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Death raises questions for family E. coli infection: Husband, son call for quicker release of information.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Six weeks after his mother was rushed to hospital and three weeks after she died, Dick Vander Linde learned that his mother’s illness was caused by an E. coli infection. Corry Vander Linde, 82, of Vernon, was admitted to hospital July 29 after experiencing abdominal pain and internal bleeding. She died Aug. 16. On Sept. 13, Dick and his father John were informed that Corry had been suffering from an E. coli 0157:H7 infection linked to Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm in Salmon Arm. Throughout this time, a wheel of cheese purchased at Gort’s remained in John’s fridge, being consumed regularly. Dick tells his story because he would like to see improvements to the system, with information being provided sooner. “My dad’s fridge would have been cleaned out earlier – we didn’t find out about the E. coli word until Sept. 13. That stretch of time is an incredibly long stretch of time,” he says. “As far as the system goes, the system isn’t working. I think the public deserves a better way of being looked after.” He emphasizes that the physician and nurses taking care of his mother did a fantastic job; he has no complaint with them. “It’s really the procedures and protocols… I shudder to think of my dad eating that cheese six weeks after my mom went into hospital.” Another upset for him regarding health agencies was an official statement he heard, which noted that 11 people were infected with E. coli-related illness linked to the cheese and one elderly person had passed away – but had underlying conditions. “It kind of sounds like, she was 82 and had to die anyway. This wasn’t my experience… This lady was in very robust health. This wasn’t a person half a year from passing away,” he emphasizes. Corry had three children, 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Dick says his mom suffered from rheumatoid arthritis which limited her mobility,

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Loss: Dick Vander Linde holds a photograph of his mother Corry, a Vernon resident who died in hospital after contracting an E. coli infection linked to the consumption of cheese from Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm. The family was not alerted by health officials to the potentially contaminated product until six weeks after Corry’s hospitalization. but she had no problems connected to the illness. He explains that both his mom and dad were sick for about a week before he received a call from his dad at 3 a.m. July 29. They had first eaten the cheese about a week earlier. Until July 29 his mom seemed to have been recovering from what he thought was a flu of some sort, although she continued to complain about pain in her stomach and side. In hospital it soon became obvious how serious her condition was, he said, with doctors eventually saying a slim hope was to remove her colon. Although she lived through the surgery, the infection continued unabated. See Family on page A2

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Why the delay in notification? By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The fact there were no ‘clusters’ of E. coli cases reported meant the public was not informed earlier of the health hazard. The E. coli-related illness was first reported in July, with the majority occurring at the end of August and beginning of September. “Three are IH residents and one of the three is the person who died,” said

Dr. Rob Parker, medical health officer for Interior Health, on Sept. 17. “The IH resident who died had consumed Gort’s cheese and had a lab-confirmed case of E. coli 0157:H7, and that particular bacteria was a ‘finger-print match’ (with the other cases).” The health authority stated that when the onset occurred in July, it was a cause for concern but, as an isolated case, did not ring alarm bells. The province gets a number of

E. coli cases throughout the year and, while they try to identify the source, people are sometimes unable to pinpoint the cause of the illness. It takes anywhere from two to four weeks from the time a person gets ill to get the bacteria fingerprinting done and matched. In terms of the outbreak linked to Gort’s, health officials saw a cluster developing only the week of See E coli on page A2

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E. coli difficult to trace Continued from front oping only the week of Sept. 9, Parker said. Parker describes the process and time required to determine Gort’s as the suspected source of the E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak. He says IH gets anywhere from 15 to 20 cases a year, more often in summer than winter. “As soon as we get lab confirmation, we follow up the same or next day, asking people what they might have eaten, have they been

around farm animals, travelling,” Parker says, noting symptoms occur usually within two to four days but as long as a week after ingestion. Getting an indication that E. coli is the culprit takes longer as it usually takes a protracted case of diarrhea or bloody diarrhea to convince many people to go to their doctors. Blood tests are taken and by the time the results are in, there could be a three-week delay. Asking people to remember what they ate that long ago often

Dr. Rob Parker Medical HealtH Officer does not provide useful data. Lab results that are positive for E. coli O.157 are sent to the BC Centre For Disease Control where they are fingerprinted – in a for-

ing to go there and repair it or I’m going to pay somebody to repair it.” Along with all the pain, the day Corry died was a beautifully spiritual day for her son. Dick was in the hospital when he ran into his youngest son – whose spouse had just had a baby. “I was able to hold my 14th granddaughter two or three hours after she was born,” he explains. Then, a few hours later, “I held my mother in my arms while she left this earth.” SASCU Estate Planning Concept 02 Proof5.pdf

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is not saying whether E. coli 0157:H7 has actually been located in the cheese production facility. Tuesday afternoon, the CFIA replied to questions from the Observer by stating: “The CFIA has conducted a food safety investigation at Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm to assess how and where contamination may have occurred. The CFIA will issue a final report of its investigation as soon as a full analysis of findings has been completed.” Similarly, the BC Centre for Disease Control offers no time

line or information. “BCCDC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency continue to work together on the investigation.” In the meantime, Salmon Arm residents continue to express their sympathy and support for Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm and the Wikkerink family who owns it. At DeMille’s Farm Market, which has carried Gort’s cheese for more than two decades, owner Brad DeMille said while he will reimburse customers who have proof of purchase with returned cheese, he won’t be submitting any credits to Gort’s. “I think it adds insult to injury. They’re going through a chal-

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“What we watched was unbelievable. We learned a lot about E. coli and infections. You don’t understand what it does to a human body. It’s like a nightmare.” One of Corry and John Vander Linde’s favourite outings was to go to Gort’s farm. Each month, after they received their cheque, they would go buy a wheel of cheese. “They were regular customers. They loved the place, they always talked about it.”

Dick says while his family holds no grudges towards the owners of Gort’s and is not vindictive or looking for a lawsuit, he’s doesn’t think forgiveness is the right word to use at this point. “I’m not blaming the owners of the cheese farm, I don’t believe they did this intentionally. Their intention was to put out a great product…,” he acknowledges, adding that it doesn’t negate the fact damage was done. “When I cause damage to my neighbour’s property, I’m either go-

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Dinoflex resumes limited operations By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

WorkSafe BC has authorized Dinoflex Group to restart limited operations for some machinery in their Salmon Arm Industrial Park plant following the death of an employee on Aug. 28. On Sept. 5, the employer was ordered to cease all use of any of the recycled rubber processing machinery including rubber block cutters, a laser guided water cutter, rubber compound blender and mixer units, and a rubber block handling unit. This was later modified to allow for the use of a slicer, paper press, tile press, tile mixer and paver mixer. The stop-use order has also been lifted for the water cut-

ter for a limited interim basis to fabricate 18-panel specialty cuts for a trade show, subject to a series of guidelines. “The remaining equipment at this facility is still subject to the initial stop-use order… and remains in effect until evidence of compliance has been received and is verified by an officer of the board,” says the WorkSafe BC report. Additional compliance action to protect worker safety is ongoing and is expected to be completed this week. Shane Mackenzie Gorner, 19, died after getting caught in machinery at the manufacturing plant. The initial WorkSafe BC inspection report states: “This employer has not ensured that

machinery and equipment at this rubber recycling facility is fitted with adequate safeguards which protect a worker from contact with hazardous power transmission parts, ensure that a worker cannot access a hazardous point of operation, and/ or safely contain any material ejected by the work process which could be hazardous to a worker.” In earlier correspondence with the Observer, Dinoflex Group CEO Mark Bunz said the company is committed to the safety of all its employees. The company has enlisted the services of an industrial engineering and design company specializing in safeguarding to assist in complying with the WorkSafe BC orders.

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Police issue warning after indecent act By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

RCMP in Salmon Arm are alerting parents after a disturbing incident at the Little Mountain Sports Field playground last week. Police say children had been playing on playground equipment at the Little Mountain Sports Field during the day on Thursday, Sept 26 when they noticed a man seated in a vehicle in the parking lot adjacent to the field on 30th Street SE. The man was masturbating and looking in the direction of the children. He did not attempt to make

contact with them. The incident was not reported to parents until later in the evening, at which time police were notified. RCMP patrols failed to turn up the suspect or the vehicle. The man is described as Caucasian, 20 to 30 years of age with brown hair. He was clean shaven. He was wearing red plaid shorts at the time. The vehicle is described as a fourdoor, cream-coloured sedan. Anyone with information on the individual or the incident is asked to contact the Salmon Arm Detachment of the RCMP.

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Grandparent scam resurfaces By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

If you get an unusual call from your grandchild, beware. Lillian and Keith Bennett of Salmon Arm received a call last week from a female purporting to be their granddaughter in need of help. The call came Monday morning, Sept. 23, and Lillian answered. At first she wasn’t sure if it was her 12- or her 24-year-old granddaughter speaking, but she thought she’d be able to distinguish which one as they kept talking. “She said, ‘I have a cold, I didn’t think you’d recognize my voice,’” explains Lillian. The girl then said she’d been up all night crying. She had been out with friends for supper the night before, she said, and they’d all had a bit too much to drink. Because she was the least intoxicated, she figured she would drive. However, she was in an accident. Everybody’s OK,

she told Lillian, but the police came, took a breathalyzer and arrested her. Lillian had already become skeptical about the call because her granddaughter had been visiting in the Shuswap that weekend, so she knew she wouldn’t have been able to drive home in time to go out for dinner with friends. But the next statement really sounded fishy. The girl said police took her to jail, got her a legal-aid lawyer and then took her before a judge – after midnight apparently. Lillian didn’t think that would happen and was motioning for her husband to pick up the other phone. Then she put her hand over the phone to try to alert him and, when she came back to talk, the caller was gone. “She didn’t get to ask for money, but you could see where she was leading,” says Lillian. Despite her suspicions about the call, Lillian said the caller

was convincing – and she can see how someone could be taken in. Just to make certain, she called her granddaughter, who confirmed she hadn’t called. Lillian adds, laughing, that she wouldn’t have sent money anyway – her granddaughter would have had to figure it out. The Bennetts weren’t the only Salmon Arm residents to be contacted by a scam artist, but this person wasn’t so lucky. Police report that at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, a man called to say he’d been the victim of a fraud. He had received a phone call from a person in Ontario claiming to be a lawyer. He was told his son was in an accident and that $2,000 bail money must be wired so he could be released from custody. The claim was found to be false, but too late. The money had already been sent. Salmon Arm police warn that this is a common fraud.

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MLAs defend housing allowance By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

Local MLAs insists housing allowances aren’t being abused. Linda Reid, speaker of the Legislature, will review B.C.’s MLAs possibly receiving $1.1 million in allowances for accommodations in Victoria this year although the B.C. legislature is not sitting this fall. But Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MLA, insists there is more to the job than being in the legislature. ‘“We’re spending a lot of time there,” he said. “I sit on six different committees and I am spending on average, three days a week on the road to Victoria or Vancouver.” Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, also stands by the current funding formula for housing. “There was a five-week sitting in July and that’s never happened before,” he said. “I am in Victoria two nights this week, two nights next week and three on the following week,” said Foster, who rents an apartment there. Reid has indicated she will review the policy that permits non-Victoria MLAs to claim up to $1,000 a month in housing expenses without submitting a receipt.

Foster doesn’t believe a change in the rules is required. “We’re making more work out of something. Some will have to process that (receipts),” he said. Foster doubts anyone is using the money for items other than housing, whether it is staying at a hotel, renting an apartment or purchasing a home. “What will someone do, sleep in their car?” he said. “You have to stay somewhere. I’m not sure when you’ve been to Victoria lately, but there’s nothing cheap to stay in.” Besides claiming $1,000 a month without a receipt, MLAs can also submit receipts for up to $1,580 monthly for housing, or they can hand in receipts for hotel rooms to a maximum of $1,416 a month. “It’s not extravagant,” said Kyllo, who is staying in hotels while in Victoria. Foster admits he is frustrated with the focus on the legislature not sitting this fall when he and other MLAs are busy with a range of activities. “People have a misconception that we’re all at the golf course if we’re not in Victoria which is ridiculous,” he said while at a budget session in Kamloops.

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Strike averted as CUPE workers reach deal The BC Public School Employers’ Association, bargaining agent for the North Okanagan-Shuswap Board of Education and the Canadian Union of Public Employees recently reached an agreement in principle. “Our CUPE employees (which includes school district employees such as trades people, certified education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, techni-

cians, clerks, secretaries and other support workers) are an integral part of making our schools a great place for children to learn,” said Bobbi Johnson, board chair, noting the board is pleased with the agreement. Jean Frolek, president of CUPE local 523, is also pleased. “The main thing is, I’m glad there is an agreement. It is tentative and it will be voted on by the members af-

ter local bargaining is settled. I’m just grateful that everybody got together. It is a lot of hard work at whatever level of bargaining we’re at.” The framework agreement outlines a number of elements, including a one per cent raise effective July 1, 2013, followed by two per cent effective Feb. 1, 2014 and an 0.5 per cent increase effective May 1. “We are pleased that

our support staff have been able to secure a wage increase. However, there is going to be hard work ahead to find the savings the government is requiring,” said Johnson. “With our declining enrolment and increasing costs, we had a really hard time last spring trying to determine what to save and what would have to be changed or lost. There will be more tough decisions now.”

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Draft Corporate Strategic Plan is available for public review and comment. This year the City has been working to create its first ever long-term Corporate Strategic Plan. The plan will guide City Council and staff toward more effective decision making about significant projects anticipated to be undertaken over the next 10 years. The draft Corporate Strategic Plan, including the list of 25 priority projects, is available for public review and comment between October 2 and October 21, 2013. The plan can be viewed on the City’s website at www.salmonarm.ca/ strategicplan or in hard copy at City Hall at 500 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.

MESSaGE FROM YOUR FIRE DEpaRTMENT Tragically, people lose their lives every year because they do not have smoke alarms, or, they have tampered with them by removing the batteries or taking them down from the ceiling.

Written comments will be received until 4:00 p.m. Monday October 21, 2013. Written comments can be dropped-off or mailed to City Hall or emailed to cpaiement@salmonarm.ca. City Council will consider approving the Corporate Strategic Plan in November 2013. For more information please visit www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan or contact Corey Paiement, RPP, Corporate Officer, at (250) 803-4029 or cpaiement@ salmonarm.ca.

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Four-year terms sensible After six years, it seems provincial and municipal politicians are finally in agreement that local government terms should be extended to four years from the current three. It’s a move that is long overdue and makes sense. Last week, municipal politicians meeting at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, voted once again to support the move to four-year terms, a stance they took in 2007 but backtracked on three years later. Six years ago, the province was not on the same page and nixed the idea. Since then, Victoria has come around and even wanted to make the change in 2010. But that was when the municipalities stalled the idea. Now, with both sides singing from the same song sheet, a move may be made in time for the next round of civic elections, in 2014. If not, it will have to wait until 2017. Four-year terms make a lot of sense from a variety of different angles. Fewer elections mean money saved for cashstrapped municipalities, regional districts and school districts. Elections are expensive and the need for byelections associated with municipal politicians leaving their posts to join the provincial legislature is a costly drain on taxpayer dollars. Most other provinces in Canada already have four-year civic terms and longer terms will give rookie politicians more time to properly implement programs once they have handled the steep learning curve associated with assuming political office. In the past, civic politicians have bemoaned the fact that it takes close to a year to learn the ropes, leaving them little more than a year to get things done before thinking about re-election. When the issue of the four-year-terms came up again here three years ago, it received a lukewarm response, in part because of concerns about the larger commitment required by those running for public office. But do we really want people making civic decisions to only be interested in a single three-year term? Municipal councils, regional boards and boards of education need long-term vision and while there is nothing compelling a politician to seek re-election, four-year mandates do allow more time to properly learn on the job and implement policy in a proper manner, even if the politician in question plans to call it quits after just one term. The current three-year terms have worked up to now but, like anything, it’s time to evolve. The additional year should not be considered onerous and if it is, the person running for office needs to reconsider if they really should be running at all. It’s time B.C.’s most visible and available politicians made the change for the betterment of the people they serve. -Alistair Waters is the assistant editor of the Kelowna Capital News, a sister paper to the Salmon Arm Observer. .

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Dismiss the anthem’s old guard There are times when it is prudent to stand on guard to protect tradition, but other times when the old guard needs to be replaced to reflect our country’s evolving history and social development. A group of prominent Canadian women have launched a new campaign to introduce a more gender-neutral version of our national anthem. A website – restoreouranthem.ca — will go live this week, with endorsements from former prime minister Kim Campbell, author Margaret Atwood, Senator Nancy Ruth and Sally Goddard, mother of Nichola Goddard, the first female Canadian soldier to be killed in combat, in Afghanistan in 2006. The campaigners are seeking to have Robert Stanley Weir’s O Canada lyric, “in all thy sons command,” replaced with “in all of us command.”

They argue that these were the original English lyrics that Weir altered to more gender specific words before the First World War – at a time when men, and only men, were being asked to put their lives on the line for their country. While there are some who would argue the wording change is an insignificant item that has been exaggerated out of proportion, there can be no doubt that the meaning of words matter. And as it stands now, this particular wording in our anthem clearly carries sexist connotations. The anthem should reflect the values which Canadians respect, and a cornerstone of these values is equality among citizens. A change in our anthem is not unprecedented and rightly reflects the contributions of both genders to our nation.

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The Observer asked: What do you think of winter tire laws?

Jim Nickles “They are a good idea, especially if you live here in the Interior.”

Judy Rowe “I support them 100 per cent because drivers should be responsible for their own safety as well as others.”

Mike Webster “I think they are a good idea. If you don’t have proper winter tires, you’re unsafe. It’s that simple.”

Myshell Nukina “I’m all for them. I travel the Coquihalla weekly and I see what happens with vehicles are that are unprepared.”

Ron Sullivan “Anything that prevents accidents is a good thing but what’s a fair balance between individual rights and government intervention?”

What is not said Columnist neglects important research can be crucial Since the situation broke on Sept. 17, nationwide reporting on the Gort’s Gouda situation raises questions about science reporting on health issues in the public media. Some things get reported. Others do not. I can find no Canadian Food Inspection Agency estimates of how much raw milk Gort’s Gouda sold between May and September of this year. It is therefore impossible to say what the actual risk rate of infection from eating this cheese is or was. There has been little discussion of relative hazard from E. coli 0157:H7 infection. In Walkerton, Ontario, in 2000, approximately 2,500 people were infected with E. coli via contaminated water. Seven people died, all of them either very infirm or very young, giving a risk of death from this form of E. coli diarrhea of 0.28 per cent. Gort’s Gouda is a This is slightly more small, respected than the risk of death family-owned from being on the road in business that a car – 0.24 per cent. employs local The comparative risk of death from heart disease citizens and brings is 14 per cent. Cancer: 14 income directly into per cent. Pneumonia: 3.6 the community... per cent. In 2007, a vaccine said to prevent more than 99 per cent of E. coli 0157:H7 infections in cattle was developed by a Canadian company. I can find no evidence regulators have offered this vaccine to dairy farmers. Gort’s Gouda is a small, respected family-owned business that employs local citizens and brings income directly into the community; its owners have been complying in every way with CFIA requirements. In May, 2012, XL foods, a giant meat plant in Alberta using a “super shredder” to process animal carcasses, was responsible for the largest meat recall in Canadian history. Reports at the time confirmed “a weak safety culture” at the plant, and found the company remiss in complying with CFIA requests. And then there’s Maple Leaf Foods. Perhaps we have a particular obligation to help local businesses, in concrete ways. Sometimes what is not said is more important than what is. Warren Bell

Once again Tom Fletcher is exposing his ignorance to the masses and signs his piece of refuse as “legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.” If Fletcher were like any other responsible citizen, which by nature he is not, being aware of how the public views either of those two entities, he would not wish his sullied name to be attached to either of them in any way. It is obvious that this ‘legislature’ hack has not had the common sense to research the BioInitiative Report 2012, or read the reports of Dr. Olle Johansson (Karolinska Institute), Dr. Magda Havas (Trent University), Dr. Barrie Trower (British physicist and secret warfare expert) or any other of the scores of worldclass experts who agree that wireless technology is the largest experiment

ever perpetrated upon the innocent victims of mankind. Nor has he even acknowledged that the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified cell phones, cell towers, wi-fi, smart meters, DECT phones, cordless phones, baby monitors and other wireless devices which emit nonionizing radio frequencies, as potential carcinogens (class 2B). None of the above persons or organizations has anything whatsoever to gain or benefit from publishing their findings. But the erudite Fletch, of course, immersed himself in the findings of Dr. Yakov Shkolnikov, who has connections to Exponent Engineering & Scientific Consulting, a firm with everything to gain from, the questionable technolo-

gies of the wireless industry at large, and the utilities which distribute them. Again the smart meter initiative has only one goal and one benefit, power and profit. These perquisites will be enjoyed solely by the corporate cartels which are promoting the program with complete disregard for public safety or health and without invoking the precautionary principle which, in many societies, is an act of criminality. However, the really sad conclusion to all this is that governments and their agencies, mandated to be responsible for the welfare and well-being of their citizens, are complicit in the whole sordid affair. Edgar Murdoch

Advertisement came at the wrong time While reading the Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 edition of the Salmon Arm Observer, I experienced both sadness and disgust. I felt sadness while reading the obituary for Shane Gorner. His untimely and accidental death while working at Dinoflex, located here in Salmon Arm, is a tragedy that no family should have to go

through; my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I felt disgust, when turning the newspaper page and reading under the help wanted ads, this headline: “We have an immediate opening for a warehouse worker,” posted by Dinoflex. How callous and uncaring can Dinoflex be, when posting a job opening at the same time

as we honour a young man who died while at work, for this same company. Shame on you Dinoflex; a bit more due diligence on your part might have avoided this very embarrassing situation. Rae Cooper, Canoe

Changes to routes needs reconsideration In regard to the cancellation of the West Loop (Foothill Road) bus I would like to ask the following questions. How are the low income and elderly living in the Shuswap and 10th Avenue area going to get to shopping centres without a bus? Many have no vehicles and while walking to a store may be an

option for some, carrying home bags of groceries on foot is not. At Foothill and 10th Street there is a major development, “The Ridge.” People from there use the bus on a daily basis to commute downtown. In this time of global warming is it really better that they use their cars?

Or are they required to walk to Piccadilly Mall to catch the bus on busy 10th Street through mud or on ice as there are no sidewalks? I sincerely hope that council will reconsider this position. Julie Stier

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1913

S.M McGuire held a consolation sale for all those who were not prize winners at the Fall Fair. Among the buys were corsets for $1.50. The English Comedy Company played “Jane at the Salmon Arm Opera House.

1923

The Chase-SquilaxSorrento road, an important section of the scheme to connect Kamloops and Salmon Arm with a first-class highway, was completed. The new road, skirting little Shuswap and main Shuswap Lakes, shortened the distance between Chase and Sorrento by 25 miles. The distance via the old road was 38 miles, and by the new, 12 miles.

1933

Ald. Glasgow cheerfully announced reported to city council that despite the depression and hard times, taxes paid to the end of September amounted to $16,623.43 or 70 percent of the total amount due. E.A. Palmer, grocer, was running a special - two pounds round steak, one pound of creamery butter and one pound of lard, all for 50 cents. Three pounds of hamburger steak cost 25 cents.

1943

Dr. C.E. McRae announced the opening of an office in the Merchants Block for the practice of medicine and surgery. An Observer writer wondered if folks would recognize Lindoe’s Hardware store after Jimmy Day and his gang finished their paint job. Mrs. S. Lewis, the new matron of the hospital, arrived to commence her duties.

1953

Salmon Arm city council purchased a road grader with a backhoe attachment for digging trenches and sewer lines. The machine, which was supplied by Salmon Arm Machine Shop cost $10,000.

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The Salmon Arm Fire Zone has issued a call to high school students for its Junior Rapattack program. Every year, two local grade 11 or 12 students learn the ropes along with regular rapattackers in a program that has enormous benefits to both parties. While tryouts for the program that provides students with excellent training and a well-paying summer job aren’t until April, fire protection assistant Brady Holliday is hoping to spark interest now. The Junior Rapattack program has been running locally since 1998 and currently there are eight members of regular rapattack crews who participated in the junior program. “Over the years a number of people who have worked through the program have stayed multiple years and some have gone on to other jobs throughout the province,” Holliday says. “So for us, It’s a really good recruiting tool. They stay around.” Holliday was pleased with the 2013 juniors – Lucy Grainger and Thomas Hardy. “They were really valuable, we had them paired up with initial attack crews and they just worked as if they were hired,” he says. “Each of them had 20 days on fires. We had them out the whole time and they were very hard workers.” Grainger, who graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary this year, highly recommends the experience. “If you’re looking for something that’s physically demanding and just a lot of fun, this is it, but you’ve gotta push yourself,” says the young athlete who competed in the 2013 Canadian Judo Championships. “Often-

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In training: Lucy Grainger and Thomas Hardy wind hoses in preparation for the next fire. times you think you couldn’t do this and you do. It’s awesome.” Grainger admits the physical training is challenging, with 90 minutes of fitness sessions held at the end of every day. “You slowly get better, it’s really good,” she says of the early challenges. “The atmosphere is really nice too. They’re really genuine people.” Holliday agrees that the ability to be part of the team is as important as meeting the national fitness standard for firefighters. Junior rap attackers are integrated into team rotation right away – cleaning, tool maintenance, training with pumps and becoming familiar with procedures. “There’s not a lot of official training, we rely a lot on on-thejob-training,” says Holliday, noting juniors only attend fires in the Salmon Arm Fire Zone. “Juniors work directly under the crew leader and senior firefighters.” Grainger agrees, pointing out

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that even as a junior, everyone is expected to watch out for other people, something, she says is definitely reflected on the rapattack base. Grainger worked on 11 wildfires, first seeing action early in August following a lightning strike near Seymour Arm. The crew drove out and stayed overnight, she says, noting there was a short hike up to the fire. “There was a creek nearby and we hosed her down and put in a guard on the foot-anda-half spot fire,” she says. “It was exciting. In movies you see these huge fires, but it was not like that. It was odd walking into it and seeing fire on the forest floor.” Like everyone else who wishes to be part of the rapattack team, Grainger will have to re-apply for a position. “I’d definitely go for it, it’s probably one of the best summer jobs I had,” she says. “It’s definitely different and helicopters are fun.”

Students who would like to have some of those experiences should attend an open house at Salmon Arm Secondary in April. Keep in mind, students who are selected for the program have to maintain good physical and academic levels. After the presentation, students submit a resume, with interviews following mid to end of April. Fifiteen students are selected for initial training that is held over four weeks in May and June – up to three days per week after school from 4 to 7 p.m. and one weekend camping trip where students undertake some field exercises, survival training and basic firefighting. “At the end they get S100 basis firefighting training and they would be able to work as emergency firefighters with contract crews in some kind of capacity,” says Holliday. “Two people are selected for a fulltime job from the beginning of July to the end of August.”

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Out with the old: Rotarian Steve Genn and SABNES volunteers Gary Lomax, Janet Aitken and Ed Dahl dismantle an old bridge on Christmas Island.

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There’ll be a bridge over island waters next spring. Members of the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society (SABNES) and Rotary have started site preparation for a new bridge to replace one that was washed away in last year’s flooding. On Sunday, volunteers removed boards salvaged from a birdviewing platform that had been sitting on an existing foundation and

start pouring cement for a new foundation. SABNES president Janet Aitken said volunteers would be using 40foot poles to build the new bridge, a structure that crosses a creek that runs through the island. “It will make it possible to go across the island, a man-made stream and a little pond for the birds, which floods every year,” Aitken says, noting StellaJones Canada donated poles for the project. “We’re also hoping to erect a second osprey pole at the northwest

corner of the island.” Aitken says organizers will need help to finish building the bridge in the spring. A work party has been scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20 and Aitken is hoping 15 to 20 individuals will show up at the island to lend a hand. “We hope to finish the project in the spring, before the flooding,” she says. “And we want to get the osprey pole up before they nest in April.” To volunteer, email janetaitken#1@gmail. com.

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Have a say on city plans If you’d like see what the top 25 projects for the city are over the next 10 to 15 years and provide your input on them, now is your chance. The projects have been identified as priorities in the draft of the city’s first comprehensive strategic plan. When finalized, the plan will inform the city’s decision-making and guide actions over the next decade. A copy of the draft plan is available for viewing from Oct. 2 to Oct. 21 on the city’s website at www.salmonarm.ca/strategic plan or in hard copy at city hall at 500 Second Ave. NE, v1E 4N2. Written comments may be dropped off, mailed to city hall or emailed

to cpaiement@salmonarm.ca by 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Carl Bannister, the city’s chief administrative officer, says the 25 projects are aligned with top interests of the community that emerged from survey feedback gathered earlier this year. He said the projects fall within the city’s mandate as core services. “Then there are projects that the city supports but they may not be core services and the city may not have the ability to fully influence these on its own,” he says. Bannister cited major Trans-Canada Highway improvements, a downtown college campus and a new community

arts centre as examples of projects where other levels of government and organizations would need to provide leadership, with the city supporting these initiatives by fostering partnerships and advocating as required. He also noted that new insights arising from the planning process will save taxpayers money in the short term. For example, the city determined that its wastewater treatment plant is not as close to capacity as previously anticipated, allowing major upgrades and/ or relocation to be deferred, potentially saving millions of dollars. Council will consider approval of the plan in November.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make use of this week’s beneficial energy by implementing a conscious effort into your daily responsibilities. You may want to consider adopting a lifestyle that is comprised of a healthier diet and by ensuring to get sufficient hours of sleep. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are generating creative thoughts and possibly, develop sizzling feelings for a special admirer. A beautiful flower aches to bloom when passion is close by. Let that boost of selfassurance do its magic. You are finding yourself in a celebratory mood. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is a sense of newness within you. It’s a personal emotion, both intimate and comfortable. Think of specific attributes that you need to develop in order to increase your sense of security for yourself, your family and your home. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may want to consider seriously taking a class to improve one of your communicative skills. This week’s energy will make such that whatever you learn now can be used for a very long time. Don’t miss on such a golden opportunity to boast about your own talents. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will start thinking that you could live a more fulfilling and more abundant life if you could increase your earnings through means that mirror your own set of values and beliefs. Pursuing a passion and getting rewarded for it, will be exactly what you will seek this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Beginnings to you mean giving yourself another chance to start on a fresh note! The cosmos are fetching you with the opportunity to put yourself out there, under a completely new light. This can go from a new set of goals and intentions to a revamped you!

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New CSRD building, assisted living expansion approved new office building for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and a new phase for the existing Lakeside Manor assisted-living facility. In addition, zoning amendments related to the latter have been given

Two large developments planned for Harbourfront Drive have received the support of council. Council has approved development permits for a

third reading. The Lakeside Manor development will essentially mirror the existing facility, with the end result creating a U-shape. The developer hopes to begin construction by next spring.

Specializing in custom picture framing, Earth Art Studios is currently located at 380 Alexander Street NE. The shop sits beside the PawnShop just off the Ross Street Parking lot. However, at the end of October the studio will be moving to Watson’s home located at 120 20th St NE, between Okanagan Street and the underpass. “Your generous support over the past three years has been wonderful and I am privileged to serve my customers,” Watson says. “When we are in our new location in November, we will have a new service in Home consultations, pick up and delivery services.”

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A new, improved garbage dumpster has propelled Mark Hanson onto CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den program. Hanson, who grew up on a dairy farm in Silver Creek, applied online last December to the show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of Canadian business moguls. In February, Hanson was asked to come for an in-person interview. He did that and, a week later, was told to pick his dates to pitch his product. In April, he, his spouse and one of the garbage bins rode the elevator to the 10th floor of the CBC building where his 40-minute presentation to the dragons was taped. “I was terribly ner-

vous until I walked down into the den, then I was completely at home,” he says. “You can’t see the cameras or all the people around the studio. All the lights are on the dragons.” That presentation has been cut down to five or six minutes, he’s been told, and will air on CBC TV on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. Pacific time and will encore the following Sunday, same time. Hanson says the dragons didn’t cut him down, but were very businesslike and asked straight, solid questions. “Kevin O’Leary didn’t bad mouth me at all.” His company, Modern Waste Products Inc., has developed the BinPak, a garbage bin a little taller than a regular dumpster. It will compact six times the amount of garbage

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Hospital foundation honours service By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Like the song says, it may be hard to leave That Old Gang of Mine, but that’s exactly what two longtime fixtures at Shuswap Lake General Hospital are doing. After a 30-year association with the hospital, first as administrator, a role he assumed in 1982, followed by a 15year stint as managing director of the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Eugene Casavant is heading into retirement – this time for real. At the foundation’s Sept. 25 AGM, Casavant presented an Honorary Life Membership in the Hospital Foundation Society to Duncan Myers, who is retiring from his role as development officer after eight years of service. “It was bestowed in

Man missing A search for a Kamloops man missing since early Saturday morning is now underway. Local RCMP officers and members of Shuswap Search and Rescue are looking for Lonnie McDougall, who is described as being five feet, eight-inches tall, weighing 250 pounds and having short, black hair.

recognition of Duncan’s dedication, skill, and artistic talent during his years with the foundation,” says Casavant. It’s not all about good byes though as foundation president Joe Johnson introduced Fiona Harris, who takes over as director of development, an appointment that will effectively combine the roles of the development officer and managing director. Harris, a resident of the Blind Bay area, has many years of experience in marketing and communications in the media. “She has been very active in community affairs in several centres where she worked, including the chambers of commerce and healthrelated, non-profit organizations where she helped with fundraising,” said Casavant in

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Salmon Arm Junior Bantam Broncos quarterback Jayden Mourato lunges forward with the ball while being tackled to gain a few inches during the Broncos’ 36-22 win over Kamloops Sunday at the SASCU Sports Fields at Little Mountain.

super soccer coaching Shuswap Youth Soccer Association is offering Canadian national and European-trained professional coaching for all 12 sessions in its 201314 Fall-Winter Skills sessions. Sessions take place on Sunday afternoons beginning Nov. 17. Go to shuswapsoccer.com for more.

New voice of silverBacks The Salmon Arm SilverBacks have hired Brett Mix, as play-by-play broadcaster for the 2013-2014 campaign. Mix stepped into the broadcast booth in two recent games against West Kelowna, and after his fine work, the ‘Backs report being proud to welcome him into the organization. This is his third broadcasting affiliation with a BCHL team, following previous work with the West Kelowna Warriors and the Williams Lake Timberwolves. Broadcasts can be heard on 93.7, the Voice of the Shuswap, when the team is on the road.

Adapted sports launch Kamloops Adapted Sports Association will be holding its official launch, Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on court at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops. The association will be showcasing its three sport offerings: wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and handcycling. Also participating will be BC Wheelchair Sports, BC Wheelchair Basketball and Adapted Sports Sun Peaks, making a total of seven different adapted sports to be showcased. Visit KASA’s website at www.kamloopsadaptedsport.com for more information.

one more hike Just one last hike this fall for the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Hospice, and Salmon Arm Recreation. On Saturday, Oct. 5, Phil McIntyre-Paul will lead a hike to Tuktakamin Mountain near Falkland. This is a very difficult hike and is for experienced hikers. Meet at the Salmon Arm Recreation Centre parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Or 9 a.m. at the Falkland Community Hall on Highway 97 through town. Four-wheel drive vehicles will be needed to carpool up to the trailhead. For further details and to register, call the hospice office at 250-832-7099.

Winning bridge Sept. 24: Tied for 1st. Nan McAdam and Al Christie, Barbara Grier and Geoff Collins, 3. Judy Harris and Barb Peterson.

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Young triathletes cover the distance About 70 young people ranging in age from three to 14 put themselves to the test Sunday in the Salmon Arm Try-A-Tri Kids Triathlon. The majority were from Salmon Arm, but athletes also came from Vernon, Coldstream, Kamloops, Summerland, Roberts Creek and as far away as Lethbridge. Course lengths for the swim, bike and run competition varied

per age group, with the swim beginning at the SASCU Recreation Centre pool and the bike/run segments covering surrounding streets. Top times in the seven and under girls were recorded by: 1st. Mara Hoffort, 2nd. Emma Muddiman and 3rd. Alice Chubey, all from Salmon Arm. Boys seven and under winners were: 1st. Charlie Erickson from Coldstream, 2nd. Wil-

liam Erickson from Coldstream and 3rd. Max Calkins from Salmon Arm. For the eight and nine girls category, winners were: 1st. Julianne Moore from Salmon Arm, 2nd. Tayla Ingram from Summerland and 3rd. Sophia D’Amore from Kamloops. In the boys eight and nine category, results were 1st. Beckett Johnson, 2nd. Eric Moore and 3rd. Sam Calkins,

all from Salmon Arm. Top times for the 10 and 11 girls division went to: 1st. Keeya Corbett, 2nd. Arleen Chhokar and 3rd. Kadyn Rakow, all Salmon Arm racers. In the boys 10 and 11 category, winners were: 1st. Keagan Ingram, 2nd. Stephen Moore and 3rd. Calvin Hepburn, all from Salmon Arm. For the 12- and 13-year-old girls, top times were tallied by:

1st. Sophie Ogilvie from Kamloops, 2nd. Rachel Bates from Salmon Arm and 3rd. Carrie Fromme from Salmon Arm. Twelve and 13-yearold boys winners were: 1st. Aidan Hepburn, 2nd. Ben VanBergeyk and 3rd. Sunny Pickup. First in the 14 and older girls category went to Jessica Brown of Salmon Arm, while first in the boys category was Joshua Ogilvie of Kamloops.

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Salmon Arm Silvertips player Taylor Vandale splits the defence to move the puck up-ice during the team’s win over the Abbotsford Ice at the Female Midget Rep Hockey Tournament held over the weekend at the Shaw Centre. Salmon Arm went undefeated in round-robin play and beat Terrace 5-1 in the final to win the tournament and claim the cup.

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’Tips host tournament The Brick Salmon Arm Midget Tier 2 Silvertips got their 2013/14 season underway this weekend with a couple of losses in league play. On Saturday, the ’Tips entertained the Kelowna Tier 2 Rockets. Salmon Arm played hard but went down to a tough Rocket team 6-2. Salmon Arm forwards Nathan Plessis and Kaehler May scored goals in the defeat. On Sunday, the Silvertips were in Kamloops for a matchup with the Tier 2 Blazers. Salmon Arm got down early, and despite having the run of play in the second half of the game, could not overcome a 3-0 first period deficit. The Silvertips eventually lost 6-2. Salmon Arm could not take full advantage

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just aren’t there. We want a team that will play hard, disciplined hockey for 60 minutes. We have a talented group this year and consistency is the goal.” The Silvertips host their home tournament this coming weekend at the Shaw Centre.

sistants are Mike Bailey and Pat Sherman, Rob Bushell is in charge of safety and manager is Ellie Campbell. Sunday had the squad extending a not-sowarm welcome to West Kelowna at the Shaw Centre. The ‘Tips fell behind by a two-spot before Dom Barbosa opened the scoring for the home team with just over seven minutes left in the first. Mason Balon shovelled it five-hole for the ’Tips’ second of the game, to tie it up three minutes into the second. Salmon Arm would take the lead a few minutes later on a wicked backhand from Taylor Howard, before the visitors would score

a pair unanswered to put them back on top. West Kelowna would go up by two halfway through the final frame and when the ’Tips took a penalty with five minutes left, the game seemed out of reach. A shorthanded top corner breakaway goal by Ethan Lans proved that the ’Tips still had some fight left in them, but unfortunately for the home fans, that would be as close as they’d come, with West Kelowna skating away with a 5-4 victory. Asked how he felt about the game, Kociuba said, “Pretty good. We made some phenomenal plays when we moved the puck as a team.”

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improvement: Team learns from past lesson. Nothing makes a hockey coach happier than when the message they’re trying to instill in their player is received and acted upon out on the ice. The Salmon Arm SilverBacks demonstrated this weekend that they’re grasping what it takes to win and applying what they learned in a humbling pair of losses Sept. 20 and 21 to the West Kelowna Warriors. The Gorillas got four of a possible six points last weekend with victories of 5-2 over the Chilliwack Chiefs and 4-2 over the Victoria Grizzlies after an opening 4-1 defeat to the Nanaimo Clippers. Pulling into Chilliwack after two dates on Vancouver Island, it was a tired Salmon Arm team but they didn’t let their fatigue become an excuse. “All the hours traveled, everything involved in a long road trip, we got,” noted Salmon Arm associate head coach Brandon West. “Guys knew we had to go into Chilliwack and keep things simple; we’re starting to figure out here you need to compete every night.” After a scoreless first, goals from Alex Gillies and Andrew Farny put the ’Backs up 2-0

going into the third. A Ben Butcher goal got the Chiefs within one but Colton Thibault supplied the winner and Landon Smith tacked on a pair as well. The previous night in Victoria, Smith was key to Salmon Arm earning two points as he potted the opening goal in the first and added another in the second and was named the game’s first star. Taylor Maruya and Thomas Plese had the other Salmon Arm goals. His production on the ’Backs’ top line along with Gillies and Evan Anderson continues despite the attention being directed their way by the opposition. “With them, you want your top line being your top line every night,” said West. “Whether they’re playing against the other team’s top line or top checkers, every game we see them up against a top line and they’re still coming through. That’s what you want out of your top players.” Starting off in Nanaimo on Friday, West said the team’s energy was good from the opening faceoff but despite outshooting the Clippers in the opening frame, they trailed 2-0 and couldn’t recover. Smith had the lone Salmon Arm goal and would end up with

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Standing tall: Victoria Grizzlies Mark McLellan goes head-tohead against Salmon Arm SilverBacks goalie Adam Clark Saturday night at The Bear Mountain Arena in Victoria. Clark made 28 saves in the ’Backs 4-2 victory over the Grizzlies. five on the weekend. “We had lots of jump; we were playing the game the right way, the way we want to play,” said West of the start of the game. “Some things just didn’t go our way and Nanaimo checked us hard in the second and third.” Adam Clark’s play in net on the weekend was a positive as he returned to the crease for all three games. “I think anytime you can get your numberone goalie healthy and contributing, it’s key,” said West. “He was instrumental on the weekend in our wins.” This week at practice,

West and the coaches will continue to work on defensive-zone responsibilities with the group and touch on the power-play as well as it is currently 12th in the BCHL. Next up for the squad is a pair of home games with Penticton in town Friday and Vernon Saturday. Both games are 7 p.m. starts.

siderations. “With the impending return of Brendan Kennedy to the lineup we had to make room for him to come off the 30-day IR and free up a roster spot,” says SilverBacks GM Troy Mick. “Joey is a very good hockey player and we wish him success in the Maritimes.”

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Fostering a love of music By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Jim Howie likes to blow his own horn. But the trumpet player and longtime member of the Okanagan Symphony fosters a love of music as the School District #83 supervisor of music and conductor of the Shuswap String Symphony. Starting his third year as music supervisor, Howie took over the position and the string symphony when Gordon Waters retired two years ago. A teacher at Armstrong’s Pleasant Valley Senior Secondary for 27 years, Howie knows well the value music provides to students. “Participating in making music really enriches their lives and that’s probably the most important thing,” he says enthusiastically. “It also helps them with school and life in general by exercising all the different intelligences.” Howie explains that making music is unique in the way it engages all the areas of the brain, a notion, he says, is backed up by a great deal of research. “There are some areas where the association is clear – language development and math,” he says. “Those have been proven so many times that it’s old news.” Howie says music teachers at the elemen-

tary level can help language arts teachers by choosing and working with them on certain activities, something he describes as a real bonus for students. As the mind develops through music and children are using every part of their brains, their minds become more nimble than they would otherwise be, Howie says. Just as important as the intellectual benefits of making music, Howie says there is an equally important social aspect in that music has been proven to be self-rewarding. “So students coming out of a music class have just spent 45 minutes, or whatever, making themselves feel good, which has spin-off effects on their learning and selfesteem,” he says, of the desirable side-effects. “But the most important part of what we do, is working on the musical expressiveness, the ability (for students) to express themselves in a socially acceptable way.” A graduate of University of Victoria with a BA in music performance and a masters in education, Howie says his role as supervisor is primarily to help music teachers do their jobs. His one lament is that the job has taken him out of the classroom and limited his engagement with the kids; something he tries to make up for with frequent visits to all the schools in the large district. And every Wednesday at 4 p.m., Howie

conducts the community’s string orchestra in practice at Shuswap Middle School. “It’s one of the many things that Gord did and when he retired, he gave In tun e: Jim How that to me as well,” ie, an avid Okanagan trumpet pla laughs Howie, Symphony yer and m e mber, brin pointing out the or- students of S g s his passio chool Distr n to the chestra was born ict #83. in 2002. “It is supported by the district in terms of buying music and offering space for it to happen.” “It’s fun; they have Members of the orchestra play violin, another way to relate to each other viola, cello, and acoustic bass and, enthus- because they relate as peers in this group,” es Howie, as the orchestra is just starting a he says. new year, now is the perfect time to join. No dates have yet been set, but Howie “There are lots of school-aged students says the orchestra does perform in concert, who are learning to play privately, but have including the big band concert that takes no venue to play in an orchestra, and that’s place at Salmon Arm Secondary in the what this could provide them with,” he spring. says, noting the 25 members are as young Explaining there is just too much exas 12. “No one really confesses at the other perience to waste, Howie invites Waters end of the scale, but we have some in their to teach now and then. And, when people 80s.” wonder about the “newcomer” to the school As well as a broad age range, Howie district, Howie has the answer ready. says there are some interesting multi-gen“I tell them I’m the new Gord Waters – erational combinations – father-daughter, then they understand who I am and why I mother-son, aunt-niece and a number of am there,” he laughs. “He’s a lot taller than teachers. me, but I have more hair.”

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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. FIFTH AVENUE – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts a birthday lunch at noon. Tickets must be purchased or reserved by Wednesday, Oct. 6 and 20. A jammers dance begins at 7 p.m.

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DINE AND BUY – First United Church youth host a lasagna dinner with live

and 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. CARLIN COFFEE - Carlin Hall hosts an acoustic coffeehouse from 7 to 10 p.m. Carlin Kitchen will serve goodies, coffee, tea and pop. Admission is $3 and proceeds are donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. OPERA – Live from Metropolitan Opera House in New York, it’s Eugene Onegin with Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien, at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic. Admission is $24 for adults, $18 for children and students. SILVER SCREEN – The Shuswap Film Society presents Frances Ha, a comedy-drama set in New York at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

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SPEAK OF THE DEAD – Salmon Arm Museum curator Deb Chapman will

lead a tour in the old section of Mt. Ida Cemetery at 1 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 and include hot chocolate. Call 250-832-5243 to reserve your spot.

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

AUTHOR, AUTHOR – Author and documentary filmmaker, Glynis Whiting,

will read from her new mystery novel A Nose for Death, at 2 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. The library is open Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Oct. 6.

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FAMILY FUN – The Silver Creek branch of Okanagan Regional Library

presents family events from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 – take dried flowers or foliage to make a pumpkin centrepiece; Oct. 30 – pumpkin carving. Take your own carving tools and a pumpkin, if you want a big one. Pumpkin donations appreciated. No registration is required for these free events. For more information, call 250-832-4719 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

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JAZZ CLUB – Salmon Arm Jazz Club presents virtuoso pianist Gabriel

Palatchi in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy. at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

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HEALTHY HORMONES – Naturopath Tamara Erikson presents a two-day

seminar on the role of hormones in the body, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Podollan Inn. Cost is $80. Call Dianne Parnell at 250-517-9075, or 250-804-8989 ext. 1001 to register.

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SAGA celebrates essence of being Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents “Essence of Being,” an exhibition of portrait drawings by members of two local drawing groups. The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., featuring live music and refreshments. The portraits are all executed with dry media, and 24 individual portraits will be on display. In addition, the two groups have collaborated on four large-scale works. “This is a real celebration of the human portrait and the artist’s ability to observe the nuance and subtleties of flesh, bone, expression and emotion,” says Lisa Figueroa, group leader and participating artist. “And as the elements are shaped on paper, viewers are given a glimpse into the model and the artist’s

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essence of being.” Participating artists are from the Shuswap Life Drawing Group and Lisa Figueroa’s Portrait Drawing Class. The Coffee Break with artist talk takes place Thursday, Oct. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone who loves artist trading cards is invited to visit the gallery to a “make & trade” session from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Drawing media will be on hand to create new trading cards in this event that is free and open to all ages. On Sunday, Oct. 27 Shuswap Association of Writers and Shuswap Naturalists Club co-present an afternoon of celebrating nature. Enjoy readings by Theresa Kishkan and Deanna Kawatski, and a slide show presentation by Clive Bryson at

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Dead tell their tales during cemetery stroll Salmon Arm Museum and Haney Heritage Village curator Deborah Chapman is up to one of her favourite fall activities – preparing to take people on her annual tour, “Speak of the Dead.” She’s reviewing the cast list, checking her candidates, making sure all are still available, and preparing for a walk through one of the prettiest knolls in Salmon Arm, the Mt. Ida Cemetery. This year the walk falls on Sunday, Oct. 6. The air will be crisp, the leaves starting to turn colour. It is a beautiful spot, chosen by early pioneers, and recently recognized for its historical importance on the Salmon Arm Heritage Register. The cemetery was purchased from Mr. Jas Allen in 1894 and one former cemetery caretaker believes that Mrs. Agnes McGuire was behind the purchase. The story goes that McGuire wanted somewhere to bury her dead. Her headstone is in a family plot with her husband, Alexander, and son Charles. In his book Historic Routes, author Denis Marshall writes that when Sarah Agnes Hudson McGuire alighted from a Canadian Pacific Railway coach at the Salmon Arm Station in 1892,

she could be forgiven for having second thoughts about claiming a dubious legacy. The land was bush and McGuire had been left a desolate looking log building “general store” and less than a quarter section of land. The community was only 200 souls and she had been raised in Montreal. McGuire had her three youngest children in tow, Sam, Arthur, and Maude. Waiting for her were her older children, John and Emily, who were already settled in Salmon Arm. Charles, their older brother, had passed away two months earlier and Mother McGuire was his heir. The matriarch had arrived. No one questioned where the absent Mr. McGuire was. Agnes was a forthright and capable woman, used to being on her own. Alexander was an engineer, always away working on the railroad. He did show up eventually, several years later, according to youngest daughter Maude. McGuire set to work converting her son’s trading post into a respectable general store. She continued with the contract for postal service. The location was decent. The settlement, where people lived, was down the Salm-

Books please Shuswap Association of Writers is looking for donations of books for their annual Books ‘n Bread Sale that will take place Nov. 16 and 17 at the Mall at Piccadilly. If you have books to donate, call Ineke at 250-833-5634, or email inekeh@telus.net. No encyclopaedias, textbooks or Reader’s Digest Condensed books. Proceeds will support the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival, May 16 to 18, 2014.

on Valley Road and clustered around 30th Street SW. The farmers had to come to town to ship their milk by train, purchase supplies and get their mail. Thinking ahead, the astute business woman saw potential for a townsite. She sold lots to others and a community began to emerge. When the town was officially surveyed in 1906, she named the six streets: Shuswap, Okanagan, McLeod, Alexander, Palmer, Harris and Hudson. Survey completed, McGuire sent her son, Jack, to speak to council about a proposal. She asked permission for an exemption of sorts – to only pay farm value taxes on the lots for five years or until they sold. In the meantime, the grounds were to be used as a common. Then Agnes McGuire sweetened the offer with a free lot for a municipal hall. When the council accepted her deal, the Salmon Arm townsite became official. Join Chapman for more stories on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. in the old section of Mt. Ida Cemetery. Cost of the program is $7.50 and includes a cup of hot chocolate. Space is limited, so call 250-832-5243 to reserve your spot.

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Gerry was born in Langley BC, the only child of the late Gerry Grimes and the late Ellen Grimes. He graduated from Langley High School in 1958 and received his B.Ed from the University of Lethbridge in 1972. Gerry taught elementary school in Alberta and served for two years as Headmaster at the International School in Ibiza, Spain. From 1986 to 2004, Gerry worked with the mentally handicapped in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Gerry will be remembered throughout Calgary and area as Duke the Birthday Clown. From 2006 to 2012, Gerry and Claire made their home in Blind Bay, BC. At Gerry’s request, there will be no service. Forward condolences through friendsofduke@gmail.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 6A8, telephone(403) 955-8818 or to another children’s charity of the donor’s choice.

KRICK, LLOYD WESLEY APR. 3, 1928 – SEPT.25, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Wesley Krick on September 25, 2013 after 85 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Tina Krick and their 5 children Lorraine (Ron) Baerg of Williams Lake, Roy (Cindy) Krick of Salmon Arm, Brian (Esther) Krick of Salmon Arm, Glen Krick of Salmon Arm and Sharon Krick of Salmon Arm. Lloyd moved to Salmon Arm in 1948 from Oyen, Alberta, at the age of 20 years, where he met his beautiful wife Tina. Lloyd and Tina were married in Salmon Arm in 1950, and soon started a family. Lloyd and Tina built a home in Silver Creek where they resided for over 50 years. Lloyd farmed many things including potatoes, beets and strawberries to name a few, and would sell them at the local markets. People would come out to his farm to buy his tasty produce. Lloyd enjoyed working with wood, particularly cedar. He made many beautiful hand crafted treasures including chests, jewelry boxes and even play houses. Lloyd is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Rick Baerg, Darcy Baerg, Curtis Seltenrich, Terrie Seltenrich, Aaron Scheepbouwer, Krystal Krick, Mellissa Krick, Jeremy Krick, Allan Krick, Lloyd Krick, Jeffery Krick, Joey Krick, and Shane Krick and over 20 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place. He will forever be missed. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Lloyd’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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KENNETH PESCH Ken passed away at the age of 95 on Sept.15, 2013 at Bastion Place in Salmon arm after complications from hip surgery. Ken was born Sept.27, 1917 in Venice California. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1936 and went to work for the US Army Corps of Engineers War Department in 1937 as a surveyor. In 1944 Ken was working in Edmonton on the construction of the Namao Air Force Base. It was at this time that he met Honor. They were married in June of 1944 and were together for 65 years. Ken joined the US Army in 1945 and was stationed in the Philippines with the occupational forces. Ken and Honor moved to Canoe in 1946. Ken worked for Federated Co-op for 20 years until his retirement in 1973. They moved across the lake then and spent their summers on the Shuswap and their winters in warmer climates. Ken was predeceased by his wife Honor in 2010 and by his daughter Frances in 2011. He is survived by his children – Jane, Marshall (Gloria), and Oliver (Sharon). He is survived by four grandchildren – Jennifer (Troy), Ken (Rowena), Megan (Tom), and Nicole (Eric). He is also survived by four great grandchildren – Matthew, Annah, Hannah, and Benjamin. At Ken’s request no funeral service will be held. There will be a private memorial held at a later date. We would like to express our appreciation to the3rd floor medical staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital for their care and attention following Ken’s surgery. We would also like to extend our thanks to Dr. Grieve and to the nursing staff at Bastion Place for making Ken’s last days comfortable. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Ken’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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GOODKEY, WILLIAM ANGUS (BILL) It is with sadness that the family of Bill Goodkey announces his passing in Salmon Arm on September 22, 2013. Bill was born in Calgary, AB on April 10, 1920 to parents Christopher and Catherine Goodkey. Bill grew up during the great depression and served 5 years in the Canadian army during World War 2. He was stationed in England; he met, and married his wife Florrie. They raised their family in Calgary where he spend 30years working for the Civil service. Bill retired in 1979 and moved to Salmon Arm where he enjoyed fishing, gardening and the great outdoors with his family. Bill was predeceased by his parents; Christopher and Catherine and his loving wife of 60 years Florrie. Bill will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, daughters; Jackie Funnelle (Lyall), Colleen Neale (Clay), sons; Christopher Goodkey, Brian Goodkey (Jonathon), Paul Goodkey, grandchildren; Christi Reedlinger, Megan Funnelle, Geoffrey Neale, Bradley (Faith) Funnelle, Gillian Neale and great grand-daughter; Shay Lynn Taylor. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday September 28, 2013 at 1:00pm from Bowers Funeral Home Chapel. A reception followed allowing family and friends to continue sharing memories. Online condolences can be sent through Bill’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Service and crematorium Gone but not forgotten.

DENYSE MARIE BREWER (nee HAENER) 1926 - 2013 Denyse passed away September 21, 2013 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm at the age of 86 years. She was born in Garfield, AB November 11, 1926. She leaves behind, her loving husband of 34 years Ross, her brother Mike (Lenora), four nieces Sylvia (Peter), Madelon (Urban), Frances (Tom) and Michel (Ian), one nephew Richard (Brenda) as well as many great nieces and nephews and many friends. Denyse worked for the Alberta Government Telephone Co. for 30 years before retiring and moving to Sorrento, BC. In 1999 Ross and Denyse moved to Sunnybrae where they lived until Denyse went to Hillside Village in May 2011. Denyse was a very quiet, loving person. She loved to travel. Hiking was also a favourite. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to all the angels at Hillside Village for their care and compassion, and also to Dr. Plessis and Fischer’s Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Denyse’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Box 277, Stn. M, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K6 (or a charity of your choice). Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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EARL, RICHARD BALFOUR (DICK) Richard Balfour (Dick) Earl of Salmon Arm, BC, made his transition on September 21, 2013 at age 90. Affectionately known over the years as â&#x20AC;&#x153;RBâ&#x20AC;?, Richard was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, grew up in Portage la Prairie and later moved to Anglemont, BC to fulfill his lifelong dream of living in a log house in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the bushâ&#x20AC;?. Throughout his life, Richard immersed himself in nature. He was a softie for four-legged creatures both wild and tame. Richard loved swimming and being on the water in anything that would float! He enjoyed fishing, hunting ducks in the Manitoba marshes and the adventure of piloting his plane over the prairies, through the Rockies, and to sunny island destinations. Over the years, Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobby of â&#x20AC;&#x153;tinkeringâ&#x20AC;? evolved into intricate wood carving, most recently of a life-size Hawaiian outrigger canoe. Richard was an avid businessman all his life, most notably in A&W Drive-Ins. He was a longtime member of Rotary and a champion of the St. Lucia School for the Blind and World Vision. Richard would hope to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;made a differenceâ&#x20AC;? in this life by sharing his passion for studying spirituality and metaphysics, particularly the work of Eckhart Tolle. And those who knew Dick will remember that he never lacked for words! This exchange gave Richard one of his greatest life pleasures. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Clarinda, of Salmon Arm. Also celebrating his life and lessons are his former wife, June, of Victoria, three children, Pam of Miami, FL, Rick (Diana) of Nanaimo and Rob (Maureen) of Calgary, his step-daughter Linda and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;other sonsâ&#x20AC;?, Robert (Darlene) and Mitchell, all of Winnipeg. Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandchildren include Jordana, Shawn, Brendon, Nicolas, Lynn, Tyler and Carlin; step-grandchildren include Tricia, Christina, Kaitlin and Jordan, and step-great grandchildren are Nikki and Riana. Richard leaves one niece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pattyâ&#x20AC;?, and six great nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Richard and joyfully welcoming him on this next phase of his journey are his Mum Edythe and Dad Harold, step-father â&#x20AC;&#x153;Popâ&#x20AC;?, granddaughter Cailey, brother John, niece Lynne and little David Lesley. Heartfelt thanks go to the staff of Hillside Village, Salmon Arm. The family requests no flowers, but suggests that Richard would appreciate donations to the Salvation Army or Operation Smile. A Celebration of Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held in the Mountainside Room of Bowers Funeral Service, 440 10th St. S.W., Salmon Arm, at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 27th, with sharing of memories to take place at 3:00 pm. For those friends who cannot attend, Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family invites you to raise a glass at â&#x20AC;&#x153;wine timeâ&#x20AC;? in his memory; Richard will enthusiastically join you in Spirit! Online condolences can be sent through Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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OUELLETTE, JOSEPH ALFRED â&#x20AC;&#x153;FREDâ&#x20AC;? NOVEMBER 4, 1917 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUNE 3, 2013 A Celebration of life service for Fred will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Saturday morning, October 5th at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant, with tributes shared by family and friends. Interment will follow in the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery, with a reception back in the Mountainside room at Bowers, allowing time for family and friends to continue sharing memories. Fred is well remembered for his love of the RCMP auxiliary, a 20 year member before retirement to Salmon Arm with his late wife, Lynn, to enjoy meeting new friends. On line condolences may be sent to Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. ELIZABETH PAZUR 1954 - 2013 Elizabeth Pazur passed away at Sechelt on September 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband Bob Graham, her mother Emilia, brothers Art and Ed, sister Mary, sister-in-law Grace, nieces and nephews (Dani, Aaron, Michael, Emma Lee, Candace, Victor, Pete), Aunt Wjadja and cousin Stan. She was predeceased by her father (John), brother Andy, and sister Christine. Elizabeth spent the first 14 years of her life in Beaton, on the Arrow Lakes. After that she lived in Kelowna, Victoria, and Salmon Arm before moving to Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast with her husband Bob. Elizabeth loved gardening, reading and hanging out with Bob and extended family and friends. Elizabeth will be remembered by her family and many good friends for her generous giving nature, sense of humour and wisdom. Elizabeth requested there be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. cancer agency on her behalf.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. CONCRETE Finisher required, for local company, experience with formwork/finishing a must (250)833-6972 FULL-TIME line cook needed immediately at Home Restaurant- Sorrento. Apply in person to Doug. Norms Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER Competitive wages, Excellent Benefits. fax 250-635-3081 email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca attn: Mel Rundell, Manager 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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Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program. For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Dave Wallensteen, Funeral Director

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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 Seeking PT Experienced MOA for busy Medical Clinic ✦Skills & Abilities: Ability to multi-task organize & prioritize ✦Communicate effectively, both with clients and office staff ✦Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. Apply with resume to Mount Ida Medical Centre No Phone calls please. References will be checked.

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WANTED: Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced dispatcher immediately. Must be experienced with the truck mate program. Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills. Only those individuals with experience shall be considered. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-256-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

Wearabouts is looking to hire a Full Time Sales Associate. 5 days/week Tues-Sat. Apply in person 350 Alexander St.

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

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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

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GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for technicians and apprentices to fill full time positions. Offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to: ron@kelownakia.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at hannachrylser.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

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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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· Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians · Journeyman Electricians · Journeyman Welders · General Foreman SMS Equipment in Elkford, BC has moved into their brand new facility and is now hiring supervisors and tradespeople!!! We offer a wide variety of shifts to accommodate employees who want to achieve work life balance or the opportunity to work overtime. We also offer temporary staff housing while you ﬁnd your own accommodation in the beautiful Elk Valley. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today at bcjobs@smsequip.com or fax your resume to: 1-250-865-2644

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Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certiﬁed Electrician to join our team at our Lavington Planer Division in the Okanagan Region of BC.

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POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the operation’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging position and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment. QUALIFICATIONS: •Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC & OH&S Regulations •Valid Elec. Interprovincial Journeyman ticket •3-5yrs. industrial maint. exp •PLC exp. a definite asset •Superior trouble shooting and communication skills •Must be willing to work any shift and be a team player

Tolko Industries Ltd. currently seeks Certified Millwright to join our teams located in the Okanagan region of BC.

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POTTERY CLASSES Private Adult Wheel and Hand Building Classes Children Hand Building after school and home school Studio in Salmon Arm. More info call Chericce 250-833-0655

Holistic Health Maybe your back problem is not so serious. Call Susan’s Reflexology. 250-804-3933

Education/Trade Schools

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

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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

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LANDSCAPE, construction, paving stones, tie walls, lawn maint. 20+ yrs exp. Call John (250)804-6190

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250-253-4663

Fitness/Exercise

POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance repair, installation and modification of equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: •Certified Millwright with a Planerman endorsement •Forestry Industry exp. an asset •Superior Troubleshooting Skills •Exc. Organizational Skills •Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset •Strong safety background •Desire to work in a team environment

Services

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Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. (Thurs. Beginner level) Punch Cards: $100.00 for 10 classes or $12.00 drop in.

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Home Care Heart-in-Motion Private Home care services. Offers in home health care incl. Palliative, Respite, daily maintenance ... I will take care of you. 250-463-1811

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

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Telephone Services 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

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

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Pets

Garage Sales

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Modular Homes

Homes for Rent

Storage

SIAMESE 3 month old f/m kitten-healthy. (Yoda) $150. (250)833-2111 (250)833-6254

Sat Oct 5 7am-11am Kids stuff, Hshld, bikes, Halloween costumes. 2560 4A Ave SE SAT Oct 5 9am 130 8th St NE Due to Last Week’s Crappy weather, having Re-Run White Lake: Huge clearout! 3592 White Lake Road Sun. Oct 6, noon-5pm. Freebies & Low Prices! Diesel tractor, tools, fishing rods, windows & doors, lumber, landscape ties, power saw, LazyBoy, chimney blocks & flues, China Set new $2000. VW Golf convertible, tires,etc WHITE Lake Indoor Sale. 3202 White Lake Rd., Oct.5,6, 10-4, antique furn., hand hewn bench material (cedar, spruce, fir) cedar logs, Xmas decor etc

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

1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail now

Tappen 2BDRM $750/mo Avail Oct 1 Ref’s req’d. Sm. Pet OK (250)835-4480

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Apt/Condos for Sale

Grindrod 2Bdrm on Organic Farm $850/mo Util incl. WD Avail Oct 1 250-838-6751 Malakwa-3bdrm home, $800 +utils.3bdrm home $750 +utils. 2bdrm $650.+utils, 250-3090975. Reno’d 2bdrm cabin on scenic riverfront acreage Grindrod area Oct1-Apr30 $600 mo util incl 250-838-7484 N/P N/S. 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 . TAPPEN: 2Bdrm up, 1 down, all appl., lots of parking BLIND BAY: 2Bdrm 2 bath indoor garage. Long term inquiries only (250)253-1125

With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Auction Sale October 5, 2013 10:00 am 1851 65th Street, Salmon Arm BC Phone Valley Auction Ltd. 25-546-9420 www.valleyauction.ca

$100 & Under 2 Goodyear Nordic Tires 185/65R15, purchased midwinter last year, 90% wear at most $75 250-832-6765 CHINA Cabinet, 1 love seat, 1 couch. All exc cond, $35./ea take all for $90 250-832-3342 Muscovy Ducks Exc Backyard Pets/mosquito control and beautiful Big eggs $20/ea $30/pair 250-540-0744

$200 & Under 5HP Sears rototiller $130., dry wall hoist $100. (250)8324100 ELECTRIC scooter, discontinued model $150., table top BBQ with 2 propane canisters $30. (250)832-7296

$300 & Under 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, new rad & head gasket, recent brakes, needs bottom end motor work, worth rebuilding $250. (250)832-7052 4 hardwood dining room arm chairs $250/set (250)8324105

Firewood/Fuel WOOD PELLETS delivered (250)675-5433 (250)517-7327

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 2 wooden single bed frames $30 each. (250)832-9256 8 MP HP Digital Camera, extraordinary features. $75. Underwater camera to 180’, paid US $250. Sell $100. New Cashmere & wool coat sz. 12 $80. 2 As New Killy 1-pc. downhill ski suits with Avalanch chip sz 12 paid $950. each sell $285. each. (250)804-2882 8’x10’ Quad trailer Holds 3 Quads/sleds etc Must see to appreciate health forces sale (250)832-4652 (250)517-7985 Antique Pool Table. Slate Bed 4’ by 8’ 250-832-8479

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Garage Sales BLIND Bay: Moving Sale, 2215 Lakeview Dr., Oct5, 8-2:30, furn., household, etc. SALMON Arm: 1801 2Ave SE, Sat, Oct 5, 8-3 Furniture, kitchen wares, yard/misc tools

Free Items FREE: Pruning Plums, behind Apple Grove Motel 5000-60 Street NE

Real Estate 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

Mortgages

1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1Bdrm in 4-Plex, Priv. & level entr adults quiet pet OK 1070 1St St. SE 250-833-2129 2 BD APT near dntwn Salmon Arm, n/s, util. & w/d, Sat TV included $825. 604-835-4111 3BDRM APT Close to DT parking coin laundry, NP, NS, $850/mo. children welcome avail immed 250-804-9627 3BDRM in Salmon Arm, avail. immed., NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777 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 HUGE 1 bedroom, $850/mo. inc. utilities, garbage. NP, avail. Nov 1st. Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 SICAMOUS, 1 bedroom $750/month w/utilities + DD. Six appliances. 403-272-0382 or bkharry@telus.net.

Cottages / Cabins

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Gleneden small 1 bdrm cabin for quiet single person, country living F/S $475/mo plus util Oct 15 250-832-0218

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Housesitting

Rates Consistently better than banks

SEMI-retired gent will lovingly care for your pets in your home. Reliable, responsible well referenced (250)804-3403

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

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Fruit & Vegetables

Homes for Rent •1580SQFT. 3bdrm, 2bath 6yr. old home, NS, NP, all appliances incl., $1300/mo. + util., avail. Oct 15 ref’s req. Also •HOUSE on 2 Acres Close to Piccadilly 3 Bdrm $1300 + Util (250)804-8128 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 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 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

Suites, Lower

COVERED storage avail. for boats & RVs from Oct. 1/13 March 31/14 (250)832-7471

1 bdrm+den, bright, spacious lakeview suite in Hillcrest. N/S. $850/mo.incl util., gas f/p Avail immed. 250-804-5049 1Bdrm inc Util Cable 5 appl. Uptown close to College & Shopping Private Entr & Parking $800 Avail Nov 1st 250-832-9341 2BDRM Daylight suite close to town, avail. immed. W/D, No smoking $850 util incl. (250)832-2616 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 QUIET Hillcrest area, 1bdrm, gas f/p, above ground suite. $750/mo. inc. util. ref’s req. N/P, N/S (250)804-0980

Houses For Sale

Rooms for Rent FURNISHED room, 50St. SW, Salmon Arm for elderly person avail. to do some yard work for reduced rent (250)832-6073

Storage

Apples

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Furniture Persian Wool carpet From Jordans 12x9 pastel colors Exc Cond. As new $4000 Asking $850 250-808-1280

Musical Instruments BUNDY Alto Saxophone with hard case $500., Upright Heinzman piano $350. (250)832-9256 FLUTE for sale $175. (250)832-0916

CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Woodstove Osburn 1500 Used one winter $800 Firm 250-832-2988

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SALMON ARM Huge Sale in Raven 4950 14St NE, Saturday, October 5 8am-3pm Freezers, TVs, trampoline tools, couch, ladders, Lots of stuff big & small

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 LOOKING for old 45rpm records, preferably 1950s-60s, Phone Andrea (250)200-0387

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Blind Bay Newer large 2 bedroom, ground level, available now, lake & Mt. views, 5appl., sat TV, wifi, util., lots of storage, Lease, DD & ref’s req., NS, NP, steep terrain with no play area $825/mo. (250)675-3250

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2005 Honda Civic, 4dr., one owner, 130,000km, $7995. (250)804-2970

HILLCREST 3Bdrm finished bsmt. incl all appl. WD $1350/mo+ Util (250)832-2616

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Auto Financing Wood Pellets $190/ton

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

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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Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Mathew Yaki, (dba Wandering Wheels) of PO Box 1526, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, to amend their existing License of Occupation (Adventure Tourism/ Commercial Recreation) situated on Provincial Crown land within the Revelstoke, Golden, Nakusp, New Denver and Kaslo areas on unsurveyed Crown Land. The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4405387. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Natural Resource Officer at FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., VIC 7G I or email to: AuthorizingAgency. Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until November 02, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ¬ Search ¬ Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. The application will be available for viewing at FrontCounter BC Office in Cranbrook. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations regional office. Location Map Cre

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Fatality prompts shut-down By Tracy Hughes F OBSeRVeR STAF

stand Fire destroys fruit Pedro Gonzales: Blaze spreads rapidly, cause remains unknown. By Barb Brouwer F OBSeRVeR STAF

for seven r has been issued wing A stop work orde at Pedro Gonzaflex Group Ltd. follo A devastating fire power presses at Dino on Aug. 28. en Ltd. has left fire oyee lez Fruit and Gard tions than the death of an empl made the ors with more ques ctor Jim Saunders tigat inspe inves BC Safe the Work ction of following an inspe answers. order on Aug. 30 RCMP are workArm on Salm The d after facility. Arm Fire DepartGorner, 19, was kille ring ing with the Salmon Shane Mackenzie cause of the fire. inery at the manufactu ment to establish the ion is ongoing getting caught in mach on Arm Industrial Park. police investigat Salm the “The in ed ti, locat plant follow as the inves an air ambulance will ding tes inclu upda tion, and Medical atten to his injusays a press release Gorner succumbed gation develops,” was dispatched but hment. detac ital. hosp Arm to on be taken from the Salm power ries before he could Rod Macfarlane ders says the seven in a Assistant fire chief In his report, Saun not which the fire ng rubber blocks are with says the speed with presses used for maki comply minutes between not do five and the ate in d oper sprea safe condition to ns. scene was unlatio on Regu al ty arriv Safe th and dispatch and Occupational Heal ausual. “The point of oper cted,” he ngs didn’t go as expe power “Thi seven the of tion g that what inimake said yesterday, notin mercial alarm” presses, used to “com a as in this came tially rubber blocks at day, Sept. 9, was safeat 12:20 a.m. Mon workplace, are not mercial structure injury amended to a “com te and was a guarded to prevent in one minu any with or fire” ator oper to the by the time firefightfire ed em-seat The deep other worker… the time frame, it’s that ers arrived. “Given ployer must ensure rare something will of the very unusual. It’s that much prior to use, all Shane Gorner that quickly and do es are e mov press r powe seven DieD while ard BLACK PReSS damage.” safeguarded to a stand SHane MacKicHan/ of a fire was ation indic job d,” first the boar on The acceptable by the went off, alerting causes the roof to when heat detectors d watch as the blaze ers calle h states the report. fight whic , Fire pany es: Roof collaps the monitoring com safeDinoflex Group CeO Garden Ltd. dges that additional o Gonzales’ Fruit & dispatchers. Mark Bunz acknowle and says the company is collapsed roof change to com- fall at Pedr ired main building. The What triggered the ult. guarding is now requ of all its employees. The tion on that the within a minatten fire our ture sed ssing hot spots diffic struc y focu mercial es on made acce on the ing and flam committed to the safet services of an industrial erby saw injured in the pass we a was e from one wher that’s ted the Grateful no ute was a call something because company has enlis says, noting the building specializing , Macfarlane says design company s-Canada Highway, arrival,” Macfarlane Tran our blaze 911 seed the the iple engineering and with sive loss. by mult kly from assist in complying contents suffered exten gh the roof that was followed the fire spread quic in safeguarding to gh the main and throu rs. ing at the back, throu “It (flames) all went calls. WorkSafe BC orde little damroof to colSafe BC chief was at build the very Work duty ing a was that caus says out there t ne ing, so poin Macfarla sales build structure busi“It’s important to e the store. minutes, saw a fire as normal course of says of items insid . Pedro’s within four at that age,” he we could conducted a prior audit the presses was not highely called for lapse pretty spectacular thing is, as much as back and immediat was sad ing of the “It uard in “The , safeg s time and t ness ,” he write hin a shor smoke and water concern at that time additional resources. point,” he says. “Wit of there.” save, the resulting lighted as a safety should also be e with full equipout g “It scen on rver. rollin was Obse 3 were es the Hall flam in a statement to with the A2 minutes and fireon scene until 6 a recordable injury Firefighters were ment in less than six rtment’s three See Business on page noted we have not had their existence.” depa the fire and preventof fighters from the a.m. extinguishing side of . presses in the 25 years effect until cancelled by arrived shortly after getting into the west in halls from ins r it othe ing rema r orde The in the feed build ation Board. “We found a fire ent. the Workers’ Compens investigating the incid The coroner is also

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