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B.C. Election: Liberals retain grip on the riding, Sicamous businessman heading to Victoria. By martha Wickett, Barb Brouwer and Jessica Klymchuk OBSerVer STAFF

Just one word – “Wow!” That was Bc liberal Greg Kyllo’s reaction to winning last night’s election with slightly more than 48 per cent of the vote. In the unofficial count with 165 of 166 polls reporting, Kyllo got 11,342 votes, followed by ndP Steve Gunner with 6,972 votes, conservative Tom Birch with 3,045 Green candidate chris George had 2,186 and Johanna Zalcik of the Advocational Party took 62. Both Kyllo and the liberal Party defied pre-election polls that had the ndP forming the next government. “I am looking forward to working in government, not opposition,” he said after several congratulatory hugs from ecstatic supporters. Kyllo’s campaign office was infused with a party atmosphere less than an hour after the polls closed, when the liberals were already leading in 46 polls. Supporters were gathered around a TV set, reacting to results with loud cheers and laughter. In a quieter corner, Kyllo described himself as being cautiously optimistic. He credited his campaign team for the win, saying no one person could have done it alone. “I am absolutely humbled by the number of volunteers who have come forward,” he said, noting his first move as MlA will be to reacquaint himself with his wife and four daughters. “This has been all-consuming, 24-7.” Beyond the short break, Kyllo says learning the ropes and creating jobs will be priorities. “Only with a strong economy can you have the dollars to adequately fund needed social programs,” he said. With the youngest of four daughters now 18 and his Sicamous businesses in good hands, Kyllo said the time is right for moving into the new challenges a political career will offer. “I have extremely big shoes to fill and lots to learn,” he said. “And I’m up for the challenge.” The big shoes belong to outgoing MlA George Abbott who held the post for 17 years and has provided the new MlA with

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Reaction: BC Liberal candidate Greg Kyllo receives a hug from his daugh-

ter Samantha as he receives good news. (Right) NDP candidate Steve Gunner watches as prediction-defying results roll in. invaluable advice and support, Kyllo says. Also playing a supporting role, a delighted fundraising manager Mel Arnold, said the liberal win will “keep B.c.’s economy moving forward.” Kyllo will move into the political arena with strong family support as well. “I am extremely proud of him, he worked hard and I am excited we can carry on this journey together,” said wife Georgina, who noted she had been nervous early in the day. “I would have been proud of him either way.” Standing in the now-packed campaign office, former Salmon Arm councillor Kevin Flynn gave the local liberal win a big thumbs up.

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“I’m very happy. As a small businessperson, I won’t have to sell up and move to Alberta,” he said. “The results are somewhat shocking based on the polls.” At ndP campaign headquarters, a subdued group of volunteers watched as the liberal lead in B.c. grew. candidate Steve Gunner, not one to blurt out unreasoned answers during the campaign, held true to form on Tuesday night. “I would hate to look at the big picture just yet. It would take more analysis than we can do at the moment,” he said, adding, “Obviously this is a fairly surprising result for British columbia, not what we would expect to See Results on page A2

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Results differ widely from polls Continued from front be getting. I think it’s going to make people a little more skeptical about polls. At the same time, it also says a lot about what can go on in a person’s mind between the time they make a decision and the time they sit in a polling station and have to put pen to paper.” Gunner was highly complimentary of his team and the work they did for him. “I did not think it would be possible to get so many people to work together for so long… It was absolutely humbling and inspiring to see how hard people worked.” Long-time NDP supporter, Victor Toy, admitted to feeling sickened by the results. “I’m shocked and dismayed that despite the NDP running a very positive campaign of hope, it was lost… It now makes me really question polls. Right down to the very last days the polls were reflecting the exact opposite of what’s happening…,” he said. Toy isn’t sure why the results went the way they did. “I guess the general public bought into Christy Clark’s mantra, even though what she was preaching can be disputed.” He gave the example of Clark warning that if the NDP formed government, young people would be forced to go to Alberta to work. That

is already happening, he noted. “That’s just one thing she was saying that nobody questioned.” Neither is Toy impressed by the Liberals’ campaign. “What I find quite disturbing is the continuing negative campaign we seem to be following in the American wake.” Despite the disappointing loss, Gunner, who operates an organic turkey and chicken farm with his spouse Andrea, won’t be taking time off to ponder his fate. As she gave him a hug at the end of the evening, she reminded him that there were chickens to be looked after in the morning. Conservative Party candidate Tom Birch wound up in third place. Birch was confident heading into the preliminary count and felt good about the campaign. Prior to the results, he said he thought it would be a close three-way race, saying that the high voter turn out and good advanced voting turnout favoured the political right. As the votes came in, he was slightly surprised at the gap. “Well, I’m obviously disappointed with the way it broke,” Birch said. “Greg Kyllo ran a good campaign. I’ve just called him and congratulated him and we’ll see what happens next time around. “I still feel good. I learned a lot going

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was not released by officials. Police have also not indicated which person was determined to be the murder victim. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate these deaths. Despite indicating the deaths of a 45-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were initially being investigated as murder, RCMP later confirmed the situation was a murder-suicide. “RCMP have confirmed that this tragic

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closer race in the Shuswap riding. through the whole process. This is democracy, it’s more important than who wins.” Birch hopes the winner takes seriously the fact they represent 100 per cent of the people. “I’m sure I’ll be a little more down tomorrow but it’s all the way it has to be, people have spoken,” Birch said. Green Party candidate Chris George landed in fourth, saying the results were on track with his predictions. “Pretty much what I was expecting,” he said. “We obviously don’t have the deep pockets of the other parties. We relied on town halls, getting out on door steps, making phone calls and a pretty stiff Facebook campaign.” George was happy to see Green Party candidate Andrew Weaver win his riding, Oak Bay-Gordon Head, saying these steps are the foundation for starting

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event was a murder-suicide,” stated Cst. Lesley Smith, north district media relations officer. “The crime scene posed a number of challenges for members and after a lengthy investigation, with the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Unit, police were able to confirm this unfortunate outcome.” The residence where they were found is located on Greenwich Close Road in Anglemont.

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BC Votes 2013

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Sign thefts rampant before election By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Unlike the provincial election candidates in the Shuswap riding who have been civil and respectful with each other, some supporters are anything but – when it comes to political signs. In the Shuswap, it seems to be equal-opportunity nastiness. Overnight on Wednesday, May 8, more than 50 signs were taken from homes on Lakeshore Drive, from the Raven subdivision back towards downtown. One of the those thefts traumatized a young person, according to his father. Nine-year-old Justin Schielke was awoken about 3 a.m. on May 9 and went to his window. There he saw a man in a black coat on the lawn. “He said he was

outside his window,” explained father Chris Schielke later that morning, adding that his son was afraid and crying. “He was really frightened. This morning when he got up to walk the dog, he didn’t want to do it. He was afraid to go outside.” Although a check of the house that morning didn’t reveal anything missing, when Schielke left for school, he noticed the NDP sign was gone, along with everyone else’s along his route. While he understands the political aspect of it, he is shocked that someone would stoop to such tactics. “Now I have a son who is afraid of what’s going on outside his windows because of someone’s ignorance.” Joy Orr, local NDP campaign manager, said well over 50 signs

were stolen and broken, some of them defaced with nasty graffiti, and then they were dumped in Klahani Park in South Canoe. Up until this incident, there had only been minor vandalism throughout the campaign, Orr said. “I was deeply concerned to hear that people who had placed election signs on private property had their privacy invaded in this manner,” she said. Salmon Arm RCMP Sgt. Carlos Tettolowski said officers were being asked to do additional patrols and he would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information regarding the thefts. BC Conservative candidate Tom Birch was facing a similar situation in Sicamous, where all of his signs were stolen. He said if

SAS goes with Gunner, ERS students choose Kyllo By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

Students at Eagle River Secondary and Salmon Arm Secondary cast their votes in a mock provincial election on May 13 for Student Vote BC 2013. Eagle River students would have elected Liberal candidate Greg Kyllo in this riding while SAS students would have elected NDP candidate Steve Gunner. At SAS, Gunner took 32 per cent of the votes followed by Chris George with 31 per cent, Greg Kyllo with 19 per cent, Tom Birch with 14 per cent and Johanna Zalcik with four per cent. A total of 837 students cast ballots and 47 were spoiled, with around an 80 per cent voter turnout. Graham Gomme’s Civics 11 class and Celia Dyer’s Social Studies 10 class ran the election, which was open to Grades 9 to 12.

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Replace: Chris and Justin Schielke put in another sign after their first was stolen. he can’t find them, he would not be able to replace them. He calls the thefts ‘stupidity.’ “If the signs are defaced or ripped up but they’re there, that’s vandalism. If they’re missing all together, that’s sabotage,” Birch said. In the Liberal camp, campaign manager Brian Cowan said about

100 signs have gone missing. He said that’s not unusual, however. “It happens every election.” About half of them have been found. Cowan said such behaviour ends up looking bad for all the parties, and he notes that people can be fined $10,000 for such acts.

NOTICE OF 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Board of Directors of the Shuswap Recreation Society hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at 7:30 AM on the 28th day of May, 2013 in the Conference Room at the Shaw Centre at 2600 - 10th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia for the following purpose: 1. To review and adopt the minutes of the May 22, 2012 Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive the report of the Directors to the Members. 3. To receive and approve the financial statements of the Society for the period ending December 31, 2012. 4. To appoint an auditor for the Society for the ensuing year. 5. To elect directors of the Society to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Society. 6. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

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Brad Schneider and Joseph Stephens mark their choice while election officer Emilyn Sim collects the ballots. “It’s mainly (about) the process, it’s the idea of voting,” Gomme said. “It’s the idea of thinking of who you want to vote for, so that students make an educated vote. That’s the main purpose. We participate every time there’s an election. I think it’s quite beneficial.” At ERS, Kyllo took 34 per cent of the votes followed by Tom Birch and Steve Gunner with 24 per cent each, Chris George with 10 per cent and Johanna Zalcik with zero. There was a

76 per cent voter turn out and two spoiled ballots. Voting was only open to Grade 11 and 12 students. “I think Student Vote BC and the Federal student vote find that if students do it within the school there’s a better turnout at the polls. I don’t know if they’ve tracked it,” Gomme said. “If you can get them out between 18 and 30 the odds of them voting are a lot better.” Fifteen students from Gomme’s class also worked as polling clerks for Elections BC.

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Fiery crash claims city man on into a semi-trailer on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Hoffman’s Bluff area near Chase. The crash took place shortly after 9 p.m. Both men died at the scene. Chase and Kamloops RCMP, as well as fire and rescue crews from Pritchard and Chase, were called to the scene where witnesses reported the pick-up truck crossed the centre line. The truck drove into the west-bound semi which was transporting

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of two men who died after a motor vehicle crash near Chase on May 6. The men are Christopher Thomas Boman, 24, from Salmon Arm and Michael Spencer, 24, from Sicamous. The coroner states that Spencer was the driver and Boman the front-seat passenger in a pick-up truck, which police report ran head-

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a load of butter. The pick-up truck then burst into flames, igniting the semi, as well as some surrounding trees and brush.

RCMP say they think alcohol and speed were contributing factors in this collision. A male passenger was able to escape the wreckage after being pulled from the truck by people at the scene. He is reported to have been taken to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the semi-truck suffered a broken leg and was transported to Shuswap Lake General Hospital for treatment.

Body recovered, may be missing fisherman The RCMP dive team recovered the body of a man from Shuswap Lake on Monday. The body was recovered at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 13 in the vicinity where 59-year-old John Poole, of Calgary, was reported missing from Eagle Bay on May 1. Police are work-

ing with the coroner’s service to confirm the identity of the man. The body was located using sophisticated sonar equipment made available by volunteers from the U.S. Idaho couple Gene and Sandy Ralston volunteer their time and their specialized sonar equipment to find missing people in

lakes. Poole’s family contacted the couple after they assisted with the recovery of the bodies of two teen boys from Nicola Lake near Merritt. Poole was last heard from at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 when he text-messaged his wife with a picture of himself near Copper Island. He was

staying at his vacation home in Wild Rose Bay and was seen fishing on Shuswap Lake that day. At approximately 8 a.m. May 1, the man’s boat was found by a resident of the area. It was beached on the rocks and still in gear Police do not believe Poole was wearing a life jacket.

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Mayes makes ‘media monitoring’ list By Martha Wickett

a chance to ask some specifics on it, why they picked the 65,” he said Monday. “It’s hard to say. The prime minNorth Okanagan-Shuswap MP Co- ister might have said, he just wants to lin Mayes is among those MPs who see 65 people and how they’ve dealt have captured the attention of the with the media because he’s looking prime minister. to put them in a higher position – and What that will mean for him re- just wants to know how they handle mains to be seen, but there’s one cer- media… I don’t know.” tainty – it has come at a cost to taxMayes says he will be asking for payers. the reasons when he returns to OtFederal government expenditures tawa. In the meantime, he’s not bothon media monitoring between April ered by being watched. 1, 2011 and March 20, 2013 show “The public is always monitoring that Mayes is one of 65 backbench me. There are people out there who MPs who the government has been maybe don’t agree or who are critiwatching. Mayes (misspelled as Colin cal, sometimes looking for me at my ‘Mays’) is listed as one of more than weakest point. It doesn’t bother me at 400 search terms the Privy Council all. If you don’t like conflict and don’t Office contracted Cision Canada Inc. want to live in a glass room, then to monitor. don’t run for politics.” Cision Canada’s website describes He said most communications are the company this way: open to monitoring. “Marketing and PR profession“In this world of modern commuals use our products to nications, tweeter and help manage all aspects Twitter and Facebook and of their brands — from all the rest of it, basically identifying key media and everything you put down influencers to connecting on a computer is open. with audiences; monitorI’ve found the best way, if ing traditional and social I’ve got something really media; and analyzing outprivate that I don’t want to comes.” be repeated, I just phone The Privy Council ofdirectly to the person… fice spent $2.4 million Anything I put on-line I Colin Mayes on the media monitoring, expect it to be public at MeMber of which included keeping any time.” ParliaMent an eye on the 65 MPs. Among those people Government-wide, more being monitored by the than $23 million was spent monitor- Conservative government is Liberal ing media over the same period. MP Justin Trudeau. Mayes isn’t sure The monitoring was news to how he feels about being in his comMayes, who learned about it late last pany. week. “I don’t know if that is a compliHe told the Observer he is aware ment or not. That’s yet to be told,” he the Prime Minister’s Office does laughed. some monitoring because there have Federal Liberal MP John McCalbeen a few instances in the past seven lum, who requested the media moniyears he has been contacted regarding toring contracts and their search terms different articles in the newspaper. from the feds, is not impressed. “Not many but a couple where they “I think it’s a preposterous waste of said, ‘do you really want to say this?’ money,” he said, adding that it demand we talked about it,” explains onstrates a certain contempt on the Mayes. However, he wasn’t aware his part of the government for its own name is one of 65 backbench MPs on members. a list of ‘search’ terms. He noted Google searches are free. “It just came up before I left (Ot“Why you have to spend all this tawa), and so actually I haven’t had money is quite beyond me.”

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Fountain returns to McGuire Cascading water will soon be seen again at McGuire Lake. At the May 13 meeting of Salmon Arm Council, the city’s director of engineering Rob Nieuwenhuizen reported that the lake should be home to a new fountain within a month. During the summer of 2012, the submersible aeration founatin at the lake stopped work-

ing – and was beyond repair. Only one supplier was able to provide a quote for the specifications required, Oakcreek Golf & Turf Inc. The new fountain will cost $41,545 plus taxes. Staff report that the new Otterbine Barebo Giant Fountain features a Triad 3 tiered pattern with a spray height of 50 feet and a diameter of 42 feet. It comes

equipped with a light set which will accommodate coloured lights as well. Niewenhuizen said delivery will take two to three weeks and the fountain is expected to be installed within a month. Both council and staff said they have received comments from residents anxiously awaiting the fountain’s return.

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City News and Public Notices

SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS

Annual sprinkling restrictions within the City of Salmon Arm are in effect from May 15 to September 15 SPRINKLING HOURS ARE ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: The sprinkling regulations allow sprinkling two days per week based on the last two numbers of the house (business) street address between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 11 p.m. No sprinkling on Monday 00 – 33 Tuesday and Friday only 34 – 66 Wednesday and Saturday only 67 – 99 Thursday and Sunday only Customers with automatic underground irrigation systems will be allowed and encouraged to water lawns between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Your co-operation in adhering to these restrictions will be greatly appreciated. Residents are encouraged to conserve wherever possible. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine, metered water rates, or a discontinuation of service. For clarification in mobile home parks and strata developments, please call City Hall at 250803-4000. Engineering & Public Works Department

COUNCIL MEETING – HANEY HERITAGE PARK MAY 27, 2013 The Administrative Portion of the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, May 27, 2013, will be held at Haney Heritage Park Tea Room commencing at 2:30 p.m. The Public Input Portion of the meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE Of PUbLIC INPUT SESSION

Proposed Phase III OF THE CITY OF Salmon Arm Community Heritage Register Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Input Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE on Monday, May 27,2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the proposed addition of fifteen (15) properties and corresponding statements of significance to the City of Salmon Arm Community Heritage Register. All persons who deem their interest to be affected by the proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on all matters contained in the proposal at the above time and place. In accordance with the City of Salmon Arm Heritage Strategy (2009), the Community Heritage Commission has continued implementation of the Community Heritage Register program and is proposing the addition of fifteen (15) properties to the Register. The Community Heritage Register and the fifteen (15) new statements of significance are available for viewing at the front counter at City Hall. The current Community Heritage Register is also available for viewing on the City’s website at www.salmonarm.ca For more information on the Community Heritage Commission, Community Heritage Register and related processes, please contact Kyle Young, Planning and Development Officer, at 250.803.4051 or e-mail kyoung@salmonarm.ca

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for what it’S worth

Tracy Hughes

Meaning in motherhood With Mother’s Day now past many mothers, myself included, have been the recipients of those treasures beyond price — the delicious bacon, egg and waffle breakfast, the butterfly footprint art, not to mention the lovely new flowers in my outdoor planters. These are the things moms love to share. But there are some other things about motherhood that I can do without. The first is one of my biggest irritations. And the scenario goes like this: You are out with a friend at a restaurant, or walking your dog or going to a show and someone stops you to chat. “So hubby’s babysitting tonight?” they inquire. Uh, uh. No. You see, babysitting is when you hire someone to watch the kids for a couple of hours. When your spouse is looking after his own children is it not called babysitting — it’s called parenting. How often do you think this ever happens to a father? When they go out, do they get asked if their wife is babysitting the children? No, it’s just assumed that’s her womanly duty to watch over home, hearth and progeny. It’s an inherent sexism that simply sets my teeth on edge. I also hate being called a “working mother.” Yes, I have a job outside of the home, but when I leave here and return to my residence, I am working every bit as hard. In my mind this phrase is also blatantly sexist. (When’s the last time you heard a man referred to as a “working father?”) The last thing women need is a wider chasm between stay-athome mothers and those who are employed outside the home. While some mothers make their choice without any qualms, I believe that scenario is the exception rather than the norm. For most mothers I know, the choice between working or staying at home full time is often fraught with doubt and guilt. The stay-at-home mother worries about her potential lost career opportunities, financial implications and yes, likely even about her sanity as the children fight for the umpteenth time about the colour of their drinking cup. The mother who works outside the home is fraught with guilt over missing the precious moments in their youngster’s life, over whether they are getting proper care. They mentally beat themselves up when they send their child to day care with a cough because they have to be in the office and there’s no other child-care option. The term “working mother” simply creates divisions between mothers, at a time when women need to stick together in support of each other’s parenting choices, much of which are dictated by economic and social factors beyond our control. Mothers of all persuasions need more supports, not infighting over labels. Bottom line — we’re all working mothers.

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Let’s try to side-step fire season With the advent of summer-like weather in the Shuswap comes another season —fire season. Despite initial cool spring conditions, the fire season has quickly jumped into full swing with the danger ratings climbing, including one section between Salmon Arm and Enderby that is already ranked high. Since April 1, the Kamloops Fire Centre, which encompasses our region, has responded to 43 human-caused wildfires, the largest of which has grown to about 1,400 hectares. The Salmon Arm fire zone will become subject to an open burning ban on June 15, when all open burning will be prohibited throughout the

Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition does not ban campfires that are up to a half-metre high by a half-metre wide and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. That being said, it is critical that residents and visitors alike be vigilant in conducting any burning in a cautious manner — and this includes cigarette smokers who might be tempted to toss a butt before being certain it is entirely extinguished. This area has seen its share of forest fires. It would be wonderful if our region could avoid smoke and flames this summer.

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The Observer asked: What do you think is the first thing the new premier should do?

Carol Kerr “Quit giving away our natural resources.”

Jim Horkoff “Try to establish some credibility.”

Jim McHugh “Nothing too radical ... on either the left or the right.”

Megan Stratikopoulos “Start working towards a balanced budget.”

Rick Porteous “Stop lying and actually fulfill their election promises.”

There are some things you Citizens deserve a choice can’t say during elections BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Another election campaign has come and gone, with the ritual posturing of political parties and most news media searching for anything they can portray as a conflict. Now comes the time to wonder why not enough people cared, or informed themselves about the real problems of running this $40 billion corporation called the B.C. government. Why would they, when the whole thing is presented as a combination of beauty contest and sports event, with endless discussion of polls and “attack ads” and who’s ahead and what’s the score? Again we have seen the truth of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s observation that elections are no time to talk about serious issues. Indeed, there are some things you can’t speak of at all. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm caused a stir at a candidates’ debate when he referred to constituents’ concerns that disabled children can cause difficulties in classrooms. He didn’t say classrooms should be segregated, although that’s a discussion worth having. He didn’t deny the need for more support for special needs kids. But his opponents immediately portrayed it that way, and media seized on the conflict despite the factual inaccuracy. West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan had a similar experience when he referred to his study of poverty in that affluent area. He noted that there was a high correlation between single parenthood and kids in poverty. Picking on single mums, his detractors exclaimed, and that’s what got reported. The B.C. Conservatives kicked their Boundary-Similkameen candidate out of the party because he wrote an article saying women shouldn’t choose to be single

mothers. You can talk about child poverty, as long as you only discuss it based on federal statistics that do not measure poverty. Christy Clark started doing this as soon as she became B.C. Liberal leader, one of several issues where she dispensed with the facts and tried to copy a popular NDP stance instead. She was all about families, which can of course be single people, single parents or pretty well anything you want them to be. In fact the decline of the traditional family and the abdication of responsibility by many parents, fathers in particular, are central factors in the problem of poor and neglected children. But you can’t talk about that, at least not during elections. Whole areas of political discussion have devolved into euphemisms that are chosen because they can’t be defined. Everybody’s in favour of “affordable housing,” for instance. What they won’t admit is that this is code for subsidized housing, because then they would have to talk about how much the subsidy is, and who has to pay for it. Good grief, that might raise the question of whether the state should be taking money away from some people and giving it to others so they can live where they otherwise couldn’t afford to live. We even have rules preventing the media from reporting polls on election day. People might be influenced by this, you see. If you tell them Party X is far ahead, they might stay home and mow the lawn instead. If you tell them someone is making a comeback, they might change their vote because they want to be on the winning side, or the one that has “momentum.” Just like any other sport. The news media are steadily losing influence with the public. There are many factors involved, including the vast array of information sources that are available at most people’s fingertips. Another factor is treating the public like they’re idiots.

What if? What if the things that scientists are saying about electromagnetic waves are true? They are saying that these waves are changing the cell structure in the brain, especially in children. This inter-cellular disruption appears as anxiety, failure to focus and difficulty sleeping, which may lead to children being tagged with behavioural disorders such as ADD and ADHD. What if we are over-medicating children for conditions that are not treatable with drugs but are preventable? They say this electro-pollution added to all the other forms of pollution that we have adapted to is compromising the immune

system causing a membrane sensitivity that manifests in extreme allergies, hypersensitivity and in some cases cancers. They say the microwaves emitted by cell phones, microwaves, smart meters and wireless connections in general are causing the changes. In the last five to seven years, use of this technology has gone up by billions every month. It’s like smoking was in the ’50s and ’60s. It’s cool, it’s convenient and everybody’s doing it. The gigantic tele-networks have been marketing it to us like crazy. Don’t mention that it’s an addiction or that we should be cutting down or quitting. What if we found out we

didn’t need to use this technology all the time? Remember when we made popcorn with an air machine or on the stove top? There are still such things as land phones. Computers and smart meters can be hardwired. You could lobby BC Hydro to give the meter readers their jobs back. In 50 to 75 years from now, the scientific studies done in Europe right now will become common knowledge Our population will be failing both physically and mentally from the effects. What if we found out we didn’t need to use this technology all of the time? What if we had a choice? Mary Stewart

The bubble always bursts In this election, I have heard many claims, but the oddest is that of the Liberals that the economic crisis of 2009 was unforeseen and was “not on the radar.” First, all of the commentators I follow were saying things like “this is madness,”

and “this will end in tears,” and I will happily supply a partial list of them to anyone who requests it. Secondly, any time we see people singing “We’re in the money,” and “We’ll be rich,” we know that the crash is coming, just as the night fol-

lows the day. Busts follow bubbles. Crashes follow irrational exuberance. That is the reality of our world. If reality isn’t on the Liberal radar, what is? Richard Smiley

Loss of Christy won’t hurt party Where can I catch the 8:01 to Ouster? If you have to be a BC Liberal member to join the 801 Movement to oust Christy Clark, I want to sign up.

She’ll do anything to make a splash – she’ll be rash – she’ll be brash – she’ll even dig up trash – whatever it takes to make the cameras flash. I’d feel safer swimming with a

shark than walking in a park after dark with Clark. The end of Ms. Christy won’t make this voter misty. Lloyd Atkins

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1933

The new road between Canoe and Sicamous was nearing completion. It was reported it would save time and be a scenic drive. More prospectors were going into Scotch Creek. It was reported that in one claim about an ounce of gold a day had been taken out. Traces of platinum were also discovered.

1943

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Belverstone were visiting at the Coast when Bill decided to again offer his services to the Veterans’ Guard. He was accepted and Mrs. Belverstone had to return alone. AW1 E. Peterson of the RCAF (WD), Pte. Stan Redmond, Pte. Wm. Ripley, Pte. Geo Kingstona and Pte. N. McLean were home on leave.

1953

Salmon Arm reflected the trend toward Social Credit in the 1953 provincial election when it gave J. Allan Reid a margin of 237 votes over his nearest opponent, W.J. Thompson, CCF Nominee, on the first count. Pictures of the coronation day parade showed two prize-winning floats. One was the Japanese-Canadian entry depicting a cherry tree in full bloom and the other carried several members of the Neskonleth Indian Band in native costumes.

1963

Municipal council asked for tenders for the construction of a 150,000-gallon reservoir to increase the supply of water in the Salmon Arm municipal system. A new pump with a capacity of 1,000 gallons a minute will be installed in the pumping plant on Shuswap Lake. Supporters of the proposed Shuswap RiverOkanagan Lake canal wished to meet with Salmon Arm municipal council to provide full details on the project.

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Focusing on water issues and solutions By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

It’s a room of doing, not sitting still – a room where Grade 11 students are learning about their environment and enjoying the process. “It’s pretty entertaining – better than most classes,” says Brian Sutter. “Instead of tests, we do projects and it’s nice to learn about the local area.” Classmate Richard Pittman agrees. “There’s a lot of hands-on, it keeps you interested,” he says, pointing to a bowl of pebbles in which he is planning to plant seeds. Students have built simulated wetlands with pop bottles, tubes and pebbles in the pop bottles and small bowls in order to learn about the critical importance of real-life wetlands in purifying water. It is one of the many varied classroom projects the students have engaged in during this, the first year, of Salmon Arm Secondary’s Environmental Science 11 – The Shuswap Watershed course. The students have conducted an on-site waste audit trash and learned that 70 to 100 per cent of North Pacific sea birds are affected by eating plastic. They’ve discovered how different kinds of ground cover affect runoff and how rivers function. As well as lab work, the enthusiastic students have participated in valuable field trips where they have tested water in the Shuswap watershed and collected and planted willow cuttings for streambank rehabilitation. Equally enthusiastic science teacher Dave Ramsay introduced the curriculum he had

created as part of his masters program in leadership and administration. Ramsay says the large Shuswap Lake algae bloom in 2008 got him thinking about how water quality is critical to the planet’s health. “There’s a lot of stuff happening out there and who’s teaching about it,” he asked himself, recognizing at the same time growing community polarization over the SmartCentres development on the Salmon River delta. “I realized as an educator, my main priority is the water,” he says. “Then I asked myself, what’s my role?” Ramsay says sustainability of the planet is in the hands of the people so educating decision-makers about the importance of sustainability could reduce costly conflicts such as those over SmartCentres. “I suspect it’s been a costly event for everyone,” he says, emphasizing the need for protecting water and the ramifications of failing to do so. “But instead of conflict, we have an opportunity to work together.” Ramsay’s designed the course to answer several questions: What is sustainability? To what extent are natural systems connected? To what extent do human activities impact the sustainability of the Shuswap Wstershed? While they are learning the answers to these questions, students are increasing their technical knowledge, becoming engaged with the needs of the planet and potentially improving sustainable behaviour. Ramsay says the course is a perfect fit with the school district’s green “learn it – love it live it” motto that encourages a commitment to understanding

sustainability, modelling green stewardship and implementing environmental actions in the school, district and community. The curriculum emphasizes “three Ps” – people, planet and prosperity, a process in which environmental protection and resource conservation contributes to social wellbeing, economic prosperity and continuity. Ramsay is teaching in tandem with social studies teacher Graham Gomme and has invited avid supporter and former teacher Kim Fulton, aka Dr. Fish, to help with fieldwork. Still working his way through the first year, Ramsay is keen to share his vision of where the course could lead. He sees the potential for developing a Grade 12 course – something his students have asked for – and the possibility of self-directed study. “They are so darn smart and they want to learn stuff that’s real,” he says, with excitement, suggesting Okanagan College could include Shuswap Watershed studies and support “green jobs.” “If we became known for sustainability, we could attract researchers, PhDs, people working at the college. As we

Water work: Students Richard Pittman and Brian Sutter work on a lab in Dave Ramsay’s Environmental Science Class. grow economically, we need to grow sustainably, integrating knowledge instead of pitting one side against the other.” Ramsay has found support for his course from many sources – RBC’s Blue Water Program, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, School District #83, Wild BC and the Kalamalka Research Forest, support that has allowed him to plan field trips and stream rehabilitation. “I’m amazed at the level of support, this is a big ship to get underway,” he says noting the work that has gone into building infrastructure for the course and making sure it will work. “You can’t just let kids go, you have to provide an opportunity for success.”

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Chance of flooding reduced By Barb Brouwer oBSERvER STAFF

The need to keep children and pets away from fast-flowing streams and rivers remains, but for Salmon Arm at least, flood worries can likely recede. What happens on the Shuswap and Eagle rivers will depend on a combination of weather and how the upperelevation snow melts. David Campbell, hydrologist, geoscientist and head of BC River Watch, said Friday that while the snow pillows that feed Salmon River and the Adams River were 120 per cent of normal on May 1 – thanks to new snow in April – mid elevation snow up to about 1,500 metres is almost gone. Campbell says temperatures of 18 and 20 degrees Celsius have been recorded at both snow pillows, speeding up the melt of mid-level snow after a colderweather delay. “We’ve seen that in the small to mid-sized rivers in that terrain and I suspect we’ve reached the peak,” said Campbell of the

Salmon River, which had reached the Salmon River Bridge deck last week. “Levels will remain elevated but I don’t think we’ll see much additional rise.” He says, the Shuswap and Eagle rivers haven’t hit their peak yet as they are fed by higher-elevation snow. “The Eagle River is below the level of concern but steadily climbing,” said Campbell. “It will probably drop a bit but it could be affected by the rain. Monday and Tuesday could be critical time.” He says officials are keeping an eye on the two rivers while noting last year’s melt was accompanied by frequent intense rainfalls. Following a helicopter ride above Two Mile and Swansea Point last week, District of Sicamous chief administrative officer Heidi Frank said “there is absolutely nothing to worry about” at this time. “We’re monitoring the creeks and taking precautions to stave off events like we had last year,” she said Friday.

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Fire season is well underway and the word of the day is caution. Since April 1 there have been 186 fires in the province and all but two were personcaused. Forty-three of those fires have taken place in the Kamloops Fire Centre – every one of them person-caused. There has been one small person-caused fire in the Salmon Arm Zone that is part of the Kamloops Fire Centre and, as of Monday, the fire danger rating was already high. “Last week was so hot, even exhaust form an ATv could start a fire,” said provincial fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek. “You don’t usually see humidity that low in May.”

Skrepnek says the area west of Salmon Arm has a high danger rating, while to the east the rating is modest to low. “It’s a bit cooler and gloomier, but it’s still a danger,” he said Monday afternoon, noting light rain after the dry spell will not do a lot to lower the risk. officials are monitoring the situation closely and open burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre is restricted as of today, May 15 – except in the wetter Salmon Arm zone where the restriction goes into effect June 15. Anyone who chooses to burn in the Salmon Arm Zone must not set a grass fire and must acquire a burn registration if the fire is over two metres by three metres. Salmon Arm Fire Chief Brad Shirley says the City of Salmon Arm

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Accompanied by music and humour, Robb Nash’s message to students ignited something already rooted within each of them — strength. Sponsored by the S.A.F.E society, The Robb Nash Project visited First United Church on May 7 and Grade 8 and nine students from Salmon Arm Secondary, Shuswap Middle School, Salmon Arm Storefront and Eagle River were engaged by the story that has managed to resonate with many of the thousands of students who have heard it. Nash gave up a record deal and has instead made it his mission to tell youth that, no matter what their struggles are, they have a purpose and the ability to create change. Through rock music and words, he told stories of addiction, bullying, self harm, depression and suicide in an effort to show youth that they are not alone. He was accompanied by guitarist Ryan Richley and drummer Jonny Holliday. “Kids don’t respond to us beJameS murray/OBSERVER cause we’re perfect examples,” Singing to students: Inspirational performer Robb Nash said. “They respond to us because they can see this guy is Nash plays for an enthusiastic and attentive audience of [messed] up just like me, he’s Shuswap-area middle school students Tuesday at the First made mistakes and so have I, United Church. and he’s turned it around and so can I. I’m not the perfect example. I’m just a good example about her struggles. cance for their community after of starting over and that’s what “I can’t describe how it feels hearing his message. we’re trying to teach kids, to be to have girls coming up to me Dawn Mullaney, a student willing to start over.” afterwards and hug me and tell from Shuswap Middle School Nash suffered a near-fatal car me that because of my words said she was impressed with crash as a teenager. After spend- they’re going to stay alive,” Wil- the number of students who aping months in a coma from lis said. proached Nash after the show. which he was not expected to Approximately 50 students She said it was different from emerge, he no longer felt he things they usually see, “in a had a purpose or was worgood way.” thy of anything. During his We’re not trying Colleen Making, co-ordiplunge into anger and depres- to change the nator and counsellor at the we’re sion, he realized he wasn’t world, S.A.F.E Society, saw Nash living his life the way he trying to create perform at a child and youth could be. conference and had been tryworld changers. “Nobody ever told me ing to get him to Salmon Arm Robb Nash when I was a teenager that my ever since. InspIratIonal life could have purpose, that I “I’ve been at my job for performer could do something that matover 18 years here and knowters,” Nash said. “We’re not ing the students here and retrying to change the world, sources here that he could we’re trying to create world approached Nash after the con- really impact kids and students changers.” cert. within our community,” Making Myja Willis was once a trouNash has collected 94 suicide said. bled teen who heard Nash’s notes from students in the past She wanted the presentation to message and chose to turn her few weeks he’s been touring. He be open to students from more life around. Now she is touring says the most rewarding thing than one school, hoping the with the band and sharing her about what he does is seeing community will want to bring story and the song she wrote students do something of signifi- him back for a larger event.

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Heat could give wasps a boost By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

If there’s a sting to spring, it’s the emergence of yellow jackets and hornets. While she doesn’t necessarily think the numbers are higher than normal this year, Nicole Jeans-Williams, a forest health specialist and entomologist from Blind Bay, says the recent warm spell and lack of an extended cold period in the winter could certainly boost their numbers. She says yellow jackets and hornets are more aggressive, while paper wasps build a lot of nests but are generally less inclined to sting. Paper wasps belong to the Polistes humilis family and build open-celled nests. They don’t like anyone getting close to their nests, but are not nearly as aggressive as yellow jackets. “They’re not as bright as the typical yellow jacket,” says Jeans-Williams. “They’re a duller yellow, a bit thinner and

their legs hang when they’re flying rather than being tucked up.” Jeans-Williams says they’re very common and their nests are really easy to see. That’s what I see the most of, unless I am having a picnic and then we have the vespulas. Jeans-Williams says yellow jackets belong to the Vespula pennsylvanica species and were the most common in 2007 when she was contracted to trap them in Salmon Arm. Yellow jackets like human food, which is why they show up a barbecues and picnics. They most often nest in trees and crevices. “We also have high numbers of the baldfaced hornet,” says Jeans-Williams, noting they have very distinct black and white colouring. “They usually have nests that hang from trees and they can be very aggressive nest protectors.” As well, they are carnivores, she says. They don’t go after dead

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Watch out: A recent warm spell cold mean more of these stinging yellow jackets. meat like the vespulas do, and will even feed on the vespulas. “Don’t disturb their nests because their sting is pretty nasty,” Jeans-Williams says, advising residents to call professionals to rid them of yellow jacket or bald-faced hornet nests. “Paper wasps will sting but only if they’re really riled up and they don’t tend to bother your meal outside.” Two introduced species can be a nuisance –- the German yellow jacket because it likes to nest inside houses, particularly attics, and a new paper wasp that could be a problem with cherry orchards.

“There are a number of additional species that are a minor problem,” says John Borden, professor emeritus of Simon Fraser University and forest entomologist. “Unfortunately, it’s hard to tell the good guys from bad guys.” He suggests using a pesticide containing pyrethroids, compounds found in chrysanthemums. “It’s toxic, but not very stable, so it breaks down when exposed to air and sunlight,” he says, noting most products now contain synthetic pyrethroids. “The best time to do something is wait until evening.”

Run-off shuts down a few trails By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The majority of trails in the South Canoe Trail System remain in great shape, with just a few smaller connector trails closed due to runoff. Phil MacIntyre-Paul, with the Shuswap Trail Alliance, explains that a few of the trails that have been created “socially” over the years rather than as part of a plan, are not holding

water well. “Literally a couple have become a creek, some with big pools. We have to go around the water which widens the trails.” He explains that both the city public works department and the provincial land managers have said the trails must be closed until corrective measures are complete. Temporary rustic signs have been erected, warning of the spot closures and point-

ing out alternate routes. Work is underway by trail stewards, user groups and residents to upgrade the connector trails so they are sustainable. Signage is being developed for the entire trail system, he adds, but trails can’t be signed unless they’re a “legal, sanctioned, sustainable trail.” He notes that over the last nine years a lot of individuals and groups have been working well

together on the system. The trails accommodate hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and, in winter, snowshoers. One new feature on the Shuswap Trail Alliance website gives users a place to report information about trails. The website can be supplied with the most up-to-date information by going to www.shuswaptrails.com, then finding the trail in question and clicking on ‘report a trail issue.’

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Walking to stop violence Action: Bands join to protect women, children. one who wanted to take part was welcomed. OBSERVER STAFF Because the walk Men took to their was a collaborative feet Thursday to coun- venture, some walkter violence against ers started out under aboriginal women and the blazing sun at the children. Little Shuswap Band A walk was orga- hall behind the Tapnized by the Adams pen Co-op and walked Lake, Little Shuswap south to Pierre’s Point, and Neskonlith bands while others started at to bring awareness to the Neskonlith Band the issue of violence in health centre and First Nations commu- walked north, meeting nities and to promote at Pierre’s Point. action to stop it. More than 20 peo“Although we’re sep- ple participated in arate entities, they’re all the walk, which was communities who have accompanied by an similar things RCMP escort they have exfor highway perienced with safety. About violence,” ex40 people plained Craig came to the Duckchief, a potluck dinsupport workner following er for the Adthe event. Symbol ams Lake band Duckchief and one of the Moose hide explains that organizers of walk caMpaign the the walk. was inspired While Duckchief by the Moose Hide points out that such vi- Campaign, an effort olence is not exclusive promoted by the BC to aboriginal commu- Aboriginal Friendship nities, he says Statis- Society. tics Canada shows that He explains that one “aboriginal women are of the former directors three times more likely was out hunting for to face violence in the moose with his daughcommunity.” ter and they were talkCoordinating the ing about violence and walk for the Neskonlith the incidence of missband was Jeromy By- ing women. ron, while Frank AnThey talked about toine was the organizer having a symbol – a for the Little Shuswap. small square of moose Duckchief said the hide on a pin, to help walk was initially bring awareness to the meant for aboriginal issue. men, but then everyStates the campaign By Martha Wickett

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Enactus keeps their title By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

For the fourth year in a row, Enactus Okanagan College has been crowned the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Help Hunger Disappear champion at the Enactus National Exposition. They were also named one of the top four overall National teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okanagan College is pretty small so being able to represent us and have that much success against the 50 biggest universities in Canada is pretty amazing,â&#x20AC;? said Thomas Arrowsmith, team member and student at Salmon Armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Okanagan College campus. The Okanagan College team is the only Enactus team in Canada to have won the Help Hunger Disappear challenge, which was created four years ago with support from Campbell Company of Canada. The team won the inaugural challenge in 2010 and has continued to dominate the hunger relief initiative

for four consecutive years. The team was presented with their award on May 6 at the National Enactus Exposition in Toronto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Enactus Okanagan College team stood out again this year for their continued teamwork and commitment to lasting hunger solutions in their community,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Childs, vice president of Marketing, Campbell Company of Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their boundless energy, passion and creativity continue to impressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are truly role models for us all.â&#x20AC;? The team from Okanagan College was recognized for their work to raise more than 54,000 pounds of food for food banks throughout the region. Creating and delivering 11 hunger relief initiatives, the Enactus Okanagan College students implemented projects in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, and Penticton. Their projects ranged

Board switch at SASCU The Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union announced the inclusion of Ken Black, Glenn Hill and June Stewart on their board for the upcoming year. Stewart and Hill are incumbents who chose to run again this year. Black replaces Curtis Olson who chose not to return for a new term. Brad Armstrong, the

governance committee chair, also announced the news that director Frank Popien has tendered his resignation to the board due to his many work commitments. To deal with this situation, the board voted to appoint Trenna Scott to fill the vacancy for the current term until the next election.

from the Farm Bag Fundraiser, in which the students work with local farmers to distribute local produce, making farming more viable and sustainable through a franchise type model, to MOMentum, which empowers single mothers with information about how to cook healthy and affordable meals and connects them with financial skills to better manage their lives. Terry Kosowick of Salmon Armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus was also one of the finalists for the John Dobson Fellow Award for the work he has done as faculty advisor to Enactus Okanagan College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a huge supporter of our team and we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gotten where we are

without him, especially in Salmon Arm,â&#x20AC;? Arrowsmith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone at Okanagan College is extremely proud of the work our students are doing to transform their communities,â&#x20AC;? said college president Jim Hamilton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is certainly an honour to win this award for the fourth year in a row but more important than the award is the collaboration and support our students receive from the many organizations, schools and nonprofits they work with to develop their hunger relief projects. Partnership of this kind are incredibly important to their education and to creating sustainable long-term change in our communities.â&#x20AC;?

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Taste of the Downtown

(Far left) Ana Dwyer and Ashtyn Gowan consume a strawberryrhubarb pie during the pie eating contest at the Taste of the Downtown street fair held Saturday morning along Hudson Avenue. (Left) Cyclist Sam Calkins keeps an eye on the younger riders, including Eli Bidoka, during the bike parade. James murray/observer

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to Know Your H2O’ and think When you turn on your tap about the impact of your everyand clean, safe water comes out, day habits. do you ever wonder how it got “We forget that we use the there or what happens to it when same treated drinking water to it goes down the drain? Or why wash our cars you should care? and water our “We may think lawns. We flush we have enough our toilets and water for our away it goes with needs in BC but whatever we put that is not always down there,” says the case. Our Foster. “Just a few water is finite, simple changes and the demand such as wateris increasing ing our lawns due to climate drinkingwaterweek.org less, using rain change, populabarrels, installing tion growth and water efficient fixtures or appliindustry needs,” says Daisy Fosances, and not putting harmful ter, CEO of the 4,700-member substances down our drains can BC Water & Waste Association. make a big difference.” “Although the expenses may not For example, detergents, paint, be apparent, there are significant medications, and many other costs, energy and human input household products end up at required to treat our drinkwastewater treatment plants ing water to be clean and safe, where special processes are deliver it to our taps, and manage required to minimize the impact the wastewater that goes down on the environment and receivthe drain.” ing waters. Fats, oils and grease She adds, “New regulations that we put down our drains can and aging infrastructure such as often cause blockages in sewer pipes and treatment systems will lines resulting in costly repairs. mean upgrades and replaceFoster says, “During Drinking ments and this is something we Water Week, get involved and are all going to have to pay for.” learn more about your water and During Drinking Water Week, the impact of your actions. Start May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste by taking the Community Water Association asks you to ‘Get

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Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%. *RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

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Tale behind the tulips Search: Woman tracks down rare varieties special to her father.

By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

The tulips blooming in Marion Huysmans’ yard are growing into more than just flowers. Three years ago, when she found out her father’s cancer was terminal, she decided to reconnect with her Dutch heritage and learn her father’s gardening tricks. Since then, she has managed to grow tulips that journeyed three countries and have connected her with more family history than she ever expected. “Once I realized my time was more limited I thought the best way to remember him and keep him alive is learn all of these things that he’s learned over his 80 years,” Huysmans said. Huysmans has always shared her love for gardening with her father, Peter, but could

never compete with his garden. While living in Limmen, Holland, her grandfather grew three types of tulips in their family garden that were later obtained by the Hortus Bulborum, a bulb garden that has preserved many flowers that have gone commercially extinct. Huysmans set out to find the three varieties, although her father believed they didn’t exist any more. It only took a little research to find that Old House Gardens in Michigan still carries one of the varieties in their catalogue. They were also able to order the other two from none other than Hortus Bulborum itself. “The bulbs are coming from a place where my parents still have roots,” Huysmans said. Old House Gardens

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smith back on top Salmon Arm native Bev Smith has been named assistant coach to Canada’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team for this summer’s competitive season. New head coach Lisa Thomaidis will be joined by Smith and Shawnee Harle. Smith has extensive experience and played for the team from 1978 to 1988 and captained from 1992 to 1996. She was at the helm of Team Canada from 1997 to 2001 and played for 13 seasons in Italy. Former Salmon Arm Jewel Allison McNeill stepped down as coach of the team after their excellent performance at the London Olympics.

Child’s Wish ride The Ride for a Child’s Wish Silver Creek trail ride takes place on May 26. Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Silver Creek Community riding ring. The three-hour ride leaves at 9:30 a.m. and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

tops in tourney The Shuswap Outlaws Midget lacrosse team travelled to the Kamloops Snakebite tournament and started out well Friday night, notching an 11-0 whitewash of the host Kamloops Rattlers. As the round robin portion of the tournament proceeded, the Outlaws scored wins over MacKenzie (11-3) and Kamloops #2 (11-1) and fought to a 2-2 draw with Prince George. That record was good enough to place the Outlaws in the final against Prince George. In the tournament final, the teams were knotted at 3-3 after a tight first period. Shuswap then pulled away in the final two frames for a 9-4 victory and the first tournament win of the year. Game MVP awards went to Sean MacDonald, Logan Mostat, Kaden Sagh and Austin Pugh. The Outlaws host their own tournament at Shaw Center May 24 to 26.

take a hike Shuswap Outdoors Club has many outings planned. They include: • Saturday, May 18, Hike Flume Trail (near Adams River) Easy 2.5 hours. Call Carole at 250-679-3419. • Sunday, May 19 Hike Blind Bay Bluff loop. Climb to bluff, then easy. Call Wolfgang at 250-675-0036.

Dressage show The Southern Interior Dressage Association (SIDA) Spring dressage show will run at the fairgrounds May 25 and 26. For more information, contact Isabel at 250-832-9517.

Winning bridge May 5: Sunday Duplicate Club: 1. BJ Worobey & Barb Beazley, 2. Arlene & Bert Lamoureux (tie), Peggy Petersen & Carol McGregor (tie), 4. Edie & Jack Swanson. May 6: 1. June Scott, 2. June Harper, 3. Georgina Marshall. May 9: Social Bridge: 1. Peter Siemens, 2. Norm Hannett, 3. Nick Mason, 4. Gisela Bodnar. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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Courses emerge in great shape good start: Winter easy on Shuswap greens. This past winter was kind to golf courses. All of the region’s courses wintered well, with several opening earlier than normal. Just off Highway 97B beyond Salmon Arm’s industrial park, Canoe Creek Golf Course is in excellent shape for its seventh season, says head pro Jesse Crowe, noting that the last couple of seasons, the course has won bestconditioned golf course by the readers of BC Golf Guide magazine. Highlights of the course include the pot bunkers, he says, terming them “fantastically frustrating.” Another highlight is the signature third hole, which features an “elevated par-three across water with a beautiful water feature.” At the Salmon Arm

Golf Club, general manager, director of golf and CPGA Doug Herron says the course wintered really well, allowing it to open earlier than in the previous three seasons. The club boasts two courses, the 18-hole Champions Course and the executive nine-hole Heritage Course. A big juniors program is set to start this month and many special rates are being offered for all ages, including one for first responders. Other highlights include the Spalding Cup, the longest running amateur tournament in B.C., now in its 85th year, which goes the last weekend in May. At Club Shuswap Golf and RV just off the Trans-Canada nearing Canoe, Bruce Barnard notes that golfers can

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Warming up: Expert golfer Cody Bell gets in some practice at Canoe Creek Golf Course back in April. enjoy nine or 18 holes of executive golf, or fun for the family at the 18hole real greens Putter’s Paradise. The club also boasts a covered and open driving range, chipping and grassy areas and a large practise green. Barnard adds that corporate and family tournaments are the club’s speciality. At Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake near Sicamous, pro Rick Thompson says

his course, too, came through the winter in great shape. One of the course highlights is its fourth hole, called Geronimo, where golfers can tee off 240 feet above the fairways. A lot of people are wowed by the scenery, he says, with five or six views overlooking Mara Lake. At Eagle River Golf and Country Club in Sicamous, co-owner Rick Jaeger explains the

course has more than 2,400 feet on the Eagle River, as well as a creek running through the middle of the course. It stays dry and opens early, he says, because it’s sand-based being next to the river, so moisture drains away. Several tournaments are coming up including the long-running legion tournament May 25, the chamber of commerce tourney on May 31 and the men’s open June 1.

Shuswap Swimmers make qualifiers Twenty-three Shuswap Swimmers journeyed south this past weekend for the Kelowna AquaJet May Longcourse Invitational at the H2O Recreation Centre. More than 400 swimmers from 16 B.C. and Alberta swim clubs attended the threeday event. Shuswap Swimming placed eighth in the team standings which were won by the Kamloops Classics Swim Team. This is the first meet of the season in a 50-metre (long course) pool. Fifteen-year-old Bree Coo-

per sparkled as the top performing Shuswap swimmer. Swimming 18 total races, Cooper won the women’s 100and 200-m freestyle events in outstanding early season times of 1:01.39 and 2:17.54 respectively. The 100-m time qualifies her for the Western Canadian Championships. Cooper captured silver medals in the 50-m freestyle, the 200-m individual medley, and the 50-m butterfly, where she broke 30 seconds for the first time, qualifying for the Canadian Age-Group Championship in

Montreal in July. Ty Webster-Locke, (13), brought home bronze medals in the 50- and 100-m freestyle with times of: 28.95 seconds and 1:03.22 minutes respectively. Webster-Locke swam 16 races over the three days. A dozen Shuswap swimmers swam to qualifying times for BC championship meets. Qualifiers for the BC AA Championships in Victoria this June are: Paige Coutlee, Thomas Flahr; Logan Pilias; Emma Pyle; Ethan Pyle; Lilli Rakose-Lund; Jacob Rambo;

Morgan Rasmuson; and Jenna Tiedeman. Swimmers qualifying for the BC AAA Championships in Vancouver this July are: Bree Cooper; Olin Mosher and Ty Webster-Locke. “Former coaches Mike and Jenny Effray have done a terrific job preparing these swimmers,” commented new coach Sam Montgomery. “We had an almost unbelievable 94 per cent lifetime best time rate at this meet, my first meet, after only 10 days with the team. These swimmers are definitely winners with a strong future.”

Seven hundred take the Salty Dog test It just keeps getting bigger and better. The 12th annual Salty Dog Mountain Bike Race on Sunday, May 12 attracted more than 700 riders. Five hundred adult riders took on the six-hour, 10.45-kilometre laplength race on the South Canoe trail system while 230 youth riders participated in the Salty Dog U15 3-Hour Enduro and Salty Pup Race. As sponsor Skookum Cycle & Ski’s Facebook page declared: “Another great Salty

Dog day. Thanks to all the volunteers and racers out there today! People aged two to 60plus givin’er. Great job and thanks for pedalling hard.” Local riders placed in the top 10 in several categories. Local rider John Connor placed sixth in the men’s solo expert category with nine laps. Thomas Hardy took ninth with eight laps and Kyle Flatman placed 13th with eight laps. Alison Howatt and Laura Hepburn placed

second in the women’s team combined-age 80+ category with seven laps. Monica Nelson and Doris Mills placed third in the same category with seven laps and Debbie Phillips and Kira Limber placed sixth with six laps. Tom Peasgood and R. Lee English placed sixth in the men’s team 86 to 99 category with nine laps. Also in that category, Scott McKee and Keith Hepburn placed eighth with eight laps. In the men’s team 0 to 35 category, Nelson

Kleer and James Hardy came in first with eight laps, followed by Seth Vanvarseveld and Andrew Nash in second and Aidan Hepburn and Kaelen Hougen in third. In the men’s team 65-74 category, Greg and Max Scharf placed eighth with seven laps. Maia Journeau and Thea Peasgood earned first in the women’s team 0 to 31 category with five laps. In the U15 Boys 3-Hour Enduro, Konrad VanVarseveld and David Bakker placed

second with 15 threekm. laps. In the same category, Torrey McKee and Ethan Quilty were sixth, while Calvin Hepburn and Aiden Hougen were seventh. In the U15 girls, Tasia Hamilton and Sophia VanVarseveld were tight with 10 three-km. laps. Zakiya Journeau and Erika Peasgood were 10th with seven laps. In the U15 mixed lap, Fraser Paiement and Ella Mills were fifth with eight laps. For more results, go to zone4.ca.

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Trond, Abbi and Rachel May try out some of the pedal-powered kayaks on display at the annual SARP open house held Saturday.

Rugby Jewels off to provincials On May 8, the Salmon Arm Secondary Rugby Jewels went to Norkam for the first round of the playoffs and a berth into the provincials. A very close and intense game was played by the Jewels. The last meeting of the two teams was 35 players on the bench for Norkam and 14 for the Jewels. Not a lot of sportsmanship was shown by Norkam who played all 35 and did not match player for player. When it counted for playoffs and a berth in the B.C.’s the Jewels came out strong, running and gunning. They scored first by Marin Faulkner, who slotted the conversion, 7-0. Norkam came back utilizing some big players in the forward pack but only to be thrown in the sin bin for taking out their frustrations on the Jewels for not being able to score. Again the Norkam team had a

wave of subs come on to play but, to no avail. The Jewels moved the ball well to Brooke Miller and Olivia Plumber who scored in the corner, 12-0. Then a bit of lapse in the Jewels play caused the Norkam Saints to make a comeback, powering the ball into the end zone, 12-7. Under big pressure and fresh legs, the Jewels were again stuck in their end of the field. Grace Rempel and Flynn Johnson made some great defending tackles. Unfortunately Norkam scored again, making it 12-12. Midway through the second half, Jewels player Tricie Tuati broke through a few tackles to off-load the ball to Juli MacLean, who then again off loaded to Avia Latosky. She passed to Plumber who made an excellent run down the wing to score 17-12. Back came Norkam to go for a berth in the B.C.’s, only to be

stumped by Faulkner’s clearing kicks that kept Norkam out of the endzone in the last nail-biting five minutes of the game. This is the first time in SAS’ history that the Rugby Jewels are going to provincials, this year May 23 to 26 in Vancouver.

Golds shine

On May 7, Fulton came to SAS for the final Junior Boys Rugby league game. Prior meetings of the two teams showed a steep learning curve for SAS, when 90 per cent of the team had not played last year or in years before. This game was different. The Golds came out firing, containing Fulton in their end but to no avail. Fulton escaped with a wide open run to score on SAS. Again the Junior Boys put huge pressure on Fulton, but once again the Maroons escaped to score one more try. It was a

little disheartening at half time for the Golds. Captains Jordan Hislop and Nathan Gollan had a few key words to say in hopes of turning things around. In the second play after halftime, from the base of the scrum, Hislop took the ball blind-side with Dan Helgeson on his heels, and Hislop powered over the Fulton winger to score. Then again in Fulton’s end, a lineout on Fulton’s 22, Luke Dufresne threw long to Gollan, who offloaded to Chad Baker at stand-off, who stepped left, then right, to score under the posts. Connor Benson slotted the two points. Then outstanding play by the Golds who moved the ball well down the line to wingers Amar Kang and Jase Robert to get within 10 yards of the try line. Fulton retaliated to run wide again, but Kevin Alexander stopped the Maroons short. The ball was

turned over on the 40 and Brayden McCarthy picked up the ball from a ruck to score, 17-12 for SAS. With only seconds left in the game, the Maroons made another long run to just barely score in the corner, making it a 17-17 final.

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On May 7 the SAS Senior Boys Rugby team had a great victory over Rutland Secondary for the first round of playoffs winning, 31 - 17. Then just two days later, for the next round vs Mount Boucherie, they lost 14 to 5. A great season overall.

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Salmon Arm defenceman Hailey Haskell moves a player away from the zone during a practice Friday as part of the BC Hockey’s Female Under 18 BC Cup at the Shaw Centre. Selected players will go to the U18 Provincial Camp.

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The Salmon Arm Secondary Senior Jewels soccer team showed grit and determination in their playoff game May 8 against Rutland. Down 1-0 with less than five minutes to go, Maddie Trueman dribbled through three defenders only to be taken down in the 18yard box. On the ensuing penalty shot, Katie Harding coolly stepped up to tie the game. The game went to overtime

where the girls continued applying pressure with some great opportunities. Cassie Gunn made a great zig-zag move to cause her defender to foul her. The penalty shot was once again scored by Katie Harding. The final goal came after a mad scramble in front of the net with Maddie Trueman finding the net. The girls take on Mt. Boucherie in the

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Ted takes NOU It was a hard-fought battle on a hot Tuesday night with Salmon Arm’s Ted United vs Vernon’s NOU. Using her amazing speed, United’s Cathy Bartch opened up the scoring of the game. Sue Doray quickly followed with one of her own. NOU answered back with two to tie it

up. Once again United’s goalie, Linda Yawney was a force to be reckoned with, coming out aggressively when needed. NOU’s scoring attempts were shut down time and time again by United’s solid defending. Doray found the back of the net one more time in the second half. Bartch finished off the game scoring two more giving her a hat trick. Final score was 5-3 for Ted United.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life continues to throw you some curveballs along the way in terms of your finances. You might feel somewhat limited or restrained by the number of options you have available to you. Learn to live more modestly for now and be creative with your available resources. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You continue to put a great emphasis on your personal needs while learning how to cope living with another. Your opponents are tough players in this game and you might have to make quite a few sacrifices here and there. Stay true to your ideals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The unknown becomes familiar ground to you by now. You continue to dive into a dreamlike state of mind where you feel temporarily disconnected from the outer world. Understand that sometimes we need this seclusion time in order to revive to a better version of our self. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take full pleasure in savouring what life has to offer you. Your desires are expanding and you enjoy the sociable atmosphere you are engaged in. You can make a huge difference should you decide to be part of a specific organization or by joining forces. Your voice will be heard. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This week you will think further in terms of what you can achieve through your chosen vocation. You will question your role in society and how well you serve the world out there while in your position. This is your time to manifest your genuine self. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Thrive on your spirits while experiencing a whole new world of discoveries. Interaction with other cultures and origins may evoke in you new ideas and refresh the existing ones. After this exhilarating voyage you will certainly see the world from a new perspective.

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Obituaries

FLORENCE LOUISE DeWITT (Flo), July 23, 1939 - May 2, 2013 Please join her children Kathy and Dan in celebrating Flo’s life at Fischer’s Funeral Services, May 18, 2013, 1-4 pm (stories shared on the day most welcome). Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Flo’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. COWAN, MARION ALICE Marion Alice Cowan, age 95 of Salmon Arm, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born to the late John William Blogg and Ester Annie Gilbert on December 18, 1917. Marion was a long time resident of Salmon Arm. Gardening was Marion’s passion and delight. She loved to play cards, read and outings with her friends. Marion is survived by her brother Elwood Blogg, her son Bruce Cowan, her granchildren Lorne Cowan, Debbie Douglas, Richard Cowan, Keith Cowan, Linda Wheeler, and Cindy Cowan, as well as many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Marion is proceeded in death by her husband Arnold, her parents John and Ester, and her son Ronald Lorne Cowan. No funeral service at her request. The family wishes to thank all those who have cared and watched out for Marion throughout her life. We will truly miss her and may she rest in peace. Condolences and memories may be emailed to kprosser2011@shaw.ca or mailed to Mr. Keith Cowan, 2956 Minotti Drive,Prince George, B.C. V2K 1T4 SHARON HOLLIHAN (Nee STONE) September 2, 1953 - May 6, 2013 The family is sad to announce that Sharon passed away peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 59. She and Rod had a wonderful 6 year marriage which were some of the best years of their lives. When they met online, Sharon lived in Logan Lake and Rod lived in Fernie. Salmon Arm seemed to be a good choice to relocate. Sharon was born in Kamloops to Isabelle and Alfred Stone. She is fondly remembered by her mother in Louis Creek, siblings, children and many other family members. Children: Shawn Proulx (Jen, Vance, McKayla, Avree) Logan Lake Nolen Proulx Salmon Arm, Nelson Proulx (Alexander, Kaleb, Gabriel) Calgary Stepson Trever (Ashley, Londyn, Madelyn) Lethbridge Siblings: Audrey Gregoire (Barriere) Ellen Proulx (Quebec) Louise Massicotte (Barriere) Deanna Jedyx (Kamloops) Darlene Hempstock (Barriere) Carson Stone (Louis Creek). Sharon’s children and grandchildren meant the world to her. Thanks to a special friend Raymond Massicotte who was always there for Sharon during the many years they knew each other. Sharon enjoyed the people at the Legion, loved the gatherings and meat draws on Saturdays. She was an avid outdoors person who loved hunting and fishing. She and Rod spent many wonderful hours in their boat on the Shuswap. A Celebration of life will take place at the Legion #62 in Salmon Arm on Thursday May 16 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Children are welcome. NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Arrangements entrused to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMTORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolence and share memories through Sharon’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

CHRIS BOMAN Christopher Thomas Boman passed away tragically on Monday evening, May 6, 2013 in a Motor Vehicle accident east of Chase, BC at the age of 24 years. A celebration of life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on the afternoon of Friday, May 10th at 3 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. A reception followed in the Mountainside room, allowing time for family and friends to continue sharing memories of Chris. Born in Salmon Arm, BC on August 5, 1988, and except for a couple of years in Kelowna and then Northern Alberta working in the oil patch, Salmon Arm was his lifetime residence. He was enrolled, and enjoying, his welding apprenticeship with Okanagan College in Kelowna, working with his father in Salmon Arm on weekends. Chris is well remembered for living life with passion, his good nature, making friends with everyone he met, and zest for making all feel special. Chris leaves his loving and dedicated family; mother Tanya (Daryl Campbell) of Cranbrook, father, Tom Jr. (Mavis) of Salmon Arm, siblings, Ashley, Tanner, Haylen and Moriya, grandparents, Tom and Donna Boman of Salmon Arm, uncles, Darrell (Angie) Boman (with cousins, Silas and Hunter), uncles Richard and Jeremy Messer, many other uncles, aunts, cousins, as well the Mower and Stupka families, and a host of friends. Chris always assisted with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle drive, and he would be honored if friends continued his love to help others in need. On line condolences may be sent to Chris’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. GERBITZ, EDELTRAUD “TRUDY” Dec. 29, 1936 - May 7, 2013 Trudy passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm at the age of 76 years. Trudy was born in Koblargi, Yugoslavia on December 29, 1936 and immigrated to Montreal in 1954. There she met and married the love of her life and together they owned and operated two Texaco stations until they moved to BC in 1977. Trudy and Albert then owned and operated the Garden of Eatin Fruit Stand until 1999. Trudy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She was predeceased by her husband in 1993. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons; Albert (Cheryl), John (Dawn), Michael (Lisa), daughter; Cathy (Chris) Sulphur, grandchildren; Ryan, Aly, Kaitlyn, Krystal, Mackenzie, Gracie, Gabe, Andreas, Kyle, Tyler (Julia), Rohan and Vijay, two great grandchildren; Liam and Isabella as well as three brothers, Helmut Petsche, Ludwig Kump and Peter Kump. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, May 10, 2013 from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father George LaGrange O.M.I. Celebrant. Cremation interment followed at Mt. Ida Cemetery. A Celebration of Life was held Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. from Fischer’s Funeral Services with Chaplain Bill Kiesman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Trudy’s name may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES, Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Trudy’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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MacQUARRIE, EDNA AGATHA (nee Hartfelder) Edna Agatha MacQuarrie (nee Hartfelder) was born in Leduc Alberta, September 17, 1927 and died at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on May 11, 2013. She obtained her primary education at Dahlgreen School, on their family farm and Secondary education at Leduc High School. She had a Diploma in Christian Education & Youth work from Alberta College, Edmonton Alberta. Edna married Dan MacQuarrie at Gnadenthal Lutheran Church, August 9th, 1950. The family came to Salmon Arm, B.C. in 1966 to practice their Christian Calling. Edna was very active in the UCW, Sunday school, & youth work. She belonged to Grandmothers to Grandmothers and was a tireless volunteer collecting for many community organizations. For recreation she loved playing cards, & socializing with her lady friends. Predeceased by her mother Wanda, father Fred Hartfelder, brothers Melvin & Norman. Edna is survived by her loving husband Dan MacQuarrie, sons Roy (Lisa), Wayne (Glenda) & daughter Carolynn, six grandchildren; Jason, Melissa; Crystal, Sharmon; Amy & Stephen; & great granddaughter Tristan. Everyone is welcome to a Celebration of Life Service at First United Church; Saturday May 18th, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www.fishersfuneralservices.com.

PATRICIA PATIENCE PIGGOTT April 8th 1932 - May 7 2013 81 years Pat was born in Lanor Manitoba to Emily and James Castle, April 8th, 1932. Losing her father at 3 years of age Pat learned how to pitch in. Pat met and married James Piggott on May 13, 1948 where they settled in the Bardel District of Manitoba on the Piggott family farm. The family soon grew and in 1964 Jim took a job with his brother Howard in Salmon Arm where they relocated to their own 5 acre farm. Pat made Jim promise to never move again and Salmon Arm is where they stayed. Pat enjoyed farm life but also worked and volunteered in town. She was a member of the Legion, Pipes and Drums and The Royal Purple. Pat was very well known for her handmade crafts and especially her knitting and in the past few years sold them at winter craft sales. She loved music especially the old classics and spoke fondly of the old time dances. “Nana” passed away peacefully in the morning of May 7th at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Pat is survived by her husband Jim (not quite 65 years), her children Bill (Cindy), Wes, Ann Laitinen (Peter) and Howard (Brenda), 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren of whom she was very proud. Grave side service was held at Mt Ida Cemetery May 10th 2013 and Celebration of Life tea at the Laitinen home followed. Memorial donations in Pat’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 729 Victoria St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2B5. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Pat’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com or directly to the family.

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BEATRICE EILEEN ESSEX (PEGGY) NEE ROE, NEE SPITFIRE December 5, 1919 - May 7, 2013 Peggy passed away peacefully at the tender age of 93. She is survived by her husband Bruce, son Laird (Debbie) Roe, daughters Bev (Bill) Heath and Eileen Clark, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she adored. Peggy touched so many people over the years, always ready with a joke, a gift or a helping hand. She had many passions but her greatest passion was laughter. A celebration of life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chase, BC on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, for anyone wishing, please make a memorial donation in Peggy’s name to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #107, 515 Shuswap St., Chase, BC, V0E 1M0, another of her passions. The family wishes to extend a big thank you to the Salmon Arm Hospital staff for the wonderful care she received in her final days. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Peggy’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices. com. REYNOLDS, JIM July 31, 1948 - May 7, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that the Family of Jim Reynolds announces his passing at the age of 64. Father, grandfather, brother and husband Jim passed away in his home on May 7th, 2013. Born in Cranbrook, BC on July 31, 1948, Jim has lived in Salmon Arm since 1960. Together with his partner of 14 years, Donna Shultz, he loved slow pitch, camping, fishing, golfing and curling. Jim began his career with Mitchell Auto Parts and went on to become co-owner of several NAPA Auto Parts (including the Salmon Arm store). When the NAPA stores were sold he focused on growing NBR Distributors & Body Supplies until he retired in 2010. Jim is survived by his partner, Donna Shultz, his two daughters Kim of Sooke, BC and Mikki (Bob Olafsson) of Salmon Arm, his brother Wayne (Pam) of Canoe and his sister Sharon Anderson also of Salmon Arm, his grandchildren Tialer Reynolds and Kolton Parent, many nieces and nephews and cherished friends. Jim was predeceased by his father Lloyd, his mother Marie, his brother-in-law Andy Anderson and sister-in-law MJ Reynolds(Ellis). Always the humorist, Jim may you Rest in Peace. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Bowers Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 11, 2013 with Capreece Bowers officiating. Condolences may be sent through Jim’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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A tea to celebrate the life of

Gloria (Feniak) LeFranc will be held

Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. at Bowers Reception Room 440-10th st SW, Salmon Arm.

Damon Ryder Wertz Jan. 31, 1991 - May 13, 2012

The boy that is missed by many & loved by everyone. On this day you passed we thank the Armstrong RCMP, The Community of Silver Creek & appreciate the love from all his friends. There will be pins available at the high school & Silver Creek Store, Proceeds to ‘Mental Health for Youth’

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You \ • The family of Trudy Gerbitz would like to thank Dr. Weiker and all the nurses on the 2nd floor of SLGH for taking such good care of our Mom during her last days. Also a very special thank you to Tammy & Vince Fischer at Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. for being such great friends and taking such good care of our family. Also thanks for all who sent flowers and cards to the family. ~ From the Gerbitz/Sulphur families.

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Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.

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Cards of Thanks Carri’s Restaurant Centenoka Park Mall. Lynne & Barry are retiring. We wish to thank all of our customers over the last 18+ Years, who have supported us and have been just like friends. THANK YOU ALL! Liquidation Sale offers will be accepted immediately 250-832-5560 The family of the late

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would like to thank everyone for their calls & cards. A Celebration of his Life will be held on May 19, 2013 between 1pm and 4pm at the Haney House. Please no flowers. Donations can be made to The Haney House

Information ARE YOU applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222 or www.dcac.ca JOHN’S SKI SHACK Open Friday to Sunday. 9-4, starting March 17th, Last day March 31st. 10-50% off all stock. Thanks to our customers for their support (250)832-3457 “Pam’s Cleaning Service For that Mother-In-Law clean” 250-803-1175 thompson.pam3@gmail.com Parkland Dental Centre Gentle well qualified staff, state of the art equipment and modern materials await you. 250-836-6665

Lost & Found FOUND: 3 puppies about 12 weeks old 2 males and a female, perhaps Rotweiller Mix on TCH between Tappen and Blind Bay 250-803-1005 FOUND in Salmon Arm by JJ’s a set of Keys 250-833-1045 FOUND: Pedal boat on Shuswap Lake near Anglemont, identify to claim (1-250)9550144 LOST: Ford keys w/keyless remote on a big brown leather Jacobson Ford key chain at Country Camping, Apr. 26 (250)833-6801 leave message LOST: Husky/Malamute named Luka, pure white with blue eyes, ear tattoo, last seen wearing a harness April 22 out past Harold’s Park area, $250. reward (250)833-8501

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) PAVEMENT PATCHING QUOTATION PROCESS The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Pavement Patching 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 #83 website at www. sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM June 5, 2013. Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca

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WELLNESS CLERK Askew’s is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to provide customers with friendly, helpful service and support in our Wellness Center located in our new Salmon Arm store. As a part of the Askew’s team, you must possess excellent customer service skills and have an interest in and extensive knowledge of herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathies, and special diets. Product knowledge is essential. This is a permanent part time position. Visit our website at www.askewsfoods.com for more information on this position.

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Individual or group setting Focusing on skills and development. Offered in June. If interested or for more info Email Jill Flockhart at lives_4_soccer@hotmail.com or call (250)832-5487 HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com

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Sorrento Preschool Society JOB POSTING: Sorrento Preschool Lead ECE Instructor Hours of Work: 20-30 Hours per week beginning September 2013 Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator License Current First Aid & CPR Current Criminal Record Check Valid BC Driver’s License Skill Set & Job Requirements: • Strong belief in play based learning philosophy • Thorough understanding of developmental stages of 3 & 4 year old children • Curriculum planning & preparation including play based philosophy • Classroom instruction between 8:30-11:30 • Student & parent management • Ability to provide direction and on site supervision to assistant • Ability to work collaboratively with preschool assistant and student aids • Facility operation support in cooperation with NSSCR Administration(records, renewals, reports) • Classroom preparation & cleaning • Classroom set up & take down • Student evaluations • PAC meeting support and attendance • Supply inventory • Resource budget management (experience with not for profit centre an asset) • North & South Shuswap ECD committee meeting attendance • Liaising with NSSCR Administration regarding operational responsibilities • Communication with preschool parents regarding day to day operation Communication with preschool parents in regards to student progress and concerns Rate of Pay: $17-19 per hour, 4% holiday pay and $300 annual training allowance. Please submit resume by May 23 to Leigh at nsscr@live. ca. Contact (250) 515-4682 for inquiries.

PARTS PEOPLE Must have computer experience. And a passion for cars. Please hand in your resume to the Automotive Service counter.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the following position

(Casual/On-Call)

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK The CSRD is seeking an energetic, outgoing and friendly person to play a front line role in the Administration Department. Applications are now being accepted for a Casual/On-call Administrative Clerk to provide relief work of a clerical nature on a call-in basis. As part of the Administration team, the Administrative Clerk provides reception, clerical support and centralized public information services to all departments with the primary function being reception. To find out more about this position you can visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca. If you are interested in this position, submit a letter of interest supported by a resume outlining experience and education no later than 4:00 PM Thursday, May 30th, 2013, to: Colleen Goodey, Administrative/HR Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 Telephone: (250) 833-5922 Fax: (250) 832-9774 E-mail: cgoodey@csrd.bc.ca The CSRD thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Help Wanted ACTION Safety Service automotive shop is looking for a service writer for a fast-paced environment. Req. incl: Selfstarter, good customer skills for phone & counter, job task planning & organizing skills. Full time position avail. Drop resumes off at 416-4th St. N.E. Salmon Arm An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. BULLDOG EXCAVATING requires a Class 1 dump truck driver/lowbed operator must have clean drivers abstract and ref’s. Apply by: email: bulldogexc@gmail.com Fax: 250-835-2192 Phone: 250-804-9646 Certiﬁed Experienced Traffic Control persons needed, require own transportation, wages DOE. Reliable people need only apply. 250-540-3455 CONCRETE Finisher required, for local company, experience with formwork/finishing a must (250)833-6972 Couple to live on site and manage small motel and campground in North Shuswap. Duties include all building and yard maintenance, housekeeping and staff management. This is a year round position with accommodation and vehicle supplied. Reply in confidence to: a d m i n . m a r k h o e @ t e l u s. n e t Attn Penny. Thank you in advance only short listed couples will be responded to. FULL-TIME line cook needed immediately at Home Restaurant- Sorrento. Apply in person to Doug. Oil Change Technician/ Customer Service Representative Required for Great Canadian Oil Change. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and be good with computers. Automotive repair experience or training an asset. Must have a clean neat appearance and work well with the public. Weekend work required. Please call (250)832-1040 or apply in person at 1291 TCHwy SW Salmon Arm Part Time Experienced Automotive Painter needed. Also young person with drivers license for misc. chores. Ph (250)260-4415 P/T mat-leave with potential for long-term reception position in a very busy medical office. MOA experience and computer skills essential. Please send resume to: 195A 1151-10 St. SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T3

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QUESNEL Industrial Transportation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309

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SAWMILL Head Rig Operator with grading. Trout Creek is expanding and looking to hire for newly installed custom cut sawmill with temposonic. Head rig operater exp. req. Fax resume to: 250 314-1105 or email: dbaxter@troutcreekenterprises.com SMITHRITE DISPOSAL LTD Is looking for a full time/part time driver with a class 1 or 3 air ticket to work Wednesday and Thursday dayshift in the Salmon Arm area. Experience driving a roll off tuck would be a definite asset. Please forward a copy of your resume in either word or pdf format to: frank@smithrite.com TWO FULL time positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman Technician- Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email moejam@telus.net WESTERN Human Resources is seeking temp PT employee for nights (Mon-Thur) to support adults with developmental/physical disabilities in 24/7 setting. Required: HSW diploma or equiv; First Aid/CPR; Clear Crim Rec.; Valid class 04 BCDL; NVCI, 3 references. Fax resume/cover letter to: (250)832-0501

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District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.01 $44.78, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by May 31, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

LABOURERS AND Heavy Equipment Operators (hoe, dozer, grader) needed for jobs in Prairie Provinces. Apply to: resumes@gcsenergy.ca or fax to 780-888-2100. More info at www.gcsenergy.ca

Volunteers MOUNT Ida Mews is seeking volunteers who can visit residents, participate in a program, play cards/games or provide one to one friendship. Our facility is home to 72 residents in the Salmon Arm area and we appreciate all the friendship, joy, visits and assistance volunteers bring our residents. Please contact Michelle at 778-478-8800 or Kathy at 250-833-9623 to apply for volunteers!

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services PART TIME cleaning staff for Scotch Creek Cottages. Pleasant workplace $1518/hr. for reliable, conscientious workers. Contact us at 250-955-0080

Ofce Support LEGAL ASSISTANT needed for a solo litigation practice in Salmon Arm. Must be cheerful, self-starter, team player. Flexible, part-time (max 35 hour/wk). Word processing skills mandatory; office skills/experience an asset. Will train the right applicant. Email resume to crerarlaw@shaw.ca or mail to Box 2014 Salmon Arm V1E 4R1

Trades, Technical 1ST YEAR to Journeyman sheet metal workers, plumbers & electricians needed, Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Top wages, benefits, RRSP’s, room for advancement, positive work atmosphere. Email resume to: office@lukplumbing.com or call 306-463-6707. GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, May 26, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

Building Supplies Cedar Fir Pine Lumber for sale. Planed or rough all sizes avail. 4650 TCH at Sandy Pt. Rd. Beams and fireplace mantles low prices 250-803-0148

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1BDRM apartment, downtown SA Private balcony. Clean, bright. Laundry. Parking. NS NP. Quiet, great location. Suomi Apartments. $650/mnth. Keith 250-832-6060

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1BDRM. Cambridge Court, 5appl. a/c, NP, NS, covered parking, avail. June 1, $730/mo. incl heat & hot water (250)833-1050 1BDRM new quiet pet OK, adults, private entrance, 1070 1st SE (250)833-2129 2 Bdrm Apartment DT Brand New 160 Hudson 2Bdrm house upper avail end of May 3Bdrm Bsmt suite in Enderby Sm pet ok 250-549-6554 2BDRM avail May 15, freshly painted, NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available June 1. Central loc. Mature adults. Pet negotiable. $795/mo. Phone 250-8331501. DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. 2bdrm. $800. avail. May 1st, NS, NP, Call Robin (250)833-5458

Sat/Sun May 18&19. 9am3pm. 2229 Peterson Rd, Balmoral (behind Dream Cycle) Scotch Creek 1184 Wharf Rd. May 18/19 8am-3pm Something for everyone.

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TAPPEN: Sky Blue Waters, Sunnybrae Rd., Sat., May 18, 8-2, collectibles, antiques, household, etc.

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1991 Knight Car Dolly Utility Trailer For Sale in Nelson. Good shape. New wiring and repacked bearings. Two sets of straps - one for larger vehicle & one for smaller vehicle. $500 firm. 250-354-7471. 2004 AWD Subaru 4dr. Sd. 14ft Zebac Inflatable w/trailer Equipped for down rigger fishing. Don. 250-675-2472 ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, May 26, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

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Salmon Arm’s buses will continue to run in 2013, but whether or not they arrive on time remains to be seen. City council has agreed to the 2013/14 annual operating agreement from BC Transit for the Shuswap regional transit system. The agreement reflects a $30,000 increase in operating costs to maintain existing service levels. What council wouldn’t approve was spending $50,850 on route improvements – in particular, making the routes more efficient so that buses are meeting their scheduled arrival/departure times.

has indicated bus drivers are frustrated with working behind schedule, and that the delays are attributed in part to having to load bikes and wheelchairs. “They’re saying they

need some additional hours, almost 1,180 hours over the year, and the municipal share for that is the $50,850,” said Niewenhuizen. Both Harrison and Coun. Debbie Cannon

expressed frustration with BC Transit senior regional transit manager Steve Harvard, who council had met with and had yet to reply to questions about the increase.

“Has anyone out there heard from people who take the bus that it’s not on time? Because the one thing I’ve heard, the people who want to take it later at night, that’s where

they have issue with our system, because it shuts down early,” said Cannon. At the suggestion of city staff, council agreed to remove the $50,850 from the city’s

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcGMCdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ♦/‡/††/*/†Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (R7C), 2013 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2013 Acadia FWD (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,600/$1,550). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Buick GMC dealer for details. ▼Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 84/48 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Acadia FWD. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119/$208 for 84/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. 0.99% Purchase financing for 84 months on 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/RBC Royal Bank/Scotiabank. Example: $10,000 at 0.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $123. Cost of borrowing is $355, total obligation is $10,355. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $27,495 with $3,300 down on 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4, equipped as described. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. ≠Based on a 0.9%/0.9%/3.6%, 24/48/60 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4/2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Acadia FWD, equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,022/$19,504/$23,083. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,995/$11,228/$17,037 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ♦$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. $1,500/$2,000 non-stackable cash credits is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Sierra 1500 Ext Cab/Sierra 1500 Crew. Non-stackable cash credits are available only when consumers opt for the cash purchase of a new or demonstrator model. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2013. ^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. ^^Based on latest competitive data available. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^*For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ** U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Retail customers only. Offer ranges from 750 to 3,000 AIR MILES® reward miles, depending on model purchased. No cash value. Offer may not be combined with certain other AIR MILES promotions or offers. See your participating GM dealer for details. Offer expires July 2, 2013. Please allow 4–6 weeks after the offer end date for reward miles to be deposited to your AIR MILES® Collector Account. To ensure that reward miles are deposited in the preferred balance, Collector should ensure his/her balance preferences (AIR MILES® Cash balance and AIR MILES® Dream balance) are set as desired prior to completing the eligible purchase transaction. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. ®™Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and General Motors of Canada Limited. ‡‡Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to July 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GMC Terrain, Aztek, Sunrunner, Buick Rendezvous, Saturn Vue will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 GMC Terrain. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Salmon Arm Observer

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Call Salmon Arm Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-832-6066, or visit us at 3901 - 11th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm. [License #10374]

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