Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 26 No. 9 February 27, 2015
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n Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ Bryden Marsh powers past #3 Ken Citron of the Vernon Vipers during the ’Backs 4-2 defeat of the Vipers last Saturday night at the Shaw Centre. The Silverbacks host the Merritt Centennials at 7 p.m. tonight, their second-to-last game of the regular season.
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Man jailed for weapons set free By Kathy Michaels
appeal by no later than August. “Although I am less sanguine than Mr. Montemurro about the strength A Kelowna man who recently of some of his grounds of appeal, went to prison for charges relating I am also less pessimistic than the to a heavily armed drive through the Crown about the possibility of the Shuswap has been set free, for the appeal succeeding. Admittedly, the time being. prospects of success with respect to In a decision released this week, some of the grounds are greater than Cory Joseph Montemurro, 45, was with others….,” reads the decision granted judicial interim release by Supreme Court Justice David pending the hearing of his ap- Frankel “While this case is close to peal from conviction. Release was the line, on balance, I am of the view granted with a list of 22 conditions, the merits of the appeal are such that $500,000 in sureties and a promise public confidence in the administrato enter the written component of his tion of justice would not be adverse-
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ly affected by granting Mr. Montemurro bail provided he diligently prosecutes the appeal.” Montemurro had been sentenced to five years in prison alongside Kelowna Hells Angel Joseph Skreptak a month earlier, but was given an all-but-instant reprieve due to the intent to appeal submitted Jan. 20. His appeal can be distilled to six points: •The trial judge erred in finding reasonable grounds to arrest the occupants of the Jeep and that the search of the Jeep was lawfully conducted incidental to those arrests.
•The trial judge suffered from an undisclosed illness during the proceedings which resulted in him making factual errors in his voir dire ruling and reasons for judgment; •The trial judge erred in finding Mr. Montemurro in possession of all the weapons on the basis of a joint enterprise; •The trial judge erred in finding a knife on Mr. Montemurro’s person to be a weapon; •Mr. Montemurro was entitled to know why the trial judge was reSee Appeal on page 4
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New plan in doctor hunt By Barb Brouwer
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Several Shuswap communities are investigating a far-flung approach to attracting a physician. Representatives from Sicamous, Malakwa, South Shuswap and North Shuswap attended a Jan. 30 meeting to hear how Vernon-based Global Medics could help. Founded in 2001 in London, England, Global Group has offices in Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Sicamous Medical Clinic manager Pam Beech says there are doctor shortages in many Canadian cities as well as rural areas. In terms of the Shuswap, she says Salmon Arm is the only community without a shortage of doctors. Salmon Arm doctor Stacey Kirkman agrees. From South Africa, Kirkman says that following a stint as the only doctor in a small community in Saskatchewan, he headed to B.C. What attracted him to Salmon Arm is the hospital in which general physicians
can be involved with patient care. As well, Kirkman says for a doctor who lives in an outlying community, admitting a patient, then having to drive 30 minutes or more to see them at the hospital can be onerous. Beech said Global Medics should be explored. “It is an option that has proven to be effective in other areas of the province and Canada.” She says Global Medics has a strong connection with countries whose standards are similar to Canada’s, making it easier for doctors from those countries to qualify to work in this country. Global Medics guides doctors through the licensing process, arranges all interviews and matches their needs to a community. “I think the difference between the service in place right now for BC Health Match is the ability of a recruitment group like Global Medics to do a lot of groundwork,” says Beech. “Before they connect you to a doctor, they make sure the match is as close to being perfect as is possible.” But, Beech notes,
communities also have to take responsibility to ensure a doctor will be as happy with the match as the community is. “I was interested in hearing things people can do to make it easier and communities need to hear this; it’s the community and what it can offer that will keep the doctors here,” says Beech of the two- to three-year commitment doctors must make to stay in the community. In terms of cost for the service, Beech says no money changes hands until the community of-
fers a doctor a position and it is accepted. At that point, half the recruitment fee is transferred. The other half comes due when the doctor arrives and starts work. As well, Global Medics’ fee could be negotiated based on the number of doctors involved. With North Shuswap, South Shuswap and Sicamous in need of doctors, a single trip with several doctors could be arranged. Timelines vary as to Representatives on 4
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Appeal might have merit Continued from pg. 1 placed for sentencing so that he could consider whether to apply for a mistrial; and •The verdict was unreasonable and not supported by the evidence. Montemurro was arrested Nov. 25, 2010, when a police officer pulled over the rented Jeep Grand Cherokee that Montemurro, Skreptak – and two others who had charges against them dropped – were driving on the outskirts of Salmon Arm on a snowy night. The officer pulled the Jeep over because he was concerned it was being driven too fast for the road conditions. When he leaned through the front passenger side window to hand a ticket to Montemurro, the officer detected the odour of marijuana bud, so he made a decision to further investigate, the court heard during the September 2014 trial. The problem, he decided, was that he’d pulled the car over in an
n Weapons seized by police. isolated area and he was alone, so he opted to let the Jeep proceed until he could secure assistance. The vehicle was later pulled over and a search yielded two knives from Mr. Montemurro, one on his belt, the other in his boot, a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun wrapped in duct tape, a loaded CZ Luger 9-mm pistol registered to Montemurro, a set of men’s boxer shorts capable of being used as a mask, an electronic device capable of jamming cellular telephones, a black duffle bag containing a knife, bear spray, a firearm licence in Montemurro’s name, 12-gauge shotgun shells, six loaded magazines for the CZ Luger pistol, and a bear banger. There was also a blue duffel bag containing a black balaclava
and body armour, a grey duffle bag containing a knife – behind which was a baseball bat and a three-foot-long piece of hickory wood, as well as two walkie-talkies tuned to the same frequency and a roll of duct tape. When Skreptak was searched at the detachment, the police found a plastic bag containing a small amount of marijuana and a latex glove containing nine .38 calibre rounds of ammunition. The discovery of the .38 calibre ammunition caused the police to return to the two locations where the Jeep had been stopped. Police found a loaded .38 calibre revolver in a holster and a loaded Glock 9-mm pistol inside a black sock. The serial number had been removed. Both men faced 10 charges relating to the weapons and ammunition seized. Montemurro was charged alone with respect to the knife concealed on his person. Skreptak was charged alone with simple possession of marijuana. They were found guilty last year and sentenced in January.
Representatives to ponder new proposal Continued from 3 when doctors would actually arrive to work but Beech says Global Medics told the group it will never be less than six months and more likely anywhere from nine months to a year – and that depends on the diligence of both sides. “I think it’s important that all the reps that were at the meeting need to go back to communities and try to
get support to consider this,” says Beech. “The money has to come from somewhere; it is an investment.” Columbia Shuswap Regional District South Shuswap director Paul Demenok expressed concern about the doctors’ limited time commitment to the host community. “The physician will come for two or three years and is then free to leave,” he says, noting the doctors have to have
jobs in order to gain entry to the country. Demenok says he has mixed feelings about Global Medics and would like to reflect on and discuss it further. North Shuswap Health Centre Society co-chairperson Pat Roberston was more enthusiastic. The society has long been working to attract a doctor through Interior Health and telemedicine and looking at international recruiters.
“It has been such a hard push in an unfamiliar environment for the North Shuswap Health Centre Physician Recruitment Team that it was very encouraging to hear something so positive,” Robertson says. “We do not have stars in our eyes yet, but we are considering going with this international recruiter – we have nothing to lose, but we will need approval at our board meeting next week.”
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Concerns for a man’s safety near a rural property close to Enderby resulted in a Vernon RCMP police service dog team being utilized. Shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Vernon-North Okanagan rural RCMP rural officers were called to a report of a missing man in the Enderby area along Highway 97A. “The report was that two men had been drinking and using drugs when they got into a dispute,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. One of the men, a 20-year-old from
Mara, took off from the residence. As it was a large rural property, and the temperature was below freezing at the time, there was a concern for his safety. Adding to the concern is there is a creek running along the property. “One of our police dog teams was called to the area and they started to search for the missing man,” said Molendyk. “At about 6:20 a.m., the dog team was able to find the man under a tree.” The man was conscious and able to walk out. He was transported to Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm to be checked out for hypothermia and his intoxication.
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Victoria must move on invasive mussels One has to wonder why the provincial government isn’t getting the message? Other jurisdictions across Western Canada and in the U.S. are taking direct action against quagga and zebra mussels, and yet officials in Victoria have done nothing substantial to try and prevent the spread of the invasive species in to this province and specifically Okanagan lakes. “If we don’t put money into trying to stop them, it will almost be impossible once they are entrenched,” said James Baker, Lake Country mayor. And when one looks at the environmental, economic and social damage the mussels have caused in Manitoba and states across the U.S., everyone across B.C. should be concerned about the situation. They clog water intake pipes, pumps and boat motors and they deplete food sources for fish. Toxins from the mussels could contaminate drinking water, creating challenges for utilities already struggling to keep up with water quality standards. Tourists and residents could be faced with razorsharp shells covering the valley’s picture-postcard beaches. And all it could take for this to become reality is for one unsuspecting boater to bring a vessel into the Okanagan that’s contaminated with quagga and zebra mussels. There was already one close call last year. The federal government has agreed to monitoring on the U.S. border but B.C. must move ahead with a similar program along its boundary with Alberta. Victoria bureaucrats will claim they can’t afford $530,000 annually for monitoring because of an uncertain economy, but can the Okanagan afford the risk on its doorstep? -Vernon Morning Star
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OPINION
Party websites short on information
In last week’s column, I made reference to the fact we will be voting in a federal election this year. I also said that I had been wondering where the different political parties stood on the environment. I have since spent time trying to find out just where the four federal parties stand ‘officially.’ The problem with any sort of statement/policy contained on official party websites is that they tend to be overly sweeping and generally vague. In 2008, the Conservative Party of Canada issued a policy declaration which, among other things, contained the statement they “believe that the quality of the environment is a vital part of out heritage.” It also said the party would be “guided by a balance between fiscal accountability, progressive social policy and individual rights and responsibilities.” The Liberal Party’s official website says, “Across the country, Liberals support projects that offer responsible and sustainable ways of getting our resourc-
THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray es to market – while, at the same time, respecting Indigenous rights, our natural environment and earning the trust of local communities” The New Democratic Party’s national website states, “we must ensure that we protect the environment and the health of peoples across Canada by developing rigorous environmental assessments… In order to remain competitive in the global market and continue to prosper, Canadians must immediately go green and invest in clean technologies. We need to cease our dependence on non-renewable energy such as natural gas and oil, and instead develop renewable energy sources
such as solar, hydro, tidal and biomass.” The Green Party of Canada website states the party “has set out its plan for a sustainable future grounded in fiscal responsibility, ecological health and social justice. As the only party working within a triple bottom line (economic, ecological and social) approach to every policy, our position on key environmental issues is clear. It is urgent that the Canadian government set real targets, with measurable objectives and put in place the resources to deliver on those goals.” While each of the party’s websites are much more extensive and make many more references to the environment and environmental concerns, they are mostly long on rhetoric and short on specifics – which, I guess is more or less to be expected since the websites are not dealing with specific issues. My concern is that none of them really provide the sort of information that would allow anyone to make an informed decision when casting a ballot in the
upcoming federal election.
I really was hoping to gain a bit more insight as to where the four parties stood on protection of the environment, as opposed to how they see it as a “resource” which must be balanced with “fiscal responsibilities” – meaning how they perceive balancing people’s environmental concerns with jobs and the national economy. I know it is easier to asses where the current government stands on the environment simply because we can look at what they have done and are doing. Meanwhile, I cannot quite help but feel the other political parties know they can make whatever statements they want when they don’t have to back them up with action. The environment is but one issue – one that is important to many people. For next week’s column I have decided to ask the four local federal candidates for their answers to some of my questions and give you a chance to assess their responses.
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Future outlook not comforting Margo Westaway’s Market News gardening-columns are ‘gems’ of earthy lore – not to mention humour and wit. Besides the eatyour-own healthy garden produce benefits, the column connects us directly to the soil’s natural processes and life-forms. Being so grounded in reality, it’s surprising that her letter takes umbrage at Gwynne Dyer’s commentary on predicted resource and agricultural “peaks” – the scientifically-based projections of ‘shortfalls’ in these key resources in the future
As a former university professor in the U.S. and here at home, let me assure Ms. Westaway that a university’s liberal arts vision – that is, its programs, instructional staff and visiting lecturers like Gwynne Dyer – encompasses for students an academic exposure to, and critical discussion of, a wide diversity of ideas – ideas which definitely may not be familiar or comfortable. Generally, I have found that students of university age and maturity are unharmed by such ideas; rather, their progressive, intellectual development
is much the-better for such a scholarly experience. Unfortunately, her letter seems to call for ‘soft-pedalling’ the challenging political and environmental issues that confront us; for her, engagement with these issues is just “doom and gloom.” In my life-sciences field, it is known that in just the past 40 years, the world has lost more than 50 per cent of its vertebrate wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish). Is soft-pedalling, or being silent about this
unnatural catastrophe productive? And who believes that a social and economic system, which has this effect is a healthy one? To be silent is to be complicit in the destructive status quo. If those sadly-extinguished life-forms could speak, I doubt they would have been comforted by the notion that humans just haven’t reached their own peak potential yet; nor, either, would the (temporarily?) surviving 50 per cent. Tom Crowley
Conservative policies not helping poor
In a recent letter, B. Campbell commented on “economic issues around the world” and “our standard of living in Canada.” I would guess most of those who read the letter would agree they are economically fortunate. However, a look at Canada’s history will help in understanding what we have. To begin, it is generally understood Canada fared better than some other countries in the most recent recession because of banking policies that were in place long before the current government. The parents of our baby boomers grew up in the Great Depression when a large proportion of Canadians suffered hardship.
Many found no work or received low wages, could not feed their families, could not afford to go to a doctor or keep their children in school. Between 1930 and 1935, Conservative government policies neither “solved” the Depression nor helped people find their own solutions to their poverty. After the Second World War, a succession of governments realized Canada needed policies that would enable more Canadians to be successful. Those polices are known as the social safety net. The baby boomers had far more opportunities than their parents and, having gained an education, jobs with a
living wage and health care. They were able to buy homes and help their own children so much more. The good fortune we now enjoy had its beginnings in the 20th century. With the cost of living growing, there is a segment of society that lives below the poverty line. They can’t find affordable housing and jobs with living wages. Current federal economic policies do not help them to get out of poverty. The tax breaks we hear so much about are of greater benefit to those who do not need help. Those of us who are fortunate can choose to care about those who are not. We can choose to elect a government
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CSRD supports request for health funding
By Barb Brouwer
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What began as a request for a letter of support, became a resolution to two government associations. At the January board meeting, Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors heard a request from Area C South Shuswap Paul Demenok to send a letter to the B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake asking for operating funds for Sorrento’s Community Health Centre. The centre, which opened in November 2013, has proven to be highly successful. Nurse practitioner Judy Deringer now has more than 900 patients. “She’s seeing people full-time four days a week, and on the other day she’s doing paperwork and home visits. And she’s doing a great job,” says Demenok, noting nurse practitioners can deliver 90 to 95 per cent of what a family doctor can, includ-
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n Sorrento Lions executive members John Howat, Judi Kembel and Hans Schmidt hand over a $1,143 cheque to South Shuswap Health Services Society president Marilyn Clark. ing diagnose and pre- says Demenok, pointscribe treatment, order ing out Canadians are tests and more. “And used to free health care the feedback is positive; and not always willing people are very happy to donate for that care. with the care.” “People question why Where the commu- do we have to pay for a nity is not happy is in nurse practitioner and it having to raise the ap- comes back to the proproximately $50,000 gram is flawed.” needed to operate the Demenok says that, health centre. to his knowledge, SorDeringer’s salary rento is the first B.C. is paid for by Interior location where a nurse Health, but operating practitioner works expenses, overhead and alone without being supplies are not cov- ‘nested’ in a clinic with ered. a doctor. “This is a non-sus“Their overheads are tainable process, be- absorbed to some decause it puts the onus gree by the doctors,” he on the community,” says, noting the same
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goes for supplies. “I think it is also important to note (pharmacist) Colin Munro has heroically supported the centre and its costs out of his own pocket up to this point, but I don’t think it’s fair to expect he will continue to support this into perpetuity.” CSRD directors agreed, unanimously approving a resolution to the Southern Interior Local Government Association and Association of KootenayBoundary asking them to lobby the provincial government “to immediately support the funding of overhead and operating costs for nurse practitioners through the province in order to effectively utilize this form of primary health-care provider delivery service.” Demenok has another reason for supporting nurse practitioners. “I think nurse practitioners represent an important health-care option that’s particularly practical in a rural set-
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Arts council wins regional district nod By Barb Brouwer
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Their thunder was stolen but they were happy nonetheless. Lona Heinzig and Ryan Kurz went to the Feb. 19 board of directors meeting to ask for $24,478 in support for the newly minted Arts Council for the South Shuswap. When they arrived for their 10 a.m. delegation appointment, they were told the money had already been approved with other grant-in-aid requests. A bit flustered by the news , the two were invited to proceed with their presentation. “As parents, we have recognized a need for local arts and cultural programming in, not only the South Shuswap, but the entire region,” said Kurz. “Visual, performing and literary arts, together with festivals and cultural events, are integral to the creation of a rich and vibrant environ-
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n Arts council president Lona Heinzig and vicepresident Ryan Kurz tell CSRD directors about the need for an arts council in South Shuswap. ment in which to live and raise children.” Kurz explained that, like many families, he and Heinzig wanted to have their respective children take part in activities, but were challenged by having to drive to the bigger centres of Salmon Arm or Kamloops. “One of our goals as an arts council is to build up our programming in order to keep our young families active within their own community,” he said. “Providing a higher level of arts and cultural
programs will assist in achieving that goal.” He agreed although residents and tourists should be encouraged to take in events and festivals in all parts of the Shuswap, in terms of weekly music, dance or art lessons, being able to remain in one’s own community would assist in maintaining our younger demographic as residents. He said the Arts Council for the South Shuswap has mapped out a strategy that will enable them to provide quality programming
and cultural events in collaboration with the regional district, South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, Shuswap Tourism, neighbouring communities and arts councils, “In the South Shuswap, we’d like to bolster programming and events for the benefit of all,” he said. “Thursdays will see Music In The Bay free concerts for the public to enjoy,” he said. “We will see the development of a new Bel Canto children’s choir, a children’s theatre intensive camp resulting in a Theatre in the Park presentation, and one of our larger projects, the revitalization of The Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, a power-packed four-day festival in late July celebrating visual, performing, culinary and literary arts.” Programming offered will add to the infrastructure of the region, strengthening economic development for the area;
“The $24,478 grant approved by the CSRD will assist greatly in the establishment of the new arts council, will revitalize the Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts and will also assist with expansion of programming for residents of and tourists to the Shuswap region,” Kurz concluded.
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Fruits and vegetables: Are you eating enough? February is Heart Month and eating a healthy diet plays an important role in preventing heart disease. If I had to recommend just one thing people could do to eat healthier it would be to eat more vegetables and fruit. Research clearly connects vegetable and fruit consumption to health and longevity. Most Canadians still fall short of the Canada Food Guide recommendation for adults to eat seven to ten servings a day. Here in B.C., only around 40 per cent of us (age 12 and over) get five servings or more of vegetables and fruit a day so we clearly have some work to do. How many servings of vegetables and fruit did you eat yesterday? Before you count, consider how big a serving size actually is. One serving of vegetables is half a cup chopped (fresh, frozen or canned) or one cup of raw leafy greens. One serving of fruit is half a cup chopped (fresh, frozen, or canned) or a whole medium sized fruit. A half cup of 100 per cent fruit or vegetable juice also counts as a serving but it is better to eat whole fruits and vegetables than
to drink juice because fruit juices are a concentrated source of sugar and store bought vegetable juices are usually high in salt. Seven to ten servings of vegetables and fruit may sound like a lot. If you are not accustomed to it, the volume can seem daunting. Many vegetables are very low in calories so you do get a lot of nutrients, fibre, and disease fighting phytochemicals in very few calories. For example, a cup of spinach has just seven calories and provides fiber as well as vitamins and minerals like vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium, and iron that support good health. With year round availability and many convenient options, it’s never been easier to eat lots of vegetables and fruit. Here are some tips to help you get seven to ten servings a day. • Aim for half a plate of vegetables at lunch and supper. • Buy berries when in season. Freeze for easy nutritious desserts or for adding to smoothies or home baking.
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Foothill Road remains closed, following a slide that left the edge of the roadway at the bottom of an embankment. City crews were called to the stretch of Foothill just west of Mount Ida Cemetery about 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, where a creek had come down the hillside and along the ditch, run-
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Greece loses, EU wins The first round of the battle for the euro is over, and Germany has won. The whole European Union won, really, but the Germans set the strategy. Technically, everybody just kicked the can down the road four months by extending the existing bail-out arrangements for Greece. But what was really revealed in the past week is that the Greeks can’t win. Not now, not later. The left-wing Syriza Party stormed to power in Greece last month promising to ditch the austerity that has plunged a third of the population below the poverty line, and to renegotiate the country’s massive $270 billion bail-out with the EU and the International Monetary Fund. Exhausted Greek voters just wanted an end to six years of pain and privation, and Syriza offered them hope. But it has been in retreat ever since. In the election campaign, Syriza promised 300,000 new jobs and a big boost in the monthly minimum wage (from $658 to $853). After last week’s talks with the EU and the IMF, all that’s left is a promise to expand an existing programme that provides temporary work for the unemployed, and an “ambition” to raise the minimum wage “over time”. Its promise to provide free electricity and subsidized food for families without incomes remains in place, but Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ government has promised the EU and the IMF that its “fight against the humanitarian crisis (will have) no negative fiscal effect.” In other words, it won’t spend extra money on these projects unless it makes equal cuts somewhere else. Above all, its promise not to extend the bail-out programme had to be dropped. Instead, it got a fourmonth “bridging loan” that came with effec-
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Nancy Cooper This month I want to begin with two notes of appreciation. Thank you to RCMP Staff Sergeant Kevin Keane for his years of service to Salmon Arm and the Shuswap. We truly appreciate your leadership in reducing crime. While we will miss your presence, we wish you and your family all the best in your new posting and we look forward to meeting our incoming staff sergeant. It was identified in
2013 that the Syme Bridge, located on 70th Avenue SW, was quickly reaching the end of its useful life and must be replaced. This bridge forms a portion of the city road network and, therefore, it is the responsibility of the city to replace it. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to CSRD area D Director Rene Talbot for recognizing the Syme Bridge also serves CSRD residents in his area and contributing $100,000 from gas tax funds to help pay for the replacement. After a 46-cm snowfall in January, we can certianly understand the problems that come with the massive snowfall in eastern Canada. Our snowfall, followed by warmer weather and rain resulting in early
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Festival puts Ducks in a row They’ve earned Junos and Grammys and they’re coming to this year’s Roots and Blues Festival. No band epitomizes the polyethnic strands of modern folk music better than The Duhks. Since forming in Winnipeg in 2001, The Duhks (pronounced ‘ducks’) have created a dynamic blend of old-time, French Canadian and Celtic music punched up with shades of blues, soul and driving Afro Cuban rhythms that bring festival crowds to their feet. Over the course of four critically acclaimed albums, the band has earned Juno and Grammy awards and nominations, and has played a significant role in the neo-folk revival. On their latest album, Beyond the Blue, The Duhks are in the best form of their 13year career. Rejuvenated by a two-year hiatus and
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Chase n Left, Chase Heat goaltender Michael Byer gets ready to make a save versus the 100 Mile House Wranglers during Game 1 of the Heat’s playoff run. Right, Heat fans erupt in cheers when their team scores the third goal of the night during Saturday’s KIJHL playoff game to take a 3-0 lead.
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The first round of the playoffs are well underway between your Chase Heat and the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Four games in and the scintillating series has seesawed back and forth with bangs, crashes and amazing speed. Game one on Friday, Feb. 20 saw the visiting Wranglers squeak out a 4-3 victory in double overtime. 100 Mile got two in the first and one in the second before Chase came back with three in the third. Kaleb Boyle from Wesley Matsuda
and Cole Perison, Chad Wilde from Boyle and Braden Hughes and then Boyle again from Cody Hodges and Wilde. But those heroics aside, the Wrangles spoiled any thoughts of a party in the second overtime. Game two on Saturday the 21st saw the 340 attendees – the largest and loudest crowd of the season, bolster the locals to a 5-3 victory. In the first, Travis Beaubien from Kolten Moore and Tommy Brown. In the second, Wilde from Boyle and Matsuda and then Wilde on the power play from Hodges and Trev-
or Okino. In the third, two more, Brown from Tyler Mork and Hughes and then Hodges on the power play from Boyle and Matsuda. With a five-goal spread, the boys took their feet off the gas and 100 Mile got two to make it interesting. Off to the Cariboo Mecca for games three and four. On Monday the 23rd, Chase got on the board first in the second period, a powerplay marker from Boyle assisted by Okino and Wilde. Then the Wranglers took over scoring four straight to claim a 4-1 win. Game four on Tues-
day the 24th was an epic nail biter from start to finish in double overtime. These two teams clearly have a total dislike for each other and two different styles. 100 Mile crashes and bangs nonstop while the Heat display superior skill and speed. So no scoring in the first, and then 100 Mile gets two in the second. In the third, Kolten Moore gets one back from Tommy Brown. The Wranglers pot another one before Logan Mostat scores a spectacular goal assisted by Perison. Then Boyle from Mostat and Wilde ties the match. In the first sudden-death
overtime there was tension throughout the barn holding 460 hockey fans. Exhaustion was starting to show when Cole Perison took the shot of his career to score his first-ever KIJHL goal in double overtime from Alex Durbeniuk and Mostat. Tied at two games apiece, many battles have been won and lost, but the war continues as the two get together again Thursday the 26th at Art Holding Memorial Arena, and then Friday in 100 Mile. If necessary, a seventh game will be played Saturday the 28th in Chase.
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What’s on in Chase ly to help pay bills for the struggling curling club. Chase Duplicate Bridge, Thursdays in St. Andrews Church. Call Zoe at 250-6798488. Taoist Tai Chi, Chase Community Hall, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Judy at 250-679-5425. Celista Coffee House, North Shuswap Community Hall, third Friday of the month, runs to May, doors open 7 p.m., open mike 7:30 to 9 p.m., feature bands to follow. Chase Creekside for seniors, Monday, snooker, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Silver Belles & Beaux 10:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.; Wednesday, exercise 9 a.m., line dancing 10 a.m., snooker & games 1 p.m.; Thursday, carpet bowling 10 a.m.; Fri-
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munity centresociety. com or call Lorrie at 250-955-0835. Matinee performances will take place April 23, 24, 26, 29, 30 at 2 p.m. Evening performances will run April 25, May 1 and May 2. Sewing for souls (overseas), pillowcase dress-making group. Also britches boys Tshirts, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. at Chase Evangelical Free Church. Bring your sewing machine (or we have) and pillowcases. Pillowcases and T-shirts are always appreciated. For information, call Andrea at 250-6793948. The Chase Curling Rink will be having its next pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. – all you can eat pancakes, sausages, eggs, orange juice, coffee/tea for $7. All proceeds go direct-
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Chase Excellence Program, Saturday, Feb. 28, Pasta Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m., adults $10, children 10 and under, $5; banner presentation 7 p.m.; silent auction and live apron auction to follow, Chase Community Hall, tickets available from candidates, royalty, People’s Food & Drugs, Safety Mart Foods and at the door. Chase Royal Canadian Legion, Meat Draw, 2 p.m., Feb. 28, also zone darts – sign up at 9 a.m.; giant crib on March 1, 10:45 a.m. For info, call 250-6793536. Pig and Whistle, Britain or Bust tickets go on sale March 1 at Lakeview Community Centre, 7703 SquilaxAnglemont Rd., Anglemont. Tickets at SuperValu, Scotch Creek, Ross Creek Store, Magna Bay, online at www.lakeviewcoum-
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors gave 100 per cent support to an interpretive centre at Roderick Haig-Brown Park. At the Feb. 19 board meeting, directors were asked to provide a letter of support for the Adams River Salmon Society for its grant application to the Pacific Salmon Society. In a report to the board, economic development officer Robyn Cyr explained preparations for the 2018 Salute to the Sockeye are already underway. While the dominant run celebration attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators, organizers want to expand interpretive facilities and activities for other occasions. The idea is to build a new interpretive centre beside or behind the existing cabin and create an innovative space that can be easily managed. “The vision they have is to create a legacy within Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park to be known as the leading force
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to assist with four important projects that will allow for positive growth, long-term interpretive planning and revenue generation for the society, BC Parks and the British Columbia economy.” The projects include
construction of a stage, design and printing of educational material, installation of two digital information signs and interpretive centre planning. Area F North Shuswap director Larry Morgan told directors he was approached by the Salmon Society to support the upgrade to the interpretive centre. “It’s geared to the next major run, but they’re looking to do upgrades in the interim, not just during major runs, but to utilize the park for other events,” he said, assuring directors the regional district was not being asked for funding. “It’s a request I can support.” Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper offered support from her and the city. “It is important to have it upgraded and ready for the next big one,” she said. “But I think people go there every year, so I am willing to do a letter of support.” Also onboard, Area E Rural Sicamous director and current CSRD chair Rhona Martin noted that a salmon run attracted tourists to Malakwa’s
Historical society photo show on March 1 The North Shuswap Historical Society has been busy this winter sorting, organizing and making sure the archives are properly filed. Many volunteers have spent countless hours working on this project. The Shuswap Foundation donation, which helped to purchase the large flat file, has been a great help. As soon as spring arrives, work will continue on finishing the restoration of the old Riley cabin as part of
the museum. The volunteer work ceased in the fall once the windows were installed. On March 1 at 2 p.m., the society will be holding their annual Photographic Show at the North Shuswap Community Hall. This year’s show is entitled, History Through the Decades, and is free to attend. Coffee and goodies will be provided. The historical society and any other interested community
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There appears to be broad interest in preserving an abandoned rail corridor. The Splatsin First Nation held an information session Feb. 17 about the rail line from Spallumcheen to Sicamous and it attracted representatives from Armstrong, Spallumcheen,
Enderby, Sicamous, Salmon Arm and the North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap regional districts. “The strong showing of local government is a good indicator of support for working together to shape the future of the abandoned railway,” said Chief Wayne Christian in a release. Presentations from the Splatsin and the
Chief Wayne Christian Shuswap Trail Alliance provided alternatives for the former Canadian
Pacific corridor and the Splatsin’s vision. “The Splatsin have committed to work with all of the jurisdictions and local non-government organizations such as the Shuswap Trail Alliance,” said Christian. To keep the process moving ahead, a task force has been formed, It includes Christian and the mayors and re-
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The B.C. government intends to pull more money out of ICBC in the years ahead. The annual dividend from the public auto insurer – which goes into general government revenue despite repeated demands from critics for lower premiums instead – is estimated at $160 million a year in each of 2015, 2016 and 2017, according to
budget documents. That’s an increase from estimates of $155 million for 2015 and $125 million for 2016 in last year’s budget. By the end of 2017, the province will have taken $1.5 billion from ICBC coffers since 2010. The money comes from the profits on ICBC’s optional insurance side, which can’t be used to reduce basic auto premiums because the two sides of the business are segre-
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“When spiders unite, they can tie down a lion.” Ethiopian proverb When I went to get out our Christmas tree from under the deck, I discovered to my dismay that a squirrel had found a way in and built a big messy nest near the door with every boot and box filled to the rim with pinecone bits. So while silently cussing the critter while cleaning away, I had to admit to myself that he had given me an opportunity to dejunk by recycling, re-gifting and retiring stuff to the landfill that had been in there for years. This not only gave me a sense of a fresh start to the new year, but it also allowed me some time to contemplate and re-evaluate my values, how I live my life and where I could make changes. According to the ancient texts and predictions of the Mayans, Egyptians, some famous fortune tellers, the Zodiac and even some religious writings, this is the time – the age – in human history that will
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make room for the new values of love, unity, integrity and to live harmoniously with nature. However, a lot of poop will have to hit the fan first because everything will be exposed and taken down – governments, corporations and individuals – and the world will appear to be in chaos. Last year, our young teenager was one of hundreds of local and international students who spent a day at UVic to listen to speakers of varying backgrounds. The last one to talk – a syndicated columnist – stated as a fact, that this run-away global roasting, if not entirely arrested and reversed, would render
all the lands near the equator uninhabitable within the next 10 to 20 years with the rest of the world following right behind it, so basically life was a done deal because it was unlikely that it was doable. This deeply rattled them and the mood on the bus going back was sad and subdued, which made me stew, because who was he to dim the hopes and dreams of all those bright lights in the room? I agree that we’re in a planetary pickle in plenty of ways, but I’m not buying into his negative news of doom, because if there’s one thing my lessons from the Gaia College taught me, was that nature has some pretty powerful tools, which would take care of a lot of our problems before this time bomb stops ticking and our poor old planet spins out of control. Heide Hermary, cofounder and president of the college, says this in her book: Working With Nature - Shifting Paradigms: “Our societies have entered a period of
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GLOYN, WILLIAM EDWIN June 23, 1928 - February 16, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Gloyn on February 16, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Bill is survived by his wife Kathie, his three children Carol Ronda and Jack, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill was bon in Pincher Creek, AB and moved to Salmon Arm at the age of seven. He loved his property with his vegetable garden which many of his friends and relatives benefited from. After a lifetime of dedicated work with the Dpt. Of Highways, he retired and he was often seen working in the yard and chatting with the neighbors. He also loved his woodwork. He will rest in peace in the Mt. Ida Cemetery overlooking his parents John and Janet and his older brother John. Love’s greatest gift – Remembrance Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Bill’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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HILL, LAURENCE BEVERLY 1936 - 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence Beverly Hill on February 14, 2015 in Canoe, BC. Laurence was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan on February 24, 1936 and was the youngest of 5 children. Laurence was a loving husband to Jean for 57 years and a devoted father to: Harold, Linda (Roy) and Ray (Colleen). He was a caring grandfather to: Shannon (Jesse), Travis (Talia), Amanda (Nic), Jesse, Sarah and Piper and a great grandfather to Henry, Wyatt, Maxwell and Alexandria. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Zella Hill, as well as his brothers Roy and Harold Hill, and his sisters Norma Griffin and Louise McGuire. Laurence was a very proud man and he was very passionate about his wife and family. Some of his favourite moments included having the whole family together for special occasions or simply having a meal together. He loved being with his family and friends and he especially enjoyed visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed playing crib and bingo at the Canoe Seniors Hall and cards with many great friends. He loved to play Keno and take trips to the casino. Laurence was known for his big smile and he always like to joke with you. He lived to make others smile and laugh. He is leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Dad you were the BEST Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather we could ask for and we were all so lucky to have you in our life. We’ll miss you Dad, and you will NEVER be forgotten. You’ll live on in our hearts forever. Until we meet again. Love you always. A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at Canoe Senior’s Hall on February 28, 2015 at 1 pm. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Memory of Laurence please donate to the Canoe Seniors Hall on his behalf. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Laurence through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
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LATIMER, SUSAN CONSTANCE 1946 – 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Latimer. Surrounded by love, Susan left us on February 2, 2015 at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her children Debbie (Doug), Richard (Karen), Curtis (Gwen), Michael and Kate (Brian) and her siblings Fiona, Robert (Cheryl) and Terry (David). Let’s not forget the grandchildren: Justin, Shaylee, Otto, Jenna, Liam, Aidan, Ashley, Jessee, Ty and Paxton along with four great grand kids. Susan worked for the school district for close to 30 years. Besides her children, her job was her greatest achievement. Working as a certified education assistant and lunch hour supervisor allowed her to hold court and what better place to do that than in the hallway or cafeteria of a high school. The kids called her grandma Susan and she cherished being part of their lives. Susan loved to shop – a lot! Family members tried to avoid at all cost, being dragged around on one of her excursions. She knew everyone and she stopped to talk to them all. She could spend an hour in Safeway and only buy a few items. A strong union supporter, Susan served for many years on the local CUPE executive and attended many conferences as their representative. For many years, she was on the negotiating team for the CUPE collective agreement. She joked that the school board office management would hide under their desks when they saw her coming up the stairs. If there was a cause, she’d be there – you could count on her. Susan lived to help people – in every aspect of her life. She loved her kids, her grand kids and great grand kids with all her heart. She was happiest in their presence. Susan’s family would like to thank the 4th floor nursing staff and the staff at Bastion Place for their compassionate, loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations for a bursary for underprivileged kids in Susan’s name would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be sent to School District #83, Please include on cheque memo line “Susan Latimer Bursaryâ€?. A celebration of life will be held at Salmon Arm Secondary School, Jackson Campus, on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the gymnasium. Courage, my friends; ‘tis not too late to build a better world‌. Tommy Douglas Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Susan through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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RUTH HELEN EMENY (MARSHALL) April 12, 1925 - February 19, 2015 Ruth Helen Emeny passed away peacefully at Overlander Residential Care in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 89. Ruth was born in Kamloops where she lived the majority of her life. She is survived by her husband Frank, of 62 years, son Richard (Janie) of Chase B.C., son David (Donna) of Prince George B.C., daughter Sandra of Kamloops B.C. Ruth was known as Nana by her grandchildren Sarah (Graem) of Chase B.C., Laura of Chase B.C., and Michael and Darren of Prince George B.C. After retirement Ruth and Frank lived from 19781996 at Lee Creek on Shuswap Lake. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harold Stefanyk and the Orchard Grove staff at Overlander Residential Care for their support and care. Respecting Ruth’s wishes there will be no formal service. Memorial donations may made to the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Ruth. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
RODGER, JOHN GILCHRIST John Gilchrist Rodger passed away on February 20, 2015 at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 91. He is survived by his beloved Irene, wife and constant companion for over 62 years. John was born at Milton-of-Campsie, Scotland on August 16, 1923. After joining up with the Black Watch in Scotland on January 29, 1942, he served in the UK, Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany in the Second World War and was discharged in 1947. After the war, John met Irene McCann, the love of his life, and they were married in 1952. They immigrated to Canada from Kirkintilloch, Scotland and settled in Edson, AB in 1968. In 1979 they moved to Salmon Arm and have resided here since that time. John was known throughout BC as an accomplished piper and loved to share his passion for the pipes through his teaching. He will be sadly missed by Irene and his many friends and former students. Special thanks to the staff at Piccadilly Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care. At John’s request, no service will be held. If desired, memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Salmon Arm or to the local branch of the SPCA. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (2350) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of John through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. 24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language
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ALBERT ERNEST ROGERS October 23, 1927 - February 9, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Albert at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Albert was predeceased by his parents and 9 siblings, and is survived by his son David Rogers of New Westminster, BC and by his daughter Lynn Rogers of Salmon Arm. Albert moved to Canada in 1965 from England to make a better life for his family. He was a baker by trade and was a long time member of BCTW local 468, once retired, he drove to Mexico every winter for many years. He loved the annual fishing trips with the boys to Vancouver Island and also enjoyed a game or two of crib. We would like to thank Dr. Skubiak and all the people at cottage 4 of Hillside Village for taking such good care of him in his final months. You will be forever in our hearts, love you Dad. There will be no service, just raise a glass in his honor. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of BC, Box 277, Station M, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K6, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Albert’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. CLIFFORD, RAYMOND ALVIN 1933 - 2015 It is with sincere regret that we announce the passing of Ray Clifford, on February 12th at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Ray was born in Manitoba on July 13, 1933. Predeceased by his wife Joan, and brother Rick. Ray is survived by his sisters Sandi and Coral, two sons Terry and Chris; three grandchildren, Christie, Tyler, Tanner, and special friend Evelyn. Ray began his career as a power lineman in Manitoba. Ray and Joan settled in Salmon Arm in 1987 where Ray continued to work with BC Hydro as a lineman until his retirement. He was actively involved in the Salmon Arm Curling Club, Elks Club and Power Pioneers. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family at the summer cabin on Okanagan Lake. A friendship celebration will be held on Saturday March 14, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall & Park. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted in Ray’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Kelowna Area Office: supporting the Okanagan and Kootenay regions 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9M9. Telephone: (778) 313-8090
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.
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JOYCE ALICE MINION Dec. 9, 1922 - Feb. 19, 2015 Joyce Alice Minion (Critchley) was born on December 9, 1922 in Salmon Arm, BC. She passed away peacefully surrounded in love with her family by her side at home on February 19, 2015. Joyce was born and raised in Salmon Arm by her parents Charlie and Margaret Critchley. Joyce and her siblings Marjorie, Robert, Frank and Bill spent their childhood enjoying activities in the Shuswap. She married Harold Minion June 5, 1946. They lived on their farm west of Salmon Arm where they raised their three children. On their private airstrip located on the farm, the couple was active in the R.A.F. Ground Observers Corps. They were involved in identifying and tracking aircraft and coordinating searches when necessary. They made many friends, saw pilots trained; lives saved and became known for their hospitality and willingness to help others. After selling the farm, Joyce spent many years doing needle work and participating in the Salmon Arm Farmers’ Market. Joyce had a relationship with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She lived by her faith. Family was very important to Joyce and highlights for her were numerous family gatherings such as Christmas 2014. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Harold on July 18, 1996, her parents; sister, Marjorie and brother, Robert. Joyce is survived by her children June (Fred), Jim (Penny), and Gord (Judy), and her brothers, Frank and Bill; sister in-law, Lorna Turner, and many nieces and nephews. As well she had 7 grandchildren, Calven (Jess), Steven (Diana), Jason (Emily), Lorelei (James), Nathan (Amanda), Jen (Scott), Holly (Neil). She enjoyed spending her later years with her 15 great grandchildren. Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at Ashton Creek Christian Fellowship at 1:00 pm, March 7, 2015. Donations can be made in memory of Joyce Minion to Africa Relief and Support Services for the aids of orphans of Kenya, 935 Mable Lake Rd. Enderby, BC, V0E 1V5. Online condolences can be sent through Joyce’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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HOME SHARE PROVIDERS Wanted. Share your home and your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington areas. Home assessment and/or training will be provided. Please send expression of interest letter to - Attention Home Share Coordinator at Kindale Developmental Association, PO Box 94, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0, Fax 250546-3053 or email to: kindale@kindale.net. Website is: www.kindale.net. NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP IN PLEASE
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Power Sweeping Services Quotation Process School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2015 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No. 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, B.C. or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83. bc.ca. Quotation process closes at 12:00 pm March 9, 2015. Further information can be obtained via email to sbennett@sd83.bc.ca
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Services
Services
Garden & Lawn
Maintenance Services
K&P Landscape Maintenance is now booking the following services: Lawn cutting, Aeration, Power raking, Organic fertilizer, Clean up, Pruning, Hedges, Irrigation repair. Call Trevor 250-833-0314 email: kpland@telus.net
PARKING lot, street sweeping/washing. Bobcat with broom & water truck. Fully insured, WCB coverage. Contract or hourly (250)515-0971
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Misc Services
Landscaping
Home & Yard
FRUIT tree & ornamental shrub pruning & spraying, yard clean up, etc. 15 yrs. exp. fully insured, certified WCB, reasonable rates (250)515-0971 HOOK Tender available for tree climbing on my days off or while fire rating is high (250)253-7702
Pet Services
•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance
•Fencing •Decks •Patios
250-253-4663
SHOP LOCALLY 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
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
Services
Merchandise for Sale
Misc Services
Heavy Duty Machinery
Gutter & roof debris cleaning. Starting at $125. Moss removal & spray. Shuswap Window Cleaning. 250-833-2533 SNOW REMOVAL Driveways, Parking Lots. Shuswap Pro Roofing. (250)833-7523
Pets & Livestock
Pets SHEPHERD X WOLF PUPS FOR SALE Born Feb. 6th. Will be ready to go by mid-March. Call Rick (250)803-5235 for more information
Merchandise for Sale
$400 & Under LIKE new hide abed couch $400 (250)853-8877
Firearms Hunter Training Course (C.O.R.E.) Downstairs at Chase Legion Mar. 14 & 15 8am-5pm Cost $140 includes manual, exams & BCWF Fee Pre-registration required Call Ivan: (1-250)679-2758
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
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250-832-7368
Hide-a-bed $125. Loveseat $50. Both in good condition from non-smoking house. Call 250-832-2231.
Wanted Construction Equipment ,Backhoes, Excavators, Dozers, Graders ,Wheel Loaders ,Farm Tractors , Skidsteers ,Chippers ,Attachments , Any condition running or not , also looking for large amounts of Scrap Metal. 250-260-0217
MATCHING loveseat & chair $75. entertainment centre fits a 32”tv inside or 55”tv on top 52”h x 20”d x 59”w $150., chrome kitchen table w/4 chairs $125. 2 hand fuel pumps for fuel tidy tanks $75. ea (250)832-9256
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Lakeside Realty Ltd.
R E N TA L S
2 BDRM., 1 bath unit in 4 plex 4 appliances N/S, N/P 7010 Black Road, Salmon Arm 3 BDRM., 1 bath house 4 appliances, N/S, N/P 1616 Blind Bay Road, Sorrento
$750/mo.
$1200/mo.
3 BDRM., 2 bath Adult Townhouse Complex 5 appliances, N/S, N/P #10 - 111 Harbourfront, Salmon Arm $1400/mo. 2 BDRM., 2 bath Condo 5 appliances, N/S, N/P #302 420 4th Ave. SE, Salmon Arm
$950/mo.
3 BDRM., 1 bath House F/S, walking distance to Sorrento. N/S, N/P. 1216 Dunkirk, Sorrento $850/mo.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Merry Anderson 250-833-2799 merryanderson@telus.net MANAGING BROKER
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Misc. for Sale
Mortgages
Want to Rent
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Responsible, employed 27yr. old female looking for level entry, bright, clean, 1bdrm bsmt suite w/gas f/p, NP, NS, util. incl., flexible move in date $800-$850 Call Jenn (250)253-7581
USED Myers water conditioning equip., iron softener, green sand magnesium, back washing carbon filter (250)515-1855
Misc. Wanted BUYING unwanted and/or broken jewelry. 250-864-3521 I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 LARGE crock pot for fermenting sauerkraut with or without the lid (250)804-2606 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local WANTED: Looking for suitable site to land & park small 2 seat airplane near Mara Lake, would pay rent. Please call Bill (780)903-6557
Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Rentals
Transportation
Apt/Condo for Rent
Cars - Sports & Imports
1BDRM. balcony apt. downtown f/s & hot water incl., NP, NS, $750/mo.(1-855)852-5660 1BDRM condo, priv. entr., mature adults, pet ok. $775 ,1070 1st SE. (250)833-2129 Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartment Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Lake & Mountain views. Available Apr. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694
Musical Instruments BUNDY Alto Saxophone with hard case $500. obo (250)832-9256
Free Items LOVELY calico cat, female, spayed, healthy, need loving home (250)833-4228
Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property LEASEHOLD Thai restaurant in Blind Bay for sale. Fully equipped with 48 person seating & liquor license. Located in multi-business mall or purchase all its asset’s. Vendor could finance. (250)804-6107
For Sale By Owner 3 Bedroom, 2 bath 2000sqft. home on 5.5acres, mostly treed in Blind Bay large kitchen & eating area, near store & golf course $275,000. (250)253-2167 VICTORIA: CONDO 2 bdrm, insuite laundry, small pet allowed Adult building 45+. Ideal location to amenities. Well maintained. $164,500. Call to view (250)679-2129 or (250)668-5902
Houses For Sale
Apartment Furnished SICAMOUS 2 rentals *bachelor suite, furnished. $750/mo. + DD. *1 bdrm. $850/mo. + DD. Parking, boat slip, refs req’d. 12 mo. lease. Strict rules. N/S N/P. Credit check. 250-517-0634
Modular Homes
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade. 4 W.D., PS, PB, PW, auto, low mile, 4 off road lamps. $5500. OBO (250) 804-2005
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SORRENTO: Mobile Home beside Frankie’s Pizza, avail. for rent $650./mo + util.,refs & DD, NS (1-250)675-4104
Homes for Rent Bright, Lake View 2bdrm. + den downstairs of Salmon Arm home, fully furnished 2000sqft. with private entrance all new appl., 5 minute drive to town, quiet NS adults only, NP $1450/mo. + util. & refs Available Feb 15 a6a61082@telus.net CHASE: 2-3Brdm, fenced yard, avail. now, $1100/mo. refs. req’d. (250)679-3530
Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite. All appl, heat, air, Safe desirable location. Call 250-517-7460 or text for viewing. NS Some pets may be OK $775 avail. now BRAND new legal executive suite 1 bdrm. 6 appliances. Nat. Gas F/P. Ground level within newly built contemporary home. 630 sq. ft. of luxury. $900/mo + util. avail. March 1st. 740 4th ave. SE (250)4632063
CHASE 2-3bdrm fenced yard near playground, $190,000 237 Pine St (250)318-8896
Suite for rent $800/mo includes. util. + damage deposit (250)803-0381
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
In the Matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Gemm Diesel Ltd.
By virtue of the Warehouse Lien Act, Gemm Diesel Ltd. will dispose of (1) 2000 Volvo Highway Tractor, VIN 4V4ND4GH8YN252370 to recover $4,650 plus GST, bailiff fees and storage accumulating at $150 plus GST monthly. This unit may be viewed at Gemm Diesel Ltd. #8-5270 Auto Rd SE, Salmon Arm, BC, phone 250832-6207. All written bids to be submitted to same. Sale to occur after March 11, 2015.
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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.
ONGOING…
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY PAC POOP PICKUP FUNDRAISER –
Help the Hillcrest PAC raise money, and get rid of all the “presents” your furry friends left you over the winter. With a donation to the PAC a student and volunteer will come to your house and clean up your pet’s messes. Get together with your neighbours and get the street smelling sweet with the PAC. Email Steve at HCPRF@hotmail.com. We are booking for Saturday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Mar. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
WEEKLY LESSONS & WORKSHOPS/JAMS FOR BLUEGRASS MUSIC – for acoustic instruments only, beginners/
open to the public. For more information, email Tim Walters at TWalters@okanagan.bc.ca.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 SHUSWAP WRITERS’ COFFEE HOUSE – Open mike – read
your poetry or prose, sing your own song, or come along to listen at 7 p.m. at Choices on Lakeshore. A light meal is available from 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Cathy at 250-832-2454.
FUNDRAISER AT FIRST UNITED CHURCH – with The Great
Plains, Darrel and Saskia, in concert. Come for lasagna dinner at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7. Contact First United Church 250-832-3860 for tickets.
DAN FRECHETTE AND LAUREL THOMSEN – perform in
intermediates, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carlin Hall. For more information, call 250-835-2322.
concert at the Downtown Activity Centre library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dan, originally from Manitoba, and Laurel, from Santa Cruz, California, will be promoting their second album New Disguise.
SCRABBLE CLUB – meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7
p.m. at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. For information, phone Elizabeth 250-832-7478.
FREE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM –
begins March 2, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fletcher Park Seniors’ Resource Centre, 320A - Second Ave. NE. No appointment necessary. This program is designed to help lowincome individuals of all ages complete their uncomplicated tax returns. Canada Revenue Agency thresholds apply. For information, call 250-8327000.
SHUSWAP FLY FISHERS –
PROBUS CLUB OF SALMON ARM – meets at the Elks Hall,
3690 - 30th Street NE. Speaker will be local wildlife photographer, Sandra DeVries, doing a slide presentation on some of her recent photos. For more information, contact Milford Berger at 250-804-0977.
TOURISM SHUSWAP – presents Tourism is a Happy Thing,
at 5 p.m. at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Licensed psychotherapist, bestseller author and professional speaker Fred Sarkari will speak on how perspective affects success. Sponsored by Community Futures of the Shuswap. Register: 250-833-5906.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 NORTHERN LIGHTS CHAMBER CHOIR – presents
Something Old Something New, a concert directed by Steve Guidone, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2:30 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, next to the bowling alley. Tickets are available at Acorn Music or www.northernlightschamberchoir.ca.
COUPLES DANCE –
Wednesdays at 2 p.m. March 18 to April 15, at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. Review fox trot, waltz and jive, lead/follow – fun, not strict. Ann 250-833-9585.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
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. For more information, contact Nadine Moore at 250-833-0164 ext. 7.
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SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents two one-act plays: Jewel,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 KINGFISHER COFFEE HOUSE – to
raise funds for the Sale ends March 14, 2015 Akonjo Project in Kenya, East Africa, takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Kingfisher Community Hall, with host Laura Jameson, featuring performances by many artists including Murray MacDonald. Desserts are available.
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meet every second Thursday of the month at Yan’s Restaurant at 6 p.m. Supper, meeting, fishing report. For info., call Al at 250-832-0430.
SHUSWAP LIFE DRAWING GROUP – invites new members
and drop-ins from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. most Tuesday evenings in the Jackson campus art room. Call 250-8329993 for information.
TO FEBRUARY 28 SALMON ARM ART GALLERY – presents Game On, the
annual juried members’ exhibition on the theme of sports and recreation. Gallery hours are Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THE SHUSWAP FILM FESTIVAL – presents the 26th annual
International Film Festival, featuring 13 films, closing night festivities and prizes. Buy single tickets and passes at the door or at Wearabouts. Reserve tickets on the 24-hour line at 250-832-2294. Enjoy a Reel Lunch at the public art gallery from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Support the Cans Film Festival by dropping off cans of food for the food bank at the theatre.
SINGLE MOMS DAY OUT – We would like to treat all the
“single moms” in our community to a day of pampering and blessing. All services are free for the day, including haircuts, manicures, etc., free clothing, toys, books, free snacks, drink and free childcare. We want to show single moms that we care. For all ages. Broadview Church - The Gathering Place, 350 - 30th Street NE. Contact Tamara Peterson, pastor of Women’s Ministry, at 250-832-6366.
FIFTH ANNUAL ST. DAVID’S DAY DINNER – at Seniors’ Fifth
Avenue Activity Centre, 5:30 p.m. For details, call 250832-4415. Limited seating.
written by Joan MacLeod and directed by Elizabeth Ann Skelhorne, and another Norm Foster comedy, My Narrator, directed by Kate McKie. All performances are at 7:30 p.m., except Sundays, which are 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available online or at Intwined Fibre Arts, 81 Hudson Ave. NE or cash only at the door.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 BACK TO THE ‘80’S FILM FESTIVAL – will be held from
March 6 at 6:15 p.m. to March 8 at 11:30 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. NE for all ages. For further information, visit www.facebook.com/ pages/Salmon-Arm-80s-FilmFestival-146069208776831.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – will be held at 1:30 p.m. at St.
John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. SE. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada as they learn more about the culture and heritage and pray for the people of the Bahamas. For information, call Brenda at 250-835-4646.
BIRTHDAY LUNCH – will be held at noon at Seniors’ Fifth
Avenue Activity Centre, 170 Fifth Ave. SE. Buy tickets by Wednesday, bring friends. For more information, call 250-832-1065.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 SHUSWAP SEED SAVERS & NATURAL LIVING FAIR – will be
held at a new location, M. V. Beattie Elementary School, Enderby (turn west off Hwy. 97 onto Knight Ave., turn right at the 4-way stop), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seed swap table, vendors, speakers, food court.
MONDAY, MARCH 2
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
OKANAGAN COLLEGE’S CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS AT THE CLASSIC – runs to the end of March. Malick’s The Thin
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – will be held from 8 a.m. to noon
Red Line will be featured at 7:30 p.m. The films are
at Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre, 170 Fifth Ave. SE. Buy tickets by Wednesday, bring friends. For more information, call 250-832-1065.
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