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Council objects to library cuts
Budgeting: Coun. Alan Harrison argues in favour of a baseline funding model for branches. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Some members of Salmon Arm council have vowed to fight cutbacks proposed for the local library and other small libraries in the region. Council has been told that, come April 2015, hours of staff time at the library will be reduced, and Sunday openings will be eliminated. Coun. Alan Harrison voiced his objections to the way the cuts across the region have been determined. In 2013, the Okanagan Regional Library hired an accounting firm to review spending levels at
all branches and verify that expenditures at each branch match local and provincial funding allocations for them. Where spending is higher than revenue, service levels are being reduced. Harrison disagrees with the premise. “If you go to the spread sheet there,” he said at the Nov. 10 meeting of council, “basically every small community loses, and every large community wins.” He said the formula doesn’t make sense if densities are taken into account. He points out that a bigger branch has more taxpayer funding, so revenue is larger than
expenses. In smaller branches, resented Salmon Arm on the were complaining. there’s less taxpayer funding, so 24-member library board when “I understand what you’re sayexpenses are higher than revenue. the issue came up about three ing; there should be a baseline.” Harrison notes library She asked if council operating costs are similar would like members of If you go to the spread sheet regardless of the number of the library board to come there, basically every small and explain the plan to taxpayers to fund them. community loses, and every them. “My argument is there large community wins... If should be a base level of Coun. Chad Eliason funding.” it continues to go this way, agreed with Harrison. He noted the school dis“This looks like it will small libraries will not be trict budget works on basebe a bigger issue. We’re able to operate. level funding, so that smallthe largest in the CSRD, er communities can have a Alan Harrison so if we don’t stand up for school. the smaller branches, noCITY COUNCILLOR “We need to fight for our body will… I agree with situation… If it continues to Coun. Harrison and thank go this way, small libraries will years ago and she voted for the him. I hope we can do more to not be able to operate.” plan. She said a lengthy analysis save the jobs and save the fundMayor Nancy Cooper rep- was done because communities ing.”
This week A Salmon Arm RCMP constable is honoured for his help in saving a woman and her dog. See A4. A former national jump rope champion wows SMS students with her skills. See A17.
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Citizens ask council to kill Wi-Fi deal
City’s stand: Five-year agreement with Shaw has already been signed so will not be reversed. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Mayor Nancy Cooper and three Salmon Arm councillors are not on the same wavelength as several citizens who voiced their opposition Monday to Wi-Fi in city parks. During council’s question-and-answer period, about 10 people voiced strong opposition to council’s Oct. 14 decision to enter an agreement with Shaw Cablesystems Limited to provide free Wi-Fi access in some city parks and facilities. Cooper and Couns. Debbie Cannon, Chad Eliason and Denise Reimer had voted for the move, while Couns. Alan Harrison, Ken Jamieson and Marg Kentel were against it. Prior to the questions, Jamieson referred to a letter from Shelley Corbin. She noted that on Oct. 6, council decided to hold a public meeting in January 2015 on cell tower siting, yet eight days later approved a deal with Shaw for Wi-Fi in parks. Jamieson suggested council’s decision was hasty. He said citizens should be given the opportunity to speak their minds. He suggested a decision on free Wi-Fi in parks could be put on hold until after the meeting in January.
Harrison noted that for a motion to be reconsidered, it must be brought forward by someone on the prevailing side. Another option would have been for the mayor to bring it back within 30 days – but that deadline had passed. City administrator Carl Bannister said the motion can’t be brought back as it has been acted on and the contract signed. Jamieson wondered if it would be possible to ask Shaw to delay installation until after the meeting. Bannister said it would be possible to ask, but the January meeting is about cell phone towers, not WiFi. Eliason said he would find it hard to change the decision, given that Wi-Fi is already accessible in public parks – and throughout most of Salmon Arm. He said the agreement means people would save money on data. Reimer and Cannon both said a process has been followed and council needs to stand by the contract. Jamieson said he wasn’t suggesting breaking the contract, simply holding off on installation. Kentel said she doesn’t necessarily agree with the decision, but asked what good waiting would do, as
the outcome won’t change. Cooper said the decision stands. “We had a presentation from Shaw, a few weeks later staff came back with a contract, we discussed it at length, a decision was made. For myself, we’re not changing anything.” Although the citizens who spoke at Monday’s meeting came to ask council to revisit its decision, Cooper told them that can’t happen. She told them to ask another question. Ronn Boeur asked if the city would consider developing an ethical policy on corporate sponsorship, one which requires prior consultation with all affected parties. Mike Testart said electro-magnetic radiation covers Wi-Fi and cell towers – “any kind of antenna that broadcasts any kind of a system.” He emphasized there is something wrong with the political system when council votes and then citizens’ views are heard afterward. Cooper said while she respects their concerns, she has confidence in Canada’s safety code 6 that regulates radiofrequency exposure. Barbara Robinson asked if council members would re-educate themselves on safety code 6 and learn from
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those who are not in the industry. Donalda McLaren asked if any consultation was done with people who live by the parks, or people with pacemakers. “When you’re looking at safety code 6, it addresses thermal issues, not the biological issues. If you were to examine it from that statement, you will see where the discrepancy is and why our friends are getting ill.” Lori Onsorge asked if council would put up signs warning that the parks contain a microwave base station. “I don’t know when it became possible for council to corporatize parks and recreation centres without public consultation.” Una St. Clair asked that a clause be put in the five-year contract allowing it to be cancelled if an increase in
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burn Park, one of the parks which will be provided with free Wi-Fi by Shaw Cablesystems Limited. cancer-risk designation occurs. She left council a document to read, noting some doctors believe Health Canada is not protecting the public, that regulations are not strong enough and that emerging studies show significant health concerns. Parks listed in the agreement with Shaw are: Blackburn Park,
the Fall Fairgrounds, Klahani Park and Marine Peace Park. Facilities listed are: City of Salmon Arm, Little Mountain Sports Complex, SASCU Indoor Sports Complex, SASCU Recreation Centre and Shaw Centre. Although the Shuswap Recreation Society already has an agreement with Shaw to
provide Wi-Fi services at the sports complex at Little Mountain, at the SASCU Recreation Centre and at the Shaw Centre, that agreement allows only existing Shaw customers to access Wi-Fi through their accounts. The new agreement would extend the free service to all residents and visitors.
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A 58-year-old Salmon Arm man charged with one count of possessing child pornography was sentenced Tuesday in BC Provincial Court. Gordon Martens will serve the mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days for the crime, in his case to be served on weekends in the Salmon Arm RCMP lock-up. He will be on 18 months’ probation and will be included in the National Sex Offender Registry. Martens was arrested in Salmon Arm on Dec. 5, 2013 for the possession of child pornography between July 18 and Dec. 5. Police seized both his laptop and desktop computers. His arrest came about as the result of an investigation by the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation (ICE) team. On the two computers seized, police found 276 still images and 15 videos. The stills included girls four to 12 years old posing nude or partially nude, while the videos showed girls from three years and up posing for the webcam and being sexually assaulted in various ways by adult males. Crown Counsel Mariane Armstrong had requested a sentence in the range of three to six months in custody, while defence lawyer Glenn Verdurmen told the court that, if there was not a mandatory minimum sentence, he would have been asking for no jail time or a sentence to be served in the accused’s own home.
Outlining Martens’ arrest, Armstrong told the court that he had told police: “In the real world, thinking about it made me ill. In the computer world, it’s so easy to find it. I’m not that monster with anybody, only with myself.” He declared he had never fantasized about abusing children in the real world. The court heard that after Martens had started looking at child porn he had tried stopping. Armstrong said he made reference to the compulsive nature of it. “Like eating peanuts, you know, you eat one and you want some more,” she quoted. Armstrong listed factors mitigating the crimes. “Mr. Martens did actually acknowledge that by watching it you are in a way supporting it.” She said he was dealing with health issues, including a growth on his pituitary gland and a blackout episode. A family member had also recently died from cancer, all of which caused him to withdraw from people. She said Martens had sought counselling from his church pastor, and a psychiatric assessment determined he was at low risk of reoffending. However, she emphasized that perpetuating pornography is a serious victimization of children. She noted one of the videos contained “lengthy abuse of a child that went on and on and on.” Overall, Armstrong said: “I think Mr. Martens comes in the low end of the (sentencing) range
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Life-saving swim honoured Rescue: Const. Micah Chan prevents woman from drowning. By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
Salmon Arm RCMP Const. Micah Chan didn’t hesitate when he spotted a canoeist in distress in October 2011. Now he has been honoured with an Award of Meritorious Service at B.C.’s 34th annual Police Honours Night for his efforts in rescuing the 54-yearold woman and her dog from drowning. This award recognizes exemplary performance that exceeds expectations and enhances the public image of police officers. The woman had been paddling near Canoe Beach when high winds caused her boat to capsize. A passerby spotted the woman clinging to the side of the canoe
and called 911. Chan, who was at a nearby motor vehicle accident, immediately went to the beach and spotted the woman in the water near her overturned canoe approximately 100 meters from shore. Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane said Chan took off his police gear, entered the water and swam out into the cold water. He then assisted the woman and her dog to shore. This year’s ceremony honoured 87 police officers from RCMP detachments and police forces throughout the province. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton presented awards at Government House in Victoria on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Council endorses child-care plan By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
The majority of Salmon Arm council supports a plan for $10-per-day child care, with stipulations. Council discussed a letter at a recent council meeting from early childhood educator Friday Bailey, referring to a visit several months earlier from Emily Mlieczko, executive director of Early Childhood Educators of B.C. At that time council’s support for the plan, as part of a public system of early care and learning, was requested. Council had stated it wished to discuss the proposal at the Union of BC Municipalities convention before making a decision. Given that the UBCM had since voted in unanimous support, Bailey requested that Salmon Arm join the 31 municipalities who have also supported it. Coun. Marg Kentel said it’s a worthwhile program but she doesn’t want to attach the city’s
name to it until she knows where the funding will come from. She would like to see the provincial and federal governments support it. Coun. Ken Jamieson said he supports the plan because affordable day care is badly needed in smaller towns. “Part of me that hesitates to support it, is it doesn’t cost $10 to provide quality day care. Where does the rest of the money come from?” Kentel added that something is missing in the plan by assuming that day care is the route to take. “Not everybody wants to put their kids in day care if there was some money coming for them to stay home.” Coun. Debbie Cannon said the model for $10-per-day child care is Quebec. “They’re showing the payback you get in time.” The motion to support the plan carried, with Coun. Alan Harrison and Kentel opposed.
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New rules put strain on auxiliary police resources By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
New directives from the federal government following the shooting of a soldier in Ottawa mean the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment’s resources, like other police departments, will be stretched further. Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane presented a report to Salmon Arm council on Nov. 10, explaining auxiliary police officers are no longer permitted to perform any duties unless they’re accompanied by a police officer. The new directive means anyone wearing a police uniform must be armed, so auxiliaries, who wear uniforms, would have to be accompanied one-on-one by a police officer. “In effect, their community policing responsibilities while in uniform have been eliminated.” Coun. Chad Eliason asked what percentage of service Salmon Arm is going to lose with the buddy system. Keane said it’s dif-
ficult to estimate but, along with functions such as bike and scooter rodeos, one initiative the police give to the auxiliary officers is Child Find. He described the program as “key,” given the fingerprints of children are then accessible if a child is lost or goes missing.
Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane RCMP Along with the loss of the auxiliaries’ independence, the detachment is operating with several temporary staff vacancies. Sgt. Carlos Tettlowski was promoted to Prince George, officers are off because of medical problems and two positions are awaiting the transfer of officers from other areas. “As you can under-
stand, it has been challenging times at the detachment,” said Keane, explaining that what’s been suffering most is community policing. He said the detachment is having to send regrets with increasing frequency when asked to attend community functions. Keane noted Victims Services and Citizens on Patrol volunteers continue to do a wonderful job, adding that COP have been handling the speed board for school zone speedlimit enforcement. Despite staffing, the overall crime rate dropped by 27 per cent last quarter over the same period last year. When he last reported to council, Keane was concerned that calls for service had not fallen with the crime rate. However, this time he told council he was pleased that calls to police have decreased proportionately. Keane said violent crime is decreasing and, although there was a small increase in property crime in the last quarter, it is again going down.
RCMP capture fugitive A Salmon Arm resident who managed to flee from police on Nov. 12, is back in RCMP custody. Vincent Lorne Massie, who was wanted on outstanding warrants for charges including forcible confinement, assault and resisting arrest, was taken into custody without incident on Nov. 19, at a residence in West Kelowna. Police are thanking the media and the public for their assistance,
Vincent Massie ARRESTED IN WEST KELOWNA after putting out a public request for help in locating Massie. The offenses Massie was wanted for origi-
nated out of Kelowna and Alberta. On Nov. 12, members of the Kelowna RCMP Warrant Team were able to track Massie to a residence in Deep Creek, near Salmon Arm. When he spotted police, Massie fled the residence on foot, evading a co-ordinated police effort to bring him into custody. He managed to evade police for a week before being found and arrested.
Failure to file taxes leads to fine The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Salmon Arm resident, Ryan Scott McDonald, was sentenced on Nov. 19 in Salmon Arm Provincial Court, after pleading guilty to two counts of failing to comply
with requirement to file notices for his 2009 and 2010 personal tax returns. McDonald was fined $2,000, payable by Dec. 1, 2015, and given six months to file the outstanding returns. When taxpayers are
convicted of failing to file tax returns, in addition to any court fines, they must still file the returns and pay the full amount of taxes owing, plus interest owed, as well as any civil penalties that may be assessed by the CRA.
Vehicle accidents were down 50 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. However, “driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs remains a concern.” Regarding drugs, officers are targeting heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine.
“Methamphetamine and crack cocaine are continuously sold and used in our community, and heroin usage is comparatively high,” Keane stated in his report. Keane noted that drugs, traffic enforcement and youth issues were council’s priori-
ties for police last year. He said 16 youths were charged last quarter, with 15 others diverted through other measures such as parental involvement, restorative justice, police discretion and other measures. Keane said the detachment is not able to
keep up all the efforts towards youth carried out by Const. Yvonne Dibblee, who has retired. “I think it’s going to be difficult to recreate successes we’ve had with youth in the past.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, December 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 1) Proposed Rezoning of Lot 1, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP25162 from R-8 (Residential Suite Zone) to R-5 (High Density Residential Zone). Civic Address: 530 – 1 Avenue SE Location: South of Okanagan Avenue and East of 5 Street SE on South side of 1 Avenue SE Present Use: Dwelling with Residential Suite Proposed Use: Convert Existing Building to a Triplex Owner / Applicant: 0931996 BC Ltd. / I. McDiarmid Reference: ZON.1017/Bylaw No. 4076 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from November 25, 2014 to December 8, 2014, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC
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IN PLAIN VIEW
Lachlan Labere
Safe bets and surprises Christmas seems to arrive earlier each year. Over the weekend my family spent a day in Vernon. Our Vernon trips typically include a stop at a favourite restaurant, some time at the city park (depending on time and weather), and a bit of shopping. That means checking out some shops downtown, maybe a big box or two as well as the mall. After our downtown visit and lunch, we made our way to the mall. There, we found several egregious signs that local commerce has fully transitioned into Christmas mode. For starters, all the glowing, glittering decorations have begun to appear in common areas and window displays. Another sign is the bits, bobbles and products that only seem to appear for the Christmas shopping rush. I’m not talking about ornaments, lights and related seasonal decor, but the as-seen-on-TV-ish items that no one really needs: Novelty money banks and revolving tie racks and electric socks and LED-lit thingamajigs. And then there’s the tacky clothing, classic Christmas sweaters, funny slippers and the like. These things I expect to see. Maybe not this early, but no big whoop. The shocker for me came in seeing Santa. On the second-tolast weekend in November. In a faux winter diorama, complete with giant snowman bodyguards, sat the jolly old man, with a child on lap, posing for pictures. Upon seeing this, I felt a mix of irritation and disappointment. Sorry mall Santa, but I don’t like or appreciate having my traditions reshaped by retail. I was also concerned, for walking beside me was my five-yearold boy, who still believes in Mr. Claus. I watched my boy as we walked by the festive photo op. Despite being temporarily fixated on the scene, he expressed no interest in stopping. I asked if he wanted to have his picture taken with Santa. He wasn’t sure. I think he’s still kind of nervous about approaching that biggerthan-life personality, let alone sitting with him for a picture. My upset I kept to myself, which brings me to another sign of Christmas – disgruntled shoppers. This was another thing I didn’t expect to see so soon, and in such abundance. But there they were. Some were snapping at store employees for being too slow. Some snapped at each other. My wife witnessed one person who repeatedly said aloud, she couldn’t stand being there and had to get out. Interestingly, this distraught person was walking alone, and without any form of communications device. What a strange phenomena, the way some people let themselves get all riled up while shopping for Christmas. It’s not as though the date has changed, or the holiday has suddenly snuck up on us – though I suppose it can feel that way. Maybe it’s a good thing to have the commercial aspect of Christmas pressed upon us sooner than later. That way we might be encouraged to get everything done ahead of time and be free of the related anxieties and animosity in time for the holiday. Or at least until the Boxing Day sales begin.
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Political donations require transparency The promise from the provincial government that spending limits will be in place for municipal elections by 2018 is curious on a number of levels. First, interested members of the public have only until Dec. 5 to make submissions or fill out an online questionnaire (www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/leel/submissions.asp) for the special legislative committee which has already been gathering input. Municipal politicians are legally obligated to divulge campaign contributors and amounts, but only after the elections, when the dust has settled. It goes against nature to suppose that someone who has received significant financial backing from a specific interest will not feel beholden in some way, somewhere down the line. And those who lay out large sums of money likely consider it
an investment. Politicians can’t ignore that the electorate is becoming far more suspicious of where their campaign contributions are coming from – which is why, in the recent civic election, most Vancouver candidates – made a point of disclosing the information before election day, long before it was mandatory. There is writing on the wall here – even at the federal level. Even though the Conservatives made it illegal to accept union and corporate campaign donations in 2006, abuses have been recorded. And the public is increasingly wary of large sums being spent by federal parties on image and attack ads – particularly prior to elections, when spending is not subject to the same rules and scrutiny. -Peace Arch News
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VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected. Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates. How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores. That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.” When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that. Coolers and ciders will see a 73
per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers! Premier Christy Clark acknowledged the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming. The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head-to-head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales. The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays. And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores. With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices. The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words. Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.
Christina Vogstad “In my tradition (in Germany) you put the tree up on Dec. 23, but here I put decorations up on Dec. 1.
Tara Gurr “I think the end of November is a good time.”
Be aware of risks from radon Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause in smokers? As third year nursing students, we were shocked to find out how much of an impact radon has on lung health as well as the prevalence of radon in Canada. With November being Radon Action Month, we feel it is important to address the lack of awareness around what radon is and its effects on one’s lung health. Radon is a colourless, tasteless, odorless and lethal gas that accumulates in the lower levels of homes. You would never know it is present in your home unless
you tested for it. October to April is the best time to test. Testing is relatively inexpensive and can be done by either you or a professional. Do-ityourself radon test kits can be purchased over the phone or Internet and are available at some home improvement retailers across Canada. There is no known level of safe exposure to radon; however, Health Canada recommends homeowners take action if radon levels are 200 Bq/m3 or above. The risk of developing lung cancer depends on the amount and duration of radon exposure, as well as whether or not you smoke. We realize it is impossible
to expect people to take any action to protect themselves against the harmful effects of radon if they don’t know what it is or the importance of it. As students we are working to raise awareness of radon in the Interior and Kootenay regions, two areas with high radon potential. Please, protect your loved ones from the harmful effects of radon by testing your home and ensuring you also do your part in raising awareness. To learn more, visit www.cancer. ca. Courtney Pankow and Jackie Girard, Third Year Nursing Students, University of British Columbia- Okanagan
Voice concerns regarding dock policy The Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resources are coming to a lake, river, creek, or pond near you and they are going to tell you to remove or substantially modify your wharf or dock to comply with their outdated regulations. They will hold no public consultations and turn a blind eye to the environ-
mental impacts and undue hardships imposed on the residents of B.C. that live in these areas. Here in the Thompson region, to say this program is a disaster is an utter understatement. I encourage you to voice your concerns to Premier Clark, Steve Thomson (Minster of FLNRO) and Mary Polak (Minis-
ter of Environment) to encourage them to see the folly of this program and the disgruntlement over misspent tax dollars. Surely common sense and tax resources being put to better use should be a priority for this government. Rick Allen
Support for removing fighting from NHL Last evening, Nov. 23, CBC TV announced the NHL is no longer hiring enforcers. So the bullies are becoming the latest endangered species in our society. Why? Because, More and more people view fighting as repugnant; inconsistent with our sense of fair play, the last thing we want our children to emulate.
Our understanding of sport is something we do to have fun at – that is why we call it play. Besides, who wants to support a game where the players are at risk of getting a concussion? Too bad enforcers are being phased out because they are hurting the bottom line of the owners, rather than something we as a society should demand.
I am wondering how long it is going to take to return to playing hockey where skills in stickhandling, skating and no body contact – like body checking into the boards will be the norm? Where the whole family can really enjoy a night of entertainment ? I can hardly wait. Dan MacQuarrie
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1914
Through a letter to the editor, a Salmon Arm lady asked local merchants to kindly leave a little snow on the boards because when women come to town with babies in sleighs, it was extremely awkward to suddenly come upon a stretch of bare sidewalk.
1924
The Overwaitea Company rented an empty storefront in the Carroll Block. Gloria Swanson in The Hummingbird was playing at the Rex.
1934
At a meeting of the local committee of the League of Nations Society, the secretary was authorized to spend $9.50 for essay prizes which were received by Joyce Calhoun, Jaques Metford, John Ellis and Crawford Ellis.
1944
S.C. Elliot, formerly of Williams Lake, assumed his new post as manager of the Salmon Arm branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce succeeding F.N Gisborne. It was learned that Sgt. Eric Magee, reported missing in the battle of Falaise, France was a prisoner of war in Germany. F/Sgt. George Romanowski, a rear gunner on a Halifax four-motored bomber, had completed 41 missions over enemy territory, and was home on leave.
1954
A crowd of more then 1,200 people attended the formal opening of Salmon Arm’s new $40,000 curling rink. Coun. A.B. Ritchie was re-elected president of Salmon Arm’s fall fair for his third consecutive term. Potato growers Frank Pincosy, A.D. Heywood and Alfred Needoba won 26 prizes at the annual B.C. Potato show held at New Westminster.
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Literacy class explores the arts By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
A literacy class at Okanagan College got a large dose of culture earlier this month. A group of Tracy Riley’s adult fundamental English students went to see Shuswap Theatre’s The Odd Couple, most of them attending live theatre for the first time. Following a lively discussion in which the students shared their enthusiasm for the experience, they were introduced to award-winning author Gail AndersonDargatz. Student Tyler Stefanyk raved about the “awesome” acting in The Odd Couple and Tim Anson noted he would never be able to view bus driver Fred Green the same again after seeing him in the role of fussy Felix Unger. “The background windows made it look realistic,” said Anson of the stage set. “When they looked out the window, they looked like they were in an upper storey.” “They made it look very realistic,” agreed Elaine August. Former Yan’s owner Susan Fong joined the class to improve her English, having sold her restaurant and retired. “I really enjoyed it, but the tough part was when somebody laughed,” she said, noting that while she understands the
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an Okanagan College adult education class about writing. written word, she was challenged by some of the dialogue and tried to figure out what others were laughing at. “In Chinese, we laugh much too; every culture has its own humour.” Students were delighted to switch the focus from live theatre to books, giving AndersonDargatz a warm welcome and rave reviews on her Literacy Learner Books they are currently engrossed in. “Stalker is the first book I enjoyed,” called out one student. “That makes me feel really good,” replied Anderson-Dargatz, with
a wide smile. “I read all your books, I even write down the sentences I like,” added Fong. Stefanyk called The Stalker awesome, to which a delighted Anderson-Dargatz drew sustained laughter by saying, “I want to get you to review all my books.” The author applauded the students’ tutors, several of whom were in the classroom, explaining her own mother’s role as a tutor was the impetus behind her decision to branch out from literary to literacy writing. “My mom had a
grumpy old bastard for a father, who had a dispute with the school board and pulled her from school,” AndersonDargatz said, noting she never got beyond Grade 7 math. “But she could write, so she wrote, and wrote and wrote.” Becoming a tutor gave her mom confidence in herself and her abilities. “The biggest thing I saw was the ability her students gained to go on and tell their own stories.” In terms of her own talent, Anderson-Dargatz describes her parents as storytellers. “Most of Dad’s were First Nations and on my mom’s side, tall tales, ghosts in attic,” she says. “She’d take me out to Turtle Valley and Chase Creek and point and say ‘people died here, they were having an affair, somebody shot him.’” Her mom also spoke often of her premonitions, introducing Anderson-Dargatz to the notion of magic. The author began her storied career at the Salmon Arm Observer, and says the most important thing she learned was how to research and conduct interviews. “A lot of people think fiction comes out of the noggin,” she says. “Writing never comes from nowhere; it comes from a seed of information in your own life, from a newspaper or
book story.” She points out that many readers want to believe what she writes actually happened. “People come up to me all the time and say ‘I know who you’re talking about,’ but we all take our own stories into the book,” she explains. “You’re basically writing the book along with me. When you read The Stalker, it is probably very different from what was in my head.” Anderson-Dargatz claims real stories make good inspiration for fiction but not good stories by themselves. Fiction, she maintains, is all about spinning, inventing, allowing your imagination to run wild. “Writing is an act of discovery where you get to know the characters,” she says. “You throw down the dialogue and see what they’re doing and saying, all the while feeding your subconscious with research.” Then comes the long, long process of editing and re-writing, something Anderson-Dargatz says forms the bulk of what a writer does. “You put your bum on a chair and put the words on paper,” said a laughing AndersonDargatz in response to a question about how to become a writer. “Experience the world; you can’t engage a reader if you don’t have experiences to draw from.”
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Downtown decor Mackenzie Hayward decorates a small tree with a pipe cleaner candy cane outside the Salmar Classic Theatre during the Rotary Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 22.
Shuswap Middle School: Teachers felt caps added to negative behaviour. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Hats are off at Shuswap Middle School. The school recently tried a ‘hats on’ experiment, but it didn’t work out. Principal Silke Yardley explains that when she began working at the school, she wondered about the ‘no hat’ rule. Some students were wearing hats in the hallways. Some would take them off when she passed by, some would not and would need to be gently reminded. Yardley notes another middle school where she worked had more lenient rules regarding hats, sort of as a rite of passage from the more strict rules at elementary school. “I brought it up as a person that’s new here. Are we okay with kids not wearing hats, or do we want to look at it?” The discussion was taken to teachers, who then voted. The majority didn’t mind one way or another, so the change was implemented. “What was interest-
ing was a shift in negative behaviour that was noticed by staff in some students…,” Yardley wrote in her blog. “Not all students get edgy or have ‘attitude’ when they wear hats, but teachers were telling me that there was a change in tone in our hallways – a change in attitude and it wasn’t positive.”
Silke Yardley SMS PRINCIPAL A lengthy email discussion resulted among staff, so Yardley decided a hat meeting was in order. Forty of 60 teachers attended, where hats were discussed and then voted on. The majority wanted to return to no hats, so the change was reversed. At an assembly, one of the teachers, Aaron
Smith, spoke to the students about hats. “I teach The Pearl by John Steinbeck to my Grade 8s, and in the story, Kino, who is a poor, young Mexican fisherman, takes his ‘Great Pearl’ to the town to sell to a local pearl buyer. Before Kino enters the shop, he removes his hat out of a sign of respect, yet the pearl buyer keeps his on to conceal his emotions. I talk to my class extensively about this scene and about society’s expectations when it comes to manners and respect. To me, the expectations are still there in society.” Yardley said the whole process turned out to be a good one. “I thought it was not a big rule to change but it turned out it was… It was kind of a nice moment for all of us. We all agreed to support each other…,” Yardley said, noting the rule wasn’t really being followed before. “That I think is the learning. Everybody is on board now. No students have come to me and complained about that.”
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Good Food Box offers fresh produce for low price By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
A box of squash zips down a ramp. An ice cream pail full of apples is weighed. Two men wheel a cart around and put cucumbers in boxes. It is the third Thursday of the month and laughter can be heard throughout the hall as a volunteers put together Good Food Boxes. This is a community of volunteers who have been together for a long time, enjoy each other’s company and efforts and put in time to make fresh fruit and produce available to others at a reasonable price. The fresh fruit and vegetable co-operative has been active since 2002, with participants picking up between $18 to $22 worth of produce for just $12 each month. It is a program that provides as much locally grown food as possible, something that depends on the area’s growing season. A monthly newsletter keeps participants up-todate on the group and includes recipes and food tips. Joyce Henderson, current program co-ordinator along with Marcia Beckner, says if an item is not available locally, the next preference is B.C. If something is available in the province but costs a bit more than a U.S. grown item, the B.C. option is favoured. But, if there is a big discrepancy, the cheaper U.S.-grown item will end up in the Good Food boxes in order to keep prices down. “It is a provincewide program set up around sustainability,” says Henderson. “It’s on the third Thursday because people are often getting low in funds.”
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But Henderson points out the program is not specific to low-income earners but a true co-operative. Henderson has high praise for the 20 current volunteers who operate in morning and afternoon shifts on Good Food Box day, along with Brad Shields, Kameron Kriese and Jesse Beardmore, who put tables and chairs back in place at the end of the day. Big credit also goes to St. Joseph’s Church that rents the hall fore $25 for an eight-hour day and allows Good Food Box organizers to store their boxes. Henderson waxes poetical about DeMille’s, Pedro’s and Peterson Orchards for selling the group items just above cost. And every year Rancho Vignola donates some $3,500 worth of dried fruit and nuts, so every December box will get a bag of one or the other. “They are all so supportive,” she says of the suppliers. “DeMille’s gave us five extra boxes of cabbages this week at no cost because we were short – so generous.” Henderson says new volunteers are always welcome to join the current 20, who take food with them on food box day and enjoy lunch and, more importantly, camaraderie. To order a box, simply go to the Family Resource Centre or Seniors’ Resource Centre by the second Wednesday of the month. Pick-up is the third Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the lower hall at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Take your own grocery bags. For more information about the program, call Joyce Henderson at 250-832-4127, or Marcia Beckner at 250-832-3534.
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try maintain a consistent eating pattern on days on and off. When you are feeling tired, try to be mindful of your food choices – while sugar and caffeine are quick pickme-ups, they will not make you feel better long-term, and may affect your ability to sleep later in the evening.
-Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer
Out on the Town
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
MOVEMBER FUNDRAISING EVENT – Men are invited to raise
awareness about prostate cancer from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bar Salon on Hudson Avenue. Chopping Crew and Bar Salon stylists will provide haircuts by donation – preferably cash. Proceeds go to the Movember campaign.
SHUSWAP PIE COMPANY – presents Seal Skull Hammer
performing live from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
GENTLE YOGA – will be offered at Gleneden Hall on
Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Call Megan at 250-8048261 for further information.
SHUSWAP GARDEN CLUB MEETING – will feature a
Christmas potluck dinner at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Rd. Bring appies or dessert, plate, cutlery and mug. Guest speaker will be from Grass Roots Dairies. Everyone is invited and youth are welcome.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 CHRISTMAS LADIES’ NIGHT OUT – with
guest Heather Clark and dance team, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Living Waters Church, on Lakeshore Drive. All ages welcome. Doors open for vendors and silent auction at 5 p.m., finger food buffet at 6. Contact Bev Flewwelling at 250-804-8775 for more information.
2960 Okanagan Ave. SE. Contact Nikki at 250-8330164 ext. 9, for further information.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Belle, a UK film, rated
G, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 SALMAR AND THE ART GALLERY – will present an evening
featuring Dutch master Johannes Vermeer at 6 p.m. at the art gallery. A Dutch menu and accompanying wine will be followed by a stroll to the Salmar Classic for the film on the life and art of Vermeer from London’s National Gallery. Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand, Salmar Classic and the Salmon Arm Art Gallery.
FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS DINNER – Tickets are now
available for Christmas dinner, to be held at 31518 Sixth Ave. NE. There are only 200 available, at Pharmasave Second Harvest, Salvation Army, SonLight soup kitchen, Mental Health Thrift Shop, the All
with a film screening at 4 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 6:15 p.m. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700 for more info.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 “UNWRAPPED” THE FAMILY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA –
will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Centenoka Park Mall for all ages. Santa Town, Christmas carolling, family photos, face painting, hair chalk for kids, bouncy castle, eyebrow threading, haircuts for donation, dance school perfomances and more. Over 50 vendors. Contact 778581-5500 for more information.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 SALMON ARM COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT – will be held
at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation.
SILVER CREEK SENIORS – will host a Christmas craft and
bake sale from 10 a.m to 2 o.m. at 3048 Hornsberger Rd., near the Silver Creek Store. Concession on site, wheelchair accessible.
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SHUSWAP HISTORICAL SOCIETY – will meet to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Finger foods, tea and coffee, 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre on Hudson Avenue. For further info., phone Pat at 250-8330205 or Dorothy at 250-832-3537.
will be held at the Mall at Piccadilly during regular mall hours on Friday and Saturday. All work by local pottery club members. For more information, contact Marg Shand at 250-832-9547.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 THE JAZZ CLUB – will host gypsy
TAI CHI FOR RELAXATION AND FITNESS – will be held at Gleneden Hall,
starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call Denise 250-833-5743. place from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 60 First St. SE.
SHUSWAP WRITERS’ COFFEEHOUSE – takes
place at 7 p.m. at Choices Restaurant on Lakeshore Drive, featuring an open-mike session. Participate by reading your poetry or prose, or sing your own song. Or just listen. A light meal is available from 6 p.m. Info: Cathy 250-832-2454.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 MUSTACHE FORMAL & GRILLED CHEESE INVITATIONAL – will
be held at 7 p.m. at Grattitude Hot Yoga, 185 Hudson Ave. BYOB. Tickets available at Crossfit Salmon Arm, GrAttitude Hot Yoga and the Chopping Crew. Entry includes eight slices from the grilled cheese judgement buffet, plus a rocking good time.
SHUSWAP SPINNERS AND WEAVERS – will hold their
annual Christmas sale at the Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A large variety of handcrafted items will be available. Live harp music. Relax and enjoy a refreshment in the tea room.
SOCIAL THINKING WORKSHOP – A hands-on workshop
using programs like The Incredible Flexible You to support social awareness and social skills for pre-school children will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those aged 19+, at the District Education Centre, 110,
CHRISTMAS DINNER – at the Fifth
Avenue Seniors Activity Centre at 5 p.m. Limited number of tickets. For more information, contact 250-8321065 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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Churches Thrift Shop, and the Seniors’ Resource Centre (downstairs). If you are interested in joining the happy crew, call Winston at 250-517-7216 to take on a small task.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 TEEN DIY HOLIDAY GIFTS AT THE SALMON ARM BRANCH OF OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – Come to the library in
the Mall at Piccadilly on 10th Street SW and learn how to make ribbon and pearl necklaces, chocolate mice, coconut oil lotion or bath salts. At registration, please indicate the items you want to make so we know how many supplies to buy. For ages 12-18. Call 250-8326161 or email aburnham@orl.bc.ca to register.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Just Eat It: A Food
Waste Story, a Canada/UK/USA film, rated G, at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN – will be held at Okanagan College,
jazz enthusiast Willy Gaw on guitar at 7 p.m., in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs, with Richard Owings on violin, Bill Lockie on bass, Julian Veres on sax and Jordan Dick on guitar. Admission by donation.
SISTERS OF JOY LADIES CHOIR – will
be singing a capella traditional Christmas songs at the Shuswap Pie Company from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 11 TO JANUARY 4 CARAVAN FARM THEATRE – presents The Contest of the
Winds, a winter sleigh ride show by Linz Kenyon, based on an Interior Salish legend. Showtimes at 4, 6 & 8 p.m. No shows Dec. 17, 24, 25 & Jan. 1. For tickets, call 1-866-1011 or book online at www.ticketseller.ca.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 SHUSWAP SINGERS – will perform their Christmas concert
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at First United Church in Salmon Arm.
ELVES WORKSHOP – will be hosted by the art gallery. A
family day of Christmas arts and crafts, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – at Bradbury’s Restaurant, from
8 to 11 a.m. This free pancake breakfast is sponsored by Askew’s and Bradbury’s. Food bank donations will be accepted for the Family Resource Centre. Santa will be there from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Sports
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Manning off to nationals
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Shut down: The Silverbacks’ Shane Danyluk is stopped in close by the left pad of Chilliwack’s goaltender Aidan Pelino during last Sunday’s game in Chilliwack at the Prospera Centre. The Silverbacks lost 3-2.
’Backs struggle on the road By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
The Silverbacks now sit six points back of a playoff position after their mediocre road trip against Powell River, Cowichan Valley and Chilliwack. Five regulars in the ’Backs lineup did not make the trip, Nick Hutchison, Jack Berezan, Nic Josephs, Taylor Maruya and Karl El-Mir.
Making the jump to the BCHL were call-ups Steven Jandric, 17, of Prince George and Cam Coutre, 16, of Victoria. On Friday night, in Powell River, Thomas Plese opened the scoring on the two-man advantage, banging in the rebound for his second goal of the season. The Kings’ leading scorer Kurt Keats scored an equalizer early in the second period for his 20th of the season.
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A minute-and-a-half later, Ryley Booth scored his first goal in Silverbacks colours on a blast from the point. Josh Laframboise picked up his first point for the Silverbacks since being traded from Penticton, assisting on Taro Hirose’s eighth goal of the season. Powell River pulled back to within See Special on page A16
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This past weekend para-swimmer, Maggie Manning, a Selkirk swim team member qualified for a national swim meet in Toronto, later in the season. Manning made her qualifying swim on Saturday morning in the 100-metre butterfly stroke then met the national standard again in her 400-m freestyle. That excitement was followed by a dramatic effort by Chantel Jeffrey, 13, to make the 15-andunder Western Canadian Championship standard in the 1,500-m freestyle, qualifying to swim the Western Championships in Edmonton in February by two-tenths of second. Ethan Skofteby improved by over 10 seconds in most of his races and had a first and three second-place finishes in the 11-year-old boys group. Jacob Rambo shaved off over 100 seconds in the 1,500-m freestyle and finished the weekend with two silvers, and two bronze medals in the 13-and-under group. In his first meet of the season, Ty WebsterLocke, had two victories in the 100-m freestyle and 100-m individual medley, and three other top-three performances in the 14- and 15-yearold boys’ category, while teammate Olin Mosher was top three in the 100-m IM and had lifetime best swims in the 100-m breaststroke and 200-m IM. Logan Pilas showed strong early season form in the 50-m freestyle, capturing second, and was third in the 100-m IM and top five in three other events in the 16-and-over boys. Ethan Quilty rounded out the boys’ results with a bronze in the 100-m IM and two other top-five performances in the 14- and 15-year-old boys group plus a best time in the 100-m breast stroke. Molly Fogarty continued her amazing season with three second place finishes and again swam lifetime best times in each event. Local swimmer Bree Cooper won four of her six events in the 16-and-over girls category.
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Grimm lifts ’Tips over Cents Last Sunday was a Grimm day for the undefeated and league-leading Merritt Centennials as they visited the Rona T3 midget team at Hucul Pond. Peter Grimm led the ’Tips to a 4-3 victory with four goals in what was nothing short of utter dominance. Netminder Carter Anderson was determined not to let Grimm have all of the limelight as he made several brilliant saves to stymie the Cents’ attempts to gain a lead. The ’Tips travel to Winfield this Saturday and play host to Clearwater on Sunday.
WolfPack remains in first The Thompson Rivers University women’s basketball team now sits atop the Explorers Division in sole possession of first with a 5-1 record. The WolfPack women downed the visiting University of Fraser Valley Cascades 72-70 in Canada West action last Saturday. Jori Duxbury from Salmon Arm led the way with 21 points and two assists, earning player of the game.
Larch Hills open for skiing Larch Hills is now open for cross-country skiing. They have reported a base of 25 cm at the chalet, and more in the higher elevations. Over five kilometres have been groomed and everything else is open for backcountry skiing.
Boxing bake sale The Salmon Arm Bulldog’s Boxing Club will be hosting a bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Mall at Piccadilly. The proceeds will be used to help fund a trip to the Dan Vassar Memorial Tournament in Spokane, Wash.
Sports Day Friday The RBC Sports Day at the Rec Centre goes on Friday, Nov 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. for preschoolers and home-schooled children, and 3 to 5 p.m. for school-aged children. Try it Sports will be available including tennis, basketball, soccer and batting along with fitness testing of sprints, vertical jump, flexibility and balance. Free.
Bridge winners The Duplicate Bridge Club saw Tom McNie and David Peterson claim first on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Ruth Embree and Doug Stewart second, and Chuck and Shirley Buckler third. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Chargers fight to last whistle
Valiant effort: Injury plagued squad leaves it all out on the field. The Salmon Arm Chargers and North Langley Bears battled at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops last Saturday for the provincial bantam football title. The North Langley Bears (12 - 0), were the heavy favourites coming into the final against the Salmon Arm Chargers (8 - 1 - 1). Both teams took advantage of early mistakes by the opposing team. North Langley took an early lead after scoring two touchdowns. Salmon Arm fought back with a 30-yard scamper by running back Tyler Chartier and a fumble recovery in the end zone by defensive end Matthew Nesdoly. With the score 13 to 12 late in the first quarter, North Langley increased their lead when
Zander Bailey, running back for the Bears, and Team B.C., scored on a three-yard run play. The second half saw Salmon Arm suffer a series of injuries to key players. Although both the offence and the defence played hard, the Chargers could not overcome the adversity of playing with a limited roster. The Bears took full advantage. The BC Community Football Association (BCCFA) MVP was awarded to the Chargers’ quarterback, Jason Mourato, and the BCCFA Most Sportsman Like award went to the Chargers’, Jacob Zyri. Player of the game honours went to Tyler Chartier, who played hard on both sides of the ball, but suffered an
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of the game, Tyler Chartier, gets help running the ball with blocking support by Matthew Nesdoly, left, and Gabe Wallace in the provincial bantam football final. ankle injury early in the third quarter. The Salmon Arm Chargers, which represent the second smallest football community in the BCCFA, did their
hometown proud by giving an inspired effort versus a very strong North Langley team. “The best match of the day was the Bantam Chargers who left it all
out on the field, doing all they could, to match up with the North Langley Bears. What an awesome battle to watch,” said a BCCFA Executive.
Special teams play carries Silverbacks Continued from A15 one goal of Salmon Arm a mere 20 seconds after Hirose’s marker. Salmon Arm gave up its third short-handed goal of the year when Keats scored his second of the game, tying the game at three. A scoreless third period led to overtime, each team would earn at least one point. The Kings appeared to win the game in the first overtime, when leading scorer Jarid Lukosevicius beat the Silverbacks starter Angus Redmond. However, the goal was waved off after the Kings, Keats, was penalized for being an in-
eligible player after not leaving the ice when his visor was knocked off during the play. Jacob Pritchard eventually found the game winner in the second overtime frame, denying the Silverbacks the extra point. “I thought we were outstanding that first period. The guys were staying positive, their focus was still there then boom, some bad luck happens,” said Brandon West, Silverbacks head coach. Zach Dyment got his seventh start of the season against Cowichan Valley on Saturday evening. Dyment did not get the start he was looking for as the Capitals’
Sean Harrison scored just 1:08 into the opening frame. “That was not the way we anticipated our response from the night before in Powell River,” West said. At the end of 40 minutes, Cowichan was leading 4-1, and had eight chances with the man advantage. “We took some unwanted, unneeded penalties. We need to be much better with our discipline,” said West. Despite the penalty troubles, Salmon Arm still managed to kill off 83 per cent of their penalties in the first two games of their three-game road trip. West was pleased by this fact, but stressed
that the ‘Backs can not afford to take so many penalties as it will diminish their chances to win games. “Throughout the game, when you’ve got to kill 10 penalties, you’re not going to win hockey games,” West said. “It’s damn near impossible to win games when you spend that much time in the penalty box.” The final score in Duncan was 7-3 for the Caps. For the first time this season, the Silverbacks and Chiefs faced off on Sunday in the Fraser Valley. AP call-up, Steven Jandric, scored his first BCHL goal in the Sil-
verbacks 3-2 loss to Chilliwack. Taro Hirose also netted a goal, his ninth of the season. “We have to step up and make sure that when things do go negative for us, we come right back with something positive,” said West. The Silverbacks are now win-less in their last five games as they head back to the Shaw Centre to battle Interior Division rivals, Vernon on Friday at 7 p.m. This will be the fourth meeting between the Vipers and Silverbacks. So far they have split the season series each winning a game and drawing one.
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Many people believe jump rope to be nothing more than a playground activity for children, but that’s not how Melissa Dalgaard sees it. For nearly 20 years, jumping rope has been an important part of her life. At the age of seven, Dalgaard was introduced to the sport by a teacher, Brenda Reid, during a Jump Rope For Heart presentation at her school. “It just sounded like something fun to try,” recalls Dalgaard. “It seemed like a sport that would challenge me, and it is very unique. I think that’s what initially drew me to the sport.” She says her favourite part of jumping rope is that it is a sport where you can’t master everything. “A sport like basketball, you can master a layup or a free throw, but with skipping you can always make it more difficult and add another spin or jump to the trick.” This includes the butt jump, a unique trick, which involves jumping rope from a seated position. After four years of touring Interior B.C.
with Jump Rope For Heart, performing jump-rope demonstrations that raised money for and promoted cardiovascular health, Dalgaard and her teammates decided to take their jump-rope skills to the next level. In 1999, Dalgaard travelled to Abbotsford to compete in her first competitive provincial jump-rope competition. “I did not place, but it was an amazing experience,” she says with a smile. The next four years were filled with intense training sessions up to two times a day, seven days a week and competing at provincial, national and international championships. Dalgaard and her team finished in the top five of the 2004 national championships, which was good enough for them to qualify for the world championships, held in Australia that year. At those world championships, Dalgaard and her team placed in the top six. After seven years of competitive jump rope, she hung up the ropes in 2006, competing one last time on the international stage. “I started university and then things just got crazy and there was no
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Unique trick: Melissa Dalgaard, a teacher at Shuswap Middle
School, demonstrates a butt jump with two ropes during a jumprope routine at an assembly at SMS on Friday, Nov. 21. Dalgaard says the butt jump is her favourite trick because of the amount of strength it requires. time to compete competitively any more.” Today, Dalgaard is a teacher at Shuswap Middle School. She has brought jumping rope into PE class and even the classroom from time to time. “Kids think jumping rope was something they only learned in Grade 1, but it can be made a lot more interesting, it combines gymnastics, dance and strength all in one.” “All the regular sports
like basketball, volleyball and badminton are offered to students, and jumping rope provides a unique option.” She admits she doesn’t jump rope as much as she used to, mainly because it is difficult to find available open space. “It allowed me to travel the world, which is something I love to do,” she said. Dalgaard says she will continue to jump rope as long as she can.
“It’s been a huge part of my life, and always will be.”
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Taking the shot Salmon Arm’s Gage Parrell takes a wrist shot from a tight angle during his atom development B team’s opening game of their tournament against 100 Mile House at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Nov. 21. Salmon Arm would go on to finish third, while Langley defeated North Okanagan in the final. evan buhler/OBSERVER
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On Nov. 8, Heinz Nussbaumer from Sorrento placed first in the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic Show in New Westminster. Nussbaumer and body-building friend Ray Walkerdine are both over 50, and competed in the Grand Master category. Walkerdine fought his way to a third-place finish in the contest. Nussbaumer says his preparation for this last competition was not as gruelling as his previous competition. “My preparation for this championship was not as hard as the first championship of this year, because I tried to keep in shape and looked very closely at what I was eating so I didn’t gain too much weight over the month.”
Nussbaumer says Walkerdine wasn’t originally planning to attend the fall classic show, but was eventually convinced to compete as well. “I told him to come with me to fight as the Shuswap Team,” said Nussbaumer. He credits his and Walkerdine’s success to their hard work and dedication. “To do well in these competitions you need way more than just working out and eat right,” said Nussbaumer. “Everything around you is so important too. Like being happy with the work you have or the work you do.” He is adamant the most important part behind his and Walkerdine’s success is the support of their wives. “Both our wives walk on our sides throughout
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Macho men: Gary Vollhoffer, left, Heinz Nussbaumer and Ray Walkerdine strike a pose on stage as the top three winners in the grandmaster category at the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic Show on Nov. 8 in New Westminster. Nussbaumer and Walkerdine from Sorrento and Enderby placed first and third in the event, respectively. the competition season – you girls are our rock,” said Nussbaumer. He says his goal for next year is to attend
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arrive and join the others on the dance floor. The Goerners own and operate City Dance Studio in Vernon, where Jens teaches international and American dance and is a coach and dance sport trainer. Also a professional dance instructor, choreographer and performer, Simone gives lessons in hip hop and street dance. A third teacher provides lessons in ballroom, Latin, swing and country dance. A City Dance competition group brought home medals this year and, in a quiet aside, Jens says he will be taking a Deep Creek team to competitions next year.
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A cold hall on Deep Creek Road stands silent in the dreary night. Within minutes, car lights illuminate the old weathered building as laughing, chattering people arrive for their weekly ballroom dance classes. While accomplished dance instructor, choreographer and performer Jens Goerner takes couples through their paces, his wife Simone stokes the wood stove. “Slow, slow, fast, slow, slow fast,” intones Jens, advising the four couples to enter a dance on the slow beat – never on the fast beat. Enjoying the warmth of conviviality and the fire, the four couples in the beginners’ class listen and do their best to follow Goerner’s instructions. But there’s no pressure, they’re here for a good time. Mark and Yvonne Dibblee are laughing as Jens offers advice on the distance of their bodies. “She has to stay within a city block, right?” asks Mark, to which Yvonne makes a crack, chalking it up to her Scandinavian and French heritage. Yvonne says she and Mark enjoy many activities and decided to try something new together. They encouraged good friends Greg and Rhonda Hoffos, who took up the challenge last spring and returned for the fall session. “We learned the steps right
away and just the way he teaches, you remember and improve,” Rhonda says, noting the couple now enjoys going to the occasional dance where they are able to do the jive, salsa, cha cha and more. “Jens is fun, knowledgeable, patient and a great teacher. People progress at different rates and he gives everyone attention.” The hall may be old and dark, but the instruction is coming from a first-class teacher, who owned and taught in his own dance studio in big-city Germany. Basking in the warmth of the wood stove, Simone tells the story of how the couple made the move from bustling Munich to a secluded Deep Creek farm. Jens and Simone were trained in the German Academy of Dance in a program that for the first two years focused on theory. The four-year program of study includes a train-the-trainer component, something Jens did in both Latin and ballroom dance. “Jens was the youngest studio owner in Germany,” says Simone with pride. “He started dancing at 16 and opened his first studio in Munich when he was 21.” Simone began taking lessons in ballet at the age of four and was teaching ballet and hip hop by the time she was 15. The couple had come to Canada several times, always beginning their journey with a visit to an uncle who lives in Larch Hills, before travelling to Alberta and Manitoba.
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Putting down roots: Noah, Simone and Jens Goerner, with dog Sam, take a brief break from working on their farm. At right, Yvonne and Mark Dibblee are fans of Jens’ teaching style and enjoy the weekly lessons. In 2009 the couple chose the Shuswap, settling near Gardom Lake. They spent the first few chilly months in Canada sleeping in a tent on their newly purchased land. The fenced property now boasts a beautiful log home, raised garden beds, a pond and enclosures for their various animals. A tree house for son Noah is nestled in the arms of a dead tree. It is a serene and well-tended place. Being in the country didn’t stop the dancing. In 2010, the couple hosted a neighbourhood dance that was so popular it has grown to weekly dance lessons for 19 couples in
three levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced jive, foxtrot, salsa, cha cha and waltz classes at Deep Creek Hall. “This is the busiest Deep Creek Hall has become; they even fixed up the old hall a bit – put in new windows, and refinished the floor,” says Simone. “Everyone brings firewood when they come.” Before the beginner’s class is finished, intermediate students
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ners have given their support to this idea, something that is noted on the Aviva website. “The Aviva Community Fund is all about making a difference by supporting what matters most to Canadians, helping passionate people make positive change in their community,” says Wilkinson. “The Shuswap Society for the Arts & Culture is passionate that Salmon Arm deserves a performing arts cen-
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Don’t stop clicking! Shuswap Performing Arts Centre has won a spot in the semifinal round in Aviva Canada’s Community Fund. The final voting round is Dec. 1 to 10 and voters are needed. Aviva Canada supports community projects through a fund of $1 million every year. Shuswap Performing Arts Centre answered the company’s call for ideas and, in the third round, received more than 3,100 votes and 733 supporters. Voting for the semifinalist round runs Dec. 1 to 10. “Voting every day by supporters is key to landing the Shuswap Performing Arts Centre in the final top 40 ideas,” says Shuswap Society for Arts & Culture Society board member Kari Wilkinson. “Each finalist will receive $5,000.” Then it’s out of the public’s hand. Final judging takes place by Aviva judges and the idea could be awarded as much as $100,000. Three local Aviva Insurance broker part-
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Laughs whatever the weather Leave the gloom of a December night behind and cheer up with the Weather Permitting Comedy Tour, that arrives at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Wicked Spoon. Driving across Canada, three comics from Toronto have met a veritable potpourri of weather and picked up a lot of new fans on their Weather Permitting Comedy Tour. Michelle Christine, Andrew Barr and Michael Flamank have played major clubs and been featured on television. Christine has appeared on MTV and in the NXNE Festival. Her blend of storytelling is high-energy and personal, and includes stories from working at the police impound. Barr is a fast-rising Canadian comic
known for his eclectic brand of humor and stage persona often described as “so dry it would make for good kindling.” From snappy oneliners to recounts from his life, Barr explores all avenues of comedy. A featured performer in North By Northeast 2013 and 2014, he has also showcased for Sirius XM and recently brought his comedy to TV, appearing on iChannel and MTV. Flamank has worked with many of the best stand-up comedians in Canada while hosting and producing his acclaimed show Comical, based in Toronto. He moved to Toronto from Kamloops to further his stand-up career, and loves heading back west. He has co-headlined two wildly successful
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On the road: Comics Michael Flamank, Andrew Barr and Michelle Christine are coming to Salmon Arm. cross-Canada tours and is excited to be back on the road again. “We all have very different styles – very observational, apply-
ing a comedic touch to life,” Flamank says. “It’s a funny quirky show and we’ll empty bellies of both giggles and laughs.”
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It’s a ha ha for Bah Humbug Get ready for gags, hoots, belly laughs and giggles as Shuswap Theatre puts a musical Scrooge on stage. Even while Shuswap Theatre’s successful The Odd Couple was running, Bah, Humbug! was in rehearsal. A much-loved Christmas tradition is back, with a fun-filled musical pantomime based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It features all the familiar characters, including Ebenezer Scrooge, The ghost of Jacob Marley and the Cratchitt family, except that Tiny Tim is now a teenager with a bit of attitude. He thinks he’s funny, but his family is not so sure. But Shuswap families can be sure they’ll be entertained by the on-stage antics of Bah Humbug! The guest director is Paul Kirkwood-Hackett from Asparagus Theatre in Armstrong. He is supported by
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Seasonal fun: Peter Budda, Monica Gignac, Jason Smeltzer, Mike Nash, Thom Wescott and Shelley Desautels rehearse a scene from Bah Humbug!, a musical pantomime based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Jaeden Izik-Dzurko as pianist, with choral rehearsal assistance from Peter Blacklock. Randy Brogden and Darby McEachern-Corley are responsible for the set design. Mike Nash plays the principle female role
– Scrooge’s old girlfriend, Belle, who is doing her best to care for London’s orphans. Scrooge comes to life in talented Jason Smeltzer, with Randy Brogden entertaining as Marley’s ghost. Bah Humbug! fea-
tures a cast of 24 in this Christmas musical that will draw guffaws from everyone. Tickets are available at the door. Shows take place Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 6, 7, 14 matinees take place at 1:30 p.m.
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Looking at the funny side of life Author, editor, and professional speaker Matt Jackson sees the funny side of life. His first book, The Canada Chronicles: A Four-year Hitchhiking Odyssey, is a Canadian bestseller and won the IPPY award for best North American travel memoir in 2004. He has also edited eight anthologies of short stories, including Canadian bestsellers Mugged by a Moose, A Beaver is Eating My Canoe, and Never Trust a Smiling Bear. Jackson is coming to Salmon Arm to in-
troduce two new anthologies he has edited, focusing on, as always, topics related to travel and the outdoors. Never Light a Match in an Outhouse readers will find a collection of hilarious stories about the lighter side of the cottage experience. Find out what Greg Simison has been firing at the unsuspecting canoeists and Sea-dooers of the Rideau Lakes chain; join Bruce Day as he faces off against an army of porcupines in a bizarre battle of wits to save his cabin; and discover what pe-
culiar creature Jeff Groberman hooked at the end of his fishing line. Ponder Don Wilkinson’s “Weapon of Mashed Destruction” that he builds and then subsequently turns loose in Ontario’s cottage country – and more. Mob Hit on My Grandmother’s Dog, features droll dogs, funny felines and many other amusing animals. What does a golden lab that steals laundry off a neighbour’s clothesline have in common with a mynah
bird that can imitate a flushing toilet? Or what does a “pet” wasp with a taste for shrimp have in common with an old boxer that has a taste for caviar? This unforgettable collection of the most hilarious and outrageous animal stories also tells about an unexpected rendezvous between writer Steve Pitt, a lobster and the Queen of England. Meet Jackson at Bookingham Palace from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, when he will be signing copies of his books.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): At the start of the week you will be ready to take on all new challenges. Great, because there will be some disruptions that you will need that energy for. There is a possibility for a new romantic interest to enter your life now. You’ll appreciate being swept off your feet! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be deeply satisfied with the increase in social interactions this week. Completely new plans will be implemented and you will be more willing to take on an entirely different life perspective. If tired this week, especially at the start of the week, rest a little more. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Right at the start of the week, you are in for some serious conversations with coworkers and those you interact with daily. Perhaps, it is a discussion about your personal health or theirs. There is a keenly intense and non-superficial tone to these interactions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is a keen focus on the service that you provide others this week. Your sensitivity will be higher than normal and it is in your best interest to reach out to others if they need any assistance now. You will be justly rewarded soon, but it will come along when fate aligns it in your path. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Serious conversations with family or those within your home environment will leave you feeling slightly less than energized. A home is not a home without love and devotion and this week you will feel the pinch of this reality. By the end of the week, you will be more able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Early this week, you will be taking serious account of where you are now and where you’d like to be. Career matters will be brought into the open so that they can be dissected and understood. You will start to feel more optimistic by the week’s end and this will help you find that inner spark again.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are truly working very hard this week to create proper value and to increase your self-worth within the family you have. You will be able to break free from a habitual self-loathing pattern and things will truly open up. You will no longer be scared of the new and untried and will welcome it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be speaking with authority at the start of this week. By mid-week, you will be willing to hear others out. Perhaps they do have a good point of view and then you can incorporate it into your overall perspective on life. This will help you discover more about yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be having some serious thoughts at the start of this week. After mid-week, you will be more inclined to be happy and you will move in a very positive direction. Going forward into next week, you will feel happy. The door has opened and there is so much possibility ahead of you - Enjoy! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): At the start of the week, you will be in serious discussions about your dreams and aspirations.. Do not get down about anything. As you know, things take time. Do not let others make you think otherwise. You will meet someone who can help you along your path in a positive way! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Time will tell if your career plans are feasible. They are, but near the start of the week, you will think that perhaps they are not and this will bring you down ever so slightly. Whatever happens this week, forget about it. Going into next week, all possibilities open up for you! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will start off the week feeling good and ready to take on the world. Soon, you’ll notice that there are some limitations to your knowledge. By mid-week, excitement will be back on the table. You will likely experience a miracle, or some unforeseen luck, that will increase your financial situation.
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ALBERT “ROY” TAPP 1916 - 2014 Albert Roy Tapp was born on Feb. 2, 1916 the only child of Albert and Elizabeth Tapp of Cardale, MB. Roy married Ruth McCoy on June 11, 1942. Roy passed away on November 19, 2014 after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife Ruth, daughter Betty, sons Ken and Terry, two grandchildren Shelley and Kelly and great grandson Joshua McLaren. Interment at Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Roy’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. GRETA MARY SHAVER “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson Greta Mary Shaver embarked on her next great journey, passing away after a short stay at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the age of 92 years. Greta was born in Whitby, Ontario on December 16, 1921. Graduating from high school during WWII she trained with the DOT as a radio operator to track enemy warships and submarines. In 1943 she was posted to Vancouver and assigned to learn Japanese code. Her instructor was Lyle Shaver – with whom she explored the city, hiked Grouse Mountain to ski and biked around Vancouver Island. They were married in 1946. Lyle joined Trans Canada Airlines and for their “honeymoon” they caught the plane destined for Penticton and their new home. The years that followed brought many adventures including trips to Europe, the Caribbean, Australia and Sunday drives to explore the local countryside, as they raised a family and moved across Canada from BC to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. When Lyle retired, Greta had the chance to fulfill her dream – the ultimate road trip. They purchased a motor home and spent 25 years circling North America, wintering in the southern US and returning initially to Ontario to boat on the Rideau Canal and then to the Shuswap where over the past 20 years she was often seen driving her red 1964 MGB. She continued to ‘snowbird’ in AZ and travel even as she neared and turned 90, visiting the Galapagos and her daughter’s home in Ecuador and exploring BC’s Great Spirit Bear Rainforest on a 70’ sailboat. Greta was predeceased by her husband, Lyle; son, Reid; and sister, Doris Sherwin. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Colleen McBain; brother, Elmer Lick and his wife Lois; and sister, Lucille Huron as well as nieces and nephews from both the Shaver and Lick families. There will be no formal service. If so desired, contributions in memory of Greta may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent through Greta’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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RENNISON, WENDY JANE (nee Fuchko) November 21, 1956 – November 14, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Jane Rennison. She was predeceased by her parents John and Eileen Fuchko. She is survived by husband Mike and children Rory and Erin. Wendy was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on November 21, 1956, moving to Tsawwassen at the age of twelve. She finished High School at Delta Secondary School and completed her Diploma in Communications from Kwantlen College in 1982. She married Mike in 1985 in White Rock, BC. After the arrival of Rory and Erin, the family moved to Armstrong in 1994. Wendy worked in the publishing industry as a typesetter, writer and editor. After the move to Armstrong, she worked as a secretary in the School District. She was always involved in the kids’ activities. An avid walker, she could be found morning and evening, walking the streets of Armstrong, taking time to talk to whomever she met. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at VGH Bone Marrow Transplant Program and the Palliative Care Unit. We were very lucky to have such a dedicated compassionate group of people, helping with Wendy’s care. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the BC Cancer Agency. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Catholic Church, 3335 Patterson Avenue, Armstrong, BC on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please bring a story and come and join us. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
MORRIS, BRIAN EDWARD It is with deep shock and sadness that the Morris Family announces the sudden passing of Brian Edward Morris at only 51 years young, on November 7th, 2014 at Little White Lake, BC. He is survived by his wife Angelina, and her children; Douglas Reyes (Mariko), Jane Reyes and granddaughter Kiana; his mother Darlene & father Brian, his sisters; Sandra (Lee), Sherryl (Al), and Susan (Trevor). Brian’s pride and joy was his life as a Captain in the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLVFD). He was very active in the White Lake Community Association and the White Lake Residents’ Association. He was also an avid fisherman who spent many hours on White Lake, and an aspiring musician who played sax, drums, guitar and harmonica as well as some pretty decent vocals. He became a popular host for a Salmon Arm community radio program, Vinyl Suitcase on Voice of the Shuswap CKVS 93.7 FM. A radio program tribute to Brian is planned for Nov. 28th at 7 pm, Nov. 30th at 10 am and Dec 2nd at 3 pm. The WLVFD invites all friends and family to a Celebration of Life and Community Tribute, to be held at the White Lake Community Hall at 11 am on Saturday the 29th of November. The Morris Family is planning an additional family Celebration of Life to be held in late May/June of 2015 to facilitate travel plans for all our relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services Ltd.., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Brian’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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BYERS, ALLEN DONALD It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Allen Donald Byers November 13th, 2014 at the age of 56 years. Al was born in Salmon Arm August 29, 1958. He graduated from Salmon Arm Senior High in 1978. He went on to join the work force as a carpenter with Elmco Construction. He had a gentle soul and was known for his love of sports, his birds and his tropical fish which he would raise and sell to pet stores in the area. Al was predeceased by his father, Don Byers and mother Dorothy Byers. He is survived by brothers Ken and Tom (Cindy), both of Salmon Arm, nieces Sarah and Samantha as well as numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. A celebration of life will be held at Bower’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm on November 29th at 11:00 am with reception to follow. Email condolences may be sent to Allen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements in care of Bower’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm GARY GRANT CARSCADDEN 1937 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Carscadden, our loving husband, dad, uncle, pop pop and friend. After a short stay in Bastion Place, Gary passed away on November 15, due to complications suffered from a stroke on September 16. He was 77. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary, son Todd, daughter Lara (Doug), grandson Nigel and numerous nephews and nieces. Gary was born on March 12, 1937 in Storthoaks, SK. In 1951, his family moved to Brandon, MB. Following his high school education, Gary worked at the Brandon Generating Station. In the summer of 1959, while playing baseball, Gary broke his leg, and while in the hospital he met Mary, when she provided nursing care to him. They married two years later. In 1970, Gary and family moved to High River, AB. In 1972, the family moved to Kamsack, SK, where they lived for 19 years. Gary worked in the insurance business. Later, he worked as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor at the Kamsack Union Hospital, and as a parts man at JD Farm Equipment. In 1991, Gary and Mary moved to Salmon Arm, where they had planned to retire. Gary enjoyed golfing, boating, camping, hiking, playing crib, hearts and online poker. Gary was an avid snowmobiler, serving as president of the Kamsack Snow Drifters Club for many years. Gary’s greatest love was spending time with his family, always volunteering and helping his children in their activities. He was very popular to all his relatives, a favorite uncle to many. One of Gary’s greatest strengths was his will to live, having survived many health challenges over the past ten years, always making amazing recoveries. His infectious smile and friendly outgoing nature will be missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Heunis, and all the health care providers at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place for their wonderful care and support. A celebration of life will take place at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Gary’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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DORRINE “DODIE” ALBERTA HOLLOWAY July 22, 1915 - November 19, 2014 With sadness we announce the passing of Dodie Holloway at Bastion Place at the age of 99 years. Dodie is survived and forever loved by Jim, her husband for over 49 years; her daughter, Joan (Andy) Gore; grandson, Randy (Sue) Gore; great granddaughter, Amita Gore; sister in law, Reta Hay; brother in law, Clarence (Pat) Holloway; many wonderful caring nieces, nephews and cousins. Old loving friends who never forgot her plus staff and residents at Bastion Place, who became new dear friends making the last 16 months so much easier for Dodie. As Dodie wished there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation at Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3. Online condolences can be sent through Dodie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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SCHINDLER, GORDON EMIL After a courageous battle with cancer Gordon Emil Schindler passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 43 years, Wendy, two sons, Bryan (Jody) of Maple Ridge, Keith (Karen) of Port Alberni, granddaughter Lily Fletcher of Grand Prairie, sister Margaret Wright of Pitt Meadows, brothers, Bob (Marilyn) and Dan of Salmon Arm and a host of other relatives throughout British Columbia. Gord was born in Kamloops, BC on August 21, 1950, residing most of his life in Salmon Arm where he met the love of his life Wendy and raised his two children. He worked with the BC Government Liquor Store for 36 years, followed by 5 years managing Setter’s Cold Beer and Wine Store developing many friendships with his customers along the way. In his younger days he was active with sports, excelling in baseball and hockey. He was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs supporting them during the good and bad times. In later years Gord loved golf and curling, and was an active member of both the Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Curling Club. A celebration of life will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm on Saturday afternoon, November 29th at 2 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. A reception will follow in the Mountainside Room at Bowers, allowing time to continue sharing memories and stories of Gord. Interment to follow at a later date in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm. Online condolences may be sent to Gord’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium. JANICE MERDEAN DAUGHTON August 27, 1940 - November 20, 2014 With courage and faith Janice Merdean Daughton succumbed to cancer at the age of 74 with loved ones by her side. Janice was born at St. Rose De Lac, Manitoba, to Hazel and Robert Harrison. She was the oldest of 3 children. Janice grew up on a farm and enjoyed the companionship of lots of extended family during those years. At 11 years of age her family moved to Terrace Bay, ON. They moved to Hinton, AB, when Janice was 16. There she finished school and became a nurse’s aide. It was here that she met and married her husband Douglas Daughton. Together they raised a family of 3 children. After 35 years in Hinton, Janice and Doug retired to Sunny Brae, BC, where she lived out her life taking great pleasure in having family and friends gather in her home and yard to play and visit. Family was always very important to Janice. At this time of her passing, her family cherishes the memories of her devotion to her family and the efforts she took to keep her family close. Her faith, kindness, and personal example were a loving force in their lives and will continue to be so. Janice was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Douglas Daughton. She will be sadly missed by her children: Carrie Callihoo (Calvin), Rhonda Kicia (Ken), Shane Daughton (Tanya); 12 grandchildren and 81/2 great-grandchildren; as well as her brother Phil Harrison (Elaine) and her sister Brenda Harrison. Many thanks to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and to Joan and Chris Clark for their tremendous love and support. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1400 – 20th St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium, Salmon Arm, 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Janice’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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VICTOR (VIC) PETER PAGES July 4, 1936 – November 12, 2014 Vic passed away peacefully after a very short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Doris, daughters Lisa (Earle) and Memory: sons Willie (Tanya) and Christopher (Andrea): stepdaughters Diana, Jayne, Rita, Sandra and Barbara: stepsons Royce, Larry and Norman: 10 grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Also mourning his passing are his sister Cecile (Rejean) and brothers Leonard (Flora), Louis (Sandra) and Phil (Cathy), many nieces and nephews, extended family members and numerous friends. Vic was predeceased by his parents Pete and Irene, brothers Albert and Leo, wife Janet, daughter Vicki, grandson Justus and step daughter Sandra. It didn’t seem to matter where Vic lived, he was very community minded. During the 18 years he spent on Haida Gwaii, he volunteered with the fire department, including the position of Fire Chief; was a councillor for the village of Masset, was a charter member of the Masset Haida Lions Club and on the “fun side� a member of the Dune Buggy Club. Vic arrived in Chase in 2000 and continued his community involvement. He joined the Chase Lions Club and over the years served on several committees including membership chair, concession chair and President 2003-2005 and 2009-2010. He was involved in the initial organizing of Chase Citizens on Patrol and served on the COP executive for several years. He was a member of the Chase and District Museum and Archives for many years and served in the position of President from 2010-2014. He was President of Sun Valley Housing Society for 3 years. He was also a trustee for the Chase Evangelical Free Church for 3 years. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Barnard for his support, care and understanding and the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for the compassionate care Vic received during his time there. A celebration of Vic’s life was held on Sat. November 22 at 1 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall with Pastor Glen Follweiter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vic’s memory to the Kamloops Hospice Society, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, V2E 2S9. DONNA LYNN CAMERON Donna Lynn Cameron died November 19, 2014 with family and friends at her side. She lived a life of exploration and activism, always finding new experiences and friends. She was born on March 9, 1948 in Toronto, where she also completed her training as a Registered Nurse and raised her daughters on Ward’s Island. She moved to Salmon Arm in 1989, and this was her home base from then on. She worked as Community Health Nurse for 15 wonderful years with Adams Lake Indian Band; as well as work in northern BC and the Yukon, always returning to Salmon Arm before her next adventure. She held a Bachelor of Science degree, and Master of Arts in Buddhist Cognition from SFU, furthering her skills and her understanding of people’s needs. She was also a superb gardener and visual artist whose canvasses opened a rich world of colour and form. Her deepest interest, though, lay in spending time with family and friends. Donna is survived by her daughters Karen (Chris) and Sarah (Claude), grandson Ivan Wolf Newhouse, nieces Katharine and Emily, nephew Alex, dear cousin Alan Duncan, brothers David and Neil Cameron, stepmother Irene Cameron, daughter-in-spirit Melissa, grandchildren Alexis and Ryan, and many treasured friends. She is predeceased by her mother, Margaret Cameron, father Donald Cameron, and sister Deborah Delo. Her compassion, strength, love and creativity will help to guide us as we enter the void of her passing. Thanks to all whose love and support have helped us through this time. A memorial service will be held at the Adams Lake Band Spiritual Centre in Chase, 6420 Village Rd. at 11AM on Saturday, November 29. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seva Canada at seva.ca. Online condolences may be sent through Donna’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Information Technology, the Support and Access Technician provides support to SASCU staff and the IT department in a variety of technology related areas. As the primary contact on the SASCU help desk the Support and Access Technician is responsible for problem determination, reporting, resolution and escalation. The successful incumbent will have a Secondary School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years related experience in a first-level IT role, providing desktop and application support. CompTIA A+ certification is preferred but not required. For a complete description of this role and how to apply, please visit sascu.com/careers. This position will be open for applications until December 1, 2014. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Human Resources Box 868, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N9
Tel: 250.833.1313 Fax: 250.833.4480 Email: hr@sascu.com
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Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282
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.
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
250-253-4663
Heavy Duty Machinery
SNOW REMOVAL Driveways, Parking Lots. Shuswap Pro Roofing. (250)833-7523 SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533
Pets & Livestock OAT Hay baled in the dough stage (250)832-3209
Pets BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca
Merchandise for Sale
Firearms
Misc Services
Firewood/Fuel
Gutter Cleaning. Starting at $95-$125. Moss removal & spray. Shuswap Window Cleaning. 250-833-2533
Pet Services
PET GROOMING With Michelle
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS
2 pirelli 185/70 R13 m+s winter 160 siping $50 each, 1 motormaster 185/70 R14 m+s $30, 1 Goodyear ultra grip 185/70 R14 m+s $30 (250)832-7444 45 piece Xmas Dinnerware Set for 8. (boxed) $25 (250)832-0972 Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 26th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Nov 28, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Nov 29, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days
Loveseat ,off-white,good condition,very comfortable. $50 Call (250) 832-2231
NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center. RECONDITIONED wood heaters & circular saw guides (250)835-8466
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
Dry fir fire wood $175 cord 1(778)489-4870
Furniture Desks no reasonable offer refused. 1-6 ft. curved front executive rosewood desk and credenza value $4,000. 2-maple desks w/heavy duty drawers & rollers value $500 each. 1-L shaped computer desk w/drawers value $500. Must be sold & moved by Nov 30th. Call David (250)253-5179
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
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IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes. Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
Misc. for Sale
Feed & Hay
HOUSEKEEPER available on Mon. & Wed., 18yrs exp., excellent ref’s, $20/hr. local rate (250)835-2355 leave message
Pet Services
Misc. for Sale
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866-960-0045 or visit: www.dollars4guns.com
Household Services
Financial Services
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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Merchandise for Sale
981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Farm Services
Farm Services
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
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Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
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Misc. for Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Homes for Rent
Auto Financing
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. VERNON Pool table store closing - Tables & Accessories; Game Room Supplies Buy now for best selection! OkanaganPoolTables.com
1 bdrm apt. available immediately. Central loc. 45+. $650/mo. Phone 250-832-6490
SUNNYBRAE: landscaped 4bdrm. 3.5bath w/attached suite avail. for nanny or grandparent, suitable for professional family $1600/mo. + util., NS, NP, ref’s req. (250)835-2355
WOW Local Farm Fresh Beautiful Xmas Trees u-cut, we cut, 5’-12’ pre-tag $30 tax inc until Nov 30, 10-4 daily 1370-20Ave SE 832-8552
Misc. Wanted
Musical Instruments WANTED a banjo or a guitar player (250)832-3338
Free Items FREE: 12 Ringneck Doves & 1 Peacock (250)835-4791 YOUNG FEMALE cat, spayed, very sweet, shots Free to give away to a loving home. 1 (250)833-4228
Real Estate Mortgages PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Pls email: grpacific@telus.net or call (604)736-6914. TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
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LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148
Housesitting SEMI-retired gent will lovingly care for your pets in your home. Reliable, responsible well referenced (250)804-3403
Misc for Rent 4-16” rims for 2008 Pontiac G6 with valve sensors $150 (250)832-1940 leave message 5bdrm, 2 bath House in Salmon Arm. 3bdrm. 2bath Home in Tappen area, garage, deck & view of the valley. Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216 Royal LePage Access Real Estate
Modular Homes MARA; renovated dbl wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., Bi vac, skylights, lg. yd. $900/mo. + DD. Also 3Bdrm 1Bath mobile 5appl. F/P wired shed creek side $800/mo + DD 250-8387670.
Homes for Rent 2 BED/2 bath in Sorrento. Lake access. F/S, W/D, $900. (250)851-0400 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. 3 BDRM. home in Celista BC. Avail. Dec. 1. $850/mo + util. Security dep. and refs. required (250)955-2263 3BDRM main floor house for rent in North Broadview avail. immed. $1050/mo +util. and call (604)849-0055. 3 BEDROOM, Ranchero area. Fenced yard. DD., util., ref. req. $1200. (250)832-7475 4BDRM, 2bath Lakeview Meadow NS, NP, garage avail.now refs req.$1,400/mo + util.(250)804-8128 ATTRACTIVE small home, lovely lake view, peace & privacy, ideal for single, working adult, NS, no dogs $775/mo. (250)832-7644 DOWNTOWN SA, 2bdrm.+, 2 level suite, NS, refs req. $1200/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)679-8863 (250)463-3313 LARGE 3+bdrm, 3 full bath avail Dec 8. huge yard, central air W/D DW. dbl garage. full finished bsmt. pets welcome $1800/mo (250)832-9676 MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath in SA 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1100 + util., onthegogran@hotmail.com
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Warehouseman’s Lien Act
Notice of intention to sell pursuant of Warehouseman’s Lien Act. Contents of locker or yard stored by following people at:
AAA Mini Storage, 431 - 42 St. SW Salmon Arm BC V1E 2Y9
Will be disposed of by private or public sale. Wendy Clark Deposited November 27th, 2008 Present charges Jim Simpson Deposited May 15th, 2004 Present Charges
$2240.00
Storage HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-5135
Suites, Lower 1 BRDM basement suite close to DT,W/D, F/S $750/mo incl. utili, Tv, Wifi (250)804-0802 2BDRM, 1 bath NS, NP avail. Now $950/mo incl. util. W/D (250)804-8128 LARGE 1bdrm. Raven, lakeview, suitable for single, full kitchen/bath, shared laundry, own entrance, incl. all utilities, NP, NS, avail. now, $800/mo. (250)253-8379 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
Suites, Upper AVAIL. immed. Bright spacious 2bdrm. 1bath in Salmon Arm, NS, NP $1125/mo. incl. util. (250)832-4448 SA: 3bdrm, 1bath, suite, NS, pets neg. DD & refs req., $1100 + util, (250)804-8181 or dave21@telus.net
2006 Mazda 3 red 4dr. HB, 5 spd. p/w, a/c, cd, 2.34cyl. 153K, $5550 (250)548-3484
Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
Sport Utility Vehicle 2004 Toyota Highlander V6 comfort line. 160,000km. Winter tires, roof racks, tow pkg incl.$9500 OBO. (250)832-6564 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
Trucks & Vans 1998 Windstar van, new snow tires, 184,000km, $1600. (250)675-4952
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Everyone deserves a beautiful place they can call home. Shuswap real estate agents firmly believe in that and will strive to make it happen for you and your family. Check out their ads in our real estate section and call any of them today and make your dreams come true! 171 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm 250-832-2131
LOOKING to rent or house sit, quiet gentleman, ref’s avail., (250)517-7429
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Cars - Sports & Imports
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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 NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY In Business Since 1980. Known Across Canada. Located In Enderby, BC. 250-838-0100. Email:newcancc@telus.net Serving North & Central Okanagan Valley, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE,QUALITY. We specialize in Maritime, Canadian AND RETURN CUSTOMERS. In attendance at the Vernon Collectors Club Antique and Collectables Sale. Friday, Nov.28th, 3pm-8pm. Sat, Nov.29th. 10am-4pm at The Vernon Rec Center. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
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
Rooms for Rent CERTIFIED care aid willing to live in, respite care, shopping, hhold chores/errands. Avail now. Reply to box 1511 SA Observer 171 Shuswap St. NW
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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
1BDRM, level entry, handicapped features, mature adults, pet OK. $850/mo. # 8 1070 1St. SE (250)833-2129 1 BED Apt. in town avail Dec. 1 or sooner. Updated in quiet senior oriented bldg. NS, NP, $700 mth. (250) 833-4726
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Bart’s Muffler offers more than muffler repair. For many years Bart’s has been a full service automotive maintenance & repair shop. You can bring vehicles, trailers & RV’s of all types, new or used in for a range of the latest in servicing repair & maintenance. Five hard-working employees are happy to help customers with any of their automotive needs. “We strive to build trust & relationships with our customers.” says owner/manager Dave Bartman. For all your automotive needs & to experience excellent customer service. Call Bart’s Minute Muffler & Maintenance.
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• Fully Insured • Chimney Sweep • Stove Installs & Maintenance • WETT Inspections Call Robert Babakaiff 250-803-2168 Salmon Arm
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• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
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Students allocate funds from Me to We projects By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Eighteen students from schools throughout School District #83 assigned some $14,000 to various projects last Friday. And they did so with careful thought, kindness, compassion and collaboration. Observing the Me to We meeting was school superintendent Glenn Borthistle, who drew a laugh from the students by telling them he had just tweeted about the meeting. “Watching… We Day committee decide how $14,000 in fundraising will be spent. Wish we adults made decisions this well.” Grade 12 student Samantha Schumacher chaired the meeting of elementary, middle and high school Me to We committee members, allowing students to share ideas and opinions. The $14,000 is the total amount raised
this year in the districtwide Toonie Tuesday and the second annual Water Walk held Oct. 29. Committee members read through a series of six grant proposals put forward by students from North Shuswap Elementary School, Carlin Elementary Middle School, Grindrod Elementary, Highland Park Elementary in Armstrong and two from Eagle River Secondary in Sicamous. The two most expensive proposals involved the SPCA, with North Shuswap Elementary students requesting $350 to make dog cookies to take to the Kamloops branch where they plan to volunteer once a month, The Carlin Leadership Team asked for $352.25 for a project currently underway to make adoption packages consisting of blankets, treats and toys for people who adopt dogs from the local SPCA branch.
Grade 11 student Alex Corbett expressed uncertainty about the overall benefit to the SPCA projects and his preference for giving more than the $213.68 requested by Highland Park students for ingredients to make homemade goodies to raise funds for the needy at Christmas. Schumacher suggested both proposals have merit but suggested they be held until the other proposals were considered. They included a $74 “Bake For Change” request from Grindrod Elementary for ingredients to make baked goodies for sale at the Christmas concert to help raise funds for a community park. Eagle River Secondary’s Social Justice class requested $22.56 to make homemade, non-toxic crayon lipsticks for sale at a school craft sale in order to raise funds to buy children’s books.
The social justice class also asked for $13.21 to cover the cost of making moustaches for Movember that are being sold at lunchtime and will be sold at a craft fair, with dollars raised going to the Make a Wish foundation. At the end of the 40-minute meeting, each of the School District #83 funding requests were approved, leaving close to $12,000 to be donated to the village of Asemkow in Ghana.
BARB BROUWER/OBSERVER
Students: Claire Hall, Sam Schumaker and Brody Mitchell listen attentively as students decide how to disburse $14,000 in donations collected from Toonie Tuesday and the recent Water Walk.
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**Based on unit 15077 - 48 month lease @ 1.99% 0 due at signing. ($199 b/w $223 tax included on approved credit
Public Notice
salmonarmgm.com
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The
2012 Ford Escape 4WD XLT
2012 F150 Supercrew 4x4 XTR
Smokin’ Deal! 3 TO CHOOSE FROM!!
Not exactly as illustrated.
$
2014 F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4
P6403B
ET437A
25,949
$
18,947
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew
2007 Toyota Corolla S
Cab Laramie
! w e N
er
Lin o n i h eR
Fre
Not exactly as illus
ET372B
$
8,887
2006 Toyota Tacom a Access 4WD
$
16,777
0Z0170
$
22,947
rew
2009 F150 Superc XTR 4x4
19,997
$
$
2009 Toyota Matrix
18,447
$
$
23,949
$
2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan
2010 Ford F150 Supercrew 4WD
3,000 DOWN
$
279/mo.*
$
$
9,947 2012 Ford Focus
OP6446
ET443A
5.0L V8, Power Pkg, Premium Cloth Interior, 29 MPG, Microsoft Sync, 17” Aluminum Wheels, Michelin Tires, 6 passenger seating
Z0163B
2012 Ford Explorer
22,949
2011 Dodge Ram 15 00 Quad Cab 4x4
28,949 P6398A
2010 Ford Edge SEL AWD
ET502A
FT051B
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD
2006 Ford F350 Supercab
ET363A
$
$
trated.
4ET481
29,987 *24 month low km lease
2014 Fiesta
OP6438
New!
9,997 2011 Ford F150 Supercrew
4EC135
$
P6426A
P6402A
19,947
Mark
Mike
$
22,946
Steve
Gene
Ted
$
FT007B
FC036B
8,946
$
20,887
$
15,999
JACOBSON
BEST SERVICE. BEST SELECTION. LOWEST PRICES. PERIOD. Dale
Brad
Jim
Bryan
APPOINTMENTS/INFO HOTLINE: 1-877-603-FORD (3673) SALMON ARM - (250) 832-2101 DL#5171 REVELSTOKE - (250) 837-5284
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2012 Ford Fusion 4 DR. SEL AWD
$
FT047A
$
34,947
$
2014 ESCAPE 4
3 TO CHOOSE FROM!!
$
28,947
2012 Hyundai Elantra
26,949 $
2015 F250 Crew Cab XLT 4x4
13,997
$
2013 Ford F150 Supercrew 4WD FX 4
$
31,949
17,747
$
$
2013 Ford Fusion
XLT
OP6439
ET341A
36,887
$
EC216A
18,947
2014 Ford F150 Su percre 4WD King Ranch w
FT045A
ET499A
OP6434
45,949
2013 Ford Explorer 4WD
2013 Ford F150 Supercab 4WD
32,967 2014 Ford Fiesta Hatchback
2014 Ford Explorer 4WD XLT
46,554
$
2013 Ford Fusion SE
EC425A
25,947
2014 Ford F350 Crew Cab 4WD Diesel
OP6428
From
$
$
2012 Ford Mustang Convertible
SPECIAL PURCHASE
$
OP6390
ET383A
48,847
0P6451
$
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD
2012 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually 4WD
2012 Ford F250 Supercab 4WD
OZ0173
21,949
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$
2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD
OP6452
FT057A
49,997
$
39,949 2014 Ford Taurus SEL
2014 Ford F150 atinum Supercrew 4WD Pl
5FT064
320 *
Bi-weekly
ZERO DOWN!!
*96 months 0.99% O.A.C.
OP6453
$
39,947
$
13,449
.COM
OVER 50 QUALITY PREOWNED VEHICLES AVAILABLE!
OZ0175
ET462A
$
56,949
$
OP6405
29,947
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WIN BIG with Salmon Arm GM!
ALL PURCHASES, ALL DEPARTMENTS during BLACK FRIDAY EVENT NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 30th Your entered to win a BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY SONIC LS 1 . O N e! Tire Sourc
WIN M E!
Tires & Wheels fo
r ALL VEHICLES!
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PARTNER/GENERAL MANAGER
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SALES MANAGER
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
SON
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for 84
months on all remai ning
2014 MODELS !
It’s
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purchase necessary 4. Prize is for a 2 year lease. No *Draw date December 31st, 201
$20,000 $25.000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000
0
%
compared to
4.99% bank rate
you save
$4341 $5388 $6435 $8527 $10,620 $13,054
lter! ry. i F & l i O , e b u L ssa tments nece
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...of Pre-Owned Trucks in the North Okanagan/Shuswap! Regular / Extended Cab / Crew Cab / 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / Gas & Diesels
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OPEN FOR Y OUR SEA
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WIN BIG with Salmon Arm GM!
ALL PURCHASES, ALL DEPARTMENTS during BLACK FRIDAY EVENT NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 30th Your entered to win a BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY SONIC LS 1 . O N e! Tire Sourc
WIN M E!
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r ALL VEHICLES!
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
SON
AINTE ANCE on all makM es and moN dels Talk to our S erv ice Team!
for 84
months on all remai ning
2014 MODELS !
It’s
WINTER TIRE!E TIM
purchase necessary 4. Prize is for a 2 year lease. No *Draw date December 31st, 201
$20,000 $25.000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000
0
%
compared to
4.99% bank rate
you save
$4341 $5388 $6435 $8527 $10,620 $13,054
lter! ry. i F & l i O , e b u L ssa tments nece
No appoin es & Models! All mak
*Savings based on 84 month term
...of Pre-Owned Trucks in the North Okanagan/Shuswap! Regular / Extended Cab / Crew Cab / 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / Gas & Diesels
DL#10374
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SALES CONSULTANT
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SALES CONSULTANT
TRAVIS CORRIE
SALES CONSULTANT
MYRON CROWN
SALES CONSULTANT
Braby Motors
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Massive Dealer Discounts on all 2014’s 2
o d g e RA 4D M 1 0
56
NEW TRUCKS FROM
19,888
$
$
ravan CVP a C Dodge Gran 4 1 d 0 2
19,998 56
$ FROM
PER WEEK*
AS LOW AS
PER WEEK*
23,888
$
OR $66/WK
Ask about our TRADE-IN BONUS
2015’s are Y L D I P A R G N I V I R AR All Company Demo’s have been drastically reduced for this event
FREE Diesel on all RAM Heavy Duty 2014’s
14 Dodge 0 2 rney CVP u o J
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56 $19,998*
$
PER WEEK*
14 Dodg 20 r t S E e Da
AS LOW AS
$
PER WEEK*
FREE GIFT
Chrysle 5 1 2 0 0 0 LX r 2
19,998* 56 AS LOW AS
$
over
*
Yo u P i c k
With Every Vehicle Purchase *Prices and payments are plus tax. All factory incentives & rebates have been applied to prices.
Do you need winter tires? Buy 3 tires & get the 4th FREE
$
PER WEEK*
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45 16,888 $15,000
$
o G t s u M s ’ 4 1 0 All 2
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* $
AS LOW AS
109
* $
38,888
$
PER WEEK*
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Leasing available. OAC on select models. Some Finance payments are based on 96 months at 3.99% (Dart at 2.79% Cherokee at 3.49%) OAC. may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for more details
restrictions apply. Vehicles
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Black Friday Event 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
U15-11
Customized with 4” lift, rims, tires, aftermarket front & rear bumpers, winch, light bars & more.
Was 37,995
Now
36,995
$
U15-10
Customized with Mopar 4” lift, rims, tires, aftermarket bumpers, winch, snorkel & more.
Was 44,995
42,995
$
Now
2010 Ford Ranger Sport 4X4
Was 17,995
16,995
$
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ Diesel
Was 37,995
Now
36,995
$
2012 Ford F-150 XL STX 4x4 Regular Cab
9,995
$ Now
Was 19,995
18,995
$ Now
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
Was 12,985
Now
11,895
$
29,995
Now
2014 Ram 1500 SLT QuadCab
Was 33,895
Now
31,895
$
23,995
Now
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE/SXT
Now
13,895
$
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
Full Stow-N-Go, Bluetooth, dual climate control, power equipment, Air
Was 22,995
Now
20,995
$
2010 Dodge Journey R/T AWD
Was 16,995
Now
FREE GIFT
15,995
$
With Every Vehicle Purchase
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
Very low kms, heated leather seats, 19” wheels, auto temperature control.
Was 19,995
Now
18,995
$
Was 25,995
24,995
$
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT Z71
14-24A
5.3L V8, after market wheels and tires, levelling kit, exhaust, air bags, PIAA fog lights & aftermarket taillights.
Was 29,995
28,995
$
Now
2013 Dodge Dart SXT
14-354A
Was 14,995
Now
14-352A
Leather, heated seats, remote start, sunroof, Tonneau cover, brand new tires.
Was 27,995
25,895
$
Now
2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport
1.4l turbo, 8.4” touchscreen radio w sub, backup camera, sunroof, air conditioning, power windows locks & mirrors.
13,995
$
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
14-421A
5.7L Hemi with 8 speed transmission, Quad Cab, dual exauhst, 8”4 touchscreen radio with Alpine stereo system, projector headlights. under 5,000kms
Was 41,995
39,995
$
Now
2014 Jeep Patriot North 4x4
14-268A
5.7L Hemi V8, heated/ventilated leather, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, backup camera, navigation
Was 36,995
33,495
$
Now
2011 Dodge Journey SE Plus
15-40A
14-340A
A/C, power windows, locks, mirrors, rear Stow-N-Go, 3.6L V6.
Now
43,895
U15-12
14-430A
Was 14,995
Now
$
Was 25,895
$
14-258B
Heated leather, sunroof, bucket seats with console, spray liner, new tires
U14-37
Heated Leather, Manual Transmission, Touchscreen radio, Backup camera, Power driver seat.
2010 Ford Focus SEL
Heated leather, sunroof, very low kms, Sync.
U15-02A
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x4
U15-06
5.7L Hemi, 20” wheels, 8 speed transmission, box liner.
14-264C
Stow-N-Go seating, Bluetooth, Power 2nd row windows, power driver seat, rear air control.
Was 31,995
$
2008 Ram 3500 Laramie ShortBox Quadcab Diesel
Long Box, 6.7L Cummins diesel with exhaust brake, trailer brake controller, automatic transmission. Was 44,895
14-425A1
6.4L diesel, Super Cab, Long Box, heated leather, air bags, ready to tow.
Was 10,995
14-436B
V6, Bluetooth, power options, satellite radio.
62,995
Now
15-60A
15-64A
Lifted, 20” aftermarket wheels, lots of accessories, Allison transmission.
Was 64,995
$
2008 Ford F-350 Lariat Diesel
Power options, Air, Front wheel drive
2012 Ram 3500 SLT Dually CrewCab
U15-09
Customized with 8” lift, rims, tires, flares, LED light bars, aftermarket stereo & more.
2007 Honda Civic LX
14-120A
4.0L V6, air conditioning, automatic transmission low kms.
2012 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel
14-241A
Automatic, Bluetooth, satellite radio, very low kms
Was 24,995
20,995
$
Now
2010 Jeep Patriot Sport
14-292A
A/C, power windows, locks, mirrors, tinted windows.
Was 15,495
Now
Yo u P i c k
14,495
$
13-225D
Fuel efficient SUV, aluminum wheels, trailer hitch.
Was 11,995
Now
9,995
$
Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit...
NO PROBLEM
Lisa Honcoop Business Manager
We can find the perfect vehicle loan to suit your finance needs!
Brenda Andreas Business Manager
www.brabymotors com
DL 5099
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
1250 Trans Canada Highway SW, Salmon Arm • 250-832-8053 or 1-888-832-8053
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BLACK
FRIDAY BLO WO UT
!
2014 Toyota Venza 4 cylinder
Leather, V6 Was $40,563 Discount $4500
ONE LEFT!
36,063
$
NOW ONLY
2014 Toyota Camry SE 4 cylinder
Was $29,017 Discount $3500
NOW ONLY
25,517
$
2014 RAV 4 XLE 4WD NAV, Sunroof, Heated seats
Was $33,098 Discount $2000
2003 SEQUOIA
Leather, 4wd, auto. Very low km’s for the year
2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
One owner, stow n go. Only 43,500 kms!
Was $16,997
Troy Blais
Sales Manager
31,098
$
2006 HONDA CRV
Auto, 4wd. Great in the winter!
Was $16,995
NOW
140771P
NOW ONLY
15,487
$
Was $14,995
NOW
652521T
14,999
$
NOW
8110587
$
13,799
Jerrit Lindgren Financial/ Services Manager
DL #30465
2350 Trans Canada Hwy. NE, Salmon Arm Terry Butler Product Advisor
Shawn Davie Product Advisor
Fred Kreipe Product Advisor
www.hilltoptoyota.net
1-888-290-3388 • 250-832-9433