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Mishap on the mountain Survival: Pair of hunters spend cold night after road washes out, warn others to be properly equipped.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Callum Montague will hunt again – just not this year. The 18-year-old and his friend Kean Peterson, 19, are basking in the love of their families and friends, thankful to have survived a misadventure on the mountain. In the afternoon of Nov. 3, the two young men headed up Perry River Road near Malakwa in Peterson’s truck, embarking on an afternoon of fishing and hunting. At 38 kilometres, Peterson successfully navigated his truck through a washout. Their luck changed six kilometres later. “There was a landslide, but still a trail and we got about halfway through,” says Montague, noting the pair then walked two kilometres along the road to see if it was passable and if there was a good place to spend the night in case they were stuck. “We got back to the truck, went over the top of the rock and as we went… the road gave way on the other side.” Montague says the only thing holding the truck from a steep, 200plus straight-down, gravel slide into a rag-

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Ordeal: Kean Peterson, left, and Callum Montague stand by their truck, after being stuck on a forestry road overnight. ing river was the rear trailer hitch. “It was scary; if we had gone over, we wouldn’t have survived it,” says Montague, noting the time as 4:30 or 5 p.m. The men secured the truck as well as they could and, gathering their survival packs and guns, hiked back to the cave they had spotted earlier. “We were really lucky, as pack rats had been living there and there was lots of dried brush,” Montague says. “We lit a fire, laid a tarp out and our emergency foil blankets, candles and glow sticks and went out in the rain in search of dry firewood. That was at 8 p.m. By 10, they were dried out, warm and hungry. “We didn’t want to

cook because it’s grizzly country,” he said, noting they were out of cell phone range and efforts to communicate with a hand-held radio were fruitless. “We knew Kean’s mom would start calling by 10.” By 10:30 the men realized they would not have enough firewood to last the night and, venturing back out of the cave, discovered it was snowing. Thus began a night of planning what to do to extricate themselves from their predicament and fitful sleep in 10-minute increments. Instead of keeping him warm, moisture condensed on the foil of Peterson’s blanket. “Kean woke me up See Preparation on A2

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Becky Pikkarainen of the 222 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron - Shuswap stands guard during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Crowds lined the streets surrounding the Salmon Arm Cenotaph to pay tribute to those who fought and died in the service of their country.

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Preparation critical to survival Continued from front and said ‘get the hell out of that blanket,’” says Montague, who positioned himself by the fire. “I was steaming, pretty close to being hypothermic.” The men stoked the fire with all the fuel they had left, hoping it would last the night – it went out at 4:30 a.m. “We got the fire going again around 6 and dried out,” Montague says. “We were joking if we couldn’t get the truck off the road by 9 a.m. we would have to start walking the 44 kilometres back down the road.” By 7, the pair were packed up and heading down the road, wondering if the truck would still be there. Relieved to see it still hung up on the rock, Peterson and Montague began the task of building enough of a road to get themselves out. “We jacked the sides and the axle up and propped rocks and sand under the back wheel,” he says, noting they took the jack apart and used part of it as an axe to remove pieces of a large stump. When the men thought they had created enough of a road, the next question was which way to go. “Do we go backward or forwards, knowing back is good once we get over the hump,” Montague said, but the choice was made for them as they discov-

ered a slide overnight had wiped out the road ahead. “We backed the truck over the top, making several attempts, slipping and sliding,” he says. “It was a big relief when we got over the top of the boulder. We probably had to back up over another 200 feet of boulders to a point where we could turn.” Montague says the men experienced a massive sense of relief knowing they would not be spending another night on the mountain. Back down in cell service, the men’s phones called their attention to many messages and missed calls. Montague says he spent 10 minutes on the phone with his mom Gaynor, simply reassuring her he was all right before alerting the RCMP they were safe. Gaynor and her husband, Ian, put hundreds of kilometres on their car, during a night of frantically trying to find their son. “I was getting sick, feeling just so emotional, crying and, it’s really hard to describe – we honestly thought they were dead,” says Gaynor. The next afternoon, Ian was talking to the police on his phone when hers started ringing. “When I saw it was his number, I just kept saying ‘it can’t be, it can’t be him,’ and then ‘thank God you’re alive,’” she says, her

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hung up after a forestry road washout. voice thick with emotion. While Gaynor says the men are “good kids,” she believes they do have to think a bit before heading out. “They went off later in the day and they need to tell more people exactly where they are going to be – and maybe buy a satellite phone,” she said. “Or maybe that will be his Christmas present.” Montague, meanwhile, says that upon seeing their pictures, the RCMP officer in Sicamous told them they were lucky to have made it out alive and pleased they had the sense to pack survival kits. And that is what Montague would like others to take from the misadventure – the old

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Cuts coming to library Budget: Survey to help set priorities for service. By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Public feedback may help shape how and what services are provided at Salmon Arm’s library, but not preserve current service levels. The Okanagan Regional Library offered up more information last week on how staffing reductions might be rolled out at the Salmon Arm branch. According to an Oct. 29 news release, the ORL board has set the following weekly reduction target levels: 28 hours of reference librarian time; 16 hours of reference assistance time; 17 hours of circulation assistant time; four hours of student page time. Salmon Arm head librarian James Laitinen notes each of the above cuts is from an existing position. “So as those staff retire, leave for another position, etc., those positions will likely not be filled – leaving fewer staff remaining to try and maintain existing services,” says Laitinen. In addition, the board will be eliminating Sunday hours as of next winter, and may further reduce hours. The release notes that apart from Sunday openings,

the above changes will be achieved as a result of attrition, rather than layoffs. “This could mean that these targets will take a number of years,” states ORL communications manager Michele Rule. For Laitinen, any loss of staff translates into a reduction of service. “We want to be as responsive and as timely as we can in terms of helping the public...” says Laitinen. “I think losing staff by – that’s kind of my concern. How quickly are we going to be able to help people?” The staffing reductions are in response to a 2013 study comparing what local governments were paying for service levels at their respective library branches. The study found some communities like Salmon Arm and Sicamous were receiving more service for less money, while the opposite was happening at other branches. Specifically, Salmon Arm is receiving almost $300,000 more in service than revenue recovered. Subsequently, ORL is attempting to balance service levels across the region. In addition, ORL has released an online sur-

vey (paper copies available at the Salmon Arm branch), giving the public an opportunity to say what services they use and value most. “We have to make some cuts; there’s no choice,” says Rule. “But we might find out people would rather keep the children’s librarian and cut reference hours like we’ve proposed, or they might have some other ideas how they’d

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like to see those reductions happen. We’re open to that and willing to listen.” Laitinen says the surveys have been “flying off the shelf,” and he’s hopeful the results will make the ORL board and administration think twice. “I have to try and keep an open mind and not think the decision has not already been made.”

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Trial focuses on meat processing Closing arguments: Business owner at odds with inspector. By Tim Petruk KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The owner of a Salmon Arm meat-packing plant facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing an inspector five years ago did nothing to contravene Canada’s Meat Inspection Act, a judge has been told. David De Boer and Inland Packers Ltd. are facing seven charges stemming from an alleged series of incidents nearly six years ago. He was in Kamloops provincial court on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as lawyers made closing arguments in a trial that began more than a year ago. Court has heard that, in January 2009, Ray Fletcher, a veterinarian working as an inspector at the Inland plant, took

issue with four hog carcasses that were in the area of a clogged drain that was being cleaned out. Fletcher believed an offence had been committed — specifically, that a backed-up drain was cleaned out in the presence of the carcasses, presenting a potential contamination risk. De Boer kicked Fletcher out of the plant, agreeing to stop work until further notice. Fletcher “detained” the four carcasses, court heard, by placing special “held tags” on them, meaning they could not be processed until the tags were removed. The next day, after Fletcher consulted a Canadian Food Inspection Agency swine expert, De Boer was

informed the four carcasses placed in detention could be processed as long as their fore-quarters — the area most susceptible to contamination given their placement at the time the clogged drain was cleaned — were skinned and the skin disposed of. Court heard some of the tags were removed as part of the skinning process. For that, Inland was charged with an additional count of removing an official tag applied by an inspector. Meat from the hog carcasses was eventually processed and sent to retail market. The Crown does not allege any contamination took place, but federal food-safety laws bar any cleaning products from being used in the presence

of meat that could be contaminated. Multiple witnesses testified they saw no evidence of any water or cleaning products coming in contact with the four hogs in question, but one Inland employee said she did see water hit one of the carcasses. Defence lawyer Glenn Verdumen said Fletcher was entirely unfamiliar with the Inland plant when he arrived on Jan. 14, 2009. Verdumen said Fletcher entered the plant operations area, observed the hogs hanging in the area of the clogged drain and ordered them detained. “He didn’t inspect and he didn’t have reasonable grounds,” Verdumen said. “I think the evidence shows he didn’t look into this matter at all. He’s a meat

inspector who doesn’t inspect the meat. There was no common sense applied by Dr. Fletcher — no situational awareness.” Crown prosecutor Digby Kier said Fletcher had enough information to order the hog carcasses detained. “You only have to have reasonable grounds for suspicion of guilt,” Kier said. A date for a decision has not been set. Inland has since ceased operations.

Residents asked to support rail trail By Martha Wickett

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The push to purchase and preserve the abandoned rail corridor between Armstrong and Sicamous continues – and a loud voice from residents would help. Coun. Alan Harrison made this suggestion during council’s discussion of letters regarding the rail line at its Oct. 27 meeting. “I think where the power is going to come from on this issue is from the grassroots

and individuals in this community. If they go on (Shuswap) Trail Alliance website, they can join others who have signed up to show their support,” he said. “There’s a swell starting. If we’re going to make a difference, that’s where it will be.” The Trail Alliance would like to see the corridor established as a continuous hiking/ cycling greenway. Coun. Debbie Cannon noted that the Trail Alliance has links to

government bodies to contact. She said Salmon Arm is in a unique position. “That corridor doesn’t go through our

community, but we can see the benefit to our community. We have to keep the momentum going and get residents to support it.”

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Tax exemptions scrutinized City: Reimer says new contribution policy needed. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Councillor Denise Reimer wants to see a change in how the city grants tax exemptions. Every year, Salmon Arm council grants municipal tax exemptions totalling more than half a million dollars to local organizations. Combined with tax exemptions that the city collects for other levels of government, the total amounts to more than $1 million. When council was considering adding additional organizations that have applied for an exemption at the Oct. 27 meeting, Reimer said she thinks council needs to come up with another formula. “We exempt the municipal portion but we still have to pay to other agencies,” she said, referring to taxes the city collects for such agencies including the

school district, the regional district, the regional hospital and the regional library. In the 2015 budget, churches – or properties used for public worship – are getting about $150,000 in tax exemptions; proper-

Denise Reimer City COunCillOr ties used for charitable purposes such as those owned by Good Samaritan Canada and the Salmar Community Association are receiving a total of about $600,000 in exemptions; properties used for senior services, such as the Seniors

Fifth Avenue Activity Centre, are getting $30,000; and properties used for recreation purposes, such as the Shuswap Recreation Society and the Salmon Arm Curling Club, are getting a total of $450,000 in permissive tax exemptions. She added that it’s not a question of the worth of the organizations receiving the exemptions. “We all know these groups provide valuable services to our community,” she said. However, she sees it as the city absorbing the loss for the other agencies that collect taxes, thereby putting an extra burden on city taxpayers. “I really believe as a city we shouldn’t be held responsible for those other agencies (such as the school district, etc.)… If there was a way to separate out those, and if those organizations needed

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those exemptions, they could apply to the different agencies to have that exempted. “I see it as somewhat of a downloading onto us; we’re taking the responsibility but we don’t have an option whether or not to.” Coun. Alan Harrison responded: “You’re talking about legislation. I don’t disagree with you there, but how are we going to do that?” Reimer said her suggestion would be able to take it to the Union of BC Municipalities to refer it on. Added Mayor Nancy Cooper: “It was talked about at UBCM several times, there’s only one taxpayer. I’m just throwing that out there.”

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Salmon Arm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.at the following locations: Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Recreation Centre 2550 – 10 Avenue NE (TCH) Salmon Arm, BC North Canoe Community Hall 7120 – 51 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC Gleneden Hall 4901 – 50 Street NW, Salmon Arm, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older, on General Voting day (if you must vote in the Advance Voting Opportunities and your 18th birthday has not occurred, you may do so as long as your 18th birthday is prior to or on, Saturday, November 15th, 2014.) • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Salmon Arm for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident Electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (ie. 2014 Land Title or assessment notice) and, if there is more than one registered owner, written consent of the majority of the property owners. Some preparation in advance of Voting Day is recommended. Parking at SASCU Recreation Centre Please note that General Local Election day there may be interference with parking at the SASCU Recreation Centre (2550 – 10 Avenue NE (TCH), Salmon Arm, BC) for the patrons of the SilverBack Game. The westerly parking lot will be reserved for voters only. Your cooperation in adhering to the signage is appreciated. The City of Salmon Arm apologizes for any inconvenience; however, parking must be provided for the electors wishing to vote. Patti Ferguson, Chief Election Officer For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC

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Tracy Hughes

Hold back those reindeer ’Tis the season. Remembrance Day has passed and that means it’s time for Jingle bells. But I’m not ready. I’m not mentally equipped to deal with the holiday season, let alone logistically prepared to deal with the people who are already jumping on the bandwagon – doing their shopping, pulling out the tinsel and lights and, most of all, playing carols. It may be that I’m just feeling a wee bit Grinchy, what with the grey skies, rainy weather and the fact that I now leave the house in the dark and return home from work in the same chilly blackness. And if you’ve read any of my recent columns, don’t even get me started on my distaste for Daylight Savings Time. I’ve long struggled with a distaste for the month of November, with its in-between the joy of crisp, bright fall days and the fun of actual snow that you can ski or slide on. November has a way of bringing on the blahs. If November were a dwarf, its name would be Grumpy. It’s where curling up on the couch with a bag of chips tends to beat out getting up for a much-better-for-me workout or walk with the dog. It’s tough to get motivated to get up and go out in the cold, dark rain or to feel like ingesting fruit and veggie smoothies rather than carb-laden mouthfuls of chicken pot pie or cheesy lasagna. It’s the time of year when “muffin top” doesn’t just refer to baked goods. It’s also the month of pumpkin spice flavoured and scented everything, which, while it may be enticing to some people, really makes me feel green around the gills. Maybe it’s because I always put off dealing with the October’s Halloween Jack O’ lanterns until they have moved beyond the slightly mushy stage into an entirely new living creature that involves green fuzz and a smell that rivals Eau de Hockey-Bag-After-It-Has-Sat-In-a-Hot-Minivan. And then comes the real November kicker – the commercial kickoffs to the holiday season. The in-your-face reminders that you’d better jump on the buying bandwagon and start exuding Christmas spirit like a cheerleader hopped up on a caffeinated beverage (probably pumpkin spice flavoured). Suddenly everywhere you turn, you are confronted with fake evergreen bows and reindeer sweaters, poinsettia order forms in school backpacks and the fact that everything smaller than a breadbox starts to be labelled a stocking stuffer. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not a total Grinch. I love strolling around the neighbourhood looking at holiday lights while the snowflakes fall, and cups of hot chocolate while watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with my kids. I’ve even been known to play Christmas music at my house while setting up the tree. But couldn’t we have a moratorium on Christmas just until Dec. 1? Maybe then, I’ll be ready for it.

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Show your respect for democracy Remembrance Day was an occasion to honour those who served to protect our freedom and way of life. Yesterday, many Shuswap citizens took the time to visit a cenotaph, wear a poppy or simply pause for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. out of respect for those who sacrificed for us. An essential part of what these soldiers laid down their lives for was the right to a democratic government. Across the region on Saturday, Nov. 15, candidates will be chosen the lead our civic governments and our school district. Critical to the functioning of a democratic society is citizen engagement. It requires each

person to pay attention, even a little, to the issues of the day and to those who put themselves and their ideas, visions and values forward to help form the government. It requires some thought about what values we wish to see reflected in the policies, rules and priorities for our community. It is a small effort for the big payoff that comes with living in a democratic society. It is a privilege that many in the world still lack. It is one we should not take for granted. This Saturday is another chance for people to honour our veterans and those who paid the ultimate price – by entering the voting booth and marking a ballot.

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The Observer asked: In order to increase citizen participation, should voting be made compulsory?

Jeremy Denny “That would be like taking away a freedom to impart a freedom, but I think that would be a positive step forward.”

Dave Pippus “It shouldn’t be compulsory, you should want to vote, not have to.”

Ann Culos “It should be, that way you get a consensus of everyone and not only a small proportion deciding.”

Shawn L’Henaff “Yes, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to have a democratic voice, so we should take advantage of that.”

Cydney Tetrault “No, in a democratic society we have the right to vote or not, and be encouraged to make a responsible choice.”

Poor service Still feeling ripped off by high gas prices has customer leaving town I read with a great deal of interest letters about local shopping. This has been an issue, not just in Salmon Arm, but many smaller towns throughout Canada. At the moment in Salmon Arm the main issue is the gas prices, which is being blamed for many people shopping out of town, but the issue goes much deeper. I, and my brother, owned a business in Salmon Arm for close to 23 years and we were very much aware of many people shopping out of town. We, as a business, had to adapt, and since our business was mainly in the wholesale sector, it made it easier for us to stay in business. We were a food manufacturer that delivered our products to different retail stores to sell. We would have to travel farther and farther from our manufacturing base to keep our sales growing; in other words we faced the facts and realized that we could not depend on the Salmon Arm population for support. After selling the business, I relocated to Alberta and found work in my field in the middle-management sector. I worked in Alberta for about 12 years. I moved back to Salmon Arm about six years ago and, not surprisingly, not much has changed. Since returning, I have experienced businesses in Salmon Arm who do not know the meaning of “customer service.” I have decided that for any large purchases, I will be going out of town. Basically the only shopping I do in Salmon Arm is for groceries. When businesses start to believe that they do not really need “your” business because there are many more “customers” they can take advantage of, they slowly lose the respect. It only takes five seconds to lose a customer, but it can be five years, if at all, to get that customer back. The price of gas being much lower in the surrounding towns is a bonus to myself. I travel out of town quite frequently. My next trip out of town will be for Christmas gifts. Thank you Salmon Arm.

Bob Jagt

So, the gas dealers in Salmon Arm lowered their price a wee bit. Today it is at $1.28/L. Interesting. A short while ago it was $1.38, so they have lowered it 10 cents or 7.24 per cent. It was reported that the price of crude has dropped 30 per cent. So let’s apply that to the high price of $1.38 and find that the dealers should be charging $0.9653/L. That’s right – if they were not gouging us it would

be 96 cents. But, no – the good old boys club in Salmon Arm is making sure they keep the prices high. Now wait. It won’t be long until the price of crude starts to rise? Let’s say it goes up 20 per cent from today’s crude price. Now the way the dealers think, they will have an excuse to raise the pump price 20 per cent – so folks, the good old boys club will be charging you $1.28 plus 20 per cent or a total of $1.53/L.

In Abbotsford it was $1.08, Pritchard and Chase $1.20 and on Vancouver Island at Courtenay it was $1.12. It’s always cheaper on the island, it seems? Guess it costs less to float it over there, eh? Yep, still being ripped off by the good old boys club in Salmon Arm.

Gary Kanngiesser

City, First Nations can form inclusive community First, let me thank all the candidates running for office Nov. 15. Thanks also to those who organized the all-candidates meeting Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Prestige Inn. Thanks to Mayor Nancy Cooper for reminding us that our meeting is/was on Shuswap Nation territory. In light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling June 26,

2014 that indigenous rights had not been extinguished, we in this community have been given a new opportunity to build a partnership which includes everybody in the Shuswap. In fact, we could go the second mile. We could admit our addiction to fossil fuels. We could join indigenous people

throughout our global village, showing respect for Mother Earth. Together we could build a fair community where everyone was included, respected, and appreciated. I hope you will join me in doing just that. Peace,

Dan MacQuarrie

Planned recycling changes discourage participation Regarding the new CSRD regulations about recycling The new recycling system planned for CSRD in the new year seems to be a situation where the public serves the facility rather than the other way round.

At present, as we all know, we are al- to recycle? For me, it motivates me to just lowed to dump our recycling materials into dump everything into the garbage. the bins provided at numerous locations. Come on, CSRD, make it easier for us, The new plan will require us to sort our not more difficult! junk into six categories. Ken Schamuhn I ask you: how does this motivate anyone

Smart meter ‘failures’ need investigation In reports about SaskPower’s CEO resigning due to the scathing report about the smart meter program, no questions are posed of the BC Hydro spokesperson who tries to muddy the waters by saying that the meters used in B.C. are a different brand than those now banned in Saskatchewan. Neither is the contention that there is no evidence of any fires caused by smart meters in B.C. Frankly it’s time for some honest answers. There have been many meter “failures” in B.C. similar to those in Saskatchewan, but Energy Minister Bill Bennett

and BC Hydro keep denying, despite official documents providing contradictory evidence. And no one is holding them to account. Experts across North America have looked at various brands of smart meters and found they have the same design flaws. Being made of cheap, combustible plastic is one. “Failures” in Saskatchewan were blamed on moisture getting into the meter. A short circuit in a combustible meter can lead to results that would not have happened if the meter was the analog kind, which is made of glass and metal.

SaskPower was found guilty of failing to ensure that the meters were safe in its rush to begin installation and for having no oversight. The very same is true in B.C. The meters have not been certified safe, as required by law, and all oversight by BCUC or the BC Safety Authority has been banned. It’s time we demanded, and get, an independent investigation into this program. Our safety and that of our property is just as important as it is for those living in Saskatchewan.

Sharon Noble

Bouquets for beach workers We used Canoe Beach a lot this past summer and would like to thank and compliment the city workers who maintain it. They do a great job.

Henry and Marguerite Sivertz

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Lights critical to driver safety To the person driving the dark grey Volvo station wagon that passed Pierre’s Point around 8:30 a.m. on Oct 31st: You are no doubt oblivious to this, but you almost T-boned my car this morning. It would have been on the driver’s side and I could have been seriously injured or even killed. I was about to pull onto the highway and I couldn’t see you

because you did not have any lights on. It was raining heavily, in dull light, with lots of vehicle spray, and your car was virtually invisible. I am a defensive driver and look two or three times before I pull out, and fortunately realized there was a vehicle coming at me just before I drove out in front of you. A couple seconds later, it

could have been a very different story. Sadly, between Pierre’s Point and Sorrento this morning I saw four vehicles with no lights on. I can’t understand it. To all of those people, I sincerely hope your luck holds out and you don’t injure someone, or worse, because they couldn’t see you coming.

Sweden’s safety level is 0.1 µW/cm² and Canada’s safety level is 1000 µW/cm² or 10,000 times more lenient. Why do the federal and provincial politicians insist that we live in such a cancerous environment? Why does city council and city staff insist that we and our children live in such a cancercausing environment? City council is supposed to provide its citizens with a safe

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environment, regardless of what information (true or false) they are given. Does it sound safe to you? The only way to measure the total EMR in Salmon Arm is with a Spectrum Analyzer. Neither the telecommunications companies, Industry Canada, nor the City of Salmon Arm has one. So who is doing the measuring to ensure that we are safe?

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Do you need a vitamin D supplement? HEALTHY BITES

Serena Caner Winter is coming and soon many of us will be spending most of our non-working hours in the dark. For those who do not go South for the winter, getting adequate vitamin D can be a challenge. Vitamin D is most well known for its role in maintaining bone health, along with calcium and phosphorus. However, there is also a growing body of research suggesting its role in preventing certain cancers, chronic diseases and boosting our immune system. While it is estimated that 10-15 minutes of sunshine is adequate to

produce enough vitamin D from the body, sunscreen, time of day, cloud cover, smog, skin pigmentation, age and latitude can all affect this process. So how much Vitamin D do I need? The current RDA (recommended daily allowance) is 600 IU for 1-70 year olds. This includes all food and supplements and assumes zero sun exposure. Can I get this from food? Yes, but it is not easy. In Canada, milk (and milk substitutes), infant formulas, margarine and some orange juices are fortified with

vitamin D. It is also naturally occurring in egg yolks, beef liver and fatty fish. A cup of milk has about 100 IU, whereas fish ranges from 150700 IU for a 75g serving. What about a supplement? Health Canada currently recommends supplements of 400 IU for all adults over the age of 50. Osteoporosis Canada is more aggressive, recommending 400-1,000 IU for those under 50 who do not have osteoporosis, and 800-2,000 for those over fifty or who currently have osteoporosis. I would not exceed this dose without medical supervision. Can I take too much? Yes! Too much vitamin D can cause cal-

cium to deposit in soft tissues, damage kidneys and cause kidney stones. The safe upper limit for adults is 4000IU, but is much lower for children. Vitamin toxicity almost exclusively happens when taken in supplement form. If you are obstinate about taking supplements, I would recommend starting a habit of drinking at least two cups milk or fortified beverage daily, and eating fish and eggs a couple of times a week, at least during the winter. -Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Alcoholics Anonymous www.bcyukonaa.org

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Leaders lacking on EMR issue A study at University Hospital in Sweden called for electromagnetic radiation (EMR/ EMF) to be reclassified from a class 2a (probable) to a class 1 human carcinogen. This information is based on a 2014 study using information gathered from 1997-2003 and 2007-2009. I don’t imagine that EMR would be less of a cancer risk in Salmon Arm than it would be in Sweden.

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Archives

1924

Packing had ceased at the Exchange. There was a considerable quantity of winter apples in storage for packing as required. Owing to an early and continued cold snap, the ice-breaker Maud Annis had already replaced the C.R. Lamb on the lake.

1934

Following a suggestion by Rev. M.D. McKee, the merchants and businessmen of the downtown area agreed to assist in the purchase and hanging of strings of coloured lights on the two main streets during Christmas week.

1944

Nearly one-third of the 120,000 pounds of jam, which was B.C.’s quota for the 1944 jam for Britain project, was ready for shipment from the Red Cross warehouse in Vancouver. Purchase by the Salmon Arm Farmer’s Exchange of the box factory formerly operated by Salmon Arm Sawmills averted a critical apple box shortage. Phil Calvert and George McGuire were reported as wounded in action. Lieut. Dorothy W. Buchan was one of the first Canadian nurses to land in France after the Allied invasion, and was serving in a Belgian hospital.

1954

A $50,000 bylaw to complete all reasonable extensions to Salmon Arm municipality’s domestic water systems in accordance with the original plans was to be submitted to the property owners in the water benefitting area at the annual election. Brian Veale was elected president of the Salmon Arm 4-H Club Council at the annual meeting. With a total enrollment of 154, four camps for boys and girls were held at Sunnybrae Bible Camp in the summer, it was reported.

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Helping others a balm for loss CancerConnection: The death of Erica Casselman’s husband sparked a desire to help others in similar situations. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

When Erica Casselman’s husband died in 2007, he left behind a gaping hole in her heart. Despite pain that remains both powerful and deep, Casselman has honoured Jim’s memory by sharing her knowledge, time and compassion as a volunteer for CancerConnection. As well as providing support to caregivers over the phone, Casselman drew on the experience of caring for her husband by writing a continuing education training module for CancerConnection volunteers that is now delivered across the country. It was a contribution the Cancer Society rewarded with a Division Award of Achievement in Volunteer Leadership, which was presented to her at the society’s 2014 Volunteer Summit in Cranbrook at the end of September. The award recognizes “society volunteers who have exhibited exemplary leadership and made significant contribution to help further the mission of the society.” During her two-year journey caring for Jim, Casselman discovered there was a wealth of support for people living and dying with cancer, but next to nothing for their caregivers. After Jim’s death, she heard about CancerConnection from a friend who was being supported by the group and told Casselman she would be a very good support for other people.

For the first 13 years of its existence, CancerConnection was a service that provided support to people diagnosed with cancer through phone calls. In 2013, the program was expanded to offer support to caregivers of cancer patients because the Canadian Cancer Society recognized that the person diagnosed with cancer may be at the centre of the story, but many other family members and friends are shaped by the experience too – in particular, the primary caregiver. Casselman and her two sons travelled a road to Jim’s death that was both harsh and cruel, yet at times beautifully intimate. The grieving widow told CancerConnection she recognized the gifts she had been given though her own painful experience were a privilege, opportunity and responsibility to share with others. “They embraced me and then I trained with other CancerConnection volunteers,” she says, pointing out she is the only caregiver on the team in British Columbia. Keeping in mind her mantra: “nothing is real until it’s experienced,” Casselman is painfully aware of many of the issues caregivers face when a loved one is dying. “I can talk very openly and honestly; I speak the truth,” she says, noting that people often try to mask or avoid pain by using euphemisms such as passing, crossing over or lost to describe death. “When you use dying and

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Honour: Sisters Val Laidlaw left and Daphne Van Alstine, right, show their support for Erica Casselman as she receives the Canadian Cancer Society’s Division Award of Achievement in Volunteer Leadership. death, then you can get into pretty good conversations.” And what Casselman often hears from caregivers she connects with is that she is the only one that understands what they are going through, the only one that gets it, because she has travelled their pain-filled path. “I would really have appreciated this,” she says. “It gives me a bit of purpose and he (Jim) would have been extremely proud of me.” Casselman only works with caregivers, usually with someone whose spouse is dying, and makes just one phone call afterward. “What I do is make sure they’re connected to hospice or bereavement support of some description,” she says. “Interestingly enough, one of

the most common questions is, ‘what is it like being a widow?’ I can’t go there.” Casselman says her role involves a lot of listening at scheduled times that work for both volunteer and caregiver, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We do it all by phone so it’s very safe,” she says. “Plus it’s accessible. So many people in outlying areas don’t have access to service.” If you or someone you know has cancer, or if you are a cancer survivor or caregiver looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, the Canadian Cancer Society invites you to contact its free and confidential support programs at cancer.ca or by calling 1-888-939-3333.

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2014 Municipal

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.

What’s your position on cutting costs as opposed to maintaining or increasing the municipal tax rate?

Salmon Arm

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

MARTY BOOTSMA

DEBBIE CANNON

Mayoral Candidate

Naturally everybody would prefer cutting costs as opposed to maintaining or increasing the tax rate. On the other hand nobody wishes to see services reduced, as many taxpayers perceive they receive little enough as it is for their tax dollars. We should constantly be looking to increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and when successful in doing so, use those savings to benefit the taxpayer.

We would all like there to be zero tax increases – as a commercial property owner, I can certainly sympathize. I think there is a third option in this equation: attracting new businesses and industry in order to spread the tax burden. This will help to stabilize the local economy and minimize taxes without cutting core services.

NANCY COOPER

Mayoral Candidate

IAN WICKETT

Efficiency is the important thing – avoid duplication – as the city grows infrastructure is required. The mayor and council are always tasked with making the important decisions regarding spending and tax rate. Under my leadership, taxes been kept as low as possible. The city’s debt per resident has also gone down each of the three years and this success will ensure that servicing that debt will stay at a minimum and when items come up we will be able to afford those items.

Mayoral Candidate

Tax revenues need to be sufficient to pay for the services needed or desired and to ensure sufficient funds are available for the long-term maintenance of assets. In common with almost everyone, I prefer lower taxes. However, I also want well-maintained and operated municipal services. It is a constant balancing act and a practical one. Severe tax increases are a disruption and should be avoided whenever possible. The important thing to remember is that we can’t have municipal services without municipal taxes.

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What you need to know to vote in the civic election General voting will be open to qualified electors in the City of Salmon Arm on Saturday, Nov. 15 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Polling stations will be located at the SASCU Recreation Centre at 2550 10th Ave. NE, the North Canoe Community Hall at 7210 51st Street NE and the Gleneden Hall at 4901- 50th Avenue NW. Advance polling is available today, Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the council chambers in City Hall at 500 - Second Avenue NE. Special voting will take place at Hillside Village, Bastion Place and Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 13. The City of Salmon Arm uses electronic voting machines. Voting for candidates is still done by hand, on paper ballots, but the vote counting is done electronically. Manual counts of each vote are no longer required, which means that unofficial results are usually available within an hour of the closure of the polls. There is no need to pre-register

to vote, as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. The City of Salmon Arm does not maintain a voters list. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • You are 18 years of age as of day of the election • You are a Canadian citizen • You have lived in BC for at least six months prior to registering to vote • You are a resident of or registered owner of real property in the City of Salmon Arm for at least 30 days prior to registering to vote •You are not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident Electors will be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one containing a signature) proving both identity and residency. Non-resident property electors must provide two pieces of identification plus proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, like a 2014 land title or assessment notice.

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The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.

What’s your position on cutting costs as opposed to maintaining or increasing the municipal tax rate?

DIANA ALTSCHUL

TOM BIRCH

Council Candidate

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TE UN CO DIDA N CA

I do not have enough information to answer that question accurately, of course I would like to say no to an increase in taxes. But as a new member to the municipal process and eager to learn on how to show where are tax dollars are spent. Accountability and transparency and answering questions in a weekly blog and dialog and commentary of the Chamber is my goal as a member and councillor.

S C UN DATE O I C ND CA

As local government, we are charged with providing services and maintenance for the citizens of our community. City Council is merely a voice for the citizens of that community. There is a delicate balance between providing those services and being accountable to each citizen so that they are not over-charged. Councils have consistently increased taxes every year. This is a trend that needs to be reversed. Going forward we will all need to work together to search out new sources of tax revenue as well as prioritizing current services and if needed, we may have to reduce some services.

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TE UN CO DIDA N CA

Council Candidate

Much like the price increases for the goods we use everyday(gas/ pavement/salt), many of the cost increases associated with running a city are outside of our control (police/emergency services). I try to encourage densified growth with efficiencies in delivery to make sure that citizens get constant improvements to current service levels without seeing large increases to tax rates. For major projects, we always apply for grants to reduce the local taxpayers share. The industrial tax revitalization program is intended to encourage investment and expansion in the industrial areas which creates growth/jobs and increased future revenues. www.chadeliason.ca

ALAN HARRISON

TIM GIANDOMENICO

Council Candidate

I believe in cutting costs but not corners. If there is waste in city spending, that needs to be addressed. Increasing tax revenue is best done by growth and raising taxes is generally a deterrent to the very growth that would give the city higher revenues.

CHAD ELIASON

KEITH CHANCELLOR

Council Candidate

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Council Candidate

The ideal situation for any city would be to have a tax raise of no more than the rate of inflation. This would be assuming zero growth or leakage in our tax base. Currently 64 per cent of our taxes are paid by residential taxes. We need to balance this by attracting and expanding our business and industrial tax base. If we create a climate that is attractive to new businesses, including retail and service bases, then industrial and high-tech businesses will invest in our community. This will increase our business tax revenues and level the property tax playing field for our residents.

Council Candidate

During budget discussions we need to consider three things: 1. Where can we save tax dollars? 2. What things are of the highest priority? 3. How can we increase revenues? Our level of service in the core areas: policing, fire protection, roads, sewer and water are appropriate for a city our size. We cannot afford to reduce service in these areas. As councillors we have to be cognizant of increasing overall operating costs, as these carry forward year to year. I will continue to be vigilant at budget time, keeping any tax increase to a minimum.

JAY CADEAU

Council Candidate

Cutting costs in a growing community is a tall order. We all agree that we are aiming to make Salmon Arm a more vibrant and successful city. In order for these goals to be attained the reality is further infrastructure and maintenance. This costs money. As a municipal taxpayer myself, I have a split-vision outlook. On one side we all believe the City could cut costs in salaries and other extras to help keep the tax base low for our citizens. On the other hand, when a city grows so does everything else including property values. We all have the choice this Saturday, do we want to economically grow or keep watching our money and people walk out the door to other communities?

KEVIN FLYNN

Council Candidate

During my nine years on City Council, and while campaigning for support, my message has been consistent. I passionately believe that council must work with staff to efficiently and effectively utilize your tax dollars to deliver the services and infrastructure you need/want to create a vibrant, sustainable, and livable community. It is naïve and unrealistic to say we MUST decrease taxes, because that means decreased services and infrastructure deficits. I have significant financial management experience and a track record of being fiscally prudent. My focus is on diversifying our tax base and increasing revenues, not increasing taxes or decreasing services.

IVAN IDZAN

Council Candidate

Cutting costs versus the same or higher taxation must be a careful, informed collective decision of council, in close consultation with staff. Barring new or unexpected costs, annual taxation rates are largely designed just to maintain the status quo. Cutting costs often equals cutting services and/or maintenance/replacement of existing infrastructure, with consequences for residents – sometimes immediately, and sometimes in the future at potentially greater cost. Often cuts are done to move funds to another community need, but with no savings to taxpayers. We taxpayers may ask for lower taxes but we rarely agree on having less of anything else.

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KEN JAMIESON Much of Salmon Arm’s annual budget is spent providing the most important basic services. This includes policing and fire protection, as well as the many core services, such as water and sewer. There is no room for cuts in these departments without jeopardizing the safety or health of residents. Where cuts can be made lie in the departments some might call recreational, or non-essential. I am not in favour of starving these services in favour of short term tax cuts: quality of life needs - social and environmental - would go unmet. All these services are important and make communities stronger.

WAYNE MASTERS

Council Candidate

At the meet and greet the Candidates forum on Sunday I discussed this question with visitors at my display table of the Salmon River bridge proposal for feedback. They concur that being innovative with existing tax dollars and timing are essential components to maintaining the present integrity of the community as well as attracting new projects. Solving two or more issues simultaneously or co funding a project from multiple sources are ways to do this. Offsetting exponentially increasing costs such as construction with decreasing costs of alternative solar power and electric vehicles are part of the fabric of the future.

I think there is a big opportunity for cutting costs and lowering municipal tax rates over time. I believe that city managers and staff could help to achieve this thru a rewards program that would raise the level of focus on innovation and efficiencies for lowering operating costs. This type of program would encourage middle and senior management to dig deeper into their day to day operations and help uncover innovative ideas for more cost efficient methods of operating. Reward programs work very well in the corporate world because the whole organization becomes better aligned towards a common goal.

RUTH THOMAS

Council Candidate

That would depend entirely on where the cost cutting is most likely to occur. If it is in an area that is already well funded, it might be an option, if it means cutting back on essential services, it would be an obvious no. Increasing municipal tax rates, although unpopular, is necessary as costs for everything increase. The key is to look at creative ways to keep them at a reasonable level.

MARCEL BEDARD I agree with the teachers and parents as the province continually claws back funding, the “Do more with less” approach has to end. I want to see funding increased so the teachers can “Do more, with more” and this will take all of our trustees, teachers, PACs to lobby the province for more $$$.

The Observer is giving candidates an opportunity to answer one question per week in the run up to the Nov. 15 municipal elections.

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Salmon Arm is doing relatively well financially as growth picks up. Residents have been clear about the services they value and the city has controlled costs while maintaining those services. Proposed infrastructure is responsible (without capital tax increases) and annual property tax increases have been moderate. I will maintain that approach. I would support a renewed conversation on the balance of services, tax rates and ratios. I want less reliance on the Alternate Approval Process for authorizing tax expenditures whenever possible. See my complete platform and over 100 folks who have endorsed me so far at timlavery.ca

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LOUISE WALLACE RICHMOND

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This is about productivity. As a business owner, productivity is a daily concern rather than an annual one. We control some but not all expenses (hydro, rates, MSP). As a mom, I know we are all household managers. Our city is a 30 million dollar household with room for improved productivity. Recycling has saved us on dumping fees. We should consider applying a portion of the savings on community projects. I’m not about cutting. I’m about making the best use of the resources we have to build the city we want. We all have a role to play therein.

BOBBI JOHNSON

School Trustee Candidate

I do believe that B.C.’s education system is underfunded. Over the past 15 years that I have been a trustee, we have struggled every year to meet our statutory requirement to work to a balanced budget. While funding has not increased, the cost of everything else has risen annually, that coupled with declining enrollment has made the cuts inevitable. We have lobbied government constantly to no avail. We must continue to lobby for education and our children.

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Could we do better with more funds? Absolutely yes. While Canada ranked second for education among 143 countries, we owe this to the dedication of our educators. The provincial funding of schools has not always provided enough monies to educate ALL children. (For the past quarter century, “school taxes” have gone to the provincial “general revenues”). We lobby the Provincial Government, asking: How many more exceptional talents shall remain unlocked, depriving our economy from precious assets? Good governance by School Boards should insure that monies received goes to benefit the children.

DALE TOWNSEND

School Trustee Candidate

The public education system is indeed underfunded. Premier Bennett was blunt when he said the cutting had gone through the flesh and was now into bone. But there has never been a restoration of funding. What has been seen is an unremitting downloading of costs and underfunding of expenses that continues to this day. Since 2005 private school funding has grown by 45.6 per cent while that of public schools by 16.9 per cent. Schools have closed, educators fired and services reduced. But the present capping of annual public funding increases to 0.6 per cent until 2017 guarantees the hurting will go on.

Thank You!

Lakeside Community Church and Salmon Arm Salvation Army Food Bank would like to thank Salmon Arm residents for their generous contributions to our 6th Annual Halloween Knock Out Hunger event. With the help of teams from Okanagan College’s Enactus group and the Salvation Army, Lakeside was able to add 2,101 lbs. of food to the Food Bank. Thank You Salmon Arm for your support

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One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle accident uses her phone while emergency services and police assess the scene and guide traffic beneath a crushed and dangling traffic signal. The incident occurred Friday at around 2:20 p.m. at the Trans-Canada Highway/10th St. SW intersection.

Pedestrian struck

A 55-year-old Salmon Arm man is recovering from abrasions and a broken bone after being hit by a car at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. The man was hit while crossing the Trans-Canada Highway at Shuswap Street when a vehicle making a left hand turn onto the highway failed to notice pedestrians in the crosswalk. The driver was ticketed.

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At 11 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 9, police and fire responded to an arson call on the Salmon Arm Wharf. Persons had broken into the concession stand and lit a fire on the floor. The damage consisted of a twofoot long burn to the floor. Investigation is ongoing.

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Minor football championships On Sunday, Nov. 16, the Salmon Arm peewee Colts and bantam Chargers will each play for the league championships. The Colts will play Kelowna at 12 p.m., while the Chargers will play Kamloops at 2 p.m. The games will be played in Kelowna and Little Mountain respectively.

Learn Taoist Tai Chi Vernon Taoist is offering three Tai Chi learning sessions this weekend. Those interested are invited to meet at the Elk’s Hall on Friday from 7- 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Participants can also sign up for unlimited Tai Chi classes until February for $165 for adults, or $125 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.taoist.org, or e-mail vernon@taoist.org.

Duxbury shines in TRU opener The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack opened the Canada West 2014-15 season with back-to-back victories over the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves. On Friday, the WolfPack downed UNBC 85-55. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the WolfPack won 82-39 over the visiting University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves. Salmon Arm’s Jori Duxbury was in double figures with 11 points and five assists.

Lazar staying put Curtis Lazar will remain a part of the Ottawa Senator’s 2014-15 roster. Twelve games into the season, Lazar has four assists and holds a plus three plus/minus. He is still in search of his first NHL goal.

Winning at bridge The duplicate bridge club saw Tom McNie and David Peterson claim first place on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Bert and Arlene Lamoureux, came in second, Chuck and Shirley Buckler came in third and Jerry Jobe and Erika Motherwell came in fourth. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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’Backs break losing streak

Home stand: Silverbacks gear up for three games at Shaw Centre. By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF

This past week the Silverbacks earned three points from a possible six, in three games against Coquitlam and a homeand-home with Vernon. Salmon Arm got off on the front foot while on the power play last Wednesday in Coquitlam. The in-form Karl El-Mir scored his first power-play goal and third of the season, assisted by Josh Blanchard and captain Bryden Marsh. After going up by two goals in the first period the ’Backs then gave up four unanswered goals throughout the first and second periods to the defending Fred Page Cup champions. Coquitlam would hold on to their lead despite a strong push back by Salmon Arm, winning the game 5-4. Last year in 43 games, captain Bryden Marsh scored 12 points. This year he has scored 11 points in 18 games and is on pace for 33. Taylor Maruya also returned to action after suffering a mild concussion on Oct. 24 in a game against Trail. The Silverbacks played host to the Vipers at the Shaw Centre on Friday evening for the first time this season, trailing Vernon by three points in the Interior Division. Salmon Arm’s new-

est acquisition, Ryley Booth, an 18-year-old Armstrong native, played his first game against his former team. “I’m starting to settle in here and feeling more comfortable, I’m really excited to play these guys (Vernon),” said Booth, now a Silverbacks defenceman before Friday night’s game. For the second game in a row Salmon Arm opened up the scoring on the power play. Taro Hirose scored his seventh of the season on Vipers goaltender, Jarrod Schammerhorn, off of a rink-wide pass from Shane Danyluk. The Silverbacks started the third period still up by one goal, killing off four Vernon man advantages in the first two-thirds of the game. Carson Bolduc doubled the lead for Salmon Arm snapping a shot past Schammerhorn from the high slot with six minutes remaining in the game. Vernon pulled Schammerhorn for an extra attacker with two minutes remaining in the game, and with 24 seconds left on the clock scored a consolation goal – the final score was 2-1 for Salmon Arm. The win snapped a four game losing streak for the Silverbacks, and is their fourth win at the Shaw Centre this season. “I haven’t com-

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Spin-o-rama: Silverbacks’ forward Taro Hirose spins off the sidewall, away from Vernon Vipers’ defenceman Kenny Citron in B.C. Hockey League action Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. plained about our game in a long time, just our goal production and tonight we got one more than the bad guys,” said ’Backs assistant coach Misko Antisin. “Finally everyone is smiling, we can relax for five minutes until we reset for tomorrow (Saturday).” Saturday night the Silverbacks made the 60 kilometre trip south to Vernon for the second half of their homeand-home series, and third meeting of the season. The Vipers leading goal scorer, Anthony Latina, opened up the scoring just 1:17 into

the game on the man advantage thanks to a too many men penalty for Salmon Arm. Two minutes after trailing, ex-Viper, Logan Mick, scored the equalizer set up by Taylor Maruya. The ’Backs El-Mir tied up the game in the second period, then Bolduc scored his team-leading eighth goal of the season, giving the Silverbacks a 3-2 lead heading into the final frame. A couple minutes into the third period Vernon tied up the game forcing overtime. Both teams combined for a total of 12

shots in overtime, but could not find a winner. The Interior Division rivals settled for a point each, and have split the season series, at 1-1-10. Salmon Arm head into the weekend with a 7-7-1-4 record with 19 points from as many games, and are currently sitting fourth in the Interior Division. The ‘Backs will start a three-game home stand at the Shaw Centre against Prince George on Friday night, Merritt on Saturday and Coquitlam for a Sunday afternoon matinee.

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Say inducted into 2014 class By Kevin Mitchell BLACK PRESS

The Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame inducted Odie Lowe, the 1969-70 and 1971-72 Vernon Essos hockey team, three-time Canadian Olympic swimmer Rick Say of Salmon Arm and late basketball official Mel Briggeman of Vernon in its Class of 2014 Friday afternoon. More than 20 members of both Essos teams returned for the luncheon for themselves and to pay tribute to Lowe, who coached both Essos teams to the league championships. Two Salmon Arm residents, Gord Mackintosh and Garry Osborne, were the goalie tandem for the 1969-70 Essos. Mackintosh explains when he was first notified about being induct-

ed he was not immediately excited. “After thinking about it and giving the news time to sink in, it hit me that this doesn’t happen to everyone, and it’s a really neat opportunity to be recognized like this,” said Mackintosh. Say, arguably one of Canada’s all-time greatest freestyle swimmers, competed in three Olympics: 2000 in Sydney, Australia; 2004 in Athens and 2008 in Beijing. He paid tribute to other Salmon Arm athletes enshrined in the hall, basketball players Bev Smith and Joanne Sargent, and late crosscountry skier Reino Keski-Salmi, before thanking the committee for his induction. “I heard those guys’ names a lot when I was growing up and it’s neat to be included with

them now,” said Say, accompanied by his parents, Tony and Viv, and his grandmother. “I feel very special and honoured to be here and be part of this group. It means a lot to me.” Say, who now works as a rink attendant in a Victoria suburb, shared the honour with every person that helped him accomplish his swim goals. “It wasn’t just me on the blocks. It was every single person I came in contact with and every single person who helped me get there,” he said. “Coaches, sports organizations, teammates, support staff, volunteers and my family and friends.” -With files from Evan Buhler, Salmon Arm Observer.

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The Salmon Arm Snow Blazers Snowmobile Club is under pressure to secure new members or risk shutting down their operations. “This year we have had a lot of damages done to our parking lot as well as to our main chalet, which we are in the process of fixing up. The amount of damage done is in excess of $3,000 and this is something we can not afford to totally fix up this year,” says Don Mitchell, from the Salmon Arm Snow Blazers. He says they depend on memberships and trail fees to pay for all expenses such as the groomer and insurance costs. “If we can not get the money to operate this hill we will have to stop operating.” The snowmobiling club operates out of Fly Hill, which is only a short drive from downtown Salmon Arm. Fly Hills offers riders

groomed trails and offtrack riding. The varied terrain at Fly Hills attracts all types of riders, and a low risk of avalanches is another draw says Mitchell. The area also offers several warm-up shelters as well as a main chalet to meet up with friends and other riders, or just to take a break and warm up. During the season he says the hill gets used all days of the week and sometimes has riders on it from 7 a.m. until midnight. “Unfortunately 99 per cent of these riders do not contribute to keeping the hill in operation by buying memberships or trail fees, but they will be the first ones to complain when we do not groom or put firewood into the chalet,” he says. One member on the board of directors passed away suddenly last season. Mitchell stresses that there are minimal people left to operate the club and if they do not get more people com-

ing out and willing to get involved, the Salmon Arm Snow Blazers will have no other option than to close the club, and then the mountain will not be maintained. “The members involved now have been working hard for years to get extra people to

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’Tips rally in Kamloops On top: Bantams remain league’s best. The midget A female Silvertips, sponsored by Armstrong Co-op, travelled to Kamloops this past weekend to play in the Four Nations tournament. The Silvertips opening game of the tournament was against the North Shore Avalanche. The ’Tips ran into penalty trouble and could not hold off the Avalanche power play and eventually lost the game 5-2. Game two saw a grudge match against Terrace, who had handed a the Silvertips a tough loss earlier in the season. The ’Tips fell behind 2-0 in the first, but battled their way back into the game. Catlyn Marshall, from Armstrong, opened the scoring late in the second. Marshall carried the puck in from her own blue line, and then driving to the front of the net snuck a backhand past the goaltender. Her goal broke a scoring drought that

had lasted since peewee. The ’Tips controlled the play in the third period and out shot Terrace by a wide margin. With 50 seconds left and the goalie pulled, Brooke Miller popped in another Hailey Haskell rebound to tie the game up at two. Game three saw the ’Tips lose 4-0 to North Island. The consolation final saw the Silvertips struggle to find goals again, in a 2-1 loss to Prince George. The Silvertips next league action is against Kelowna on Saturday in Sicamous at 4:15 p.m.

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The Salmon Arm bantam tier two Silvertips travelled to play second-place Trail last weekend. The Scotiabank ’Tips drew first blood in the first period. Brayden Haskell increased the ’Tips lead to 4-2 at 3:51 into the third period. Forty seconds later

Trail got a goal back. Trail scored another with 57 seconds left in the game tying the game 4-4. The second game was very similar to the first except Trail scored an early goal in the first period, and the score stayed 1-0 for two periods of play. Salmon Arm fell behind by two early in the third, but managed to pull back within one mid-way through the period. The ’Tips pulled their goalie, and even with Sebastien Archambault’s goal with less than a minute left, the ’Tips fell short. Salmon Arm travelled back home with a tie and their first loss of the season. The bantam tier two Silvertips now have a 5-1-1 record, but still remain on top of the league standings overall. The Scotiabank ’Tips take a break from league play this weekend as the host their home tournament at the Shaw Centre.

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ARTS & EVENTS Films fuel Search and Rescue By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

They don’t know what they will be showing but they know it will be good. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Salmon Arm Nov. 22 and 23 – Shuswap Search and Rescue’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Travelling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenalinpacked action sports, the tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. “The festival in Banff wraps up on Nov. 9 and we get to choose from the best of the best,” says Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteer Hiapo Poirier. “Generally we pick about 110 minutes of film, some range from threeminute clips and we have had films that go to 60 minutes.” Poirier says local festival organizers generally try to average five- to 25-minute films, a time scheme that keeps the flow going and allows them to provide a variety of snowboarding, skiing, climbing, paddling, rock or ice climbing films. “The films are also based on the environment and non-motorized sports,” he says. “We’ve had base jumping before and we’ve even had fly-fishing.” A Shuswap SAR volunteer for 12 years, Poirier says the money raised through the annual festival is used for major purchases and projects. “In the past, we bought an initial response vehicle and we’ve also used it for gear such as avalanche air bags,” he

says. “This year, our major project is an RUV (recreational utility vehicle)) Poirier says the vehicle looks like a quad but has a steering wheel, an enclosed space and can carry up to four people. SAR officials are hoping to have it customized to be able to carry a spine board. “When we do snowmobile rescues, we have to haul people down the mountain in a toboggan behind a snowmobile,” he says, noting most of SARs requests for assistance involve snowmobilers. “When you haul people, there’s often about 30 kilometres of really rough road. The benefit of this is we can put them in a relatively enclosed space and there will be suspension for a softer ride.” Of the film festival, Poirier says the biggest change is this year’s event rolls out over two nights instead of one. “It’s two sets of films,” Poirier emphasizes. “If you miss Saturday’s films, you won’t be able to catch them Sunday.” The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to the Salmar Classic Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m and the films begin at 7. Tickets at $20 for one night or $35 for both are available at Wearabouts. All proceeds will go directly to the Shuswap Search and Rescue Society. The group currently has 35 members, who respond to calls in a territory that stretches from Pritchard in the west to Three Valley Gap in the east, including all water bodies, and south to Enderby – all prime snowmobiling area. Anyone interested in joining the group, may call Luke Gubbels at 250-803-1095.

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Vote daily to support performing arts centre The shuswap Performing Arts Centre is in need of 1,500 votes to advance to the semifinalist round in the Aviva Community Fund. The fund is about making a difference helping passionate people make positive changes in their com-

munities. The shuswap society for the Arts & Culture society believes salmon Arm deserves a performing arts centre and is working towards achieving that dream. They have entered the idea into the Aviva Community Fund with the goal of winning a

grant towards completing a well-researched business plan that would include an ecomonic impact study, as well as capital and operating plans – all required to secure the land required for the project. Determined by votes, the top 40 ideas from

the semifinal round advance to the final judging round, with each finalist receiving $5,000. The next round of voting began Nov. 10 and runs to Nov. 24. vote for the performing arts centre every day by going to www.avivacommunityfund.org/ ideas/acf21051.

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Event puts jump on season Get on-board the 23rd annual Sleigh of Hope Music Jamboree that kicks off this Friday and Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly. This two-day, nonstop, free concert features 35 different acts, changing every half hour. In 1991, The Lions Club of Salmon Arm, decided to take over running of the event and organizers chose to donate the funds to the Salvation Army. “And after a few name changes, a very large grocery cart and now a beautiful sleigh, the Sleigh of Hope event was born,” says organizer Lyn Sande. The Lions are no longer sponsors but continue to appear at the opening ceremonies each year, giving a generous donation to the food bank. Volunteers, entertainers, musicians and dancers, come from Salmon

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’Tis the season: Organizer Lyn Sande, Mike and Laurie Defelice, who donated the new sign, longtime volunteer Sharon Dyck, kettle co-ordinator Art Collins, Mall at Piccadilly marketing manager Linda Stepura and Salvation Army captains Sharon and Sheldon Feener are ready to roll out the Sleigh of Hope campaign. Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, Enderby, Armstrong, Chase, Vernon, Kamloops and Kelowna,” Sande says. “Each year in the middle of November we band together to combine and share our talents with the objec-

tive to help and support the local Salvation Army,” says Sande. “We gather funds, nonperishable food items, gifts for single moms and unwrapped gifts for children 16 years and under.” Cash donations to the

Salvation Army kettles located in the mall and around town are also recommended. Pipers will open the jamboree, which runs Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Inspiration captured in pastels Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents “Heart Wide Open,” a solo exhibition by pastel artist Cindy Whitehead. An opening reception at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 features live music and refreshments. Whitehead’s pastel

works depict the comfort and inspiration she feels at her property at Larch Hills. The marshes and everchanging colours of the rolling hills beyond keep her mind’s eye enthralled, and her

soft pastel marks provide the viewer with a light-filled glimpse of Cindy’s every-day surroundings. The exhibition runs Nov. 8 to 28. The Coffee Break and Artist Talk is on

Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Enjoy coffee and cookies while in discussion with the artist about the works. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week for you, dear Aries will be amazing! You are very keen on working hard and getting everything in order. I would even say, that if you are single, this would be the time to meet that special someone. Allow for your plans and ideas to expand now and do take the advice of others. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The week is going to start off a on a very positive note for you. You will be in the company of family and perhaps you will invite others to your house to celebrate great news. Important facts will be revealed through those you interact with this week, so be mindful that not all is as it seems. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You should be feeling good at the start of the week, perhaps a little spaced out and day dreamy, but all in all a good start. Your focus and energy will be on building up your work life, a proper daily routine, and your health. CANCER (June 21-July 22): This will be a good week. There will be a tremendous focus on others in your life now. Perhaps they are getting a promotion or simply helping you with creative projects or social events you have on the go. Whatever it is, by the end of the week, you will actually start to see the path forward. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This will be a lovely week to socialize with family and host a party within your home environment. It will be a good way to release any of the daily stresses that you might encounter as you actively work hard both at work and throughout your daily routine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This will be a lovely week to socialize with family and host a party within your home environment. It will be a good way to release any of the daily stresses that you might encounter as you actively work hard both at work and throughout your daily routine.

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Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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Free Training to become a licensed real estate agent with Century 21 Lifestyles in Salmon Arm. Fall classes starting soon. Limited space available. For details contact Ron Langridge Sales Manager ron.langridge@century21.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Shuswap Day Care Society Annual General Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 6:30pm, 90 5th Ave SE Salmon Arm (Shuswap Day Care) Financial & Year End Reports will be presented, Amendment of Bylaws, Election of Officers, Door Prizes & Refreshments to follow meeting. For more details (250)832-6192

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Lost & Found FOUND: small grey tabby, white paws & chin, very polite, was seen near the Travel Lodge 2 months ago but recently came to house door. Call Darlene (250)832-6155

Sports & Recreation HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com

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Obituaries

ERNEST FREDERICK WISE Ernest passed away in Victoria Central Care Home July 13, 2014 at the age of 96. He is survived by his second wife, Sally (Kane) and her 2 children, Kendall (Ed O’Brien) and Kevin. Also left to mourn are his 2 daughters, Sharon Macfadden and Frances McCallum, and his grandchildren Joe Botos, John Zela, Duff Macfadden, Luke Macfadden, and Melanie (Bradley) and Brad McCallum, and 6 great grandchildren: Jordan, Emily, Ethan, Parker, Isaac & Kane. He was predeceased by his first wife Irene (Thompson) of 56 years. Ernest kept healthy for his 96 years by staying active. He enjoyed dancing and swimming. He walked every day that he could. Ernest grew up in Russell, Manitoba, later moving to Thunder Bay, Ontario to work in the ship yards. At the end of the war he joined CN Rail as an engineer. In 1996 he moved to Sunnybrae where he enjoyed taking care of his garden. In 2012 he and Sally moved to Victoria. Ernest is buried in the family cemetery near Melfort, Saskatchwan. Arrangements entrusted to Melfort Funeral Home Ltd. 306-752-2714.

Supporting Children Through Change and Loss Workshop being held on

Saturday, November 15, 2014 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Complex (across from Bowers Funeral Home) No charge

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

Obituaries

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LEE Robinson ROBINSON Lee We We are are heartbroken heartbroken to to announce announce the the passing passing of of Lee Lee Robinson, Robinson, our our amazing and loving amazing and loving husband, husband, dad, dad, brother, brother, papa, papa, family family member member and and friend. friend. Lee Lee passed passed away away suddenly at the the young suddenly at young age of of 68 BC age 68 in in Victoria Victoria BC on on Nov Nov 5th. 5th. Lee Lee suffered suffered a a massive massive stroke stroke and and passed away away only only days days passed later in the arms of of his later in the arms his one and one and only only true true love, love, little little Lu Lu Lu. Lu. He He is is survived survived by by his his wife, wife, Lucrezia, Lucrezia, children children Leah, Leah, Melanie and and Trevor, Trevor, six six grandchildren. grandchildren. Siblings, Siblings, Melanie Jan, Jan, Jim, Jim, Richard, Richard, Ken Ken and and Blair. Blair. Numerous Numerous aunts, aunts, uncles, nieces, nieces, nephews nephews and and cousins. cousins. uncles, Lee was Lee was born born in in Salmon Salmon Arm, Arm, but but most most of of his his childhood childhood into into his his teen teen years years was was spent spent in in Comox BC. Comox BC. Lee Lee and and Lu Lu spent spent most most of of their their lives lives in in Salmon Salmon Arm Arm and and Enderby Enderby where where they they raised raised their three children. children. Lee involved in in the the their three Lee was was heavily heavily involved community, from the ball parks to the hockey rink and everything in between. He is remembered by asone oneofofthe best many as bestcoaches coachesaround! around!Lee Lee retired from the District of Salmon Arm in 2009. Lee and Lu moved to Victoria this past year as Lee had always dreamed of moving back to Victoria with his wife and best friend as they had lived in Victoria in 1970 and he always dreamed of moving back to live by the ocean. During their short time in Victoria, Lee and Lu enjoyed every moment together, spending time walking, laughing, talking, just being with each other. Lee also played slow-pitch in the Men’s Sr League in Victoria, he participated in the Men’s Sr. provincials in Vancouver and had the time of his life doing one of things he loved most, playing ball. Lee also known as, Mr. Lee, Coach, papa, Uncle Lee and dad touched so many lives and all would agree he is one of the kindest, most generous people you could ever meet. Whenever Lee was around you could guarantee your day was made a whole lot brighter. His infectious smile, laugh and kind heart will forever be missed. Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Lee on Nov 15th, 11AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm, BC (90-1st Street SE). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory. Online condolences may be sent through Lee’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE -20th St. NE -20th St SE/Auto Rd -15 Ave./16 St NE CANOE -72 Ave/51 St NE -49 St NE/73 Ave. NE SICAMOUS -Cottonwood, Oak -Mara Lakeview MHP -Whitehead/Conn CHASE -Brook Dr. Ashe Dr. Call Valerie 250-832-2131

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Services

Medical/Dental

Health Products

Financial Services

General Dental Practice in the beautiful Shuswap area seeking a F/T experienced CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant (CDA) to join our established practice. Should possess exceptional communication skills and excel in a team setting. Please reply with resume and cover letter to

SHAKLEE Products in Salmon Arm! Free delivery/pick up. Call Kristin 250-833-4801

Employment

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Trades, Technical Construction Workers

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Maple Reinders Inc., a long established general contractor serving the ICI Buildings and Heavy Civil construction markets across Canada, requires skilled labours/carpenters for projects in Sicamous and Golden. Valid first aid certificate preferred. Send resume by email to nanci@maple.ca with subject: Employment, or by fax 250-765-8832

Volunteers

BASTION PLACE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS If you would like to share a special skill, hobby/music or just the gift of your time, please call

Robin Greencorn at 250-833-3636 ext. 2338

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. Established general dental practice seeking an Experienced Hygienist â&#x153;ŚShould excel in a team environment and possess strong communication skills. â&#x153;ŚPlease reply with resume and cover letter to: shuswappractice@gmail.com and include the subject heading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hygienist Postingâ&#x20AC;? MALAKWA area logging company looking for an experienced buckerman and an operator for hydraulic log loader with clam grapple. Must have experience loading logging trucks. please fax resume to westwaylogging@shaw.ca Skimikin Nursery Tappen BC requires Tree Sorters for 2014 Fall Harvest. $11.50/hr-Bonus 40hr. weeks Submit resume to Rob by fax (250)835-8633,

Please forward your resume to: Email: bbe-shuswap@hotmail.com or Fax: 250-832-2325

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Home Improvements

Moving & Storage

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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Misc Services â&#x20AC;˘Renovation â&#x20AC;˘Repair â&#x20AC;˘Maintenance

Pets & Livestock

Livestock

Home & Yard

DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

â&#x20AC;˘Fencing â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Patios

Gutter Cleaning. Starting at $95-$125. Moss removal & spray. Shuswap Window Cleaning. 250-833-2533

Carpentry/ Woodwork

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282

SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

Education/Trade Schools

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

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Plumbing and Piping Trades CertiďŹ cate Program

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Phone: (250) 832-2126 ext. 2808 Email: rkjarsgaard@okanagan.bc.ca

email: rreed@airspeedwireless.ca or in person Weekdays 8:00-4:00

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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborers and Trades People. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Services

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Education/Trade Schools

A construction company in Salmon Arm is searching for a full-time Office Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, government remittances and client inquiries. The candidate must have excellent verbal, writing, interpersonal and time management skills. Attention to detail, being a self-starter and able to work with little or no supervision is required. Must have 3-5 years of related experience. Wage will be commensurate based on experience.

Financial Services

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Merchandise for Sale

$300 & Under

Heavy Duty Machinery

SNOWTIRES Nokian 225/60 R16 on rims. $250. OBO (250)832-7323

$500 & Under WASHER/DRYER $400. OBO. Upright freezer $100. OBO (250) 832-7974

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

Misc. for Sale

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.

4 SNOWTIRES on rims 215/60 R16 M&S on 16” rims. Fits Ford Taurus. 3 winters use. $200. (778)443-2775 Blue hide-a-bed in good condition, mattress like new, from non-smoking home. $125. 250-832-2231

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

Auctions

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Merchandise for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Lower

LAKEFRONT 1200 sqft mainfloor condo. 2 bedroom, 2 baths. Located at the end of quiet cul-de-sac and close to downtown amenities. D/W, F/P, laundry, ceramic/hardwood floors. $1200/month. Non-smokers only. References required. Includes gas, hydro, parking and water. Pets are allowed (some restrictions apply). Contact 250-512-9447.

2BDRM, all appliances, includes heat, NP, NS, avail. Dec 1, $925/mo. (250)803-8899 (250)517-8104

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

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

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Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

1BDRM. apt. hot water included, NP, NS, $725/mo., 6mo. minimum stay req’d, (1-855)852-5660 Toll Free 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

Misc. for Sale

NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS

Large Selection of Furniture Including Dining & Bedroom Suites, Settee Sets, Clocks, Lamps, Radios, China, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold & Silver Jewellery, Watches, Coins, Primitive Tools, Toys, Plus Much Much More.

Sun., Nov. 23 ~ 9am - Sale Time

Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259

View photos @ doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)

Auto Financing

Misc. Wanted

Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm

+Viewing: Sat., Nov. 22 ~ 9am - 5pm and

Transportation

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes.

CONSIGNMENTS NOW ACCEPTED Date: Sunday, November 23 Time: 1:00 PM Place: Dodds Auction - 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

ESTATE • ANTIQUE • COLLECTABLE SUN. NOV 23 • 1PM

Rentals

FOUR 16 inch winter rims for a Pontiac Vibe or a Toyota Matrix $35. ea. (250)832-2533 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/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.

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Merchandise for Sale

Modular Homes MARA; renovated dbl wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., Bi vac, skylights, lg. yd. $950/mo. + DD. 250-838-7670.

Homes for Rent 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. 4BDRM 1bath, Bastion School area, $1200/mo + util. & refs, avail now (250)833-8788 CHASE: 4bdrm, 3bath, vacant, 2car garage, NS, NP, ref’s req., in town, fenced back yard, $1300/mo + util (604)542-6224

2BDRM., South Canoe, appl., NS, avail now, $750/mo. + hydro (250)832-0013 NEWLY reno’d large 1bdrm., avail immed., NS, NP, $800/mo. util incl., (250)8328168 or (250)517-9285 SICAMOUS Lrg fully furn 1bdrm bsmt suite. Sep. entrance, parking, 5 min walk to dt. $700/mo + DD, incl. util. NS, RR, pets? Avail. Dec. 1 (250)253-1038

Townhouses

HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-5135

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

Legal Notices

Storage

IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT Super Self Storage

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Dodge Durango SLT. Full load. Leather, 6 cd, DVD, power everything, 7 passenger, sunroof, heated seats, AWD/4WD, Hemi. 153295 km $7500 250 804-1628

4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehouseman’s lien against the following persons If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be disposed of on or after December 3, 2014 CHERYL NAUGLER BRETTEN DUNLOP CLAYTON WALLACE

Amount owing: Amount owing: Amount owing:

$208.70 $747.53 $364.50

Phone: 250-803-0030

Fax: 250-803-0066

Recreational/Sale

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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

MARY SCHEIDEGGER – aka The Book Lady, has launched

her annual Adopt-a-Book campaign for the SAFE Society (Children Who Witness Abuse program). Because of her longtime association with Usborne Books at Home, she is able to convert $1 of every donation into $1.40 worth of educational books. To donate, go to www.booklady.ca/ForTheKids. Deadline to donate is Sunday, Nov. 23.

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 THE SALMON ARM SNOWBLAZERS –

are putting out a call for new members as there are a minimal number now to groom the trails and operate the club. The first meeting is at 7 p.m. in the back room of the Hideaway Pub. For more information, call Don Mitchell at 250-675-2420.

THE SHUSWAP HOSPITAL FOUNDATION – will launch their

fall campaign to raise $250,000 in funds for much-needed medical equipment for Shuswap Lake General Hospital and other Shuswap area health care facilities, at 11 a.m.

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.

again. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website, at Intwined Fibre Arts on Hudson Ave., or at the door. For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit shuswaptheatre.com. Two people are still needed to help with the barconcession and one must have a Serving it Right certificate. If you can help, call Monica at 250-833-6100.

BOOK LAUNCH STORYTIME – Come to story time at

Okanagan Regional Library, Salmon Arm Branch, in the Mall at Piccadilly, at 10:30 a.m., and be the first to enjoy P. R. Wilson’s newest picture book When Grandma Giggled. Wilson and her illustrator, Irene Maclennan, will be at story time to talk about the book and answer questions.

FREE WORKSHOP ON “CHANGE & LOSS” – will be held for

any adults supporting children who are experiencing grief due to death, separation & divorce, serious illness, etc. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mountainside

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 PASTOR WOLDY SOSNOWSKI – Chaplin to the Salmon Arm

Fire Department, is hosting a worship service with a focus on honouring all first responders, including RCMP, firefighters, paramedics and search and rescue volunteers, at 11 a.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 1981 Ninth Ave. NE. For more information, call 250-8322454.

SALMAR CLASSIC THEATRE – presents the Mariinsky Ballet

from Leningrad dancing La Bayadere. Contact Daila Duford 250-517-9229.

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.

Cleaning your furnace & air ducts could be the healthiest HOME IMPROVEMENT you will ever make!

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. KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY – presents

FALL SPECIAL $ 50 OFF With a complete furnace and air duct cleaning package Work must be booked by Dec. 31st, 2014 not to be combined with any other offer

Remembering at 2 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre, featuring evocative music from and about the Great War years.

JAMMER’S DANCE – 7 p.m. at the Fifth

Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 Fifth Avenue. Call 250-832-1065 for more information.

MONDAY, NOVMBER 17 SALMON ARM AND SOUTH SHUSWAP FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY – will hold its

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.

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 250832-3497 or Ted at 250-8322603.

Bake Sale from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Call for a free estimate: 250-832-2509 www.modernpurair.com

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.

FRI. & SAT., NOV. 14 & NOV. 15 23RD ANNUAL SLEIGH OF HOPE MUSIC JAMBOREE – will be

held at the Mall at Piccadilly, Friday 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bagpipers open the event each day at 9:45 a.m. with a walk around the mall. Entertainment changes every half hour. Help fill the Sleigh Of Hope with non-perishable food items, unwrapped gifts for newborns to 16 years of age, gifts for single moms or a cash donation to the Salvation Army kettles. Contact co-ordinator Lyn Sande 250-3070750.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 LAUGHING GAS IMPROV TROUPE – is ready to entertain

Complex across from Bowers Funeral Home (Fifth Avenue & 10th Street). Hand-outs will be provided. Call Naomi Silver at 250-835-2244 to register and to seek more information. SHUSWAP OUTDOORS CLUB – meets for their annual

potluck social plus show/tell presentations. If presenting photos, contact them before Saturday. Visitors welcome. Contact Gary 250-832-6522 or Connie 250-8382-8729 for more 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 Rd. SE. Free admission. Local crafters and businesses. Come support our local Scouts’ fundraiser to send them off to Provincial Jamboree 2015.

SHUSWAP QUESTERS – presents Bust Free From Fear & Manifest Your Big Dreams, with Tammra Broughon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. To attend the event online, use this link: http://j.mp/QuestersWedNov19th, or join us at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, library, 451 Shuswap St. SW.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 THE LOUISIANNA HAYRIDE – rolls into town, bringing the

music of Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Tammy Wynette back to life at 7:30 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre. Tickets are available at Touch A Texas, Wearabouts or www.ticketseller.ca.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 ROTARY TOY DRIVE – will be held at the Salmar Classic,

with arts and crafts at the art gallery at 11 a.m., a $5 lunch box coupon for participating kids at 1 p.m., a showing of Home Alone 2 at the Salmar Classic (with admission being one toy per family), and at 4 p.m. you can decorate a tree. Enter to win a Christmas tree.

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – presents a Holly Tea &

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