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Officer found not guilty of charge
Dangerous driving: Judge acquits Salmon Arm constable in incident involving fatal crash. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Hugs and tears followed Judge Anne Wallace’s decision Thursday in the Salmon Arm Law Courts. The Provincial Court judge acquitted Salmon Arm police officer Micah Chan of a charge of dangerous driving. In the courtroom, intense emotion was evident on the faces of the police officers present, as well as Helen and Ian Eggen, parents of Courtenay. Just before midnight on June 20, 2013, a white Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 21-year-old Courtenay Eggen of Cherryville crashed into a parked dump truck in the Salmon Arm industrial park, killing her. Shortly after, a police cruiser
driven by Const. Chan went off the road nearby, sliding backwards down an embankment. Chan was charged in December 2013 following an investigation by the police Independent Investigations Office, a civilian-led body that conducts investigations into police-involved incidents that result in death or serious harm. Following the ruling, Chan went to the couple to offer condolences. He had been advised not to speak to them prior to the verdict. Ian Eggen said he and his spouse don’t blame Chan for their daughter’s death and they appreciated the judge’s in-depth decision. “I am relieved that he wasn’t guilty – that the court was very deliberate that he was not guilty,” said an emotional Ian. “We weren’t here
looking for vengeance. We wanted information on what happened.” He said he considered this a great exercise of the legal system, in that police are held to the same standards as others. “We don’t blame him for our daughter’s death – she was at fault,” he said, adding that Courtenay was probably over-confident in her driving abilities. The Eggens do, however, have suggestions for improvement. They would like to see more of an ongoing visible police presence, rather than “entrapment.” They would also like to see dashboard cameras in all police cars, as well as time-stamping on all radio transmissions, so evidence is more detailed – whether it be used to prove innocence or guilt.
This week As November 11 approaches, the sacrifice of a local family is remembered. Pg. A11. A new plan for improving the Salmon River Bridge is proposed. See A5.
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After crash: Const. Micah Chan’s vehicle came to rest against a building in the 5000 block of Auto Road. They also hope the verdict in the case will not give officers licence to operate at excessive speed. Helen Eggen said she feels no animosity.
She emphasizes that Courtenay was a good girl whose life was going well. She was taking preSee Family on page A2
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Family grateful for trial Continued from front apprentice training to be an electrician and had a big test coming up the next day. “She wouldn’t have done anything to jeopardize it… In her life, things were good.” Regarding the case, Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane of the Salmon Arm detachment said although he found it disappointing the matter was brought to trial, it allowed for a full review of the facts. “It is anticipated that the truth will dispel the sensationalist and untrue rumours of what occurred on that night. It is my sincere wish that this process brought some comfort to those affected, and will assist with the healing process.” Keane said the trial was hard on Const. Chan, yet he didn’t miss a shift during the 16 months leading up to it. He also said Chan expressed his appreciation for the support he’s received from the community. In a detailed ruling, Judge Wallace went over the evidence presented. She acknowledged the evening of June 20 had a tragic outcome, and nothing that happened in the court case could take away the grief of Courtenay’s family. In coming to her decision, Wallace referred to applicable sections in the Criminal Code and
Motor Vehicle Act. She said the legal test of dangerous driving is whether the driving, viewed objectively but with all circumstances considered, is markedly different from what a reasonable, prudent person would do in the circumstances. Added to that is the fact Chan is a police officer who was operating
Micah Chan RCMP OFFICER an emergency vehicle in discharge of his duty. An officer can exceed the speed limit, if the circumstances fall within MVA regulations. Although police officers who testified said they wouldn’t classify Chan’s actions as a pursuit because the driver of the white car was already driving at high speeds, Wallace did, referring to the wording of the law. “I find on the plain meaning of those words, Const. Chan began pursuing the white car because it didn’t stop.” In a pursuit, the law states that an officer must decide if the need for action outweighs the risk to the public.
Wallace said the high speed of the driver was “an obvious risk to the public.” She also said the evidence provided by a civilian witness does not establish whether the driver knew Chan was behind her – he did not activate his siren – nor is there an explanation of why the driver went through the stop sign so fast. “I cannot say if the driver of the white car was attempting to evade the police car or whether her speed at Five Corners was part of a pattern of reckless driving.” Wallace also referred to data provided by expert witnesses that showed Chan slowed his vehicle at intersections, as well as at corners in his drive between Five Corners and the crash site. The data showed his highest speed was 155 km/hr and his average speed was 118. Wallace also referred to a Supreme Court of Canada decision that ruled it is the manner of driving which determines if it’s dangerous, not the consequence. When Chan radioed in to the detachment that he was following a driver who had gone through the stop sign and was travelling at a speed of about 140 km/ hr, he was told to “shut it down,” which officers said means, turn off the emergency lights and pull over. Chan re-
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sponded with “10/4.” Wallace said the evidence doesn’t determine if Chan promptly followed the direction to stop. She noted everything happened very quickly, with the whole route taking under two minutes. She said the detailed analysis at the trial couldn’t pinpoint when on the route the order for Chan to stop occurred. “His going off the road might actually have occurred exactly after being given direction to stop.” Wallace concluded that when she considered all the evidence, she was not convinced Const. Chan was driving dangerously, “and I acquit him.”
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Close to 350 Salmon Arm residents took three hours out of their afternoon Sunday to pack into a banquet room and hear what municipal election candidates have to offer. Held at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and sponsored by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Salmon Arm, the forum gave the four mayoralty candidates and the 14 of 15 councillor candidates in attendance lots to talk about. (Councillor candidate Wayne Masters was absent.) Those vying to be mayor addressed seven questions on topics ranging from what is the biggest single issue facing Salmon Arm, to what steps should be taken to ensure the proposed Ross Street Underpass is the right decision. In explaining why citizens should vote for them, mayoralty candidate and incumbent Mayor Nancy Cooper touched on several awards, such as the Open for Business award, that the city has
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airing their views: MC Ron Langridge listens while Salmon Arm mayoralty candidates answer questions at Sunday’s all-candidates forum. won under her leadership. She also referred to accomplishments such as improved relationships with First Nations. “It’s not just a sprint, I’m running a full-time committed marathon. It’s for the next generation.” Candidate Debbie Cannon said it’s time for fresh and decisive leadership in the form of a team player who works together with council. She spoke about her goal of moving several initiatives forward such as the downtown colllege campus, the Ross Street underpass, extended transit, tourism and promoting business in the industrial park. Candidate Ian Wick-
ett referred to his years on council when the city developed a strong balance sheet and healthy reserves. He said development was robust in keeping with the official community plan, developed after extensive community consultation. He said he supports growth that enhances lifestyle while being respectful of the environment. Candidate Marty Bootsma talked about leadership. He said being mayor isn’t just about cutting ribbons and photo ops – ’though he didn’t want to belittle them – but it’s about a style of leadership. “It doesn’t mean charging ahead of the pack and trying to be
a hero – it’s about enabling and empowering.” He said he is decisive and is not too proud to admit being wrong. Regarding questions for the 14 councillor candidates, they were each asked about their vision; then five names were drawn randomly for the last six questions. Regarding vision, Tim Lavery spoke about a strong diverse economy as well as better communication and transparency from council. Jim Kimmerly referred to a visioning committee he helped organize that aims to open up inclusiveness in decision-making. Incumbent Ken Jamieson said city hall’s doors need to swing wide open, and he likes ideas that generate fruits for everyone to enjoy. Incumbent Alan Harrison said he wants to
create a community where children can return to live and work, a vision that requires building relationships. Ivan Idzan stressed
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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 Monday, November 10, 2014, OF PUBLIC is hereby given that theNOTICE Council of theHEARING City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the atNotice 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 2 Avenue NE,the Salmon onSalmon Monday, November 10,Hearing 2014, Notice is hereby given that CouncilArm, of the BC, City of Arm will hold a Public at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, 1) Proposed Rezoning Novemberof 10,Rezone 2014, at Lot 7:00 A, p.m.Section 18, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43362 and Lot B, Section 18, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43362 1. Proposed of Rezoning Rezone Lot Section A, Section 18, Zone) Township Range 9, Plan 1) from R-1 (Single Proposed Rezoning Rezone Lot A, 18, Township 20, Range 9,KDYD, W6M, Family Residential Zone) toofR-8 (Residential Suite as20, shown onW6M, Schedule EPP43362 and Lot B, Section 18, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43362 from KDYD, Planhereto EPP43362 and Lotpart B, Section 18, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP43362 “A” attached and forming of this bylaw. R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suiteas Zone) from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone) shown on Schedule lachlan labere/oBSERvER “A” attached hereto and forming part of this8 bylaw. Civic Address: 3120 Avenue SE & 3121 9 Trustees talk: Michel Saab, Dale Townsend, Marcel Bedard Avenue SE Civic Address: 3120 8 Avenue SE & 3121 9 Avenue SE and Bobbi Johnson look on as Jennifer Henry and moderator Location: East of 30 Street SE and south Civic Address: 3120 8 Avenue SE & 3121side 9 Avenue SE Leah Shaw begin Monday’s school district candidates Location: Eastmeeting. of 30 Street SE and south side of 8 Avenue SEof 8 Avenue SE & east of 30 Street SE and& north of 9SE Avenue SEside east of side 30 Street and north Location: East of 30 Street SE and south side of 8 Avenue SE of 9 Avenue SE & east of 30 Street SE and north side of 9 Avenue SE Present Use: Vacant
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Money may not be the answer to all of the school district’s problems, but it certainly would help. This comment, and variations of it, were frequently expressed Monday evening during a candidates meeting for the four people vying for two Salmon Arm trustee positions with School District #83: Marcel Bedard, incumbents Bobbi Johnson and Michel Saab, and Dale Townsend. The evening, organized by parent Jennifer Henry, began with introductions by the candidates. Saab noted his 21 years as a trustee, and stated how while everything may not be rosy with public education, “we are doing quite well and we have to keep doing just as well if not better.” Townsend, a retired educator, emphasized how the school system
Present Use: Vacant and district have Present been how they would adProposed Use: Vacant Single Family Dwelling Residential Suite with Proposed with Use: Single Family Dwelling good to him and he dress them. Without Residential Suite wants to give something hesitation, Townsend Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling with Residential Suite Owner / Applicant: D. & G. O’Brien back. He noted the vari- answered, “Money, Owner / Applicant: ous roles he’s played in money and money. I D. & G. O’Brien Reference: ZON.1015/Bylaw 4074 Ownerdon’t / Applicant: D. & G.No. O’Brien the education system, think there’s any including union bar- greater issue.” Reference: ZON.1015/Bylaw No. 4074 gaining against Saab. Bedard agreed, and Reference: ZON.1015/Bylaw No. 4074 Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Bedard provided spoke toAmendment the ongoing to 2. 2. Proposed Zoning Bylaw No 2303: No 2303: a quick, verbal cur- cuts that have negativericulum vitae, referring ly impacted classroom Rezoning Lot 1,20, Section 14, 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 35473 from Proposed Rezoning Lot 1,Proposed Section 14, Township Range 2. 1)Proposed Amendment to 1. Zoning Bylaw Noof2303: himself as the “ticket composition and library Township 20, to Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Zone); R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) P-3 (Institutional guy” (bylaw officer) availability. 35473 from (Single Family Proposed Lot Plan 1, Section 14, R-1 Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 35473 from for the City of Salmon 1) Johnson too, Rezoning agreed Residential Zone) to P-3 (Institutional Zone); 2) Amend the text of Section 26.3.6 by deleting the word “government” from the permitted use R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to P-3 (Institutional Zone); Arm. He stressed his money is the biggest “government offces”; experiences in dealing issue facing the school 2. Amend the text of Section 26.3.6 by deleting the word “government” from the with other government 2) district, and noted permitted offices”; Amend the fundtext of Section 26.3.6 use by “government deleting the word “government” from the permitted use agencies and his underfrom the province 3) ing Amend the text of Section 26.3.13 by adding “caretaker’s suite” as a permitted accessory use; “government offces”; 3. Amend the text of Section 26.3.13 by adding “caretaker’s suite” as a permitted standing of union issues just anddoesn’t cut it. She accessory use; and and management. encouraged parents to thepublic text of Section 26.3.13 by adding “caretaker’s suite” as a permitted accessory use; Johnson provided 3) be Amend the voice for 4. Amend of Section 26.10 by deleting storage not be permitted” 4) Amend the text 26.10thebytext deleting “Outside storage“Outside shall not beshall permitted” and and as they haveof Section family background to education and adding “Outside storage shall be screened as perlimited Appendix III and limited toof adding “Outside storage shall be screened as per Appendix III and to a maximum illustrate the reason she the most sway with of of the parcel areafeet), or storage 280whichever squareshall meters (3,013 square feet), and 15% of thethe parcel area 280a maximum square (3,013 square is less.” Amend text of or Section 26.10meters by15% deleting “Outside not be permitted” first ran for trustee 15 4) government. whichever is less.” years ago – to provide a Saab agreed more storage shall be screened as per Appendix III and limited to a maximum of adding “Outside parent’s perspective. money put area or 15% could of thebeparcel 280Address: square meters (3,013 square feet), whichever is less.” Civic “Parents have Civic a huge Address: to good use, 541 but – 3 said Street SW541 – 3 Street SW voice with the govern- throwing money into Location: South-west corner of 5 SW ment and I thinkLocation: it was the system won’t necSouth-west corner of 5 Avenue SW and 3 Street Civic Address: 541 – 3 Street SW Avenue SW and 3 Street SW needed here as well,” essarily solve its probsaid Johnson. lems. Present Use: Single Family Residential Dwelling Present Use: Single Location: of 5 Avenue SWFamily and 3 Street SW The first question “What South-west we need is corner Residential Dwelling to the candidates was the best way to deliver Proposed Use: Single Administrative Offce for Dwelling Salmon Arm Folk to state what the most education, and thisFamily is Present Use: Residential Proposed Use: Administrative Office Music Society significant issues are changing constantly,” for Salmon Arm Folk Music Society facing the districtProposed and said Saab. Use: Administrative Offce for Salmon Arm Folk Owner / Applicant: of Folk Salmon Owner / Applicant: City Society of Salmon Arm/ SalmonCity Arm Music Arm/ Salmon Arm Folk Music Society Music Society
Visions for city revealed Continued from pg. 3 the importance of communication between council and the community, where each side feels heard. Kevin Flynn said it isn’t about his vision, but it’s council’s job to work with people and their ideas, as was done with the arena society and trail alliance. Tim Giandomenico said as president of minor hockey he works with about 20 volunteers, and he likes to work with people who share the same vision. Incumbent Chad
Reference: ZON.1016/Bylaw No.Folk 4075 Owner / Applicant: City of Salmon Arm/ Salmon Arm Reference: No. 4075 Eliason said the city officeZON.1016/Bylaw hours and would Music Society The file for the proposed bylaw is needs to change its de- aim for plain language available for inspection between the mographics but must in city documents. Reference: ZON.1016/Bylaw No. hours of 4075 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday also tackle big projects Jay Cadeau said his through Friday, excluding holidays from such as getting rid of the vision includes open October 28 to November 10, 2014, both “poop” smell. communication with The fle for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between theathours ofof8:30 a.m.Arm, and p.m., inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer the City Salmon 5004:00 - 2 Avenue Keith Chancellor said council, and attracting Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from October 28 to November 10, 2014, both inclusive, in the NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED BYLAW ARE URGED talented young adults sustainable industry to offce of the Corporate Offcer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 2 Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THE for FILEinspection AVAILABLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT (OR p.m., leave the community the tax base. bylawTO The fle forincrease the proposed isREVIEW available between the hoursSERVICES of 8:30 DEPARTMENT a.m. and 4:00 THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED TO REVIEW THE FILE TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO BYLAW OBTAIN THEARE FACTSURGED OF THE PROPOSAL PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC so he would like to see Ruth Thomas’ vision Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from October 28 to November 10, 2014, both inclusive, in the HEARING. SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO AVAILABLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT reduced taxes and more includes collaboration offce of the Corporate Offcer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM business promotion. and FACTS incorporating OBTAIN THE OFpeoTHE PROPOSAL PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Erin THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BYJackson THE PROPOSED BYLAW ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FILE Tom Birch said he ple in decisions who Corporate Officer AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO supports job growth, haveTHE a voice, as Erin Jackson,don’t Corporate Offcer OBTAIN OFtheTHE PROPOSAL PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. fiscal responsibility and THE well asFACTS protecting the community’s vision watershed. Erin Corporate that is spelled outJackson, in Diana Altschul Offcer said the official community she would embrace Advertise Salmon Arm Observer: October 29 and 5 This office will November be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014 to observer Remembrance Day. City Hall plan. transparency as a counwill reopen Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Louise Wallace Rich- cil, and would like to mond said she would Salmon see young people who Advertise Arm Observer: October 29 and November 5 follow the city’s stra- can drive a car be perFor more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC tegic plan, would have mitted to vote.
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DeMille’s comes up with new bridge plan Salmon River: Preliminary highway design from transportation ministry raises concerns. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Brad DeMille has a plan – and it doesn’t involve situating his business at the end of a dead-end road. As owner of DeMille’s Farm Market, he brought a diagram of a highway design to the city’s planning meeting Monday. DeMille’s diagram was in response to a drawing that Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure officials showed in late summer to a few business people who could be affected by a redesign of the Trans-Canada. The ministry redesign would accommodate a new bridge over the Salmon River as well as four-laning. DeMille expressed strong concerns over the ministry’s plan, including the effect on his business that depends partially on highway traffic. He said it could also have a negative effect radiating to many people as the redesign would go through half a dozen homes as well as a chicken farm. The drawing the DeMilles have seen would put in a frontage road on the south side of the highway that would go past Pedro Gonzales Fruit and Garden, and then dead-end at DeMille’s. The realignment would also take out part of the family’s field by the traffic light at Walmart. In response, DeMille’s diagram shows a new Salmon River Bridge to the north of the existing one, which would serve to straighten out the curve. Then a frontage road would run parallel to the highway, with an access road off the highway between DeMille’s and Pedro’s. The road would continue past DeMille’s and over the river via a second two-lane bridge that would lead to Silver Creek and connect with 10th Avenue SW. DeMille’s diagram sticks with a two-lane highway, not four lanes
as proposed by the ministry. “It’s a behemoth that in this time and age is unaffordable...,” he said. “For the volume of traffic we get, this kind of system isn’t required... Maybe a phase one or two or three thing.” He said he expects Dale Ruth at Pedro’s is concerned as well, with the road ending up 10 feet from their new sliding door. Brad’s father Rodger
also expressed indignation, and asked why his three acres in the Agricultural Land Reserve are part of the ministry’s plan. “I’ll be shot dead before that happens,” he declared. “They’re supposed to be preserving the farm land.” Council offered sympathies as well as suggestions. Mayor Nancy Cooper said it’s not right that the ministry plan would
hurt DeMille’s when the market donated land to the ministry for the turning lane. She noted the ministry told council in September the designs are preliminary, and public meetings will be held for input. Coun. Alan Harrison said a win-win must be found because the city doesn’t want the ministry to go away and spend its money elsewhere. Coun. Chad Eliason
suggested that city staff look at plans for its transportation network with an eye to submitting a design to the ministry that feeds into DeMille’s proposal. Both Coun. Marg Kentel and Debbie Cannon suggested that the DeMilles and Ruths get together, Kentel suggesting they meet with city staff before Nov. 10, when ministry staff are expected to come to the council meeting.
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Time for a change: Traffic on the TransCanada Highway rounds the corner at the west end of town, where the transportation ministry is planning a redesign.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Salmon Arm that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Trustees, for a four year term and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are listed in the order and manner that they will appear on the ballot: MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Municipality or Electoral Area of Residence Cooper Nancy Salmon Arm Wickett Ian Salmon Arm Bootsma Marty Salmon Arm Cannon Debbie Electoral Area C, CSRD (Tappen) COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname Usual Names Municipality or Electoral Area of Residence Altschul Diana Salmon Arm Chancellor Keith Salmon Arm Eliason Chad Salmon Arm Wallace Richmond Louise Salmon Arm Flynn Kevin Salmon Arm Idzan Ivan Salmon Arm Thomas Ruth Salmon Arm Masters Wayne Salmon Arm Cadeau Jay Salmon Arm Birch Tom Salmon Arm Harrison Alan Salmon Arm Lavery Tim Salmon Arm Kimmerly Jim Salmon Arm Jamieson Ken Electoral Area F, NORD (Rural Enderby) Giandomenico Tim Salmon Arm SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected Surname Usual Names Municipality or Electoral Area of Residence Saab Michel Salmon Arm Bedard Marcel Salmon Arm Townsend Dale Salmon Arm Johnson Bobbi Salmon Armm
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Katherine Mortimer
Respect the right to vote Walking into a polling booth for the first time is an event not to be taken lightly. I remember my first time and was thrilled and a little overwhelmed. At just 18 years old, I was being tasked with the responsibility of deciding who was going to run the country for the next four years. I couldn’t legally drink and had only been behind the wheel for two years, but voting? Absolutely! It was the year Joe Clark and his Progressive Conservative government defeated Pierre Elliot Trudeau and the Liberals, though Clark’s win was as a minority government and he lasted just nine months in office before the non-confidence vote in the House of Commons turfed him out of office. Yes, this was many years before Clark was viewed as an elder statesmen of Canadian politics. As a daughter of longtime Liberals who had also had a longtime crush on Trudeau, it wasn’t difficult to make my vote, rather uninformed though it was. Without a doubt, it was an interesting time to be a first-time voter. Yes, it was only one vote. But we live in a democracy, where it is not only a great privilege to vote, it is our right. We are blessed to live in a part of the world where we are allowed to exercise that right. There are plenty of nations around the world where its citizens are not given that right. Alternatively, there are a number of countries where voting is compulsory, and fines levied for non-voting, such as Australia, where voting has been mandatory since 1924. I hear too many people admit that they don’t vote and frankly it enrages me. There are lots of reasons: don’t want to stand in line at the polls, don’t have time, one vote doesn’t make a difference. The list is endless, although I suppose voter apathy is one of the main reasons. Now the civic election may not feel laden with as much gravitas as a federal or provincial election, but in so many ways it is even more crucial. The mayor and council, regional directors and school trustees live in our community. These are the people whom we see at the grocery store, the performing arts centre, the pews at church, the farmers’ market. These are the people whose decisions really do have an impact on our every-day life, from an increase in our property taxes to getting the ball rolling on a new hockey arena, from getting our roads upgraded and making sure the streets are free of snow and safe for driving in the winter, to giving parents a voice for their children’s education. Yet the numbers tell us that only a small percentage of Canadians actually turn up at the polls. This year’s election is Nov. 15, just a few days after Remembrance Day. If we are honouring the people who gave their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms we know and cherish, then why not honour them by also going to the polls, marking your ballot and having a voice. Let’s not take those freedoms we love for granted. The polls are open all day Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — get out and vote. - Katherine Mortimer reports for the Vernon Morning Star.
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National health strategy a good start The federal Conservatives deserve credit for recognizing childhood fitness is an issue and sports activities are expensive. But let’s face it, doubling the tax credit for kids under 16 from $500 to $1,000 is just a drop in the bucket. Now, parents can get back up to 15 per cent of their children’s registration or membership fees at tax time, but it’s really just a gesture and an acknowledgement that the original $500 tax credit was far too low, especially if you have more than one child in more than one sport. What sweetens the pot slightly is that the maximum credit actually works as a refund of $150, meaning families whose incomes are too low to benefit will get some help, although they have to spend a lot to benefit a little.
Cynics will argue the Tories are just buying votes — with voters’ own money — in advance of a federal election a year from now. What would make a difference would be a national fitness strategy to encourage families to make health and fitness a priority. What’s missing is a culture of active living because everybody is so strapped for time, people drive everywhere and sitting in front of a screen all day is seen as the most productive way of getting things done. Could a pan-national strategy address more issues over a long time frame? Absolutely, and it’s not just kids who could benefit from incentives to employers and agencies to get everyone moving and being healthy. -Black Press
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The Observer asked: What will you think about this Remembrance Day?
Kyle Strukoff “My grandparents.”
Al Moffat “Both of my uncles that served in World War II.”
Sharlene Wallis “Family that has served in the wars.”
Travis Bateson “Nathan Cirillo, the soldier that was killed in Ottawa.”
Gail Fuson “All of the veterans that have served our country.”
Citizens can Error draws attention to population crisis choose fewer candidates I was talking with a friend the other day about the upcoming election. Out of 15 council candidates he was very familiar and impressed with three. He didn’t know much about the others although he recognized three names. He incorrectly thought that he needed to vote for six councillors, so those would likely be his choices. I pointed out that there is no obligation to vote for all six councillor positions. You can vote for as few as one or as many as six councillors. Your ballot is valid and will count regardless of the number of councillors you vote for. This is where the concept of plumping the vote comes in. The idea is to focus the vote on those candidates who impress you as potentially good councillors and not feel obligated to also vote for those you know little about and perceive as less desirable. In this way, the effect of your voting is not diluted by adding to the total votes of less attractive candidates. As an example of how plumping can work, consider the results of a previous Salmon Arm election. In that year, the candidate who received 2,551 votes won the sixth position on council. The candidate who came in seventh had 2,458 votes, a 93 vote difference. Consider the possibility that 94 or more people who voted for candidate seven regarded this candidate as their top choice. Then consider further that maybe they also voted for candidate six, perhaps only a name they recognized just to fill the ballot, similar to what my friend had thought. If these people had only voted for candidates they truly wanted on council and thus not voted for candidate six, then candidate seven would have won instead. So, on Nov. 15 do get out and vote. Make your vote count even more by voting for only those candidates that support your vision. Bill Remphrey
In her otherwise comprehensive review of the “Planning for the Planet” project, Barb Brouwer included a hugely serious error with respect to the size of the present world human population. (Observer, Oct.29). Her review of the laudable and timely planning-project of David Ramsay and Barry Wilson states: “But with the world population heading to the two billion mark, there is a need (to use the planet’s resources wisely).” In actual fact, according to the United Nations, the human population reached two billion in 1930 – and seven billion in 2012. I fervently hope that this gross underestimate of our present population size is only a
typo and doesn’t reflect the perspective of the ‘Planning for the Planet” project. Consider the following well-documented characteristics of the growth of human numbers. At the dawn of agriculture, about 8,000 BC, the population of the world was approximately five million. Over the 8,000-year period up to 1 AD it grew to 200 million. A tremendous change occurred with the industrial revolution: whereas it had taken all of human history until around 1800 for world population to reach one billion, the second billion was achieved in only 130 years (1930), the third billion in less than 30 years (1959), the fourth billion in 15 years (1974), and the fifth
billion in only 13 years (1987). During the 20th century alone, the population in the world has grown from 1.65 billion to six billion, and in 1970, there were roughly half as many people in the world as there are now. These are chilling numbers, and give much truth to the conclusion of many researchers that few of the environmental problems currently besetting us can be solved unless human population numbers come into an ecological balance with the Earth and its natural processes. Tom Crowley
Bypass a much better option than an underpass Once again I must draw public attention to the latest madness planned for the town of Salmon Arm by our blindly motivated council. Namely the underpass under the CPR tracks on Ross Street. Are the good taxpaying people of this city going to submit to months of tangled quagmire on this busy street? Loss of business to the many stores in this area and at a cost of millions for a construction that is not necessary and should never be considered. The greatest problem above all else for this treasured city has to be the eventual building of an earth-andgravel- fill bypass with bridge and rail trestle
across the shallow section of the lake. The advantages are surely obvious. There will be no need for an underpass. I agree with the mayor that one million in funding is peanuts for the CPR. No slow-downs for trains or trucks. The land under tracks can be reclaimed and used to bargain for erection costs with Indian bands and private real estate. And there will be little chance for a major disaster as suffered by Lac-Mégantic. There will be advantages for all parties involved in this plan and a much-improved town layout for the future of Salmon Arm. It
could take years to convince the Feds to improve the #1 Highway but council must continue to keep pressure and contact with the Transport Ministry, B.C. government and CPR head offices in Montreal. I’ll look forward to the all-candidates meeting and trust for wise administration we will elect Ian Wickett, Ken Jamieson and Alan Harrison. And perhaps they’ll make motions for new restrictions on the pointless cell towers being erected that continue to inflict so much harm to the health of defenceless children. C. H. (Dave) Dyke
Reader appreciates views on shooting, GMO labels Thank you, Rebecca Kneen, for your excellent, concise letter in the Oct. 29 edition of the Observer regarding the death of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. I concur.
And thank you, Hugh Tyson, for your letter in the same edition responding to an earlier letter asserting that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) provide safe
food sources. The jury is indeed still out on the end outcomes of that technology. Ineke Hughes
Internet access poor in SW area
No need to fall back
Despite the copious self-congratulatory stories that have recently been printed in the Observer, it appears that the city, the Economic Development Society, Telus and Shaw have collaborated to create a virtual ghetto in our community. While the northeast, northwest and southeast areas of Salmon Arm enjoy the high-speed Internet services of one and often both service providers, the largely farming area in the southwest has no wired Internet service. The southwest of the city is an Internet wasteland despite having a population density similar to the northwest.
The opinion column by Tracy Hughes is bang on. We need only one time year around. Thanks for sharing and hopefully ‘someone’ will listen soon.
It’s ironic that the farmers who have long provided wealth, nutrition and economic stability to the city have been designated by the community leaders to be part of an underprivileged small minority citizens with no wired Internet service. It will be interesting to hear how the candidates seeking election to local government will ensure this Internet inequity is quickly rectified. The candidates that take this issue seriously will certainly get our votes. Robin Hickman
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Do you support the construction of an underpass at Ross Street? Why?
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DEBBIE CANNON
Mayoral Candidate
CPR tracks are a physical and psychological barrier to our waterfront. An underpass will benefit both the downtown as well as the waterfront, not to mention safety and liability concerns. An underpass has been in our OCP for 20 years – to be built in 2014. Developers have paid into a fund, CPR has indicated they would contribute and the city is paying lease fees for rights to the property. Unfortunately this isn’t ready for a referendum now. This should be dealt with, sooner rather than later, as it’s costing us money while we do nothing. Ultimately the taxpayer will decide.
NANCY COOPER
Mayoral Candidate
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This project is only feasible if council secures funding from the province, federal government and CP. CP has committed $1 million – this is insufficient. We also have collected about $800,000 in development cost charges for the project. Once funding options are in place, I support a referendum. First and foremost, I think the underpass is a matter of safety. As the waterfront population grows and train traffic increases, there is a higher risk that an emergency response could be delayed due to trains. Secondly, the underpass would eliminate the “track barrier” dividing our vibrant downtown and stunning waterfront.
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IAN WICKETT
Yes, I support the Ross Street underpass. The current Official Community Plan (OCP) recognizes CP Rail as a major transportation route through town and as such that it can limit traffic movement. The OCP says there is a need for a grade separated crossing which accommodates motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. I believe safe and unrestricted access to Marine Park businesses and homes is an important consideration for our community. The city’s five-year strategic and financial plans show the Ross Street underpass project scheduled for 2019 with zero tax increase.
W E E K L Y
Mayoral Candidate
Based on the information that I have, I don’t see it as a high priority since the double-tracking was built. There must be more information to make the council and staff make it such a high priority and I will want to examine it in detail. A referendum would be required for borrowing.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.
Do you support the construction of an underpass at Ross Street? Why?
DIANA ALTSCHUL
TOM BIRCH
Council Candidate
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We have talked about over and under and here and there for 20 years. I have a suggestion that hasn’t been made yet. And boy is it environmental. A beautiful walkway bridge over the downtown. It creates its own core of walking activity and scenery...
The underpass has many supporters and many in opposition. Before I can land on either side, we need to have a fully costed design and a very public discussion of the business case, weighing the pros and cons. Until then, this project is and will continue to take up a large share of the focus in our city. Whether it goes ahead or not will ultimately be up to the people, but the council needs to do its due diligence and make sure that they have exemplary communication with the people of Salmon Arm.
CHAD ELIASON
KEITH CHANCELLOR
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YES. Council already has this project on the books. Let’s get on with it now before we have a serious incident in our downtown area. When Colin Mayes was mayor, the Ross Street Underpass Project already had the funding in place for the project from DCC costs from the development of the foreshore properties on the north and east side of the tracks. Due to second guessing and stonewalling, the project will now cost us considerably more than what the initial estimates were. Any further delays will only create greater expense and greater liability in the event of a disaster.
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Once the final cost numbers and design are available, then I would welcome a public discussion and a referendum. The benefits of a new underpass are creating a safe crossing for the public, meaning easier access to the downtown core/waterfront and faster access for emergency services The big benefit to the city would be more residential and commercial growth. This would bring millions of dollars in development cost charges at full build-out and increased tax revenue for increased density using infrastructure that already exists.
ALAN HARRISON
TIM GIANDOMENICO
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
Currently there is a huge disconnect between our waterfront and downtown businesses. I know because I used to work there. An underpass at Ross Street would create a new dynamic, unobstructed connection and support the businesses on the other side. The business and residential property owners on the waterfront have not only paid into an underpass fund but were promised it when they built. If city staff can put the project together so that we do not have a tax increase, have contributing funds and little or no long-term debt, then I would support it.
Council Candidate
The underpass is an important piece of the city’s transportation plan, and is necessary to allow downtown Salmon Arm to grow. When it will be built will be decided by the electors through a referendum. One of the jobs of the next council is to put together a business plan for the construction of the underpass. Residents will then be able to examine the economics and function of the proposal. I believe a realistic timeline is to include this referendum in the October 2018 municipal election.
JAY CADEAU
Council Candidate Yes I do for many reasons. The waterfront is one of the biggest natural assets in Salmon Arm. We need a safe and efficient way to direct our traffic out of the downtown core over to the waterfront. Even with the double tracks in place, the wait time is still too long. Any kind of construction work for trucks and materials puts projects that much further behind. Furthermore, we should take into consideration the environmental pollution impact caused from the vehicles idling while they wait. Through the construction of this project, I believe the city will benefit for years beyond the completion.
KEVIN FLYNN
Council Candidate
The underpass has long been contentious. Revisions of the OCP have long identified that this project will be a NEED. Development cost charges have been collected from construction on the waterfront, anticipating that DCC’s will fund underpass construction. Double tracking and crossing improvements have improved safety and decreased inconveniences. Regardless, as we continue to grow we need improved access for safety, convenience, and connectivity to our downtown. I support finalizing design, costs and contributors (DCC’s, municipal taxes, senior governments, grants, CP Rail) for a future referendum. Facts and figures, not emotion and rhetoric, should guide our decision.
IVAN IDZAN
Council Candidate
Yes, I support an underpass at Ross Street – although our community may choose to delay when it is built. A grade separated crossing of CP Rail’s line through downtown Salmon Arm has long been under consideration. The relative need for it was delayed by CP’s double-tracking project, but the construction of an underpass will eventually become a necessity. In order to access funding opportunities from upper levels of government and CP, our community must develop a ready-to-go plan. Our community may choose to further delay construction through a referendum, but be clear that a “no” is only a delay.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.
Do you support the construction of an underpass at Ross Street? Why?
JIM KIMMERLY
Council Candidate
While not opposed to the construction of the underpass, my support is lukewarm at best until much more information is available and a referendum held. As the city receives the information it must be shared with residents. I see this referendum being a companion vote in the municipal election of 2018 but could be sooner if the following information is available: What is the total cost? How much will senior levels of government pay? How much will CPR be willing to fund? And that leaves the final question: How much will the taxpayers of Salmon Arm be responsible for?
WAYNE MASTERS
Council Candidate
It’s too late/too soon to throw millions into another construction hole. City hall is quoting this construction style probably. The trains can’t be stopped for more than two days. An out-of-town crew leaves with all our money after three days of work. There is no 50year master plan for roads/highway for the city, just artistic renderings. I build 3D models of projects before I analyze costs. This is the weakest link in the official community plan. I’m an experienced bridge builder, Department of Highways of Ontario. I have an inexpensive alternative design.
I would support the Ross Street Underpass if the following conditions are satisfied: • the cost of the project is not going to be a significant tax burden to Salmon Arm residents. • a detailed traffic study is done in peak times for the intersection of Ross and Lakeshore. • a vitalization plan is developed for Marine Park and area that clearly shows the need for the underpass. • a flood-risk assessment is done to determine the potential flooding that could occur with the underpass being built. • the project goes to a referendum even if the cost to taxpayers is minimal.
RUTH THOMAS
Council Candidate
Generally, I have several concerns surrounding the Ross Street Underpass. Those being: eventual cost to the city, cost over-runs and impact to the downtown core during construction. Until all the necessary designs, data, reports and funding options are in place, I would be unwilling to state a definite opinion.
MARCEL BEDARD
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My number-one goal is to make the best informed decisions and to listen closely to the teachers, parent advisory committees and staff on their needs, priorities and suggestions on how to best to support them.
The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.
If elected, what is your numberone goal for the next four years?
TIM LAVERY
Council Candidate
Council Candidate
The Ross Street underpass is not a high priority for me right now. It needs to go to a referendum – a question that should have been on the ballot this election. There are higher priorities that require significant expenditure of tax dollars. Costs associated with the Salmon River bridge, the likely significant costs to mitigate flood risk on the west side and the costs associated with moving the sewage treatment plant – something that needs to happen - are all higher priorities for our limited tax dollars. More ideas including over 90 folks who have endorsed me at timlavery.ca
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LOUISE WALLACE RICHMOND
Council Candidate
So far, we’ve had the public conversation about land and cost. We also need to have the public conversation about return on investment. Will it increase property value, enhance public safety, improve access to the lake, increase downtown vibrancy? In our city’s strategic plan, it’s a shortterm (next five years) priority. As it’s a major infrastructure project, we need a forum to share the drawings, the expenses, the benefits and the drawbacks. It starts with a plan. Once presented to the public, then we can make a community decision by referendum. That would be my preferred approach.
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BOBBI JOHNSON
School Trustee Candidate
My number-one goal is to get every child the education that they deserve. I will continue to lobby through communications and meeting with the government, Ministry of Education and our local MLA. I will encourage parents to advocate for their children – parent communication through our MLA and directly with the Ministry of Education has a power like no other!
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Tony & Melissa of Sorrento are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Ariadne Parmenter on September 10, 2014 in Salmon Arm, weighing 7 lbs., 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Gordon & Peggy Parmenter, Silver Creek and Dave & Erin Myers, Sorrento. Big sisters are: Arianna, Arabella & Alice.
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MICHEL SAAB
School Trustee Candidate
My goal is to have the best available delivery of education to our children to prepare them for adult life. For that, we need to: • Support the continuing development of our teachers and their assistants. Their impact on our children is undeniable. • Keep our schools safe. • Adjust our focus to the specific needs of the Shuswap • Monitor the outcome of our delivery of education and adjust as we go. Like in so many disciplines, changes are fast occurring in education. It is our responsibility, as a board, to keep our schools the envy of the world.
Susanne Wocknitz & Brendan Sept of Salmon Arm are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Darius Aarav Sept at Salmon Arm on October 10, 2014 weighing 7 lbs., 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Leanne Sept & Andrew Rousseau, and Lisa Rollier & Tim Wocknitz.
DALE TOWNSEND
School Trustee Candidate
My number-one goal is to secure proper funding for the public school system. I have devoted my working life to that system and have given it my all. I do not speak for the private schools but I do oppose the constantly increased funding for the system in which our premier educates her child. The only education system in the world which may be superior to ours is that of Finland. Despite the underfunding, we are still the best and even China wants B.C. certificated schools. One can only imagine what we could achieve with proper funding.
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Janine Drader & Ryan Anderson of Salmon Arm are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Cole Warren Anderson, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Sept. 24, 2014, weighing 8 lbs., 15 oz. Proud grandparents are Warren & Marla Drader, White Lake, BC; Bruce Anderson, Golden; Tracy Anderson, Vernon.
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Remembrance Day
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First World War: Gordon Stirling earned Military Cross for Valour in rescue, later died in combat. By Deb Chapman OBSERVER CONTRIBUTOR
Gordon Stirling was a Salmon Arm man determined to do his part and serve his country during the war effort. This story recounts some of the details of his military service, followed by some of Sterling’s diary entries as he prepared to leave for the front. Stirling served as an Orderly to Col. McDonald of the Strathcona Horse, then received a commission in the Horse Guards known as “The Blues” and went to the front as a second lieutenant, taking charge and delivering horses. At one point he was hospitalized with trench fever and spent time in London convalescing. With the cavalry no longer in demand and keen to get back to the front, Stirling accepted a permanent commission in the Scots Guards, where he received machine gun training and joined the machine gun section of the Guards Brigade at the front. He went through much “severe fighting” according to the Salmon Arm Observer, with only a slight wound in the hand.
In June 1916, he earned the Military Cross for Valour, bringing in two wounded men lying in the open under heavy fire. According to the Observer, Stirling was told of two soldiers under fire, lying wounded and exposed in the open. At great personal risk, Stirling went to help, only to have to return for stretcher bearers. After getting one soldier to safety, one of the stretcher bearers lost his nerve. Stirling stepped in to his place and returned. The second rescue took an hour, which must have seemed like an eternity. Neither was wounded but the lieutenant’s “steel helmet was hit several times whilst his tunic was fairly riddled.” Unfortunately, the wounded soldier lying on the stretcher was hit again. “No word had been previously received as to (Stirling’s) being wounded at all and it is therefore surmised that the wounds which were the cause of his death must have been inflicted at one of the daring battles which took place (later)… when the Guards and others succeeded in capturing three lines of German trenches,” the Observer
In the trenches: Gordon Stirling with the adopted mascot, Wipers, in 1916. continued. “We join with all our readers in extending to Mr. and Mrs. Stirling and the members of their family our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy in the great and irretrievable loss they have sustained assuring them, at the same time, of the high esteem and admiration which we all feel for the conspicuous bravery displayed by their distinguished son whilst on the field of
battle and for the noble sacrifice he has made in laying down his life for the good of his country and the sacred cause of liberty and justice for which she is shedding her life blood on the battlefields of Flanders today.” Stirling died in combat Sept. 15, 1917 and is buried in grave 9.A.35 in High Wood, London Cemetery and Extension, near the Village of Longueval in France.
Stirling documented life before deployment Gordon Stirling was living in Salmon Arm, calling himself a rancher, when war broke out in 1914. He was 25 years old. Aug. 4 - Stirling was enjoying the summer at a cottage near Paradise Point on Shuswap Lake. A good friend he called ‘Boo A.’ came from town bringing news. England, Belgium and France were at war with Germany. “We are all very excited and talk till late that night,” Stirling stated in his diary. Aug. 10 – “While packing and getting ready to return to South Canoe, received wire
from Captain Temple… to re-join 30th B.C. Horse at Kelowna immediately. We returned to South Canoe in the afternoon, crossing lake in one trip in Samson’s boat with outboard engine.” Aug. 12 – all were up at 4:30 a.m. “...took (the 9:30) train for Kelowna to join 30th BCH. Father, Vera, Mrs. A., ‘Boo’ (and Tim) see me off. Big crowd... Slept in Lakeview Hotel. Dead broke, but Currie stood me a bed.” Aug. 17 – D Squadron of the BCH went to Vernon via the CPR sternwheeler to join
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the remainder of the regiment. “We are quartered in old skating rink. Sleeping on sawdust.” Aug. 27 – Arrived in Salmon Arm about 10:30 a.m. Saw mother and Vera. Went up with Mrs. A to Little England. Had lunch. Said good-bye to Billie, Miss M, horses and dogs, and Mrs. A drove me to Salmon Arm. Had last talk with mother – walked to the station and town with Mother, Father and Vera. Hung around till troop train came through from Kamloops. Very nervous and depressed.
Big crowd on platform. Ethel, Bivvy (Roderick Beli-Bivar), and Eileen Tanqueray arrived from camp just in time. Troop train came through about 5:45 p.m. (T.G.!!! damn all the good-bye scenes.) Much cheering and booze…. Was more mizzy than I think I have ever been before. Annoyed at myself. Arrived in Revelstoke about 9 p.m. Pulled out again for Valcartier and arrived there about 5 p.m. Everyone very dirty and hungry. No dishes to eat food from. Had to rustle for food.
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Events to raise funds for festival Cash: Infusion from city council gives organizers a breather. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Roots and Blues artistic director Peter North is already busy booking a world of music for the 2015 festival. To help sign the acts he wants, organizers are hosting a benefit concert/dance on March 14, 2015, with The Powder Blues headlining. “They are one of three top-selling Canadian blues acts in Canada,” says North, noting other acts will be announced in the coming weeks. “Obviously as much as a party to celebrate Roots and Blues, who better to celebrate with than a Canadian roots and blues institution.?” He is grateful for a decision by city council to provide an additional $50,000 in the revised budget. “It’s significant what they did,” he said. “And it allows us to take a deep breath and get on with righting the ship.” But North points out there are sizeable benefits to the community. “This is an event that promotes Salmon Arm across Western Canada and into the entire Pacific Northwest,” he says. “The benefit of Salmon Arm being linked to the festival,
the ripple is huge.” North and the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society board are not relying solely on council’s generosity. They have organized a raffle with a five-day trip for two to San Francisco. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold and the winners of this and other prizes will be announced at the benefit show/dance that will be held at the Shaw Centre. Details are being ironed out and North expects the raffle tickets to be available for Christmas gift-giving, along with tickets to the 2015 festival. Looking beyond area residents who can easily attend the live event in March, North says the raffle will allow people in all parts of the region to support this festival. “It’s going to be a phenomenal prize package for music-lovers of roots and blues, jazz and folk music,” he says. On the booking front, North says he is glad to be into his second year and able to “paint his own picture.” “I’m booking some pretty well-known blues acts from both sides of the border and there will be more headliners,” he says, pointing
out he has a fine representation of African and Afro-Cuban music and a great balance between veteran acts and emerging artists that are becoming known in a very short space of time. “Certainly the message I am getting from agents and managers is that this still remains one of the best festivals to play, in terms of audience reaction, crews and a general overall good vibe. They want their artists to play here.” “There have obviously been hurdles to overcome but the festival does not suffer from lack of audience,”
he says. “Anyone who is there Saturday night knows this community wants the festival, it’s
Peter North artistic director about how we tweak the equation.” Back from a large gathering of artistic di-
rectors, North points out numbers were down at festivals across the country in 2014. Folk Music Society chair Lody Kieken says the board is optimistic about the festival. “We’re very happy and delighted that council gave us the money – that council realizes the contribution the festival makes to the cultural and economic life of Salmon Arm,” he says, noting the society paid all this year’s bills but did not have any money in the kitty for next year’s as the cash flow starts in January when tickets go on sale.
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Group helps pets, livestock in an emergency By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Human life may be top priority, but pets and livestock are a close second. That is why members of the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) steps it up on request. CDART is a specially trained group of volunteers which deals with animals during human or natural disasters, working hand in hand with Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP)’s Emergency Support Services. “We’re crossed trained so we can be aware of what ESS does and then when we’re not busy, we give them a hand,” says Bev Pickard, commander of the local team. Courses are provided to volunteers through the Justice Institute of B.C. and while they haven’t yet been called out, members of the team were able to observe how the Kelowna team worked during the Smith Creek fires last summer. “We have a team of about 10 volunteers here and we definitely need more,” says Pickard. “We need people that are comfortable around a animals but also need people who have livestock and are willing to take in evacuated livestock in the case of an event.” Pickard would like to draw up a resource list of who would be willing to take livestock and pets in case of a disaster and how
many they could accommodate in Area C South Shuswap, D Falkland/Salmon Valley/ Ranchero, Area F North Shuswap and Area E Rural Sicamous. “We also need foster homes and, again, they have to be approved and registered beforehand. We don’t want to be doing that in the heat of a disaster.” The local CDART group is also looking for people who like to do paperwork, as so much of the work involves managing forms, tracking people, tracking animals and reuniting people with their pets or livestock. Pickard says pet owners should always have a grab-and-go bag prepared for their pets, including medication, food, an extra leash, a photo of the pet, especially if the pet is a purebred, basic info about the pet, toys and blankets. “It’s the same idea as people grab and go bags, you want to be sure you can be prepared for 72 hours, especially with medication,” she stresses. People who are interested in putting together a grab-and-go bag for their pet will find a packing list of suggested items at www.cdart.org/disasters. People who are interested in getting involved with the local CDART group, may email Bev at bev.pickard@cdart.org. The group meets once a month through-
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Preparations: Bev Pickard organizes her pet grab-and-go bag. The bag is packed with pet supplies for up to three days and can be taken quickly in case of any emergency. out the year and members are able to join Emergency Social Services as well. Pickard says volunteers must take the first level of CDART training and is hoping to have enough volunteers to start the training in the new year.
“I get the satisfaction of knowing I am helping other people take care of their pets,” she says. “As a groomer, I know how important the bond is between pet and guardian, especially during a disaster.”
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1924
About 40 white swans were staying on the lake near Salmon Arm on their migration south.
1934
Dr. A.T. Strudwick of Enderby opened an office in the S.A.F.E. block for chiropractic work and electric treatment. Mrs. W. Belverstone and Mrs. J.W. Ruddy were joint hostesses at a surprise party given for Mrs. Pardy in honour of her 81st birthday. Mrs. Williston, Mrs Bedford, Mrs. Jas Cameron and Mrs. Pickering entertained with a musical selection.
1944
Comprising 38 varieties, an exhibit of apples grown in the Salmon Arm district was arranged by C.R. Barlow, district field inspector, department of agriculture, to be used in the studies of horticulture students at UBC. Among the less familiar varieties were the Black Gilliflower, The Greenville, The Orenco, Ben Hur, Northwest Greening, Arkansas Black, Champion, Pippin the Winterstein and the Mammoth Black Twig. Sale of the Salmon Arm Bakery was announced by Ald. W.K. Smith who had operated the business for 6.5 years. It was purchased by Joseph Strassman of Vernon. P.O. A.E. Bert Tomkinson, Salmon Arm airman, was awarded the DFC for devotion to duty while serving in the RCAF overseas.
1954
Plans were being made to arrange a program for the official opening of Salmon Arm’s artificial ice curling rink. Highlight of the evening was to be a moccasin dance on the first sheet of artificial ice made in the area. Bud Perry was awarded the Don Urquhart Memorial presented by Ben Mayes, president of the Salmon Arm Lacrosse Club, and George Wynn won first rookie of the year award.
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Midget A ’Tips hold on for win in Sicamous The salmon Arm midget A female silvertips, sponsored by Armstrong Co-op, won their second game of the season last saturday in sicamous. brooke Miller, from salmon Arm, opened up the scoring for the ’Tips midway through the first period. Miller scored on a one-timer, thanks to a great cross ice pass by sam Maric from vernon. Penticton cancelled out salmon Arm’s first goal, tying the game only a minute later, scoring on a rebound that beat the ’Tips goalie bailey berndt from enderby. salmon Arm took the lead for the second time in the game, in the middle frame on a goal by Cailee bauml from vernon. bauml received a pass from Taylor vandale, from vernon, skated down the wing, worked her way around a Penticton defender, and went in one-on-one with Penticton’s goalie, scoring top shelf. A minute later, bauml made an identical play, again being set up by vandale, and rushing down the boards, but this time was stopped by the Penticton goaltender. emily Clarke, from vernon, collected the loose puck and scored on the rebound, giving the silvertips some insurance and a 3-1 lead. The silvertips ran into penalty trouble in the third period and surrendered their two-goal lead, giving up a single power-play goal. salmon Arm came under heavy pressure by Penticton, but Catlyn Marshall, from Armstrong, and Makenna southam, from vernon, stood their ground on the blue line, and were able to help preserve the 3-2 win. The silvertips now hold a 2-5-1 record in a challenging division. Their next action is in Kamloops this weekend as they will play in the midget division of the Four Nations Cup.
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Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame This Friday, Nov. 7, Olympic swimmer Rick Say, along with Gord Mackintosh and Garry Osborne, members of the 1969-70 Vernon Essos, will be inducted into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. Say has won 20 Canadian national swimming titles and holds Canadian records in five events. Mackintosh and Osborne shared the goaltending duties and had the best combined goals-against average in the league.
TRU eager to start season The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s basketball team will be kicking off their 2014-15 season in Kamloops against the UNBC Timberwolves. Jori Duxbury, a fifthyear veteran guard, will be relied on to lead the team both offensively and defensively. Last year, Duxbury averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds a game.
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The peewee Colts did not disappoint in their start to the payoffs as they rolled over the Kelowna RedBlacks at Little Mountain. During the second half, the Colts showed great sportsmanship by slowing down the play, running out of bounds and taking knees instead of running up the score. Sam Hall wowed the crowd with five touchdowns including three interceptions, which he ran back for touchdowns. The offensive player of the game was awarded to Braidy Parkes for scoring her first-ever touchdown. Top defensive player was awarded to Caleb Seyl for some very strong play on the defensive line.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Shuswap Outdoors Club will host its annual potluck social plus show-and-tell. Members can make a presentation of any kind as long as it relates to the outdoors. If presenting photos, please contact the outdoor club before the event. Non-members are also welcome to attend. For more information, contact Gary at 250-832-6522, or Connie at 250-832-8729.
Winning bridge Sunday Duplicate Club’s results for Nov. 2 saw Vicki and Glen Coe claim first place. In second place was Edie and Jack Swanson, in third place was Ona Bouchard and Carol Jeffery, and in fourth place was Peter Budda and Doug Stewart. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Off to the races: Ryan Berke sprints to the end zone for his second touchdown of the first quarter in a playoff game against the Kelowna RedBlacks at Little Mountain last Sunday. season in first place, tied in wins with the Kelowna Lions but
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Next Sunday, the Colts will face the Vernon Magnums in semifinal action at Little Mountain at 11 a.m. The junior bantam Broncos played their first-round playoff game against the Kelowna Lions last Sunday. On the games opening kickoff, the Broncos Tristan Kenoras ran for a 75-yard touchdown. The second place Kelowna Lions soon changed the momentum in the first half dominating the score. In the second half, the Broncos were able to slow the Lions down, and score another touch down by Devan McFee. The Salmon Arm bantam Chargers have finished the regular
Chase Priskie’s third goal of the season jump-started the ’Backs offence, on a shot from the point that found its way through heavy traffic in front of the Warriors goaltender, Anthony Desautels. Shane Danyluk scored the tying goal 19 seconds after Priskie’s marker, on a rebound in front of the net. Just over a minute later, Karl El-Mir received a pass from Taro Hirose in the neutral zone and picked
out the top corner of the net from the right wing for the go-aheadgoal, his second of the season. “El-Mir has really been rolling for us lately and he’s starting to really get into his game and he put that one top shelf,” said head coach Brandon West. Ten seconds after a Carson Bolduc penalty expired, the Warriors’ Bly scored his second of the game, equalizing the game at three, and forcing overtime. West Kelowna would find the game winner with 28 seconds remaining in the second overtime pe-
riod of three-on-three play. Andrew Johnson scored the overtime winner on a rebound, beating a sprawled out Angus Redmond. The ’Backs travelled to West Kelowna for the second half of their home-and-home series with the Warriors on Saturday evening. Taro Hirose scored a late equalizer with 52 seconds remaining in the game to force overtime for the second time in as many nights. Liam Blackburn, the league’s leading scorer found the back of the net just over a minute into the first over-
time period, winning the game by the same score as the previous night, 4-3. Despite holding the BCHL’s third best power play, the Silverbacks went zero for five over the weekend against West Kelowna’s eighth ranked penalty kill. “We had a couple good looks on the power play, but looked unorganized,” said West. “A guy like Taylor Maruya, who has played on our power play for two years, is a key player we are missing there.” The ’Backs head to
the Lower Mainland this evening to play the defending BCHL champions, Coquitlam Express, before returning home on Friday Nov. 7 for a home-andhome with Interior Division rivals, Vernon. Despite the up and down nature of the Silverbacks’ season so far, West says the attitude in the room is still positive. “We’re so close right now to getting over this hump,” said West. It is still likely that Taylor Maruya will not be in the lineup for the three upcoming games, as he is still day-to-day.
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Peewee ’Tips host tournament The Podollan Inn peewee tier two Silvertips played host to 11 other teams in their home tournament this past weekend. The ’Tips opened their round robin with a game against Williams Lake on Friday. Ty Bailey scored first for Salmon Arm, slipping the puck past the Williams Lake netminder on the power play. Ty Sanford flew down the right wing a few minutes later, and roofed the puck to send the ’Tips into the first intermission with a twogoal lead. Taylor Howard’s hard backhand early in the second would put Salmon Arm up by three and they wouldn’t stop there. Mason Balon’s shot would catch the goalie going the wrong way, and Zander Stewart’s seeing eye shot from the point would find the back of the net to spot the ’Tips a five-to-zero lead going into the third. Colby Feist and Connor Johnson would round out the scoring for the Silvertips, who took it to Williams Lake by a 7-0 final. Goaltender Rod May picked up the shutout
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Under pressure: Salmon Arm Silvertips, Colby Feist, left, is pressured by a West Kelowna Warriors junior peewee player, at the Shaw Centre, last Saturday. for Salmon Arm. Their first of two games on Saturday proved to be their best, even though they came out on the losing end of a 3-2 contest against Arbutus. Sanford got his second of the tournament early in the first period, sprung on a breakaway by defenceman Stewart. Lucas Piekarczyk would hammer a rebound past the Arbutus netminder to hand the ’Tips a two-goal lead early in the second.
Arbutus proved too strong in transition for the ’Tips as the opposition scored three unanswered for the win. ’Tips netminder Gabriel Murrels-Allaway kept the home team in the game with a strong third period. West Kelowna also proved to be too strong for Salmon Arm, in their second game on Saturday, handing the Silvertips a 5-1 loss. Kamloops opened the scoring in Sunday’s game, but Bailey tied it
up midway through the first period, set up by linemates Taylor Howard and Connor Kociuba. Feist would notch a power-play marker to knot it at two as time wound down in the second. Marino Bordin would give the ’Tips the lead early in the third, but Kamloops would storm back to tie it up a few minutes later. Kamloops took the lead with three minutes left in the game and
Sim hits top 10 in x-country provincials This past weekend, Salmon Arm Secondary’s cross-country team competed in Provincials held at West Shore Parks in Colwood. Participating in a field of 235 runners, the boys team was led by An-
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drew Nash finishing in 79, and Seth van Varseveld in 92nd place. Nelson Kleer, David Bakker, Aidan Hepburn and Jake Stephens all ran strong races as well. The Girls team placed eighth, led by Glynis Sim, who came in 10th
overall in a field of 225. Rachel May placed next in 79, then Grade 9 sensation Emily Williams came in just behind May in 82nd place. Grade 12’s, Elena Bruns ran her last race for SAS, finishing off her four-year running
career with her bestever placing. Miya Kosowick, Jessica Brown, Mhari Runciman and Krystine Hamre all pushed themselves to achieve personal bests on their first appearance at Provincials.
then scored into the empty net to seal the victory. The Silvertips rest this weekend before travelling for a pair of games the following Saturday and Sunday.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer
By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
The music is blaring, chasing away the gloom of a dismal day. Young people are dancing in tune to the rock beat while more youths swarm up the hill. This is no rock concert. It’s Water Walk, a concerted effort by 300 to 400 School District #83 students to make the world a better place. Held at South Broadview School for the second year, Water Walk has grown from three Grade 4/5 classes to include students from Hillcrest, Bastion, Shuswap Middle School and the Jackson and Sullivan campuses of Salmon Arm Secondary. Loud and in high spirits, the students headed down the hill to the pond near Okanagan College, where adults were standing in the water ready to fill their pails for the steep hike up the hill to three large containers. Last year, the 90 kids who participated carried 600 litres of water back to the school – this year, it was an impressive 2,400 litres of muddy, murky water. There were raves all-round – from excited students to School District #83 director of education Wendy Woodhurst, Healthy Schools co-ordinator Laura Paiement, South Broadview Principal Carl Cooper and Janu Smith, Earl Dodds and Kim Shuert, the three teachers who initiated the fundraising event last year. Woodhurst, Cooper and the teachers wore smiles that matched the ones on the faces of the students who, although they found lugging heavy pails up the hill hard, did not breathe a words of complaint. “Here’s what I like about this event – it brought the community together for a great event and a great cause,” said Cooper. “Here’s what I like the most – the impact it has on our kids and the respect they have for other people around the world.” Cooper says the kids “get it,” are grateful for what they have and thankful they have an education. “We don’t hear ‘school’s boring,’ they want to be here,” he adds, extending his pride to his teachers. “These kids are going to go forward and want to, and understand how to make a difference.” With the inclusion of other schools, Grade 12
student Samantha Schumacher was able to participate this year. A member of the Me to We committee, she went to Asemkow in Ghana during spring break 2012, a trip she describes as the most life-changing experience of her life. “Africa was a lot different than I expected; people were happy and bubbly, despite their hardships,” she said, noting the trip inspired her and made her grateful for what she has. “It’s wonderful to be part of a change to help these kids have some of what we do.” Schumacher helped build a third classroom for a village school and to lay the foundation for a new school. Thrilled to see the walk grow so large in a single year, Dodds was enthusiastic and amazed, particularly about the students who moved from South Broadview to the Middle School and encouraged students there to participate. “It’s pretty heartwarming that the kids realize they can do something, they do have power,” he said. “We were dead tired after the walk, so out of energy from organizing everything, but that leadership group from the high school came in and cleaned up.” Equally enthusiastic was Shuert, who was thrilled to see the passion with which the students support the project. And the third Grade 4/5 teacher and instigator of the walk, Smith wore a wide smile, despite the cold drizzle. “It’s so encouraging to see the kids come out..,” he said. “As a teacher, I am proud of the kids and what they have accomplished.” Amazed too, is Woodhurst, whose pride extends to the fact the students on the district’s Me to We committee decide where the funds from the Water Walk and the annual, district-wide Toonie Tuesday will go.” “Some of it will go to Ghana and some of it will be going to local community projects,” she said, noting applications have to be in by Nov 15 and the committee will decide at a meeting in late November. “Over the last seven years, we have raised over $80,000. It’s amazing what has happened with the kids and it ties all the students together from Armstrong to the North Shuswap.
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Artists wow New York City Trip of a lifetime: Women grateful to generous community.
By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Trying to get Melissa Nasby and Nikki Webber to speak slowly is like asking a tornado to stop spinning. The excitement is palpable as the women tell of their recent trip to New York, where they met and cuddled with Sesame Street’s Mr. Snuffleupagus and late Muppet creator Jim Henson’s daughter Cheryl. The artists were in New York at the invitation of the Jim Henson Foundation after earning a top-10 honourable mention in a worldwide Dark Crystal character contest. It was community generosity that allowed them to make the trip on short notice. After learning about their win in September, the artists began fundraising and were delighted to receive a $1,000 grant from the Shuswap Community Foundation on behalf of the Arts Council and $2,300 on Nasby’s SoulFibre website. “We are absolutely grateful and overwhelmed with their support; we couldn’t have done it without them,” Nasby says. The artists also waxed poetical about a WestJet agent who spent hours ensuring that Nim, their prizewinning puppet creation, made the return trip safely. Nim remained with the women until the flight was about to depart and then snugged securely in the baggage area, only to be returned to them when the plane landed. It was in the airports that the pandemonium began. “We had multiple connections and visited quite a few different airports and she caused a stir in every one of them,” says Webber. “She rocked every stranger in the airports and we handed out more business cards than ever before,” laughs Nasby. “Pilots,
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Magic moment: Artists Melissa Nasby and Nikki Webber snuggle up to Mr. Snuffleupagus at the New York workshop of the Jim Henson Foundation on Oct. 24. customs agents, everyone was smiling at her… They wanted to look at us on Facebook; this is customs agents – it’s hilarious.” The women were unprepared for and amazed by the joy Nim created and thrilled by the number of friendly and curious people who approached them. Excitement escalated when Nasby and Webber entered a nondescript building in Queens, made their way up the elevator and were greeted by Cheryl Henson, president of the Jim Henson Foundation. “This lovely, kind, sincere, absolutely wonderful woman welcomed us to the Jim Henson workshop,” raves Webber. “And there to greet us is Snuffleupagus. He is so big!” “And so soft,” squeals Nasby. Henson led the women on a tour of the workshop where Muppet magic is created, meeting some of the
Emmy Award-winning puppet builders and seeing all the amazing puppets they had grown up with. “There are lifetime employees, who have been there since Jim Henson, 10-time Emmy winners,” says Nasby. “We could really get a sense of what Jim Henson was like because his personality, his values, shone through everybody. You could see it in the whole culture of the company.” After racing back to their hotel to pick up Nim, the women returned to BAMcinématek at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the evening gala and showing of The Dark Crystal. They were first in line for a book-signing by Brian and Wendy Froud whom Nasby calls the god and goddess of the whimsical world. “They were so impressed, they signed Nim’s actual display case,” says Webber
with a touch of wonder. “Cheryl Henson also signed Nim’s case before the event began and everyone was thrilled to meet her.” Adds Nasby, “Out of all the people in the creature contest, we were the only ones to bring ours.” So, not only were Webber and Nasby called to the stage for acknowledgment of their honourable mention, they were able to introduce Nim to a sold-out audience of some 400 to 500 people, who had come to see The Dark Crystal. “Both Cheryl and Wendy said what they loved about Nim, and Nikki got to say how Nim came to be,” says Nasby. “I told them how she was made – they hadn’t seen needle-felting before on a puppet. That was extraordinary on its own.” The number of people who wanted to meet Nim and get business cards was also a delightful surprise. The evening was capped off by triumph at the invitation-only reception attended by “an outstanding number of elite in the puppet world.” The women intended to put Nim on display in the back corner of the room. But they hadn’t even made it into the room, when Kathy Mullen, a master puppeteer, who had worked with Jim Henson and whose puppet had the female lead in The Dark Crystal, surprised them again. “She was so enthralled with Nim and asked us if she could see her closer,” says Webber. “She asked if she could puppet her and absolutely brought her to life and mesmerized the whole room.” “That was the climax, the pure magic; she commanded attention and stole the whole night,” says an excited Nasby. “For Nikki and I to go to New York City and wow them was mind-blowing. I
never dreamt it was possible.” The artists are still absorbing and enjoying their New York moment and the fact they were in the top 10 of 153 entries worldwide. They don’t think it will be too long before they collaborate on some other spectacular project. “This will alter our focus,” says Nasby. “We have discovered this is something beyond selling, it’s the impact puppets have. It’s about the connection with people, the laughs and giggles, she brought joy to everyone who laid eyes on her.”
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CONTENDERS Thursday, November 6 7:30 PM Carlin Hall, Tappen
Art on display Jan Scott views the artwork on display during the Mount Ida Painters Guild’s art show at the Seniors Dropin Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Symphony salutes sacrifice John Burge’s Flanders Fields Reflections, which is inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written by Canadian John McCrae. Burge’s song received the 2009 Juno award for Best Canadian Classical Composition. Each movement is titled with a phrase taken from the poem. This performance will also include the second performance of Canadian composer Michael Conway Baker’s Concerto for Piccolo, Piano and String Orchestra. The world premiere of this piece will be played in Kamloops the evening before.
Jeff Pelletier, the piccolo soloist, is second flute/piccolo with the Kamloops Symphony. In addition to the Kam-
Jeff Pelletier PICCOLO PLAYER loops Symphony, Pelletier is a flautist with the Vancouver Chamber Players, Ventos Wind Quintet, with the touring ensemble Winter
Harp, and performs regularly with the Vancouver Island Symphony. Also included in this program is British composer Vaughan Williams’ Symphony #3 (Pastoral). It is considered one of his two responses to the First World War. Ralph Vaughan Williams was a stretcherbearer and stopped composing for the duration of the war. This Salmon Arm Series performance takes place at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets at the door, at Kamloops
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By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Snuffles, snorts, squeals and guffaws marked Shuswap Theatre’s production of The Odd Couple on Sunday. The battle between fussy Felix Unger and slobbish Oscar Madison was well-played by talented veteran actor Fred Green and George Rithaler (thank heavens he came out of the lighting booth) in the excellent set depicting their New York apartment. Slapstick or wisecrack, Green and Rithaler were evenly matched and entertain-
ing. The supporting band of poker-playing “brothers” provided many laughs of their own. Indefatigable volunteer Randy Brogdan oversaw the design and building of the set, and is equally handy onstage, drawing laughs of his own as the impatient, cigar-sucking Speed. Also proving his worth on and off the stage, Peter Molnar says he felt some compatibility with Felix and Oscar. An old-hand at acting, Mike Nash is a welcome newcomer to Shuswap Theatre,
where he plays Murray, one of New York’s finest. Long a patron of the theatre, Randy Piccini has come out from behind the curtain to “challenge his Alzheimer’s” and play the clock-watching Vinnie. Good job. Enter the ladies! Veteran of musical roles at Shuswap Theatre, Michelle La Grange Holmes gave up her high C for overthe-top giggling with “sister” and newcomer to Salmon Arm Helen Wall. The pair aptly played the bubbleheaded upstairs neighbours, who offer Felix
sanctuary when fed-up Oscar throws him out. Julia Body has provided fine direction in this, the theatre’s first Mainstage Production of the season. And as always, the behind-thescenes crew has done an admirable job with set decor, costumes, lighting and more. There’s still time to catch the laughs as the production wraps this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arts or online at shuwaptheatre.com.
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others. There is a sense that all will be revealed with the Full Moon in Taurus this week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There is such a keen focus on your finances and personal worth. I would say that you have more than likely felt like you have your back against the wall in those dealings. Now that energy will shift. This week will highlight more savings coming your way through joint efforts with your spouse. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is such a keen interest in you this week. Yes, you have the authority to share wisdom with others. There is no doubt of that ability, but still, something will need to change within that dynamic set up. You are not feeling as jovial as you should. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is such a tremendous focus on your inner mind these days. No doubt you are feeling bogged down by the details now. Keep up the great work and allow others to compliment you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This week will highlight a greater sense of responsibility when it comes to your aspirations and dreams. You will start to finally understand what needs to go in order for you to accomplish all your goals. Past lessons will re-emerge and require you to take a second look. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is quite the focus on your career now. Your public life will take a step up, as you finally learn to let go of that which does not serve your purpose going forward. Focus on what you would like to accomplish now, set your sights straight for that direction. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is such a keen interest on what is going on within the news and with those at a distance from you that at times it can feel a bit lonely. You are more willing to take the steps necessary to move in a positive direction towards your dreams now.
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JONAH DUFRESNE It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beautiful baby boy Jonah at the tender age of two months. Jonah Darrel-Dean Dufresne was born in Salmon Arm on August the 25th 2014 to parents Jody Babisky and Darrel Dufresne. Jonah will forever be missed and remembered by his loving parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family. Jody and Darrel will be receiving family and friends at the mountainside complex (Bowers Funeral Home) on Saturday November the 8th 2014 between 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Online condolences may be sent through Jonah’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com DORIS EILEEN BELL (nee BOWELL) December 4, 1920 - October 22, 2014 Sadly we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Grandmother, Doris Eileen Bell at the age of 93. Doris was born in Sapperton (New Westminster, B.C.), daughter of George and Irene Bowell. In 1946 Doris and David were married and together they raised two daughters, Janet (Geldart) and Linda (Navratil). Widowed at age 60, Doris continued to reside at the family home in Burnaby until June of 1990 when she decided to move to Salmon Arm. Doris lived a full life, enjoying cruises and vacations with family and friends. Her home and garden provided her much pleasure. Health concerns required changes in Doris’s life and her final days were lived at Piccadilly Park Place. She never lost her sharp mind and challenged her friend Laura with poetry excerpts. Doris is lovingly remembered by her daughters Janet (Monti), and Linda (Peter), grandsons Peter (Kim), Jeff (Heather), and Curtis Hoy, 3 great grandchildren Ernie, Oliver and Lauren. Interment at Valley View Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent through Doris’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
Fischer’s Funeral Services wishes to express sympathy to the families which we served in October 2014… Elayne Brielsman James Whitbeck Lorne Primrose Agnes Ponich Victor Smithies Arne Jorgensen John Milne
Delores Marshall Chris Van Meer Esther Johnson Simon Fritz Althea Plowe Eva Nieminen Shirley Boyd
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ROLHEISER, DAVID ALAN David Alvain Rolheiser of Salmon Arm British Columbia. 65, died suddenly, October 25 2014, at his vacation home in Indio California. Predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Ann Rolheiser, he leaves his wife Doreen May Rolheiser; Brother Reynold & Carol Rolheiser; Sister Kathy & Dave Pedersen; Step-sons families Darrell & Deborah Christensen, and Trevor & Kari Christensen; Mother-In law Pierrette Druar; Brother in-law Mike & Veronica Druar; Grandchildren Heather, Jacob & Will Christensen; Aunties; Dee Rolheiser, Rose & Vic Kurjata, Agnes Rolheiser ; Nephews Gregg and Sandra (Reese and Parker) Rolheiser & Dean and Delcy {Emily} Rolheiser; Nieces Lisa and Jason (Bryn,Nolan, Lauren) Boykiw, Kia Faux & Jackie Pedersen; and many cousins & numerous close friends. Dave had a passion for family, story telling, cooking, traveling, reading, and helping everyone with whatever was needed. The family will be hosting an open house to celebrate his life on November 9, 2014. Everyone welcome ~ 4651 13th Street, NE, Salmon Arm BC PLOWE, ALTHEA M. (NEE MUFFORD) Aug. 16, 1919 – Oct. 26, 2014 On Sunday, October 26th we said good bye to our beloved Mother, Gramma and Nana - Althea Millicent Plowe. Althea was a wonderful woman, she was kind and giving, she loved to sing and play the piano, and to whistle. Everyone who knew her loved her dearly she truly was a special person. Predeceased by her parents Harry & Nellie Mufford and her sister Myrtle of Milner, BC. She is survived by her two children, daughter Irene Hart of Vernon, BC (Brian and Ashlynn, Darryl and Christina, Diana, Erin and Cassidy) and son Dal and Alice Plowe of Salmon Arm, BC (Denise and Brian, Angelle, and Nicole along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren). Althea is also, survived by her sisters Stella Long of Victoria, and Freda Lynch of Langley, BC and her special niece Dianne McMorran of Lavington, BC as well as several nieces and nephews. Althea was born in New Westminster, BC on August 16, 1919 she lived the first 70 years of her life on the family farm in Milner, BC, then spent several years in Langley city after the farm sold she then moved to Grindrod, BC to be closer to her family in 1990. She worked for 20 years at the Langley 5 to a $1.00 store, this is where she learned the art of gift wrapping, she always gave the best wrapped gifts ever. Althea was always an active member in the United Church and was a life time member of the UCW and was an active member of the Native Daughters, Fort Langley Branch. She also played piano/organ for services and many weddings. Thank you to the caring staff at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC for caring for her and being so kind to our family. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8th @ 2:00 pm at the St. Andrews United Church in Enderby, BC. There will also be a Memorial Tea in her honor in the Milner Chapel in the spring of 2015. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, BC (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Althea’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
IN LOVING MEMORY NIEMINEN, EVA MARIA Wonderful mother... devoted to the Lord Eva Maria Nieminen, 84 passed away peacefully on October 28th to be with the Lord she loved. Born in Finland on March 13th, 1930, she emigrated to Canada after the war, met her future husband Eero and settled in Sicamous in the late 1950s. Eva is survived by her sons, Robert, John, Bruce and Bernie as well as her grandchildren Jessica, Sarah Rose and Christopher. Loving, generous, hardworking and always enthusiastic toward the majesty and the awe of the Lord and helping others; Eva was a person of high ethics, amazing production, and her life was the embodiment of true grit and strength of spirit. Eva loved her family and friends immensely and we were blessed to have a super mom! The truth is that we miss you more than we know... Love you forever mom! We also thank Hillside Village for their fine care of Eva as well as the wonderful people that helped her cope with her condition in the last years of her life. A memorial for Eva will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 1 PM in the Bible Church in Sicamous. In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (www.alzinfo. org) is suggested... Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Eva’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
ROWLAND ALFRED ANDREWS PAYNE Rowland Alfred Andrews Payne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, family member and friend passed away in Salmon Arm on Tuesday October 28, 2014. Rollie was born in Winnipeg in 1930 and enjoyed his early years at the family cottage in Minaki, Ontario. He met and married Patricia Kroon in 1961 and, with their young family, settled in Kamloops BC. Rollie worked as a Securities Broker but also loved his time away from the office as an avid outdoorsman and artist. Guiding his family, he spent his winters at Todd Mountain and summers at the cottage on Little Shuswap Lake. Rollie and Pat retired to Eagle Bay on Shuswap Lake where Rollie enjoyed his summers sailing, waterskiing, biking, gardening and paddling his canoe, and his winters downhill and cross-country skiing, and painting. He shared all his passions and the activities that he loved with his family, who will miss him dearly. He leaves behind Pat, his wife of 53 years, his children Carolyn (Paul) Huisman and grandchildren, Ally, Eli and Sam, Willem (Jullie) Payne and grandchildren, Josh, Ben and Emma, and Kathi (Russ) Osinchuk and grandchildren, Nicole and Stuart. A Service celebrating Rollie’s life took place on Sunday, November 2, at 1:30pm at the Eagle Bay Community Hall. Should friends desire, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society or a charity of their choice. Rollie’s family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to long-time physician Dr. Herman Venter, and the staff at Piccadilly Care Centre and the Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their support, warmth, care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent through Rollie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC
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SIEMENS, RUSSELL GEORGE With great sadness we announce the passing of Russell George Siemens on October 27, 2014 at the age of 62. Russell will be lovingly missed by his daughters Erin (Chris) Russell of Revelstoke, BC and Carly (Erik) Schultz of Calgary, AB, his grandchildren Arwynn, Taylor, James, Nathanael and another soon to be born, his seester Sharon (Jim) Keenan of Maple Ridge, BC and brudder George (Donna) Siemens of Fort McMurray, BC, his nieces and nephews, and his best friend Eva Wong of Tappen, BC. Russell spent the last 11 years living his dream lifestyle at Sky Blue Waters Resort in Tappen. There was a casual (public) Celebration of Life at the Sunnybrae Hall on Saturday November 1, from 1:00-3:00pm. FLEGG, KARIN HERTA It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Herta Flegg on October 24th, 2014 in Vernon B.C. at the age of 73. Karin is remembered by her loving husband Christopher; sons: Michael, Frank, and Sean. A special thanks to the staff at Vernon Hospice House for their exceptional care and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice House in Karin’s name, 3506 27th Avenue, Vernon B.C., V1T 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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BOYD, SHIRLEY MARIE Dec. 14, 1930 – Oct. 30, 2014 Shirley, a loving and devoted wife, mother and community worker finally gave into failing health at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops in the early hours of Oct. 30, 2014. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bud Boyd, her son Scott (LaVonne) Boyd of Salmon Arm, siblings Tom (Cecile) Jones of Pickering Ontario, Jerry (Debbie) Jones of Salmon Arm, Paul (Marg) Jones of Wiarton, Ontario, and Elaine (Mike) Kohler of Richmond Hill, Ontario, as well as nieces Wendy, Sandi, Sarah and nephews Allan, Dylan and Travis. She was predeceased by her parents Wilda and Earl Jones and brother Harry Jones, all of Wiarton, Ontario. Shirley was born in Wiarton Ontario. She was a caring, hardworking and determined lady. She was a great cook and over the years had an interest in a number of hobbies such as hunting, knitting, sewing, pottery, reading books and gardening, particularly her flowers. During her working years, she was involved as a cook on Great Lakes Boats, secretarial work, strawberry and raspberry farmer and she was a member of the Gleneden Ladies Club for many years. She has left a great hole in our family but we are at peace knowing that her suffering is over. We know she will be watching over us and helping us along in her own gentle way. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at 2 pm at the Gleneden Community Hall, 4901 50th Ave. NW, Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Shirley’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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CREASY, WILLIAM (BILL) WALTER Bill passed away on October 8, 2014 in Nebraska with his wife Carol at his side. Born on March 30, 1948 to Dr. George and Marie Creasy in Vancouver, Bill spent his childhood in West Vancouver. When he was a teenager, his family moved to a farm in Aldergrove and raised purebred Hereford and Simmental cattle. This is where Bill developed his love of farming. When he met Carol in April 1971, he found the woman he wanted to share his dreams with and they married that October. A year later, the young couple moved to Notch Hill and bought the dairy farm they operated until 1997. During those years, Bill was very involved in dairy organizations. Bill was a charter member of the Sorrento Lions Club, Captain of the Shuswap Lake Estates Men’s Golf Club, curled with clubs in Chase and Salmon Arm where he was skip in many bonspiels. When his children started playing, he coached the Salmon Arm High School rugby team and also served as a referee. Bill then joined the Kelowna Vicars Over-40 Rugby team as a front row prop and travelled internationally with them to New Zealand, Australia, the Cook Islands, Wales, Ireland and the southern U.S. After retiring from the dairy business, Bill continued farming and earned his First Aid certification. He worked on many wildfire sites in the interior and gas drilling sites in northern B.C. A few years ago, he decided it was time to do more fly fishing, camping and traveling. He and his brother Bert fished together frequently and especially liked the lakes above Merritt and salmon fishing in the Fraser River. Bill and Carol regularly travelled with their children. The family canoed and backpacked the Bowron Lakes, Lake O’Hara and many others. Their most memorable trip was RV-ing across Canada with sister-in-law Olwen and nieces Kim and Leah. In recent years Bill and Carol visited many U.S. National Parks. This autumn, the highlight of their RV trip was the Acadia Park in Maine and the Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee. Bill’s family was the centre of his life. He leaves his wife Carol, son Clint and daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren Ivan, Gavin and Jerra. His daughter Keely-Ann Creasy Laas and son-in-law Chris Laas, grandchildren Kilian and Rayna. Bill also leaves his brother Bert, sister-in-law Ellen, nephews Jeff and Brad, wife Robin, and great-nephews, Jeffrey, Jackson and Caden; sister Elizabeth Creasy Burns and nephews David and Kevin and nieces, Christine and Donna. A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held at the Notch Hill Hall, 1639 Notch Hill Road, on Sunday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC or to the charity of your choice.
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This workshop will be helpful for any adult who cares for a child going through grief due to a loss of any kind (e.g., death, separation, divorce, serious illness…) Parents and other caregivers (grandparents, friends, etc.) are all welcome to attend this practical and informative session. Handouts will be given. The facilitator is Naomi Silver, who has 26 years experience working with grieving children and their families. Naomi will also be available following the workshop to answer any questions or concerns that have not been addressed during the workshop. To pre-register or Sponsored by: for more information, call Naomi at 835-2244 or Bowers Funeral Service at 832-2223
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DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER This is an established program of training that provides classroom and hands-on supported learning. With the completion and certification, participants will be qualified to positions within Kindale Developmental Association supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. For consideration applicants must be/ have: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘
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Home & Yard
•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
NOTCH HILL MINI STORAGE-Sorrento Units from 6’X6’ to 10’X27’ 1 (250)675-4098
Pets & Livestock
250-253-4663
Feed & Hay
SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533
COW HAY, garlic cover, etc. $3 Good horse hay. $6.50$7.50. Oat hay $5.50. 250803-8298 or 832-4160.
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
Pet Services
Pet Services
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
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Transportation
$300 & Under
Misc. for Sale
Townhouses
Storage
Scrap Car Removal
SNOWTIRES Nokian 225/60 R16 on rims. $250. OBO (250)832-7323
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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
BOAT & RV storage in enclosed, secure building close to town. Reasonable rates. (250)832-4966
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
Rentals
Garage Sales Estate moving sale Nov. 8 & 9, 8:00 am -?, antique tools & household. 2521 10 St SW, above the Ridge subdivision. GIGANTIC Indoor Moving Sale!
Sorrento: 407 Little River Rd Next to Little River Boat World
Nov 8 & 9, 8-5, household, patio & garden furniture, shop tools,
appliances, plus much more!
OLD SALMON ARM HONDA BUILDING. Re-stocked from last weekend. Various office furniture & cabinetry left by former occupant, as well as a large range of hsld. items, used tools & bldg. supplies collected from previous WH Laird projects & tenants. MAKE US AN OFFER EVERYTHING MUST GO. 8am-12pm, Nov 8. 650 Trans Canada Hwy NE
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com 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. 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 Blue hide-a-bed in good condition, mattress like new, from non-smoking home. $125. 250-832-2231 FOUR 16 inch winter rims for a Pontiac Vibe or a Toyota Matrix $35. ea. (250)832-2533 JENNAIR RANGE, like new, with pipes $500.00. Gas fireplace insert w/ blower, 30,000 BTU. $300.00 250-0151. RECONDITIONED wood heaters & circular saw guides (250)835-8466 SNOW blade & chains for Craftsman ride on mower, used once $350(250)832-3796 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!’ 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall Included. Pioneer Steel, Call 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.ca
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy: rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
Winter Tire Changeover Special! Only $50 for 4 tire changeover and balance. Flexible schedule. Evenings, weekends, I’ll work around YOUR schedule. I also have new tire sales available Call Dan (250)835-4632 Wooden utility trailer, 7’8” x 5’4”, 17” wheels. $400 OBO. 250-835-4657
Misc. Wanted Do you have beautiful art & no room to display it? Bastion Place Environment Committee needs: Large paintings, prints, framed photos, art posters & artificial “Silk” plants & trees. If you have something lovely to donate please call Carol (250)833-3616 Local 4539 IAN WICKETT FOR MAYOR Strong well-planned development. Sensible tax spending. Solid agricultural,cultural, environmental,recreational support. Authorized by K.Dukeshire www.ianwickettmayor.ca 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
Free Items 3BDRM. trailer house in Sicamous in good living shape is available free-only cost is you pay to move it to location of your choice. Approx. moving cost $10,000. If interested call Carol or Doug (403)255-7932
Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apt. hot water included, NP, NS, $725/mo., 6mo. minimum stay req’d, (1-855)852-5660 Toll Free 3BDRM apt, 191 4St. SE, parking, coin laundry, NP, NS, $850/mo. avail Nov. 1st (250)804-9627 Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartment Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Dec. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148
Housesitting VERY nice fully furnished large Townhouse for rent/ House sitting at Ravenscroft, S/A for 4 months. Fabulous view, all utilities, internet, TV and phone included. From 29th Dec to 27th April 2015. $700 per month. Ph 250-8330015
SORRENTO: single wide 2bdrm. 2bath mobile, new roof in 2013, clean, nice yard, $75,000. obo (1-604)882-3501
4BDRM 1bath, Bastion School area, $1200/mo + util. & refs, avail now (250)833-8788
Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Townhouses Looking for a long term tenant for 3 bdrm, 2bath townhouse close to schools & shopping. Home has seen a total renovation and looks brand new, has a fenced yard and two parking stalls. $1000/mo. plus util. Please reply via email with references to sarentals@outlook.com
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts
It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.
4 BF Goodrich winter tires w/rims, P215/60/R16 & 2 Michelin all season tires P215/55/R17 $200 for all (250)675-3150
Auto Financing
Homes for Rent
Mobile Homes & Parks
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.
2009 Arctic Cat M8, 153”, 2 stroke. $6,000 obo. 1-778930-0879. Vernon, B.C.
2BDRM., South Canoe, appl., NS, avail now, $750/mo. + hydro (250)832-0013
2BDRM. 1.5bath on shared acre, private fenced yard, F/S, NS, ND, NP, avail. Dec1, ref’s req., $975/mo. + util, DD, 1st & last mo. rent (250)804-6349
3 BDRM 2 BATH Sicamous House $1,000/mo + utilities. Avail Jan 1/15. House is also for sale. If sells, last mo. free. Call 604-945-5882.
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
2BDRM, all appliances, includes heat, NP, NS, avail. Dec 1, $925/mo. (250)803-8899 (250)517-8104
Snowmobiles
Modular Homes
Real Estate
Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC
Suites, Lower 1BDRM. close to DT, NS, damage deposit & ref’s req. $750 incl. util (250)804-0802
MARA; renovated dbl wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., Bi vac, skylights, lg. yd. $950/mo. + DD. 250-838-7670.
2bdrm, 2 bath, on large lot, incl F/S, W/D, DW, close to DT. $1200/mo. 250-803-2783
Mortgages
HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-5135
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
CHARMING small 2bdrm home, lovely lakeview ideal for single working adult NS No dogs $775/mo (250)832-7644 CHASE: 4bdrm, 3bath, vacant, 2car garage, NS, NP, ref’s req., in town, fenced back yard, $1300/mo + util (604)542-6224 LARGE 4bdrm NP, $1600/mo. (1-780)812-1233
house,
NS,
Auto Services Winter Tire Changeover Special! Only $50 for 4 tire changeover and balance. Flexible schedule. Evenings, weekends, I’ll work around YOUR schedule. I also have new tire sales available Call Dan (250)835-4632
Cars - Sports & Imports 2003 Kia Rio, 140,000kms, 5 speed manual, new computer module, runs good, must go ASAP $1800. obo (250)8048069
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Out on the Town
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, NOVEMBER 5
THE BARLEY STATION – presents Wild Son Live at 7 p.m.
by donation. Wild Son is a groove-based folk rock quartet out of Kelowna. No minors please.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 SHUSWAP AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) – welcomes
teens, 19+ and seniors to their support group, held at 6:30 p.m. for parents/guardians, and 7:30 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.
CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE – For students, parents, adult
learners and anyone who is interested in learning about programs and services available at Okanagan College will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2552 10th Ave. NE. No RSVP required. Call Leslie at 250-832-2126 ext. 8259 for further information.
the doors are open to the public. Bob King will be playing at the branch from 2 to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 THE BCGREA (GOVERNMENT RETIREES) – will hold its
monthly meeting and luncheon at noon at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 Fifth Ave. For further information, call 250-832-7601.
SHUSWAP AND DISTRICT RETIRED TEACHERS’ MEETING – is
cancelled for this date. Christmas Social is Dec. 3, more information to be announced. Contact A. Waters at 250832-9973 for more information.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 SHUSWAP FLY FISHERS – meet at 6:30 p.m. at Yan’s
Restaurant, and the second Thursday of the month. Supper, meeting, fishing reports. Call 250-832-4521 for further information.
ROAST BEEF DINNER – will be held at the Silver Creek
Hall at 6 p.m. Potluck dessert. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 10. No sales at door. Call Donna 250-833-0123 or Pat 250-832-4174.
1ST SALMON ARM SCOUTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – will
be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2460 Auto Road SE. Free admission. Local crafters and businesses. Come support our local Scouts’ fundraiser to send them off to Provincial Jamboree 2015.
ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – presents a Holly Tea &
Bake Sale from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 SHUSWAP REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS’ ANNUAL RECITAL
– Everyone is invited to join us for an all-Canadian music concert, performed by local music students, at 3 p.m. at First United Church, by donation. Call Carmen at 250-833-0256 for more information.
THE JAZZ CLUB – presents Mimosa, at
7 p.m. in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs. Admission is by donation.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the birthday
lunch, starting at noon – a celebration of members having birthdays in the month of November. 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.
Book a Tour today!
MONDAY, NOVMBER 17 SALMON ARM AND SOUTH SHUSWAP FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY – will hold its
their Reel Weekend Film Festival at the Salmar Classic. For film details, visit www.shuswapfilm.net. Tickets are available at Wearabouts or (cash only) at the door.
November meeting in the boardroom of the Mall at Piccadilly at 2 p.m. New members are welcome. See how we support our libraries. Agenda includes discussion of the January book sale.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 THE LADIES OF THE ROYAL PURPLE –
SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents The Odd Couple by Neil
Simon, directed by Julia Body, at 7:30 p.m. November 6, 7 and 8, at Shuswap Theatre.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents a
pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity to treat your family or friends to a terrific breakfast (all you can eat) at a reasonable rate, and support the centre at the same time.
NOVEMBER 22, 23
S.O.A.R. MEETING – will be held at the Canoe Seniors
Centre. All retired I.W.A. & Steelworkers welcome. For further information, call Wayne 250-832-3497 or Ted at 250-832-2603.
NOV. 12, 2014 & FEB. 18, MAY 13, 2015 LEARN BREAST FEEDING BEFORE BABY ARRIVES – Shuswap
Family Resource Centre. Register at 250-833-4101.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SKOOKUM CYCLE AND EZ ROCK RADIO – present Warren
Miller’s Ticket to Ride at Salmar Classic Theatre. For more information contact Skookum Cycle & Ski at 250-832-7368.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES – take place at the Salmon
SHUSWAP OUTDOORS CLUB – meets for their annual
Arm Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. Children are welcome to go to the United Church after service for a snack. All adults are welcome to the legion branch after the ceremony, with parade persons being seated first before
Remembering at 2 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre, featuring evocative music from and about the Great War years.
Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 Fifth Avenue. Call 250-832-1065 for more information.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents
TO NOVEMBER 8
KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY – presents
JAMMER’S DANCE – 7 p.m. at the Fifth
NOVEMBER 7 TO 9
present their Craft and Gift Fair, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 3690 - 30th St. NE. Lunch available by the Ladies of the Royal Purple. Entry by donation to the food bank. Contact Pat Macleod at 250835-8837 for further information.
LIVING WATERS CHURCH – presents As One, 12 hours of worship from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the church, 180 Lakeshore Drive NW. Everyone welcome to drop in at any time during the event. For information, call Tina at 250-832-3121 or tina280@yahoo.com.
potluck social plus show/tell presentations. If presenting photos, please contact us before Saturday. Visitors welcome. Contact Gary 250-832-6522 or Connie 2508382-8729 for more information.
SHUSWAP SEARCH & RESCUE – presents the Banff Mountain Film Fest for two nights this year. Come on out and support this very important fundraiser. For tickets and information, call Wearabouts 250-832-5100.
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 in the Mall at Piccadilly. For more information, call the branch at 250-832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.
TO DEC. 13 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents StoryTime at
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lots of fun and laughter for all ages and stages. 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 250-832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.
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