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Highway plans skip bridge Salmon river: Citizens push for improvements to narrow crossing. By martha Wickett OBSeRveR STAFF

Replacement of the Salmon River Bridge is a top priority for residents, according to what Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure staff were told Feb. 20. The ministry held an open house in Salmon Arm, where plans for the Trans-canada Highway were outlined. Plans for the west end of town include four-laning a two-kilometre stretch of highway from 10th Street SW to 30th Street SW. It would entail an upgrade to three intersections, construction of two new intersections, and 1.4 kilometres of new frontage roads. The project status is listed as “currently in design.” The plans do not include a bridge replacement, which was put forward as a priority by residents concerned both about a potential bottleneck from the four-laning, as well as the potential for damage from a severe flood. Mike Lorimer, Southern Interior regional director of MOTI, said more than 100 people attended the open house, most who were in favour of the fourlaning, and most who mentioned the bridge. “We definitely heard from folks at the open house, the bridge is front and centre for the community.” He said the bulk of the funds available for highway improvements have not been allocated. The province has committed $650 million over the next 10 years for future widening of the Trans-canada Highway, and the work in Salmon Arm is one of seven projects that will make up $140 million of the $650 million. The province is also seeking contributions from the federal government. “We know what our engineers and planners are saying the next priorities are, but without talking to people in the community who drive the road every day… It’s definitely not set in stone and even those seven projects we’re talking about, with the exception of a couple of them which are very well advanced, on the other five, we want feedback.” Along with open houses and meetings with local

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Safe: Kameron Kriese finds solace in the basement of his home, gaming and chatting with online friends.

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Pink Shirt Day: Kameron Kriese speaks out about dealing with ridicule and aggression as part of the Observer’s commitment to raising awareness of the damaging effects of bullying. By Barb Brouwer OBSeRveR STAFF

Kameron Kriese sits in a dark, cavelike room in the basement of his home, gaming or “chatting” with one of his online friends. This safe space and his computer comprise a lifeline for the young teen who has, more than once, expressed the desire to get sick and die so people will say nice things about him. Life has never been easy for the 14-year-old who, at age seven, was diagnosed with a complex set of disorders – adolescent bipolar, anxiety and ADHD. Kam knows better than most that while they can’t break your bones, words can destroy your spirit. In Grade 9 part time, Kam has never been able to attend school full time

and, with support from a learning assistant, re-entered the regular school system in Grade 7. But the school experience is not what he, or his mother Monica hoped it would be – he has no friendships to speak of, there are no dances or parties, no trips to the movies, no friends calling or visiting. Intelligent and articulate, Kam is the victim of bullying by a group of seven or eight classmates – a group who make fun of him, taunt, mock and push him around at every opportunity. He is ridiculed and told to shut up when he puts his hand up to answer a question. “I am an intelligent person and that has caused problems with other kids,” says Kam with a grimace, admitting that the comment, “learning assistants are for retards,” is one he has heard

more than once. Asked how he feels when kids call him crazy, Kam shrugs his shoulders and says he’s heard a lot worse. “Some of them just call me plain old f– retard,” he says. Physically, he has been kicked in the back by a young female student, pushed into a locker and punched in the head three times by another – all since the new semester started in February. Kam says his teacher has defended him several times and the bullying is mostly confined to the classroom because the hallways are too open to the watchful eyes of other teachers. And aside from having food thrown at him by a boy who used to be a friend, the cafeteria seems to be a safe See Schools on page A3

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Citizens will have say until Friday Continued from front government, the ministry is accepting online feedback at www.bchwy1.ca until March 1. Mayor Nancy Cooper said council emphasized that replacing the Salmon River Bridge is a priority, and was told the ministry has made adjustments to plans in the past if enough input is received. Residents Garry Landers, George Zorn and Calvin Van Buskirk say this is a crucial time for a flood assessment before the highway is upgraded – and they want the city to act. Van Buskirk said a number of hydrology experts say the city’s flood plain maps are out of date, and a flood hazard assessment, which would cost less than $50,000, is a necessity. In 2012, council, in a 4-3 vote, turned down a plan to put $15,000 towards an assessment in the 2013 budget. “If we can mitigate flood hazards and risks by incorporating a floodway into a highway upgrading and adjusting the highway elevation by raising or lowering in certain locations, at that point we could possibly mitigate a lot of the flood risks to southwest Salmon Arm as well as agricultural land,” said Van Buskirk. He notes that building is

being done to a certain flood level, but based on information from the last 20 to 30 years, it could be out by as much as a metre. Factors such as climate change, the pine beetle and logging have all affected flood potential. “The key component is, the timing is critical,” said Landers of the highway plans. “We spend all the money on interchanges and then realize we’re dealing with a flood situation. They aren’t going to touch it after having put all the money into it.” Zorn points to a letter written June 11, 1894 from Annie (McQueen) Gordon to her mother where she writes that water came within a foot of her door. The cabin she was living in sat half a kilometre from the old Mount Ida Hall at the corner of 50th Avenue SW and the Salmon River Road. “We don’t want to say the sky is falling and be alarming, but for a longterm plan we need a flood assessment,” Zorn said. Lorimer said if the bridge were to be replaced, all the latest information on hydrology would be used. Asked if the ministry would consider doing a flood assessment, he said, “Well not if it’s not warranted. I don’t have the details on that nec-

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Roy Teto discuss the plan to four-lane the Trans-Canada Highway at the west end of Salmon Arm with the Ministry of Transportation’s Mike Brugger Thursday night at an open house in Sicamous. essarily. Again, the issue of flooding is a local government issue... Our responsibility is based on making sure that the road passes the natural drainage. So when you get to the four-laning in the vicinity of the Salmon River, it’s definitely part of that. The other stage, the issue of local flooding, lies with local government to address.” He said there might be a possibility for costsharing if there was a benefit to the highway infrastructure. Landers is also concerned about the scope of plans. He would like to see consideration of rerouting the highway out of the city. “There is no contingency whatsoever with a massive amount of traffic coming into

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Schools use anti-bullying strategies Continued from front place too. The concept of former friends is not new to Kam either. One female student he happily considered to be a friend, turned away from him when she became part of the in “bully group.” This, and earlier school experiences, have taught Kam not to trust anyone’s offer of friendship. “I have pushed people away,” he admits sadly of the protective wall he has built. “One or two kids in middle school who said ‘hi, how’re you doing,’ or ‘how are things going?’ I just said I don’t really want to deal with this right now, can you please push off. I am not really the person you want to hang around with.” Kameron admits he’s got what he calls “a smart mouth,” another tool in his protective arsenal. While he takes his medication willingly because he knows that without them his “mind would be in shambles,” Kam has darker days; days when he feels like he’s about “to fall off the road.” Monica says that Kam is having more darker moods as he’s aging, that he is more sensitive, so abusive words and actions hurt even more. “All these things add up and when Kam

goes downhill with his depression, he has a higher risk of becoming suicidal,” she says, pointing out school officials are aware and she was pleased with a meeting she had with Kam’s principal about recent bullying. “I’ve been told I’ll feel better, I’ve been told suicide is not the way, and I’ve also been told it’s not worth it,” says Kam, admitting the advice is harder to accept on his dark days. “One of the things stopping me is playing with video games – there’s always

support for others. She is support co-ordinator for the FORCE Society for Kids Mental Health, supporting, educating and advocating for parents in the same situation. She is also chair of the Shuswap Suicide Prevention Committee. “One of the key elements to Kameron staying well is his willingness is to talk about the situation at school and how it’s impacting him,” she says. “Studies show that when a person is slipping into depression, and an adult shows they care,

They have to feel they have been heard; that’s the important point. Sometimes it helps to have an outside eye like myself to work with the situation as well. Morag Asquith Student Support ServiceS new ones coming out, and I haven’t had a girlfriend yet.” Kam readily admits the video games are an escape, a way to avoid being hurt by thoughtless and cruel taunts. Internet-savvy Monica, says she keeps an eye on her son to make sure he is staying safe online. Faced with the challenge of being a single parent to a child with mental health challenges, Monica has immersed herself in seeking and sharing

there is less risk of slipping into a deeper depression or becoming suicidal.” Kameron’s well-being is taken seriously at School District #83 where Student Support Services director Morag Asquith knows his situation well. While she cannot speak to his case in particular, Asquith says she often deals with the issue of bullying, something that has been exacerbated by easy access to social media.

Asquith says school officials first have to discern if a situation is a temporary conflict or ongoing, targeted bullying before choosing a course of action, which often includes working with parents and depends as well on the needs of the student. To do this, the school district has developed a Bullying Help Sheet for those who are being bullied or who witness bullying. A presentation Asquith made to the school board, acknowledges that bullying is a symptom of a broader issue. The role of parents and all adults is to care about and support kids as they go through socially fragile times. Asquith recommends bullying issues first be reported to the adult who is closest to the student at school, followed by the principal if the student or families are not satisfied. “They have to feel they have been heard; that’s the important point,” says Asquith. “Sometimes it helps to have an outside eye like myself to work with the situation as well.” A provincial website is now available to report bullying at www. erasebullying.ca, and any report involving School District #83 makes its way to Asquith’s desk. It is important, she

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Red light camera gets yellow light By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A red-light camera appears to be more of a want than a need for Salmon Arm, according to an ICBC study on the highway corridor through town. Council received the study last Monday, as well as a related presentation by representatives from ICBC, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Justice. Heading the delegation was ICBC road safety engineer David Dean. The study focused on the section of highway between Shuswap Street and Sixth Street NE, and included visual inspections, feedback from the RCMP, city staff and the ministry, as well as collision data from 2007 to 2011. Dean said the overriding issue in the corridor is the “uncomfortable mix” of highway traffic and city centre activity, including pedestrian movement through the area. Included in this mix is a “high percentage of heavy vehicles,” which amounts to about 10

per cent of traffic. Dean proceeded to identify numerous issues in the corridor, and then introduced a package of fixes to the tune of $282,000. The red-light camera sought by council was not among them. Dean explained this doesn’t mean a camera is off the table, it just wasn’t identified as being a cost-effective solution for the corridor. Study recommendations include: the enlargement of traffic signal heads to make them more visible to traffic, repositioning the Ross Street traffic signal to Fourth Street and coordinating highway traffic signals so traffic, particularly semitrailer drivers, won’t be racing through town to make the green lights. Other improvements include pedestrian countdown timers, gateway signage along or over the highway (showing that drivers are entering the city core) and police enforcement of speeding and aggressive driving. Council agreed to a recommendation, supported by city staff, that a working group be formed consisting

of stakeholders to look at the study and how the recommendations might be implemented. Dean noted ICBC could contribute up to $99,000. As for the camera, Dean explained it would cost $107,000 just to install, and about $15,000 annually to maintain. He said for Salmon Arm it would result in “extremely low ticket production,” and that overall the camera would not provide a positive safety benefit for Salmon Arm. Couns. Alan Harrison and Chad Eliason were supportive of the recommended improvements, but didn’t buy into the case against the red-light camera. “The issue to me is that, if we relocate the Ross Street intersection on fourth, we’re still going to face the same problem,” said Eliason. “We’re going to see the problem of trucks making a run for the hill… it’s the ones who see the light, see it changing, and don’t want to spend the extra three to five minutes to slowly go up the hill.”

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Teacher cited City News and P u b l i c for speeding Message FroM Your Fire DepartMent Notices in school bus By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

A Salmon Arm teacher had his teaching licence suspended for three days last year after driving a school bus with students on board at speeds of up to 116 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. Gregory Seed was cited by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch for the incident, which took place on September 30, 2011. His suspension took place on Oct. 31, 2012; however the decision was released to the public in a report and online last week, which detailed nine new teacher discipline decisions. None of the other teachers who received reprimands were from School District #83. The report indicated that, on Sept. 30, 2011, Seed was driving a school bus carrying district students as part of a school field trip. GPS data from the bus showed that Seed was driving above 100 km/hour on one road and up to 116.2 km/hour on another road, where posted speed limits for both roads were 60 km/hour. The school district also received two complaints from members of the public reporting that the bus was being driven recklessly. On Nov. 4, 2011, the RCMP issued a speeding ticket to Seed. “I do deeply regret driving over the speed limit to make my field trip...,” Seed told the Observer. The Teacher’s Regulation Branch notes the purpose of publishing discipline decisions is to provide the public with the confidence that educators who fail to meet the standards are held accountable. School District #83 also initiated its own discipline measures, but would not comment on their actions. Seed indicated that in addition to the three-day unpaid suspension, he was docked one day’s pay by School District #83. He has also successfully completed a re-training program on school-bus driving since the incident. The records of all licensed B.C. teachers are available for review on the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch at http://www.bcteacherregulation.ca/ CertificateServices/FindATeacher.aspx.

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adding a definition of ‘lower floor dwelling unit’ to Section 2.2 as follows: “LOWER FLOOR DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit located below an industrial, commercial, retail or office use where the uppermost floor of the dwelling unit is more than 1.2 metres below the lowest of the average levels of grade adjoining the dwelling unit, and contains a separate entrance”

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Accessory to bullying I was a bully. And I am ashamed. I wasn’t that kid pushing others down in hallways or pulling mean pranks like gluing school supplies together or pulling their pants down as they walked to class. But I was a bully nonetheless. Because I watched. I laughed. I chanted the mean chants or repeated the nasty nicknames about a few other students. I was too afraid of becoming a target myself to stand up for another. And while I may not have been the instigator, I know in my heart, I aided and abetted. In legal terms, I guess I would be known as an accessory to bullying. In Grade 5, I changed schools and in my class was a boy whose family had recently immigrated from Poland, or some other Eastern European country. I never took the time to find out which. But I remember his name – Dusan Krickovic. He was quiet and kept to himself, tried not to draw much attention to his unusual accent or his tendency to be clumsy. That was until one day, when he made a big mistake in the Grade 5 social realm. He talked to his eraser. Gave it a name. Scolded it when it wouldn’t clear the number 2 pencil off his paper. And that was all it took. Dusan was marked. Never scoring too high on the Grade 5 social rankings, Dusan now plummeted to the lowest of the low. He nearly redeemed himself during a game of kickball, which was played the same as baseball, but with the batter kicking the ball instead of hitting it with a bat. The game was tied and there were scoffs as he approached. But Dusan wound up and he blasted that ball right past all the jocks in the outfield. The look on Dusan’s face was pure joy. I’m not sure if everyone caught it, but I sure did. He had done it, and you could see him take in the fact that the kids were cheering for him instead of the usual jeering. And then it happened. Instead of running around the bases the correct way from first to home, Dusan headed as fast as he could for third base. The kids yelled for him to go the other way, but I think he was so caught up in his moment, it wasn’t until he ran all the way home that he realized the kids he thought were cheering for him, were now, once again laughing at him. And I was one of them. His triumphant kick turned into disaster, as the teacher ruled his home run would not count because he didn’t follow the rules. To this day, I still get tears in my eyes remembering Dusan’s look of joy and wonder turn to pain and resignation. It makes me wince to think I contributed to making someone feel so low. I know I’m not the only bully out there. At that time, the bullied were told to suck it up. So I’m so glad that now, when my own children are in school, there is an increasing awareness of bullying and how dramatically it can affect children and teens. I can’t change how I reacted when I was in Grade 5. I can only say I’m sorry. I hope with increasing awareness and education, my children won’t ever have to look back and regret bullying another.

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Bridge project should take priority At first glance, the $650 million that Christy Clark’s government has pledged towards fourlaning the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border sounds like a lot of money. It also sounds like the project includes continuous four-laning will be completed. But that is not the reality. A financial investment of $650 million is not enough to even come close to providing a ribbon of pavement four lanes wide, and so, the project will be patch-worked with some work near each urban centre along the way – likely as a way of trying to placate voters along the route. But what is really galling for the Salmon Arm section is the complete

disregard for one of the most dangerous sections of the highway in this area – the narrow, curved Salmon River Bridge. There can not be a driver in this town that has not held their breath as they make the crossing with a semi barrelling in the other direction. It seems doubly ridiculous to widen the highway in the run-up to the bridge, resulting in an even worse bottleneck as people try to funnel through the narrow opening. We concur with Mayor Nancy Cooper, who is urging residents to go online at www. bchwy1.ca and lobby for bridge improvements. But act fast, the province has set a deadline for this input as Friday, March 1.

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The Observer asked: What do you think about having a gaming centre in Salmon Arm?

Cynthia Meeuwsen “I don’t think it’s a good idea. It’s a waste of hard-earned money.”

Phil Wright “It won’t stop people from going to Vegas because of the lack of other forms of entertainment.”

Rose Reichlin “I’m not a gambler so I certainly won’t be going there.”

Rosemary Wilson “Too many of the people who will go there will be the ones who can’t afford to.”

Sharon Dyck “I know I’m not the least bit interested in going.”

Liberals churning out misinformation Prices a barrier to ‘shop local’ Here we go again. How many times do we discuss gas prices? Earlier last year we were subjected to $1.29 for six months straight – when Kamloops, for instance, was anywhere from 15 to 20 cents cheaper at times during that stretch – or how about Enderby – quite often at least 10 cents cheaper. Now we see it again. I notice it’s always Shell, Petro or Husky downtown who are first out of the gate to raise and then the rest seem to trip over each other to see who can match them first. Oh – maybe the head office was slow in telling them to match the price – hah. I find it strange that being on the Trans-Canada Highway, as is Kamloops, only 110 kilometres away, that prices are so drastically different. Don’t the same fuel trucks travel the same highway? It makes one wonder – is it greed, collusion – maybe both? How about food prices or other retail goods? How come we can buy the same goods at Canadian Tire in Vernon cheaper than in Ssalmon Arm, but quote the price there and then get the discount here? How about drug dispensing fees? Isn’t the price of drugs already marked up enough? Go to Kamloops and pay at least a third of the fee – something fishy? Oh, while we’re talking prices – summer isn’t here yet – then watch us get nailed with the tourist fee. April 1 and the HST’s gone. I’m willing to bet we’ll see at least a five per cent increase across the board. Maybe we need a citizens’ boycott? Go to Kamloops – shop groceries, fill a prescription, fill up the car, do some monthly shopping. I’ll have a pleasant day and come out ahead financially every time. To be fair, there are some businesses that give fair value. I support them. I, for one, can hardly wait for Walmart and I sure hope they have gas pumps. Ron Cook

Once again the BC Liberals are attempting to pull a fast one over the B.C. public. They are foisting another fudget budget that is based on selling assets, when last year’s proposed sale of government land never materialized, as real estate sales are facing a downturn. The BC Liberals are hiding from the public the massive

BC Hydro debt that amounts to a whopping $4.5-billion by next year and some $59-billion over the next 30 years due to the contracts signed for Independent Power Projects that are costing us far more than double what power costs on the open market. Plus their supposedly “no frills” budget still likely offers plenty of subsidy

“frills” to the oil and gas industry. And the budget cuts important programs such as much-needed skills training, environmental oversight and forest inventory and planting. Clearly, the BC Liberals have lost their mandate to govern. Jim Cooperman

Cuts to public sector will have big pay-offs Full marks to Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for continuing to show restraint with respect to government hiring and government wages.

The government bureaucracy in this province will be reduced by over 1,400 positions in the coming three years. Good riddance to big government and

hello to balanced budgets – my kids thank you. Monika Bonney

Tax increases minimize pain and offer future stability I feel compelled to write as I have heard so many people commenting on the budget introduced on Tuesday. I am normally the first person to look for ways to reduce taxes, especially for the under privileged in society. However, I fail to see how a two per cent increase on those earning more than

$150,000 and a one per cent increase to Big Business is going to hurt them or B.C. I think the more important thing, in these economic times, is that B.C. is the first province to deliver a balanced budget in Canada since the recession. And as B.C.’s economy gets better, and provincial revenues increase,

these specific tax increases should be the first to go. Then the government can continue by reducing taxes even further to encourage our economy and allow businesses to take risks and hire British Columbians. Marney Hogan

Something very wrong with prescription drug industry The drug companies lobbied the government (before 1920) into making laws that prevented the Indians from using their own medicines (over 500) and then made billions off that same medicine, while the Indians were thrown in jail for illegal use of their own medicine. The living conditions on many reserva-

tions here in Canada are deplorable, worse than some third world countries. As leaders of our country, the government should be suing the drug companies to pay for the damage done to our native population instead of relying on the taxpayers to do it. Now the number one killer of people in North America is prescription drugs

and our governments are still being brainwashed and lobbied into outlawing natural medicines; they were the drug companies’ biggest money maker before using chemicals. What is wrong with this picture? Randy Bayley

Premier Christy Clark’s throwing out some wild pitches BC Liberals have hit the road to pitch their new budget in a frenzied effort to get re-elected. Conservative Party Leader John Cummins was quick to call Premier Clark’s budget “sort of a soft NDP budget.” Ever since Christy Clark became pre-

mier, the self-appointed champion of free enterprise has shown an uncanny ability to throw a wide variety of pitches: fastballs, knuckleballs, curveballs, sliders and screwballs. Based on the budget, Christy Clark, the Ditzy Dean of provincial premiers, has stumbled onto a new

pitch: the changeup. Meanwhile the BC NDP team’s self-effacing starting pitcher, Adrian Dix, is in his bullpen practising his favourite pitch: the ‘sink-her.’ Let the games begin! Lloyd Atkins

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Mapping economic benefits

FROM THE

Archives

By Barb Brouwer

1923

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The local berry growers met and elected Mr. Lundy as director to represent the district on the board of the new provincewide association.

1933

The Salmon Arm Golf and Country Club held its annual meeting in the Orange Hall. Dr. C. Usher was elected 1933 president with R.J. Skelton vice-president. Directors were C.C. Barker, B.H. Naylor, L.B. Pangman and L.J Proctor. W.H. Snell and F. Pearson continued as secretary and treasurer.

1943

Members of the Women’s Institute assisted in the distribution of 2,500 ration books in this area. Ladies of the institute also visited with hospital patients on a regular basis. Hon. Ian Mackenzie, minister of pensions and national health, moved that a committee be set up to study the problems of reconstruction after the war. Richard Lloyd Askew, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Askew, transferred to the Air Force and was stationed in Edmonton.

1953

Total number of patients admitted to the Salmon Arm General Hospital during 1952 reached the record figure of 1,840. Salmon Arm High School’s senior boys’ basketball team won the Okanagan Senior B basketball championship, winning every game in which they participated during the season.

1963

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E.J. Follis was elected president of Salmon Arm Rotary Club for the 1963-64 year. Other officers named were: D.B. Gooden, G.H. Nelson, Frank Oben and R.J. Tilley. The convenient, “compact” beer bottle made its appearance in British Columbia this week. It replaced the long-necked bottle.

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Fifteen First Nations students from around the province are learning how geographical information systems (GIS) can benefit them and their bands. The 500 hours of training over a 20-week period is based on a course that has been offered at Okanagan College for many years, says instructor Mitch Krupp. The course was moved to the Vernon campus when Krupp and his family relocated to Ontario. Back in the Shuswap late last summer, Krupp began providing one-week, “whetyour-appetite” courses to First Nations groups in B.C. “As a result of doing that, we found funding through a Vancouver organization called the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC),” he says. “HRDC (Human Resources Development Canada) gave them money for technologybased funding for First Nations.” While computer courses were included, Krupp approached the council with a proposal to provide the full course at the Salmon Arm campus for First Nations only – something he’s been trying to do for many years. As a result, 15 students, including four young women, from several B.C. communities including Salmon Arm, are on their way to becoming GIS technicians. “We have a full class,” says an enthusiastic Krupp. “We’ve never had a full class in the 13 years it’s been running.” This course has been modified to address unique First Nations GIS applications, some of which are more complex, Krupp adds. Although their training will prepare them for positions

with government or industry as well, Krupp says their focus is usually narrower, with perhaps one or two applications only. “In the band, they have several departments that can benefit from GIS and will be using it a lot more,” he says of the technology that is currently being used for background work in treaty negotiations and can apply to fisheries and protecting habitat, among others. One of the most important and most interesting says Krupp with enthusiasm, is using the technology to sit down with elders and record their knowledge of traditional uses – where their ancestors fished and hunted, where they gathered bark and berries etc. and displaying the material on maps. “It’s very interesting, and getting this information captured is important,” Krupp says. “They’ve realized this is a gold mine of information relevant to their lives.” In order to approve funding to the tune of $7,600 in tuition per student, FNTC had to get approval from Human Resources Development Canada because one of their funding requirements is that participants be employed within two months following training. Krupp says a number of students have jobs lined up with their bands and FNTC will be working with other to ensure their success in getting jobs. He says the First Nations Council and the college spent many hours working on the logistics of getting the students,

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Information: Student Barney Tomma and Okanagan College instructor Mitch Krupp explain GIS course details to Minister of Advanced Education John Yap. many of whom are young and have never been away from home, places to stay in Salmon Arm. “It’s all new to them,” laughs Krupp, noting the students are responsible for their cost-ofliving expenses and have had their eyes opened by having to acquaint themselves with new experiences such as buying groceries. That they are coping well in the classroom is evidenced by Krupp’s enthusiasm. “I’ve been doing this since 1998 and this is probably the most enthusiastic group ever. They get along really well, they’re positive about it, they’re excited about it,” he says. “It’s a pleasure to be working with them. It’s just been a dream group. They know they’re being given something quite unique.” Krupp says HRDC funding

is being rolled out over a threeyear period and if all goes well, he’s hoping to be able to offer the First Nations course for the next two winters as well. By that time, he believes the course will have gained a first-class reputation and that students from First Nations across the country will be coming to the college’s Salmon Arm campus every January. “Hopefully, if it builds a reputation as being a top-notch GIS training course, then it will have momentum built and we’ll find other sources of funding,” he says, noting he’s had requests to take the course elsewhere but is determined to keep it at the college. In the meantime, Krupp is also delighted that the regular GIS program will return to the Salmon Arm and under his wing this fall.

A BIG Thank you SHUSWAP RINGETTE ASSocIATIoN to Askew’s Uptown The APEX program at Jackson Campus appreciates their weekly donations of nutritious food to our program. Thanks again from... Erin, Mathew, Clay, Ray, Simonne, Megan, Jacoby, Tye, Jacob, Corey, April, Tatianna, Alex, Riley, Josh, Kassidy, Charmaine, Harley, Gabby and Cairo, also Linda and Mr. H.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery (SAGA) 7:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: John Manton, Regional Representative on the Board of the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA)

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Abbott joins fight for literacy services By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The Shuswap literacy roller coaster ride continues. Less than two weeks after receiving a Council of the Federation Literacy Award for outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy from Shuswap MLA George Abbott in late January, the group was told $30,000 in funding for a co-ordinator position is no longer available. The alliance was devastated by the news that not only would they lose co-ordinator Jennifer Findlay,

but that several successful literacy programs would lose their driver. Despair turned to excitement when Shuswap MLA George Abbott went to bat for LASS, taking his concerns directly to Education Minister Don McRae. “I guess it’s fair to say we’re looking at some possibilities to resolve the issue, principally a discussion between the ministry and Decoda, Abbott said last week. “He (McRae) indicated he wishes to find a satisfactory solution.” Decoda Literacy Solutions is the provincial organization responsible for de-

livering Ministry of Education funding to literacy groups across B.C. The news that Abbott was fighting for the alliance buoyed Findlay’s hopes and drew a rave review for him and his “100 per cent support” for literacy and the alliance. Findlay also raved about community response, noting supporters had launched an email campaign with the Abbott and Decoda and that two local businesses had reacted to a Feb. 20 Observer story by making donations to the alliance, with Salmon Arm GM pledging $1,000.

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Drunk driving A 53-year-old Salmon Arm man is facing charges of impaired driving after running off the road and smashing into a tree on Feb. 19. Police were called out at 8 p.m. to a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of 5th Street SE and 9th Ave SE. The RCMP officers found the man to be intoxicated and have recommended criminal charges.

Search success A search for stolen property ended up leading to drugs. At approximately 8:30 p.m., on Feb. 21, police conducted a search at a residence on the 600 block of 2nd Avenue NE. Police were searching for property recently stolen from the Salmon Arm area. Instead of stolen goods, a quantity of marijuana packaged for sale was found at the scene.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST LEASE OF OFFIcE SPAcE The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is seeking Expressions of Interest for the lease of office and storage space with a minimum of 1200 sq. ft. and up to 1500 sq. ft. of contiguous office space in the downtown area of Salmon Arm. The possession date must be no later than September 1, 2013 with preference for August 1, 2013. Submissions must include: 1. Lease rate. 2. Proposed term. 3. A brief description of your firm and the proposed property. 4. A description of any unique features, services, value-added components or supporting information. 5. Present zoning and current use. 6. Legal description of property, complete with tax roll number and street address. 7. Name, address and phone number of legal owner(s) and property manager (if present) and building location. 8. Photographs of the building and property. 9. Property availability. INFORMATION FOR ALL RESPONDENTS This is not a Request for Proposals. Submissions are to be no more than 2 pages in length. BUILDING/SITE REQUIREMENTS 1. Between 1200 sq. ft. and 1500 sq. ft. of contiguous office space. 2. Must be compliant with current codes and legislation (facility structure, heating, ventilation and lighting systems, etc.) 3. Must be easily accessible to the public, deliveries, staff. 4. Located in the downtown Salmon Arm area. 5. Access to 7 designated parking spaces. Expressions of Interest will be accepted until 2 PM on Friday, March 1, 2013 and addressed to: Carolyn Black, Deputy Manager Corporate Administration Services 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Box 978 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Or by E-Mail to cblack@csrd.bc.ca

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Victim had drug ties to the Shuswap By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Police are investigating the murder of a Kelowna man linked to a cross-border drug smuggling operation that resulted in arrests in Malakwa, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm. On the night of Feb. 18, Kelowna RCMP officers responding to a report of a singlevehicle collision on Auburn Road found a black SUV that had driven into a lamp post. A man and a woman were found dead inside the vehicle. Soon after, police determined the victims had not died from the collision, but were murdered. On Feb. 20, the Southeast District Major Crimes Unit released the victims’ names: 30-year-old Tiffany Goruk and 33-year-old Jeremy Snow, both of Kelowna. Goruk did not have a criminal record, Snow did. He was one of several individuals arrested in Operation Blade Runner, an investigation by U.S. and Canadian authorities into a cross-border drug smuggling operation, in which marijuana was allegedly being exchanged for cocaine and ecstasy. “Investigators would like to advise the general public that the murder of these two individuals is not believed to be a random act and advise that there is not a direct threat to the general public,” writes RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in an RCMP news release. Snow’s was the fourth arrest in Blade Runner. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, he was picked up March 5, 2009 while attempting a drug exchange by helicopter in North Idaho. One-hundred and seventy-four pounds of marijuana were seized in the arrest. In June 2009, Snow pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with the intent to distribute. He received a 46-month sentence,

and was eventually transferred to a Canadian prison before his recent parole. According to U.S. authorities, the helicopter Snow flew, a Robinson R22, was provided by Joseph Patrick Curry, an associate of the United Nations gang. Curry, named a suspect in Blade Runner, was jailed in 2011 on separate drug charges in the U.S. Six days prior to Snow’s arrest, Revelstoke’s Samuel Lindsay-Brown, 24, who was arrested in the same investigation, had hung himself in a Spokane County prison. Lindsay-Brown

was picked up Feb. 23, 2009 in a chopper that had landed outside Ione, Wash. Authorities seized the craft and the 426 lbs. of pot found inside. Two more arrests occurred following Snow’s arrest at the helicopter takeoff site in Chilliwack, where 150 lbs. of marijuana and 40,000 ecstasy pills were seized. Further arrests followed in Salmon Arm, Malakwa and Chilliwack. Malakwa’s Colin Hugh Martin and three others, Sean Doak, Adam Serrano and James Cameron, were arrested in Canada following a U.S. extradition request relating

to the smuggling operation. They are each facing a charge of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances. Doak has already been committed for extradition. Ross N. Legge of Alberta, and Leonard J. Ferris of Las Vegas, are already serving time for their involvement in the drug-smuggling operation. The two were picked up by the Utah Highway Patrol. Authorities determined the 83 kilograms of cocaine found in their vehicle were destined for the exchange with Brown. Martin is also facing drug charges at home,

including possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance and theft of telecommunication service. These charges stem from a July 2010 police raid at Martin’s residence and adjacent workshop, which was found to contain a bunker with approximately 3,000 marijuana plants inside. A supreme court trial is set to begin in Salmon Arm on March 4, and is scheduled to run three weeks. -With files from the Kelowna Capital News

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The Salmon Arm Fish & Game Club would like to formally send THANKS to everyone that helped make our 45th Annual Big Game Banquet and Dance another great success. The following businesses and community members donated so that our banquet was another great event. A Flower Shop A & W Restaurant Accurate Bullet Company Ltd. Apple Auto Glass Armstrong Regional Cooperative Askew’s Uptown Autowear Accessories BCWF Barley Station Brew Pub Bart’s Muffler Black Velvet Band Boston Pizza Braby Motors Buckerfields Canadian Tire Cardinal Rentals Carries Restaurant Centenoka Park Mall Central Hardware Centre Point Automotive & Brian Browning Champion Engraving Choices Soup & Sandwich Cliff Price & Sabine Presch Coldstream Auto Parts Connects Wireless – Bell Country Camping & Leisure Products Crystal Glass D C Quinn’s Jewellers Del Selin Guns Doc’s Neighbourhood Pub Dollar Up Imports Dominos Pizza Dr. Ujimoto Ducks Unlimited Eagle River Marine & Stan Heitman East West Helicopter Egon Jespersen Factor 3 Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Flowers by Fimmy Fountain Tire G & G Midtown Auto Services Gemm Diesel Gibbons Motor Toys Gondwana Gallery Hank Shelley & Gwyneth Stead Harbourfront Family Chiropractor Hideaway Pub Hilltop Toyota Home Comfort Centre Home Hardware Building Centre Hunters’ Union IC Urethane Products Jacobson Ford Jane’s Place Restaurant Jim Brown Kal Tire Lady in the Tub Bed & Bath Boutique Lakeside Insurance Services Ltd. Lifetime Fitness Little Caesar’s Lordco Parts Ltd. Louisiana Hay Ride Show M & M Meat Shops Mall at Piccadilly

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Growing slate adds colour, new beats to Roots and Blues City and Colour, the moniker of singer-songwriter Dallas Green and undeniably one of the biggest groundswell stories in Canadian music, will be headlining the 21st Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival on Sunday, Aug. 18. With three Junos under his belt – including two Songwriter of the Year awards (2009, 2012), and three platinum-selling albums, Green is gearing up to release his fourth City and Colour studio album this summer. City and Colour’s most current LP Little Hell debuted at No. 1 on the Top 200 SoundScan Chart in Canada, No. 2 in Australia, and No. 28 in the U.S. City and Colour’s last Canadian tour sold out in minutes and came on the heels of an international run with sold-out shows across the U.S., U.K. and Europe. After his appearance at SXSW, a music and media conference in Texas, City and Colour joins Pink to open three arena dates on her upcoming U.S. tour, before heading to perform as direct support for Biffy Clyro’s extensive U.K. run. And there’s lots of other exciting sounds at this year’s festival to make you move your feet and, well, your whole darn body. “Part of the mandate of Roots and Blues is to introduce audiences to incredibly diverse genres of music, musical instruments and artists who play them,” says marketing manager Scott Crocker. “These three artists represent exciting new forms of music evolution.” The three acts Crocker is referring to are: Felix Zenger, Butterscotch and Skratch Bastid, who will engage in a “Battle of the Beats Cage Match” workshop together. Beatboxers Zenger and Butterscotch are masters of vocal percussion, who produce drum beats, rhythm and musical sounds using their mouth, lips, tongues and voices and Skratch Bastid has become one of Canada’s most in-demand DJs and respected producers. Finnish beatbox artist Zenger astonished and thrilled festivalgoers when he appeared at Roots and Blues two years ago. He has made a show-stopping entry into the music scene during the past couple of years. Praised by the likes of Pharrell Williams, rubbing shoulders with such talent as Kid Koala, Bahamadia

and Blu, Zenger is also a YouTube hit thanks to his remarkable performance clips, with the most popular one amassing more than 30 million plays. On his debut album Won’t Say A Thing,, Zenger goes way beyond the common conceptions of the beatbox as an art form. What makes Zenger an artist to watch is not just his extraordinary skill, but his ability to provide a fresh musical vision, with instrumental virtuosity added as a spice. Butterscotch is a singer/beatboxer who incorporates her musical background of piano, guitar and bass into her compositions and performances. She is heavily influenced by jazz, classical, hip hop and R&B artists, ranging from Frederic Chopin to John Coltrane to Stevie Wonder. After high school she was accepted into the music program at California State University Sacramento as a classical piano major, but left after a couple years to pursue her dreams of making it in the musical world. Now Butterscotch is an internationally recognized vocal artist. From his humble beginnings a decade ago as a teenager in Halifax – pumping out mixtapes from his bedroom and earning a loyal following, Scratch Bastid slowly honed his skills first at DJ competitions and now around Canada and the world as a widely recognized go-to guy for party-rocking. “Bottom line, crazy for this genre of music or not, you gotta admit it’s a pretty cool branch of the musical tree,” says Crocker. Now in its 21st year, the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is the largest and most musically diverse festival in the British Columbian Interior. Highlights of the 2013 festival include Juno winner Bruce Cockburn, 2013 Juno Blues Album of the Year nominee Shakura S’Aida, 2013 Juno Blues Album of the Year nominee Steve Strongman, boogie woogie man Ben Waters, indie darlings Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside, and more – with many artists yet to be announced. For ticket information or purchase, visit www.rootsandblues.ca, or call 250833-4096.

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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. 27

SELF-ESTEEM: The Salmon Arm Secondary leadership group Miss

Representation – You Can’t Be What You Can’t See will be shown on the jumbo screen at the school’s Jackson campus gym at 7 p.m. CHILDREN’S ART – The SASCU Downtown Activity Centre hosts a “Little Artists’ Art Show” from 4 to 6 p.m. FILM FARE – Shuswap International Film Festival continues to March 2. See www.shuswapﬁlm.net for details.

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. INCOME TAX – Fletcher Park Seniors’ Resource Centre’s free community income tax program starts for low-income individuals of all ages at the centre located at 320A - Second Ave. NE, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. No appointment necessary. Call 250-832-7000 for more information. 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

MUSICAL FUNDRAISER – The Baha’is of Salmon Arm present an evening of

music and storytelling at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, with Sandy Cameron & friends, Roman Mujein, James Murray & Aimee Balloun, Kathlene du Toit, Cy O’Dell and Arrianna. Admission is donation of a nonperishable food item for the Second Harvest Food Bank. OPERA – The Met: Live in HD presents Parsifal at 9 a.m. at the Salmar Classic. SEED SAVERS – Annual event at A.L. Fortune School in Enderby runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a seed bank table, seed exchange, silent auction, lectures and DVD presentation. More than 40 vendors. Admission is $3. Children and students are admitted free. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 BIBLES – Gideon Vision and Dessert Evening starts at 6:30 p.m. and features music and speakers at Five Corners Church. Admission is by donation for worldwide Bible distribution.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 & 4

CASTING CALL – Shuswap Theatre holds auditions for The Herbal Bed, an

emotional thriller by Peter Whelan at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre. Contact director Kim MacMillan to obtain a script at 250-832-4094.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

SAFE KIDS – School District #83 invites parents, guardians, teachers and

parents to a free presentation on keeping kids safe online, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the District Education Centre at #110 - 2960 Okanagan Ave. SE.

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Members of the Northern Lights Chamber Choir, accompanied by cellist Barbara Ennis, perform Feb. 24 for an appreciative audience at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

SAGA exhibition carved in stone SAGA Public Art Gallery presents “Faces in Stone,” a sculptural exhibition by First Nations artist Audrey Nanimahoo. Nanimahoo was born into the Cree Nation in Dawson Creek. Even as a child she had a passion to sketch, and as an adult began painting folk art designs on stone and wood with acrylic paints. This eventually led to carving the wood, which then opened the door to stone. “In 2002 we came across a deposit of unusual green soapstone. We tried to sell the stone through our land-

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Babies Possible program Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in March. Program includes March 5 – Sun Safety with Public Health; March 12 – Attachment Infant Development; March 19 – Movie Day at the Salmar; March 26 – Roxy, children’s entertainer. Lunch provided.

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scaping company, but had no luck,” Nanimahoo says. “Something within the stone called to me to carve the stone. The stone responded by giving up the secrets locked within. I believe that certain things are meant to be, I was guided to find this talent within myself and release it.” Audrey’s studio is located near Malakwa, and she currently exhibits her work nationwide. “Faces in Stone” opens with a reception at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1 with live music and refreshments.

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Rock face: One of artist Audrey Nanimahoo’s stone sculptures to be on display at SAGA Public Art Gallery. The exhibition runs to March 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coffee Break and Artist Talk take place Thursday, March 21

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Bands tour their hits By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

They’re big on the country music scene and they’re coming to Salmon Arm. Launching their Hitlist Tour, Emerson Drive, Doc Walker and special guest Aaron Pritchett will perform at the Shaw Centre March 7. Bringing down the house night after night with songs from Emerson Drive’s fifth studio album, more than 20 top-10 tracks from Doc Walker and chart-toppers from Pritchett, the 2013 Hitlist Tour presents the strongest CMT hitlist lineup to date. Emerson Drive has been part of the country music scene since they signed their first record deal in Nashville in 2001. The band’s first two singles peaked in the top five on the Billboard charts. But it was their career-changing and moving Moments that gave the band their first No. 1 single in the U.S. “We found the song, we’re always looked for outside material, diamonds in the rough,” says lead vocalist and founder of the band Brad Mates, noting a lot of music sits on shelves waiting to be picked up and the band believes in giving life to good lyrics. “We were lucky to find it, we knew it was a special song, but it was up to radio to agree or

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Music mates: Emerson Drive and Doc Walker perform at the Shaw Centre on Thursday, March 7. Doors open at 7 p.m. not.” Mates says it was amazing to see reaction across the country, with many fans expressing how the song made an impact in their lives. “It hit so many chords in so many people’s lives, it is a staple of the show,” he says, noting the video also had a huge impact on listeners and fans would rebel if the number was removed from the concert playlist. Mates says he and Danick Dupelle (guitar and backup vocals) do most of the writing, able to feed off each other’s inspiration and ideas. Mates, who grew up to the sound of country music, says the genre has changed a lot since he began singing 17 years ago, with a lot of numbers crossing different genres and

growing many more fans. “There’s so many more new people and the thing that wins people over is the lyrics – it’s life, it’s what people live every day and everyone can relate to life,” he says. And what is life to Emerson Drive? Well that has changed over the years too, laughs Mates, who says the young, single experience has morphed into marriage, parenthood and responsibility – something that has been reflected in the band’s music. “What are we? A little bit of everything about growing up and the influences on our life,” he says. “I love that about our sound; it’s a lot of different outside influences. As a band you can’t recreate that, it’s something

that is just there…” Mates is also thrilled to be sharing the stage with another group that has been friends for some 18 years – Doc Walker – and the bands will perform their hit single Let it Roll. “This is gonna be a unique tour – two bands, friends for 17 and 18 years, sharing a piece of their lives with folks,” says Mates. “I’m kind of excited, I look forward to seeing the audience’s reaction. Both they and us feed off live performance.” And so does Aaron Pritchett, another longtime friend from the small country music community that spans the nation. Tickets are available during business hours at the SilverBacks box office at 250-832-3856 or at www.silverbacks. com.

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The Board members of the Shuswap Association for Community Living wish to acknowledge and express our gratitude to a long-term committed and dedicated member of our Board as she retires. Over the past 13 years, Joan Sturdy has been a vital member of our Board as a Director and most recently as Board Chair. Joan was instrumental in our Murder Mystery Fundraising evening and numerous other fundraising events. During her time as the Chair she was instrumental in moving the Board into Policy Governance and supported the Association as services moved into the community and away from the semi-segregated era of programming. It was a privilege to work alongside Joan – her laughter and her presence will be missed. We know she is an active community member and wish her the best as she focuses on other community interests.

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(Grade 6) Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. at L’Ecole Intermediare/Shuswap Middle School (171-30th St. SE, Salmon Arm) It is essential that interested parents attend the late immersion as there is a new registration format for 2013 and registration may take place. Registration will be held at this meeting if there a re between 24 and 30 (1 class) or between 48 and 60 (2 classes) students with their parents at the Tuesday, March 5 information session. If the numbers do not work out for either 1 or 2 classes, the school district will go to a telephone registration system. Details will be provided at the March 5th meeting. Registration for French Immersion Programs On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., School District #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) will be accepting registrations for the Early Immersion Program. Registration will take place at the District Education Centre located at #110 – 2960 Okanagan Avenue S.E., Salmon Arm on a first come first served basis. Parents or immediate relative must register child. A wait list will be created if the total of Early Immersion registrations exceeds 44.

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Thank You R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their support:

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(From top) Threeyear-old Aurealia Beaumont is fascinated with a hot air engine that was part of the Heritage Week display at the Mall at Piccadilly; Deb Chapman and Jerry Broeder hold up an apple pie, made by James Murray, which sold for a record $1,725 at the pie auction; Landon Salter strikes it rich in gold-panning; pie contest winner Kerry Peter shows her first-place silver plate to secondplace winner Gloria Alexander and thirdplace winner Bonnie Peterson.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FIVE YEAR (2013 – 2017) FINANCIAL PLAN Sections 815 & 816 of the Local Government Act require that all Regional Districts prepare and adopt, by bylaw, a Five Year Financial Plan on an annual basis. It also requires that the Board undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted. Interested members of the public are invited to attend the CSRD offices located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC on Friday March 8, 2013 from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM local time for an opportunity to speak directly to the Manager of Finance regarding the proposed Five Year (2013 – 2017) Financial Plan. The Five Year Financial Plan will be considered for adoption at the Thursday March 21, 2013 Regular Board meeting.

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Child gets help from Wholesale Club By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

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Underterred by recent surgery, Salmon Arm’s official town crier Patrick Allwood rings his bell at the start of the 17th annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Contest, sponsored by R. J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, held Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly.

Thanks to a fundraising program at the Wholesale Club, a young Salmon Arm boy will be receiving funding for specialized therapy. President’s Choice Children’s charity has given the Maxwell family a $2,400 grant to provide Auldin with occupational therapy. “It’s wonderful to be able to help a child get the best start they can get and change their life for the better,” says Brad Housden or the Wholesale Club. “The team have done a fabulous job raising and donating money so we can help children like Auldin, but there is so much more we need to do and so many more children we can help.” Auldin was diag-

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“…This is a heartwarming event in knowing that good things can happen for people who need help with assisting a child’s growths and strides in life.” Kelly says the timing is important, as the therapy will assist in giving Auldin the best possible start in kindergarten.

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Lawyer earns Queen’s Counsel status By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

A former Salmon Arm resident has been honoured for his work as a lawyer with the Queen’s Counsel designation. Herman Henry Van Ommen practises as a regional managing partner with McCarthy Tétrault LLP. His practice involves real estate litigation, corporate litigation and professional discipline proceedings. Van Ommen was elected as a bencher of the Law Society of BC in 2009 and is currently the chair of the Discipline Committee and vice chair of the Rule of Law and Independence Committee.

income. At that time, work in the bush was plentiful and paid well. Once he had worked for a few years, Van Ommen realized he didn’t want to work as a logger for the rest of

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Simon Fraser for his next year university and then completed his undergrad degree at McGill in Montreal. He attended Law School at UVic and then articled in Salmon

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Herman Van Ommen Queen’s counsel He also has served as an instructor at UBC’s law faculty. Thirty lawyers were appointed this year with the honorary title of Queen’s Counsel, announced by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. The Queen’s Counsel designation is an honour conferred annually on members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and contribution. Van Ommen attended Salmon Arm West in his elementary years and then went to JL Jackson for his junior high years. He quit school in Grade 10, as he felt that school wasn’t of interest to him. His family was poor and he wanted to contribute to the family

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Larch Hills racers bring home medals

Skiers: Team members tops in the West. Nine skiers travelled to Grande Prairie, Alta. this past weekend to represent Larch Hills at the Western Canadian Championships. Following a 10-hour drive, there were three days of racing against the best of the West. Larch Hills skiers returned with six medals and several top-10 finishes. The team was coached by Brian May and Donna Flatman, with waxing help from several parents in attendance. Here are some Larch Hills highlights: Day #1. Individual Sprint/Prologue – Free Technique: 1st - John Connor – Junior Boys, 3rd - Alysson Marshall – Open Women, 3rd - Rachel May – Midget Girls, 6th - Andrew Nash – Juvenile Boys, 6th - Thomas Hardy – Junior Men (racing up), 8th - Jonathan Bakker – Junior Boys. Day #2. Interval Start – Classic Technique: 1st - Thomas Hardy – Junior Boys, 4th - Rachel May – Midget Girls, 5th - Alysson Marshall – Open Women, 6th - Alexander Corbett – Juvenile Boys, 10th - Kyle Flatman – Junior Boys. Day #3 – Mass Start – Free Technique: 1st - Thomas Hardy – Junior Boys, 1st - Rachel May – Midget Girls 8th - Alexander Corbett – Juvenile Boys. Alysson Marshall did not race in the third and final stage on Sunday. More results can be found at the Zone 4 website. Next on the racing calendar for the younger members of the team are the BC Midget Championships in Revelstoke this weekend. Larch Hills will be represented by a whopping 30 skiers aged nine to 12 years.

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Family shares love of skiing by Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

It’s bigger than a basketball and weighs about 20 pounds. It is a thick plastic bag, stored in a dark corner of her basement, in which Abbi May keeps her medals. This grand display of her many winnings in cross-country skiing is an apt reflection of her low-key, humble attitude – and her family’s approach to winning. A win is wonderful, but cross-country skiing is more about the experience and the pure love of the sport. Abbi’s husband Brian has his own cache of medals as well, and their children, Rachel and Trond, are quickly accumulating their own collection. Both Brian and Abbi grew up crosscountry skiing and racing. Brian’s mom started as a JackRabbit leader in Newfoundland when he was growing up and is still coaching 35 years later. She was the Newfoundland team coach for a number of years. Brian and Abbi met when they were members of the Queen’s University ski team, travelling the Ontario university skiing circuit. A highlight in Abbi’s long string of successes was in 1993 when she won the Ontario University Championships – the top woman skier from all the university ski teams in Ontario. After university the couple moved to Halifax for six years where the skiing was a bit marginal – and they learned a lesson. “So after that we knew we wanted to live in a place with better skiing conditions,” explains Abbi. From 2000 to 2005 they lived in Minnesota, where they both began skiing again in earnest. There they took part every year in the biggest race in North America, the American Birkebeiner, which attracts about 6,000. Abbi’s best placing was 11th, while

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Olympian and Paralympian who has raced at the Reino-Keski Salmi loppet) not just one Brian McKeever.” Brian took first in a couple of loppets in Minnesota, but probably the biggest race See humble on page A18

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Humble skiers earn medals galore

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top team for Dumas Salmon Arm’s Scylar Dumas was a member of the Vancouver Under 20 team that took on the Fraser Valley men’s rep squad in the 2013 Dunbar Keg Cup on Feb. 16. A SAS grad, Dumas played for the Okanagan Regional Representative team at the Under 16 and Under 18 levels, and then went on to play for the Vancouver Rowing Club squad. A rigorous selection process took place to choose the top 20 players to represent Vancouver Under 20.

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Good showing at scotties Salmon Arm’s Darryl Horne has been in Kingston, Ont., guiding Team Canada to what they hoped would be a repeat of their 2012 win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Horne was once again coaching the Heather Nedohin rink, made up of Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer and Dawn Askin. When the last rock was thrown in the incredibly tough competition, Team Canada finished fourth, behind the champion Team Ontario, followed by Manitoba in second place and B.C. in third.

special olympics needs help Special Olympics BC – Salmon Arm Branch plans to start in April with a 10-week fun fitness program that will help determine the numbers and abilities of the athletes in the community. They would also like input from the athletes as to which sports to focus on for the upcoming season. if you are interested in participating as an athlete, coach or as a volunteer, contact Heather Sims via email at relayradials@hotmail.com.

three golds It was three gold medals for the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers over the weekend. Tessa Elliott, Aila Norlin and Jack Verdurmen competed at the Coyote Cup speed skating races in Kamloops. All three skaters won gold aggregate medals in their respective categories. Aylssa Skaalid was competing in Calgary and posted times fast enough to qualify for the Canadian Championship in Montreal March 8 to 10. She will be representing B.C. as well the Salmon Arm Icebreakers at this competition. The club is presently looking for sponsors to assist Alyssa to compete in Montreal. Contact Dr Kim Grieves by email at drkgreieve@telus.net. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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Saudburg (left) is covered tightly by Salmon Arm Junior Golds’ Jordan Hislop on Friday, Feb. 22 during the AA Okanagan playoff at Valleyview Secondary gymnasium in Kamloops.

Golds season ends

The Junior Golds Basketball season ended on the weekend with three losses at the Valley Championships. Salmon Arm played well defensively, but had difficulty scoring. The Golds lost to Princess Margaret 41-33, Kelowna Christian 55-34 and South Kamloops 35-26. Lenny DePatie was the top scorer for the Golds with 37 points, Jordan Hislop had 12. Salmon Arm finished with a record of 18 wins and 10 losses for the season.

’Backs give and take Salmon Arm SilverBacks Abundant Specialty Advertising Atom B Development team, coached by Gerry Rasmuson and Brad May, ended their regular season with two games last weekend. Next weekend they head to Penticton for playoffs. The last home game of the season had the SilverBacks facing the Westside Warriors on Saturday. The game was an even match through the first period with no goals from either team but the Warriors were the first to score with a goal at the start of the second. The SilverBacks tied the game with a great shot by Matt Bushell, and defenceman Kai Fazan came in on an amazing single-handed deke, giving the ’Backs a 2-1 lead. With solid goaltending by Rod May, the ’Backs gained momentum as Matt Bushell got his second goal of the night with Austin York sealing the deal making it a 4-2 win for the SilverBacks. Looking to take a second win, the ’Backs faced off against Revelstoke, The Grizzlies, however, came out hard with three goals in the first period. But the ’Backs came back with a tip-in goal by Justin Schielke and an unassisted goal by Damian Earl. Despite outstanding goaltending by Carson Irmen, the ’Backs had to settle for a 3-2 loss in the final game of the regular season

he won was the 25-kilometre Pre-Birkie in Wisconsin, which attracted about 1,000 athletes. “We’ve won lots of races,” says Brian, “but we also know there are people who are much better than we are. We don’t have any false illusions of being Olympic level athletes.” However, Brian does have Olympic experience. One of his most memorable times was at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler where he was a supervisor for the forerunners for the cross-country skiing events. His group skied the course before the competition to help prepare the tracks. “I was essentially in charge of leading them and making sure they kept to the tracks,” he explains. Some days, if it was snowing, he was skiing during the races to keep the track conditions fair for the Olympic competitors. After Minnesota, Brian landed a job in 2005 at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm, but not before he and Abbi researched the area. “We made sure there was good skiing before we moved here,” laughs Abbi. Naturally, their children, Trond, 9, and Rachel, 13, have grown up skiing. Trond started before he turned two. Both young people like racing, probably as much as their parents, particularly the chance to see friends from other areas. “I have lots of friends from other places who I get to see at all the races… Vancouver and all over,” Rachel says. Adds Abbi: “They do the race, neck-and-neck racing each other, and as soon as they’re finished, they’re hanging out, the best of friends. They can’t wait to see each other again.” The toughest thing about racing, says Rachel, are the hills. “You’re trying to go up the hills really fast, then you get out of breath and really tired, then when you get to the next hill it’s even harder.”

Figuring out pacing is a big part of racing, explains Abbi. The whole family usually goes on at least one winter camping trip a year, where they ski in with their camping gear. During the ski season, from mid-November to the end of March, they ski at least five days a week. “There’d normally be races on the weekend, then there are two practices during the week, then we go once on another day,” explains Brian. “That will be a family ski – or else we’ll go while they’re at school,” adds Abbi. During the rest of the year there’s running, cycling, soccer, backpacking, canoeing and sea kayaking. Both Abbi and Brian coach the junior ski team at Larch Hills. When they first moved here, they taught JackRabbits and have moved up as their children have grown. Dry-land training with the ski team starts in September, including roller skiing, with ski boots and poles. Both Abbi and Brian comment on what a great place Larch Hills is. “The club here, there are so many people who are very positive and willing to contribute. Everyone has different skills they either bring to the team or to the club. It’s really been growing a lot…,” Abbi says. “People involved in skiing are really positive people, people who like that kind of lifestyle. It’s really nice for families – it’s for everybody. They all have practice at the same time, no matter what age, so parents can help the coach or go off and ski. A lot of them say, ‘I’ve never been so fit in my life.’” It’s not unusual for all four members of the May family to take first place in their individual categories in a race. They did just that at the first race in the Teck Okanagan Cup Series held at Larch Hills in December. Their secret? Says Abbi: “You’ve got to love it and then you do it a lot. The more you do it, the better you are at it – and the more you do it.”

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Gorillas sneak past Snakes At this point, all the Salmon Arm SilverBacks can do is worry about themselves. They’re tied with Trail for the final playoff spot but wasting thought on the Smoke Eaters and their remaining schedule is simply a distraction that won’t help. With that focus, the ’Backs earned a 3-2 win against the visiting Vernon Vipers. Ryan Schwalbe, in his first game back from injury, scored the game-winning goal in the third period just 37 seconds after Harlan Orr had given them a lead. Emotion entered the game early with Blake Box delivering a bit hit that prompted Ryan Renz to drop the gloves with him just after the fourminute mark. “It was a playoff-type atmosphere,” said Salmon Arm bench boss Scott Robinson. “It was our biggest crowd of the year (1,531) against our rivals from down the road. There was a lot on the line and it was a pretty good night.” Vernon’s Jason Bird replied just past the midway point of the third to get the Vipers back within one but Salmon Arm was able to hang on until time expired.

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He scores: Salmon Arm SilverBacks forward Ryan Schwalbe gets past the Vernon netminder for a 3-2 victory, snapping the ’Backs five-game losing streak. “It’s easy to feel confident at 3-1 but when they made it 3-1… it spurred them on and they were coming at us pretty good,” said Robinson. “One thing I like about our team is we don’t seem to get too nervous; we’re quite comfortable with a lot of our guys out there.” Goalie Adam Clark’s performance in the second period, which was scoreless, might have been the most crucial aspect of the win. The Vipers

outshot the SilverBacks 15-8 in the middle frame but Clark was equal to the challenge. “We were very good in the first and they had a bounce back in the second but Clarky held us in there,” said Robinson. “A week ago, we lost a game like that to Merritt; there was a turn of momentum with two quick (goals) and we made it stand up.” After a rough stretch early in the month, Clark appears to be back on form.

“I think it was a bit of a situation where it was a challenge; we played him five straight games, the team lost a bit of attention to detail and I think a bit of fatigue set in,” said Robinson of Clark’s swoon. “He’s a kid we’re going to have back next year and he’s going to carry the ball.” The team heads on the road for five games to finish the season. Salmon Arm plays in See ’Backs on page 20

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She may be 99, but that doesn’t stop her from getting out to games and cheering for her beloved Salmon Arm SilverBacks. Reba Harper watched the Gorillas’ first game when the franchise was born in 2001. She’s rarely missed one since. This past Friday night she was in her usual Section E seat, watching the last league home game of the 2012/13 season. “If I miss any, it’s the Wednesday games,” she says, explaining that she attends pretty well all of the weekend games. Her attendance Wednesdays depends on the availability of her ride. Simply having an outing is part of the reason she goes, and “it’s quite fast and you can pick out the good skaters. One skater in the SilverBacks, he can go through everybody.”

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Super fan: Reba Harper has watched nearly every SilverBacks game since 2001. Although she says the team is different from year to year, they’ve improved greatly now that general manager and former coach Troy Mick has taken over. “They’re better. I can’t remember quite when this coach came in, but when he did, they didn’t fool around.” She likes watching the team progress as the season does. “They’re all young, they’re all new when they come in. They’ve hardly met each oth-

er… So they’re all new but they have a very good coach who’s very strict. He soon has them whipped into shape.” Harper doesn’t have a favourite player, although she mentions Harlan Orr, Alex Gillies and Shane Hanna as being, “quite good.” She likes the Kennedy twins, Brendan and Jeff, and notes they never play on the same line. She’d like the team to make it to the playoffs, but she doesn’t

mince words about their chances of winning. “They won’t win because they have to compete with Penticton, an excellent team… The SilverBacks are good enough to enjoy watching, though. They’re good skaters and they have a very good goalie, Adam Clark.” Harper has never played hockey herself, but her brother Jack was a hockey fan and player, as is her son John. She used to skate, however. Her maiden name is Honey and the pond on her family’s property near the current home of the GM dealership was once called Honey’s Pond. It then became Hucul Pond – the namesake of the rink at the Shaw Centre. After all her time watching the SilverBacks, she’s well known by staff. She likes a mocha and a bag of potato chips with her games, which the concession staff eagerly provide.

“The girls know me. One of them runs and gets them as soon as they see me coming.” Harper is not thrilled with the current uniforms. “I liked the ones farther back. They’re black now. Oh well, they show up, they’re all right. I like the ones they used to wear better, they were bright.” She doesn’t mind the fights – “Oh, they don’t have them very often,” she says. But she does mind the boarding. “They knock each other into the boards all the time. When I first started watching hockey in the prairies, they didn’t do that. I don’t like boarding.” At this point Harper doesn’t know if she’ll be getting season’s tickets next season – which would be a first – because it depends on getting a ride. She’ll definitely come to as many as possible, she says. “I’ll get to go when I can.”

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Clean sweep: Katie Hill, the second for the Krausher rink, watches Kym Edgeworth and Alyssa Kyllo sweep her rock towards the win in the Ladies Open Bonspiel in Salmon Arm.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You need to release or let go of some accumulated excess baggage since the past few months. The Full Moon might show you that if you are in need of some rest and healing, you won’t have any choice but just do that. Surrender yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to finally integrate yourself in your group of acquaintances and catch up with the latest news. Now it will be become clearer to you who your true friends are and which goals you should still pursue. Be prepared to make some major clean-up in these spheres. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your area of professional realm and success will be highlighted during this Full Moon. This could be the time that you will suddenly want to change your career choice or your image may change. You will yearn to match your available alternatives with your potential and talents. You’ll accept nothing less than that. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just when you thought you were limited by roadblocks and restrictions, your life will open up and give you a breath of fresh air. You are ready to inhale a good dose of optimism over your life and over your health. Just do not miss out on the important details. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Intimacy issues will come to the fore during this Full Moon. Things you kept buried until now will emerge to the surface, be it a bad habit or an unresolved issue from the past. Do not let old resentments pollute your potential for a deeper connection with someone new. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Important relationships will ask for your attention. You’ll have to take a decision involving the tie of your attachment. Strengthen the bond or break it: the decision will be ultimately yours. How much are you willing to sacrifice?

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LEONARD JOSEPH DINNER DINNER, Leonard Joseph passed away at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Leonard was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 17, 1932 and had been a long time resident of Salmon Arm. Leonard had worked as a crane operator in Prince George prior to moving to Salmon Arm. He is survived by two sons, Michael and Rory Dinner both of Aurora, ON and his long time friend, Grant Cuthbert of Salmon Arm. Heartfelt thanks to Hillside Village for their professional and compassionate care of Leonard during the past four years. A memorial tea was held at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:30 pm. Interment of Leonard’s cremated remains will follow later in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kelowna, BC. If so desired, contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to the Hillside Village, 2891 - 15 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2B6. Online condolences can be sent through Leonard’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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LILLIAN SMILEY Smiley, Lillian Mabel (Nordlund) age 87. Born at Onoway Alberta Feb. 24, 1925, died at Kamloops Feb. 21, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Harold on December 19, 1995 and is survived by her loving sons George (Marilyn), John (Monica) and Richard as well as grandchildren Peter, Jim, Sharon and Karen. Moved to the Shuswap in 1953. She and her husband were lifelong social and environmental activists. No flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the David Suzuki Foundation, #219 – 2211 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2, www. davidsuzuki.org. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Lillian’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

BESSETTE, BARBARA ANNE “PAT” ( NEE HOLDEN) February 2, 1934 - February 19, 2013 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved “Pat” at the age of 79 years. Born in Moose Jaw Sask. on Feb 2 1934, Pat passed peacefully Feb 19 2013 with family by her side. Predeceased by her mother Vera Freeman, brothers Jack Marcy and Bob Marcy and her son Jim Bessette, left to mourn her loss is Pat’s eternally devoted husband of 61 years Norman, and her children Robin (Laurie) Salmon Arm, Norman (Kathy) Fort St James and Sheri Winfield, her sister Colleen Linge Calgary, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pat lived in Moose Jaw Sask. during her younger years then moved to Kamloops where at age 15 she met the love of her life, Norman. They were married in Kamloops in 1952. Pat and Norman lived in Ashcroft, Loon Lake, Lumby, Kamloops and Balmoral, then settled in Blind Bay where they spent the last 46 years. She worked several jobs in her lifetime, some of which include Hallet’s Egg Plant, cooking at Scotty’s Cafe in Sorrento and for a time was Executive Secretary for the BC Lion’s Society. Camping and fishing were some things that Pat enjoyed as well as her great love for flowers, white carnations being her favorite. Pat will be lovingly remembered as a loving wife, mother to many and welcoming to all with the coffee always on. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hillside Village for their exceptional care of Mom during her short stay there. There will be no service at Pat’s request. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD. Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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WILBUR, MARGARET ROSE On Friday February 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm, Margaret Rose Wilbur left this world to join her creator after a short fight with cancer. She is greatly missed by her dear husband Harley of 59 years, Children; Rhonda, Brian, Kathy and David along with eight Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren. Those friends unable to visit her should remember Margaret as a happy, caring and smiling lady that she always was. As per Margaret’s wish there will be no funeral service. Online condolences can be sent to Margaret’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC. MAVIS TULARI Mavis passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake hospital on February 17 with family by her side. She was very proud of having lived in the Shuswap her whole life. She was born in the old Salmon Arm hospital April 17 1920, to parents, Harry and Violet Copeland of Notch Hill. As a child she was raised in the General Stores her parents ran at Notch Hill and Balmoral, moving to White Lake when she married Victor on December 20, 1939. They lived on the family farm Victor’s parents had homesteaded and moved to Salmon Arm in December 1968. She was predeceased by her husband Victor (1998), her brother Lawrence (1922) and her sister Anne Meneice (2010) she is survived by her children Vickie (Joe) Kelowna, Carol (Doug) Qualicum Beach, John, Prince George, Terri (Mike) Prince George, and Margaret, Burnaby. Seven grandchildren, Ed (Joanne) Kelowna, George, (Janice) Salmon Arm, Mearl (Jason) Jonathan, Erin and Carolyn all of Prince George, Arthur (Fort St. James), and 14 great grandchildren. She pursued many activities over her 92 years. She was active in the White Lake Community Hall, and the Carlin P.T.A. In Salmon Arm she enjoyed 5 pin and lawn bowling, the Shuswap Singers choir and she continued canvassing for the Cancer Society and CNIB. She enjoyed gardening, camping, sewing, and took up quilting in her later years, becoming a lifetime member of the quilters guild in Salmon Arm. Mom spent many happy hours at the Senior’s center playing games and singing in the choir. The family would like to thank Piccadilly Terrace for providing the many activities that our Mom actively partook in the four and a half years she was there. Her positive spirit and enthusiasm for life will be sorely missed by the staff and residents alike. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice, or plant a flower in her honour as she preferred flowers in the garden. A celebration of Life will be held March 9, at the Senior’s 5th avenue Senior’s Centre 170 - 5th avenue at 1:00pm. On line condolences may be sent to Mavis’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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HOGG, Delores Faye (nee McIntyre)

“Dode” (Delores) Hogg passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2013 with her daughters at her side. She is predeceased by her husband Hubert, of 57 years, sisters Eileen and Irene and brothers Ray and Gordon. Dode leaves behind her two daughters Sandra (Larry Starke) and Andrea (Ian Lindsay) , her grandchildren Kristina (Jack Redlick), Kelly, Shannon (Vanessa), Brandon (Heather) and Kevin (Laura), her great grandchildren Tyden and Trennen as well as her sisters Betty, Maxine and Kathleen, brother Butch and a large extended family and friends. Dode will always be remembered for her love of family and children. The family would like to thank the staff at Sun Pointe Village in Kelowna for the kind and compassionate care that both both Dode and Hubert received in the past 3 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC would be greatly appreciated. MURPHY, JAMES PARKER (JIM) July 27, 1932 - February 19, 2013 At the age of 80 years Lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 52 years (Nell) Eleanor, his son W. James (Dolly) Murphy of Surrey, daughter Susan (Jags) Murphy-Brown, granddaughter Khataya Brown, of Haida Gwaii, sister Patsy Shierman of Sundre, Alberta and cousins in Alberta and Ireland as well as nieces and nephews including Penny and David Richardson of Tlell, BC. Jim was born and ranched in High River, Alberta where he met is wife Nell and they had their two children. He and Nell moved to Courtenay, BC in 1966 where he was a heavy duty mechanic for Crown Zellerbach, then they moved to Kokish and then to Sandspit where he was a Master Mechanic. Jim and his partner beachcombed at Sandspit for a few years and then purchased the Sandspit Motoring garage. In 1977 the family moved to Tappen, BC where Jim worked for the Dept. of Highways and enjoyed raising cattle. It was there in 1984, Jim fulfilled his lifelong dream of getting a plane and his private pilots license at age 52. In 1993 Jim and Nell retired to the Queen Charlotte Islands and had a great time fishing and exploring the islands with family and friends and his ever present dogs Micky and Duffy. Jim also worked for 12 years for the Commissionaires, guarding at the detachment in Queen Charlotte and at the hospital. They moved back to Salmon Arm two years ago. At Jim’s and the family’s request, their will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Piccadilly Care Centre, SPCA or Queen Charlotte Hospital. You suffered much in silence Your spirit did not bend You faced your pain with courage until the very end You tried so hard to stay with us Your fight was all in vain God took you to his loving arms, and freed you from all pain you didn’t deserve what you’ve been through and so He gave you rest And by the way you lived your life We have been richly blessed Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATOIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Jim’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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JACKSON, AMETHYST In loving memory of our fallen Angel, Amethyst Carole Jackson, October 25, 2012 – January 29, 2013. Survived by her mom and dad, Barb and Neil Jackson, big brothers, Shawn and Brett, grandparents, Gerald and Donna Smith of Creston, BC, Grandparents, Norm and Carole Jackson of Salmon Arm, aunts, uncles and cousins. A service of remembrance will be held in the Mountainside Room at Bowers on Saturday afternoon, February 23rd at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Flowers are graciously accepted, a reception will follow at the family residence. On lines condolences may be sent to Amethyst’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. You will be missed for all eternity.

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Family Support Coordinator – Salmon Arm The Mental Illness Family Support Centre (MIFSC) is accepting applications for the part-time position of Family Support Coordinator at our Salmon �rm of�ice� The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for providing support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who have a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue� This position is � days per wee� (�� hours)� The ideal candidate will have: � post-secondary education in social wor� or social sciences � �-� years e�perience wor�ing with family members of those with mental illness � �nowledge of ma�or mental illnesses, the mental health system and local agencies � e�cellent interpersonal, public spea�ing, written and verbal s�ills � support group facilitation e�perience � the ability to wor� independently and as part of a team � of�ice administration and computer s�ills For a complete �ob description, visit our website at www�mifsc�ca� Some evening wor� and travelling once per month to �ernon to attend �oard meetings is re�uired� Please email your cover letter, resume and three references with a statement of how your s�ills, abilities and passion for advocating for others will help us achieve our agency’s mission, by March 8, 2013� The Hiring Committee Mental Illness Family Support Centre bcssvernon�shaw�ca

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1964-2012 You still bring a smile to our hearts daily. Our memories keep us moving forward and will never fade. We “Love You Man”

Cards of Thanks We wish to thank all of our dear friends for your kind expressions of sympathy, flowers, food, cards, visits and phone calls during our time of loss. Your kindness and concern will never be forgotten. Dan will be forever loved and missed. The Campbell Family

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We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with knowledge of plants, fertilizers and insect control. As well, you must be available to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends. Please deliver your resume in person to Buckerfields, Salmon Arm.

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Pin Point Surveying Ltd. is looking for a full time Crewchief based out of our Salmon Arm office. Familiarity with Trimble Equipment, Survey Controller and/or SCS900 software would be an asset. Applicants should hold a valid driver’s license and be physically fit. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes can be emailed to randy@pinpointsurveying.com “Surveying the North Okanagan, Columbia, and Shuswap Since 1999” RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR Mill Tech Industries is an innovative company providing leading edge, high speed lumber handling equipment to the forest industry and is located in the Salmon Arm Industrial Park. We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join its administrative team in the role of Receptionist / Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Administrator. This would be a full time position. The successful applicant will possess: • A working knowledge of accounting systems and processes • Strong skills in Quickbooks Accounting Program • Strong skills in Excel/Word/Outlook Programs • Strong communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner • Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines • The ability to accurately and efficiently work in a fastpaced environment, while handling a wide variety of duties • Willingness to go “above and beyond” to ensure a successful team Please submit a covering letter and your resume via e-mail to: vickic@mill-tech-ind.com Deadline: March 15th, 2013.

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We are now recruiting for permanent full & parttime Customer Service Representatives in our downtown Salmon Arm chicken retail store. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to customer service. We would prefer you to have experience in a Meat/Deli operation and also have experience in a cashier position. You will be required to work on your own initiative and also demonstrate excellent teamwork. Please apply with resume to the store in person or fax to 250 832 2194. On your resume please clearly state the position you are applying for. 321 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC

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Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

Misc. for Sale

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD:

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WANTED: Pasture for 10-40 Head. 250-832-1089

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Pets

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Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

Heavy Duty Machinery

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HOME Renovation Repair Maintenance

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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 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Ginseng tarps 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. Last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hay 65-70 lb. bales Horse and cattle hay $5/bale 250-832-8665

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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Rentals

Transportation

Musical Instruments

Mobile Homes & Pads

Suites, Upper

Auto Financing

Trucks & Vans

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

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93 Chev 2500 4wd, ext cab, canopy, fully loaded $2000 (250) 682-3943

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

3BDRM., 1.5bath, w/d, private, new kitchen, $1000 + DD, avail Mar 1 (250)832-7257 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. Large 2 Bdrm fresh paint new floors all appl incl W/D parking and deck 250-804-6216

2000 Cadillac DeVille, 189,000km, 34,000km on new tranny, new tires, shocks, $6500. for details call (250)832-2034 (250)833-6049

ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087

Free Items FREE: 3 - Cougar 5th wheel trailer plastic septic tanks, 1.5yrs old, approx. 50 gal. capacity (250)832-2359

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 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

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

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Mar 1. 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 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available March 1. Central loc. Mature persons. Pet negotiable. $795/mo. Phone 250-8326490 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. completely reno’d 1bdrm., $700. NS NP Call Robin (250)833-5458 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furn, Starting at $550 all inclusive, (250)838-9394 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

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

Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Salmon Arm 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm

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

MHOME for rent, one person, 2 sm bdrms. N/S, NP, plus utilities, need ref’s, $650/mo Tappen area. Bev 250-835884.

Homes for Rent 1580SQFT. 3bdrm, 2bath 6yr. old home, NS, NP, all appliances incl., $1300/mo. + util., avail. now, ref’s req. (250)8036868 2bdrm. + nursery mobile on acre in Grindrod, $900/mo. + util. & DD, avail. March 15, F/S, W/D, DW, elec. heat & fireplace, deck, small shed. Looking for reliable & mature long term tenants. Open house March 4 & 5 from 4-6pm located at the bottom of Pollock Road off Old Sicamous Road or call/text (1-250)530-9007 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 3 BDRM in downtown Salmon Arm. Avail. Mar. 15th. $1200 inclusive. Please call Ana 250463-4197 or Darcy 250-8041453. Email: newandrecycled@gmail.com 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 GLENEDEN: 2Bdrm. own yard, F/S, NP, NS, No Drugs, $850/mo. + util. (250)832-6975 (250)517-7674 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 NICE 4BDRM 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college & amenities, Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105 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

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Transportation

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Homes for Rent

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Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 6290 Trans Canada Highway, Salmon Arm, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Kristen Amundrud of Salmon Arm for arrears of container rent amounting to $2143.60 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

Tenders

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) POWER SWEEPING SERVICES QUOTATION PROCESS School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2013 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, BC or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM March 8, 2013. Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca

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Mobile Homes & Parks

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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 1 bedroom. Includes w/d, f/s, utilities, satellite. No smoking. No pets. Near 5 corners. $625/month. 250-832-8099. References. 1BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-5919 2bdrm suite, private entrance, utils. and cable inc. Near schools and rec centre. $950/mo. Avail. April 1. (250)832-8550 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 Beautiful 2bdrm daylight suite in newer home, Enderby, private entr & prkg, w/d, f/s, f/p, lawncare. N/S, n/p. Avail Mar 1 $875.incl utils. (250)5504096 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

GMC SIERRA 1500, 2002 4X4 pick-up. Ext. cab, 5.3L V8. Clean, reliable, well maint., no accidents, full load, heated leather seats, A/C, CD, AM/FM., remote start, on star cap., rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails. $8750. O.B.O. Call Steve-oh eve. (250) 804-1728

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Michael Melin of BFM Holdings Ltd of 5101 48th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, V1E 1X2 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as Lot 16, Sec 7, Tp 20, R 9, W6M, KDYD Plan 1230 and located at 3701 20 Ave SE. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the City of Salmon Arm, Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 by March 22, 2013 (14 days from the date of final publication)

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City looks for community input on strategic plan The City of Salmon Arm is creating its first ever long-term strategic plan. When complete, the plan will be a guide to help city council and staff more effectively make decisions around infrastructure planning and implementation, prioritize projects and spending, identify revenue sources and consider taxation over the next 10 to 15 years. “The city has developed and implemented a number of strategies in the past, such as our official community plan” says Mayor Nancy Cooper. “The advantage we see in creating an over-arching strategic plan is that it will provide greater alignment and efficiencies for all planning across city operations.” While direction for the plan will primarily come from city council and administration, community members and organizations will be asked to participate at key times in the planning process. The strategic plan is unfolding through a six-step process: • The city will undertake background research and identify key factors that will shape the city and its local government. • Municipal leaders, including city council and staff, will provide their input. • Residents and community organizations will be invited to provide input through online, targeted surveys. • City council and staff will identify priorities for inclusion in the strategic plan. • Task force teams will be created to refine and develop the strategy and action plans for each priority. Task force teams may consist of municipal employees, external advisors and community representatives. •A draft of the strategic plan will be made available for commu-

nity input before the plan is approved by city council. Chief administrative officer Carl Bannister says the city has created two surveys to gather input from resi-

dents and community organizations. The residents’ survey and the community organization survey will be available on March 13. The residents’ sur-

vey can either be accessed and completed on line on the city’s website at www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan or residents can pick up a paper copy from city hall at 500 Second

Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N2. Community organizations will receive their survey information via email or mail before March 13, 2013 for completion by a

representative of the organization. All surveys will need to be completed and submitted prior to 4 p.m. on April 10 in order for survey results to be tabulated to meet

the city’s strategic planning timelines. Completed paper surveys can be returned to city hall. The city intends to complete the strategic plan by fall 2013.

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Offer available until May 6, 2013, to residential customers, where line of sight permits, who have not subscribed to TELUS TV, Internet or home phone service in the past 90 days. Not available to residents of multi-dwelling units. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative at the point of installation. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing, without notice. HDTV input equipped television is required to receive HD. HD channels provided through the Bell TV satellite network. *Includes Basic Package. Regular bundled rate (currently $32.90/mo.) begins on month 7. Monthly rates include a $3 digital service fee, a $5 bundle discount and a fee required by the CRTC as a contribution to the Local Programming Improvement Fund (LPIF). See telus.com/satellitetv-lpif. Taxes extra. Not available with other promotions. †Current rental rates apply at the end of the service agreement. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement, and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. ‡PVR capabilities subject to and limited by applicable laws. TELUS, TELUS Satellite TV, the TELUS logo and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. © 2013 TELUS.