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n The sudden drop in temperatures helped create ice crystals in unique formations in the waters of Salmon Arm Bay. Known as frost flowers, they are formed on thin ice when the atmosphere is much colder than the underlying ice. According to Wikipedia, a temperature difference between the ice surface and the air of at least 15°C is required for the formation of frost flowers, though this can be reduced if the air is very humid. In these conditions, a layer of vapour is created directly above the ice. As the warmer, wet air meets the overlying cold air, it can condense as hoar-frost crystals on the surface. Sunday’s weather provided the perfect windless environment for the frost flowers to form.
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No change to city’s curbside program
CSRD: New items added to recycling list, but must be sorted, taken to depot. By Barb Brouwer
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The new year will bring changes to Columbia Shuswap Regional District recycling depots. While curbside pick-up in Salmon Arm will remain the same, those who use any of the CSRD’s recycling depots will have to separate their recyclables into six categories. Several items that are not, and will not be, included in the curbside program will be permitted at recycling operations such as Bill’s Bottle Depot and the Salmon Arm landfill. These include white and coloured Styrofoam, plastic bags and glass. Plastics that can be recycled beginning Jan. 1 are grocery, salad, fruit and vegetable bags; dry-
cleaning and bread bags; over-wrap from furniture and the outer wrap on diapers. But this does not include plastic film such as Saran Wrap, zip lock bags or bubble wrap, says CSRD environmental services team leader Ben Van Nostrand. He says there will be changes to when people can drop off their recyclables as well. Hours will be restricted to when the operators of each depot are on-site. The regional district’s residential recycling program is moving to a new, industry-led recycling program managed by Multi Materials BC (MMBC). Similar to other return-to-depot programs such as those for tires, electronics and paint recycling, the CSRD’s Solid Waste Management
Plan dictates if there is an industry-led program in place, the management and costs associated with delivering the program should be the responsibility of the industry. “MMBC’s obligations include funding many aspects of the depot-collection program, which is currently funded entirely through taxation,” says Van Nostrand. “Transferring to the MMBC model shifts the costs and responsibilities to industry, rather than the taxpayer.” The MMBC program is for residential use only and businesses will have to find alternate collection options. Check the CSRD website for more information or call Van Nostrand at 250-833-5940 or Carmen Fennell at 250-833-5936.
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Politicians appreciated ten mindfully and I will speak from the heart...” Cooper said she is exciting to be working with the new council. “I believe that the community by electing all seven, you have chosen wisely. It’s another strong council and you will continue to see Salmon Arm move forward.”
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It was an evening for heartfelt appreciations at Salmon Arm Council’s inaugural meeting Monday. Several politicians’ voices faltered with emotion as they expressed thanks for their families, supporters and colleagues. Mayor Nancy Cooper began by noting the meeting was taking place on traditional Shuswap Nation territory. She thanked both Adams Lake Band Chief Nelson Leon and Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson for attending. Elder Lucy Williams presented the opening prayer in both the Secwepemc language and in English, praying that the new council will be healthy and strong. All council members, both outgoing and incoming, voiced appreciations and/or vowed to serve the city well. City staff were thanked repeatedly for their assistance. Outgoing councillor Marg Kentel remembered her 21 years on council, serving with four different mayors and many councillors. Highlights, she said, were going ahead with big projects including the Shaw Centre, the RCMP building, the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and the city hall and courthouse. Another interesting time was participating in the SmartCentres development. “A natural tendency is to fear change...,” she said, adding that the development has created jobs and economic spin-offs. Her advice to council would be: “To always think about the big picture and what’s best for
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n Judge Ed de Walle watches as councillor Louise Wallace Richmond signs her oath of office. all Salmon Arm residents…” Each of the three incumbent councillors gave appreciations to one of the three departing councillors. Coun. Alan Harrison praised Kentel’s ability to listen to all points of view and sort through information, as well as her straightforward approach and her ability to get things done. “It’s a rare moment we hear a complaint about the Shaw Centre, the RCMP building or city hall,” he noted, referring to her foresight. Coun. Ken Jamieson appreciated outgoing councillor Denise Reimer, saying she was impressive from the start, juggling the job of councillor along with her also demanding job in emergency services. “She impressed us when she stood her ground,” he noted, something she did, “with grace and humility.” He said Reimer’s move will be a loss for Salmon Arm. Reimer said it has been her privilege to serve and she will be grateful all her life. Outgoing councillor and mayor candidate Debbie Cannon, too, expressed her gratitude.
“I wouldn’t trade the last nine years on council for anything – it was such an opportunity.” Coun. Chad Eliason appreciated Cannon, who has been on council for nine years. He praised her commitment to the community, pointing out she’s “really pro-Salmon Arm.” He referred to her open-mindedness, noting she has been both pro-development and pro-environment with her support of SmartCentres in combination with her support of recycling and her championing of the cosmetic pesticide bylaw. He also spoke to Cannon’s behind-the-scenes work, which made many events happen. “If it needed to get done, Debbie would get it done.” New councillors Tim Lavery and Louise Wallace Richmond as well as returning councillor Kevin Flynn expressed great appreciation for being elected. The lone female councillor, Wallace gave thanks for the women who have come before her. She used a ‘table’ metaphor to describe inclusive community building. “I will bring a healthy appetite and proper table manners. I will lis-
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n Members of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks were among the servers at the Salmon Arm Wendy’s annual Dreamlift Day. The program is now being discontinued. staff, management and ownership of the nine Wendy’s restaurants in the region. “Sunshine will continue to fulfill dreams for kids in the region and it wishes Park Inland Restaurants success as they provide support for other deserving charities,” said Tristan Joseph, Sunshine Foundation of Canada communications officer. However, Sunshine Foundation has not indicated how it will continue to serve Interior youth or if Dreamlift flights from the region will continue. “We certainly hope that there will be more Sunshine Dreamlifts serving kids in the Okanagan,” said Joseph. “At this point, we don’t have definitive information on when that might be. Sunshine will con-
tinue to fulfill individual dreams for kids in the Okanagan.” While Wendy’s will no longer host the major Dreamlift Day fundraiser, Park says his franchise will continue to support individual dreams through Sunshine Foundation. As a former owner, Mund would not comment on the decision made by Park Inland Restaurants to not sponsor Dreamlift Day. “Am I sad to see it go, of course. But I am happy that there were seven flights that left the Interior,” he said of the enjoyment the Disneyland trips brought to the children participating. “I focus on the thousands of volunteers who helped out during the fundraiser. We served many kids and I am proud of that fact.”
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Child poverty requires action Everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the local food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives, trying to ensure that all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree. This is a great thing, and it is good-hearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for, and it is a good goal, is to alleviate some of the need. The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign. According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. According to the B.C. Child Poverty Report Card, 169,240 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012. Last year, the report said 153,000 children. First Call set out 19 recommendations in their report with a goal of reducing the child poverty rate across the province to seven per cent by 2020. The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem. When we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some long-term change. -Black Press
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Geared for ice fishing, when it warms up
Some time over the course of last winter I got it into my head that I wanted to go ice fishing, which I thought at the time was a bit odd considering just how much I dislike winter. I don’t like having to go out into the cold, even when it’s out of necessity. That being said, a few days later I ventured into one of the local fishing tackle stores to inquire as to what kind of gear I might need to get started. I’d always been pretty much under the impression that all a person needed was a spinning rod with the tip broken off, a reel, some woollen longjohns and a five-gallon ice cream bucket to sit on. Boy, I was surprised to learn just how sophisticated ice fishing gear has become in the past few years. There were specially designed, two-foot-long rods that enable an angler to sit and peer down into their hole in the ice as they dangle their line in the water, smaller-sized reels that hold just enough line to reel in a fish if it makes a
THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray run for it, and monofilament line that will not turn brittle and break in ice-cold waters. There were also all sorts of polypropylene long underwear, one- and twopiece Gortex suits and minus 50-degree boots to keep you warm, not to mention two-person tents with heated padded seats and gear sleighs that one can either pull by hand or attach to a quad. The good part was I discovered that a decent ice fishing rod and reel setup only costs $50 to $75. Having paid more than 10 times that for a fly rod set up, I didn’t mind laying out just over $85 for a top-of-theline Fenwick rod with an
Abu Garcia reel filled with Berkley Fireline Micro Ice Fused Crystal fishing line. Not sure when and if I would get the opportunity to try my hand at ice fishing anytime in the immediate future – in part due to work restraints that no longer bind me – I decided to put off purchasing my own fishing shack with heated, padded seats for a while. If the truth be told, I held off buying any more ice fishing equipment until this past summer. Last winter, while I could appreciate all the new high-tech gear that would make ice fishing more enjoyable, I just couldn’t see myself springing for the big bucks, which is why I started to look for things that I could use for ice fishing at thrift stores and garage sales. Summer is a good time to buy winter clothing. I picked up a good pair of Sorel boots with leather uppers at a garage sale, and a two-piece Ski-Doo suit at a thrift store. I also bought a round cushion to put on top of the five-gallon ice cream bucket that I will use
as my seat. It may have a red flower pattern on it, but who’s going to care when I’m sitting out on the ice in the middle of a lake. I have a Montréal Canadiens toque that I have never worn – again, who cares what I look like as long as I am warm. I tossed around the idea of using a collapsible lawn chair, but I figured I could carry all my gear in the ice cream bucket. I’m always thinking. All I have to do now is go through my tackle box and see what kinds of hooks and small lures I have that I might be able to use for ice fishing, and I will be ready to head out to the frozen landscapes of the ice fisher. Me, an ice fisher, it’s hard to believe. I’ll believe it more when I’m out on the ice, but right now it’s too cold, it’s supposed to snow next week and I don’t have an ice auger yet.
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View point Highway turns driving into racing Open letter to B.C. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone: I am writing to express my concern over increased speed limits in the area that I live. I live in Sicamous. Both highways (TransCanada and 97A) are a concern and now that winter conditions have arrived, I will no longer wait to communicate. Sicamous is a community that relies on connections to neighbouring communities for most everything. My doctor and specialists that I see are in Salmon Arm and Vernon. Something as basic as a broken wrist, requires driving and finding someone to do that. Physio requires driving. Seniors and young drivers have to be on the road. The speed limit of 100 kilometres to Salmon Arm has allowed speeders the right of
way. It allows semi drivers to tailgate and intimidate anyone in front of them. I am glad I don’t have a teenager learning how to drive in these conditions. As a young senior, if driving conditions stay this way, I will consider moving. Highway 97A along Mara Lake is now 90 km/hr. In good conditions this is unreasonable. If wildlife or anything enters your lane you have two choices, the lake or the mountain. At this time of the year it is dark at 4 p.m. and black ice is common due to fog and increased humidity. Visibility is limited and glare is a problem. These conditions are especially bad when a semi is tailgating and all you can see is a grill and lights shining in the back of your vehicle. Turning your rear view mirror helps but doesn’t solve the problem.
Intimidation and pushing is normal. The increased speed limits have changed attitudes. We no longer go for a drive. It’s now a race.
“Intimidation and pushing is normal. The increased speed limits have changed attitudes. We no longer go for a drive. It’s now a race.” Defensive driving has become aggressive, getout-of-my-way driving, including passing on solid lines. This is unfortunate because people who are good defensive drivers are being forced to drive out of their comfort zone. I don’t buy the ‘keepup-with-the-flow argument.’ Some people should not keep up with the flow but they should be able to drive.
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Paul Demenok At recent all-candidates meetings in Area C, questions about sewers for Blind Bay/ Sorrento were frequently raised. Some key points to consider in favour of sewers include: • Groundwater monitoring in Sorrento/ Blind Bay reported E. coli and fecal coliform levels exceeded Canadian standards at 13 of 17 sites. Summit Environmental Consultants noted the combination of relatively impervious bedrock near surface, a shallow water table and proximity of septic fields to shoreline created conditions that would negatively impact water quality. Thousands of residences are on hillsides surrounding the lake, so cumulative effects of human habitation
should come as no surprise. • Most of us take our drinking water from the lake. Effective drinking water treatment addresses bacteria, but what about chemical and pharmaceutical agents reaching the lake via seepage from septic systems? • Many older residential septic systems in this area will soon need replacement. For homes on small lots this may be difficult or impossible. The cost of sewer service may be far less than replacing a septic system. Many older septic systems were installed when standards were less rigorous, and may not be providing acceptable liquid waste treatment. • A number of existing businesses are unable to expand without sewer services. Individuals and companies seeking to establish new businesses have been reluctant to invest here due to the lack of sewers. • There is considerable undeveloped land in this area. The official community plan
calls for the smallest lot size without community sewer service to be one hectare or 2.2 acres. This requirement results in a cost of entry that may be unaffordable for many.
“the Area c sewer plan update currently posted on the csrD website is unworkable from several perspectives, including cost.”
• There is a shortage of seniors housing and retirement facilities in Area C, despite an aging population. Installation of sewers would enable higher densities required for such developments to move forward. • Tourism is a major economic driver for Area C. Ongoing bacterial contamination of the lake will negatively impact the attractiveness of this beautiful area for visitors and residents alike. Large algae blooms
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have occurred. Boil water advisories continue to exist at several locations. Eutrophic changes have been documented in Salmon Arm and Mara Lake. Without effective action, these factors could paint a negative picture about Shuswap Lake and may depress tourism as well as home values. The bottom line is there are many good reasons to seriously think about installing sewers in Blind Bay/ Sorrento. At the same time, careful consideration needs to be given to evaluating less expensive approaches. The Area C sewer plan update currently posted on the CSRD website is unworkable from several perspectives, including cost. If you would like to suggest topics for future articles, or participate in our community advisory panel surveys, please contact me at pdemenok@ csrd.bc.ca.
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Blind Bay Farmers Market hosts the second annual Blind Bay Crafty Christmas Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Blind Bay Marketplace – handmade crafts, furniture, home décor, baking, jewelry, jams, pickles and more. Christmas tree silent auction fundraiser for the food bank, kids activities, bonfire and hot chocolate. Free Admission, door prize. Donations to the food bank gratefully accepted. Santa is coming to the South Shuswap branch of the Okanagan Regional Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Everyone is welcome to visit with Santa. Take your camera. The annual White Lake Community Christmas Potluck and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6. Doors open at 5, dinner is served at 6. Take a potluck item to share. Santa will be there too. If you are taking children, contact Thelma at 250-803-5231. A Ladies Christmas Tea/Social takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Notch Hill Hall, featuring a gift exchange and entertainment by the Sorrento Glee Club. Take a wrapped gift worth about $10 and a half-dozen cookies or squares to share. For more information, call 250-835-4721. The Louisiana Hayride Christmas Show takes place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Shuswap Lake Estates. Tickets are available at
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The possibility of new trails above Celista
Jim Cooperman The Shuswap Trail Alliance, in conjunction with the CSRD, is always on the lookout for new trail opportunities and the recent mention of the potential for a trail above Celista sparked me into investigating the route. When the Area F Park Plan was first developed it included the option of acquiring a 40-acre parcel called Farrell’s Field. Since then, the CSRD acquired 22 acres of the property, where it now manages a popular outdoor ice rink. Recently, a friend and I explored the old trails in the forest behind the rink and the route between the park and Celista. Little is known about William Farrell, the Welch immigrant who homesteaded the quarter section back in 1918. The remains of his buildings can apparently still be found on Leopold Road. At some point in time, the property was divided and one story claims he donated the land to the community, while
being lost. As society is generally more concerned, with good reason, about the present and the future, we may indeed be losing knowledge about people and events from just a few decades ago. As we were interested in the potential trail between Farrell’s Field and Celista, we chose to hike alongside an ancient irrigation ditch that perhaps Farrell himself had dug from Meadow Creek to irrigate his fields. This route, which follows the contours of the land, ends at the public road, where the edge of the canyon adjoined private land. We were forced to continue hiking along the road until we walked passed the property to where we found an old road heading south. Hiking along the old road was fascinating from both an historical perspective and a geographical one. We were able to catch a glimpse of the canyon through the trees with the lake and the mountains in the distance. Parts of the old road were covered in moss and as expected, we were forced to work our way in places through groves of young trees and elsewhere over and under blow down. Closer to Celista we found a lower road and followed it to a local campground adjacent to the creek
and next to the school. It only took us one hour and fifteen minutes to hike the route, despite the obstacles. A 1979 Ministry of Environment map of this region shows two roads, the one we found that hugs the canyon and the existing road. North Shuswap old-timer Larry Speed recalls that his father opened the road in the mid-1940s, as it had a better grade than the other route and at times during the winter, chains were not needed. But eventually this old road was abandoned because sand was always sloughing off the bank and in the mid-1970s the existing road was rebuilt and improved when the Celista subdivision was built. The Ministry of Highways cannot find any record of the old road, thus it would require an agreement with the landowners to create a trail there. Perhaps this would be possible if the landowners appreciated the health, historical, and tourism benefits that this trail would provide to the community. Other trails would be possible, including one adjacent to the creek. The great-grandson of one of North Shuswap’s earliest pioneers, Ralph Bischoff, has many childhood memories of Meadow Creek. Options now exist to restore the existing trails in the Farrell’s Field
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another explains that the property reverted to the Crown because the taxes were not paid. We may never know the truth, but regardless the land is listed legally as park reserve, and for two decades beginning in the mid-1970s, it was under the management of the community association. As soon as we entered the young forest behind the skating rink, we were impressed by the growth of the Douglas fir trees, as this is an excellent growing site. Some firs were already well over a foot in diameter and quite tall. We quickly found the remains of numerous old trails complete with directional signs and interpretive signs that were now molding away. The canyon trail headed to Meadow Creek, also known as Hlina Creek, but looked impenetrable due to the blow down. These trails were built by the Junior Forest Wardens sometime between the 1970s and the 1980s, and unfortunately, no one has been found that has any further details about this project. The lack of available information about a local community project raises concerns about the loss of recent historical record. While efforts continue to document the history of the settlement era, more recent history is
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More than 40 per cent of adults in B.C. do not have the literacy skills to function or thrive in the modern economy. The effects of this can be seen every day with the labour skills shortage and increased unemployment in our province, which have a large negative affect on our local economy. The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) works to combat this gap through awareness, collaborative partnerships and educational programming for all literacy levels and ages, from preschoolers to seniors. This award-winning charitable organization promotes literacy in the North Okanagan-
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Shuswap area by customizing programming to the needs of these communities. This year we are looking for community donations to help support many of the wonderful children’s and family literacy programs in our community, including: Books for Babies, Preschool PALS (Parents as Literacy Supporters), One to One Children’s Literacy Program, Soup & Stories Program and Family Literacy Week celebrations such as Unplug and Play. For more information, or to make a donation, please contact Jennifer Findlay, literacy outreach co-ordinator, at 250-833-2095, or email lassloc@telus. net. Thank you for supporting literacy! Visit www.shuswapliteracy. ca.
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The Shuswap Area Family Emerge ncy Society The Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society’s mission is to end violence in the Shuswap by providing support services to families. All our services are free. We fundraise throughout the year for Continued on pg. A12
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Shuswap Women in Business Shuswap Women In Business (SWIB) is a nonprofit organization created by women – for women, to have a meeting ground where we can exchange information as well as to create opportunities to meet and socialize with other businesswomen in our community. We meet on a monthly basis to network, motivate, and educate ourselves. You are welcome to join us at any of our meetings as a guest.
Please RSVP before noon on Sunday, Dec. 14th if you are attending. To register, go to our website.
Grandmother s to Grandmother s The Grandmothers to Grandmothers in Africa, a non-profit, is
tions are eligible for tax receipts from the foundation, which has proven on-ground networks and trustworthy records developed over the years. Information is readily available from the website, www.stephenlewisfoundation. org. For information, call local co-ordinator Margaret Filiatrault at 250832-8877.
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For more than 60 years, the association has been leading the fight against diabetes through a community-based network of volunteers, members, employees, health-care professionals, researchers and partners. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications – we are delivering on our mission, but we need your support! There are many ways you can help us make a difference for the nine million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. • Make a donation online at diabetes.ca or through the mail. • Make a gift in honour of someone or to celebrate a special occasion. • Donate gently-used items through the association’s Clothesline Program. • Leave a legacy gift and invest in a future without diabetes. • Host a fundraising event in your community or at your workplace. • Get your company involved as a sponsor or by matching employee donations. • Become a member or volunteer. For more information, please visit www. diabetes.ca, or call 1-888-628-9494. All donations are appreciated, and can be mailed to: Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y7.
organized to fundraise and promote awareness of the plight of African grandmothers caring for their orphaned grandchildren and other orphans whose parents have succumbed to disease, mainly HIV/ AIDS. Resources from the campaign are invested directly at community level, with grassroots organizations providing grandmothers and the children in their care with supports that include food, educational supplies, uniforms and school fees, medical care, HIV counselling and testing. Grandmothers are now recognized as community experts who advocate for women’s rights by pushing for theirs and their grandchildren’s rights and protection. They are recognized as agents of change by governments and international aid agencies. We continue to ask the Salmon Arm community to generously donate locally made handcrafts and baking for sale at our First Friday sales in Mall at Piccadilly, Dec. 6 and 7. All proceeds are sent to the Grandmothers Campaign within the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Monetary, memorial and gift card dona-
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Guide to giving Continued from pg. 11 the women’s shelter, Children Who Witness Abuse Program and the police-based Victim Services Program. The Women’s Shelter offers 24-hour shelter and support, in a safe and confidential setting, to women and children who are leaving abusive situations. We rely heavily on monetary donations, donations of canned food items, clothing, small household items, baby supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and linens to meet our ongoing needs. We also are hoping to be in a position to build the second stage of the shelter. The Children Who Witness Abuse program provides one-on-one counselling for children ages three to 18. Support is also available for caregivers/parents/guardians of children who are exposed to violence. We fundraise annually to cover costs including children’s snacks. The police-based Victim Services program provides assistance to victims where the police are involved. It’s a 24-hour service, volunteer driven. Fundraising provides volunteers with training, mileage and support. Contact information: 250-832-9616, ask for Jane Shirley, executive
director, email safesociety@shaw.ca or go visit www.safesociety.ca.
R.J. Haney illage Heritage V m u and Muse R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is a beautiful park on 40-acres of Shuswap farmland operated by the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association. It is home to the Salmon Arm Museum, Ernie Doe Archives Room, a heritage village with buildings dating back to the early 1900s depicting the history of early Salmon Arm, Marjorie’s Tea Room, 2.5-kilometres of pet-friendly walking trails and heritage gardens. With roots dating back to 1963, the board’s mission is to keep the history of Salmon Arm and area alive by collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting the artifacts, records and stories of the region. Its vision is to create a place where people, young and old can see, feel, smell and hear Salmon Arm history. Funding changes are impacting cultural programs, exhibits and operations at the village. Continued community commitment and support is essential for us to succeed in our efforts.
Please consider donating to the extraordinary projects at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, or the museum’s endowment fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation. Income tax receipts will be issued. Our mailing address is: Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association, Box 1642, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P7. Visit our website at www.salmonarmmuseum.org or www. facebook.com/Haneyheritage
Second Harv est Second Harvest is a local food program which is not government funded, but relies totally on the community and its surrounding areas. It is built on the principal of us helping one another in our time of need. We try to give out as much fresh food as possible, so that people are getting foods from all of the different food groups. We also give some nonperishable items. We give out fresh fruits and vegetables that are donated, but with monetary donations we buy them when they are out of season and we also buy things like milk and eggs from local vendors. We are located in the basement of the clas-
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• Sicamous Junior Eagles Home Game ~ Donating $1.00 for every game admission. • Grandma & Grandpa’s Restaurant ~ Donating 10¢ for every coffee sold. • Sicamous Subway ~ Donating $1.00 for every foot long Sub sold, and 50¢ for every six inch Sub sold. Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce encourages all their members to donate to Timmy’s Telethon from now until Dec. 7th.
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Guide to giving Continued from pg. 12 programs. Charitable tax receipts can be issued. The Loft, an afterschool program, would love to receive some Lego to add to their very depleted collection, the camera that they use to capture wonderful memories is on it’s last legs, and some good headphones would be very useful for the children to use. Please drop by our office at 240 Shuswap Street anytime to learn more about us. You can find us at www. s h u s wa p c h i l d r e n s . ca, call us at 250-8330164, and “Like” us on Facebook to keep up with all our free activities and programs. Shuswap Community Foundation
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funding for charitable organizations throughout the Shuswap. Income from the Permanent Capital Fund, now over $7,000,000, is paid out in annual grants to charitable organizations throughout the Shuswap. All gifts to the Foundation, large and small, work together to enhance our community. A donation to the Foundation is “a gift that keeps on giving” to the community forever. Family endowment funds and memorial donations help keep memories alive. Why not donate to the Foundation in the name of loved ones this Christmas – shifting from consumption to contribution? Interested in learning more about the Foundation? Drop into our office at 450 Lakeshore Drive NE, directly across from the Marine Park rail crossing, or call 250-832-5428 to speak with Paulette
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Shuswap Volunteer Se arch and Rescue Society (SVS AR) Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue Society is a registered non-profit society. Our territory covers the entire Shuswap Lake and surrounding area. Our team handles ground searches both urban and backcountry, avalanche incidents, lost snowmobilers, swiftwater rescue, lakebased search and rescue and all manner of rope rescue tasks. Our team is on-call year round and is prepared to be called out in all conditions day or night. We are volunteers from all walks of life that live and work in your community. The search and rescue role we perform requires significant investment in gear
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Graydon and Maureen Ratzlaff invite you to our Annual Christmas Open House in our Wine Shop. Taste our award-winning wines, as well as delicious mulled wine and hot hors d’oeuvres. Enter our draws for prizes and see what local crafters have on display. Bring a non-perishable item for a local food bank.
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Come try the wines from Recline Ridge. We know you will be impressed. Our most popular white wine is the Siegerrebe, known for its extremely fruit-forward character, and the great pairing possibilities with your favourite spicy dishes. Marechal Foch is our #1 red wine, with its full-bodied flavour, smoky aroma and finish, and may be paired very well with cheese, any red meat, and much more. For this coming Holiday Season, and all of the wonderful meals that are planned, Recline Ridge can definitely provide the perfect wine accompaniment. What Christmas dinner would be complete without a wine to pair with the roast turkey? Recline’s Shuswap Serenade is a proven favourite. As an alternative, for those who may prefer a red
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wine with their festive meal, Recline Ridge’s new Gamay Noir would be an excellent choice, as would the “Make Me Blush” rose-style wine, especially with that Holiday ham. Come join Graydon and Maureen at Recline Ridge Winery at their annual Open House on December 6th and 7th, from 11 AM to 5 PM. There will be hot hors d’oeuvres, mulled wine, the tasting bar will be open and prizes to win. Bring something for the food bank. The winery will be open for last minute shoppers December 20th to 22nd, as well.
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Come and take advantage of our case lot specials, incredible deals that should cover some of your gifting needs as well as personal enjoyment. 2013 Momento is tantalizing to both red and white wine lovers alike.Perfect for holiday entertaining. 2013 Black Riesling, cousin of pinot noir, has lovely aromas and flavors of black cherry and currant, nicely balanced with French oak. Versatile with many different foods. 2012 Marechal Foch works great as a fire side sipper or with cheese platters. Lovely nuances of oak and cherry run into a smooth butterscotch finish. 2013 Blush, refreshingly dry with floral and fruity aromas.
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The staff at Sunnybrae winery look forward to helping you with wine choices and food pairing information. Come see the sunny side and enjoy a casual fun-filled experience. This year they have seven different wines: 2012 Turner Road (named after Barry’s parents Mac & Babe Turner, Both long-time residents of the Sunnybrae Area): This versatile estate blend displays a medley of fresh fruit, citrus, and hints of apple.
perishable food donation. All rives at the Lordco parking lot money and food raised in a com- at 6:30 p.m. but organizer Chris munity stays there to help those Moore suggest people show up in need locally. at 6. The Salmon Arm Masonic Local Salvation Army captains Lodge will be serving hot food Sheldon and Sharon and beverages. Feener say they are There are no longer continually amazed bleachers so take by the giving nayour own chairs. ture of the people The Notch Hill of Salmon Arm, and show is at the rail appreciate their supcrossing at 8 p.m. port of the organiza“Salvation Army tion’s work in the community services community. co-ordinator, Dave “This year’s Byers says he is Healthy Donations David Byers most in need of proChallenge set forth tein – canned meat by CP Rail helps and fish, canned us as a community remember pork and beans and canned vegthat while we are able to go to etables. the grocery store and purchase “I have lots of pasta but very foods that help to heal and aid little pasta sauce,” he says. “And our bodies, not everyone has that we’re good for cold cereal but same opportunity,” says Sheldon. people are asking for hot cereal “While we are grateful for each like porridge with some raisins or and every donation that is given, nuts to add to it.” we encourage everyone to think Byers reminds those who need about healthy donations this sea- a Christmas hamper to call him son.” at 250-832-9194 as soon as posThe CP Rail Holiday Train ar- sible.
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Telling First Nations tale The winds are blowing, but who is winning? An epic battle of the winds plays out in Caravan Farm Theatre’s winter sleigh ride show, The Contest of the Winds which opens Dec. 11. “It is a great battle before humans were on Earth, just the animal people and the forces of nature – the elements personified,” says interim artistic director Anita Rochon, describing The Contest of the Winds. Rochon is filling in for Courtenay Dobbie, who is on maternity leave, but has been very involved with the production. The women are very excited about the play, which Dobbie believes is the first time in Caravan’s 36-year history that the storyline is based on a local story. “The most important thing is that it’s a local Interior Salish story,” says Dobbie. “It is a legend come to life with a big lesson to be learned, and about the land right beneath our feet, our history.” Rochon and Dob-
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n Caravan artistic directors Courtenay Dobbie with baby Eloise and Anita Rochon share a precious moment with Jake, the beloved Clydesdale, who died a few days after this photo was taken in late November. in making sure the production is true to the original story, the customs and the language. “I was honoured and blessed to be given the Interior Native Salish blessing to do the story,” says Kenyon, who wrote two other plays for Caravan. “I feel privileged to be in this position and work with Phelan and Williams.” Kenyon is also pleased youths from both bands are in the production. “This works so well for the bands; their
youth who are interested in theatre are getting the chance to work with the pros,” he says, noting the experience could awaken new aspirations and future career paths. The Contest of the Winds runs at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. from Dec. 11 to Jan. 4. There are now shows on Dec. 17, 24, 25 and Jan. 1. For ticket information, visit www.caravanfarmtheatre.com, phone 1-866-311-1011 or book online at www. ticketseller.ca.
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Vernon girl located in Chase Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP report that a Vernon girl missing since Oct. 29 has been found safe and well in
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE TNRD BOARD OF DIRECTORS INAUGURAL MEETING The public is cordially invited to attend the Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to be held: RICK KOCH PHOTO
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n A new phase began for Chase on Dec. 2 at Creekside Seniors Centre when re-elected councillors David Lepsoe and Steve Scott, new mayor (and former councillor) Rick Berrigan and newly elected councillors Alison (Ali) Maki and Nancy Egely were sworn in at their inaugural meeting.
Chase Country Christmas begins today With snowflakes and a touch of Christmas magic in the air, Chase Country Christmas will welcome the holiday season beginning today, Friday, Dec 5 and continuing throughout the weekend. Downtown street closures beginning at 4:30 p.m. today set the stage for the Annual Evening Parade at 5:30. Many vendors will line the streets selling yummy treats and it is a great opportunity to check out all the
specials in the local businesses. You can also keep warm and watch the festivities from around the bonfire in the ‘pocket park’ between The Flower Girls and Pete’s Pizza. After the parade with a donation to a local youth group, Pete Murray will take you on a traditional hayride, or you can watch the Chase Heat Junior B Hockey team and Chase Minor Hockey players encouraging the crowds to join them in good old-fashioned
games of street hockey. New this year will be our Children’s Christmas Store located next to Chase Jeweller. This store will be open Friday night and Saturday. For a very nominal price, the elves will help your child pick out a gift for their family and wrap them too. All profits from this store will go to a local charity. Also See Come on page 21
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Victories: Fortunes change for team after injury fest. By Scott Koch CONTRIBUTOR
As the local Chase Junior Hockey team rebounds from a horrendous period of injuries to regular roster players, so goes the fortunes of the KIJHL Franchise. On Friday, Nov. 28 at the Art Holding Memorial Arena, the highflying Sicamous Eagles came to town. At game’s end the hosts had shot down the Eagles 3-0. This contest was entirely a team effort with Nic Bruyere earning the shutout, stopping 25 shots between the pipes. In the first, Eric Austin got things started, assisted by Austin Willier and Zachary Fournier. Twenty-one seconds later on the same shift, Fournier popped one in from Willier and Austin. In the second, Kolten Moore scored from Cody Hodges and Connor Harding. That was all that was needed in possibly the best effort of the season. On Saturday the 29th, the team travelled to
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n Cody Hodges of the Chase Heat tries to avoid the check as he dekes his way around #6 Arlyn Semeschuk of the Sicamous Eagles on the way to the net with the puck on Friday night. the Little Apple to take on the Kelowna Chiefs. An ugly lacklustre first period effort saw the Chiefs score three, prior to Logan Mostat from Wesley Matsuda getting one back. In the second, the Heat scored four unanswered goals to take a 5-3 lead. It was Hodges from Willier, Kaleb Boyle from Hodges on a nifty behind-thenet, off-the-back-ofthe-goaltender effort, Moore from Tommy
Brown and then Travis Beaubien from Trevor Okino and Moore. In the third, Brown lengthened the lead assisted by Beaubien and Matsuda before the Chiefs got one to make things somewhat tense. In the end it was a 6-4 victory for the Heat, with Michael Byer stopping 36 of 40 in goal. All in all, it was a nice reprieve from earlier team struggles, with two great victories. Next up was a home
contest versus the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Thursday, Dec. 4 and then a Chase Country Christmas contest on Saturday the 6th in Chase versus the Kelowna Chiefs. The following afternoon, the 7th, the Heat is in Kamloops for a 5 p.m. contest against the Storm. So it’s a full weekend of puck action as the Heat gets tuned up for three frosty games in December.
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Come skate with Chase Junior A squad Continued from pg. 19 new this year, teen cosmic bowing from 7 to 9 p.m. and a barbershop quartet at the Village UBrew. On Saturday you can join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Lions Pancake breakfast while you are waiting for the Craft and Vendor Fair, upstairs in the community hall, in the legion basement and across the street at Creekside to open their doors. Between these three events you can come away with many delicious baked goodies, homemade crafts and much of your Christmas shopping. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Safety Mart after the pancake breakfast for a storytime with the children and then later in the afternoon they will re-
turn there for picture time. The Chase Heat Junior B Hockey Team will be on the ice for the free skating event Saturday at 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and you may even come away with some autographs. There will also be carpet bowling from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. outside Safety Mart and Family Bowling from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Village Lanes Bowling Alley. The Chase Heat will also be on the ice Saturday evening to face the Kelowna Chiefs. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. There will be on ice entertainment between periods. They will also be accepting food for the Chase Food Hamper as well as donations of gently used winter clothing
and boots, which will be distributed locally. Who knows, maybe even Santa and Mrs. Claus will pop in for a visit too. On Sunday you can top off your weekend with a little music by
the Kamloops Community Band and our local high school band at the community hall. It is a fun-filled weekend so you’re invited to come out and join in all the festivities.
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Group effort leads to new picnic shelter Over the last year the North Shuswap Community Association saw a big project come to fruition. Adjacent to the hall, and under the trees, there now sits a large, architecturally distinctive shelter which can accommodate several picnic tables and will add to what the Celista Hall offers the community and people renting the facilities for functions. The project was enthusiastically championed by Gord Fisher, with Ed Elmes, Bill
McAlister, Everett Loburg, Ron Alford, Jim Perry and Toby Alford contributing countless volunteer hours to make it happen. The Shuswap Community Foundation donated $2,000 from the Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment towards the project and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District contributed a grant-in-aid of $16,500, which covered most of the remaining costs. The rest was generated from fundraising conducted by the
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social responsibility as an integral part of the business’ success. The contest website states they are active in the Chamber of Commerce and contribute to every community event and function. They treat their employees well, both in wage scale and
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followed by hay ride provided by Peter Murray’s Corn Farm. Enjoy a hot chocolate around the bonfire. Non-perishable items or cash donations will be accepted for the Chase Hamper Society. For more info, call Zilly at 250-679-2856. Chase Royal Canadian Legion, Dec. 7, giant crib, 10:45 a.m. For more info, call 250679-3766 Chase Lions Turkey Bingo, Wed. Dec. 10, Chase Community Hall. Walk-Ins 6:30 p.m. Early Birds 7 p.m. Pay-outs based on attendance and gaming
regulations. Loonie Ball $360. Free winter-wear for all ages at Evangelical Free Church, corner of Shuswap Avenue and Brooke Drive, Friday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call Zilly at 250-6792856. Pancake breakfast, Chase Curling Rink, Dec. 14, 9 to 11 a.m. For $6, get all-you-caneat pancakes, with sausages and eggs, orange juice and coffee/tea. All proceeds help pay bills for struggling curling club. The Pritchard Alive Nativity Play (musi-
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info@youthagainstviolence.com AMY BOURELLE (nee HILL) May 15, 1916 - November 22, 2014 Passed away peacefully at age 98 in residences at Piccadilly Place Care Home. Formerly a long time resident of Horsefly BC. Amy and husband Philip moved to Salmon Arm BC in 1972. Born at Rochester Alberta, Amy married Philip Bourelle at age 15. They shared 66 years of marriage until Philips death in 1998. They had 12 children then raised two additional boys. She is survived by 9 of her children. Philip Jr; Arthur (Alice);(Predeceased George); Charles; Hazel Glusman (Dave) Katherine Sarrazin (Bert); Emory; Walter; Lyda Critchlow (Stanley); Ivan (Judi); Brian Brown and Barry Brown. Amy had 12 siblings and is survived by brother Edmund Hill of Ft. St. James BC and sister Silvia Madsen of Boyle Alberta. Philips family of 8 have all passed. Amy and Philip’s fruitful life leaves 9 children, 25 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and a few great great great grandchildren. Amy will be oh-so-missed by family, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbours for all of the wonderful moments and memories of her 98 years. Amy’s family extends our very special thanks to Dr. Wicker for his outstanding care to our mother’s needs. Our thanks also to Fischer’s Funeral Services for excellent guidance and service. Memorial “Celebration of Life” gathering to be on December 7th at 2:00 pm at the Salmon Arm Elks Hall, 3690- 30th St. N.E. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Amy’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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BAILEY, ELSA LILLIAN Elsa Lillian Bailey passed away suddenly on her 74th birthday, at home in Salmon Arm, BC on November 27, 2014 Born in Ashmont, Alberta on November 27, 1940. Elsa is well remembered for her 43 years of work as Matron with the local RCMP office. She enjoyed this, always on call for when needed, and willing to go in with short notice, regardless of the day, or time. Elsa loved to play bingo, go mushroom picking and fishing at Dry Lake. She ejoyed being around family and especially seeing her grandchildren, great grandsons, nieces and nephews and great nieces. Elsa was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother. We will miss her dearly. She leaves her loving and dedicated family, husband, Harvey; daughter, Debbie (Kenn) of Salmon Arm, son, Terry (Sue) of Sicamous; 3 grandsons, Andre (Eva), Jeremy and Jordan, and 3 great grandsons, Kayson, Eli and Oliver; sister, Judy (Ken) Bothe of Canoe, and brother, Kurt (Darlene) Schadlich of Canoe. A family service will be held at a later time to honor her wishes. Email condolences may be sent to Elsa’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements in care of Bower’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. BARBARA ELLEN SHANNON Barbara Ellen Shannon passed away with her family at her side on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the age of 62 years at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm following a short bout with cancer. Barb was born in Vancouver, BC on April 23, 1952. She grew up in Richmond and had worked with the BC Government for 28 years in the Ministry of Environment and the Liquor Control Board. Barb, Terry and Mike spent many happy working years in Nanaimo, Cranbrook and Langley. She moved to Tappen three years ago and slipped into retirement and “the Shuswapian way of life”. Barb’s Scottish Roots and the Hebenton Clan were a very close and important part of her life. She enjoyed the outdoors, the mountains, hiking trails, kayaking and discovering all that the Shuswap had to offer. She was a member of the Shuswap Lady Striders and loved to quilt. She was a devoted wife, mom and grandma. Barb’s sense of humour and zest for life made our lives better every day. Barb will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Terry; son, Mike (Mildred) of Vancouver; granddaughter, Ria; brother, Jim (Susan) Smith; nephews, Greg (Sally), Rob (Susannah) and Matt (Jen); niece, Jen; and great nieces, Emma and Jazra. She was predeceased by her parents, Norm and Frances Smith, and her sister, Patsy. A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at the Carlin Hall on Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. If so desired, contributions in memory of Barb may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation or the BC Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent through Barb’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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RALPH LLOYD DAVIS Ralph Lloyd Davis passed away at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC on November 25, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Ralph was born in Erickson, BC on January 26, 1924 and had resided in Salmon Arm since 1985. Ralph is survived by his brother, Harvey Davis of Fairview, AB; numerous nephews and nieces; and his church family at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00 am with Pastor David Rodriguez officiating. Online condolences can be sent through Ralph’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. WADE WEBSTER & STEVEN HARRY WEBSTER November 23 & November 27, 2014 It is with overwhelming grief and sadness that we announce the death of Wade Webster at the age of 75, on November 23rd and the sudden death of Steven Harry Webster at only 50, on November 27th, 2014. After a short and brave battle with cancer, Wade passed away peacefully with family by his side at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm. Family was very important to Steven. While travelling home to be with his family, Steven passed away in a fatal car accident. They will be lovingly remembered by wife/mother Sharon, daughter/sister Sheri (Barry), grandsons/ nephews Ty and Taylor, granddaughter/niece Teagan, brothers/uncles Michael (Jane) and Chris (Mary), stepmother/grandmother Robyn, brothersin-law/uncles Jerry (Susan) and Barrie (Britta), sisters-in-law/aunts Karen and Lynda (Alfred) as well as many nieces and nephews/cousins, and great nieces and nephews. They both leave a vast number of close friends. Wade shared with us the gifts of humor, travel and adventure. He will be remembered by all for his quick wit, sense of humor and amazing storytelling abilities. Steve will leave with us the gifts of compassion, friendship and a joy of living life to the fullest. When he made a friend, it was a friend for life. Both Wade and Steven had a passion for riding motorcycles and shared many adventures together. Wade and Steven hold a special place in the hearts of many and will be forever missed and never forgotten. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Skubiak, the nurses at the hospital and the staff at Bastion Place. There will be a Celebration of Life for Wade and Steven at the Salmon Arm Community Church on Sunday, December 7th at 2 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium, Salmon Arm, 250 8331129. Email condolences and share memories through Wade & Steven’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com
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MARY BOYKO Feb. 20, 1924 - Nov. 26, 2014 Mary passed away suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday November 26th at 90 years of age. Predeceased by her husband John in 1994, Mary is survived by her 3 children, Nadia, William and Shirley; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. And her many community friends she thought of as family. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary’s church in Sorrento Friday Dec 5th at 2pm. An open house reception will follow the service at Cedar Heights Community Hall. Please join us to honor Baba. Online condolences may be sent through Mary’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGANSHUSWAP) is inviting applications for Aboriginal Education Workers. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $22.54 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Grade 12 or the equivalent plus 6 months post secondary in human or social service coursework or equivalent • Six months of direct experience with Aboriginal students and families in the education or recreational environment. • Cultural awareness of the FIrst Nations community. • Working knowledge of computers and the ability to organize and maintain record keeping. For details on qualifications, responsibilities and duties, please visit “Make a Future” to see full job description at www.makeafuture.ca. Please submit your resume with full supporting documents (Proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references to apply@sd83.bc.ca by DECEMBER 12, 2014 BY NOON or Fax No. (250) 832-3751.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGANSHUSWAP) is inviting applications for our On Call Spare list for Education Support Workers positions. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $24.54 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Two year’s University training in Social Sciences and or Psychology or equivalent. • One Year’s experience working effectively with at risk youth and their parents demonstrating the ability to: • develop a good rapport and relationship of trust with teenage students; • to supervise and assist them with learning and behaviour problems; For further details on qualifications, responsibilities, duties and how to apply, please visit “Make a Future” at www.makeafuture.ca for job description. Deadline for applying is Friday, December 12, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Merchandise for Sale
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Misc. for Sale
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PT MERCHANDISER wanted for retail visits. Hourly rate Neg. Send resumes to: resumes@ devrew.com SKYLINE TRUCKSTOP requires F/T gas attendant & cook. Email resume to skyline@jetstream.net or fax to 250-836-4950.
Medical/Dental KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time
Community Health Nurse
in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.
Services
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282
Cleaning Services HOUSEKEEPING in Salmon Arm, $20/hr. (250)804-6043
Household Services HOUSEKEEPER available on Mon. and/or Wed., 18yrs exp., excellent ref’s, $20/hr. (250)835-2355 leave message
Misc Services
Home & Yard
•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
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
Auctions ANGLEMONT B.C. Dispersal Auction. Sat. Dec. 13 11:00 am. Location-7457 Estate Dr. Anglemont. Auctioning all contents from 3 story summer home + 2 sheds canvas top’s. Santa Special 2012 Camero SS convertible black. 2003 Honda Civic 4 dr. See Doo. View 9:00 to auction time Sat am. Terms: cash, visa, m/c, debit. Unknown, approx. 100 lots. Quick removal. Sale subject to additions & deletions. Xmas draw. See U there. Sale conducted by: Harvey’s Auction Service. Ph/Fax 250376-7826 Cell: 250 319-2101
Misc. Wanted
4-16� rims for 2008 Pontiac G6 with valve sensors $150 (250)832-1940 leave message
A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures. Todd, 250-864-3521
FOR SALE xmas decoration and exercises equipment (250)835-8763
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.
MOVING-snowblower,8HP-26� cut 6 forward 2 reverse-electric start serviced regularly. $475.00 firm (250)832-4652
PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Free Items
RECONDITIONED wood heaters & circular saw guides (250)835-8466
YOUNG FEMALE cat, spayed, very sweet, shots Free to give away to a loving home. 1 (250)833-4228
Excavating & Drainage
Excavating & Drainage
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Garden & Lawn
Garden & Lawn
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SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533
Feed & Hay
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
Misc. for Sale
SNOW REMOVAL Driveways, Parking Lots. Shuswap Pro Roofing. (250)833-7523
Pets & Livestock
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy: rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
ClassiďŹ eds Get Results!
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
250-253-4663
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
FAR
• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw
PICK-UP OR DELIVERY
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
Farm Services
Farm Services
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
We Deliver
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
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
Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Rentals
Modular Homes
Apt/Condo for Rent
2BDRM trailer in Enderby on 2acres, freshly painted and updated. Avail. immed. phone (250)803-6523
1 bdrm apt. available immediately. Central loc. 45+. $650/mo. Phone 250-832-6490
1BDRM, exc. view, priv entr., f/s, quiet pet OK. $800, avail. now. 1070 1St. SE 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 Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartment Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Jan. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694
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 3 BEDROOM, Ranchero area. Fenced yard. DD., util., ref. req. $1200. (250)832-7475 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
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
NEWLY Renovated Lakeview Home. $1500. mth + util. NS, NP, 4 bed, close to schools & town. (250)803-1368 SALMON Arm: riverfront bungalow, mins from town, NS, NP, adult oriented, $1150/mo. + util. (250)804-9678
Rentals
Transportation
Storage
Scrap Car Removal
HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-5135
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
Suites, Lower 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
$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666
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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
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Transportation
Sport Utility Vehicle
Motorcycles
2004 Toyota Highlander V6 comfort line. 160,000km. Winter tires, roof racks, tow pkg incl.$9500 OBO. (250)832-6564
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of ASSOCIATION FOR INJURED MOTORCYCLISTS INTERIOR CHAPTER January 11, 2015-1:00 P.M. MEKONG RESTAURANT 1030 Harvey Avenue Kelowna, B.C.
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
Scrap Car Removal
Trucks & Vans
LOOKING to rent or house sit, quiet gentleman, ref’s avail., (250)517-7429
SUNNYBRAE: landscaped 4bdrm. 3.5bath w/attached suite for nanny or grandparent, suitable for professional family $1600/mo. + util., NS, NP, ref’s req. (250)835-2355
#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
1998 Windstar van, new snow tires, 184,000km, $1600. (250)675-4952
Pet Services
Pet Services
Trucks - Logging
Trucks - Logging
Housesitting
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
By shopping local you support local people. Misc. for Sale
Box 600 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 DHHL@telus.net 250-344-6784
Misc. for Sale
NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS
IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes. Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm
Logging Trucks wanted in the Golden B.C. area. Please contact 250-344-8101 or 250-344-6784.
Homes for Rent
Lakeside Realty Ltd.
Homes for Rent
R E N TA L S
2 BDRM. plus den walkout basement suite 4 appliances, fireplace, Lakeview & large yard N/S 2517 Forest Drive, Blind Bay $800/mo. includes utilities 3 BDRM. condo, 2 baths, 5 appliances. Adult oriented complex. N/S, N/P #10 111 Harbourfront Drive, Salmon Arm $1400/mo. 2 BDRM., 1 bath, 4 appliances, N/S, N/P #6 7010 Black Road, Salmon Arm $750/mo.
Merry Anderson 250-833-2799 merryanderson@telus.net MANAGING BROKER
www.merryanderson.com
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Home Care/Support
Home Care/Support
SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING is seeking an individual or couple living in Enderby or Salmon Arm who is willing to share their lives with a young man with an intellectual disability. A separate living space such as an apartment above the garage or a trailer on the property is ideal. Criminal record clearance will be required. Please send your reply to: jcrawford@shuswapacl.com Fax: (250) 832-1076 No phone calls Please.
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Maui offers fine feast for all a gardener’s senses two volcanoes, which are separated by a wide valley. (The last eruption occurred around 1790, but they’ve just recently discovered that the bigger Haleakala is active again and will likely open up and ooze lava – not explode – like the one on the big Island of Hawaii, and luckily won’t affect any populated areas). Your rental car can easily take you to the historic port town of Lahaina, along the amazingly windy scenic highway by lush rainforests to Wailua and Hanna, into the central area to visit the Iao Needle State Park, off to the funky town of Paia by the surfing
beaches, up-country to Makawao for cooler climes, or right up to the top of the 10,000foot volcano to enjoy the panoramic views, sunrises or sunsets. Lots of things grow and are grown there, such as coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, bananas, coconuts, avocados, mangos, tropical flowers, sugar cane, pineapple, things I don’t recognize and their own brand of cannabis called ‘Maui Wowie,’ which occasionally wafted through the breezes. There are lots of geographically different places to stay with varied weather conditions, so it depends on
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what floats your boat as to where you hang your hat and what you like to do. The ways to play are endless, such as snorkeling (especially the boat trip out to the Molokini crater), golfing, surfing, kite and boogie-boarding, fishing, swimming, diving, cycling along the many bike lanes, hiking, sight-seeing, shopping, sunbathing and of course – eating. Although incredibly lush and beautiful, with lots of waterfalls pouring down from the mountain, we just wanted to enjoy the good weather to bask on the lovely and safe sandy beaches, to bob around on the calmer
AUTOMOTIVE
Robert Babakaiff of Arro Wood Heat Services has been in business for 6 years. A 45+ year resident of Salmon Arm, he believes in buying his products locally. After being laid off from Coe/Newnes, he saw there was a need for a reliable wood heat technician. He became certified in the WETT program – which is a Canadian recognized association, allowing him to be able to inspect, install and maintain wood burning stoves and fireplaces. His services include chimney sweeping, estimates and advice on purchasing and installation of wood burning stoves, such as size needed for the square footage, and the best stove to meet your needs. Robert’s motto “Burning Clean = More Green” not only refers to the money saved when keeping your stove or fireplace maintained, it also refers to the environment, as the new stoves burn cleaner and more efficiently. Repeat customers are spreading the word of his fair pricing and thorough job. For all your wood heat needs, call Robert today for an estimate.
ARRO
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• Fully Insured • Chimney Sweep • Stove Installs & Maintenance • WETT Inspections Call Robert Babakaiff 250-803-2168 Salmon Arm
turquoise waters and snorkel over the amazing natural aquarium of tropical fish nibbling at the coral reefs, moray eels, sea urchins and best of all, the delightful and magical green sea turtles that slowly cruise along past you. They were just way too cool! As a gardener, the ultimate Hawaiian experience for me is to drink in the amazing and endless variety of plants and palms, admire the magnificent canopies of shade and flowering trees, to gawk at the gigantic Banyan tree in Lahaina, which was planted in 1873 at eight-feet high and is now almost
Gre Cu at Cof p of fee !!!
Scrappy’s Metal Recycling We take everything metal!
Wire, Tin, Fridges, Stoves, Freezers… FREE DROP OFF! We buy Batteries, Copper, Aluminum & Scrap Cars. 1st Ave. S.W. & T.C.Hwy. • 250-833-6367
It’s Our Duty to Your Car! Since 1978
HOURS: Mon. to Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Helping the Environment!
SNOW PLOWING
all used oil & filters are sent out for recycling
1291 TCH SW Salmon Arm salmonarm.gcocltd.com • 250-832-1040
FARM SERVICES
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
We Deliver
60-feet high and covers an area of 200 feet (Wow!), and to breathe in the heavenly perfumes of the tropical flowers. The best way to see all of that in one spot is to stroll around the pathway that fronts all those grand hotel grounds and their openair lobbies in Wailea that are all magnificently landscaped and resplendent with floral displays in gardens or huge vases and planters. If you ever get a hankering for Hawaii, then hop on a plane and enjoy all the beauty, colour and fragrances that those tropical islands can offer.
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• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110
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SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING 24 hour service 250.320.2738 TREE SERVICES Bill Walker
CERTIFIED TREE ASSESSOR
Serving Sicamous & the Shuswap FULLY INSURED, REFERENCES
HYDRO EXCAVATING
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MINUTE MUFFLER & MAINTENANCE 250-832-8064
Mufflers Brakes Shocks Complete Automotive Repairs
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00
• ICBC Repairs • Glass Replacement • Painting • Sand Blasting • Private Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening
WE’VE GONE GREEN™ Now using environmentally-friendly and compliant WATERBORNE PAINT 1st Ave SW
Salmon Arm FRAME & BODY SHOP
42nd St SW
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There’s nothing like taking off into the wild blue yonder, knowing you’re going to land in a warm, tropical paradise. This was my second trip to Maui, the first one being about 20 years ago. So I knew exactly what to expect (albeit I heard it’s now busier and more devel-
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oped) and what I was going to re-experience. I had also been to the islands of Oahu when I was 18 and Kauai when I was in my late 20s, so it’s roughly averaged out to a trip every 10 years, which just isn’t enough because I can’t get enough of Hawaii. Our young teenage daughter had never seen a palm tree outside of a trip to Disneyland, so I figured it was high time she got an eye and nose full of the tropical sights and scents. So off we went on her 10day school break with my mom and sis in tow. Maui is the second largest of the islands and called the Valley Isle because it sports
• Fischer’s Funeral Home • Ben’s Towing
Mark Pennell owner 4130 - 1st Ave. SW
250-832-8947
24 Hour Service Rob Stunzi cell: 250-253-2829 • Utility locating - Hydro/gas/water/fibre optics • Catch basins/sumps/drains • Line flushing • Hot Water Boiler (for frozen ground) • Slot trenching
www.bigironhydrovac.ca
TREE SERVICE We Cut Trees and More!! Stump Grinder - Bobcat - Excavator Residential & Commercial Properties 250-836-4147
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Dealing with the dilemma of eating dairy LIVING WELL
Sicamous Business Directory
When did buying milk become such a complicated task? A trip down the dairy aisle can be a long process as consumers are faced with soy, almond, coconut, hemp, or cow’s milk. To add to the confusion, recently there have been some re-
ports advising people to choose alternatives to cow’s milk. The truth is as long as you are able to drink cow’s milk without any negative effects it remains a safe and nutritious beverage choice. Cow’s milk is an affordable source of protein. Compared to milk
alternatives it has the most protein at eight grams per cup. Soy milk is close behind with six grams, whereas almond milk, rice milk and coconut milk have only one gram or less of protein per cup. Most milk alternatives are not considered a good source of protein. If you drink a milk alternative it is important to make sure you are including high protein foods in your diet
such as lean meats, beans, nuts and tofu. Cow’s milk is also a great source of vitamin D and calcium, which are important for bone health. These nutrients help protect you from osteoporosis as you age. Some people have argued that humans cannot absorb the calcium in cow’s milk; however, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the calcium in cow’s
milk is more readily absorbed than the calcium in fortified milk alternatives and foods such as spinach and almonds. There are reasons why some people do not drink cow’s milk including dairy allergies, lactose intolerance or choosing to follow certain diets such as veganism. If you do not drink cow’s milk, these tips can help you choose a healthy alternative: Choose a product
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that is fortified. The nutrition label should indicate it has at least 30 per cent of your daily value (per cent DV) of calcium and 45 per cent of your daily value for vitamin D. Look for products that are unsweetened. Many milk alternatives contain added sugars so check the ingredients list. Drink up! No matter which milk you drink, aim for two cups each day to make sure you get
enough vitamin D and calcium for healthy bones and a healthy body. - The author, Courtney Gault, is a dietetic intern with Interior Health.
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Sawmill
Eagle River
Automotive Specializing in: Light trucks 4x4s General Auto Repairs Highway #1 East, Sicamous, BC
(250) 836-2333
Chiropractic Monashee Chiropractic & Massage Dr. Cameron Grant, D.C. Roxanne Petruk RMT
Business Profile Nillerahs Day Spa
Since opening in 2007 Nillerahs Day Spa has offered Sicamous manicures, pedicures, therapeutic massages, waxing, permanent hair removal, advanced pedicures and facials. Some of the new services and products added in the past year include Epilfree Permanent Hair Removal system and Gelfx gel nail polish ~ for lasting results! Owner Sharel Perkins and staff Julie Davies and Linda McKnutt look forward to providing all your esthetic services in Sicamous. Call 250.836.4643 for information or to book your spa experience.
Spas and Hair Salons
Day Spa
Fencing
Pro-Tek Fence • CHAIN LINK FENCING INSTALLED FROM $9/FT • 2 YR WARRANTY
Ph: 250-836-4643 visit us at 231 Finlayson St.
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Pharmacy AND THE FLOWER SHOP
A Pharmacy, Flower Shop and more........ • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior • Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship For Free Estimate
Cell 833-8009 • Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years
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#5-1133 Eagle Pass Way
250-836-3365
250.351.0514
By the cord or by the truckload Call Tyler at 250-836-0004
250-836-0171
Parkland Mall #7 1133 Hwy. 97 A Sicamous
“Serving the North Okanagan and Shuswap”
Firewood For Sale
Health & Beauty Cosmetics Greeting Cards Beautiful Giftware Section
250-836-2963 Pharmacy: 836-3784
Womens Clothing Boutique Kodak Digital Print Centre Toys,Games and Puzzels Home Healthcare Products. Check us out on Facebook
317 MAIN STREET SICAMOUS
Shop Local! Support your Hometown
Happy Corkers is a u-vin “on premise wine” making business and gift store
250-836-wine 444 #3 Main St. Sicamous Advertise your business in the Sicamous Business Directory Call Terry at 250.517.0034
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Breakaway
n Salmon Arm’s Doug Harrison is stopped by the left pad of Kamloops goaltender, Teagan Leslie, on a break away during a Midget Rec tournament game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Specialty Herbs & Spices Over 90 to choose from!!
Loose Leaf Teas & Coffee Beans Over 100 varieties!
Veggie Candles
Tea Lights, Votives & Jarred
261 Alexander St. NE • 778-489-4009
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Ready, set to ski Another ski season is upon us and we’re raring to go! All the preparation is done on the trails, on the equipment, on the facilities – and that is no small feat. As for the trails, there has been logging this summer which will give us quite the vista when skiing out Sunshine. You will notice a change at the South Hub where John Thielman cut a trail from Reino’s Run directly down to the Hub to give an option to the sharp corner at the bottom of Sky Trail. Many folks were out clipping the trails which they had “adopted” plus Take Back The Hill brings out a number of folks to clear trails in readiness for snow. The uber-cold weather in November has helped set up the trails and the bogs so that when the snow comes, it will stay. The heavy snow mid-November was too much for some of the trees trail-side so skiing early in the season requires clippers and/or saw to help clear the debris. The skiing is really quite fine. The chalet has a new look – this week it received new flooring, and we will no longer be faced with painting the floor every second year. Thanks to a grant from Tire Stewardship BC which supports use of recycled tires and
TRail Tales Marcia Beckner to a generous donation from the the City of Salmon Arm, we were able to purchase and install Dinoflex flooring. Looking forward to the durability and non-slipperiness. The Junior Racers are gearing up for another busy racing season. With 89 skiers on the team and 16 coaches, the program includes pre-season dryland training which they have been doing since the summer. By the time a racer gets on snow he/she should be in shape. Just about every weekend from here on in will be spent racing – locally and around the province. The Larch Hills will be hosting the Okanagan Teck Cup on Dec. 26, followed by the annual Fun Race on Dec. 27. The Midget Championships are in Mount Washington on Vancouver Island Feb. 7 to 8, then the BC Championships in Kelowna, where Larch Hills hopes to repeat its winning ways by capturing the points trophy.
Taking advantage of a Canadian government initiative to encourage student exchanges across the country, the Larch Hills Race Team is currently hosting 16 skiers from Nakkertok Ski Club in Ottawa. All 16 and chaperones are billeted with Larch Hills skiers and will spend a week in Salmon Arm busy with activities organized by their hosts, including team practice in the Larch Hills, skiing Revelstoke and visiting the Railway Museum, participating in activities at Quaaout Lodge, taking in a race at Sovereign Lake, skiing and tubing at Silver Star, attending Shuswap Theatre. What a wonderful opportunity for both visitors and hosts. Then, come late January, the exchange skiers and chaperones in Salmon Arm go to Ottawa for a week to complete the exchange. Good timing – it’s Winter Carnival time in Ottawa. And they will ski the lovely Gatineau Hills which Jim and I skied two years ago. Alysson Marshall won a sprint race in the U.S. this past weekend. Skiing and training in Canmore, Alysson is on target. Check out the web site: skilarchhills.ca. The webcam gives a visual and the current temperature, and there are daily trail reports. Think snow!
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Golds start with style The Senior Golds basketball team performed well on the weekend at Robert Bateman Secondary School in Abbotsford. On Thursday, the Golds lost 59-53 to Charles Best Secondary, which is ranked eighth in preseason AAA rankings. Game star was Lenny Depatie with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Golds were up the entire game, but some untimely turnovers in the final three minutes put Charles Best ahead. The result showed the Golds’ inexperience as a Grade 11heavy team, but they gave an outstanding effort. On Friday, the Golds claimed a 64-49 win over Langley Secondary.
Game star was Stephen Kooistra who hit four three-pointers, and, as the point guard, facilitated the offence by spreading the ball around as well as playing great defence. On Saturday it was a 60-42 win over Guildford Park Secondary. Game star was Jordan Hislop who scored 23 points, and set the tone for the game by scoring 16 of the team’s 22 first quarter points. Overall during the weekend, all 13 players who dressed got to play, and every player registered a basket. “It was a great effort all weekend, and a really positive start to the weekend,” said head coach
Rhys Waters. “Competition is high at the Coast and the team rose to the occasion.” Jordan Grieve is assistant coach, along with Jim and Brody Duxbury also assisting.
Upcoming:
• The Golds are at Mount Boucherie on Dec 9. The home opener is Dec 16 versus Rutland Secondary. There will be popcorn and a halftime game and the team would love to see the stands packed. Tip-off 6 p.m. for the Jewels, 6:45 for the Golds. • The Homecoming alumni tournament takes place Dec 22 and 23. Contact rwaters@sd83. bc.ca for information.
Peewee Silvertips split weekend games
The Podollan Inn Peewee Tier 2 Silvertips played a pair of tough games against divisionleading opponents on the weekend. Saturday’s tilt saw the Tips drop a close 2-1 decision to the hometown Penticton Junior Vees. Both goaltenders shone; Rod May for the Tips making spectacular save after save to keep it close for the visitors. Colby Feist snared the lone marker for Salmon Arm. Sunday’s game versus the West Kelowna Warriors ended with a much better result for the Silvertips, as they blanked the visitors 6-0 in Sicamous. Feist
opened the scoring just seven minutes into the first period, Ty Sanford setting him up in front of the net on the power play. Feist would get his second of the game just two minutes later on a breakaway, this time short-handed. Sanford would get his first of two on the afternoon just prior to the mid-game ice clean, out-waiting the Westside netminder before wristing it to the back of the net. Taylor Howard would then drive down the wing and Lucas Piekarczyk would pick up the rebound, flipping the puck up and over the sprawing goaltender for the Tips’ fourth
goal. Mason Balon’s hard shot missed, but had enough mustard to rebound out front for Feist to seal the hattrick just 17 seconds later. Sanford and Balon
would combine for the Silvertip’s final goal of the game. Gabriel Murrels-Allaway was rock-solid in net for the Tips, picking up the shutout.
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.
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to vote for the Shuswap Performing Arts Centre every day until Dec. 10 by going to www. avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf21051. A direct link is provided from www.s-spac.com or on Facebook – Shuswap Society for Arts & Culture.
REGISTRATION ON NOW FOR WILD WEST REGISTRATION FOR LEGO BUILDERS – has started for the
Wild West lego builders on Dec. 10, at the Salmon Arm Library. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 250-832-6161 or email aburnham@orl.bc.ca to reserve your child’s spot.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 REGISTRATION FOR LEGO BUILDERS – starts today for
Sugarplum Visions on Dec. 16, at the Salmon Arm Branch of Okanagan Library. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 250832-6161 or email aburnham@orl.bc.ca to reserve your child’s spot.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 “UNWRAPPED” THE FAMILY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA –
Centre at 5 p.m. Limited number of tickets. For more information, contact 250-832-1065 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
SHUSWAP HISTORICAL SOCIETY – will meet to celebrate
their 25th anniversary. Finger foods, tea and coffee, 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Hudson Avenue. For further info., phone Pat at 250-833-0205 or Dorothy at 250-832-3537.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 BCGREA (GOVERNMENT RETIREES) – will hold its monthly
meeting and luncheon at the Seniors Activity Centre, 175 Fifth Ave. Agenda includes reports and updates on activities. Members and guests are welcome. For further information, call 250-832-7061.
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.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 CPR HOLIDAY TRAIN – will roll into town at 6:30 p.m. Meet
in the Lordco parking lot.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 SHUSWAP MEN’S CHORUS – presents Winter Bells, a
concert with special guests the First Ringers Handbell Choir, the Shuswap Youth Choir and soprano Hannah Gomme at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Tickets available at the Shuswap Clothing and Shoe Company, Pink Cherry, a choir member, or at the door.
DECEMBER 17 TO 19
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will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Centenoka Park Mall for all ages. Free concerts by pianist Andrew Stoney, 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 778-581-5500 for more information.
TO DECEMBER 20 SHUSWAP HOSPICE SOCIETY – hosts its
annual Celebration of Life from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mall at Piccadilly. Illuminate a light on the Celebrate a Life Tree to honour the life of a loved one.
SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 BOOKINGHAM PLACE – presents author, editor and
professional speaker Matt Jackson from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., when he will be signing copies of his hilarious new anthologies Never Light a Match in an Outhouse and Mob Hit on My Grandmother’s Dog.
SALMON ARM COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT – will be held
at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation.
BOOK SIGNING – Hidden Gems Bookstore, 331 (D)
Alexander St. NE will host a book-signing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Randy Nelson from Kamloops, will be signing his book Poachers, Pulluters & Politics – A Fishery Officer’s Career, with all proceeds going to fallen Fish and Wildlife officers in North America.
SILVER CREEK SENIORS – will host a Christmas craft and
bake sale from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at 3048 Hornsberger Rd., near the Silver Creek Store. Concession on site, wheelchair accessible.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 CHRISTMAS DINNER – at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity
TO DEC. 13 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and ToddlerTime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Stories, singing and fun. No need to pre-register – just drop in. The Salmon Arm Branch of the ORL is located in the Mall at Piccadilly. For info., call the branch at 250-832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.
DECEMBER 5, 6, 12 & 13 Bah Humbug! a musical, with matinees at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7 and 14. Tickets are available at the door only.
SHUSWAP COMMUNITY CHURCH – presents It’s a Wonderful Christmas, a musical comedy, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday mornings. For information, call 250-832-4004 or visit aplacetobelong.ca.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – will be held at Shuswap
Community Church at 2 p.m., featuring gospel music and sing-along. Freewill offering for the food banks. 3151 Sixth Ave. NE. Call 250-832-4004 for further information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 THE JAZZ CLUB – will host gypsy 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.
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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 SHUSWAP DANCE CENTER – presents their Christmas show,
Winter, at 6:30 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 SHUSWAP SINGERS – will perform their Christmas concert
FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the Jammers Dance, with a variety of music starting at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, bring your instrument and join in, or put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug, or maybe just pull up a chair to soak up the atmosphere and socialize with friends.
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 5 FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – The office and
kitchen will be closed for the holidays. The building may be open for scheduled activities, so check with your convenor.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 TCB PROMOTIONS PRESENTS – New Year’s Eve with
tributes to Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Michael Bublé at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets include a pasta dinner, door prizes and midnight festivities.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 SHUSWAP AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) D SUPPORT E L L GROUP – meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Public CE
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