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Déjà vu: Politicians repeat 2006 decision. By Lachlan Labere oBServer STAFF
A request by the school district to rezone the former J.l. Jackson school site for commercial use was turned down by city council – for a second time. School district #83 wished to rezone the site from P3 Institutional to c2 Town centre commercial. At a public hearing held Monday night at north canoe Hall, school board president Bobbi Johnson told council the majority of the property is surplus to the school district and is no longer needed. She said the board believes a c2 designation would promote a wide variety of development options for the future. A city staff memorandum to council notes the school district has applied to subdivide the property from two lots to four, and plans to construct a new school district office on one of the lots. The same memo also delves into the history of the property, going back to 2006 when a retailer sought to rezone three-quarters of the property to c7 Shopping centre commercial for a new grocery store. Substantial public outcry at a related public hearing convinced council to turn down the application. Subsequently, a city committee was formed to review the site and come up with development guidelines which, in 2009 became part of the city’s official community plan. These guidelines received significant public input and were driven by smart growth principles for development. Monday night, after the hearing, coun. chad eliason recalled the well-attended public hearing where he said person after person commented on how it was too important a piece of taxpayers’ property for the public not to have input on how it’s developed. He went on to say the school district doesn’t need to rezone the entire property – that doing so would go
Bin smoulders at mill Wood chips: Fire tough to put out.
By Barb Brouwer oBServer STAFF
It was a slow burn that took firefighters from all four halls in the Salmon Arm Fire department several hours to extinguish. Firefighters from Hall 1 were dispatched to nearby canoe Forest Products at 6:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Assistant fire chief rod Macfarlane said what was dispatched as a container fire, was actually smoke emanating from a very large chip bin. “Because of the amount of stuff in the chip bins and limited access, we had to spend a lot of time to empty the bins and water down the chips,” says Macfarlane noting that when the chips were exposed to oxygen, smoulder turned to outright fire. “We were able to confine it to the bins, limiting loss and damage to other equipment and nearby structures.” loaders operated by mill staff were used to empty small amounts of chips at a time from three very large bins or hoppers so firefighters could spray them down. “We’re not sure ex-
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Well-contained: Firefighters from four Salmon Arm Fire Department halls work to extinguish smouldering wood chips at Canoe Forest Products Friday. actly what the ignition source was, but the fire wasn’t going anywhere and the mill was operational,” says Macfarlane, noting firefighters from four
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halls were coming and going as they were able leave their jobs to work on the fire. “It took a long time to complete the task.” deemed accidental,
Macfarlane says firefighters were on scene until just after 1 p.m. There was damage to some of the running gears and wiring, which were scorched,
he says. company wood manager Mike Johnson said he is unable to comment at this time because of an ongoing investigation.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Salmon Arm Observer
Number of E. coli illnesses rises to 21 By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
The news just keeps getting worse. As of Monday, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a notice that seven more cases of E. coli-caused illness linked to Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm in Salmon Arm are being investigated, bringing the total to 21. Nine of those cases are in B.C., including a Vernon woman who died in August from the illness, along with one case in Alberta and one each in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec. Three of the B.C. cases are in the Interior Health Authority. Except for the one death, all other cases in Canada have recovered or are recovering, states the agency. The notice adds that “certain contaminated cheese products manufactured by Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm… have been identified as the source of the illnesses. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Health Hazard Alert warning the public
Gort’s Gouda: Fifteen varieties of cheese have been recalled. not to consume the affected product. Should additional products be recalled as part of the ongoing food safety investigation, the CFIA will immediately inform the public.” To date, 15 varieties of Gort’s cheeses have been recalled. The notice continues: “There is currently no indication of widespread risk to Canadians. However, E. coli O157:H7 can pose a serious public health risk. Additional cases of illness may be identified and linked to this outbreak in the future.” At Gort’s farm, the Wikkerink family is understandably devastated.
Co-owner Kathy Wikkerink says one relief was talking to the family of Cory Van Der Linde, the 84-year-old Vernon woman who died Aug. 16 as a result of the E. coli illness she contracted after eating Gort’s cheese. “They contacted us. They have forgiven us, they hold no grudges. That was good to know,” she said Tuesday. Van Der Linde became violently ill on July 29 and spent the remainder of her days in hospital with the infection. With 15 varieties recalled, just seven of Gort’s cheeses remain unaffected.
Kentel, Cooper in favour Continued from front against what the community asked for back in 2006. “I think we can work together with the school district to create variances and create a financially suitable way for them to build a new school district office to make that happen,” said Eliason. “But I think the community wants and deserves a chance to have input and comments on this property before it gets rezoned again.” During the hearing, this was expressed by the only other person to speak, Bill Remphrey. Representing CASSSA (Community Association for a Strong and Sustainable Salmon Arm), Remphrey agreed the development guidelines may be too prohibitive in light of
current economic conditions, but argued it should still be possible to come up with revisions that maintain the spirit of those guidelines. “To avoid the confrontations that took place relevant to the initial development proposal in 2006, we feel it would be prudent for the school board to give the many people who have shown they care an opportunity to learn where they stand on planning,” said Remphrey. Coun. Marg Kentel agreed that economic conditions aren’t what they were in 2006, saying this is a reason to support the rezoning. In questioning the planning department, Kentel was told the guidelines remain part of the OCP and could therefore still be used to guide development. “I respect the work
Wikkerink says Canadian Food Inspection Agency inspectors are still at the farm, carrying our their investigations. No cheese can be sold until the investigation is complete. Wikkerink says the farm can sell only yogurt, milk, quark cheese and
grass-fed beef. The farm has laid off three of its six paid employees, leaving just three employees, along with Gary and Kathy Wikkerink and their four children who reside at home to keep things running. “We have to do what we have to do. There’s no more information (from government agencies) with what we have to do with the farm. It’s hard because you don’t know what they’re going to do. We can’t make any plans.” Asked about disposing of the cheese, Wikkerink says it is all in the government’s hands at this point. Wikkerink emphasizes her appreciation
for the community. “We are thankful again from the bottom of our hearts, the way they’re rallying behind us, their words of encouragement.” She says at this point
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that was done, but I do know too that the city centre guidelines will have lots of teeth to them, so if anything comes to council that is not appropriate, it can very readily be addressed,” she said. Mayor Nancy Cooper also supported the rezoning. Couns. Denise Reimer and Debbie Cannon, however, sided with Eliason. “For me to agree to rezone all of that property to C2 just doesn’t sit well,” said Cannon. “I want to see a developer, a plan come to council and then take it from there, because I want to know what the thought process is and what’s possibly going to go there.” Couns. Alan Harrison and Ken Jamieson did not participate due to a conflict of interest as employees of the school district.
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Unsightly entrance concerns scrap metal: Land privately held governed by feds, not band. By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
City council wants a scrap metal collection on the west end of town cleaned up and cleared out – to a more suitable location. Scrappy’s Metal Recycling, located off the Trans-Canada Highway on Neskonlith Indian Band land near Fischer’s Funeral Services, was the subject of discussion at Monday’s council meeting. Coun. Debbie Cannon said she’s received many emails “asking how could the city let this business start there,” without the writers realizing the business is not on city property. Regardless, Cannon wants something done about what she says looks like a “dumping site” at the west entrance to the community. “I drive by this Scrappy’s Metal site every day, twice a day, and it’s growing and I cannot believe that business is where it is, so I really want us to keep on top of this and I want that cleared out of there as soon as possible,” said Cannon. Cannon’s comments were based in part on a letter from the Neskonlith Indian Band and subsequent conversations that have taken place between band
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Overseen by Ottawa: Salmon Arm City Council would like to see scrap metal business moved from entrance of town, not shut down. Chief Judy Wilson, Mayor Nancy Cooper and Coun. Ken Jamieson. An Aug. 27 letter from Neskonlith operations director Sue Saunders sums up those discussions. It explains use of Neskonlith land “held privately under certificate of possession does not flow through the band,” and that it is the federal government that currently oversees land use. Cooper said she believed a lot of the material at the Salmon Arm Scrappy’s location is coming from Scrappy’s
Metal Recycling in situation can be remeNotch Hill. died. Though he agreed “All the neighbours to the letter, Jamieson complained about that cautioned that council to the CSRD not seek (Columbia to shut Shuswap ReScrappy’s gional Disdown outtrict),” said right. Cooper, re“I think ferring to a we need to zoning issue make sure related to the it’s known farm properwe’re not Nancy ty where the against Cooper metal was bethis type ing collected. of busiMayor Council ness,” said supported a motion by Jamieson. “We need Coun. Denise Reimer these places that will that a letter be written accept and recycle and to MP Colin Mayes ship the metal off to with the hope that the where it can be pro-
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While community support for a new coffee business and restaurant in Canoe wasn’t resounding, city council’s was. On Monday night at North Canoe Hall, Salmon Arm council gave third reading to rezoning the site of the former Doc’s Pub as a CD16 Comprehensive Development Zone so as to accommodate a restaurant and “smallscale artisan coffeeroasting operation” that could roast up to 2,500 pounds of coffee a week. The applicant, Canoe resident and Leaping Frog Coffee owner Karla Ferster, said that would amount to 15 hours of roasting, though she only intends to do 2,000 pounds a week. Regardless, the
roasting was a concern to others at the hearing, who were supportive of the business but apprehensive over possible emissions. Canoe resident Hugh Chalmers asked that the city have some maximum levels for emissions, and some kind of complaint mechanism if they become an issue. City staff, however, said they don’t have the capacity to deal with emission issues, and that a covenant requiring the business to use an afterburner would go a long way to help. Ferster explained the $60,000 afterburner the business will use will eliminate 99 per cent of the smoke and any potential noxious gases. “The end result is that you would never know there’s coffee being roasted,” she said.
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Gas campaign takes vigilance By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce continues to monitor gas prices to assure local businesses and residents aren’t losing out to neighbouring communities. On Monday, chamber president Jim Kimmerly apprised Salmon Arm council of the work done to date by the chamber that may have played a role in bringing regional parity to the gas pump – albeit temporarily. In turn, council encouraged Kimmerly and the chamber to keep at it. Kimmerly explained the chamber had received requests by members and nonmembers to see if something could be done about local gas prices, which were higher than prices in nearby communities. This led to a survey of chamber members asking if and how high gas prices
were having an impact. get back to me but they “That was the best did acknowledge they survey feedback we did see this story and ever got… It was very they did respond.” clear they felt this was While pleased with definitely the results, serving up Kimmerly another reanoted Salmson for peoon Arm ple to shop gas prices out of town, were back and it also to 131.9 had an imM o n d a y, pact on their once again revenue and higher than Jim Kimmerly those their bottom in chamber line,” said Ve r n o n , Kimmerly, of commerce K e l o w n a who credand Enderited the Salmon Arm by, where gas can be Observer for getting out purchased for 129.9. the story, which was lat“So this morning I er picked up by CBC ra- emailed Chevron and I dio as well as Kamloops explained to them that media. About a week- the people who live here and-a-half later, Kim- look at those markets as merly saw the down- the same marketplace town Chevron drop and the prices should its price from 138.9 to be the same. We’ll see 131.9 per litre. Soon what kind of response I after, other stations fol- get from that,” he said. lowed suit. Councillors thanked “I emailed Chevron Kimmerly and the corporate and thanked chamber, suggesting them for their leader- they remain vigilant. ship,” said Kimmerly. “Nothing ticks peo“It took a few days to ple more than paying
too much for gas,” said Coun. Alan Harrison. “I think the fact that the chamber took it on, I think that’s significant. As local government, we’re lobbying all over the place and I think sometimes that loses its effect. When it comes from the marketplace, as it did here – we’re certainly backing you of course – but I think there’s way more power in it, so I appreciate you doing that.” Kimmerly said what he thinks is happening is that when there is an
increase, Salmon Arm gets it, but when there’s a rollback, the city seems to get left behind. “It wasn’t too long ago, maybe a week or two, that oil was at $111 a barrel – today it’s just over $103. That’s why some of the prices have dropped in these other markets,” he said. “Yet our prices today are still at that same price level. That’s why I think it’s a question of giving attention to petroleum companies on that issue to let them know we don’t think it’s right.”
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Corking wonky laws Not only is alcohol much cheaper in the United States (11 bucks for a case of Heineken helped make a recent vacation Stateside that much better), but it is also more widely available than here in B.C. These facts are well-known to every of-age Canadian who has travelled to the U.S. – and may form some of the feedback residents are giving Victoria as the B.C. Liberal government launches the first significant review of liquor policy since 1999. Visitors to the United States know one can buy beer or wine in department stores like Target, in grocery stores like Safeway and in corner stores like 7-Eleven. It’s a convenience that seems to operate just fine; ingrained as it is in the U.S. – and in Quebec – it doesn’t seem to be a big deal to anyone but a first-time visitor from bureaucratic B.C., where some of the existing regulations can leave many heads wounded from much scratching. For some reason, one beer-and-wine store cannot open within one kilometre from another without first hurdling regulatory hell; restaurants cannot buy alcohol from a private liquor store, only from public stores; there are no happy hours allowed and the number of rules dictating when and where and how businesses can and cannot sell alcohol is positively Byzantine. Is anybody not puzzled by the fact the cheapest bottle of B.C. wine can be found far from B.C. – in California? Or that one can drink a beer with their kids while seated at a table at the sketchiest of restaurants, but cannot do the same with their kids while seated at a table at the most upscale of pubs? John Yap, parliamentary secretary for liquor policy reform, is expected to submit a report to Justice Minister Suzanne Anton by Nov. 25, after which it will be made public. “Right now, some of B.C.’s liquor laws go back many years,” Anton said, noting the Liberals want to make “practical and responsible changes that promote consumer convenience and economic growth in the province, with a strong eye to maintaining public safety and protecting the health of our citizens. One would hope the resulting policies will seriously address the “taboo” aspect of alcohol that is so prevalent in B.C. When I was 15 or so, my girlfriend’s father offered me a beer during dinner at her house. I was taken aback, but learned that sipping a beer or wine during dinner is nothing new for teens in Europe. As my then-girlfriend noted, it therefore ceases to become an elusive tonic to be abused when one reaches a magical age. This mature approach to alcohol could be extended, of course, to allowing a couple to relax in a park with a bottle of wine; to allow patrons to continue to enjoy their summer night on a restaurant or pub patio without the dreaded 11 p.m. curfew kicking in; to allow busy people to pick up a six-pack at a grocery store. The government initially asked 10,000 liquor-related businesses to provide input on liquor regulations and has expanded that to the general public. Input is now ongoing until Oct. 31 at www. gov.bc.ca/liquorpolicyreview. Do you have any ideas? Christopher Foulds is editor of Kamloops This Week.
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Mistrust of messenger factor in loss If anything, Adrian Dix is consistent in keeping to the high road. Last week, as B.C. Premier Christy Clark was shaking hands at this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, the man who had hoped to be there in her place (as premier), tendered his resignation as leader of the BC NDP. Dix’s announcement that he would be stepping down was undoubtedly a sigh-of-relief moment for NDP supporters who blame him for the loss. And now a 40-page document also points to him. Written by NDP campaign director Brian Topp, the document suggests a more aggressive, “bloodyminded” campaign is needed, and that the party failed to emulate the Liberals in focusing attacks on individuals as opposed to criticizing policy. While Dix might not have been consistent in his
position on oil tankers, he continues to avoid the politics of personal attacks and, in his resignation speech, encouraged the party to do the same. “In the face of cynicism, it is our duty to nourish the need to aspire, to hope and to offer hope,” said Dix. “Not by imitating our opponents at their worst or our critics at their most cynical but by speaking to the best in people. And of course to never, ever give up.” From the HST to the ethnic vote scandal, the Liberals provided plenty of opportunity for Dix to draw blood. But the NDP and Dix have their own history of poor decisions that continue to hold strong in voters’ minds. And it could be argued the party lost not because of the positive message, but due to public mistrust in the sincerity of the messenger.
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The Observer asked: Do you agree with government liquor stores offering the same service as private outlets?
Alan Mills “Yes. Why not? They don’t charge for such services.”
Gord Venables “Not really, because the little guys have to make a living too.”
Marie-Jo Beimes “Sure, why not.”
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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Despite efforts to keep the smart meter “controversy” alive by repeating imaginary health claims, the end is near. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has made what sounds like a final offer to holdouts. You want to keep your old mechanical meter, fill your boots. It’ll cost you an extra $35 a month, starting in December. If you insist on a “radio off” wireless meter, there will be a set-up fee of $100 and a monthly fee of $20 to have someone collect the readings. These charges are to be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission, the independent panel that smart meter opponents want to review BC Hydro’s whole smart grid project. As it happens, the BCUC recently did just that for an application by FortisBC to install wireless meters for its Okanagan and Kootenay customers. The meters were approved, and the findings are instructive. The BCUC report notes that it received “many” complaints about smart meter signals being added to existing radio frequency (RF) sources. Some used familiar scare rhetoric about “toxic microwave radiation” that’s promoted by people trying to make money by exploiting fear. One of the experts retained by FortisBC was Dr. Yakov Shkolnikov, an electrical engineer with advanced degrees from Princeton and Cornell Universities. His testimony was not challenged by any of the lineup of opponents. A sample of his findings illustrates the absurdity of this whole discussion. Shkolnikov calculated that a cell phone in use generates radio signals that reach 10 per cent of the international safety code limit. A microwave oven generates 2.3 per cent of the safe limit. A cordless phone: 1.25 per cent. A wi-fi signal: 0.0045 per cent.
A bank of smart meters, not separated by a wall, registers 0.0019 per cent. The natural background RF level is 0.013 per cent. Note the decimal place. The level in the middle of a wilderness is more than 10 times that received from a bank of meters. BCUC staff added, for comparison, the radio signal level emitted by a human body. It’s 0.018 per cent. What this means is your spouse snoring beside you is a stronger source of RF than a whole wall of smart meters. Experts put up by opponents didn’t fare so well. One was Jerry Flynn, a retired Canadian Forces officer from Kelowna who travels around taking readings, talking to elderly people about alleged hazards of meters, and making claims to the media about what he has called the single biggest threat to human health today. The BCUC found his military experience not “relevant,” and his evidence frequently “incorrect, exaggerated and/or unsubstantiated.” Then there was Curtis Bennett, who described himself as “chief science officer” for a company called Thermoguy. He spoke on behalf of West Kootenay Concerned Citizens. In a 2012 letter to the B.C. energy ministry, Bennett warned of the danger of smart meters triggering “molecular earthquakes.” The BCUC panel wrote: “While Mr. Bennett has an electrician’s knowledge of electrical systems, it is clear that he is unqualified to give expert opinion evidence on the health effects of RF, exposure standards for RF, engineering, physics or geological phenomena such as earthquakes.” Citizens for Safe Technology put up one Dr. Donald Maisch, who claimed to have experience with this issue in Australia. The panel noted that Maisch runs EMFacts Consultancy, and agreed with FortisBC’s argument that “Dr. Maisch’s consulting livelihood depends upon public fears and concerns about RF exposure.” Would you like this circus of quackery to be restaged over BC Hydro’s program, at your expense?
Nan Dickie “I’m all for small business so I don’t think the government should be competing with them.”
Rick Gooch “Sure, whatever gets the customer the best prices and service.”
Support for stand on Lyme Re: Support for Lyme clinic withdrawn, Observer, Sept. 18. I also support CanLyme’s withdrawal of support. The clinic does not even begin to address core need of Lyme patients. Dr. Henry’s words are double-speak, in my opinion. If they had indeed been listening to stakeholders, they would understand that the Band-Aid solutions like meditation, change of diet, etc do nothing to address the underlying cause of Lyme disease: bacteria. If there was an actual intent to help people with Lyme disease, the government commissioned
Schmidt report addressed those issues, but sadly it has been swept under the carpet never to see the light of day. For anyone interested in this secret report only brought to light by a freedom of information request (which suspiciously prompted announcement of a new clinic the very next day), here is the link and background info: http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/12/28/ freedom-of-informationrequest-yields-info-aboutlyme-other-chronic-diseases-clinic-opening-at-bc-womens-hospital. People with Lyme disease will continue to suffer
and be de-insured by our free health-care system because ‘supposed’ leaders in health care do not have any expertise and continue to spout archaic doctrine versus evolving science. This is a huge mistake for all Canadians. With the new U.S. figures of 300,000 cases of Lyme versus 30,000, Canada has a serious denial problem on their hands reporting only 258 cases. Readers, I suggest you do the math while looking at a map of our borders and look to the CanLyme Foundation for accurate information. Chris Powell
Human cost to cheap prices Those people who care about the plight of their fellow human beings might be interested in the Sept. 11 online issue of the Wall Street Journal. The article – and other similar ones – reports of meetings in Geneva recently of the ILO (International Labour Organization) in which dozens of global retailers agreed to pay $77 million dollars in compensation to families of victims of two sweat shop factory disasters in Bangladesh. People will recall the media coverage of the factory collapse of the Rana Plaza building in April, which killed 1100 workers and injured 2000. Then there was the fire that killed 100 last November in Tazreen.
Many of these killed and injured were women and the sole income earners for their families. Many of the injured lost limbs from being crushed. One notable exception was Walmart Stores Inc., which declined to participate in the compensation package. It is noted in the article, however, to be one of the biggest buyers of clothes made in Bangladesh. Walmart is instead focusing on providing loans to factories, joining a U.S. group that has been criticized because it doesn’t take into account factors such as lost earnings, pain and suffering and medical, funeral and other expenses. The article states:
“The reason Bangladesh manufacturing is so cheap is, in part, because many factories don’t comply with safety standards, and retailers benefit from that,” said Peter McAllister, director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, which has helped co-ordinate negotiations among retailers. “It’s not the real cost of making clothes.” So although cheap goods are appealing to all of us, it is worth remembering they come with a hidden human cost. As I drive by the new Walmart store and note the marketing for the grand opening in early November, I will be thinking about that cost. Joan Bratty
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1913
Caper concludes, cat in custody By Barb Brouwer
Mr. Brewer, government geologist, visited Seymour Arm and looked over the Cottonbelt claims. He spoke favourably of the various properties he had seen.
1923
“Can a working girl keep herself respectable, live in comfort and have an opportunity to better herself at night school while working a laundry at $10 a week?” A public outcry calling the government to take immediate remedial action followed the stirring and sensational expose by Miss Greta P. Fraser, who described the arduous toil of laundry workers.
1933
R.W. Bruhn, independent candidate in an upcoming provincial election, advocated the early adoption of a nationwide system of contributory unemployment insurance, shorter working hours and the establishment of a system of health insurance. He pledged, if elected, to see that all proper steps would be taken to protect our forests from destruction through fire.
1943
At a district council meeting, Reeve Michael Damgaard astonished the councillors when he announced that he would not run as reeve at the next election. He considered it unfair for one person to occupy such a position for too long a time.
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The new Liquor Act which was introduced in the legislature permitted beer and wine by the glass with meals, and the issuing of lounge licences for the sale of all types of liquor in hotels, nonprofit clubs, holiday resorts and military messes. Announcement was made by the provincial public works department that tenders had been called for reconstructing the Larch Hill-Canoe section of the Trans-Canada Highway, described as project 470.
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From high up in a 120-foot Douglas fir comes the plaintiff meows of a cat in distress. Setting his ropes at 100 feet last Wednesday morning, Vertical Tree Care owner Steve Beals prepares to rappel down to a male tortoiseshell, who keeps moving dangerously close to the end of a large branch, some 80 feet off the ground. Down below, Sheriff Chris Hagglov and concerned citizen Kyler Sintich clutch a blanket, necks craned as they anxiously follow the action far above. A vague orange lump shrouded by greenery suddenly becomes a blur of motion as the cat streaks past Beals out onto the end of another branch. Beals resets his rappel ropes and again begins his careful advance on the stressed feline. “Hey guys, this is not looking good,” calls Beals to Hagglov and Sintich, later explaining it appeared the cat was about jump to another tree. “It didn’t seem he was too interested in me and I was a little worried the limb would break, or he would jump.” Fortunately, luck held and Beals was able to bag the cat. “I got the bag ready and when he tried to run past me again, I grabbed him by the scruff, got a good hold and shoved him in the backpack.” About 30 minutes into the rescue, now safely at ground level, it takes the combined efforts of the three men to transfer the agitated cat from the backpack into a carrier delivered by neighbour Brenda Dean. “One cat in custody,” says a relieved Hagglov. “I saw the height and thought ‘holy mackerel, this is a problem.’” It was the cat’s meow that
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likely saved his life. That, and a whole lot of help from concerned citizens. The rescue took place at a 120-foot Douglas fir on 20th Street NE, just below Okanagan Avenue. Dean, who lives across the road, heard the cat last Sunday. “I did nothing, I didn’t know where the cat was,” she says. “I heard him the next day from my computer room and it sounded like it was in distress.” This time, Dean went beyond her own yard, following the meows across the street to the giant fir. “I called the fire department and RCMP but they wouldn’t do anything, they said it would come down on it own,” says Dean, who phoned Vertical Tree Care owner Beals. “He said it was up very high and that he would try, but couldn’t guarantee he’d get it.” In order to pay Beals’ $100 fee, Dean managed to raise $40 from friends and kicked in the remaining $60 on her own. Sintich was driving along 20th Street and stopped to make a phone call early Tuesday evening. Hearing the anxious meows, Sintich located the cat and, the next day, talked to the owner of a nearby home, who told him Wednesday would have been Day 5 for the stranded feline. Sintich made the same kind of pleas for help as Dean. “She did the work. I was hoping to help but she was a step ahead of me,” he says. “I didn’t do much except hang around.” Also hoping to help was Phaedra Idzan, who was out for a stroll with husband, Ivan, Tuesday and saw a group of women standing on the side of the road looking up. “One of the women said the cat had been crying for three
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Safe at last: Sheriff Chris Hagglov has a frisky feline ready for transport following its rescue last week. days and nobody would do anything,” she says. “I sent Ivan home for food and rattled it, but the cat ignored it.” Phaedra enlisted the help of her mother, Cilla, owner of five cats, going back later in the evening to try once more to lure the cat down. “We tried for about 20 minutes,” she says. “It broke my heart to leave.” At work in the courthouse next morning, Hagglov overheard Phaedra expressing her concerns for the cat. A volunteer firefighter, he decided to go and have a look at the situation with the idea that he might be able to help. “That cat was way too high,” he said. “Our ladder truck
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Masked bandits These suspects were wearing masks. At 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, police responded to a break and enter in progress on 25th Street NE. When officers arrived, they located three masked bandits – raccoons – on the front porch, pilfering food left out for family pets. They were neither handcuffed nor lodged in police cells.
Addicted At 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, police located a man passed out in Blackburn Park. The 35-year-old was arrested and held for court as he was in breach of several court orders in which he was to abstain from illicit drugs. At the time of his arrest he was under the influence of hard drugs, report police.
Stolen Suburban At 1 p.m. on Sept. 22, a blue Chevrolet Suburban, licence plate number 552 WPG, was stolen from a parking lot on Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road.
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Driver foiled in parking lot chase It was nearly a demolition derby in the Askew’s parking lot. At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, police were conducting school zone enforcement and were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the new Askew’s parking lot on 11th Avenue NE. Upon arrival, officers spotted a lone man inside a vehicle without licence plates. The man began driving, lurched over a cement median
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and then nearly hit several vehicles. Police attempted to stop this vehicle, but the driver did not immediately comply, so two police vehicles boxed the suspect’s vehicle to stop him driving farther. Police say the 39-year-old Salmon Arm man was impaired by alcohol. When arrested, he did not hold a driver’s licence and he was prohibited by the courts from consuming alcohol. He was held for court.
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Fall leads to fine A Salmon Arm construction company was fined $11,048 after one of its employees was seriously injured in a fall from a slippery, sloped roof. He landed three metres below onto frozen ground. Timberline Solutions is one of 47 B.C. firms fined by WorkSafeBC for safety violations. “The worker was not wearing the required fall protection. The firm’s principal was on site at the time,” stated a WorkSafeBC report issued Aug. 29. “The firm failed to ensure that its worker used fall protection and failed to provide him with the supervision and training needed to ensure
his safety.” Timberline was one of six companies penalized for serious injuries. Four fines were imposed on companies after lethal mishaps. The largest single penalty of $58,000 went to Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd. of New Westminster for failing to prevent employees from being exposed to asbestos within a reasonable time. A large majority of the sanctions ranging from $1,200 to more than $57,558 went to Lower Mainland firms. Nearly $540,000 in penalties over workplace violations were assessed in total.
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Council OKs mobile home park strata Coun. Ken Jamieson. Couns. Alan Harrison and Denise Reimer expressed their agreement with Muto. A majority of city council gave “I think it’s advantageous to the their approval Sept. 9 to an amend- community and to neighbours to have ment to the official community plan those pieces of property owned rather to accommodate a mobile home park than rented. You get pride of ownerstrata application, an amendment that ship, you get people who are going must also be approved by the Agricul- to be there for a long length of time,” tural Land Commission. Harrison said, noting the development The property, at 481 Highway 97B would provide affordable housing in a NE, adjacent to Haney Heritage Park “fantastic location.” and the former KOA Campground, is Coun. Marg Kentel said the develowned by Muto Holdings Ltd. opment provides a choice in housing. In addition to chang“In my opinion, we’re ing the designation in the at a time in our economy OCP from acreage reserve and our moving forward to low-density residential, with development, we the application would exhave to think outside the tend the city’s urban conbox sometimes and try to tainment boundary. see what the community A report from the city’s needs. This type of develplanning department exopment, there is no other plained the owners curpiece of property like this Ken rently have an application to stratify.” Jamieson for a mobile home park Coun. Debbie Cannon under review by the city city councillor said the Mutos’ installing and the owners are workof a private sanitary sering to meet conditions such as emer- vice connection to the city’s sanitary gency routes, servicing and storm sewer main shows they’re serious. drainage. However, the application Council’s vote was contrary to the for the OCP and urban containment planning department’s recommendaboundary amendments are necessary tion, whose reasons included: the debecause the owner wishes to subdi- nial of a similar proposal in 2008 with vide the proposed mobile home park no significant changes; and possible into 30 bare land strata lots. increased expectations for municipal The property was approved in 1979 services and urban subdivision outby the ALC for use as a mobile home side the urban containment boundary. park, but not for subdivision. Jamieson said that while it’s obviSpeaking for the application, Rose- ous whatever the Mutos do with the marie Muto noted the strata desig- property will be well done, he can’t nation would add value to the land, support the proposal. He said agriculbenefiting the strata owners, the com- tural land must be protected, noting munity and more. no new farmland is being created. Coun. Chad Eliason was absent James Olafson also spoke in oppofrom the meeting, but all those pres- sition, saying the subdivision will set ent voted for the application except up a precedent in the ALR.
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Great tournament despite rain delays The Salmon Arm Tennis Club’s Open Tennis Tournament ended with a number of local players taking top spot. Tournament director Doug Rawson was happy with event. “I was pleased with the incredible calibre of play throughout the tournament and I would like to thank all of the athletes for their patience while we dealt with a four-hour rain delay on Saturday,” he said. “Thanks also to the volunteers who assisted with food preparation.” Assistant director Marianne VanBuskirk added her thanks for the generous sponsorship the club received as well as to Rawson for his work to prepare for the tournament and in dealing with the rain delays.
Results were as follows: Ladies Doubles A – First: Marietjie Du Plessis, Salmon Arm and Loree Boyd, Salmon Arm. Second: Supha Phonchiangkwang, Vernon and Audrey Chu, Kelowna. Ladies Doubles B – First: Shirley Knorr, Salmon Arm and Debbie Harrison, Salmon Arm. Second: Marianne VanBuskirk, Salmon Arm and DeeDee Shattock, Salmon Arm. Mixed Doubles A – First: Audrey Chu, Kelowna and Brandon Fung, Kelowna. Second: Debbie Harrison, Salmon Arm and Alan Harrison, Salmon Arm. Mixed Doubles B – First: Curtis Hamilton, Penticton and Mary Wu, Penticton.
Second: Ashley Bradwell, Salmon Arm and Steve Bradwell, Salmon Arm. Men’s Singles A – First: Brandon Fung, Kelowna. Second: West Martin-Patterson, Salmon Arm. Men’s Singles B – First: Dan Wark, Salmon Arm. Second: Ian McHarg, Vernon. Men’s Doubles A – First: Jeremy Bell and West Martin-Patterson. Second: Crag Tilander and Winston Pain. Men’s Doubles B – First: Joe McFadden, Vernon and Frits de Cat, Vernon. Second: Dan Wark, Salmon Arm and Ken Hecker, Salmon Arm.
Sunshine prevails: Inset, Jeremy Bell blasts the ball with partner West Martin-Patterson on the way to winning the Men’s Doubles category at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club Open Tennis Tournament held over the weekend. To left, Audrey Chu returns the ball during one of the matches at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club. JAMES MURRAY/OBSERVER
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Dressage this weekend The Southern Interior Dressage Association dressage competition takes place at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds, Sept. 28 and 29. For more information, call 250-832-9517.
Learn to referee hockey Salmon Arm Minor Hockey will be hosting a hybrid referee clinic in Enderby, Nov. 2 at A.L. Fortune School. All those interested in coaching at the recreation level in Salmon Arm must pre-register with BC Hockey (see website) prior to attending this clinic. There will be an on-ice session as well. Bring proper attire including helmet. Contact coach co-ordinator Darby Boyd at 250-833-1006 for further information or contact the minor hockey office at 250-8320095.
Count a trail Join the fall trail inventory– it’s fall trail inventory time. An excuse to go for a walk and check trails before they settle under a blanket of snow. Be sure to send in trail condition reports to the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s steward at trailreport@shuswaptrails.com. And if you’re looking for something a little more formal, let the alliance know and they’ll send you a copy of the trail inventory form.
register to curl Shuswap Outdoors Club has a few more outings before the snow flies. Call 250-932-8729 for more information. Bike KVR’s Myra Canyon on Sunday Oct 20. Call 250-832-6522 Larch Hills Ungroomed Ski Trail Clearing takes place Sunday, Oct. 27. Call 250-8326522. The Annual Potluck Social & Show and Tell takes place Saturday, Nov. 16. Call 250832-8729.
Winning bridge Sept. 12: Social bridge - 1. Sylvester Wysocki, 2. Len Magri, 3. Peggy Fetterly, 4. Eileen Tiedman. Sept. 15: 1. Lynne Storey & John Parton, 2. Doreen Roberts & Ona Bouchard, 3. Sandi & Milford Berger. The Sunday Bridge Club plays at the Senior Centre every Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Sept. 16: 1. June Scott, 2. Sylvester Wysocki, 3. Georgy Marshall. Sept. 17: 1. Nancy McAdam and Al Christie, 2. Dan Quilty and Michael Clayton. Sept. 19: 1. Mary MacKenzie, 2. Shirley Fyles, 3. Ella Hoskins, 4. Isa Ellis. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Paddling to a premier race By Jessica Klymchuck OBSERVER STAFF
One Salmon Arm athlete is taking part in his sport’s most prestigious event. Randy Brooks is heading to Hawaii October 13 for the 61st Annual Moloka’i Hoe Race, the men’s world championship in outrigger canoe racing. Each year more than 1,000 paddlers from around the world race the Ka’iwi Channel from Kawakiu Bay to O’ahu, landing on the Waikiki beach. Racers take on 42 miles of open ocean. Brooks will compete in the 60-plus category with a team of 12 that includes Canada’s premier outrigger racers. Everyone on the team is considered to be a top paddler, Brooks says, making the team very competitive. A year and a half ago Brooks decided he wanted to compete in the Moloka’i race. After paddling with a friend from the region last year his mind was made up, and they decided to go ahead and put a team together to compete in 2013. “We were over there paddling and it was wonderful,” he said. “I told him if he was considering doing the Moloka’i Hoe that I would want to join.”
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primed: Randy Brooks has been working hard preparing for an elite outrigger canoe race in Hawaii next month. As logistics manager for the World Outrigger Sprint last year, Brooks used his connections to help recruit most of team Canada to go to Hawaii. “We put together what we think will be a very competitive team,” he said, adding that he knows the paddlers from competing with and against them in other events. That was just the beginning, however, because Brooks knew he had a lot of training ahead of him. “I knew I had to become a lot better than I was,” he said.
“For almost two years I’ve been training really hard.” Brooks paddles between 50 and 100 kilometres per week on the Shuswap and says, at this point, a 25-kilometre paddle is an easy feat. However, in Hawaii he will face the swells of the open ocean that he is unable to replicate on the lake. The team, Kanaka Canucks, will meet in Hawaii a few days early to train together. Parts of the team have done races together with success. Although they aren’t able to train as a whole, Brooks thinks they will
do very well when they all get together. The Moloka’i Hoe will be a milestone for Brooks, who fell in love with the sport when he started a few years ago. He’s always watched the Hawaiian event from afar. “I didn’t think I could every do anything like that,” he said. “I just became more confident and stronger as time went on.” “The thing is, anybody can do this,” he said. “You need the love and drive but it’s possible for everyone. To have a crew of guys that are 60 is fabulous.”
Rugby player invited to join Team BC By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Alec Crawford is following what’s become a bit of a family tradition. His dad played rugby, his older brother played rugby, his younger brother just signed up for rugby, and he plays rugby. But not just any level of rugby. Crawford, who has played since Grade 6 and is now in Grade 9, has been invited to play for Team BC. He went to try-outs in the Lower Mainland where he clearly impressed the coaches. Although he’s not one to brag about himself, he admits that his best skill is speed. “We had a little mini sevens
festival (seven-a-side rugby). I was faster than most of the kids, so it was easy to just run up the wing and score some tries.” The only downside to the experience on the Coast was when, during the second-tolast trial game with just three minutes left, he took a knee to the head during a ruck, suffered a minor concussion and was told to do nothing for several weeks. Crawford’s Salmon Arm coaches, Lorne Elder, Geoff Power and Jan Crerar, all emphasize what an excellent athlete and leader Crawford is – and what a great team as a whole the Shuswap Middle School team has been. Remarks Power: “I noticed Alec the first time that the
talent: Salmon Arm’s Alec Crawford has been noted for his speed. team did hard laps. Alec was 40 yards ahead of some pretty quick runners. He has an ex-
plosive start, strong endurance and no problem running around or through his opposition…” Elder notes how calm Crawford is, never raising his voice during his game. “I see a lot of people get out there and start yelling at people,” explains Crawford. “I’ve just never really done that.” However, he does acknowledge that he gets really nervous before a game. With rugby over until the spring, Crawford will be busy snowboarding and paint balling this winter. Although he loves the sport, at this point Crawford doesn’t have any specific goals for rugby, simply a desire to “see how far I can go.”
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Warriors down SilverBacks Even with a talented top line, an experienced goalie tandem and some blue-chip recruits this year, Salmon Arm SilverBacks head coach Troy Mick says it doesn’t amount to much without a little sweat equity. Riding high after a two-game sweep of Vernon, the Gorillas were humbled last weekend with after a 5-3 loss in West Kelowna Friday and a 4-2 loss to the Warriors at home on Saturday. “They came in and they wanted it a bit more than us,” Mick summarized of the home-and-home set. “You’re only as good as your last game and the last two games, we weren’t very good.” At Shaw Centre Saturday, Salmon Arm got the start they wanted with an opening goal from Colton Thibault, but couldn’t build on the momentum as they ran into penalty trouble. West Kelowna’s Jordan Masters tied it on the power play late in the first and two second-period goals for the War-
riors proved to be all the visitors would need. “Our discipline was a factor in that,” said Mick. “Our effort was better on Saturday but if you take undisciplined penalties, as much as we were better, it’s going to cost you.” Friday at Royal Lepage Place in West Kelowna, the Warriors were without Detroit Red Wings draft pick David Pope but got a boost from new recruit Jason Cotton who had two goals including the game-winner in the last second of the second period. Salmon Arm’s top line of Landon Smith, Evan Anderson and Alex Gillies had the ’Backs goals with Gillies’ BCHL-leading eighth tally of the season tying the game briefly before Cotton’s marker. The weekend served as a sharp lesson for the SilverBacks and Mick said the forward lines will be mixed up a bit this week. “The league is too good to take nights off,” said Mick. “(Our
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Pressure: SilverBack Harlan Orr tries to stop the West Kelowna Warriors from scoring at the Shaw Centre Saturday. players) thought West Kelowna was going to give us two points. We’ve got to get consistency from more of our players; our first-year players have got to step up and it doesn’t matter if you’ve been here one year or four years, when you’re on the ice, you’ve got to play the way we expect.” Salmon Arm’s penalty killing, which was flawless against Vernon the weekend prior, allowed three goals against the War-
riors. The pair of losses should sharpen the team’s collective focus as they prepare this week at practice for a three-game road trip to Vancouver Island and Chilliwack. “This gives us a great week of practice to get ready for our Island road swing,” said Mick, adding team togetherness should be enhanced by getting out of town for a bit. “(Road trips), you get to ride the bus together, get in the hotel rooms. This will
Kids prep for Sunday’s triathlon Young athletes are revving up for the ninth annual Salmon Arm Kids’ Try-a-Tri Triathlon Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. More than 60 participants from the age of four to 16 will swim, bike and run on the
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Registration and bike inspection takes place at Trailheads Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m., where racers can pick up their race packages as well. Participants may wear life jackets in the swim portion and en-
trants have the chance to win a mountain bike. For more information, visit www.salmonarmtriathlon.com. Anyone interested in helping out may send an email to Tiffany Lombaert at tslombaert@ hotmail.com.
be a real good evaluation component for the coaches. Nanaimo, Victoria, Chilliwack – those are all tough games so we shouldn’t have to say much.” Salmon Arm visits the Nanaimo Clippers Friday in a 7 p.m. faceoff, the Victoria Grizzlies at 7:15 p.m. Saturday and the Chilliwack Chiefs Sunday for a 5 p.m. start time.
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Finishing fourth in B.C. For the first time in the Okanagan Rugby League the Manthers finished fourth in B.C. This was a rags to riches story of two small towns, and a group of talented players putting it all together. Salmon Arm and Enderby grads of past years put their talent together this season to finish Number 1 in the Okanagan Valley. Penticton was chosen as the central spot for all teams from the Kootenays, Northern B.C. and small clubs out of Vancouver to decide the best in the province The Manthers played the Kootenays on Saturday to be shut down 23-7 by the Elks. James Cookson scored the only try with Jeff Miller converting. Most Valuable Player of the game was Wilson Hlina at wing, making some crucial score-stopping tackles. Second Row
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with Wilson Hlina in support during the 3rd Division BC Division Saratoga Cup in Penticton on the weekend. Josh Szoke had a stormer of a game until he had to come off with a minor injury. Tired and fatigued from Saturday, the battle for the bronze was against Williams Lake. Unfortunately the Rustlers had 25 players while the Manthers were struck with injuries including Old Man Greg Seed. Striking down the centre of the field and bouncing off of two
Rustlers, Ryan Penner scored under the posts. Playing scrum half, Scyler Dumas did a quick penalty tap and shot the gap to give a show and go pass to hit James Cookson on the outside, with Brad Shields in support to score in the corner. Man of the Match went to Tyrone McCabe who did a great pick and go on the five-yard line and scored a brilliant
try. The final score was 27-19 for the Rustlers. The Manthers continue to educate future rugby players in Grade 6/7 at Shuswap Middle School every Wednesday from Sept. 25 to Oct. 30. Participation is free. The Manthers continue in November at the indoor arena.
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Colts play with heart On Sunday, Sept. 22 the Salmon Arm Pee Wee Colts faced Vernon, losing 35-0. Unfortunately, the scoreboard didn’t reflect the game the team played. “We only had one touch down scored against in the second half,” said coach Jerrit Lindgren. “We faced a very mature team that has a lot of talent. Once second half came around our players started holding them on defence, and offence was able to drive the ball down the field.” Lindgren said Vernon’s head coach came up and shook his hand and said it was a pleasure, noting the Colts were a very talented team. Salmon Arm showed up with 18 players, the
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Colts put up a strong game versus Vernon. league minimum and Vernon had close to 30. “Our kids played a long, hard game with a lot of heart. They naturally get tired though when we only have six substitutes. Most players stayed on the field the entire game.” Lindgren says the team needs more players and encourages any
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It’s curtains up on the 37th season of community theatre in Salmon Arm. Shuswap Theatre opens with the popular musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Nov. 15 to 30. Directed by Julia Body, the production is based on the book and lyrics of Howard Ashman, with music by Alan Menken. A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Its not long before “Audrey II” morphs into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, rhythm and blues-singing carnivore, who offers the floral assistant fame and fortune in exchange for feeding the plant’s growing appetite – eventually revealing itself as an alien creature yearning for global domination. The winter production, which will run Feb. 21 through March 8, 2014 is Distracted, a drama written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Adele Kuyek. What’s wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can’t sit still, he curses, he raps, and getting him into or out of his pyjamas is a mission impossible. His teacher thinks he has attention deficit disorder. His dad says, “He’s just a boy.” And Mama’s on a quest for answers. Is Jesse dysfunctional, or just different? Mother talks to professionals and neighbours alike, each with their own diagnosis as to what ails the boy. Throughout the production, Jesse is an offstage voice becoming at once louder and angrier, but in danger of fading away as his parents’ marriage is in peril. This is a hilarious, provocative and poignant look at a modern family and an epic dilemma. Next up, is the laugh-a-minute The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr, a parody of the bard’s plays, with all of them performed in shortened form, by only three actors. Directed by Evelyn Birch, the third Mainstage Production is an abridged version of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare and runs April 25 to May 10. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer
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Fun ’n’ games: Laughing Gas Improv actors Monica Kriese and Randy Brogden perform a skit from How The Grins Stole Christmas presented last December at Shuswap Theatre. and Jess Winfield, this fast-paced, gag-asecond delight deconstructs all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, plus the sonnets, into a twoact whirlwind. Attend the play prepared to be part of the action as the audience becomes integral to this unique experience. This will be Shuswap Theatre’s entry into the OZone Festival to be hosted in Winfield in May 2014. Enjoy the wacky entertainment provided by Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv troupe on Saturday, Dec. 7. This performing improv group has regular, closed practices on the first and third Monday of each month. The performing group is working on a program where others can join in on occasion. Stay tuned. Just in time for Christmas, Shuswap Theatre is co-presenting a seasonal favourite The Nutcracker, in partnership with FACES
of Blind Bay. The production will feature students of dance, music, drama and art. For the older set with young-at-heart attitudes, Ida and Old Baldy’s’ Seniors Theatre resumes Oct., from 9 to 11 a.m. at the theatre on Hudson Avenue. Directed by Peter Blacklock, these fun, non-intimidating sessions also run Tuesday afternoons at Sorrento Memorial Hall and Wednesday mornings at Cedar Heights. Seniors who wish to get out and explore the world of theatre, may call Blacklock at 250675-3004. For more information on Shuswap Theatre’s action-packed season or acquiring season tickets, visit www.shuswaptheatre. com or call 250-832-9283.
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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
ALL THAT JAZZ – The Jazz Club presents the Sophia Perlman Quartet. Soulful,
funky and provocative vocals at 7 p.m. in the Shuswap Chefs banquet room, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy. Admission by donation.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 MUSIC CRAWL – Blue Canoe Café and Bakery and the Shuswap Pie Company
host a mini music crawl. At 5:30 p.m. at the Pie Company, hear the Gypsy jazz music of Shushmanoush and dine from the regular menu. At 7 p.m. Blue Canoe will host Jake Verburg and Steph Clifford with special guest Sasha Lewis; two special fall entrées and regular menu. Cover is $10.
HAYRIDE – The Louisiana Hayride presents the “Legends of Country
Rockabilly in Story and Song” at 7:30 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets at $35 are available at Touch ’A Texas in the Mall at Piccadilly. BRIT BLAST – “Atlantic Crossing” features world-class tribute artists performing the music of Rod Stewart, Elton John and the Beatles at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Tickets at $30 are available at Acorn Music, at www.ticketweb.ca. or at the door. SPAGHETTI – Sunnybrae Seniors host a spaghetti dinner with garlic toast, salads, dessert and coffee from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3585 Sunnybrae/Canoe Point Rd. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. QUESTERS – Canadian Questers host annual conference, “Embracing Change,” at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.questers.ca for more information. WRITE STUFF – Open Mic at Shuswap Writers’ Coffee House at Choices, 40 Lakeshore Dr. A light supper is available at 5:30 and open mic readings start at 6:30 p.m. Poets, prose writers, songwriters welcome. Or, just come to listen. No cover charge. Info: Cathy at 250-832-2454.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
BAZAAR – The Women’s Catholic League hosts the annual fall bazaar and tea
from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. Admission is free, tea is $4. Proceeds to charity. For information, call 250-832-7494. SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents The East, a film that delivers suspense, controversy and intrigue through the moral and ethical issues it raises when a former FBI agent begins identifying with a fringe eco-terrorist group, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
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250-804-8261. Beginners line dancing runs Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Call Linda at 250-804-0917. Recreational badminton runs Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Call Dennis at 250-804-0917.
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PUB NIGHT – The Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Society hosts a
fundraiser at the Hideaway Pub featuring a live DJ, 50/50 draws, appie and drink specials. Tickets at $15 include burger, fries and a beer and are available at the Family Resource Centre at 181 Trans-Canada Hwy. NE. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 7, a silent auction runs from 6 to 10.
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Writing up 25 years Twenty-five years ago four women with an interest in writing united to form the Shuswap Writers’ Group. On Friday, Sept. 20, three of those four women, along with past and present members and guests, gathered at the SAGA Public Art Gallery to celebrate this milestone. Surrounded by colourful and creative art, nourished by delicious food and refreshments, and serenaded by piano music played by Marion Williams, those in attendance enjoyed mingling, chatting and viewing a display and book of newspaper clippings and photographs, as well as the group’s publications over the years. Mid-celebration, attendees listened to one
The Salmon Arm Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has some fun fall programs for kids. Toddlertime began Thursday, Sept. 19 and runs at 10:30 a.m. to Dec. 12. Toddlertime features stories, singing, dancing, puppets and lots of fun for the very young and young at heart.
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DeKelver offers remarks at a 25th anniversary celebration. of the founding members, Dorothy Rolin, relate the 25-year history of Shuswap Writers’ Group and its coffee houses. Current president Shirley DeKelver gave certificates to each
founding member and invited anyone present to speak at an open mic about past or present writing experiences. The other founding members include Ramona Rizzi, Christine Peel and Judy Re-
imche. The oldest former member present was 94-year-old Ethel Keating who attended the celebration with her daughter Elizsha Keating, both of whom served as presidents of the group.
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silent auctions at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds go to support ministry programs. Tickets at $15 for adults and $40 for families are available at the church office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the church at 250-832-3860 or Joanne at 250-515-1601. Tickets will not be available at the door.
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Storytime has begun again and runs Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to Dec. 14. Expect lots of fun and laughter for all ages and stages. The Fall Fun for School Age Kids features board games and takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Another favourite, Pyjama Storytime, takes place Friday, Oct. 25 and Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Arrive dressed in your PJs with your stuffies in tow, and sing your way to dreamland. There’s fun for all at Puppet Play, which runs Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.
No registration is required for these free programs. Fall Fun for School Age Kids – Lego Club runs Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Registration is required for this free program. Call the branch at 250-832-6161 ext. 1202 or register at the information desk.
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Popular children’s writer Wilf Pauls, centre, signs a copy of his latest book, Fweddy The Wed Fwog Pwince, for Jordan, Oliver, Lucy and Nathan King during a book-signing Friday evening in the Bastion Elementary School gym.
Club to address need for fun If you are a woman who would like to have more activities to choose from, a new Working Women’s Social and Recreation Club could fill the bill. Organizer Monica Kriese say a number of women in the community have expressed a desire for a group or club that promotes activities without politics, bylaws or rules. “Women in the area have been saying time and time again that they want to get out with other women, but it needs to work around their lives and schedules,” says Kriese. “There are also those that work but don’t feel comfortable joining a group that focuses on business owners or managers.” “The club will take into account the difference in social and recreational needs for women with young children, empty nesters, single parents,
low incomes – you name it, because you will each have a chance to suggest activities and help put it together,” says Kriese. “For example, if one of you wants to go snowshoeing one weekend, you send in the details and they are sent out to everyone in the club as an invitation to come out and join in.” Or, suggests Kriese, women who work during the day, may want to suggest a “whine and wine” event at a local bistro. “It will be your club and each of you has a say,” she adds. The club is open to women living anywhere in the Shuswap. Go to www.emailmeform.com/ builder/form/M7edIswc5deb36AP to express your interest and suggest activities. For more information, call Monica Gail Kriese at 250-833-6100.
Floating lantern celebration set for Sunday Runaway Moon Theatre and the Lower Shuswap Stewardship Society host the annual Floating Lantern Celebration at nightfall on Sept. 29 (World River’s Day) by the bridge
in Enderby. The theme behind the celebration is “Calendario,” an ongoing community art project, designed to encourage people to note the timing and order of events which take
place in nature around us. If you do not have a lantern, attend a workshop at the Splatsin Health Centre Thursday, Sept 26 from 9 a.m to noon or go to
the information centre on Lantern Float Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Paddlers are needed to guide the lanterns. For more information, contact info@ runawaymoon.org.
The Shuswap Family Resource Centre is having a Pub Night fundraiser on Friday, Oct, 4 at the Hideaway Pub. Tickets are $15 each and include a burger, fries and a beer as well as a live and silent auction, and raffle items, a DJ, 50/50 draws and appie and drink specials. If you are interested in attending and supporting the agency, purchase tickets through the Shuswap Family Resource Centre at 181 Trans-Canada Hwy. NE. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 7 and the auction closes at 10. If you are unable to attend the event, but wish to support the fundraising efforts, the centre is accepting items for the silent auction until Sept. 30.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be the initiator and organize get-togethers or any social pursuits. You know instinctively what appeals to your crowd and you will manage to get their attention. You will also be able to pursue your dreams and desires with greater triumph at this time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Others see you as you as a very capable individual who strives to maintain a strong influence on others. Keep your anger in check or your frustration may be affecting your social standing such as your boss or any other person of authority. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are all over the place, but anywhere nearby. Faraway places attract you now and so is the desire for some wild adventures in foreign lands. Let yourself experience them all in a raw fashion. Let your positive spirits guide you. Embrace the unknown. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a time where passion is on the rise. Your personal stamina will turn you into a wild beast. You are magnetic and you are well aware of it. Try to compromising in relation to your shared income or ownership. Don’t let ego conflicts ruin your wilderness. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If there is one person who will take the lead, it will definitely be you. Your confidence can either create stronger bonds with your partner, or have enough courage to take off. Apply more cooperation while you are so fired up. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your schedule gets busier by the day. You notice a multitude of tasks mounting up while. If you dispose of too much energy or frustration, let your steam go effectively. Subscribe to your local sports centre or implement a daily exercise into your routine.
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DONALD GERALD SCHINNOUR Don passed away September 13, 2013 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm. He was born in Trial, BC to Laverne & Lily Schinnour February 20, 1938. He leaves behind a legacy of family including his loving wife of 56 years, Yvonne, his three children, Shelley Dawson (Bill) of Salmon Arm, Dan Schinnour of Calgary, and Sandra Keehn of Armstrong. As well, he is survived by his 6 grandchildren, Jayme Ford (Lucas), Ryan Schinnour (Chelsea), Korey Keehn, Kris Dawson, Jessica Schinnour, and Brad Keehn, and his 3 great grandchildren, Evan, Jensen, and Hudson, and numerous nephews and nieces. Don was predeceased by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Throughout his lifetime, he owned and operated several businesses in the Shuswap and the Okanagan. Don loved the water and retired on the Shuswap in 2001. During his retirement years, he discovered a passion for carving. At Don’s request, no funeral service will be held. A celebration of life is scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospice Society, Box 967, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4P1 We wish to thank Dr. Weicker and the nurses and staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place for all their care and compassion. Sincere thanks to the wonderful friends at Sherwood Oaks for their caring and support throughout Don’s illness. On line condolences may be sent to Don’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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BROWN, WARREN ASHLEY It is with great sadness that the family of Warren Brown announces his passing on September 16, 2013 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC at the age of 42 years. Warren is survived by his parents, Gordon and Halina, brother; Aaron, nephew; Seth, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Warren is lovingly In tough times like these, remembered every by nickel his counts. The Salmon Arm extended family, Chester and Darlenewith Gervais, Andy Observer is chocked ways to (Phyllis), Cindysave Gervais, James (Nicole) every day. Subscribe todayGervais, and Sherri (Larry) Daigneault and their your children. improve bottom line. Warren was raised in Maple Ridge and later settled in Salmon Arm. At his request there will be no formal service. In memory of Warren donations can be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the BC Kidney foundation. Online condolences can be sent through Warren’s 171 Shuswap St. NW • 250-832-2131 obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com www.saobserver.net Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC
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DUNN, DON Donald Edwin Dunn passed away peacefully at Salmon Arm, BC on September 19, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA on March 7, 1930. Don worked in the oil fields in various locations in Alberta, where he and his wife Inez raised their three young children. Don, with his late wife Inez, fulfilled their dream of a future life in Salmon Arm by relocating in July of 1969. They were successful owner operators of the first Fabric Centre, and quickly became active members throughout the Community. After seven years Don designed and built a new and larger store for his adored wife and the growing Communities needs. Don dedicated his life to helping others in many forms of volunteer work, to name a few, their church, soup kitchens, Salvation Army, and the Thrift Store. He was well known and respected for his love of nature and the outdoors, cycling for years on the rural roads of the North Okanagan and Shuswap, skiing, hiking, canoeing, fishing and camping. Along with his mechanical and engineering talent he assisted many with being the Mr. Fix It and Amateur Inventor. Don was predeceased by his wife, Inez on August 7, 2007. Don leaves his loving children; Karen (Don) Fralick of Kelowna, Kathy (Pat) Larstone of Fort Smith, North West Territories, Glenn Dunn of Salmon Arm and nine adoring grandchildren; Kelly, Joy and Cally Jo, Tyler and Harmony, Chelsea, Tabatha, Kristine and Alexis. Email condolences may be sent to Don’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in memory of Don may be sent to B.C.’s Children’s Hospital or the Crossroads Free Methodist Church – Soup Kitchen, both may be made through Bowers Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. The funeral service will be held from Crossroads Free Methodist Church, Salmon Arm, on Saturday afternoon, September 28th at 1 p.m. with Pastor George Fleming, and Pastor Sheldon Carlson officiating. A reception will follow in the Church hall, followed by interment in the family plot at Mt. Ida Cemetery.
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NIELS NORGAARD It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather. Niels Norgaard of Salmon Arm passed away on September 14, 2013 at the age of 83 years, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Helga, his son Brian (Lana), his daughter Cindy (Gord) along with his two grandchildren Kyle and Justin. He is also survived by many family and friends in Denmark, Calgary and the Shuswap area. Niels was born in Rodding, Viborg, Denmark on July 23, 1930. He served in the Danish Military for a total of five years where he rose to the rank of tank commander for the Dragon regiment. Niels immigrated to Canada in 1956 and was soon employed in the construction industry in Calgary. He eventually joined the dairy industry where he worked for 35 years until his retirement. In 1994 Niels and Helga retired to the Shuswap area where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, relaxing on the back deck overlooking the lake and pursuing his favourite hobbies which included: gardening, reading, woodworking and bowling. Special thanks to: Dr Erasmus Bonthuys, O.T. Myra Elamatha, the ALS Society of B.C., Salmon Arm Community Health Care as well as all the nurses and staff at Bastion Place for their care and compassion. To honour Niels’ wishes, there will be no formal service or Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of B.C., 1233 - 13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7 or online at www.alsbc.ca/donate. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Niel’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com
HAVILAND, DORIS ADELE (DELL) Apr. 20, 1933 – Sept. 15, 2013 Dell Haviland passed away Sept 15, 2013. She was born Apr. 20, 1933 to George and Grace Hohn in Dryden, Ontario. She took nursing training after high school and returned to Dryden where she met and married Bill. They had 2 children, Janis and Jim. Bill’s career took them to South Carolina, back to Dryden, on to Vancouver and then Prince George where they spent from 1966 until 1996 when they moved to Salmon Arm. In 1966 Dell was diagnosed with MS which brought many challenges but did not dampen her humor and enthusiasm for life. With early retirement in 1983 they became snow birds enjoying 21 winters in Arizona. In 2006 Dell moved into a care home where she continued to add her humor and mischief to staff and residents. Dell will be greatly missed by her husband, 2 children and their spouses, 4 grand children and their spouses, 4 great grandchildren, sisters and brother, many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Celebration of her life will be held at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE at 2:00 pm on Saturday September 21. Donations in memoriam will be accepted to the Baptist Missionary Society of Latin America through the Shuswap Community Church. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Dell’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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KELLEY, RITA IRENE Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 15, 2013 in Duncan, B.C. Rita was born on September 29, 1926 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Beloved mother of Sandi, Terry, Deb (Gary), John (Kim), Ivy (Bruce) and Dan (Casey). Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Cliff and Evelyn (Bill). Will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be on Saturaday September 28, 2013 at 2pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops. Memorial Donations in memory of “Our Mom” can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www. hwwallacecbc.com
LEONORA MARIAN GRIFFITH (FEIST) MAY 17, 1921 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Leonora Griffith (nee Robertson) passed away peacefully on September 20, 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 92. She is survived by her three daughters; Moira Thomson of Osoyoos, Judy (Gary) Simpson of Salmon Arm, and Jane (Blaine) Carlson of Vernon; grandchildren are: Blaine Thomson, Kevin Thomson, Mark Simpson (Lou Edwards), Marla (Craig) Turner, Lisa (Chris) Calvert, Kyla (Jason) Belter and Brett (Meghan) Carlson; and twelve great-grandchildren. Leonora was preceded in death by all her siblings: Margaret, Alec, Bill, Phyllis, Ian and Charlie. She was born in Lacombe, Alberta and raised from a young age in East Kelowna. Leonora drove taxi in the Kelowna area during WWII, eventually moving to Penticton where she drove taxi for another ten years. She moved to Salmon Arm in 1961 to be closer to her sister, Phyllis Timpany. Mom worked as a cashier at the Co-op grocery store and then at Overwaitea until her retirement. As a single mother, her focus in life was raising and providing for her daughters. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal service. Family will gather for the interment at the Glenmore Cemetery in Kelowna where she will rest in peace beside the love of her life, her first husband, Harold Clokey Thompson (1918 – 1941). Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm BC. On line condolences may be sent to Leonora’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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DAVIS, ROBERT MORRIS NOV. 11, 1926 – SEPT. 11, 2013 Robert Morris Davis (Cowboy Bob) passed away, Wednesday Sept 11 2013 at 8:10 am at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm. His three daughters and one son were able to say their goodbyes as well as his only surviving brother. His caregiver and partner Judith Platzer was by his side till the end. Bob is survived by his Daughters Ellen Lenzi of Revelstoke, Laura & David Fyles of Salmon Arm, Denise Giammarino of Kelowna, and one Son Glen Davis of Leduc Alberta, also one Brother Ernie & Judy Davis of Royal City, Eastern Washington. He also had 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Bob was born in Melville Saskatchewan and was the second youngest of a family of 13 brothers and sisters. As a young man he did his part for the war effort by enlisting in the Merchant Marines. He later moved to the west coast and worked on the tugboats for his brother-in-law. It was during that time where he met and married Monica Snow. They moved to Nanaimo where he took his Heavy Duty Mechanics. They had four children and after a time moved to Summerland BC where they worked, as well ran a small farm and raised their family. In later life Dad did a number of things from working on the Hydro project in Revelstoke to Ranching and running a Feed Store in Merritt. In his retirement years he spent some time living on his boat at Pender Island. Dad was as comfortable running his small yacht as sitting in the saddle or driving his beloved team of appaloosas. He loved to be near the water and that is what attracted him to Sicamous, where he enjoyed many hours chatting up the locals at the Legion or Eagle View Manor and Grandma & Grandpa’s Restaurant. There will be a memorial at the Sicamous Legion, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3 or online at ShuswapHospitalFoundation.org, in the name of Cowboy Bob. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Bob’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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PERRY (JOYCE WINNIFRED) McDONALD 1922 - 2013 Perry (Joyce Winnifred) McDonald of Kamloops passed away on September 13, 2013 at 91 years of age. She is survived by her children Judy (John), John (Dawn), Marty (Sharil) and Susan. Grandchildren Charla, Jayna, Dana (Stan), Adri, Kara (Rob) Jeff (Melissa), Ken (D’arci) and Keith, Step grandchildren Jason, Justin and Jake, Great grandchildren Joey, Troy, Jamie, Meghan, Colby, Zachary, Danny, Hailey, Diana, David, Josie and Jinessa and Kash, her sister Velma and her brother John (Helen). Perry was survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws in England. She was predeceased by her husband Gordie, son Sam, parents, one sister and one brother. Perry was born to Jesse and Winnifred Parris on January 7, 1922 in Yeovile, Somerset England. While serving as a WRN, Perry met Gordie McDonald (RCAF) and the world tilted. Soon they married, and mom followed dad to BC, never forgetting her English family, they settled in Salmon Arm where they raised their five children. Mom devoted her life to her family rejoining the work force after the kids had left the nest. Their last few years were spent in Vernon where mom became an avid golfer and eventual ladies captain at Spall, a high light her life, and where she made special friends and had fun! Our family will treasure memories of Mac and Cheese (the family secret recipe) holiday dinners, off key carols around mom at the piano. We will miss “the look” which only mom could muster! But we know mom is again with her Gordie, and son and others pain free and peaceful and we hope hoisting a crystal glass with just a “short one” to us all. A special thanks to all the angles at the Ponderosa Lodge for the Love and Care for Perry and familyyou are all remarkable. Memorial donations in Perry’s memory may be made to your favorite charity of your choice. No service by request. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Adams Lake Indian Band Expressions of Interest for Janitorial Services Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking expressions of interest from qualified firms or individuals to provide janitorial services five (5) times per week at 8 buildings located on Sahhalkum Reserve in Chase, BC. All cleaning services will be provided in the evening after 4:30pm. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: • Liability insurance • WCB coverage • Bondable • Safety Program For consideration please submit a resume or letter of application, your preferences, proof of requirements above with monthly rates to Fay Ginther, Human Resources fginther@alib.ca or fax (250)679-8813 or in person by October 1, 2013. Contact the Public Works Department Maryann Yarama or Christine Eustache at (250) 679-8841 for a detailed janitorial checklist and to view the buildings.
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Colonial Farms is accepting resumes for full time workers in live hang department. Starting $16.75/hr Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am2pm
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Excellent private care group home is expanding and has immediate openings for LIVE-IN SUPPORT COMMUNITY INCLUSION LIVE-IN WEEKEND RESPITE and CARE AIDES experienced people working with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness and/or brain injuries. Drop off resumé to McGuire Lake Congregate Living, 551 Trans Canada Hwy. NE
For all your Flat or Pitched Roof needs SEC Sawmill Equipment Company is growing! SEC Sawmill Equipment Co. Inc. is an innovative organization, challenging how things are done and seeking new techniques to improve current lumber handling methods in our clients sawmilling operations. Located in the North Okanagan/Shuswap, its products are market leading and shipped worldwide.
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As a member of the BID Group of Companies we offer an excellent compensation package, full benefits, a state-of-the art office and a “can do” environment where projects are “On-time” and “On-Budget”. If you like working in a team environment and are looking for an interesting and challenging position where you can contribute ideas and be heard, this is a great opportunity to join our company in building groundbreaking concepts and solutions. It`s what makes SEC a great place to work and grow.
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DESIGN TEAM MANAGER Due to growth and promotions within, SEC is looking for a highly motivated professional to lead its Mechanical Design Department. As a key member of the Management Team, you will be involved primarily in the project engineering process while contributing to new product concepts. We will empower the incumbent to do their very best and to maintain an environment that will encourage new ideas and keep SEC on the leading edge of equipment design in the sawmill industry.
with some torch-on and flat roofing experience. Wage based on experience. Please direct inquiries to Ray at 250-549-4500 or email: skeltonroofer@shaw.ca
Responsibilities: • This is a hands on position and the incumbent will take overall project accountability from time of sale through to commissioning on multi-discipline projects (electrical, mechanical and industrial automation). • Prioritizing and allocating design resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and are of the highest quality. • Work Closely with Customers, Partners (BID, NCL, Comact), Design Team and Sales to ensure projects meet the Customers’ requirements. • Maintaining a skilled and motivated team of ten (10) team members through performance reviews, recruiting, etc.. • Process improvement and standards maintenance. • Planning and adherence to departmental budgets and goals. • Communicating with vendors and both internal and external customers. The following skills and experience are looked for in the successful candidate: • A Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical Technologist Diploma. • Preference given to those with work experience in the design of Sawmill equipment. • Proven experience leading a team of Mechanical Designers and Engineers. • Familiar with 2D (ACAD) and 3D Design software (Solidworks). • Detail mechanical design & drawing experience. • Superior attention to detail. • Strong proficiency with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and provide solutions using sound judgment and decision making skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as effective interpersonal and leadership skill. • Are professional with clients, vendors and coworkers. Please send cover letter and resume in confidence to: General Manager, SEC Sawmill Equipment Co. Inc. 4620 40th Ave SE Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1X1 david.gibb@sawmillequipment.ca
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We are looking for team oriented, self-motivated professionals with a Get-R-Done approach to sawmill system design & service to fill the following opportunity in our newly constructed 12,000 sq. ft. facility in Salmon Arm:
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Oil Change Technician/ Customer Service Representative Required for Great Canadian Oil Change. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and be good with computers. Automotive repair experience or training an asset. Must have a clean neat appearance and work well with the public. Weekend work required. Please call (250)832-1040 or apply in person at 1291 TCHwy SW Salmon Arm SALMON Truss Systems is looking for a laborer in the truss assembly line. $11-13/hr. starting wage. Apply in person: 5231 46Ave. SE
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Canoe Forest Products is looking for an individual who is interested in harvesting and maintaining a 6-acre hay field, on an annual basis, situated between Highway #1 and our plywood plant parking lot. Interested parties are asked to contact Corinne Pierce, Human Resources Manager at 250-833-1203.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Salmon Arm is seeking a person who possesses the appropriate gift to take leadership of a church music project. For details contact: The Minister, Woldy Sosnowsky: 250-832-2454, 250-832-7282 or email: wsosnowsky@shaw.ca
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PART-TIME KITCHEN AID (dish washer). Must be available for weekend shifts. Must have WHMIS training. Resumé to accompany employment application (available at Front Desk). 810 10th Street SW (directly across from Canadian Tire) Deadline: September 29th, 2013
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
Toll Free:
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Services
Services
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Art/Music/Dancing
Landscaping
Telephone Services
Auctions
$300 & Under
POTTERY CLASSES Priviate Adult Wheel and Hand Building Classes Children Hand Building after school and home school Studio in Salmon Arm. More info call Chericce 250833-0655
LANDSCAPE const,paving stones, tie walls, lawn maint. You name it, i can do it 20+ yrs exp. 250-804-6190
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com
Auction Sale October 5, 2013 10:00 am 1851 65th Street, Salmon Arm BC Phone Valley Auction Ltd. 25-546-9420 www.valleyauction.ca
1992 Pontiac Sunbird, new rad & head gasket, recent brakes, needs bottom end motor work, worth rebuilding $250. (250)832-7052
Health Products
Misc Services
Home & Yard •Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
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
Holistic Health Maybe your back problem is not so serious. Call Susan’s Reflexology. 250-804-3933
Esthetics Services PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: info@shuswaplaser.com
Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-Free 1-877-5563500. BBB Rated A+. www.mydebtsolution.com 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 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. Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com
1-855-653-5450
Painting & Decorating nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior
• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts
For Free Estimate call Lorraine
Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years
Financial Services
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay 125 Bales, nice grass hay, small squares, barn stored, no rain $4/bale (250)832-7052 HAY Alfalfa/grass mix 1st cut $4.00. Second cut $6.00 Rick (250)833-4523 SECOND crop, 65lb bales, mostly grass, $6.25/bale. Pure alfalfa $6/bale. Excellent quality. Straw/oat hay $3.50/bale. Delivery available. (250)832-4160 (250)803-8298
Pets FERRET with lg. critter nation cage (value $300 +) $100. (250)838-7459 after 6 pm 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
MEN’S 22” classic street bike $30., child’s sled $5., freestanding hammock 30”w $25., tool box c/w plumbing tools & numerous copper, brass & plastic fittings $40., 100’ HD outdoor ext. cord, new condition $10., 5 bags clean firewood $15., 25’ RV portable water hose $5. (250)832-9748
$300 & Under
Furniture
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com
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
Auctions
Auctions
MACHINERY SALE
Saturday, Sept. 28th • 9:00 am Consignments accepted until 3:30 pm Friday, Sept. 27th FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT
981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-546-9420
250-832-0707
Garden & Lawn
Pet Services
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
4 hardwood dining room arm chairs $250/set (250)8324105
903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C.
Garden & Lawn
F
• 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 Legal Services 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.
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
Heat, Air, Refrig. FOR the only furnace made in Canada, the highest quality and best service. Call Barry (250)833-2446
Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
www.kingoffloors.com
1.877.835.6670
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PICS
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
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Appliances
Financial Services
WOOD PELLETS delivered (250)675-5433 (250)517-7327 Persian Wool carpet From Jordans 12x9 pastel colors Exc Cond. As new $4000 Asking $850 250-808-1280
Merchandise for Sale GREAT for Cabin or In-law Suite. 3 Kenmore Appliances: Stove, Microwave & Dishwasher. $500 takes all. Good Shape. We just upgraded! Call 250-378-7483 or ban.dana@shaw.ca.
Firewood/Fuel
$100 & Under
Pet Services
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Real Estate
Garage Sales
Misc. for Sale
Mortgages
Housesitting
4 Family Sale on Sept 28th from 8:30-2pm 2190 1 Ave SE, Turn Off Okanagan on to 23rd St. Moving Countryside Mobile Manor Sat Sept 28 8am-6pm Collectables, books, Fabric, Misc Items. MOVING Sept 28/29 8am-1pm 8017 Hudson Rd. By Mellors store Follow the Signs. Stacking W/D Furn Lots of hshld etc NOTCH Hill: Garage Sale, rain or shine, 1633 & 1635 Davies Rd, Sept28, 8-1, hshld & farm misc, collectibles, clothes, hand-hewn log mantels SAT Sept 28 9am 130 8th St NE above city hall. Furn, hshld, lawnmower, tools.
STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
SEMI-retired gent will lovingly care for your pets in your home. Reliable, responsible well referenced (250)804-3403
Heavy Duty Machinery 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 8’x10’ Quad trailer Holds 3 Quads/sleds etc Must see to appreciate health forces sale (250)832-4652 (250)517-7985
Auction under the Gigantic Circus Tent No Buyer’s Fee Cash Only Collectibles & Misc.
Everything Must Go! 5680 Hwy 97B 11am - Sept. 29 1 (250)832-3577
CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118 STEEL BUILDING Sizzling Summer Savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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
Misc. for Sale
Woodstove Osburn 1500 Used one winter $800 Firm 250-832-2988
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
Musical Instruments FLUTE for (250)832-0916
sale
$175.
Rentals
Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Tappen 2BDRM $750/mo Avail Oct 1 Ref’s req’d. Sm. Pet OK (250)835-4480
Recreational
Homes for Rent
60’ Lakefront on Westside Rd w/quad bunk 32’ RV trailer sewer holding tank, hydro & water. $75,000. 250-938-0755
1BDRM. house on acreage, north of Enderby for one person, util. incl. NS, NP, No drugs, must have ref’s, $650/mo. (250)838-5980 2BDRM home w/basement on shared acreage, North Canoe NS, NP, avail. Nov. 1st, $950/mo (250)833-4515 2Bdrm Semi-Lakeshore home in beautiful Blind Bay 20 min. from SA Bright open floor plan, can be furnished, NS, NP, suited to quiet, single or mature couple Long term tenants preferred $775/mo. Refs req (250)832-3303 3BDRM, w/d, large lot, NS, NP, prefer mature working couple, $1000/mo. Leave message at (250)833-8203 4BDRM. furn. 1500sqft. water front town home w/boat slip in Scotch Creek, avail. Oct - end of June 2014, $1100/mo + util. NS, NP, 1mo. free rent if released in 2014 (1-866)3895253 or www.shuswaplake.net
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 Bdrm downtown apartment. South facing. Laminate and tile flooring. A/C. $600/mos incl gas heat and hot water. Parking. Referances required. Ph 250-832-3277
Free Items
1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail now
FREE: Pruning Plums, behind Apple Grove Motel 5000-60 Street NE
1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855
Real Estate
1Bdrm Apt. in 4-Plex, Priv. & level entr adults quiet pet OK Avail Sept 15. $830 1070 1St St. SE 250-833-2129
Apt/Condos for Sale Sicamous 2Bdrm Newly reno’d Asking $92,000 Call 250808-1280
Houses For Sale Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $202,000. Call (250)832-6765
Modular Homes
Rates Consistently better than banks
2 BD APT near dntwn Salmon Arm, n/s, util. & w/d, Sat TV included $825. 604-835-4111
6 Bdrm 31/2 Bath 3 level home on 2.5 private acres. Incl W/D, 2 fridges. stove, DW MW/range. 2 bay shop. Can be fenced for horses. Lge yrd. incl playground area w/swings slide, trampoline, WiFi and Sat incl. $1800 Plus util. 6-12 month lease preferred. Tappen/Sunnybrae. Call Jason or Tara 250-804-6401 or email mamat78@live.com
3BDRM APT Close to DT parking coin laundry, NP, NS, $850/mo. children welcome avail immed 250-804-9627 Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W & HEAT, NS, NP. Available Oct 1st $825/month (250)803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount
www.greenemeraldinc.com
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
FURNISHED Executive Home, 1 or 2 persons, awesome lake view, Sunnybrae, NS, NP, $900/mo. (250)832-9179 Grindrod 2Bdrm on Organic Farm $850/mo Util incl. WD Avail Oct 1 250-838-6751 Reno’d 2bdrm cabin on scenic riverfront acreage Grindrod area Oct1-Apr30 $600 mo util incl 250-838-7484 N/P N/S. TAPPEN: 2Bdrm up, 1 down, all appl., lots of parking BLIND BAY: 2Bdrm 2 bath indoor garage. Long term inquiries only (250)253-1125
Fruit & Vegetables
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Lots GREEN EMERALD ESTATES PREMIUM ESTATE LOTS. East upper Lakeshore Rd,
Salmon Arm. U build or we build 250-833-5855
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
Cambridge Court, Reno’d 2bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, covered parking, H & HW incl. NS NP. Ref’s 250-833-4842.
HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway
Transportation
Homes for Rent
Townhouses
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
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
Cars - Sports & Imports
SUNNYBRAE. quiet, private forest, 2 Bdrm Energy saving home. Unique design, efficient wood stove, stroll to lake, NS 5 appl. Pets neg. $900/mo 250-835-8236 .
149,900
$
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699
$
per month OAC
250-833-4728
1-877-60HOMES
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
www.eaglehomes.ca
Lakeside Realty Ltd.
(604-6637)
R E N TA L S
2 Bedrm., + Den, 2 Bath House F/S, 5.69 acres. NS, NP 8300 Black Road, Ranchero
1,300/mo.
$
3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse F/S, W/D, NS, NP 2235 5th Ave. NE., Salmon Arm
1,000/mo.
$
4 Bdrm, 3 Full Bath House F/S, W/D, dishwasher NS, NP. full basement w/summer kitchen, workshop & storage. $ 2440 Blind Bay Road, Blind Bay 1200/mo. 2 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appliances, NS, NP. #5 - 5260 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath House F/S, W/D, dishwasher. NS, NP 2510 Waverly Drive, Blind Bay
Auto Financing
Shared Accommodation WIFI, movie theatre, pool table, pet friendly, cheap STORAGE avail., (250)833-1497.
“litter-less”
Suites, Lower 1BDRM. Close to DT NS Damage and ref’s req. $750 incl. Util (250)804-0802 1BDRM. + den, near DT SA, sep. ent., 5appl., full pkg. sat & util. incl. $900/mo., available Oct 1 (250)517-7102 2BDRM Daylight suite close to town, avail. immed. W/D, No smoking $850 util incl. (250)832-2616
…show it!
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
www.pitch-in.ca
2BDRM suite, priv. ent., utils. & cable inc., near schools & rec centre. $950/mo., avail. Oct. 1 (250)832-8550 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578 QUIET Hillcrest area, 1bdrm, gas f/p, above ground suite. $750/mo. inc. util. ref’s req. N/P, N/S (250)804-0980
Sport Utility Vehicle DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Cars - Sports & Imports
Suites, Upper 2Bdrm 1.5 baths top floor of house F/S W/D D/W Includes Hydro, Gas internet & Satelite NP NS $1200 250-832-7920
HILLCREST 3Bdrm finished bsmt. incl all appl. WD $1350/mo+ Util (250)832-2616
2006 Toyota Sienna Van, AWD, 6-cyl, 7-seat, auto, air, new tires, 86K $12,975.; 2006 Toyota Matrix, 4-cyl, 5-spd, 124K, $5975.; 2009 Toyota Yaris, 4-dr sedan, 4-cy, auto, loaded, 23,150 km, $8975.; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles. Knut at Lego Auto Sales is retiring and these vehicles must be sold. (250)260-4415 DL# 9462
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
2BDRM, 2 bath, in SA, Exe. suite, furnished, w/d, utensils etc, util. cable, internet included. $1200. (250)833-6268
Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.
BigSteelBox.com, 6290 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Corie Sjodin of Salmon Arm, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $2933.00 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of September 27, 2013.
Merry Anderson 250-833-2799 merryanderson@telus.net MANAGING BROKER
www.merryanderson.com
Trucks & Vans 2004 Ford Freestar Sport White. One owner seats 7 or T/O back seats and sleep in it! 167,000 Kms. Reg maint. $5000 OBO 250-804-8824 2009 Toyota Tacoma 35,000 Km 2WD 4Cyl 6 year Ext Warranty $17,985 250-833-8749 Fully loaded 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4, ext cab, 5.3L V8, well maint., excel. cond., no accidents, 250,000 km., very reliable, leather seats, A/C, CD, remote start, On Star cap, rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails, the works! $6750. OBO. (250) 804-1728
Boat Accessories 9.9 4 Stroke Outboard motor used 10 hrs. only asking $1600 250-832-4652 Cell 250-517-7985
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2013 Ford Escape 2L SUV, w/towing hitch, undersealed, 3M protection rust inhibitor + a set of new winter tires complete with stems, rims & covers, moving must sell, low kms, $26,000. obo (250)8320926 or (250)517-8877
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