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BCTF rejects call to suspend strike
Dispute: Clark urges teachers to get ‘realistic’ about bargaining and pause pickets. By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
Premier Christy Clark urged the B.C. Teachers Federation to suspend its strike to allow public school classes to open while negotiations continue. And she insisted the union get “realistic” and move towards the public sector pattern on wage increases so the two sides can hammer out a deal to improve class support for special needs, which she called the biggest issue facing the education system. “There are no easy fixes and no shortcuts to achieving long-term labour peace for kids,” Clark said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
BCTF president Jim Iker ruled out a pause in the strike along the lines of the two-week truce the province proposed last week and is still offering. “The government remains entrenched and unwilling to be flexible,” he told reporters. “We’re not suspending any strike right now.” The premier had been criticized in recent days for keeping a low profile – apart from a few posts on Twitter and Facebook – as the teachers strike rolled into September without a deal. “This is going to be settled at the negotiating table by negotiators,” Clark said. “There’s no magic wand, there’s no one who can walk in and say ‘Guess what? I’ve come up with some simple, easy way that’s magically going to solve this.’”
The premier said the union’s position is unreasonably high and made repeated references to BCTF demands for massage therapy benefits – a request that was dropped in recent weeks – and a $5,000 signing bonus that would cost the province more than $150 million. Clark gave no indication of how long the government is prepared to let the strike continue or if classes might reopen under an essential services designation on the basis of damage to students’ education. Fassbender has vowed the government won’t legislate the teachers back to work this time. The strike began with rotating walkouts in See Two sides on page 2
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Two sides remain at an impasse Continued from front the spring and turned into a complete school shutdown in mid-June. There were virtually no negotiations through the summer until a last-minute effort at exploratory talks led by mediator Vince Ready began last week. Ready walked out on Saturday, declaring an impasse with the two sides too far apart for mediation to be productive. Clark said the eventual deal with teachers must be fair – giving them a deserved raise but also respecting that other unionized workers have accepted the government’s economic mandate offer on wages. “The teachers union needs to come to the table with a proposal that is realistic,” Clark told reporters. “For heaven’s sake, 150,000 other public sector em-
ployees who work just as hard have settled for far less. They didn’t get a $5,000 signing bonus. They didn’t get unlimited massage. They didn’t get an extra day off every year.” In fact, the massage demand, when it was still on the table, was for a maximum of $3,000 per year on a doctor’s prescription. Iker insisted the BCTF is close to the government on wages and made significant concessions in recent weeks. The government offer is seven per cent over six years, while the union wants eight per cent over five years. “We could have got a deal this past weekend if government was willing to move.” Iker said the signing bonus demand is “negotiable” and reiterated his call for Clark to meet him directly. Iker repeatedly criticized the government
for committing money to priorities other than education, including the new B.C. Place stadium roof, a payout to a California utility to settle lawsuits against BC Hydro, and now
“They have $40 a day right now to keep kids out of school. It’s about choices.” -Jim Iker, BCTF president
the $40-a-day payments to parents. He estimated the extra money needed to fund the BCTF demands represents $3 per day per student. “They have $40 a day right now to keep kids out of school. It’s about choices.” But the province says the combined
wages and benefits demand is still nearly twice what other public sector unions have accepted. Overhanging the talks is the government’s pending appeal of the latest court ruling on class size and composition, slated to be heard in mid-October. Iker again called on the government to drop its insistence on a clause that would let it “nullify” another ruling in favour of teachers. Clark was asked if it’s possible to overcome the animosity stemming from the stripping of the teachers’ contract in 2002
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when she was education minister. “I think we can and I think we have to,” she said. “We all have to get past the emotion here.” The province has offered a $75-million Learning Improvement Fund to help address special needs but the union wants much more for special needs and to settle grievances. Clark said the government’s offer adds up to $375 million to improve class composition with more teachers and CUPE support staff.
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Manslaughter charge laid By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS
Charges have been laid in the almost yearold death of an Armstrong woman. On Nov. 27, 2013, Jillian McKinty, a 27-year-old mother of two, was found dead in her Wolfenden Terrace home. “This particular case initially appeared to be a sudden death but after
the autopsy, flags were raised,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. An investigation has been underway since that time and, on Aug. 27, charges of manslaughter and theft under $5,000 were laid against Logan Scott, 31, of Salmon Arm. “There was an exhaustive investigation to bring the case to this point and obvi-
Jillian McKinty ously there was good work by our team,” said Molendyk, adding that about 20 officers were
involved in the process at one point. Molendyk would not go into specific details about the possible relationship between the victim and suspect or the theft charge. “Some items were removed from the residence,” he said. Scott was remanded in custody. His next court appearance is Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Vernon.
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Variance approved for Harris Street By Lachlan Labere
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A city variance application spurred some impassioned pleas to preserve the uniqueness and character of Harris Street. Linda Franklin made her case at a city public hearing last Monday for a variance application relating to a lot she owns at 761 Second Ave. NE, or Harris Street as it is otherwise known. Her request was to reduce the minimum parcel width from 14 metres to 12.69 to allow for a threelot subdivision on the 2,304-square-metre lot. The variance itself wasn’t so much of a concern to others in at-
tendance at the hearing as was Franklin’s proposal to build three new residences. Harris Street is home to seven residences of local historical significance identified in the city’s Community Heritage Register, adding to the street’s “special character,” something Franklin acknowledges in a letter to council. Despite the lot being designated High Density Residential in the city’s official community plan, Franklin states her plan is to preserve the “historical nature” of Harris Street, with three smaller homes “with exteriors keeping with the look of the older homes in the neighbourhood.”
Regardless, concerns were raised at the hearing over the proposed side-by-side layout of the lots, as well as a suggestion by the city staff for two lots up front and one in the back. For neighbour Gerry Chatelain, owner of what’s referred to in the register as the Collier House, three lots were too many. He suggested two heritage-style homes would be a better fit for the neighbourhood. But as the subdivision required no rezoning, council had only the variance to approve. They did so, with faith the lots would be developed in respect of the neighbourhood.
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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church 10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Care & Children’s Programs 1191 - 22nd Street NE
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Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church
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Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Mel & Joyce Janzen
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:45 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship
Water Quality in the ShuSWap September 15* Sorrento Memorial hall 1150 Passchendaele Road
Open house (drop-in): 3:30 to 6:00 pm presentation and Q&a: 6:00-7:30 pm The Shuswap Watershed Council is hosting an open house meeting for everyone in the Sorrento/South Shuswap area. Come hear about the latest findings on water quality in the region, and a proposed new Water Quality program.
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Little Mountain Bible Chapel
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• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m. • Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m. • Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am
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First United Church
450 OKANAGAN AVE. 250 832-3860 www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lynn Elliott Joanne Koster, Children & Youth ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs
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CATHOLIC CHURCHES
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Seventh-day Adventist Church 9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
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Crossroads Free Methodist Church
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Both sides share the blame
Given the dispute between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the provincial government has dragged on for months, it seems quite likely there will be no classes in the foreseeable future. This is completely unacceptable. There is no shortage of blame to go around, but it is the two primary parties in the dispute who have brought public school students and their parents to this sad state of affairs. At one time, the B.C. Liberal government banned strikes by teachers, saying that using students as pawns in a labour dispute was unacceptable. That was a move that met with considerable public support. However, teachers disregarded the ban and went on strike in 2005, and actually gained considerable public sympathy, partly due to the fact that the B.C. Liberals had torn up part of their existing contract, and partly due to the fact that their emphasis was on class size. That’s the emphasis again, and this time the strike is perfectly legal. The public has absolutely no control over the BCTF, and any discipline to be handed out there must be done by BCTF members, if enough of them disagree with the union executive’s actions in continuing this strike. The public does have at least a measure of control over the provincial government. The ability to recall MLAs exists, although it is very difficult to do. If the government doesn’t start showing a lot more concern for students’ education, and actually move heaven and earth to get classrooms open, it would be appropriate for parents in all ridings held by Liberal MLAs to look into starting recall campaigns. The fact is, neither side is taking students’ education all that seriously. They are treating this as a political fight — something both the BCTF and B.C. Liberals excel at. The education system exists so students can have a brighter future as adults. It’s high time they were back in class. -Black Press
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Protect wildlife from fishing line
The other day I received a phone call from a woman who said she had seen an osprey in a branch of a tree out near Canoe Beach that appeared to have some fishing line wrapped around its legs. She wanted to know if anything could be done to help the bird. I drove out to search and eventually spotted the poor thing sitting high atop a tree not far from its nest. It did indeed have a length of monofilament fishing line tangled around its legs and talons. I could clearly see several fishing weights still attached to a segment of line dangling from the bird’s feet. It still had a fish in its grasp. The sad thing is that this sort of situation is preventable. Far too many anglers head out fishing with line that has been wound around the spool of their reels for years. Monofilament line retains memory, which means the line retains the shape of being tightly wound around the spool. This is more than notice-
THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray able when you cast out and the line comes off the reel in spirals. Old line is also brittle and breaks easily. More often than not, a break occurs as a result of two factors – either because of damage caused by abrasion such as the line rubbing against rocks or downed trees in the water or the line rubbing against the guide at the tip of the rod. It can also occur as a result of poorly tied knots which become a weak point. Either way, when monofilament fishing line breaks, it leaves a long, spiralling length of line trailing along in the water that can cause
great harm to any number of living creatures. More often than not, the trail of broken line is attached to a hook that has become snagged on a log or branch at the bottom of a lake or stream. Other times, however, as in the case of the osprey at Canoe Beach, the line is attached to a hook in a fish’s mouth. It is likely the osprey caught the fish and its legs subsequently became entangled in the line. One way of reducing the amount of line remaining attached to a hook when a break occurs is to tie a swivel the end of your main line and then tie on a short piece of line (about two feet long) of a lighter breaking strength to the other end of the swivel. You can then tie your hook to the end of the lighter line. If you are fishing with 15-pound test line, use a 12-pound test for your short connecting line. A sliding egg weight placed between the swivel and hook will simply slide off if the short line is broken. This way if you do
snag up or a large fish happens to break you off, you only lose a short piece of line which will not cause further problems for other living creatures such as waterfowl, kingfishers or birds of prey. Most hooks are designed to deteriorate fairly rapidly in a fish’s mouth and tend to cause little damage. Monofilament line does not deteriorate and can continue to pose a threat for years. The problem in the situation with the osprey at Canoe Beach was that, while its legs were entrapped, the bird could still fly. Any attempt to get close enough to the bird to free it from the fishing line would send it flying off with the line still attached. Perhaps if it had not been able to fly, it may have been possible to save it. Instead this beautiful bird appears destined to die a slow, cruel death by starvation.
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The impact of the missionaries ShuSwap paSSion Jim Cooperman Prior to European contact, the Secwepemc people had their own spiritual beliefs and customs based on respect for all life and nature, that had developed over many thousands of years. But after just four decades of life with the fur traders, the Secwepemc were eager to embrace the white man’s religion, but in their own ways. The first opportunity came in February 1843 when 400 natives gathered to wait ten days in the cold outside the Thompson’s River Post for a visit by Jesuit Father Demers. It was not until 1867, that missionaries established their first logcabin church on the reserve in Kamloops, which was soon followed by the construction of early churches elsewhere, including at the Adams Lake and Neskonlith villages. These missionaries were Oblate Catholic Priests who came here directly from France as part of their worldwide mission to convert the poor peoples of the world to Christianity, as “soldiers of the Pope.” Their arrival coincided with the recent decimation of so many natives
from smallpox, which Secwepemc spiritual healers had no ability to control. According to the ethnographer James Teit, the Secwepemc had a forewarning about the missionaries, as he recorded a story in his 1909 study of the Shuswap. Prior to first contact, a half-breed who was visiting from Hudson’s Bay warned the people, “strange men would come among them, wearing black robes.” He advised them “not to listen to these men, for although they were possessed of much magic, and did some good, still they did more evil.” He also explained how these men were descendants of the Coyote, and like him “were also very foolish, and told many lies.” Unfortunately, the Secwepemc did not heed this warning, but may have used this knowledge to avoid fully accepting or believing the teachings of the Oblate missionaries. The first step for the missionaries was to perform baptisms that included providing each native with a Christian name selected from a list of French baptismal names. Initially, the natives considered these new names to be an addition to their Secwepemc names. However, eventually their original names ceased to be part of the public, written record and their Christian first names were passed to their children and became last names (e.g.
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Jules, Manuel, Antoine, Thomas and Abel). The Oblate missionaries travelled far and wide to every native village to perform baptisms, provide new names and attempt to convert the people to Christianity. One reason for their success was their willingness to use the Chinook Jargon, which was translated into Secwepemc by local, bilingual interpreters. Often the meanings were lost in the translation. Another reason was that the Secwepemc had a strong sense of right and wrong similar to the Christian teachings. Interestingly, because the Secwepemc heard these teachings in their own language, Secwepemctsin, they associated the meanings to their existing belief system. For example the concept of sin was associated with their belief in the social responsibilities they have towards each other, rather than the Christian fear of god. However, since the concept of hell had no parallel in Secwepemc spirituality, it was difficult for the natives to accept what was deemed to be the consequence of the nonChristian way of life. By the 1870s, the Secwepemc were protesting the grossly unfair reserve system and they received some support from Father C.J. Grandidier of the Okanagan Mission. He wrote at length to the government about the escalating problems, “their B.C.S.P.C.A. (Shuswap)
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reservations have been repeatedly cut off for the benefit of the whites, and best and most useful part of them taken away, till some tribes are corralled in a small piece of land...” With additional support from the Indian Superintendent, the government relented and appointed the Sproat Commission, which recommended improvements that were never implemented. In 1891, Father Le Jeune arrived in Kamloops and quickly learned the Secwepemc language in addition to seven other indigenous languages. He then set out to translate prayers, hymns, liturgy, and parts of the Bible into Secwepemctsin. He also published the Kamloops WaWa, a newspaper published with shorthand adopted for the Chinook Jargon that contained primarily religious teachings and some general news and had up to 2,000 subscribers. His work was well respected and appreciated by the Secwepemc people, especially the well-attended Passion Plays he produced with a large cast of natives. Le Jeune also wrote letters to support the Chief’s efforts to enlarge their reserves and in 1904, he accompanied Kamloops Chief Louis on a trip to France and Rome, where they had an audience with the Pope. The relationship between the natives and the Church slowly began to change in 1876, when the feder-
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Friday, September 5, 2014 Shuswap Market News
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TCH collisions create havoc Two collisions on the Trans-Canada Highway at Tappen put the brakes on long weekend traffic for hours Saturday, Aug. 30. The first crash happened at 11:41 a.m. on the highway near the Tappen Coop gas station, approximately 15 kilometres west of Salmon Arm. A pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer was heading east when it collided with the rear of an eastbound semi-truck with a trailer. Inside the pickup truck was a man, woman and five-year-old child who was not injured. The driver was seriously hurt and was transported by air ambulance to hospital, while the female passenger sustained minor injuries. Members of the Tappen Sunnybrae Volunteer Fire Department were on scene in 10 minutes and removed the little girl from her car seat in the back of the vehicle behind her mother. She was taken aside by a member of the South Shuswap First Responders until she could be placed in an ambulance with her mom. Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Chief Kyle Schneider says firefighters shut off leaking propane tanks that were crushed between the pickup and the trailer it was pulling. They also sprayed the truck’s smoking engine block with foam. Salmon Arm Road Rescue unit member Tim Alstad says the female passenger was removed from the vehicle easily, but it took the three-person crew more than an hour to extricate the driver. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured. While emergency crews were attending the first crash, another collision took place at 12:45 p.m.
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Parks, water, moss and more DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Paul Demenok I have several topics of interest this month including: Area C Parks Community Meetings There are three upcoming meetings scheduled for Sept. 16 at Sorrento Memorial Hall, Sept. 17 at Eagle Bay Hall, and Sept. 18 at White Lake Hall. All meetings start at 7 p.m. Please drop by and provide us with your suggestions and ideas to improve our parks Shuswap Watershed Council The Sorrento Community meeting has been re-scheduled to Monday Sept. 15 at Sorrento Memorial Hall. The open house is at 3:30 p.m. and the main presentation/discussion starts at 6 p.m. We are looking forward to your input on the plans moving forward. Nutrient Management Report A new report, Agricultural Nutrient Management in the Shuswap Watershed for Maintaining and Improving Water Quality, has been posted on the Shuswap Watershed Council website (www. shuswapwater.ca). This is an excellent and extensive educational review of the issues and the literature, and the report provides recommendations to the Shuswap Watershed Council for future initiatives designed to reduce pollutants and improve water quality. Bryozoans in Mara Lake Unusual colonies of bryozoans have been spotted in Mara Lake. These microscopic organisms, also known as “moss animals” are harmless, not predatory or toxic. They look like large
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n Microscopic organisms known as bryozoans, also known as “moss animals,” have been discovered in Mara Lake. Non toxic and non-predatory, they feed on other microscopic organisms. Investigation into their presence in the lake will take place. (up to 70-centimetre) gelatinous antler-like structures and they feed on other microscopic organisms. Follow up will be done to try to determine why this unusual situation has occurred this year. Grant in aid policy As per the recently revised policy, no grantin-aid applications will be considered in the months of September, October or November this year, in view of the upcoming local election scheduled for Nov. 15. I think this is a good improvement to the policy. CSRD Travel Expense Policy There has been significant misinformation on the recent up-
date to this policy. Here are a few facts to consider: • Electoral area directors requested that this policy be updated at the February EAD Committee meeting. • This policy applies to both staff and directors at the CSRD. • A key reason for deferment was that no comparative information was provided, which made it difficult to ensure that our policy was in line with those of other regional districts. This information was reviewed at the Aug. 7 EAD meeting and illustrated several deficiencies in the draft policy. • The directors made several suggestions
to tighten up and improve the policy. A key change was that the policy must be reviewed every four years. • The previous policy was over 30 years old; surely a deferment of one month to acquire additional information so as to improve the policy is a reasonable and appropriate course of action. If you would like to suggest topics for future articles, or participate in our community advisory panel surveys, please contact me at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca. - Paul Demenok is the Area C director for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Columbia Shuswap Regional District Notice of Community Meetings NORTH SHUSWAP (Electoral Area ‘F’) PARKS & RECREATION PRIORITIES The Columbia Shuswap Regional District invites all those who recreate in the North Shuswap (Electoral Area ‘F’) to attend an upcoming community meeting to discuss parks and recreation. We will highlight recent projects and ask you for your input on where and how you recreate and where we should prioritize future spending on parks, trails and recreation. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 2:00 PM NORTH SHUSWAP COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Road CELISTA, BC V0E 1M6
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 three 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! Tuesday Wednesday Thursday SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SORRENTO EAGLE BAY WHITE LAKE MEMORIAL HALL MEMORIAL HALL COMMUNITY HALL 1150 Passchendaele 4326 Eagle Bay 3617 Parri Road Road Road For additional information, please contact Marcin Pachcinski, CSRD Community Parks and Recreation Team Leader, at 250.833.5923 or mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca.
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VIEW POINT Schools getting short changed BEYOND THE HEADLINES Richard Rolke You wouldn’t think there’s much connection between education and automobiles, but there is. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. recently applied to regulators for a 5.2 per cent increase in basic auto insurance rates. Beyond rank-andfile citizens, this proposed fee increase means public agencies could be forking out more cash for vehicle insurance. For school districts, that includes buses and maintenance trucks. Presently, the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District pays about $95,000 annually in automobile insurance. A five per cent hike in ICBC rates amounts to an additional $5,000. “Five thousand dollars in a $65 million budget would not be significant,” said Sterling Olsen, the district’s secretary-treasurer. “But it’s just another example of cost pressures boards continue to have to fund.” No one is disputing that school districts, as well as hospitals, must contend with the rising cost of living. Staffing
According to Black Press reporter Jeff Nagel, bodily injury claims hit $1.9 billion in 2013, up $73 million from 2012 and by more than $500 million from five years earlier. Legal and medical costs are also apparently up. Obviously ICBC needs to put its house in order, but it’s coming on the backs of schools and hospitals. And consider that unlike ICBC or even private schools, public school boards and health authorities have very limited opportunities for revenue generation. Increased costs mean they must reduce services. If the government
was serious about investing in public education, it would ensure that funding for districts at least holds its own against utility bills exerted by Crown corporations or ministries. This wouldn’t take care of outstanding issues regarding class size and composition, but at least districts could hold their own. Government officials may want to plead poverty but how many billions of dollars a year go into coffers through ICBC and B.C. Hydro? The bottom line is that the cost of living creates significant challenges for our public institutions, and until something changes, B.C. schools will con-
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Shuswap Youth Soccer Association’s Games-Only Street Soccer will start on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and run for five consecutive weeks. Cost for the six-game session is $20. Pre-registration is mandatory for this program that is available to all girls/boys born between 2000-2007. Cleats and shin guards are mandatory. To register or for more information, visit www.shuswapsoccer.com.
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Salmon Arm’s first annual Jumpstart Dodgeball Tournament will run Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Downtown Activity Centre. Teams of eight are asked to register by Sept. 5. Prizes will be awarded for first place and best team costume. Money raised will help local kids get into sport. For more info, visit SportChek or email SAjumpstart@hotmail.com.
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Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to Bike For Your Life. The 10-kilometre community bike ride goes on Saturday, Sept. 13 starting at 9 a.m. from Blackburn Park. For more ride information, go to the event website at: www.bikeforyourlife.com/.
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Anyone over the age of 19 who would like to get fit under the supervision of an experienced coach is invited to join the Salmon Arm Masters Waves Swim Club. Swim times start Monday, Sept. 15 and run until June 24. To register, contact Lori Roy by e-mail at theroys@telus.net. Or sign up at the community sign-up event at the SASCU Rec Centre auditorium, on Monday, Sept. 8.
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Riding out of the shadows breaks down stigma surrounding mental health LIVING WELL Who would have thought conversations about mental health challenges and triumphs would create such a stir in our communities this past spring? Maybe it had something to do with bringing a common experience out of the shadows. About one in five Canadians experiences a mental illness or substance use problem in their lifetime. It may also have had something do with an Olympic champion leading the pack – Clara Hughes. Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour, conveyed a clear message: talking is the best way to start breaking down the barriers associated with mental illness. Many people living with a mental illness say the stigma is worse than the symptoms they feel. Experiences of stigma (negative labels) and discrimination (the behaviour that results from these negative labels) are the greatest barriers to living a fulfilling life. Stigma and discrimination are barriers that prevent many from seeking help. Stigma often comes from fear and misunderstanding of people with mental health illness. There are many ways you can help reduce stigma and discrimination in your community. • Educate yourself and others about mental illness. www.heretohelp.bc.ca is a good place to start for information. • Meet and talk with people who can share their experiences of mental illness and recovery. • Be aware of your attitudes, behaviour and language. See a person beyond their mental illness, for who they are, their dreams and unique qualities. • Focus on the positive. Mental health is
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discussion, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have
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It’s cause for celebration. A group of concerned citizens which has been working to recruit doctors to Chase has been successful. Two physicians have committed to move to town, one in mid-September, the other the beginning of October. “It is a success story attributed to so many people,” says Lynne Moyer, a member of the recruiting committee, explaining that Dr. Cornel Barnard, who practises in Chase, invited a group of citizens to join him in finding physicians for the community. That was nearly a year ago. “A lot of it is luck, but a lot of it is hard work,” Moyer says of the process involved in successful recruiting. One doctor who was travelling through the area recommended Chase to a doctor friend, and the other one had worked at White Lake so was interested in settling in the area. Once committee members were told of the two doctors, they contacted them to ask what they could do for them. Moyer notes that a course committee members took in May on doctor recruitment in rural communities was very helpful. “It all made perfect sense once she (the See Community on page 18
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Chase Royal Canadian Legion, giant crib, 10:45 a.m. Sept. 7; free meat draw, 4 to 6:30 p.m., pool 3:30 p.m., Sept. 9; karaoke 7 p.m., Sept. 13. Curling Registration for the 2014-2015 season will be held at the Chase Curling Rink at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9. There will also
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Lakeview Community Centre, Anglemont. Sept. 13, come and visit with your neighbours. Terry Fox Run, Sept. 14, in Chase run starts at Safety Mart Food’s parking lot. Registration 9:15 a.m., run start 10 a.m., event closes at noon. Distances 10 kilometres, 5-km, 1-km, suitable for bikes,
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wheelchairs, strollers and rollerblades. Dogs on leash and horses welcome. Go to: http:// w w w. t e r r y f o x . o rg / Run/. North Shuswap Health Centre, vital decision-making meeting regarding clinic Sept. 23, 7 p.m. at North Shuswap Community Hall.
Community assistance critical to effort Continued from 17 instructor) taught us. ‘This is how you work with and keep these doctors.’ It was an extremely helpful course that the village paid for.” Attracting a doctor can involve a range of steps to make the transition easy. “It went from everything from finding stables for a horse, to what is the best choice of cell phone provider,” she says, explaining that one member of the team worked on behalf of the doctor’s spouse’s employment and his interests. Moyer added that Interior Health does a lot of screening and matching for compatibility as part of the process. “Many, many com-
munities make the mistake of expecting IH to be able to do it all. What I learned from this, if a community steps in and knows what we know, knows what we learned, there would be much more success in getting doctors into our rural, our smaller communities. “It was a very, very interesting course we took back in May.” Moyer says the process included help from many people, including several merchants who provided gift certificates for a warm welcome. One citizen contributed a website. Mayor and council provided the recruiting group with a budget, so that recruiting signs will be available in the future when needed. Chase’s need for doctors is not a new one. In the past, doc-
tors worked under contract with IH, but would often leave when their contracts ended. Now the community has moved to private practice where the physician does their own billing.
Moyer says the group is very pleased and she has one piece of advice for other communities seeking doctors. “If you want to get doctors in your town, get involved.”
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Village of Chase 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Village of Chase that nominations for the offices of: MAYOR (1) COUNCILLOR (4) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person during the following times: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends By hand, mail or other delivery: Village of Chase Office, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 By fax to: (250) 679-3070 By email to: elections@chasebc.ca The deadline for submitting originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents is 4:30 p.m. on October 17, 2014.
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RCMP investigate assault on woman A Chase woman is recovering after being assaulted in a residence on Aug. 16. At 1 a.m., Chase RCMP received a call about a disturbance and upon arrival discovered an adult woman had been assaulted and sustained facial injuries. The woman was transferred to hospital and has since been released.
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Public Public Notice Notice is is given given to to the the electors electors of of the the Thompson-Nicola Thompson-Nicola Regional Regional District District that that a a general general local local election election Public Notice is given to the 15, electors of theone Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a genera will 2014 (1) will be be held held on on Saturday, Saturday, November November 15, 2014 to to elect elect one (1) Director Director from from each each of of the the following following Electoral Electoral Areas: will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the follo Areas:
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"A" "A" (Wells (Wells Gray Gray Country), Country), "B" "B" (Thompson (Thompson Headwaters), Headwaters), "E" "E" (Bonaparte (Bonaparte Plateau), Plateau), "I" "I" (Blue (Blue Sky Sky Country) Country) "J" "J" (Copper (Copper Desert Desert Country), Country), “L”, “L”, “M”, “M”, “N”, “N”, "O" "O" (Lower (Lower North North Thompson) Thompson) and and "P" "P" (Rivers (Rivers and and the the Peaks) Peaks)
"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue S and
for a (4) term Nominations be by Election "J" (Copper Country),December “L”, “M”,2014. “N”, "O" (Lower will North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers for a four four (4) year yearDesert term commencing commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received received by the the Chief Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Officer or a designated person, as follows:
for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the
By hand, mail or service: By hand,or mail or other other delivery delivery service: From: Officer a designated person, as follows: From: 9:00 9:00 am am Tuesday Tuesday September September 30, 30, 2014 2014 Thompson-Nicola Thompson-Nicola Regional Regional District District To: To: 4:00 4:00 pm pm Friday Friday October October 10, 10, 2014 2014 #300-465 Victoria Street #300-465 Victoria Street Excluding Excluding statutory statutory holidays holidays and and weekends weekends Kamloops BC Kamloops BC V2C V2C 2A9 By hand, mail2A9 or other delivery service: By fax ByThompson-Nicola fax to: to: 250-372-5048 250-372-5048Regional
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Originals Originals of of faxed faxed or or emailed emailed nomination nomination documents documents must must be the Election Officer by 4:00 pm on be received received by byFrom: the Chief Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on 9:00 am Tuesday September Friday Friday October October 17, 17, 2014 2014
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By email to: election@tnrd.ca Nomination forms are Nomination forms are available available for for download download from from the the TNRD TNRD website website at at www.tnrd.ca www.tnrd.ca or or from from the the th Nomination available TNRD offorms faxedare or also emailed nomination do TNRD office, office, 4 4th Floor, Floor, 465 465 Victoria Victoria Street Street Kamloops Kamloops BC. BC. Originals Nomination forms are also available during from Village of Chase, during regular regular office office hours hours (except (except weekends weekends and and statutory statutory holidays) from the Village of Election Chase, beholidays) received bythe the Chief Officer 826 period (4:00 pm on October 826 Okanagan Okanagan Avenue, Avenue, Chase, Chase, BC, BC, until until the the close close of of the the nomination nomination period (4:00 pm on October Friday October 17, 2014 10, 2014). 10, 2014).
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INFORMATION DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING
The Importance of feet! It’s no small feat to move your feet. As we age, we begin to slow down and notice changes in how we move. Our reaction time for instance can be somewhat delayed and this could lead to falls. This delay is caused in part by a decrease in muscle mass, and also a delay in getting the mind to make the body move! This is called neuromuscu-
lar facilitation. The best way to keep the ‘pathways’ open between the mind and the movement is to practice! Move your feet in bed before you even get up in the morning. Wiggle your toes, scrunch your toes and then spread them apart, roll your ankles, point and flex your toes before you stand on your feet in the morning. It’s
a warm up! And it will encourage circulation to the feet, getting blood to your peripheral areas and keeping the tissues nourished. Of course it helps to have a good strong pump (heart) and vessels with integrity to get the blood down to these important areas! The importance of exercise all of a sudden becomes appar-
tions down the road. So move your feet! Seated or standing or lying down, promote circulation to your feet and toes. It’s really important! ent when we start to age. The problem is these changes happen so gradually that we don’t notice it until there is a problem. Poor circulation in the feet is the beginning of many condi-
How to treat wounds in aging skin (NC) Do you keep an eye on how your body is reacting skin wounds, especially the pace of healing? As we grow older, we need to be more aware of these changes and learn how to prevent and properly treat skin injuries. Aging skin can become thinner and lose some of its strength and elasticity, increasing the potential risk of getting cut more easily and experiencing longer healing times. “As people grow older, engaging in everyday tasks such as cooking, gardening, or fixing things around the house, can pose a greater
risk of cuts, burns and open wounds,” says Kim Angelakis, National Director for Clinical Education & Research at We Care Home Health. “It’s not only the cut or burn itself that is of concern, but potential complications such as infections can arise, if not properly treated.” What can you do to prevent and treat skin injury? Try these quick tips: Prevention:The best advice is to take steps to prevent skin wounds. Dehydration increases the risk of skin injury, so eat healthy foods, drink plenty of liquid, and keep skin moist with
natural lotions. Wear protective gloves and clothing when necessary. Treat minor wounds: Aging skin may take up to four times longer to heal than younger skin. If you do experience a minor cut, tend to it quickly. Wash the area and use a small
adhesive bandage – but try to leave the skin exposed to open air for as much time as possible to help the healing. Leaving a cut unattended increases the chances of germs multiplying and spreading under the skin, leading to possible infection. Using an antibacte-
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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. SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN – A network for
THE B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION –
area grandparents who are raising their grandchildren (or are contemplating doing so) will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Transportation provided – childminding available. Shuswap Family Resource Centre, 181 Trans Canada Hwy. Call Jan 250-832-2170 ext 354.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 SALMON ARM ART GALLERY – presents the Society of
Canadian Artists Annual Juried Exhibition, opening reception at 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments. Exhibition runs Sept. 6 to 27. Admission by donation.
SALMON ARM FAIR – September 5, 6 & 7, fair theme is
Happy 100th BC 4-H. The fairgrounds open each day at 9 a.m. with the exhibits in the buildings open at 10 a.m. The Midway will open at 3 p.m. on Friday unless the teachers’ strike is still on, in which case it will open earlier. Saturday and Sunday the Midway will be open at noon to the close of fair. Parade is Saturday, Sept. 6. Visit www.salmonarmfair.com for more information.
will hold its first fall meeting after the summer break. The luncheon will be at noon at the Seniors Activity Centre located at 175 Fifth Ave. A list of upcoming events will be discussed. Members, retirees and guests welcome.
LAKESIDE CHURCH & TARNOW’S HAIR & DAY SPA – invite
you to their annual, free back-to-school haircuts and barbecue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Tarnow’s entrance to Centenoka Park Mall. For kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Call Pamela at Lakeside Church 250-832-9142 to book your appointment.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 SHUSWAP SINGERS – is a mixed choir for ages 16 and over.
Weekly rehearsals start at 7 p.m. at New Hope Community Church. All singers welcome. Full details at www.shuswapsingers.ca.
of your previously-loved stuff, but can’t hold your own garage sale? Unclutter your life with CSRD’s Trunk Sale. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 10. To register as a vendor, contact Carmen Fennell, waste reduction facilitator, at 250-833-5936, or visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at the Salmon Arm Okanagan College campus, 2552 Trans-Canada Highway, located behind the SASCU Recreation Centre. PARKINSON SUPERWALK – No cape? No problem. You can
be an everyday hero to Canadians living with Parkinsons. Meet at McGuire Lake Park, 599 10th St. NE for a free SuperWalk, for all ages, to raise funds for support services, education and research. For information, call: Doreen 250-836-2509. More information at: www.parkinson.bc.ca.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 SEPARATION/DIVORCE CARE – Find help, discover hope,
experience healing. Weekly support group from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call 250-832-3121 for a group facilitator.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 SALMON ARM FALL FAIR PARADE – starts at
10:45 a.m. from Blackburn Park, heading south on Fifth Street SW.
PAWS FOR A CAUSE WALK – Scotiabank and
BC SPCA will hold a walk to fight animal cruelty in the Shuswap at Blackburn Park from 9:30 a.m., with the walk starting at 10:45 as part of the Fall Fair parade.
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GOODTIME QUILTERS – First meeting this fall is 10 a.m. at the Shuswap Lake Estates, lower, small hall. Then, meetings will be held on the first, third & fifth Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us – visitors always welcome. Info: Stephanie at 250675-4936.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Tracks,
a UK/Australian film, rated PG, at 5 p.m. Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets: Single $7; 5-film pass $30, available at the door. Advance tickets at Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) Convenience charge applies. Ask about our yearlong passes. Reserves: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250-832-2294.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 SHUSWAP WRITERS GROUP RECONVENES – The writing public
is invited to join meetings held in the boardroom at the Mall at Piccadilly on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 NEW LIFE OUTREACH – 7 p.m., come hear
international evangelist Jeremy Swizek, 4409 Trans-Canada Hwy., Tappen.
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12
FALL SIGN UP WEEK AT PICCADILLY MALL – Local
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents The Hundred-Foot
community groups and businesses requiring registrations for their fall programs or recruiting membership can take part in ‘Fall Sign up Week’ at the Mall to Sept. 13. Exhibitors are offered a free display table in the mall during this week to sign people up for fall and winter activities. Groups are encouraged to provide volunteers for their tables on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. to offer a ‘onestop’ opportunity to register individuals for their fall programs. Space is limited so register your spot early. To book your group’s space, please contact the mall administration office at 250-832-0441.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 HEALTHIEST BABIES GROUP – meets at Marine Park for
Raven Trail walk. The Healthiest Babies program is held Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HEALTHIEST BABIES – presents a walk to the farmers’ market. The Healthiest Babies program is held Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the basement of Crossroads Church, group entrance at the end of First Avenue SW.
Journey, a joint presentation with Salmar Theatre, rated G, at 7:30 p.m. Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets: Single $7; 5-film pass $30, available at the door. Advance tickets at Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) Convenience charge applies. Ask about our yearlong passes. Reserves: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250-832-2294.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 THE COMIC STRIPPERS – A male stripper parody and
improv comedy show will be held at 8 p.m. at SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets $35 reg., $30 for groups of six or more, available at Wearabouts Clothing or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/766190.
COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT’S INAUGURAL TRUNK SALE – Looking to sell, trade or give away some
Sept. 17.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 SALMON ARM ART GALLERY – presents Coffee Break from
2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy fresh baked cookies and organic coffee. Curatorial talk at 2:15 p.m.
SEPT. 18, NOV. 12, 2014 & FEB. 18, MAY 13, 2015 LEARN BREAST FEEDING BEFORE BABY ARRIVES – Shuswap
Family Resource Centre. Register at 250-833-4101.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION OF WRITERS – presents Writing as
Healing, a workshop led by Cathy Sosnowsky, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Mall at Piccadilly board room. Registration is limited, so register early. Cost $35 for public; $30 for members of SAW. Contact Cathy at 250-832-2454 or csosnowsky@ shaw.ca for further information.
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B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores According to a government discussion paper released last Friday, B.C. penalties are stiffer than most other provinces. “Decreasing penalties would bring British Columbia in closer alignment with the average among the provinces,” it says, noting government must balance business hardship and the need for deterrence for public safety. A first offence for a B.C. liquor establishment typically means a one- to three-day suspension for overcrowding and 10 days or a $7,500 fine for selling to a minor
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Guignard, executive director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, which represents a broad spectrum of bars, stores and other liquor sellers. He said a $7,000 fine for failing to check an ID could be a month of profit for a mom-and-pop rural liquor store in northern B.C., but negligible to a big Vancouver bar. Guignard also favours some mechanism to reward an outlet’s good compliance over past years, perhaps akin to how motorists with a long crash-free record build up safe driving discounts with ICBC.
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of the first one – after a year the slate is clean. One option is to increase that period to two or three years, which would put more pressure on repeat offenders whose subsequent penalties would be more severe. Another question asks if repeat offences should be fines rather than suspensions. The consultation is in response to recommendations flowing from the liquor policy review headed by BC Liberal MLA John Yap. “We have been asking for review of the penalty schedule for a while,” said Jeff
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Food-primary outlets can keep on serving food during a suspension, while liquorprimary bars and retail stores must close entirely. That raises the question of whether fines are a better option, the paper says. It adds the penalties must spur liquor violators to voluntary compliance and not be so low they’re merely treated as a cost of doing business. Fines or suspensions get more onerous with repeat offences, potentially leading to licence cancellations. But a second offence is only counted as such if it happens within 12 months
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The province is contemplating changing how it punishes pubs, restaurants and liquor stores that violate liquor rules that ban overserving and selling to minors. Business owners have asked government for a more flexible penalty system and a month-long online consultation running to Sept. 30 asks stakeholders for input on the options. One possibility to be explored is lower or higher penalties.
(the first-offence maximum is $10,000 and 15 days for serving minors.) Alberta bars have a choice of paying a fine or serving a suspension – which is one of the ideas up for consideration – and most operators there choose the fine, which is typically $500 to $1,500 on a public safety first offence. The stiffest penalties are in Ontario, where suspensions of 21 days and longer are common. Another issue is perceived unfairness of the current system for different business types.
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Cards of Thanks The family of Mike Fochuk wish to express their sincere thanks for the many condolences in our loss of Mike. We would like to thank the staff of Piccadilly Care Centre for the dedicated loving care they provided. Our sincere thanks to David of Bowers The Fochuk Family
Information Are you interested in providing childcare in your home and making an income? Call the Child Care Resource and Referral to get started. There are many benefits in being a member with us. Call (250)832-4191 and ask for Patti or Chris Shuswap Children’s
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Sports & Recreation HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.
To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889
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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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JESSICA LEE WHITEHEAD December 15, 1974-August 22, 2014 A beautiful soul with a heart of gold and a passion for horses. She loved everyone and every living thing but most of all her family. She was so proud of her two wonderful boys. Jessica is survived by her sons; Dallas and Mitchel Mikunda, parents; Gerry and Leah Whitehead, sisters and their husbands; Debbie and Dale Northway, Tracey and Trevor Muir, nieces and nephews; Amy Whitehead, Keara Muir, Devon Northway, Breanna Northway, and her great nephew Landon Northway. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that loved her. RIP beautiful girl, you are missed and so loved. A memorial gathering will take place at Bowers Funeral Chapel from 1:00 until 3:00 pm on Sunday September 7, 2014, where family will be welcoming friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent through Jessica’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com
KATHLEEN ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG 1919 - 2014 Kathleen Elizabeth Armstrong (Beth) passed away on August 18, 2014 at Piccadilly Care Centre at the age of 95 years. Beth was born at the family farm on April 14, 1919, the daughter of Ted and Betty Chambers. She lived in Boissevain Manitoba area. Beth started school at Richview, which she attended until the family moved to Fairburn district. She continued her education through grade 10 which she took by correspondence. Normal school (teacher training) was taken in Brandon. Her first teaching experience was at Croll School, where she stayed for 3 years, followed by 2 years at Lyonshall School. On July 12, 1944 she married Herb Armstrong at St. Johns Anglican Church, in Kelsford (Horton). They farmed on the Armstrong farm north of town until 1947 when they moved to 36-2-20 south of Boissevain, where they lived until retiring to Boissvain in 1976. After the passing of her husband Herb on June 21, 1992 Beth moved to an apartment in 1994, Whitewater Place, Boissevain. After her children (Gary and Heather) were of school age, Beth spent many years teaching in rural schools. Due to a teaching shortage she resumed her teaching at Fairburn School for 4 years; and spent two at Horton School, nine years at Richview and was principal at Minto School for 14 years. During these years she attended summer school and night school at Brandon University, attaining a Bachelor of Education degree in 1977. In 1982 Beth took early retirement and enjoyed many trips and visits with her husband, family and friends in Canada, USA and Europe. Later on cruises were taken to the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Christmas day and outings to William Lake were happy times spent with Michael, Kelly, Gary, Milly and boys. Many enjoyable and delightful trips to Salmon Arm, BC were taken to spend time with Heather, Dennis, Kurt, Keri and Kristal. They often took great holidays with the Wasney’s (Herb’s sister, brother-in-law and niece Karen) to California and White Rock, BC. They made several trips to Florida where they visited at Sanibel Islands with the Coles, who were friends that were met on a tour but have subsequently passed away. Square dancing for many years with friends to many places was a pleasure to Herb and Beth. Good times were enjoyed by both at the Activity centre. As a family they attended Sunday school and later St. Paul’s United Church Boissevain. Beth was a member of IOWE serving as regent for a time, belonged to the united UCW and served the Worship Committee; was president of Woman’s Institute for a term and also belonged to the Hospital Auxiliary where she was also president for a term. In 2004 Beth moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to her daughter and family. Beth resided at Piccadilly Terrace for several years, and then moved a few doors down to Piccadilly Care Centre in 2008. Beth was predeceased by parents, sister, brother in law, and husband Herb. Left to mourn her passing are her children Heather (Dennis) and their family, Gary (Brenda) and their family. Service details to be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent through Beth’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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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
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2BR/2BATH ground floor condo, Harbour front area. Covered parking, all appliances, great condition, short walking distance to downtown, adult oriented complex. Sept 15 $1,100/m goldwyn3@gmail.com Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Oct. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694 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
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MAPLE Lanes Townhomes, Phase 1 sold out, now selling Phase 2, different floor plan, 3bdrm, 2.5bath, 600sqft. unfinished basement. 150-4St. SE, MLS#10087632 Call your realtor or Roger (250)804-0184
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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 1BDRM home on fishing lake in Turtle Valley. Long term, mature couple preferred, avail. Sept 1. (250)679-3950 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 Malakwa-3bdrm home $700 +utils. 2bdrm home $600.+utils Restaurant for for rent. $500 + util. 250-836-2928. Reno’d 2bdrm cabin on scenic riverfront acreage Grindrod area Oct1-Apr30 $600/mo util incl. NS, NP (250)838-7484
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1Bdrm bright level entry near DT NS NP W/D DW util cab WiFi incl. $800 250-832-5919 1 BDRM. priv. entrance, brand new daylight bsmnt. suite, 7 mins. from SA, quiet setting, 50+, 4 appl., f/p, N.S. Call 250-833-0445. 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. GROUND level large beautiful suite, huge 1Bdrm. in Sunnybrae, large covered patio & private parking area, beautiful lakeview, w/d, f/s, NS, NP, mature adult, $900/mo. util. incl. + DD (480)243-4510 LARGE kit, newly reno’d, 1 or 2 bdrm, DT, lge. fenced garden, parking, wifi, W/D, utils incl. on bus rte, NS, NP, priv. entr. $800-950. 515-5966
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GLOBAL VIEWS Gwynne Dyer The Ukrainian army is in retreat on every front. Since Russian regular army units came to the aid of the hardpressed pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine’s two easternmost provinces a week ago, the tide of battle has turned decisively. The two big rebelheld cities, Donetsk and Luhansk, are no longer besieged by Ukrainian forces. Luhansk airport fell to a Russian tank attack on Monday, Donetsk airport will also be captured soon, and the port city of Mariupol, back under government control since May, may be in Russian hands by the weekend. Meanwhile, those of us further from the scene are being bombarded with dodgy historical analogies. This week is the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, so it’s a good time to see if these analogies really stand up to scrutiny. The first analogy is that Russia’s long-ruling president, Vladimir Putin, is another Adolf Hitler, committed to expanding Russia’s borders back out to the old Soviet frontiers, or maybe even further. Stop him now or it will be harder and more expensive to stop him later on – and anybody who disagrees is an “appeaser.” It’s true that Putin has long referred to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 as the greatest geopolitical disaster of the 20th century. He recently called for immediate talks on the “statehood” of the southeastern Ukrainian provinces that have fallen partly into the hands of the pro-Russians rebels. This would mean
the further dismantling of Ukraine, after the Russian annexation of Crimea last March. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which used to be part of the old Russian and Soviet empires, are terrified by the implications of Putin’s recent actions for their own independence (they also have Russianspeaking minorities). Even Kazakhstan, far to the east, is getting worried, as Putin says that it is “part of the larger Russian world... I am confident that’s the way things are going to be.” There are echoes in Putin’s project of Hitler’s first priority after he took power in Germany in 1933, which was to recover all the German-speaking eastern territories that had been stripped away from the fatherland after the First World War. But Hitler’s second, bigger project was the destruction of the “Jewish-Bolshevik” Soviet Union, which would have required a very big war (though he never intended to fight a “world war”). The first thing is to freeze the front lines by accepting a ceasefire – which is now being discussed by Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. With every passing day Ukraine is losing more territory, and it won’t get it back for decades (if ever). Putin has no second project. He cannot embark on a Hitler-stye campaign of conquest, given Russia’s relatively modest economic and human resources. In any case the other former Soviet possessions in the west, the Baltic states, are already NATO members with solid defence guarantees. Until the Ukrainian crisis blew up, Putin hadn’t even done much to regain the old Soviet frontiers during 15 years in power. He’s still not talking about taking back the rest of Ukraine, so there’s no need to nip his plan for world conquest in the bud. He doesn’t have one.
This leads to the second big difference between 1939 and now. Back then Britain and France issued an unconditional guarantee that they would go to war if Hitler attacked Poland. Even though they actually had no military ability to help Poland, they felt they had to draw a line in the sand. Whereas NATO has not offered to defend Ukraine militarily no matter what Russia does: it is basically a local issue. Those are the realities. Ukraine enjoys great sympathy in the West, but nobody will risk a nuclear war by committing NATO forces to save Donetsk and Luhansk. So if Kiev cannot stop the Russian/rebel offensive in the east, and there’s no foreign help coming, what should it do? The first thing is to freeze the front lines by accepting a cease-fire – which seems still to be on offer. With every passing day Ukraine is losing more territory, and it won’t get it back for decades (if ever). Russia will settle for a freeze, because Putin’s real goal, if he can no longer directly control the government in Kiev, is to paralyse the country by putting a cuckoo in the nest: creating a permanently dissent-
ing, pro-Russian entity as part of the Ukrainian state. The way Ukraine can avoid that fate is by hardening the borders around the rebel-held territories as much and as fast as possible. Let the rebels run the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk (Kiev has no choice in that), but don’t integrate them into some rejigged federal state where they would hold a veto. And don’t recognise their legitimacy if they declare independence or join Russia either. Treat them as another Crimea, in other words. Leave the Russians the task of pouring huge, ongoing subsidies into what is really an immense open-air industrial museum, and concentrate instead on making an economic and political success of the rest of Ukraine – which would still have 90 percent of the population. And wait. Wait for corruption to dwindle and prosperity to grow in Ukraine, as it probably will when the country gets closer to the European Union. Wait for Putin to grow old and/or for Russia to get distracted by events elsewhere. And don’t get any more people killed when further fighting will just lose you more territory.
Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association How about it? You played hockey and loved the game, here is an opportunity to get back on the ice and participate at all levels of competition as an official. Salmon Arm Minor Hockey is seeking people who have the ability to skate and a basic understanding for the game of Hockey to join our team of officials for the upcoming season. Training will be provided along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic team. Weekly scheduling allows for flexible hours and the remuneration is excellent. For more information or to apply please contact: SAMHA Referee in Chief Ron Stanton email: ric@salmonarmminorhockey.com Please apply before September 5th. The Clinic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Boneless, Skinless. Value Pack • 13.18/kg .......
Pork Sirloin Roast
Boneless • 8.11/kg ............................................
SAVINGS
You save $1.51
Tomatoes
lb.
Sel. Var. 156-398 mL ...........
1000
10 for
You save $4.90 on 10 Kraft
Dinner
225 g • Case of 12......................
You save $3.01
lb.
Western Family
325-397 g ....................
8" Blueberry Dessert Cake
DELISpecials
8 Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns 48 1 98
Made In-Store ..........................................
White or Whole Wheat.................................
/each
6 Pack
Heinz
Ketchup
1.25 kg .......................................
You save $3.01 McCain
1 29 1
Hashbrowns
98
...............................................................
Chicken Breast ...............................................................
1 kg Bag ......................
/100 g
Sel. Var., 950 mL ........
Paper Towels
2 for
You save $1.98 on 2 Atta Boy
Dog Food
300
2698
22.7 kg Bag .........................
PRODUCESpecials
Bulk Items
...................................................... Save $1.10/kg
500
Value Price
/100 g
398
2 for
You save $2.18 on 2
Jumbo 2 Roll .............
400 300
Western Family
Dish Soap
898
2 for
You save $5.78 on 2
You save $6.31
Red Kidney Beans
2 for
You save $1.98 on 2
Provalone Cheese
298
Hunt's
Instant Oatmeal
BAKERYSpecials
4
44
¢
/100 g
• Coffee Shop • Hot Foods • Free Wi-fi • Belgian Chocolates - made in-store • Sure Crop Feeds Recipient of several independent Grocer Retail Awards
New Crop
Mesh Onions
1 ¢ 68
3 lb. bag ......................................................
Salmon Arm Grown
Red Potatoes
1.50/kg ...............................................
98 ea.
lb.
B.C. Macintosh Apples /kg ......... 2.16 New Crop ...............
SUMMER HOURS: Sun. & Holidays 9am-6pm Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm Saturday 8:30am-7pm Phone: 250-679-3261 Fax: 250-679-3606
Prices effective Sept. 7 - 13, 2014
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lb.
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