of 1613. susanna Hall, daughter of William shakespeare, has been accused of immoral behavior by a drunken young gentleman and
responds by charging him with slander, which leads to an Inquisition-like trial. The play runs April 26 to May 4, and auditions will take place sunday, March 3 and Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at shuswap Theatre.
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a Salmon Arm church A former youth leader at nine-month conditional has been sentenced to a probation after pleading sentence and one year of a 15-year-old girl he guilty to sexually assaulting met through church work. must also provide a Daron Mark Crown, 25, with the sex ofDNA sample and be registered years. of 10 fender database for a period De Walle accepted On Tuesday, Judge Edmond Crown counsel and dethe joint submission from which means Crown fence counsel for the sentence, the nine-month term; will not be incarcerated for in the community instead he will serve his sentence These include havunder a number of conditions. remaining under and victim the with contact ing no or approved house arrest except for employment he could be breached, absences. If conditions are time in prison. required to serve his remaining and accept respon“I wish to express deep regret the court,” said Crown, sibility for my actions to wife and a small cluswho attended court with his a dark blue pin-striped ter of friends. Dressed in with his wife as he sat suit, Crown often held hands with his head bowed. and put this matter “I hope to make restitution
behind me.” after allegations of Crown was charged in May came to light. the inappropriate relationship the victim’s family Concerns were raised by Crown had sent roses members, who discovered emails and text commuto the girl and later found The victim later spoke nication of a sexual nature. which began in to authorities of the relationship, touching and sexual February 2010, and included oral sex, but not intercourse. and his wife was Although Crown was married prosecutor Bill offences, pregnant at the time of the believed Crown was in Hilderman said the victim have an ongoing relove with her and they would
lationship. serious breach of trust “What we have here is a of authority with a from a person in a position See Crown on page A2
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Council: Proposal would allow city to recoup costs for special events. By Lachlan Labere
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Their reasoning may have differed but their message to city council was by and large the same: shelve the special events bylaw. On Monday evening, council’s chamber was open to the public to speak to the bylaw created in response to the coming of the Sturgis North motorcycle rally. The intent of the bylaw, as laid out by city administrator Carl Bannister, is to give the city the ability to collect fees associated with special events with 5,000 or more participants, particularly in relation to costs associated with policing, fire control and municipal public works. Additional costs related to the bylaw are an $800 application fee for a special event permit, a $500 fine for not having the permit, and a requirement of $10 million in liability insurance. First to comment on the bylaw was Salmon Arm Fall Fair president Phil Wright. He suggested the bylaw would have a negative impact on the Children’s Festival, which has no funds available for these costs. Wright suggested that instead of the underlong, so for 700 pagesnumber of attendees, the bylaw focus on the more than 400 contracts type it entails and standing what work themselves, and that of festival and, for services to the unemployed how to put a bid example, the number of beer garfiguring out the privacy of B.C.’s citizens dens By Martha Wickett it willparticuhave. to about 70, so that clients together is daunting, OBSERVER STAFF may be compromised. The second speaker was Christopher Green can go to one of 98 new of the smaller agencies. While the provincial govprovincial Em- larly for Langley-based complete and funGreenWay Legal Centre. Speaking the program idea of consoli- ‘full-service’ Providing as both a legal of Services Centres, damental transfor- ernment’s of Sturgis North, as range of services ployment cases to a satel- could require renovationsrepresentative well mation of the way dating the as an investor or in some of equip-in the event, Green suggested the purchase are available to the unemployed lite office, to access all the premises,city does not and employment services need an staff events bylaw at this time and ment, training of into a ‘one-stop shopping’ asked expenses, that it be shelved services they qualify for and but provided to the unemployed until Jan. 2012. Green said format is seen as a good one, RFP is other start-up the bylaw would in this region and across B.C. are unthe will need. The final not only add additional cost to the that’s where support for the financial institutions Sturgis event, based expected in March, with is underway, a change which in likely to provide loans but could prove prohibitive for organew plan appears to stop, new program beginning has sparked fear in the hearts nizers smaller events. contract. ofof on this type particularly in rural regions. April 2012. of individuals and organizamin-bylaw you will, you pass this development Social “If In October, B.C.’s Miniswith the stroke One of many concerns al- Arm tions. said of a pen, make Salmon of Social Development the most difficult and program ister Kevin Krueger The fear centres around try with for about the proposed the most he empathizes expensive venue in British Cothoughprobably published a draft request is that it favours large organipredictions that the unemconsultalumbia much to host a special event, and one really has to as proposals (RFP) for agenwho concerns, in ployed will no longer be the zations or corporations ask done, is that resulting really what tion was you intended…,” said Green. of cies wishing to provide have the resources and finanwell-served, that many Green re-iterated an offer made recently proposed Employment Proby SturSee Big-Box on page A2 cial backing to launch a bid. those people with expertise gis to the city of $35,000 to cover associated the gram of British Columbia. The draft RFP is more than policin providing services to the ing costs. of The intent is to reduce unemployed could be out
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Downtown: After numerous citizen complaints, the city discovers a sewer line pumping waste into the storm drain system. By Martha Wickett
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If it smells like sewage, it probably is. And it was. Maggy Davidson at Spirit Quest Bookstore and some of her neighbours on Lakeshore Drive have been living with a disgusting odour for months now. It comes and goes, wafting into their stores, making them nauseous, then disappearing. Davidson says she’s been dealing with it since October, Jacalyn Hays at Bella Interiors noticed it about a year ago. “I had got in touch with the city a couple of times a year ago about this problem. They passed it off – it’s nothing, it’s nothing, it’s your imagination type of thing. It’s been a big problem for a long time and they’ve ignored it, which
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Opinion ....................... A8 View Point .................. A9 Life & Times ............. A10 Sports............... A24-A28 Arts & Events ... A29-A31 Time out ................... A22 Vol. 104, No. 06, 56 pages
Not everyone’s happy about the SilverBacks' winning streak. See A24.
workers look for the place where the JAMES MURRAY/OBSERVER city’s sewer system water system.
Raw sewage causes stink
alarms employment program raises Special report: New B.C. and the privacy of citizens. about services for the unemployed
A Shuswap Middle School student gets set for the regional spell-off. See A15.
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Court: Former church leader admits to sexual contact with 15-year-old. By Tracy Hughes
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I find very annoying,” says Hays. “I guess when they flushed the lines, Davidson, too, said city hall’s attitude they sent it down her direction and stunk. made her life miserable,” says David“They’ve been awful to deal with. son. Then it came back Davidson’s Inferring I didn’t know what a sewer way. The smell was so bad, she wonsmell smells like – and it’s true, I don’t dered if some poor unsuspecting fish spend time crawling around sewers; had made a wrong turn and got lodged they inferred my staff didn’t know what in the storm water pipe. it smelled like.” However, last week, action. City staff She said she’s had a plumber to her sniffed out the source of the problem. building four times, and other tradesDale McTaggart, the city’s director of people. engineering and public works, told the “The city said it was a gas leak... so Observer Friday that by running camerthe gas company came with their meas into both the sanitary and storm sewters. The city said it’s after burners, you ers, staff discovered that somebody got need to get your furnace looked at.” the pipes mixed up. Sewage has been Finally, she says, the city agreed to running into the storm water system flush the storm-sewer lines out front. while storm water has been funnelled “Then the smell was gone, miracle.” into the sewage pipes. But the problem moved to Hays’ “I don’t know what happened, but store. See Crews on page A2
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The Salmon Arm Icebreakers felt the need for speed. See A16.
Opinion ....................... A6 View Point .................. A7 Life & Times ............... A8 Sports............... A16-A20 Arts & Events ... A21-A24 Time out ................... A25 Vol. 104, No. 07, 48 pages
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Finding value in mind over body
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13 International Films • Opening Night Gala • Closing Night Festivities • Prizes
A community of five at Salmon Arm Secondary is hoping a film being shown Feb. 27 will help change how young women perceive and value themselves. Grade 12 students Rachel Witt and Whitney Everett belong to a small community group that is part of the larger 60-member leadership group at the school. “We try to organize things within community that everyone in the community can take on, which is why we are showing Miss Representation,” says Everett. The film Miss Representation – You Can’t Be What You Can’t See, examines how women are influenced by mainstream media, music videos and advertising and, more importantly, how those influences impact how women feel about themselves. “My mind was blown the first time I saw this documentary,” says Witt, who viewed the film at a Minerva Leadership Conference. The film weaves together the stories of teenage girls with interviews from accomplished American women like Condoleeza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric and Gloria Steinman. “The film’s motto, ‘you can’t be what you can’t see,’ underscores an implicit message that young women
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Changing attitudes: Salmon Arm Secondary leadership community group members
Montana Jones, Whitney Everett, Joe McDermott, Christina Paterson and Rachel Witt will present a film on women using mainstream media and advertisement as role models. need and want positive role models, and that media has thus far neglected the opportunity to provide them,” says a community group press release. “The film includes a social action campaign to encourage change in policy, education and a call for socially responsible businesses to bring awareness to the issue.” Everett says the film and the SAS community group challenge women to value themselves for their intellect and abilities. “It’’s not about how smart a girl is; it’s how she looks, how she dresses,” says Everett of current attitudes. She says many of the girls at SAS are hooked into the belief that they are only as good as they look and the boyfriends they have. “You don’t need a guy to make you per-
fect; it’s crazy. If you look at the so-called popular kids, there’s so much makeup,” she says. “There’s nothing wrong with that, but there is something wrong when you go too far.” Everett says it is the community group’s belief that women are being sold a bill of goods when it comes to their worth as human beings. “I think it’s as important to go to the film to understand that’s not what women are like in reality, or should be,” she says. “Moms and daughters need to go, for daughters to see how inappropriate the role models are and for moms to be able to talk to them about it and back them up.” Everett says she is a member of the leadership group in order to be part of something that addresses issues
that are seldom discussed– issues such as bullying, self-esteem or the existence of cliques. “It’s very cliquey at SAS,” notes Everett. “They can do what they want; I’ve never been bullied, but I’ve never
been part of the clique.” Miss Representation – You Can’t Be What You Can’t See will be shown Wednesday, Feb. 27 on the jumbo screen in the school’s Jackson campus gym at 7 p.m.
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GRAY, DOUGLAS MELVILLE It with sadness that the family of Doug Gray announces his passing on February 11, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Doug was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on May 31, 1935 to parents Harold and Edna Gray. Doug had a long and successful career as a Meteorologist working in various posts across Canada; he spent the last 10 years working in the Yukon before retiring in 1990. Doug had a busy and active retirement having been involved with the Ham Radio Club, C.O.P (Citizens on Patrol), and the Hunting and Fishing Club. Doug was an avid pilot having owned and operated his own plane. Left to mourn his passing is his wife Shirley, his 5 children; Doreen McCulloch (Ken), Annemarie Gray (Jay), Steven Gray (Lynette), Deanna Owens (Kerry) and Daniel Gray, grandchildren; Shaun, Randy, Brendan, Ryan, Christopher, Christina, Brittney, and Luke. Survived by brothers: Larry (Sandra) Gray, Jack (Vicki) Gray and sister Sharon Skare. As per Doug’s wishes there will be no formal service, his urn will be laid to rest in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Charity of one’s choice. Online Condolences can be sent through Doug’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral home, Salmon Arm GRACE ROSAMOND WILSON (DOBSON) September 7, 1914 - February 12, 2013 Died with dignity and grace. Born in Lethbridge, AB, she lived with her close family: her father, Howard; her mother, Grace; younger brother, Lionel; and younger sister, Pat, in southern Alberta. The family finally settled in Edmonton where Rosamond went to school and later went to Normal School to become a teacher. She later completed her degree and taught during the Depression and WW 2. Rose will be remembered best as half of a wonderful life partnership with her beloved “Gordie”, Gordon McKeown Wilson, her husband of almost 66 years who died in the spring of 2007; and as a blessed and blessed mother of five children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Rosamond was clear what she felt was important in her life: being a loving wife, raising her children, doing church work, gardening, and teaching keep fit. When asked what her defining attributes were she said, “determined, caring, ambitious, and curious”. She had a brilliant mind and was engaged in this “wonderful” world and charmed life until she left. Rosamond will be fondly remembered by her Wilson-Dobson clan, and her CGIT girls - her “Honeybees” - as well as many United Church organizations, and she will also be remembered by her many friends in Grande Prairie, in Sidney, and in Salmon Arm where she and Gordon lived. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hillside Village Home and Lakeshore Manor for their attention to the needs of their “Rose.” Donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church in Grande Prairie, AB. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2Y9. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Rosamond’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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SULPHUR/STARNYSKI, BARBARA SHIRLEY MARIE AUGUST 16, 1961 – JANUARY 31, 2013 Barb passed away on January 31, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Barb was predeceased by her father Webb Sulphur in 1993 and her husband Juergen in 2011. She is survived by her loving family, son Jacob Starnyski of Salmon Arm, BC, daughter Sarah Starnyski of Blind River, ON, mother Elise Balsom of Salmon Arm, BC, two brothers Terry (Karen) Sulphur of Tappen, BC and Chris (Cathy) Sulphur of Tappen, BC, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of Barb’s life was held on Tuesday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. from Living Waters Comminty Church with Pastor Norvil Bremnes officiating. “To our world, may we live, learn and love from this…my dream lady Barbara Starnyski. Love Jacob” In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barb’s name may be made to the Women’s Shelter, PO Box 1463. Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P6. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNEAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. RICHARD, JEAN DANIEL “JOHN” December 21, 1941 – February 3, 2013 It is with great regret that we announce the passing of John Richard. John immigrated to Canada from Switzerland as a young boy, and had called the Salmon Arm area his home since then. An active and loved member of the Shuswap Amateur Radio club for many years, John was always there to lend his support to club activities. Many would recognize John as a passenger in the RCMP cruiser during the Salmon Arm parades in recent years. Blinded as an adolescent due to ocular disease, John navigated his life by refusing to become a slave to his blindness. He frequently told others that we the sighted were more blind than he was. In many ways one could agree with him. A very self reliant man, John would chop his own wood, stoke his own fires and unaided navigate from his home to perform his errands. In later years friends and the local Handi-Dart would routinely take him on his weekly outings to his favourite establishments. An outing that he truly enjoyed. Predeceased by his mother, John often shared his adoration for her in his life to his friends. He had a special affection and appreciation for the tellers at Downtown Askews. They regularly greeted him with kind words and big hugs. He was also a member of the Salmon Arm Seniors centre. Many reading this will recognize this kind soul, as he touched so many in his life. John passed away in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brief illness. Those that knew John would like to thank the staff at the hospital for their kindness to him in his last days. John never married, but had many friends that loved him dearly. He left his mark on many in the community and will be missed. John believed that his true reward would be in heaven, We that knew John, believe fully that God has embraced him in his love. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through John’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
ROBERT ‘BOB’ WALTER CROUSE It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and best friend Robert ‘Bob’ Walter Crouse on February 7, 2013 at the age of 63. Bob passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jocelyn and son Ryley by his side. Bob fought his 2 year battle with cancer courageously never once losing his sense of self and pragmatism. Along with Jocelyn and Ryley, he leaves behind his step-son Joe (Marissa), step-daughter Amanda (Rob), brothers Gary, Michael (Pauline), and Donald, sisters Cathy (Mike) Wiseman and Pamela Downey, five stepgrandchildren – Ashton, Araya, Ty, Reece, and Gracie, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins . Bob was predeceased by his son Ryan (1995), his father Walter (1998) and his mother Rose (2009). Bob first came to the Shuswap over 30 years ago to become the voice of news, sports, and weather for CKXR Radio and the Big R network. He loved what he did, the people he met and worked with, and the many opportunities for outdoor recreation that living in the Shuswap afforded. Bob touched many lives during his time here and he will be forever missed by all those who knew him and loved him. There will be no service at Bob’s request. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a children’s charity of one’s choice. Cremation is in the care of Bowers Funeral Service & Crematorium. “May God grant you always… A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, Faithful friends near you, And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.” -Celtic PrayerCELEBRATION OF HANNEKE CREMERS’ LIFE On February 7th, 2013 Hanneke Cremers passed away very peacefully at the hospital in Nanaimo surrounded by family. Johanna Cornelia Catsburg was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on December 29, 1927. Hanneke lived a full life and is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Hanneke lived in the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Algeria. Hanneke immigrated with her husband Ernest Cremers and children to Canada in 1969. After living in Vancouver, British Columbia until 1972, Hanneke and family moved to Silver Creek where Hanneke resided until the passing of her life. Hanneke survived the Second World War, two major forest fires, numerous physical challenges, and yet maintained her dignity, sense of humour and zest for life. Hanneke was a devout Christian woman and was fiercely protective of her family. Hanneke was involved in the Christian community in Salmon Arm, and made a difference in people’s lives on a consistent basis. Hanneke’s faith and devotion to her Lord and Saviour was an integral part of her daily life and this showed in everything that she accomplished. Hanneke will be tremendously missed for her zest for life, the adventures of her daily walk with her saviour, the loyalty she gave her family and the “down to earth” humour that she possessed. May you rest in peace mom, and know that “It is well with all our souls”. Amen. Email condolences may be sent through Hanneke’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, B.C.
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WILLIAM “BILL” HARDER With deep regret we wish to announce the passing of husband and father, William Harder, better known as Bill on February 6, 2013 at his home in Enderby. Bill was predeceased by his brothers Truman, Jack and Peter. He is survived by his wife Marlene; son, Lennie (Lavonne); sister, Ella; brother in law Dave; sister in law, Myrna (Gary); grandchildren, Tyler, Daryl, Lisa (Jesse); great grandchildren, Nolan, Riley, Lucas, Issac; Nieces, Heddy, Gabe; Nephews, Bruce, Jerry (Michelle); Grandniece, Tanya, and many other family and friends. He has left many to cherish his memory. Bill was born in Comox, BC on September 18, 1937. He worked building houses in the early part of his life, and then joined the Labourers construction Union 602 for many years. He was forced to retire due to a back injury. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. The family would like to thank the all the homecare workers, paramedics, Dr Annan, Lavonne Carins and many others that cared for Bill in his final days. A memorial service will be held at Bowers Funeral Chapel, 440 10th St SW, Salmon Arm, BC on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 1:00 pm with burial in Cliffview Cemetery, Enderby, BC to follow. Email condolences may sent through Bill’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, B.C.
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DOREEN FELL (nee DALLOW) A kind, generous and loving lady, Doreen Fell, passed quietly in Salmon Arm on February 13, 2013 with her children beside her. Doreen was born on August 14, 1932 in Blackpool, England and was the last living child of her parents, Ethel (Stephens) Dallow and Douglas Dallow. Both of Doreen’s parents had passed by the time she was nine years old and she was raised by various relatives in England before deciding to venture off to Canada in April of 1953 to pursue a new life in a new country. Shortly after arriving in Canada, Doreen met and married Harold Fell in Fort St. John, B.C. and together they raised three children while running a lumber business there. They retired to their much loved Salmon Arm in 1981, where Doreen became involved in numerous community activities, charities and artistic endeavours. She volunteered at the Interfaith Thrift Store, helped yearly at the fall fair, made articles of clothing for Grandmothers to Grandmothers, greeted worshipers weekly at the Untied Church and helped wherever she could with a number of different groups and causes over the years. Doreen was an active member of the quilters guild and has left behind numerous quilted treasures for her family and friends to admire and cherish for years to come. In the past few years, Doreen enjoyed taking part in her osteofit classes, where she developed even more new friendships. Doreen also had a passion for growing things and rarely, if ever, could you visit her home and not find at least one of her many orchids in bloom. Doreen was a humble and giving person who had the gift of making her friends, family and acquaintances feel richer for having known her. She leaves behind her children, Mike, Craig and Heather (Laurier) Blanchette; her grandchildren, Brett (Laura) and Chelsea Blanchette and Alesha Fell and Karlene (Rodney) Purvis; four great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Shirley; life-long friend and ‘fellow Brit’, Dorothy Aalhus and many, many other friends and extended family. In addition to her parents, Doreen was predeceased by her husband Harold in 2006 and her brother Gerald in 1991. Doreen’s older brother, Douglas, died in infancy in 1932. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital who took such good care of Doreen in her final days. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the many friends who came to visit her during that time. We are truly humbled at the profound difference our mother, grandmother and great grandmother made in the lives of so many. A memorial service took place in Salmon Arm at the First United Church, Salmon Arm on Monday, February 18, 2013. Doreen’s ashes are interred in the Mount Ida Cemetery beside those of her husband, Harold. Doreen has asked that anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory please do so to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3. (www. shuswaphospitalfoundation.org). Online condolences can be sent through Doreen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.
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NOW HIRING ALL DAYS, ALL POSITIONS • Flexible Scheduling • Free Uniforms • 50% off Your Meals • Benefits for qualifying people (medical & dental) • Scholarships • Wage Premiums for Late Night • Wage Premiums for QSR Experience
Your loving wife, Annie, daughter Valerie and sons Jeffery and Derrick (Donna)
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n behalf of Bob, Ryley and I would like to thank everyone that supported all of us through Bob’s final journey. We would especially like to thank all of our family and dear friends near and far; our extended family and friends at EZ Rock Radio and Astral; Dr. John Wood, Peggy and staff of the Salmon Arm Medical Clinic; Dr. Francois Germain and the staff of the Kelowna Cancer Clinic; Dr. Christopher Main and the staff of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and the Chemotherapy Department; Mern, the nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Program; and Christina and staff of Independent Respiratory Services. Thanks also to the many kind people of the Shuswap for their expressions of support during Bob’s illness and their condolences during our time of loss. Jocelyn & Ryley Crouse.
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Employment
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Education/Trade Schools
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Help Wanted
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MASSAGE THERAPIST WANTED Massage Therapy room for lease in a busy chiropractic clinic in Sorrento, BC. Full or Part time hours available. Please contact Mary at Sorrento Family Chiropractic 250 675 0063 or by email dr.darrenmcnaughton@yahoo.ca
Staff Accountant Drew Lee-Hai & Associates Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors is seeking a staff accountant for a F/T temporary position, possibly leading to permanent F/T position. A background in preparation of personal and corporate income tax returns, year-end financial statements and related working papers and experience with Caseware and Taxprep applications would be a definite asset. The successful candidate is a self-starter who has excellent time management skills and possesses a strong work ethic. Please fax or email your resume to: (250) 832-5377 or info@drewleehai.ca
Blind Bay Village Grocer: Busy grocery store looking for progressive individuals to join our team. Positions open in cashier, bakery, deli (evenings),meat and produce departments, experience a definite asset. Apply in person with resume to Doug. Also, opening for office personal; knowledge of till operations; opening/closing procedures; management experience an asset. Social media skills & website experience. Computer skills & office software knowledge a must. JS software experience a definite asset. Supervision of front end cashier operations & training. Shell POS experience an asset. Cash control, customer relations, lottery knowledge, flexible shifts and other duties that may apply. Salary to commensurate experience.
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Employment
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Help Wanted
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Health Products
Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr. February 11 - November 30. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com
Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.
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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to or fax 780-955HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com
Vineyard farm labourer need to be fit valid DL $10.25/hr starting March or April start up depending on weather. Possibly year round work. Larch Hills area terclif@telus.net WESTERN Human Resources is seeking casual employees to support adults with developmental/physical disabilities in 24/7 setting. Required: HSW diploma or equiv; First Aid/CPR; Clear Crim Rec.; Valid class 04 BCDL; NVCI, 3 references. Fax resume/cover letter to: (250)832-0501
Help Wanted
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Work Wanted CARPENTER with 45yrs. experience, new houses, renovations, drywall, painting, tiling & finishing. Excellent references (1-250)878-4460
Help Wanted
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Financial Services
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Volunteers
Volunteers
VERNON / ARMSTRONG / SALMON ARM
Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends) Qualifications - Experience and First Aid required. Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non-verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment. Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement
We are currently seeking a Casual / On Call person to cover shifts for all CMHA Shuswap- Revelstoke Branch programs. Programs include Rehabilitation, Hudson Thrift Shoppe and Housing.
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Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Misc Services
Pets
HOME
N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136
Heavy Duty Machinery
250-253-4663
With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136
Renovation Repair Maintenance
Miles’ Mobile Mechanical
Pet Obituaries
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Misc. for Sale
Cell 804-6869 • 29 years locally
832-4213
& Commercial • Interior/Exterior
• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts
For Free Estimate call Lorraine
Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 ALFALFA/grass 1st cut, small squares. Excellent cow feed. J. Lepine (250)832-2962 BARN STORED Grass/alfalfa hay, first cut. $4/bale. Great for cows, 250-832-9639 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. GRASS/ALFALFA 1st crop $4.50, 2nd crop $6.25, last years hay $3.50, straw $4.00, oat hay $3.50. good for horses (250)832-4160 (250)803-8298 Last summer’s hay 65-70 lb. bales Horse and cattle hay $5/bale 250-832-8665 Quality hay heavy bales alfalfa mix 1st Cut $3.00 Round Bales $40 250-832-1089 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630 WANTED: Pasture for 10-40 Head. 250-832-1089
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Ella was born on Sept 12, 2003 in Edmonton, a little ball of black fur when I first brought her home. A better dog she could not have been. She was a wonderful family dog and she became a Saint Johns Therapy Dog when she was two, visiting in Bastian Place and Pioneer Lodge. She loved her visits with the seniors but really found her niche through the S.P.C.A., She travelled to many schools and libraries. She helped teach the children how to meet dogs they didn’t know and showed them how kindness counts. She would show them her tricks and play with them. She did this for five years. On February 6/2013 I asked the veterinarian to help me put Ella out of her suffering from her cancer. She leaves me to mourn, Shirley Robillard, many children, and all the Robillard clan.
Goodbye my “Puppy Dog”
ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Annual
SALE
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Medical Supplies
Maintenance & repairs to snow blowers, snowmobiles, quads & chainsaws
nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential
Misc. for Sale
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
AIRGO transport chair with detachable flip-back armrests and removable footrests. Paid $280 new, used 3 months, $100 firm. 250-832-2231
Painting & Decorating
Misc. for Sale
reg. prices
Wine Kits
• Cellar Classic • Cru Select Platinum • Vino de Vida • Cellar Classic Winery Series • Heritage Estates • Grand Cru International • Orchard Breezin
February 14-28, 2013
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE
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Centenoka Park Mall
250-833-1122
2682 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay, Shuswap Lake Estates
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: Filing cabinets,letter size. Call Peter at 250-515-3250.
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Musical Instruments ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087
Real Estate For Sale By Owner
Services
DOWNSIZING or trade for property with trailer/sm. house on 1/2-3 ac. Prefer east of S.A., Grindrod N., Malakwa. Asking $333,000. Upgrades, roof, wind, siding, insulation, bath, garage. (250)517-8797
Excavating & Drainage
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Garden & Lawn
Garden & Lawn
lRMaSnALdES’s B FA 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
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-260-0110 or 804-3030
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Real Estate
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Rentals
Houses For Sale Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage. All one level. Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area. New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater. $215,000. Call (250)832-6765
Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Houses For Sale
Rentals
Rentals
Transportation
Auto Financing
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
Townhouses
DOUGLAS MANOR 2-bdrm. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w. N/S N/P. Avail. Mar. 1 250-803-1694 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furnished, all inclusive, (250)838-9394
Executive home, top level, 3bdrm, 1bath,5appl. N/S,N/P, covered carport, close to all amenities, on bus route. $1500/mo. incl utilities, refs & D/D req’d. Call 250-832-7659
1 bedroom. Includes w/d, f/s, utilities, satellite. No smoking. No pets. Near 5 corners. $625/month. 250-832-8099. References.
3BDRM., 1.5bath, w/d, private, new kitchen, $1000 + DD, avail Mar 1 (250)832-7257
1BDRM adult oriented in quiet building facing McGuire Lake, on bus rte., walk to DT & hospital, coin laundry in bldg., unit has AC/F/S, heat/hot water incl., NS, NP, ref’s & DD req., $775/mo. (250)546-3066 (250)546-1970 1 Bdrm apartment, downtown SA $650/month. Recently renovated, clean, bright unit. Parking, laundry. NS. NP. Quiet building, great location. Call Keith 250-832-6060
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
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699
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250-833-4728 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca (604-6637)
Mobile Homes & Parks
Rentals
1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Mar 1.
DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. completely reno’d 1bdrm., $700. NS NP Call Robin (250)833-5458
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Rentals
Mobile Homes & Parks
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250-832-6699
LAKEVIEW MANOR
Fully furn. 1 Bdrm Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake close to all amenities in quiet adult NS NP building starting at $795 + Hydro
Ref req’d 250-833-9148
Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Salmon Arm 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm 1 Bedroom Condo in Salmon Arm 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
GLENEDEN: 2Bdrm. own yard, F/S, NP, NS, No Drugs, $850/mo. + util. swisscommasonry@hotmail.com
Lee Creek 2bdrm semi-waterfront, N/S, $800/mo. includes basic hydro & sat., year round. Small pets ok. 250-318-6827 NEWER 2000sq 5bed: 2bed upstairs 3bed down, 3bath. Walking dist. to lake/beach. A/C, fridge, stove,15min from town. $1450/mo Sunnybrae. Avail March 01. No smoking. No pets preferred. 250-9382941 email Lee_bull@msn.com. Showing Sundays only SORRENTO Newly renovated 3+bdrm 2bth, W/D lakeview, near beach/town/schools W/D avail. Mar 1 $1050/mo + util. DD req. (250)803-1081 could be Short term rental SPACIOUS upper floor w/3bdrm., 1.5bath, fully fenced yard, 5appl., $1250/mo. incl. util. (250)803-2921 TOP floor of 2bdrm. lakeside home, no outside maint., very private, all util. incl., panoramic lake view, 2min. to town, owner lives in bsmt. suite, NP, only mature persons need apply $1200/mo., avail. March 1st (250)832-5041
Homes for Rent
Rooms for Rent
1300sq ft 3 bdrm home on 10 acres of land by Skimikin Lake. N/S, $1400/mo+ utils. Available now. Refs req’d. Call (250)515-2710. 2 BDRM mobile home on 1 acre by Skimikin Lake. N/S. $750/mo+ utils. Available now. Refs req’d. (250)515-2710. 2bdrm shared acreage, in Silver Creek on Yankee Flats Rd. $1200.util incl (250)549-0830 3 bdrm 2 bath all appliances incl $1300 plus util NP 250803-6868 3 bdrm + den, 1644 sqft. + storage, dbl garage, AC, Large covered deck. $1,500/mo + util, incl all appliances. NS NP DD, ref. req. 250-832-2510 4BDRM., 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college & amenities, Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105
1Bdrm bath private entrance w/ shared laundry and kitchenette $450 250-832-6577
Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.
Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm Daylight bsmt suite, Seperate entry, in quiet neighborhood. $650/mo incl util. and shared laundry. Suitable for single or working couple. 250832-4696 to apply. Referances nd DD req. No Smoking No Pets
2BDRM Lower floor $980/mo incl Util. refs req’d, pets negotiable, 250-833-9923 2BDRM. on 4acres 5min. from Mall, freshly painted, priv. ent., W/D, garage, patio area, $900/mo. incl. util., looking for long term renter(250)804-2854 3Bdrm Daylight lge. Living room and kitchen Laundry rm quiet country setting close to ammen 10 min form SA $875 + DD+ Util Ref req. No Pets 250-832-4642 All New! Brand new suite. Beautiful Large, bright 1Bdrm Sunlight W/O Brand New Washer/Dryer $1150/mo Util and Cable incl. 250-517-7991 Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 CEDAR Heights: Brand New 1000 sqft., 2bdrm., all appl., sep. ent., $850/mo. + half util., (250)675-5322
3BDRM., 2bath, laminate floors, 4appl., NS, pets neg. $1300/mo. (250)803-1960 3 Bdrm Townhome for Rent in Salmon Arm. $1100$1000/mth. F/S/D (no W/D but hookups avail). 1 Yr lease. Close to city centre. Call 250766-3812 to arrange viewing. IDA VISTA is a family orientated housing cooperative located in Salmon Arm. We are now accepting applications for 3BDRM units Now avail in Ida Vista housing Co-Op. 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
Auto Financing
Cars - Domestic 2000 Cadillac DeVille, 189,000km, 34,000km on new tranny, new tires, shocks, $6500. for details call (250)832-2034 (250)833-6049 2005 Ford Taurus sedan, 126, 000kms $6,000.obo, new wt. tires.D.833-0087 E.804-0071
Cars - Sports & Imports
LARGE bright bsmt suite, 2bdrm + den, incl. util. $950/mo., avail. immed. (250)517-0571
91 Toyota Camry LE AWD Good tires $1000 195,586 km 250-832-7525 one owner
LOVELY 1bdrm. walkout suite w/patio, gas f/p, walk to town, $675/mo. + half util., NS, no drugs, pet neg., ideal for mature, responsible single person, ref’s req., (250)832-7754
Sport Utility Vehicle
SPACIOUS 2 bedroom basement suite. $750 inclds utils, cable/WiFi and W/D. Available March 15th. 250-832-5556.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 4 dr. V6 ABS brakes, 5 spd manual with low range, 311,000kms. third timing belt at 300,000 kms rust and dents but everything works. Excellent winter tires on, plus 4 extra wheels with good mud tires mounted. $2500 OBO Doug 250-832-9136
Suites, Upper
Trucks & Vans
2 BDRM- 1 block to DT, utils & in suite W/D incld. N/S. $825/mo. Call (250)803-2792.
1998 Toyota Sienna 7 Pass. 280,700 Kms. $2800. Runs Great No rust 250-832-8877
Raven 1 Bdrm Partly furn. Incl Util and Sat. NP NS w/o patio. Ref req. $900 250-832-3016
3BDR In Salmon Arm Avail. immed. NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777 3Bdrm 1200 sq. ft. W/D hookup quiet country setting. Close to ammen. 10 Min to SA $975 + Util DD Ref req. No Pets 250-832-4642 Large 3 bdrm 2 full baths WD master bdrm W/I closet new paint/ carpets NS Avail immed $950 plus Util. 250-517-0418
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2001 Pontiac Montana Van 155,000 km NS $3500 250832-4326
Moorage DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
WANTED - retired lady looking for affordable moorage on lake for newer 19’ pontoon boat. willing to pay reasonable fees and or trade for boat usage. (250)836-4613
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Physiotherapist Laura Paiement helps Kari Ralph, who is suspended in a body sling, relax during an evening of appreciation for licensed child care professionals, cosponsored by the Shuswap Children’s Association and Kula Wellness and Movement Centre, held Friday evening at the centre.
Welcome funds for project shuswap settlement services society is receiving $107,000 in Welcome bC funds as part of the Welcoming Communities Program (WCP) within the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and skills Training. As part of the society’s efforts, 26 community partners representing a cross section of shuswap organizations and enterprises recently joined in a workshop with 12 immigrant newcomers to explore the barriers to inclusion and to identify actions needed to overcome them. The goal is to come up with a Welcoming shuswap Action Plan for yearone of the project. “If local industry cannot entice the skilled immigrant workers
they require to move to the shuswap, then the industry is forced to relocate to where the skilled workers are,” said bernie Desrosiers, president of shuswap settlement services society. recruitment remains the task of local government and businesses. The focus of Welcome shuswap is to create the conditions that will keep immigrants from moving on after they arrive. Desrosiers stated this requires more than employers ensuring immigrant employees feel welcomed in their workplace but that their spouses and family are also made to feel welcome. He pointed out that his family doctor from romania recently left his practice in
enderby because his wife felt unhappy. barriers identified in the workshop varied from social isolation, to issues of public transportation, housing, employment, language training, settlement and access to services. In many cases, the response was to improve or assist new Canadians to access existing community services with the aid of information materials written in simple english, translation services, orientation sessions and peer mentors. organizations interested in partnering in the Welcome shuswap project or individuals wishing to volunteer can email welcomeshuswap@shaw.ca or phone 250-804-2726.
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