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2014 The Year IN REVIEW

This week Take a look back at some of Salmon Arm’s most memorable stories and photographs from the pages of the Salmon Arm Observer.

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Search and Rescue. • Interior Health wel- The snowmobiler, who comed Evan Martin as was found near Owl’s their New Year’s baby Head Trail, wound up at 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 1. flying off his vehicle Parents Lyndsey and and slamming into a Allan happily greeted tree. He sustained rib their new addition in injuries. the very same room • Salmon Arm was where Allan was born nominated for Kraft 38-years ago. Weigh- Hockeyville 2014. To ing in at 6 lbs and 4 oz, take home the title, Evan was born 10 days Salmon Arm residents before his expected due must show that they date. are the community that • A fire destroyed a has the most passion vacant home on Camp- for hockey. To do so, Polar art: A snow sculpture of a polar bear created by Brent bell Road in Silver they must upload vidCreek on New Year’s eos, photos and stories Huntington down by the wharf catches the attention of SAS phoEve. The blaze was to Kraft Hockeyville’s tography students Katharina Olk and Cara Wurst. considered suspicious website in an attempt and RCMP launched to grab the judges’ at- drawn up by CSRD and Nancy Cooper was up- The agreement consists an investigation into tention and prove they MMH Developments set at the speed-up of of leasing two lots on the cause. The previ- deserved the title. ltd., initially scheduled the transfer and noted Ross Street to the city ous owner of the home • Salmon Arm lost the land purchase for the property should be which will be used for noted that she had pre- $18,000 in taxes when January, but changes used by commercial parking and will also viously used an open the regional district were made once they properties rather than serve as a staging area flame to assist her in completed a land trans- discovered that in or- government offices. for the possible conseeing while visiting fer deal in regards to der to receive the Local • Council gets the go- struction of the underthe house. the new Columbia Government Property ahead to proceed with pass. The Committee • A snowmobiler Shuswap Regional Dis- Tax Exemption, the a 10-year lease agree- for a Strong and Susfrom Drayton Valley, trict office that is to be transfer needed to be ment related to the poAlta, was rescued by 10 built on Harbourfront completed by the end tential construction of a Continued on pg. 3 SalmonArm_Observer_January2015_PRESS.pdf 1 15/12/2014 9:17:53 AM members of Shuswap Drive. The agreement, of December. Mayor Ross Street underpass.

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Continued from pg. 2 tainable Salmon Arm attempted to garner enough support to prevent the lease agreement from happening, but their petition fell short. • The 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet saw 499 participants race through the snow at Larch Hills. Vic Emery, 80-year old gold-medal Olympian joined the race this year as the one of the oldest participants. • Barry Dearing, former principal of South Broadview Elementary, died from cancer. Dearing, 57, spent 35 years of his life educating students and was known as a dedicated principal, teacher and basketball referee. He was the president of the local basketball referees association and was on the executive of the provincial British Columbia Basketball Officials Association.

February • The RCMP arrested a man accused of the 2013 theft and arson at Pedro Gonzalez Fruit and Garden. Adam Schultz, 38, was a former employee of the store. • Corey Paiement, the

city’s corporate officer, moved on to work in Spallumcheen, first as a deputy chief administrative officer and then chief administrative officer with the town. • Local resident Kathleen Seeley was thrilled to strike an item off her bucket-list as she reached the summit of Mr. Kilimanjaro. The trek took her eight days and it gave Seeley a chance to push herself out of her comfort zone and learn about the people and wildlife of Africa. • The Roots and Blues Festival welcomed Peter North as their new artistic director. North brings 30 years of experience with the music scene to the role. • A family of five lost their Tappen home after it was engulfed in flames. The family was out of the house at the time of the fire, which took firefighters eight hours to extinguish. • Coun Denise Reimer, a paramedic, headed to the Philippines for two weeks to assist people who had been devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Making the journey with Canadian Medical Assistance Teams and Clarion Global Response. Reimer was part of a team of five who faced

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the heartbreaking conditions created by the disaster and to help more than 100 patients each day. • Salmon Arm equestrian Rebecca Howard was named the Canadian Equestrian of the Year at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala. Her horse, Riddle Master, earned the Canadian-Bred Horse of the Year. • Sicamous Eagles defenceman Darien Head was chosen to take place in the reality television series Hit the Ice after he played for Team BC at the 2013 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Head, 17, took part in a training program in Quebec, which consisted of fitness testing, white water rafting, and go-carting. • A total of 250 participants braved the chilly weather to raise funds during the third annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk. Over $40,000 was raised for the Salvation Army and Harvest Food Bank.

March • Salmon Arm council pondered where to locate medical marijuana grow operations. New regulations introduced by Health Canada will consolidate ex-

Have a heart: SAS Jackson campus students show their heart for Pink Shirt Day, the national anti-bullying campaign held Wednesday, Feb. 26.

isting grow operations in private residences into larger, secured facilities, with the intent that this will make them easier to monitor and regulate. RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane said that due to safety concerns, he would favour placement of medical marijuana grow-ops in industrial areas over agriculture areas. • The Mother Goose program shuts down due to funding limitations. • The B.C. government changed municipal elections from three-year to four-year terms. Salmon Arm council had mixed reactions on the change. Mayor Nancy Cooper said she thinks a fouryear term would allow for more time to complete projects. • Jeremy Daniel Webster, 31, was charged with attempted murder after he stabbed his coworker at their rented unit at Super Self Storage. The victim’s injuries were critical and he was transferred to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. • Salmon Arm was awarded $50,000 in arena upgrades after placing fourth overall in Kraft Hockeyville, with 847,193 votes. The city was beaten out by Sylvan Lake, Alta, Kingston, N.S. and Central Bedeque, P.E.I. • Safety concerns mount in regard to the Trans-Canada Highway near the Tappen Co-op. ICBC reported that 33 crashes had happened in the area between 2008 and 2012. After being one of many residents to encounter a close call there, Kenneth Plunet took action by writing letters to every government organization he could think of to prompt action and up-

Helping hand: Tiffany Lombaert gives Olivia Maybee a little help during the one kilometre-race at the 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmo Loppet held at Larch Hills in January 2013. grades to the dangerous stretch of highway. • Colin Martin, convicted Malakwa drug dealer, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Martin, his commonlaw spouse Jennifer Cahill, and co-accused Jason Airey were all arrested in 2010 after the police raided their Malakwa home. Officers uncovered a bunker containing approximately 3,000 marijuana plants. • Members of the Adams Lake Indian Band got the federal go-ahead on a 49-year lease with the Berezan Group. The group will build and operate a gaming centre in the site of the former GM dealership. It will cover 26,000 square feet and will

contain 100 slot machines and bingo tables.

April • Salmon Arm makes number seven in MoneySense Magazine’s list for the Top-10 Canadian Cities to Retire. Salmon Arm scored top marks in three categories: the climate, access to health care, and low crime rate. • The community stepped up to support four-year-old Megan Leverrier, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. A variety of fundraisers were put on by various groups and people throughout the community, including the RCMP. • Two mudslides blocked access to Eagle Bay Road and cut power to several residents.

Approximately 20 trees and 30 cubic metres of mud came down during the second slide and covered roughly 100 feet of the roadway. The mud was approximately one foot deep. • The Salmon Arm Novice Silver Speedsters hockey team won a contest sponsored by the Canucks Centre for BC Hockey that gave them the opportunity to head to Vancouver to attend a Canucks game. The team also got to feel what it was like to play in an NHL sized arena when they hit the ice during intermission to play a mini threeminute game. • Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield spoke to Holly Kallie’s grade 4/5 class at Salmon Continued on pg. 4

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May • Pascal the cat, owned by Twyla Stone, got his 15 minutes of fame after being featured playing a game of peek-a-boo on America’s Funniest Home Videos. • Accused of being the head of a drugsmuggling ring, Shuswap resident Colin Martin will be extradited to the United Stated to stand trial on conspiracy charges. • The British Co-

New to the Community or Expecting a Baby.... seven, but ultimately decided to keep all of their members. Cutting two trustees would have saved the district $25,000 a year, but the board decided that the cost was worth it in order to allow school representatives to retain a democratic voice in the process. • A 20-year-old Salmon Arm woman was hospitalized after

Continued from pg. 3 Arm West elementary school via Skype. Hadfield was able to answer all of the questions the students had and helped them broaden their understanding of the universe. • Two Sunnybrae couples were evacuated from their homes near McIntyre Creek after a mudslide. An increase of rainfall and debris flowing into the creek, combined with the recently melted snow, was a factor in the incident. • Fifty students from Ranchero and Salmon Arm West got the chance to perform at three elementary schools with popular band Shred Kelly. The students played bass, keyboard and did vocal ensembles. The performances were part of the artist engagement program created by music teacher Brook Roberts, who wanted to give students an opportunity to be mentored by musicians whose music had relevance and meaning to them.

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Unique creation: Fibre artist Melissa Nasby shows off one of her creations at the Fleece and Fibre Festival held at Harmonious Homestead and Ewe. lumbia Teachers Federation began one-day rotating strikes across the province, advocating for more support, smaller class sizes and a wage increase. The provincial government responded by issuing a partial lockout. • Bikers hit the trail for the 14th annual Salty Dog Enduro on Sunday, May 11. Some 75 local racers took part in the adult races, and more than 700 cyclists from across the globe came to ride in the sixhour race. • Parking at the Hudson Avenue lot changed from free to paid, resulting in overcrowding in the Inner Core lot. • Salmon Arm’s Michael Worobey, who is now a professor at the University of Arizona, made a breakthrough in discovering what caused the 1918 influenza pandemic. Backed by a team of researchers, Worobey found that

because of mismatched properties of different strains of influenza, people lacked immunity to the strain that caused the pandemic.

June • Students of Salmon Arm Secondary stage their own protests of the ongoing teachers dispute. Sullivan campus students walked out of classes for one day, saying they are not taking sides, they just want the dispute to come to an end. Students at Jackson campus headed to the streets to protest on June 4. • Salmon Arm Secondary graduate Phedra Moon Morris left for Afghanistan for a yearlong mission to head an international development team, whose main focus is on communitybased education, maternity and newborn care s well as human rights for women and girls.

• A new remote control racetrack opens in Salmon Arm. The track, which is owned by Gord Erickson and Paul Downie, is located behind the Salmon Arm Water Slides and RV Park. The track is 120 feet by 60 feet, has 10 turns and a 100-foot straightaway. • Five local ballet dancers make strides in their dancing careers. Just for Kicks students Kieran Allaway and Aria Izik-Dzurko were accepted to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s summer intensive program and Jose Weightman was admitted to the Joffrey Ballet summer school in New York. The Shuswap Dance Center also sent two students, Chantel Jeffrey and Joshua Williams to Royal Winnipeg’s summer school. • School District #83 trustees reviewed reducing their number of trustees from nine to

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2014: Year in Review Continued from pg. 4 being accidentally shot while camping on Mt. Ida. The woman was located on a remote area of the mountain, and when police and ambulance arrived on scene they found she had been shot in the back. Her injuries were non life-threatening. • Williams Lake resident Jeremy Wayne Davis, 24, and 27-year-old Mission resident Jordan Larry Barnes were arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Sorrento’s Nicholas Larsen in 2011. It was determined that Larsen, 24, was shot while trav-

elling in a friend’s vehicle in what appeared to be a targeted attack. • A full-scale teachers’ strike begins. The BC Teachers Federation was requesting a wage increase of eight per cent over five years, but the BC Public School Employers Association was only offering 7.25 per cent.

July • Local governments in the North Okanagan and Shuswap launched an urgent drive to save the CP Rail line between Sicamous and Armstrong from being sold to private investors. A meeting was held at the CSRD office

in order to strategize ways to preserve the line. • In light of the approval of the Northern Gateway Pipeline, Rebecca Kneen and a group of friends and acquaintances staged a theatrical demonstration against all pipelines in British Columbia outside of MLA Greg Kyllo’s office. • Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In Theatre was the scene of romance when Tony Thomson of Salmon Arm proposed to his girlfriend Stacy Lamont. Lamont popped the question on the large screen on July 2. He had been planning the proposal for several months as

the couple re-lives their first date at the drivein every year. Lamont, who was overcome with emotion, gave him a teary-eyed yes. • The Mosaic tile project on Ross Street Plaza Stage was completed. Spearheaded by the Salmon Arm Art Gallery and made up of thousands of glass tiles put together with the help of many area residents. The colourful scene captures the essence of the Shuswap’s four seasons. • Megan Leverrier, the four-year-old cancer patient, receives a liver transplant after Continued on pg. 6

Teddy bear check-up: Emily French has her teddy bear’s ears looked over by Dr. Adriaan Heunis at the Teddy Bear Hospital and Community Health Fair held at McGuire Lake to benefit Shuswap Hospice.

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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, January 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 1) Proposed Rezoning of Lot 1, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP75145, Except Plan KAP80653 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). Civic Address: 4521 – 75 Avenue NE Location: East of Park Hill Road NE at the West end of 75 Avenue NE Present Use: Single Family Home Proposed Use: Single Family Home with Detached Suite Owner / Applicant: D. Shields Reference: ZON.1018/Bylaw No. 4078 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from December 9, 2014 to January 12, 2014, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer

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.

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.

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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.

A MESSAgE FROM YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT Smoke Alarms - Do I Really Need Them? - What Does A Smoke Alarm Do? Properly functioning smoke alarms provide an early warning of smoke and fire. They may be the only things standing between safe escape and being overcome by deadly gases. A smoke alarm becomes your “Nose at Night”. Most fatal fires occur during the night when people are sleeping. The smoke and poisonous gases emitted from a fire are deadly People may be suffocated from the gases without being awakened or even realizing there is a fire.

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.

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.

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Climate talks end in disarray VICTORIA – In case you missed the outcome of the latest United Nations climate change conference in Lima, Peru, it was another costly, embarrassing failure. There was the spectacle of Canada’s national media, reflexively denouncing Ottawa’s supposed inaction on greenhouse gases after U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a surprise climate agreement with China in advance of Peru. “Over to you, Mr. Prime Minister,” chirped CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, joining other TV networks in falsely portraying the U.S. deal as a breakthrough. This non-binding gesture soon produced many cartoons, one of which shows Obama stripped to his underwear in a poker game with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is surrounded by a pile of chips and an American flag. The U.S.-China announcement served as a preview of Peru, where developing countries would again refuse any substantive restrictions on their fuel use. China graciously agreed to continue ramping up its world-leading greenhouse gas emissions until 2030, while lame-duck Obama pretended he could commit the U.S. to reductions. Between them, the U.S. and China account for about half of global humancaused carbon emissions. Due mostly to the surge from China and India, Canada’s share has fallen from two per cent to 1.5, which should put all those “tar sands” protests into perspective. Days later, Environment Canada released its latest national emission statistics, an event ignored by most media. “Between 2005 and 2012, total Canadian GHG emissions decreased by 5.1 per cent, while the economy grew by 10.6 per cent over the same period,” the report states. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak joined the throngs who jetted to Lima. There she met officials from California and other U.S. states to re-announce their modest efforts to put a price on carbon emissions. TV anchors and other wide-eyed innocents might have been left with the mistaken impression that the huge U.S. petroleum industry is cutting back, when in fact it has grown enormously thanks to shale oil and gas production. Overshadowing all of this is the drop in the world price of oil, mainly the result of Saudi Arabia flooding the market in an effort to push competitors out of business. In the latest sign of the U.S. public’s lack of interest in reducing emissions, sales of larger vehicles immediately spiked up as gasoline prices fell. I’m still receiving criticism for a recent column in which I declared myself an “agnostic” on human-caused global warming. Agnostic means searcher, and my search has continued for real signs of climate change and its potential causes. Our glaciers are receding, no question, but the current trend started around the 1850s, when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness and B.C. was about to be declared a British colony. But amid the noise, there is serious evidence being put forward that our province is undergoing a climate shift with major consequences. And there are calls for action. I’ll discuss that next week.

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Give a special gift any time of year For those people who must mark time while a beloved friend or family member waits for an organ donor, there is absolutely no trace of doubt whether filling out an organ donor form is a worthy use of time. None whatsoever. But, for many people, taking the time to sign up seems to be more of a matter of convenience than of a principled refusal to donate. A recent trial in which Salmon Arm was one of four communities participating makes this clear. From Sept. 22 to Dec. 19, 2014, citizens visiting a Service BC centre in Dawson Creek, Quesnel, Port Alberni and Salmon Arm were provided the opportunity to regis-

ter their decision about becoming an organ donor. During that time, BC Transplant received 360 registrations at these four Service BC offices. That’s four times more than during the same time last year. Statistics show that more than 95 per cent of British Columbians support organ donation. However, only 19 per cent have registered. With nearly 500 B.C. citizens on the transplant waiting list, it is good news that BC Transplant and the provincial government have decided to expand the program. Now it’s up to the rest of us to turn our support into something tangible. Something that could be life-saving.

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Continued from pg. 5 travelling to Toronto to for the procedure. The little girl underwent surgery to remove her liver and receive a new liver in order to begin the healing process. • Controversy mounted around Blind Bay Resort development plans. Owner Dan Baskill proposed adding a dock and 112 seasonal units on the shores of Blind Bay. Supporters believed that Baskill’s plans could encourage people who visit the area as tourists to move to the Shuswap permanently. Those who opposed Baskill’s plans voiced concerns over the environmental impact on the lake of the large number of additional units being proposed.

August • A young man who grew up in Salmon Arm was paralyzed in a diving accident in New York State. Jake van Dongen, 25, dove out of a tree into a lake, cracked his head on a rock and broke his spine. Van Dongen was transported to Vancouver General Hospital and was paralyzed from the waist down. Fundraisers from across the Shuswap rallied together to raise funds to help cover Van Dongen’s medical expenses. • A family cat has returned home after having a lengthy escapade. Indy, the DeMille’s family cat, took off into the forest three years ago, but just recently found his way back home. The DeMi-

lle’s were extremely pleased to have their furry friend back safe and sound. • An unusual spike in foreign investment inquiries in Salmon Arm was another sign the local economy was improving in early August. Salmon Arm Economic Development Society manager Lana Fitt said economic development had responded to 31 investment inquiries this year, many of them from foreign investors. • The fire danger was high but Salmon Arm escaped the wrath of several thunderstorms that circulated around the Southern Interior, sparking several fires. • A fire at Dinoflex Aug. 8 burned a few rubber mats but little else, thanks to heat detectors and smoke alarms. • In August, council gave three readings to a bylaw which, as of Jan 1, 2015, will increase the councillors’ remuneration from $15,000 to $21,660 and the mayor’s pay from $44,800 to $53,725. • The city took possession of the $50,000 earned in the 2014 Kraft Canada Hockeyville challenge for coming in second place in the Western Canada bracket. • In the third week of August, all the schools in School District #83 were expected to be behind picket lines in an effort to get the provincial government back to the bargaining table. • A new resource was announced in Salmon Arm for people dealing with addictions. A grand opening was held at Foothills Centre for

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2014: Year in Review Continued from pg. 7 es of manslaughter and theft under $5,000 in connection with the November 2013 death of Armstrong mother Jillian McKinty, who was found dead in her Armstrong residence. • The city of Salmon Arm reinstated its free fall yard waste collection program, which had been cut in previous years due to budget constraints. • The Selkirks, a new regionally based swim team, began practising in the SASCU Recreation Centre Pool. • Ralph Owens, 82, continued his love of soccer by playing the game regularly on Monday nights and mentoring countless referees. • After taking another financial loss on the 2014 Roots and Blues Festival, the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society told city council its finances were in a “desperate” position and said the society needs to raise $150,000 in order to continue to pay staff and rent and book bands for next year’s festival. The society is plan-

ning a Save-the-Festival concert to help raise the needed funds. • While it was a hard and expensive fire season in much of the province, the Salmon Arm Fire Zone remained largely unscathed. A lack of lightning in the area combined with periods of cooler temperatures and rain helped keep wildfire activity down. • Attendance at the Salmon Arm Fall Fair was on an upswing, with 8,900 paid admissions at the gate, which was 375 more than the previous year. There were also more vendors than usual, with a total of 88 booths packed into the indoor arena. Attendance records were also broken at the Shooting Star midway. • Olympian Rick Say was inducted into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his stellar swimming career, where he competed for Canada in the Oylmpics in 2000, 2004 and 2008. He reached the finals in the 200-metre freestyle race in both the 2000 and 2004 events. • Shuswap Idol was once again a popular event at the fair, with

Shaugnessy Rose, 14, winning the 18-and-under category and Jesse Johnson taking first place in the 19-andover class. • A tentative deal was reached between the government and the BCTF to end the province’s school strike. The deal was negotiated by veteran mediator Vince Ready. School opened for the first day on Sept. 22. • John Bjornstrom, 54, formerly known as the Bushman of the Shuswap, decided to run for mayor in Williams Lake, where he now resides. Bjornstrom was arrested in 2001 in the Shuswap by members of the RCMP who posed as a documentary film crew. He was later sentenced to 23 months of house arrest after pleading guilty to charges, including breaking and entering. • Doug Murray became the new president of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, which celebrated the purchase of $400,000 worth of new equipment for the hospital this year. • More than 70 seniors from Salmon Arm took part in the

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October • Cindy Derkaz announces she will run for the federal Liberal Party in the OkanaganShuswap riding in the 2015 federal election. Derkaz, who has lived in Salmon Arm for 55 years, is a lawyer by trade and is wellknown for her former role as president of the Shuswap Community Foundation. • Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes

was making progress on his attempt to tighten up rules for inmates. Mayes’ private members bill would extend the parole ineligibility period for those convicted of abduction, heinous acts of sexual assault and murder, from the current 25 years to a maximum of 40 years. The idea is to prevent victims and their families from having to face parole hearings every two years. • The City of Salmon Arm nabbed an Open for Business award at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. The $10,000 prize was likely going to be used towards supporting the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society’s Launch-A-Preneur program. • The Salmon Arm Silverbacks lost their home-opener to Merritt, but bounced back with a 4-2 win in Trail the following day. • Artists Melissa

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Nasby and Nikki Webber won a Top-10 honourable mention in a world-wide Dark Crystal character contest. Their creation, Nym, was crafted from needle-felted wool and created with a tiny barbed needle. The contest was sponsored by the world-famous Jim Henson Studios. • Mel Arnold was selected to represent the federal Conservatives as their candidate for the 2015 elections after the current MP Colin Mayes announced his retirement from the post. Arnold beat out Vernon’s Scott Anderson, Janet Green of Lumby and Wayne Lippert of Vernon to win the nomination. • The Shuswap Community Foundation’s Vital Signs report gave the region high marks when it came to arts and culture, which earned the report’s only A grade. The lowest grades were awarded

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Banner year: Millions of salmon returned to spawn in the Adams River. in the sectors of Gap Between Rich and Poor and Getting Around, which were issued C- marks. The report noted wages for entrylevel jobs were low, and food bank visits are on the increase, while transportation was also a concern, with respondents asking for better transit options. • Salmon Arm Rotary Clubs and Askew’s partnered to create a healthy lunch program for kids at local schools. The project was spearheaded by Rotary member and mother Kari Wilkinson, after learning how many children were coming to school without lunch on a regular basis. • The City of Salmon Arm received two awards in the annual Communities in Bloom competition. Salmon Arm earned a four blooms award, which specifically pointed out the Ross Street Plaza mosaic, and a Criteria award for tidiness.

• Salmon Arm Minor Hockey product Curtis Lazar was set to play his first NHL game for the Ottawa Senators, after being selected 17th overall in the 2013 draft. In pre-season games for the Senators, Lazar scored two goals. • The Shuswap Environmental Action Society marked 25 years of service to environmental causes in the region with a celebration and the release of the book, Big Trees Saved and Other Feats – The Story of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society, written by author Deanna Kawatski. • Bev Kauffeldt, a former Salmon Arm resident and daughter of MP Colin Mayes, was planning to return to Liberia with the Christian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse to help train others in the fight against Ebola. Kauffeldt, who was evacuated from Liberia and had to spend 21 days in quarantine in an undisclosed loca-

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Continued from pg. 13 • The weekend of Oct. 18 and 19 broke temperature records previously set in 1974. The thermometer reached 20.8 degrees on the Sunday and 19.6 on the Saturday. The previous records were 19.4 and 16.7 C. • City council voted to top up their previous funding commitment to the Roots and Blues Festival by $50,000 owing to the dire financial situation facing the festival. This brought the city’s funding total for 2015 to $95,000. The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society was also planning a benefit ‘Save the Festival’ concert to help boost funds. • Members of the community were rallying to help the Sato family, whose 22-month old daughter Aumie was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The family was struggling to cope, with mother Yuko staying at BC Children’s Hospital while father Toshi was looking after the couple’s other two daughters and trying to run their downtown restaurant, Sushi Kotan. • MP Colin Mayes described his fear and prayers as he was contained in a House of Commons caucus meeting room during a shooting on Parliament Hill. Mayes was back in the House of Commons the following day, saying the government would, “make a statement by continuing on with business.” • The Shuswap Pie Company was filmed for an upcoming episode of the Food Net-

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Steven DeBoer has successfully passed the Uniform Final Exam, UFE. Steven was a graduate of Salmon Arm Senior Secondary in 2001. Steven received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Okanagan School of business in 2012. Steven was also the recipient of The President’s Academic award in June of 2012. Steven has been a member SIFE, Students in Free Enterprise. He was a member of the 2012 team that represented Okanagan School of Business at The Queens University Inter Collegiate Competition. Steven is currently employed as a Senior Associate at Deloitte in Calgary, Alberta.

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John William Cowell died in the early hours of December 10th 2014, at the Victoria General Hospital. He was born February 6th 1952 in Prince George, BC and was predeceased by his mother, Johanna, father William, and brother Kerry. John is survived by his second mom Colleen, sisters Sheryl (Rick Ward), Laurie (Dan Lywood), Leanne (Richard Morton), Darlene, and his brothers Dennis Cowell and Brad (Maree) Cowell, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. His wife of 32 years and best friend Jane and his son Jesse also survive John. John enjoyed spending time with his family and in his retirement went on many trips with them to Europe, Mexico and New Brunswick/Nova Scotia. John was a Probation Officer for many years in Williams Lake and Kamloops before he and the family moved to Victoria in 1993 where he worked for the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. He was honored to be a part of the Nisga’a Negotiating Team. John retired from government in 2009 and continued to do some work as a first nations’ negotiator with BC Hydro. John was a very loving and compassionate man. He cared very deeply for all those with whom he shared his life. He always had a quick smile and a warm hello for friends and family. John’s passion was song writing and over the years has written well over 100 songs, many of the songs were co-writes with friends and fellow musicians. Many thanks to all John’s musical friends. John has also been involved with a local nonprofit group called Choir Kids. He loved being part of an organization that encouraged the participation of children in the joy of music. John was a founding member of the Arbutus Singers of Victoria and loved his tenor buddies. A very sincere thank you to Doctors’ Mark Thiessen, Chris Coppin, Daisy Duly, Gary Dewar, Stephan Larsson, Catherine Fitzgerald and the wonderful staff of the Cancer Agency and the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, including the BC Ambulance Service. John was so thankful for the love and support of his friends both his west coast and east coast family over the past few months. John will live in our hearts forever. A celebration of John`s life will be held on February 7th and in lieu of flowers or other remembrances`, John would be honoured if donations were made in his memory to the Choir Kids. Please visit www.earthsoption.com for further details on both the celebration and how donations may be made.

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WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY MAY Born May 24 - 1942 Passed Away December 16 – 2014 Shirley passed away quickly and peacefully after a short battle with cancer and a lengthy progression of Parkinson’s Disease. She passed away with her family by her side at Mt. Ida Mews care facility, where she was cared for greatly. She was predeceased by her brother, Ken Kornelson in 1965; her father, Abe Kornelson in 2005; and her mother, Anne Kornelson in 2012. She is survived by her husband, Lew Williams; daughter, Kim Fuller (and Rod); son, Ken Williams (and Robbie); 6 grandchildren, Reilly, Danelle, Leray, Reid, Bailey and Blake; great grandson, Rylan and many friends who she considered part of our family. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Elks Hall, 3690 30 Street NE, Salmon Arm (where Shirley and her husband, along with family and friends celebrated their 50th Anniversary). A sincere thank you to Dr. Levins, the staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Mt. Ida Mews, and to all who stopped in to visit, made phone calls, sent cards, food and best wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Disease Charities. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Shirley’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. HELENE BLANCHE JANSEN (NEE GAUMOND) SEPTEMBER 3, 1917 – DECEMBER 21, 2014 Helene was born in Shell River Saskatchewan and spent most of her life in Maple Ridge and Salmon Arm. She passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm. She was predeceased by her husband Herb Jansen and her daughter Eveangeline Donnelly. She is survived by her daughters Muriel Cue (Tony) and Sue Ackerman. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin, Elaine, Brian, Danielle, Amelia and great-grandchildren, Rio, Sage and Jack. Helene was an RN in Alberta and B.C. for over 40 years. Due to her determination, she upgraded in her late 50’s to earn her Bachelor of Nursing degree. As a result she held a position as a public health nurse in Mackenzie for 5 years. Helene loved nature and the outdoors, showing her passion though gardening, camping and hiking. She also had a great love of music attending concerts and playing the violin herself. In her retirement years she had time to devote to quilting, making dozens of quilts for friends and family. She also had time to travel and volunteer in the community. Throughout her life, Helene showed that she was a very determined person who valued education and her faith. She had a full life rich with varied experiences, she is much loved and will be missed. We would like to thank the community care aides, who looked after her in her own home and the kind and compassionate staff at Bastion Place. We would also like to thank Dr McCallum for his care and concern. A prayer vigil will take place January 8, 2015 at 8 pm. The funeral Mass will be January 9th at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salmon Arm. Email condolences may be sent through Helene’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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SCHNARE, JAMES MERRITT December 13, 1930 – December 11, 2014 Jim was born and raised in Chester, NS to Freda Mae (Gerard) and Fredrick Albert Schnare. He worked in Sudbury, Ontario for a few years then moved on to Vancouver Island and worked at the Kennedy Lake Mine for several years. He then he moved his family to the Yukon and spent 17 wonderful years working at an open pit mine in Faro. He loved it! Hunting and exploring the rivers and lakes, prospecting with his friend Pete Long; he felt they were the best years of his life. Jim is predeceased by his brothers Douglas and Owen in NS. He leaves behind his loving wife Patty, sons David (Patsy) of Canaan, NS; Robert and John of Victoria, BC; and daughter Tara Pacheco of Port Orchard, Washington, grandchildren: James, Paige, Daniel Gardner, California; David, and Shauna, Halifax, NS, great grandchildren: Ezmee, Zion, and Azelia Decaens; Fisher and Meyer Schnare, sister Norma Armstrong, sister-in-law Joan as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews! After coming to Salmon Arm, he loved hiking with friends Connie and Joe, cross-country skiing, and biking. His last years were spent sharing good food and stories with Pat and John, and walking in the Larch Hills with his little black friend Lucky. “We have had a wonderful life… Patty.” Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. 250-822-1129. Email condolences and shared memories through Jim’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

Melvyn LeRoy Trapp Dad was a man that lived to his own drum and that drum stopped on December 17,2014. He leaves this earth to join his mother and his very beloved brother James. Dad leaves behind our amazing mother Carol his wife of 52 years, and his children Reg (Leesa) Jeff (Diane) Susan (Troy) and Trena as well as his honorary son Ian. Dad also leaves behind his pride and joy, his grandchildren Randelin, Amanda, Quinn, Makayla, Beau, Cole B, Cole C, Ryan, Ellie, Omar, Thom and Sam, and his sister in law Linda as well as a niece Rhonda (Allan). He was a wonderful grandfather who would tell stories and the kids would listen for hours. He had so much patience for them all. Dad was born on September 10, 1938 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan and had his challenges as a youth but he was able to persevere. Mom and dad moved to Salmon Arm from Calgary with their young family to start a new life. Dad loved Salmon Arm the first time he visited, for Mom it took longer. Dad was a big dreamer who provided us with many adventures as we grew up, always looking for a new project to think about. Mom and dad always had a coffee on for anyone that stopped by and ready for a good conversation (debate). Dad was able to connect with his paternal family later in life and such a blessing. It provided him with the piece of his history that was missing in his life. Dad has been unhealthy for several years and we are so happy that he was able to keep going all these years. He was able to see his children and grandchildren in a good place and he could see the future generation on the horizon. We know he did not want to leave our mother but his physical body gave up on him. Dad’s big smile and sense of humor will forever be in our memory as we fondly think of all the laughs and times we shared. Run Free, breath in the fresh, clean air. We love you dad and we will miss you. There will be no service, but a celebration of his live at a later date to share memories and tell some Mel stories. Email condolences can be sent through Melvyn’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralhome.com

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BECKER, CLARENCE February 13, 1925 – December 16, 2014 Clarence passed away on December 16, 2014 with family members at his side, at Hillside Manor in Salmon Arm, BC at the wonderful age of 89. Clarence was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and grandson, David. He is survived by his children; Ron (Joanne), Dale (Betty), Cheryl Hendrickson (Jerry), Brian (Kerrie), Karen Turner (Randy), Leanne Kulchyski (Brett), Laurie Farrell (Kim) and Rick (DeeDee); several grandchildren and even more great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held at the Chase Community Hall on December 20, 2014 at 11 am. Memorial donations in Clarence’s name may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #107, 515 Chase West Road, Box 122, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. 250-833-1129. Email condolences and shared memories through Clarence’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. MAXINE MADELINE YERBURY It is with sadness that the family of Maxine Yerbury announces her peaceful passing with her family by her side at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Saturday December 13, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Maxine was born in Rocky Mountain House, AB on August 19, 1934, this is where she spent most of her childhood until moving to Calgary at the age of 14. While living in Calgary, Maxine began dancing and soon she had a dance partner, Tom Yerbury. Maxine and Tom where married in 1956 and together they have spent 58 wonderful years, travelling to 17 different countries and experiencing and loving life to the fullest. Maxine and Tom were blessed with twins Robert and Susan, as a family they spent many summer holidays camping, fishing and spending time together. In 1987 Maxine and Tom moved to Salmon Arm to enjoy retirement and the Shuswap. Maxine continually kept herself busy with crafts, gardening, bowling and she still enjoyed and loved her dancing into her retirement years. Maxine will be forever loved and missed by her family; husband Tom, her twins; Robert (Jamie) of Victoria, BC, Susan (Tony) of Edmonton, AB and her two grandchildren, Matthew and Aaron. Maxine also leaves to mourn her passing her three sisters; Phyllis, Shirley and Roxiena. The family would sincerely like to thank the Doctors and Staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital for all the love and care shown towards Maxine. Also a thank you to the WeCare and Community Care staff for all the constant support the family received over the past five months. To friends and family who called or dropped by during Maxine’s illness and after her passing, your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered. Respecting Maxine’s wish there will be no formal service. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in memory of Maxine to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be sent through Maxine’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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MARION PATRICIA RAULT 28 APRIL 1920 – 23 DECEMBER 2014 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Patricia Rault, 94, passed away peacefully under the loving care of the staff of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC on December 23 after a stroke. Pat was born in Hannah, AB and grew up in Edmonton where she raised her family and spent memorable summers swimming in her beloved Pigeon Lake. She is predeceased by her husband Norman Rault and daughter Janice Rault, brother Dr. Lionel Dobson and sister Rose Wilson. She is survived by her five sons, David, Peter, Ronald, Lionel and Lawrence Rault, granddaughters, Jasmine Rault, Marina Stephanson, and grandsons, Tristan and Adam Bacon, Daniel and Jesse Rault and great granddaughters, Skylah and Naomi Rault. A celebration of her life will take place in April 2015 at Pigeon Lake, AB, please contact a family member for details. Memorial donations may be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N3 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and tributes through Patricia’s obituary at http://www. fischersfuneralservices.com

KENNEDY, DOROTHEA F.W. 1922 – 2014 Dorothea celebrated her 92nd birthday December 11th and went home to be with her Lord & Savior Saturday, December 20th after a short illness. Dorothea was born in 1922 to Edna & Ernest Hine. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Leonard, mother Edna, father Ernest and infant children. She is survived by her children Norman (Wendy), Allan (Theresa), Terry (Elton), Patricia (Dennis), seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from the New Life Outreach Church, Tappen. Interment will follow at Tappen Cemetery. Memorial donations in Dorothea’s name may be made to the New Life Outreach Church, 4409 Trans-Canada Highway, Tappen, BC, V0E 2X2. The family would like to take this time to thank the staff in Cottage #5 and the nurses at Hillside Village for their love and care of Dorothea for the 4 ½ years she was there. It truly was her home. She loved doing puzzles and had her special table there. Thank you also to Dr. DuPlessis and Dr. Bonthuys for their care of our mom. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Dorothea’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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COW hay mulch ground cover $3. Alfalfa excellent feed $7. 250-832-4160 250-803-8298 SECOND cut grass Hay $6/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Pets FEMALE puppy for sale Lhaso Shih-Tzu (250)803-2092 leave message

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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

BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521. WANTED: 4-6 dining chairs with armrests & casters, reasonable (250)832-6370 WANTED: Real wood armoire/wardrobe, ideally with shelving and/or drawers within (250)832-6765

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Firearms FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

Misc. for Sale 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 at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Legal Notices

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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Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604

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

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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 2 bdrm, 2bath, 30x32 shop, Gardom Lake Rd. $1200 + util N/S, N/P, available Jan 1st. 250-833-0551 4BDRM., 2bath, good location, near school, arena & rec centre, $1450/mo. + util., NS, NP, (250)295-5498 In Malakwa 3 bdrm home. $700 + util. 2 bdrm $650 + util.250-836-2928. SALMON Arm: riverfront bungalow, mins from town, NS, NP, adult oriented, $1150/mo. + util. (250)804-9678 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

Suites, Lower 1 Bedroom Basement Suite for Rent in Hillcrest area Salmon Arm. Bright living room, gas fireplace, $800/month including utilities. 250-803-1095 BACHELOR ste, private daylight entr., NS, avail. now, util. incl. $600/mo. (250)832-6494 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

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Police Honours Night in Victoria for rescuing a woman and her dog from Shuswap Lake after their canoe overturned. The incident took place in October 2011.

December • The new council was sworn in during a special session in council chambers. Outgoing council members Denise Reimer, Debbie Cannon and Marg Kentel were recognized. Kentel was honoured for 21 years of service on city council. • Glynis Sim claimed silver in the Canadian Cross Country running

championships in Vancouver. Sim sprinted from fifth place to take the silver medal in the last 800 metres of the race. • Adam Michael Schultz, 39, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8 to one count of theft over $5,000 and one count of arson in relation to a fire at Pedro Gonzales Fruit Stand on Sept. 9, 2013. He was sentenced to a total of twoand-a-half years in jail. • The popular Relay for Life event to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society announced it will be switching from an allnight format to an 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. event, in hopes of attracting

additional participants. • Rhona Martin was elected chair of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board. Vice chair will be Paul Demenok. • Four affiliated companies involved in the SmartCentres development have initiated a lawsuit against an engineering firm and three of its employees regarding environmental assessments conducted on the shopping centre site. They are seeking damages due to “inaccurate information” provided in the reports. • The Salmon Arm Lions Club has disbanded due to a lack of interest in membership

and participation. The club’s remaining funds have been disbursed to other charitable organizations, including the Shuswap Hospital Foundation and the B.C. Lions Society. • Mild temperatures were breaking Environment Canada temperature records. On Wednesday, Dec. 10 the new high temperature of 13.5 degrees was reached, followed by a high of 8.4 on Friday, Dec. 12. • Cross-country skier Alysson Marshall notched two gold medals in the NorAm opening races held near Rossland. She won a 7.5-km classic race and an 11.25-km race.

AUTOMOTIVE

Profile of the week

National loss: Laura Remus is overcome with emotion during a memorial at the cenotaph to pay respects to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent.

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• Utility locating - Hydro/gas/water/fibre optics • Catch basins/sumps/drains • Line flushing • Hot Water Boiler (for frozen ground) • Slot trenching

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Scrappy’s Metal Recycling We take everything metal!

Wire, Tin, Fridges, Stoves, Freezers… FREE DROP OFF!

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We buy Batteries, Copper, Aluminum & Scrap Cars. 1st Ave. S.W. & T.C.Hwy. • 250-833-6367

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Robert Babakaiff of Arro Wood Heat Services has been in business for 6 years. A 45+ year resident of Salmon Arm, he believes in buying his products locally. After being laid off from Coe/Newnes, he saw there was a need for a reliable wood heat technician. He became certified in the WETT program – which is a Canadian recognized association, allowing him to be able to inspect, install and maintain wood burning stoves and fireplaces. His services include chimney sweeping, estimates and advice on purchasing and installation of wood burning stoves, such as size needed for the square footage, and the best stove to meet your needs. Robert’s motto “Burning Clean = More Green” not only refers to the money saved when keeping your stove or fireplace maintained, it also refers to the environment, as the new stoves burn cleaner and more efficiently. Repeat customers are spreading the word of his fair pricing and thorough job. For all your wood heat needs, call Robert today for an estimate.

Rob Stunzi cell: 250-253-2829

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of becoming mayor of Williams Lake. John Bjornstrom placed fourth out of the four mayoral candidates. • The family of twoyear-old Aumie Sato expressed gratitude for the generosity of Salmon Arm residents in donating funds to help with expenses for the toddler’s cancer treatment in Vancouver. • The Salmon Arm bantam Chargers football team won the Interior Championship defeating the Kelowna Lions 45-7. • RCMP Const. Micah Chan was honoured at the annual

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

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. 24, 25 & Jan. 1. For tickets, call 1-866-1011 or book online at www.ticketseller.ca.

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.

- 30th St. NE. Speaker is Lana Fitt, from the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. For more information, contact Milford Berger at 250-804-0977.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 WHITE LAKE NEW HORIZONS CLUB – presents their First of

the Month Pot-Luck & Social at White Lake Community Hall, 3617 Parri Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Everyone 50+ are welcome. For information call Lester at 250-835-0077.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY – presents The Magic of Vienna at

the SASCU Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m., featuring some of the great opera arias and duets, plus overtures,

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A CITIZEN WATCH

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 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.

held from 5 to 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.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE – will be held from 9

a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Mall at Piccadilly (library entrance). For info., call 250-832-6161 or 250-675-4818.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 A FUNDRAISER FOR JUSTIN STARKELL – following a serious

accident in Calgary, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Cafe and Grill.

SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Mommy, a Canadian

film, at 5 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre. Some subtitles. Director Xavier Dolan, Montreal’s enfant terrible, brings his fifth film to the screen. In it a widowed single mother is raising her violent son alone. Although he can be sweet as an angel, Steve is volatile. Diane is not exactly serene either. A working-class Quebec woman with a messy personal life, she’s barely keeping it together. When their mysterious shy neighbour, Kyla, takes an interest in mother and son, a surprising trio develops. Tickets are available at the door, or advance tickets from Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) – convenience charge applies.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

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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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Dr. Cabbie, about an

unemployed doctor turned cab driver who becomes a local hero when he converts his taxi into a mobile clinic – a heartwarming journey of a young Indian doctor who immigrates to Canada with the selfless ambition of healing others, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 THE SALMAR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – will present the

Royal Ballet dancing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at 1 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 PROBUS CLUB OF SALMON ARM – will hold their monthly

meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Hall, 3690

waltzes and marches in the Viennese tradition. Guest conductor is Martin MacDonald. Soloists are soprano Lambroula Pappas and baritone Andrew Greenwood. Tickets are available at Wearabouts in Salmon Arm, Kamloops Live! Box Office or at the door. For further information, contact 250-374-5483.

JANUARY 9 TO 15 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Foxcatcher, a joint

presentation with the Salmar Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre. Based on true events, this film tells the story of the relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers. When Olympic Gold Medal wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont (Steve Carrell) to his estate to train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he jumps at the opportunity to train at a topnotch facility and to step out of the shadow of his revered brother (Mark Ruffalo). Here, wrestling, that most primal of sports, functions as an apt metaphor for the themes of control and manipulation in America. The Shuswap Film Society will be your special hosts on Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, with door prizes awarded to the audience.

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 self-management 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 778477-2966.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 THEATRE 101 – takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre, 41 Hudson Ave. NW. Would you like to know more about how a theatre production is put together? Perhaps you’re new to theatre or have only been involved in one or two areas before. If so, Theatre 101 is for you – and it’s free. You’ll learn how each department works, how plays are chosen, what the director does, about producers, set designers, lighting, sound and much more. Shuswap Theatre’s in-house experts will explain it all. For more information or to register for this exciting session, go online to www.shuswaptheatre. com, email inquiry@shuswaptheatre.com or call 250832-9283.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 OKANAGAN COLLEGE – presents a Macquarrie Institute

Lecture – Systems Ecology: Holistic Planning for Today and Tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. BC Tomorrow Society’s Barry Wilson will share a holistic approach to land-use planning and society vicepresident and Salmon Arm Secondary instructor Dave Ramsay will share an exciting and innovative plan to bring interactive systems ecology into the classroom. Admission by donation.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 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.

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