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SLIPP opts to move ahead

Shuwap Lake: Despite controversies, deteriorating water quality prompts continuation of process.

By Barb Brouwer

road,” says Paul demenok, cSRd South Shuswap director and newly appointed steering committee SlIPP may not be sliding away, chair. “We were unanimous in after all. support of the program in terms environmentalists were con- of both water-quality monitoring cerned the Shuswap lake Inte- and remediation.” grated Planning Process (SlIPP) “I believe the water-quality would disappear beneath the monitoring program, when comwaves of criticism and contention pleted, will give everyone a very at the end of this final year of a good picture of the conditions three-year pilot project. and the sources of pollution into concerns were heightened with the lake,” he said, noting the inthe recent release of a draft water- formation will form the basis of quality report that reveals the lake future plans and initiatives to reis deteriorating – parmediate and improve ticularly in Salmon water quality. “There Arm Bay. have been detrimental At a SlIPP steerchanges to the waing committee meetter quality in Salmon ing held June 10 in Arm (Bay) due to a Sicamous, members variety of factors.” agreed in principle demenok says data to recommend the indicates agricultural Thompson-nicola, effluent both from Paul Demenok columbia Shuswap surface run-off and and north Okanagan the Salmon River, New Chair regional districts conthe sewage treatment of SLiPP tinue to work together plant, the depth of the on water-quality and bay and lack of water safety issues in the Shuswap wa- circulation are factors. tershed in 2014 and beyond. “I think the people of Salmon The project has faced criticism Arm should be concerned for the on several fronts over the past long-term quality of Salmon Arm two years. chief among them has Bay,” he says. been realizing concrete value for Salmon Arm Mayor nancy the dollars partners contributed, cooper agrees that, as part of the as well as who has anted up the cSRd, the city will continue to be bigger share. involved in the SlIPP process. The committee’s recommendaAs to funding expectations, tion is subject to the completion cooper says she spoke to a memof a new governance model and ber of the Okanagan Basin Water detailed discussions on cost-shar- Board, who advised her grants ing, funding approvals and a com- might be available. prehensive work plan. “There will probably be a tax “I am really happy to see an agreement in principle to move See Salmon arm on page A2 SlIPP, in some form, down the

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Cadence Tulak reacts as her fish flips out of her hands onto the weigh scale at the 17th Annual Salmon Arm Kids’ Fishing Derby held Sunday morning on the end of the wharf at Marine Park. The fish was one of five Taluk caught to take first place in the Most Fish category. For more on the derby, see page A20.

Smoking sparks blaze By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF

Salmon Arm Fire chief Brad Shirley is praising the work of his crews and a female ambulance attendant who “bravely removed an occupant from the bedroom” of a home in evergreen Mobile Home Park. Hall 2 and Hall 3 responded to a fire in the park shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.

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Shirley says firefighters arrived on scene to discover Bc Ambulance paramedics treating two people and a mattress on fire in one of the bedrooms. “Fire crews upon entry to the mobile home found a mattress on fire in one bedroom and the fire was contained to that room,” he says, noting paramedics were treating the male resident for shortness of breath when they smelled smoke and discovered

a female resident in a bedroom where the fire was located. The residents were both taken to hospital, with one being transferred to Kamloops hospital. Assistant fire chief Rod Macfarlane says the investigation reveals that smoking materials were the likely cause of the fire. Firefighters had removed the mattress from the room immediately on their arrival on scene so damage to the home was minimal.

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Making it official Newly elected MLA Greg Kyllo signs his oath of office at the legislature in Victoria while Premier Christy Clark and Craig James, clerk of the B.C. legislature, look on.

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Assault suspect arrested police

Beat On June 14, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a domestic assault complaint in a parking lot on Lakeshore Drive. The suspect and victim departed in a truck which was quickly located by the RCMP. The man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for the domestic assault. A bail hearing was held for the male and he was released from custody by the justice of the peace pending further court action.

Window smashed

RCMP went to a business in the 900 block of Lakeshore Drive at 2:27 a.m. on June 15 in response to a complaint that several men were smashing the windows of the Hideaway Liquor Store. Upon arrival, police found that the suspects had departed on foot. They located the possible suspects a short distance away and the subsequent investigation identified a 22-year-old man as the culprit. He was arrested and lodged in cells.

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Police received a report June 16 that a young brown bear had been observed in Salmon Arm near the

400 block of 10th Avenue SE. The bear was not aggressive and was gone when police arrived.

Alcohol involved

Charges are being recommended against a 60-year-old resident of Salmon Arm, who is suspected of impaired driving. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1100 block of First Street SE on June 17 at approximately 7:48 p.m. Police located the driver of the truck on scene. The man was transported to the detachment where he provided samples of his breath that were found to be over three times the legal limit.

Salmon Arm Bay at risk Continued from front implication to everyone in the CSRD, so I will be bringing all the information to council,” she says, pointing out some councillors have been opposed to funding SLIPP in the past. “I think it’s best that regional districts are running the program because the issue involves the entire watershed.” Cooper says that while Salmon Arm’s drinking water is good, she, like many people is aware the bay is a problem, but seeing the

scientific data to prove it is crucial. “I think we have to look after our water, so I’m glad to see we’ll be moving ahead,” she says, noting data on the Salmon Arm Bay was collected in 2011. “Where is 2012? Here we are halfway through 2013 and we don’t have it.” Demenok meanwhile encourages residents to attend educational open houses that will be held in August. “It’s our drinking water reservoir and a fundamental pillar of economic well-being.”

While saluting the committee for continuing to support SLIPP, Shuswap Water Action Team (SWAT) president Ray Nadeau says the Okanagan Basin Water Board has made tremendous improvements in its 40-year history. “I believe it’s an appropriate time for SLIPP to be remodelled into a permanently funded Shuswap Watershed Board,” he says. “Previous surveys clearly showed the majority of the watershed public would be supportive.”

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Municipal matters

SHUSWAP WATER ACTION TEAM (SWAT)

Valuable report or puff piece? Salmon Arm: Citizen believes tax dollars could be better spent. By Martha Wickett

sees the move as misguided placation. Why not leave the deadline as 4 p.m. but leave the door unlocked until 4:30? he asks. “You just informally through common sense let the door stay open for an extra half hour.” See related story on page A4.

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The City of Salmon Arm’s 2012 annual report might look good, but is it worth the taxpayers’ money? This is the question that resident Warren Welter is asking. “How much does it cost to produce this overly colourful and excessive annual report?” he said. “We’re not a public company, we’re not looking for investors. We’re obliged to pay taxes and I don’t want my taxes going towards an excessively colourful puff piece.” While an annual report has been required since 2003 under the province’s Community Charter legislation, Welter says some communities with larger populations produce smaller reports. Kelowna, with about 10 times the population, produced a 66-page report in 2011 while Salmon Arm created a 123-page one – and both communities won an award. “I want to see a financial statement and whatever else is mandated as far as other cities who have much smaller reports. We should be using them as examples of fiscal conservancy,” Welter remarked. Salmon Arm’s first annual report in 2003 was 59 pages. Welter also questions the award itself, the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada.

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Read it: Warren Welter says a smaller, less elaborate report would be a better use of taxpayers’ dollars. He said it recognizes municipalities who are doing what they should be doing anyway. The award applauds municipalities demonstrating the ‘spirit of full disclosure.’ Welter said while entering is free, winners must attend a conference in San Francisco to get their award – a contention Mayor Nancy Cooper challenges. Cooper responded in an email to the Observer that the award will be mailed to Salmon Arm. She said the annual report costs are kept to a minimum. “We do the entire annual report in-house at a cost for the 2011 report of $3,367.50 including printing. I don’t have the cost of the 2012 report yet but I expect it will be close to the same amount. We print very few copies of the annual report to keep printing costs minimal.” Carl Bannister, the city’s chief administra-

tive officer, stated via email that no staff have travelled or will travel to San Francisco. He said the approximate $3,500 for printing does not include staff time. “Staff time is not tracked by project in this manner and management staff are not compensated financially for the overtime required.” Management staff receive one week off in lieu of overtime. As for report size, Bannister stated: “The report has gotten somewhat shorter and, I expect, we will make it even shorter in the future as we try to improve it. Realistically, this will not shorten the staff time required (and will take more immediate staff time to work towards a streamlined version). There may be some savings on printing costs.” Regarding the award and the suggestion

Featuring... that it recognizes what the city should be doing anyway in terms of financial reporting, Bannister wrote: “The award that the city has received for a few years now is more for the financial statement presentation component. More and more municipalities are striving to achieve this.” Welter said he became particularly concerned about spending money on the annual report after he heard the city was requested by a taxpayer to stay open an extra hour during tax time last year but didn’t as it would cost the city $600. He said what concerns him most is the decision to spend money on something that doesn’t directly benefit the citizens. In April of this year, city council voted to keep city hall open till 5 p.m. on this year’s tax due date. Welter says he

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Municipal matters

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Report details city salaries

Annual Reporting on Municipal Finances

Annual release: Administrator paid out for unused holiday time. You’re invited to come to the city council meeting on Monday, June 24 to voice your opinion and ask questions about the city’s 2012 annual report. The meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. in council chambers. Written submissions may also be included on the council agenda. The report provides a variety of information about the City of Salmon Arm, ranging from audited financial statements and descriptions of city departments and services, to lists of goals and achievements. Also listed is the remuneration for city staff who earn over $75,000, as well as pay for the mayor and city councillors. In 2012, 17 staff members earned more than $75,000 not including expenses paid. Four of those were members of the fire department. Remuneration in that list ranged from

$77,040 for Michael Bailey, fire training and operations officer, to $175,450 for Carl Bannister, chief administrative officer. Bannister’s remuneration jumped from $138,127 in 2011, which was not a 27 per cent raise, as it looks at first glance. “There were two reasons for that,” explained Mayor Nancy Cooper in an email to the Observer. “We were short-staffed so he covered for all other senior staff members whenever they were sick or on vacation and he was working on two comprehensive court cases.” Cooper said city lawyers commented that it was the work of Bannister that made the difference in the court cases. Bannister also commented on the increase. “Yes, my 2012 remuneration in the annual report (which includes taxable benefits) includes just over $30,000 for vacation (unused) pay. This was accumulated over the

last four years or so. I have taken some minimum vacation time but it has been difficult to get away (for various reasons). That will change this year.” Coun. Alan Harrison also provided information, noting that the position received a five-per cent increase in

The recent decision by Navigation Canada to stop helicopters from landing in the Jackson campus field by Shuswap Lake General Hospital for emergency patient pick-ups and evacuations continues to raise concern at city council. Coun. Debbie Cannon said that since the story was published, she has received “tons of phone calls by people outraged that helicopters can’t land there anymore.”

She noted Interior Health area director Peter Du Toit, who was in attendance at the meeting, said he hoped to discuss the matter with hospital administration, but had not yet had a chance to do so. Du Toit did say that in the case of an extreme emergency, a chopper pilot may have the discretion to land on the Jackson field, though he couldn’t really speak to this as it would be up to BC Ambulance. “In terms of Interior

Health, and the times and the benchmarks we use, fortunately our airport is close at hand and often the chopper can’t fly and then the patient has to come in a fixedwing aircraft anyway and then they have to go to the airport,” said Du Toit. Du Toit noted it’s the packaging of a patient into an ambulance that tends to take up the most time. He intends to provide council with more information at a later date.

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paid slightly under the provincial average – we have lost some staff to surrounding jurisdictions as we are unable to compete with their salary grids. “I think council’s goal is to ensure we can continue to attract topquality management staff to our city, while holding the line on salaries. It is a fine balance

that we do our best to maintain.” The report also includes council remuneration, with Mayor Nancy Cooper receiving the highest with a total of $57,822 including $10,794 in expenses, and Coun. Marg Kentel taking home the lowest at $16,250 with an even $1,000 in expenses.

Pursuant to section 814.1 of the Local Government Act, the Report of Remuneration and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the board room of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, in Salmon Arm BC. Copies of the Financial Statements and the Report of Remuneration and Expenses will be available for public inspection at the CSRD office during its regular business hours as per Section 10 of Schedule 1 of the Financial Information Regulation after the presentation to the Board of Directors. Peter Jarman Manager, Financial Services

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City News and Public Notices CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 2013 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

Property Tax Notices for the City of Salmon Arm have been mailed. If you are the registered owner of property within the City of Salmon Arm and have not received your Property Tax Notice for 2013, please contact the City of Salmon Arm at 500 - 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, (250) 803-4000. Whether or not you receive a property tax notice, it is your responsibility as the property owner to pay taxes by the due date of July 2, 2013 in order to avoid a penalty. • To avoid long lines at City Hall, pay your taxes early. • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome. • Payment is accepted at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (open until 5:00 pm on July 2nd only). Payment may be by cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service. • Payment drop box is located on the outside wall to the left of the entrance to City Hall, which will be emptied at close of business on July 2, 2013. • Or mail payment to Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 • Post-marks are not accepted as proof of payment. • Provincial Home Owner Grant - If you are eligible, please ensure that the application form on the bottom of the tax notice is completed and signed (if you are 65 years or over please include your birth date). • The Basic Provincial Home Owner Grant can be claimed online at www. salmonarm.ca. • The Provincial Home Owner Grant must be claimed each year you are eligible. • To avoid a penalty on the Provincial Home Owner Grant it must be claimed even if a payment on the outstanding taxes is not made. • Provincial legislation has set minimum property tax payable at $100.00 for persons 65 years or over, veterans and handicapped (with required documentation) and $350.00 for persons under age 65. If your gross taxes are less than $1,120.00, your Provincial Home Owner Grant is adjusted accordingly. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid balances of current taxes including unclaimed Provincial Home Owner Grants at the close of business, July 2, 2013. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid Annual Water/ Sewer accounts at the close of business, July 2, 2013. • Receipts will be issued only on request. 2013 TAX DUE DATE - JULY 2, 2013 (Open until 5:00 pm on July 2nd only)

CITY OF SALMON ARM STRATEGIC PLAN Survey report available for public information. The City is creating its first ever long-term Strategic Plan in 2013. When complete, the plan will be a guide to help City Council and Staff more effectively make decisions around infrastructure planning and implementation, prioritize projects and spending, identify revenue sources and consider taxation over the next 10 to 15 years. In the spring, residents and community organizations were invited to complete surveys to provide input about potential projects and initiatives in the City. There were 308 surveys completed by residents and 58 surveys completed by community organizations. The Survey report has been completed and is available for public information. It may be viewed at www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan and a hard copy may be viewed at the front counter at City Hall. In addition to other sources of information, the survey results are assisting to inform the preparation of the Strategic Plan. City staff is reviewing and prioritizing potential projects and initiatives. The proposed Strategic Plan will be available for public review and comment in summer 2013. City Council will consider adopting the Strategic Plan in fall 2013. For more information please visit www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan or contact Corey Paiement, RPP, Corporate Officer, at (250) 803-4029 or cpaiement@salmonarm.ca.

TIREd OF STANdING IN LONG LINE-UPS WhEN YOU PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAXES? Here are some options to eliminate waiting in line: Post-Dated Cheques - You can pay your City of Salmon Arm property taxes and utilities with a personalized cheque post-dated to the due date. This allows City staff time to check your payment and Home Owner Grant, if applicable, and to contact you prior to the due date if there are any problems or questions. Your post-dated payment is deposited to the Bank on the cheque date. Telephone & Internet Banking - Most financial institutions accept utility and property tax payments through telephone and internet banking. Although each bank differs, they all provide a Property Tax and a Utility option for the City of Salmon Arm: For property taxes, use the Property Tax option and the last eight digits of the roll number (e.g. 09999999) which is printed at the top right hand corner of your tax notice. To pay utilities, use the City of Salmon Arm Utilities option, and use the thirteen digit account number from your utility bill. (e.g. 0000999900000). Use no spaces, decimals, or dashes in the account number. Payment Drop Box - There is a payment drop box located to the left of the front doors of the City Hall. Place your cheque and/or Home Owner Grant in an envelope and drop it in the box. Your payment will be processed promptly each morning (Monday to Friday). Any payments put into the drop box after 5:00 pm on July 2, 2013, will be considered next day payment and subject to penalty. Your Mortgagee (Bank) Pays Your Taxes - If your Mortgagee pays your taxes and you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant, avoid a penalty by claiming your Grant as soon as you receive your tax notice. To avoid line ups or penalties associated with problems with your Home Owner Grant, remit your Grant application to the City as soon as you receive your tax notice. Don’t wait until the tax due date! If you are unable to pay your property taxes, you should still claim your Home Owner Grant on or before the due date to avoid penalty on the Grant portion of your taxes. Claim Your Home Owner Grant Online The City of Salmon Arm is pleased to offer an electronic Home Owner Grant application. Visit the City’s website at http://www.salmonarm.ca click “On-Line Services” and “Home Owner Grant” link and follow the instructions to apply and submit your application. 2013 TAX DUE DATE – JULY 2, 2013 5:00 PM (Open until 5:00 pm on July 2 only) For more information City of Salmon Arm Tax Department 500 2 Avenue NE – Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Phone (250) 803-4000 http://www.salmonarm.ca

CITY OF SALMON ARM 2012 ANNUAL REPORT The City of Salmon Arm will be hearing submissions and questions from the public regarding the 2012 Annual Report at the Regular Meeting of City Council in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE on Monday, June 24, 2013 commencing at 2:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and will be afforded an opportunity to make submissions and ask questions. The Annual Report includes the financial statements, a report of remuneration and expenses, listing of tax exemptions, City achievements and goals for the upcoming years, as well as a description on the services the City provides. Written submissions may be included on the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2013. The Annual Report is available for public inspection on the City of Salmon Arm’s website at www.salmonarm.ca and can be viewed at the front counter at City Hall. For more information, please contact Corey Paiement, RPP, Corporate Officer at 250.803.4029 or cpaiement@salmonarm.ca.

OFFICE CLOSURE This office will be closed Monday, July 1, 2013, to observe Canada Day. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 1013 For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC

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beyond the headline

Richard Rolke

Agriculture bumped again Despite all of the talk, it’s obvious the provincial government doesn’t care about agriculture and its role in the economy. Since June 2008, there have been seven agriculture ministers. Now it should be pointed out that Stan Hagen tragically died in office but the rest have been a revolving door of new faces. Agriculture is complex as the commodities range from Okanagan fruit and Fraser Valley vegetables to Cariboo beef and coastal seafood. All of them experience diverse challenges, including international competition and urban growth. As it is, a minister has barely found the washroom, let alone become comfortable with the job, and the deck’s being shuffled again. Norm Letnick, the outgoing MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country was shown the door last week, after only being minister since September 2012. While a college instructor by profession, Letnick demonstrated a clear interest in promoting agriculture, even going as far as hosting a dinner comprised of nothing but B.C. products. And perhaps because of where he lives, he showed an affinity for the Okanagan scene and he made himself available to industry representatives and politicians. Speaking to a friend who raises livestock, her response was, “Argh, yet another new minister that we have to teach all about it.” If you look over the same time period, there has been stability for ministries related to forestry and mining. There’s even a portfolio for natural gas development now. Of course that isn’t a surprise as natural gas is the economic flavour of the month. But it’s important to note that agriculture isn’t a sunset industry. According to ministry figures, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial fishing and food processing generated $10.9 billion in combined gross revenue in 2011. Of that, there was $2.4 billion in international exports and $3.6 billion in interprovincial exports. Here in the North Okanagan-Shuswap, numerous families still depend on farming for their livelihood and the money they make goes back into restaurants, grocery stores, auto dealerships and other businesses. Obviously establishing a cabinet was challenging for Premier Christy Clark. She has to consider a range of factors such as skill base and ensuring every region of the province has a voice. But it’s still difficult to know why Letnick was bumped out of agriculture and named parliamentary secretary to the premier for intergovernmental affairs. Pimm comes from the Peace River country, which is a hub for grain production. But his career experience is in oil and gas and political life has seen him involved in the aboriginal affairs and finance committees. There is the chance that Pimm may be a strong voice for agriculture, but given what has happened in recent years, he may not want to get too attached to the minister’s office. –Richard Rolke is a reporter for the Observer’s sister paper, The Vernon Morning Star.

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Pay increases hard to justify “Don’t do as we do, do as we say.” That’s the message the B.C. Liberals are sending to residents following the announcement that salaries for senior political staff in government ministries and Premier Christy Clark’s office are going up an obscene amount. B.C. cabinet orders dated earlier this month provide for an 18-per cent wage increase for Dan Doyle, Clark’s chief of staff, to a maximum salary of $230,000. This from a premier who campaigned on fiscal responsibility to help families and gain some ground on an out-of-control deficit. This from a government that has continually told teachers, educational support staff, nurses and others in the health-care industry to tighten their belts because there is nothing in the kitty for

wage increases. Most in the private sector have tightened their belts to the max, not seeing any wage relief in years. Add to that the burden of increased taxes, a jump in utility rates and the rising cost of day-to-day living, and residents of B.C. are wondering how they’re going to get by. That’s when citizens need to have faith in government to pull the country, province or city out of trouble. But it’s getting harder to have faith in government officials. Whether it’s senators in Ottawa charging thousands of dollars in outlandish expenses from the public’s purse, or government officials in Victoria receiving unfathomable pay increases, it’s no wonder residents are so apathetic when it comes to voting in a leader. – Nanaimo News Bulletin

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The Observer asked: What advice would you give someone graduating high school?

Bev Babcock “Be true to yourself and others.”

Dean Harrison “Do good work and you will stand before kings.”

Kathy Godbout “Follow your dreams.”

Norman Pierce “Get even further education if you can.”

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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – After 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future. The party’s provincial council will meet June 21 to set the terms of reference for a review of the party’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the NDP campaign. Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise decision to come out against the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline. Like last week’s hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline, these are great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern media. But they don’t explain much. This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP workshop called “Imagine Our Future” that was leaked by the B.C. Liberals in the final days of the campaign. The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against former leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus members were knifing their leader for reasons they still can’t or won’t articulate in public – a glaring problem in itself – the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop was “free” postsecondary tuition and public transit, along with raising wages and lowering fees for daycare. This isn’t a dream tree, it’s a money tree. Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling

body, not a high school “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat. Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table on “equitable tax policy” even identified the problem. Its first recommendation: “Increase our economic and financial literacy to gain credibility.” The “public ownership” table really got radical. Scrap public-private partnerships, the basis of most government construction today. “Nationalize” independent power projects, in the Venezuelan style of state seizure of private assets. And perhaps most incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. that harmonizes transport truck regulations. In the real world, the four western premiers met this week in Winnipeg. And the three-province project now called “New West Partnership” will continue to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers. Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also a “labour mobility” agreement. This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer for the proletariat. This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling. Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union. Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively.

On behalf of the Friends of Little Mountain Park, I would like to thank city council for approving the purchase of 5.8 acres (2.3 hectares) to be added to the northeast corner of Little Mountain Park. The additional land includes a pond which is in an untouched setting, and is teeming with life. Little Mountain Park has always been a special place for many people, with its summit filled with wild flowers and an almost 360-degree view. And the addition of the pond property adds another

complementary attraction. I congratulate council on its foresight in making this acquisition. A city is often judged on its amenities. Enhancing those amenities adds another facet to the beauty of our community, making it more attractive to newcomers, improving our own quality of life, and adding to the legacy that we are leaving future generations. A special thank you also to city staff, who had the vision to recognize the value of this acquisition, and who worked to make this purchase a fea-

sible option. The Friends of Little Mountain Park is an information-sharing organization serving Little Mountain Park. It allows members to stay up-to-date with happenings affecting the park, and to have input into park concerns. At last count, we had 55 members on our emailing list. If you would like to add your name, please contact hobber@live.ca. Membership is free. Sandra J. Seale, Friends of Little Mountain Park

Dust control needed for coal cars Many “green” type folks are all concerned over various pollutants, pipelines, etc., yet I see nobody really complaining about the filthy coal dust from the coal trains. Years ago, there were only about 50 or so small cars in a coal train, only a few trains and the resulting dust was pretty small. Today there are more than 150 cars per train and the number of trains has increased dramatically. When the trains are going very slow, there is very little problem with the dust. But, as soon as they are up to about 15 to 20 mph, a vacu-

um is produced in the top of the cars lifting the coal dust out. The faster the train goes, the more dust is sucked out of the top of the cars. If there is any wind at all, this dust is carried far and away – sometimes miles. Now, there is a simple solution to the problem. Cover the cars. I see that the railway does cover some bulk loads. So why don’t the railways do this? I think if we ask that question the answer will be cost. Well, the railways didn’t have any qualms about scrapping the old steel coal cars and opting to buy new alumi-

num cars, so why not go the next step and cover the coal cars? There is getting to be so much coal dust blown all over the landscape that I wouldn’t doubt if some folks living near the rail lines are going to suffer from black lung disease – no kidding. So, how about it, you environmentalists – let’s get on the bandwagon and write the railways and express our opinions. A letter to your MP and MLA wouldn’t hurt either. Gary Kanngiesser

Horrified by Green leader’s statement Imagine my dismay when, as reported in the media, Jane Sterk, leader of the BC Green Party, seemingly endorsed Christy Clark’s government, by saying “her party won’t run a candidate, because the premier deserves to be in the

legislature.” This goes against all of the principles of the Green Party, as it is an endorsement not just for Christy, but for “fracking” in B.C. for building the Site C Power Project and for a number of new

pipelines. For this reason, I would ask that Jane step down and turn over the reins to someone else while trying to recant this disastrously mistaken endorsement. Alan MacKinnon

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By Barb Brouwer

1933

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An invasion by women took the district council unawares and it was noticed they were rather chary of holding their meeting. The ladies asked a higher relief be granted. The berry season was on, and they had no sugar to bottle berries and it seems a shame to seem them go to waste, claimed the women. One or two days’ work a month was just not enough to enable a family to live, it was stated.

1943

The obituary of John D. McGuire revealed that he had been a resident of Salmon Arm for 53 years and opened the first store here in the front portion of the old Ratcliff house. Believing that orcharding was good business, he planted the first orchard in this area in 1891 on what was in 1943 the Ratcliff property. It was known that several boys from this area had been undergoing severe commando training in England, and that they would be among the first to take part in invasion work. Capt. Syd Thompson and Capt. Fred Middleton were among the first chosen for this duty.

1953

A cloudburst in the mountains east of Revelstoke halted all traffic on the mainline of the CPR and service was not restored until more then 30 hours later. A deluge of warm rain coupled with the heavy flow of water from melting snow sent a torrent roaring down the mountains. The mercury soared to a reading of 92 degrees.

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Storefront School where he met Morris Bodnar, a mentor who became a close and dear person in his life. “He had utter faith in me. I went back twice but I just couldn’t pull it off,” he says. “Years later, I learned he had passed away from cancer and I was heartbroken… Ever since then I wanted to graduate for him as well as me.” Cadeau enrolled in a cook training course at Okanagan College, winning a bursary and running a college bakery for five weeks with one of his instructors – a task usually accomplished by a team of 12 to 15 students. “I thought we would get work out of that and I applied to all kinds of bakeries and restaurants,” he says. “I had every intention of going forward to get a red seal, but without anyone willing to take me on as an apprentice, it couldn’t happen.” One good thing that came out of the college experience was meeting Sandi, a woman who also has cerebral palsy and who decided they were meant for each other. “I met her 16 years ago and she’s been the biggest cornerstone in my life and my biggest supporter,” he says. Unable to get jobs in Kelowna, the couple moved to Salmon Arm where Cadeau worked with a construction firm for seven years. He enrolled at the Storefront School but found it too tiring. Laid off this spring, Cadeau was in a grocery store when he heard a loud voice, saying “Jason when are you going to finish?” The voice belonged to storefront teacher Vivian Morris. “She came up behind me, I heard the ‘Jason!’ and I thought I was 14, back in school and I got caught,” says Cadeau, laughing. “I said, ‘Vivian, you

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Ready to celebrate: Education support worker Gerri Kiy helps Jason Cadeau with his graduation gown. The Storefront School grad ceremony is this Friday evening. will see me on Wednesday.’” All that lay between him and his Dogwood was an English course and going back was easy because Morris believed in him. “A lot of people, including his family, have underestimated his intelligence based on his physical disabilities,” Morris says. “But you can’t fake an A in English. His answers were so good.” Having his intelligence questionned is a bone of contention for Cadeau, who rails at the fact that his wife mops floors, despite having two degrees. “I understand we look different to other people, but we don’t look differently at ourselves,” he says indignantly. “I’ve been told by some people that we should, because we are, but that pisses me off. How dare you tell me I should look differently at myself?”

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Council approves Askew’s sign By Lachlan Labere observer sTAFF

Anyone driving through town who doesn’t know the name Askew’s may soon find it hard to miss. salmon Arm council has approved a variance requested by Askew’s Foods president David Askew to increase the allowable size for a freestanding sign from 24 metres square to 35.6 metres square. This approval will allow for the placement of a sign on the Uptown Askew’s property that can be read from the Trans-Canada Highway. Askew was also looking for a variance to the number of allowable information signs, in order to place a smaller information sign at the corner of 30th and the frontage road (across from setters Pub). but council turned down this request. regarding the freestanding sign, “It must be large enough to read at 50 to 70-km/hr, as well as to be read from the arena across the highway and ideally, from the intersection of 30th and the Trans-Canada Highway,” states Askew in a written submission to the city.

A public hearing was held on the variance and, aside from Askew, the only other speaker was Tim Lavery. While supportive of the variance, Lavery expressed concern for the digital nature of the sign, and the direction the city is taking as such signs become more common. He suggested the city needs to update its signage bylaw.

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“This digital technology display stuff is on the horizon and I think there’s going to be more and more, and I think there’s a need for controlling the location, the hours, the view of these displays,” said Lavery. The brightness of these signs and the frequency of message changeover on them was given particular attention. Development services director Kevin

Pearson said the digital portion of the sign falls under the city’s definition of a changeable copy sign, which is regulated in the sign bylaw. “but the brightness, which Mr. Lavery referred to, there is no control on that,” said Pearson. “And the frequency of messages coming up on the sign, there’s no regulation for that either. “There aren’t very many communities in b.C. that have those type of regulations for digital signs. I found a couple that do, and they’re the two large communities in the region – Kamloops and Kelowna.” Council supported the freestanding sign as requested. Council also suggested staff could have a look at the sign bylaw to better address digital signs. regarding the information sign variance, staff noted Uptown Askew’s already has one information sign (in front of the Mac’s/ shell location) – the maximum number allowed under the bylaw. Askew was seeking a second information sign for the corner of 11th Ave. Ne and 30th. Couns. Alan Harrison, Debbie Cannon

and Marg Kentel. were opposed to the motion granting this variance. Mayor Nancy Cooper and Couns. Denise reimer and Ken Jamieson were in favour. As is in the case of a tie, the motion was defeated.

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Foreshore off limits to paddlers By Barb Brouwer observer sTAFF

Local environmentalists are asking paddlers to stay out of the marshland in salmon Arm bay. Kenneth stengler and sarah Weaver have a front-row view of the marshland from their home. “Kenneth and I have observed numerous kayaks and canoes ignoring the white buoys on the lake which demarcate the area for boaters to stay clear of,” said Weaver, noting the couple has spoken to some of the paddlers. “some are very appreciative of the information and did not see the sign at the boat launch.” ed McDonald, naturalist and member of sAbNes (salmon Arm bay Nature enhancement society) agrees there has been increased activity in the invaluable bird-rearing area of the bay. “The signs have become so tattered you can’t read them,” he says, noting new signs are being made and will be placed at the boat launch. “We get new people coming here all the time, visitors and new residents and they’re not aware this is a marshland.” McDonald says that 10 years ago, there were

five areas with wetlands with nesting grebes in b.C. “Now we’re down to salmon Arm, except Creston, which gets two or three nesting grebes a year.” McDonald says wetlands all over b.C. are shrinking fast, due to development. “our flagship species has to be protected; we’re still a huge stopover for sandpipers and other shorebirds on their way north and south – it’s a bed and breakfast for them,” he says, pointing out the birds can’t afford to expend their energy on being chased off their nests. “The birds don’t have many places to stop. If something happens to the salmon Arm marsh, the whole ecology is upset.” McDonald says that some 10 years ago, there was a massive education effort to let people know that the salmon Arm foreshore has the most important wetland in the southern Interior. “I can’t believe how well the wetland has stood up concerning the challenges it has faced, but we can’t get lax – things could collapse quite quickly.” Plans are underway to replace signs at the wharf, advising owners

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Dahl and his wife Monica look over the sign at Marine Park warning boaters to stay out of sensitive wetland areas of Salmon Arm Bay. of paddle wheels, canoes and kayaks of the boundaries. Paddlers need to stay beyond the string of white buoys, which McDonald figures are about 400 feet from the shoreline of the marsh. “If they get into the marsh itself, they’re really disturbing a lot of wildlife,” he says. “right now it’s grebes, earlier it was water fowl.” McDonald also cautions paddlers to stay away from the mouth of the salmon river, where some grebes have chosen to build their nests. As well as being critical for species survival, he says the bird population is one of salmon Arm’s biggest tourism assets. “We get emails all the time asking where’s the best place to see the birds,” he says. “We have to make sure the ecology of the whole area is looked after.”

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Thinking shifts to healthy eating at every size HealtHy bites

Serena Caner I recently attended the Obesity Summit in Vancouver, and although we were fed only salad and water for four days, a serious scientific breakthrough was discussed: healthy people come in all shapes and sizes! What a relief! Although this fact seems obvious, it has taken health professionals and government a long time to admit those words in public. We are finally recognizing that we need a new model for healthy body image, eating and lifelong fitness that is not solely focused on weight. Our obsession with weight loss has had many harmful effects: generations of women who dislike their bodies (and a growing number of men as well), a prevailing culture of weight bias, unhealthy weight-cycling and yo-yo dieting, a growing number of eating disorders in our children and youth… the list goes on. Ironically, despite being told that we need to lose weight, as a society, we are gaining weight and are less active. The truth is that we have not found an effective way to lose large amounts of weight permanently. There is something about our genetic predisposition and weight regulatory system that limits many people’s ability to have a BMI between 20 and 25. While improvements in a person’s diet and exercise patterns will likely improve healthblood pressure, blood sugars, cholesterol, body esteem, mental health – it may not result in weight loss and almost definitely will not transform their body into the one they want. The problem with focusing on weight loss as an outcome is that when a person does

all the “right” things and still does not get

their promised reward (weight loss), they get discouraged and often stop the healthy behaviors. The new movement is health at every size – eating nutritious foods

to satisfy hunger and finding physical activities that you enjoy. Rather than setting unrealistic weight loss goals, try setting simple process goals, such as, “I will go for a walk

after supper four times a week.” Remember that even if you don’t lose any weight, eating nutritious foods and regular exercise are good for your physical and

mental health and will reduce your risk of chronic disease. -Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.

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Health-care workers were getting into a 100-beat-per-minute groove last Thursday. Practising CPR on a dummy to a variety of tunes – all at the same beat – was just one of the skill-enhancing activities offered at Shuswap Lake General Hospital during a one-day skills fair. The theme was a community picnic and participants were encouraged to take their lunches and hone their skills during their breaks. Nurse and shift co-ordinator Wendy Goldman, said educators, presenters and participants were attending from several Interior Health facilities. Staff from all areas of the hospital, including nurses, care aides, kitchen and lab techs as well as staff from Bastion, Community Care and Chase Health Centre, RCMP members and BC Ambulance paramedics took part in the event. “Staff members move from station to station, learn, practise, review and refresh,” Goldman says. “It’s an opportunity to review or catch up on something they might have missed.” While the material was serious, the focus was on fun, she says, noting IV pump races had nurses trying to load relevant information into the machines as fast as possible. Goldman says the event is an opportunity for staff members from various facilities and different areas within the hospital to interact with other employees, police and ambulance personnel. As well as practising CPR and loading IV pumps, participants learned about violence intervention and infection control procedures, including the right way to dress and undress. Rocky Mountain Fire Alarms set controlled fires out in the parking lot so staff could learn how to use fire extinguishers. Held every two years, the skills fairs also help de-mystify things for staff members who aren’t frontline health care providers.

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Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Shelter in need of supplies SAFE Society: Increasing occupancy puts pressure on resources. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

An unusually high demand for its services has left the Women’s Emergency Shelter in Salmon Arm short of supplies. “We actually have a wait list, which we try to not have. For whatever reason, we seem to have one right now. That’s hard on people,” said SAFE Society (Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society) executive director Jane Shirley. She said when there is a wait list, the shelter connects people with other resources and makes sure they’re safe, so women should definitely continue to call if they’re in need. However, the high demand means that Shirley is appealing to the community to help stock the increasingly bare shelves at the shelter.

Food items the shelter could use include: • children’s lunch snacks such as juice boxes, fruit bars, crackers, cheese, popcorn, pudding, fresh fruit and vegetables; • other food items such as peanut butter, breakfast cereals, rice, flour, sugar, coffee, tea, herbal tea, pickles, salad dressings, vinegar, margarine, spices, condiments, mayonnaise, canned meat, canned fruit, evaporated milk, baby food and cooking oils; • other products such as deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, baby wipes, size five diapers, pull-ups and • household products such as laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bleach and household cleaners. Right now the shelter still has a lot of soups, as well as tiny diapers,

so it’s the larger diapers that are needed. Although the shelter receives core funding, it must rely on donations to make ends meet. “Groceries are more expensive, even than a year ago – costs have increased for every-

Jane Shirley SAFE SociEty dirEctor

body,” says Shirley. She also notes that people in need don’t have to be staying at the shelter to receive bedding or clothing. “Anyone can come in and get clothes,

blankets, pillows… just call the number… Just because we have a wait list doesn’t mean we don’t care.” Occupancy has been up an average of 125 to 130 per cent per month this spring, Shirley says, with 35 women and 13 children staying at the shelter during the first three months of the year. Asked if that translates to a higher incidence of domestic violence, she said it’s difficult to pinpoint. “We’ve been busy a lot, with a lot more children, but I don’t know if it’s more going on. We have more complex cases, so people can have to stay a lot longer or, maybe, the cases are more violent,” she says. “We’re partnering with a lot of agencies to make sure people get the right support.” Shirley emphasizes how generous people in

the community are and how much the society appreciates their help. “It’s overwhelming how generous people are each day. We are lucky to live in this kind of town.” To donate, call the shelter at 250-8329616.

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Good time: Above, Larissa Shumack of the Midnight Express team heads to Canoe Beach in Sunday’s Beat the Train triathlon. To right, members of Justintime – runner Tracy LeClair, cyclist Susan Martin and paddler Riley Hazelton – head for the finish in Marine Park. Lower right, cyclists speed along Salmon Valley Road.

Racing to Beat the Train It was a great day. “everybody had a good time, it was perfect weather – not too hot and not too cold, and the water was dead flat, we didn’t have to worry about people getting lost in rough water.” This is how happy race director Len sept summed up sunday’s successful beat the Train triathlon. About 50 people participated, some solo with most as members of teams. Taking first overall and first in the mixed category was the bike oar run team, made up

of cyclist Michael ogloff, runner Jaimie vezina and paddlers Marc Lamerton, Peter McLean and Judy Tower. They completed the course in 2:29:40, which began with a cycle from blackburn Park to silver Creek store and back, a run to Canoe beach and a paddle to Marine Park. In second place overall and first in the men’s open was rap Alpha, with members Travis Miller and Matthew Park. Third overall and second in mixed was team Dragon riggers, with barrie voth, Dawn Power, Adele

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Larson, Chris emmott, Geoff Power, Jean Jenks and Charlene Todd. First corporate team was bDo beancounters with John White, Cory Neil and Jeff Jonson. First solo participant was shane vandewater from Dawson Creek. First masters women team was splash Mash Dash with Joanna Hamilton, Maggie o’brien and Cary Lentz. First open women team was Midnight express with Merel voth and Larissa shumack. All results will be posted at www.salmonarmtriathlon.com.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Salmon Arm Observer

Weighing in on body checks

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By Martha Wickett

Help out on the trails June Volunteer Trail Day is this Saturday, June 22. Discover just how fun a little elbow grease, good company, and a day working out on the trails can be. All ages welcomed. Sicamous Switchbacks Trail – meet at 8:45 a.m. at the trailhead (see events page for directions at www.shuswaptrailalliance.com). Youth and school groups – get your group out for a tailormade day. Drop-in days – got the day off and looking for a little quality trail time? Call and join the summer trail crew. Go solo – looking for a little solo trail work just for fun? Whether it’s stick flicking, pruning or heavy lifting, check in with trailreport@shuswaptrails.com before heading out to see if there’s a little trail care needed where you’re going. Every little bit helps keep the trails open. The number to call is 250-832-0102.

time to bowl Summer lawn bowls season starts Monday, June 24. Monday and Friday evening draw time is 6:15 p.m. Wednesday morning is 9:30 a.m. Thursday evening is also 6:15 to 8 p.m.

senior men’s golf Salmon Arm Golf Club’s Senior Men’s League playday went June 11: 1st place winners with 60 - Dave Aitken, Mike Minchau, Gary Moores, John Thompson.

Head for a hike Shuswap Outdoors Club presents a hike on Sunday, June 23 to Bearcat Caves (Google for location) near Monte Lake. Easy, non-technical. Call Clive at 250-372-5489.

Winning bridge June 4: 1. Doreen & Dennis Roberts, 2. Barb Grier & Gene Demens, 3. Nancy Blackburn & Jim McLean. The Salmon Arm Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 250-832-7454 or 250-832-7323. June 9: Sunday Duplicate Club - 1. Len Magri & Doug Stewart, 2. Orville Cooper & Dave Duncan, 3. Arlene & Bert Lamoureux, 4. Naomi & Eugene Ogino. Sunday Duplicate Club meets every Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Call 250-832-6550. June 10: 1. Doug Stewart, 2. Sylvester Wysocki, 3. Bruce Motherwell. June 13: Social bridge - 1. Doug Stewart, 2. Ella Hoskins, 3. Len Magri, 4. Norm Hannett. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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the chaos inherent in a game. “The importance of learning ‘in action’ is a big part of The Hockey Canada de- gaining respect for the game cision to take hitting out of and its risks and rewards. For hockey for players under 13 players who want to play at the has prompted varied reactions Junior levels, the more experilocally, just as it has across the ence they have with this part of country. the game the better equipped Of those people involved they will be when they face the with the Salmon Arm Minor high-paced environment,” he Hockey Association who re- says. sponded to a request for comGuerra recommends that ments, all supported the deci- “Hockey Canada must provide sion to suspend checking at the ‘in-situ’ opportunities to learn PeeWee (ages 10 to 12) level. these skills as teaching them However, accompanying rec- in a controlled environment ommendations varied. leaves out the game’s intangiTony Guerra, coach co-or- bles. Like any skill, experience dinator at SAMHA, a coach is as much a part of learning as for 18 years from initiation to the ‘board’ talk.” varsity hockey and a parent of Mark Dibblee, who has a ‘rep’ player, says he supports played, coached and officiated the checking decision, but hockey at a competitive level notes that the adjustment will for many years, says the size be big for players when they difference at the PeeWee level hit the ice as Bantams without can result in player injuries, experience in physical contact. even if unintentional. “As a parent, you must as“I know for a fact that over sess risk when the years, many your kids particiyoung players who pate in sports, parwere delayed in ticularly contact their physical desports. We all want velopment, quit the to ‘manage’ that game due to injury, risk and Hockey intimidation, and Canada has taken the fun being taken the step with this out of the game. goal in mind. Now As hockey coachTony Guerra that we have taken es, and officials, action at the 10- to we need to ensure coach 12-year-old group, that every player coordinator how do we manage has the same opthe bigger stronger faster bod- portunities to enjoy the game, ies in Bantam while no experi- without fear of injury. Skill ence is gained in PeeWee?” he development has to be first and asks. foremost, then the physical apGuerra says many steps are plication of the game can foltaken to minimize risk, such as low.” regular body-checking clinics He says his son, who played prior to every season for the to the Junior A level, also supplayers who are about to get ports the decision. into contact hockey. However, Dibblee said the use of body the steps are taken in a con- checks should be revisited, trolled environment without noting that body checks are

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puck tussle: At higher levels of hockey such as Ju-

nior A, body checking is an integral part of the game. permitted for the sole purpose of knocking an opponent off the puck, not to create injury opportunities such as open hits and hits into the boards. “Officials need to be trained and coached to distinguish between body contact, and body checking; they are not the same. Female hockey, in my view, has a strong grasp on this concept. In the recent B.C. Cup held in Salmon Arm, there was effective, and legal use of body contact by the players… If the body-contact principle is adhered to, and consistently applied by the officials, this will assist in preparing players to advance to levels of full contact hockey.” Roy Sakaki, Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association administrator, former Junior A and university player, former rep coach, former referee instructor and former referee-inchief, said body checking has become more of a safety issue than an art in today’s game. Over time, he says, equipment has become more durable, while players have become stronger, faster and fitter. “The ‘stop sign’ on the back of each minor hockey player’s

jersey in Canada was added in hopes of curbing the checkingfrom-behind infraction. Still the safety issue exists today so now the total elimination of body checking at one level of hockey has become a reality.” He said if Hockey Canada believes body checking is to remain in minor hockey, what is acceptable body checking and what isn’t needs to be standardized. “Let’s take out the late hits, the hip checks, finishing your checks, open ice checks... the ones that leave the player so vulnerable to injury. Set up a series of clinics to show what is acceptable not only to players and coaches but to referees as well.” Sakaki notes that a few years ago the NHL began penalizing hooking and other restraining infractions, with every league from the minor pros to minor hockey following suit, resulting in an overall clean-up of the infraction. “We need Hockey Canada to develop sequential programs to demonstrate acceptable body contact and body checking from initiation to midget levels.”

Horse and rider duos go the distance Competitive trail rides have been attracting talented local riders. The Lumby Competitive Trail Ride held May 31 and June 1 was won by Salmon Arm’s

Diane Prinsen. Prinsen raced again this past weekend in Summerland in the 50-mile division and placed fifth. This was quite a feat in a sport dominated by Arabian

horses, while Prinsen rides a foundation-bred Quarterhorse. Also at the Summerland Iron Horse ride, Shawnee Venables took home multiple awards: second in

the 25-mile division, best-conditioned horse in the same category, and the coveted vet’s choice in the 25-mile division. Shawnee’s daughter Darian placed third

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Shuswap winds up season

Good season: Jordan King drives to the

goal versus a Penticton defender Sunday at Little Mountain.

Sudoku Tight contest: Shuswap U18 Boys captain Nathan McNeilly takes control of the ball during Shuswap’s playoff game versus Penticton Sunday. Melin, Dan Schager, Quinton Fahlman, Marshall Kutyn, Ian Bulmer, Isaac Walton and

Fine team finale The Shuswap Strikers Girls U11 soccer team wrapped up their season Sunday at home with a great team effort against Penticton. Salmon Arm came out strong in the first half with Lena Frankhauser finding the back of the net early with a hard, well-placed shot. Heidi Leigh Boileau and Jayden Scherbarth played tough defence for the Strikers in the first half keeping Penticton at bay. Late in the half Lys Milne made

it 2-0 with a beautiful shot off a cross from Frankhauser. Offensive players Teagan Findlay, Jordan King, Lucy Elliot, Maggie Beckner and Maggie Rodwell put constant pressure on the goal. Angelina Cross and Esita Quiodrauv had strong games in the middle and on the outside wing. The final score was 2-2. Coach Dan Gunn who’s worked so hard with these girls, coached an exciting game to end the season.

Cooper flies to first-ranked in BC Fogarty, 12, in 300m individual medley; Emma Pyle in the 100m freestyle, Ethan Pyle, 11, in the 100-m breaststroke and Morgan Rasmuson, 13, in the 50-m freestyle and the 200-m backstroke. The BC AA Championships take place in Victoria June 20 to 22. New qualifiers for the BC ‘AAA’ Championships included Logan Pilias, 15, in the 50-m freestyle; Olin Mosher, 13, in the 100-m freestyle; Ethan Quilty, 14, in the 100-m back-

stroke; and Ty Webster-Locke, 13, in the 200-m freestyle. In all, seven Shuswap swimmers will go to UBC for the provincial championships July 4 to 7. “It is great to see these swimmers stepping up to a new level and advancing to provincial and national championship meets,” said new Shuswap coach Sam Montgomery. “It is a tribute to their efforts and determination that they will be able to represent our region at these meets.”

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Twenty-nine Shuswap Swimming Team members joined the pool of more than 400 swimmers representing 22 swim clubs from B.C., Alberta, and the Northwest Territories at the 21st Annual Kamloops June Classic. Shuswap Swimming placed 11th with 472.5 points. Bree Cooper, 15, qualified in four events for the Canadian Age Group Championships with four lifetime best times. Her qualifying events were 50-m free

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well as three players end up in the net. Shuswap responded with an urgency in attack that created chances but also left it exposed defensively. Penticton went up 2-0 midway through the frame and then settled into a defensive arrangement to scuttle Shuswap efforts. The boys fought to the final whistle, forcing the Penticton keeper to make some key saves in the final 10 minutes. In the end, though, it was not enough and the season came to an abrupt end. For five of the boys, it was their final game for Shuswap FC after representing their community for the past seven years. Despite the loss, the dads (and the moms too) were proud of their boys who are now plotting their comeback for the 2014 season. Thanks to all the fans for their

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For the love of fishing Derby: More than 600 people turn out for event. The 17th Annual Salmon Arm Kids’ Fishing Derby, hosted by Salmon Arm Recreation and James Murray and held in conjunction with the province’s Family Fishing Weekend program, took place Sunday morning, June 16 at the end of the wharf at Marine Park under sunny skies and ideal conditions. It did not take very long for two anglers, at opposite ends of the docks, to hook and land a fish at the same time. So a tie was declared and both Jayda Koppel and Logan Merry received First Fish honours along with a plaque and a fishing outfit. Cadence Tulak caught the most fish (five) and received the Westside Stores Trophy, as well as a rodand-reel outfit and a $100 gift certificate from the store. Nicole Andrews place second in the Most Fish category and Marissa Materi placed third. Both received rod-and-reel outfits and gift certificates. Charel Venter won in the Largest Fish category and will have his

name inscribed on the William J. Murray Memorial Trophy. He also received a rod-and-reel outfit, a $200 SASCU Credit Union scholarship and will be taking his whole family on an all-expenses-paid trip to a fishing lodge. Nicholas Barbosa placed second in the Largest Fish category and received a rodand-reel outfit as well as a $100 Rotary scholarship. Riley Beleck placed third and received rod-and-reel outfit and the CUPE scholarship. Lanaya Edmondson and Shirtina Holman won in the Hidden Weight category sponsored by Canadian Tire and received brand new mountain bikes and helmets. Aly Vann received a special Girls In Outdoor Sports Award, sponsored by Sheena Haines, co-owner of Westside Stores, and received a $100 gift certificate from the store. Vann, who is now 20-years-old and lives in Kelowna, was a former winner in two separate categories at the derby. She returned Sunday to help mentor

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Ready to fish: Dayson McKinnon has his rod securely tied to his life-jacket so that it can’t fall in the water or get lost during the 17th Annual Salmon Arm Kids’ Fishing Derby held Sunday morning at the end of the wharf at Marine Park. young anglers. A total of 238 young anglers participated in the derby with an estimated 600 people taking part, including parents, grandparents, guardians, more than 30 volunteers, six lifeguards and event organizers. Derby organizers say they are already

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Honing martial arts Local karate and kickboxing students participated in the first annual PMA Shuswap Open Tournament that played host to martial artists from Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Calgary, Kelowna and Kamloops. The tournament was a huge success filled with karate and tae kwon do participants of all ages and belt levels. All competitors competed in sparring and forms divisions. The Salmon Arm gold, silver and bronze medalists of each division are listed below. In the 4-5 year division for all belt levels, third place was won by Logan Herrington for the kata and sparring. For the 6-7 year olds in the white-green belt division, kata results showed Evje Knuston first, David Chancellor second, and Caron Paiment third. In the sparring category, Brody Beasley placed second. In the blue stripebrown belt kata division, Oscar Mayes placed first, followed by Sawyer Mayes, second, and Logan Cummings in third place. In sparring, Oscar Mayes

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Crash landing: Salmon Arm’s Lindsey Christian-Hack lands a spinning hammer fist on Cassandra Betts of Calgary while sparring in the junior black belt division at the Shuswap Open Martial Arts Tournament held Saturday. Allison was second and Rebecca Erikson placed third. Sparring saw Rebecca Erikson place first, followed by Danette Rampton in second and Brandy Allison third. The 14+ women red stripe-brown belts, kata had An-Mei Andreassen placing first, and in third place was Cassidy Hughes. In sparring, An-Mei Andreassen

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Strong Kid’s Race: Ryder Mead finished with a 5:25 time, Hayden Mead had 7:25, Kelsey Clarke had 7:26, Jessica Spoletini had 7:33 and Georgia Clarke had a time of 7:34. Regular walking and jogging along the scenic Nature Trail on Wednesday evenings

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Crafting a menagerie with heart and soul by Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! There’s also a frog, a monkey, a yeti, Bigfoot, a unicorn, a crow, an octopus, Yoda, a snail and a baboon. There are mythical creatures, fictional creatures and others that could be pets. This is Melissa Nasby’s SoulFibre studio. These are her creations, soon to be packing their bags and headed for sunny California. Nasby was first introduced to wool six years ago and started making masks one year ago. Needle felting is a way of tangling the fibres of wool to make it denser and smaller. A barbed needle and her imagination bring the wool to life. “Once you have the wool you realize how versatile it is and you can play with it in different ways,” said Nasby. “It’s only a matter of time before you try different ways of manipulating the wool.” Nasby first pushed the boundaries of wool when preparing for Halloween. She thought October 31 would be the beginning and end of

any kind of elaborate mask. She was wrong. In the past year, her creations have travelled with her to the Vancouver Fibre Arts Show, The Great Canadian Craft Show and the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. In July, she will be a featured artist at Yarnival, a handmaker’s bazaar in California. Nasby has attended Yarnival in previous years and organizers have watched her work evolve with interest. “It’s a big deal to me, a really big deal. It’s an amazing compliment,” she says. In November 2012 Nasby was unsure about showing her masks at the Vernon Fine Arts Show, not knowing if fibre art would fit in there. However, discoveries of her work at such shows have led her to theatre groups, filmmakers and puppeteers – perfect matches for her creations. She’s managed to present herself and her work to the right crowd, where the industries that can utilize her art are all linked. “I’m surprised I found a market,” said Nasby. “That’s the struggle with art, to do what you love and actually find people who

want it.” Nasby is currently working on two productions with The Hub theatre in Vernon. She’s creating masks for the Wizard of Oz and bears for Goldilocks. Within the last few months she began making puppets for puppeteer Cindy Bertrand. She’s also making an orangutan mascot for a Kelowna company. Her realm of work is expanding as requests for custom work build up. She’s currently booked until August. “For every artist, I think custom work kills you a little bit on the inside,” said Nasby. “I really only take on custom work where I am allowed the creative freedom.” You wouldn’t guess it but Nasby can’t sew. As her pieces become more elaborate and need costumes, seamstress Alex Schon fills in the sewing gaps. Nasby also enjoys a creative partnership with professional photographer Victoria Skofteby. Together they have embarked on creative projects with themes such as Snow White and the Huntsman. Nasby says masks put a smile on people’s

face. But more than anything, they put a smile on hers. She says the process is therapeutic. “It really taps into something youthful, I think, like dress up and not taking life so seriously,” she said. Nasby says she gets immense satisfaction from what she does and enjoys being part of larger productions. The sci-fi world is fascinating to her because of the characters the illustrators create, characters she can make in 3D forms . Animals are her favourite to create because wool mimics fur so well. Her dream job would be designing for Cirque du Soleil. “Even if it was just one pair of antlers, I would be so excited to be a part of that,” said Nasby. SoulFibre products can be purchased on the website Etsy but Nasby sells most of her creations on Facebook. From her Salmon Arm home studio, she posts all of her masks and puppets on her page, https://www. facebook.com/SoulFibre. Nasby says establishing a retail shop is not likely in the near future because her products are so time-

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Fibre friends: Demand is increasing for Melissa Nasby’s fantastical animals and masks. Booked up with custom orders until August, her whimsical work will be on display in the Spinners & Weavers Christmas show at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. consuming to make and a majority are custom projects. The artist says she has been very encouraged by the level of community support.

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Warren and Adam Meadus have fun looking at some of the great children’s books at the Friends of the Library book sale held over the weekend at the Mall at Piccadilly.

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Aspiral Youth Partners’ barbecue and open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. WOW – All-girl rock band, Miss Quincy & the Showdown performs at 6:45 at Marine Park. Admission is by donation. QUESTERS – The Shuswap Branch of the Canadian Society of Questers presents a two-hour “playshop” on applied kinesiology at 7 p.m. in the library of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.

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MEDIEVAL FAIR – The annual Avacal/Tir Righ War takes place at the Salmon

Arm Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday. Site opens Friday at 2 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at noon. Admission is $15 for the weekend. VINTAGE RADIO – Voice of the Shuswap presents A Play On Words, performed as a live-to-tape vintage radio drama at 7 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

ABORIGINAL DAY – The community is invited to enjoy traditional and

contemporary dancers, drummers, traditional story telling, a photography exhibit, interactive displays and demonstrations, a kid-friendly craft centre, and traditional foods from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fletcher Park. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL – Canoe United Church’s Strawberry Social runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6861 50th St. NE. There will also be a bake sale, live music and story telling. Everyone is welcome. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 with proceeds to go towards sending two children to camp.

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SENIORS – Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre ofﬁce starts summer hours –

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

SWAT – The Shuswap Water Action Team (SWAT) hosts a public meeting to

discuss water quality issues and concerns, including serious threats from zebra and quagga mussels at 7 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall. For information, contact saveourshuswap@hotmail.com. WOW – Moonshine Express will take to the stage at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Take a blanket or chair. Admission is by donation.

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FAMILY SUPPORT – If you have someone in your family or a close friend with

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LEGION WEEK – Branch #62 of the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate

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A day worth celebrating Celebrate Canada in a festival that continues to grow in popularity. Last year, close to 6,000 children of all ages attended the Salmon Arm Children’s Festival at the fairgrounds. Festival organizers are determined that the festival remain a free event so that all children and families in the area may enjoy a fun celebration on Canada Day. Included in the 2013 festivities is a great lineup of entertainment: • A talented percussionist, David Thiaw is also a singer, storyteller, composer, linguist, teacher, drum craftsman and the leader of Domba, an Afro Jazz Group. Thiaw has been a popular addition to festivals across Canada – both for children and adults – and was a popular addition to last year’s festival main stage. • Jonny Be Good, a young ma-

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gician from Vancouver will be featured on the main stage and will also be doing walk-abouts as he mesmerizes one and all with his sleight of hand. • Mike Shaver and Stephanie Webster and of a Million Dollars in Pennies tell their stories in clever songs. • Kiki the Eco Elf is a children’s entertainer from Vernon. She is an avid fan of the planet Earth and is dedicated to teaching children about how to protect this amazing planet through engaging story-telling, interactive songs, and entertaining clowning and face painting. • Petite Joyce Marchant, a talented teamster of very large horses, will once again be offering free wagon rides. Other free activities include several inflatable bouncy houses, a dance exhibition by local dance studios, a 4H small animal display, plus lots of arts and

activity tents. The ever popular 50-cent carnival games and a refreshed prize tent are back. Every child gets one free game ticket on entry, and wearing red earns them a bonus ticket. Food vendors will offer a variety of choices for all ages and attendees are welcome to take their own bag lunches. A note to the older “kids” in the crowd, this festival is a nonsmoking event, and dogs, even on leashes, are not permitted. Anyone who wishes to sponsor the event or donate an item to a silent auction, may call organizers Karen Bubola at 250832-6192 or Kari Wilkinson at 250-832-8261. “The entire festival is put on through the support of local organizations and businesses,” says Wilkinson. “A special thank you to our humongous sponsor, the Salmon Arm Rotary Club.”

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Hear ye, hear ye! The middle ages are coming to Salmon Arm. The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a medieval recreation group, will be holding its annual Avacal/Tir Righ War at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds from June 21 to 23. “We are extremely excited to be coming to Salmon Arm this year. We are looking for a new home for this war and are hoping we have found it in Salmon Arm,” said Mark Unger, co-organizer of the annual event. The annual Avacal/ Tir Righ War is a fictional war between two provinces, or principalities, within the Kingdom of An Tir, which is British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington State, Oregon and the northern tip of Idaho. The SCA started in 1966 when some friends who loved history got together for a big outdoor party and sword tournament in Berkeley, California. The group soon expanded to about 60,000 participants with chapters across North America and as far as Australia, South Africa and Korea. Each side will field a group of fighters in various combat styles, with the goal of gaining as many points as possible to win the war. All the fighters are expected to meet the SCA’s fighting rules and are not allowed to fight until they pass a safety test. Marshalls are also present to make sure things run smoothly and to assist the fighters where needed. Although the event is billed as a war, Unger stated the event is more of a chance for friends to get together and have fun. “We all get along with each other. There are no hard feelings once the battles are done. We get together at the end of the day

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Facing off: Warriors gather for battle during the annual Avacal/Tir Righ War in 2012. Fighters from across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan gather at the event, which will be held in Salmon Arm this year, for medieval fighting and fun. and enjoy each other’s company and we share stories about our adventures. The war is a just a convenient excuse to get together with our friends and enjoy ourselves.” Unger said there will be a selection of activities to see, including archery, fencing and heavy fighting, which he said is similar to knights fighting with swords and shields. “We have a variety of activities in an attempt

to recreate a diverse cross-section of medieval life,” he says. Weekend activities, will also include equestrian events, hounding, youth combat and more. For those who are not into the combat activities, classes will be held on the different arts and sciences practised in the medieval period. Artisans will also get together and work on projects, which may

include hand-sewing, embroidery and leather-working. Each person in the SCA creates a person who could have existed in Europe before 1600. People will dress, accessorize and learn skills from the middle ages to help enhance their medieval experience. The site opens at 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Court will be held at 7 p.m. The site opens at noon (or earli-

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Salmon Arm Secondary theatre arts students Nathan Zwicker, Zack Fox and Jordan Harris perform a comedy routine to open Get Mooned, presented by the Laughing Gas Improv Troupe Saturday evening at Shuswap Theatre.

Vintage radio plays on-stage Members of the voice of the shuswap will present a short but entertaining re-enactment of a traditional radio production at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at shuswap Theatre. A Play On Words will be performed as a live-to-tape vintage radio drama. This production was originally performed in 1944 for CbC radio. It was written by wellknown writer and broadcaster

Lister sinclair. His longtime partner and well-known concert pianist, Gloria saarinen, will attend the performance. Directed by Julia body, the performance will feature live music by Ian Wickett (on keyboard), with actors Patrick Allwood, Lois Archer-Duell, Aileen brand, randy brogden, evelyn birch, rebecca Marchand and George rithaler.

This production is part of the voice of the shuswap’s efforts to bring unique local programming to shuswap listeners, as well as new opportunities to learn skills and explore the possibilities with community radio station, CKvs 93.7. everyone is welcome to this free event, but be warned, the play uses the “language of the day,” which some audience members may find offensive.

Library programs create super readers It’s up, up and away for the 2013 summer reading Club for kids at the okanagan regional Library. Whether your child is interested in things with wings, superheroes, the secrets of the stars or weird weather, there will be a program that suits them during

this exciting summer program. Fun contests, activities and guest speakers encourage kids to read the summer away and help prevent learning losses that occur when they don’t take part in educational activities. registration for the summer reading

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Getting a kick out of performing Just For Kicks has talent to be proud of. After competing in the Penticton Kiwanis Festival in April, Chrislyn Austin, Desiree Krumm and Paige Wolfe qualified to attend the Provincial Festival of Performing

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of Yunnan 3. Up to the time of 4. Common ankle injury 5. Tedium 6. 9th Greek letter 7. Abnormal closed body sac 8. One who obtains pleasure from other’s pain 9. Long narrative heroic poem 10. Possessed by force 11. Autonomic nervous system 13. Treats with contempt 15. Bears 20. Before 21. Light ringing sound 24. Blends of soul and calypso 25. Fall off in intensity 26. Gives medicine 27. Gross receipts 28. Square measures 29. Ablaze 30. Incapable of flexibility 31. Bears, sheep or goats 33. An open skin infection 36. Effeminate 37. Competed in a speed test 39. Supplies with air 44. Short stays 45. Sown a lawn 46. 60 min. units (abbr.) 48. Second largest Oklahoma city 49. Fence picket 50. 2nd largest Algerian port city 51. Camel or goat fabrics 52. 19th Hebrew letter 53. Frosts 54. 17th state 55. Inquisitorial 56. Manuscripts (abbr.) See Todays Answers inside

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are gradually shifting your focus from a busy time interacting and mingling around to a more introverted period. At this time you become more desirous to deal with private issues around the home. Strengthen your sense of belonging. Secure your nest. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have spent quite some time going through your resources and finding ways to improve your financial situation. You are now evading into a more social time of your life where you will constantly be on the go. Your curiosity instigates you to absorb new information and become quite resourceful. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your personal interests and your ego took centre stage so far. Gradually, you will try to focus on your own resources and your savings account. Bank-related matters such as what is owed to you and whatever you owe to others will ask for your undivided attention. CANCER (June 21-July 22): No more hiding in the shadows for you. Itís time to reveal your nature and to make yourself visible to the world. Greater emphasis will be put on how you appear towards others. Let the past reside in the past. Open up yourself to a brand new you! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The social scene and your friendships kept you busy lately. You are morphing into a quieter phase where you will want to think over the past. This temporary seclusion is a great way to boost your stamina and to mull over who or what is worth spending your energy on. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your presence was more than usually noticeable to higher ups or people in power and you might have caught someoneís attention. The guidance you received so far made your efforts stand out. You are now more motivated to experience the more adventurous parts of life.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Taking a leap of faith might have been a great experience which opened up your eyes to new possibilities. Removing obstacles in your path have made you explore and bring about your more daring nature. Responsibility and professional realms will be asking for your attention. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In-depth experiences have made you more aware of your subconscious life. Hopefully, by now, you have eliminated the surplus in your life as you are embarking onto a more spiritually uplifting phase. This is your chance to travel and explore foreign lands. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One-on-one partnerships came into focus recently. Prepare yourself to see the hidden sights of your life as you are morphing into the depths of your psyche. A mysterious world unveils to you pushing you to investigate and analyze the core issues in your life. Remove your psychic clutter. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Day by day you had to follow a certain routine in your life which asked for your attention. You have come to the realization that details do count and a well-organized lifestyle is necessary for an effective living. Gradually, you seek companionship. A significant other will mirror your own attributes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Passions rose high while you tapped into the pleasures that life has offered you. A creative cycle showed you your true talents. You are starting to invest yourself more into the work you do and into your everyday life. An orderly life means a more efficient way of functioning. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hopefully, by this time, youíve managed to strengthen out your family ties. Your parents or your home life have been more prominent in your life lately. Slowly, you are starting to manifest your true colours and the essence of your core individuality. You take pride in being your true self.

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MARY LENA STEBBING September 9, 1928 - June 13, 2013 Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts. It is with great sadness we regret the passing of Mary Stebbing at Bastion Palliative Care in Salmon Arm BC on June 13 2013 at the age of 84, Beloved wife of Jim Stebbing, mother of Doug Stebbing (Vancouver), Donna Durham (Don) (Blind Bay), grandchildren, Jason Durham (Corinne), Nicole Durham, great grandchildren Jessica Durham, Cali Durham and Payten Durham, sisters, Alice, Rosie, Doris, Anna, brothers Albert and Emery and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Suzanne O’Brien as well as her brother Eddie. We will miss her smile and the way her eyes would light at the sight of her grandchildren and great granddaughters. She was a strong minded woman and would always say what was on her mind. This summer she would have been celebrating her 62 wedding anniversary with the love of her life Jim. Mom raised two children and instilled in them strong family values, respect for others and to be strong. Mom loved to cook and we will miss all the great family gatherings. She loved to play bingo and to go fishing. We would often seeing mom out in the boat trying to catch the big one. Her grandson Jason is still trying to catch the big one. Nicole and Mom had a bond like no other. There was not a day went by that they did not talk to each other. They will always have her in there hearts. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is now in the hands of The Lord. We love you mom with all our hearts. Rest in peace. A Graveside Service is in Sorrento BC at St Mary’s Chruch at 2 pm on Friday June 21 2013. A gathering for family and friends following the service will be held at Don and Donna Durham’s home in Blind Bay BC, 2148 Ingram Road, Blind Bay. Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other that we are still …. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval. Somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm 9250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Mary’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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KENTROP, JOHANNES (JOHN) With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Kentrop. Born in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), on January 31, 1933. John passed away on June 10th, 2013 at the age of 80 years. John is survived by his wife (Joke) of 50 years. Also mourning him are his children Brenda; Robin (Brandi); Tymen (Heather) and 3 grandchildren: Alyse, Travis, and Trinity. John also leaves family in the Netherlands and many friends in Canada. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. E-mail condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com VERLA JOAN CLARKE Verla Joan Clarke passed away suddenly June 11, 2013 at Shuswap Lake Gen. Hosp at the age of 80. Verla was born Aug. 10, 1932 in Eston SK. She leaves behind her husband of almost 63 years George, 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and extended family. She touched so many lives with her kindness, thoughtfulness and caring. She will be missed by all who knew her. Online condolences can be sent through Verla’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com JENNIFER SALLY HUNT Jennifer Sally Hunt also known as Sally Hunt passed away in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, B.C. on June 4th, 2013 at the age of 78. She was born in London, England and worked in London and Bexhillon-Sea, England before going to work for Esso Petroleum in Libya. It was while she was working for Esso that she met and married her husband Rod Hunt. They emigrated to Canada in 1979 and lived in Alberta before settling in the Salmon Arm area in 1982. She is survived by her sister Susan Lloyd of St. Leonard’s-on-Sea, England and Nephew Simon Lloyd of Hastings, England and many cousins in the U.K. Australia and New Zealand and “her beloved cat Toby”. Sally was an avid reader and worked at the Salmon Arm library for a time. Her last job in Salmon Arm was with Drug & Alcohol, a division of the Ministry of Health. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Her family wish to thank Dr. Weicker and Dr. Main and the nursing staff of the second floor of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, especially Betty, for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements are in the hands of Bowers Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Shuswap Lake Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, B.C. VlE 4N3 or to the SPCA at 5850 Auto Road, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 2X2 “in memory of Jennifer Sally Hunt”. Online condolences will be graciously received through Sally’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com At her request no formal service will be held but a memorial tea will be held in the Mountainside Room at Bowers Funeral Home on Friday July 5th, 2013 between 2.00 – 4.p.m. allowing friends to share their memories of Sally.

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DEL VAUGHN A celebration of Del’s life will be held on June 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Eagle Bay Hall,with Jack Bowers officiating. Tributes will be shared by family and friends. A reception will follow the service at lake house 5977 Eagle Bay Road. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.

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MARION ELIZABETH (BETH) PRYHITKO It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my wife, Marion Elizabeth Pryhitko, (nee Grey) on Sunday June 09, 2013 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC. Beth was born in Vancouver, BC on September 08, 1928 to Harold and Dorothy Grey. Her younger years were spent in Alberta. Upon graduation she attended Victoria Normal school and began her teaching career which spanned for 35 years. She began teaching in Pritchard and continued this work in various locations including Marion Schilling Elementary School in Kamloops for 20 years. Her community work included the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Woman and the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society. Beth travelled worldwide for both these organisations. She leaves to mourn her husband Matt; son Kelly Aulin (Mary), her grandchildren, brother Bill (Terry) and sisters Urayne and Viola, sisters-in-law Olga, Dorothy, Ann and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held on July 09, 2013 at 10:00 am from the First United Church, Salmon Arm, BC with Rev. Daryl Auten officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Church Hall allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories. Online condolences can be sent through Beth’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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HENRY WALLENSTEEN Henry Wallensteen passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Saturday June 8, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Henry was a pioneer of the Shuswap, born in Salmon Arm on July 2, 1920. His family homesteaded in the Humamilt Lake area and then settled in Sunnybrae where he, with his brother and four sisters were raised. During the war Henry served in the Navy on a Corvette patrolling the east coast of Canada and United States. After the war he worked on the Vancouver Island in the forest industry. He returned to Salmon Arm to start a long career as logging supervisor for Federated Co-op. Henry’s sister Karin brought a friend, Iris Kempton, home to Sunnybrae for a visit this is where Henry first met Iris. They were married and together they raised five children in Salmon Arm, all of who still live in the Shuwap area. Henry has been an avid skier his entire life, as well as loving the outdoors, tennis, golf, and his snooker games with his friends at Cedar Heights. He enjoyed good health right into his nineties and played tennis to celebrate his 90th birthday. Henry is predeceased by his wife Iris, brother Oke, and sister Astrid. He is survived by his five children, Phil Wallensteen(Dana Fenwick), Cathy(Ross) Turner, Margo (Gary) Hartling, Dave (Terry) Wallensteen, Trish Wallensteen(Kevin Hill); his companion for the last 13 years Eleanor Williams; his sisters, Karin McCauley, Elsa Hacking, and Dagney (Mike)Fochuk; 10 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and especially Dr Weicker who provided wonderful care for Dad over the last few months as he was in and out of hospital several times. A celebration of life service to honour our Dad will be held from the Chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Saturday, June 22 at 1:00 pm. On line condolences may be sent to Henry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and, Salmon Arm.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certificate of Trade Qualification (TQ) to include Certificate of Apprenticeship, and possession of Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification (Class B or equivalent) according to the BC Safety Authority.

• Working knowledge of other related maintenance trades connected to physical plant servicing. Please submit resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: Human Resources, Attention Darlene Chambers, Box 129, Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 by June 26, 2013, Fax No. (250)832-9428.

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Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities, provide electrical services to the School District for the service and maintenance of all types of electrical systems and equipment at School District Facilities

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable WorkSafe BC regulations.

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• Hold and maintain a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence.

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• Four years working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the trades related to servicing and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, alarm systems and control systems.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Obituaries

The passing of a loved one, combined with the burden of making the right decisions often leaves a family feeling overwhelmed. We are committed to quality funeral arrangements, peace of mind, dignity and understanding to those we serve through our staff and facilities.

Ron Marchand

832-3320

Obituaries

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Obituaries

Business Opportunities ALL CASH Drink & Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment required. 1-888-979VEND(8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

Career Opportunities DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer; roads; parking lots; drainage; signage; sidewalks, parks, grass cutting, cemetery, equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-6324995, email dok@kitimat.ca

Obituaries

Caring and serving families of our community since 1947

André Carelse, Apprentice Funeral Director

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FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM 440-10TH STREET SW (P.O. BOX 388)

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PHONE: (250) 832-2223

To find out more information, or read local obituaries, please visit our website: www.bowersfuneralservice.com.

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Employment

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ US Team drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

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PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

Help Wanted

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GM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Salmon Arm GM is able to offer an exciting career move for only the best Automotive Service Technician to join this dynamic winning team. With leading sales and service processes and a reputation for outstanding customer relations, the successful candidate will need to be self-driven in their desire to be Number One. â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience â&#x20AC;˘ Interprovincial Red Seal and CVIP CertiďŹ cations â&#x20AC;˘ A customer-focused attitude to go along with a high level of motivation and energy â&#x20AC;˘ Ongoing commitment to professional training & development This is a rare career opportunity to join this well-established and progressive automotive dealership group. If your time has come, you have drive, ability and the desire to be an important and key part of this well rewarded team, please forward us your resume along with a current drivers abstract to attention:

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Bizzy Bee Delivery Inc. is looking for a motivated person to be a Delivery Driver, must be over 19yrs. of age, have cell phone & a car. Wage is by commission. The job for p/u & deliveries for people & businesses in town. For more details call Doug (250)833-6622 CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248. HOUSEKEEPER & Care Helper needed in Sorrento. 3 days/wk. (250)675-3656

Employment

Blind Bay Village Grocer would like to add to their team. We are looking for an Experienced Meat Cutter & Produce Clerk Salary based on experience plus benefits after 3 months Apply in person with resume 2798 Balmoral Rd. in Blind Bay Attn: Doug CARRIERS wanted, to deliver the Shuswap Market News & Lakeshore News Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Route: 30th N.E. & small route Shuswap St. S.E. Salmon Arm Call Valerie (250)832-2131 CertiďŹ ed Care Worker for 1 single 8-10hr day shift per week in private home NS Sunnybrae area 250-835-0145 ask for Gwen GPRC IS now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/Grande Prairie Campus). No teaching experience? No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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Education/Tutoring

NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

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Needed as soon as possible to assist person in wheelchair, no exp necessary, will train. Must have DL, great wages. Suitable for female. 250-379-2971, (text) 250-3069445. PT/FT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume: P/T Janitor needed from 8pm-Midnight. Send resumes: Box 255, Canoe, BC V0E 1K0 Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com STRAWBERRY PICKERS required at the Berry Patch mid June onward, 3930 10Ave. NE TCH, SA (250)8324662 Kevin or Kate Stadnyk

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1151 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C. Please drop off resumes at customer service Attn: Glenn Breugom

Education/Trade Schools

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

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Seasonal F/T; mid-July to end of Aug at cherry packing facility in Salmon Valley. Must be punctual, organized, personable, attentive to detail and possess HR skills and computer skills. Wage is negotiable depending on experience. Call Roger 250-212-0713

Sales INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians and Maintenance personnel needed for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

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Must be comfortable with computers â&#x20AC;˘ Training â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible hours â&#x20AC;˘ Profit sharing

Services

LOOKING for exp. prep/line cook & also weekend dishwasher. Apply with resume Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place in Piccadilly Mall

Looking for people with a passion for cars to work in our automotive parts dept.

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Over 92% of our grads are employed in their ďŹ eld of study within 6 months of graduation.

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Services

Contractors Custom blueprints. Visit: wwldesigns.ca 20% discount for first 10 callers!

Heat, Air, Refrig. FOR the only furnace made in Canada, the highest quality and best service. Call Barry (250)833-2446

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Irrigation Design & Install Home reno’s and repairs, Interior painting and trim Licensed & insured Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

Misc Services

Home & Yard •Fencing •Decks •Patios

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

250-253-4663

Get “Miles” on your motors this summer!

• Small Engine Repairs • Lawn & Garden • Construction • Forestry • Recreation

MILES’ MOBILE MECHANICAL 30+ Years Locally

Cell 804-6869

832-4213

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

ALL DONE 4U PAINTING SERVICES Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Decorative Consulting. Quality Work by English Tradesman Steve Barry 250-546-9477, Cell: 250-308-7464 email: alldone4u@hotmail.com

Pets & Livestock

Livestock 1.5 yr old Brown Lay Hens $3/ea 250-832-8918 Free sawdust, white wood or cedar, for trucking for phone 1 (250)838-6630 or 804-6720.

Pet Services LAKESIDE GROOMING Cert. for 25yrs. In home care & service. Pick up & del avail. (250)832-8845

Pets BREEDING rabbits $15 Baby Bunnies $10 250-832-7710 N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Poultry LAYING HENS $3.50 250-832-7710

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables

Garage Sales

Strawberries are ready now at Sandy Acres Berry Farm 250-832-5398 /250-833-6617

Multi-family estate/garage sale Sat/Sun, June 22/23, 8am2pm. Hundreds of items avail. 1751 - 16th St NE

Heavy Duty Machinery

Garage Sales

Appliances Thermador SxS with ice and water 78x35 $800 250-8041427 WHIRLPOOL ceramic top fan convection white stove, pd $825. Jan. 5/13 sell $500. (250)833-1444

Auctions RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment. Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259

$100 & Under CANNING Jars Cheap: fish 1/2 pints, quarts, 2 quarts & gallon jars (250)804-4774

Fruit & Vegetables

BLIND Bay: 2610 Summit Dr., June 22, 8-1. Some of everything GARAGE Sale Saturday June 22 from 9am until 1pm at 280 8th Street NE.

GLENEDEN: 6060 40St NW, June 22, 23, 8-3, tools, sports, hshld items. “Downsizing” Hillside Village 2891 15Ave NE June 22 8am-1pm, Welcomes the community to come and join us for our Yard sale. We will have a full concession with cotton candy, candy apples, hot dogs and drinks.

HUGE NAME BRAND CLOTHING SALE 1070 14th Ave SE Last season’s stock! Jeans, tops, shoes, mens/womens Everything must go

Nothing over $15 Sunday June 23 10am-3pm

FRESH Picked STRAWBERRIES The Berry Patch 393010Ave NE TCH (250)832-4662

Large. June 15/16&22/23 9am-5pm 1401 20th St. SE Lapidary Equip, Drill presses, router Table/Jig saw etc. Misc tools, Lg. rugs elec motors.

Excavating & Drainage

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

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

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

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

We Deliver

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

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PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

SALMON Arm: Multi Family Estate Sale: 770 17St SE, June22, 9-4, furniture, clothing, kitchen wares, misc. SAT June 22 9am-3pm 441 20th St NE Parkridge Place Strata Multi Unit. Furn, tools, books, hshld, Lots of Variety.

Heavy Duty Machinery

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies USED Quickie-121 Wheelchair $750 OBO 250-833-4880

power

Misc. for Sale

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

45Gal food grade plastic and steel barrels 5 different types to choose from. 250-833-4963 9 WOOD framed windows, all with opening section, various sizes for 2’x6’ wall. $200. (250)832-9145 Black & Decker 18” electric mulching mower. Used one season, like new. $140. 250-832-2231 Framus 5 String Banjo $250. 250-517-8087 New lg. Shop Rider Deluxe w/ electric seat $3500 Walker $100 250-832-7321

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

WE Are Still looking For Rhubarb!! Fresh cut & clean for our kitchen. Please call the office staff at (250)832-5243 R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

Musical Instruments Framus 5 String Banjo $250. 250-517-8087

Misc. Wanted

Free Items

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Free: hay Crop, you arrange & pay for cutting bailing and removal 250-832-9639

Misc. for Sale

FREE

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

250-351-9666

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

Misc. for Sale

June Wine Sale DISCOUNT:

Buy any kit in the store and receive: 15% OFF on first kit and 25% OFF on second kit Offer ends June 30 while supplies last

Centenoka Park Mall

250-833-1122

2682 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay, Shuswap Lake Estates

250-675-3400

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Real Estate

Acreage for Sale

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

ENDERBY 1bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $650/mo + hydro, incl H.W. & heat, senior discount,

3bdrm home, $700 + utils. 1500 sq.ft. Commercial bldg. $600+utils; 56 seat licensed Restaurant for lease on Trans Canada Hwy in Malakwa. 250836-2907, 250-309-0975

$89,900. 6.44 acres Arrow Lakes Area, 250-269-7328 Pics email selkirk8@telus.net

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Business for Sale Asphalt Seal Coating c/w tank, pump, motor, 8HP blower & lawn edger, with all tools needed to get started on 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; u-built trailer. Selling due to health reasons. For more info please call (1-250)675-4332

Lots Five 2.5 Acre Lots One with 2500sqft. House 4 bedrooms, new metal roof, newly decorated 5701 Gannor Road Behind Mellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store For more info (250)832-3829 evenings

GREEN EMERALD ESTATES

Lakeview Lots On sale 16,976 to 19,179 Sq.Ft. 20th St. at 45th Ave NE Upper Lakeshore. Custom home packages available 250-833-5855 www.greenemeraldinc.com

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

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Townhouses READY July 1st. Shuswap Ridge #25 2751 15Ave NE (off 30St. near SASS) 2 storey basement entry. Great layout, 3bdrm, 3bath, full appliance package, double gar., ac, skylight, lovely cabinets, media room and all your landscaping, New at only $329,999. Call or text Dane at (1-250)808-2400 or danemm@telus.net

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. across from Askewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail July 1 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1BDRM apartment, downtown SA Private balcony. Clean, bright. Laundry. Parking. NS NP. Quiet, great location. Suomi Apartments. $650/mnth. Keith 250-832-6060 1BDRM. Cambridge Court, 5appl. a/c, NP, NS, covered parking, avail. immed, $750/mo. incl heat & hot water (250)833-1050 1BDRM quiet pet OK new 4-plex, w/d, $825. 1070 1st St. SE (250)833-2129 2BDRM avail July 1st, freshly painted, NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627

Rentals

(1-250)613-2670

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furn. Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. Avail. Now Bdrm + study (furnished) $795 + Hydro Bachelor (furnished) $700 + Hydro *Short term rates avail. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 250-833-9148

3 BEDROOM main floor suite. Walking distance to downtown SA. Fireplace, washer/dryer, large yard, new deck, near Fletcher Park. N/S, N/D Utilities included. $1150/month 250-833- 3545

SICAMOUS: 1 BDRM. 2nd floor, quiet corner unit. N.S. Pets neg. Avail Immed. $650/mo. Lease avail. 250306-8590. Sun Ridge Estates Seniors 55+ 2 bedroom apartment 1100sqft., 3 appliances Fireplace, Air Conditioning Common & Guest Rooms Starting at $1000/month Please call Troy (250)833-9158

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL space for lease at the Blind Bay Market Place. Great location and excellent lease rates. Call Terry (250)804-6132

Highway Commercial 5 Bays For Lease 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors Great Shop Space

5755 Mellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frontage Rd.

For more info

As of August 1st, we will have a large, open floor plan upper level unfurnished 2 bedroom 1 bath house for long term rental. Will consider pet. Location is close to bus route and all the amenities of town (Salmon Arm) Spectacular view from the rear covered deck of Shuswap Lake. The large front/back yard will be well maintained at no expense to you, with room for a garden. Included are all utilities and cable You will share a washer and dryer with single tenant living in the basement suite...this gentleman will be very respectful of your privacy and is a long term tenant. Please feel free to email me or call (leave message and return number if I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer) if your interested and we can make arrangements to meet and view. Rent is $1200 per month negotiable. Thank you. Garnet Smith (604) 833-4559 Email: garnet.smith@gmail.com BLIND Bay Semi Waterfront: 2bdrm. + den main house w/1bdrm. guest house on 2acres, $1500/mo. avail July1, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. (250)253-2550

1 (250)832-3829 evenings

Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo close to amenities

CANOE: 4bdrm, 1.5bath, DW, W/D, deck, fenced yard, pet neg., refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $1350/mo. + util (250)804-2347

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Homes for Rent Lakeview Sunnybrae, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 decks, Scenic location NS, pets neg $1350.+DD (250)835-8549 METICULOUSLY maintained home on 3 acres with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths (one has steam bath), 2 fireplaces, 300 sf veranda, 5 appliances, fully developed walk out basement. Features gorgeous gardens, plenty of garden space, fire pit in a quiet setting. $1100, plus utilities. Absolutely NO smoking. Impeccable references are a MUST! Call 250-8046336 livewithbrio@gmail.com NICE 4BDRM 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college No Pets Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105 SA 3Bdrm Duplex Full bsmt C/I carport NP $1200/mo Avail July 15 604-807-6519 SALMON Arm: 15min to town 2bdrm., 800sqft. home, yard, sat. internet, $800/mo.+hydro, (250)832-2243 leave message SALMON Arm: 4bdrm. 1.5bath on .5acre, close to all amenities, avail. July1, $1250/mo. + util & DD. Call or text (1-604)528-4189 for info SICAMOUS; 2 BDRM. Main St. Across from Askewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 900 sq. ft., wood stove, $600/mo. avail now. plus util. 1/2 acre lot. Call 604-836-7888.

HALF duplex, 3bdrm, 2 bath, close to DT SA. Large yard, good view, laundry. Avail. July 1st, NP, NS. $995/mo + util. and DD. (250)838-6196

GREAT location, modern 3bdrm, 2bath in SA, avail Aug1, 5appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. $1100 + util., (250)804-8824 onthegogran@hotmail.com

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SUNNYBRAE, 2 bdrm den, 5 appl/wood stove, private acreage, energy efficient home, unique, stroll to lake, pets neg, $875/month, avail July. 250-835-8236 TOP floor of 2bdrm. lakeside home, no outside maint., very private, all util. incl., panoramic lake view, 2min. to town, owner lives in bsmt. suite, NP, only mature persons need apply $1200/mo., avail. July 1st (250)832-5041 WANTED mature working couple to occupy top floor of 1200sqft home laundry & util. incl. responsible applicants need apply (250)833-8966

EXECUTIVE home, top level, 3bdrm, 1bath, 5appl. NS, NP, covered carport, close to all amenities, on bus route. $1350/mo. incl utilities, refs & DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call (250)832-7659

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Suites, Lower 1 BDRM separate suite, AMAZING view in Gleneden, priv ent, covered deck, W/D, N/P, N/S. $875/mo incl utils. Avail Jul 1, Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250833-8114 eves. 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 Avail June 1st 1 Bedroom + Den Bsmt suite. Large, new suite near Bastion school. Generous room sizes. Daylight on one side. A/C. $800 incl utilities. N/S. (250) 517-9617. 2BDRM great location. no stairs. avail. immed , walk to town, lakeview, cable incl. util. extra. NS/NP, DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $800/mo. 250-832-6684 BACHELOR Suite, Sunnybrae Lakeview 4.5 km from TCH, $500 N/S N/P 250-832-9179 Bright quiet 1BDRM Prv ent all appls and util/sat incl great location N/S. Adult oriented $700/mo (250)832-2898 Executive 2 Bdrm 2 bath 1300 sq. ft. w/garage lakeview no stairs Laurel Estates NS $1100+Util Avail July 1 250832-6221 Leave Message GROUND level, 1bdrm. 1bath, suitable only for 1 person, NS, NP, $500/mo. (250)675-3656 LARGE, one bedroom daylight basement suite. W/D, fireplace, utilities included. N/S, N/D. Larch Hills area - 15 mins out of SA. Available immediately. $650/mo. 250-833-3545 NEW, 1-bdrm, granite island in kitchen, own washer & dryer, s/s appliances, in-floor heating, french doors to stamped concrete deck, close to college & arena. Small pet considered. $850/mo. incl. util. 250-9179199 mess. # 250-847-9007 NEW 1bdrm. near college & rec centre, NS, NP, No Parties, own laundry, $700/mo. util. incl. (250)833-4525

Suites, Upper Top floor of house, DD, refs. $1180 incl. util., available Aug. 1st. 250-833-9923

Townhouses IDA VISTA is a family orientated housing cooperative located in Salmon Arm. We are now accepting applications for 3BDRM units Now avail in Ida Vista housing Co-Op. Housing charges are $783/mo. with a one time share capital purchase of $1500. Small pet okay. For further information call (250)804-7323 9am to 3 pm.

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Cars - Domestic 2003 Saturn Ion 1, 4dr. sedan, 5spd., ex. cond. almost like new $4000.obo (250)833-9885

Motorcycles SCOOTERS, Yellow or orange, more than one. Super low kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with helmet. $1800 OBO 250-832-6159 or 1-866-441-6159

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Sport Utility Vehicle 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 R/T burgundy with grey and black interior. 195,376 km. Orig owner well main. with complete service record over the past 4 years loaded with extras Asking $7000 OBO Jim 250-803-0019

Trucks & Vans A STEAL! Fully loaded 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4, ext cab, 5.3L V8, well maint., excel. cond., no accidents, 250,000 km., very reliable, leather seats, A/C, CD, remote start, On Star cap, rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails, the works! $7995. OBO. (250) 804-1728

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Forecasted policing costs less than expected The cost of policing may be on the rise, though not as much as anticipated. City council once again received and approved in principle the annual municipal policing contract, as required by the federal Ministry of Public Safety to conform with Federal Treasure Board requirements. The policing budget for 2014/15 totals $3,405,385, of which the City of Salmon Arm is responsible for

paying 90 per cent. In past years, these annual policing cost approval requests were typically received by an unhappy council with the question, “what happens if we don’t pay?” Not so this time around. For, as corpo-

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to look like this again next year when we see this spreadsheet because I think it’s positive news for the city,” commented Coun. Alan Harrison.

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