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Residents protest plastic bag policy Recycling program: City says using clear bags a safer, more efficient collection method.
By Martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF
Why are residents being forced to buy garbage in an effort to reduce garbage? This is a question leona Fillion and some other Salmon Arm residents are asking, but city hall says there are good reasons for it. Fillion is referring to the recycling program in Salmon Arm being carried out by BFI canada/ Progressive Waste Solutions, which requires all recyclables to be placed in clear or clear-blue bags. Fillion has been putting out her recyclables in a bin since the inception of curbside recycling in Salmon Arm two years ago. She recently received a letter saying recyclables must be put in a bag and, last week, the recyclables in her bin were not picked up but left behind. “I’m furious. I don’t think it’s economical and I don’t think it’s ecological…,” Fillion says. “If they were going to change the contract or the program, I think there should have been a big announcement to get citizen input.” People should have the option of using either bins or bags, she says. “There are a few people around here who quite happily put their
stuff in the bags, but there are some of us who would like the option of putting it in bins like it was set out when the program was introduced.” Resident Rod charlebois feels just as strongly, having sent copies of a letter he wrote to city hall to 25 of his neighbours. “What irks me the most is we are being forced to buy the bags…,” he says. “We all got little tickets on our bins saying, ‘tut, tut, you can’t do that.’” With 4,000 or 5,000 families in Salmon Arm, he says, if everyone puts out one bag per week, “we’re looking at 100,000 bags per year. do we really want to add 100,000 bags to the garbage load, when we’ve taken the trouble to eliminate plastic grocery bags…? It makes no sense to me.” He has seen bins used in other cities and doesn’t know why they can’t be used in Salmon Arm. “I would be happy to get whatever bin they want. Just some kind of reusable vessel… There are various solutions without buying bags and throwing them away… This is just silly.” Rob niewenhuizen, the city’s director of engineering and public works, says the requirement to See Recycling on page A2
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Recyclables left behind: Leona Fillion with the plastic bin she can no longer use for her recycling. Fillion objects to being asked to use plastic bags to hold her recyclables, which is less environmentally friendly than using bins.
MLA says literacy funds to be restored By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF
The literacy Alliance of the Shuswap is hoping a large dollop of provincial optimism will translate into restoration of $30,000 in co-ordinator funding. “I’m advised by the minister that there will be funding restored to decoda and decoda, in due course, will restore funding across the province,” said Shuswap MlA
George Abbott yesterday, noting education Minister don McRae had advised him the issue had been satisfactorily resolved. “But it’s not up to me to relay the happy news.” However, definitive “happy news” was not forthcoming from the Ministry of edu-
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cation either. Instead, the ministry provided a partial transcript of an interview McRae gave Monday, in which he indicated most of the ministry’s $5.3 billion budget goes directly to school districts. “But I said we would do our very best internally to find some
savings and efficiencies and see if we could find another $1 million for decoda,” McRae said. McRae said that wouldn’t happen until year-end (at the end of March), when the minister of finance will know how many yearend dollars remain in the contingency budget. “... I’ve been working diligently, and I’m very confident that I’ll find the $1 million to make sure we do that, and I actually [expressed] that
to decoda last Friday when I talked to them in person.” Asked when he would be able to make an announcement with certainty, McRae again referred to year-end dollars. “I certainly don’t want to make decisions that are going to impact on our core services, which is obviously providing the K-to-12 public education system,” he said. “You See Hope on page A2
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Recycling bins no longer acceptable
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Continued from front put recyclables in clear bags is stipulated in bylaws and has been in all the city brochures and calendars since the program’s inception, but the city hasn’t been strictly enforcing all the rules in order to allow residents a grace period. The bags can be placed in bins. “The whole idea is, the bag is supposed to be a cleaner, more efficient way of collecting recyclables, and hopefully reduces contamination of the loads.” He said when recyclables are loose in bins and they contain a product like glass, for instance, and are dumped into the truck, they can potentially contaminate a whole load, causing it to be discarded. Bags, however, are also safer for workers and can reduce idling time of the Rob trucks. Niewenhuizen Niewenhuizen said the clear bags themPublic works selves are recyclable, unlike grocery store bags. The city could adopt a bin program later, he said, but “when we The whole idea is, went out with requests the bag is supposed for proposals, the most to be a cleaner, more cost-effective program efficient way of colwas the conventional bag program. That was lecting recyclables... all done back in 2010 when we started the process. That’s not to say we wouldn’t move to bins, but right now we want the program to work.” The large bins for automated bin programs can cost $200 to $300, he says, which would have to be passed on to the taxpayer. BFI Canada took over from Aldon Waste Systems in the summer of 2012 and, in September, city hall instructed BFI to start giving out warning stickers about loose recyclables, with the intention to “start out in 2013 with the true commitment of the bylaw,” Niewenhuizen says.
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Caught on camera: Salmon Arm’s Andrew Comber will serve five months in jail for participating in the 2011 riots in Vancouver following the Canucks’ loss in the Stanley Cup final. Matt Gibson photo
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Rioter: Andrew Comber sentenced to five months.
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The Salmon Arm man, who gained notoriety as the “Green Man” and who participated in the 2011 Stanley Cup riots, has been sentenced to five months in jail. Comber, 38, sported green body paint and a mohawk haircut when he was alleged to have lit a stuffed bear on fire and thrown it onto an overturned truck dur-
ing the riot, which took place after the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals on June 15, 2011. He was facing charges of participating in a riot, mischief and arson. An RCMP release also indicated Comber was spotted taunting police in various locations where rioting was taking place. Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Maris
McMillan ordered him to serve five months in jail, which balanced the one-year jail sentence being asked for by Crown counsel and the one month sentence sought by Comber’s lawyer, Ian McTavish. Comber also had a previous criminal record and has already spent time in prison. In addition, Comber is still facing charges dating back to 2004 in Alberta, where he is
accused of causing a disruption after a Calgary Flames hockey game. He is facing charges of assaulting and obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest, mischief, failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance and alcohol offences. Comber was arrested in Salmon Arm in April 2012 after an investigation by the Vancouver Integrated Riot Investigation Team.
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Divers find trucker’s body Louisiana Hayride Fatality: Semi went over embankment into the lake overnight Monday.
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An RCMP Dive team discovered the body of a male truck driver submerged near the cab of the semi-truck that went over an embankment and into Shuswap Lake west of Sorrento overnight Monday. The body was removed from the lake at approximately 3 p.m., Tuesday and work is underway to remove the rig from the water. It is not known whether there was more than one person in the truck when it went into the water, so the search of the area around the truck, as well as the surrounding waters was ongoing Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place sometime overnight Tuesday near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Lindberg Road at a section of road known as Cruickshank Point, but it is not known exactly what time. Police were alerted by a passing motorist who saw the trailer floating in the lake early this morning. The cab of the truck is submerged in 10 feet of water. The trailer, which had detached from the rig and floated downstream, has now been pulled from the water after crews were able
to attach cables to the floating vehicle and pull it close enough to haul it out. It has not been towed up the steep embankment. The trailer had Alberta licence plates and the logo on the cab indicates the truck belongs to Syndicate Transport Ltd., a company based out of Calgary. Ministry of Environment officials assessed the site for spilled diesel fuel and other possible contaminants. A hazardous materials firm has been called in to contain any hydrocarbons in the area, but there does not appear to be an immediate environmental risk. Debris floating near the cab, which had its roof ripped off, appears to be boxed meat. Some people stopped near the accident scene and were salvaging boxes of what appeared to be frozen turkey and chicken breasts from the water, seemingly unconcerned about the amount of diesel fuel that had leaked into the surrounding lake water. Police indicated the that travel along the Trans-Canada Highway will be affected for most of Tuesday and possibly Wednesday as well, depending on whether they can safely remove the truck from the water.
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New owners for insurance firm Lakeside Insurance Services Ltd in Salmon Arm and McLeod Agencies Ltd. in Enderby have been purchased by Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group effective March 1. Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group is a privately owned BC Insurance Brokerage that was established in 1973 and currently has 41 offices servicing over 250,000 customers throughout the Lower Mainland and the Interior of BC. They will continue to operate the two offices under the existing names with the same staff. With this multiple-company representation, they bring a larger variety of insurance products and competitive pricing to the customers of Lakeside Insurance and McLeod Agencies. The former owners of Lakeside Insurance, Joan Sholinder and Winston Pain, would like to thank the customers, staff and community for the past support and patronage to both offices. Both feel the new ownership will continue to operate a community friendly business and are confident that both staff and customers will benefit.
Quinn speaks to chamber Guest speaker at the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting with election of officers will be Albert Quinn, manager of the Adams Lake Indian Band. The event, which is open to chamber members, takes place on Thursday, March 14 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort with networking at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30. For more information, call 250-832-6247 or email admin@sachamber.bc.ca.
Motivational presentation Community Futures is excited to announce it is bringing Darren Jacklin to town on April 27. For over 17 years, Jacklin has travelled the world mentoring entrepreneurs and business owners on specific and measurable strategies they can consistently use to increase their income, transform their obstacles into cash flow and turn their passion into profits. Jacklin is asking for your assistance to make his presentation meaningful to you. What is the biggest problem or challenge your business is experiencing? Contact Corey Sigvaldason at csigvaldason@ futureshuswap.com.
Nominations accepted There will be elections for board positions with at the upcoming Downtown Salmon Arm’s annual general meeting to be hosted at the SAGA Public Art Gallery on Monday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. Nomination applications are available by contacting the Downtown Salmon Arm offices at 250-832-5440 or by emailing info@ salmonarmdowntown.com. Anyone interested in being nominated for a board position, must complete and return a board member application by no later than Monday, March 11.
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Coroner identifies man killed after running onto TCH The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the man who died on the Trans-Canada Highway on Tuesday, Feb. 26 as Jason Marcus Greaves of Salmon Arm. The 41-year-old man died Tuesday night after apparently running out onto the Trans-
Canada Highway where he was hit by a westbound minivan. Salmon Arm RCMP report that alcohol consumption by the pedestrian is suspected to be a contributing factor in the incident, which took place on the highway at 36th Street
NE, near the Salmon Arm GM location. Preliminary investigation indicates Greaves ran across the west lane and into the front drivers side of the westbound van. He was transported to Shuswap Lake General Hos-
City News and Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE - BEER GARDEN PERMITS The public is reminded that all requests for Beer Garden Permits must be made to the Chairman of the Committee to Approve Public Events (C.A.P.E.). Requests must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2013, for the 2013 season. Remember, if you are planning to host a beer garden, you must have your permit request submitted prior to May 10, 2013. City of Salmon Arm Attention: Bylaw Enforcement Officer 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Fax: 250-803-4041
TEMPORARy USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will be considering a resolution to Amend Temporary Use Permit No.TUP-13 on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC. The proposed amendment is applicable to the following property: Legal Description:
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Tripping over their words For folks who must rely on words as their stock and trade, politicians sure seem to be having trouble with them these days. Consider these examples: • Apparently, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is worried about folks who are cheating and collecting employment insurance when they shouldn’t be. Sort of like getting a housing allowance when you don’t really live there, but I digress. To combat this, his government (it is his, remember, not ours) is dispatching minions throughout the land to find these ne’erdo-wells and bring them to justice — and, in the process, each will recoup about $500,000 in illegally obtained EI monies from them. But, that figure is not a quota, according to federal Human Resources Minister Diane Finley. It’s a target. “There were no quotas for individuals,” Findley told reporters at Le Devoir newspaper in Montreal. “There are objectives, targets, to be sure.” Maybe my sense of logic is different than the good minister’s, but I’ve always thought a quota is a goal that people are given to try to meet — kind of like a target. I’ve checked some dictionaries and most define quota, among other descriptors, as an allotment, an assignment, a chunk, a measure and a part — words that could also be used to describe a target within the context of an amount of money they all have to come up with to keep the government happy. • Still with Harper, earlier this month, he defended Sen. Pamela Wallin’s travel expenses — $142,190.26 from March 1, 2011, to Feb. 29, 2012 — as reasonable, even though only $10,551.99 was itemized as actual travel between Ottawa and Saskatchewan, the province she represents in the Senate. The rest — $131,638.27 — was listed on her expense sheets under the category of “other.” That’s a whole lot of other and sure doesn’t fit with what my definition of “other” would be. • Moving to our own little part of the country, I’d really love to know exactly what the words “families first” mean to Premier Christy Clark. In my world, given they represent her supposed guiding mantra as she governs, they mean families come first as her government makes decisions. How she can then rationalize her government’s decision to hurt families with disabled adults by cutting their support funding by up to one-third is beyond me. Add to it the difficulty finding a job and the many restrictions on how much they can make and you have a situation in which most of these adults are struggling in poverty or relying on family to help them make ends meet. Maybe that’s the families-first definition Clark is going for: Go to your family first and don’t expect the government to help you out. -Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.
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Taxpayers stung by ‘ethnic strategy’ It appears Premier Christy Clark’s election campaign has been derailed by scandal and abuse of power. The government swung into damage control after the NDP leaked a document detailing the party’s strategy to attract “ethnic voters.” The Multicultural Outreach Strategic Plan represents an egregious example of partisan politicking on the public dime. The document, drafted in 2012, calls for analysis of the NDP and BC Conservative’s “readiness and weaknesses in ethnic communities,” and identification of past failures of the NDP government on multicultural issues. It also recommends the government “identify and correct ‘historical wrongs’ through actions
such as the Komagatu Maru apology in the House” – this merely for political gain. Also recommended, is the hiring of “ethnic organizers” to build a database of likely support, while a second document supports finding ways to engage with ethnic communities – at a cost of $200,000 in taxpayer dollars. Apologies and resignations have followed from the Liberal ranks, most notably the premier’s deputy chief of staff, whose email account was used to send out the document. John Yap has also stepped down as multiculturalism minister. As well, the premier has promised there will be an investigation with suitable action to be taken when the results are known – also at the expense of taxpayers.
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The The Observer Observer asked: asked: If If you you could could fix fix one one thing thing about about the the Trans-Canada Trans-Canada highway highway in in the the Shuswap, Shuswap, what what would would it it be? be?
Dean Fredlund Dean Fredlund “The curvy stretch towards “The curvy stretch towards Sicamous coming from Salmon Sicamous coming from Salmon Arm.” Arm.”
Judy Bowen Judy Bowen “Between Sorrento and the “Between Sorrento and the Squilax Bridge ... I drive it all Squilax Bridge ... I drive it all the time.” the time.”
Keith Brown Keith Brown The Salmon River Bridge. It The Salmon River Bridge. It is ludicrous to four-lane the is ludicrous to four-lane the TCH and not upgrade the TCH and not upgrade the bridge.” bridge.”
Ted Crouch Ted Crouch “The Salmon River Bridge. “The Salmon River Bridge. It’s hard for larger vehicles It’s hard for larger vehicles to gauge the right speed to to gauge the right speed to manoeuver around the curve.” manoeuver around the curve.”
Wilf Blackburn Wilf Blackburn “I’d like to see the whole “I’d like to see the whole thing moved so that it thing moved so that it goes right around Salmon goes right around Salmon Arm.” Arm.”
Safety a top Wireless health concerns overlooked priority for BC Hydro BC Hydro takes the safety of our customers BC Hydro takes the safety of our customers and employees seriously – it’s our top priorand employees seriously – it’s our top priority as an organization. As a provincial Crown ity as an organization. As a provincial Crown corporation, we are also accountable for the corporation, we are also accountable for the information we provide to people. information we provide to people. Our new meters are safe and communi Our new meters are safe and communicate using radio frequency signals that are cate using radio frequency signals that are similar to what has been used for decades in similar to what has been used for decades in televisions, radios and other common housetelevisions, radios and other common household devices. B.C.’s provincial health officer, hold devices. B.C.’s provincial health officer, Health Canada and the World Health OrganiHealth Canada and the World Health Organization all confirm the wireless meters pose no zation all confirm the wireless meters pose no known health risks. known health risks. To put it in perspective, we asked a certified To put it in perspective, we asked a certified professional engineering firm located in North professional engineering firm located in North Vancouver to measure the power and duration Vancouver to measure the power and duration of our new meter. The results confirm a BC of our new meter. The results confirm a BC Hydro smart meter communicates for 1.4 secHydro smart meter communicates for 1.4 seconds per day. In other words, you would have onds per day. In other words, you would have to stand next to your meter for 20 years to get to stand next to your meter for 20 years to get the equivalent amount of radio frequency as a the equivalent amount of radio frequency as a 30-minute cell phone call. 30-minute cell phone call. As the project nears completion, customAs the project nears completion, customers are beginning to see the benefits of a more ers are beginning to see the benefits of a more modern electrical system. For example, many modern electrical system. For example, many customers now have access to new consercustomers now have access to new conservation tools through their secure online BC vation tools through their secure online BC Hydro account, helping them to save energy Hydro account, helping them to save energy and money. and money. Later this year, customers will benefit from Later this year, customers will benefit from automatic outage detection that will help our automatic outage detection that will help our crews restore power faster and safer. crews restore power faster and safer. Smart meters are now standard equipment Smart meters are now standard equipment just like utility poles and power lines and are just like utility poles and power lines and are required to modernize the system and ensure required to modernize the system and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of electricity to the safe, efficient delivery of electricity to British Columbians. British Columbians. We thank customers for their support and We thank customers for their support and patience as we work to modernize our elecpatience as we work to modernize our electricity system so we can continue to safely tricity system so we can continue to safely provide the electricity needed to power homes provide the electricity needed to power homes and business around the province every day. and business around the province every day. Gary Murphy Gary Murphy Chief project officer, smart metering and inChief project officer, smart metering and infrastructure, BC Hydro frastructure, BC Hydro
Over 150 people attended the Feb. 26 Over 150 people attended the Feb. 26 presentation at First United Church by presentation at First United Church by wireless communications expert Jerry Flywireless communications expert Jerry Flynn of Kelowna. nn of Kelowna. In her introduction, MC Lori Onsorge In her introduction, MC Lori Onsorge gave a brief overview of the wireless phegave a brief overview of the wireless phenomenon, now intensified by the addition nomenon, now intensified by the addition of smart meters to the EMR ‘blanket.’ She of smart meters to the EMR ‘blanket.’ She emphasized the need for full disclosure emphasized the need for full disclosure regarding the wireless impact on health, regarding the wireless impact on health, safety and security issues. safety and security issues. In his 22-plus years with the Canadian In his 22-plus years with the Canadian Military, Mr. Flynn distinguished himMilitary, Mr. Flynn distinguished himself as an expert in three areas involving self as an expert in three areas involving the electromagnetic spectrum and wirethe electromagnetic spectrum and wireless radio communications: radio warfare, less radio communications: radio warfare, “CAN-UK-US” Signals Intelligence, and “CAN-UK-US” Signals Intelligence, and in NATO’s electronic warfare community. in NATO’s electronic warfare community.
In his presentation, every word resonatIn his presentation, every word resonated with his professional experience: every ed with his professional experience: every statement made, fact cited and quote used statement made, fact cited and quote used was referenced. Following are only three was referenced. Following are only three of the health concerns mentioned. of the health concerns mentioned. Dr. Andrew Weill, director of the Center Dr. Andrew Weill, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arfor Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona: “Never before has humankind been izona: “Never before has humankind been exposed to such high amounts of this very exposed to such high amounts of this very disruptive energy [electromagnetic poldisruptive energy [electromagnetic pollution (EMFs or EMRs)], and effects are lution (EMFs or EMRs)], and effects are cumulative. We may be facing a looming cumulative. We may be facing a looming epidemic of morbidity and mortality.” epidemic of morbidity and mortality.” Dr. Neil Cherry, formerly professor of Dr. Neil Cherry, formerly professor of environmental health at Lincoln Univerenvironmental health at Lincoln University, New Zealand, states “...that there is sity, New Zealand, states “...that there is strong and robust evidence that chronic exstrong and robust evidence that chronic exposures to ELF/RF/MW fields across the posures to ELF/RF/MW fields across the
spectrum, through strength, consistency, spectrum, through strength, consistency, biological plausibility and many dose-rebiological plausibility and many dose-response relationships, cause increased rates sponse relationships, cause increased rates of brain/central nervous system cancer of brain/central nervous system cancer from residential and occupational expofrom residential and occupational exposures. There is no safe threshold....” sures. There is no safe threshold....” Dr. R. Roti, professor of radiology at Dr. R. Roti, professor of radiology at Washington University School of MediWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis states, “…results did show cine, St. Louis states, “…results did show that microwaves and cell-phone non-therthat microwaves and cell-phone non-thermal radiation significantly damages DNAmal radiation significantly damages DNAstrands and inhibits significant repair rates strands and inhibits significant repair rates in human cells.” in human cells.” Sadly, BC Hydro seems to have omitted Sadly, BC Hydro seems to have omitted any and all such research from their educaany and all such research from their educational literature about smart meters. tional literature about smart meters. Ronn Boeur Ronn Boeur
Trans-Canada Trans-Canada Highway Highway bypass bypass has has multiple multiple benefits benefits Surely in this bright new spring, our small Surely in this bright new spring, our small town council must show some entirely new town council must show some entirely new commitment of real vision for the future of commitment of real vision for the future of our sadly neglected city. U.S commercial our sadly neglected city. U.S commercial blocks and monotonous fast-food outlets blocks and monotonous fast-food outlets will not produce a great community. will not produce a great community. This year, 2013, we may have an unusuThis year, 2013, we may have an unusual chance to start a demand for redesign, a al chance to start a demand for redesign, a town of creative arts, an expanding college town of creative arts, an expanding college for assorted trades, an inviting waterfront for assorted trades, an inviting waterfront along with planning to eliminate all trains along with planning to eliminate all trains and semi- trucks from the heart of our comand semi- trucks from the heart of our community. I plead of course to begin discussion munity. I plead of course to begin discussion for a truck and train causeway and bridge to for a truck and train causeway and bridge to be constructed as a bypass across the shalbe constructed as a bypass across the shallow waters of the town bay. low waters of the town bay.
Let us examine the advantages: Let us examine the advantages: 1. Last year the CPR inspected two level 1. Last year the CPR inspected two level crossings for access to the lakeside of the crossings for access to the lakeside of the railway. They deemed this a dangerous siturailway. They deemed this a dangerous situation that should be corrected. ation that should be corrected. 2. Minister of Highways has announced a 2. Minister of Highways has announced a further four lane highway for Salmon Arm. further four lane highway for Salmon Arm. 3. Both Ottawa and CPR would welcome 3. Both Ottawa and CPR would welcome a bypass of Salmon Arm. Less fuel, less disa bypass of Salmon Arm. Less fuel, less distance and no slow down. tance and no slow down. 4. With removal of track around the bay 4. With removal of track around the bay there would be real estate of some value. there would be real estate of some value. 5. With no rail tracks, the north side would 5. With no rail tracks, the north side would be much safer for pedestrians, cars and serbe much safer for pedestrians, cars and service vehicles. An underpass would be unvice vehicles. An underpass would be unnecessary and would save the town at least necessary and would save the town at least
$10 million dollars. $10 million dollars. 6. The feds, CPR, truck associations and 6. The feds, CPR, truck associations and seniors would all favour the building of a seniors would all favour the building of a bypass. bypass. To conclude, this venture (including negoTo conclude, this venture (including negotiation with the Indian bands) is hardly an tiation with the Indian bands) is hardly an oversize construction for feds or CPR. Fedoversize construction for feds or CPR. Federation Bridge to PEI cost roughly $1.3 bileration Bridge to PEI cost roughly $1.3 billion on a branch of Highway 1 to serve only lion on a branch of Highway 1 to serve only 400,000 people. To alleviate town traffic we 400,000 people. To alleviate town traffic we desperately need a bypass and at a cost far desperately need a bypass and at a cost far less than the Federation. New gas, motel and less than the Federation. New gas, motel and restaurants would soon be built at each new restaurants would soon be built at each new road connection. road connection. C.H.Dyke C.H.Dyke
Resident impressed Resident impressed by by treatment treatment at at Shuswap Shuswap hospital hospital On Feb. 22, I had the fortune or misfortune Bonnita is her mentor. I could see angels’ thought I would ever say hospital food was
On Feb. 22, I had the fortune or misfortune to spend seven days at the Shuswap General to spend seven days at the Shuswap General Spa for sick peoples. Some kind soul passed Spa for sick peoples. Some kind soul passed onto me a good dose of pneumonia. onto me a good dose of pneumonia. So, while languishing in this health spa I So, while languishing in this health spa I had plenty of time to contemplate the end had plenty of time to contemplate the end of life for the human being. It takes a very of life for the human being. It takes a very special person to be a nurse and 99 per cent special person to be a nurse and 99 per cent of these ladies are special – a gentle touch, a of these ladies are special – a gentle touch, a smile, even after a long busy day. I had two smile, even after a long busy day. I had two very special angels – Bonnita and Meagan. very special angels – Bonnita and Meagan. Meagan is in her final month of training and Meagan is in her final month of training and
Bonnita is her mentor. I could see angels’ wings sprouting. These two were a great pair wings sprouting. These two were a great pair even at 4 a.m., a gentle touch on the shoulder, even at 4 a.m., a gentle touch on the shoulder, “it’s time for your medication” and a smile. “it’s time for your medication” and a smile. There are others in the emergency ward that There are others in the emergency ward that have wings as well, but I didn’t get to know have wings as well, but I didn’t get to know them, as I would have these ladies for one them, as I would have these ladies for one shift. I also have to thank the kitchen staff shift. I also have to thank the kitchen staff for the wonderful meals they serve. We got a for the wonderful meals they serve. We got a comment slip with every meal and I always comment slip with every meal and I always filled mine out and tried to inject some hufilled mine out and tried to inject some humor. I looked forward to these notes. I never mor. I looked forward to these notes. I never
thought I would ever say hospital food was good, but if you get food like that at home, good, but if you get food like that at home, you can thank your lucky stars. you can thank your lucky stars. I must say a big thank you to all the staff I must say a big thank you to all the staff at this special spa, but it is also nice to be at this special spa, but it is also nice to be dumped back on your poor unsuspecting dumped back on your poor unsuspecting wife, who has to take you back because she wife, who has to take you back because she loves you. It’s wonderful to be home. loves you. It’s wonderful to be home. I know there is a God, because there are I know there is a God, because there are angels. angels. Edward Balazs Edward Balazs
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1923
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E.E. Doberer, manager of the Farmers’ Exchange, accepted the position of general manager of the new berry growers co-operative organization.
1933
Forty-eight pheasants were released in this area and 10 in Magna Bay and Celista. A local store advertised eight-pound hams at 65 cents each, two pounds of sausages for 15 cents, cottage rolls at 12 cents a pound and bacon at 10 cents a pound.
1943
Representatives of the Department of Labour in Ottawa met with provincial officials in Victoria to discuss the farm labour situation. A Dominion Provincial Emergency Farm Labour Service was formed. William MacGillivray, district agriculturist of Salmon Arm, was named director. Dr. W.A. Drummond was appointed medical health officer at a salary of $240, payable quarterly.
1953
A total of 100,005 dozen eggs were handled by the Shuswap Egg and Poultry Exchange. Millions around the world mourned the death of Britain’s Queen Mary, symbol of British monarchy, Queen Empress for 26 years, mother of two sovereigns and grandmother of a third. She was 85.
1963
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Installation of air conditioning equipment in Shuswap Lake General Hospital was approved by the provincial government. The province was to pay one-third of the cost, the federal government one-third and the hospital one-third. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker was greeted by a crowd of more then 300 during a 15-minute whistle stop at Salmon Arm’s CPR depot. He was accompanied by Mrs. Diefenbaker, Public Works Minister Davie Fulton and Stuart Fleming, Conservative candidate in the Okanagan-Revelstoke riding.
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They’ve come a long way – 100 years actually. And the Salmon Arm Fire Department continues to thrive, an accomplishment that was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 16 with a dinner and the handing out of awards. Fire chief Brad Shirley shared some of the changes that have transpired over the fire department’s first century in operation: the replacement of a simple triangle method of alerting firefighters by a sophisticated communication system employing radios and computers; hose reels hauled by firefighters if the team of horses or trucks failed to show have been replaced by reliable, diesel powered apparatuses; firefighting equipment that was housed in a shed next to the town’s only hardware store is now stored securely in four modern firehalls. “While we have progressed with buildings, equipment and technology, it’s not the brick and mortar that has made the department what it is today, it’s the people,” Shirley said. And although a lot of change has taken place over the years, I am proud that some things have not – that is the long and rich history of Salmon Arm Fire Department members serving and protecting the residents of our community.” Shirley remarked on the commitment of firefighters throughout the century who have set their own needs aside, at all hours of the day and night, in all seasons, to provide the community with fire and other emergency services. The department’s commitment to community has also included years of fundraising
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Honours: Fire Chief Brad Shirley and Ian Webster with awards for 30 years of service with the fire department. efforts for a variety of charities. Perhaps the most memorable, noted Shirley was the department’s response to former prime minister Pierre Trudeau’s “one-finger” salute given to protesters when the train he was riding on made a stop in Salmon Arm. “Hall 3 members quickly took the opportunity and made up T-shirts with “We’re #1” on them and sold literally hundreds of them, and donated the proceeds towards the construction of the community rec centre on behalf of Salmon Arm firefighters” he said. Next, Shirley offered toasts to salute those present and those whose presence was felt by their contributions over the century – from the mayor and councillors who approved $275 to build the first firehall,
to the current mayor and council who have anted up $15,000 for a firefighters seminar. Shirley also thanked the hundreds of businesses over the years that have allowed fire department members to leave work without notice, in most cases without docking pay. “Truly amazing in today’s society where the bottom line can be so critical to business success, that employers allow this to happen,” said Shirley, praising the role of wives and significant others throughout the history of the department too. “In the early years, they were the caterers, the Tim Hortons of today and the critical incident stress counsellors that were non-existent years ago.” A member of a firefighting clan – Shirley’s father, grandfather and brothers were or are
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firefighters. Shirley recalled events and vacations that never included Tuesdays, which are regular training evenings. “The longest vacations we had, we left Wednesday morning and returned the following Monday, sometimes Tuesday afternoon.” The last toast was one to “the greatest asset of all – past and present members of the Salmon Arm Fire Department.” Shirley offered his thanks to receptionist Debbie Luchkanich and other members of the administrative team, and welcomed new recruits and Woldy Sosnowsky as the fire department’s new chaplain. Next on the agenda was the presentation of awards. Shirley commended Hall 4 Capt. Jerry Jones, who after 29 years of service with the department, is handing the reins and his white captain’s hat over to Tom Giszas. Once again a regular firefighter, Jones will continue to mentor Giszas so when he does retire, the transition will be smooth. “I would not hesitate to say he is extremely well-respected by all members of the department,” Shirley said. “I am so pleased he is not leaving us, just taking a yellow hat promotion.” Commissioned by the federal government, the Fire Service Exemplary Service Medal signifies 20 years of loyal and meritorious service to public security in Canada. The medal was presented to Reeve Holmes, Greg Shirley, Mark Koprowsky and Gary Lebeter. The formal portion of the celebration culminated with 30-year fire exemplary awards being given to the fire chief and Lt. Ian Webster, also of Hall #3.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery (SAGA) 7:00 p.m.
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Discussing current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed, informal setting is a great way to get to know one another. Plus, the coffee’s on us. Please join us for our next coffee club meeting. When: March 7th 2013 9:00 - 10:00 am Where: Edward Jones Downtown Office Jim Kimmerly Financial Advisor 161 Shuswap St. N.W. Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund 250-833-0623
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Event marks International Women’s Day By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
It will be an evening of celebration and remembrance. You’re invited to come celebrate International Women’s Day with the SAFE (Shuswap Area Family Emergency) Society on Friday, one of thousands of such celebrations around the world. The event will feature Salmon Arm’s popular singer/songwriter Aimie Laws. It will be hosted by the society at Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro (on the corner of Alexander Street and the Trans-Canada Highway), beginning at 6:30 p.m., and is expected to be a fun and casual coffeehouse. Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. The society points out that International Women’s Day began in the late 1800s as a way to bring attention to women’s oppression
and inequality, and continues today to celebrate how far women have come – and to serve as a reminder of what still can be done to further women’s equality throughout the world. Writes the society in a news release: “We honour the heroic women of the past and celebrate modern day heroines. International Women’s Day is also a day to contemplate and discuss change, as women throughout the world continue to be excluded from the political, economic and social process. It is a time to ask important questions about why women are still the target of gender-based violence, why young women are being raised to hate their bodies, why women still make less money than men, and why women do not have equal representation in government.” The Salmon Arm emergency shelter
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of a job – to educate enough to make people aware that abuse is not acceptable and to stop the violence.” Kalke notes that statistics show one in three women experiences violence of some type. Under the society’s umbrella are a number of services along with
the emergency shelter including the Children Who Witness Abuse program, the Stopping the Violence Program – a more in-depth therapy involving historical sexual abuse counselling, an outreach counsellor, and victim services. Services for men are in short supply.
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Kelly and Jeremy Brouwer are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaela Dianne Elizabeth Brouwer, on February 19, 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Barb Brouwer, Salmon Arm and Larry Burke, Notch Hill.
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houses between 100 and 150 women per year. “We have a 30-day limit but sometimes that does get extended because of the lack of affordable rentals in Salmon Arm,” explains Marilyn Kalke, resident co-ordinator at the transition house. In the past 20 years, 17 of the women who have come to the SAFE Society have died either directly or indirectly to violence, says Kalke, and there are many women who the society doesn’t know what became of them. “Our main goal here is to work our way out
Coralie Bostock & Glenn Hucul are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Alyssa Bernice on January 18, 2013 at 2:44 a.m. weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz. Proud grandparents are Maureen Hucul, George Larson, Bernie & Shelley Hucul, and Keith & Carrie Bostock, all of Salmon Arm.
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Michael, Melissa & big brother Noah Adrian of Salmon Arm are delighted to announce the birth of their sweet baby boy. Bradley Jonathan was born Oct. 15, 2012 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at 10:45 p.m., was 8 lbs., 4 oz. and 21” long. Proud grandparents are Wendy & Gary Benna, Roy & Lenora Adrian and John & Cindy Bowman.
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Storefront, outreach programs face review By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
Changes are on the way for School District #83’s Storefront and Educational Outreach programs, but how those programs will be affected is still unknown. There has been a significant drop in both adult enrolment and the number of students opt-
ing to take educational outreach programs. As well, the Ministry of Education is making changes to the funding formulas for the programs. This is prompting the school board to ask for a review of the programs. “We need to give the system some notice that we are reviewing what these programs look like and that these
programs could be significantly affected for 2013-14,” commented trustee Chris Coers at the last board meeting. The board is already expecting a significant shortfall in budget funding. Some of the enrolment reductions are related to previous funding cuts to adult education programs, like the availability of fund-
ing for second language training. Enrolment in the Continuing Education programs housed in Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Enderby and Sicamous dropped from 129 adults in January 2012 to 36 adults in January 2013. School-aged students dropped from 160 in January 2012 to 52 in January 2013. In addition, the num-
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ber of storefront students in Salmon Arm has gone from 138 in Jan. 2012 to 35 in Jan. 2013. “Unfortunately, the new funding formula does not reflect the many outstanding services provided to the individuals attending the programs,” says Wendy Woodhurst, director of instruction for the school district.
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The green thumbs at Shuswap Middle School are hoping to win $500 to add more green to the school. Learning resource teacher Angela Cumming provides appropriate programming to
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Flood assessment sought
City: Issue to return to council in conjunction with highways plans.
By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Salmon Arm engineer Calvin Van Buskirk is not prepared to let the issue of flooding be. Van Buskirk would like to have flooding issues addressed before the Trans-Canada Highway is upgraded, not after. “I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the city’s apparent lack of flood concern even though most of southwest Salmon Arm would be extensively damaged during a serious flood…” he wrote. “I have lost sleep over this issue of Salmon River flooding for well over 18 months and truly feel like I am watching a ship slowly sinking and the people on-board are more interested in where the gift shop is than patching the hole.” Last week he forwarded Mayor Nancy Cooper and city coun-
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cil information about a seminar in Vancouver Friday being put on by the BC Real Estate Association. It’s entitled, “Planning to Avoid Disaster – Floodplain Maps Stakeholder Workshop.” An excerpt from the real estate association workshop flyer states: “Floodplain maps and other technical studies form the foundation upon which many decisions are made about how and where communities grow. If the basis for decision-making is unreliable, then the ability of decision-makers to effectively manage flood risks is limited.” Van Buskirk said he forwarded the information to emphasize that other jurisdictions
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council has been pushing hard for replacement of the Salmon River Bridge. She said while she realizes flooding is a local government responsibility, she thinks the highways ministry would not build a highway that wouldn’t be safe, nor would it fail to consult with the city. “I’m sure they would say, ‘hey, this is going to flood,’ if that was their feeling. They wouldn’t be shy in telling us what they thought.” Cooper said the issue of floodplain mapping would be coming up at the March 11 meeting of council, at which time she would like to hear the discussion of the rest of council and then make comment.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting submissions from qualified Proponents for the design and development of a new Regional District website. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to develop a shortlist of qualified Proponents best suited to achieve the Regional District’s vision for a new website that will enhance the user experience, simplify content management and provide better information and service to its residents while meeting high standards for design quality and visual appeal. Shortlisted Proponents will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process. Submissions clearly marked “Request for Qualifications – Website Design & Development” will be accepted until 2 PM local time on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 or by email to cblack@csrd.bc.ca (in pdf format). RFQ documents are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca or from the Regional District during regular office hours. For more information, contact Carolyn Black, Manager of Corporate Administration Services by phone to 250-833-5939 or 1-888-248-2773 toll-free or by email to cblack@csrd.bc.ca.
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William and Elizabeth Kenner are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! They were married March 23, 1963 in Salmon Arm, BC. Congratulations Mom and Dad!
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The District of Sicamous has set the stage to host the Summer Stomp. At the request of council, district staff researched the steps required of Stomp organizers to bring the event to Sicamous July 18 to 21. The end result was a recommendation that the Stomp apply for a Special Events and Facility Use Permit. However, because this permit doesn’t allow for bylaw variances, council agreed to amend the district’s noise bylaw, to allow resolutions for amendments of a temporary nature. This will allow council to consider noise bylaw extensions Stomp committee members have expressed interest in pursuing. Now it’s up to the Stomp to apply.
around the province have acknowledged the outdated nature of flood plain mapping and the need to look seriously at the possibility of devastating floods. During 2012 budget deliberations, in a 4-3 vote, with Cooper and Couns. Denise Reimer and Ken Jamieson voting in favour, city council turned down a proposal to put $15,000 toward a flood hazard assessment. Cooper explained the vote to the Observer, noting that in the most recent version of the city’s official community plan, which is based in part on community input, a flood plain assessment was designated as a midterm project. Short-
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Over the past five years, it has been our delight to witness the growing relationship between our daughter Jodie Sawatzkty and her boyfriend Jesse Hearn. During this time we have shared many life experiences and we look forward to many more. We, Brenda and Bob Sawatzky, are therefore very proud and excited to announce their engagement. Jesse is the eldest son of Denise and Doug Hearn. Jodie and Jesse will marry in Salmon Arm on August 3, 2013 and will continue to live and work in Salmon Arm.
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Steiger reclaims provincial title Nine Salmon Arm Secondary wrestlers qualified in the Okanagan zone to travel to Duncan last weekend to attend the B.C. Secondary School Wrestling Championships, where they faced tough matches. Boys competing were Colin Robinson, Ken Kosowick, Derek Shogren, Braden Chamberlain, Micah Gunn, Cody Gulka and Jacob Ashton. The boys all competed hard but did not get much luck in the draw. For example, first-year wrestler, Derek Shogren, in his first match, drew the current national champion. The other boys faced stacked weight classes as well, but competed hard and came away with victories to be proud of, says co-coach Ray Munsie. In the girls competition, our two athletes shone, says Munsie. Jenna Cote, a Grade 9 student, won her first match. In her second match, she drew Ashley Osichuk of Campbell River. Osichuk, now a Grade 12 student, was last year’s outstanding female wrestler in B.C. and is currently ranked in the top three in Can-
ada. Cote fought unbelievably hard and took the match to its limit, losing on points. After the match, a gracious Osichuk gave Cote high praise and was surprised to learn that she is only a Grade 9 student. Shay-Lynn Steiger, a third-year wrestler, was
Shay-Lyn Steiger BC Champion an absolute stand-out, says Munsie. Steiger won gold two years ago in a light weight class where not many seniors were competing. The girl she defeated in the final that year made it her mission to beat Steiger last year. It came down to the same two girls meeting in the final, with Steiger coming home last year with the silver medal. This year, Steiger sacrificed other activities in order to devote more time to train
for wrestling. She was not in the same weight division as her arch rival this year but the road to the championship was anything but easy. With more girls in her weight than ever before, and those girls coming from some of B.C.’s top programs, Steiger would be pushed to get a medal of any colour. In her semi-final final, she came from behind and pinned her opponent from Gleneagle school in Coquitlam. In the final, Steiger faced Alexia Seal from Mission who had knocked off the number-two seed in the tournament to get to the final. A match ends at any time if there is a pin, both shoulders on the mat for one second, regardless of the score. If there is not a pin, the winner of two out of three rounds wins the match. Steiger lost the first round and then won the second. In the third and deciding round, Steiger was up 5-0. If there is a six-point difference, the match ends in a superior decision. With less than a minute to go, Seal scored two points. The referee stood both wrestlers up
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Winning form: Shay-Lynn Steiger (blue) of Salmon Arm defeats Alexia Seal of Mission in Saturday’s exciting championship final at the Island Savings Centre Arena in Duncan. for failure to progress on the mat. If Steiger’s opponent could score a threepoint take down, she would win the match because even though the score would be tied, she would win on the tie breaker because she scored last. The stands were full and every-
one was on their feet screaming. There were 13 seconds remaining. Steiger knew that her best way to defend against that take down was to attack, and attack she did, right on the whistle. She scored a three-point take down seconds before the buzzer, retaking her
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Women’s rec soccer All women welcome! Registration is open for the Shuswap Women’s Recreational Soccer Association outdoor spring/summer season, April 25 to July 4. Registration deadline is April 7, but early registrations are encouraged so that teams can be drafted before the season starts. New this season is a Get Fit for Soccer program. Training includes dynamic warm up, quickness and agility, movement patterns, speed and acceleration, anaerobic and aerobic systems development, strength and more. The program runs March 13 to April 17, just in time for soccer. To register, or for more info, visit www.swrsa.net.
spring hockey league Salmon Arm Hockey School will be organizing the second annual Spring Hockey League in late March and April. Open to players born from 2001 up to 2006. Teams will consist of 10 skaters and one goalie. Players will be divided into three divisions and will play an eight-game schedule. The league will run from March 26 to April 17. To register, call 250-832-4511 or visit www.salmonarmhockeyschool.com.
Fastpitch in jeopardy Barring an enthusiastic parent turn-out at the AGM of the Salmon Arm Fastpitch Association, the fastpitch season will be suspended for 2013. The board members plan to step down at the March 13 meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre. For more info, call 250-517-0965.
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Nordics earn top finishes Larch Hills Nordics outdid themselves at the Teck BC Midget Championships, held March 2 in Revelstoke. Not only did the team earn top finishes in the two-day event held at Mt. Macpherson, they also earned the most club points overall and won the Team Aggregate Trophy. “It may be the first time for Larch Hills,” coach Phil Wallensteen points out. “The first time that I know of.” The rain Saturday stopped just in time for the 2.5-kilometre Classic races to begin. The 2003 Girls category was won by Sophia Van Varseveld, with Claire Van Bergeyk taking second place. For the 2003 Boys, it was Trond May who earned the first-place position. Maggie Beckner earned a second-place finish for the 2002 Girls category, while Stephen Moore took first place for the 2002 Boys category. Julia Brown took fourth place for the 2001 Girls Category, and Ben Van Bergeyk took sixth in the 2001 Boys category. Annah Bucher took
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Mighty midgets: Julia Brown of Larch Hills competes in the midget girls sprint event during the Teck BC Midget Championships held March 2 in Revelstoke. ninth place in the 2000 Girls category and Konrad Van Varseveld earned third for the 2000 Boys category. The next event was the fourperson relay event, which saw the Moo-licious team of Megan Hart, Leah Nash, Annah Bucher and Aria Izik-Dzurko taking fifth place. Sunday was an exciting
300-metre sprint race that was fast-paced and action-packed. All participants raced three rounds. The top skiers in each heat moved up within their category, while the bottom skiers moved down to ski against other top or bottom skiers in other heats. Heats were comprised of up to six skiers. When the final results were
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BC senior Games An information and registration table for the BC Seniors Games will be at the Mall at Piccadilly, March 9 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Games take place in Kamloops, Aug. 20-24. For more info, call Helen at 250-832-3372.
Marshall earns silver Alysson Marshall won a silver medal in the 1.4-kilometre free sprints event at the recent NorAm/Western Canadian Championships, not a bronze as previously reported.
Winning bridge Feb. 11: 1) Bruce Motherwell, 2) Georgina Marshall, 3) Lavelle Vander Hook. Feb. 12: 1) Nancy Blackburn and Jim McLean, 2) Tom McNie and Graham Todd, 3) Ona Bouchard and Peggy Fetterly. SA Duplicate bridge club meets Tuesday evening. Call 250832-7454 or 250-832-7323 for info. Feb. 18: North/South – 1) Vicki Coe and Doug Sinclair, 2) Steve Raffel and Michael Clayton, 3) tie: Barb Grier and Doug Stewart, Ella Hoskins and Peter Budda, Doreen and Dennis Roberts. East/West – 1) Carol Jeffery and Ona Bouchard, 2) Peggy Fetterly and Carol McGregor, 3) Terry Jobe and Linda Rivard. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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tabulated, Stephen Moore earned a first-place finish overall for the 2002 Boys category, Maggie Beckner earned first place in the 2002 Girls, Trond May earned top place in the 2003 Boys, and Sophia Van Varseveld took third place in the 2003 Girls. Complete race results can be viewed at www.zone4.ca.
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The Revelstoke Ski Club celebrated a big win and some great results this past weekend at the U16 Can-Am Westerns at Panorama ski hill. The big win as well as some great results came from Salmon Arm’s Max Scharf, who won the slalom title and was third overall, with an eighth-place finish in the Super-G. He is now setting his sights on the Whistler Cup in April. Another Salmon Arm skier, teammate Mitch Smith, also posted great finishes, coming in ninth in the giant slalom and eighth in the slalom. This race brings together the top-seeded U16 skiers from western Canada and the western U.S., forming a highly competitive field. Head coach Ned Lazarevic was very pleased with the weekend. “We had some awesome results, racing against the best athletes from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and even some from the US. Our skiers did an amazing job.” The Revelstoke Club’s younger racers were also competing over the weekend, at the Nancy Greene Zone Final at Apex Mountain Resort, near Penticton. Reed Kelly came in fourth in the U8 boys, and Nora Sidjak was on the podium with a silver medal in the U8 girls. In the U12 girls, Jenna Knight came in ninth. In the U12 boys, Colm Molder finished fifth and Aleks Klassen was ninth.
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just that we need to play that good in every game. We need to get some breaks. It’s not that we need the breaks, but you can’t have the breaks go against you.”
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Missing the medals in the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts was disappointing, but not devastating. “The girls had some really good games and a couple that weren’t so good,” said Salmon Arm’s Darryl Horne, coach of Team Canada, which was hoping to repeat their 2012 Scotties win, but lost 10-8 to B.C.’s Kelly Scott in the bronze-medal game. “It’s a slippery game; we had a couple of bad breaks in the semifinal, otherwise we would have been playing the final.” However, Horne remains philosophical. “All in all, when you’re fourth in the country, it’s not a bad place to be.” Team Canada’s Heather Nedohin rink, made up of Beth Iskiw, Jessica Mair and Laine Peters, outplayed Jennifer Jones’ Manitoba rink 89 to 82 per cent in the semifinal, but came out on the low end of an 8-5 score. “We had a bad break in the eighth end and that just turned the tide,” said Horne. He explains the team was throwing a tap to count two when the rock over-curled and bumped Manitoba in for a second shot. That resulted in a four-point swing favouring Jones. “I call it a bad break instead of a bad throw,”
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Just one point to playoffs That’s about as wild a ride as Salmon Arm SilverBacks coach Scott Robinson would like to endure behind the bench this season but in the end, he’s feeling OK as his team earned four of six points on the road last weekend. Come-from-behind wins in Powell River (6-5 in overtime) and Coquitlam (5-4, with the game-winner coming with 23 seconds to go) sandwiched a 6-3 loss to Alberni Valley. Salmon Arm is two points up on Trail for the final playoff spot in the Interior Division and can secure a spot if they get one more point. Trail has one game left, Sunday at home to Penticton, while the ’Backs have games in Merritt Friday and Prince George on Saturday. Still, the team’s character showed through and allowed them to bounce back from some awkward starts. “It’s not the way you draw it up,” said Robinson of the road adventures. “For sure, you’ve got to think that it’s a successful weekend considering the nature of the games and the comebacks. We haven’t done that all year.” Playing a central role was forward Steven
Iacobellis who scored four points, including the overtime winner in Powell River. Iacobellis had been dealt from Cowichan Valley to the Kings in September but refused to report. His effort at Hap Parker Arena didn’t go over well and he was denied a game star. “It’s one of those strange things that happen,” said Robinson. “A guy returns to a place where he has a bit of a history and it always seems guys do something special in those rinks. His timing was excellent.” Angus Redmond earned the win in net, coming on in relief of Adam Clark midway through the second. In Alberni Valley, Salmon Arm was in it through 40 minutes but surrendered four in the final frame. “Maybe we didn’t pay attention to the little details of how Alberni Valley plays the game,” said Robinson, adding the Bulldogs’ pressure on the Salmon Arm point men in their own zone caused problems. “Their offence from the back end is very significant and we didn’t control that.” After too few hours sleep and a ferry ride, Salmon Arm finished
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The Salmon Arm SilverBacks’ ‘most valuable player’ has proven to be equally valuable to the Michigan Tech Huskies of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). Salmon Arm’s Shane Hanna, 18, is pleased about the full four-year scholarship he was offered – and accepted. “They scouted me; they came and watched and then they offered me to fly down to their school. I flew down there and decided I liked it.” He says it’s a good school with great facilities and an improved hockey program.
In announcing Hanna’s scholarship late last month, the SilverBacks organization expressed accolades galore. General manager Troy Mick says he’s a player to watch. ‘Shane’s not only our most valuable player, but among the tops of that list around the BCHL. His skill level and confidence with the puck make him an elite player on a nightly basis. We’ve seen what he can do in just two short seasons in the BCHL; the sky is the limit for Shane’s development.” As a member of the KIJHL’s Osoyoos Coyotes before he joined the Penticton Vees and
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Burge earns top honours By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Brendan Burge racked up the accolades this past season with the Columbia Valley Rockies in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The 20-year-old Salmon Arm Minor Hockey product was named Top Scorer as well as Most Valuable Player at the end of league play. Burge has been a big contributor to the team’s success, said Graeme Anderson, vice-president of the Columbia Valley Rockies, last week. “It’s the first time since the ’07-08 season we’ve made playoffs. We’re having a bit of fun with it. It’s the first time in a long
time we’ve seen the arena so full.” Since then, the Fernie Ghostriders defeated the Rockies in six games, but not without a big effort from the Columbia Valley squad and a lot of exciting hockey. The first two Fernie wins were in overtime and the third game was a 2-1 Rockies win. After that, the Riders won three in a row. Burge has been a welcome asset to the Invermere squad. “He’s a very, very skilled hockey player. We’re delighted and privileged to have him. In addition to that, he’s a genuinely nice young man.” Prior to joining the Rockies, Burge played in Fernie, Revelstoke – where Troy Mick was his coach – and Kamloops.
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Advice: ‘Always be nice to your parents’ Continued from A18 to none. He competes every night. We gave him the ‘A’ on his jersey and he has become a leader on and off the ice this year too.” A couple NHL players Hanna currently looks up to are John Carlson of the Washington Capitals and Brian Campbell of the Florida Panthers. Hanna’s family moved from New Westminster to Anglemont when he was four and, the next year, into Salmon Arm, where he got his start with Salmon Arm Minor Hockey. Hanna remains humble about all the praise
he’s receiving. “It’s surprising to hear, really. The staff is really kind, they’re always promoting all the guys on the team.” His family is understandably excited for him and has always tried to get out to most of his games, particularly those in Salmon Arm. “Then there’s family at the Coast if I play down there. I usually see one of their faces in the crowd,” he says with a smile, recalling one game in Langley when he took a penalty. “I see my uncle coming down the steps. He takes a picture of me and sits down.” Maintaining a good
grade point average was an integral part of earning the Michigan Tech scholarship, a subject he says his family always emphasizes. “Do well in school and hockey’s next.” Asked if he has any advice of his own for young hockey players, Hanna responds: “I’d say dedication – and always be nice to your parents. They’re the ones who drive you to the games and get all your stuff for you.” He adds that he’s thankful and appreciative of all the support he’s received from everyone over the years. Hanna’s scholarship covers just about all his expenses.
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to Michigan for next year. His long-term aspirations are still up in the air. “I’m not too sure, maybe pro-hockey, that’s always something you want to do. If not, something in business.”
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Rapper talks his way out of addiction
Concert: Hip hop artists perform live at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre March 17.
By Barb Brouwer
He has focused too on renewing relationships with his family and friends. “I can tell sometimes my mom walks on eggshells and I was not always welcome in my own home,” he says, happily explaining Christmas at home this year was the first one in many years. “It’s been a journey to rebuild the relationships – friends who wouldn’t have anything to do with me are good friends again.” Hamilton says he doesn’t preach to anyone else about the danger of doing drugs and alcohol. But if someone offers him a beer, he doesn’t just say ‘no thanks,” he explains why he won’t have one and what it’s like when drugs and alcohol take over your soul .
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Chris Hamilton, aka Ill Tone, raps of brokenness and hopelessness. They are concepts the artist once knew intimately. But while he cannot predict the future, nor does he wish to, Hamilton believes that performing his beloved hip hop has rescued him from a thick fog of alcohol and drug abuse, saving his life in the process. The 26-year-old is on a high, with the release of his debut CD, Bringin’ the Hope Back, Feb. 27, and the prospect of Ill Tone and The Kids joining the critically acclaimed Masta Ace and Stricklin & Wordsworth on a cross-Canada tour – a tour that stops in Salmon Arm Sunday, March 17 at the Downtown Activity Centre in an event presented by West Ave Productions. The past year has been very good; the 15 prior to that were not so hot. Hamilton began his dance with the devil, stealing beer and alcohol from his parents – just for the thrill of doing something he knew was wrong. “By the time I was 15 and going into Grade 10 I literally drank every day, I was hammered,” he says, noting the alcohol abuse segued into ecstasy, then cocaine and dropping out of school. “I was loaded every night on everything you can think of.” A year later, Hamilton switched schools and managed to graduate, despite doing ecstasy four or five times a day. Graduation year was followed by three “brutal” car accidents, two of which were caused by his intoxication. He escaped from them with cuts and bruises and nobody died. At the age of 19, in a Vancouver Island courtroom where he was given two-years probation instead of the two-year prison sentence the Crown had requested, Hamilton knew he had a serious problem. He went into a treatment centre with the idea that he would give something up. Two months later he left and managed to get by
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Fast-talking: Hip hop artists Chris Hamilton, aka Ill Tone, is one of several hip hop performers to appear in concert in Salmon Arm. with alcohol only for about eight or nine months. Hamilton moved to the Lower Mainland when he was 21 and increased his intake of both booze and coke, sinking further into addiction. Over the next four years he became a regular in the Vancouver nightlife scene, his relationships were failing and, when he couldn’t find a supply of coke, turned to crack. “When you start to do that it’s a pretty quick downward spiral for sure,” he says, pointing out that as messed up as his life was, he always managed to keep his music moving forward. “I knew I didn’t have much time left, I was starting to bomb at shows because I was so bombed,” he says. “I knew everything was gonna go to crazy.” In January 2012, Hamilton again entered rehab, this time with a different attitude and a commitment to getting well that he did not have as a teen. The music provided the creative outlet Hamilton needed to release his pain and re-
affirm positive messages – pain and messages like he offers in Bringin’ the Hope Back. “Look. Things can get hopeless/ hopeless. Thinking of brokeness/brokeness. Sometimes, Even I don’t know Chris, You wouldn’t know yourself on a twomonth dope binge – broken. Things that I’ve spoken/spoken. Closed doors that were open but when I get to feelin’ hopeless and all that, What?” No worries, I’m bringin’ the hope back.” By writing the words and reading them “a million times” in order to memorize them for performances, Hamilton says the messages do stick with him and the music gives him the focus he needs to stay well. “It’s a better way to live; I don’t ever want to feel like that again,” he says, pointing out he can never be sure he will never relapse but is doing everything he can to prevent that from happening. “I am sober right now and that’s awesome. I’ve been sober for over a year, but I am focused on today.”
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“The drugs are pushin’ my buttons/ Until I’m hurtin’ for somethin,’ then I’m turnin’ up dirty and rotten Early in mornin’, whole family nearly in mournin’ Over the snortin’, it’s a horrible moral abortion…” Clean for more than a year, Hamilton looks forward to every day and is hoping his new CD and the tour will take his career to new heights. “Music is my life,” he says. “And I’d rather be a workaholic than an alcoholic.” A mixtape Hamilton released at Christmas is currently number five on the Canadian radio hip hop charts and he has opened for such popular hip hop acts as Xzibit, Talib Kweli, and Jeru the Damaja... among others. “I collaborated with recent Juno nominee Jasmin Parkin of Mother Mother on a song that is on the new album,” he says. “I also collaborated with Kyprios, one of the most acclaimed hip hop artists in the country and another Juno nominee.” The March 17 show stars Masta Ace with special guest Stricklin Wordsworth and also features Emotionz, Cloth Brothers, Ace One, JDK Nonstop, Immaculate and Day Shaw Voo. The show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 prior to the show at Pinz and Needlz Board Shop or JJ’s Hemp Hollow.
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JAZZ – The Jazz Club of Salmon Arm presents the Alex Goodman Chamber
Quartet from Toronto, hailed as “the next big thing in the jazz world,” from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church. Admission by minimum $15 donation. SAFE KIDS – School District #83 invites parents, guardians, teachers and community members to a free presentation on keeping kids safe online, from 6:30 to 7:45 at the District Education Centre on Okanagan Avenue
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
COUNTRY TALENT – Emerson Drive, Doc Walker and special guest Aaron
Pritchett perform at the Shaw Centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the SilverBacks box office at 250-832-3856 or at www.silverbacks.com. DANCE – Just For Kicks presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, told through ballet, Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. at the studio behind Centenoka Park Mall. Tickets at $8 are available at Lucky’s in the mall.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
FILM FARE – The annual ’80s Film Festival that benefits the Canadian Cancer
Society shows 12 classic ’80s films over three days at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Tickets and passes are available at the UPS Store. CELEBRATING WOMEN – The S.A.F.E. Society is marking International Women’s Day with a fun and casual coffeehouse featuring Amie Laws,at 6:30 p.m. at Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
ISRAEL – David Rubin, founder and president of Shiloh Children’s Fund, will
speak about his book, E For Peace: Israel in the New Middle East, at 7 p.m. at Five Corners Pentecostal Church at 3160 10th Ave. SE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
FAIR TRADE – The Arts Centre hosts an Artists Trading Card session from 3 to
4 p.m. at the art gallery. BEREAVED PARENTS – Any parent who has lost a child to death, no matter what age, what cause, or how long ago, is invited to join a sharing circle at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Call Cathy at 250-832-2454.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14 BALLET – Ballet Kelowna Ballet wraps up its first decade with Passages, a
journey around the world of ballet, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre. Tickets are available at Acorn Music or Crazy River Clothing. HEALTH – A free six-week workshop to better self-manage pain and ongoing health conditions runs Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew’s Uptown. Call UVIC’s Centre on Aging at 1-866-902-3767 to register.
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BOOKS FOR BABES – Shuswap Rotary Club hosts its book sale at the Mall at
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They fit together like a gut bucket and washboard and when John Fleming, Darrin Herting and Alton Gowen get together they have fun – and so do their audiences. Born of “stoop sessions” on Gowen’s front porch over a year ago, Seal Skull Hammer has played house concerts, coffee houses, the Routes and Blues Music Crawl and Mushroom Fest in Sicamous. And now the band has produced a new CD at Jesse Clarke’s Earthtone Studios. Called Better Together and a Song, the CD features “regular” instruments such as a banjo, mandolin and guitar, with a lively dollop of gut bucket, washboard, jaw harp
Enjoy live music by a Million Dollars in Pennies and get a behind-the-scenes look at the community’s hottest festival. Roots and Blues is hosting a live music and film night at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Mike Shaver and Steph Webster founded
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Hillbillies: John Fleming, Darrin Herting and Alton Gowen are Seal Skull Hammer. p.m. at Sunnybrae Hall. Special guests include Rob Milne and Joan Robertson. Tick-
a Million Dollars in Pennies in early 2012. The idea was based around a simple presentation – two acoustic instruments and two voices. The band recorded their debut album a couple of months later and wanted to do something unique to present the album. The duo undertook
a five-month, 8,020 kilometre, cross-Canada bicycling trip last summer – from Victoria to Cape Spear, Nfld., playing 30 concerts along the way. On the way back across the country, they performed in VIA Rail’s On Board Entertainment program. The pair are writing new material and
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scheming new ways to perform music while having an adventure. Filmmaker Jim Elderton’s Backstage On Blues, a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the festival, will be shown at 8 p.m. “Admission is by donation or free,” says marketing manager Scott Crocker. “Come out and enjoy.”
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at 7 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are available at Wearabouts and Touch ‘A’ Texas. General tickets are $30, first six rows are $45.
and harmonica. “The three of us are definitely better; we get together and hang out and good things happen,” laughs Gowen. He says the group’s harmonies have come a very long way and the band members are writing a lot of their own material. “Just out of the blue, we began writing songs; they were just coming to us,” he says, noting one of the songs, First Wheels, was written specifically for a SAGA Public Art Gallery exhibition held last May. “We’ve come a long way – slowly it’s turning into something,” Gowen says. “There’s a call for us.” And there’s a call for an audience when Seal Skull Hammer launches their new CD Saturday, March 16 at 7:30
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On the boards Actors Aileen Brand and Peter Blacklock in a scene from The Curious Savage, a comedy that runs to Saturday, March 9 at Shuswap Theatre. James murray/observer
Travel the world with ballet spain, russia, england and then home to Canada – no passport required, as ballet Kelowna wraps up its first decade of artistic excellence with Passages, a performance that takes the audience on a journey around the world. The trip begins in spain with the pas de trois from Paquita, a story of a beautiful Gypsy girl, who falls in love with a French nobleman, and the clash of social classes that ensues. It’s on to england and Journey Out of Darkness, a performance that moves us from sorrow to hope, loss to salvation. britain also brings a touch of whimsy with Five for Frank, choreographed by Kelowna ballet’s own artistic director David LaHay. The journey ends in Canada with a reprisal of Double Variations, the co-choreographed work by two of vancouver’s most dynamic talents, simone
orlando and Joe Laughlin. After announcing it was closing its doors, ballet Kelowna got a reprieve from the community, whose donations mean the company can finish its spring season without a deficit. “Whether or not we will be able to continue after that remains to be seen,” says barbara Holliday, company administrator. “It will depend upon the support of the community and whether we can have funding re-instated and obtain more sponsorship.” Holliday says the company is optimistic they will be able to continue touring to communities throughout b.C. and Alberta as they have over the past decade. see Passages Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue. Tickets are available at Acorn Music and Crazy river Clothing.
Film fest a fundraiser for Cancer Society The sixth annual salmon Arm ’80s Film Festival to benefit the Canadian Cancer society plays out at the salmar Classic Theatre Friday, March 8 to sunday, March 10. The festival features a potpourri of 12 classic films produced in the 1980s as well as costume awards and door
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a week when you may understand that love and beauty can be achieved in most subtle ways. You are still investing that extra surge of energy, which might not be too apparent for now. You are in preparation for more active days to follow. Get your beauty sleep before you come out fully rejuvenated from your hibernation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A beautiful synchronicity between you and a reliable affiliation and or, a particular loved one can be achieved this week. If you’re experiencing the feeling that you can reach the stars, you are not dreaming. You have the ability to regain that sought-after trust in someone special. Wisdom and practicality come hand in hand. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A typical Gemini loves to be on the go. This could be one of your favourite weeks despite your ruler, Mercury, in backwards motion. For once, you let your inner gut guide you through your goals and let you move forward through your professional life or your chosen destiny. Let yourself be in synch to your perceptions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A great dose of efforts is put into higher learning and into travelling. You are highly curious to experience that journey of knowledge and education. Since this will manifest as a spiritual time for you, a divine energy will make you more aware of your true potentials. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are focusing your energies into finances that you share with someone or towards money related to your taxes, government fees or an insurance policy. It will be important not to overlook the details. Dig deep and do your research. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is an active week for you filled with lots of activity that will push you to be more outspoken and more on display. A relationship that is dear to
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your heart will feel nurturing and solid. You will feel in sync with one another while learning to share your own, personal space. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You gain an excellent relief when you know you are in charge of your life. This week’s energy will help you a great deal in carrying out your tasks. Your home and family life will stabilize while relationships with others will smooth out. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A lively week will bring out your inner child in you. Social events and fun activities will rejuvenate you while making you more assertive in your actions. It will be easier for you to be demonstrative with your heartfelt emotions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are times when we need to put that extra effort in order to achieve harmony. This will be the lesson of the week, challenging you to learn the art of compromise between your personal, domestic needs and the ones of your partner. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will emit with much optimism this week. Your energy levels will boost up quite a notch and you will derive much satisfaction from your interactions with others. There’s a strong sense of purpose where you are heading now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your sense of wealth and your self-esteem are going through a major review during this week. You are analyzing methodically what really belongs to you and what connects you authentically to the outer world. This self-analysis is necessary to your self-development. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are in a self-indulgent mood these days. You know what you want and what you are aiming for. Little is left to your imagination when it comes to love and being pampered or adorned by a special someone. Enjoy life’s little pleasures.
Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. (For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).
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Are you ready to be your own boss & operate your own business but do not have a fortune to invest? Mac’s has the program for you. Our dealership program gives you the power of ownership without the inflated costs of a franchise. In return you get a $5000 guaranteed base plus a percentage of sales. For more details email:
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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
Cross Country BC, Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing is seeking an Office Administrator The office is located in Vernon, BC. For full ad visit www.crosscountrybc.ca Submit applications to: gmanhard@telus.net
Employment Help Wanted EXPERIENCED CDA required for Dr. Dale Henry, starting April. Prostho module an asset. Office Hours TuesdayWednesday-Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Resumes to: 201-330632nd Ave, Vernon, V1T 2M6 Fax 250-545-6872 or email: docsmiley@shawcable.com
DO you have a mechanical aptitude? This is a clean indoor job that might interest you. (250)804-8840 Light housecleaning. 3-4 hrs/week. Leave message stating rate. 250-833-2841
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Help Wanted Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr. February 11 - November 30. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com
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STRATTON, RAYMOND 1927 - 2013 O Daddy… with heavy hearts and all our love we send you back to the Lord. On February 28, 2013 at 85 years of age, Raymond Stratton passed away. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Donna (Gary) Kroeker of Peace River, BC, Darlene (Bruce) Moffatt of Kamloops, BC, Gordon Stratton of Cobble Hill, BC, Robert Stratton of Skutz Falls, BC, Douglas Stratton of Mission, BC, Debra (Paul) Gagnon of Cobble Hill, BC, daughter in law Dee Stratton of Salmon Arm, 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, siblings; Albert, Helen, Frances and Bill, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Betty Stratton, eldest son Ron Stratton, granddaughter Trisha Moffatt, two sisters Marion and Isabell, three brothers Clark, Albert, and Warren. Ray spent the last few years of his life at the Hillside Village. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Weicker, the staff, the Chaplains Bill & Veronica Kiesman for their loving care. Words cannot express our gratitude. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Kamloops Alliance Church with Reverend Wayne Sieward officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Fischer’s Funeral Services wishes to express sympathy to the families which we served in February 2013… Bill Lamont Cliff Nicholson Barb Starnyski Linda Burton Betty McDonald Frieda Koch John Richard
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Employment Help Wanted Employment Required Entrepreneurial minded business graduate with solid training and experience in sales, management, accounting, desires challenging employment with potential for above average earnings, will consider short term contract work, business purchase. Experience: sales, accounting, organizing, cost - benefit analysis, marketing, computer, negotiation, teaching, public speaking, forestry, carpentry. Interests: wood & metal work, home improvement, automotive, outdoor recreation, computers, travel, cooking, music, learning. Personal: married, 4 young adult children, personable, intelligent, conscientious, abstainer. Ph: (250) 832-2169 cstrom@telus.net MOA wanted for a busy GP office Apply in person 1181-6Ave NE or email:
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MAINTENANCE WORKER 3 You will have a Builders Operations Certificate or BC 5th Class Certificate along with a minimum of one year experience in a commercial or institutional setting or a combination of education and related experience. Previous experience working in long-term health care facilities is an asset. A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid WHMIS certificate and a valid BC driver’s license are required. This is a full time temporary position until June 2013 or until return of incumbent. We offer competitive wages and the opportunity to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families. To view a complete job posting and to apply, online go to www.gss.org Or please drop off your resume at the Hillside Village, 2891 - 15th Avenue NE in Salmon Arm
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Purpose of Position: The Assistant Pool Supervisor is responsible for supervising and administering activities at the swimming pool in order to provide quality swimming programs and services. Terms of Employment: Seasonal, Part Time Salary: Based on experience and certification Anticipated Start Date: May 22, 2013. Location: Enderby, British Columbia Languages: English Credentials: The successful candidate will have: t 8BUFS 4BGFUZ *OTUSVDUPS $FSUJĂĽDBUF t 'JSTU "JE BOE $13 $FSUJĂĽDBUF t /BUJPOBM -JGFHVBSE 4UBOEBSE *OTUSVDUPS $FSUJĂĽDBUF t #$31" "RVBUJD 'JUOFTT $FSUJĂĽDBUF QSFGFSSFE t 1PPM 0QFSBUPST $FSUJĂĽDBUF QSFGFSSFE t &YBNJOFS UP #SPO[F $SPTT -FWFM $FSUJĂĽDBUF QSFGFSSFE BOE t 'JSTU "JE *OTUSVDUPS $FSUJĂĽDBUF QSFGFSSFE Experience The successful candidate will have: t ,OPXMFEHF PG MJGFHVBSEJOH BOE TXJNNJOH JOTUSVDUJPO t ,OPXMFEHF PG TXJNNJOH QPPM BENJOJTUSBUJPO t "O VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG UIF DPNNVOJUZ BOE t ,OPXMFEHF PG FNFSHFODZ QSPDFEVSFT 'JSTU "JE BOE $13
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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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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca
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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
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 beyondâ€? 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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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�
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.
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SURVEY CREW CHIEF Pin Point Surveying Ltd. is looking for a full time Crew Chief 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”
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Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision. Competitive Salary, with Benefits Including Pension. Please e-mail resume emmfg.com
Krueger Electrical Ltd is now accepting resumes for Journeyman Electricians and 2-4yr Apprentices to work in the Salmon Arm area. Please email resumes to office@kruegerelectric.com or fax to 250-860-3530 NOW HIRING! Journey person, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipefitters, 20 Welders, with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34-$40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid benefits, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates). Successful candidates must complete a pre-access A&D test & CSTS 09 training. Apply with current resume and references to jobs@monad.ca or online at: www.monad.ca or fax 1-888398-0725 or in person at 9744-45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5
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4BDRM. updated home, .5acre, pool, hot tub, 1 car garage, breezeway, Hillcrest area $425,000. (250)833-0332
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WOMEN’S HIKING BOOTS Scarpa hiking boots size 41 European, (size 9 to 9 1/2 N American), lots of tread remaining. $30. 250-832-2350. WORKGARD STEEL-TOED BOOTS men’s size 10, tan brown, virtually brand new, Canadian made, oil & acid resistant sole. $35. 250-832-2350.
Misc. Wanted
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
Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC
PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.
WANTED: Older vinyl records from 1950’s-1960’s, coins & oil company items (250)804-2970
(250)832-8766
WANTED to buy old hubs form wagon wheels. Also looking for old barnboard. 250379-5185
Musical Instruments ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087
Rates Consistently better than banks
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Real Estate 2013 DEPRECIATION REPORTS: Dynamic Reserve Fund Studies Inc. is ready to assist your strata development. Don’t delay. For professional and timely service CALL 1-855-853-8255 or go to www.DYNAMICRFS.COM.
DOUGLAS MANOR Bright & Spacious 2-bdrm. Apt. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w N/S N/P. Avail Mar.1st 250-803-1694 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furn, Starting at $550 all inclusive, (250)838-9394 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful fully furn. Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building starting at $700-$825/mo. + Hydro Ref req’d (250)833-9148
FREE: 3 - Cougar 5th wheel trailer plastic septic tanks, 1.5yrs old, approx. 50 gal. capacity (250)832-2359
1 bd apt downtwn Salmon Arm util., coin Ldry included. $675. Call after 5pm 604-835-4111
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
Houses For Sale
Free Items
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Garden & Lawn
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE • Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-260-0110 or 804-3030
Pet Services
PET GROOMING With Michelle
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
Houses For Sale
HOME BUYING MADE EASY
All for only
149,900
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plus HST
or
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
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per month OAC
1-877-60HOMES
www.eaglehomes.ca
• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/ mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw
Pet Services
MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD (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. NEWLY renovated mobile home in & out for rent Apr 1. Located in Green Acres Trailer Park (15km east of Sicamous). 3 bed,1 bath, brand new addition with woodstove heat and electric baseboard heat. $800/mth. Call 250-836-4957. Sorrento 2 Bdrm 2 bath close to ammen NS Avail Mar 15 $650/mo 250-675-4104
• New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway
250-833-4728
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
We Deliver
Mobile Homes & Pads
Ask how to get $10,000 back from the government.
Garden & Lawn
lRMaSnALdES’s B FA PICK-UP OR DELIVERY
Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216
Homes for Rent
Commercial/ Industrial 650 SQFT shop in Industrial Park, infloor heat, hydro, taxes inc. $650/mo. (250)804-8840 COMMERCIAL space for lease at the Blind Bay Market Place. 800-1300 Sq. ft. Excellent lease rates. Call Terry 250-804-6132
ronmarchand@shaw.ca
ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087 AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca FOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Online: www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SCREW-IN CAULK (CORK) BOOTS men’s size 12, Canadian made, heavy duty black rubber boots with leather tops, barely used. $100. 250-832-2350.
For Free Estimate call Lorraine
Rentals
Misc. for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
ACCURATE Accounting Services Inc. est. 1989, serving businesses in the Shuswap, Thompson Okanagan and surrounding areas. Providing bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation services. (250) 675-3720
Rentals
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD online: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Pets
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping
Real Estate
Feed & Hay
832-3320
1-2yrs exp. info@permadeck.com
Merchandise for Sale
WANTED: Pasture for 10-40 Head. 250-832-1089
Bichon-Shih-tzu pups 2males 1st shots, dewormed, litter trained. Available immediately. 1-250-832-3337 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
Ofce Support SECRETARY, f/t req. Must be orgnzd, able to work ind., multi task, knowledge of computers.
Pets & Livestock
(604-6637)
Misc. for Sale
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Homes for Rent
Townhouses
Auto Financing
2BDRM. on unfinished basement in N.Broadview, NP, NS, prefer retired couple, $1000/mo. + util., ref’s req., Call Linda between 6-8pm (250)833-2155 3 BDRM in downtown Salmon Arm. Avail. Mar. 15th. $1200 inclusive. Please call Ana 250463-4197 or Darcy 250-8041453. Email: newandrecycled@gmail.com 4BDRM., 2appl., NS, NP, avail April 1st, $1100/mo. + DD + util. (250)804-5856 GLENEDEN 2Bdrm. w/loft, own yard, F/S, NP, NS, garage, avail. now, $850/mo. +
Large 2 Bdrm fresh paint new floors all appl incl W/D parking and deck 250-804-6216
Rentals
util. (250)832-6975 (250)832-0218
Transportation
Auto Financing Cars - Domestic 1993 Ford Tempo 4dr sedan auto great transportation mechanically sound regular LOF’s new tires belts done no rust great 2nd car or student vehicle $995 250-835-8494 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $3800. (250)832-3334 after 6pm
Cars - Sports & Imports
$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.
91 Toyota Camry LE AWD Good tires $1000 195,586 km 250-832-7525 one owner
Suites, Upper
3BDRM in Salmon Arm, avail. immed., NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777
Townhouses 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. Imagine coughing up this much phlegm every day, just to breathe.
Trucks & Vans 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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Seasonal Acommodation
3BDRM., 1.5bath, $800/mo + $250/mo. utilitites, incl. water, gas, power, sat. tv, garbage p/u, NS, 15km to SA, avail. May 1st (250)832-5376
Trucks & Vans
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Recreational/Sale 1995 27-ft Nash Travel Trailer. Queen bed, bunk beds, full bath, loaded, outside shower, stove w/ oven, full-size fridge. Like new cond., stereo. Very little use. Great buy. Price right $9500 OBO. Don’t miss this great deal. 250-675-4131
Suites, Lower
Trucks & Vans DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Transportation
1997 Ford F250 XL HD, ex. cab., 5.8L, no rust, good runner $2600. obo (250)253-7792
SHUSWAP RIDGE executive townhome 1900sq ft, 3 bdrms, all appls, gas F/P, dbl garage. $1300. No dogs. N/S. Ref’s req’d. Dane 1-(250)808-2400.
Lee Creek 2bdrm semi-waterfront, N/S, $800/mo. includes basic hydro & sat., year round. Small pets ok. 250-318-6827 SORRENTO Newly renovated 3+bdrm, 2bath, W/D, lakeview, near beach, town, schools avail. Mar. 1, $1050/mo + util. DD req. (250)803-1081 could be a short term rental TAPPEN 2Bdrm up 1 down WD lots of parking acreage $1200 Util incl. R.V. campsites avil. May 250-835-8588
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 1BDRM new, large, bright, open concept. lots of parking large yard Util incl. NS small pet ok $900 text 250-804-4974 1 Bedroom + Den Bsmt suite. 900sqft near Bastion school. Large bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath, large kitchen/dining area. $850 incl utilities. NS (250) 517-9617 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 2 bdrm suite in Canoe. F/S, W/D, DW. Internet/TV + Utils included. Roomy, 1100sq ft. $1100/mo call 250-515-2412. 2bdrm suite, private entrance, utils. and cable inc. Near schools and rec centre. $950/mo. Avail. April 1. (250)832-8550 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
Transportation
1996 Ford F150, 4x4, lifted, 300, straight 6. HD Custom Bumpers, Hitch front & back, some rust, great bush truck. Comes with snow tires. $3000 OBO. 250-515-1804
Legal Notices
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Claimant: VALERIE JEAN MACDONALD Respondent: DAVID WILLIAM MACDONALD NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To: DAVID WILLIAM MACDONALD TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 7, 2013 an order was made for service on you of a notice of family claim issued from the Salmon Arm Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in family law case number 14585 by way of this advertisement. In the family law case, the claimant claims the following relief against you: Divorce. You must file a response to family claim within 35 days after the date of the publication of this notice failing which further proceedings may be taken against you without notice to you. You must obtain a copy of the notice of family claim and the order for service by advertisement from the Salmon Arm Registry, P.O. Box 100 Station Main, #550 - 2nd Avenue, NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4S4 Nathan Wahoski, Lawyer for Valerie Jean MacDonald Address for service: BROOKE JACKSON DOWNS LLP P.O. Box 67 51 - 3rd Street NE Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2
19,951 That’s how many companion animals will need loving, new homes this year. Will you open your home to one?
Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
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.
In the matter of Warehouseman’s Liens Act
Auto Rd. Self Storage - 5421 Auto Rd. 250-832-3997 Claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following person. If not paid in full on or before the date stated, the goods will be sold or disposed of April 10, 2013 James Sturgeon, amount owing $1,006.40
Tenders
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
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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When it comes to weight, we are more than a number HealtHy bites
Serena Caner “Mama Selina, you are looking so fat today!” This guy obviously hadn’t picked up a white chick before. I was living in Malawi, a refreshing culture where people actually want to be overweight. Instead of being viewed as having poor willpower or being lazy, overweight people are seen as healthy, rich and beautiful. Even their traditional clothing is styled to accentuate large hips and bums. In Canada, people are constantly trying to get thin, even if the means by which they get there is entirely unhealthy. People starve themselves for months to lose weight, and are complimented on how great they look. In health care, people are classified by their body mass index, or BMI, which is essentially a measure of your weight. Over 25? You are “overweight.” Over thirty? “Obese.” These labels can make people feel bad about their body size, which may be very normal and healthy. And does being overweight really mean you are unhealthy? Despite what the media portrays, the answer is no. In fact, 20 to 30 per cent of obese people are metabolically healthy in relation to chronic disease risk, meaning they have normal blood pressure, blood sugars and cholesterol levels. Similarly, lean people can have significant chronic disease. This year, the Provincial Health Services Authority released a report, “From Weight to Well-being: Time for a Shift in Paradigm?” exploring the interrelationships between overweight, obesity and health. It concluded that while BMI is useful for looking at weight at a population level, it is not intended to be an individual measure for health. Better indicators
are distribution of fat and muscle, waist cir-
cumference and metabolic parameters. The report also highlights the dangers of weight discrimination. Rather than motivate individuals to change their behavior, weight dis-
crimination can encourage disordered eating, avoidance of exercise, avoidance of medical care and psychological harm. Overweight children and youth are more
likely to be victims of bullying. This can lead to depression, anxiety, lower self-esteem and social isolation. Again, rather than motivate children, this discrimination may cause them
to withdraw from physical activities and begin a cycle of disordered eating or unhealthy weight control practices. I think it is time we become a little more Malawian in our per-
It’ll knock you off your feet.
spective of weight and health. Rather than focus on the number on the scale or the BMI, we need to encourage healthy eating and enjoyable activity at any size.
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Celebrate the launch of 4G lTe with an additional $50 trade-in credit.
Our fastest network service* is now in Salmon Arm. To celebrate, trade in your old phone and get an additional $50 in-store credit on top of your phone’s regular trade-in value to use towards any new smartphone.† ™
Samsung Galaxy S III™
Visit a participating TELUS store for details. For more details, visit your TELUS store or authorized dealer or call 1-866-264-2966.
Telus sTores & AuThorized deAlers salmon Arm 40 Lakeshore Drive NE The Mall at Piccadilly *4G LTE is available in select Canadian cities. Visit telusmobility.com/coverage. †Offer valid until April 1, 2013, at participating trade-in locations. Limit of one trade-in per customer. See telusmobility.com/tradein for full details. TELUS, the TELUS logo and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2013 TELUS. TEL131038TA_SalmnArmObsr8_8x12.TSAO.indd 1
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