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n Grade 4 and 5 students from South Broadview Elementary School load bags of pop cans into the recycling bin at Hanna and Hanna Orchards Farm Market. The money raised will go toward relief efforts in the Philippines.
Councillor lobbies for land protection
Agricultural Land Reserve: Suggestions of change spark concern for food supply. By Lachlan Labere
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Ken Jamieson wants to see city council take more of a stand to protect agricultural land from politicians. The Salmon Arm councillor, and chair of the city’s agricultural advisory committee, said the B.C. government needs to be careful in how
it deals with the Agricultural Land Commission, the independent body tasked to protect agricultural land in the province. “If we have a wholesale, radical alteration of the mechanism and the framework that we use to protect agricultural land, I think we’d be making a big mistake,” said Jamieson, responding to a letter to council from the BC Food Systems Network
(BCFSN). The letter refers to a core review being done by a cabinet committee led by B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett. It’s goal is to find $50 million in savings for the next fiscal year, and the letter poses arguments against the minister’s expressed desire to target the ALC and the Agricultural Land Reserve it oversees. Subsequent to the BCFSN letter, cabinet documents were leaked to
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the media that outline steps for Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm to break up the ALR into two regions, and give greater control of what happens in a proposed northern region to the BC Oil and Gas Commission. Jamieson said he has spoken to people who would like to see the ALC done away with, and others See Jamieson on page 2
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Continued from front who feel it should be strengthened. “There are people that I’ve talked to who say, ‘well, it’s run by bureaucrats, it’s people who aren’t even elected.’ I think that’s the best way of having it,” said Jamieson. “The last thing we want is a bunch of politicians politicizing the buying and selling of land.” While Salmon Arm council has already agreed to submit a letter to the province, asking that the ALC be protected from possible budget cuts resulting from the
Coun. Ken Jamieson core review, Jamieson said he would be making a motion for further action. Coun. Denise Reimer agreed on the importance of the ALC, adding she would rather see the land reserve run by bureaucrats, not politicians, any day. Jamieson stressed the land reserve and the
ALC, are more than just a planning tool, but also a means of preserving land for future use that, despite its flaws, has been successful for the past 40 years. “In my view, some of the comments by some of the upper-level politicians on this issue are – I’m not sure irresponsible is the right word – but we had one politician suggest that because farmland has never been used, and it’s in a certain location, she believes it will never be used,” said Jamieson. “And I think we should never say that. We may use land some day, we don’t know.”
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Man bound during drug-related robbery A man was restrained with duct tape while masked men robbed his residence late Monday evening. At 11:30 p.m. Dec. 2, police responded to a neighbour’s report of a home invasion on 10th
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n Youth services librarian Ardie Burnham reads a Christmas story aloud to a group of children during a special pyjama storytime held Friday evening at the Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library.
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A Shuswap-based workgroup being proposed by Community Futures received a lukewarm reception from two desired participants. Community Futures Shuswap has invited the City of Salmon Arm, the District of Sicamous, Shuswap Tourism, Salmon Arm’s Economic Development Society (EDS) and others to form an inter-organizational committee that would work to develop economic/tourism opportunities in the region. Community Futures executive director told Salmon Arm council
her board was asked by Salmon Arm’s downtown improvement association to take the lead on this initiative, noting her organization is not just about lending money and supporting business. “One of our primary focuses is community economic development, and that’s why we were asked to assume the lead on this,” said Mason. Despite suggesting the job might be suited to the EDS, Cannon agreed to take part in the committee. Coun. Alan Harrison was supportive of this, as long as it didn’t cost the city any money. Meanwhile, Couns. Marg Kentel and Chad Eliason suggested the
Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton committee might be redundant with mandates of existing local government agencies. “If Coun. Cannon thinks this is a good expenditure for her time, I’m happy to have her go and work on it… but I’m not willing to spend any money on this and I’d be hesitant to allocate a ton of staff time to it,” said Eliason.
Sicamous council wound up deferring discussion of Community Futures’ proposal until more information is received. This was after district chief administrative officer Heidi Frank said Mason wanted her to sit on the committee, meaning staff time, and after Frank and Coun. Busch suggested similar work is already being done through the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process and the Thompson Okanagan Tourist Association. “I totally agree with you, Coun. Busch, on this, because we have a lot of these programs and groups working all on the same initiatives,” said Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton. “And
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Add humour to holidays With a firm belief in the old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine,” the freewheeling members of Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv performing group present, You Can’t Wrap This at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Improv theatre is based on a wide vari-
ety of games and exercises in which the actors must make it up as they go along – then act it out spontaneously, often with hilarious results. This is not a regular, family friendly Christmas classic and that’s why the show is rated M for mature – ages 16 and up. Music
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On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m., the Shuswap Theatre stage will be taken over by students from the Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio, who will perform Charlotte’s Web, the touching story of a girl and her pet pig, Wilbur. Admission is by donation.
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Catalogues offer priceless memories The other day I came across some of my father’s old Orvis fishing catalogues from the 1950s. That would have been just about the time that he purchased his three-piece, eight-foot, six weight Orvis Battenkill flyrod, the one I now have in my possession and prize more than anything else I own. A rod that cost a couple of hundred dollars back then is probably worth a couple of thousand now. Even the catalogues are worth a pretty penny these days on the Internet. Actually, when it comes right down to it, the whole Internet thing would seem to be little more than one great big catalogue. The problem though with buying things on the Internet is that by the time you’ve decided on which model you want, they’ve gone and changed models and there’s a newer, better, up-graded and improved version available. Then there’s the fact that if you can’t find or afford the newest version, you are bound to find an older version for sale on eBay.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray (Now there’s a whole brave new world. Especially for people with too much time and/or money on their hands. Checking out stuff on eBay is more dangerous than having an itchy nose at a used farm machinery auction.) Having said that, sometimes I do occasionally like to “surf” the Internet to look at online sites about fancy fishing lodges and all-inclusive fishing trips to places like Belize and New Zealand. I can just see myself wading through the bright blue waters along the Belize Barrier Reef, casting my line to tarpon and bonefish. I can almost hear the waves, taste the salt in the
air and feel the warm ocean breeze on my face. It’s all just so alluring. These days a person can experience going somewhere without ever having to leave their computer. And that, in a nutshell, is what’s wrong, I guess, with surfing the Internet and trying to experience things in virtual reality. Personally, I would much rather wade into the icy-cold waters of a mountain stream wearing my leaky old waders that one of these days I’m going to get around to repairing, than wade along the placid blue waters of an imaginary Belize shoreline. I also know that I would rather cast my father’s old cane rod to the little 12and 14-inch trout up at Dee Lake, than cast an imaginary line with the newest high-tech rod from Sage – the one that I just can’t force myself to spend that kind of money on, no matter how good it casts. Now I will admit that there is not really a heck of a lot of difference between looking at new fishing gear
in a catalogue and looking at it on the Internet – when it comes right down to it, looking at things on the Internet may be better for the environment. Having said that, however, there is still something special to me about looking through the pages of those old catalogues, knowing my father leafed through them, pondering whether or not to spend the money on a new fly rod or buy groceries for his family. Not that we ever went hungry or missed a meal. I learned to cast a fly rod by watching my father heft his Battenkill. I remember the first time he ever let me cast his pride and joy, and I also remember the day he gave it to me to keep. And while we never got to fish the waters of Belize or stay at a fancy fishing lodge together, we did spend a lot of hours together fishing. As the commercial says: A new Sage rod: a little over $1,000; a trip to Belize: a couple of thousand; all the memories those old Orvis catalogues have given me: priceless.
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Shuswap town was once a French enclave ShuSwap paSSion Jim Cooperman Although the Lumby area is most often considered to be part of the North Okanagan, it is actually in the Shuswap watershed, as Bessette Creek flows through the town before it enters Shuswap River. The first settlers came from Quebec in the 1870s and named the area White Valley after George LeBlanc who built a four-room cabin in 1874. The first one to pre-empt land was Mr. Bessette, who arrived via the Okanagan trail before 1874. At that time there was no town of Vernon, so all the supplies had to come from Kamloops. The early families preempted large acreages and after years of difficult land clearing, their properties were con-
verted into excellent farmland. Most of the tools they used were crude and homemade and even their wagon wheels were sawn from large logs. With no roads, they were forced to travel on rugged trails for long distances. A few years before there was any development in Salmon Arm, the White Valley settlers began to develop a town. When Louis Morand sold most of his 650 acres, he kept 40 acres where he laid out the townsite and named it Lumby, after Moses Lumby the government agent for the district of Vernon. He built the hotel in 1891 naming it the Ram’s Horn and when it burned down that year, he quickly constructed another one. In those days, mail was brought in by horseback by Charles Christien, who family was also one of the first in the area. While the first settlers were attracted to the valley for farming, it was the region’s abundant stands of timber that later be-
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came the mainstay for its economy. Paul Bessette built the first sawmill, which was powered by a waterwheel. In these early days, there were cattle drives and thousands of tons of hay were hauled to Vernon via horse teams and wagons and then shipped to Vancouver via rail. Given that many of the first Lumby settlers came from Quebec, they were Roman Catholic. Their first church services were held in the Bessette’s dining room with Father Pandosy who travelled widely from his base in Kamloops until his death in 1891. The first church was built in the valley in 1892 and served the community until 1921, when a church was built in town while Father Carroll was the resident priest. Tom Norris came to Kamloops in 1893 at the age of 18 with hopes of becoming an engineer. Instead, he chose teaching as his first profession and after writing his exams he moved to the White Valley where he
became the area’s first teacher. He lived at the Ram’s Horn Hotel and described in his 1954 memoir the view of early Lumby from the piazza above the veranda as “four smoking chimneys,” and remembered the settlers for “their cheerful, whole-hearted hospitality.” As was the case for every early community in the Shuswap, the need for socializing meant the building of a hall was always a priority. For Lumby, the first hall was the upstairs of the store built by Louis Morand in 1898. When the town’s building boom began in 1912, Dr. Ormsby built the first community hall. By 1933, it had become too small, so the community pitched in and built a larger one. However, the flooring material was delayed until the day prior to its scheduled opening. The men worked all day and night installing the boards just in time for the big inaugural dance. It was not until 1924 that the first railway
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tracks were built to Lumby, which allowed for the construction of the large sawmills that became the major employers for the region. By the 1950s, the annual payrolls totalled over one million dollars and lumber production exceeded the combined output of
Kamloops and Kelowna. Even though Lumby has both a museum and a published history, it was difficult to find the information needed. Local histories, like that of Lumby’s, are sometimes simply a collection of family histories and do not in-
clude the general facts about how the community developed. Fortunately, the Okanagan Historical Society published Alleyne Tull’s The Story of Lumby in 1956, when the town was first incorporated, which was the source of the historical details for this column.
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Share warmth of holiday music When singer-songwriter Kelly Hopkins realized there would be no Christmas concert to benefit the food banks, she went to her computer and sent an email to other area talents, seeking interest in taking part in a concert. In the true spirit of giving, several performers replied immediately and the result is A Very Merry Christmas, a concert to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. “The Observer agreed to donate professionally-designed posters and handbills, and I volunteer at the Second Harvest and know how great the need is, especially at this time of year,” wrote Hopkins. Carlin Hall officials hopped on board, donating the hall for the concert that will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Thrilled with the response, Hopkins says the Christmas concert has grown to include seven acts performing three songs each – or stories in James Murray’s case. Happy to join Blu and Kelly in donating their time and talent are Duane Stewart, The Stevens Family, Sharon Dyck, James Murray, Larry and Jane Stephenson and The Dust Puppets. In his early years, Stewart was regularly featured on CBC radio and TV and recorded for both the Capitol and London labels. Dedication to a teach-
ing career demanded more and more of his time, but a 2003 move to the Shuswap inspired him to focus again on singing. Since then, in addition to solo performances, he spent two-and-a-half years sharing lead vocals and playing lead guitar and five-string banjo with a country/gospel trio. His baritone-tenor range wraps around a large repertoire of cowboy, country gospel and traditional folk/country songs. Larry and Jane Stephenson love music that tells a tale and are drawn to old-time, traditional, gospel, bluegrass, folk and roots genres. Larry (guitar/banjo/ vocals) and Jane (guitar/mandolin/ vocals) are a popular act at coffee houses throughout the Shuswap. The Dust Puppets have played acoustic country, gospel, blues and folk music in the Shuswap for more than 15 years. They are Garth Baumann on mandolin and vocals, David King on guitar and vocals, Elda Firth on stand-up washtub, bass and vocals and Ken Firth on harmonica, percussion and vocals Armed with worldclass banjo drive, tight family harmony and engaging stage presence, The Stevens Family bluegrass band will serve up a tasty mix of bluegrass and roots music. Chris Stevens is a sought-after session musician and a seasoned award-winning entertainer. He is celebrated as one of the country’s top banjo
Santa Comes to Town, Dec. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the South Shuswap Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in Blind Bay. The event is free. Blind Bay Crafty Christmas Sale, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admis-
sion is free but donations to the local food bank will be accepted. For info, call Deb Gibson at 250-6755199, or email gibsonda2012@gmail.com. Blind Bay Marketplace Country Christmas, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m., with
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Friday, December 6, 2013 Shuswap Market News 11 ‘til 4 at the Log N’ Hearth Crafty Restaurant Blind Bay Sale Shuswap Lake Christmas Estates Dec. 7th Unique gifts, crafts, home decor, baking and more! Door prize draw and an entry to Blind Bay Light Up Christmas draw. FREE admission, donations gratefully accepted for the food bank
SORRENTO CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTRE Dr. Darren McNaughton, B.Sc., D.C. Dr. Jenica Sorban D.C.
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e are pleased and excited to announce that Dr. Jenica Sorban D.C. will be joining our practice in the New Year. Dr. Sorban graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. After completing her education she practiced in New Zealand for two years before returning home to British Columbia. She has most recently been practicing in Salmon Arm.
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n Kelly and Blu Hopkins perform at Carlin Hall, the site of a Christmas concert that will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. players and has performed with such greats as K.D. Lang and bluegrass legends Kenny Baker and Josh Graves. Stevens has brought together three generations of his family to make up the Chris Stevens Family Bluegrass Band. From the moment storyteller James Murray walks out onto the stage he has an impact on his audiences, whether making them laugh, bringing a tear to their eye, or simply bringing back some precious memories. For the past two years Murray has shared the stage with violinist/accompanist Aimee Balloun, a multi-talented, award-winning musician. Longtime Shuswap resident Sharon Dyck has played at many local coffee houses, fundraising events, “and as many house jams as possible.” She sings, plays guitar and mandolin, mostly in a folk and bluegrass style.
Dyck will be joined on stage by bass player Diane Jewell. Wrapping up a busy fall, Blu and Kelly Hopkins have completed a Vancouver Island tour and several closer-tohome appearances. Aw a r d - w i n n i n g singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Blu has been travelling in true troubadour fashion, writing songs and performing them for more than 30 years. Kelly is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, her songs ranging from rollicking fun to heartfelt and poignant ballads. The concert is designed to be a down home, Christmas party for friends to enjoy the season and each other, while giving to those in need of a helping hand. Admission is free but donations of non-perishable food for Second Harvest are encouraged. The “Carlin Hall ladies” will supply cof-
events happening throughout the area. Christmas dinner is served at Cedar Height Hall at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non members. The South Shuswap Branch of the
Okanagan Regional Library presents a special evening Christmas storytime at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Young and old alike are invited to this free event, which is being put on in partnership with the Mother Goose program.
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n South Shuswap communities are on track to celebrate the Christmas season, with events that provide an opportunity to shop, dine and share with those who are in need of assistance. The CP Rail Holiday Train rolls into Notch Hill at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.
Wrap festive season in fun With thousands of lights illuminating the night, the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls to a stop at the Davies RoadNotch Hill Road crossing across from Notch Hill Hall at 9 p.m. The train is expected to arrive a bit before the 9 p.m. show begins. This is an outdoor event, so dress warmly and take a lawn chair. Hot chocolate, tea, coffee and a snack table will be provided. This year, Juno award winner Melanie Doane and jazz singer Matt Dusk will perform on the train. A recording artist and songwriter for more than 15 years, Doane has released seven albums, written seven chart-topping singles and had her music featured on hit television shows. With two numberone hits, Dusk is the first male jazz singer to ever top the pop charts.
The Nutcracker
More than 80 students from the FACES Fine Arts Studio present a modern-day twist on a Christmas classic, The Nutcracker. The show tells the story of Clara, a young girl who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. The gift is broken in a tussle with her siblings and Clara falls asleep, clutching the nutcracker.
The show dances through Clara’s dream sequence that includes wooden soldiers, fighting mice and their mouse king, a sampling of Russian and Spanish dancers, Waltz of the Flowers, snowflakes and the land of candied sweets including the Sugar Plum Fairy. This show is not being presented as a classical ballet production, but rather a show that includes many dance forms including ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop – something to appeal to everyone. Young soloists include Katie Moore as Clara, Brodie
Daburger as the Head Soldier and Brodie and Emily Berg as Clara’s siblings. The show opens on Dec. 8, 6 p.m. at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall Sunday. A second and third showing take place at Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children. Children three and under are admitted free.
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smells, laughs and good cheer as a Christmas dinner served at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non members. A silent auction will also be taking place, featuring many items for Christmas gift giving. Diners can also try their luck by buying a raffle ticket. Tickets will be available throughout the night for $2 each, or three for $5. For more information about this event, call Barb at 250-675-5308.
Deputy Manager Operations Management Services (Team Leader) Full Time Exempt Pending the retirement of the current Manager of Environment and Engineering Services and the promotion of the Deputy Manager of Environment and Engineering Services, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), with offices located in Salmon Arm, invites applications for the position of Deputy Manager of Operations Management Services. Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the department is looking for a dynamic individual to join us to lead and direct the Community Services Division which includes Fire Services, the Regional Emergency Program, CSRD facility management (administrative office buildings and recreational/ cultural facilities), the Revelstoke Airport, and Dog Control Services. This position supervises employees, contractors and consultants and ensures provision of services in compliance with applicable Regional District bylaws, policies, statutory requirements and the collective agreement. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Business Administration, supplemented by courses in emergency preparedness including risk assessment and planning, and emergency management and a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, preferably including experience in or with local government and in a management and/or supervisory role, leading a large group of individuals to include, contractors and employees is required. If you are ready to pursue a rewarding career opportunity in one of British Columbia’s most sought after locations and would like to be the Deputy Manager of Operations Management for this dynamic organization, please submit a covering letter and resume by 4 pm December 13th, 2013 to: Colleen Goodey, Administrative/HR Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 Telephone: (250) 833-5922 Fax: (250) 832-9774 E-mail: cgoodey@csrd.bc.ca To view a complete job description and for more information on our community please visit: www.csrd.bc.ca Applications will be treated as confidential. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR DOG OWNERS IN ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ AND THE RANCHERO AREA OF ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’
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tions program. 5. SWWQP does not include foreshore restoration or recreation management programs, but is likely to include new partners and new government agencies at the table. So, the proposed program has already eliminated some problem areas while maintaining the obvious benefits of face-to-face communications with
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The CSRD electoral area directors voted five to one in favour of funding the proposed Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) using nonelectoral area gas tax funds for a one-year developmental period. My reasons for supporting this program are as follows: 1. Algae blooms in recent years, along with results of waterquality monitoring, provide clear evidence that the quality of water in Mara and Shuswap lakes is being compromised by an over-abundance of nutrients. For example, groundwater measurements in Blind Bay and Sorrento have shown results outside of minimal acceptable standards on 13 of 17 parameters. Given these untoward changes, we must take actions now to help preserve the quality of our watershed for generations to come. 2. Management of drinking water quality is a responsibility of local government.
all government agencies and First Nations. Given these and other considerations I was pleased to vote in support of funding the Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program. I believe that the program as outlined is needed and is a good use of funds. The proposed program elements are unique and do not represent duplication of other programs. If you would like to suggest topics for future articles, or participate in our community advisory panel surveys, please contact me at pdemenok@ csrd.bc.ca.
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the right parameters in the most cost-effective manner • obtaining expert advice on water quality remediation, that is, what steps we can take, in a cost-effective way, to reverse the negative inputs and improve our water quality • public engagement so that everyone with a vested interest in the watershed can contribute to the development of the final plan • development of a safety awareness education program for water-based activities • development of a water quality education and communica-
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Because the watershed is our drinking water reserve, it is imperative that local government is involved with its quality management. To rely on government agencies in Victoria or Ottawa to look after our best interests would be folly. 3. The quality of the water in our watershed is a key element contributing to our economic well-being, and to our quality of life. Why would we consider risking these critical attributes of our community in any way? Leadership is needed to help ensure that our economy and quality of life are well-maintained. 4. It has been suggested that the proposed watershed program should not be funded because of some negative experiences with SLIPP. My view is that we should learn from experiences gained to ensure that any past mistakes are not repeated. The SWWQP Developmental Plan proposes to take a year to research and develop a better program. In addition to continued water-quality monitoring, SWWQP will include; • re-assessment of the water-quality monitoring plan in view of the results attained to date, to ensure that we continue to measure
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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our calendar online. See below. FRIDAY, DEC. 6
GRANDMOTHERS – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers for Africa host their annual Christmas sale Friday and Saturday during the mall hours at the Mall at Piccadilly. CHORAL CONCERT – A cappella ensemble, Chorealis, presents a unique blend of seasonal music in Winter Light at 7:30 p.m. at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is $15.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7 CHRISTMAS SALE – Silver Creek Seniors craft and bake sale takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3048 Hornsberger Rd. Lunch is available.
STUDIO TOUR – White Lights Studio Tour features seven artist studios on the slate and a reception at the art gallery at 4 p.m. Tickets at $10 are available at the art gallery. PUPPET PLAY – The Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library hosts a free Christmas puppet play for the whole family from 11 to 11:40 a.m. IMPROV – Shuswap Theatre presents You Can’t Wrap This!, a Christmas show with the Laughing Gas Improv troupe for mature audience only. Music will be provided by Kieran Rambo. Tickets at $12 are available at Intwined Fibre Arts on Hudson SILVER SCREEN – The Shuswap Film Society presents Wadjda, about an ambitious girl growing up in Riyadh, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
Know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people. – Psalm 100:3
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Interim Priest in Charge Rev. Canon Barbara Stewart
10:00 a.m. Services Sundays and Wednesdays 170 Shuswap Street S.E., Salmon Arm
Tel: 250 832-2828
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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church Pastor Peter Stellingwerff 10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Care & Children’s Programs
1191 - 22nd Street NE
250 832-8452, 250 832-0910
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CHURCH ~ ELCIC 10:30 AM • WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL deolutheran.org Pastor: Rev. Erik Bjorgan 1801 - 30th St. NE ~ 250 832-6160
SUNDAY, DEC. 8 FILM FUNDRAISER –Shuswap Middle School French immersion students host a screening of the 1966 version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to raise funds for Philippines disaster relief, at 4 p.m. at the Salmar Grand. Admission is by a minimum $5 donation.
Pastors Captain Sheldon Feener SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 a.m. 191 - 2nd Ave. NE ~ 832-9196
IN MEMORIAM – The Compassionate Friends will gather to light candles in memory of their deceased children at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Call Cathy at 250-832-2454 for information.
Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church
PORCINE PLAY – Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio students will perform Charlotte’s Web, at Shuswap Theatre at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation. FILM FARE – Edward Jones (top of the hill) is sponsoring the movie Polar Express at the Salmar Classic. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Free admission with food bank donations. Entertainment and prizes.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10 TUESDAY ON THE TOWN – Make artist trading cards with a Christmas theme at the Art Centre from 3 to 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 AUTHOR READING – Author and rancher Lloyd Antypowich will read from his books at 2 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Library
LUNCHEON – Retired teachers’ Christmas luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. at Imtermissions Restaurant.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12 JAZZ CLUB – Enjoy the Dixieland jazz of the Cliff Jumpers at the Barley Station Brew Pub from 8 to 10 p.m. No cover charge.
FRIDAY, DEC. 13 HOLIDAY TRAIN - Take a donation of food or cash for the Salvation Army Food Bank and enjoy the entertainment provided by Juno Award winner Melanie Doane and jazz singer Matt Dusk, when the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls into town at the Lordco Parking Lot at 7 p.m. Hotdogs and apple cider will be available by donation. Take a lawn chair if you need to sit down.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14 SANTA AND FRIENDS – Families are invited to have breakfast with Santa from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., make Christmas crafts in the elves’ workshop.
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New Life Outreach
Church of Christ
We meet at 2560 Auto Road SE
Reaching the world for Jesus one person at a time 11 a.m. ~ Worship & Communion 10 a.m. ~ Classes for all ages sa4Christ.com 250 833-0927
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Mel & Joyce Janzen 250 675-3839 or 250 835-8736 4409 Trans Can. Hwy., Tappen www.newlifeoutreach.ca
Mountain View Baptist Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am
Pre-service singing 10:45 a.m. Worship service 11:00 a.m.
T.C.Hwy. across from RCMP Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky
Pastor Benje Bartley
For info.: 250 833-5636 1981 9th Ave. NE (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church)
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Joyfully centered on the word of God and lead by the Spirit.
4590-10 Ave. SW
Sunday Worship ..................................... 10:00 am Sunday School .........................................10-11 am Message ............................................... 11-11:45 am Every 4th Sunday evening Hymn Singing 5:30-6:30 pm Every other Thursday Prayer Service & Bible Study 7:30-8:30 pm
Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:45 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship
Little Mountain Bible Chapel
3481 - 10th Ave. S.E. 250 803-0161 ~ Salmon Arm
• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m. • Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m. • Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Co-sponsor of Morning Star Bible Camp, Westbank, B.C.
St. Mary’s Anglican/ United Church www.stmarysorrento.ca Tuesday Eucharist 10 a.m.
saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am
Web: www.salmonarmadventist.ca Study Online: www.bibleinfo.com
First United Church
450 OKANAGAN AVE. 250 832-3860 www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lynn Elliott Joanne Koster, Children & Youth ALL ARE WELCOME!
Office - 331 4th Street N.E., 250 832-9142 www.lakesidecommunitychurch.ca Email: lakesidecc@shaw.ca Lead Pastor: Pastor Ken Dryden
River of Life Community Church Pastor Reuben Pauls - 250 675-3636
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs
Living Waters Church WORSHIP SERVICE & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Sundays 10:30 a.m. HEALING SERVICE Every Sunday 1 p.m. Public welcome!
THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.
#180 Lakeshore Dr. NW Right behind Boston Pizza www.livingwaterschurch.ca
250 832-3433
Sundays at 9:00 am & 10:45 am 3151 - 6th Ave. NE
Bob Bartell - Lead Pastor Tamara Peterson - Women’s Ministries Pastor Daron Blenkin - Student Ministries Pastor Rudy Evans - Children’s Ministries Pastor
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Worship Service at 9:45 Nursery Care for ages 2 & under Sunday School for ages 3 - Gr. 5
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Children’s Ministry & Childcare for all ages, both services
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371 Hudson Ave.
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Broadview Evangelical Free Church
1188 Trans Canada Hwy., Sorrento Ph. 250-675-2294
Seventh-day Adventist Church 9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Our new address is:
SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s 90 First Street SE Sat., 5 pm & Sun., 9 am SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima Sunday at 2 pm BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday, 11:15 am
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250 517-8655 or 250 832-5908
250 832-8068 121 Shuswap Street SW
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Pastor R. Brown
PASTOR GEORGE FLEMING Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Traditional Service
CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs. 1:30 p.m.
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Crossroads Free Methodist Church
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service
For the Whole Family!
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Care Groups for every age!
3160 - 10 Ave. SE, Salmon Arm 250 832-3121 www.fivecornerschurch.ca
Sundays at 10:30 am Parkview School, 605 Parksville St. Children’s Ministry for kids up to 12 yrs Weekly Ministries for all ages
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Sundays at 10:30 am Sorrento Memorial Hall, TCH Children’s Ministry for kids up to 12 yrs
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Sneeze the modern way, to spare family and friends from your germs (NC) Imagine you are standing in a cramped elevator, waiting to get out of this forced uncomfortable situation, when someone behind you sneezes. As a wave of hot air rushes out of their mouth and nose, you feel the germs droplets landing on the back of your neck causing you to shiver with repulsion. You, my friend, have just been slimed. Many people have had an experience like this, making them wish everyone had been taught how to keep their germs to themselves. Today’s best medical advice is that
sneezing into the crook of our elbow or directly into a tissue is best to prevent the spread of germs. But there are many
adults out there in public raised on the idea that sneezing into your hand is the way to corral your germs. The
proper etiquette for this bodily function has changed over the past few decades from handkerchiefs to hands, with an emphasis on the ‘elbow shield’ coming into vogue in the 1990s. This means that people who practice the pre-90s habit of using the hand cover are likely contributing to the spread of germs – germs that will not only make their family, friends and co-workers sick, but that might circle back around to bite them a second time. So, let it be known that the recommendation for preventing the spread of cold and flu germs is
to cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand. It is also wise to get your flu shot, wash hands frequently, keep common surface areas clean and disinfected and finally, stay home if you are sick. Only you should experience your sneeze and adopting the most up-to-date sneeze etiquette will minimize your chance of getting sick, as well as those around you. To track the cold and flu virus and its potential impact on your community visit: my-achoo.com www.newscanada. com
Vision loss in Canada
(NC) CNIB, Canada’s leading resource for people who are blind or partially sighted, has launched a new campaign to educate Canadians about preventing vision loss. Did you know: Five Canadians start to lose their
sight every hour. Most major eye diseases are age-related. As our population gets older, more people are at risk. 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated if detected early. Age-related macular degeneration
affects about 1.4 million Canadians, with about 90,000 experiencing vision loss. About 60,000 Canadians with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have vision loss from diabetic macular edema. To detect problems early, Canadians
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Government responds to wide range of issues FROM THE HILL Colin Mayes The health and safety of Canadians is a priority of your government in Ottawa and the speech from the throne built on our past initiatives. Our Safe Food for Canadians Act was a significant milestone in strengthening Canada’s world-class food safety system. Our government will continue to support a rigorous inspection regime and consult with parents to improve the way nutritional information is presented on
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Gwynne Dyer Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych had much explaining to do at the summit meeting of the European Union in Vilnius, Lithuania last week. After six years of negotiation on an EUUkraine trade pact and political-association agreement which was finally due to be signed at Vilnius, he had to explain why he wasn’t going to sign it after all. “The economic situation in Ukraine is very hard, and we have big difficulties with Moscow,” said Yanukovych in a private conversation with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel that was broadcast by Lithuanian television. “I would like you to hear me. I was alone for three and a half years [since his election in 2010] in very unequal conditions with Russia — one to one.” So, Ukraine is putting the deal on hold indefinitely and the EU promptly accused Yanukovych of being gutless. “If you blink in front of Russia, you always end up in trouble,” said the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fule. “Yanukovych blinked too soon.” At least 10,000 outraged Ukrainians who had reached the same conclusion came out on the streets of Kiev in protest. It was starting to look like a rerun of the “Orange Revolution” that had forced Yanukovych out of power after he won a fraudulent election in 2004, so riot police attacked the protesters and drove them from the square. The demonstrators came back to Independence Square 100,000 strong and Yanukovych had to issue a public apology for the attack.
was due to be initialled at Vilnius) and joined the Eurasian Union instead. It’s just too dependent on trade with Russia. Georgia initialled its deal with the EU in Vilnius because it had nothing to lose: Since its war with Russia in 2008, it has no trade with its giant neighbour anyway. Moldova came under extreme pressure when Moscow stopped importing Moldovan wines, the country’s most valuable export, but the Moldovans just sucked it up and initialled the EU deal anyway. The big issue, however, was always Ukraine. Russia has been turning the screws on Ukraine hard because, with 45 million people and a serious industrial base, it is the most important of the ex-Soviet states. Ukraine’s trade in 2012 was almost equally split between Russia and the EU but, over the past year, Russian-Ukrainian trade has fallen by a quarter. “That’s a huge blow to our economy and we can’t ignore it,” Ukraine’s energy minister, Eduard Stavitsky, told the BBC. Stavitsky had asked repeatedly about getting compensation from the EU for the trade with Russia that Ukraine was losing as a punishment for its dalliance with “the West” — but “all we got were declarations that Ukraine would profit from a deal
with the EU in the medium to long term.” Unfortunately, politicians have to live in the short term and Yanukovych’s problem (and Ukraine’s) is the country is divided down the middle. His supporters are mostly Russian-speakers who live in the heavily industrialized eastern half of the country — and those are the people who will really suffer if Russia cuts off its trade with Ukraine. Yanukovych would not have spent three and a half years negotiating a deal with the EU if he had no intention of ever going through with it. Why bother? He was trying to cut a deal that would satisfy the aspirations of pro-EU voters, especially in the nationalist, Ukrainianspeaking west of the country, without destroying the livelihood of his own supporters in the east. Either the EU didn’t understand his dilemma or it didn’t care. It demanded he choose between east and west and made no offer to compensate Ukraine for its big short-term losses if it signed a deal with the EU. So, Yanukovych has put the whole thing on indefinite hold, but that doesn’t mean he’ll throw in his lot with the “Eurasian Union” instead. If he can ride out the demos that are rocking Kiev,then, in the longer term, he will probably make a cautious return to talks with the EU.
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No movement on soils bylaw By Lachlan Labere
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Persistence is not working out for the city’s environment committee when it comes to convincing municipal council a soil deposition bylaw should be a short-term priority. On Monday, Nov. 25, council considered a recommendation from the environmental advisory committee to bump up the creation of a soil removal and deposition bylaw from medium to shortterm priority and, once again, council said no. This wasn’t the first time the committee has made this request of council, and each time
the answer has essentially been the same. City corporate officer Corey Paiement explained the bylaw is recognized in both the official community plan and the city’s new strategic plan as medium term, meaning 2018 is the soonest it would be begun. Coun. Alan Harrison said the city took into account all of the priorities brought forward in the process of creating the OCP, and that it’s council’s job to look at the big picture. “I’m not willing to change that priority at this time,” said Harrison. “I think we do have a plan, it’s going to get done. It might not happen as soon
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Beware of genetically engineered foods. Thierry Vrain, a former lead researcher with Agriculture Canada, brought warnings about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to a packed crowd at First United’s church hall last Friday. He urged his audience to talk to friends, family and doctors about GMOs, to lobby municipal politicians to join the other 22 municipalities in B.C. which have declared themselves GE-free, to ask grocery store managers where the nonengineered foods in their stores are, to avoid processed foods, to become educated about their food and about the difference between organic and natural. “Natural means nothing,” he remarked. “It could be full of pesticides and engineered.” Vrain recently spoke in Kelowna and noted that genetically engineered apples are to be registered next year, a plan that has growers there furious. He said there is lots of confusion about GMOs. People are told they will help feed the world – about golden rice that can provide vitamin A, about drought-tolerant crops. Those are diversions, he said, noting the vitamin A in rice is too minimal to help. “The reality of GMOs today is that 90 per cent of all engineered crops today are tolerant of Round-up…,” he said, suggesting it’s all about selling the chemical. Aside from Round-up resistance, the other trait that 10 to 15 per cent of engineered plants have is resistance to insects, made possible by Bt, or
Bacillus thuringiensis, which produces a protein toxic to insects. “We have two traits and that’s it. Practically all engineered plants on the planet have one of those two.” The theory with engineered crops was that farmers would no longer have to worry about weeds. When weeds come up, farmers spray with Monsanto’s Round-up, which doesn’t hurt the Roundup tolerant plant but kills the weeds. “The first crops to be engineered were in 1996. Now, 90 per cent of soy is engineered, 90 per cent of corn is engineered, 90 per cent of canola is engineered and 100 per cent of sugar beet is engineered… It’s an incredible success for the GMO industry.” However, he said, what has happened is that weeds and insects became resistant – something that “any biologist would have told you.” Vrain notes 40 species of weeds are now resistant to Roundup in Canada. Another problem is antibiotic resistance. When scientists add a gene to a plant, they often also add an antibiotic-resistant gene to help in pinpointing the gene. Consequently, he said, antibiotics are being lost because of the spread of antibiotic resistance, something once thought to be only the result of giving antibiotics to farm animals. There’s also ‘gene flow’ or contamination, where pollen from an engineered plant blows onto other fields, posing problems for organic and other farmers. Vrain also pointed to genetic pollution. It’s normal for bacteria to pass genes when they
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Contamination of city-owned land at the northwest end of the airport means no subdivision or extension of leases beyond three years can take place until the contamination is addressed. Kevin Pearson, the city’s manager of development services, explains that beneath the soil is garbage that was dumped there in the 1970s. “It was an informal former landfill,” he said. “People were just dumping garbage on site and covering it with top soil.” After a lot was subdivided off in the early 2000s, “the Ministry of Environment advised us it can’t be subdi-
vided any further until we address the contaminated sites issue,” Pearson said. A phase one review recently completed determined the city must do a secondary assessment. That assessment will determine the scope and expense of remediation. The property was included in a staff budget memo to council, noting that $15,000 will be put towards the phase two assessment, which will be added to $10,000 in reserve, for a total of $25,000. The assessment will cost $45,000. If grant funds are not secured, further money will be required from the 2015 budget. Because the city’s
airport committee and the Economic Development Society have suggested a bigger role for the airport in the city’s economic future, the land could potentially be used for airport-related businesses, once it can be legally subdivided. Writes Monica Dalziel, the city’s chief financial officer, in her 2014 budget memo: “The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has indicated that the city is unable to subdivide this land, including extending land leases of more than three years less a day, until MOE receives the necessary information and confirms that the site’s status is in compliance with the Environmental Management Act.”
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Trades training proving popular with Okanagan College students Okanagan College is reporting a 21 per cent increase in enrolment in trades and apprenticeship programs this fall. Overall the number of students taking classes at the college remains steady. Numbers drawn from the fall enrolment report show 5,853 students taking courses as of mid-September, compared to 5,851 at the same time in 2012. The fall enrolment picture is a snapshot that only tells a part of the story: Okanagan College has many programs that start at different times of the year. The largest area of enrolment growth this fall is in the trades and
apprenticeship area, with a 21 per cent increase (660 students vs. 547 in 2012). The Penticton campus saw a 9.3 per cent growth in student numbers, with 655 students in 2013 compared to 599 in 2012. The Salmon Arm campus experienced a 13.9 per cent decrease in student numbers (291 compared to 338). Kelowna’s enrolment was nearly steady, 4,193 vs. 4,197. Enrolment in Vernon was also relatively steady – 714 students this fall compared to 717 in 2012. Health and social development programming grew by 11 per cent, to 467 students,
from 422. Student numbers in arts programs across the institution dropped by about 11 per cent (1,267 students compared to 1,420). Science, engineering technology and business program head counts are relatively stable this fall compared to last; each is within about one per cent of last year’s numbers. The number of international students grew by 11 per cent (382 vs. 344). “It’s important to understand that the fall enrolment snapshot is just that, it doesn’t tell the whole story,” noted Dr. Andrew Hay, vice president Education at
the college. “The fall numbers are one of several indicators we use to calculate and predict our enrolment for the year. “Students begin programs at the college at various points during the year. One of the interesting things about the fall snapshot is that our overall enrolment held steady this fall, while the number of Grade 12 students from the school districts within our region dropped by about 3.4 per cent last year.” Hay noted that during the 2012-13 academic year, for instance, 21,356 people took courses at the College.
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rash of burglaries hits area The Chase RCMP detachment has been keeping busy with burglaries and accidents over the last few weeks. The Village of Chase has seen a recent increase in theft in the area, Sgt. Gary Heebner said Tuesday. With multiple vehicles being broken into last week, the Chase detachment is looking for any information the
rcMp R e P O RT public can provide. Heebner said it’s not known if the incidents are connected. “Generally speaking it is normally due to one person or group who come into town and wreak havoc for a couple of days and
move on.” The RCMP currently have no suspects. Heebner suggests that Chase residents keep their vehicles and homes locked, ensure all windows are latched and alarms are installed and set. He also stresses the importance of video surveillance in catching culprits in the act. If you see something suspicious, you’re
asked to call 911 immediately and explain the circumstance of the break in, Heebner said. Police will get to the area as soon as possible and take a witness statement.
Snowy crashes
Chase RCMP responded to more than 10 calls in the area. The recent snowfall certainly took some travellers by surprise as most of the incidents were deemed a result of slick and icy roads. A Chase RCMP officer was given a scare Monday morning when he was involved in a roll-over on Jade
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Chase Heat take two
Upcoming: team to host storm, columbia valley. By Scott Koch contributor
The Chase Heat Hockey Club wrangled a win in 100 Mile House, were shut out in a Storm and set many team records in a Grizzlie affair. The local team is back in second place in the division. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Heat faced off in 100 Mile House versus the pesky Wranglers. At game’s end it was two points in the standings for the Heat in a 4-2 win. Jake Mattes faced 43 shots in backstopping the victory. Chase scoring came from Braden Hughes in the first, Connor Venne in the second and Cody Hodges and Venne again in the third. On Saturday at Art Holding Memorial Arena, the division-
leading Kamloops Storm took a hard earned 4-0 shutout home. Mattes again went the distance facing 33 Storm shots. Sunday, Dec. 1 was a whole different kettle of fish as the Heat travelled to Revelstoke to take on the Grizzlies. Michael Byer stopped 27 of 29 in goal as Chase came away with a recordsetting 10-2 victory. The 10 goals in one game are a franchise record. As well, the five goals scored in the third also set a team record. Kurtis Johnson and Kaleb Boyle each had five points in this contest. The Heat scored three in the first from Zac Hoskins, Braden Hughes and Nic Fidanza. In the second, Hoskins got his second and Johnson
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cavelle layes/market news
n Dominick Knorr and Kaydan Pittendreigh get autographs from the Chase Heat last Saturday during Hockey Day in Chase. pumped one in. Then in the third, Boyle got two, Travis Churchill got a shorthanded marker, McKenzie Guardiero and Fidanza with his second rounded out the scoring. Chase was four for six on the
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Chain reaction on Hoffman’s Bluff stretch Continued from A22 Mountain. While the officer walked away unharmed, the RCMP pickup truck was taken to Kamloops for a damage assessment. The RCMP are still awaiting the results. Also on Monday were a series of accidents on Hoffman’s Bluff involving three semi trucks. Heebner noted that each of the accidents was separate; however, they resulted from the first. In one case, a car clipped the front corner of a semi and started a chain reaction, Heebner explained. Hoffman’s Bluff also saw a number of frontand rear-end collisions as a result of the lineup in the area. Heebner said the
highway was pure ice so vehicles were having trouble gaining traction. The stretch of highway was closed down for two hours as debris from the incidents was cleaned up. There were no major injuries reported. The stretch of highway from Hoffman’s Bluff to Pritchard also saw more than six accidents on Monday. Most were deemed a result of poor driving conditions, and there were no major injuries reported. The accidents continued into the week as well, as a single vehicle accident was reported about 8:30 Tuesday morning. Police arrived to find that a vehicle and its one occupant had gone over an embankment just east of Chase.
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Enjoy Scotch Creek parade There is nothing like a parade to get in the Christmas spirit, and that is just what Scotch Creek will have on Friday, Dec. 13. The area will be hosting their third nighttime parade to bring Santa and his spouse to town. The evening parade was a dream of Donna Gallant’s and so she got busy three years ago organizing everything that was needed. The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce soon jumped on-board and became the sponsor. Each year since, the community has come to life, helping to make Gallant’s dream
a reality. Though it may only be a small community, it has been known to put on quite a parade. Bundle up the kids, both young and old, and come out and cheer on this year’s participants during this magical event. The parade promises festive floats, decorated vehicles, community groups and businesses, horses, elves and more mythical beings. The parade will start at Rona, and wind its way along the Squilax-Anglemont Road to the Fun Centre, where Mr. and Mrs. Claus will disem-
bark from their sleigh. The iconic couple will then head inside the Fun Centre, where they will take the time to chat with the children, and take their “Dear Santa” letters. Be sure to remember your camera during this festive event. Also this year, those feeling the holiday spirit are inviting to wear their ugliest Christmas sweater or sweatshirt and enter the ugly sweater contest. This is sure to be a fun way to draw some laughs and a great new family tradition to be added to the festivities. The Creekside is closed
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for dinner this year, so those attending the night’s events are advised to make other arrangements. Those travelling in the area are reminded that there will be a road closure taking place from about 5:55 to 6:55 p.m. People needing to commute are encouraged to get to where they want to be before this time, or be prepared to watch the parade. Those in the area are asked to remember their Christmas spirit, and show courtesy to the volunteer Scotch CreekLee Creek fire department which will be lending a hand throughout the night.
Hootenanny Christmas goes Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m. Chase Country Christmas has come to an end but the festivities continue with a Hootenanny Christmas just around the corner. Wally Churchill is at it again, with a musical lineup that is sure to entertain all, while helping those in need. His Hootenanny Christmas is set to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chase Community Hall and will feature some of his classic favourites before a few local entertainers take to the stage. Churchill and his band will provide some expert instrumentation,
cavelle layes/market news
n Wally Churchill is getting set for his popular Hootenanny Christmas on Saturday. fine vocals and even a little bit of storytelling
What’s On in Chase Heat game, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Art Holding Arena against the Kamloops Storm. Heat game, Dec 8 at 2 p.m. at the Art Holding Arena against Col Valley. Festival of Trees, until Dec. 20, at the Quaaout Lodge Resort. For information on sponsoring a tree email catering@quaaoutlodge.com or call 250679-3090 ext. 401. All proceeds raised by the event go to a charity of the winner’s choice. Christmas Store, will continue until Dec. 20, running Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. located in downtown Chase next to Out To Lunch. Donations and consigned items welcome.
For more information, call 250-679-8241. Christmas Dinner, Dec. 6, happy hour begins at 4 p.m. with dinner being served at 5 p.m. at the Creekside Hall. Admission is $15 per person. Chamber Christmas Dinner and Dance, Dec. 14, 6 p.m., at the Chase Community Hall. Tickets are $35 a person. Door prizes, 50/50 tickets, silent auctions and entertainment provided. April Verch Band, Feb. 25 from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall. Tickets are $20 and are available at G Force Board Shop and Acorn Music. For more information, call 250-5773857.
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Do we need friends? Are we born with the skill to make friends or is it a learned skill? Human beings are programmed to respond to each other even from birth. Even babies respond to those around them by turning their heads towards another person who is communicating with them. Children need their friends, to have fun with and so much more. When children are playing together they share a love of what they are both interested in, they develop emotionally and socially, and cultivate
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EDWARD FRANK VARCHOL 1950 - 2013 Ed was born in the old Enderby hospital on July 20, 1950. He died at home in Salmon Arm on November 26, 2013 with his wife Jade and cats Silky and Bootsie by his side. He grew up in Mara and attended school in Enderby and Salmon Arm where he played hockey. He loved the fast muscle cars he grew up with and eventually owned a green 1972 Ford Torino which was his pride and joy. He moved to Edmonton for a few years where he worked for Loomis before coming back to the Shuswap to work in the bush, mainly as a faller and cat operator. When jobs got scarce here he went to Prince George for a few years where he worked as a faller and later bought a share in a taxi company. He met his last wife there and they moved to Tumbler Ridge for a few years to run the taxi company there. He was an avid stamp collector and worked as a philatelist from his home for many years, both before and after he retired from working in the bush. Ed loved to garden and had a special way with tomatoes and cucumbers and beans. The plants always produced more than seemed possible and his family enjoyed many summer meals out on the patio enjoying the fruits of his labors with a glass of red wine. He loved fishing and spent many hours in his boat out on various lakes in the peacefulness and beauty of nature. He left us far too soon after a brief battle with cancer. Ed is survived by his wife Jade, his daughter Tara (Michael) Koehmstedt, step-daughter Tracey Peacock, grandsons Austin, Learic and Clayne Scott, great granddaughter Skylar Scott, mother Jean Varchol, and half brother Floyd (Peg) Varchol. He was predeceased by his father Rudy Varchol, half brother Frank Varchol and step-daughter Tracy Stradeski. A memorial service will be held in the summer when everyone can travel easily. On line email condolences may be sent to Ed’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com
SUE WOLFF It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sue Wolff, beloved wife of Mike Wolff on Nov. 10, 2013. Sue was born Jan. 2, 1966 in Ontario. She moved to Sicamous with her family as a young girl, where she made her home right up until her death. Sue was able to find joy and happiness in the little things in life, many of the things that we ourselves may take for granted. In particular she loved children and her pet family Champ, Spud and Tink. She also loved the many practical jokes her and Mike played on each other. Sue was faced with many personal challenges up until the time she met and married the love of her life, Mike Wolff. Sue’s proudest day was the day she became Mrs. Mike Wolff their family was now complete. Their time together may have been short but it was filled with a love that many seek a lifetime to find. We will miss the many phone calls and the treasured memories of her laughing and being a part of our family. We take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering or in pain, and we find solace in the fact we have an angel with wings as big and bright as her smile. We will truly miss her and what she brought to our family. We would like to thank her for making our brother feel like the richest man on this earth. Online condolences can be sent through Sue’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
KEN MCEACHEN Kenneth Albert John McEachen passed away in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC in the early hours of Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 91 years. A celebration of life service and reception will be held in the Basement of the Royal Canadian Legion, Chase, on Saturday afternoon, December 7th, at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant. Cremation with interment to follow at a later date in Chase Cemetery. Born in Arcola, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1922. Ken met his love, Emily Dobson, on the Air Force Base in Paulson, Manitoba, they married on June 22, 1946. In 1956 they moved to Sorrento, Ken began a 29 year career with Adams Lake Sawmill. They moved into Salmon Arm in 1965, and then to Chase in 1977 to be closer driving to work. Ken is well remembered and respected for his love of woodworking, gifted with cabinets and home entertainment centers. He was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Scott Mackie on November 18, 2005; sister, Ethel Beach and brother, Cecil McEachen. Ken leaves his loving and dedicated family; wife, Emily; daughters, Bev Mackie of Salmon Arm, Kathy (Wayne) Tanemura of Prince George, Wendy McEachen of Chase; 4 grandchildren, Ken, Jarrett, Steve and Mark; and brother, Leslie (Shirley) McEachen of Quesnel. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Charity of one’s choice. On line email condolences may be sent to Ken’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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DR. E. GORDON LAPP (January 5, 1918 - November 23, 2013)
After a lifetime of amazing adventures, Dr. Gordon Lapp, 95, passed away on the afternoon of November 23rd, 2013 at Bastion Place Residential Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service is planned for December 15th, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Bower’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm. Gordon was born and raised on the family ranch in Redcliff, Alberta, the youngest of five children. A precocious student, he skipped several grades in school and graduated from Medicine Hat High School with high marks and plans to work in the banking industry. The outbreak of the Second World War changed those plans and Gordon enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940. After completing his pilot’s training he flew Spitfire fighter aircraft with the 411 RCAF and 185 RAF squadrons. Among many other actions, Gordon fought in the Mediterranean during the siege of Malta, and on the continent during the D-Day invasion. He was promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in 1944, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his “unfailing courage and determination” before completing his second operational tour. The history books recognize Gordon as an Ace for the quantity of his victories in the air. After the war, Gordon sought a challenging career and enrolled in medical school at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Upon completion, he did several short internships in Dawson Creek and Campbell River, B.C, Gimli, Manitoba, and Nordegg, Alberta, before moving with his family to Golden, B.C. to settle in to a 33 year medical practice. As one of the founding medical practitioners of the Golden Medical Clinic, Gordon enjoyed many years of distinguished community service with his wonderful colleagues and staff. They were a great team! Gordon’s calm, confident presence, strong leadership, and encouragement inspired his patients, staff and family alike. Upon retirement from medicine at age 68, Gordon and his wife, Dee, moved from Golden to Sunnybrae, B.C., where they were able to share wonderful times with family and friends at their home on the lake. In 1991, after a few restless years and an apparent inability to get Gordon’s Alberta ranching heritage out of his blood, they purchased some land, built a house, and started a bison ranch on the outskirts of Salmon Arm. In 2001, he and Dee moved into town, building the last of their many homes together when Gordon was 85. Gordon will be deeply missed and warmly remembered by his wife Dee, of 46 years, his children, Keith (Jane) Lapp, Kent (Leslie) Lapp, Karen (Bob) Henderson, and Darren (Christine) Lapp, and stepchildren Jeff (Lisa) Abbott and Dee Anne Le Cerf (Doug), and their families, including 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as many good friends, former patients, and extended family members. Gordon was predeceased by his first wife Barbara, his daughter, Janet Barbara Allen and his grandson Tyson Henderson. The family wishes to give a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Bastion Place for all of their compassion, care and support. Donations in memory of Gordon can be made to The East Kootenay Foundation for Health Online condolences can be sent through Gordon’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.
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KNUD ERIK JENSEN Born on May 21, 1924 in Allborg Denmark and passed away surrounded by loving family members at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November 24, 2013. He is survived by his six children Erik (Donna), Arne (Kelly), Wivi (Jean Mark), Julie (Derrick), Dana (Brian), Lise (Russ); twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He arrived by ship in Canada in 1948 and landed in Ottawa. He then travelled by train to Vancouver and then by bus to Prince George, where he started a career in Logging, heavy equipment operation and cattle farming. He worked on the Alaskan highway before settling in Salmon Arm and worked at NOCA dairy as a cheese maker. Knud taught himself English while living in Northern BC. He was a hard working man raising six children on a 1/2 acre lot that had cows, pigs, and a garden, he chopped wood, hayed and had a small cherry orchid of 50 trees. After farming he moved on Lakeshore Rd and continued with his large garden. Knud was a strong silent man that had a sense of humour and a sharp wit that brought a smile to all that came into contact with him. His family in Denmark said he wrote some of the most beautiful and heart felt letters. He had a glint in his eye that always drew people towards him. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in different capacities one being a home teacher, scout camp cook and was always helping out, this he did for many years. He will be missed dearly. A visitation took place at Bowers Funeral Home on Monday December 2, 2013 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm The funeral service for Knud followed the visitation on Monday December 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Refreshments followed the service. Online condolences to the family can be sent through Knud’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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IT WILL GO ON LINE! W.O. (BILL) HOPKINS December 1, 1925 – November 24, 2013 After a year of many challenging health issues, William Orton Hopkins, passed away on Sunday morning, November 24, just 7 days short of his 88th birthday. All his children were able to be with him just minutes before his passing. Bill is survived by his 5 children: Patricia Ogden (Warren), Lois Lodermeier, Stewart (Diane), Fred (Shelley) and Ralph (Susan). His 12 grandchildren: Kevin, Ryan, Tricia, Raylene, Clint, Carrie, Richard, Shaun, Kerstan, Darnell, Stacey and Russell, along with 13 great grandchildren. All have happy memories and special times spent with “Grandpa”. Dad has 1 surviving sister, Eileen Hansen. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Margaret in 2010, son-in-law Allen Lodermeier, his sister Eveline Jamieson and brothers Harry and Rolly. Dad was born in the little house on Beatty Ave., now Smuggler’s Cove, Dec. 1, 1925 and after his marriage to Margaret in 1946, they moved into the house they built, also on Beatty Ave. where they began raising their family. In July 1958 they moved to their farm they purchased on Piccadilly Road where he raised cattle and enjoyed farm life. Dad started early in life learning the butchering trade, working at the Burns, then Larry Doyle’s and Dick Askew’s abittoirs and butcher shops, branching out on his own in 1952 when he started his business of livestock trucking along with buying and selling cattle. In the late 1960’s he became a Provincial Brand Inspector, retiring in 1989. He was also a leader of the Shuswap Beef Club for a number of years. Mom and Dad enjoyed the bus trips to Reno, their trips to Nashville, the Alaska Cruise, but the farm tour to New Zealand and Australia was the highlight of his travelling. We would like to extend our heartfelt Thanks to Dr. Aitchison, all Dad’s care aides, hospital medical staff and 1 special nurse, Margaret, who looked after Dad on his many trips to the hospital this past year. The family would like to thank Bowers Funeral Home for their professional services given to us in our time of need and special thanks to Jack being there as a family friend. If family and friends wish to make a donation in Bill’s memory, please donate to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation at PO Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 or telephone 250-803-4565. Condolences may be sent to sympathy@bowersfuneralservice.com
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SORENSEN - ORLA HOLGER ROSENFELDT (July 7, 1918 - Nov. 14, 2013) It is with sadness, the Sorensen family announces the death of its patriarch Holger at the age of 95 years on November 14 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Holger was born in Aabyhoj, Denmark on July 7, 1918 to parents Laura Doris Rosenfeldt (nee Jensen) and Soren Sorensen. He was one of three children, with a predeceased older brother Soren (1916-1991) and sister Else Berming, 94, still living in Denmark. During his youth, Holger was a well-known Greco-style wrestler with the sports club Thrott, wrestling throughout Europe and winning many championships. He kept his Thrott membership pin and wore it proudly on his lapel during his long life. He joined the Danish army during the WWII and following the German occupation of Denmark, was one of the underground and resistance fighters. Post war, he married Anni Louise Moller (now his ex-wife living in Port Alberni) and had two children; Jean (Jane) Rosenfeldt Sorensen of Vancouver and Ron Rosenfeldt Sorensen (ex-wife Leafa) of Port Alberni. The family was part of the post-war exodus of emigrants leaving Europe and the family arrived by boat in New York and took a train across to B.C. They stayed with friends of the family on Mayne Island and then settled in Port Coquitlam, where they lived for several decades enjoying what was then a small town of 5,500 with a rural atmosphere and a large contingency of Danes throughout the Fraser Valley. He worked many years in his trade as a master craftsman jeweller having started an apprenticeship as a young teen in Denmark as was the custom of the day. He was able to produce many uniquely crafted items because of his skill, his artistic ability to recreate items (often stolen or lost) from photographs or drawings, and, his quest for perfection when making a piece of jewellery, which defined him as a sought-after journeyman and craftsman. He was employed by many of the larger and most exclusive B.C. jewellery outlets during a career spanning 1950-1990s. Holger moved to Salmon Arm following a visit to the area and falling in love with the farming and fishing it offered. He enjoyed many of the town’s social activities through the singles’ club and was known to ‘cut a fine rug’ on the dance floor. He would stay in the area nearly four decades living in Silver Creek, Tappen, and finally in downtown Salmon Arm before moving into care at Lander’s Lodge and Bastion Place, where he has spent the later stages of his life. Throughout his life in Canada, he never lost his affection for his native Denmark and often traveled back to his home town, where he kept in touch with many of his old friends and family. He is also survived by grandchildren by son Ron; Jamie living in Montreal and Stephani (husband Jason) Dolynny living in Victoria, and, one great-grandson Preston Dolynny. He is survived by family in Denmark including one niece Alita (husband Hans) Tind, nephew Preben Berming, plus many cousins. Our thanks go out to the staff at both Lander’s Lodge and Bastion Place for their warm and wonderful treatment of Holger while in care. Special thanks to Bastion’s Stephanie Odermatt, RN, who is a truly invested in elder care and sees a unique individual as well as a patient, when many in the medical profession did not. Our thanks also, to those friends in the area who helped dad while he was in care, taking him on outings, and visiting with him. He enjoyed a wonderful 95th birthday party with friends at Bastion. If there is an epitaph for Holger, it is that he was a very strong man in terms of personality and physical strength. He persevered through his many physical illnesses through sheer will and determination until his last day. It was one of the few wrestling matches where he didn’t get up from the mat. Cremation was requested by Holger. A celebration of life with many of the friends he enjoyed and respected will be held this spring with a gravesite ceremony planned at Salmon Arm cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-112. Email condolences and share memories through Holger’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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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
DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1200/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 (250)463-9992
2 BED in Blind Bay, bright open lg. rms., new kitchen with island, 6 appl. close to lake/golf $850. incl util, cable & internet. Ref. req. Avail mid Dec. Text or call 250 682-0110
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Craftsman Snow blower Bought 6 years ago brand new from Sears used twice $1200 Bill or Janice 250-835-2227 CULTURED XMAS TREES fir and spruce-- u-pick at 2288 Cambie-Solsqua Rd. Also available at Irly Bird. More info call Terry at 836-2430. Downhill Ski suits Beautiful! Size 12 Paid $950 Sell $225 8mp Digital Camera Loaded! Extraordinary features! $65 Underwater camera to 180 feet $90 Firm 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
Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
2 Bdrm downtown apartment. Bright and spacious. Laminate flooring. A/C. $795/mos includes utilities. Parking. PH 250-832-3277
GENERA 2 person sauna Bought for $1000 new will sell for $700 OBO. VIBREX excercise machine. Bought for $1299 will sell for $800 OBO Both in Excellent cond! Call 250-832-8026
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Free Items 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
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Golf Clubs, Mens Right Ladies Left, clothes Dryer, Bumper Pool Table, Many Other items, Black and Decker Work Mate, 3 Mirrors Plus Track L-6ft W-3ft 6 In. 250-832-7268 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00. 250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details.
1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail now 1Bdrm in new 4-Plex, w/d, f/s, priv. entr., adults, quiet pet OK, $775. avail. Jan. 1 1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129
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2 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appliances, NS, NP. #5 - 5260 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista
LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148 Walk to Town - 2Bdrm top floor suite, NS NP. $575 plus Util. Refs Req’d 250-832-4412 Walk to Town Covered parking level entry 2Bdrm NS NP $590 plus Util. 250-832-4412
Mobile Homes & Pads 2 bdrm plus den, 1.5 bath in Canoe. Walking distance to elementary school and beach. Large fenced yard, covered deck, quiet cul de sac. 6 appliances, pet friendly, ample parking. Available December 2013, $1200 plus utilities. Call 587-297-4605 or email meloniebrat@telus.net. Great place for a family.
Modular Homes 2BDRM trailer in Tappen, $700/mo., avail now, NP, NS, Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480
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Cottages / Cabins 2 bdrm cabin, furnished (or not), 5 appl & pellet stove. Free Wifi. $875. plus util. N/S, N/P Ref. req’d. (250) 836-3131 & leave msg.
2Bdrm Furn. Coach house, Shuswap Lake, Sunnybrae, avail now until Jun 30/14. Ref’s req’d. $700/mo. + $250 DD incl everything but phone & int. N/S Resp. tenants only. Jackie 250-835-4800
800/mo.
MATURE woman will housesit your pets in SA Feb 1 for 3-5 months ref’s available 250-397-0252
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2 Bedrm., 1 Bath in 4 Plex 4 appliances, NS, NP. 7010 Black Road, Ranchero
$700/mo.
3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse FS, in-suite laundry hookup, NS, NP. #701 - 1451 1st Ave. NE, Salmon Arm
$850/mo.
4 Bedrm., 3 Bath House Rec room, 5 appliances, NS, NP 3665 Jackson Rd., Tappen
$1100/mo.
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DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE, 2bdrm. $800/mo. avail. immed., NS, Call Robin (250)833-5458
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2 bedroom house on farm in MARA, $850./mo includes util. Avail Dec 1. 1(250)838-6630 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
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Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available immed. $825/month (250) 803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount
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GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail. Now smoking outside $1350 (250)832-7809 Malakwa-3bdrm home $725 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250836-2928. MOBILE home avail. in Enderby. 2 bed + addit., deck & porch. W/D, NS, NP, 55+ yr. Avail. immed. $675. + DD Cora Prevost RE/MAX (250) 838-0025 NEWER 1/2 duplex with yard. 17th Street SE : 3 bdrm, den, 3 full bath, air, view. Avail January 1st or earlier . N/S N/P $1400/mth plus util. Call 250-764-4336 SICAMOUS: SMALL 2 BDRM mobile home, fenced yard, very private, newly renovated with new paint and flooring, has boot room attached, washer and dryer, sm pets okay, clean and neat, year to year lease, $650/mo. + utilities, must have references. Call 1-403-650-4612, email bruce@precisionlabelltd.com SILVER Creek/Salmon Arm: covered RV or trailer site on 1acre w/garden area & med. sized workshop, pets ok, avail. now, $400/mo. (250)309-4703
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Suites, Upper 2BDRM. suite close to DT SA, fenced yard, small pet ok, NS, avail Dec 1st, $875/mo + util. (250)804-4754
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Shared Accommodation 3 Bdrm furn. shared accom. 1 fem. and 1 dog. Avail. Jan. Jun. Perfect for student or out of town professional. Rental time negotiable. $600/mth. Located by college. Call/txt 250463-2888 or skatermcc@hotmail.com. *ROOM, wifi, theatre, *STORAGE *SHOP wood heated 250-833-1497 SHARED HOME WITH a senior woman. Private bdrm, bath, living room. Rent negotiable. 250-836-5793. Silvercreek Share home with senior male. priv bed/bath rent neg 250-832-4655
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Trucks & Vans 1994 Ford Explorer 2 Dr 4WD Runs Good $1495 250-3282215 1995 Dodge Caravan Runs well used daily $750 OBO 250-832-0929 2001 Dodge Caravan, low kms $2700. obo ALSO winter tires, 4 brand new 235/75R15 on Chev 6bolt white spoke rims $550., 4-235/75R15 on Ford Rims $450., 4-215/75R15 on Chev van rims $550. & assorted other sizes (250)832-5586 2003 Ford F350 4x4, Ext Cab 7.3L Diesel, auto, 195K, very good cond. $9500. (250)3075665 2003 KIA Sedona Van 6cyl Auto, Power options, sunroof, heated front seats. White. Good Cond $2750 OBO 250832-3051 2007 Dodge Dakota 4x4, Crew Cab, 4.7L, auto, 109K, good cond in & out, $9,700.obo (250)938-4701
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France seeking Canadian vets Branch #62 on 141 Hudson St. These nominations must be prepared and sent to Ottawa as soon as possible in order to meet the Dec. 31 deadline. The forms need to be sent to Veterans Affairs Canada, who will then forward them on to the French Embassy. Forms may be sent to Veterans Affairs Canada, Commemoration Division, Attn: Christian Glauninger, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0P4.
n Salmon Arm Lakeside Printing Tropics players Cody Stepura, Travis Bruce and Tyler Turner try to prevent a Kamloops Warriors player from taking a shot on goalie Alex Sherwood during the Tropics’ 6-3 win over the Warriors in a game played last Friday during the Midget Rec Hockey Tournament held over the weekend at the Shaw Centre.
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them with The National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest honour conferred by the French government. Among Canadian recipients of this honour is First World War flying ace William “Billy” Bishop. The decoration will be awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements in military or civilian life. Nomination forms and information are available at The Royal Canadian Legion
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Are you a Canadian Second World War veteran, or do you know any Canadian veterans who took part in the DDay landings, combat operations or the campaign to liberate France between June 6, to Aug. 31, 1944? To mark next year’s 70th Anniversary of DDay and the Battle of Normandy, the Government of France would like to pay special tribute to Canadian veterans who took part in those battles by bestowing
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SPORTS Wolves accumulate wins The Salmon Arm Subway White Wolves Novice Hockey team had a successful first tournament of the 2013-2014 season in Revelstoke. The Wolves travelled to Revelstoke to play four tournament games.
The players are becoming more comfortable with each other on the ice. On Saturday, Nov. 30 they won their first two games of the tournament. The first game against West Kelowna was particularly excit-
ing with an 8-7 win. The winning goal was scored with only seconds left in the game. The third game of the day was a challenging one, and the Wolves played very well against a Kelowna team. Unfortunately, it
ended in a loss. On the morning of Dec. 1, the Wolves were able to win their final game of the tournament. The Wolves left Revelstoke with three wins and one loss. It was a great start to their competitive season.
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Battle on the boards
n Salmon Arm SilverBack Bryden March battles for the puck during the ’Backs 3-1 defeat of Trail Saturday. Salmon Arm hosts Langley at 7 p.m. this Saturday and West Kelowna on Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Snowmobile club offers miles of trails
Fantastic views
n The Salmon Arm Snow Blazers Snowmobile Club works hard to maintain its chalet and about 200 kilometres of groomed trails.
Snowblazers: Need membership support.
The Salmon Arm Snow Blazers Snowmobile Club has lots to offer and can use your help. Members have been hard at work getting ready for the season. The snow groomer is set to go and the club has also been installing signs, cleaning up the parking lot and the chalet, and stocking the chalet with firewood. Because the snowmobiling area does not have steep hills and deep snow, the chance of avalanches is minimal, and the terrain is great for the family-type of riders. With about 200 kilometres of trails to ride on, there is a great change of scenery from lots of different vantage points. Looking from one area you can see the ski runs at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, from other spots you can see all the way to Sicamous, down the Salmon Valley and towards Salmon Arm. Being a smaller hill, there’s less traffic than neighbouring hills in Sicamous and the North Shore, so the Salmon Arm trails are usually in better shape. To continue functioning, the club needs to have members who are willing to help out with whatever needs to be done. The only money the club receives is through memberships and trail fees, which are the lowest in the area. There is a high cost to keeping a snowmobile hill in top shape. Usually the biggest expense – aside from the snow groomer – are the repairs and replacement of such things as signs and poles that have been stolen and or shot up, as well as the large windows in the main chalet that have been shot up and/or broken out. New ones were installed two years ago. Sledders are already going up for rides and reporting lots of snow and fun times. People can download now at the parking lot. To keep the club going, it needs more members and riders who are willing to pay their to ride on a fantastic hill so close to downtown Salmon Arm. Memberships are $80 for primary riders, $50 for secondary riders and $63 for seniors. They are available from Shuswap Xtreme Recreation (Arctic Cat) and Alpine Motorsport (Yamaha) or at the main parking lot. The club’s next meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. in the back room of the Hideaway Pub in Salmon Arm. For more information, contact Robin at 1-250-838-2668, or Don at 1-250675-2420, or via email at Snowblazers@hotmail. com.
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THE GREAT CANADIAN ROADSHOW WILL BE IN SALMON ARM NEXT WEEK! DECEMBER 10TH - DECEMBER 14TH!
WE BUY GOLD
GUARANTEED PAYMENT OF OVER $1200/OZ. FOR ANY FINE GOLD
VARIOUS ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON INCLUDE:
GOLD JEWELRY
PAPER CURRENCY
COLLECTIBLES
PAYING FOR CANADIAN COINS 1967 AND PRIOR & AMERICAN COINS 1964 AND PRIOR:
CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR UP TO $12,100
ELIZABETH SILVER DOLLAR UP TO $2,500
CANADIAN SILVER DOLLAR SP-65 UP TO $1,500
CANADIAN HALF DOLLAR UP TO $7,000
GEORGE HALF DOLLAR UP TO $55,000
1 OZ. FINE GOLD KRUGERRAND
$100 OLYMPIC COIN 14K/22K GOLD
BRITISH HALF SOVEREIGNS UP TO $2,500
BRITISH SOVEREIGNS UP TO $6,300
CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER MS-65 UP TO $850
CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER SP-67 UP TO $400
CANADIAN DIME MS-65 UP TO $110
CANADIAN NICKEL UP TO $75,000
CANADIAN .9999 SILVER COIN
CANADIAN .9999 GOLD COIN
CANADIAN CENTENNIAL GOLD COIN
CANADIAN GOLD $100 JUBILEE COIN
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For General Inquiries Please Call: 1-800-746-0902
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The LIMITED EDITION GUND™ TEDDY BEAR The Salmon Arm Observer/ Shuswap Market News are pleased to announce Newsy, a limited edition GUND™ Teddy Bear. Newsy will be a great addition to anyone’s teddy bear collection. By shopping at the participating merchants during this promotion, you could receive one of 20 Newsy teddy bears to take home with you!
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1. Save all your receipts when you shop at any of these participating merchants. 2. On Thursday, December 19, 2013, everyone who shows up at the Salmon Arm Observer office with $300 or more (before taxes) in participating merchant receipts will be entered into a draw to win $950 in Merchant Gift Certificates. The first 20 people who provide proof of purchase from these participating merchants, totalling $300 or more (before taxes) will receive “Newsy” – a limited edition Gund™ Teddy Bear. (Proofs of purchase must be dated between November 13 & December 19, 2013)
Participating Merchants: 1291 Trans-Canada Hwy. SW
The Mall at Piccadilly
360 Trans-Canada Hwy. SW
181 Okanagan Ave. NE
380 Alexander St. NE
3710 Trans Canada Hwy. SW
1250 Trans Canada Hwy. SW
1771 10th Avenue SW
270 Hudson Ave. NE
271A Trans Canada Hwy. NE
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CYCLE & SKI
170 Hudson Avenue NE
141 Shuswap St. NW
QUILTS & CRAFTS 168 McLeod St. NE
Salmon Arm liquor store
101 Hudson Avenue NE
830 - 28th Street NE
The Mall at Piccadilly
111 Lakeshore Drive NW
3901 11th Avenue NE
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