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WorkSafe looks into teen death Accident: Shane Gorner dies while on the job.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

WorkSafe BC is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an industrial accident at Dinoflex, which claimed the life of a 19-year-old Salmon Arm man. Shane Mackenzie Gorner died Wednesday, Aug. 28 after becoming caught in machinery at the plant, which produces recycled rubber products. The incident took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. BC Ambulance and the RCMP were immediately dispatched to the scene. A medical helicopter was called in to assist; however, Gorner succumbed to his injuries before he could be airlifted to hospital. WorkSafe BC and the coroner are continuing to Shane look into the incident. Gorner “An investigation has ACCIDENT VICTIM been initiated and preliminary information is that the worker became caught in some machinery and unfortunately did not survive,” says Megan Johnston, communications officer with WorkSafe BC. “Our fatal and serious incident officers have already begun the process of gathering information about the incident to determine if there has been any violation or other factors that could have contributed to this incident, including supervision, training, equipment maintenance and the functioning of the equipment... Our hope is always that lessons will be learned to prevent a similar situation in the future.” Johnson could give no timeline as to when an investigation might be completed. Dinoflex CEO Mark Bunz offered his condolences. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our colleague, Shane Gorner, who died tragically in an accident at our plant yesterday

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Back in time

Dressed in 18th century attire, Salmon Arm violinist Rhiannon Schmitt plays with the 35-member Chamber Musicians of Kamloops and the Brandenburg Orchestra, who performed Handel’s Water Music Friday evening to a large and appreciative audience at Marine Park. For more photos on the lavish affair, see A19 or go to www.saobserver.net.

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This week The Scotch Creek salmon run is posting better numbers than anticipated. See story on A13. The 116th Salmon Arm Fall Fair opens Friday with a full slate of activities. See A22 for more.

Index Opinion ....................... A6 View Point .................. A7 Life & Times ............... A8 Time Out................... A12 Sports................A15-A17 Arts & Events ... A19-A22 Vol. 106, No. 36, 40 pages

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Community mourns loss Continued from front (Aug. 28). We will provide whatever support we can to Shane’s family during this difficult period,” he said. “We have brought in grief counsellors to meet with any members of staff who need emotional support.” The manufacturing plant successfully completed a recent WorkSafe BC audit. “Dinoflex is committed to the safety of all employees,” said Bunz. “Our safety committee will conduct its own review of the accident and, together with the Worksafe BC and coroner’s reports, make any improvements to operating procedures that may be identified. We will also be commissioning a third party safety audit of the entire plant.” Gorner graduated from Salmon Arm Sec-

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Stoppers to offer a reward of $5,000 to anyone who can help find her husband. Degenhardt, who goes by Val, is described as a 45-yearold Caucasian male with green eyes, brown and grey hair, and a grey goatee. He was last seen on July 17 at about 5:30 p.m. in Barrhead, Alta. driving a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the licence plate number BJS 0889. His family says his disappearance is out of character. The RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the disap-

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For the record A photo in the Aug. 28 edition of the Salmon Arm Observer showing Rhiannon Schmitt playing violin incorrectly identified her student in the photo as Nicole Chan. Her name is Naomi Chan. The Observer regrets the error.

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Rezoning proposed for Jackson site By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

School District #83 is moving forward with plans to build a new school board office on the former site of the JL Jackson school. The district is also proceeding with plans to help attract developers. Monday’s meeting of the city’s planning and development services committee entertained a rezoning application from the school board to change the land that is now commonly known as ‘the Safeway fields’ from P3, institutional zone, to C2, town commercial zone. In a background report, city staff explain there is no development plan proposed along with the rezoning application, but an application to subdivide the property from two to four lots has been made. The net area of the property, considering road dedication, is 4.8 hectares. It is bounded by First Avenue SW, Third Street SW and Shuswap Street. The largest part of the property is the one the school board has been marketing unsuccessfully. Sterling Olson, the school district’s secretary-treasurer, explains the property is currently two parcels. The school board would like to subdivide the largest parcel into

three, making a total of four parcels. The largest parcel, once subdivided, would house the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, a new 22,000square-foot school board office, and a parcel for future development, he said. “We will do joint use with the city until someone leases, purchases or develops it,” Olson said. The school board’s proposals to extract a revenue stream from the property in order to support district education programs began in 2006, with an application to rezone the northern three-quarters of the site from institutional to town centre. It was turned down by council, in response to public opposition. More recently the site has been eyed as the home of a performing arts centre and a community college development. A letter from the school board attached to the rezoning application states that the institutional zoning is seen as a significant barrier to development by commercial developers. City staff have recommended approval of the rezoning because town centre commercial zone is consistent with the official community plan. The application will come before city council for first reading on Sept. 9.

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A Shaw Cable employee inspects the damage to a service pole from a single motor-vehicle incident that occurred last Wednesday afternoon near the TransCanada Highway and 50th Street NE intersection. The driver attempted to turn off the highway and lost control, hitting the ditch and a power pole. A 53-yearold Salmon Arm man is now facing impaired driving charges. If found guilty, this would be the man’s fifth conviction for impaired driving.

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The search for the body of Kevin boutilier, a missing 25-yearold Calgary man who is presumed drowned in shuswap Lake, was unsuccessful after two days. Plans are now in the works to continue the search later this week. on sunday and Monday, a search was organized with the royal Canadian Marine search and rescue, shuswap search and rescue and vernon search and rescue, using a side-scan sonar near the Cinnemousun Narrows. “our second day of

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Gas prices dip down after chamber initiative By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A rollback of gas prices has put a smile on Jim Kimmerly’s face. On Tuesday, the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce president contacted the Observer to say one of the city’s service stations, Chevron, had dropped their price of regular from 138.9 to 131.9 (Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper did the same). By Thursday, the rest of the city’s gas

stations had followed suit. And suddenly, after a summer of having higher-than-average gas prices in the region, the city is enjoying among the lowest. Kimmerly suggests the price drop may have been prompted by a recent chamber survey in which members were asked if they thought if the higher gas prices were giving people another reason to shop out of town. The majority of respondents felt this to be true, and that having

prices more in line with Vernon and Kelowna would have a significant positive impact. The Observer broke the story on the chamber survey on Aug. 14. Since then, it has received the attention of television, radio and print media throughout the region. In addition, the chamber’s awarenessraising exercise has garnered the interest and support of local politicians, including Cooper and Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trou-

Jim Kimmerly Chamber of CommerCe ton. Kimmerly is grateful to everyone who helped get the message out, for the ongoing support, and to the

Salmon Arm Chevron for their leadership. “It seems like what’s happened here, over time, is that the service stations have gotten into this competitive lull. They don’t have the competitive spirit like in some of the other centres,” said Kimmerly. “A lot of people that I’ve talked with over the last few weeks especially, they feel almost insulted they get charged this higher price than almost every other area around us.” So now the chamber

is going to take a waitand-see approach, says Kimmerly, who will be watching to see if prices stay in line with Vernon and Kelowna. Trouton believes, as does Cooper, that the issues raised in the survey should be addressed on a regional scale. “What we really need to do as an area, as a region – maybe for the Shuswap, maybe for the ThompsonOkanagan – is say, ‘listen, let’s get onboard with this so it’s practi-

cal and we’re not playing this game with the oil companies, the gas companies…,’” said Trouton. “It seems to be some kind of a game that goes on with the oil companies, and maybe it’s a marketing plan and so forth, but it’s hard on communities and there doesn’t seem to be any rationale around it. “Mayors and chambers… need to collaborate and approach the government and the oil companies together.”

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CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Proposed Amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000: Redesignate Lot 1, Section 18, Township 20 Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP5053 from AR (Acreage Reserve) to LR (Low Density Residential) and include the subject property within the Urban Containment Boundary Civic Address: Location:

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Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303: Rezone that part of Lot 2, Plan KAP46199, Sections 35 &36, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD lying east of the CPR right of way from A-2 (Rural Holding) to A-3 (Small Holding) Civic Address: Location: Present Use: Proposed Use: Owners: Applicant: Reference:

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Location: Council Chamber – City Hall, 500 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC Those wishing to address Council should contact the Administration Department at 250-803-4036 prior to noon on September 9, 2013, to be placed on the Agenda.

2. Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303: Rezone that part of Lot 2, Plan KAP46199, Sections 35 Coyote Park Coyote Park &36, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD lying east of the CPR right of way from A-2 (Rural Holding) to A-3 (Small Holding) In accordance with the City of Salmon Arm Street 1020 Lighting Policy, requests for additional street lighting Civic Address: 1020 – 54 Avenue NE A-2 To can be considered for reasons of public safety, in Location: Southwest of Coyote Park, north of Raven A-3 particular, the safety of elementary school children Subdivision en route to and from school. Present Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Subdivision to create one new parcel Each year, municipal staff evaluates applications Owners: D. & R. Ritchie 3. Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000 Text amendment as follows: received from citizens and prepares a priority list for Applicant: G. Ritchie Remove from clause in Section 2.1, Vision for 2020, the words ‘As the “Heart of the Shuswap”,’ thereby leaving the paragraph to read as follows: review by Council. Reference: ZON.990 / Bylaw No. 3987 “Salmon Arm has an abundance of recreational, educational, commercial, tourism, health care, and cultural opportunities and services. The strong and growing economy supports varied If you are aware of areas where street lighting is 3. Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000 Text employment amendment as follows: and shopping, and innovative businesses and industry.” Remove from clause in Section 2.1, Vision for 2020, the words ‘As the “Heart of the Shuswap”,’ thereby leaving lacking, please submit details to the attention of the Applicant: City of Salmon Arm Reference: OCP4000-12 / Bylaw No. 3985 undersigned, prior to Friday, September 20, 2013. the paragraph to read as follows: The files for the proposed bylaws are available for Inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. “Salmon Arm has an abundance of recreational, educational, commercial, tourism, health care, and cultural and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from August 27 to September 9, 2013, bothsupports inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer and at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Robert Niewenhuizen, Director of Engineering and opportunities and services. The strong and growing economy varied employment shopping, and Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED Public Works BYLAWS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FILES AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPMENT innovative businesses and industry.” SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO OBTAIN THE FACTS OF THE PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, Phone: 250-803Applicant: City of Salmon Arm Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer 4000 Fax: 250-803-4041 Reference: OCP4000-12 / Bylaw No. 3985 Advertise: Aug 28 & Sept 4, 2013 The files for the proposed bylaws are available for Inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from August 27 to September 9, 2013, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED BYLAWS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FILES AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPMENT Remember to advise City Hall of your new mailing SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO OBTAIN THE FACTS OF THE PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE address. Each year, many undeliverable utility and property tax notices are returned to the City, often PUBLIC HEARING. resulting in late payment charges. Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer

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TCH drive an eye-opener A chuckle almost turned into a belly laugh when I heard last week that Vancouver Centre Liberal MP Hedy Fry was going to take the issue of four-laning the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. to a Liberal Party policy meeting. Her concern came after she was caught in an nine-hour wait in Glacier National Park on Aug. 16, when a serious car crash closed the highway for most of the day. Fry has been an MP for 20 years. The issue of four-laning the highway east of Kamloops has been a major political sore point for many B.C. and Alberta residents for at least that long. There have been signs erected along the highway, calling it the highway of death. There have been meetings, protests, letters to the editor — and even some modest improvements. The federal and provincial governments, under the Liberals and Conservatives in Ottawa, and NDP and Liberals in Victoria, have committed money to improving some short stretches of the highway, but it is far from complete. There are major improvements east of Golden, and a new-four lane bridge over the Columbia River west of Golden. But the stretch where Fry was stranded is a federal responsibility. It lies within a national park, and is almost unchanged from when the highway first opened in 1962. At that time, John Diefenbaker was prime minister, and he officiated at the opening of the highway through Glacier Park at a location near the Rogers Pass summit. The snowsheds east of the pass are almost exactly as they were 50 years ago, and they are hazardous both summer and winter. They are either poorly-lit or not lit at all, and often icy in the winter. I travelled the highway through Glacier National Park one week before Fry did, and made good time. However, there are almost no services at Glacier Park. There is no longer a gas station and the only hotel seems to be closed. All that is available for rest stops are roadside pull-offs and the visitor centre. The stretch of Highway 1 through Salmon Arm, where the highway becomes a city street, complete with stop lights, is particularly frustrating. There is no effort being made to get the highway out of the downtown area, and more development is being planned, which means traffic will move even more slowly. When I heard of Fry’s concerns, I wondered how often she has actually travelled in the B.C. Interior by road. She is probably like many Vancouverites — the only roads they really know well are Granville and Oak Streets, which speed them to the Vancouver International Airport. Fry was a member of the federal cabinet under prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin, yet seems incredulous that Highway 1 is in such poor condition. Perhaps the fact that the Liberals have had no representation from the B.C. Interior for generations is part of her problem. She needs to get out a little more often. -Frank Bucholtz is the editor of the Langley Times

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Regulating mobility simply a cash cow A proposal to regulate the use of motorized mobility aids – to be debated at next month’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention – seems, at first blush, to make some sense. Most of us have probably seen instances of these personal vehicles – including wheelchairs and scooters – being mishandled by users, raising legitimate concerns about their own and others’ safety. There are those who operate them too fast, or without due consideration, on pedestrian walkways. That said, mandatory licensing and regulation may be the proverbial case of fixing something that isn’t broken. After all, these aren’t simply vehicles. For many, they are a replacement for legs, a crucial element in their independence and ability to get around. And, as far as we know, there are no plans to simi-

larly regulate people using their legs on public walkways… yet. Before making a rash decision, further study is needed. Lawmakers must also ask what penalties would be imposed for unlicensed drivers, and what level of government would be involved in policing them. There is also the question of how, exactly, we would deal with guests from other jurisdictions where such licensing is not required. Do we offer on-the-spot training, perhaps offering an “L” or an “N” to visiting dignitaries? But if the majority of mobility-aid users are operating them responsibly, there can be few reasons for mandatory licensing – other than as a new source of cash for government. -Black Press

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The Observer asked: Who was your favourite teacher?

Eddie Attridge “Chris Schielke. He always went over and above to help students.”

Kylie Olsen “Miss Schwab. She was just the coolest teacher.”

Mike Bailey “Ron Sullivan ... best teacher and principal ever.”

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Back-to-school labour disputes VICTORIA – Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts. Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government. The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers. (Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial treasury as they try to get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for another day.) CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of part-timers. Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those selfemployed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers. The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top

rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.” All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayers’ perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees make the highest wages. Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time. The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about. Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12. The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come. It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that. There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction. This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable. -Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com.

Ryan Ellis “Sandy Little. She kept me coming to classes.”

Tara Toebosch “Peter Purves. I just through that he was the greatest.”

Underfunding unacceptable While the Conservatives have spent the summer talking about their forthcoming First Nations Education Act, they continue to ignore the elephant in the room: the federal government dramatically underfunds First Nations students’ education. For a country like Canada, it’s shocking that only a third of high school students on reserve graduate each year. And while the reasons are complex, one stands out: the federal government, which is solely responsible for financing First Nations education, only funds First Nations students two-thirds of the

average funding per student that the provinces provide to other schools. This financing gap contributes to lower test scores, stunning dropout rates and a failure to equip students with the tools they need to compete and succeed in the modern workforce. It’s a big problem, especially since more than a quarter of the aboriginal people in Canada are under 14. This is a huge loss for our economy. Canada is coping with a lack of highly skilled people in the workforce, a problem which is projected to worsen. Sadly, nothing is being done, government spin

notwithstanding. Despite the Conservatives being in power for almost eight years, the Auditor General found the government cannot demonstrate any progress in closing the First Nations education gap. And they continue to deny there is even a problem. Giving all children a high-quality, relevant education and an equal opportunity to succeed is a core Canadian value. It is the right thing to do, and it’s also good for economic growth. It’s high time we closed the gap. Carolyn Bennett, MP Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic

Canadian navy goes off course The reputation of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is taking on water faster than you can say their motto: ‘Ready Aye Ready.’ In 2011, the HMCS Corner Brook, one of Canada’s notorious problem-plagued submarines, ran aground off the coast of British Columbia. Red-faced navy officials under-reported the extent of the damage but the truth eventually leaked out. Now the ‘Ready-AyeReady’ gang is acknowledging the HMCS Algon-

quin sustained significant damage to her port side and the HMCS Protecteur sustained damage to her bow when the two ships collided while en route to Hawaii. When Prime Minister Harper was doing his annual northern summer tour, he emphasized the need for a skills training program. If the navy continues to play bumper-cars with its military assets, Canada will need several boatloads of highly skilled Chinese tradesmen just to keep our navy afloat.

The loud gurgling sound coming out of Ottawa can be traced to your tax dollars going down the drain. No wonder Peter MacKay, the ex-minister of national defence and wannabe prime minister, jumped ship to become the minister of justice. He will miss flying around in helicopters and playing stealth fighter pilot, but he is now less likely to become the victim of political collateral damage. Lloyd Atkins

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Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease affecting young people – most often diagnosed during a person’s prime career and family rearing years. While the MS society of Canada raises funds for research, there is often little help for day-to-day issues. Enter the Reaching Out Multiple Sclerosis Society (ROMSS), which has provided service since 1990 and whose motto is “Helping people locally.” “When I arrived in Salmon Arm three years ago, I thought this was the MS Society, but it’s not,” says ROMSS president Gary Gagnon. “This leads me to think a lot of people who give money to MS Society of Canada think they’re giving to us but that’s not the case.” Gagnon says he has nothing against the MS Society, but points out ROMSS does not get any funding from them. “We do not raise funds for the same reason, so we’re trying distinguish ourselves from them,” he says, noting ROMSS has designed a new logo in an attempt to make people aware of the differences between the two societies. Relying on community generosity, ROMSS raises funds to buy scooters, wheelchairs and other equipment MS sufferers need to cope every day. Gagnon and half the members of the ROMSS board have MS. They know full well how the disease complicates mobility and denies many the activities they once enjoyed. Gagnon was diagnosed in 2004 at the age of 49, after falling a few times while running – one of his favourite activities. “That’s why I got curious about what was going on,” he says, noting the disease has affected his left leg and arm. “I am still able to drive, and if I use a cane I can walk short distances, but I can’t write anymore because I’m left-handed.” Gagnon says that, like most other people with MS, he suffers from fatigue, and misses activities he once took for granted. “You have to put your energies into the things you can do, and I guess this is part of it for me,” he says, looking around the ROMSS office, which is located in the

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Dedication: Reaching Out Multiple Sclerosis Society board members Gary Gagnon, Eleanor Becher, Jim West and Bernice Corrigan are part of the organization that strives to help those with MS in the area. alleyway beside Pharmasave. “Even with these disabilities, you have to try to do what you can.” Board member Kelly Karczewski was diagnosed in 2008, with much the same symptoms as Gagnon. Approaching the half-century mark, Karczewski suffers from fatigue, balance and mobility issues and is on a disability pension. He is no longer able to garden or build and renovate houses. “That’s something I used to do as well, and I can no longer hold a hammer,” he says. “I could never afford a scooter, so I came here and ROMSS provided me with one right away.” Karczewski says the scooter not only gave him the freedom of mobility, it inspired him to join the board. Reaching Out has 80 members but is serving some 20 on a regular basis. Helping with mobility issues can be a costly business. As well as Karczewski’s $4,000 scooter, ROMSS recently bought Debra McDonald a $5,600 standing frame. Scooters cost between $2,000 and $4,000 and ROMSS has a small inventory of them and power wheelchairs that they loan. They are often acquired when people bequeath them and ROMSS has them inspected to make sure they’re in good working order. ROMSS also works with an occupa-

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Just-for-fun endeavours will play major roles on your personal list this week. A sudden love may flourish or turn into something more blissful than you have ever thought possible. Let your heart dive into this passionate affair and don’t be afraid to let yourself go. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you want to come to terms with an unresolved past matter, this is your time. Your awareness of your home foundation and your family roots will come to the fore. You might decide to implement innovative ways of securing your nest. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn a skill that you never considered as part of your talents. You may want to go ahead now and subscribe to a class. Any communication ability you develop now can reveal some of your writing or verbal capabilities. Astonish yourself. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might come up with an innovative approach to solidifying your knack for self-sufficiency. Appreciate the physical world and explore your five senses. You may rediscover your inner peace. You might also come up with a creative way to boost up your income. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A New Moon falling in your own sign would signal major renewal to your genuine self. Reveal that layer you had always wanted exposed and seen. Dare to be different and stand out of the crowd. After all, this is your specialty! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may want to get away from your daily life by seeking solitude and by putting your life on hold for just a bit. You need to recharge yourself both psychologically and subconsciously. Admit defeat if you look for peace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is your time to join or

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There is joy amid the sense of gloom. While concern continues about the state of the Adams River sockeye run, the sockeye that return to Scotch Creek have dramatically exceeded expectations. Fisheries officials believed the run would amount to about 1,000 fish – or 1,800 at the most. As of Saturday, Aug. 31, 18,000 sockeye had come home to spawn. Little Shuswap Indian Band fisheries co-ordinator Aaron Narcisse oversees operation of the fish fence on the creek. He says the band is grateful the run that begins in early August is so unexpectedly successful, considering the higher temperatures in the Fraser River. The long, hot sunny days of summer may have been great for people, but not so good for many other salmon runs. Les Jantz, chief of the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) BC Interior area, says the Scotch Creek run is indeed good news, particularly since the breed year in 2009 had 1,539 for the entire year. As for the Adams River run, the one causing DFO concern, their story won’t be completed until November or December.

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Scotch Creek sockeye: Little Shuswap Indian Band fisheries co-ordinator Aaron Narcisse checks on the sockeye returns. Jantz says some of the Adams River sockeye have changed their habits over the past few years, choosing to enter the Fraser River from the Pacific early. “A number have entered early – they didn’t hold like they usually do for four to six weeks,” says Jantz. “Probably some of those are in Shuswap Lake as we speak.” These fish will spawn at the same time as the sockeye just preparing to enter the river now. Prolonged periods in freshwater is hard for their bodies to handle he says. In freshwater, the sockeye are being exposed to parviscapula, a parasite that causes malfunctioning of the kidneys. And the longer the fish are in freshwater, the longer the parasite grows, Jantz says. “There’s probably some mortality this year,” he says, noting samples have been taken but not yet analyzed. “In a normal year, we

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food, social and ceremonial fisheries have been permitted and are now winding down, and DFO is considering opening a fishery on pink salmon, which are doing well. But don’t go looking for sockeye. Jantz says food, social and ceremonial fisheries, which are given the highest priority, have not yet been completed. “We are not considering having any (sockeye) fishing opportunities until their needs and requirements are met,” he said. “We’re hopeful we’ll end up with a promising escapement in the end.” The picture is at least looking better than it did earlier. Estimations of the late run Fraser River sockeye were increased Thursday from 450,000 to 500,000 salmon.

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Credit fraud targets Salmar By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Patrons of the Salmar Grand Theatre can rest easy when using their credit cards to make purchases at the movies. A few weeks ago, the systems at the community-owned operation were compromised and a number of patrons found their credit cards were used fraudulently. A number of patrons looked at their statements and traced the possible site of the card skimming to the Salmar Theatre. “We got two to three calls and so our manag-

er immediately called in some I.T. specialists to check out our system, and it became apparent that it had been hacked,” said Bernd Hermanski, a Salmar director. “Unfortunately, we could not tell where this originated, however, the system has now been locked down and additional security precautions added, and there have been no issues since.” Hermanski says the computer specialists could tell that hackers were still trying to penetrate the Salmar’s computer systems, but were unable to get past

the new security features. The RCMP are investigating the incident and have opened a file, however, it is a difficult crime to track. While the victims may appear to be banks or credit card companies, police point out that losses due to credit card fraud are eventually passed down to the consumer. They recommend contacting your bank or credit card company immediately if you suspect your card has been compromised. Often, it is the credit card companies themselves who alert clients to fraud,

due to unusual spending patterns or locations. Some of the fraudulent charges were made in the Lower Mainland.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting quotes for the reconstruction of its St. Ives (Southwind Road) Community Park located in the North Shuswap (Electoral Area ‘F’) community of St. Ives. Sealed quotes clearly marked “Quote – St. Ives (Southwind Road) Community Park Reconstruction” will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. A detailed description of the Services required can be found in the Quote documents. There will be a mandatory on-site meeting held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 9 AM. The address of the park is 8700 SquilaxAnglemont Road, located at the end of the Southwind Road lake access. Quote documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Quotes and to waive any informality in the Quotes received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Quote which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Quote not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 E-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

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Nothing set in stone for SilverBacks Troy Mick: Coach says much remains to be determined for team. He knows which players will make up his top line and who his starting goalie will be this weekend in Chilliwack at the Bauer BCHL Showcase, but beyond that Salmon Arm SilverBacks coach Troy Mick isn’t revealing much. Mick’s club finished up the preseason with a 1-1 home tie on Friday and a 4-1 road loss on Saturday, both versus the Penticton Vees. Penalties and a couple of goals netminder Angus Redmond would like back contributed to the setback in Penticton. The ’Backs’ five exhibition games were useful though as Mick has selected Alex Gillies with Evan Anderson and newcomer Landon Smith, who spent last season with Chicago and Cedar Rapids of the United States Hockey League, as the top line. Adam Clark will start in goal against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday at noon. The team’s captain

and alternates won’t be announced until the weekend. Forechecking and defensive-zone assignments will not be concrete until some regular-season games have been played. “It’ll be an everevolving process,” said Mick. “We’ll go through all that this week, have a bit more of a walk through.” Same with penalty killing and power-play structure. “It’s too darn early; we have a little bit of an idea, it’s just a matter of seeing who can play and who can’t.” Part of the uncertainty has to do with injuries. Brendan Kennedy and Riley Hunt remain on the injured reserve list and now, young defencemen Cole Arcuri and Cole McCaskill have been sidelined too. That means Salmon Arm will begin the season with 21 on the active roster, one short of the maximum. But with a clearer

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Scramble: During a 1-1 home-ice tie at the Shaw Centre Friday, Taylor Maruya for the Salmon Arm SilverBacks puts pressure on the Penticton net. The team heads to Chilliwack Friday for the BCHL Showcase. focus on coaching this season and the trust to leave the team in the capable hands of his assistants at practice, Mick knows his roster better than at this time last season. “The biggest thing is we’ve identified what we need to address,” he said. “We know the identity of our club a lot

more than we did last year. Having Brandon West be my associate coach, Kevin Kraus with his championships as a player and Eric Godard with his experience, the accountability on the ice makes our players work that much harder.” Reviewing the preseason slate, Mick said the 5-1 win and 7-5

loss to Vernon showed the team is capable of scoring. The 2-1 loss to Merritt and 1-1 tie with Penticton shows they are able to compete in tight games too. They’ll need to display those abilities this weekend when the games begin to count for real at the Showcase. The SilverBacks’

weekend itinerary is already set. “We’ll go down on Friday afternoon, have a good team dinner and watch a game on Friday night,” said Mick. “It’ll be a good way to get rid of some of the nerves to have the players see what’s going on at the rink; we’ll kind of go from there.”

The Victoria Grizzlies provide the opposition for the SilverBacks in the first game, at noon Saturday, with Salmon Arm defenceman Zach Urban facing the club he was captain of last season. Sunday brings a matchup against the Powell River Kings at 10:30 a.m.

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Fall Hike for Hospice As fall approaches, it is again time for the Hikes for Hospice. The first hike on Sept. 7 will be to Scotch Creek/Hlina. This is a six-kilometre moderate hike. Meet at the recreation centre parking lot in Salmon Arm at 8:15 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. departure to the trail head. Those living on the North Shore can meet at the Park Store parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The leader will be longtime area resident Janna Mainprize.

street soccer Games-only fun, outdoor street soccer for six Tuesdays starting Sept. 10. Only $20. Pre-registration required, no drop-ins. To register or for more info, go to: www.shuswapsoccer.com.

sign up for 10-k You are invited to join in the fun of a 10-kilometre bike ride on the scenic back roads of the Shuswap on Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 9 a.m. from Blackburn Park. More than 500 cyclists have registered for this year’s community bicycle ride. Many cyclists registered online on the June 3 opening date. The majority of cyclists registered for the 100-km, 75-km and 35-km distances which closed on Aug. 2. There is no limit on the number of cyclists registering for the 10-km so you are welcome to sign up. For more information, go to http://www. bikeforyourlife.com/registration.html.

Volleyball starting The Salmon Arm Volleyball League is taking registrations for its start-up on Sept. 25/26. A minimum of two female players are required on the court at all times. The league, run by local players, includes exhibition play and league playoffs. Email Justin Syme at jsyme@validmanufacturing.com or phone 250-804-5052.

League golf Salmon Arm Seniors’ League golf – Aug. 27: Winners – four-man net par points – Rene Cote, Dave Edgell, Doug Adams and Malcolm MacPherson. In the final of the yearlong fourman team championship, winners were Brian Stifora, Chuck Buckler, Dave Aitken and Wally Andrushko. Runners-up were Al Williams, John Clark, Tom Carson and Ralph Puertas.

Winning bridge Aug. 18: Sunday Duplicate Club – 1. Sande and Milford Berger, 2. Gerry Chatelain and Dan Quilty, 3. Arlene and Bert Lamoureux, 4. Peggy Fetterly and Carol McGregor. Easy bridge for beginners starts in October. Register at 250-832-6550. Aug. 22: Social bridge – meet at 1:15 p.m., serious play begins at 1:30. 1. Bob Bruce, 2. Ella Hoskins, 3. Gisela Bodnar, 4. Mary King. Aug. 25: Sunday duplicate – 1. Ona Bouchard and Carol Jeffery, 2. Peggy Fetterly and Carol McGregor, 3. Orville Cooper and Dave Duncan, 4. Eileen Harle and Al Christie. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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World Masters Games: BC United team members take time off from their busy soccer schedule for a photo in Torino, Italy.

Torino fun ‘n’ Games The BC United Team lost out on bronze, but not before battling to close finishes at the World Masters Games in Torino, Italy Aug. 2 to 11. The semi-local team included Heidi Berry, Bonnie Kelly, Cathy Bartsch and Salmon Arm Girls Only soccer school organizers Tricia Martin and Irene Cutlum. Playing a total of eight games in nine days and winning six, the team was undefeated during round-robin play. They played in the over-45 age category with 18 other teams and won 5-0, 5-0, 4-0, 2-0 and 4-0. The top two teams from each pool – three pools of six – moved into the semifinals. “In the round-robin we were feeling very good,” said Martin. They ended up playing a northern California team. “We were playing literally in this crazy lightning storm that we normally wouldn’t play in,” said Martin. They were surprised at the referee’s reluctance to call the game and the other team’s willingness to play in the thunderstorm. It wasn’t until the organizer arrived that the 0-0 game was halted. The second half was resumed the next day. The match went to penalty shots, and remained tied to the end. Berry had never taken a penalty shot before and scored as their eighth shooter, winning the game for the B.C. team. Heading into the semifinals they played

the Edmonton Snow Angels. Although they won against them in a Vernon tournament, they knew it would be a tough game. Martin said the Italian male refs don’t usually ref women’s games and they had a tendency to call either everything or nothing – in this case, nothing. “It was a really hardhitting game, very physical,” said Martin. The BC United team ended up losing 3-1, which put them in the bronze medal game against Alberta FC. They lost 2-0, taking the fourth place spot “It was one of those things where we were so close but not quite good enough,” said Martin. “It was a hard thing to swallow.” Out of the team of 15, a dozen had played at the World Masters before, but they had only played as a team once before. “The thing for us is that we were a pulltogether team and I think that made a difference for us in the end,” Martin said. “We didn’t have that next gear to be able to win it.” All in all, the experience was a positive one, Martin noted. Also enjoying the World Masters Games, but in another sport, was Bartsch’s spouse, Kevin Flynn. Flynn and Brian Laight from Salmon Arm joined forces with a group of guys, many of whom played together at UBC. Scheduling mismanagement meant the team played only four games,

says Flynn, but it was a good time anyway. “It was a lot of fun. The camaraderie was everything we expected it to be. The organization – let’s just say the Italians weren’t the most organized in the world…” In their round-robin the B.C. team played four tight contests, winning two and losing two. In their heart-stopping final game against Nova Scotia, Laight scored a tying basket with six seconds to go, leading B.C. to a win. The B.C. boys then found some open gym time and set up their own friendly game with the team from Adelaide, Australia – which, Flynn says, was a highlight and epitomized what the Games are all about.

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as one. We showed up with only 16 players, which meant 90 per cent of our kids played the entire game without getting a break.” Lindgren said the coaches were proud to see the players take a good hit and hop up and keep on going. “We like to call that ‘Iron Man Football,’” he said. “Sunday was an excellent start to the

season and everybody had a blast.” The teams practise every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at Little Mountain, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. They are currently seeking more players, boys and girls ages 10 and 11. You’re invited to stop by and check out the practice if you think your son or daughter might be interested.

Dibblee earns eight medals Several local winners in the BC Seniors Games were not included in the list of winners in last week’s Observer. Although some live and pay taxes in Salmon Arm, they were not listed on the Games’ website as winners for this area. Hellen Byron, local coordinator, points out that Yvonne Dibblee and Don Matheson both live in Salmon Arm, vote, pay taxes, etcetera in Salmon Arm. However, their mail boxes are across the street, which gives them Enderby mailing addresses. Dibblee is an RCMP officer in Salmon Arm and Matheson is retired RCMP. They both participated for Salmon Arm in track and field. In the 55 to 59 age category, Dibblee won four gold – in discus, shot put, weight throw and long jump. She claimed two silver in high jump and javelin, as well as two bronze in hammer throw and the 4 x 100m relay.

In the 70-74 category, Matheson earned three silver – in 80-metre hurdles, 300-m hurdles and 4x100-m power walk relay. He also won two bronze - one in triple jump and one in the 4x100-m relay. In ice hockey, the

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FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society opens another season with The Kings of

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SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Before Midnight, the third in

a series that follows characters who first meet on a train in Europe as 23-year-olds (Before Sunrise), then again as 32-year-olds in Paris (Before Sunset) and now in Before Midnight, as married 41-year-olds on a holiday in Greece with their daughter, at 7:30 p.m. through to Sept. 19. CONCERT – Saskia and Darrel and their band The Great Plains perform folk, Celtic, bluegrass and country at 7:30 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Tickets at $12 are available at Acorn Music or $15 at the door.

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FAITH – Living Waters Community Church hosts a live simulcast of a

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Celebration from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring delicious food samples from local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Tickets are $25. Call 250-832-5243. DANCE – Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts a dance with the Jammers at 7 p.m. Take your instruments to join in and your dancing shoes too.

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PROTEST RALLY – The science community will hold rallies across Canada in

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Crowd-pleasers: Brayden Harder, Zach Harder, Amanda Robbins, David McMaster and Levi Harder of Elk Tribe perform at the Roots and Blues Festival.

Tribe of five on the rise By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Having Mumford and Sons open for them – that’s the goal of Elk Tribe. Seventeen-year-old band member Levi Harder, might have been offering the objective in a tongue-in-cheek manner, but he’s probably not far off the mark. Less than a year old, the band has attracted a great deal of attention and a rapidly growing fan base. “We are The Elk Tribe, a small band from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Our goal is to write simple, raw, good music that’s pleasing to all folks,” notes their Facebook page. “We have a foot-stompin’ groove, sweet harmonies and an infectious energy. Our sound is unique.” The band is comprised of three brothers, a friend and a girlfriend. The eldest, 21-year-old Zachary Harder plays acoustic guitar, harmonica and rhythm. Brayden Harder, 20, plays bass while 17-year-old brother Levi contributes lead vocals, rhythm and guitar. Two more 17-year-olds round out the sound – vocalist Amanda Robbins and David McMaster, who plays mandolin and violin. The Harder brothers are self-taught musicians, who grew up jamming and writing music together and playing at the Shuswap Community Church. As well as doing covers of some of their favourite artists – Mumford and Sons included, the Harders write their own lyrics and music. One such number, The Willow Tree, was posted on YouTube was posted June 19 and has had some 1,500 hits. Having their own band is a long-held dream and one that was first realized last year at a coffee house held at the Little Mountain Field House. McMaster joined the group last December and promptly began writing fiddle and guitar pieces. Not quite satisfied with the sound, the brothers invited Robbins to “guest sing” one of their songs.

“We didn’t want her to think it was an audition,” laughs Brayden. Robbins aced it and her haunting melodies are well-woven into the mix. Zach has written a lot of the music for the band, but says he creates the basics and everyone puts in their own tags. “We work as a group and rehearse one night a week,” he says, noting song ideas grow from being together and life in general. The Elk Tribe performed to wild applause at a benefit concert for the women’s shelter, held April 13 at Shuswap Theatre and Relay For Life in June. At this year’s Roots and Blues Festival, not only were they added to the new busker slate, they filled in ably for ailing singer/beatboxer Butterscotch. “It was a pleasant surprise to be able to put the Elk Tribe in place of Butterscotch, having heard them and knowing what they are capable of,” said Roots and Blues artistic director Hugo Rampen. “We felt very honoured to fill in for Butterscotch,” says Zach. “There were tons of people and all the comments were positive.” Their festival appearance has segued into an invitation to open for acclaimed Canadian slide guitarist/singer and social activist Rachelle van Zanten at Shuswap Theatre on Sept. 20. Prior to that, the Elk Tribe will perform at the Salmon Arm Fair – at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and at 3 p.m. on Sept. 7. They will be at the opening of the new uptown branch of the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union on Sept. 21 and the Sicamous Fungi Festival on Sept. 22. In between performances, the band is working on Over Mountains and Meadows, an album that is due to drop early in 2014. And they’re hoping to organize a concert to showcase their unique brand of family-friendly music. “We want to pack out Shuswap Theatre, maybe in late fall” says Zach. “We’re looking to go as far as we can.”

Shuswap Quilters’ Guild ready to stitch The Shuswap Quilters’ Guild invites newcomers to attend the first meeting of their new season on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at their regular meeting site, the basement

of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 60 First Street SE. Entry to the basement is adjacent to the parking lot at the rear of the building. The doors open at 9

a.m. with the meeting beginning at 10:30 and running until noon and lunch. There is an opportunity every meeting to stay until 3 p.m. to work on projects of

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Although Jeremy Shantz calls his upcoming exhibition “A Documentation of My Private Suffering,” he says it would be better to call it “A Documentation of a Private Suffering,” if only because what he is trying achieve draws from a phenomenon that is not specific to him, but is innate to us all. The problem is people don’t tend to view art that way, he says. An obsessive collector and sculptor, Shantz has been creating art for as long as he can remember. He received his bachelor of fine arts with honours at UBC Okanagan and the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where he studied classical painting, sculpture and film. His show includes 12 large-scale paintings, a personal project for the Salmon Arm native who made the decision to create the series a year ago. In his artist statement Shantz says, “In a sense, a work of art has just as many points of entry as there are viewers to find them.” He’s playing with the idea that people don’t know how to view art and that the meaning of a piece of art is restricted. “People won’t think of their own suffering. As long as they think it’s me suffering they will have more to pull from, like what makes a traumatic event and what makes this kid need to paint this,” said Shantz.

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Private Suffering” by Jeremy Shantz is Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. An artist talk will be Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. In reality the paintings come from a mixture of experiences. As a professional artist now living in Montreal, he does a lot of commercial work, where the ideas are assigned and personal inspiration doesn’t usually find its place. But once a year he takes the time to pursue a personal endeavour and that means the work is a blend of banked emotions. “Whether we like it or not we’re working through problems all the time,” he said. Shantz has spent the last month creating this series, targeted for Salmon Arm. It’s a lesson in how to view art for a demographic that he believes doesn’t know how to read art. “They’re literally just going to be sitting there going, ‘what do I do with this?’” he said. “I hope they can come into it and be like ‘I never knew what art was because this is so weird.’” “That’s the beauty

for me, putting something out there and seeing if it worked, hearing people talk about it and seeing if those few signifiers (symbols) that I could esthetically paint could make somebody think about something.” Shantz struggles with the idea that the art has to be titled, saying every title is misleading, especially since he describes this series as an open dialogue – “it’s depicting but it’s vague.” By keeping it vague, but insinuating his own suffering he hopes it will encourage people to find their own conclusions of what the paintings could mean. “You can view art however you want but no one knows that,” he said. The word “traumatic” has been thrown around in the description of the exhibition and his artist statement, but Shantz is apprehensive about the term because of its negative connotations. He really sees the

paintings as representative of any event that has an impact on your life, not just a negative one. “I think it’s describing what everybody deals with,” he said. “You have stuff your dealing with now, the stuff you have to deal with down the line and maybe something that happened last year…” This will be the first time Shantz has displayed his work in his hometown and he is still uncertain of the outcome. However, he welcomes the opportunity to introduce some contemporary work to the community. He says he would like to see more of the “low-brow” young demographic displaying art in Salmon Arm. “I hope it’s viewed the way art is meant to be viewed,” he said. “You come in and take what you want from it rather than it being like ‘this is what the show is about, please try to understand.’ I just don’t want it to be that.”

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Salmon Arm Fair opens the gates on the 116th event Get ready to “dig the diversity” as the Salmon Arm Fair opens Friday. Wander through the indoor arena to take in the displays of food, drink and handcrafted items. See what businesses are offering the latest in their field. Head outside and have a bite to eat, choosing from a large variety of delicious treats. Shooting Star Midway opens at 3 p.m., with rides suitable for the little members of the family as well as those seeking a bigger thrill – or

fright. New this year is the West Coast Lumberjack Show, blending skills, history and humour. Last year, Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick attracted enthusiastic crowds. Now ranked number two in the world of Elvis tribute artists, Fitzpatrick will be back on the main stage near the food court. Produced by Lori and Gil Risling, the always-popular Shuswap Idol program highlighting local talent, will take place over the course of the fair, along with other music

and dance entertainment. Lawn tractor racing will stir up the dust in front of the grandstand, and Saturday morning’s parade rolls out at 10:45 a.m. The Girl Guides will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Bank so take food or a donation to the parade. History buffs will enjoy poking around Memory Lane and the working displays by the Shuswap Pioneer Collectors Club.

Back again at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, is 4-H with their obstacle course and a costume class for goats. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a fair without the judges selecting ribbon winners to showcase the “best of the best” in agricultural animals, foods, and crafts. Look for the ‘Poultry in Motion’ mobile mini-barn this year. In honour of the of the Salmon Arm Fire Department’s 100th anniversary, a birthday cake will be shared at the official fair opening at

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diverse and several establishments offer them. Usually, the municipality and other organizations distribute flyers listing the activities they offer. Karate, aquafit, yoga, pilates, hockey and just about all sports are offered, depending on the infrastructure available in your city.

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Signing up for a sport where you are teamed up with the same group of people every week helps to motivate you to pursue your training. With friends by your side, missing a training session to watch something interesting on TV is out of the question. The choice of courses is very

6 p.m. Friday. The stage will open after the welcoming ceremony with dancers and the Shuswap Idol competition. Kids ages nine and under can pick up entries for the scavenger hunt from gate attendants or the information booth on Fifth Avenue. Kids then find the stickers to fill their books throughout the grounds and return them to the information booth for a gift. For more information, go to www.salmonarmfair.com.

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Aug 28 & 29 / Sept 4 & 5 3:00-6:00 pm

590 Okanagan Ave SE Salmon Arm www.shuswapdance.com 250-832-5258

Classes Start Sept. 9 Creative Dance Ages 3 & up ISTD Ballet & Modern Exams, Jazz, Lyrical/ Contemporary, Hiphop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Boys Only Hiphop, Highland New Staff ! Raelynn Heppell, Kelowna Ballet & Chelsea Klim, ISTD Modern

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REGISTER FOR EVENING LEAGUES: 7 - 8 pm ✥ Monday - Mens Begin ✥ Tuesday - Ladies & newcom ners e Sign up as rs welcome. ✥ Wednesday - Mixed an ind or as a tea ividual m! ✥ Thursday - Mens & Juniors ✥ Friday - Social SECOND REGISTERATION DATE - Thursday, Sept. 19th 7-8 pm

For all Day & Evening Leagues SIGN UP YOUR KIDS FOR JUNIOR CURLING Kindergarten to grade 12 -Thursday afternoons

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MARY PHYLLIS WORGAN It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Phyllis Worgan, (“Phyllis”), at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on August 26, 2013 after 90 wonderful years of life. Phyllis was born January 16, 1923 in Brighton, England, to John Lawrenson and Emily Lawrenson (Cooper). She was predeceased by her husband Leonard Stewart Worgan in 1990, as well as her son John Leonard Worgan in 2010. She is also predeceased by her brother Edward Sheridan and sisters Alice Compton (Short) and Stella Basset (Short) all in England. Phyllis is survived by brothers John and Richard (Dick) Lawrenson, both of whom reside in England, by her son Michael Stewart Worgan and daughter Patricia Anne Schmidt (Worgan) and son-in-law Dan Schmidt. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Joelle Worgan, Christopher Worgan, Amanda Schmidt, Mark Schmidt and Valerie Schmidt. Phyllis was recently overjoyed at the birth of a great granddaughter, July Rayne this past May, 2013. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces, all of whom she enjoyed and loved. Phyllis grew up in Brighton, England and eventually served in the Women’s Land Army during World War II, during which she met and married Leonard in September, 1945. In 1946, she joined many other war brides in her emigration on the Queen Mary, arriving in the Shuswap to be with her husband Leonard and to meet her new in-laws, Lionel and NorahValair (Worgan) and Donald and Mary Worgan (Thompson). Together with Len, Phyllis moved many times throughout B.C. and always managed to turn a house into a home, adapting to her new life as a Canadian as well as maintaining a strong attachment to her English heritage. She played a very active role in her Catholic faith and in her latter years, was the “hub of the wheel” for her extended family, both here in Canada and in England. She was known for her dedication to sending Birthday and Christmas cards to friends and family alike, and for her ready laugh and quick humour. The family would like to thank the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Pioneer Lodge for the care that Phyllis received during her short time there. A celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of St Joseph in Salmon Arm on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at the Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey, BC on Friday, September 6, at 1 p.m. Online condolences can be sent through Phyllis obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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GERTRUDE (TRUDI) SCHOUTEN It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Gertrude (Trudi) Schouten. Trudi succumbed to her brief battle with cancer on August 29, 2013. She is predeceased by her Granddaughter, Alicia Hysop. She is survived by her two loving sons, Patrick Hysop (Tina), and Jason Lyne (Sue), her grandchildren, Josh Hysop, Rachel and Carter Lyne, and step granddaughter Aleesha Hewitt as well as her two sisters, Ida and Christine. Trudi’s life journey started in Chase, BC and took her to Quesnel, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and eventually back to Chase where she loved to read, play golf, crochet, and rekindle friendships with life long friends. Above being a beloved mother she spent her working career in the newspaper industry in the lower mainland where she was knowledgeable and well respected. Trudi will be sadly missed and always remembered by her grandchildren for her home-baked Nanaimo bars, canned pickles, crib lessons, and golfing with her two sons. Trudi’s sons, Pat and Jason, are both riding in the Ride to Conquer Cancer 2014 in her honor. To donate to the cause, please contact Jason or Pat direct. Online condolences can be sent through Trudi’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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IT WILL GO ON LINE! MAHON, DENIS BOYD MAHON, DENIS BOYD, (Known by Many, Remembered by Few - His favourite quote!) of Blind Bay, B.C., and a former long time resident of Saskatoon, SK. died at 76 years of age on the 27th of August, 2013. Cause of death was complications from COPD and Lung Cancer. He battled his illness with strength, courage and grace. Denis was a kind self-less and caring individual who always put others before him. He will be missed by many of his dear friends. Denis’ passions in life were family, friends, travelling, reading, enjoying nature on the shores of the Shuswap Lake and of course, his Saskatchewan Roughriders!. Denis is survived by his partner, Lyn Butcher. He also leaves his son Stephen (Debbie) of Cloverdale, B.C., daughter Sheila Bricker (Wade) of Saskatoon, four Grandchildren Tyler (Lori) Mahon, Jessica (Craig) Pritchard, Alexandra and Juliette Bricker and three Great Grandchildren Hannah and Robyn Mahon and Vanessa Pritchard. His family wishes to thank the Salmon Arm Community Care Program, nurses and aides for their incredible support during Denis’ illness. Because of their assistance he was able to remain at home until his passing. Many thanks also go to Dr. M. Lourens and Dr. R.A. Currie for their compassionate ongoing care. As per Denis’ request, there will be no funeral service. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.

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PARLOUR, VERA EILEEN OCTOBER 18, 1941 – AUGUST 18, 2013 It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our most loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, into the presence of her Lord. Vera was a loving and caring person who brightened the lives of those around her. A Licensed Practical Nurse for almost 30 years, she helped many people in need with a gentle hand and a beautiful smile. Vera will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband Dan Carey, and her 2 children, Darren (Shauna) and Donna (Rob); 5 grandchildren, Tanner, Dylan, Kennedy, Ella and Sophia; 2 step-children, Michael (Dennette) and Lori (James); brother Glen Davies and sister Ruby Kurtzweg; as well as numerous nephews and nieces; and friends. She was the best Mom and Nana anyone could ever ask for and we are all truly grateful for the time we have had with her. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Salmon Arm General Hospital and Bastion Place of their care. There will be no service as she requested. Online condolences can be sent through Vera’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com VERA OATES BROWN Vera Oates Brown passed away peacefully at Hillside Village on August 25, 2013 after 93 wonderful years of life. Vera was born in Sally’s Cove, Newfoundland on March 9, 1920 to William Oates and Marjorie Ross Parsons Oates. Vera is survived by her loving husband Donald Maclean Brown, daughter Patricia Scott (Kenneth) of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, daughter Donna Wassing (Robert) of Gibbons, Alberta, daughter Michelle Joudrey (Eric Holmes) of Edmonton, Alberta, three grandchildren - Stephen, Jennifer and Kimberly, four great-grandchildren - Christian, Cadence, Caleb and Lucy, sister Cora Payne of Cow Head, Newfoundland, and many nieces and nephews. Vera lived in Newfoundland until 1946 when she moved to Halifax. In 1953 she met Don and they married at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Halifax on September 9, 1961. The family moved to Salmon Arm in July of 1980. She attended St. John’s Anglican Church where she was also active in the women’s guild, the altar guild and the thrift shoppe. Vera was an avid gardener, an accomplished crafter, enjoyed a lively game of bridge, and took pleasure in being a great hostess and homemaker. Vera loved wintering at their park model in Yuma, Arizona for 18 years where they enjoyed participating in many social activities. The family would like to thank the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Hillside Village for the care that Vera received during her short time there. A celebration of Vera’s life will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Online condolences can be sent through Vera’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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

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Cards of Thanks My Sincere Thanks to everyone for the many expressions of sympathy I have received after the loss of Don. I feel fortunate to live in such a caring community Irene Rogers

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Lost & Found FOUND: Extendable metal walking cane in Peter Jannick Park on Aug. 20 (250)8324786 FOUND: Set of keys on Hwy 1 by Critters (Ross St. Intersection) 250-832-0983 LOST: Ladies gold band wedding ring Aug 16 somewhere in Salmon Arm if found PLEASE CALL (250)8329912 or (250)517-0350 LOST: pink iphone Aug 6 somewhere in DT SA between Askews & the Blue Canoe (250)679-4059

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RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a highly motivated team, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the safety, supervision, scheduling, training and development of all tradespeople. This key position works closely with production and other maintenance staff to ensure product quality, quantity, overall equipment efficiency, as well as oversee plant and site maintenance. The successful applicant will need to have a strong mechanical background, good understanding of electrical PLC systems, and have some budgeting experience. This incumbent will also require excellent leadership skills to deliver on World Class Maintenance results. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will be a qualified tradesperson and possess comprehensive knowledge of related trades, OH&S and industrial relations. Direct production, project management and work order maintenance system experience are required. Strong communication, organization and time management skills are essential. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated leadership and analytical abilities and experience in a maintenance supervisory role. CMMS knowledge and experience will be a huge asset to this position. Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We offer a workplace where everyone plays an essential role in the success of our Company and where individual efforts are acknowledged. Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development. TO APPLY: We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please submit your resume to www.tolko.com by August 31, 2013. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SHAW, JAMES CAMERON It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Shaw of Blind Bay, BC at the age of 67 after a three year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Gwynneth, and daughters Heather Shaw of White Rock and Christy Shaw of Revelstoke. He is also survived by sisters Linda (James) Beebe of Saskatoon, Nancy (Don) Wilkins of Davidson and Lorna (Maurice) Lennox of Saskatoon, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Saver of Chilliwack. He also leaves 10 special nieces and nephews and their families. Jim was born July 24, 1946 in Porcupine Plain, Sask. to Jack and Velma Shaw. He joined the RCMP on April 15, 1966 taking his training in Ottawa and had the distinction of being part of the “last mounted troop”. His first posting was to Kamloops where he was stationed for 10 years before he was transferred to Ocean Falls, on to Kelowna and back to Kamloops in 1988. He retired from the force in May 1991 then worked for the City of Kamloops as Court Liaison Officer until December 2002. In July 2004 Jim and Gwyn moved to Blind Bay on the Shuswap Lake to enjoy their retirement. Jim was very active in the community and for a period of time he held the position of Director of Maintenance with the Cedar Heights Community Assoc. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, water sports, skiing, golfing and curling. He loved traveling, gardening and spending time with his family and friends, of which he had many. He had a great sense of humour and always had a story or joke to tell. Several winters were spent in their home away from home, Rincon de Guayabitos Mexico. Jim loved life and lived it to the fullest. A Celebration of Life for Jim will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Cedar Heights Community Centre, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of BC at #1233 - 13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC V6V 2X7 or online at alsbc. ca/donate. We wish to thank Dr. Bonthuys, Dr. Calder and Salmon Arm Community Health Care for their care and compassion as well as the Shuswap RCMP Vets and many friends for helping the family through this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC. Online condolences can be sent through Jim’s obituary at bowersfuneralservices.com.

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FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

SAUNA Builder/Fine Woodworker needed immed. $2023/hr, profit sharing opportunities, www.euro-saunas.com (250)803-1060 email resumes: chris@euro-saunas.com

Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

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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. Blue Canoe Bakery Cafe is looking for a Baker. kitchen help, customer service Benefits Included Must be punctual and willing to learn. Able to work in team environment as well as independently. Submit resume at #2-121 Shuswap St. BUFFET COOK needed. Serious applicants ONLY. Experience req’d. Drop off your resume: PJ’s Family Restaurant, 530 TCH, Salmon Arm BC Chair/space rental for Mr. Eugene’s Salon Must have own clientele. Hairdresser or Esthetician or Nail Tech. Drop by resume in person 50 4th St. 250-832-5041 Full or PT Framing carpenters bring resume to 4650 TCH NW at Sandy Pt. Rd. or call 250-803-0148

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HEALTH Care Security Officer opportunities with Canada’s Best 50 Managed Companies - Paladin Security - accepting resumes at www.paladinsecurity.com HIRING A PERSON between 15 and 30. A student either enrolled in a post-secondary institution or a youth who has completed at least 1 course at a post-secondary institution. A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been given refugee status in Canada. Legally entitled to work. Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. Send resume to sicoutin@sicamous.com before Sept. 9th.

Shuswap Supported Child Development Program has part time positions available providing support in Childcare settings. Starting @ $11-16hr. Previous experience working with children is an asset. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Submit resume by September 6 to scd@shuswapchildrens.ca

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We require a truck driver with a valid Class 1 license. Individual should have experience driving a tractor/trailer unit & should be adept mechanically & physically fit. Forward resume to McLeod’s By-Products Ltd. 4559 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6

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Western Equipment Ltd. We are currently looking for a small motor mechanic in our fast growing Terrace location. We are a large dealer of Stihl products and handle Toro and Briggs and Stratton as well. We offer a competitive wage and benefit programs. You must have experience and be very customer service orientated. Some training will be provided through Stihl Canada courses. Not all applicants will be contacted. Send resumes via email or fax. 250 635-4161

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CAKE DECORATOR – FULL TIME Our Uptown Bakery Department requires a full time cake decorator. Must be experienced. If you are energetic enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, then we want to hear from you. This is a full time position which offers a comprehensive benefits and pension plan. Wages will be depending on experience. Please apply in person, to: Corrie Pederson, Bakery Manager – Uptown Store, or by email to: bob@askewsfoods.com.

P/T Janitor needed from 4-6 hours on weekends. Send resumes: Box 255, Canoe, BC V0E 1K0

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

Please apply in person to: Dustin Harasym, 1235a Trans Canada Hwy, Sorrento, B.C. email: spsservice@telus.net

lmccoll@westernequipmentltd.com

Interviewing for high energy receptionist and administrative assistant for Salmon Arm. Exceptional customer service skills required and verifiable experience. Counselor,mentor skill/experience also a plus, but not essential. Part-time to develop to full-time. Resume and references to: Envelope #1506, Box 550, 171 Shuswap St. Salmon Arm BC, V1E 4N7

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Sorrento Parts is accepting resumes for a full time Parts Counterperson. Experience in aftermarket parts and inventory controls are an asset. Competitive wages, medical and dental program.

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement 3(537!0 2%6%,34/+% s ./24( /+!.!'!. #%.42!, /+!.!'!. s 3/54( /+!.!'!. 3)-),+!-%%.

BOOKKEEPER

Experience with Simply Accounting required. QuickBooks and Excel would be an asset. If you would like to submit a resume Please respond to: Eileen Tomlinson Fax: (250) 838-2144 Email to et@rhllp.ca We will be accepting resumes until Friday September 13, 2013

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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Employment

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Trades, Technical

Work Wanted

Financial Services

Handypersons

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

MAN, 50yrs. seeking P/T work or odd jobs, $15/hr, can run bobcats & mini excavators very well. Don’t throw this ad away, you never know when you’re going to need someone. Kevin (250)832-8332

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

CANE Corso pups, 2 males left, both brindle, $500. each (1-250)836-3303 MALTESE/SHITZU puppies. 1 male, 1 female, kennel trained, paper trained $500.(250)8324685 or (250) 803-1970 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

NIKON D-90 Camera Body, low shutter actuations $375. (250)517-8087 RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SEASONED cut Birch firewood. $180. per cord & can deliver locally. (250)675-2379

1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail Sept 1 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 2BDRM, 2bath, Cambridge Court, 5appl., gas FP, $1000/mo + util (inc gas & water) NS, NP, (250)675-2385 Avail Sept 1 Large 1 Bdrm + Den DT $875/mo incl util. NS NP 250-675-2934 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available October 1. Central loc. Mature persons. Pet negotiable. $825/mo. Phone 250-8326490

Services

Esthetics Services

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: info@shuswaplaser.com

Small Ads work! Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Peterson ) ) Orchards Fresh Pressed Apple Juice!

4 km North on 30th St. NE 5690 35th St. NE Phone 832-4155 or 832-1347

Fresh apples, pears & plums

Laura’s Homemade Pies Available frozen at Peterson Orchards! Fresh Daily

Any Quantity 8 am to 8 pm Everyday

Phone to Order or Drop In

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

’s BlMaSnALd S E FAR

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

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030 Financial Services

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

Landscaping

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Heat, Air, Refrig.

LANDSCAPE const,paving stones, tie walls, lawn maint. You name it, i can do it 20+ yrs exp. 250-804-6190

Misc Services Legal Services AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Home & Yard •Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

250-253-4663 Trademark Glassworks has all your household vinyl window and door renovation needs. They also do Solar Film for any window as well as ICBC windshield claims. See the experts, who have been serving the area for 12 years at 481-7St. SW Salmon Arm (across from Blackburn Park) (250)832-4527

Painting & Decorating

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOTTOM LINE ACCOUNTING Specializing in Small Business Allison Turland owner. Bookkeeping and Payroll on Simply Accounting or QuickBooks. Setup of Accounting Systems. Income Tax Preparation for Business, Personal & Corporate. Full Cycle Accounting. Will Work your Office or Mine. Phone: 250-8322262 E-mail: allison@blaccounting.ca

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

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

Contractors

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Custom blueprints. Visit: wwldesigns.ca We will not be undersold!

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Misc. for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Shelving on the sides and across the front. Ideal for electrical or plumbing, etc. $1200. obo (250)833-1942 (780)870-0912 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Auctions AUCTION ANTIQUES/GENERAL Sunday, SEPT 22, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

$400 & Under 12’ x 58’ mobile home under carriage & deck on 2 axles, ready to move $350. (250)835-4308 (250)803-1115

Fruit & Vegetables U-PICK Strawberries $2/lb., Open Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 7am-1pm (250)832-5398

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WE buy gold. Alternative financing (250)832-9921

Garage Sales

Musical Instruments

2 Family garage and estate sale Sat Sept 7 2013 8am-2:30pm. Antiques, ornaments, collectables, books, small appliances, furniture 421 7thSt SE (Corner of 4th Ave and 7th Street SE) Off lane at rear. SALMON Arm: 160 23 St NE, Sat. Sept 7, 9-2, furniture, tools,misc, household etc... Sat Sept 7 8am-2pm Misc Hshld Items #29-1361 30th St SE Salmon Arm

ADULT size Violin for sale. Yamaha with bow. $300 OBO (250)832-7532

Heavy Duty Machinery

Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $202,000. Call (250)832-6765

Free Items Cabin to give away 500 Sq. Ft. Aluminum roof. Must be dismantled. Take it away and its yours 250-517-7717

Real Estate Houses For Sale

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ 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

Misc. for Sale 45GAL food grade plastic & steel barrels 5 different types to choose from (250)833-4963 8’x10’ single 3000lb. axle trailer, loading ramps, tie downs. Must be seen. $1200. obo (250)832-4652 (250)517-7985 AUCTION ANTIQUES/GENERAL Sunday, SEPT 22, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furn. Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d 250-833-9148 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 WAREHOUSING in Salmon Arm/Shuswap can also provide Delivery 250-253-6642

Cottages / Cabins BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., Kitchen living & dining room, laundry $750/mo., incl. hydro, sat tv & internet. (250)835-8236

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM+ adult bldg., newly reno’d, NS, NP, refs req., very quiet, $640/mo. + util., avail. immed. Also 2Bdrm Avail Oct 1st $800/mo. (250)804-0776

Housesitting HOUSE SITTERS avail. Sept. 14 until the end of Oct. Mature responsible couple will take care of pets & plants (250)832-0090

Misc for Rent

Lots

3 Bdrm 2 1/2 bath house

FULLY serviced level building lots on Canoe Beach Drive. REDUCED (250)836-4902

Call AL BINGHAM

in Hillcrest area, Avail Aug 1

GREEN EMERALD ESTATES PREMIUM ESTATE LOTS. East upper Lakeshore Rd,

Salmon Arm. U build or we build 250-833-5855

www.greenemeraldinc.com

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

(250)804-6216 DAILY, weekly, monthly meals can be incl., single or double private bdrm, living room, bath, incl. sat tv, wifi, & laundry (250)804-5545

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

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

CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Free Stone Nectarines 20lbs. $19.75

Recreational 60’ Lakefront on Westside Rd w/quad bunk 32’ RV trailer sewer holding tank, hydro & water. $75,000. 250-938-0755

Financial Services Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway All for only

149,900

250-833-4728

plus GST

699

per month OAC

1-877-60HOMES

www.eaglehomes.ca

(604-6637)

Quit. Before your time runs out.

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Rentals

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

1200sqft. 3bdrm top floor, 5appl., heated garage, util. incl. avail. now (250)833-8966 2-bdrm plus attic house close to lake in Canoe. (Salmon Arm) large fenced yard close to bus stop Avail Immed. $950, (250)546-8129 3BDRM very private, garage, lg garden & lawn area, paved drive, $1450/mo long term tenants pref. (250)803-1060 4 BED 3 Bath Shuswap House w/Lake views & wrap around Balcony. $1800/m MUST SEE! 519-479-2011 Avail Sept Avail Oct 1 3Bdrm Bungalow + Out Buildings on 13 Acres, 3 Km from SA DT privacy, view. $1250/mo 250-549-6773

1400SQFT. 2 bed w/o bsmt suite. Private entr, private yard, 5 appl, all util & sat. for TV incl. NP, NS, $900 per mth. $450. dd req. + ref. Avail 1 Oct or 15 Sept. Call after 6:00 p.m. (250)804-2028

Cars - Sports & Imports

PRIVATE, covered 90x60 ft quonset storage, pwr/wtr. RV/Boat/Car/Trailer. 10mins outside of Salmon Arm. Year round short or long term at $4.00 linear ft. Call Thomas at 250-804-1115, 250804-6730, or mariaxochilt@hotmail.com.

2BDRM great location no stairs. avail. immed, walk to town, lakeview, cable incl. util. extra. NS/NP, DD req’d, $800/mo. 250-832-6684. Avail Sept 15th 2BDRM. walk out close to Down Town, util., cable, internet , W/D included, mature working adult, no parties, Sept 1, $750/mo. (250)804-1254 BACHELOR suite, private daylight entr., Util. incl, $600. per mth. Raven subdivision Avail. Sept. 1 (250)832-6494 Bright clean 2Bdrm Daylight suite Close to DT incl 5 ppl. Util incl NS no parties Ref’s and DD Req. $975/mo 250804-5659 or 250-202-6446 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578

Suites, Upper Blind Bay newer large 2bdrm, available mid Sept., lake & Mt. views, 5appl., sat TV, wifi, util., lots of storage, prefer long term tenant, lease & DD req., NS, NP, no drugs or parties, not suitable for children or physically challenged due to steep terrain $900/mo. (250)675-3250

Townhouses HOUSE sitter/renter from Dec 8th to April 20th. $700 per month, includes all utilities, TV, Internet, Phone. Nice large townhouse, fully furnished, Fabulous view. Np, ns. Ph 250-832-7256 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 info call 250-804-7323 9am to 3 pm.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Trucks & Vans 2009 Toyota Tacoma 35,000 Km 2WD 4Cyl 6 year Ext Warranty $17,985 250-833-8749

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, stereo, summer & winter tires, good cond. $800. (250)832-1199 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr., 114,000km, manual, winter & summer tires on rims $2100. obo (250)832-5487 (250)8320090 2002 VW Jetta TDI top of the line, lady driven, 230,000kms, excel cond., maint rec. avail. Asking $5750. 250-675-5140

Boats Roma & Field Tomatoes Get them now 8am-7pm

19’ Bayliner Capri Cuddy, Merc cruiser 3.0L, in/out, Complete slope back canvas and sides. Fresh water cooling. 6HP Evinrude aux. motor. Galvanized escort trailer. Very clean. $8500 OBO. 250-955-2471 or 604-319-1943

Legal Notices

Notice is hereby given to Cory Eugene Cymbalisty, formerly of 1370 Auto Road, Salmon Arm V1E 1P7, that under the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, all of your personal belongings and possessions will be seized as they have been abandoned at 1370 Auto Road, within the municipality of Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4P7. Included amongst these belongings and possessions is a 1976 GMC 2 WHDR P/U Serial #098247107569 Vehicle is from out of province and deemed as uninsurable. Failure to respond to this notice within 14 days of publication will result in seizure of all noted possessions.

New Crop of MacIntosh Apples

Legal Notices

Forest Licence A18666 Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment #5 Pursuant to Section 20 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, notice is hereby given that Amendment #5 to the Forest Licence A18666 Forest Stewardship Plan was approved by the District Manager of the Okanagan Shuswap Forest District without having been made publicly available for review and comment. Operations under Amendment #5 have been authorized to begin on July 25, 2013 STELLA-JONES CANADA INC. 4661 – 60th Street S.E. Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1X2

Homes for Rent

WATERFRONT HOME WITH WEST COAST FLARE!

MLS® 10044079

2,200,000

Unique to itself with high vaulted ceilings, massive wood beams, floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floors. This exclusive setting offers 428 feet of some of the best lakeshore the Shuswap has to offer!

WALK TO BLIND BAY FOR A SWIM!

MLS® 10066657

$414,900

Level-entry lakeview home on culde-sac. Newly renovated kitchen with top grade cabinets, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, kitchen features rich wood cabinets, island & nook overlooking lake. Private back yard & pond. Consider all this for $414,900.

ELDER HOSTEL, ECO TOURISM OR GUEST RANCH Everyone deserves a beautiful place they can call home. Shuswap real estate agents firmly believe in that and will strive to make it happen for you and your family. Check out their ads in our real estate section and call any of them today and make your dreams come true! 171 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm 250-832-2131

Take notice that Turtle Valley Community Association of Chase BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a lease for Community Hall purposes covering Lot 1, Section 35, Township 21, Range 12, Plan 5444, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Chase. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3410198. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until September 26, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp - Search - Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.

LEGAL NOTICE

Cars - Sports & Imports

You Deserve the Home of Your Dreams

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

SHIRLEY BARKER

24/7 • anonymous • conﬁdential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264 info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that John Alan Davidson and William Henry Davidson from Coquitlam BC have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kamloops, for a Crown land tenure to build a road situated on Provincial Crown land located at portion of Sections 16,20 and 21, Township 23, Range 8 W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD). The Lands File for this application is 3411508. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Kamloops, MFLNRO, at 441 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 2, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Kamloops.

250-833-7869 Email:

shirleybarker@telus.net www.shirleybarker.ca

Website:

160 acres overlooking Chum Lake. Views from every window! Extensive use of wood over 4200 sq. ft. of home. Vaulted ceilings, open concept. Prepped for suite down. Good bottom land would make excellent market MLS® 10064081 or KADREA MLS® 116184 $999,000 garden. Excellent value at $999,000.

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1BDRM, furn/unfurn short/long term, close to college, rec centre, 3min. drive to DT SA, NS, NP $575/mo. (250)832-4417

1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 Convertible Soft top, 5 speed manual. Heated leather seats,power windows, seats & mirrors. 4 new Uniroyal tires, Alpine stereo w/ipod wired in. Wind blocker on roll bars, Air bags and more. Summer driven only and garage stored during winter. Very Sleek looking & Well maintained. $14,000. (250)804-6399

Legal Notices

Blind Bay Fabulous 4 Bdrm Home. semi Lakeshore 2 FP’s Deeded beach C/W dock, etc.. NP NS Ref’s Req’ $1100/mo Util and WiFi incl. 250-6754699 or 250-804-6181 Avail Mid Sept to Mid June COMPLETELY reno’d semi beachfront, top floor house on 1/2acre. 2Bdrm, new tile in floor heat, new carpet, kitchen & bath, 5appl., lrg deck, 1100sqft. internet, private dock, 20 min. to SA , NS, NP, ref’s req’d, $1000/mo. (604)612-1715 (604)861-6254 DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1200/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 FAMILY of 4 needing a home to rent in Sicamous for Oct 1/2013. $1100/month max is all we can afford. 3 bedroom minimum with a basement preferred. Both myself and boyfriend work and my 2 daughters are in school full time, have a small cat. Will consider Sept 15 to start moving things in. I can be reached at 778930-0852 Andrea and Rob SORRENTO: Large 1bdrm 1.5bath, cozy 2 storey log home, lake access across the street, quiet area, ref’s a must, NS, NP, asking $825/mo. + util. (250)804-6373

1BDRM., close to town, private, NS, NP, DD, $650/mo. utilites included (250)804-8293

Recreational/Sale MELBOURNE Motorhome by Joyco, 2010-26 ft., 6000 miles, like new, selling due to illness. Would like someone to take over payments of: $540.00 per mth at RBC.1-250 377-7411 1-250 574-7525 (Kamloops)

Legal Notices

Bartlett Pears 40lbs. $24.99

1BDRM. Close to DT NS Damage and ref’s req. $750 incl. Util (250)804-0802

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INVESTMENTS & SERVICES At Edward Jones we focus on getting to know you better so we can recommend appropriate solutions to help you reach your goals. • Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Bonds & GICs • Registered Retirement Income Funds • Stocks • Registered Education Savings Plans • Mutual Funds • Registered Disability Savings Plans • Life Insurance*

Jim Kimmerly Financial Advisor 161 Shuswap St. N.W. 250-833-0623 Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund *Insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (except in Quebec), Insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency, Quebec.

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Full speed ahead

Carolyn Morgan opens up the throttle on her Sea-Doo while spending time on Shuswap Lake as the summer season draws to a close.

ICBC seeking rate hike By Tom Fletcher bLACK Press

ICbC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1. For an average driver who now pays $1,369 a year for basic insurance, the increase would add an extra $36. In its rate application to the b.C. Utilities Commission, ICbC is also seeking a four per cent decrease in optional coverage that would reduce that annual bill by $25. The last rate increase was 11 per cent in 2012, coupled with a six per cent cut in optional insurance where ICbC competes with private insurers. In an open letter to customers, Mark blucher, interim Ceo of ICbC, says the increase is needed to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payouts. ICbC cut 260 positions last year after an audit of its operations showed its management ranks had swelled by 41 per cent between 2007 and 2011. blucher said ICbC’s administrative costs amount to five cents out of every premium dollar, with 86 cents going towards claim payouts.

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• ENGAGEMENTS • WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES

Carrie Ellen Brummer & Joseph Miles Hanna The joyous occasion of the wedding of Joseph Miles Hanna and Carrie Ellen Brummer took place July 22, 2013 in Dalhousie Castle, Bonnyrigg, Scotland. Joseph is the son of John and Janet Hanna of Salmon Arm and Carrie is the youngest daughter of Bob and Jill Brummer of Charlotte, North Carolina. They will reside in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

George & Tovie Green • 35th Anniversary

R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum Imagine your story book wedding in a Heritage Village offering the charm of Mt. Ida Church, featuring beautiful lawns and gardens for your ceremony, reception and photos.

www.salmonarmmuseum.org • 250-832-5243

Friends and family would like to send the two love birds – George and Tovie Green – a big congratulations on their 35th Wedding Anniversary on August 12! Your love and dedication to each other sets a great example for all of us. We wish you many more years of love and laughter!

Bob & Layne Nash • 50th Wedding Anniversary Bob and Layne Nash celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 10 with a wonderful group of family and friends.

To advertise your engagement, wedding or anniversary, call

250-832-2131

A good time was had by all.

From dreams to memories Anything is possible, from wedding receptions and ceremony to stag tournaments and anniversary dinners. The Salmon Arm Golf Club offers full service for your event!

lila karmali photography

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