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Ripe for the picking Uschi Eder harvests Ortega grapes at the Larch Hills Winery on Sunday, Sept. 28. For more images from the harvesting process, turn to page A3.
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MP defends environmental record Climate change: Mayes says Harper government policies strike the appropriate balance. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes fully supports Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s stance on climate change. Close to 200 people took to the street in Salmon Arm last weekend to urge political leaders to take action on climate change, with a local focus on Harper as well as B.C. Premier Christy Clark. The march was in conjunction with marches around the world that preceded the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City. “Right now, Christy Clark and Stephen Harper are behaving with utter disregard for climate science. This march and rally were testament to widespread feeling that this has to change,” stated Warren Bell, a central organizer of the local march. “Global warm-
ing is accelerating; deserts are activity,” Mayes told the Obexpanding, Arctic ice is melting server, when asked about cliand extreme weather events are mate change. “Because many increasing. The world’s heads of those statements that were of state are beginning to undermade during that time were stand that they need to discuss proved to be not true, such as ways to slow it down, and do so that the glaciers in the Himalanow. So far, our prime minister, yas were going to disappear in Stephen Harper, has only paid five years, they found out that lip-service to global warming, was not factual; that the polar Colin Mayes while strongly supporting tar ice was diminishing and was MEMBER OF sands development and natural going to disappear. Actually it’s PARLIAMENT gas fracking, which will make increased 40 per cent. And that the problem worse.” some of the statements made Mayes disagrees. by Al Gore with regard to the “First of all, it’s interesting that they talk Inconvenient Truth about polar bears is not about climate change instead of global true because the numbers of polar bears are warming, because at one time it was all at an all-time high in the last 20 years. So, about global warming caused by human that’s one issue.
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“But as far as climate change, our government has taken climate change seriously and, in 2012, our greenhouse gas emissions were down 5.1 per cent lower than in 2005.” He said the other issue is that Canada has the cleanest emissions from electricity generation in the world. “And 63 per cent of the electricity generated in this country is from renewable resources. Which is the highest in the G7. And our carbon emissions are only two per cent of all the global carbon emissions. We have spent, I think it’s six billion dollars, on various initiatives to help our greenhouse gas emissions, also to look at making investments in not only cleaner energy but See Turn on page A2
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influence. They know they’ll never influence China. Or India.” Mayes said there isn’t anyone in the
more efficient energy production. And so, we have a target of 50 per cent reduction by 2030. So we’re doing our part, and it’s kind of interesting because I don’t know what those people who are demonstrating are measuring us against.” He said China and India need to get on board, emphasizing that Canada produces only two per cent of global carbon emissions. “I feel that we’re doing a reasonably good job. The figures show that that’s a true statement.” He suggested that activists protest against China and India. “They’re not as vocal against China as they are against Canada, simply because they’re activists. That’s all they’re doing, looking at a democratic country they think they can
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Citizen message: A group of approximately 150 people joined the Climate Change march held in the downtown on Sept. 20 as part of worldwide rallies prior to the UN Climate Summit. one responsibilities. “We have different approaches. Our government’s approach has been, I think, a constant improvement, without throwing billions of dollars on things that might be unproven science but also what might not be economically wise, so we can remain competitive in
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Larch Hills Grape Harvest
Before there is wine, the grapes must be harvested. The Observer’s Evan Buhler spent some time focusing on the process at Larch Hills Winery this weekend. The harvesting process included Uschi Eder carrying and clipping Ortega grape stems with winery owner Jack Manser emptying the fruit into a mechanical
crusher-destemmer machine. Stems are expelled from the crusher-destemmer machine for Manser to collect while Hazel Manser adds sulphates to the grapes.
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Drugs in transport Three drivers are facing drug charges after RCMP stopped two vehicles in Salmon Arm. At approximately 1 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 25, police stopped a vehicle travelling on 30th Street NE. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana, cocaine packaged for sale, steroids and Canadian currency. The driver was a 29-year-old woman from Chilliwack. The police investigation is continuing. Then, that evening at 7 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Okanagan Avenue. A search located cocaine packaged for sale, marijuana and prescription medication including Percocet, and morphine capsules. Two men from Salmon Arm were arrested at the scene and will be facing criminal charges related to drug trafficking.
Megan faces recurrence News that was recently so bright in the treatment of four-yearold Megan Leverrier has been dampened by the discovery of another area of cancer. In a Facebook message posted Sunday, the Leverrier family relayed the news that a nodule which was spotted on Megan’s lung is angiosarcoma, a similar type of cancer as previously thought to exist in the tumour discovered on her liver.
Meth find At 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. RCMP stopped a vehicle near 17th Avenue SW. The driver was found to be prohibited by the courts from operating a motor vehicle. Police also found a quantity of methamphetamine. The vehicle was impounded and the driver was arrested.
Impaired operator A 62-year-old man from White Lake is facing impaired driving charges after providing breath samples that were more than double the legal limit. Police were called to a report of a vehicle that had gone off the White Lake Road at 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27. On arrival police suspected the driver was intoxicated and the man was required to provide breath samples. Following the results, the man was arrested and the vehicle was impounded.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District INVITATION TO QUOTE Pebble (Blind Bay) Beach Upgrade The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting quotes for the upgrade of Pebble Beach located at 2475 Blind Bay Road in Electoral Area C. Sealed quotes clearly marked “Quote – Pebble (Blind Bay) Beach Upgrade” will be accepted until 11 AM PDT on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. A detailed description of the services required can be found in the Quote documents. There will be a mandatory on-site meeting held on Thursday October 2, 2014 at 9 AM PDT. Quote documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, on the Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Quotes and to waive any informality in the Quotes received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Quote which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Quote not necessarily accepted. For additional information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Team Leader, Community Parks and Recreation at 250.833.5923 or mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 1. a) Proposed Amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000: 1) Delete Section 15.3.14 (School Policies) which reads “Follow the Old J.L. Jackson School Site Development Guidelines, dated October 7, 2009 for general direction about the preferred development concept for the Old J.L. Jackson School site.”
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2. a) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303:
1. Rezone Lot 14, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 33113, from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). b) Proposed Amendment to Land Use Contract N54304:
b) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: 1. Rezone the 1.73 hectare area of land shown as Lot 4, Sec. 14, Tp. 20, R 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43011 on the Subdivision Plan Prepared by Browne Johnson Land Surveyors on July 16, 2014 (File No. 241-13) from P-3 Institutional Zone to C-2 Town Centre Commercial Zone as shown on the map. 2. Rezone the 0.414 hectare area of land shown as Lot 2, Sec. 14, Tp. 20, R 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43011 on the Subdivision Plan Prepared by Browne Johnson Land Surveyors on July 16, 2014 (File No. 241-13) from P-3 Institutional Zone to C-2 Town Centre Commercial Zone as shown on the map. Civic Address: 451 Shuswap Street SW & 150 - 1 Avenue SW Location: North of 5 Avenue SW and West of Shuswap Street SW & South of 1 Avenue SW and East of 3 Street SW
1. That the Corporate Officer is hereby authorized to register the said Land Use Contract Amendment as a charge against the aforementioned property of P. Cumming & N. Wagner which shall have the force and effect of a restrictive covenant running with the land and is further authorized to do all things necessary to complete registration in the Land Titles Office in Kamloops. Civic Address: 1450 – 1 Avenue NE Location: West end of 1 Avenue NE cul-de-sac; North of Okanagan Avenue and West of 16 Street NE Present Use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling with Residential Suite Owner / Applicant: P. Cumming & N. Wagner Reference: ZON.1011/Bylaw No. 4061& LUC54304/Bylaw No. 4062 The files for the proposed bylaw are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from September 9, 2014 to October 14, 2014, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE.
Proposed Use: Commercial Uses
Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaws are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing.
Owner / Applicant: The Board of Education of School District No. 83/ City of Salmon Arm
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Present Use: Downtown Activity Centre & Vacant
Reference: OCP4000-21/Bylaw No. 4059 and ZON.1013/Bylaw No. 4060
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, this is notice that Bylaw No 4063 which provides for a property tax exemption for the following properties will be considered at the Regular Meetings of Council on October 14, 2014 and October 27, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 500 2 Avenue NE. The proposed exemptions shall be for the gross land and improvement assessments for the taxation year 2015 and 2016. Legal Description Properties Used for Charitable Purposes Lot 4, Plan 1451, 18-20-9 Block 2, Plan 1507, 13-20-10 Lot 10, Plan 3992, 15-20-10 Lot 1, Plan KAP63380, 14-20-10 Lot 1, Plan KAP49181, 14-20-10 Lot 1, Plan 15603, 14-20-10
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$18,924 2,471 177 11,493 24,670 2,088 $59,823 35,020 24,803 $59,823
$19,302 2,520 181 11,723 25,163 2,130 $61,019 35,718 25,301 $61,019
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Members of the public are invited to attend a Special Council Meeting regarding the 2015 Annual Budget into the Five (5) Year Financial Plan. Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Council Chamber – City Hall, 500 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC
OFFICE CLOSURE City Hall will be closed Monday, October 13, 2014, to observe Thanksgiving Day. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
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FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH
Tracy Hughes
3/50 project worthwhile With a view to the recent spate of “Throwback Thursday” photos on my Facebook feed, I decided to take a throwback look at some of my previous Observer columns. (For those unfamiliar with the term, Throwback Thursday is the practice of posting photos from years ago to relive the moment, in a cyberspace sort of way.) I came upon a column I wrote in 2011 about shopping locally – always a hot button topic in a small town – especially in view of the influx of big-box and franchise stores that goes along with the opening of the SmartCentres location. If there are businesses in town that we like to shop in, that we want to retain, we need to make a conscious effort to support them – not just in spirit, but with cash. The column was about an initiative called the 3/50 project. It’s a type of buy-local campaign that was born in the U.S. as a simple way of supporting independent, locally owned businesses in your community. By educating consumers about the impact of their spending habits, the project’s goal is to increase consumer spending in a way that delivers the greatest amount of financial benefit to local community economies. Citizens are asked to think of three businesses they would miss if they disappeared, then patronize them on a regular basis by dedicating $50 of their monthly spending to those locally owned businesses. The website has an extensive definition of what makes a company a “local business,” but it generally comes down to the owner being directly connected to the community where the business operates – not a national chain, like Walmart, or a franchise, like Tim Hortons. I liked the concept at the time because it was simple to do and spending at least $50 per month on a truly local operation was easily achievable. It made me think a little more about where I’m spending my hard-earned dollars and how I want those dollars to benefit the city where I live. I also liked that the project isn’t about never shopping in big-box stores or out of town because that’s not realistic for most of us. So one of my commitments was to purchase my bread from the Blue Canoe bakery rather than a chain grocery store. Since my family goes through a lot of bread, not to mention that I rely on their take-out soup for a quick, nourishing supper on the busiest night of my week, it wasn’t hard to follow through on my $50 per month commitment. It’s now three years later and my Blue Canoe habit is well ingrained. And it’s been a great pleasure to see owners Al and Sandy Boucher’s business thrive and even expand into additional space since this original column was written I like that I am, in a small way, investing in the success of a local business who I feel turn out a great product and offer personal, attentive service. There are many other local businesses like it in town equally deserving of someone’s $50 a month, so I hope some other residents might pick up on the initiative. I think the 3/50 project’s worth a throwback action.
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Clark should focus on own house Christy Clark has found a convenient distraction in municipal governments. B.C.’s Wiarton Willie of the recently ended teachers’ strike emerged last week to make headlines with her speech to delegates at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities convention, using her time as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on municipal government wages. “Some local governments are paying more than the province for people to do similar jobs. And in those cases, compensation levels are simply too high,” stated Clark. She later told Black Press it was her intent to get this issue on the agenda for the November municipal election. Is it really the premier’s duty to decide what the focus of voters should be in their respective municipal elections?
The provincially funded report notes the salaries of municipal employees increased by 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012. Interestingly, another report, released by the Columbia Institute notes local governments have had to make up for about $4 billion in reduced transfer payments from provincial and federal governments, “finding themselves picking up the slack on housing, mental health, addiction, social services, wastewater treatment, diking, flood management, drinking water and recreation infrastructure.” Maybe the local government pay bubble needs to be popped, and/or maybe they’re just doing a lot more work while their provincial counterparts do less and make their leader look fiscally responsible come election time.
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The Observer asked: Will the Silverbacks make the playoffs this season?
Ken Whitehead “Yes. The three local players will really make a big difference.”
Hailey Hashell “Yes, because of the fans’ support.”
Liz Davies “Yeah, I hope so. As long as the players and coaching are in sync then they will make it.”
Terry Gordon “Yeah, I have a gut feeling that they will, they deserve it.”
Gerry Thomas “I’m pretty sure, they have a good team this year.”
Is CUPE running your city? Library connected to community BC VIEWS
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WHISTLER – The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing
a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more co-ordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of co-ordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.
Thank you for your recent coverage about Sunday openings at the Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library. For 2014/2015, we will be open Sundays starting on Oct. 19, and running through April 19. As branch head, I’d like to emphasize how important it is
that our hours of operation be as convenient as possible to library users, and, if we have to look at different open hours, we will survey the community. I hope that the people of Salmon Arm will continue to support the library and library staff, by taking advantage of
the many services we offer, both in person at the branch, and digitally via our website (www.orl.bc.ca). If it’s been a while since you’ve visited us, give us another try – you’ll be surprised by what you’ll find. James Laitinen Salmon Arm branch head
Article misinforms on GMO crops Re: GMO labelling supported, Salmon Arm Observer, Sept. 17. It is disconcerting to read a recent article in the Salmon Arm Observer as it contained much misinformation about genetically modified (GM) crops. British Columbians deserve to have the information they need to make decisions based on sound scientific evidence. Not only are GM crops safe, they also provide numerous benefits to consumers, farmers, and the environment, despite what this article suggests. GM crops are subject to
Canada’s strict regulatory standards, which ensure that we have access to one of the safest food supplies in the world. Extensive safety reviews are completed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to ensure all products of plant biotechnology are safe for people, animals, plants and the environment. Canadian farmers overwhelmingly choose to grow genetically improved varieties of corn, canola, soybeans and other crops due to the numerous benefits they offer such as increased yields, improved pest control and environmen-
tal sustainability. The reality is that humans have been altering the DNA of crops for hundreds of years using plant breeding methods to move genes from one species to another. Modern genetic modification has made it possible to safely speed up the process, and do it more precisely. Readers should know that trillions of meals containing ingredients from GM crops have been consumed without a single substantiated case of any adverse health impacts. Ted Menzies, president and CEO of CropLife Canada
Fuel fee a step to fight climate change What next after the People’s Climate March? Last Sunday, I was among the 400,000 in the streets of New York participating in the People’s Climate March, the largest climate protest in history. I applaud everyone in Salmon Arm who joined in solidarity with thousands in communities across Canada and around the world. Being part of such a mass of humanity was exhilarating, striving with people from all
walks of life and ethnicity for a common goal – a livable world for future generations. I came home energized with the realization it is now time to roll up our sleeves and do what we can to quickly change our path to a low carbon future. There is a way forward that is elegant in its simplicity – a steadily-rising fee on carbonbased fuels that returns revenue to households. Such a fee can quickly reduce our carbon emissions, grow the economy, and protect
low and middle income people. The price signal will rapidly spur innovation, opening up new business opportunities, as we move toward low carbon energy. I urge everyone to educate your elected officials, business leaders, and community members about this simple solution for creating a safe future for our children. We have a moral obligation to demand serious action now. Laura Sacks
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Efforts to organize a symphony orchestra, which would give concerts during the winter, were meeting with success. Twenty-five players had indicated they would participate. The women’s branch of the colonization department of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Glasgow, was creating a reputation in Scotland for attracting the most efficient and experienced cook-generals for domestic service in Canada. As a rule, a Scottish domestic doubled her wages by coming to Canada.
1934
Motorists who desired to lay up their cars for the winter could get a refund on their licence fee. It was reported that Front Street was like old times with its string of wagons and trucks hauling fruit to the packing houses. Miss Harbell, matron of the hospital, attended the B.C. Hospitals Convention in Victoria. The Union of B.C. Municipalities held its opening session at Kamloops. Reeve Harbell and B.A. Wild attended for the district.
1944
At a council meeting the clerk was instructed to find out from Victoria what rate of wages should be paid for relief work. It had been stated that those between 18 and 21 must be paid 30 cents an hour, and those over those ages, 40 cents. W. Richards of Tappen purchased 80 acres belonging to the Worsnop Estate at Tappen.
1954
Running in bare feet on a choppy wet track, 18-year-old Allen Andrews moved past a field of 11 in the second lap to win a featured mile race before an audience of more then 700 at the fall fair. Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Moen took top honours against keen competition with their purebred Jersey cow and calf. Mait Kersey’s net score of 113 gave him the men’s handicap championship at the Salmon Arm Golf Club.
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Finding peace in meditation By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Misery played its part in bringing Kelsang Chenma to her role as a Buddhist nun. Chenma used to be a foster parent, a vocation which began years ago in the middle of the night. A young girl arrived at her door in a rainstorm. “She said she was camping and was so cold. She looked 10 at the most.” From there, Chenma became an official foster parent, taking the required courses along with her spouse. She provided a home for a variety of young people, some with special needs, some who were addicted to drugs, some who had turned to prostitution. “It introduced me to some of the misery I had not known existed,” she says. She later went through a period of about eight years during which her husband and step-father were slowly dying. “They were in and out of nursing homes. It gave a view of life being very tricky for all of us, with no warning,” she said, adding that no one seems to be immune. “Some of the foster children came from very wealthy homes. Misery has no bounds – and I began to catch on.” She explains that in the Buddhist meditation classes she teaches – some of which are currently taking place in Salmon Arm – the belief is that “everyone has the capacity for happiness, no matter what’s going on in our outside world.” Chenma was introduced to Buddhism because one of her sons became a Buddhist monk. “He started handing over books which I didn’t open,” she says smiling, explaining that initially she was not at all interested. However, she began driving him to his classes, and listening to what he was teaching. “I started learning without even knowing it and that was very helpful. It just evolved.”
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Classes offered: Kelsang Chenma encourages meditation as a way to bring change and happiness into life. She recounts the story of a pet she once had. “The really surprising thing was, years before I had a beagle dog who always sat for 15 minutes without warning. I just sat steaming about this. He wouldn’t move and was too heavy to move, an overgrown beagle. He was stubborn – and more stubborn than me,” she says. “It didn’t occur to me that I could sit there having a happy mind. It taught me that eventually, you can either have an angry mind when things can’t be changed, and can grin and bear it – or you can make it the key to having happiness. The whole way you look at it can switch. It’s easier to go from anger to joy than to just figure out some way to bear it.” Now, Chenma starts every day by spending 15 minutes meditating. “Think of someone you love or something beautiful or a time when you were blissfully happy – everyone has something like that – it’s just a matter of starting the day with something you like, and you can come back to that,” she says, explaining that it’s possible to change from a nasty thought to a happy one in a split second. “The thing is to value yourself and your mental equilibrium. Even if you didn’t do it for yourself. I did it for my kids. There was no point being judgmental or critical, it never helps anyone. And you have so much
more fun.” She says there are thousands of ways of meditating and they’re all useful. “It’s our mind, we each have one, they’re all different. No one can see what you’re doing with your mind. If you’re getting happy and content, that’s your business.” She refers once again to her smart pet. “With the beagle, I was pretty stuck in annoyance. Any child you have can have an equally annoying trait.” Now she thinks “someone taking 15 minutes off to be just plain happy is smart. It’s irrational not to. I switched 100 per cent because I saw what it did to people,” she says. “People who take time out to just be quiet and peaceful and to notice things that are joyful in their lives, are so much easier to live with. I found that with my father and stepfather... One who can get on well in a nursing home setup will be much happier with the people they meet and the treatment they get than those who make anger a part of their daily life.” The Salmon Arm meditation classes run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and are held in the library room at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW. The next three: Oct. 1, 8 and 15, focus on the joy of gratitude. Classes are drop-in, run through December, and are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.
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trades training facility in the Industrial Park appears to be under-utilized. “You keep hearing about shortThe expansion of Okanagan Col- ages in the trades and here we have lege in Salmon Arm was foremost in a place where we could be doing the minds of city councillors who at- more, and that’s something we want tended the Union of BC Municipali- to see,” said Cooper, who said Virk ties Convention in Whistler last week told the city representatives that they – including an attempt to put the should be hearing an announcement project on Premier Christy Clark’s very soon. agenda. City representatives also met with The city, along with Tom Styffe, Transportation Minister Todd Stone board chair for Okanagan College, regarding ongoing concerns about managed to score a meeting with the the Trans-Canada Highway, includpremier and Amrik Virk, minister of ing four-laning projects and the advanced education. planed upgrades to the Salmon River Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo also at- Bridge. tended the meeting. There has been some discussion of “We wanted to discuss where we the preliminary plans with affected are at with the 20-acre (land) dona- property owners; however, Stone tion, because we’ve really developed stressed the plans are preliminary. a partnership between “He told us they are the land donor, the colstill looking for input,” lege and the city, who said Cooper. “And they will provide the servicintend to bring the plans ing to the property. It’s forward to a public open really important. There’s house.” a real sense of how much Cannon said the prowe want this for our cess will likely be lengthy city,” said Cooper in an before construction can interview Monday. begin. Nancy Cooper “I got the feeling that “There’s a lot of priSalmon arm she was really listening,” vate property in those mayor said Cooper, although plans that would have to she noted there was nothbe acquired – I just don’t ing concrete planned as a result of see it happening anytime soon.” the meeting. “I think we just have to Cooper said DeMille’s Farm Markeep at it. Okanagan College is work- ket, who previously donated land for ing very hard developing a business the creation of a left-turn lane, have plan and an education plan and we had their concerns noted. will continue to give our support.” “There will be a balance between Coun. Debbie Cannon, who also community needs with safety conattended, said it is important for the cerns. The biggest thing we heard city to keep pushing the project be- is that the plans are still in the early cause there is an 18-month window stages.” to get the appropriate applications in Coun. Marg Kentel also noted the to the Agricultural Land Commis- expense of highways construction sion. projects, but turned Stone’s atten“We really have to keep the fire on tion to a maintenance need along the this, so it doesn’t die,” notes Cannon. highway through downtown. “The clock is ticking.” “The ruts in the highways at the Cooper said the premier joked with intersections from the trucks starting her about needing some pie from the and stopping – they are just getting Shuswap Pie Company, which she so deep it is making it very difficult has sampled on two occasions in for anyone with a disability to get Salmon Arm. across. It’s a problem and it needs Cooper also noted the college’s addressing.”
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Election: Cindy Derkaz to run for federal Liberals. of this government will fundamentally and irreversibly change the Canada we think we live in,” said Derkaz in her nomination speech to enthusiastic audiences in both Salmon Arm and Vernon. The Salmon Arm native has lived in the community for 55 years, working in her parents’ shoe stores in Vernon and Salmon Arm and then developing a law practice in Salmon Arm. Since selling the practice, Derkaz has served on the Environmental Appeal Board of BC and the Forest Appeals Commission. Derkaz says federal Liberal policies fit her own world view, as does Justin Trudeau’s leadership style – collegial and inclusive.
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Citizen input sought on B.C. electoral map By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
If you think the province’s electoral boundaries should be changed, here’s your chance. The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town on Monday, Oct. 6 for a public hearing at the Prestige Harbourfront
Resort, beginning at 5 p.m. Residents are welcome to provide input at such meetings, which generally go for about two-and-a-half hours and include a 10-minute presentation. Salmon Arm is one of 29 communities around the province
being visited by the commission, explains Don Main, communications manager with the commission. He said the group is looking at four different parts of the province, one of which is the central and east Interior. The tour includes stops in Kelowna, Kamloops, Revel-
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The pulse of the Shuswap Community foundation: Report assesses region’s quality of life. Shuswap Community Foundation is releasing its first Vital Signs report on Oct. 7 and the community is invited to hear the findings. An open house is being held that night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Old Courthouse at 20 Hudson Ave. The report is a revealing snapshot of the health and vitality of the Shuswap region. It has gathered and published reader-friendly data on social and economic trends and assigned letter grades in 10 issue areas critical to quality of life. With lots to celebrate, there were also some sobering statistics indicating room for growth and improvement. Shuswap residents ranked each of the issue areas, assigning the top letter grade to arts and culture and the lowest to the gap between rich and poor and getting around. Other notable findings include: • Affordable housing remains a challenge across the region • Shuswap Trail Alliance is a leader in providing a best-practice model for trail development and maintenance for the province of B.C. • Increased population during the summer months places added pressure on our health, safety and social services. One of the significant benefits of the report was the process itself in garnering information. At the engagement sessions, key informants and community leaders, perhaps meeting for the first time, were able to share their perspectives in each of the issue areas. As a result of these new relationships, the knowledge gained will help broaden understanding of quality of life in the Shuswap. Shuswap’s Vital Signs 2014 report has documented the opportunities and the challenges in a variety of areas of interest. The contents of the report will encourage discussion on the part of concerned individuals, local governments and charitable organizations. In two years’ time, the foundation will produce a second report measuring changes and identifying trends. The goal is to help build sharing and caring communities throughout the Shuswap. For an in-depth view, you can access the full report on Oct. 7 at Shuswap Community Foundation’s website at www.shuswapfoundation.ca, or pick up a copy at the office located at 50 Lakeshore Drive NE.
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Jennifer Findlay After traveling around many parts of BC, Jennifer Findlay and her husband, Reid, decided they wanted to live, work, and raise a family in the Shuswap. In 1999, Jennifer and Reid were fortunate enough to both land jobs as Vice Principals in School District #83. Daughter Teagan was born in 2002, and daughter Katie came along in 2004. As an educator who had moved into the field of educational administration, it didn’t take long for Jennifer to become immersed in anything and everything literary in the Shuswap. She’s employed as a part-time Early Learning Coordinator with School District #83, overseeing programs for children ages 0 – 5 years, including Strong Start, Ready Set Learn, and Welcome to Kindergarten. She’s also the Literary Outreach Coordinator with the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the literacy of all sectors of the population throughout the Shuswap. As a result, Jennifer finds herself sitting on five Early Years Community Tables, including Salmon Arm, Sicamous/Malakwa, North/ South Shuswap, Enderby, and Armstrong as both a representative of School District #83 and L.A.S.S. When not busy with work-related meetings, presentations, and community visits, Jennifer is a tireless volunteer. As well as being a volunteer coach with the Shuswap Ringette Association and the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association, both she
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City nabs open for business award Honour: (From left) Coun. Marg Kentel, Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business, Mayor Nancy Cooper, Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Carl Bannister, city administrator, Coun. Chad Eliason and Coun. Debbie Cannon celebrate the award.
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The City of Salmon Arm has been saluted for its efforts to support small business in the community. The city was one of nine municipalities that received awards at the annual Union of BC Municipalities convention that took place in Whistler last week. As an incentive to promote an open-forbusiness culture, the BC Small Business Roundtable is providing $10,000 to each winning community to fund a local, smallbusiness friendly program that aligns with the principles of the B.C. Small Business Accord. Mayor Nancy Cooper lauded the team effort that contributed to the recognition. “This would not have happened without Economic Development, council and staff working together to help support small business,” she said, noting the awards cited the Launch-A-Preneur program, the city’s Industrial Tax Incentive program and the adjustments to the tax rates for heavy industry as contributing to a supportive atmosphere for small business. “It shows we are re-
ally willing to work with businesses, and show that we know how valuable our businesses are.” Pending council approval, the award money would likely be put towards the city’s Launch-A-Preneur program, which is coordinated by the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. “It seems like there was a general sense of agreement that this would be a really good place for the money to be used,” said Cooper. Thirteen communities were initially named finalists, with the winners coming from Grand Forks, Kelowna, City of Langley, Parksville, Port Coquitlam, Salmon Arm, Smithers, Surrey and Vernon.
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Spoiling the party: Merritt’s Diego Cuglietta celebrates scoring the eventual game winner against the Silverbacks, in Salmon Arm’s home opener at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 26.
’Backs fall in home opener By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
After back-to-back games this past weekend against Merritt and Trail, the Silverbacks have a 3-1 start to the season. The Silverbacks share their 3-1 record with Merritt, Penticton and West Kelowna in a log jam atop the Interior Division.
Last Friday the ’Backs played host to the Merritt Centennials in their home opener at Shaw Centre, in front of a crowd of more than 1,200 fans. The Cents’ Braden Fuller opened scoring just three and a half minutes into the game, silencing the enthusiastic crowd. Merritt took the life out of the building, and held on to a majority of the puck
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The Thompson Okanagan Football Club U13 boys came away with their third win of the season this past weekend against Mountain United Football Club. The game was close from the beginning with plenty of action in both ends. TOFC was the first to score as Adrian Delgado shot the ball low and into the bottom corner, 20 minutes into the first half. Lucas Hicklin’s goal increased the lead to two with a beautiful shot ten minutes into the second half. Mountain United FC quickly answered with a goal of their own, but soon after Hicklin scored another goal, identical to his first, to regain TOFC’s two-goal lead. Mountain United FC scored on a penalty kick late in the game, but TOFC held on to win 3-2. The win keeps TOFC tied for first in points with Coquitlam who they face this Saturday at McArthur Island in Kamloops. The TOFC U15 girls also played well, and defeated Mountain United FC 1-0 on Sunday morning at the Mission Sports Fields. It was hard fought, very equal match, and the first half ended 0-0. TOFC broke the tie early in the second half when Erica Lampert, from Kelowna scored with a high shot that beat the Mountain United goalkeeper. The win moves TOFC into fifth place in the standings. The U17 boys and girls teams each played two games over the weekend, but were only able to earn a single point in the four games between the both of them.
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Public skating cancellations The Shuswap Recreation Society will be working on upgrading the lighting in the Spectator Arena at Shaw Centre until Oct. 9. During this time, there will be cancellations to both their regular user groups and public skating programs. On Oct. 2, all public skating times will be cancelled. Between 11:30 and 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, the Parent and Tot skating program will be cancelled, as well as on Oct. 9., from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Horseback archery Donat Koller, from Salmon Arm, and three other fellow Canadians will be heading to Seoul, South Korea to compete in the 10th annual World Horseback Archery Championships, Oct. 7-13. They will compete in five different disciplines. The aim of the sport is to hit targets while shooting a bow and arrow from a galloping horse.
Ringette ice time available The Shuswap North Okanagan Women’s Ringette team is looking for new and former ringette players to join them on the ice in Enderby this winter. The team has ice time from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. every Wednesday, starting Oct. 15. This is open to all adult players who are no longer playing in a league or at the open level. Players will randomly be divided into two teams each ice time for a game. For more information, call Jan at 250-832-7544 or Marg at 250-838-7717.
Reino x-country run The Reino Keski-Salmi Memorial Run is set for Oct. 19 at Larch Hills. There are two distances to choose from, an 8.5 kilometre and 2.5-km cross-country race. For more information, go to the Interior Running Association at http://www. interiorrunningassociation.com, or email reinoruninfo@gmail.com.
Sargent enters B.C. Hall of Fame B.C. basketball great, Joanne Sargent was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame last Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Vancouver. Sargent led UBC to two Canadian university championships. She was a key member of the Canadian women’s national basketball team from 1970 to 1976, representing Canada at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. For 20 years, she held an Olympic record for most assists in a single game with 14, set in 1976. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Minor Football Day excites It was all about the pigskin. Shuswap Minor Football Association players and their parents took part in the Annual Shuswap Football Day activities this past Sunday. Three back-to-back home games and atom and junior atom flag football demonstrations entertained the many fans on the sunny Sunday. The peewee Colts started football day off with a bang, shutting out the West Kelowna Red Blacks by a score of 41-0. The Colts enjoyed scoring plays by four different players on offence, led by running back Landon Sherwood who scored his first touchdown of the season. Defensively, the Colts followed a strong showing by outside linebacker Braidy Parkes and only gave up one first down to the Red Blacks offence. The Colts are 3-1 on the season heading into their bye week and are looking to finish the season strong.
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Plowing through: Salmon Arm’s Hayden Henning breaks through Kelowna’s defensive line during Football Day at Little Mountain Field on Sunday, Sept. 28. The junior bantam Broncos faced the league-leading West Kelowna Stamps and their star running backs who lived up to reputation scoring several touchdowns. The Broncos were without several of their top players on this day due to injuries so had to fight extra hard to keep
up to the Stamps. The Broncos defence, however, was able to shut down the Stamps passing game and then schooled them with their own effective passing. In the end, the Stamps were simply too good, winning the game handily. The undefeated ban-
tam Chargers again ran into a very difficult Kelowna Rider Defence. The Riders played a very aggressive style of run defence making the Chargers work for every yard. The Chargers’ defense also proved to be difficult in breaking down. However, the Riders offence could
not break through and often lost yards. This game was truly a defensive battle, and the Chargers eventually outlasted the Riders, winning by a score of 14-6. Player of the game honors went to Matt Nesdoly, who played very strong on both sides of the ball.
Silverbacks bounce back in Trail Continued from A15 An aggressive twoman forecheck by the Cents’ made it difficult for Salmon Arm to break out, which forced many uncharacteristic turnovers by the ’Backs defence. Salmon Arm turned the tide in the second period, and started to take the game to Merritt. The Silverbacks forced the Centennials
into looking for long break out passes that only resulted in icings. One of those icings later resulted in the go-ahead-goal for the ‘Backs, courtesy of captain, Bryden Marsh’s first goal of the season. Salmon Arm nearly increased their lead on a shorthanded two-onone chance, but Merritt’s goaltender, Anthony Pupplo, made a great save. The play was quick-
ly turned up ice by the speedy Diego Cuglietta, and the Cents’ took advantage of their power play and took the lead. Merritt didn’t look back after that and quickly scored another before the end of the second period. Salmon Arm’s puck carriers were left with very little space or time on the puck, and could not gain an offensive zone presence. The Centennials
used a high line of pressure in the neutral zone, forcing the Silverbacks to dump the puck in and chase the play. As quick as the puck was dumped in, it was back out by Merritt, and in the Silverbacks own zone. Angus Redmond held his own in net stopping many great chances, but was let down by a defence that looked out of sorts. Merritt would go on
to add two more goals, despite a little push back by the ’Backs in the last few moments of the game. The following day the Silverbacks made the trip down to Trail. Lead offensively by Calgary-native Taro Hirose, the Silverbacks won 4-2 in a bounceback performance. The ’Backs next home game is against the Penticton Vees, this Saturday with a 7 p.m. start.
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Midget A girls have tough start Despite the Salmon Arm girls midget A Silvertips strong start to the preseason, they could not continue their run of form into the first two games of the regular season. The Silvertips started their season 0-2, with losses to Kelowna and Kamloops over the weekend. On Saturday in Kelowna the Silvertips’ start to the season looked promising. Brooke Miller, from Salmon Arm, opened the scoring on the first shift of the game when she scored five-hole on a great pass from Cailee Bauml, from Vernon. The score was 1-0 at the end of the first in favour of Salmon Arm. The Silvertips took the lead when Hailey Haskell, from Salmon Arm, scored on a great give and go with Taylor Vandale, from Vernon, on a power play.
Haskell was denied a second goal, just minutes later when she stepped out of the penalty box and received a break away pass from Caitlyn Marshall, from Armstrong. Haskell’s wrist shot beat the Kelowna goaltender, but not the post. Kelowna responded soon after by scoring two quick goals midway through the second period to take the lead. The Silvertips looked for an equalizer, and controlled the play and out-shot Kelowna the rest of the game. Sam Maric, from Vernon, and Cassidy Marshall, from Armstrong, had several good chances, but were unable to beat the Kelowna goalie. Kelowna added an insurance marker and an empty netter to seal the win. The Silvertips head
coach, Rob Bauml said they outplayed Kelowna and out-shot them, but the result just didn’t go their way. On Sunday in Salmon Arm, the Silvertips were trounced 8-0, by a strong Kamloops team. The ’Tips competed hard and played a strong defensive game in the first and were only down 1-0 midway through the game. However, Salmon Arm was unable to muster any kind of offensive as they were shut down by a physical Kamloops defence. Ava Wutke and Chloe Martin stepped up to play a strong defensive first half of the game. However, in the second half, the Kamloops forecheck was relentless, and they broke down the Silvertips defence, scoring almost at will. “They (Kamloops)
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Brooke Miller breaks in on net against Kamloops in their home opener at the Shaw Centre on Sunday, Sept. 28. looked very good and we need to get better to compete with them,” said Bauml. The ’Tips head down
south to Kelowna next weekend for a tournament, and will resume league games the following weekend.
Cross-country runners hit top 10 Several runners competed in the Dirty Feet Trail Running series last Sunday in Kamloops, with the youngest of the Salmon Arm runners earning first place honours in their categories. The cross-country running event had three distances to choose from. Races were five kilo-
metres, 10km or 21km long, all on single track trails with lots of elevation gains and losses. In the 21km race Olin Mosher ran very well, and placed first in the 10-19 age category and tenth overall in the men’s division with a time of two hours and three minutes. Hanka Mosher placed fourth in the
40-49 age category and fourth in the overall female division with a time of two hours and five minutes. In the 10km race Michael Ogloff’s time of 49 minutes earned him fourth in the 20-29 age category. Rob Kurta’s time of 50 minutes earned him first place in the 50-59 age category.
In the five kilometre race Peter Jeffrey placed eighth in his age category. Chantel Jeffrey posted a great time that just broke the 26 minute mark, which earned her third female overall and first in the 10-19 age category. Next Dirty Feet Trail running race will be in Penticton on Nov. 2.
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Indoor kick-off By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
Last weekend the co-ed indoor soccer league unofficially kicked off its season with a friendly outdoor tournament at the SASCU Sports Field at Little Mountain. “This recreational tournament is a great way to get together, before the indoor season starts, and enjoy the nice weather a little longer,” said league organizer Dan Gunn. The Salmon Arm indoor soccer league kicks off this Saturday, Oct. 4. Games in the coed indoor league are played on Saturday
and Sunday nights from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Games played on Saturdays will be in the non-competitive half of the league, while Sunday nights will be reserved for competitive play. Gunn says there is wide range of skill age and that is what makes the league fun. The ages of players range from the early 20s all the way up to 82. The season is broken down into two halves, a fall to winter and winter to spring schedule, with each team playing 10 games, in each session. Gunn emphasized
that the indoor league is very affordable at only $65 per session. Each game is an hour long and includes an additional 15 minute warm up. There are 16 teams in the league, each with 10 players. Seven players take to the field at a time, and there must be two women on the pitch at all times. Gunn says there are still roster positions available on many of the teams. “We always try to place you on a team that best suits you,” Gunn said. For more information, email Dan Gunn at gunnd@ shaw.ca.
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Circles a mystery in the making By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Intrigue sparked by a 1990 television show led Chad Deetken into the mysterious world of crop circles, where he became a world expert. Deetken, who will present a talk and slide show in Salmon Arm on Oct. 7 to benefit a World Service Association scholarship program, watched an episode on crop circles in England on Unsolved Mysteries “I got hooked right away because these things are intriguing; I thought either they are all fake or there is a very strange phenomenon occurring here,” he says, noting the bait for him was the existence of physical evidence, unlike UFOs and poltergeists. “You can take that proof and you can test it.” Within three months of the show, Deetken heard about a crop circle discovered on a farm in Alvena, Sask. He phoned the farmer who owned the property and was in his wheat field within three days. “It was a small circle that looked kind of like a doughnut; it was not terribly impressive but, nevertheless, it was the real thing,” he says. “My first feeling was the ones in England were much nicer and bigger.” But luck was with Deetken and, on his drive back to B.C., he detoured to visit a much larger and more intricate crop circle discovered in Warner, Alta. “It was quite spectacular really and there was a feeling of amazement because the cause of it was unknown,” he says, pointing out he studied the circle very carefully, examining the way the wheat stalks were laid down, measuring the size (probably about three or four hundred feet in diameter), a circle with a thin ring three or four feet wide around the outside. “The circle was completely flattened down in a counterclockwise di-
rection and the ring was in a clockwise direction. It looked like someone had very carefully combed it into place – every stalk was beautifully laid down flat to the ground.” Deetken was pleased the farmer, who was harvesting at the time, had stayed well away from the circle when he saw it from his combine. And while he neither heard nor saw anything unusual over the night, he told Deetken his dogs had behaved in anxious, unusual ways and people of Warner reported numerous electronic malfunctions, including microwave meltdowns. “It was a clear night, no weather events,” he says, noting there have been more than 15,000 crop circle investigations in England alone since 1978 and as many more throughout the world. “That defies explanation and for me, it was just a beginning. These sorts of things are reported all the time.” In 1992, Deetken was invited to go to the stone monuments of Avebury in South Central England. Part of an investigative team, Deetken visited every year, but has given up going. “It is awful; people have wrecked it by hoaxing. It’s a big problem,” he says, noting hoaxing was never heard of when he first began to investigate crop circles. “In England the waters have been so muddied I will no longer waste my time.” Nor will the Las Vegas billionaire who invited Deetken to work for his National Institute for Discovery Science and has since quit funding research in England. Deetken says that when analyzed at the cellular level, plant samples from crop circles reveal changes in the structures – the cells expand like a balloon. “To say they’re all hoaxes is abso-
lutely nonsense,” says Deetken, who continues to monitor crop circles on the web. “One of the best is www. cropcircleconnector.com.” Funds raised by Deetken’s presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at First United Church will be used by the World Service Organization to support the education of underprivileged and tribal youth in India. To date the organization has assisted 43 students on the post graduate program. Deetken will welcome questions following his crop circle slide show and talk.
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Whimsical character a hit By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
One Nym, two women and three weeks equals 10. That is the equation that won artists Melissa Nasby and Nikki Webber a top-10 honourable mention in a worldwide Dark Crystal character contest. Their creation, Nym, was the only figure entered that was not made out of clay, but painstakingly crafted from needle-felted wool and done with a tiny barbed needle. The contest was sponsored by the world famous Jim Henson Studios and Brian and Wendy Froud whom Nasby refers to as the gods and goddesses of the whimsical world. “They teamed up in 1980s with the Jim Henson Studios and created The Dark Crystal,” says Nasby, noting that while the movie was never an Oscar-winning film, it quickly became a cult movie because of what it achieved. “It opened vistas for puppetry artists and grabbed a bunch of new markets because it was dark and scary instead fluffy
muppets. It showed puppets weren’t just for kids.” Nasby only found out about the contest in early August, leaving her and Webber a mere three weeks to create a character and develop her back story. “It went off without a hitch; we were on the same page creatively and mentally and we both banged out our parts,” laughs Nasby. “She does all the things I don’t.” Webber, who has an art degree in animation from the Emily Carr University of Art, did the character and concept design, sketched her out, wrote their character’s story and named her Nym. “We both worked on her outfits, accessories and hair – she did the sewing work and I did all the leather work and the sculpting of the staff and the sculpture itself,” says Nasby. “It was epic from the beginning; we fit together in our artistry perfectly, and as friends. It was the most perfect collaboration ever.” Having heard of their good fortune last Mon-
day, Nasby was trying to contain her excitement at the unexpected top-10 finish in the global contest and the invitation to New York to meet the late Jim Henson’s son Brian and the Frouds. “It’s almost too much for my brain to comprehend, but we’re going – come hell or high water. I just don’t know how we’re gonna pay for it.” The winner was awarded an all-expenses-paid trip, while those with honourable mentions were invited to attend a special reception Oct. 24 and viewing of The Dark Crystal on their own dime. “This is the hugest opportunity of our lives and we are swallowing our pride and asking for support,” says Nasby, noting she has launched a fundraising campaign on her company’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/soulfibre. “This is the best opportunity I could foresee for my future, for living and working here.” Those who wish to support the women’s trip to New York, may do so through PayPal or credit card, or send a
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work of artist Patrick Hughes, who used a variety of items to create his Peak Year entry to an exhibition at the art gallery. the run, and anticipating another wondrous dominant year. “Peak Year II” opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 with live music by Sue Kyle and Alan Bates. The group of artists include painters Linda Franklin and Judy Sims, fibre artists Jean Brighouse, Jennifer Cooper and Me-
lissa Nasby, glass artist Sharda Murray-Kieken, collage artist Karen Raven, and sculptors Patrick Hughes, Diane Jewell and Patricia Purdaby. Also featured is wood carver John Sayer, whose “Coyote Tricks” was recently installed outside the Art Gallery as part of the
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Success: Artists Melissa Nasby and Nikki Webber give thumbs up to their unique creation. cheque to Melissa Nasby, 2790 30th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm V1E 3L2. One of Nasby’s solo projects, Humphrey, a two-year-old grizzly bear sculpted out of wool, will be on display at the art gallery beginning Friday, Oct. 3.
Year of celebrating salmon It’s a dominant year for the Adams River sockeye salmon run, and individuals and organizations throughout the Shuswap are paying tribute to the amazing feat. The Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents Peak Year II: Return of the Salmon, a collection of contemporary works by 10 local artists who are interpreting the abundant sockeye salmon run at the Adams River. The first “Peak Year” exhibition was in October 2011, a year after the surprising return that left scientists and locals wondering how a threatened run could rebound for a single season. Artists came together to celebrate and marvel at the phenomenon. This time, a new group of artists are expressing their stories about
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temporary public art program. The exhibition runs from Oct. 4 to Nov. 1. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. Coffee Break and Artist Talk are on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Family Saturdays continues throughout the month, and the artist trading card session is Tuesday, Oct. 14. Downtown Salmon Arm celebrates with a number of special events this month: Tuesdays are Family Movie Nights at the Classic at 5:30 p.m.; live music at different venues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays; an artisan market at Ross Street Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and special salmon menus at participating restaurants.
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Tour speaks well of the dead By Deborah Chapman CONTRIBUTED
Deborah Chapman is up to one of her favourite fall activities – preparing to take people on her annual “Speak of the Dead” tour. The Salmon Arm Museum and R.J. Haney Heritage Village curator has been reviewing the cast list, checking her candidates, making sure all are still available, and preparing for a walk through one of the prettiest knolls in Salmon Arm, the Mt. Ida Cemetery. This year the tour will acknowledge the debt owed to those who served in the First World War. Featured will be war veteran Arthur Brown Ritchie, who made service a lifelong habit. When the First World War broke out, Ritchie was working in Pavilion as a cow rancher. A century later the events leading up to his enlistment are condensed and mostly forgotten. What is remembered is that he saddled his horse, rode the 145 kilometres from Pavilion to Kamloops, and joined the B.C. Horse Mounted Infantry. The ride must have been urgent. According to his daughter Mary Wetherill, Ritchie was with the first contingent. When asked the name of his horse, Wetherill replied, “It might have been Taffy,” lamenting that her brother and sister were no longer available to
remember. Those details are gone. What details Wetherill could figure out were preserved when she wrote her father’s biography for the Okanagan Historical Society Report #63. The former school teacher wrote of an inspiring man who served his country, his employer and his family. “When he transferred to the First Battalion, Third Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, he saw action at Ypres, the Somme, and Vimy Ridge,” Wetherill said. During his service, Ritchie was gassed twice and wounded three times. Risking life and limb must have seemed like second nature to
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the soldier. After his unit retreated at Ypres under heavy gunfire, Ritchie twice returned to free men and horses from an immobilized wagon. He then carried a wounded soldier to safety. Ritchie was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, an award for gallant-
More than 20 years later, war erupted in Europe again, and at 45 years of age, Ritchie enlisted once more. He was commissioned as a lieutenant with the No. 7 Company and sent to Scotland to serve with the Forestry Corps, milling lumber for the war effort. Wetherill says the soldiers called her father “Pop” with affection, a nod to his apparently advancing age. By 1943, Ritchie was promoted to Captain and transferred to No. 17 Company. By the spring of 1944, both companies returned to Canada where Ritchie engaged in another kind of service. Retired from the military, he went on to serve as parade marshall for Remembrance Day services, councillor for the municipality of Salmon Arm, MLA in the Coalition Government (1945-52), and Salmon Arm reeve (1962-63). It is no sur-
eration thought about childbirth. Today, as nearly onethird of all U.S. babies are born via C-section, they labour on, fighting to preserve their knowledge and pushing, once again, for the rebirth of birth. With extensive access to the midwives’ archival video collection, the film not only captures the unique sisterhood at “The Farm Clinic,” it shows
childbirth the way most people have never seen it – unadorned, unabashed and aweinspiring. Gaskin, a certified professional midwife, has been called “the most famous midwife in the world. She is the founder and director of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee, and is the author of four books, including the wildly popular Spiri-
tual Midwifery. Birth Story premiered at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival and won the prestigious Audience Award. A discussion on maternal health issues will follow the 95-minute film, led by the Red Raspberry Doula Collective. For more information, visit www.birthstorymovie.com. Admission is $7 at the door.
prise that Arthur Brown Ritchie was made Salmon Arm’s Citizen of the Year in 1958. Ritchie’s story is one of many told during the annual cemetery tour. Join Chapman at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the old section of Mt. Ida Cemetery. Tickets are $7.50 and space is limited, so call 250-8325243 to reserve your spot.
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Darren and Charlene Kaufman are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Raeden Wayne Kaufman. Raeden was born August 21, weighing 9 lbs., 5.6 oz. Proud grandparents are Mel & Sherry Kaufman and Wayne & Connie Pullin.
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ry in the field in 1915. In 1917, Ritchie served with the soldiers of all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Vimy Ridge. Records show 3,598 Canadian soldiers were killed and 7,004 were wounded. In the midst of mayhem, Ritchie noticed a fire had started in an Allied gun pit. He returned to the pit to extinguish the threat, earning the Military Medal for bravery in battle on land. Ritchie’s memories of the war were committed to letters and postcards to his sweetheart, Olive Belond at home. Sgt. A.B. Ritchie returned to Canada an invalid, needing surgery to remove shrapnel from his leg. After convalescing in New Westminster, he married Olive in 1918. The couple made Salmon Arm their home, purchasing 80 acres on (North) Broadview through the Soldiers Settlement Board.
Art Ritchie and his bride Olive Belond.
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MORALES, RAQUEL 1935 - 2014 Born on February 27, 1935 in Guatemala, Central America, passed away on September 26, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 79 years. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. from the Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Ave., Enderby, BC, where a funeral service and reception will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250-833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Raquel’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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MARGARET HELEN NEGRIN (DEBOER) “I can look into the world and see you in every act of love. Where once you were one, you are now many.” Margaret Helen Negrin, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014, at The Heron Grove Care Facility in Vernon, BC. She was born on November 24, 1934 in Minto City, BC to Margaret and James Shields. Prior to her stay at the care home she resided in Merritt, BC. Surviving Helen are 5 children, Patrick (Karen), Michael (Anneliese), Deborah (Claude), Cheryl, and Danny (Judy), 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Margaret Adams, and her brothers, Jim Shields, George Shields and Herb Adams, and many nephews and nieces. Her father, James Shields, her son, “Rocky” Darryl Jay DeBoer, and her second husband Victor Negrin, preceded her in death. Helen was a long time resident of the Salmon Arm area where she raised her family on a dairy farm. She was a hardworking homemaker and mother who passed many of her wonderful qualities on to her children. She had a love for gardening, cooking, knitting and reading, and was also very active in sports such as swimming, fishing, golfing, softball and bowling. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, which is located at 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon BC. A tea and social will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, at the service or by mailing to: #307 - 1664 Richter Street, Kelowna BC, V1Y 8N3. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Pleasant Valley Dignity Funeral Home (250) 542-4333.
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DUNN, BEVERLEY JEAN October 1, 1957 – September 20, 2014 Bev passed away in Salmon Arm, BC with her family by her side. She was born in Salmon Arm to Barb and Dee Higgins and remained here, other than short term moves to Victoria and Edmonton, returning to the Salmon Arm/ Sunnybrae area in 1984. Bev is survived by her loving daughter, Chelsea Dunn (Brandon Butler), her mother, Barb Higgins, her father, Dee Higgins, her grandmother, Vi Owens, her brothers, Kelley (Colleen) Higgins, Rick (Melanie) Higgins, and her sister, Wendye (Dean) Hootnick, as well as, her aunt Denise and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr. C. Weiker and the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital 2nd floor. A Celebration of life service will take place at Sunnybrae Hall on Saturday, October 4th at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the Funeral Celebrant. Memorial donations can be made to the Salmon Arm SPCA in memory of Bev Dunn. On line condolences may be sent to Bev’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.
APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
Help Wanted
• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca
Help Wanted
DRIVER TRAINING
Class 1 Advanced Pro. Driver Training Program • 4 Week Class • One - On - One Training • We train with a standard style transmission 104 total hours of training for $7,390.00. Extra training time it will be billed at a rate of $103.00 per hour.
Askew’s Foods is a family owned business operating 4 grocery stores, located in Salmon Arm, Armstrong and Sicamous. We have been in business since 1929 and are proud community supporters. Askew’s Foods is recruiting for the following position at our newest location in Salmon Arm.
For more info. visit: www.taylor protraining.com or call 1-855-549-6122
Meat Cutter
Permanent, full-time experienced meat cutter. Competitive Wages and benefits are offered, dependent on experience. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. Please apply in person, to: Karl Kreipe, Meat Manager – Uptown Store or by email to Karl@askewsfoods.com
Help Wanted
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. HIRING experienced flat roofers. Please call 250-804-6964 or email to: info@integrityroofing.ca Looking for Bodyman painters helper. 778-475-5513.
SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING Is seeking a
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Alpha Liner Operator/ Supervisor
to support a challenging young woman with a great sense of humour who just happens to have autism. Her care requires you to possess significant physical and mental stamina. You will assist her in achieving a physical, recreational, social, emotional and daily life that enhances her quality of life. Apply to: jcrawford@shuswapacl.com or Fax: 250.832.1076 NO PHONE CALLS.
Duties will include operating & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience or good mechanical knowledge an assett. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Minimum 3 to 4 days a week. Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits. Safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.
CAPITAL news www.blackpress.ca
Obituaries
Obituaries
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGANSHUSWAP) is inviting applications for a regular position Sign Language Interpreter with 27.5 hours per week. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $24.54 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Completion of Interpreter Training Program; Registered Sign Language • Certified Interpreter; • Fluent in American Sign Language; • Knowledge and sensitivity in Deaf Culture; Please visit Make a Future website at www. makeafuture.com for further details on qualifications, duties and responsibilities. Please submit your resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: apply@sd83.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interested, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Obituaries
Obituaries
Employment
Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Labourers
Trades, Technical
BLUE CANOE Bakery/cafe is now hiring, front of house, full & p/t positions, willing to train, opportunities for advancement. Submit resume at 121 Shuswap St. or call 250-803-02011.
SHOP LABORER required for busy Salmon Arm Machine Shop. Duties incl., but not limited to: saw operation, deburring, cleaning, packaging finished goods Must have strong mechanical aptitude and be physically fit and able to lift 50lbs. Exposure to manufacturing, construction or fabrication is an asset. Applications in person to Access Precision Machining or email to: careers@accessprecision.com
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca
PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATOR Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. a family owned and operated speciality cedar lumber sawmill located in Barriere B.C., is seeking a hands-on, highly competent & safety conscious professional for the position of Production & Quality Control Coordinator. This position is a key role within the management team reporting directly to Sr Management with opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into a position of increased responsibility within the company.
FIND A FRIEND
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED
The successful candidate will be an experienced self starting individual with excellent knowledge of quality control processes and high analytical skills who can effectively communicate results. Duties will include recovery improve-
To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE -1 Ave. SE SICAMOUS -Cottonwood, Oak CHASE -Brook/Ashe Dr. Call Valerie 250-832-2131
ment, product outturn analysis,
production and supervision assistance, by-product monitoring and special projects. Competency in Microsoft Excel
and Word and familiarity with process control systems is a must. A grading ticket and experience with cedar lumber manufacturing would be assets.
PT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume: salmonarmca@hotmail.com
Skimikin Nursery Tappen BC requires Tree Sorters for 2014 Fall Harvest. $11.50/hr-Bonus 40hr. weeks Submit resume to Rob by fax (250)835-8633,
email: rreed@airspeedwireless.ca or in person Weekdays 8:00-4:00
(250)835-4541 Ext. 27
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Barriere B.C. offers affordable housing, a large variety of recreational activities and is in close proximity to Kamloops & Sun Peaks. A competitive compensation package will be offered. Interested applicants please submit your resume to;
Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com. Send email to: info@canscribe.com. Or call 1.800.466.1535.
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Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. PO Box 689 Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 or fax 250-672-5644 or email GSFP@gsfpcedar.com
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Heads Up for Healthier Brains Here are 4 simple things that you can do at any age to improve your brain health and that may help reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease: 1. Challenge your Brain – give it a daily workout 2. Be Socially Active – connecting socially helps you stay connected mentally 3. Choose a Healthy Lifestyle – be active, eat well and watch your health numbers (cholesterol, weight, blood sugar, blood pressure) 4. Protect your Head – use a seatbelt and wear a helmet for sports Take action for a healthier brain today. Find out more at: www.alzheimerbc.org or call 1-800-936-6033
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947. Whether you’re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program. For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at:
www.bowersfuneralservice.com
440 - 10th Street SW (PO Box 388) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate Mortgages
Cottages / Cabins
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., Kitchen living & dining room, laundry $800 monthly rental. incl. hydro, sat tv & internet. (250)835-8236
Financial Services
Medical Health
Misc Services
$500 & Under
Misc. for Sale
ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.
SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533
BANDSAW & Rototiller for sale. Open to offers. (250)6798609
Pets & Livestock
CANOE: 5161 60Ave. NE across from Randy’s Marina, Fri, Sat. Oct. 3 & 4, 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 EARLY X-mas shopping! + sz clothes, trinkits. Sat & Sun Oct 4-5 188 Black Rd 8-4pm MOVING SALE: #162, 3350 10 Ave. N.E. Oct. 3-5, Fri. 2-6 & Sat. 8-4 & Sun. 10-2. Hshld. items, tools, furn., collectables, pellet rifle & inversion table. STORAGE Wars Online! Just Like on TV! Bid Now in Comfort at Home! Go to Bid13.com VINTAGE furn., tools, sports, reno material, Sat. Oct 4, 8-4 1480 18 St. NE near RCMP
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282
Fencing FARM & Residential FENCING 30 Years exp. Serving the Thompson/Okanagan. Fawndale Farms Ltd. 250-679-2813
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
Misc Services
Home & Yard
•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
250-253-4663
Classifieds Get Results!
Gutter Cleaning. Starting at $95-$125. Moss removal & spray. Shuswap Window Cleaning. 250-833-2533
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Garden & Lawn
Garden & Lawn
Bland’s
ALES FARM S • Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) PICK-UP • Well Rotted Manure OR • Soils DELIVERY • Extra Clean Wheat Straw
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
Farm Services
Farm Services
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
We Deliver
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Financial Services
Financial Services
Feed & Hay SAFETY MART Chase carries Sure Crop Feed. For info contact Bill. 250-679-3261.
Livestock 1.5 year old Brown Hens, still laying well, $4.50 each (250)832-8918 DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
Pets AFRICAN Ring Doves, Canaries, bird cages & pet supplies (250)835-4791
Garage Sales
Heavy Duty Machinery
Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
USED gates, lumber, tin and trusses from horse barn at Salmon Arm fair grounds. Leo 250-804-6720
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
Misc. for Sale
SOFA TABLE, END TABLE. 2yrs old-Ashley’s, get both for $175. 250-803-4363.
4-CHAMPION Ice Pro 205-60R16 tires. $500. OBO. 2 Winter Claw 215-70R15 $75. for two. (250) 804-4971 4 winter rims, 16x16.5, 5studs (4.5” centres) from 2003 Caravan, like new $30. each, 3 all weather plus with snow flake 250/65/R16 good cond. $25ea. (250)832-8336
Pet Services
Pet Services
$200 & Under HARDIE shingles, 3/4 of a pallet left over $180 for all (250)804-2970
PET GROOMING With Michelle
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS
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
Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Townhouses MAPLE Lanes Townhomes, Phase 1 sold out, now selling Phase 2, different floor plan, 3bdrm, 2.5bath, 600sqft. unfinished basement. $299,900. 150-4St. SE, MLS#10087632 Call your realtor or Roger (250)804-0184
Rentals New Crop BC Apples ✔Ambrosia ✔Arlett ✔Gala ✔Golden Delicious ✔Honey Crisp ✔Macs ✔Spartans TCHwy West Salmon Arm (250)832-7550 REFRIGERATED meat cooler, grinder & band saw ALSO antique 4x8 pool table. Phone evenings (250)832-8479 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. WOOD splitter, heavy duty $500. obo, 1933 Pontiac 4dr. $800. obo (250)832-4326
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Musical Instruments BUNDY Alto Saxophone with hard case $500. (250)8329256
Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apt. hot water included, NP, NS, $675/mo., 6mo. minimum stay req’d, (1-855)852-5660 Toll Free 1 BDRM. apt. in town. Avail. Oct 15. New carpets, tile, laminate, paint, and more. Balcony, A/C. $700/mo. incl heat. 250-833-4726. 2BDRM apt, 191 4St. SE, top floor, parking, coin laundry, No Pets, NS, $750/mo. avail Oct. 15th (250)804-9627 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 SICAMOUS For Rent One Bdrm Apt. $650.00 plus Hydro and DD. Avail Oct 15. Two Bdrm Apt. $750.00 plus Hydro & DD. Avail. Now 250 826-3849.
TASTEFULLY furnished 1bdrm. apt. suited to professional person, priv. entr, walk to town $925/mo. incl. util & wifi, refs req’d (250)832-0251
Commercial/ Industrial WORKSHOP space 17’ x 34’ x 12’. Serious inquires only. Great business opportunity $375/mo. + util. (250)515-1566 daytime (250)835-4430 eves.
Rentals
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM adult bldg., newly reno’d, NS, NP, refs req., very quiet, $740/mo. + util., 250770-8775 or 250-804-9708
Misc for Rent 2bdrm, 1.5 bath Home ✦in Salmon Arm, close to Rec. Centre 2bdrm, 2 bath Condo ✦in Salmon Arm, walking distance to malls. 3bdrm, 2 bath House ✦in Enderby, close to school 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 CANOE: 2bdrm house, F/S, W/D, D/W. N/S, N/P. Ref’s & DD req.Avail now. $1100/mo + utils 1-604-250-8702.
Gala Apples 10lb. Bag for $3.99 TCHwy West Salmon Arm (250)832-7550 slight hail marks
GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail Oct. Now smoking outside $1400 (250)832-7809 SA: newly reno’d 3bdrm, 1bath upper level home, walking distance to town, NS, small pet neg. DD & refs req., $1200 + util avail Nov1st (250)8048181 or dave21@telus.net
“I’m too big for a car seat!” Keep your child safe in the car. Learn how to teach your child car safety. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca
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Rentals
Transportation
Homes for Rent
Cars - Sports & Imports
QUIET, rural 3 Bdrm, 2 bthrm home located on Gardom Lake. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Natural gas stovetop, Electric wall oven, Dishwasher, Pellet Stove w/ pallet of pellets for added comfort on winter eves. included. NS/NP. School bus route / maintained roadway. $1600/mo utilities not included, References required. Email denis9752@gmail.com or call 1-877-282-5104 Avail Oct 1/14.
2008 Ford Mustang GT/CS conv., 4.6l V8, 36,000km, ex. cond, $23,500. (250)463-3337
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
Shared Accommodation ROOM MATE req. in furnished 3 bdrm. home in Blind Bay. Sat. tv, wifi, util. incl. $600/mo. 250-463-3337.
Suites, Lower 1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo. NS, No pets, avail Oct. 1st, (250)832-6720 BIG 1Bdrm all incl, W/D in suite, prefer elderly tenant $800/mo. (250)832-4763 DAYLIGHT 2BDRM. walk-out basmt suite. Amazing lake & mountain view, shared yd, own fenced patio area. All util., sat TV, wifi, all appl. incl. shared w/d, in floor heat. 8 kms from SA on 1.5 acres. $1,000/mo. or $950/mo on a 1 yr. lease. Refs & DD req. NP. Avail. Oct. 15. 250-832-7809. Newly reno’d large 1 Bdrm. Avail immed NS NP $800 Util incl. 250-832-8168 or 250-517-9285
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Suites, Upper 3BDRM., 2bath, W/D/DW, f/p, a/c, 4Int/tv outlets, small pet okay, no sound proofing so no partiers, $1100/mo. incl. hyrdro (250)881-3880
Townhouses
Recreational/Sale
3BDRM. townhome in Broadview Villas, close to shopping, rec centre, avail. immed., for inquiries (250)804-0740
Transportation
11.6’ OKANAGAN Camper. Great shape, new Uphols, roof rack, folding step, cold water demand. $1650. (250)8334332
Auto Financing
Sport Utility Vehicle 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
Trucks & Vans 2005 Grand Caravan, 3.3L, 133K, good cond., regular maint., DVD system, remote starter, newer Pirelli tires, Kijiji ad#1021734101 $5900. (250)803-6105
Boats 10’6” RANGER fishing boat. On trailer, has bimity top, swivel seats, bilge pump, 9.8 Merc. outboard motor. $1500. (250)833-4332
Cars - Domestic ‘06 MAZDA 3, 4 dr. HB, 5 spd. 2.3, A/C, p.w., remote. Clean econom, $6150 250-548-3484
12’ ALUMINUM FISHING boat, $400. Ph. (250)5178087
1987 Cougar XR7
fully loaded, low mileage, black 2 door coupe, moving must sell $3500. obo (250)679-2552
17’ FIBERFORM inboard 165 hp motor with trailer. Open to offers. (250)679-8609
2006 Jeep Commander, loaded, ex. cond., silver, good tires, 97,000km $10,500. (250)832-4663
2007 Toyota Yaris, AC, PW/PL, 150,000km, $6500. (250)833-5070 (250)675-5572
1959 Reinell Fiberglass 15’ Runabout on 2010 Karavan trailer, Mercury 30HP 4stroke OB, professionally rebuilt hull (recertified 2011) modern steering, stainless running lights, grab rail, cleats, seats 3 adults Much better than new. $18,500. (250)832-7326
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Cars - Sports & Imports
IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT Auto Road Self Storage 4521 Auto Road SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be sold or disposed of October 18, 2014 RANDY EVERY ROY HILLARY
Amount owing: Amount owing:
Phone: 250-832-3997
$1647.01 $1116.35
Everyone deserves a beautiful place they can call home. Shuswap real estate agents firmly believe in that and will strive to make it happen for you and your family. Check out their ads in our real estate section and call any of them today and make your dreams come true! 171 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm 250-832-2131
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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. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Ruby Sparks, a US
film, rated PG, at 7:30 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets at Wearabouts, 350 Alexander St. Convenience charge applies. To reserve: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250-832-2294.
SHUSWAP HOSPICE SOCIETY – will host a training session
for individuals who are interested in volunteering with the society and/or for those seeking personal development. Volunteers from the outlying communities are wanted as well. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. over six weeks. Cost covers course, manual and materials. For info, and to register, call Judy at 250832-7099 or email judy@shuswaphospice.ca.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2 SHUSWAP PIE COMPANY – presents Jake & The Metro-
Gnomes, featuring Jake Verburg, Steph Clifford and Willy Gaw, at 5:30 p.m., 331 Alexander St. Call 250-832-7992 for further information.
film, rated 14A, at 5 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets at Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) Convenience charge applies. Ask about year-long passes. To reserve: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250832-2294. SHUSWAP FALL FAMILY MARKET – will be held at The
Gathering Place, 350-30th St. SE for all ages. This is a free event. Buy and sell new and used children’s items. Contact Cailey at 250-833-9493. Tables must be booked in advance.
SUNDAY & MONDAY, OCT. 5 & 6 SHUSWAP THEATRE – Call for auditions for Bah Humbug.
Several characters, ages 12 to 80 (all the characters from A Christmas Carol). There are lots of small parts to get you started with Shuswap Theatre, and some good comedy parts as well. Phone James Bowlby at 250832-8383 for scripts and information.
MONDAY, OCT. 6 SHUSWAP BEE CLUB – Next meeting is in the Askew’s
Uptown Community Room (go inside Askew’s, upstairs on the Broadview side of the building) at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come and learn. The group usually meets on the first Monday of the month from September to May. Contact Beckie at 250-679-8861 for more information.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7 CROP CIRCLE TALK & SLIDE SHOW – Chad Deetken presents
a talk and slide presentation beginning at 7 p.m. at the First United Church, a fundraiser for the World Service Association for underprivileged youth in India.
SENIORS’ THEATRE – The 2014-15 season will start up at 9
a.m. at Shuswap Theatre, and Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Cedar Heights Community Centre. The cost to participate is minimal – take out a Shuswap Theatre or Cedar Heights membership and pay a drop-in fee.
HIDDEN GEMS BOOKSTORE BOOK SIGNING – Local author Deanna Kawatski and
SHUSWAP AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) – welcomes
teens, 19+ and seniors to their support group, held at 6:30 for parents/guardians, and 7:30 p.m. for a public presentation (everyone welcome) at the Public Health Unit, 851 16 St. NE. Contact Nadine Moore, 250-8330164 ext 7, or email autism@ shuswapchildrens.ca, for further information.
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PINK CHERRY – presents Jesse Mast, local musician songwriter, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Come and join us in celebration of the salmon run. Food, wine, beer.
VENUE CHANGE – WWE’s hardcore
legend, Mick Foley, has moved his comedy show to Outlaws Saloon. All ages from 7 to 8 p.m., with show for adults starting at 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents Bob
Bossin’s Davy the Punk, a father’s life in the gambling business in song and story. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Acorn Music.
FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the birthday
HEALTHIEST BABIES – meets in the basement at the
Crossroads Church - group entrance at the end of First Ave. SW. Walk for FIT will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCT. 3 & 4 SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents a Youth Acting Intensive
workshop, Fri., 5:30 to 8 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the theatre, 41 Hudson Ave. NW. Led by Aidan Sparks and Peter Blacklock, this two-day intensive is intended for youth ages 13-18 that have an interest in, or curiosity towards theatre. To register or for information, contact Shannon Hecker at 250-833-6001 or email her at shshanny391@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Ida, a Poland/Denmark
HEALTHIEST BABIES – presents Public Health – Poison Control & Halloween safety, from 10:30 to 1 p.m., in the basement at the Crossroads Church – group entrance at the end of First Avenue SW. Door prizes and lunch are provided.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
lunch, starting at noon – a celebration of members having birthdays in the month of October. Tickets must be purchased or reserved by Wednesday as seating is limited, 170 Fifth Ave. Call 250-832-1065 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
her daughter, Natalia, will be signing their children’s book, Samira, the Singing Salmon, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for the upcoming salmon run. Free for all ages. Call Beth Phillips at 250-833-0011.
OCTOBER SUNDAY, OCT. 5 SALMON ARM MUSEUM AND RJ HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE –
presents Speak of the Dead, an annual tour of one of the prettiest knolls in Salmon Arm, the Mt. Ida Cemetery. Join Deb Chapman, curator, at 1 p.m. in the old section of Mt. Ida Cemetery. Space is limited, so call 250-8325243 to reserve your spot. The program includes a hot chocolate.
SALMAR CLASSIC THEATRE – presents the feature-length
documentary Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives at 2 p.m. A post-screening discussion on maternal health issues will follow the film and be led by the Red Raspberry Doula Collective.
FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the
Jammers dance at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, bring your instrument and join in, or put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug, or maybe just pull up a chair to soak up the atmosphere and socialize with friends.
BEGINNERS LINE DANCING – at Gleneden Hall, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info, call Linda at 250-804-0917. DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM – presents Tuesday Family
Movie Nights at the Classic at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays feature live msuic at different venues at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday’s Artisan Market at Ross Street Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t forget “SalmonFest” where participating restaurants are featuring a salmon dish on their menu. Visit salmonarmdowntown.com for further information.
TO DEC. 11 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents ToddlerTime at
10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Stories, singing and lots of fun for the very young and young at heart. No need to pre-register – just drop in. The Salmon Arm Branch of the ORL is located at 1151 10th Ave. in the Mall at Piccadilly. For more information, call the branch at 250832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.
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