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All jazzed up Members of the Shuffle Demons, led by Juno Award winner and former Salmon Arm Secondary student Richard Underhill, make their way through the audience while performing for students and staff Friday afternoon in the school gym. The band also played a soldout show Friday evening at the Gleneden Hall to benefit the Shuswap Environmental Action Society.

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Municipal taxes nudge higher City budget: General tax levy up 1.38 per cent plus a two per cent rise for water and sewer. By Martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF

city council whittled, pared and trimmed Monday, ending the day with a 1.38 per cent tax increase for Salmon Arm taxpayers. Budget day began in its usual way, with city staff having trimmed their departmental budgets as much as possible, providing council with a potential 2.33 per cent tax increase for 2014. Following council’s paring, the 1.38 per cent increase translates into a residential tax increase of $6.22 per $100,000 of assessment

(an $18.66 increase for a $300,000 home, for instance) and a business tax increase of $15.35 per $100,000 of assessment. Along with the budget increase comes a two per cent increase in water and sewer user fees. unchanged, but still a cost for taxpayers, is the user fee levy for solid waste and recycling, which will remain at its 2013 rate of $135. Big-ticket items for 2014 include $1.8 million to replace the sanitary sewer main along the foreshore, which experienced a break in 2012; $500,000 for Blackburn Park improvements including

a championship city’s chief financial soccer field, a officer, a step which lifeTrail system, would require a public a picnic area and approval process. improved landscaping Also in the and irrigation; budget is design and and $800,000 for construction of the development of the Syme Bridge on 70th new cemetery at the Avenue SW that spans corner of 20th Avenue the Salmon River Nancy Cooper and 30th Street Se, at an estimated cost Mayor of including surveying of $430,000, threeSalMon arM and getting gravel quarters of which has roads and turf in place already been saved in so it will be ready for use in 2015. reserves. These three items were Some other items include: a recommended for long-term $1,500 contribution for installation borrowing by Monica dalziel, the of pedestrian countdown timers at

This week The CSRD approves development of $6.4 million headquarters. See news on A16. The ’Backs notched five out of a possible six points on the weekend. See a recap on A20.

downtown intersections; $9,000 for participation in the Bc One call system, which alerts excavators to buried cables and pipelines; $20,000 to assess properties under upcoming contaminated sites legislation; $300,000 to replace a 1989 pumper truck at the canoe fire hall; $18,000 for an increase in remuneration for voluntary oncall staff at the fire department; a $100,000 increase to the police department, mainly for two new police vehicles, and new closedcircuit video equipment. A request from community See Council on page A2

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Who got what Under specific referrals – direct requests from the community – several were approved. A $100,000 cost equates to about a one per cent tax increase. • The Roots and Blues Festival will receive an operating grant of $45,000, an increase of $5,000 over last year. • Although residents of 40th Street SE had requested paving of the street between Auto Road and 20th Avenue SE at an estimated cost of $590,000, council opted to budget an additional ‘dust abatement application’ on the road at a cost of $2,000. Similarly, in response to a request from the city’s agricultural advisory committee to pave 45th Avenue NE between 20th and 30th Streets NE at an estimated cost of $233,000, council agreed to provide an additional dust abatement application. • The Downtown Parking Commission’s request that the city’s $25,000 contribution to the parkade reserve be doubled to $50,000 in 2014 was approved. In a separate resolution, council approved Fourth and Sixth Streets NE as the site for the proposed parkade. • The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association was provided $12,500 of a $25,000 request for a contribution to the construction of a pole building. • A request from Bette Welch and Jerry Emmel for a sidewalk extension on 10th Street from 10th Avenue SW to Foothills Road at an estimated cost of either $175,000 or $630,000, depending on the option chosen, was denied, but the city will erect ‘share the road’ signage. • Council suggested that requests from the Voice of the Shuswap Broadcast Society for $10,000 and from the Canada Day Children’s Festival for $3,000 should be redirected to the Shuswap Community Foundation, to which the city supplies funds. Council approved a separate request of $950 to the children’s festival for help with tents. • The Shuswap Community Foundation’s request for $18,000 towards phase two of the Memorial Walkway was approved. • In response to two separate requests from Cheryl Swityk and Tanja Carlson involving upgrades to the Canoe Beach playground and boat launch, council approved $20,000 from the Canoe Beach reserve fund to create a Canoe Beach master plan before projects are begun.

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Council delivers on park upgrade Continued from front Futures Shuswap and the Wetland Alliance for a flood hazard and risk assessment at an estimated cost of $80,000, received council’s approval of $20,000 towards the study. The assessment has been requested repeatedly by some citizens, but has not been supported by a majority of council. On Monday, all council members except Coun. Marg Kentel voted for the $20,000. Kentel suggested $10,000 would be enough if the assessment isn’t going to be undertaken until 2018 or 2019. Coun. Alan Harrison said he thinks $20,000 would be the appropriate amount in 2014, as the total would then be up to $80,000 in 2017, when it could begin. Highlights of the budget for council were varied, although all expressed appreciation for the hard work of staff. “For me the number one highlight was coming in at a 1.4 per cent budget increase while maintaining the core services the city provides: $900,000 asphaltic overlays to maintain our roads, plans to replace the sanitary sewer main from Engineers Point to the wharf, funding police/fire functions at an adequate level with

Announcement The management and staff of Jacobson Ford would like to welcome Justin Noda to their team. Justin and his family recently moved to Salmon Arm from Alberta and he is thrilled to be here. “I can honestly say there is no place I would rather live than in the Shuswap,” he says. Justin grew up with a family owned auto business that has thrived for more than 40 years. “The same hard working, customer service-oriented business practices I grew up with I have found here Justin Noda at Jacobson Ford,” he says. “I am grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow with the Ford team, and I look forward to getting to know the residents of this place I am proud to call home.”

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a small bump for our volunteer, stand-by firefighters and finally, replacement of Syme Bridge,” said Harrison. Coun. Denise Reimer pointed to replacement of the foreshore sanitary sewer main. “This project was identified as an immediate priority in the strategic planning process, therefore I am pleased it has been included in the budget. The budget also includes funding for major brush maintenance which will allow crews to start controlling roadway foliage. This will allow crews to then access ditches that require maintenance. The other benefit will be to residents travelling on our roads, allowing better sight lines in areas of obscured vision.” Coun. Chad Eliason said he is pleased with being able to keep taxes low while offering good services. “Blackburn Park

“Blackburn Park will get another step closer to completion with a new soccer field, revitalized picnic shelter and a LifeTrail system.”

Chad Eliason City CounCillor will get another step closer to completion with a new soccer field, revitalized picnic shelter and a LifeTrail system. These are the things the community

has long asked for and I am really happy we can finally deliver.” Mayor Nancy Cooper pointed to the way council was able to keep the tax increase

to a minimum. “To achieve this we used Community Works funds (gas tax funds) to fund $107,250 of the Syme Bridge replacement cost. We cut some items and funded others half this year and half next year. This meant we could add $20,000 to the budget for preparation of a Canoe Beach Master Plan and another $20,000 (of the estimated $80,000 required) for the flood hazard and risk assessment.”

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RCMP find remains of murdered man By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

RCMP have confirmed that human remains found in a remote area of Alberta on Nov. 11 are that of a missing Salmon Arm man, who police believe was the victim of a homicide. Two men and a woman from Alberta are facing charges in relation to the murder of Valentine (Val) Degenhardt, 45, who went missing in Alberta on July 17. Norman “John” Jerrett, 46, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery, break and enter and indignity to a dead body; Norma McAllister, 45, is charged with accessory after the fact, as well as break and enter; and Carl McAllister, 29, is charged with accessory after the fact. All three are from Barrhe-

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A liquor-fueled dispute ended with a man shooting his friend in the leg at a home in Tappen early Saturday morning. At 1 a.m. Nov. 16, Salmon Arm RCMP were notified of an injured man at a residence on Bolton Road in Tappen. When police arrived, they found a 39-year-old man shot in the lower leg by a 410 shotgun.

The resident of the home told police that he had shot the man and it was in self defence. He said he was being assaulted after a dispute between the so-called friends over alcohol. RCMP say the wounded man is in stable condition but is not co-operating with police. The resident of the home, who police say is cooperating with their investigation, was released from police

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hardt’s death. These remains were sent to the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton and Degenhardt’s identity was confirmed today. The murder charges were laid before Degenhardt’s body was recovered, although when police made the announcement about the criminal charges, they indicated having a specific area to search in order to locate his remains. Degenhardt had numerous family and work connections in Alberta and travelled there frequently. The details of what Degenhardt was doing the day he disappeared are still being investigated and police would not comment further on a possible motive, although his disappearance was regarded as suspicious from the beginning of the investigation.

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custody on Monday after signing a court order which bans him from all contact with the shooting victim. The Salmon Arm RCMP are still investigating the events leading to the shooting. The case has been referred to Crown Counsel, who will make a determination about what, if any, criminal charges will be laid.

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The city is paving the way for possible construction of a long contemplated yet controversial underpass in Salmon Arm. An arrangement has been reached for the city to lease two properties north of the CP railway tracks that could accommodate the construction of the Ross Street underpass, says Carl Bannister, the city’s chief administrative officer. The properties, which cover about three-quarters of an acre at 621 and 641 Ross St., just west of Gibbons Motor Toys, would be used for parking and for “other public purposes including as a potential staging area for construction of the Ross Street underpass,” Bannister told the Observer Friday. “If an underpass gets built, the city will have the property available for the contractor to set up all their equipment and offices, that sort of thing.” The city will lease the two properties for 10 years for $33,000 per year. “It’s not really to do with construction of the underpass per se, but I guess it’s a step in that direction,” Bannister said. In addition to the lease lots, the city is acquiring a 20-metre strip of land at the east end of the Shuswap Park Mall’s liquor store parking lot, next to the former CP Rail station. It’s directly across from Ross Street, where the road terminates at the threeway intersection. The city is also acquiring five-metre construction rights of way from the lease lots as well

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could continue straight through to the waterfront, with an underpass below the railway tracks. as from the liquor store parking lot. Bannister said the city has also acquired other strips of land over the past seven years needed for the project. As for the two lease lots, “the city may develop and rent them out as parking in the short term,” Bannister said. “Other potential uses might be tourism kiosks or entry signage for the downtown and waterfront. So that’s the first part of it.” He’s pleased with the arrangement. “I think this is a very good deal for the city and it allows the city to acquire, in the short term, road dedication that’s needed for the underpass and, potentially in the short or medium term, land that will be needed to facilitate its construction.” The underpass is in the city’s newly drafted strategic plan, under short-term projects, and in the official community plan as well as in the long-term financial plan for 2015.

Bannister says he estimates it would be a $7- to $9-million project – and one of the next steps for the city would be to have a final engineering design and tender costs. Funding, he said, “would probably be a combination of long-term borrowing and grants...” The long-term borrowing, Bannister noted, would require an alternate approval process or referendum. Council will consider the leasing of the lots and related issues at its next council meeting. Asked about the lots being leased, Mayor Nancy Cooper wrote in an email: “The Ross Street underpass has been part of the city’s future plans for years. So we are working towards this goal and acquiring the road dedication and needed property is just the beginning of the process. We will keep the public informed every step of the way.”

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Driver thrown from vehicle On Nov. 15 at approximately 7 a.m., Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a single-vehicle accident on the Trans-Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Canoe. The 44-year-old male driver from Sicamous was ejected from the vehicle and was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The driver is believed to have been intoxicated at the time and was driving despite been disqualified.

Three-vehicle collision Police were called to respond to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway at 10th Avenue SW at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. A vehicle attempted to complete a left-hand turn onto the highway and was struck by an east bound pickup. The force of the collision caused a vehicle to travel over the median into the oncoming lane. This vehicle then struck a third vehicle. All vehicle occupants suffered minor injuries and were taken to Shuswap Lake General Hospital. The offending driver will be charged with failing to yield.

crimes of opportunity Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, especially those which contain garage door openers, after reports of attempted thefts from vehicles. At 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, police received a report of a person entering unlocked vehicles on Sixth St. SE. The man was described as wearing a black hooded jacket and carrying a backpack. Police noted a man walking approximately two-blocks away. Upon seeing the headlights of the police vehicle, the man fled through backyards of homes in the area. Despite efforts of police, he was not located. All vehicles entered were unlocked.

infractions lead to impounds Police would like to remind vehicle owners that they are responsible for their vehicles and the actions of the persons operating them. Over the past week, four vehicles have been impounded. At 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, police attempted to stop a vehicle on 10th St. SW. The driver drove to a nearby hotel and attempted to walk away from his vehicle despite the police parked behind with emergency lights activated. It was discovered the driver was disqualified from driving. This 25-year-old man was driving his mother’s car and it was impounded. At 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, police stopped a vehicle driving on Shuswap Street. The 45-year-old driver from Sicamous was found to be impaired and the vehicle was seized. At 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, police stopped a vehicle speeding on 30th Street NE. The 25-year-old driver had been previously disqualified from driving. He was fined and the vehicle, belonging to his mother, was impounded. On Nov. 17 at 2:30 a.m., police noted a vehicle speeding and weaving while travelling on Highway 97B. The 20-year-old male driver was found to be intoxicated. His driver’s licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.

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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, November 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Proposed Amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000 to accommodate Detached Suites: • Amend Section 8.3.14 of Low Density Residential Policies to add new text; • Delete Sections 8.3.25, 8.3.26 and 8.3.27 of Diversity Policies; and • Add new Section 8.3.25 in Diversity Policies. 2. Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303: • Add a definition for “Detached Suite”; • Add new Section 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS for Detached Suites; • Amend Section 13 – R-8 – SINGLE FAMILY/ SECONDARY SUITE RESIDENTIAL ZONE to incorporate a new zone title and regulations for detached suites; and • Amend APPENDIX 1 – OFFSTREET PARKING AND LOADING, amend Table A1-1 Required Offstreet Parking Spaces to read: Secondary Suite or Detached Suite

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Applicant: City of Salmon Arm Proposed Use: To accommodate Detached Suites in R-8 – Single Family/ Secondary Suite Residential Zone Reference: OCP4000-15 / Bylaw No. 3995 and ZON-996 / Bylaw No. 3996 The files for the proposed bylaws are available for Inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from November 13 to November 25, 2013, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED BYLAWS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FILES AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO OBTAIN THE FACTS OF THE PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer

Sidewalk Snow Removal • HiRed equipment RegiStRation The City of Salmon Arm Public Works Department is compiling and updating the Hired Equipment List for sidewalk snow removal for the 2013/2014 winter season. To register equipment, update registered equipment, or for registration forms please contact the Public Works Department, 100 – 30 Street SE., 803-4080 (Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) All equipment owners must have a current City of Salmon Arm business licence, WCB number and proof of commercial general liability insurance in an amount no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence.

puBliC notiCe Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the complete 2014 Regular Council Meeting Schedule for the City of Salmon Arm Council is available to the public at the Salmon Arm City Hall and on the City of Salmon Arm website at www.salmonarm.ca. Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. for legislative and administrative matters and reconvenes at 7:00 p.m. for items requiring public input. The deadline for Council agenda information is 12:00 noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Where such Monday is a statutory holiday, the meetings are held the next day. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE and are open to the general public. The current agenda and previous Council Meeting Minutes are available on-line at www.salmonarm.ca. Corey Paiement, RPP Corporate Officer

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Put bridge on TCH plan There’s been a traffic jam of sorts going on in a section of town as hundreds headed to the western side of the community to check out the recently opened Salmon Arm Walmart. The worst of the congestion took place in the parking lot of the planned SmartCentres shopping mecca, which currently features only the giant retailer, with work proceeding on buildings which will house a Jiffy Lube and Bulk Barn retailer. The parking lot, which is by no means small, was chock-ablock full on opening weekend with residents jockeying for a place on the asphalt so they could check out Walmart’s wares. Certainly traffic pressures in the parking lot will slow once the novelty of the store wears off a bit, but the new access, the heavily upgraded highway (which includes another traffic light) and the vehicular congestion also drew attention to one of the biggest needs in our community – an upgrade to the Salmon River Bridge. Back in March, I, like many other citizens of this community, was shocked to see the Ministry of of Transportation and Infrastructure’s plans for spending Salmon Arm’s share of provincial Trans-Canada Highway upgrading. It showed some four-laning in west Salmon Arm, some intersection improvements and 1.4 kilometres of new highway frontage roads. What was missing? Only the most-requested upgrade that local citizens have been making for more than 20 years. The narrow, curved Salmon River Bridge is a notoriously problematic section of the highway, the site of numerous accidents and near-misses as traffic attempts to funnel through the bottleneck it creates. During the ministry’s public input sessions, the ministry’s preliminary plans were panned and there was an acknowledgement that local citizens, many of whom drive over the bridge every day, wanted that upgrade to be given top priority. The message was pretty clear and even went out to Premier Christy Clark, who, on a brief stop in Salmon Arm, flashed her trademark smile and took a look at the bridge with Mayor Nancy Cooper and MLA Greg Kyllo. City council jumped on board, sending a letter emphasizing their desire for improvements at the bridge. Since then, however, there’s been not much said – but it is my hope that this project has not been relegated to the back burner. Instead, I’m going to think that there’s a group of busy traffic engineers industriously making drawings, considering curve ratings and planning easements for the project. I’m hoping that sometime before the 2014 construction season, the Premier will be back at the bridge, smile firmly planted and exchanging congratulatory handshakes with Cooper, Kyllo, and possibly MP Colin Mayes (if the feds also pony up some cash) with an announcement of a fix for the most obvious and long-standing traffic issue in the city.

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Think of Ford and keep three-year terms The behaviour of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has long since surpassed the realm of quirky and seen him sink to the depths to become a detriment to his community. That said, residents of B.C. can feel lucky we’re not facing a similar situation among our elected civic politicians. While the examples have been rare around here of a rogue mayor or councillor embarrassing themselves publicly or shedding a negative light on their municipality, extending municipal terms to four years from three, as Union of B.C. Municipalities members endorsed this fall, is not a good idea. The B.C. Community Charter states that councillors can only be disqualified from

office for not taking the required oath, missing meetings for 60 days or four consecutive meetings for reasons other than ill health or by leave of council, conflict of interest where influence or inside knowledge is used inappropriately, or the unauthorized use of money. In the event individuals exhibit questionable behaviour, councils are generally good at policing themselves. But the onus can fall on the individual to do the right thing. As we’ve seen with Ford, the results can be mixed. With few mechanisms at our disposal to oust individuals who prompt serious consideration of termination or forced resignation, the best avenue is still the ballot box. - Victoria News

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The Observer asked: City council is reviewing the budget. What would you spend money on?

Bill Spencer “I like all the flowers and flower boxes around town. I’d like the city to continue to spend money on them.”

Sharlee Plett “A study of the water and sewage system and its effects on our lake.”

Craig Pulsifer “Downtown core development.”

Irene MacLennan “An underpass across the railway tracks.”

Jean Hill “I’d like to see them economize on the budget and have a reduction of taxes.”

Protect Apathy an enemy of our society farmland Willful blindness is the only way to describe the core review process vis a vis the ALC and ALR. There is absolutely no broader benefit of agricultural land, excepting of course greed, than sustaining its ability to produce food. Substandard industrial and multi-national farming practices along with climate change are degrading huge tracts of land leaving it non viable for food production. Low quality soil classifications are very misleading; soil productivity can be improved using natural and sustainable land husbandry methods. Look at the crappy rocky terrain of the vineyards in the Okanagan – no corn or soy there, no beef pastured where the cranberries are produced, some of that land is rocks and some is under water but all productive. No oil wells, no gas field, no subdivision, no shopping centre, just farmers adding to the economy of the province by employment and production. Poor soil is far better than no soil. Who will provide food for the anticipated nine billion plus population expected by 2050, some of whom will be your children and grandchildren. Can you hear them saying “Too bad we have to go hungry just because Grandma and Grandpa wanted two more pieces of silver?” The government cut the agriculture budget (the lowest in Canada) by a quarter in 2009. They didn’t bother to implement changes requested by the ALC commissioner following three successive reports even though the auditor general called them out for ignoring the needs of the ALC to fulfill their mandate and strengthen B.C.’s agriculture sector. The ALR and ALC are now under attack behind closed doors, with no democratic process, public input or process. I thought, wrongly I guess, that democracy was for the people, not the few. When we work to defend the core review beliefs of a few we, risk becoming blind to the evidence that could tell us we’re wrong. John McLeod

I would like to apologize if any veterans or their families were offended by the presence of a horse at the Remembrance Day ceremony. Please note the blanket read, “We fought your wars. Will you fight ours?” More than 10 million horses died at war. In thanks, Canada is brutally slaughtering up to 100,000 a year for human consumption overseas. Bill C-322 seeks to end horse slaughter in Canada. To the woman who yelled that the ceremony was for people, I am well aware of the horrors of war and the sacrifices soldiers made. Why do you think caring about animals negates caring about people?

To those who “don’t get involved in these things,” do you know you owe the quality of life you have entirely to people before you who did get involved? It was activists who smuggled video out of death camps that ultimately ended the Second World War. Activists abolished slavery and gave women the right to vote. Human nature hasn’t changed since Nazi Germany. Evil still exists. The only difference is those who oppose it won’t be shot on sight. German citizens didn’t have a choice. You do. Yet today “apathists” are our biggest threat, enabling GMOs, “smart” grids, nuclear disasters, poverty,

disease, hunger, abuse of animals and rape of the environment. If not for apathists, life would be heaven on earth for everyone. Being apathetic is a great way to ensure another holocaust, or worse. Either get involved or when the next species goes extinct, or an epidemic of child brain cancer hits, congratulate yourself. Ignoring violence, towards animals or people, harms everyone. To find out more about horse slaughter, see defendhorsescanada.org. Belinda Lyall

Politicians turning Canada into comic fodder Stop the presses and the cameras. Don’t give those idiots in Ottawa and the one in Toronto another inch of publicity now that they have made Canada the laughing-stock of the entire world.

Just quietly abolish that den of parasites masquerading as the Senate, and fire that crackpot in Toronto. Enough is absolutely enough! And I thought Brian Mulroney was our

worst prime minister until this robot came along. It makes one ashamed to be a Canadian these days. Alli M. Graham

Citizen encourages research into flu shots People, be wise, see the truth for yourselves and ask your pharmacist or Interior Health for the summary product information and ingredient list which comes with the flu viral 2013-2014 Influenza vaccine. Ask for the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) or shingles vaccines, etc. I did, and I believe I have my own proof

Ice can trump technology I think some people are putting too much faith in snow tires, ABS systems and fourwheel drives. When your vehicle is on ice, none off these things will work.

of the ingredients which are included in these. Thimerosal, a methyl mercury compound, considered highly toxic to the brain, is present in the 2013-2014 influenza vaccine, along with formaldehyde, sodium deoxycholate, sucrose, H3N2-like virus, Massachusetts like virus, and a list of other

formulations. For one, search the web and see what other doctors and scientists have to say and decide for yourselves if they are a danger or pose a threat to the health of your family, your children or yourself. Kelvin Bond

Where’s the Canadian outrage? My real concern is why are there not a majority of Canadians writing, phoning, emailing and screaming about, not only the waste, but now fraudulent acts by appointed government officials?

Or have Canadians become afraid of government, or actually believe this waste of their tax dollars is OK? Ken Kellington

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Crisis: Salmon Arm physician heads to impoverished places where need is great.

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Representatives of a Vancouver and Vernon engineering firm were in the district making preliminary surveys in order to make a report of the waterworks system to supply the outside municipality, particularly of the residents on benches to the east and south of the city.

Rt. Hon. Baron Shaughnessy, chairman of the board of directors of the CPR, died in Montreal at the age of 70. William Pinkerton of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency died in Los Angeles at the age of 76.

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Lt. Col. J Ellis Wood, in a letter to the editor, appealed for donations of books, magazines, games or musical instruments for the men in relief camps. The Department of National Defence had taken over some 49 camps in B.C. containing approximately 2,600 men. J.H. Green purchased a lot on Merton Hill from district council for $25.

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H.O. Babcock offered $300 to district council for 40 acres of land in Gleneden. Through the generosity of George Stirling, MLA, students at the high school were competing for money prizes by writing essays about topics depicted in National Film Board showings.

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The curling club discussed the building of a new rink. C.B. Johnstone was named president. Other officers elected were H.M. Kersey, Charles Jewell, N.C. Johnstone, W. Gemmil and L.G. Kerr. Alfred Neeboda, Salmon River Bench potato grower, was awarded the reserve championship for his Netted Gem potatoes at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. He also took first place for his commercial Netted Gem.

High ground: Prevented from reaching his remote destination, Dr. Richard Currie makes the best of a wet situation.

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or the most part, Richard Currie leads a comfortable life. But the Salmon Arm doctor regularly moves out of this comfort zone into areas of the world where extreme poverty, disease and unrest are the norm. Currie, who has worked with Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for several years, will head back to Chad at the end of this month. Last year, he went to Ethiopia to work with Somali refugees on what was supposed to be a six-month mission. But, two months in, the Ethiopian government told him to leave. “I’ve been kicked out of Ethiopia before,” he says, of a 10-month mission in 2008. “I came back, got a new passport, went back as a tourist and started working again.” Instead of coming home last year, Currie was re-directed to Chad, where a meningitis outbreak was waning but measles and malnutrition issues were rife. Another issue in Chad is that three to four percent of the population is HIV positive – below the sub-Saharan average but terrible nonetheless. “With the treatments available today, there is no reason someone with HIV cannot live a long and healthy life,” Currie says, noting death rates are climbing again, following the economic crisis of 2009 when donations declined. Currie says it was always a belief that

treatment of HIV-positive people in Africa couldn’t be done because the medications are too expensive, the medication regime too intensive and that the resources would never be in place for the medical follow-up that was needed. “MSF was one of the organizations to prove that wrong and the big issue, in terms of cost, is patent law,” he says. “So, when MSF won the Nobel Prize, they used the money to start the Campaign for Access to Essential medicines.” Currie angrily notes that concessions to big pharmaceutical companies in the new free trade deal with Europe will make patents even more restrictive. “The large pharma companies aren’t doing the basic research that leads to important discoveries – that’s done in publicly-funded universities,” he says. “Yet they generate giant profits under the guise of innovation and development, buy them from the universities and make huge profits selling the drugs at prices we can’t afford.” Currie will return to Chad this month as a deputy medical co-ordinator of the country, working part time co-ordinating and part time working in ongoing projects. “The primary concern in Chad right now is there’s a lot of unrest in Darfour again, so a lot of people are running from the country.” Currie says there are at least a couple of unofficial refugee camps that have not been formally recognized by United Nations, and one of them has at least 50,000 inhabitants. “I know the UN is present and MSF is

providing medical care, but certainly there’s a lot of unrest,” he says. “One of the dilemmas is always providing services to refugees where they are getting better services than the nationals. That’s the risk when a lot of people come in, so it’s really important that we focus on the locals as well.” Not only are measles and cholera a problem, often it’s a long, difficult journey to get to the camps, so newly arrived refugees are usually malnourished. Outreach programs are particularly difficult during the rainy season, when getting to remote areas is very difficult. Teams go out every day to provide pediatrics, malnutrition and maternity care, and trips that take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in the dry season, stretch to four or five hours in the rainy season. Or, the teams simply don’t make it to their destination. Currie says there is a lot of “disorganized crime” and not much of a police or military presence outside of the capital, N’dgamena. “I don’t want to portray it as being really dangerous; I have never felt afraid,” he says. “It should be quite easy to commit a crime where there is little police presence, but the community does a good job of policing itself.” With one of the highest poverty rates in the world, Chad’s needs are great, but Currie says the country has been in dire need for so long, unless there’s a crisis nobody hears about it. Currie believes firmly that it is important to share his blessings.

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The Shuswap Hospital Foundation will kick off their 2013 campaign at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at on the stage at the Mall at Piccadilly. This year the foundation has a very special goal to reach, with the purchase of a CT scanner upgrade at a cost of $205,000. Through the great generosity of Shuswap residents, the Shuswap Hospital Foundation was able to purchase a CT scanner for Shuswap Lake General Hospital in 2009. Since that time there have been approximately 20,000 exams performed with an estimated $2 million in savings for those patients whose travel to other hospitals has been minimized. Dr. Kevin Beckner, chief of the Radiology Department, says the upgrade will enhance the current technology.

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Taste of politics Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and constituency office manager Holly Cowan serve up cake Friday during the official grand opening of the Salmon Arm office on Alexander Street – the office previously occupied by his predecessor George Abbott. lachlan labere/OBSERVER

Vegas trip ‘an investment’ School district: Administration says conference one of the leading events on educational leadership. by lachlan labere OBSERVER STAFF

School District #83 is facing criticism for paying administrative staff to attend a Las Vegas conference. The school district, however, says the conference is a prominent educational event that benefits leadership in the district. Concerns of school district employees were recently brought to the Observer’s attention regarding six administrative staff who attended an educational leadership conference Nov. 1 to 3 in Las Vegas. A school district employee, who does not want to be identified for fear of disciplinary action, says there are concerns among employees about spending on this trip in an environment where money is said to be tighter than ever. It its 2013/14 budget, the school board had to address a $1.8 million shortfall stemming from a projected $1.3 million decrease in revenue and $531,000 increased costs. Subsequently, 12 teaching positions were cut, supply budgets trimmed and storefront schools restructured in Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong. Responding to these concerns, school district superintendent Glenn Borthistle first explained that administrative staff (principals, vice-principals, etc.) put

together a professional development or growth plan, and seek to attend events in accordance with that plan utilizing pro-development funding that is part of their contract. “It’s part of their personal services contract that is contributed to by both the district and the individual through payroll deductions,” said Borthistle. “So, in other words, a piece of the employee’s salary is deducted and put into this fund.” Borthistle notes the school district does not tell staff which conferences to attend, or when, as that’s subject to when conferences of interest are scheduled. However, he says that as educational leaders, principals and vice-principals are encouraged to attend professional development events in order to be current with best practice in the field. “There are a number of different ways to do this, but this particular event is one of the leading events in North America,” said Borthistle, referring to the Las Vegas convention, organized by the ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). “It’s of a particular size that only occurs in large places, which is one reason why only places like Las Vegas can host these things.” Borthistle emphasized that prodevelopment funding is a contractual obligation, as opposed to

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Strategic plan adopted

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Salmon Arm Observer

City: Document outlines all municipal priorities. By Lachlan Labere OBSERvER STAFF

The City of Salmon Arm now has one plan to rule them all. On Nov. 18 council approved adoption of the city’s corporate strategic plan. Sitting above the official community plan, the strategic plan is described as an overarching document that sets priorities dealing with projects and planning over the short, medium and long term. Urban Systems’ Therese Zulinick, who assisted in creating the strategic plan, said it will provide guidance in the allocation of staffing and financial resources and on how to react to the interests and needs of the community. “A strategic plan helps to avoid ad hoc decision-making,” said Zulinick. “Sometimes there will be funding available or special interests, and the strategic plan is a balanced approach to ensuring that decision-making is well planned out and well thought out…” Zulinick said the process of putting together the strategic plan began in 2012, following the adoption of the OCP. She said a lot of the consultation that went into the OCP went into the strategic plan. Community input opportunities included two surveys. One for residents had 308 replies, and one for businesses had 58 replies. One of the key features of the resulting strategic plan is a breakdown of 17 projects into lists of short-, medium-, and long-term priorities. Listed alphabetically, the short-term list (2014-17) includes Blackburn Park upgrades, a communications strategy, a Fire Underwriters survey update, a long-term financial plan update, developing a servicing philosophy for managing development, a stormwater management plan update and transit improvements.

Medium priorities (2018-20) include airport improvements, a downtown parking plan, environmental protection bylaws and development permits update, a fire services review, a re-development plan for the area where the city’s recreational fa-

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If another project that is of importance or important to the community, and meets all the criteria in the checklist or becomes a community priority, that can be substituted in here… Chad Eliason City CounCillor cilities are located, trails and greenways connections, the Trans-Canada Highway/20th intersection, a wastewater pollution control centre relocation assessment and a water metering cost/ benefit analysis. Long-term priorities (2021-23) include the

for Klahani and Little Mountain parks. Zulinick noted the strategy could change as community priorities change and funding becomes available. “It’s not the intent that this stays a static list for the next 10 years, but it actually evolves as new

information becomes available and as priorities change,” said Zulinick. Coun. Chad Eliason said he thought this important, that the strategy is flexible and can be changed. “If another project that is of importance or important to the community, and meets all the criteria in the checklist or becomes a community priority, that can be substituted in here…,” said Eliason. Coun. Alan Harrison commented that the strategy’s creation was an objective process. He noted the swimming pool, a topic of high interest during the process, is imbedded as a medium-term priority. He also emphasized how some of the more costly priority projects, which may require the city borrowing large amounts of money, would first require the assent of voters before they could proceed.

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Winners outlet remains on hold

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SmartStyle added to city SalmonArm’s newest hair salon will have a grand opening Saturday, Nov. 23. The SmartStyle Family Hair Salon, which is located inside the Salmon Arm Walmart, will offer special prices with $7.99 haircuts on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24, followed by $10.99 haircuts from Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Dec. 20. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. SmartStyle has more than 2,400 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Unique recycling approach The Inn at the Ninth Hole is helping to clean up the world. Hosts Joaney, Rene and Mariska Vanderkraats and Cody Rycroft are partnering with Clean the World as the first bed and breakfast in Canada, and the first accommodation in the Shuswap, to collect and prepare for recycling their slightly used soaps and bottled products. The unused portions of soap and bottled products guests use during their stay, will be collected, recycled and distributed to children and families in need around the globe. Clean the World is working to reduce the global spread of preventable diseases by recycling accommodation soaps and bottled products.

Although rumours are circulating about the imminent arrival of a Winners store at Centenoka Park Mall, no changes are expected in the near future, says mall manager Lance Johnson. On Thursday he reiterated what he told the Observer early in 2013. “We haven’t heard anything new, everything’s just plugging away. They’re still looking to come and we’re still trying to put something together.” He said the store wouldn’t necessarily be a Winners, as the parent company, TJX Companies, has other options as well. The TJX website lists Winners, Marshalls and HomeSense as its businesses in Canada. In February, Johnson said TJX had delayed opening any new businesses in Canada, and it

Each year, local communities embrace the moustache and jump aboard the Movember Train. The young, the old and everyone in between gets their community involved. Sports teams, small towns, bands, leagues, hobby groups, fire halls, theatre groups and more, all growing mo’s and talking about men’s health. Support these citizens of our community who are helping to raise money and wareness for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. Go online and visit their MO Spaces to check their progress and contribute to their campaigns.

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was nothing to do with Salmon Arm. He did say a formal agreement has been signed stating that some type of TJX business is coming to Salmon Arm. The website describes Marshalls as a “leading off-price retailer in the U.S… well-known for brand names at prices 20 per cent to 60 per cent below department and specialty store regular prices…” HomeSense is described as: “Canada’s

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v i G ing The Salmon Arm Observer will be publishing a Guide to Giving in December. This free guide will feature non-profit societies and what they need, in terms of donations. If you would like to be a part of the Guide to Giving, please send an outline of your non-profit organization - what it does, why it’s needed, who it serves - and then list what your organization requires. Also list contact information or a location where donations can be sent or dropped off. Please keep your information as brief as possible maximum 200 words.

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A number of concerned citizens stage a protest against a proposed cell telephone transmission tower to be located off 20th Avenue SE. The concerned residents have used vehicles to block access to a portion of the property since Oct. 24.

Passive support for pesticide ban By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm council supports in principle a ban on the agricultural use of neurotoxic pesticides, including neonicotinoids, provided action is taken at the provincial and federal levels. In October, council was asked by the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee to move toward a bylaw banning the use of pesticides which kill insects by targeting their nervous system. These have been found to have a neurotoxic effect on mammals as well. Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper said council agreed to support a ban in principle, but made no motion to take action locally. “We talked about it, and it’s really higher levels of government who would have to decide on that particular issue,” said Cooper. “It would include the ministers of agriculture, provincial and federal. It has to come from higher up than just the city.” Studies, including one by the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, indicate neurotoxins may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders in humans, particularly Parkinson’s disease. The neurotoxin Glysophate, used in the herbicide Round-

up, has been linked to Parkinson’s, autism, infertility and cancer. Neonicotinoids, a neurotoxic insecticide similar to nicotine, is commonly used in Canada to treat corn and soy crops. In September, Health Canada proposed tighter restrictions on their use due to the impact they have on bees and other pollinators. A news release from Health Canada states that in 2012, it received a significant number of

“pollinator mortality reports,” largely from corn-growing regions in Ontario and Quebec. “Areas of high corn production correlated well with the locations of bee mortalities. Approximately 70 per cent of the affected dead bee samples tested positive for residues of neonicotinoid insecticides used to treat corn seeds…,” states Health Canada. However, the federal government is not looking to ban the use of neo-

nicotinoids, but only to improve the safety of planting practices and related education. Cooper said a letter will be sent by the city to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, as well as the ministries of environment and agriculture, stating the city supports a ban. “So, when they’re looking at it they know the City of Salmon Arm does have some concerns and would like to see something done there.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District GET INVOLVED WITH PARKS AND TRAIL PLANNING AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Columbia Shuswap Regional District invites residents of Electoral Area ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ who wish to serve on their Community Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, to complete and return an Expression of Interest Form. An Expression of Interest Form is available on the CSRD website, www.csrd.bc.ca or by contacting the Operations Management Department. CSRD Staff will review all submissions and will schedule meetings with all applicants in January. The Commission will assist the CSRD by ensuring that it receives thoughtful and comprehensive advice from a representative group of individuals from the Parks and Recreation Area with local knowledge and interest in the parks and recreation needs of the community. Commissioners are required to meet a minimum of four times per year. Terms are two years in duration, commencing on the first scheduled meeting of 2014. Individuals who best satisfy the following requirements will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Interest, leadership and passion for enhancing public enjoyment of parks, trails and green spaces, as well as promoting local stewardship of recreational amenities.

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It happened a year ago, and vernon-North okanagan rCMP are asking the public for information on a hit-and-run death near Grindrod. At about 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2012, police and ambulance were dispatched to a report of a man laying on the side of the road on Highway 97A and Grandview bench road. The victim was identified as John Thomas, 59, of enderby, a member of splatsin First Nation. “Mr. Thomas sustained severe injuries and later died in Kelowna hospital,” said rCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk, adding that the police investigation determined the injuries to Thomas are consistent with him being struck by a larger vehicle. “The police and members of the splatsin First Nation are asking anyone who was travelling in the area of Highway 97A and Grandview bench road between 8 and 8:30 p.m. one year ago to call them,” said Molendyk. If you can assist, call the vernon rCMP at 250545-7171 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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CSRD approves new headquarters By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Site preparation will soon begin on a new office building for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. After several years of discussion, a contract between the regional district and MMH Developments Ltd. of Salmon Arm was approved by the board of directors at an incamera session of last week’s board meeting. The (net) $6.4 million project includes a land swap in which MMH will take over the Marine Drive property currently owned by the regional district as part payment and construct a new building at 561 Harbourfront Dr. east of Marine Park. “Effectively we were looking for a turnkey project –- someone who would provide land, design and build the facility and take as partial payment against that, ownership of our offices,” says CSRD chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton. “And we wanted a fixed price on that.” Hamilton says the regional district still reserves the right to sell the two office buildings within a specified period of time if they can get a better price than is guaranteed within the deal with MMH. CSRD embarked on a process in 2008 to identify office space, having determined the regional district would require new office space in the range of up to 25,000 square feet within a five-year period. Over the last number of years, CSRD has considered various

development concepts, most recently issuing a request for proposals to the private sectors to undertake the design and build project from March 13 to April 26 of this year. “We initiated the formal process, received three proposals and we accepted the preferred proponent,” said Hamilton Friday, noting. “Over the last several months, we have been negotiating a master agreement that sets out

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“The highest consideration in the planning of this was to keep it as cost-effective as possible. That was the overarching consideration when it came to the evaluation of the various proposals.” all the business terms. It was taken to the board yesterday and the board ratified the agreement.” Hamilton says the MMH bid was the lowest of three local bids being considered. MMH Developments is local architect Bernd Hermanski, builder Ian McDiarmid and Ross McDonald, a Vancou-

ver businessman who has been involved in Salmon Arm projects previously. “A comprehensive information package will be released explaining why we went this way,” said Hamilton. “The highest consideration in the planning of this was to keep it as cost effective as possible. That was the overarching consideration when it came to the evaluation of the various proposals.” Site preparation could begin as early as this week, with construction beginning some time in the spring. The 22,000 sq. ft., two-storey building with elevator will accommodate future expansion. It will be built with regionally sourced commercial grade wood and will be a glue-laminated, heavy timber frame structure on a concrete foundation. The exterior will be a combination of stucco and metal cladding. The HVAC system is a water source heat pump with a geothermal exchange system. “Notwithstanding anytime a local government elects to build a new facility it’s always potentially controversial,” he says. “The board recognizes that and I have instructions to develop an information circular that will be on the website and circulated explaining all the relevant factors. Hamilton expects that information will be made available by midDecember.

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Bike tracks: One of two baseball fields at Klahani Park sustained damage to the turf after the inaugural Shuswap Cross Bike race, which saw racers doing laps over a large section of the field. The city indicates there was a miscommunication with event organizers regarding the use of the park for the event.

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Klahani ballfield damaged by bikes By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A misunderstanding is to blame for damage to a Klahani Park ball diamond during a recent cycling event. Doris Mills of the Shuswap Bike Club, organizers of the Shuswap Cross bike race held on Nov. 10, says there was a misunderstanding regarding use of the park as a staging area. “We were only allowed to ride on the ball field, but not on the ball diamond,” said Mills. “We certainly didn’t ride on the field with the intent of damaging it.” City parks supervisor Brad Ackerman concurred there was some miscommunication with the event organizers, and that they are working together to repair tire track damage left by participants. “The group is looking at coming in and doing some clean up in any of the areas that are damaged when the weather conditions allow for it,”

said Ackerman. “Obviously, they want to return the park to the state it was before the event as well. They don’t want to leave a bad name out in the community either. So we are working closely with them on that.” Ackerman says the damage is largely superficial, and that it will be addressed through the city’s annual program of aeration, top-dressing and re-seeding. “Our preference is not to have events like this on manicured turf areas,” said Ackerman. There were 57 adult riders participating in the Nov. 10 event, as well as kids under the age of 12. Mills says the race, the last in the series, was a favourite among the participating riders who look forward to returning next year. Ackerman says city staff will be reviewing future use of the park, and working with the bike club “to find either an alternate location for the event, or an adjustment of the track that would prevent damage like this in the future.”

CSRD directors on board with mountain shelter By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Snowmobilers are one step closer to getting a high mountain shelter at Eagle Pass. Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors voted unanimously last Thursday to approve $50,000 in funding to build the emer-

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ment Opportunity Fund. Total construction of the emergency shelter is expected to be approximately $100,000, half of which has already been raised. An Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club request for funds for their grooming program was not endorsed by the District of Sicamous.

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’Backs gain confidence with each win On the ice: Mick says netminding and offence solid, defensive zone needs fine-tuning. Taking five of a possible six points last week, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks began to display a couple of key attributes that, should they continue, will serve them well in the quest for the postseason. They got key goals from players not named Gillies, Anderson or Smith and also got lights-out goaltending from netminders Adam Clark and Angus Redmond. Thomas Plese supplied the winner in a 5-3 road win Nov. 12 over West Kelowna, Taylor Maruya and Alex Jewell tallied on the power play and shorthanded respectively in a 5-3 home win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals and Adam Clark stopped 60 shots in the pair of victories. The only blemish on the week was a 3-2 double-overtime loss in Trail where Redmond stopped 39 shots. Getting that first win of the season over West Kelowna was a key for head coach Troy Mick. “Getting the monkey off our back, so to say, was huge,” said the ’Backs bench boss. “Now that we’ve beaten every team in our division, it gives us confidence.” Plese’s goal with 3:52 remaining was the deciding tally and came not long after Jason Cotton had tied the game for the Warriors. “For a first-year guy, he’s come in as advertised,” said Mick of Plese. “He was the leading scorer on his team last year in L.A.

we’ve got to be a bit more disciplined moving forward. “Trail is playing very well. It’s not a fluke; it looks like they’re starting to turn it around there. We’ve got to be focused on them because we play them two more times this month.” First, Salmon Arm hosts West Kelowna Tuesday night (past Observer deadline), then travels to Langley Friday for a 7:15 start against the Rivermen before heading to Prince George and a 7 p.m. start against the Spruce Kings.

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Crease coverage: Salmon Arm SilverBack Evan Anderson goes for his own rebound during the Silverbacks 5 -3 win over Cowichan Valley Friday evening at the Shaw Centre. We’ve seen enough from him over the last year to know he has that skill that you can’t teach. He does a lot of things with the puck that a lot of guys can’t do.” Coming home to host the Caps on Friday, Salmon Arm fell behind 2-0 early on but rallied for the win. Evan Anderson and Landon Smith had replied for the ’Backs to make it 2-2 after one and Maruya gave them the lead in the second. Smith’s second of the

2-1 after one but Smith’s second of the game equalized things until Cody Bardock’s double-overtime winner. Smith took an interference penalty late in the first overtime period which allowed Trail to carry a power-play into the second extra session. “We both had chances to win,” said Mick, adding that Andrew Farny could have ended it in OT but hit the crossbar. “There were a lot of penalties in the game and

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night was the winner and Jewell’s shorthanded effort added insurance. “We know that no matter what the score is, we can come back and win,” said Mick. “We’re an offensively gifted team but we need to be more cognizant of our (defensive) zone. Come the playoffs, you won’t have those chances to score (to come from behind).” In Trail, the Smoke Eaters led

Salmon Arm SilverBack Alex Gillies is one of nine BCHL players named among the 20 Canadian Junior Hockey League players listed in a preliminary player ranking released by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. All of the CJHL players on the list were classed as ‘C’-grade prospects meaning they would likely be selected in the fourth round or lower in the draft. Two Vernon Vipers are on the list, as are three from the Penticton Vees, and one each from the Powell River Kings, Coquitlam Express and Merritt Centennials. The 2014 NHL Entry Draft will be held June 27 and 28 at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia. For the full list of preliminary rankings for the 2014 NHL entry draft, visit www.bchl.ca.

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Duxbury takes top honours Good game: TRU athlete awarded player of the game.

Board breaking On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Provincial Martial Arts is hosting its Second Annual Board Breaking event. Karate students from Sicamous, Salmon Arm, and Enderby will be meeting at the Downtown Activity Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. to show off their board-breaking skills to family and friends.

Fight called off Salmon Arm’s Peggy Maerz of the Bulldogs Boxing Club was all set to fight for the UBF Continental Americas Title against Jennifer Santiago in Long Island City, Queens, New York on the weekend. However, because one of the fighters couldn’t get medical clearance from the New York State Athletic Commission, the show was cancelled. Maerz’s fight has been rescheduled for Dec. 11 in New York City. The fight is instrumental in setting up two other opportunities to further her career on the road to a WBC 112 lb. World Title fight.

Hockey 101 Want to learn hockey rules? A free information session takes place Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. with SilverBacks coach Troy Mick at the Shaw Centre, upper level meeting room. To sign up, call 250-832-3856 ext. 308.

Winning bridge Oct. 27: Sunday Duplicate - North/South 1. Dan Quilty & Gerry Chatelaine, 2. Lynne Storey & John Parton, 3. Geoff Collins & Orville Cooper. East/West - 1. Shirley & Chuck Buckler, 2. Len Magri & Doug Stewart, 3. Arlene & Bert Lamoureux. Congratulations to Arlene & Bert Lamoureux for bidding and making a Grand Slam. Oct. 31: Social bridge 1. Ann Doornberg, 2. Natalie Sadesky, 3. Sylvester Wysocki. Nov. 3: Sunday Duplicate Club, North/South - 1. Peggy Petersen & Carol McGregor, 2. Vicki and Glen Coe, 3. Shirley & Chuck Buckler. East/West 1. Arlene & Bert Lamoureux, 2. Naomi & Eugene Ogino, 3. Lynne Storey & John Parton. Nov. 4: 1. Isa Ellis, 2. Georgy Marshall, 3. Sylvester Wysocki. Nov. 5: 1. Tom McNie and David Peterson, 2. Chuck and Shirley Buckler, 3. Elaine Babiy and Jim McLean. Nov. 12: 1. Daniel Quilty and Michael Clayton, 2. Chuck and Shirley Buckler, 3. - tied Dennis & Doreen Roberts and Ona Bouchard and Ruth Embree. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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tough to stop: Salmon Arm’s Jorri Duxbury sneaks by two Thunderbirds Saturday during a contest where she tallied 12 points, eight assists and seven steals.

The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds took advantage of some solid free-throw shooting in the first half and rolled to a 7154 win over the hometown Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in Canada West women’s basketball play Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Tournament Capital Centre. Despite the loss, a Salmon Arm player took top honours. The Thunderbirds outscored the WolfPack in three of the four quarters, and TRU falls to 3 and 3 while the TBirds are 4 and 2. “They were 70 per cent from the three point line at the half,” said WolfPack head coach Scott Reeves. “Twenty-one points on three points of the 33 they had by that time. That is pretty tough to face. We were only down (3331) and had a shot at it. We did tighten up our defence a bit but they started to hit more shots.” UBC had three players in double figures: Kris Young (4th year, guard, North Vancouver) and Adrienne Parkin

(3rd year, forward, Vancouver) each had 16 points. Harleen Sidhu (4th year, forward, Surrey) added 14 points. TRU got 20 points from Kassie Colonna (2nd year, forward, Invermere), Salmon Arm’s Jorri Duxbury (4th year, guard) had 12 points, eight assists and seven steals. Duxbury was named the TRU Bookstore/McDonalds ‘Leader of the Pack’ player of the game. Taiysa Worsfold (3rd year, forward, Kamloops) added 10 points. Reeves said the difference between Friday’s victory over UBC and the decision on this night was obvious. “They used their size. When they can go with three kids over 6’2” and I have one, that is not really good. We have a 5’9” kid trying to guard a 6’2” kid – that’s tough. Size was definitely an issue.” The WolfPack hits the road next week for games in Calgary and Lethbridge (Nov. 29 and 30). Next home action for TRU is Friday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., when they host Mount Royal.

Local athletes earn bronze medal Two Salmon Arm soccer players were part of the team that claimed a bronze medal in the 2013 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Soccer National Championship earlier this month. Losing in the bronze medal match each of the previous two years, the third time was the charm for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack as it defeated the Algonquin Thunder Nov. 9 at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. Salmon Arm’s Laura Stacer and Katie Harding were members of the team, although

Harding has been sidelined with an injury. The match was evenly contested in the first half with both teams getting a feel for one another. The Thunder did a good job containing the WolfPack’s fifth-year striker Alanna Bekkering, who led the Pacific Western Athletic Association in scoring and netted a hat-trick in the bronze medal semifinals. It was in the 45th minute that the first goal was scored when WolfPack forward Courtney Daly chipped a ball past the Thunder’s goalkeeper. “I thought Algonquin

came out and played a great game against us. That’s one of the best teams we’ve played all year long,” said WolfPack coach Tom McManus. In the second half, Daly pounced on a loose ball in the centre of the box and scored her second goal of the game, making it 2-0 and solidifying the bronze for the club. No. 4 seed Thompson Rivers came into the tournament after winning its third straight PACWEST title. It went 12-0-2 in league play and McManus was the association’s coach of the year.

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Tips tackle Trail in tournament The Bantam Tier 2 Silvertips hosted teams from all over the province during a tournament last weekend. Their first game was on Friday against Quesnel, and the teams were very evenly matched. The Scotiabank Silvertips played an aggressive game and battled for the whole 60 minutes. The final score was 1-1. On Saturday, Salmon Arm’s first encounter was a morning game against Prince George. The ’Tips seemed rested and ready to rumble. They came out skating hard and shooting lots and, after the first period, found themselves with a 3-1 lead. The minutes ticked slowly after that as Prince George fired back with three unanswered goals. The third period brought penalties and one goal for the home team, and the game ended in a 4-4 tally. The ’Tips second contest of the day was against Vander-

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Denied: The Salmon Arm Silvertips’ Ben Wardman and Matthew Doliner try to get one past the goalie during the ’Tips’ 4-4 tie with the Prince George Cougars in the Bantam Tier 2 Hockey Tournament played over the weekend at the Shaw Centre. hoof. Salmon Arm just couldn’t muster enough energy to get past this tough opponent and it was evident the boys needed some rest after this one. The final score was 4-0 for Vanderhoof. Though the ’Tips didn’t earn enough

points to make the semifinal, they did get a chance to play a division rival. Trail was just as eager, and the game had nothing but action from start to finish. The Sunday morning match-up made all of the parents proud. The boys played hard and

fair, and there were lots of goals to keep everyone on edge. The final score was 8-7 for Trail. The Silvertips had a fantastic showing this weekend with a 1-1-2 record. MVPs were Jason Herd, Evan Hughes and Austin AnthonyJules. Special effort

Tier 1 Girls topple Kamloops The Salmon Arm Midget Girls Tier 1 hockey team had a very successful weekend. The girls started strong to defeat Kamloops on their home ice with a score of 4-0.

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Cliff Hosker and Randy Jenkins sweep for skip John Danks as he delivers a rock towards winning the Men’s Masters Bonspiel held over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Curling Rink. Bob Ravignat was also on the team. Second place went to a Kamloops team and third place to the Salmon Arm team of Gary Ritchie, Darcy Seghers, Wayne Sheppard and Tom Carson.

Speed skaters burn up the ice Three members of the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers Speed Skating Club competed in the New Gold Chill meet in Kamloops on the Nov. 9 weekend. Master skater and club coach, Alex Seal, easily won all his races and posted seasonal bests in all his distances. Eight-year-old Aila Norlin continues to improve as she achieved four personal bests in the 200-, 400- (twice)

and 1,200-metre distances. This is only her third competition since starting with the club in February last year. Shan Chhokar, who just started speed skating, participated in his first competition. After falling in his first race, he managed two second-place finishes in the 200- and the 400-metre distances. Shan has great attitude and enthusiasm

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for the sport, and his determination will serve him well. Skater Alyssa Skaalid did not race but instead competed in the Western Canadian Single Distance Championship in Richmond and heads to the CanAm Long Track, where she will continue her quest to compete in the Canada Winter Games in 2015. The club’s next competition will be in Kelowna on Dec. 7 at

the Capital News Centre. The Salmon Arm Ice Breakers speed skating club holds a “Learn to Speed Skate” program throughout the season. For $80, participants get six sessions and the club provides the speed skates. All ages are welcome regardless of their skill level. For more information, check out the club’s website at http:// salmonarmspeedskating.com, send an email

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Fashion to fight famine By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm Secondary students are preparing for their third annual charity fashion show, with all proceeds going to Free the Children’s Agriculture and Food Security fund in Ghana. Simona Bene Watts, in the photo to the immediate right, a member of the SAS leadership class, wanted to create an event the community could support. “I brought it to the leadership class and it flew from there,” she says. “I went to Ghana last spring break and had an emotional connection. We had supported Kenya the last couple of years and thought it was time to change it up.” In the far right photo, Alexis Golat, Leila Grainger and Maria Wallis adjust an outfit on a Bootlegger mannequin, where students rehearsed last Friday. At left, Megan Anderson, Grant Shishido and Alexis Golat practise their runway skills and below, Kailey Konotopski models an outfit that will be featured in the Fashion 4 Famine show, to be held Friday, Nov. 29 in the Sullivan campus atrium. Outfits are put together by the models and others. Art students create fashions by altering items they purchase from the thrift store and created accessories such as hairpieces and painted shoes. “The show not only showcases local merchants’ clothing, professional hair and makeup, but also students’ artwork,” says Bene Watts proudly. “The show is staged professionally with smoke machines and a disco ball.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door. Snacks and beverages are included. JAMES MURRAY/OBSERVER

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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 QUESTERS – Theodore Bromley leads a Huna Healing Circle at the Downtown Activity Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21 MAINSTAGE – Shuswap Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors at 7:30

p.m. to Nov. 23, Nov. 28 to 30 and Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets at $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students and $10 for children, are available at Intwined Fibre Arts at 141C Hudson Ave.

HELP – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers in Africa group seeks baking

and local handcrafted items for the annual Christmas Sale, Dec. 6-7 at the Mall at Piccadilly. Proceeds go to the Africa Campaign with the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Call Bernadette Forer at 250-832- 5454 for information.

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Ladies Night Out Dessert Party Friday night and Saturday, with arts and entertainment, food, lecture, music and support group. Friday doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23 TEA TIME – St. John’s Anglican Church hosts a Holly Tea and Bake Sale from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 170 Shuswap St., featuring knitted wear and miscellaneous table with games and puzzles. Tea is $5. SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents The Deep, inspired by the real-life experiences of an Icelandic fisherman, 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 CHRISTMAS CAFÉ – Broadview Church hosts Ladies Christmas Café. Doors open at 2 p.m. Shop from 20 vendors. Enjoy chocolate fondue, coffee, live music, and guest speaker Marijanel Knight from 3 to 5. Tickets at $10 are available at the church office.

THURSDAY, NOV. 28 JAZZ CLUB – Bob Rogers Quintet performs at 7 p.m in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs Restaurant. Admission is by donation. Check the website jazzsalmonarm.ca for more information.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29 FASHION 4 FAMINE – Salmon Arm Secondary fashion show takes place at 7 p.m. at Sullivan campus and features local merchants’ clothing, professional hair and makeup and students’ artwork. Tickets are $8 at the door. Proceeds go to Free the Children’s Agriculture and Food Security fund in Ghana. GMO FOOD – Dr. Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and geneticist, will address genetically modified foods and human health at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at First United Church. GIFTWARE – The Salmon Arm Pottery Club’s Christmas sale takes place in the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday during mall hours.

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Singing a glorious mix By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

They come in all shapes, sizes and ages – bonded by their love of singing. And the Shuswap Singers, some of whom have been lending their voices to the choir for more than 50 years, will share a glorious mix of songs Friday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 1. The concert, “A Glorious Mix,” will feature Vivaldi’s Gloria and Mozart’s Ave Verum as well as a variety of Celtic songs and rhythms – a Welsh lullaby, Celtic Carol, A Celtic Noel, Christmas in Kilarney and Irish Blessings. Soloist Andrea Roberts and Jenn Britton will perform with a string quartet comprised of Susan Aylard, Sonja Heide, Barb Ennis and Rina Schuurman and accompanist Andrew Stoney. Founding member Tom Brighouse says, men did not seem to be interested in singing when he arrived in Salmon Arm in 1956. “That has nicely changed, we have lots of men,” he says, with satisfaction. “We need some younger people so we would gladly invite them to join us in January.” Brighouse’s 16-year-

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HAYRIDE – A Louisiana Hayride Christmas features the music of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline and more, at 7:30 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets at $35 are available at Touch’A Texas and Wearabouts.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30 CHRISTMAS SALE – TOPS hosts their annual Christmas fundraiser at St.

John’s Anglican Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, featuring baking, crafts, white elephant and “regiftables.”

SAGA SALE – The Shuswap Spinners & Weavers annual Christmas sale at the art gallery runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wide variety of handcrafted items, live harp music, refreshments. SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents The Attack at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic, a drama about an Arab surgeon working in Israel, whose wife becomes a suicide bomber,

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old grandson, Ryon Ready, and 17-year-old Leif Saba echo the invitation. The two friends joined Shuswap Singers three years ago and point out the fees are cheaper by one-third for young people, at only $25 per year. The fees go towards an honorarium for conductor Lori Onsorge, to rent space and for new music. “One of the main reasons why kids in grades 11 and 12 might join is it would count toward volunteer hours and lots of universities are not only looking at marks, they’re looking at community participation,” says Saba with a grin. “Aside from that, it’s fun.” “It is fun and it’s filled with a bunch of interesting characters,” Ready says, smiling at his grandfather. “It’s also about learning to read music and increasing one’s repertoire.” “There are people of all experiences and capabilities,” adds Saba. “And there’s food once a month.” Saba and Ready represent youth on the board of the Shuswap Singers and new accompanist Andrew Stoney is 18. The group now numbers between 45 to 50

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Ready, Leif Saba and Tom Brighouse rehearse for the upcoming “A Glorious Mix” concert taking place Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 at First United Church. members, with plenty of room for more. “Don’t be afraid,” says Ready, pointing out that a couple of years ago, there were nine junior members. “It’s for the love of singing.” And the group’s repertoire will grow substantially, thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Shuswap Community Foundation. “We haven’t had money to buy new music for years; we’ve been recycling old mu-

sic,” Brighouse says. “And it will be exciting singing with a mini orchestra.” “A Glorious Mix” plays out at First United Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Acorn Music, Wearabouts, from choir members and at the door.

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Music student Janna Huntington performs Russian Cradle during the 2013 Canada Music Week concert held Sunday at the First United Church.

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Sunday December 1 2.30pm A variety of Celtic songs, tunes and rhythms

A cappella group gives voice to the winter season at art gallery The Shuswap-Okanagan’s own 12-voice a cappella ensemble, Chorealis, will present a unique blend of seasonal music in their presentation of “Winter Light” at the Art Centre on Hudson Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Ensemble member Anne Smith of Salmon Arm, tells how pleased the group is to be singing in this historic and intimate venue. The early December concert will tell the Christmas story in a variety of ways dating from the 16th century to the present. Chorealis will present motets by Tomas Luis de Victoria, William Byrd and Morten Lauridsen, beautiful lullabies by Gustav Holst and Canadian composer, Don MacDonald as well as lively tunes from a variety of cultures. Their songs will be presented in several languages – Latin, English, Spanish, Latvian and Ukrainian. In fact the title of the concert, Winter Light, comes from one of the Latvian songs that beautifully describes the

Soloists: Andrea Roberts and Jenn Britton String Quartet : Susan Aylard, Sonja Heide

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Looking to the light: Members of the a cappella group Chorealis will perform in concert at the Arts Centre on Hudson Avenue Friday, Dec. 6. Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. The 12 men and women who make up the Chorealis vocal ensemble have been singing together for five years and have performed throughout the Okanagan. They come from Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Lumby, Vernon and Kelowna

and meet every two weeks to rehearse. Chorealis is happy to welcome Visitate Musica, an early music group from Salmon Arm as their guest instrumentalists for the evening. For tickets, call 250-8327921.

Writers’ group looking for evening interest Members of the Shuswap Writers’ Group (SWG) are inviting writers interested in an evening meeting to speak up. “What we want to investigate is how many local writers not yet affiliated with SWG may need or prefer evening meetings,” says Lynne Stonier-Newman. “The format for the gather-

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ing will be similar to the Shuswap Writers’ Group’s regular meetings – exchanging information about writing, reading one’s work and listening to others’ writings.” Currently, SWG members and guests meet between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

“We gather in the boardroom at the Mall at Piccadilly and are a well-established organization, having recently celebrated our 25th anniversary,” says Stonier-Newman. “If there are enough writers interested, we hope to commence monthly evening meetings in January.” The location will be

decided after the club establishes the potential number of participants. Anyone wanting more information is invited to send an email to Stonier-Newman at stoniernewman@ icloud.com and include his or her phone number, and a little summary information about areas of interest.

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What makes a man turn to a career in crime? Local author bev Christensen didn’t go looking for the answer to an oft-considered question; the subject sought her out. In grab the devil’s tail – confessions of a convict turned police informant, Christensen provides a first-hand account of Canadian Patrick Michael Mooney’s life. “My involvement in his life began when a phone call interrupted my busy day in the newsroom, starting what was to become a 15-year odyssey into the life of a criminal,” writes the author, who was a reporter in Prince George for 23 years. Christensen takes the reader through her initial contact with Mooney, “stumbling along the dark alley” to meet the man whom she first describes as a slight, intense, nervously active man. over time, Mooney describes the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father, repeated escapes from a Massachussetts state hospital where he was committed for psychiatric assessment at age 16 due to increasingly heavy drug use, his growing criminal activity and association with criminal organizations, and eventually his folly in becoming a police informant. Long since retired, Christensen says working with Mooney put her in touch with a man who existed hand-to-mouth on the edge of society.

“This guy, and his ‘old lady,’ as he called his partner, knew exactly how many slices of bread, cigarettes and coffee they had in the cupboard at any one time.” Fear for his life (including from his own family), particularly after he became a police informant, kept Mooney from using his own name or having a telephone. Despite her own family’s misgivings, Christensen proceeded with her book, and allowed Mooney to live in her home for a period of time. Mooney is still alive and living with his girlfriend, says Christensen. “His health is not good but he continues to believe this book has something important to say, and so do I: that informants put their life at risk to assist the police and need recognition and support for that,” she says. “I am not sure that he is entirely clean and sober. but I can say he has always treated me with respect and I never had one moment of fear when he was living in my house. In fact, I was probably safer with him living there than I was living alone with my dog because he knew how to take care of tough guys.” An award winning author of two other books: Too Good to be True: Alcan’s Kemano Completion Project, which was short-listed for a b.C. book Award in 1996 and Prince George: Rivers, Railways and Timber, Christensen will be at bookingham Palace in the Mall at Piccadillly this saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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TOOMBS, HARVEY DOUGLAS (DOUG) Harvey Douglas (Doug) Toombs lost his battle with Parkinsons November 15, 2013. Just four weeks shy of his 90th birthday, short by Toombs’ standards, Doug went quietly and peacefully into the night, surrounded by his loving family, having lived a life worthy of example. Those of us privileged to share his life journey are left with wonderful memories. He is survived by his adoring wife Margaret, sons Phil (Dot), Ray (Linda), Russ (Athena), and Larry (Deborah) Step-sons Brian (Kathie) and Doug (Edna) Andriashyk. step children Bob (Colleen) Gowans, Roberta (Dave), Elaine (Joe) and Mary. He was blessed to have 10 grandchildren, 18 Step grandchildren, 9 great grand children, 32 Step great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Brothers Earl and Ralph (Arlene). Predeceased by 1st wife Alice (1976), 2nd wife Edith (1999). He will be missed. Celebration of life service will be held Thursday, November 21, at 11 am at Schoening Funeral Chapel in Kamloops. In lieu of flowers please donate to the National Parkinson Foundation or the Charity of your choice.

SARAH ISOBEL NIXON February 21, 1917 - November 6, 2013 The Emerald Isle has called mom home. Isobel Nixon of Magna Bay passed away peacefully on November 6, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Nixon of 56 years, her son Gordon and her son in law Rob. They were waiting to greet mom upon her arrival with hug and kisses, smiles and open arms. To miss her warm hugs, her great sense of humor, her caring and love are her three daughters, Joyce Roshard, Paulette Nixon (Grant) and Vivian Pollard (Al). Mom has 9 wonderful grandchildren to love, Heather, Alan (Catherine), Ryan, Erin (Mike),Sarah (Jay), Matt (Carla), Gordon, Taylor (Kristin), and Kevin (Tayla). Grandma also has plenty of hugs for her 7 great grandchildren, Morgan, MacKenzie, Jaden, Isabella, Madison, Troy and Shea. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends and all the garden enthusiasts at Magna Bay and Anglemont. A service for Isobel will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Anglemont Community Center at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation at the BCSPCA. Friends and family may send on-line condolences to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoening Funeral Service 250-374-1454 SCHUBERT, ROSEMARY 1926 - 2013

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Predeceased by her parents, brother James, great love Sigmund, and many friends… Rosemary recently passed away in Vancouver, in her own bed as she was determined to do, with her only child Muriel by her side. Thank you to Dr. Julian Ospina-Ordonez and the nurses at Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, her caregivers from Nurse Next Door, and her oncologists at BCCA Dept. of Ovarian Cancer, who attended her for the past two years. Donations in Rosemary’s memory may be made to: Shuswap Community Foundation, Box 624, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7, or online at shuswapfoundation.ca Rosemary’s intelligence, independence and generous spirit will be missed particularly by her remaining childhood friends: Betsy, Nancy, Peggy, Pat and Joan, as well as Ruth, Joan, June and Lorna – and, of course, by her daughter… Eres en mi corazon para siempre.

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MARTTUNEN BRUNO (ED) Bruno (Ed) Marttunen passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Ed is survived by his loving wife Frieda, son David (Donna) Marttunen, daughter Sharon (Jules) Martin, stepchildren Paul (Lori) Howarth, Patricia (David) Cavers, and Mark (Edith) Howarth, as well as 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (nee Johnson) Marttunen in 1978. Ed was born on April 20, 1920 in Thunder Bay, Ontario where he served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 5 years. He moved west to work in the logging industry and also worked 33 years as a fabricating welder for the Elk Falls Pulp Mill in Campbell River. He has been retired for the past 27 years in Canoe, B.C. Ed truly enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. He was an avid gardener, hunter, and fisherman, and had a passion for woodworking, art, ceramics, lapidary, and photography. Ed was the founding member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Canoe. He started his day with a daily devotion to his Lord, Jesus Christ, and served him diligently and reverently throughout his life. Funeral service to be held on Friday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Baptist Church, 1981-9th Ave. NE in Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Mountain View Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent through Ed’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com JOAN PATTERSON Joan Patterson passed quietly on November 8, 2013. She was born in Duncan, B.C. in 1921 and raised in Los Angeles, California. The Patterson family relished their family summers in the Shuswap area from 1963. Joan and her husband John retired to the Shuswap area in 1980. In Los Angeles she graduated from UCLA, had two children, Colleen and Jeff, and was active in all family activities. She came to work professionally as a fund raiser for Angeles Girl Scout Council. After relocating to the Shuswap area, Joan and John were co-founders of the Shuswap Arts Festival, held annually in Sorrento in July. She remained active in many tourism activities including Shuswap Tourism and a volunteer at Haney House. She is survived by her children and their families: Colleen & Paul East, Jeff and Martha Patterson, granddaughters Katie Patterson and Stacey Berger and great granddaughter Heidi Berger. Her brother Bob Savage of Lyndon, Washington and many cousins in Vancouver, B.C. area that survive her remember her with a big smile for the love and service that she willingly provided over the years (we all remember the 1983 Family Reunion that she and John hosted in Notch Hill). While her family misses her, they know that she is at peace with the rest of her family. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 2pm from Bowers Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dan Meakes officiating. A reception will follow the service allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories. Online condolences may be sent through Joan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com.

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AMOS, ELLEN (nee HIGGINS) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana and friend, Ellen Amos on Nov. 8, 2013 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 100 years. Ellen was born November 20, 1912 in Edmonton, AB. She married Stan Amos in 1934 and from their loving relationship one child, a daughter, Verna was born. Ellen was predeceased by her husband Stan and her only brother Cyril in 1952. She is survived by her loving daughter Verna (John) Jones, grandson Gordon (Debra), granddaughter Karen Ellen Norum and great grandchildren Allyssa and Brandon Jones. In 1927 Ellen attended Calgary Tech (now S.A.I.T.), graduating with a diploma in tailoring, dressmaking and hat making. After a short employment as a teacher with Singer Sewing Machines, she worked for the Hudson Bay Fabric Department until her retirement in 1977. Ellen was an active member of the O.E.S. until her death. She was also a longstanding volunteer in the Royal Alexander Hospital gift shop in Edmonton. Ellen moved to Salmon Arm in 2002 to be closer to her family. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Services in Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to the Salmon Arm Food Bank, Box 505, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N6. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Ellen’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

KURT WILLI MUELLER June 20, 1920 - November 7, 2013 Kurt passed away on Nov. 7, 2013 in Salmon Arm at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Edith Maria, sister Margot Tietje, and granddaughter Anna Marie Mueller Hartmier, and survived by sister Helga Muller, son Kurt (Adele) Mueller, daughter Ursula (Terry) Lowrey, grandchildren David (Erin) and Christel and great grandson Jaxson John Mueller. Kurt was born in Quedlingburg, Germany in 1920 and met Edith, his future wife in the sandbox as a small child. They were married in 1943 during the tumultuous times of World War II. While in the German navy, Kurt survived the sinking of the heavy cruiser “Blucher”, incredulously witnessed the first rocket fired at Peenemunde, and eventually came home after serving as a prisoner of war for two years when the war was over. Canada held better prospects for Kurt and his young family, so he immigrated to Edmonton Alberta in 1954, joined by Edith and the children the following year. There he found shift work as a steam engineer, enjoying the opportunities afforded by his new country for fishing, hunting, and camping. The Okanagan/Shuswap was a favorite holiday destination so in 1975 Kurt and Edith moved to Salmon Arm to retire and also be near the grandchildren. From this home base they were able to travel the length and breadth of North America by camper, as well as take shorter holidays to Hawaii and Reno. Kurt talked many times about how grateful he was to be in Canada with its opportunities for his family. Throughout his life he maintained a lively curiosity for things around him, and loved to debate issues of the day. Kurt will be remembered by all who knew him for his endless supply of jokes, even when he had serious health issues. He will be deeply missed. The family thanks all the caregivers that helped Kurt stay at home, and the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place who made his last days comfortable. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospice Society, PO Box 967, Salmon Arm, V1E 4P1. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd, Salmon Arm 250833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Kurt’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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Dorothy (Dot) Eldean Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2013 after a lengthy illness at the Hardyview Manor, Grand Forks, B.C. Dot was born November 2, 1928 in Westerose, Alberta to Carl and Ebba Hagen. Dot met her husband Bob (Robert) Williams in Calgary and they married on February 15, 1952. They were able to celebrate their 61st anniversary together. Shortly after they married, the two of them moved to Fon du Lac, Saskatchewan where she was blessed with two children – Laurie and Carl. In 1958, they moved to Dawson City, Yukon where Jacqui was born. The Yukon was their home until 1971 when another opportunity presented itself in Yellowknife. They retired to Christina Lake, B.C. in 1983 and lived in their dream home with further moves to Winfield, B.C., Grande Prairie, A.B., Salmon Arm, B.C. and finally to Red Deer where they made their permanent home. Dot was a socialite in her time and enjoyed nothing more than a good game of bridge. With her competitive edge she excelled at curling, enjoyed square dancing and was up for any challenge presented to her. Her early days were isolating but again, she rose to the occasion. When freeze-up came, they were without mail for 3 months, receiving 9 bags of mail on December 23. There were letters, Christmas cards, parcels and newspapers. Her last contact with anyone from the south was the supply boat in the fall. Eggs and oranges were a real treat. She said she baked the best bread out of a wood cook stove. Each spring, the health nurse would arrive and Dot would heat water for her while she washed the heads of the local natives on their veranda. She was a pioneer for women headed north and paved the way for others. With her humble farm beginnings she learned how to raise a fabulous garden and grow flowers where none had grown before. The pantry was always stocked with home canning. Her and her children’s wardrobe boasted of home sewn clothing which she updated as the seasons changed. Her invitations for coffee always included home-baked cookies or cakes. She made time for people in her life and afforded each and everyone she touched a lending ear, advice if it was called for or just a laugh or two. Mom, you will be missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Ebba Hagen, and husband Bob. She is survived by her sisters – twin sister Doris (Ted Knowles), Bernice (Norm Lund), Marion Dietrich, Joyce (Al Carder), Darlene (Leo Fontaine), brothers Charlie – “Chubby” Hagen (Sylvia) and Kels Hagen (Gertie). Her children – Laurie (Russ Esson), Carl Williams (Mary Ann) and Jacqui (Darby Reber) as well as grandchildren Dayna, Brad, Blair, Cheryl, Joe, Cole, Garret and Drew and one great-granddaughter, Abby. A celebration of life with be held in the near future at Christina Lake, B.C. Donations in Dorothy’s name are gladly accepted to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada: Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON, M4R 1K8 The family would like to thank the nurses and those that tended to mom’s needs and for the care and support they offered to her and us. Arrangements entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home gffh@shaw.ca

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ROGERS, LINDA MAY (nee Tweeddale) Linda May (nee Tweeddale) Rogers passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the age of 63 years. Linda was born in Salmon Arm, BC on November 27, 1949 and had been a life time resident. She had a big heart for her family and friends. Linda enjoyed reading, writing, cooking and animals. Linda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 23 years, Gary; son, Allan (Heather) Nash; grandchildren, Shayleen (Russell), Breanna and Marissa; great grandchildren, Dominic and Aydin. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Lynda. A graveside service was held at Mount Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm on Saturday, November 16th at 12:30 pm. Online condolences may be sent through Linda’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com JOHNSON, PAMELA DOREEN (nee Richards) Our beloved mother passed away at Piccadilly Care Center two weeks after celebrating her 93rd birthday with family. She was cherished by many over the years and remained cheerful to the end. She was predeceased by her parents Norman and Pearl Richards of Salmon Arm and by her loving husband Bob in 1999. She is survived by her children, Diane Heather of White Rock, Viviane Pamela (Don Smardon) of Gabriola, Douglas Grant of Burnaby and her sister Esme Farnham (Paul) of Kamloops. She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Garrett, Devin; Eric, Denea; Mitch, Riley. Pam was born at home at Hillcrest Nov 3, 1920. She began school at Miss Codrington’s School for Young Ladies in Berkeley, Gloucestershire England while staying with her maternal grandparents and then attended schools at Larch Hills and Salmon Arm. Pam trained at Royal Inland Hospital and Tranquille TB Sanatorium graduating in 1943 as an R.N. She then nursed at Royal Inland Hospital, Crippled Children’s and infant’s Hospitals in Vancouver and as an Industrial Nurse for a company making armaments for the British Admiralty. After the war she returned to Salmon Arm to work in the hospital there. In 1945 she took a business course in Kelowna and worked in an office for a year before accepting a position as an RN in Dr Cates’ office in Haney where she worked until the birth of her first child, Diane in 1951. Viviane was born in 1953 and Doug in 1957. In 1962 the family moved to Salmon Arm. After Bob retired in 1975, the two enjoyed the opportunity to do some travelling. Pam was an active member of the Anglican Women’s Guild and was instrumental in the start up and operation of the Church’s Thrift Shop. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, dancing, tennis, curling, and golfing. She was described as a “true-blue friend.” Pam will be remembered for her sociability, enthusiasm, hospitality, warm smiles, loving kindness, independence and her keen interest in the activities of her children and grandchildren... and for her yummy homemade buns! The family wishes to thank Dr. Malinowski, Dr. Gow and the care staff at Piccadilly for their excellent care of mom. A funeral service for Pam will be held at Bowers Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be sent through Pam’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

Salmon Wednesday,November November20, 20,2013 2013 Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday,

Employment

Business Opportunities

Help Wanted Bizzy Bee Delivery Inc. is looking for a motivated person to be a Delivery Driver, must be over 19yrs. of age, have cell phone & a car. Wage is by commission. The job for p/u & deliveries for people & businesses in town. For more details call Doug (250)833-6622

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FRONT LINE COOK needed. Serious applicants ONLY. Experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Drop off your resume: PJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Restaurant, 530 TCH, Salmon Arm

SKIMIKIN Nursery Tappen BC requires Tree Sorters for 2013 Fall Harvest. $11.50/hrBonus-40hr weeks. Submit resume to Rob by fax: 250835-8633; email: rreed@airspeedwireless.ca or in person-Weekdays 8:00-4:00 Ph 250-835-4541 (Ext 27)

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Celebrations

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Employment

DISTRIBUTION Company is looking for a Merchandiser to work 10-15hrs/wk Mondays & Tuesdays, in the Salmon Arm area. Wage $12.50/hr. Please email resume to audra@monahanagency.com.

Celebrations Career Opportunities

Employment

Career Opportunities

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP) is inviting applications for our on call spare list for Strong Start Coordinator and Early Childhood Educator positions. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $22.73 per hour. Qualifications include: â&#x20AC;˘ SA diploma in Early Childhood Education â&#x20AC;˘ A current Community Care facilities Branch B.C. License to Practice â&#x20AC;˘ A valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate â&#x20AC;˘ 2 years experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting.

Happy Birthday

Maureen November 22, 2013

Please submit your resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: Darlene Chambers, Human Resources, Box 129, Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 by 12:00 noon, November 29, 2013, Fax No. (250) 832-9428 or email dchamber@sd83.bc.ca

We miss you!

from your friends at the Observer!

Births

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Education/Trade Schools

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Monarch Transport (1975) Ltd. requires Owner Operators to run our Northwest USA/CDN Operation. (ID, WA, OR, BC, AB, SK) For more information please call Dana Gawne or Jim Pepper at 1-800-665-1232

Our English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP) is in need of more tutors. Our tutors assist students with speaking, listening, reading and writing. Training is provided at Okanagan College.

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

For more information on becoming an ESLSAP tutor, contact: Joyce Smith at 250 832-2126 ext. 8250 or by email at: JLSmith@okanagan.bc.ca

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This seven-month Okanagan College program starting in January 2014 provides students with the theory and practical skills they need to seek a rewarding career as an apprentice Automotive Service Technician (AST).

Overwaitea Food Group, a Canadian-owned company and one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading food and consumer-goods retailer, operates more than 100 pharmacies in BC and Alberta under the banners of Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Urban Fare and Overwaitea Pharmacy.

Successful graduates of the program will receive credit for Level 1 apprenticeship technical training and a job/apprenticeship opportunity at one of Kal Tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 240 stores in Canada (must be able to relocate and meet criteria for employment).

We are currently seeking a full-time Pharmacy Manager for our Salmon Arm location. You must have, or be eligible for, licensure in British Columbia. Nursing home and blister-packing experience would be preferred.

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Wednesday, Wednesday,November November20, 20,2013 2013 Salmon SalmonArm ArmObserver Observer

Employment

Help Wanted

GENERAL LABOURERS

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.

Professional/ Management

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market News & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE 11th Ave. NE Piccadilly Mall area Foothill & 10 St. SW 30th Ave./30 St. NE Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Help Wanted

Employment

Services

Retail

Teachers

Home Care

Misc Services

MOSAIC is looking for a parttime retail merchandising representative. This position involves merchandising new release DVDs. A car, internet, pc, and retail experience are required. Training will be provided. If you are organized and available weekday morning please apply with resume to stuart.libby@mosaic.com or www.mosaicjobs.com or fax attention S.Libby 905-2381998

Esthetics Instructor for M.C. College in Kelowna. Minimum three yrs. certified experience in Esthetics from a reputable training facility. Management and administration experience an asset. Must be a problem solver, team player and selfmotivated. Full description: http://sn.im/mccollegecareers Please send resume: lynn@mccollege.ca

Hearts-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

Home & Yard

Weston Home & Health Care Services. Certified Mature reliable woman with 20+ years exp. avail for health and home care services. Housekeeping, errands, Meal planning, companionship. have valid DL, Ref’s/Record check Avail upon request. Call Janis 778-489-4389

250-253-4663

Employment

WE are currently seeking a DISPATCHER for our highway division, in Salmon Arm BC this position provides a fast paced challenging work environment which demands attention to detail. The ideal applicant possesses strong written and verbal communication skills combined with verifiable experience in the transportation industry. Apply on line at sutco.ca, fax (250) 357-2009, or brandon@sutco.ca

Automotive Journeyman Mechanic required in Kamloops Mon-Fri Send resume to service@valleyviewauto motive.com (250) 372-7333

Help Wanted

Delivery Driver/ Sales Rep Required The Armstrong Regional Cooperative is looking for a positive & conscientious team player to provide excellent customer service to our existing and future bulk fuel customers while delivering fuel & lubricants. The successful candidate will be computer literate, with good interpersonal, organizational and planning skills. This is a permanent, full-time driving position with a competitive pay package including extended health benefits and pension plan. The successful candidate must have a clean driving record with a minimum Class 3A license. Please bring your resume and drivers abstract to apply in person at 973 Otter Lake Cross Road, Armstrong during business hours or contact us at info@armstrong.coop to arrange a more convenient time.

Excavating & Drainage

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

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

250-832-0707

Pet Services

Permanent part-time meat wrapper required. Willing to train the right applicant. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Please forward resume, preferably in person to; Karl Kreipe, Meat Manager - Uptown Askews Fax: 250-832-7623 Email: karl@askewsfoods.com

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

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

Garden & Lawn

RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY - 38 BEDS Positions available

• Licensed Practical Nurses • Long Term Care Aides • Housekeeping • Cook Assistants Send Resume to: Nihal Maligaspe, RN, Manager 9455 Firehall Frontage Road, Enderby, BC V0E 1V3 Tel: (250) 832-6767 Fax: (250) 832-6779 Toll Free: 1-866-681-2345 schafferresidences@oakside.com Web site: www.schafferresidences.com

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/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.

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

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REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030 Financial Services

Financial Services

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Medical Health VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOTTOM LINE ACCOUNTING

Services

Pet Services

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

MEAT WRAPPER

Trades, Technical

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Specializing in Small Businesses

Bookkeeping and payroll on Simply Accounting or QuickBooks. • Accounting system setup. • Income tax prep. for business, personal & corp. • Full cycle accounting. Willing to work from your ofﬁce or mine.

Call Allison at: 250-832-2262 or e-mail allison@blaccounting.ca

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

Miles’ Mobile Mechanical

Think Snow Maintenance & repairs to snow blowers, snowmobiles, quads & chainsaws MILES KENTEL

Cell 804-6869 • 30+ years locally

832-4213

SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

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

Cleaning Services

Telephone Services

Maid N Glo Cleaning Service Only 2 openings left. Housekeeper with 20 years experience. Salmon Arm area. Call Sandy 250-253-1769

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Drywall Versed in all aspects of drywall. Small jobs & Reno’s a specialty. Quick, clean and Professional 250-318-2327

Pets & Livestock

Handypersons

Feed & Hay

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

Excellent 3rd crop grass or grass alfalfa hay. Small squares. 250-546-6158.

Misc Services

HAY Alfalfa/grass mix 1st cut $4.00. Second cut $6.00 Rick (250)833-4523

Gutter cleaning Shuswap Window 250- 833-2533

Misc. for Sale

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

Cleaning

Misc. for Sale

GOOD horse hay, $5/bale, barn stored, no rain, South Canoe (250)832-6616

Livestock 1.5 yr old Brown Lay Hens $2.50/ea 250-832-8918

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

$400 & Under FRIDGIDAIRE 30” gas range, white, approx 1yr. old, like new $1000 new asking $350. (250)833-3533

Firewood/Fuel Split Dry Fir $100 for a level 8ft P/U box. Delivery extra 250-832-8918

1-250-762-9447

WOOD PELLETS delivered (250)675-5433 (250)517-7327

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122;and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

Medical Supplies Motorized lift chair. Power lift, power massage and heat. Like New cond. Medium brown colour $500 OBO 250-832-0354

Misc. for Sale 45GAL food grade plastic & steel barrels 5 different types to choose from.Also available 1000 litre plastic steel caged totes (250)833-4963 BEAUTIFUL Ski Suits â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killyâ&#x20AC;? with Avalanche chip Size12, pd $950 sell $225., Loaded 8MP Camera, Extraordinary Features $75., Intova Underwater Camera to 180â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, pd $250 U.S. sell $110., Brand New Yoga Mat $15. (250)804-2882 Four rims with winter tires used on 2007 Subaru Outback. Tire size 225/60r16. Winterforce, several seasons old and studded $100 OBO 250-832-6765 Hot tub 8-10 person older but well maintained. $500 250832-8918 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used waterproof, shock proof, mudproof, phone case for Iphone 4S or 5. Cost $80.00. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details. Must downsize!! Roxton Country Furniture. Solid maple end tables, coffee table, sofa table, rocking chair, front hall credenza with mirror, tea wagon or TV Stand, lamp stand, plant stand, Roxton Solid oak kitchen table (Harvest style) with 1 leaf, six chairs. Queen Brass headboard with metal frame. Black Pine coffee table. Prices reasonable 250-832-9480 RECONDITIONED wood heaters & circular saw guides (250)835-8466 SAVE 90% off retail. Bid and win live auctions. Holiday shopping never made easier. Shop now and bill me later option available to all who qualify! www.bidcannon.com Call 1-855-705-8887. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca Store closing 30 to 50% off all in store merchandise including machinery and store fixtures,windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099 Vitality 600 Vibration Platform asking $700 OBO Great Xmas Gift 250-833-1444 WATER Canada water softener/chlorine odor remover. New motor, some salt included. New $1500 asking $600 OBO 250-577-3100 WOLFERMANSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; TREAT Your Friends and Family! Wolfermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English Muffins! Perfect Holiday Assortment, Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Use Code â&#x20AC;&#x153;Favoriteâ&#x20AC;? Free Shipping! 1800-999-1910 Or www. Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Free Items 26â&#x20AC;? MAGNAVOX TV, and chair to give (250)803-0488

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Found and Free to good home 2 litters of Abandoned Kittens. 3-4 mos. old, 2 orange 4 B&W and 3 calico. Absolutely adorable and in need of love. 250-308-5489 FREE Double/Queen bed frame, steel, missing wheels/feet 250-832-6765 FREE: Good homes wanted Tabbies & Calico kittens 8wks. old, please call evenings or leave message (250)832-4079

3BDRM. modular home on big lot in Blind Bay, completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, avail Dec. 1st, $800/mo. (250)804-1969

Homeless clean and neat senior man desires to rent room with access to kitchen and bathroom. Willing to do work for partial exchange of rent. $375 maximum please leave message at church office 250-832-3433 C/O Bruno

TRIDEM WATER truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Preemissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

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

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. across from Askewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail now

1 Bedroom Apartment fridge, stove, coin laundry

& hot water included, No Pets

4 Bdrm 2 Bath Fully furn it has everything incl cutlery incl. 130ft of private beach front W/D inlaw suite DS $2000/mo Util NOT incl. 250-938-3307 Chase Like new 4Bdrm 3Bath 2 level, lge garage. In town $1300 + util close to schools avail Jan 1 604-542-6224 COMPLETELY renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d semi beachfront, top floor house on 1/2acre. 2Bdrm, new tile in floor heat, new carpet, kitchen & bath, 5appl., lrg deck, 1100sqft. internet, private dock, 20 min. to SA , NS, NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1000/mo. (604)612-1715 (604)861-6254

1-855-852-5660 Toll Free 3BDRM SA.Reliable, responsible, working tenants. N/S, N/P. Washer/dryer, lge kitchen Above D/T business. Avail. now $900. 604-790-2340

NEWER 1/2 duplex with yard. 17th st SE : 3 bdrm, den, 3 full bath, air, view. Avail Dec 1st. N/S, N/P. $1400/mth plus util. Call 250-764-4336

Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Dec 1st $700 & $825/month (250) 803-1694 Ask about Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount

SA clean, quiet, spacious 3/bed house, Walk to Walmart, w/d, perf working couple. $1000 + util. NS, NP, leave message. (250)833-8203

HUGE 1 bedroom, $850/mo. inc. utilities, garbage. NP, avail. immed. Call Bonnie (250)871-6000

Shared Accommodation

Housesitting 3-4 mos, SA, animal lover, small dog needing care (shih tzu), refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 778-489-3040 or 250-489-3040 HOUSE sitter, looking for an opportunity in the Salmon Arm area, avail. immed., responsible woman, reliable, animal lover, has own transportation (250)833-2701 MATURE woman to sit pets in SA, Feb. 1st for 3-5months, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail., (250)397-0252

Misc for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage 6appl. in SA, beautiful lake view in nice subdivision 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage in Shuswap Lake Estates 1bdrm, 1bath condo Salmon Arm

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Suites, Lower 1BDRM close to town, self contained W/O, W/D, DW, infloor heat, garage, workshop NS, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $850/mo incl. util., avail now (1-778)866-8324 1 bedroom - 1 person. W/D, F/S, utilities. Nonsmoker. No pets. References. Near Field of Dreams. $625/month. 250832-8099. Dec. 1. 2BDRM. suite avail Dec1, sep. driveway, all util., wifi & cable incl. $900/mo., furnished if need be (250)833-5214 2 bdrm suite in Canoe. F/S, W/D, DW. Internet/TV + Utils included. 1100sq ft. available Dec 1rst. 250-515-2412. 3bdrm or 2bdrm, 5appl, near 4 schools, rink, NS, NP, back yard, a/c $900-950/mo. + DD, Or will rent the whole house Avail. now (250)295-5498

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Legal Notices

FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN The Adams Lake Indian Band is preparing an amendment to the Forest Stewardship Plan for the non-replaceable Forest Licence A83389. The amendment is to add a new Forest Development Unit south of Chase. The amendment is publicly available for review and for written comment until January 15, 2014. The amendment is available at the Natural Resources Department at 6453 Hillcrest Road in Chase, B.C. The department is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Please call Stuart Parker at 250-8030181. Written comments may also be sent to P.O. Box 588 Chase, BC V0E 1M0, attention Stuart Parker, RPF.

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Two solitudes when it comes to B.C. farmland BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher

Profile of the week Bart’s Muffler offers more than muffler repair. For many years Bart’s has been a full service automotive maintenance & repair shop. You can bring vehicles, trailers & RV’s of all types, new or used in for a range of the latest in servicing repair & maintenance. Four hard-working employees are happy to help customers with any of their automotive needs. “We strive to build trust & relationships with our customers.” says owner Russ Bartman. For all your automotive needs & to experience excellent customer service. Call Bart’s Minute Muffler & Maintenance.

Spallumcheen councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural B.C. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties. Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation. Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed. Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more. That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C.,

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Hanoski said. These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland. I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home. The two zones approach deserves serious consideration.

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stores. The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields don’t need their lofty lectures on “food security.” Voices from the rest of the province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver. Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.” Similar property next door was released, but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base. Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population.

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VICTORIA – My late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.” It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country. So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over B.C.’s agricultural land reserve. A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture. The dominant voice is always

from the southwest, from the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island. This is not only B.C.’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million residents live and more arrive every day. In the rest of the province, except for pockets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe. These days, people are more likely to be moving away. In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyard-chicken hipsters to what I call “driveby environmentalists,” who like to look out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box

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