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Santa waves to the crowd as the CP Rail Holiday Train arrives in Salmon Arm at the Lordco parking lot on Monday, Dec. 15. Hundreds of people turned out for the annual event that collected 3,400 pounds of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. For more images, turn to page A10.
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SmartCentres launches lawsuit Shopping centre site: Owners seek millions in damages from engineering firm, employees. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Another lawsuit has arisen from the SmartCentres property. Four affiliated companies – SmartCentres Inc., a BC numbered company, Salmon Arm Shopping Centres Limited and Calloway REIT (Salmon Arm) Inc., have launched a lawsuit against EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. and three of its employees. A BC Supreme Court document outlin-
ing Justice G. Bruce Butler’s reasons for judgment states that SmartCentres retained EBA to do environmental assessments prior to purchasing the land at the west end of town, part of which now houses a Walmart store. The property, which is close to Shuswap Lake and the Salmon River, was subject to provincial regulations governing setbacks to fish-bearing waters. EBA provided two reports, a preliminary environmental investigation report on Feb.
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22, 2007 and a preliminary riparian area regulation assessment on July 30, 2007. SmartCentres completed purchase of the land on Oct. 15, 2007 for $14.7 million. “The two reports provided by EBA suggested that substantial portions of the properties could be used for development based on the anticipated RAR (riparian areas regulation) setbacks contemplated in the reports. However, that information proved to be inaccurate,” states the court document. “The high water mark of Shuswap Lake im-
pinges on the properties such that once the proper RAR setbacks were applied, only a portion of the land could be used for redevelopment. The plaintiffs say they relied on the two EBA reports when they purchased the properties and that the reports were prepared negligently by the defendants. They say they suffered a loss of at least $3.3 million, and perhaps much more, as a result of their reliance on the EBA reports.” See Trial on page A2
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Lincoln is pulled by his dad Colin Satrum during the Tim Hortons Skate with Santa event at Shaw Centre’s Hucul Pond on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Trial to start in July Continued from front EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. have put forward several defences including: they were not negligent in preparing the reports; the company did not breach its contractual obligations; and any loss suffered by the plaintiffs was caused by their own negligence or their failure to mitigate. The judge ruled on an application by the defendants to hold a summary trial – an expedited judicial process – and ruled against it, concluding that a full trial would be the most
efficient in the circumstances. A trial is set for 10 days beginning July 13, 2015, when all arguments from both sides will be heard. In a separate lawsuit completed in August 2012, a BC Supreme Court judge ordered three parties affiliated with SmartCentres to pay the seller of the property, another numbered company that listed Mike Fowler of Richmond as president, $2 million plus legal costs. In that case, the seller had argued that if the purchaser couldn’t get city approvals before November 2009, the purchaser would
pay the seller the remaining $2 million of the price by Nov. 15 of that year – which the seller said wasn’t done. However, the SmartCentres affiliates appealed the decision and, in September 2013, a BC Supreme Court judge ruled in their favour, deciding that they no longer had to pay the seller $2 million. Like the current lawsuit, that 2012 initial action and the 2013 appeal referred to a significant portion of the lands purchased being unsuitable for development because of the provincial riparian areas regulation.
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Funding top up: Fiona Harris and Kurt Mueller from the Shuswap Hospital Foundation accept a cheque for $20,000 from Salmon Arm Lions Club president John Lund.
Lions Club calls it a day by barb brouwer OBSErVEr STAFF
As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Salmon Arm Lions Club ceases to exist. The reason? A lack of interest, says John Lund, who has been club president for 10 years. “We need a group of people that work together,” he says. “We’ve only got four that get out and work and I am worn out.” Lund says when he told the members he was resigning, nobody else in the group wanted to step up, so the decision was made to disband. “We’ve done a lot for a lot of people, so it’s something that’s going to be missed in the community for sure,” says Lund, who has been involved with the Lions since 1977. “I was a charter member of a Sicamous club that we opened in my restaurant and was in the other Salmon Arm club until it disbanded. From raising money to make possible one man’s trip to Vancouver to get a new heart, to fixing people up
with wheelchairs, insulin pumps, hearing aids and glasses, and sending needy children to camp, the club has given back to the community in a big way. The Lions held an event in Sorrento that raised $25,000 to help send a young girl for brain surgery. With plans to close underway, the club began doling out most of its remaining funds. The Shuswap Hospital Foundation received $20,000 to help pay for the CT scanner upgrade. The B.C. Lions Society was given $80,000 – $25,000 for improvements at Camp Winfield, $25,000 for camperships so handicapped kids can go to camp, and $30,000 to Easter Seal House to refurbish one of the units. “We have used 325 bed days for people in Salmon Arm in the last year,” says Lund, noting the house provides accommodations at reasonable rates for those who are unable to afford hotels while receiving medical treatment in Vancouver. Six disabled Salmon Arm kids attended Camp Winfield this
summer, at a cost of $2,500 per child. “We sold a building, we do barbecues at events, we do the demo derby and more,” he says. “What we’ve tried to do is put money back into the community to help people. Every penny that was raised in Salmon Arm stayed in Salmon Arm, even though clubs are supposed to contribute globally. “We don’t because we prefer to help local people,” says Lund. “We’re going to look at how we can help one more person with a wheelchair.” The club has also given their annual $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army for Christmas hampers. As well, the Lions have donated more than 100 wooden toys for the hampers that they acquired from a Lower Mainland workshop run by the Lions. “A lot of the stuff we don’t push out in the open and say ‘whoopee ding, we did this.’” Lund says. “We’re out there to help people, not just have our horn blown.” Of his own commitment to service clubs,
Lund says he does it to help. “No matter how beaten down you are yourself, there’s still people that need more help,” he says. “One thing with our club was we never begged merchants for donations.” If he could get a good price so the merchant didn’t lose on the deal or if the merchant offered something for free, Lund was happy to take it. As much as he’s looking forward to some down time, Lund is sorry to see the club close. “It’s a sad thing, but it comes to the point where you’ve got to slow down.”
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Salmon Arm man killed: Lawyer says judge made errors in trial. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
The man who murdered Salmon Arm’s Andrew Gawley is appealing his conviction. In 2011 Jamie Michael Cliff, then 36, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in jail without parole, a rare sentence he shares with only one other B.C. man convicted of second-degree murder, serial killer Robert Pickton. A second-degree murder conviction usually carries a life sentence with a minimum parole eligibility of 10 years, while a first-degree conviction means an automatic minimum term of 25 years. Calling the murders of 21-year-old Gawley and his 26-year old roommate Lana Marie
Christophersen senseless, cruel and cowardly, in 2011 BC Supreme Court Justice William Ehrcke said the murders fall into the worst group of offences and Cliff is a member of the worst group of offenders. This past Friday, Dec. 12, Cliff’s lawyer appeared in the BC Court of Appeal in Vancouver to appeal the jury’s finding of guilty, saying the judge made errors in the trial that may have influenced the outcome. Gawley was living in an apartment in East Vancouver in October 2008 at the time of the attack. A friend he was rooming with had moved out at the end of September and another friend was going to move in November. They placed an ad for a one-month rental, which Christophersen answered, saying she
Andrew Gawley MURDER VICTIM needed a place to stay for a month. Gawley, a 2007 graduate of the Vancouver Film School, was working at World Vision at the time. He was described as an outgoing, likable, familyoriented Salmon Arm Secondary grad who didn’t drink, smoke or do drugs. The jury heard that Cliff, a drug dealer, was angry at Christophersen, his former girlfriend, thinking she
had stolen from him and had tipped off police about his operation. She had lived briefly with Cliff before moving out and was waiting for her own place to be ready. Cliff came to the apartment, stabbed Christophersen to death, stabbed Gawley, who lay in bed, in the throat, poured gasoline on him, and then set him and the apartment on fire. Gawley managed to call 911 and let emergency personnel in, despite suffering burns to 80 per cent of his body. He spent three months in hospital, gradually improving, before succumbing to an infection. At the time of the sentencing, Darlene Gawley, Andrew’s mom, said she agreed with the judge’s de-
scription of Cliff. “The whole idea of the brutality that went behind it was so unnecessary. It wasn’t bad enough to stab his exgirlfriend once or twice, he had to stab her 19 times. It wasn’t enough he slit Andrew’s throat and stabbed him, he had to burn him too.” Andrew’s parents couldn’t be reached for comment on the appeal. At the time of the 2011 sentencing, Darlene said she and Andrew’s father Chris were glad the trial was over. “It gives us a little bit of closure. It’s obviously not going to change, we still don’t have our son, and there are a lot of things we won’t be able to do without our son. At least having him (Cliff) in jail, it gives us a little sense of peace.”
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Fire damage cost $300,000 By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
An August fire at South Broadview Elementary which was set by three children cost approximately $300,000 in repair work. The costs are covered by the school’s insurance policy, except for a $10,000 deductible. Three children, ages 10, eight and six,
were identified by the Salmon Arm RCMP as the ones responsible for setting the fire on Sunday, Aug. 17. Due to their young age, no criminal charges could be laid. All three are from the same family. In the wake of the fire, School District #83 facilitated a restorative justice program between South Broadview Elementary and the children involved in the fire. Director of
instruction student services Morag Asquith said the restorative process “helped the youngsters to understand the level of impact of their behaviour on others at the school and ways that they can restore their relationship in the district.” It will be up to the school district’s insurance company to decide if it will use civil proceedings to recoup the cost.
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City News and Public Notices 2015 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICES
The 2015 Property Assessment Notices will be mailed by the B.C. Assessment Authority in early January 2015. Please contact the B.C. Assessment Authority’s Kelowna office at 1-866-825-8322 (1-866-valueBC) if you have not received your 2015 Property Assessment Notice by January 15, 2015. HAVE YOU MOVED? Remember to advise City Hall of your new mailing address. Each year, many undeliverable utility and property tax notices are returned to the City, often resulting in late payment charges.
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SNOW REMOVAL BYLAW Local businesses and residents of the Downtown Area are reminded of regulations contained in Snow Removal Bylaw No. 2030, as amended, directed towards snow and ice removal from public sidewalks and streets. See the City web site www. salmonarm.ca for more information.
GRANTS-IN-AId – NON-PROfIT ORGANIzATIONS The City of Salmon Arm supports voluntary non-profit organizations each year by allocating, through the Annual Budget process, a contribution to the Shuswap Community Foundation for distribution as cash grants within the community.
Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the complete 2015 Regular Council Meeting Schedule for the City of Salmon Arm Council is available to the public at the Salmon Arm City Hall and on the City of Salmon Arm website at www.salmonarm.ca.
Grant applications are evaluated and awarded by the Shuswap Community Foundation Committee. The deadline for applications for a grant in 2015 is December 31, 2014. Application forms are available at www.shuswapfoundation.ca. For more information contact Shuswap Community Foundation at 250-832-5428.
Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. for legislative and administrative matters and reconvenes at 7:00 p.m. for items requiring public input. The deadline for Council agenda information is 12:00 noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. Where such Monday is a statutory holiday, the meetings are held the next day.
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A MESSAGE fROM YOUR fIRE dEPARTMENT Enjoy the holiday season but be cautious with your Christmas tree. Buy a freshly cut tree and keep the stand full of water at all times. Keep it away from all heat sources and make sure it doesn’t block a doorway. Check all decorative lights before placing them on the tree and discard any frayed or damaged lights and cords. Do not overload electrical circuits, always turn off Christmas lights before going to sleep. Never place lighted candles on or near the Christmas tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it’s time for the tree to go.
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2015 PROPERTY TAX ANd UTILITY NOTICES Pursuant to Section 245(1) of the Community Charter, outstanding balances in property taxes and annual or metered utilities at December 31, 2014, will be transferred to arrears taxes effective January 1, 2015. Arrears taxes are subject to interest at a rate prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council in accordance with Section 11(3) of the Tax Act.
Annual utility bills for water and sewer have been mailed. To qualify for the 10% discount, payment must be received at City Hall on or before 4:00 pm February 16, 2015. Post marks are not accepted as proof of payment. Please note other dates to keep in mind as shown. Dog Licences – discount date Annual Utility – discount date Annual Utility – to avoid penalty Metered Utility – to avoid penalty Property Tax Notices Mailed Property Taxes – to avoid penalty
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You can pay your property taxes and utility bills by internet and telephone banking services. You no longer need to stand in a line-up or carry cash. We readily accept post-dated cheques, and have a drop box to the left of the front doors of City Hall.
BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS 2015 Business Licence Renewal Notices have been mailed. Any business that did not receive a renewal notice should contact the Business Licence Department at 250-803-4003.
GARBAGE & RECYCLING COLLECTION – HOLIdAY SCHEdULE Progressive Waste will not be collecting garbage or recycling on Thursday, December 25, 2014, or Thursday, January 1, 2015. Instead, collections will occur on Saturday, December 27, 2014, and Saturday, January 3, 2015.
CHRISTMAS HOURS The Municipal Office and Fire Hall will be closed from December 25, 2014, to January 1, 2015, inclusive for the Christmas Season. Payments received by 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015, will be processed with a payment date of December 31, 2014. Postmarks ARE NOT accepted as date of payment. For your convenience, a drop box is located to the left of the entrance doors to the City of Salmon Arm office.
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Most-clicked of the year
Popular or infamous? I recently obtained a printout of the Observer’s most-read stories for 2014 for our online publication and found the results pretty interesting. While it is my job to try and figure out and place stories in the printed Observer that appeal to readers, it has often been difficult to find out what people are actually reading. But the advent of the web has made it a quick exercise to see what stories captured the public’s attention online. This year’s most-read story, wasn’t a story at all, but an opinion column written by yours truly. In it, I suggested that should Salmon Arm win the Hockeyville contest, we should share our winnings with Sylvan Lake, Alta., another Hockeyville contestant. This was because the roof of one of their arenas had collapsed, leaving that community with a shortage of ice time for its residents. To say this caused a bit of an uproar would be an understatement. But clearly the column was well-read, as it scored the most number of hits of any one item in 2014, more than doubling the second most-read item. This was likely because the column was also picked up by readers in Sylvan Lake, who read and responded in droves. I was surprised it made the number one spot, but clearly, it was an impassioned discussion and certainly got people reading, which in my mind is always a good thing. Crime and punishment features heavily in readership, with five of the top 10 stories featuring the police in some way. Often people criticize newspapers for not printing enough good news, but when it comes to popular reading, the list shows people still love to read about misdeeds. Other stories that ranked highly dealt with families coping with personal tragedies. The silver lining in doing these types of stories is that as a result of publicity, many people in the community will help out in their time of need. The remainder of the top 10 most-read online stories went like this: #2 Salmon Arm man flees from police #3 RCMP seeking missing woman #4 Mishap on the mountain – a story about two men who became lost overnight on Queest Mountain. #5 Salmon Arm man arrested for arson at fruit stand #6 Protest grows against gas prices #7 Jackson campus students evacuated due to bomb threat #8 Paralyzed in accident – a story about Jake van Dongen, who was injured in a diving accident in the U.S. #9 SPCA raids Salmon Arm residence, seizes cats and dogs #10 Teen’s tumour requires treatment in Boston – a story about Kenna-Rae Stockbruegger’s need to travel for a specific type of radiation to shrink her brain tumour. No doubt, there will be many more interesting stories to come in 2015, but I’m pretty sure of one thing – none are likely to feature Hockeyville.
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Economy challenged by oil prices The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newlyfound money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many B.C.
residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. -Black Press
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The Observer asked: Who is your favourite Silverbacks player?
Kong the mascot “Kong.”
Lynn Fortier “Number 17, (Taro) Hirose.”
Wayne Ham “The goalie – Angus Redmond.”
Brenen Leach “Taro Hirose, he puts in the most effort every night.”
Kellan Mooney “Angus Redmond, because I’m a goalie too.”
Clark on climate, credit Say thanks to your carrier cards and clawbacks BC VIEWS
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A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at www.saobserver. net. TF: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014? PCC: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months. [Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.] TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020. What do you think? PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that as well. I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change. TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the East Coast. What do you think?
PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elaborated on them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions. And of course Enbridge and Kinder Morgan as well. TF: What about the conditions they have added? PCC: One of the things they say they want to protect against is a shortage of natural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec. These are the same two provinces that have put a moratorium on extracting natural gas. They want to make sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves. I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit. TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth? PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard. TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view? PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s what we’re going to do. We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it.
Spare a thought for your paper courier this Christmas! We all enjoy reading the local newspaper, but have you ever thought what it takes to get that paper to your doorstep each week? It wasn’t until my kids started delivering papers that I realized what a big commitment it is. It’s a great job on long, warm, summer evenings but it doesn’t stop there. Rain or shine, daylight or in darkness, plus 30 to minus 20 degrees, the paper courier has to deliver the paper to your door-
step. They negotiate slippery paths, barking dogs and long dark driveways, remembering to put the paper where it won’t get wet or blow away. Most paper boys/girls are typically ages eight to 14, but I know that we have kids as young as four and as old as 74 delivering our papers each week. And, don’t forget the parents, too. If your kid is sick, guess who’s delivering the papers! I encourage you to let your paper courier know how much we value their hard work; chances
are you would not be reading your paper without them. This Christmas Eve while other kids are at home in the warm, your paper courier will be bringing you your last paper before Christmas. If you get a chance, why not wish them a Merry Christmas or leave them a note thanking them for their hard work and commitment? I guarantee it will really make their day. Chris Moore, proud newspaper courier parent
Idea for rail trail needs reality check In reference to the article in Dec. 3 Observer, “Citizens support rail trail initiative.” This is a natural reaction to a piece of railway abandonment. But it’s time for a reality check. Firstly – the right-of-way doesn’t come cheap. Secondly – the provincial
government is in the driver’s seat. Thirdly – approximately the first four kilometres north of both Armstrong and Enderby will be required for four-laning Highway 97. (I brought this to the attention of our local MLA’s office a couple of weeks ago). Fourthly – highways must
confirm their needs. Fifthly – now we will realize there is no remaining continuity. Now I would make my suggestion that the “citizens group” work with our MLA toward a possibly viable trail from the Grindrod area to Sicamous. R. K. Dash
Shuswap still getting ripped off at pump Salmon Arm gas stations continue to gouge consumers. It seems to me this is a story that needs to be told. Even the Lower Mainland with transit
tax is cheaper. Kamloops is as low as $101.9 or 13 cents a litre or 60 cents a gallon cheaper. On a 100-litre fill, that is $13 more than Kamloops.
No one believes it costs that much to haul fuel from Kamloops to Salmon Arm. Jim Punton
Harper picks pockets of taxpayer On the eve of every Christmas that jolly gnome known as Santa Claus distributes presents to children and then hurries home to the North Pole to help his elves make more toys
for next year. On the eve of every election that cheerless politician known as Stephen Harper promises presents to Conservatives and then picks the pockets of every taxpayer to pay for
his calculated bribes. Santa Claus gives gifts to rejuvenate our collective soul; Stephen Harper gives gifts to retain his defective control. Lloyd Atkins
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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week will leave you wanting to make those big changes within your career and with your public status. Long overdue changes will be provoked by those in the public and will be gladly acted upon by you. Youíll start this week with a zing in your step and will leave the week with much energy to break out of any rut that you have experienced over the last 2 years ñ itís time! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The week will start off very dreamy. Perhaps you are just caught up in a romantic and creative energy. Either way, youíll have the desire to surround yourself with artistic and beautiful things. The long overdue changes with others will have a surprising twist by the end of the week. Things will change and never be the same with them again. It will happen very quickly too. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is a good idea to share your troubles or grievances at the start of the week. It will be to your demise if you keep them inside. The more you discuss your situation with others, the more able you will be to let go of fears that are preventing you from achieving your ultimate wishes. By the end of the week, your intuition will be highly tuned and inspiration will return. CANCER (June 21-July 22): This week will allow some past wounds to be healed between you and others. Through discussions with your mother or the mother figure in your life, youíll be able to understand your true place in society. How can you better serve others? What do you need to nurture to be able to do this all the time? Things need to change. Accept it and move forward. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This week will start off on a very promising note for you. Youíll be in good cheer and all will be wonderful. The clashes you have this week will be due to perhaps a higher than normal learning curve within your work or perhaps with your health or within your daily activities. Major changes have happened and this will lead you to discover your true potential. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The start of the week will beg you to spill the beans. I suggest you do just that. This will help you break down the barriers that have held you back in the past. This may involve your love life, your business, any creative projects or perhaps even conceiving a child. There will be breakthroughs with others in your life as well. Family will rally around you for
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an optimistic boost. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The start of the week will welcome in some much needed laziness, and / or dreamlike state. You will be more willing to relax than normal. I suggest you do just that! The ongoing changes with family and with your spouse will be highlighted again this week. This time, it will be very pleasant as you finally have had enough time to relax and not feel pressured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At the start of the week, youíll feel like being alone. You will know that there is a major shift coming soon. This will highlight what you are sharing with others in your life, on the daily and at work. You will stand your ground and take on that authoritative role when needed this week. You now know you are worthy of such a title - this will lead you to take new strides forward. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): By the start of the week, you will be feeling great. This will likely not change, but there will be some disruptions from others in your life. They will feel the need to express whatís bothering them to you and this might hold you back a little. The ongoing changes are asking you to stand up for yourself and be accountable for others and, most definitely, yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): At the start of the week, you will likely want to spend more time alone as you will have epiphanies on how to advance with your wishes and aspirations. Do know that friends can help you out with this, so open up a little more at the start. It is time for you to understand how your soul ticks and what your ultimate dreams truly are. You will shine brightly this week! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will want to be alone at the start of the week. Perhaps a little internet will do you good, but keeping a distance from others will help. In order for you to break down walls inside yourself, you will have to see it quite clearly. Itís not time to blame others, take responsibility for your actions. By the end of the week, a new perspective will be had. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You should be feeling quite good at the start of the week, especially when it comes to your work, health, and daily life. Really, you will remain that way for the rest of the week. The ongoing changes with adapting your ultimate wishes and aspirations to your reality will come about again. You should fly through it with no hassles. Be careful of others wanting to argue.
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Power outage closes school
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cocaine seizure In the morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 13, police executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Police entered a home in the 400 block of 27th Street SE, where a man and woman were arrested after quantities of drugs including cocaine were found. Police continue to investigate with the intent of charging the couple with criminal offences associated with trafficking cocaine.
impaired driver Police stopped a vehicle on 30th Street NE near the Trans-Canada Highway at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The 38-year-old driver from Salmon Arm was found unlicensed to drive and intoxicated. The vehicle was impounded and the driver charged.
Truck, property stolen Several property crimes occurred in the communities of Salmon Arm and Blind Bay during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 10. Police became aware of the thefts in the morning when owners discovered the items missing. A vehicle was stolen from a business in the industrial park. It is described as a 2006 grey Toyota Tundra, crew cab. Two businesses on Lakeshore Drive had the windows of the front doors smashed and the premises entered. The cash registers were disturbed but no products were taken. Survey equipment positioned outdoors on 21st Street NE was stolen. A business on Greer Road in Blind Bay had a trailer entered, resulting in the loss of approximately $5,000 worth of tools and associated equipment. Police investigation into these incidents is continuing.
Garage access gained An unlocked vehicle on Second Avenue NE led to thefts from a garage . On Dec. 14, suspects located a garage door opener inside the vehicle, opened the garage door and stole items from within. The investigation is continuing.
By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
It certainly wasn’t a snow day, but students at Bastion Elementary School got the day off nonetheless. Students were sent home at the beginning of the school day Thursday morning, Dec. 11, due to a power outage. The problem was a line on the road near the Comfort Inn and so the school had extremely limited power. The heating and the power was not working in 95 per cent of the school. The problem was resolved around lunchtime and the heating and electrical systems are back in good working order. School was back in session as usual on Friday, Dec. 12. Principal Isabelle Gervais thanked parents for their patience as the school dealt with the localized power outage. The Ready, Set, Learn event scheduled for Bastion on Dec.
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School’s out: Staff at Bastion Elementary gather outside the closed school Thursday morning as they send home the last of the students. 11 has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18. Ready, Set, Learn is a free early learning event open to
families and caregivers with children who are three and four years old. Those attending will engage in play-based
early learning activities and will receive free books and resources to help support their child’s learning.
City allocates funds for Syme Bridge rebuild By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
After about a decade in the planning, the Syme Bridge in Silver Creek is getting replaced at an estimated cost of more than $600,000. On Dec. 8, council voted to amend the 2014-2018 financial plan to include additional funding of $195,000 for the Syme Bridge Construction Project. It will make up part of a $572,127 bid awarded to IOTA Construction Ltd. Engineering fees are an addition-
al $50,000, making the estimated total budget $625,000. The bridge is on 70th Avenue SW and provides access over the Salmon River for the seven farming households on the west side of the river. The city’s director of engineering and public works, Rob Niewenhuizen, said the project will be somewhat unique in that a temporary bridge will be brought in so emergency services will have access, instead of installing a pedestrian bridge as was initially
envisioned. Also, the new bridge will be built over the existing one, and it will be a clear span bridge with no pilings in the river bed. A 2004 report on city bridges estimated the Syme Bridge had a life expectancy of about 10 years. Another assessment in 2013 showed the bridge “had reached the end of its useful life,” states a staff report. Load restrictions were immediately posted. A 2013 design budget of $25,000 was added, with construction planned to take place in 2014 at a cost
of $420,000. IOTA Construction’s was the lowest bid of seven, with the highest more than $1 million. Coun. Kevin Flynn said he is used to projects coming in over budget but this was one so high. “I find it not surprising but frustrating that the regional district wouldn’t come to the table with some kind of contribution,” he added. Staff had estimated that four households on the west side of the bridge are in the regional district while three are within city limits.
On council’s recommendation, staff will once again see if the regional district or the province will chip in with funding. Coun. Ken Jamieson said he was surprised at how few properties are affected, but emphasized their importance. Mayor Nancy Cooper stated: “This has been on the to-do list for a long time; it’s got to the point it had to be done. I’m supporting it...” Construction is scheduled to start on Jan. 12, 2015 and wrap up at the end of March.
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Mr. J Fosmo had a nasty accident last Friday. While shoeing a horse, one of the animal’s feet became entangled in the blacksmith’s apron, and the horse stepped on Mr. Fosmo’s face, causing injuries necessitating stitches over the left eye. It is not thought that the eyesight will be affected. Official word was received this morning that the two banks in Salmon Arm will amalgamate at the beginning of the year, and Mr. Pearson will be the manager.
1934
During the month of November, the largest number of patients treated during any one month since the institution was opened was recorded at the hospital, seventy one persons being on the patient list. Fourteen were entered from the city, eight from the district, nineteen from the government relief camps, three from reservations and the balance from unorganized territory. Receipts for the month were $928.66 and expenditures $919, a small debt balance considering the unusually high number of patients, cannot be held as too unsatisfactory.
1944
The Red Cross held a military whist drive on Friday last at the home of Mrs. M. McKay. There were five tables of players. Those taking first prizes were Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Elmer Laitinen, Nellie Webb and Ernie Burton. When the congregation went into the United Church on Sunday morning, they found the ceilings and walls had been given a new coat of kalsomine. It was quite an improvement. The cost was paid by the ladies of the church.
1954
Salmon Arm has had a remarkably good record for fire losses this year, Ald. Victor Nancollas, reporting for the fire brigade, told the annual ratepayers meeting held here last week. There were only six fires during the past year, and the total loss caused was less then $500, Mr. Nancollas said.
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Train arrives at the Lordco parking lot in Salmon Arm Monday, Dec. 15; Santa hands out candy canes; Jim Cuddy performs; Corie Biberich eagerly awaits the delayed arrival of the train; and a cheque for $7,000 is given to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Healthy environment a right By Barb Brouwer
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Trina Doll regards herself as a regular person. She is moving outside her comfort zone in order to gain support for Canadian citizens’ rights to live in a healthy environment – something that has been written into the charter of rights of 110 countries, but not Canada. A few months ago, Doll’s daughter sent her an email with a link to David Suzuki’s Blue Dot Movement, a grassroots project intended to encourage the federal government to engender the right in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As her daughter did, Doll signed the online petition and then took a big step – she agreed to join the movement and make the petition available in Salmon Arm. Doll says she felt she needed to get involved after hearing some of the alarming facts about the planet in an online video at bluedot. ca: “At any time in Canada there are more than 1,000 boil-water advisories and the government has admitted that one in two Canadians lives in areas with unsafe levels of air pollu-
Anyone interested in getting involved with the Blue Dot Movement, may get in touch with Doll at Doll_gtr@ telus.net.
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“We’re trying to get the word out,” she says. “This is part of a huge movement in cities across Canada.” Doll is hoping to get support from School District #83 as well. “My dad is very ill and it’s supposed to be the effects of exposure to chemicals in a long career in a sawmill,” she says. “I want to try to empower children like the ones in The Pas, Manitoba where kids in a middle school made a presentation and the mayor enacted the declaration.” Doll will have the petition available from 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 17, Monday Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Mall at Piccadilly. She is also supporting the Ranchero School parent advisory committee by taking part in a Christmas
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Temperatures break records
Warm weather: Meteorologist says it may be a green Christmas. By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
Temperatures in the teens – in December? You betcha. Last week saw Salmon Arm break two temperature records, according to Environment Canada. On Wednesday, Dec. 10 the new record high temperature of 13.5 degrees was reached, followed by another record high on Friday, Dec. 12 when the temperature got up to 8.4 degrees. “It’s certainly a departure from the norm,” said Doug Lundquist, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. “Records have been broken all over the region.” As for what the Shuswap can expect heading into Christmas, Lundquist says it is still early to predict, but a green Christmas is not out of the question. “There is going to be another warming trend just before Christmas, but Christmas Eve it should be cooling off,” says Lundquist. “So there’s still a bit of hope for a white Christmas, if it cools down soon enough. I’m not making any promises at this point though.”
By Martha Wickett Building permits in Salmon Arm to the end of November this year were more than $46 million – and 2015 looks promising. At the Dec. 8 council meeting, Coun. Chad Eliason noted the city has been having an exceptional year with
$46,460,000 in permits, while in 2013 during the same period the total was $30,890,000. “In my discussions with the building department they expect that to climb… seeing building en masse.” Kevin Pearson, the city’s director of development services, was a little more conservative.
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No snow in sight: Clay and Laura Braschuk and their puppy Ben enjoy a walk along the waterfront on Friday, Dec. 12. Temperatures rose to a record high of 8.4 degrees in the area that day.
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“I’m not sure who Coun. Eliason was talking to but, in all honesty, we’re predicting a year of about $32 million. If it’s more than that, it’s great. It’s hard to predict the future.” Pearson said if SmartCentres builds on the rest of its site, that could potentially be another $5 million – “but
I don’t want to throw out numbers.” He said some subdivisions are also expected. Chief administrative officer Carl Ban-
nister said changes to the BC Building Code are coming into effect shortly. “That has spurred on some building permit applications, too.”
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’Backs gain ground on Centennials Team rallies: Hard-nosed effort leads to three points in three games for the on-the-rise Gorillas. By Evan Buhler OBSeRVeR STAFF
Over the weekend the Silverbacks pulled to within six points of the fourth-place Merritt Centennials. Salmon Arm opened up their three-game weekend last Wednesday against the Mainland Division leaders, Chilliwack Chiefs. The two teams met for the first time this season two weeks ago in the Mainland Division. The contest went the way of the home team, 3-2. Taro Hirose was in the ’Backs’ starting lineup Wednesday as the Calgary native failed to make the final Team Canada West roster for the 2014 World Junior A Challenge. Joshua Laframboise gave the Silverbacks the 1-0 lead midway through the first period on the man advantage, with assists coming from Hirose and Andrew Farny. Just 28 seconds later, Chilliwack’s Tipper Higgins silenced the Shaw Centre, scoring his seventh of the season. The Chiefs took a 2-1 lead into the second period. With Chase Priskie in the box for slashing, Colton Thibault took matters into his own hands, intercepting a pass and breaking in
to score the Silverbacks’ fourth short-handed goal of the season. Halfway through the second frame, Mason Boh scored on a weak shot that found its way through the pads of Angus Redmond. That was all the game action Redmond would see as he was pulled for Zach Dyment. A minute into Dyment’s night Jake Larson scored his first of two goals on the night. Bryden Marsh scored his second power-play goal and seventh of the season, bringing Salmon Arm to within one goal heading to the third period. Chilliwack’s Jake Larson scored his second of the night on an empty net, putting the game to bed. Friday night, the Silverbacks hosted Penticton, the BCHL’s best team, for the third time this season. Penticton was without four of their starters, Demico Hannoun, Tyson Jost, Gabe Bast and Dante Fabbro, as they are representing Team Canada West at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge. The Salvation Army was also hosting its 14 Annual Teddy Bear Toss, inviting fans to toss a teddy bear onto the ice when the Silverbacks scored their first goal of the game.
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Fighting back: The Silverbacks’ Taro Hirose is held up by the Vees’ Riley Alferd as they battle for a loose puck at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Dec. 12. The Silverbacks and Vees played out to a thrilling 2-2 tie that went to double overtime. Fans were on the edge of their seats watching nervously and eagerly anticipating the ’Backs’ first goal, oohing and awing at every shot on net. Lewis Zerter-Gossage scored the game-opening goal with a minute-and-a-half left in the opening frame.
Two minutes into the second period the Vees struck again, defenceman Dakota Conroy scoring on the power play. At 10:36 of the middle frame, Phil Middleton’s blast from the point on the power play found the back of the net, beating Hunter Miska and giving way to more
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Homecoming basketball
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Salmon Arm Secondary’s annual Homecoming alumni basketball tournament takes place on Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Sullivan campus. Games Monday go 2 p.m., 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, games are at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Rhys Waters at rwaters@ sd83.bc.ca.
Salmon Arm’s Rebecca Howard and her talented steed Riddlemaster are setting their sights on the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil. Howard and Riddlemaster – or Rupert as he’s known to his friends – have just been named to the short list of the 2015 National Eventing Team. They were among 10 horse and rider pairs recently appointed to the list along with 32 named to the long list. The short list is made up of those who are capable of being on the team, Howard says, but final selection comes later. Those on the short list have had proven results at international three- and four-star competitions. Being on the short list provides training assistance to her when the Canadian national coach comes to England, as well as funding support. Howard and Riddle-
Upcoming bonspiels At the Salmon Arm Curling Club, the Homecoming bonspiel is set for Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27. Then, on Sunday, Dec. 28, it’s the 2 on 2 Bonspiel.
Minor hockey action Two minor hockey tournaments coming up before the end of the year: the Atom Rec tourney goes Friday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 21, while the Initiation tournament is set for Sunday, Dec. 28, both at the Shaw Centre.
Ski and snowboard provincials Salmon Arm Secondary will be co-hosting the 2015 BC School Sports Ski and Snowboard Provincial tournament with Nakusp Secondary, to be held at Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski hill in March. Salmon Arm put in a bid to host the 2015 provincial race event during the tournament AGM at last year’s host site in Whistler. The host school and hill rotates around the province every second year while every other year Whistler has agreed to host unconditionally. Nakusp approached Salmon Arm, offering to co-host the event. The provincial event will take place March 2 to 4 and will host school ski teams from all regions of B.C.
Sunday Duplicate Club’s results for December 14: North/South: in first place, Dan Quilty and Gerry Chatelain; in second, Shirley and Chuck Buckler; in third place, Ruth Embree and Carol Jeffery. East/West: claiming first place, Ona Bouchard and Peggy Petersen, in second place, Arlene and Bert Lamoureux, and in third, Geoff Collins and Orville Cooper. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Howard is hoping to track down a horse for the Pan Am Games next July in Toronto. “I’m trying to be creative and figure one out. If it doesn’t happen in the next six or eight weeks it won’t happen, but it’s not out of the question.” If she secures a horse, she doesn’t know if she will definitely get to go. Along with Riddlemaster, Howard says she has four to six horses at the farm. “I ride for Tim and Jonelle Price – my horses are based at their farm. I train my horses out of their facility as well as ride for them.” She says Riddlemaster makes it difficult to find another horse. “Rupert is an exceptional horse and those don’t come along every day. Finding others attempting to follow in his footsteps is the hard part.” Howard came to Salmon Arm recently for an early Christmas where she taught a few clinics, visited with
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ard and her horse Riddlemaster competed in the 2012 Olympic Games, and now have their sights set on the 2016 Games in Rio. family and managed to get in a ski at Larch Hills. Although her roots are in Salmon Arm, she loves England too. “I love the sport
over here as well as the country to live in. You can’t compare the sport over here, it is the best in the world, no doubt. As a place to live, I really really like it.”
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master have been living and training in England since they competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Riddlemaster has been doing well in high-level competitions since then, but hit the back rail of a jump with his hind leg at the Badminton Horse Trials in May. He injured his stifle joint, so was forced to take an extended rest at the farm in Marlborough near London where he stays. Howard has just started working him. “He’s looking and feeling really good – he’s just getting fit again.” She’s confident he’ll be back at full strength. “It’s never a sure thing, I suppose, but everybody is pretty optimistic. He looks really well, he just needed the time to recover. It’s just a matter of getting him fit again.” The goal is to get Rupert back up and acquiring qualifications for the Olympics, she says. In the meantime,
number one, Angus Redmond, played exceptionally well, making many key saves throughout the game. The ’Backs’ latest signing, Branden Wagner, scored his first as a Silverback when he broke in down the right wing and snapped a high shot over the
glove of Miska, forcing overtime. The Shaw Centre erupted in the first overtime period when it appeared that Shane Danyluk scored the game winner. However, the goal was disallowed as the referee claimed the puck never crossed the line. With 23 seconds remaining in the second
overtime period, Chase Priskie was hauled down in the offensive zone and awarded a penalty shot. With the game on his stick, Priskie successfully deeked out Miska, but was unable to find the handle on the puck to convert the penalty shot. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. On Saturday the
Silverbacks made the two hour drive to the Nicola Valley to face Merritt. The Centennials held a 2-1 lead heading into the final period. A minute-and-a-half into the third, Merritt scored to go two up. The Silverbacks offence soon exploded, scoring five unanswered goals to pull to within six points of
Merritt for a playoff spot. Scoring was led by Carson Bolduc, netting a hat trick. Thibault added two of his own and Ross Heidt scored a goal to round out the scoring. The Silverbacks will face the Trail Smoke Eaters in a home and home series opening up at the Shaw Centre next Friday at 7 p.m.
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’Tips take silver after overtime loss The Rona tier three Silvertips hockey team travelled to Osoyoos over the weekend for tournament competition. Friday afternoon the ’Tips faced off against the Wenatchee Wild. The contest was a heated one right off the opening faceoff, and contained every bit of Canada vs USA rivalry that we’ve come to expect from an IIHF event. Big hits, fast paced and relentless forechecking put the Wild on their heels and looking over their shoulders. Harley Bootsma led the scoring with two goals, while Dallas Stewart, Jordan Salewski, and Cam Watson would add singles for the 5-3 win. Unfortunately, the team lost leading scorer, Pete Grimm to
a broken ankle, and Dylan McBeth to a broken arm. Return dates for both players are unknown at this time. Saturday, the ’Tips were back at it bright and early for a 7 a.m. contest vs the Creston Bruins. Despite an incredibly short bench, the ’Tips would go on to win 6-1. Assistant captain and game MVP, Colby Sherlock and Bootsma each scored two, while Stewart scored a beauty on a short-handed breakaway, and team captain Kailen Kerr added one from the blueline. In the ’Tips third game, they dug deep and beat the hosts, South Okanagan in a 4-3 victory. In the gold medal game, the Silvertips would find themselves
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Courtney Bacon of Shuswap FC Green looks for a header from a corner against Pinnacles FC during an indoor tournament held at the SASCU Indoor Fields. The U13 Shuswap FC Green won the game with little contest from Pinnacles FC. down 3-0 entering the third period. Game MVP Dallas Stewart would open the scoring for Salmon Arm. Bootsma and Salewski would each pot goals to tie it up, only to have
Kelowna capitalize on a lucky bounce to go ahead once more. With 45 seconds left, and Anderson on the bench for the extra attacker, Cam Watson released a rocket from the blue line, deflecting
off of a defenders stick and into the net tying the game at four, forcing overtime. The Kelowna Rockets would eventually win the game, taking home the gold with a 5-4 overtime victory.
Marshall hits mid-season form early on City News and Public Notices Alysson Marshall continued her strong start to the season after a SuperTour sprint victory in West Yellowstone and a fifth place finish in Bozeman, Montana with two gold medals at the NorAm opening races
near Rossland hosted by the Black Jack Ski Club last weekend. The conditions were hard, fast and technical for both events. There were many spills, broken poles and close calls. The sprints were
cancelled the first day and rescheduled as a classic 7.5 kilometre event. Marshall took the gold with a time of 21:07 with a 12.2 second lead over the second-place finisher. On Sunday the event was changed at the last
minute from a 10 km to a 11.25 km event on a different course due to treacherous conditions. Wearing the leader bib, Marshall powered her way to a win in 32 minutes with a 21.5 second lead over second place in a field of 42.
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Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to renew the Fee for Service and Lease Agreement with the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association. Legal: Part of the NE ¼, Section 18, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, except Plan B116, B542 and 1903. Civic: 751 Hwy 97B NE General Terms and Conditions: Fee for Service and Lease Agreement/ Operation and Maintenance of the park and buildings. Term: January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2019 Lease Fee: $1.00 per Term. Fee for Service Rate for 2015: $104,000.00 Use property in conjunction with the stated objectives of the Lessee. E. Jackson, Corporate Officer For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC
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Consider gifts of entertainment Salmon Arm is a culturally rich community, so why not consider a gift that will entertain? How about a Shuswap Theatre Gift Card? You pick the amount and it can be used as partial or full payment for any Shuswap Theatre event that offers online ticket sales. The gift cards have no expiry date and may
be redeemed either online, at Intwined Fibre Arts where the gift cards are available, or at the door. Any unused portion is automatically carried forward for a future event. One hot event that takes place in the cold of winter, and sells out quickly, is the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising (emphasis
on the fun) Trail Party and Silent Auction that takes place Friday, Feb. 6. Tickets are available at Skookum Cycle & Ski and Ridetech. How about looking ahead to the long, hot days of summer and the annual Roots and Blues Festival? earlybird prices are in effect and tickets are available at www.root-
sandblues.ca or by calling 250-833-4096. Don’t forget the great savings on Salmar movie passbooks, where you purchase six tickets for the price of five. Tickets are good for any show. Passbooks can be purchased at Salmar Grand Cinemas, The Salmar Classic Theatre and Lucky’s in Centenoka Park Mall.
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There was a time when the earth was troubled by great winds. On one side was the warm south wind, and the other the chilly north wind. The animal people suffered when the north wind’s demand for power overcame the south wind, and the land went into deep freeze. That is until the south wind’s offspring blew back with a warm breeze. So goes the story that Aunty Joes tells us from the front porch of her Airstream trailer. The story is, in fact, one of the oral stories passed down by the Interior Salish people, and has been captured by the pen of Shuswap writer Linz Kenyon for his new play, The Contest of the Winds. Making its world premiere in the field and forest at Caravan Farm Theatre as part of its winter sleigh-ride production, the play is a beautiful, funny and poignant celebration and acknowledgment of local Secwepemc (Shuswap) and Syilx (Okanagan) culture. The Contest of the Winds is as local as local can get, with a number of aboriginal youth from both the Splatsin and Okanagan
Clydesdales or, in our case, three strong Norwegian Fjords driven by handler Mahina Rose. As we dashed through the ice, the fog lifted to reveal the sets (designed by the immensely talented Catherine Hahn, who also designed the costumes, and lit by Stephan Bircher), which glowed like beacons in the darkness. There, we are introduced to chirpy Skokomina Bird (Cheri Maracle), and the lovable (and comic relief) duo of Crane (Greg Gale) and Stinkbug (Jason Clift), who are approached by the gale that is the Northwind (Arluk). She wants to blow Southwind (Twin) off his pedestal so that she can dominate the land. And she does just that, freezing the animals in her deathly grip until the South Wind Boy (Twin again) meets her in what is the most beautiful battle scene since Braveheart. (Think 10-foot wings flapping in the breeze.) The Contest of the Winds is an epic tale, told admirably by Caravan’s cast and crew, and director Rachel Peak. Limlent. Kukwtsétsemc. Thank you. The Contest of the Winds continues until Jan. 4. Call or visit the Ticket Seller at 250-5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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The basement of the Salmon Arm Museum at RJ Haney Heritage Village was bursting at the seams when the Kew Homestead from the Salmon Valley was emptied last year. The homestead was moving to a permanent location and all the artifacts, doors, and windows had to be removed. A few staff members and a great team of volunteers emptied the log cabin and then there was a crisis. Where to put the museum’s stuff? The farm implements were placed on pallets in the staff parking area and tarped for the winter. “A grant from the City of Salmon Arm’s Grants-in-Aid program feels like a godsend,” says museum volunteer and board member Rosemary Wilson. “It helped us to purchase a used container from Big Steel Box – they gave us a great deal.” The container pro-
vided an opportunity to solve a storage issue until other exhibits in the village were built. Once the empty relocated Laitinen, Pidhirney, and Kew houses receive their occupancy permits, artifacts in storage will see the light of day again. “Why collect so much?” seems like a reasonable question. “It is what we do, why we’re here,” answers Wilson with fire in her eyes. Wilson is passionate about R.J. Haney Heritage Village where she volunteers three days a week. She’s right of course. Collecting is one of the five functions any community museum is supposed to do. “But the collecting can’t be indiscriminate,” she says. “There’s only so much storage space.” Wilson has been on the board for a long time. Seven years ago she helped revise the museum’s collections policy. It was restructured to give staff better guidelines for accepting
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artifacts. Since then there’s been a moratorium on collecting items like skis, skates, Gestetners, typewriters, adding machines, cash registers, apple picking bags, grass seeders, adding machines, glasses, planes, chisels, saws, scythes, natural history relics, snow shoes, egg crates, men’s toiletry items, cigarette containers….. the list is extensive. Why did the board limit collecting? “It was irresponsible not to. We only need so many typewriters. We have 15. Two shelves of them. We don’t need more,” Wilson says. “We’re not a specialty museum, like the ‘lamp museum’ in Donalda, Alta. We preserve the history of the region, not typewriters.” Wilson also argues that some things just need to be saved, like the artifacts in the Salmon Valley Homestead that were in storage for 20 years. “They are special and will be needed to tell the orcharding his-
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In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of DIANNE RUTH WALKER December 20, 2013 Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain. To have, to love and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. The years they wipe out many things But this they wipe out never; The memories of those happy days When we were all together.
~John, Lisa, Jessi & Dehran~
The family of the late Gordon Schindler would like to express our sincere appreciation for every act and thought of kindness, love and compassion shown during the recent loss of our loved one. Thank you to the many friends and family that sent flowers and sympathy cards and to all who were able to attend the Memorial Service held in Gordon’s honour. It was such a comfort to know that he had touched so many lives in his way. Your kindness will be long remembered. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Jack Bowers and his staff for their compassion and support throughout this difficult time. The Schindler Family
Heartfelt Thanks
Heartfelt Thanks
The family of Shirley Boyd, our treasured wife, mother, sibling and friend would like to send a special thank you to all the medical staff at the clinic & hospitals for all their kind compassionate care for Shirley. We also send a huge thank you to all of our families & friends for all the support and kindness that you gave us & shown us through this difficult time. Shirley will be forever missed but never forgotten.
The family of Shirley Boyd, our treasured wife, mother, sibling and friend would like to send a special thank you to all the medical staff at the Scott & LeVonne Boyd & Jerry & Debbie Jones clinic &Bud,hospitals for all their kind compassionate care for Shirley. We also send a huge thank you Anything Is Possible to all of our families & friends for all the support Wherever you’re headed, whatever and kindness that you gave us & shown usyou’re doing, The Salmon Arm Observer through this difficult time. Shirley will beandforever the Shuswap Market News have the you need to missed but never forgotten. information make it happen. Don’t miss out! Check us out today!
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Employment Opportunity The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association, the presenters of the Salmon Arm Fair, requires a Salmon Arm Fair Co-ordinator to organize the planning and running of the 2015 fair. This position is flexible, part-time, but of limited hours February to midOctober, 2015. Applicants should have experience in a position of responsibility with a volunteer organization, be a selfstarter and be computer competent. Pay is dependent on experience and contract details. For more info or to submit a resume, please email: sjmacgregor@outlook.com. Closing date: Dec. 22, 2014 Star MacGregor, Chair, Salmon Arm Fair Committee
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HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com
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Washbay/Shuttle driver attendant Customer Washbay / shuttle driver attendant required at Braby Motors Service Department. Ability to work alone and maintain a fast pace is a must. High customer satisfaction skills are also required. Please reply by fax to 250-832-4545 or by e-mail to: brandon@brabymotors.com
1250 Trans-Canada Hwy. S.W, Salmon Arm
The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is looking to fill two part-time positions: Children’s Literacy Facilitator (10 hours/week) Coyote CafÊ After School Literacy Teacher (5 hours/week) Both positions require a Bachelor of Education and specific job descriptions can be found at www.shuswapliteracy.ca Please send a resume and cover letter outlining the position(s) you are applying for with at least three references to Jennifer Findlay at admin@shuswapliteracy.ca by January 9, 2015.
Vacation Spots RV Lot Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
Employment Accounting/ Bookkeeping ACCOUNTANT (F/T) required in Chase for retail business with 7 stores in BC â—†Duties include F/S preparation; oversee and assist with A/P & A/R; bank recs; GST, PST, & WCB remittances; and other accounting tasks. â—†The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree and near or recent completion of an accounting designation; accounting diploma and significant relevant experience will be considered. Send resume (pdf or MS Word format) to billlong@pdmstores.com
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THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: Hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying 1844-453-5372.
You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Revelstoke/ Kamloops
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Competition closes on December 31, 2014 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.
WESTERN CANADA’S fastest growing chalk & mineral paint products for the DIY Craft Market. Adding new retailers now! Visit us online funkedup.ca/bc or call 1-855386-5338 today.
Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. Â The journey has begun but is far from over.
EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your workat-home career today!
Help Wanted FRONT LINE COOK & buffet cook needed. Serious applicants ONLY. Experience req’d. Drop off your resume: PJ’s Family Restaurant, 530 TCH, Salmon Arm FT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume: salmonarmca@hotmail.com
LOOKING for janitor/cleaner to maintain office buildings, 2-4hrs/night @5days/week (evenings). $11.65-$14/hour with bonus incentives. Start January 1/15. Must pass criminal record check. Experience an asset. General janitorial duties apply. Must pass training & be capable of working without supervision. Email 64janitorial@gmail.com or visit www.64janitorial.ca.
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE 54 papers -20th St SE/Auto Rd 67 pp -Auto Rd. 12 St. SE 69 pp CANOE 50 & 51 St/72 Ave 47 pp CHASE -Brook Dr./Leighton 95 pp -Whispering Pines/Okanagan Ave.74 pp SICAMOUS -Cottonwood, Oak 67 pp -Mara Lakeview MHP 54 pp -Whitehead/Conn 50 pp Call Valerie 250-832-2131
PT MERCHANDISER wanted for retail visits. Hourly rate Neg. Send resumes to: resumes@ devrew.com ZoĂŤ Stevens Notary Corporation Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Conveyancer to join our team. Work in a small and flexible office setting with a focus on high quality legal services, work-life balance and the use of technology. We offer competitive wages and extended benefits. Your submission to ZoĂŤ will be 100% confidential. Email resume to zoe@zoestevens.ca.
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Services
Services
Services
Services
Financial Services
Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282
Misc Services
Home & Yard
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.
Home Improvements
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
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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
•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
250-253-4663
Maintenance & repairs to snow blowers, snowmobiles, quads & chainsaws
Homes for Rent
SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533
Food Products
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
SALMON Arm: riverfront bungalow, mins from town, NS, NP, adult oriented, $1150/mo. + util. (250)804-9678
COW hay mulch ground cover $3. Alfalfa excellent feed $7. 250-832-4160 250-803-8298
Pets
832-4213
Pet Services
Pet Services
PET GROOMING With Michelle
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
Farm Services
FARM SERVICE LTD.
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Financial Services
Misc. for Sale
LARGE upright freezer $200. Solid wood table w/4chairs $150. & misc furn. obo (250)832-2971
FEMALE puppy for sale Lhaso Shih-Tzu (250)803-2092 leave message
REIMER’S We Deliver
$200 & Under
SNOW REMOVAL Driveways, Parking Lots. Shuswap Pro Roofing. (250)833-7523
SECOND cut grass Hay $6/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070
Cell 804-6869 • 30+ years locally
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
Farm Services
Misc Services
Feed & Hay
Think Snow MILES KENTEL
Merchandise for Sale
Financial Services
FARM fresh free range brown eggs $3.50/dozen (250)832-8918
Pets & Livestock
Miles’ Mobile Mechanical
Bland’s
ALES FARM S • Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) PICK-UP • Well Rotted Manure OR • Soils DELIVERY • Extra Clean Wheat Straw
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS
IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes. Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale PROBLEMS with your TV going off every time it snows. I have the fix that works. Call Bob (250)675-5090
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Misc. Wanted
Rooms for Rent Quiet, cozy rm for rent. Share kitchen & bath w/lady. Own entry. Sat TV, wi-fi, & utils incl. Dwntwn. Parking & laundry $500/mo 250-832-4282
Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
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 Apt/Condo for Rent 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 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
Homes for Rent
$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
4BDRM., 2bath, good location, near school, arena & rec centre, $1450/mo. + util., NS, NP, (250)295-5498 4bdrm, 3 bath older house in Enderby, avail Jan 1, $1100. /mo. 1 (250)838-6630 NEWLY Renovated Lakeview Home. $1500. mth + util. NS, NP, 4 bed, close to schools & town. (250)803-1368
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of JOHN PETER LEBERECHT STRACK, also known as JOHN PETER L. STRACK, JOHN PETER STRACK, JOHN STRACK, J. PETER STRACK, J.P. STRACK and PETER STRACK, formerly of Calgary, Alberta, who died on February 18, 2014, leaving property at 300 Tappen Beach Road, Tappen, British Columbia, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executors c/o Gail Black, Miller Thomson LLP, 3000 – 700 – 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3V4, on or before the 29th day of January, 2015, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate to the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Karen Marie Strack & John Walter L. Strack, Executors
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SUNNYBRAE: Semi Lake Front 3 bdrm. 2 bath. W/D D/W. 2 small storage sheds. Large lot. 1.4K to beach. N/S $1100 Jan. 1 (250)833.2879 or e-mail:ron@rhelectric.ca
A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures. Todd, 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
RECONDITIONED wood heaters & circular saw guides (250)835-8466 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Rentals
Storage HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-5135
Suites, Lower 1 BRDM walk out suite avail. Jan 1st, 5 appl. NS, NP, util. incl. $750/mo. (250)517-7191 RANCHERO/Mellor’s Store area: 2bdrm. $750/mo. + utils. avail. now, NP, W/D/F/S & parking. (250)546-3717
Suites, Upper LARGE 1bdrm, F/S, NP, NS, utilities & cable incl., female 35+ preferred, refs req. (250)804-6123 (250)832-4827
Transportation
Cars - Sports & Imports 2003 Kia Rio, 140,000kms, 5 speed manual, new computer module, runs good, must go ASAP $1500. obo (250)8048069
Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES
$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
Trucks & Vans 2005 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 6.0 auto, extra cab, 169K exc cond. $8900. 250-938-4701
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Thinking of the planet
Your Health &
Wellness
Christmas: Ways to reduce waste, save resources.
Carmen Fennel waste reduction as the pocketbook. Instead of purchasing “stuff,” consider buying a gift of time – perhaps a gift certificate to go to a show, theatre tickets or an invitation to take someone out for dinner. Gift cards are avail-
Profile of the week
able for most restaurants, recreation facilities and stores. Used or recycled items can make great gifts, too, such as used sporting equipment or clothing purchased from a consignment store. Electronic greeting cards are one way of reducing the paper used in Christmas cards. After the big day, the CSRD offers its free Christmas tree recycling program at all CSRD landfills and transfer stations from Dec. 27 to Jan. 15. Go to the CSRD website or call 250-833-5950.
This weekly Health & Wellness feature will be published every Friday in the Shuswap Market News. It will highlight the health issues that are important to our readers and provide a platform for advertisers to submit general editorials pertaining to the health and wellness of their customers.
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FREQUENCY DISCOUNT 13 weeks @ 10% off 26 weeks @ 15% off 52 weeks @ 20% off
AUTOMOTIVE
HYDRO EXCAVATING
Bart’s
MINUTE MUFFLER & MAINTENANCE 250-832-8064
Mufflers Brakes Shocks Complete Automotive Repairs
Salmon Arm Frame & Body is conveniently located just off the Trans Canada Highway on the west side of town, right behind Fischer’s Funeral Services at 4130 1 Ave.SW. Salmon Arm Frame & Body Shop is an accredited ICBC Valet Express Repair Shop where they can help you with all your ICBC and Private Insurance repairs, as well as windshield and glass replacements. If it isn’t insurance repairs you need, they can also help with your private repairs and paint as well as frame straightening and trailer axle straightening. Mark Pennell has been in the business for more than 30 years and has owned and operated Salmon Arm Frame & Body for over 13 years. He built his new shop 8 years ago, they now accommodate commercial trucks and RV’s as well. You do have a choice where your vehicle goes for repairs. For friendly, guaranteed, quality work and service let Mark and his staff take care of all your vehicle repairs, call Salmon Arm Frame & Body Shop 250-832-8947.
WE’VE GONE GREEN
™
Now using environmentally-friendly and compliant WATERBORNE PAINT 1st Ave SW
Salmon Arm FRAME & BODY SHOP
• Fischer’s Funeral Home • Ben’s Towing
Mark Pennell owner 4130 - 1st Ave. SW
250-832-8947
AUTOMOTIVE Gre Cu at Cof p of fee !!!
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It’s Our Duty to Your Car! Since 1978
HOURS: Mon. to Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Helping the Environment! all used oil & filters are sent out for recycling
1291 TCH SW Salmon Arm salmonarm.gcocltd.com • 250-832-1040
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
ARRO
Wood Heat Services
• Fully Insured • Chimney Sweep • Stove Installs & Maintenance • WETT Inspections Call Robert Babakaiff 250-803-2168 Salmon Arm
www.bigironhydrovac.ca METAL RECYCLING
Scrappy’s Metal Recycling We take everything metal!
FARM SERVICES
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
• ICBC Repairs • Glass Replacement • Painting • Sand Blasting • Private Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening
24 Hour Service
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00
CHIMNEY
42nd St SW
~ Your Local Business Professionals ~
At Your Service
The season for buying, wrapping and consuming can also be a season for reducing waste and protecting the planet. Carmen Fennel, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s waste reduction facilitator, has suggestions for making Christmas green. Rather than buying wrapping paper that may end up in the garbage, consider buying cloth bags for wrapping, or sewing your own. If you are getting rid of old Christmas lights, take them to your near-
est recycling depot – don’t put them in the garbage. Have the children help make popcorn strings or recycled craft ornaments for the tree. Buying new decorations can ultimately create more waste because of the packaging that comes with them. The same goes for gift buying. “Leave something on the shelf if it is heavily packaged,” Fennel suggests. Take a list with you when you’re shopping so you’re not impulse buying. That’s good for the environment as well
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OBSERVER STAFF
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By Martha Wickett
We Deliver
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110
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
TREE SERVICES Bill Walker
CERTIFIED TREE ASSESSOR
Serving Sicamous & the Shuswap FULLY INSURED, REFERENCES
TREE SERVICE We Cut Trees and More!! Stump Grinder - Bobcat - Excavator Residential & Commercial Properties 250-836-4147
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Out on the Town
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.
DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM – has acquired Gleneden Santa
Noel McClelland’s Christmas decorations. In memory of him, three window displays have been set up downtown: the ‘old’ Salmon Arm Florist location, the Lerwick building beside Chicken Direct and the former Intwined Fibre Arts location on Hudson.
SALVATION ARMY TOY HAMPER – Last year the Salvation
Army toy hamper provided gifts for 200 children in Salmon Arm. This year, the hamper is in need of gifts for “tweens,” boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 12 – particularly for the girls. Drop the toys off at the Sleigh of Hope in the Mall at Piccadilly during regular mall hours, the wrapped gift box at Walmart customer services or the Salvation Army at 191 Second Ave. NE between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
RANDOM ACTS OF ELF – The elf will be strolling
downtown at different times during December, spreading Christmas cheer.
TO JANUARY 4 CARAVAN FARM THEATRE – presents
The Contest of the Winds, a winter sleigh ride show by Linz Kenyon, based on an Interior Salish legend. Showtimes at 4, 6 & 8 p.m. No shows Dec. 17, 24, 25 & Jan. 1. For tickets, call 1-866-1011 or book online at www.ticketseller.ca.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
Christmas Eve service at Sicamous United Church at 7 p.m. 705 Trans Canada Frtg. Rd. E, Sicamous.
SICAMOUS UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP – presents their
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE – will be held at 7 p.m. at
$2 a bag sale. Enjoy free coffee and cookies for all volunteers and patrons – compliments of the congregation.
Sicamous Bible Church. All welcome. Contact 250836-5430 for more information.
THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATION –
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT – The Shuswap Naturalists host
this annual event. Meet at the Brighouse Nature Centre at 8:45 a.m. to accompny one of four groups that will cover a 15-km ring around Salmon Arm. A festive potluck with finger food, games, prizes and storytelling takes place at 4 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Hudson Avenue. Call Ed McDonald at 250-835-8802 for more information. Bird-feeder counters can call in their results to Gary Carter at 250-804-2786.
will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Five Corners Church, 3160 - 10th Ave. SE, Salmon Arm. All welcome.
DECEMBER 24 TO JANUARY 2 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY CLOSURE – All branches of
the library will be closed during the holiday season. Branches will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 3 or later depending on their nomal operating hours. As of now, items that normally loan for one week will be given a three-week loan period.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 LARCH HILLS NORDICS – will hold their annual
$6 MEAL DEAL
lantern ski from 5 to 9 p.m. at Larch Hills. Bring own mug for a hot drink and baking to share at the chalet. Donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Larch Hills Nordics. For more information, visit www. skilarchhills.ca.
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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.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 DINNER & A MOVIE – Movie passes
ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE SNOW PARTY & GAMES NIGHT – will be held from 5 to
will be given to participating restaurants to hand out on Wednesdays.
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.
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DECEMBER 17 TO 19 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.
TO DECEMBER 18 DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM – presents late-night shopping
until 8 p.m. Christmas carollers (to be confirmed), prize draw slips and draw boxes will be at participating businesses.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 LITTLE MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHAPEL – presents the 2014
Christmas Cantata Bethlehem Morning at 7 p.m., at 3481 10th Ave. SE. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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LIVING WATERS CHURCH – hosts a pie, coffee and carols
event at 10:30 a.m. at 180 Lakeshore Dr. NW. Between carols, members of the congregation will briefly share their faith journeys.
SICAMOUS UNITED CHURCH – presents a special Christmas
service with music by the Black & Bluez Band, at 10 a.m.
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 24
10 p.m. for all ages. Tubing, sledding, hot chocolate and a bonfire from 5 to 8 p.m. (bring your own toboggan or snowboard – we have tubes). Games for all ages from 8 to 10 p.m. Coffee house for the adults to enjoy. Five Corners Pentecostal Church, 3160 10th Ave. SE. For info., call 250-832-3121.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – to fund Liberal candidate Cindy Derkaz’s campaign for the 2015 election will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Elks Hall, 3690 30th St. NE. Live music with the Salmon Armenians, dress fancy/ funky, cash bar with wine and beer. Tickets are available at Acorn Music and include appies and bubbly at midnight. A portion of each ticket will be eligible for a tax receipt.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 SHUSWAP AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) SUPPORT GROUP – meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Public
Health Unit, 851 16th St. NE, a support group for parents/guardians will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and a public presentation (everybody welcome) will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Nadine Moore at 250-833-0164 ext. 7.
MONDAY, JANUAY 19 SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTRE – presents Living a Healthy
Life with Chronic Conditions, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those 19+ or seniors. This free six-week selfmanagement workshop is for adults with ongoing physical or mental health conditions. Family members, friends and caregivers are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Sicoli at 778-477-2966.
SICAMOUS UNITED CHURCH – presents an all-ages
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Councillors excused on school vote
By Martha Wickett
OBSERVER STAFF
Just three out of six councillors and the mayor voted on the final reading of zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws for the former JL Jackson school site. Council members identify potential or perceived conflicts of interest for particular agenda items, if there are any, at the beginning of each council meeting. At the Dec. 8 meeting, three councillors declared a conflict on the school district item: Couns. Alan Harrison and Ken Jamieson, who are full-time school district employees, and new Coun. Tim Lavery. Lavery had stated during the municipal election campaign that he was retired from his position with the school district. He explained to the Observer after the meeting that near the end of the campaign he took on a part-time temporary Tim Lavery contract with the school CITY district that will be over COUNCILLOR Dec. 20. “From that point on I won’t be in any conflict of interest for the rest of my term on council...,” he said. “It’s important to me to have that clarified as well – having a bare quorum of four is not ideal.” He noted he was surprised when he saw the school district item was slated for his first meeting. The purpose of the bylaws were to delete reference to the ‘Old JL Jackson School Site Development Guidelines’ from the OCP and to rezone two of the four lots on the site from institutional to town centre commercial. The applications had already been approved by council during the first three readings and public hearing process. All three councillors who did not leave council chambers – Kevin Flynn, Louise Wallace-Richmond and Chad Eliason – as well as Mayor Nancy Cooper, voted for the final reading.
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Window of memories On Saturday, Dec. 13 Lila McClelland, wife of the late Noel McClelland, Salmon Arm’s Santa, looks at the window display of decorations that belonged to the family. Salmon Arm Downtown received the decorations from the McClelland family and made three window displays throughout downtown in Noel’s honour.
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