Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 24 No. 50 Friday, December 13, 2013
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Fires: Regional fire departments put to the test in North Shuswap, Ranchero. By Barb Brouwer
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District volunteer firefighters were kept busy over the weekend. At 1:47 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, a construction worker in Magna Bay reported seeing smoke pouring from the crawl space of a side-by-side duplex in the Roost subdivision. Anglemont firefighters were on scene with apparatus within 13 minutes to find the structure fully engulfed. “There was intense fire activity coming up the centre of the home,” says CSRD Fire Services co-ordinator Kenn Mount, noting the flames were coming out of the roof and in danger of jumping to a neighbouring structure. “It was cold and windy and the crew did a pretty impressive job of saving the adjacent home.” Home to two families, one holidaying in Hawaii, the duplex that was built in the ’70s was destroyed. The 13 members of the Anglemont Fire Department extinguished the fire and remained on scene until 7:15 p.m., when neighbouring fire departments in Celista and Scotch Creek took over monitoring duties so the weary firefighters could go to their department Christmas party. Mount says nobody was home in either residence at the time of the fire and all his investigation has revealed so far is that the blaze originated in the crawl space and may have something to do with frozen pipes. While Mount was on his way to investigate the fire Saturday, a structure fire was called in at 10:15 a.m. Lights and sirens blazing, Mount
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n Firefighters attempt to extinguish a blaze in a duplex located in Anglemont. The home was totally destroyed. sped to the scene – as did others. “The Scotch Creek fire chief was already investigating in Anglemont so we had eight apparatus and more than 20 members at the scene within eight minutes,” says Mount, noting crews easily dealt with the chimney fire. “Damage was contained to the chimney, which needs professional work, but there was no smoke or water damage.” Crews remained on scene until 11:15, leaving a “very emotional woman, who seemed shocked there were so many of us there so quickly.” From the chimney fire, Mount
made his way to the duplex fire, where he spent the day carrying out his investigation. He was just getting back to Salmon Arm at 8 p.m., when a structure fire was reported on Gannor Road in Ranchero. “Smoke was coming out of the wall into the living room and Ranchero crews located the heat source in the wall using thermal imaging cameras,” says Mount of his second chimney fire of the day. “It looked to be due to some improper insulation on an older chimney built in the ’70s.” Damage was limited to the space
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n Paramedics attempted to save the life of Archie LePretre after he was stabbed in a school yard in Kamloops. He later died of his injuries.
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Mounties have arrested a former Salmon Arm resident in connection with a March 2011 murder that took place in the basketball court of Stuart Wood Elementary School in downtown Kamloops. Travis Johnny, 24, has been charged with murder in the death of Archie LePretre on March 22, 2011. LePretre and his cousin were attacked by three men about 4:30 p.m. that day while playing basketball outside the school. The 23-year-old Vancouver resident was visiting family in Kamloops when he was killed.
At the time of the murder, Kamloops RCMP said a gang dispute was at the centre of the attack, which involved three men wearing bandanas over their faces attacking with knives and a baseball bat. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Cheryl Bush said it appears the pair were “targeted” by rival gang members because of their ties to a Lower Mainland gang. Police would not discuss details of Johhny’s arrest, or the investigation which led to it, except to say it had been “extensive.” “These cases are never closed,” said Bush. “It takes a lot of determination to just keep plugging away
at them until we get to where we are today.” Johnny’s arrest was one of three made in connection with LePretre’s murder by the Kamloops Serious Crime Unit on Friday, Dec. 6. Bush said two other Kamloops men arrested at the time have since been let go, though their role in the death is still being investigated. Johnny is set to appear in court Thursday, Dec. 12. It’s yet to be determined whether he’ll face charges of first- or second-degree murder. LePretre’s family has denied he was involved in the gang lifestyle. He graduated from business school in June 2010.
Senior bilked in telephone scam A Salmon Arm senior was bilked out of $8,000 after wiring money in response to a phone scam. On Dec. 9, Salmon Arm RCMP received a report of the scam. A resident was advised by telephone that her grandson had been involved in a vehicle accident and $4,000 needed to be wired to
Peru. A second call was received advising that another $4,000 should be wired so that her son would not receive a criminal record. The senior sent the money. However, the story turned out to be false. Police wish to remind the public that money sent by wire transfer can be picked up anywhere. As soon as the
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ShuSwap Pair of collisions force highway closure
Drivers re-routed: No one seriously hurt in accidents east of Canoe and at the Eagle River Bridge. By Lachlan Labere
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Slippery roads and semis were common factors in two separate incidents that resulted in highway closures in the Shuswap Tuesday. One of the closures stemmed from an incident that occurred on the night of Monday, Dec. 9 in Malakwa. At approximately 9:41 p.m., Sicamous RCMP responded to a report of a multi-vehicle accident on the Eagle River Bridge, 15 kilometres east of Sicamous on the TransCanada Highway. Sgt. Dave Dubnyk reported that responding officers learned a Ford Bronco skidded out of control, rolled and came to rest in the middle of the highway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. However, three tractor-trailer units then drove into the accident scene and, subsequently, became part of it. One of the semis wound up blocking traffic, while another became engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department, with aid from Sicamous, were able to prevent the blaze from reaching the other vehicles. Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire services co-ordinator Kenn Mount said the fire was hot enough to damage the bridge. The bridge was
closed following the incident and not fully reopened until 3 p.m. Tuesday. Dubnyk said representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure were at the scene Tuesday morning to assess the bridge’s structural integrity. MOTI spokesperson Kathy Cloutier stated Wednesday in an email that the ministry’s engineers found the bridge to be in “structurally safe condition, and is safe for public travel.” Police continue to investigate the cause of this incident. While ministry crews were working Tuesday to clear the bridge, a second incident involving two tractor-trailer units occurred on the highway west of Sicamous. Salmon Arm Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane reported that on Dec. 10 at 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a twovehicle collision on the Trans-Canada, roughly four kilometres east of the Canoe mill. Keane says a westbound truck loaded with cattle skidded out of control. The truck wound up in the eastbound lane ditch. The trailer remained upright, adjacent to the ditch, and the cattle were reported to be unharmed. Keane says the driver of a second westbound tractor-trailer unit was unable to stop when it came upon the scene and collided with the
already downed semi. The second semi’s trailer separated and fell on its side, effectively blocking the width of the highway. The tractor portion wound up on its side next to the first tractor. One of the drivers was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The highway wasn’t fully reopened until 9:07 p.m. A witness at the scene, the driver of an eastbound semi, attributed the collisions to speed and icy conditions. Keane, however, was unavailable to confirm this prior to presstime. Over the summer, the ministry revealed plans to replace the Eagle River Bridge as part of
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the B.C. government’s commitment to fourlane the Trans-Canada. It was noted during an open house hosted by ministry staff that 30 collisions occurred on the bridge between 2002 and 2011. Two of those involved fatalities, 12 resulted in injuries and 16 in property damage only. Cloutier says ministry staff have been consulting with the community on the bridge’s replacement, and design work is nearly complete. “This project is a priority for the province and the tender schedule has not been confirmed,” says Cloutier. The project will include the four-laning of approximately 2.7 kilometres of highway.
n (Top) A cow sticks its nose out of an air hole in a cattle trailer following an incident where the truck’s driver lost control of the vehicle and that then involved a second semi trailer, which could not avoid the accident scene. The cattle trailer remained upright and the cattle were reported to be unharmed. (Left) A semi truck and trailer ignite following a four-vehicle incident Monday night on the Eagle River Bridge in Malakwa. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished before it could spread to the other vehicles. KENN MouNT phoTo
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Mixed reviews on project
Blind Bay Resort: Project heads back to CSRD table. By Barb Brouwer
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Dan Baskill is one step closer to realizing his plans to develop the Blind Bay Resort. A public hearing held Thursday, Dec. 5 on Baskill’s proposal to have two waterfront properties that are currently zoned single-family dwelling changed to a tourist commercial designation was respectful and allowed both sides to voice their opinions, said staff and politicians who attended the meeting. Some 140 people attended the hearing, where Baskill was seeking public approval for an official community plan amendment that would allow him to develop his beachfront property from single-family dwelling to a tourist commercial designation that would permit 19 RV sites. “There were strong arguments both for and against the development,” said Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area C South Shuswap director Paul
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Demenok. “The arguments against the application were on water quality (sewage), high density development on the waterfront and the impact of the dock.” Those in favour noted that the Baskills have done a very good job of improving the existing campsite and many in attendance at last week’s meeting felt
permitted in the lake zoning bylaw, Demenok pointed out that by taking the dock into deeper water and further away from fish-rearing habitat it actually is more environmentally friendly. “People had very strong opinions but respected each other’s opinions and as a consequence it was a positive hearing,” said Demenok, who will consider all public input, both from the meeting and by “People had very hundreds of letters and strong opinions emails received by the but respected regional district before each other’s opindeciding whether or ions and as a connot to support Baskill’s sequence it was a proposed development. positive hearing.” CSRD senior plan- Paul Demenok, ner Dan Passmore said CSRD director he estimates about 60 per cent of those who attended supported the development is first-class Baskill. and upgrades the community. “We haven’t yet done a full “It serves as a tourist attrac- analysis of the speakers or pubtion and a destination,” Deme- lic input, he said, noting the next nok said. “Many people who step will be his report to the end up buying and living here board, probably in January. do so because they came here If directors give Baskill’s profirst as a tourist.” posal third reading, it will then In terms of the proposed dock go to the Ministry of Commuexpansion that would allow 70 nity, Sport and Cultural Develslips instead of the 55 currently opment for approval.
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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 AUTHOR READING – Author and rancher Lloyd Antypowich will read from his books, including his latest, From Moccasins to Cowboy Boots, at 2 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Library. Drop in, it’s free.
LUNCHEON – Retired teachers’ Christmas luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. at Imtermissions Restaurant. GET-TOGETHER– Shuswap in Transition invites the community to a Christmas get-together featuring a short film, hot drinks and snacks at 7 p.m. at the rear entrance of 351 Hudson Ave.
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. TOY DRIVE – Three local Rotary clubs host a screening of Home Alone at 2:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic as a toy drive. Admission is one toy per family. Toys will be redistributed to families via the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. MALL CHRISTMAS – The Mall at Piccadilly hosts an “Old Fashioned Family Christmas” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free outdoor sleigh rides, strolling carolers, musical entertainment, wreath-making and, for children, a library story time and old-fashioned craft making. CARD PLAY – Silver Creek Seniors Hall hosts a crib tournament at 10 a.m. at 3048 Hornsberger Rd. Entry fee is $10. OPERA – Live from New York the Metropolitan Opera performs Verdi’s Falstaff, at the Salmar Classic at 9:55 a.m. SEASONAL FARE – Shuswap Theatre co-presents The Nutcracker with FACES Blind Bay. This version will include all dance disciplines and music and art students will also be showcased, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children (three and older) and are available at The Candy Vault or call 250-515-3276 to reserve and pay. COMMUNITY BAND – The Salmon Arm Community Band presents a Chrsitmas Concert with carol singing at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation.
SUNDAY, DEC. 15 BENEFIT CONCERT – A Very Merry Christmas Benefit Concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Carlin Hall in Tappen. Admission is by donations to Second Harvest Food Bank. SHUSWAP DANCE – The Shuswap Dance Center presents “Let’s Decorate the Tree,” the annual Christmas concert at 2 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are $8.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 CHURCH CONCERT – Shuswap Community Church presents “It’s a Life and It’s Wonderful,” at 7 p.m. at 3151 Sixth Ave. NE. Admission is $5. For more information, call 250-832-4004.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20 COFFEE HOUSE – The Salmon Arm Coffee House takes place from 7:30 to 10:30 at the Little Mountain Field House. All ages are welcome and a tune or a toonie gets you in the door.
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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
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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church Pastor Peter Stellingwerff 10:30 a.m. Worship
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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.
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:45 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship 250 517-8655 or 250 832-5908
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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lynn Elliott Joanne Koster, Children & Youth ALL ARE WELCOME!
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SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s • 60 First Street SE Saturday 5 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. Christmas Masses: Tuesday, December 24 at 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. & Wednesday, December 25 at 9:00 a.m. SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima • Sunday at 2 pm Christmas Mass: Wednesday, December 25 at 11:00 a.m. BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake • 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday 11:15 a.m. Christmas Mass: Tuesday, December 24 at 7:30 p.m.
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Drivers reconsider photo radar use While looking at speed limits on rural highways, the B.C. Liberal government may also have to reconsider photo radar. One promise former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell can be credited for keeping from his 2001 election campaign is scrapping the photo radar program. “Speed cameras have no effect on safety. They are nothing more than a cash cow,” Campbell said after leading the B.C. Liberals to a majority win. Soon after, the 30 minivans used in the program were decommissioned. RCMP were sad to see the vans go. And while ICBC, which funded the cameras, couldn’t say whether they improved safety, they did credit the cameras for a $50 million drop in insurance claims between 1996 and 1999. The province is currently reviewing speed limits for long stretches of rural highways, including the Coquihalla. Interestingly, results from a poll conducted by Insights West for Black Press suggests the B.C. government may want to increase enforcement, not speed. And that includes bringing back those photo radar vans. According to the poll, 55 per cent of respondents said highway speeds should stay the same, while 39 per cent support bringing back photo radar to help curb speeding. Certainly, it can be argued that problematic drivers are not a majority, and therefore the rest of society shouldn’t be monitored/penalized because of them. This position, however, is easily reconsidered when one of those problematic drivers is responsible for harming you, a friend or a loved one. If a proactive, indiscriminate roadside enforcement initiative like B.C.’s former photo radar program can prevent, or at least deter, such incidents, that’s certainly something worth the government’s consideration.
Publisher Rick Proznick Editor Tracy Hughes
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This Shuswap Market News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, the input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days, to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Warm read for a cold winter’s night Any time a new fly-fishing book comes across my desk for review, it is a treat. When it lands on my desk at the beginning of December, well, that’s more of what I would call an early Christmas gift. And when it’s a new book by fly-fishing author Brian Smith, it’s all the more special. Smith has become one of my favourite B.C. outdoor writers, for the plain and simple reason that his books are about fishing B.C. waters. His newest book, Seasons of a Fly Fisher – Fly Fishing Canada’s Western Waters, takes the reader on a year-long fishing trip of sorts. The journey goes from the Pacific Northwest, where they experience the thrill of fishing for salmon and cutthroat trout; to the lakes, rivers and streams of the Central Interior, where they tie into bright, shiny silver rainbow trout; on to the Bulkley Valley for powerful steelhead and, finally, to the East Kootenay and southern Alberta for even more trout fishing. Throughout the seasons, Smith teaches, entices and
The GreaT OuTDOOrs James Murray takes the reader along on his travels throughout the province. “When the first fair winds of March caress the B.C. Interior, our natural world awakens from winter’s grasp. Animals stir from their dens, the earliest migratory birds begin to appear, insects hatch from shallow ponds to nourish arriving bird life, lakes and rivers break from the long spell of ice-laden water and fly fishers look eagerly toward a fresh new year.” From season to season, from coastal waters to lakes and rivers throughout the province, Smith discusses both strategies and fly patterns. The book includes 32 pages of fly patterns, as well
as page after page of when, where and how. “One of the prettiest little ‘fly fishing only’ lakes in the North Caribou, beckons fly fishers to its beauty every spring and summer. Not because its trout are large and plentiful, or it’s a famous and adulterated fishery like some others, but for the reason that it’s a special fishery, one with spectacular open scenery which attracts fly fishers who appreciate a quiet and restful place…” I know just what he means. I fished such a lake for 20 years with my old dog Duff. I experienced true peace and tranquility up there. “When I return to the Stellako after a few months’ absence, it becomes more and more like an old friend to me – predictable and reliable, like a pair of well-worn shoes. I’m not in a hurry to get my rod in the water, preferring to linger a while at the bridge, watch the river move, study the flow and think of my experiences, because I know that even if I am treated unkindly (which means if I get skunked), it’s still one of the finest riv-
ers in North America, and a privilege to be near it once again.” In reading Seasons of a Fly Fisher, it is necessary to not only take in all the technical information that Smith has to offer, but also read between the lines and appreciate the experience of casting a line to the many water bodies he writes about. There is a lot in this book that one can learn. There is also a lot to simply sit back and enjoy. I am sure that Seasons of a Fly Fisher would be a much-appreciated gift for any angler who fishes B.C.’s waters. I would also highly recommend Smith’s previous volume, Fly Fishing BC’s Interior – A Fly Fisher’s Guide to the Central Interior. Both books are the kind that will inevitably find their way onto a lot of fly tying desks, not to mention a lot of anglers’ gear bags. For now, however, my copy will be staying on my night table so that I can enjoy reading it while the cold winds howl outside, and I await the coming fishing season.
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Buy local this holiday season FROM THE LEGISLATURE Greg Kyllo As we approach the Christmas gift-giving season, a common panic sets in—what to buy for loved ones and acquaintances! How about a gift that benefits not only the recipient, but the community? I’m talking about buying local, which is a great way to support our local farmers and artisans. Here in the Shuswap, we’re blessed with a number of farms that I recently had the privilege to show off to Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm. We started the day at the Spallumcheen farm of the Veldhuisen family, who gave us an informative tour of their automated milking facility. We then toured the robotic milking facility at Bouwe Mediema in Trinity Valley, which
was also an eye-opener. The folks at both farms showed us how modern technology is helping to get their delicious products out to more people. We also visited the Blue Goose Cattle Company in Grindrod, the only federallyregulated organic abattoir in the province. Next up was a visit to the famous D Dutchman Dairy farm in Sicamous, where the minister and I enjoyed a delicious ice cream cone! For more than 30 years, the Dewitts have offered old-fashioned, hand-made dairy products with a focus on top-quality ingredients. We ended our trip at Farmcrest Foods, a small family-run operation in Salmon Arm. Family members spanning three generations have collectively more than 150 years of experience in the poultry industry. These visits spoke to the amazing knowledge, dedication and hard work of our farm families who supply locals and visitors with high-quality goods. It was a great learning experience for us, but
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Sorrento Elementary School is celebrating Christmas by giving. Principal Ian Landy is proud of what the school has accomplished. What he originally thought would be a small fundraiser turned into something much bigger – something that has warmed his heart. Landy explains that over the last few years the school has beeen doing a silent auction in conjunction with the Christmas concert. Margo Hall, the school’s Grade 3 teacher, has been contributing three rugs or blankets to the school to be auctioned off. Her rugs are created from bits of torn blankets, woven together into beautiful patterns. The school donates the proceeds to different causes each year, with last year’s earnings buying mosquito masks and water pumps for those in need in Africa. As the concert drew
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parents, however, who were helping out this holiday season, but the students as well. “There were students bringing in their entire month’s allowance,” Landy said, explaining how many came armed with bags filled with coins they had saved, wanting to use them to help others. Other students had brought in their tooth fairy money. “There were a few wet eyes,” Landy said, describing the touching moment. The school was able to raise an impressive $801.50 from the auction alone. Hall had a connection through the Red Cross as well, which offered to match the amount raised if completed before a certain date. Luckily, the children’s concert fell right before the deadline, and the school’s money qualified. The $801.50 suddenly turned into $1,603, an impressive feat for a small elementary
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Christmas is a time of giving, a time for sharing and a time to come together with family and friends, and that is just what Sorrento residents plan on doing. An old tradition has been brought back to life in the Shuswap, as plans get underway for the Christmas homecoming. Many years ago the event was an annual occurrence. While many who have since left the Sorrento area would return to visit family and friends for Christmas, they often would not have enough time to see everyone they wanted. The annual homecoming event provided a central place where everyone could meet and catch up while enjoying some great entertainment. The event was very popular, and no one seems to know why, or even exactly when, the tradition stopped. It wasn’t until last year during the area’s 100year anniversary that the tradition was adopted once more as a nod to Sorrento’s past. It proved to be such a success that the event is scheduled for its traditional slot on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, once again. Homecoming organizers have decided to use the long-lost tradition as a means of supporting their community as well. They have decided that if the event makes any money, they will donate it to the Sorrento Health Centre, in support of the new occupational therapist in the area. Tickets to the event cost $15 and can be bought in advance at the Lighthouse Market as well as the Business Centre. Those attending will enjoy the talents of wellknown Shuswap entertainers, The Turtle Valley Band, throughout the night. Their music has been described as a mix of classic rock and classic country. A lunch will be provided for those who work up an appetite throughout the night, and a cash bar will also be on hand. The event is an 18-and-over event; those appearing to be 25 and under are advised to bring ID. Last year’s event attracted about 100 attendees, and this year organizers are aiming at 120. Those looking to take part in the festive gathering should be sure to get their tickets early. For more information on the event, which runs from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, call Sandra Heschuk at 250-675-2222.
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The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. is officially up in smoke after falling short of its goal. Pot activists got 210,000 signatures or about two-thirds of the 300,000 needed – 10 per cent of voters in all 85 B.C. ridings – for their initiative petition to potentially trigger a referendum. They had aimed for a target of
450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures. “It’s a pretty remarkable accomplishment,” said Sensible BC head Dana Larsen. “We’ve definitely demonstrated a high level of organization and support for this cause. Had we been operating under the rules of pretty much any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the ballot.” He said the 4,500
registered petitioners – triple the number at the start of the 90-day campaign – reached the threshold required by Elections BC in 19 electoral districts and got at least eight per cent in five more. Successful local campaigns happened on much of Vancouver Island, in the Kootenays and other parts of the Interior. But in the vote-rich Lower Mainland that holds the most districts, marijuana advocates came up short.
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Sensible BC aimed to compel the province to pass legislation banning police from expending any time and resources on simple marijuana possession. The outcome is nowhere near the 700,000 signatures gathered by Fight HST forces en route to their winning referendum. But Larsen argues the province must now look “very seriously” at the marijuana issue, particularly as states such as Washington move to full pot legalization.
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A gift of beauty and balance GAIA GARDENING Margo Westaway
Well, I guess winter has finally arrived and we can call it a wrap for the year, even though some of us still manage to find things to do out there in the cold until we absolutely have to surrender to the snows. Then it’s cleaning up, putting the tools away and, the best part, settling down to a big pot of tea with a cozy blanket on our laps to flip through the pages of our favorite garden books, magazines and seed catalogues to scheme and dream about next year’s gardening season. Knowledge of certain plants and how to use them has been around for almost 35,000 years. Early peoples had knowledge of many plants through food gathering techniques. For instance, the 10,000 year old ‘Iceman’ discovered in the Alps in 1991, had two species of fungi in his pouch – a highly combustible one for starting fires and the other used for an immune booster. Around 8,500 BC in Mesopotamia, they were raising animals and growing grains
and, by 8,000 BC, cereals and legumes were under cultivation. Around the year 3,000 BC, manuals for the use of herbs in medicine were written and, in the 1700s, codes and rules were put down on paper on maintaining irrigation canals and ditches and property laws regarding gardening. Over the centuries, trade of food and plants by ship and land between villages, cities and nations have connected people from all points of the globe. Botanists continue to search the planet for new and exciting specimens, and the art, science and pastime of agriculture and horticulture have become well established. The definition of gardening is, “the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.” But it should go on to say that gardening is not only essential to our very existence, but it also plays an enormous role in the fabric of societies all over the world. Gardens are used for practical purposes to feed people and animals, but they also have so much more to offer us and in so many different ways. They are used as places to be calm and to heal, as sanctuaries for peace, reflection and spiritual practice; a spot to connect with nature as well as providing attractive areas for social gatherings and special occasions such as weddings and
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parties. Gardens offer balance in our lives, a reason to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, for exercise, a place to think, blow off steam and be creative. They are a wonderful subject for artists and photographers, fun and enchanting places to play for children and a memory trigger for the elderly, who often love to reflect on their own past gardens and farmsteads.
“Gardens are used for practical purposes to feed people and animals, but they also have so much more to offer us and in so many different ways.”
Gardens bring colour and beauty to the world, provide an important food source to our pollinators, and offer habitat for an amazing variety of insects, worms, birds and small animals. I find it hard to imagine what our communities would look like without the streets that are lined with hedges, flowers, pretty ornamental trees and shrubs, along with the interesting fences, garden gates and ornaments. Those glorious cascading hanging baskets dangling from the
lampposts, and the municipal gardens that offer green spaces and a place to sit and rest are worth every tax dollar to me. Our nurseries, plant and garden supply stores and florists are always such amazing and delightful places to wander through and shop, and the farmers’ markets are a magnet for so many, not just for the freshness of the fruits and vegetables, but just to experience such a variety of foods, flowers, plants and edibles that we’re so fortunate to have available to us. In Donna Sinclair’s book, The Spirituality of Gardening, she says, “I believe our gardens to be more than dry soil and cedars huddled against the foundation of our homes; more even than the glorious colour and texture, shape and form of a well-loved border that draws passersby to wonder. Gardens are our connection to the land and to the One who created it. They are autobiography, memory and hope. Gardeners strive to re-create Eden on their own small pieces of earth.” We are now entering the Christmas season, when we begin more than ever to reflect and remember our blessings in life and to give and receive gifts. As for me, and I’m
sure for so many others, I’d like to express my thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all of our gardeners, farmers, horticulturists, landscapers, landscape maintenance people and municipal crews, along with the countless others who own or organize the nurseries, florist shops, farmers’ markets, seed, food, soil and bee keeping businesses, the garden stores, hanging basket suppliers and our educators for giving us your gifts of fresh food, flowers, plants, knowledge, creativity and skill in this beautiful and bountiful place we call home in the Shuswap.
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A Very Merry Christmas Benefit Concert Sunday Dec. 15 2:00 p.m. Admission by donation, please bring a non perishable food item Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Services in Blind Bay: Tues., Dec. 24 7:30 p.m. & Wed., Jan. 1st at 11:15 a.m. Walters Sleigh Rides Good old fashioned fun in a horse-drawn open sleigh. Share the magic of the season with friends and loved ones. Tasty Hot Chocolate and cinnamon buns will be served. To book a reservation or for more info please call Irwin or Carol-Lynn at 250-835-8384.
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Protect your back by following these tips when shoveling snow ( N C ) — S h ove l i n g snow can be a pain in more ways than one. These tips from the Ontario Chiropractic Association will help to keep your back in top shape: • Don’t let the snow pile up: If the weather report calls for several days of snow, frequent shoveling will allow you to move smaller amounts of snow at once. It’s far less strenuous in the long run. • Pick the right shovel: Use a lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are using a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first,
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Important reminders to help with virus prevention (NC) With cold and flu season upon us, parents often worry about how to keep their kids from coming down with sore throats, runny noses, coughs and fevers. To minimize the spread of such viruses, and to protect your child from experiencing the symptoms, take a look at these simple but important tips: 1. Cover your mouth
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Dr. Shelley Geier, Kris & Julia Wish you a very happy and healthy Christmas Season that brings you joy, peace and love as you gather to celebrate with friends.
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The City of Salmon Arm and the District of Sicamous are supporting two initiatives to help youth get started in business. Both municipal councils responded positively to a letter form Community Futures executive director Joanne Mason, asking they consider waiving the business licence fee for those enrolled in Community Futures’ Summer Student Youth Entrepreneur lending program, for school, college and university students, as well as their Biz Kids Program, for youth ages 10 to 16. Both programs are aimed at helping participants establish their own business in the summer months. Salmon Arm council was told the city cannot waive fees, but that council initiatives could be used to cover the cost of the 10 to 12 applications that may come forward in 2014. Alternatively, Community Futures could apply on behalf of participants. Being a non-profit organization, they would be exempt from paying fees. Staff will be looking to see what might work best and report back to council. In Sicamous, Coun. Suzanne Carpenter said the district needs to do whatever it can to support youth in the community. Asked if there might be any budget implications, district administrator Heidi Frank commented, “Not really, because the flipside of this is, if this program wasn’t in place we probably wouldn’t get the businesses anyways.”
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n Dressed as the three wise men from the Nativity, Jacob Wikkerink and Annah and Japheth Bucher warm up by the bonfire during the Winter Wonderland celebration and open house held Saturday at Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm.
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The public can have a say on highway safety and speed limits in British Columbia, as the public consultation component of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review gets underway. Up to Jan. 24, the B.C. government is conducting a province-wide consultation and engagement to seek input about safety and speed limits on B.C.’s rural highways. Through a series of open houses and online engagement, the public can have their say on safety issues facing drivers on these highways. Speed limits on longer stretches of rural highways between communities are being reviewed to ensure that appropriate speed limits are in place, encouraging safe driver behaviour. At the same time, the public will be asked to provide input related to reducing the risk of wildlife-related crashes and improving the safe and efficient movement of slower vehicles. This review will also include public consultation on the use of winter tires in an effort to ensure that tire requirements address safety and reflect current technology. Public input will form an important part of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review and will be considered in conjunction with the technical review, which is already underway. Included for consideration in the technical review are new technology, highway design and similar initiatives in other jurisdictions. The ministry will also be seeking input from ICBC, police, the Union of B.C. Municipalities, as well as other key stakeholders. Practical recommendations from this review and a strategy for implementation will be ready in early spring 2014. Written submissions can be sent by email to safetyandspeedreview@gov.bc.ca. To submit completed printed surveys, or for those who prefer to submit comments and suggestion using regular mail, please send these to: PO Box 3522, Vancouver Main, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 3Y4. You can also call toll free: 1-855-974-1330.
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SPORTS Santa Cruise set for Sunday at Larch Hills helicopter crash near Revelstoke in summer 1985 while on a forestfire fighting crew. The Larch Hills Marathon,
which we launched in January 1985, became the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet the very next year in honour of our
hometown hero. Join us Jan. 19 in our annual winter nordic ski celebration. Think snow!
TRAIL TALES Marcia Beckner Brrr! What a cold snap we had. It didn’t deter hardy skiers from taking advantage of the terrific conditions in the Larch Hills, especially with the arrival of our new track setter. Thanks to the club members, notably the treasurers (especially treasurer John Pagdin), who had the foresight a decade ago to put aside monies each year in a track-setter replacement fund knowing that this day would come. Lots of activities are planned on the hill in the next few weeks. This Sunday is the 13th annual Santa Cruise event – free technique, distances for everyone culminating in a visit from Santa Claus and followed by the hotlycontested auction in aid of the areas’ food banks. It’s a great start to the Christmas season. Register by 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. start. Last Saturday was to be the first Jackrabbit session; however, the temperature was too cold so the startup is this Saturday. So
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n Larch Hills Nordic Society’s new groomer/tracksetter arrived on the hill on Dec. 4, a 2007 Edge that was used for the first three years at the 2010 Olympics and came to the society from Saskatchewan. It replaces a 2002 PB 200 that was traded in. Machines as such give the society the ability to groom more than 50 kilometres of trail for classic and skating for its 900 members and visitors. wonderful to see the hill crawling with all these young skiers with their enthusiastic leaders. Of course, the Junior Race Team skiers continue their training sessions in the Larch Hills, readying themselves for a full season of races starting with the first Okanagan Teck Cup race in Revelstoke, Sunday, Dec. 29. We are gearing up for the very popular annual Lantern Ski, Saturday, Dec. 28. About 230 lanterns have to be cleaned and filled, the lantern posts put up around the course, and the lanterns lit by a cadre of lamp lighters by 5 p.m. on the evening of the event. Quite ingenious is the method of lighting the lanterns. Each pair of lantern lighters has a 28 ounce tin can with the
top cut off one end. In the middle of the side of the can a small hole is bored to hold a short candle. A wire handle is fashioned to carry the can with lit candle, which stays lit because it is enclosed in the can. The candle is lit at the outset of the lighting session and, as each pair arrives at the lantern to be lit, the lighter takes a long match stick and lights the match using the candle in the can. We all know how difficult it can be to light a match on a wet match box and it is usually too cold to use a butane lighter. This method works well. Jim Beckner came up with this idea a few years back when we were finding lighting these suckers very
frustrating. The 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet is fast approaching. A bit of history: Our Larch Hills Nordic Society really owes its existence to Reino KeskiSalmi. As a young, successful cross-country ski racer, Reino was skiing out of the Revelstoke Club by necessity since his hometown, Salmon Arm, didn’t have a club. Stig Keskinen and a committee took it upon themselves to start the Larch Hills Ski Club back in 1977. Reino trained hard and became champion in the North American Ski Chase in 1979. He was a National Ski Team member and great inspiration to our club when he was tragically killed in a
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Vernon hosts RBC Cup in May Hockey Canada has announced the schedule for the 2014 RBC Cup, which will be held at Kal Tire Place in Vernon from May 10 to 18, 2014. The RBC Cup, Canada’s National Junior A Championship, is returning to B.C. for the first time since 2009,
and to Vernon for the first time since 1990. The event kicks off May 10, 2014 with two games on the schedule, including the host Vernon Vipers taking on the East Region champions. The schedule can be found at: www. hockeycanada.ca.
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n Salmon Arm SilverBack forward Alex Jewell carries the puck to the net in the ’Backs 4-1 defeat last Saturday of the Langley Rivermen. The ’Backs take on Vernon Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Shaw Centre, a night that will also feature the popular Teddy Bear Toss.
Ringette’s best try out If you like speed and precision in a sport, then you will want to attend the upcoming Canada Winter Games Ringette tryouts for Team BC. The tryouts will take place on Saturday, Dec 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Shaw Centre. Some 50 girls from across the province, as well as local hopefuls Allison Bahari, Kairo Mair, Brook Miller,
Brooklyn Hay and Kailyn Nisse, will be vying for a spot on the team, in order to participate at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. This camp is just one in a series of camps which will help to select the very best ringette players the province has to offer. Salmon Arm’s Cathy Lipsett has been recognized as one of the top ringette coaches in Canada. She will be putting the girls through many rigorous training drills,
as well as head-to- head scrimmage games. The competition will be intense, the level of play amazing and the price of admission is free.
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If you enjoy watching basketball, come to Salmon Arm Secondary’s Sullivan campus this weekend. The Senior Jewels and Golds will be hosting a tournament, starting Friday afternoon and running through to
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It was a cold, blustery night when eight members of the volunteer Shuswap Search and Rescue headed out to Crowfoot Mountain above Celista to look for a missing snowmobiler. Several snowmobilers from Kamloops had gone to the popular spot for an afternoon of sledding. Shuswap SAR search manager John Schut says his group received a call for assistance from the Emergency Co-ordination Centre at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. A young man from Kamloops had gone missing around 3:30 in the afternoon. “He was out snowmobiling with his
the night.” Fortunately, a member of the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club found the missing sledder about 4:30 a.m. Schut says that when the SAR members arrived at the parking lot at Crowfoot Mountain, they learned the snowmobile club had begun looking for the lost sledder late in the afternoon after his friends reported him missing to a parking attendant. “They go out in groups of four,” said Schut, who noted four members of the Shuswap SAR’s “Avi Team” took part in the search. The members of this specialized avalanche team have received training from the Canadian Avalanche Training Centre.
“It was snowing fairly heavily at times,” he says. “It wasn’t the most pleasant condi-
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Sledder found on mountain friends; he got stuck and they kept going and they lost him,” says Schut, noting the event is a reminder for people to keep an eye on one another when out in the wilderness. When the friends realized the man, about 20 years old, was no longer with them, they set back to find him. In the meantime, he managed to extricate himself and set off to find his buddies, getting lost in the process. “Of course he wasn’t in the spot where he was before,” says Schut, pointing out the young sledder eventually ran out of gas. “He’s a smart kid, he had good clothes, the ability to make a fire and built himself a snow shelter where he hunkered down and was ready to stay for
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Wishing everyone the very best of the Holiday season and the New Year 2014 from the Village of Chase.
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Chase Christmas Greetings Wishing you & your family a Very Merry Christmas Please stop by our tree of wishes with an unwrapped toy for a child in need.
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Chase Christmas Day Mass - Dec. 25 at 9 am New Years Mass - Jan 1st at 9 am (Sunday Mass is 9 am) Christmas Eve Service Chase Community Hall: Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. put on by the Chase Evangelical Free Church. Carols and a service. Christmas Eve Mass Dec. 24 @ 7 pm Chase Native Spiritual Centre.
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Chase Hamper Society has partnered with Chase Sears. People are encouraged to stop by the Chase Sears store and pick a snowflake off the tree, then return to the store with an unwrapped new toy for a boy or girl aged one to 12. Gifts are for the local Chase children. Chase Heat at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Game time 7:00 pm December 18th against the Sicamous Eagles. December 21st against the Kamloops Storm
New Year’s Eve at Quaaout Lodge. Enjoy a fantastic buffet dinner, live music with Steve Todd and his band Half a Quorum, and ring 2014 with a champagne toast. Doors open @ 6pm • Dinner at 7pm Band begins at 9 pm Champagne toast at Midnight. Call 1-800-6634303 for info.
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n An ASK wellness truck is towed Monday afternoon after it had flipped onto its roof, blocking traffic in the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Chase.
Exciting hockey weekend By Scott Koch
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This past weekend your Chase Heat entertained the division-leading Kamloops Storm on Friday, Dec. 6 in a tight home game at Art Holding Memorial Arena. This one ended up with the Storm taking a 5-2 victory, but only due to a superior third period by the visitors. The two teams exchanged two goals each in the second after a scoreless first, Kaleb Boyle and Nic Fidanza doing the local damage. Michael Byer went the distance for Chase stopping 32 of 37. An entertaining game
that resulted in no points for the Heat. On Sunday the 8th, the Heat hosted the Columbia Valley Rockies from Invermere in their only visit here in two years. Another very entertaining contest saw the hometown boys take a double overtime victory 5-4. Trevor Okino potted a long shot goal in the first, Kurtis Johnson got one in the second and Boyle got his first, a powerplay marker. In the third, the teams exchanged goals with Fidanza getting his 12 minutes in to tie up the contest. In double overtime on a penalty shot, Boyle put the biscuit in the basket to send a couple of hun-
dred fans home very happy. Of special note, former Heat player Mitchell Rosko, “The Rouge Rocket,” opened scoring for the Rockies. The Heat are currently third in the standings, four back of the 100 Mile House Wranglers but hold two games in hand. Boyle is 16th in KIJHL scoring, Connor Venne 18th and Johnson 20th. Next up are two home games, Friday night (tonight) versus the Princeton Posse and Sunday at 2 p.m. versus the Osoyoos Coyotes. Put on your winter gear and come out to the rink and support the hottest thing on cool ice!
Chase Hamper Society needs your help Hard times at Christmas have once again inspired a Chase councillor to help those in need. Coun. Rick Berrigan took some time at Tuesday’s council meeting to address the local Chase Hamper Society, and the service they provide to the
community. Berrigan explained how the holidays can be a tough time of year, and that the Hamper Society helps those in need by ensuring their cupboards are full during the holiday season. Berrigan said he believes in the service the society provides,
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and allotted $500 of his discretionary funds towards the program, something he has come to do annually. The hamper society
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We are accepting applications from persons interested in serving the communities of the Regional District on any the following Committees: • Blackpool Fire Protection • Film Commission • Invasive Plant • Pritchard Fire Protection • Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee • Thompson Headwaters Services • Vavenby Fire Protection • Wells Gray Country Services Please visit our website at http://www.tnrd.ca/content/committees for more information on the eligibility criteria, membership requirements, and appointment process. If you are interested, please forward a brief resume indicating the committee on which you wish to serve, noting why you are interested, by Friday, January 3, 2014, to: TNRD Corporate Officer #300, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 Phone (250) 377-8673 or 1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC) Email: admin@tnrd.ca Email: admin@tnrd.ca
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n A Live Nativity at the Chase Evangelical Free Church was enjoyed by its audiences as were hay wagon rides provided by Peter Murray.
Train arrives Saturday Chase residents are invited to celebrate the season with the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, scheduled to pull into the village this weekend. The train is set to arrive Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3:15 p.m. at the north side of Shuswap Avenue across from the Chase RCMP
detachment. The brightly-lit train and accompanying entertainers provide free holiday entertainment for residents, while helping out the local hamper society. The local food bank is accepting nonperishable foods as well as cash donations. Items such as infant
formula, canned meats and spaghetti sauce are in demand. This is the 15th year for this annual rolling fundraiser. Since 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised about $7.4 million, and about three million pounds of food for North American food banks.
What’s On in Chase Heat game, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Art Holding Arena against the Princteton Posse. Christmas parade, Dec. 13 in Scotch Creek, ending at the Fun Centre where children can visit Santa, and families can take part in an ugly sweater contest. Firefighter Hamper Drive, Dec. 14, at Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay. The Anglemont firefighters will be collecting food items for the local hamper program. They will also be selling hotdogs and hot chocolate. Scotch Creek and Lee Creek firefighters will be at SuperValu Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for their Christmas drop box.
Lakeview Centre Christmas Party, Dec. 14, live entertainment from Revival and homecooked turkey. 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 auction and entertainment. North Shuswap Christmas Hampers, Dec. 15 will be the cutoff to add your name or someone else’s. On Dec. 18 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., the hampers will be distributed at North Shuswap Community Hall. For more information, call Janice at 250-955-2393. Festival of Trees, until Dec. 20, at the
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A special meeting will take place Friday, Dec. 13 at Firehall #3. It will be 100 years to the day that the City Protection Association was formed, with an elected fire chief, deputy chief and secretary, and a call to volunteers to form a fire brigade. Also on the agenda of that inaugural meeting was a plan seeking city council’s support for pay rates – $50 per year for the fire chief, $2 per fire for firefighters and $1 for practices. A committee was struck to investigate the matter of drying fire hose, buying ladders and a way to alert firefighters to a fire. “It’s interesting to read through it to see how it was developed,” says fire chief Brad Shirley, leafing through the pages of the fire department’s original meeting book. “Even things we do today, like meeting on Tuesday nights for example – 1923 is when they started practising Tuesday night. Prior to that it was Friday nights.” The other thing Shirley finds quite interesting is that either the mayor or alderman would attend the meetings and always had praise for “the boys.” While there are no women in the Salmon Arm Fire Department at the present time, there have been four in recent years – all of them excellent and well-respected by the men they worked with. Returning to the 100-year-old meeting book, Shirley is intrigued by the fire brigade’s continuing and often challenging efforts to acquire new equipment. “It took them three years to get a ‘fog nozzle,’” says Shirley, looking at the aged handwriting. “The chief explained why he was looking for one, but it doesn’t say what it was.” In April 1914, the city passed an order to procure a fire bell and au-
thorized $275 for a new firehall. “Although not found in any records, it is presumed the firehall on the corner of Shuswap Street and Okanagan Avenue was constructed sometime between April 15 and October of that year because the next official meeting was held Oct. 16, 1914 in the firehall,” Shirley says, of the hall that included two bays and small living quarters for a caretaker. “The caretaker was provided free power and water and following someone knocking on the door to report a fire, had to continuously ring the bell until members of the brigade arrived at the firehall.” The bell worked well for several years but was sometimes confused with the ringing of nearby church bells. It was silenced sometime around 1929 when it was discovered a siren could be operated through the telephone company. That original bell has been given a new and decorative life in front of Firehall #3, following “a smoking deal” from QC Powder Coating to sandblast, fill and paint the large Bessemes Alarm Bell. “The department appeared to have pro-
gressed well through the years, purchasing equipment and ensuring the members were not overworked by offering $5 to the first team of horses or truck to arrive at the firehall to pull the hose reels to fire calls,” Shirley says. In 1936, crews and equipment were moved into the city’s old Power House Building on Ross Street, at the site of Hall #3’s current truck bays. In 1940 the fire department purchased its first motorized vehicle – a 1934 Chev farm truck for $700, which was converted into a hose and ladder truck. “This truck, along with the reels and other historic local firefighting equipment is on display at R.J. Haney Heritage Park’s Firehall built by the Salmon Arm Volunteer Firefighters Association in 1990. From one small firehall equipped with two bays, the Salmon Arm Fire Department has grown to include halls in Canoe, South Broadview and Gleneden. And while firefighting equipment and techniques may have changed over the past 100 years, commitment to safety and protecting the community remains as strong as it was a century ago.
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family I stayed with and I am so grateful that they opened their homes to me. It goes without saying that my experience as an exchange student was incredible, but I wouldn’t be telling the whole truth if I didn’t admit that there were times it was challenging. Learning a new language isn’t easy and missing my family and friends was a struggle at times. I always knew it was worth it, though, and I did my best to make the most of every moment. By doing this, I was given a life changing and eye opening adventure. I made memories that I will always cherish and formed relationships
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Sharing the Christmas Spirit The Chase Rotary Club recently participated in the Chase Country Christmas Parade, held November 29. Our float consisted of a number of Rotarians walking and handing out candy canes, followed by our two Shuswap Reindeer, ably lead by Rotarian Arne
Raven and a friend of Rotary! Of course the show wouldn’t be complete without the cleanup crew following behind in the person of President Doug Everett! Kym Rampone and Yvonne Heese lead the Chase Rotary Parade Crew!
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taught high school in Sicamous for 30 years, this is one of the reasons he takes part in handing out popcorn. “People at ICU have to do a very difficult thing when they have to ask people in grief if they would donate organs,” said Beeftink. This is the 25th anniversary of Beeftink’s transplant and he wears a white T-shirt with the date – Dec. 26, 1988 – and a heart to commemorate the event. “I’ve always said if you could be a recipient you can be an organ donor,” said Beeftink. “If you’re wondering
whether you should be donors and sign the (donor) card, if you can see yourself or a love one receiving a transplant, if you can receive one you can be a donor too.” For both men, life post-transplant is grand. Beeftink is into his third year of retirement enjoys spending time with his three kids and six grandchildren. Parsons, who has three daughters, is happy to be working again. “As you know, firefighting is very stressful but the transplant has allowed me to go
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corn. For me to come in and say my thanks to the people who are on the front lines and help quite a bit. It’s hard to describe the process you go through and knowing that there are people willing and able to give of themselves to make it a little easier is always appreciated.” Health-care professionals see the tragic side of organ donation as they support families of donors dealing with the loss of a loved one through the donation process. For Beeftink, a retired teacher who lives in Salmon Arm and
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presented tins of popcorn – a heart healthy snack – to staff in the intensive care unit, emergency department and operating rooms. Operation Popcorn is a weeklong, province-wide initiative of B.C. Transplant. “It’s always important to raise awareness for transplants in general,” said Parsons, 49, a Vernon firefighter and believed to be the only firefighter in North America working fulltime after receiving a heart transplant nearly six years ago. “This is my first time with Operation Pop-
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SEBO ELTJO WOLDRINGH Sebo Eltjo Woldringh, born January 5, 1945 went to be with his loving Savior at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Vina, son Karl (Lori), grandchildren McKenzie and Elijah, sister Catherine (of Holland) as well as many extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 350 30th Street NE. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Sebo’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Piccadilly Care Centre.
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RICHARD DONALD “DON” SALTER Richard Donald “Don” Salter passed away at his residence in Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the age of 80 years. Don was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on July 14, 1933. He came to BC in the spring of 1942, working as a ranch hand at Sheridan Lake before settling in Salmon Arm in the early 1970’s. In the early 80’s Don began working for the Peterson Brothers in Salmon Arm and was employed for 15 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Helen Matheson; nephew, Darren (Christine) Love and their daughter, Julia; also surviving are nieces and nephews in Fort Frances, ON. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Donald Salter and Lillian Helen Salter and sister, Ardella Mary Love There will be no formal service. Online condolences can be sent through Don’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
JUNE BURESH Dorothy June Buresh passed away peacefully in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the age of 86 years. An open house reception in memory of June was held at the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, December 8th from 3 to 5 p.m. with sharing of tributes by family and friends at 4 p.m. The family held a private graveside service in the family plot at Mt. Ida Cemetery. Born in Condor, Alberta on June 3, 1927, June moved to Rutland in 1946 and then to Salmon Arm with her late husband, Joe Buresh, in 1963 and built J Lanes Bowling Alley, where they quickly became involved in the community, as well gained respect across all of Western Canada for mentoring bowlers of all ages, both in bowling and in living life with passion. June enjoyed bowling, golf and in later years bingo until going into Bastion Place with failing health. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe on March 10, 1977, daughter, Shannon Campbell on January 6th of this year, her parents, Harry Bice in 1962 and her mother, Annie (Gramma) Bice in 1990. June leaves her family; daughter, Bev Turner (Wayne) of Kelowna, Gordon (Linda) Buresh of Salmon Arm; grandchildren, Cheryl, Scott and Calyn; 5 great grandchildren; son in law, Maynard Campbell of Salmon Arm; sister, Jean Layden and her children, Garnie, Larry, Donna and Dianne. Memorial donations in memory of June may be sent to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, PO Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N3 On lines condolences may be sent to June’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.
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Thank You The family of Bruce Hall wishes to express heartfelt thanks to everyone for their help and support during his battle with cancer and after his passing. The expressions of sympathy in cards, flowers, food, visits and calls helped us more than you will ever know. To Dr. Kirkman and the hospital staff, ambulance attendants, ICU doctors and nurses, Shannon and the nurses at Independent Respiratory Services – we thank you so much for your respect, compassion and emotional support provided to Bruce and our family. We also wish a special thank you to the staff of Lordco for their tribute of the honour guard at the service. Thank you to Jack and Dave of Bowers Funeral Home who showed us such warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. To Ian, Jack, Don and Jerry who spoke and gave their tribute to Bruce, to Lynne and her team for a wonderful job of the luncheon, all very much appreciated. To our extended family and customers at Action Safety, we so thank you for all your understanding and continued support. The love and support of family and friends has helped us through a most difficult time. All your acts of kindness will forever be remembered. To all that have contributed to the Shuswap Community Foundation in honour of Bruce, your generosity is overwhelming. ~The Hall and Brigden families.
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Controller Group of companies involved in road construction /maintenance and gravel crushing require a Controller for their Terrace head office. The Controller is responsible for all accounting up to and including year file preparation as well as all banking, insurance and project bonding. This position is also responsible for supervision of the office staff. The successful applicant will have a minimum of five years experience in accounting and financial statement preparation. They will have excellent communications, problem solving and time management skills and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Experience with Sage AccPac ERP, Sage 50 and Microsoft Office will be an asset. Located in the rugged Coast Mountains in Northern BC, Terrace boasts a spectacular landscape. The area provides year-round access to outdoor recreation opportunities including world class fishing, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking and bike trails, camping and white water rafting. The business community is buoyant and while they are increasing steadily, house prices in Terrace remain reasonable. We offer wages commensurate with experience and an attractive benefit package. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by December 30, 2013 to Controller, Northern Management Systems Ltd, Box 669, Terrace, BC V8G 4B8. Fax 250-635-0987 or email nmsltd@telus.net. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.
Copper Island Pub & Bar in Sorrento, BC is hiring 2 f/t cooks, 2f/t servers & 1f/t Bartender. For cooks 3 years experience required and salary $15.00/hr, Servers no experience and salary $11.00 hr, For Bartender experience would be an asset and salary is $14.20/hr. All jobs are Fulltime with 40hrs. week. Knowledge of English is required for all jobs. Interested applicants please email resume to copperislandpub@yahoo.ca Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake. Full time, competitive wages, benefits and signing bonus. Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com FRONT LINE COOK needed. Serious applicants ONLY. Experience req’d. Drop off your resume: PJ’s Family Restaurant, 530 TCH, Salmon Arm IMMEDIATE openings for part time delivery drivers in the Salmon Arm Area. Must have an economical vehicle and a cell phone. Drivers earn $90$120/day. for more info. phone 1-888-645-5750
MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES The City of Salmon Arm is looking for a high energy individual excited about becoming a key member of an administrative and management team that is focused on providing quality local government services in an efficient and effective manner. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for development and administration of the City of Salmon Arm’s human resources and labour relations programs. This position directs, administers and provides advice to Council, management and all employees on programs, policies and services in the areas of labour and employee relations; collective bargaining; recruitment and orientation of new employees and promotion of current staff; job descriptions and evaluations; compensation; achievement and employee awards and rewards; employee training and development. The Manager of Human Resources is also responsible for the effective operation of the Customer Service Centre and the supervision and training of its staff in all aspects of City services. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Post secondary education with major courses in human resources administration; • Minimum of 5 years professional human resource experience; • A sound understanding of human resources policies and practices, including labour relations, policy development and implementation; • Experience in a unionized environment; • Proven leadership and supervisory experience and an ability to work independently with limited direction; • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written with a focus on strong customer relations; • Ability to deal effectively with the public; • Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines. Ideally the successful candidate will possess a degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources Option and a Certified Human Resources Professional designation. A sound knowledge of municipal organizations and operations is preferred. Please visit our web site at www.salmonarm.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community. If you are interested in this position and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we look forward to you contacting us or submitting your resume and cover letter no later than January 4, 2014 to: Human Resources, City of Salmon Arm Box 40 (500 – 2 Avenue NE) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Fax: 250.803.4041 E-mail: humanresources@salmonarm.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PHARMACY ASSISTANT Full Time/Salmon Arm Pharmasave in Salmon Arm is actively seeking the right individual to join our dispensary team as a full time pharmacy assistant. Candidates must have outstanding communication and customer service skills. The position available is for a Tuesday-Saturday schedule and is available immediately. Contact: Troy Cook (250) 832-2111 Dr. Janice Tjaden Inc., Salmon Arm, BC, requires a permanent full time administrative assistant. Duties: Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer; order office supplies and maintain inventory; set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems; determine and establish office procedures; record and prepare minutes of meetings; may compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities; may organize conferences. Education: Completion of secondary school. Experience: 2-3 years. Wages: 21.00/Hr. Knowledge of english required. Fax @ 250 832 1106
Shuswap-Revelstoke Program Coordinator – Information, Education and Family Support The candidate will provide support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who live with a mental illness and/or addiction or substance abuse issues. They will coordinate the provision of information and education regarding mental health to the community, individuals and agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge base of mental health and the psycho/social model of support and treatment. They will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have support-group facilitation experience. The position also requires excellent knowledge of computer systems with MS Office suite and in depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc.) To receive a copy of the full job description please email: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Please send your resume and cover letter to: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Closing date December 20, 2013 Only those considered for the position will be contacted. Thank you!
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EVERYTHING Must Go! Tvs, freezers, bedroom furn., knick knacks (250)515-6063
For Free Estimate call Lorraine
$500 & Under
Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years
30” White electric Stove convection oven $300 Singer 360 Knitting machine punchcardribber many attachmentsbooks $500 250-832-4399
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Computer Services
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
WOOD PELLETS delivered (250)675-5433 (250)517-7327
Antiques / Vintage
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250-836-5300
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Garden & Lawn
Garden & Lawn
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE
Misc. for Sale 10 HP John Deere snow blower track driven 26” cut. 6 Spd forward. 2 reverse as new cond. $900 250-832-4652. Cell 250-517-7985 45GAL food grade plastic & steel barrels 5 different types to choose from.Also available 1000 litre plastic steel caged totes (250)833-4963 CHRISTMAS Trees for sale not more than $10. whatever the size. Call (250)832-6940 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. 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
1BDRM & 3bdrm condos for rent in Sicamous, 5appl. included. Call (250)804-6218 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, f/s, priv. entr., adults, quiet pet OK, $725. avail. Jan. 1 1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129 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
1 Bedroom Apartment fridge, stove, coin laundry
& hot water included, No Pets
$650/mo.
1-855-852-5660 Toll Free BACHELOR APT. in Sicamous. Incl. cable, hydro, washer & dryer. No pets. Single person only. $375/mo. Avail Now. 250-836-3233. Bright 2 Bdrm corner suite in town avail. Jan 1. Balcony, AC, heat incl. $750/mo refs req’d. Adults only. 250-8334726 or 250-832-5858 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
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
DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE, 2bdrm. $800/mo. avail. immed., NS, Call Robin (250)833-5458 NEW AD:SICAMOUS: FULLY furnished 2 bdrm Condo. NP, NS, Avail now - June $700/mo. + utilities Call Roger (250)836-5709 Walk to Town - 2Bdrm top floor suite, NS NP. $575 plus Util. Refs Req’d 250-833-6400
Pet Services
Pet Services
Free Items
PET GROOMING With Michelle
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Rentals
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 Covered parking level entry 2Bdrm NS NP $590 plus Util. 250-833-6400
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.
Duplex / 4 Plex Comfortable 3 Bdrm duplex. Scotch Creek Fenced Yard Avail Jan 15/14 $875/mo 250-675-4952
Misc for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage 6appl. in SA, beautiful lake view in nice subdivision 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage in Shuswap Lake Estates 1bdrm, 1bath condo Salmon Arm
Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216
Mobile Homes & Pads CANOE 2 bdrm, den, 1.5 bath. Walking distance to elementary school and beach. Large fenced yard, covered deck, quiet cul de sac, 6 appliances, pet friendly, ample parking. Available immediately. $1200 plus utilities. Call 587-297-4605 or email meloniebrat@telus.net
Modular Homes 2BDRM trailer in Tappen, $700/mo., avail now, NP, NS, Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480
Homes for Rent 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 3 Bdrm plus den, 3 bath house to rent in Salmon Arm close to Little Mtn. Jan 1 W/D, garage, large yard. No smokers. $1350 + util. 250-832-9869 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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Homes for Rent
Townhouses
Beautiful 2 Acre property with cozy wood house. H/W floors, 3 levels, large windows, Wood burning stove, Reverse osmosis water system, New High Efficiency W/D, 4 Bdrm 2 Baths 1700 Sq. Ft. $1200 + Util. 604-848-5923 DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1100/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 (250)463-9992 GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail. Now smoking outside $1350 (250)832-7809 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
Townhouse NICE area 3 Bdrm Garage 2 car parking $975 NS 250-960-9599
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Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
55+ NS woman with 2 small well behaved dogs looking for level entry or private suite in downtown SA (778)788-1063 or organize.ing@gmail.com
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Suites, Lower 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo. NS, No pets (250)832-6720 1BDRM. w/o suite, utilities, wifi, satellite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)8327809 available January 1st 1 bedroom - 1 person. W/D, F/S, utilities. Nonsmoker. No pets. References. Near Field of Dreams. $600/month. 250832-8099. Dec. 1. 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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BRIGHT, modern 1 bdrm legal suite in walkout with patio & yard in Hillcrest. Includes, fridge, stove, micro, washer, dryer, cable, wifi, utilities and 2 parking spaces. Perfect for single person with no pets for longterm lease. Available January 1st. $850.00/mth plus dd. To view please call (250) 804-0095.
GARDOM Lake: 2bdrm. daylight bsmt. F/S W/D, sat. tv, NS., pets neg., refs req. quiet country suitable for couple or single person, avail. now, $750/mo. incl. util. + DD (250)803-8370 LARGE bright 1bdrm, lg kitchen,W/D partly furnished, lower Raven, incl util & sat, NP, NS, own patio, ref requested. $900. (250)832-3016 LG. 1bdrm walkout near beach, own patio, 6appl., walk in closet, gas FP, furn avail NS NP, Blind Bay , $695 util incl. (250)675-5054
Suites, Upper 1BDRM suite, close to Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, $675/mo. NS (250)804-0399
Commercial/ Industrial Property
Auto Services WINTER tire change over special. 4 Change overs & balance $50. Call for appt. (250)835-4632
Cars - Domestic 1999 Ford Taurus sedan good running cond. $5200 Good running cond. 250-679-4466
Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Chevy Optra, 5spd., 110K, 17” low profile tires/no winters, blue underglow w/interior lights to match, Alpine deck w/10” sub $5000. (250)515-0165 98 Honda Civic 4 dr. Good cond runs well 300,000 kms $3400 OBO 250-832-2919
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Building size: 31,248 square feet, Lot size: 3.38 acres Established Center with 13 units and great exposure. Financial statements and analysis available for qualified buyers. Court ordered sale, all offers must be unconditional except for court approval. Strong history of revenues.
DON TEUTON
Royal LePage Revelstoke 250-837-9544 office • 250-837-8710 cell dteuton@telus.net
2006 H3 Hummer, Harley Davidson 4x4, fully loaded, heated seats, new brakes & rotors, ex. cond., $13000. obo (250)803-4650
Trucks & Vans SPECIAL on Rebuilding Diesel & Gas Engines. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903
Legal
Legal Notices Tenant has abandoned belongings at 1858 Davies Rd, Sorrento, BC. Tenant’s name is John Cox. This house belongs to Daryl Dyck. These possessions will be removed as of December 20, 2013.
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Friday, December 13, 2013 Shuswap Market News
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350 Alexander St. NE
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