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n Blake Thomson and James McKee take part in the We Got Harps, We Ain’t No Angels workshop on the CBC Blues Stage at the 22nd annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival held over the weekend at the fairgrounds.
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Noisy storm spares area from fires Aftermath: No substantial blazes sparked by lightning strikes in the Shuswap. By Martha Wickett
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The heavens exploded with shuddering booms, bangs and flashes, but inflicted little damage on the ground below. A thunderstorm overnight Tuesday that rattled Salmon Arm and beyond started no fires in the immediate vicinity and only a couple of small ones in the Mabel Lake area east of Enderby. “We got lucky,” said Larry Osachoff, fire protection officer. “Yes, it was an intense lightning storm, but it was carrying a lot of moisture
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related power outage. BC Hydro reports one larger outage sparked by the storm affected 2,021 Hydro customers west of Old Sicamous Road – which joins Grandview Bench Road – into Salmon Arm. The lights went out about 11 p.m. and were restored just before 1 a.m. A couple of other two-hour outages early Wednesday morning affected about five homes each in the 2500 block of 70th Street SE as well as the 200 block of Black Road. See One power on page 2
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and with that amount of moisture it reduced fire risk considerably.” He said the storm started just east of Lillooet and tracked in an easterly direction towards the Shuswap and then down through Castlegar. The lightning tracking system showed an estimated 40,000 strikes throughout B.C. and into Alberta over the 24 hours from Tuesday to Wednesday morning, but the number of strikes specific to the Shuswap isn’t known. “Lightning strikes were very close, hitting right around Salmon Arm,” Osachoff said. “If it wasn’t for the rain, this would be a signifi-
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The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a boating incident on Shuswap Lake near Sicamous on Aug. 16. On Monday, RCMP recovered the body of Darryl John Johnston, 50, of Calgary following an extensive search that began Sunday morning, when police responded to a report of a boating incident at Hungry Cove in Cinnemousun Narrows. Johnston was operating a 35-foot cabin cruiser on Shuswap Lake when, about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, the boat crashed into a rock face, throwing him into the water. An RCMP dive team completed recovery from about six metres of water at Hungry Cove. A second man involved in the incident is in hospital with seri-
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Two dogs that were also onboard were safely recovered. Sicamous RCMP, the BC RCMP Underwater Recovery Team, Air Services and members of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue participated in the search effort that led to the successful recovery of the missing man’s body. Meanwhile, the Sicamous RCMP con-
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“It’s not unusual for this time of year to have those cells coming through the area.” - André Besson, meteorologist
ing. “It was definitely a strong system, but in terms of impacts on the ground, rain was the main impact, there wasn’t much hail associated with these
(storm) cells. It’s not unusual for this time of year to have those cells coming through the area.” He said the upper trough over most of the province created favourable conditions for thunderstorms. “The air mass over the Southern Interior was quite moist so it doesn’t take much for thunderstorms to develop.” Besson said generally rain warnings are issued only if 25 mm of precipitation is expected in less than an hour.
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Roots and Blues Festival artistic director Peter North had a grin to match the sea of smiling faces on the other side of the fence Sunday. Catching a quiet moment behind the Main Stage late in the afternoon, North was happily relieved. “It is a really good feeling to have my first festival and understand the makeup of the event,” he said of his introduction to the three-day musical love fest. “All the photos, articles, anecdotal comments – it can’t paint the true picture until you’ve lived it.” North said the feedback he heard many times throughout the festival was that people wanted to be at three stages at once. “By and large, everywhere I walked, crowds were attentive and very enthusiastic,” he said, noting several artists had sold all of their CDs. “I think if you get that reaction from the merchandise tent, that’s a serious voice.” North’s to-do list already has five artists that he wants to book for next year. “I’ve got lots of lists,” he says with enthusiasm. “I will be making offers within the next 10 days for headliners.” And then, the artistic director will retreat to his lakeside cabin where he will digest this year’s program and begin to build one for next year based on a slate with a wide musical menu. “We had a great balance of younger acts and older established ones this year,” he says. “I’d maybe like to see more world acts.” Salmon Arm Folk Music Society chair Lody Kieken was also in relaxed festival mode Sunday afternoon. Like many, he was “really happy” with the
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n A large and appreciative audience takes in one of the acts on the CBC Blues Stage at the 22nd Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival held over the weekend at the fairgrounds. mellow nature of this year’s festival and even more effusive in his praise of North. “He’s a great guy; I think we’ve found the guy for the festival,” said Kieken with a grin. “There was a really wide range of ages and styles of music – something for everyone this year.” While the workshops are always a priority, Kieken was thrilled with some of the musical elders who stunned festivalgoers with their performances. “I am really glad I saw some icons we may never see again,” he said, paying particular tribute to people like Ian Tyson and Kirchen. “It’s the first time I’ve seen men in the audience cry,” said Kieken of Tyson and the surgery last year that gave him back his voice. “I think he realized what a blessing it is (his voice) and to do what he does.” Like North, Kieken heaped praise on the volunteers, many of whom have been committed to the festival for many years. “We were short this year and everyone is pulling their weight, more than their weight,” he said, noting United Church Minister Will Sparks returns to Salmon Arm
for the festival. “He said this is his pilgrimage because it feels so good to be here.” Once again the festival caused no major problems for police. Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane reports that eight people were arrested, mainly for alcohol-related issues. “In addition, police seized minor amounts of drugs and dealt with intoxicated minors who frequent Blackburn Park adjacent to the festival site. It was a successful year with no major policing incidents stemming from the festival.” Attendance was down about 3,000 people from last year, with 7,100 festivalgoers on Friday, 8,300 on Saturday and 7,500 Sunday. Kieken says he thinks people were put off Saturday by the threat of poor weather, something that turned out to be pretty nearly perfect. Last years numbers were down as well, but Kieken notes it’s hard to establish a pattern as attendance does fluctuate. He said factors such as gas prices have an effect. That aside, Kieken has high hopes for future Roots and Blues. “I think this festival is going to continue to grow and be something Salmon Arm can be proud of.”
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Smiley throws hat in for NDP candidacy By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS
A second candidate has entered the running for the NDP nomination in the local riding for the next federal election. Richard Smiley, a North Shuswap resident, has been campaigning since the spring at community events in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding, but only recent-
ly received notification that the federal office has approved his candidacy. “It’s a bit of a relief, but I’ve acted all along as if it would be accepted,” said Smiley who went to school in Salmon Arm. He has a degree in political science from UBC, a teaching certificate and BA in agriculture – subtropical horticulture – from Hebrew University, Israel.
Protecting the environment is one of Smiley’s biggest concerns, including one ongoing issue in B.C. “All my life, I and my family have been involved in social and environmental battles and this one (Northern Gateway pipeline) has to be the biggest of all,” he said. “We have a planet to save, and precious little time to do it in.” In 2013, Smiley was
elected to the provincial NDP’s standing committee on agriculture and has worked locally to promote the apple cider and nut tree industries. Smiley joins Vernon’s Jacqui Gingras on the ballot when the NDP membership meets Saturday at the Oddfellows Hall in Armstrong to elect their representative in the next federal election.
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n Will Foster can’t wait to enjoy the first bite of his pancakes at the free pancake breakfast, hosted by the daybreak Rotary Club, held Saturday morning at the Ross Street Plaza in conjunction with the 22nd Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. More than 400 people came out to the event.
Parents get website guide to teacher strike By Tom Fletcher BLaCk Press
The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day. The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.’s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on. It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years. Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’
Association said in a brief statement. Negotiations broke off and a fullscale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall. Ready’s last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.
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Canadians paying more in taxes A Fraser Institute study was released Tuesday, showing the share of Canadians’ income going towards governments at all levels has risen from 33.5 per cent in 1961 to 41.8 per cent in 2013. It’s important to put the study into context. The Fraser Institute is a think tank which believes in smaller government, and has steadfastly engaged in many studies over the years to debunk “big government.” Some of those studies have been quite useful, others not so much. The institute also participates in the worldwide “Tax Freedom Day” event, which marks the day when people begin to work for themselves each year, as opposed to the taxman. This year, the date in Canada was June 9. All that said, there is no question that some of the money paid in taxes is not well-spent. While abuses by politicians like Alison Redford or Mike Duffy get the headlines, there are many programs in government of limited or almost no use. One B.C. example is the carbon tax rebate to large corporations, paid by school districts and hospitals with tax dollars. However, as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (the polar opposite to the Fraser Institute) notes, it’s very difficult to compare 1961 to 2014. Governments provide medicare now — there was little spending on health care in 1961. That’s where a lot of tax dollars go. There are also many more government programs that redistribute funds to lower-income Canadians, including the GST credit and the carbon tax credit in B.C. The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security also did not exist prior to 1961. Governments certainly have room to cut. A focus on how much tax we pay as a percentage of income is useful, because taxpayers need to consider whether we get full value for the money we spend each year. -The Langley Times
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as one door closes, another opens There is a line in an old Rolling Stones song that says, “Time waits for no one, and it won’t wait for me.” Time may not wait for anyone, but I can certainly attest to the fact that it has an uncanny ability to sneak up on a person. There was a time, not so very long ago, when I was proud to say that I walked with a certain quickness in my step, especially when I was heading towards a trout stream somewhere to cast a line. However, as with all of us, it would seem that my step has slowed somewhat over the years. I now find myself wanting to stop every now and then along the way to the stream, just to sit for a moment on a rock to catch my breath. Sometimes, when I’m sitting there, listening to the sound of autumn leaves rustling in the wind, when the light is streaming down through the canopy above, I find my thoughts drifting back to autumn days now long ago and my old dog Duff. She was my friend and
The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray my fishing partner, the likes of which I will probably never see again. The two of us could spend a whole day fishing and never get tired. She was always willing to make just one more cast in hopes of one more bite. As a much younger man, I remember standing on the bank of the Adams River one time, thinking about the salmon run, remembering the stories my grandfather use to tell about how the river would literally turn red with all the spawning salmon in it. My grandfather always seemed particularly old to me – older and wiser. It is me who has become older now, older but not really any the wiser. I don’t feel that old
though. I just don’t shave as often as perhaps I should, in part, I guess, so that I don’t have to look in the mirror quite as often. It could be said that I am now in the autumn of my years. Where does the time go? One thing that I do know is that autumn has always been my favourite time of the year. I like all the colours. Sometimes, as autumn nears, I cannot help but feel a sense of sadness and longing, especially when I look up and see a flock of wild geese flying overhead, or when I’m sitting out in my boat breathing in the morning air, waiting for a fish to strike and watching the mist rise from the water’s surface. I use to enjoy just sitting out there with my old dog, listening to the sound of the water lapping against the hull. In silence there is sound if you listen hard enough – like the sound of that small gurgle on the surface of the water when a trout rises to sip in an insect sitting on the water. I have even learned to cast my line to that sound sometimes rather than to the
sight of a fish. I have learned to truly appreciate all the wonders of nature that surround me when I am sitting in my boat, and I have come to appreciate each season in its turn. I have seen many a season change. I know that all things change and that change is inevitable. I would even like to think that I am the sort of fellow that is willing to embrace change. One major change that has happened in my life is that I will be retiring from the newspaper. Where did the time go? I will, however, continue to write my column for as long as people are willing to read it. I will also be starting a new career as a storyteller performing live on stage. As one door closes another one opens. I look forward to seeing you in the audience. Editor’s note: An open house party in honour of James Murray will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, beginning at 5 p.m., at the former Table 24 restaurant location in the Old Courthouse. All are welcome.
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Talbot to run for re-election By Barb Brouwer
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District director René Talbot is hoping to resume his seat at the board table following the November election. Talbot, director of Area D that includes Silver Creek/Salmon Valley, Falkland, Ranchero and Deep Creek, said he hadn’t planned on running again but says he has had several
requests to remain on the board. “My wife laid down the law and said ‘you have to run again,’” he says, noting he will seek re-election. “A number of people she knows have told her ‘he has to stay on the board,’ and she is in favour of it.” Talbot says he will run for office just one more time and would use the new four-year term to work on several projects he has been in-
volved in. “I want to see completion of the agricultural strategy and plan for the regional district’s large number of dairy farms, cattle ranches and veggies,” he says. “Area D has the biggest farming area in CSRD.” Other matters on Talbot’s mind are water quality, transit and policing. Talbot, who has been a director since
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Furry friends in need will still get to eat their fill thanks to a new program running every Friday at Second Harvest. The BC SPCA’s Shuswap branch has started a new program that consists of donating all their extra cat
and dog food for pet owners who stop by Second Harvest each Friday. “We get a lot of donations through the shelter,” said local SPCA branch manager Shelly Hand, noting the animals at the shelter are fed through a deal with the Hill’s pet food company. “We want
to make sure animals stay in their home, and some owners just can’t (pet) afford food,” said Hand. “There’s need in the community. We want to pay it forward and support animals in general.” Hand said a representative from the SPCA will be at Second Harvest every Friday from
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NimbleFingers returns to Sorrento this Saturday Bring a low-backed lawn chair and a sun hat and enjoy a wonderful, family friendly day of bluegrass and old-time music this Saturday, Aug. 23 in Sorrento. NimbleFingers is a music lovers’ festival where an international lineup of stellar acts will take the stage from noon to 9 p.m. Book-ended by a week-long music workshop, the festival has the good fortune of drawing upon the incredible talent of the faculty for their lineup of performers on two stages. This year NimbleFingers is thrilled to welcome the smokin’ bluegrass sounds of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, 2014 Juno Award winner and all ‘round amazing songwriter and performer David Francey, 2013 Festival hit and old-time clawhammer star
and singer Riley Baugus and the classic old-time duo of the legendary Alice Gerrard together with Beverly Smith. Kick back and enjoy the simple and beautifully crafted new-old country and bluegrass duets of Cahalen Morrison and eli West, the original songs and vibrantly close duet singing of Pharis and Jason Romero, and a fiery and classic bluegrass set from Craig Korth and The Guilty Pleasures. Colorado’s Railsplitters will get your blood pumping with their soaring harmonies and lightning fast banjo playing, The Dave Keenan Show will inject some ‘Honky-Tonkin.” Last but not least, the Cumberland Brothers will swoop in with some classic country brother harmonies to round out the day.
The festival will have food vendors and artisans, including vendors offering mandolins, guitars, ukuleles, bows, picks, books and lots of other musical paraphernalia, original Letterpress posters, gorgeous handmade jewelry, NimbleFingers T-Shirts and a whole lot more. There will be a super-creative, all-ages craft area, and delicious produce available grown by the Sorrento Centre in their very own organic gardens. There’s also a beer garden hosted again by Crannóg Ales. Adult advance prices are $32, or youth (13-18) at $20. Gate prices are $37 for adults and $25. Free admission for kids 13 and File photo under and those over 80. n Singer-songwriter Annie Louise Genest, accompanied by Kim The event takes place at Sor- Barlow on banjo, perform on the Main Stage at the 2012 Sorrento rento Centre. Bluegrass Festival. This year’s festival runs Saturday, Aug. 23.
Vernon woman facing several charges after police pursuit Revelstoke RCMP arrested a woman after a five hour pursuit that included a police officer getting peppered by bear spray early Wednesday morning. RCMP say the incident began at around 3 a.m. on Aug. 13 when they got a call about a suspicious female who had parked her vehicle in someone’s driveway and was asking for gas or money. Police attended but when they approached the woman she fled in her vehicle, a blue Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The vehicle was later seen on the Trans-Can-
rcmp R e P o RT ada Highway and a traffic stop was attempted by police. The woman refused to comply with the stop and at some point the police officer was hit with bear spray. The woman then fled the scene but her truck was soon found only one kilometre further east on the highway. The truck had been reported stolen from a home in Sorrento sometime overnight and was related to an-
other motor vehicle theft in Vernon. An RCMP police dog was called in from Vernon and by 8 a.m. the woman was found and arrested. A 31-year-old Vernon woman is facing charges of obstructing a police officer, resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, possession of stolen property worth more than $5,000, trespassing and breaching a probation order. The RCMP gave thanks to all the motorists on the Trans-Canada Highway who assisted in the search for the woman.
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SECA to host golf tourney The Shuswap Estates Community Association is hosting its first golf tournament next month. The SECA First Annual Golf Tournament will take place Friday, Sept. 19, beginning with a shotgun start at 8:30. The tournament
is open to ladies and men, with prizes for the top 10 men and top 10 women, as well as a draw for a door prize valued at $300. Entry fee is $25, and includes a buffet lunch with beef on a bun and salads. Sign-up sheets can be
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Sorrento Drop In Society bingo runs Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Sorrento Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Sorrento Shoppers Plaza to Oct. 11. Blind Bay Farmers’ Market, every Thursday to Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blind Bay Market Place off Highway 1. Lots of parking, pets welcome. NimbleFingers Bluegrass and OldTime Music Festival organizers are looking for food and artist vendors for the Aug. 23 event that runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sorrento Centre. Contact Julie Kerr at www.nimblefingers.ca. Modern square dance beginner lessons start Sept. 22 from 7 to
9 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Register before Sept. 15. Call Mariann at 250-675-3866. The Reedman Art Gallery located in the lower level of the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Rd. is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during August. The Ta’Lana Twirler’s Square Dance Club meet Thursdays (starting Sept. 26), at the Blind Bay Hall, 2010 Blind Bay Rd., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Round & Main Stream dancing. For info, call Betty at 250-675-4408. Shuswap Wood Carvers, Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. For info, call Ken at 250-675-3316, or Norm at 250-675-
3764. Meeting, third Wednesday of every month (Sept. to June) in the Toad Hall. For info, call Ian 250-835-0014. The Piecemakers Quilt Group, Thursday, 10 to 2 p.m. at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. Call 250-955-2393. Shuswap Rock Club, first Tuesday of the month, Sept. to June, 7:30 p.m. at Toad Hall in Sorrento. Saturday workshops, 1 to 4 p.m. Call Pat at 250675-2849. Probus Copper Island Club meets every second Thursday, Sept. to June, at Toad Hall at 10 a.m. For info, call Gary Koo at 250 6793340, or Tom Wainwright 250-835-8424. Carlin’s Card Night, Fridays, 7 p.m.
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CSRD reviews building permit concept MARKET NEWS STAFF
A report on a building permit service framework for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District was tabled with electoral area directors at their Aug. 7 meeting in Salmon Arm. Chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton said the draft report is the first of three phases in a process that began in 2011, and suggested directors accept it as information only. “We’ll see what the composition of the board is after elections and look at it then,” he said of the report prepared by Juliet Anderton Consulting Inc. and Neison-Welch Consultants. “When we do get into presentations there are a lot of advantages, but there are disadvantages. From an enforcement point of view, we can’t capture everything that we would with full-scale inspection.” When presented to rural directors three years ago, the concept was to explore a new approach to building approvals with a service that achieves greater compliance with local standards and community goals, while considering concerns related to the introduction of new development fees and regulations. “The proposed service does not introduce the full range of building permit and inspection regulation,” reads the report summary. “When compared to comprehensive building permit and inspection services offered by local governments elsewhere in the province, the proposed service includes fewer activities subject to permit requirements, fewer application requirements and fewer inspections.” Area F director Larry Morgan noted the North Shuswap does have some building inspection
and inquired what the intent would be for Seymour Arm. “To a large extent, we rely on you. Your preference might be to simply expand area F and go with full inspection while Seymour Arm would have what we call ‘inspection light,” replied Hamilton. Development services manager Gerald Christie noted CSRD could support expanding building inspection. “It would require some additional support from development services staff, but could accommodate coverage,” he said. “The only caveat would be an increase in the travel budget for meals and gas.” A zoning bylaw under construction now will be in place by 2015, and directors agreed an education program will have to be rolled out in electoral areas. Morgan offered his support for consistency in Area F, something Christie agreed would prevent confusion. Hamilton was pleased directors did not oppose the notion of building permits and inspection contained in the report as has been the case with some electoral area directors in the past. “I am wearing you directors down, and am quite excited about that,” he laughed. Area E director Rhona Martin reminded directors how much money has been laid out over the years for people who have built in the wrong place. “But you hear from people that they have to wait too long for building inspectors,” she said. “They’re booked up, on vacation, on and on and on. It’s frustrating.” Area C director Paul Demenok agreed it would be appropriate to delay detailed discussion on the report until after the
election, and asked Hamilton what effect the province’s recently announced plan to introduce a new building code would have on the CSRD plan. In June, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities advised councils and boards the province intends to implement a uniform building code and amend the Community Charter to eliminate local government concurrent authority in this area. In the current system, local governments can enact bylaws that meet or exceed building code standards appropriate to the community’s needs. But under the uniform building code, the province has sole authority. Local government is expected to eliminate all technical building requirements in its bylaws that are inconsistent with the code and local government building officials will be required to meet mandatory provincial qualification requirements to ensure consistent code interpretation and compliance. Hamilton said with only one CSRD electoral area having building inspection at this time, getting a qualified person to fulfill the obligations of the province’s code will be difficult. Demenok meanwhile, offered strong report for the CSRD draft report. “There are so many situations in Area C that are build-first ask forgiveness later,” he said. “I think we’ll have to invest a substantial sum on education and marketing.” Christie pointed out his staff is getting a more positive response in asking for regulations. “I don’t know if it’s because they’re being caught more,” he said. “I’ve only been here four years but staff is saying there has been a change in attitude.”
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Farm changes a leap forward B.C. Views Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland. Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed. As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a dis-
cussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date. The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted. This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress. “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve sur-
rounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products. And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.) Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound. On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of
unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or
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A strategy to improve Shuswap food security SHUSWAP PASSION Jim Cooperman
Local supermarket shelves overflow with food, but given the projected impacts of climate change this may not be the case in the future unless more efforts are made to improve food security in the Shuswap. As droughts intensify south of the border, local farmers, in conjunction with local government, have developed a plan to address the growing need to improve and expand the Shuswap agricultural sector and to the south in the North Okanagan, another plan is being formulated.
The Shuswap is blessed with some of the best farmland in the province, but too much of the land is under-used or lies fallow, while farming continues to represent a minor part of the local economy. Despite the growing interest in farmers markets and local produce in some stores, the vast majority of produce comes from massive farms hundreds, if not thousands of kilometres away. At least now there is an excellent strategy designed to promote change. The process to develop the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Agricultural Strategy began in 2011 when the Economic Development Society initiated a discussion group of farmers and farming advocates. With funding obtained from an agricultural foundation and the CSRD, a commit-
tee was formed and the Sustainability Solutions Group was contracted to assist with the development of the strategy. Some of the most useful and significant parts of the strategy document, that is available on the CSRD website, are the farming statistics that indicate the trends and highlight the challenges. After some reductions, the number of hectares in production has increased from nearly 15,000 hectares in 1996 to nearly 20,000 hectares in 2011. Greenhouse production has increased substantially, while open-air vegetable production remains small, at just 77 hectares. There are 54,566 hectares in the agricultural land reserve in the Shuswap portion of the CSRD, and there are 616 farms, down from 685 in 1996. Nineteen use organic practices and 15 are certified.
While total farm receipts in 2011 of $53-million is far higher than previous years, the average yearly net income in 2011 was only $6,314 per farm. Out of the 616 farms, over half, 334, had less than $10,000 in total farm receipts. Most farm animals are cattle or dairy cows, although the trends show a decline in numbers. The major increase has been in poultry, while the number of pigs has fallen from more than 7,000 in 1996 to far fewer than 1,000 in 2011. There are no shortages of challenges facing Shuswap’s agricultural sector, with perhaps the biggest concern being the average age of farmers is now 56, and there are few financial incentives for young people to begin farming. Increasing land values create a hefty barrier for anyone planning
to take up farming. In addition, there are few people willing to do farm work due to the low wages and its seasonal nature. Adding to the list of problems is the lack of provincial attention, as the Ministry of Agriculture has cut staff and no longer
“There are no shortages of challenges with perhaps the biggest concern being the average age of farmers is now 56.”
provides any local assistance. Despite the problems, there is no lack of opportunities in the Shuswap, with its rich agricultural history, including a growing interest in local food production and mar-
kets by both the public and local governments. Perhaps the most promising development is the proposed downtown college campus initiative, with its suggested focus on agriculture. One of the most significant success stories is the increase in the number of vineyards and wineries in our region that illustrates one of the few advantages of climate change, as Shuswap is becoming the most northerly grape growing region in all of North America. The Agricultural Strategy includes 19 recommendations that, if implemented, would vastly improve local food security as well as strengthen the farming community to make it more profitable and viable in the future. Retired dairy farmer, John McLeod has been involved in the strategy development process since day one and
he also is heading up the newly invigorated Shuswap Food Co-op. He believes that achieving success will require education and cooperation. He thinks the key recommendation is the need to establish an organization to acquire funding and implement efforts to improve marketing, establish new infrastructure and facilities and promote local initiatives. Just as necessity is the mother of all inventions, so too will agriculture one day rise to the top in the Shuswap because we all need food to survive and land to the south may one day become too dry to farm. The Shuswap has the water, it has the fertile soil, and one day when more and more people want to eat healthier food that is grown locally, agriculture will once again be at the top of the agenda.
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Friday, August 22, 2014 Shuswap Market News
Roots and Blues: Citizens donate time to help event run smoothly. By Tracy Hughes
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After some initial worry about the number of volunteers being down significantly this year, a host of people stepped up at the last to help fill in some of the gaps. Sky Stevens, who has the massive job of coordinating all the volunteers, believes the final number of volunteers went over 1,000 people, “although I lost track after 907.” “There are volunteers who have been here for years and years, it’s really like a family and we all pulled together. And many of those people went out and recruited others in to help. It’s amazing.” Stevens acknowledged that the volunteers were spread more thinly than previous festivals, mostly due to the expansion of the
festival — for example, the addition of the Vine Bar and the Survival Store also required volunteer contingents. But Stevens says many volunteers have stepped up and offered to take on extra shifts or additional duties. “I’m just so proud of them,” she says. Volunteers generally commit to 16 hours of work including time before, during or after the event, but after shifts are done, they are free to partake in all the festival delights. This drew Emily McFadden, 16, and Lilli Rakose, 14, to help out in the Family Fun Zone. “It’s the best. We get to play with the kids for a few hours, paint faces, run around in rainbow capes and then we get to be here enjoying the festival,” says Rakose. For teen volunteers, there is also the extra bonus of earning school
credit or credit from other organizations like Guides. While the teens think the Family Fun Zone is the best place to volunteer, longtime helper Jean Frolek insists she has the best job – and it is one of the most visible. Frolek is the woman who carries the autographed guitar, which is a prize in the raffle, around the crowds to encourage people to buy tickets. But Frolek is serious about her duties. “If anyone tried to steal this guitar, they’d be down in six steps,” says the smiling silverhaired lady. “There’s no way they’d be getting off the grounds with it. Not on my watch.” While it might not be the most plum assignment, on a hot Sunday afternoon Joe Rivard and Emma Hind Robson were among the most popular arrivals,
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n Event voluntees Emily Irvine and Rachel Witt offer a smile to people at one of the security stations. as they brought deliveries of water and ice to various areas. “Everyone loves to see us, so that’s great,” says Robson, who logged four-and-a-half miles on her fitness tracker the day before. “I won’t need to go the gym now.” One might think one of the more stressful volunteer jobs would be in the first aid station, but volunteers at that
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the warm and friendly people was really great. “We’ll do our thing as long as we can, creating new things, playing songs, new songs, new albums.” Some 30 minutes later, The Sheepdogs took to the stage, turned up the sound and rocked out to a large and appreciative festival audience.
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A contest put the rockers on the cover of Rolling Stone, but their talent has taken The Sheepdogs to the world stage. Touring since 2006, this good-as-gold, Juno award-winning group has played the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., the equally eminent Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. and Austin, Texas’ famous SXSW festival. The band’s self-titled album, released in 2012, was certified gold that year and earned three Juno nominations, adding to the three wins for their 2010 release, Learn and Burn. While vocalist and songwriter Ewan Currie acknowledges the 2011 Rolling Stone cover gave the band a big step up and a record deal with Atlantic, the musicians have long since established themselves as a group that draws crowds and gives them the music they want to hear. “It starts as music we want to hear, but we’re very much of the mindset that if you get up on stage, people pay (to hear you) and you pretty much damn well better have something they want.” And, less than an hour before headlining on the Roots and Blues Festival Main Stage Saturday night, Currie and bass player Ryan Gullen were ready and eager to do that. In favour of playing just about anywhere people are willing to
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sources. “People told us it’s really good,” said Gullen, who said Saturday night at festivals is much like Friday to nine-to-fivers. “We get to go home and be with family and friends – that’s very valuable, good for our mental health.” With a busy schedule, it’s somewhat hard to believe there’s time for writing new material, or rehearsing. “I find time with my guitar and try to work out things,” said Currie, noting the band had spent the pre-Roots & Blues week rehearsing for a new album they
plan to record in September. “With technology, you can record to a drop box. The songwriting is basically a guy with a guitar and the technology helps share it with the other guys,” said Currie. Getting ready for their 10:30 p.m. performance, both artists look forward to making music that pleases them and their audiences for as long as possible. “We really enjoy doing it and lots of bands keep doing it,” said Gullen, noting the snapshot the band got of Salmon Arm and
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The Gaza War: a caucus race GLOBAL VIEWS Gwynne Dyer “They began running when they liked, and left off when they liked, so that it was not easy to know when the race was over,” as Lewis Carrol put it in Alice in Wonderland. He was describing the Caucus Race, but it sounds quite a lot like the Gaza War, doesn’t it? What’s different is that at the end of the Caucus Race, the Dodo Bird declared: “Everybody has won, so all must have prizes.” After nine days of more-or-less ceasefire, they’re at it again. In the first 24 hours, 60 Palestinian rockets had been launched at Israel (no casualties), and 60 Israeli air strikes had hit Gaza (11 dead). That’s pretty small beer in a war that has already killed more than 2,000 people, but they literally don’t know how to stop, and the Dodo Bird is no help at all. The fact is that nobody has won, so nobody can have prizes. That’s what the negotiations in Cairo were actually about: prizes. Hamas’ leaders in Gaza were demand-
ing an end to the Israeli blockade of the territory and the opening of air and sea ports in the Gaza Strip. They also wanted more than 200 Hamas members in the West Bank who had been arrested just before the start of this war to be released. They might as well have asked for the Moon. Hamas has fired almost 6,000 of its homemade rockets at Israel since the start of the war, but it has killed only two Israeli civilians (plus one Thai guest-worker). It doesn’t represent even a serious danger to Israel, let alone an existential threat. So why would any sane Palestinian negotiator think that Israel would feel compelled to make major concessions to Hamas in order to make the pain stop? The Israeli negotiators were equally deluded. They understandably dismissed all of Hamas’ demands, but then they made equally ludicrous demands of their own. They wanted Hamas and all other militant Palestinian organizations in the Gaza Strip to be completely disarmed. That would not only end any possibility that the Palestinians could exert military pressure on Israel; it would also quite soon end Hamas’ rule in the Gaza Strip. Why would Hamas
agree with that? Over 2,000 people have been killed and more than 8,000 injured by Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, but that’s less than one percent of the population. Moreover, when the Israeli army actually invaded Gaza on the ground (to destroy the famous “terror tunnels”), Hamas fighters managed to kill 64 Israeli soldiers. That was a particularly futile waste of Israeli lives, since it is hard to believe that 64 of Israel’s troops would ever have been killed by random Hamas fighters coming out of undiscovered tunnels from time to time. Ordinary Israelis, with nightmare visions of terrorists popping up in their gardens, have bought the official line that the sacrifice was worthwhile, but none of the tunnels actually extended more than a couple of kilometres beyond Gaza’s border. The Palestinians doubtless think that killing more Israeli soldiers than in the previous two wars combined was some sort of success, even if they lost many more fighters themselves. But, in the real world, it does not give them any military advantage. So no concessions from either side of any kind. This was quite foreseeable from the first day of the war, because that’s the way the last two wars ended too. They have all been
fought mainly to serve the domestic political interests of the two governments, rather than to force real concessions out of the other. Hamas’ strategic situation is peculiar: it is very weak and cannot hurt Israel, but it is virtually indestructible. Israel can hammer the population of the Gaza Strip as much as it likes, but that will only strengthen their support for Hamas. Whereas Israel is enormously powerful, but cannot defeat Hamas unless it is willing to re-occupy the Gaza Strip – which would lead to a steady and ultimately intolerable drain of casualties among the occupying Israeli troops. The moves in this relationship are as stately and predictable as a minuet. When Hamas is under political pressure at home and needs a distraction, it launches a few rockets at Israel or provides some other provocation that the Israeli government cannot ignore. Then the Israeli government, under irresistible domestic pressure to “do something,” launches some air-strikes, and the dance of death recommences. Stopping is more difficult, because there’s no music to give you the signal by coming to an end. In terms of domestic politics, both sides have already accomplished what they
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It’s music with a purpose as musician Tyler Myroon puts on a fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food bank, Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Hideaway Pub. Hungry Artists Feeding Families is sponsored by Shuswap Coffee Company, West Ave Productions, and Hideaway Pub, says Myroon. “We are taking non- perishable food donations, that can be called in at 250-463-5578 until Aug. 23,” says Myroon. “Early food donations enter you to win a free Abstrakt Sonance hoodie, tickets to upcoming shows, CDs from West Ave Productions, one pound of Abstrakt Blendz Coffee from the Shuswap Coffee Company and a gift card for studio time for recording in the West Ave Studios.”
The Second Harvest fundraiser is restricted to those 19 years of age and older. Live entertainment begins at 9 p.m. with Vernon’s Immaculate, followed by Day Shaw Voo from Kelowna, Calgary’s Memo and Salmon Arm’s own Leo Zen and Myroon’s Abstrakt Sonance. Immaculate was the winner of the Vancouver Island Music Award for Hip Hop Album of the Year in 2013. A B.C. Interior Music Award nominee, Immaculate has pursued his life passion – writing, recording, producing, and performing hip-hop – for a decade. The Okanagan-based artist has established a reputation as a strong live performer with performances in eight countries and on multiple tours across Canada. Rocking festivals like Center of Gravity, The Groove and the Hidden Music Festival in
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Fall hiking schedule set Shuswap Outdoor Club will be hosting hikes Sept. 7 to Nov. 22. • Sunday, Sept. 7 - Hike Mount Baldy Lookout Trail, just west of Sorrento, 5.6 km return. Moderate climb on well graded trail, then return on same trail Contact Ed at 250832-1861 before Sunday. • Saturday or Sunday, Sept. 20 or 21 - Hike
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250-838-9759. • Early Oct – Bike Chute Lake to Penticton on KVR Rail Trail. Counting driving time, a long but very satisfying day. Contact Ed at 250-832-1861 at least one week in advance • Saturday or Sunday, Oct 25 or 26 – Mike Myra Canyon Provincial Park SE of Kelowna. KVR Rail Trail. About 14km return. Contact Ed at 250-832-
1861 at least one week in advance. • Saturday, Nov 22 – Annual potluck social plus show and tell, presentations of members activities related to the great outdoors. If presenting photos, please contact Gary at 250832-6522 or Connie at 250-832-8729 before Saturday, Nov 22. For more information, call 250-8328729.
First place Courvas forfeits final North Enderby Timber won their 10th Gibson Cup without taking to the field last Saturday night at MacDonald Park in Vernon. Despite finishing atop the North Okanogan Socer League, Courvas, from Salmon Arm, was not able to field a team in the final and as a result, had to forefit the match. Teams from Salmon Arm also included NOD Eagle Homes, who finished fourth,
in mid-table, while the Salmon Arm Outlaws ended their season in eighth place.
Time to Try-a-Tri The Salmon Arm Try-a Tri Kids Triathlon is set for Sunday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. The event is open to children from five to 17, with distances and courses to suit each age group. It’s at the SASCU Recreation Centre and the stages consist of a pool swim,
a run and then cycle on relatively flat courses, done in loops in and around the recreation centre. Registration is $25 and all racers get a T-shirt. More information is available at http://www.salmonarmtriathlon.com.
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Demolition Derby The 23rd annual smash ’em up event runs Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the first derby starting at 11:30. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children age 5 to 11 and kids 4 and under get in free.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District Notice of Community Meetings SOUTH SHUSWAP (Electoral Area ‘C’) PARKS & RECREATION PRIORITIES The Columbia Shuswap Regional District invites all those who recreate in the South Shuswap (Electoral Area ‘C’) to attend one of five upcoming community meetings to discuss parks and recreation. We need your input to help us understand where and how you recreate and where we should prioritize future spending on parks, trails and recreation. All the meetings will be similar, so pick the date or location that works best for you and come have your say! photo contributed
n Salmon Arm teacher Karen Hoover poses with 18 Canadian Youth Ambassadors outside the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Students can become an ambassador Salmon Arm teacher, Karen Hoover, joined 18 Canadian Youth Ambassadors to visit the U.S., including Washington D.C. One of the students remarked to the security guard that security seemed less strict than the security at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. “Well, you’re at home now,” replied the security guard. Hoover and the students re-
cently participated in the Youth Ambassador Program With Canada. The three-week program is about leadership and community involvement. It takes place in Ottawa, Plattsburgh, New York and Washington, D.C. Students learn a great deal about the history, geography and culture of the United States. They are also taught leadership skills and how to plan and im-
plement a community project. Hoover highly recommends the Youth Ambassador Program to students who are 15 to 18 and enjoy volunteering and being involved in community and school activities. Costs are completely covered by the U.S. government. For more information, google Youth Ambassador Program With Canada, SUNY Plattsburgh.
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A silent auction, concession and 50/50 draws, as well as demonstrations from the fire department are some of the other things to enjoy at the park. Watch for signs on the highway. This is a fundraiser for the Malakwa Community Centre Association, with proceeds going to the community hall fund, to assist with either repairing or rebuilding of the Malakwa Community
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We would like to thank everyone that made our time in high school bearable and successful, from the teachers, to administrators, friends and of course parents. Thank you to all the parent volunteers and businesses that donated time and money to make our grad ceremony and banquet possible and lots of fun. After a great summer we are ready to start the rest of our lives.
n Two vehicles crashed Sunday, Aug. 17 around 3:15 p.m. on the Trans-Canada Highway at the north exit to Chase. It was reported that a white vehicle travelling west struck a vehicle turning onto the highway into the eastbound lane. Eight people were involved, four from each vehicle. Below, at left, one man was trapped in the dark vehicle for 45 minutes to one hour until rescue crews were able to use Jaws of Life to cut the vehicle roof off to get him out. A number of people offered their help to rescue crews, including an off-duty firefighter from Maple Ridge.
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Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon after two SUVs collided on the TransCanada Highway at Chase. At 3:16 p.m., Chase RCMP received a report of the collision at the intersection of Shuswap Avenue and the Trans-Canada Highway. Chase RCMP and BC Ambulance Service paramedics arrived at the scene where eight people were found to have varying degrees of injury. Members of the Chase Fire Rescue and JPW Highways Maintenance assisted at the
scene with the extrication of passengers. BC Air Ambulance transported some of the injured persons to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops including a child and his father. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and the highway was closed to moving traffic for three hours. Highway traffic was re-routed through the Village of Chase. Const. Jonathan Spooner of the Chase RCMP says it is suspected that a grey Toyota SUV failed to yield to oncoming traffic and collided with a westbound SUV. Alcohol and speed are not suspected. However, heavy ve-
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Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson took an eviction notice to Imperial Metals in Vancouver but never made it off the ground floor. The notice seeks to bar Imperial Metals owners, employees, insurers and investors from the Ruddock Creek mine site high above the headwaters of the Adams River – land the Shuswap Nation claims to own under aboriginal title. Wilson says the “catastrophic breach” of the company’s Mt. Polley tailings pond, proves the Imperial Metals does not have proper risk management policies in place. It was a message the chief wanted to deliver to company officials first hand, but she arrived at the company’s Vancouver office last Thursday to discover
access blocked by locked stairwells and elevators. Gordon Keevil, Imperial Metals vice president of corporate development, called the incident an unfortunate set of circumstances based on miscommunication. He said there had been a number of protests following the Mt. Polley incident and building and management made the move for employee security. In terms of the federal government’s decision to forego an environmental assessment at Ruddock Creek in favour of a single provincial assessment, Keevil says the decision was to try to eliminate duplication. “At the end of the day, the federal government has to sign off on it,” he says. “They have to review it; it’s not a complete walk away.” Keevil says some $50
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n The site of the Ruddock Creek mine, high above the headwaters of the Adams River. to $60 million has already been spent in an environmental process that has just begun and is expected to take another two to three years. “We’re very aware of the high level of sensitivity; we know that unless it mitigates all the sensitivity, it’s not going to go,” he said, claiming the mine will be a much smaller operation than Mt. Polley. Keevil says the company has been in consultation with four First Nations bands affected by the mine – Adams Lake Indian Band, Little Shuswap, Neskonlith
and the Simpcw First Nation in the northern part of the Shuswap. “We’ve been talking to them all the time; not so much with Neskonlith,” he said. “That requires a two-way street in consultation.” “Let’s be honest, what happened was an accident and while we can’t give anyone a 100 per cent guarantee, we’re doing all kinds of work in support of the permitting process,” he said. “Everything we do is in the context of where we are – we know the sensitivity, we know the hurdles.”
Sacred fire lit at Mount Polley spill This year’s annual Secwepemc gathering held Aug. 15 to 17 hosted more than the traditional pow wow, games and feasting. The gathering also hosted the first round of Secwepemc Territorial Authority meetings, held just off the powwow grounds in Chase to discuss, among other things, traditional selfgovernance and resisting destructive resource extraction in the wake of the Imperial Metals Mount Polley mine tailings pond spill on Secwepemc territory. The newly formed Territorial Authority has collected more than 200 signatures on a petition and was to light a sacred fire at the spill site on Aug. 18. Meeting attendee Kanahus Manuel, a member of the Secwepemc Women Warrior Society, called the Mt. Polley incident a wake-up call and rallying cry for everyone. “It is especially a wake-up call and rallying cry for our people
who are at risk of losing our salmon, clean water and our way of life,” said Manuel. “We will not stand by and wait for government or industry, who have yet to appropriately address
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the spill and clean-up, we will act to uphold our responsibility to protect our territory.” The Secwepemc will also be enforcing the eviction notice issued by the Neskonlith band
against another Imperial Metals operation in Secwepemc territory, Ruddock Creek mine. The sacred fire is in solidarity with the Klabona Keepers’ Red Chris mine blockades.
n On Aug. 17, Chase Village Lanes hosted the Challenge You to Strike Out MS (Multiple Sclerosis), raising $850. Ethan Moreau, Marie Lambert, Lisa Kenny, Sebastian Nyeste, Joshua Pearce, Isabella Smyth, Natalia Nyeste, Alexander Smyth and Elizabeth Smyth took part.
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n Debbie Tarry of Works in Glass, based in Scotch Creek, peaks through some of her glass creations that were on sale and displayed at the Artisan Market at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival last weekend.
The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival was good to a number of Shuswap vendors and artisans, despite some raindrops Saturday. Debbie Tarry of Works in Glass, who lives in Scotch Creek, was busy talking with customers and browsers in the Artisan Market Sunday. Her beautiful marbles, glass creations and jewelry were attracting lots of interest. She said although sales were better when she attended three or four years ago, that’s not of prime importance to her. She likes attending in order to visit with people and liaise with other artisans. “There’s a lot of collaboration
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Friday Nights Live, Linz Kenyon plays Aug. 22, and John Treichel & Company on Aug. 29 in Scotch Creek. Entertainment and outdoor market behind the information centre on Main Street. Starts at 7 p.m., donations for band taken at halftime. Don’t park in the grocery store parking lot; use drug store lot across the street. Bring lawn chair. Chase Heat Summer Hockey School, starts Aug. 25 at Art
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welcome on leash. Music and entertainment inquiries, contact Deb Gibson gibsonda2012@gmail.com. General meeting at Lakeview Centre, Anglemont, on Sept. 9. Presentation to Frankie Brown of lifetime membership on attaining almost 95 (in October). North Shuswap Health Centre society AGM, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. at North Shuswap Community Hall, vital decisionmaking meeting re-
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MARTYN RUSSELL 1956 - 2014 Martyn Russell passed away suddenly on Tuesday Aug 11, 2014. He is survived by his family in the UK, his children Jerica (Tyler) Harrison (Caitlyn), grandchildren Landon and Averi and his dear life time friend Andrea. There will be no service held as the family will be traveling to England to lay him to rest. Online condolences may be sent through Martyn’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
By shopping local you support local people. HELEN DELMA KURTZ October 4, 1925 - July 31, 2014 Helen Delma Kurtz passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, B.C. on July 31, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Born in Melfort, SK on October 4, 1925 Mom grew up on a farm south west of Star City, SK with her Mom (Marie Thompson), Dad (Tome Thompson), twin brother Harold, and sisters Dorothy, Lyla, Florence, and Elaine. In 1944 she met and married Harold Kurtz and they settled on their own place next to the original Kurtz farmstead in the Norwood District, southeast of Brooksby, SK. Mom and Dad were farmers, primarily growing wheat, barley, and oats along with some livestock from time to time, and in later years canola and flax. Mom was a typical farm wife of the era tending a large garden, hauling grain, and working tirelessly on the farm. Mom and Dad sold the farm in 1977 moving first to Star City, SK and eventually to Salmon Arm, B.C. Mom was an active member of the community, involved in local service clubs, a member of the United Church, an avid golfer, a dedicated participant at the 5th Avenue Senior’s Center in Salmon Arm, and a long and active member of the Royal Purple. Mom enjoyed painting prairie scenes and landscapes, she loved to dance, sing with Bert’s Revellers, play cards, and she will be remembered for having a good time at camp-outs and socials. Mom was an excellent seamstress making all her own clothes, graduation dresses, endless patches on blue jeans, and the countless costumes she made for the many skits she created and performed. If it could be made, Mom could do it. Mom is survived by and will be missed by her daughter Marilyn of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, grandsons Scot and Darcy and great-grandson Soren of Calgary, AB; son Byril and Brenda of Salmon Arm, B.C., grandson Jayson and Shelly and great-grandkids Sarah and Matt of Prince George, B.C., granddaughter Jennifer and Tom Doull of Surrey, B.C.; son Gil and Norene of Terrace, B.C. and grandkids Topher of North Vancouver, B.C., and Morgan of Nelson, B.C.; sister Lyla Kilback of Penticton, B.C.; sister Elaine Moore of Palo Cedro, CA; sister-in-law Elsie and Sam Archer of Windsor, ON; and her many relatives and friends. Respecting her wishes there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that any donations be made to the Alzheimer Society, or the charity of your choice. Many thanks to those at Piccadilly Terrace for their friendship, the incredible staff at the Good Samaritan Hillside Village for their attention to Mom’s needs, and to Dr. Du Plessis and Dr. Bonthuys for their dedicated care. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium, Salmon Arm, B.C. (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Helen’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
FOCHUK, MICHAEL DEMETRIUS The family of Michael Demetrius Fochuk regrets to announce his passing on August 13, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Mike was the owner of Mike’s Auto Sales for many years and was well known in the community for his integrity as both a business man and a friend. He was an amazing husband, father and papa. Mike will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 63 years, Dagny, his sister Helen, his daughters Vicki, Jill (Wayne), Robyn (Gene); son Mike (Tara Jo); granddaughters, Brooke and Michele; grandsons Hunter, Grady, Reece and Reede; great granddaughter Elin and many nieces and nephews. There will be no formal service at Mike’s request. On line condolences may be sent through Mike’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com JOHN WACLAW PAWLAS John Waclaw Pawlas passed away at his residence in Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years. John was born on June 12, 1925 in Warsaw, Poland and had resided in Salmon Arm, BC since 1967. John was predeceased by his wife, Elisabeth in 2008. He is survived by his children, Richard (Donna) and Irene (Andy) Stewart of Victoria; four grandchildren, Michael, Sharon, Bradley and Laura; four great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Christopher, Gavin, Addison and Kylan. There will be no formal service. If so desired, contributions in memory of John may be made to the Salvation Army Food Bank, 191-2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4H4 or the CNIB, Box 32002 Stn. Brm. B, Toronto, ON M7Y 5R2. Online condolences may be sent through John’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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HAVANKA, GILBERT Jan. 1942 – Aug. 1, 2014 Gil’s life:Gilbert (also called Gil or Gilby) was born at Wetaskiwin, AB on January 28, 1942. Gil was raised on a farm and lived a very busy farm life. He was the oldest child of Reino and Helen Havanka. Other children born later are a brother, Dale, and a sister, Karen. In Alberta, Gil attended school at Ernest Park and completed high school at Falun. He was very athletic playing hockey on the Falun team, was a pitcher on the ball teams as well as playing horseshow with his Dad and uncles. Gil helped on the farm until his late teens and then worked on oil rigs. In the early 60’s he worked as a power lineman for Ace Construction. In 1965 he married Lois Hill and moved to Edmonton. He changed jobs and began working for Edmonton Power. His daughter, Lanette, was born in 1969. In 1972 Gil went to Auctioneer School at Lacombe, AB and got his license as an auctioneer. He became a partner in the Wetaskiwin Auction Market. He bought land in the Falun area and moved his family to the farm in 1973. He sold his interest in the Auction Market but continued to auctioneer at cattle sales. A daughter, Theresa, was born in 1975. Gil started trucking under the business name of Mulhurst Transport hauling oil drums and materials for Bonnie Glen Gas Plant. He bought a caterpillar and other equipment keeping very busy with the farming and raising cattle as well. In 1982 Gil and Lois sold the farm and moved to Salmon Arm, B.C. Gil worked for Armstrong Farm Equipment for a few months and then bought a small farm where he raised cattle and hay. He loved to farm and took on custom work. He had different sizes of John Deere tractors and other farm equipment. He loved working for other people tilling their fields, putting up their hay, etc. In the winter he snowplowed for some trailer parks, churches or wherever he was needed. His daughters married and he was blessed with four grandchildren – Daniah, Kalee, Gillian and Brady. He treasured his grandkids and took them for tractor rides to show them the baby calves and farm animals. In the winter he made tracks for them to tobbagan and bought a snowmobile for them to get up and down the hills. They called him “Pop” and loved to come to the farm every chance they had. Over the years Gil and Lois travelled with friends and family to Fairmont Hotsprings and found time to do some camping. They managed some winter holidays to the warm resorts and also took a couple of cruises. Gil enjoyed playing cards and socializing. He had a great sense of humour. From an early age he loved music and was very talented playing the accordion from age 8. Later he played guitar and loved singing country music. He sang with friend Walter Breitkreuz in earlier years in AB, and his Finlander friend, Jim Niemi in Salmon Arm. Singing on camping trips and family events with his daughters was a real joy to him. A big project that Gil became involved in was building the Canoe Creek Golf Couse. This project took about 2 years. He worked up the ground, leveling and seeding the course. His knowledge and work was really appreciated and Gil felt a lot of pride when the course was finally developed. He did enjoy golfing with friends and family over the years and with his “golfing buddies” each week. They would often have a beer together and rehash the game. Gil would also spend several weeks in the fall helping his brother, Dale, with the harvest in the Wetaskiwin area. There wasn’t a job that he couldn’t do and his family will miss his presence as they harvest the crops this year. Gil developed health problems spending some time in hospital, but still continued to be a busy man never refusing to help out the neighbours or take on a project. He had a farm sale in September of 2013. Gil and Lois bought lots downtown and built a new home. Gil still had to have his tractor so bought a small 5560 John Deere tractor with a rototiller and grasscutter. Even with his health deteriorating Gil seldom refused a job if someone phoned. He was a very tough and determined man. After January of this year he was diagnosed with blocked heart valves and it was too risky to operate with other mounting health problems. Gil was in and out of hospital many times. He passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm hospital on August 1st. Services were held at Elks Hall in Salmon Arm on August 6th and at Falun Hall in Alberta on August 11th. Gil had many friends and will be missed by people in the community. There has been a huge outpouring of love shown which is much appreciated by Lois and the family. The reponse after his death truly shows the heartfelt appreciation and respect for Gil. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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WALTER RICHARD SIMMS Feb. 2, 1925 – Aug. 12, 2014 Walt passed away peacefully with family by his side in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm. He is survived by his wife of 66 yrs. Pat, daughter Joanne (Bert), son Michael (Roslyn), daughter Coralee (Kevin), son Paul (Jacquie), eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren, six nephews, six nieces and their families. Walt was an employee of Terminal City Iron Works for 43 years. A member of the American Foundrymen’s Assn., of the South Burnaby Mens’ Club and the S.L.E. Golf Club. He loved hunting, golfing and sports of all kinds. Walt was a loving husband, father, poppa and great poppa and a friend to many and had a great sense of humor. The family would like to thank Dr. Goldberg, Dr. DeWet and the 2nd floor staff for their extra efforts in caring for Walt while he was in hospital. Per his request there will not be a service. His cremated remains will be interred at Blind Bay Cemetery at a later date. Please no flowers, if so desired donations may be made to Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3 or on line at www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org. Online condolences can be sent through Walt’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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THE Salmon Arm Medical Clinic wishes to announce that Dr. John Wood, after 40 years of medical practice, will be retiring at the end of August 2014. We would like to welcome Dr. Carolyn Jones who will take over Dr. Wood’s practice and patients.
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ELIZABETH MAY KENNER After a brave battle with cancer, Betty passed away at home on Sunday evening August 10, 2014, with her family at her side. Born January 12, 1939, in Salmon Arm to Jack and Sylvia Phillips, Betty is survived by Bill, the love of her life for 51 years; her daughters Kim (Dave Erb), Gerri, and Kenas (Steve Schell); and by her brother Jack Phillips. Betty was also a loving grandmother to Phillip, Kenny, and Sydney. Betty had a fun-loving and fearless spirit. Friends and family relished her ability to speak her mind. Even on the most challenging days, Betty’s wit and humour kept her family strong. Family members would often challenge each other to “Betty up” when courage was needed. She taught her daughters to be grateful for life and its blessings. She would remind them, “Make each day count, because you’re not getting it back. Do what you want to do.” She loved treating her grandchildren to homemade Nanaimo squares or a trip to the candy shop. The family would like to sincerely thank: Ron and Myrna Treat; Bruce and Rosa Mierau; David De Camillis; Laurence Roy and his staff at Remedy’s Pharmacies; Dr. Victoria Edmondson and the staff from the Salmon Arm Medical Clinic; Jay Lyn from Community Care Nurses; Hospice volunteer Sherry Lundholm; Dr. Gerry Chu; Dr. Kristy Chu; and Carolyn Wilson. A special thanks to our sister Gerri. No service by Betty’s request. Online condolences may be sent through Betty’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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GORDON IVAN LAMB 1926-2014 It is with sadness that the family of Gordon announces his passing on August 13, 2014 at the age of 87 years at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm. Gordon was born on November 17, 1926 in Saskatchewan. Gordon was a resident of Malakwa, BC for the past 48 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years Evelyn, children; Marilyn (Jack), Dixie, Gloria, Debbie, and Bonnie, 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Gordon was pre-deceased by his parents Clyde and Alice, 9 siblings and his son Clair in 1981. A celebration of life service for Gordon will be held on Sunday August 24 at 2:00 pm at the Malakwa School Gymnasium, Malakwa, BC. A reception will follow the service allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories. Flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation in memory of Gordon can be sent to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent through Gordon’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a part-time/Oncall Housekeeper. Must be energetic, self-motivated and have good time management skills. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume. Attn: Housekeeping Dept. 810 10St. SW (directly across from Canadian Tire)
Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a part-time Server. The job will involve weekday and weekend shifts. Must be energetic, a team player and have good time management skills. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume. Attn: Dining Room Dept. 810 10St. SW (directly across from Canadian Tire)
Colonial Farms is accepting resumes for full time positions. Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am-2pm
EXP. line cook & servers needed immed. Must be able to work all shifts. Apply with resume to Jane’s Place/ Picadilly Mall.
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Salmon Arm THRIFT STORE has an immediate opening for SATURDAY POSITION Please drop off resume to Shelley, 885 Lakeshore Dr., S.W. No phone calls please
Values – Honesty – Integrity – Professionalism – Passion – Respect Join our exceptional team….. We are now accepting resumes for the following position: cashier Apply with a resume, Attn: Doug.
DELI CLERK Our Uptown Deli/Café Department requires part time help. Some kitchen experience would be an asset but not necessary, must be able to multi task, have excellent customer service and hold a food safe certificate. If you are energetic and enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askews team then we want to hear from you Please forward resume, preferably in person, to Shannon Garrison, Deli/Café Manager – Uptown store, or Fax: 250-832-7623, or e-mail:shannon@askewsfoods.com
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The Salmon Arm Curling Club is seeking applicants to manage the curling centre starting September 1, 2014. Responsibilities will include: • Centre operations • Planning • Administration • Financial Management/Bookkeeping • Promotion, marketing and sponsorship • An understanding and passion for the sport of curling would be an asset. To obtain a detailed job description or to send a resume with cover letter and salary expectations, contact Darcy Seghers, President, SACC, at salmonarmcc@shaw.ca. No phone calls please.
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To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE -Raven Subd. CHASE -Whispering Pines Call Valerie 250-832-2131
North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborers and a HD Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. PT Retails Sales required at The UPS Store, Salmon Arm. Please apply with resume between 9-2pm, Monday to Thursday. Computer experience required. No phone calls. SKYLINE TRUCKSTOP is now hiring a gas attendant & F/T waitress. Email resume to skyline@jetstream.net or fax to 250-836-4950.
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King’s Christian School is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Elementary Teaching position. Please send a cover letter, resume and statement of faith to: King’s Christian School Attn: Jeff Covey 350-B 30th St NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone:250-8325200/Fax:250-832-5201 Email:
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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services SERVERS wanted for permanent positions. Must be available days, evenings and wkends. Drop off resume’ at SA Home Restaurant or email to home6@shaw.ca Attn Coranne
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IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes. Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm
Field Tomatoes & Romas TCHwy West Salmon Arm (250)832-7550 Best Quality from the Best Growers
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Garage Sales 3592 White Lake Road every Sunday in August, 9-4 Stihl & Husquvarna chainsaws, Mt. bikes & bikes, tread mill, woodwork tools, tires & wheels, windows, doors, patio, leaf blowers, weed whipper, 1960 Fordson Major diesel tractor, 9.5’ Vanguard camper w/furnace, toilet, F/S Low prices & freebies. (250)835-8331 ANNUAL NDP Garage Sale, Sat.Aug. 30, 8am-3pm, 3741 30 St. NE, opposite Elks Park BLIND Bay: 2486 Blind Bay Rd., Sat Aug 23rd, 8-1, lots of misc. BOUGHT a storage unit, tools, household items, some brand new& unopened, Sat. 23rd, Sun. 24th, 8-2, 2450 8Ave SE CANOE: 5161 60Ave. NE across from Randy’s Marina, Fri, Sat. Aug 22,23, 9-3, 2001 Dodge Caravan, low kms $2200. 15ft. Scamper holiday trailer, ‘67-’70 GM Body parts, tires, tools, yard tools, 1 Ford LGT 145 runs & 2 Ford LGT 165 needs repair $900 for all 3 lawn tractors, western books, chain saws HSHLD. GOODS, furn. beds, outboard motor, fish finders & gear, projectors, golf carts, & many misc. items. Aug. 23, 8am to 4pm. 2270-28 ST. NE.
Huge Garage Sale!
Aug. 22-31, 7am-5pm, 60 Grove Rd. off Hadow Rd.
45” snowblower, Kubota hydrostatic lawnmower, rototiller, musician tube amps, mikes, cables, equip., landing gear, canopy, tail wheel, transceiver & instruments, Sonerai plane parts & enclose trailer, antiques, 3’x3’x7’ chicken cage, fire bricks, hydraulic equip. & much more Only good stuff, no junk MASSIVE HSHLD ITEMS, incl. china cab. & table, bdrm. suite, etc. Aug.23 &24, 8:30am to 1pm. 2103 6th Ave. N.E. SA: 121 17Street SE, Sat. Aug 23, 8-1, some of everything SALMON Arm: 6506 Ranchero Dr., Sat. Aug. 23rd, 8am4pm YARD and Estate Sale 1121 Dilworth Rd. Sorrento August 23 & 24 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Misc. for Sale 2 ELECTRIC ULTRAMATIC beds $1650. Kirby vacuum, all new, but shampooer, $1000. 32” TV, bracket & stand, $250. All OBO. 250-679-8450. CEDAR Shakes, 24” hand split. (1-250)836-3143 Malakwa CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118
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Suites, Lower
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MAPLE Lanes Townhomes, $315,000. + GST, 3bdrm., 2.5bath, 1600sqft., 9ft. ceilings, walk to town, partial lakeview. Open house Tues-Sat 4-6pm, 150 4St. SE. Contact owner or your realtor (250)804-0184
1BDRM suite close to Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, internet & tv, $695/mo., NS (250)804-0399
SMALLER kitchenette suite, single person only, $550 incl. util., DD req’d (250)832-2516
Misc. Wanted PRIVATE collector looking to buy a bunch of coins. Call Todd (250)-864-3521 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: A small truck in fair cond. for yard work. Call Sheila (250)832-3796 WE Are Still looking For Rhubarb!! Fresh cut & clean for our kitchen. Please call the office staff at (250)832-5243 R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum
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Real Estate Houses For Sale Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area Updated flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $199,900. Call (250)832-6765
Lots LOTS LOTS LOTS New subdivision in Canoe. Close to lake. Reduced. (250)836-4902
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Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.
LARGE Bright 1 Bdrm Apt Over garage country living 5 min to Ind park shared laundry $575 util incl. 250-804-4895 TASTEFULLY furnished 1bdrm. apt. suited to professional person, priv. entr, walk to town $925/mo. incl. util & wifi, refs req’d (250)832-0251
Cottages / Cabins
Close to Uptown Askew’s. N/S, pets optional. $850/mo. (250) 517-9617.
2bdrm, 2bath Home ✦in Shuswap lake Estates, garage, large deck overlooking the lake, minimal yard work 4bdrm, 2.5bath Home ✦in Gardom Lake area, garage, deck, approximately 4 blocks from97B 3bdrm. 2bath Home ✦in Tappen area, garage, deck & view of the valley. Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216 Royal LePage Access Real Estate
Homes for Rent 3BDRM., 2bath, close to schools & downtown, NS, NP, $1300/mo. avail Sept 1st, (250)832-3980
Large kit, newly reno’d, 2 bdrm, DT, Lge. priv. fenced garden, W/D, utils incl. On bus rte, N/S, N/P. Separate entr. $950. 250-515-5966
3BDRM, 2bath, 1350 sq ft. like new, bright, modern, 6 appl., 2 decks, walk to Bastion or SAS, NS, NP, no parties, $1400/mo includes utilities., available immed. (250)804-8058
SALMON ARM- 2 bdrm bsmt suite, newly renovated, 1 car garage, cable & wi-fi available. Call 250-549-9471.
LARGE 1bdrm, F/S, NP, NS, utilities & cable incl., female 35+ preferred, refs req. (250)804-6123 (250)832-4827
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
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FOR Rent in Sicamous - 2 Bedroom Rancher style house with carport on Sherlock Road. Available Sept 1 for year round renter. Fridge, Stove, Washer, and Dryer included. $850 per month plus DD. Ph (403)689-9887 email vermeire@shaw.ca
Houses For Sale
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Sport Utility Vehicle
Free Stone Peaches Best of the Year These are not grocery store peaches, they are fruit market peaches TCHwy West Salmon Arm (250)832-7550 Best Quality from the Best Growers
2006 Dodge Durango SLT. Full load. Leather, 6 cd, DVD, power everything, 7 passenger, sunroof, heated seats, AWD/4WD, Hemi. 153295 km $9000 250 804-1728
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LABOURERS - REQUISITION # 33564 BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canadian Pacific is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safetyconscious, and results-driven people to join our force of labourers. You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn Safety oriented work ethic To work in and around B.C. Competition closes on August 24, 2014
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1993 Wellcraft Eclipse 19.6ft. cuddy cabin, 5litre V8 Merc, High 5 stainless steel prop, 2nd owner, excellent shape, well maintained, great on fuel $9900. (250)832-9256
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5BDRM, 2 BATH 80 4St SE, $1550/mo. + util., NS, NP, shared W/D, avail. immed. (250)253-4444 NOTE: basement suite can be subletted by you if owner approves or you can rent as a whole house CHASE: CUTE 2 BEDROOM house on nice lot in town. Aug 15 or Sept 1. Pet OK. Ref required. 250-981-1757 or email cherryhill771@hotmail.com
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1 BR suite in Sicamous. Ideal for handicap, senior or working person. Incl. cable, W/D, A/C, F/S and use of deck. New cond. $700. Avail Immed. 1 (250)836-3569
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SICAMOUS 4bdrm. 2bath. 1800sqft., laundry/rumpus room, quiet location, NS, pets neg, $1100/mo + util., satellite tv available (250)253-4060
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kitchen, laundry, 1 full bathroom. Separate entrance, large rooms.
1Bdrm+Den 10 min to town bright $725 all util incl NP 250835-4329/250-804-6016
GLENEDEN small 1bdrm cabin for quiet single person, country living, F/S, $475/mo. plus util, avail. Sept. 1st (250)832-0218 (250)832-6975
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2003 BUICK Century. Grt. shape, extra rims & winter tires. $3500 OBO. 250-8326938 or 250-804-3160.
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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
1999 TOYOTA Solara SE, 1 owner w/only 149,000 kms. Ph. 250-832-4753.
CLEAN large bright 1bdrm suite walk in closet deck separate entr. util. incl. laundry satellite appliances No Pets non-smoking avail Sept 1 view now $800. (250)463-2876
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ABOVE ground suite; walk to both malls, f/s, w/d, N.S. N.P. Clean & bright, priv. ent. Some renos. Avail now. $650/mo.+ util. 250-804-5705.
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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 Sept. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694
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Rentals
1987 Cougar XR7
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For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca. Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. The journey has begun but is far from over.
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Out on the Town
Friday, August 22, 2014 Shuswap Market News
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. AUGUST
hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation.
SALMON ARM LATIN DANCE CLUB – Weekly practices in
downtown Salmon Arm: rueda, salsa, bachata, merengue, kizomba – partners or single, beginners welcome. Fun, friendly, free. Call 250-803-1104 for more information
Camps” for kids and youth ages 5-14 at the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm. Register by email: shuswapkidsarts@gmail.com, or call 250-253-4346. For more information, visit meeshcreative.moonfruit.com or shuswaptheatre.com.
FAMILY SATURDAYS – continue at the art gallery from 11
LIVE JAZZ – at the Wicked Spoon restaurant every Tuesday
FARMER’S MARKET – South of Canoe
School. Watch for signs. Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh fruit, eggs, canning and crafts.
TO AUGUST 24 R.J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE –
presents a Villains & Vittles Dinner Theatre production, Nellie Trueheart’s Encounter with Pureville N.E. Call for reservations: 250-832-5243. Show times: Wednesday, Friday and Sundays. Dinner at 6 p.m. Special matinee show: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.salmonarmmuseum.org.
CARAVAN FARM THEATRE –
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
LUNCH BOX – The Lunch Box Stage music series presents
PLAZA JAZZ – The 2014 version of Jazz at the Plaza
SATURDAY, AUG. 23 THE NIMBLEFINGERS BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL – will run from noon to 9 p.m. Listen to world
class bluegrass and old-time music by musicians from B.C. and beyond. This is a family event with artisans, yummy food vendors and a beer garden.
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER AT THE HIDEAWAY PUB – Musician Tyler Myroon hosts live entertainment
a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in with your young children and enjoy creating something together while you see the exhibition.
at 7 p.m. For more information call 250-832-2280. Admission by donation.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Safeword and the Gareth Seys Trio at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.
SHUSWAP KIDS ARTS – presents “Art & Drama Day
on the Wharf season with their bold, big-band sound at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Admission is by donation.
beginning at 9 p.m. with Vernon’s Immaculte, followed by Day Shaw Voo from Kelowna, Calgary’s Memo and Salmon Arm’s own Leo Zen and Myroon’s Abstrakt Sonance. Admission is by donation of at least two nonperishable food items or $5.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE SALMON ARM FAIR A1 DIVISION ARTS & CRAFTS – Artists are
encouraged to support their community fair by entering their work into the A1 Division • www.salmonarmfair. com.
concludes with the rich jazz harmonies, grooving funk and R&B rhythms of Safeword – Gareth Seyes on trombone, Jordan Dick on guitar, Blair Shier on bass and Devon Leyenhorst on drums.
FREE LUNCHTIME TALK ON MINDFULNESS- What is
mindfulness and how can it help my physical and mental health? Held at Maple Tree Medical Clinic, OKAPED, rear entrance 12-1 p.m. Bring your lunch. Contact Madeline Eames at 250-833-6652 for more information.
FRIDAY, AUG. 29 LUNCH BOX – The final show in the Lunchbox Stage series
features Phoenix Goldsmith.
SUNDAY, AUG. 31 BURGER, BEER AND A BARD – Burger – gourmet, with all
the fixings. Beer – from Crannog Ales. And a Bard – stories with award-winning writer and storyteller James Murray, all set in the beautiful surroundings of R.J. Haney Heritage Village at the SASCU Presents Haney Theatre. Burgers and beer served at 4 p.m., followed by stories at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at Save on Foods and Touch ‘A Texas in the Piccadilly Mall or at R.J. Haney Heritage Village by calling 250-832-5243. Limited seating is available. R.J. Haney Heritage Village is located at 751 Highway 97B in Salmon Arm, next to the Salmon Arm Camping Resort. For more information, call 250-832-5243, visit their website www.salmonarmmuseum.org, or like them at www.facebook.com/ Haneyheritage
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3
Is your ad getting noticed?
SHUSWAP THEATRE AUDITIONS –
Theatre auditioning for parts of six presents The Tragical men and two women, between the Comedy of Punch & Judy, ages of 30 and 60, for upcoming If you’d like your business to be the only ad on the page featuring an antique, circusproduction of The Odd Couple, with no competition, call me. I can run your ad here. like esthetic; large-scale directed by Julia Body. Auditions Penny 250-832-2131 • penny@saobserver.net puppets, a live three-piece run Sept. 3 and 4. For more band, horse-drawn carts with information or a copy of the script, unfolding stages, big and contact Julia at 250-833-1496, or colourful costumes, loud send an email. Anyone interested in wigs, painted masks and being on the crew may also contact plumed ponies. A summer Julia. Props and Set Decor are comedy for the whole family particularly important to this show, to enjoy. Call 250-549-SHOW which runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 8. For (7469) to reserve. caravanfarmtheatre.com *ShuGo more information, visit shuswaptheatre.com. SUNDAY, AUG. 24 participant. FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 23RD ANNUAL SALMON ARM DEMOLITION DERBY – At the TO AUGUST 30 Salmon Arm Fairgrounds. Gates open at 9:30 am. First SALMON ARM ART GALLERY – presents the Society of THE ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN ART GALLERY – presents derby starts at 11:30 am. Beer Garden Open at 11. Canadian Artists Annual Juried Exhibition, opening the “Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan Adults (12 and up) $15 each. Children ages five to 11, reception at 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments. Chapter.” Gallery hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to $5, and four and under free. Exhibition runs Sept. 6 to 27. Admission by donation. 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-546-8318. TUESDAY, AUG. 26 SALMON ARM FAIR – September 5, 6 & 7, Fair theme is SALMON ARM DOWNTOWN CULTURE CRAWL – Take yourself Happy 100th BC 4-H. Deadlines for applications is CD RELEASE TOUR – With music reminiscent of Simon and on a walking tour of the downtown and visit 28 August 29, 2014. Parade is Saturday September 6. Visit Garfunkel, Ash & Bloom will celebrate the release of businesses that are featuring local artists. Tour map is www.salmonarmfair.com for more information. their full-length album, Let The Storm Come, at 8 p.m. available at the art gallery and visitors centre. at the Wicked Spoon. For more information, visit www. SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 SALMON ARM ART GALLERY – presents the works created ashandbloom.com. NEW LIFE OUTREACH – 7 p.m., come hear international during the 2014 Roots & Blues Festival. Twelve local WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 evangelist Jeremy Swizek. 4409 Trans Canada Highway, artists painted the festival over two days, and their Tappen. works reflect the music and energy of the event. Gallery WOW – The Salmon Armenians cap another Wednesday
You can now upload your own events on our website…AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.
Your Health &
Shuswap Market News Friday, August 22, 2014
Wellness
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING
How to improve your child’s eyesight (NC) It is true that everything is important when it comes to children’s health but paying attention to their eyes frequently is a praiseworthy plan. The primary guideline for your little ones is easy to follow: schedule the first eye exam by six months; keep watching for eye issues like crossed eyes and lazy eye, as well as symptoms like squinting, droopy lids, or watery eyes; and before kindergarten begins, schedule an eye exam to determine if glasses are needed. And when it comes to those glasses and contact lenses, opticians will give you dedicated guidance to
enhance the way your children see. The optician profession is regulated in Canada and this gives you a highly-trained individual to first interpret your child’s prescription, to help you choose the right frames, answer your questions, and then he or she works to exacting standards to produce the perfect lens to meet rigorous national standards. Here are some tips for ensuring your child
receives the best vision possible: Frame first: The most important criteria when selecting prescription eyeglasses is how they fit. The lens centre must match the line of sight. Size, shape, and fit should be guided by the optician teaming up with the child and parent. Either a plastic or metal frame will work well. Lazy eye: This muscle problem occurs in
1 out of 25 children. One, or both eyes may wander especially if the child is tired. Bifocal lenses, patching, or surgery are effective for strengthen eye muscles. Playing sports: The best place for a child’s eyeglasses when he or she is playing a sport is not in their backpack, but on their nose. A child won’t play well with blurry vision so instead, invest in well-fitting eyeglass frames with break resistant lenses. Also look into purchasing sports glasses. Touchdown: What do a football and astigmatism have in common? The shape. An astigmatic cornea has two major curves
on the surface. One is steeper, the other flatter. A football is flatter from tip to tip than it is around the circumference. Contact lenses: This decision is not based on age, but maturity. Only you as a parent can decide the level of your child’s maturity. You can consult with an optician for an expert opinion. For more eye health facts every mother should know, check out www.weloveyoureyes.ca, where the Opticians Council of Canada – with support from The Foundation Fighting Blindness - is running an interactive program with inviting prizes.
Quick tips for a lifetime of reliable eyesight (NC) Did you know that eyesight requires at least half of the brain to get involved every waking hour of the day? And, out of all the muscles in our body, the ones that control our eyes are the most active. “With such a big job to do, let’s not take our eyes for granted,” says optician, Bonnie Karnik-Horvath in Regina, Saskatch-
ewan. “Think about the little things you can do for your eyes every day if possible.” Here are some quick tips on eye care from opticians across Canada: • Be aware of eye strain. This can occur if you spend a lot of time looking at the screens of a computer, hand held device, or television. Be sure to blink frequently to
alleviate the strain. • Wear good quality sunglasses, even on cloudy days, for protection from ultraviolet light – and wear goggles for protection if you do hazardous work of any kind. • Commit to a regular workout routine. This is good for your overall health, including your eyes. • Commit to a bal-
anced diet of protein, especially fish, plus plenty of fruit and colourful vegetables. • Most importantly, ask the optician crafting your glasses or contact lenses if you have any questions about the eyewear, or about other visual needs. They are highly skilled to interpret your prescription and they work to exacting standards to produce
the perfect lens to meet rigorous national standards. For more eye care tips every mother should know, check out www.weloveyoureyes.ca, where the Opticians Council of Canada – with support from The Foundation Fighting Blindness - is running an interactive program with inviting prizes.
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Optometrist ❙ Dr. Shelley Geier
Eye Examinations Eye Glasses/Safety Eyewear/Sunglasses Contact Lenses Refractive Surgery Assessment 217 Finlayson St. PO Box 542 Sicamous, BC
Ph: 250-836-3070 Fx: 250-836-2359
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