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Sicamous, Malakwa, Cambie, and Swansea Point are all participating in a Community Light Up Challenge. This contest runs from December 5th to December 18th. Challenge your neighbours, family and friends and let the best lights win! Ballots can be picked up and dropped off at the District of Sicamous office. Judging will take place Friday, December 18th. To be judged, please provide your address to Jamie at 250-836-2477. There will be a Christmas light viewing bus ride on Dec. 18 for judging. To get on the bus, book your $5 ticket by calling Jamie at the above number.

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With British Columbian and Canadian real estate prices ascending in almost perfect synchrony with descending borrowing costs, the average price of a home in B.C. now sits at a lofty $632,000 dollars, compared to the national average of $453,000 dollars. Most Canadians believe that their house is their largest asset, when in most cases it is not. What could possibly be more valuable than your home? As you may have guessed, it is your ability to earn an income. Using the national average of $453,000 dollars, house insurance costs roughly $75 dollars per month. Vehicle insurance meanwhile costs an average of $150/month – on a vehicle value of $30,000 dollars. In total, the national average to insure your vehicle and home costs approximately $225/month on $483,000 of assets. Comparatively, if we look at a 40-year-old that earns $75,000 of income per year with the expectation of continuing to earn that same income over the next 25 years before retiring at age 65, his/her income projection is $1,875,000 dollars ($75,000 x 25 = $1.875M). The cost to insure that $1.875M asset is roughly $144/ month. The actual cost for income protection varies as it is customized to your health, occupational risk, age, income, and desired benefit period. I like to take a common sense approach when discussing disability options for clients by asking one simple, yet thought-provoking hypothetical question. “If you were given the choice between two jobs, which one would you take? Job A - $100,000 while working and zero if you can’t. Or Job B - $95,300 while working and $60,840 tax-free if you can’t? If that question doesn’t resonate, perhaps these ones will: What amount do you need each month to keep your household going? Where is that amount going to come from if you cannot work? If you were unable to bring in an income tomorrow, how long could you last? What sacrifices would you be forced to make to continue to pay bills (Home equity? RRSPs? Kids’ education? Children’s clothing?) Using the above examples and figures, Canadians don’t think twice about spending 3.5% of their incomes insuring their homes and vehicles, so doesn’t it make sense to spend 2.5% of your income to protect your greatest asset – your earning potential?

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Horsey Ladies raise funds

Contributed by Nancy Roman The 18th Annual Horsey Ladies Charity Auction & Banquet went off without a ‘hitch’ on Friday November 20th at the Spallumcheen Golf Club. The sold-out event had 132 horsey ladies attending from all over the interior. Over 100 donated items were on the auction tables, with all proceeds going to a local charity that the ladies vote on this same evening. “The ladies know this is one of the best ‘socials’ for those in the

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(horse) industry, and with Christmas around the corner, they are also here for the shopping, hoping to get a good deal on the auction block or winning something in the Chinese auction for a mere $2 ticket,” says Nancy Roman (organizing committee). “But more importantly, it’s all for charity, I think that’s why we sell out weeks in advance every year – with a waiting list to boot!” This year’s committee also included Ruby Edwards, Elspeth Manning, Michele Gould, Amy Vaughan, Sheila Sperling, Patti Thomas, Sly Keyes, Donna McNab,

and Kathy Woodward. The public does need to be reminded that this group of ‘Horsey Ladies’ is neither a club nor a society, there is no bank account or board of directors; they are just a bunch of gals that get together each year to celebrate their love of horses. Anyone can buy a ticket and attend – whether they have a horse or not! This year many gals spoke during open mic over the dinner hour; some simply introduced themselves and some used the opportunity to pitch for their charity of choice. Once votes were tabulated, the top two vote-getters were: North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (NOTRA); and Equine Assisted Therapy (Vernon Women’s Transition House). This year the event raised just over $7,500 and these two groups will both benefit from the generosity of our sponsors, donators, and the 132 shoppers. To date the Horsey Ladies have raised over $73,000 for local charities and are proud of it! See their Facebook page, Horsey Ladies Okanagan, for a list of sponsors, photos, and the history on how it all began. Pictured: This Arabian horse head, mounted on a marble block, was graciously donated by Armstrong’s Gwen Pulver, and fetched $200 on the silent auction table (dog not included). Photo contributed.

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Season wrap-up

The fall session of the Legislature has come to an end, wrapping up another busy season both in Victoria and here at home. On the home front, I’m most excited about the announcement last month of the construction of Enderby Memorial Terrace, a 36-unit affordable housing complex that has been a long time in the making – going back to 2013 with a visit from Ralph Sultan, who was then the Minister of State for Seniors. I would like to congratulate the Enderby Seniors Housing Society – and Barry Fawcett and Peter Gilowski in particular – for their work in serving seniors in Enderby. The Province of B.C. is providing the land for the expansion, and BC Housing and the society will develop the plan for construction. I’m also thrilled with the announcement a few weeks ago that two school upgrading projects are taking place in School District 83. Hillcrest Elementary in Salmon Arm received $505,000 to replace its heating system. The new groundsource heat pump will save 58 tonnes of CO2 annually and reduce energy costs by $12,400 a year. Meanwhile, Pleasant Valley Secondary in Armstrong received $140,000 for a control system upgrade that will improve comfort for students and staff and be more energy efficient. A busy month of November also included my involvement in the Remembrance Day service in Armstrong, a site visit to McIntyre Creek where the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is doing important work to repair landslide damage, and speaking at the Industrial Training Authority road-builder and heavy-equipment operator grad ceremony. ************************* The Salvation Army’s familiar Christmas kettles are a sure sign

that we are in the season of giving. You will see the clear plastic “bubbles” from now until Christmas Eve at up to seven locations around Salmon Arm – all staffed by local volunteers. Last year the kettles and Christmas Appeal raised $120,000, filling 725 hampers. Community services coordinator David Byers expects the Salvation Army to fill at least as many this December, providing a full turkey dinner to those in need, plus toys for children. While the kettle campaign has been an annual event in Salmon Arm for the past 20 years, the kettles have been a familiar sight across Canada for more than 100 years. The first kettle campaign in Canada was in St. John’s, N.L., in 1906. Today, there are 2,000 kettles in cities nationwide, making the kettle campaign one of our country’s best-loved and most recognizable charity events. The Salmon Arm Salvation Army’s annual Christmas dinner for the less fortunate is Dec. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at 191 Second Ave. NE., with up to 140 people expected. Please donate whatever you can whenever you pass the kettles when you’re in Salmon Arm this Christmas season. There are no kettle campaigns in Sicamous, Enderby, or Armstrong, but food drives are happening in each community to fill Christmas hampers. In Enderby and Armstrong, realtors will be going door to door collecting for their community food banks on Dec. 2, starting at 5:00 p.m. In Sicamous, the Eagle Valley Community Support Society is collecting donations of food and accepting applications for Christmas hampers for families in Sicamous and Malakwa. The application deadline is Dec. 9.

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Rosemary and oregano herbs are helpful in winter months. Rosemary and oregano are becoming my favourite by the day. Rosemary helps in increasing alertness, which I guess we need to get ready for Christmas. This herb is rich in antioxidants and has hepatoprotection (ability to protect the liver) which will be handy during Christmas parties when consumption of wines and other alcohol is likely to go up substantially. Herbalists use this herb for various conditions such as circulatory weakness, digestive disorders, and depression, to name a few. In one study, rosmarinic acid (found in rosemary) helped people to get better from common cold 33 per cent faster. Let’s look at oregano. To begin with, it has great taste and can be added to almost any meal for personal consumption. Oregano has anti-viral and antibacterial properties, and is good at basically improving immunity, which is also important during holiday seasons when we have many social gatherings. One to two spoons of oregano herb mixed with 250 ml of water and steeped for 15 minutes is a healthy mouth gargle to help fight throat infection and cold symptoms. This herb also has anti-inflammatory properties so may help with minor aches and pains. It might help soothe those aches from prolonged shopping! Both rosemary and oregano have many health benefits. They help me prepare delicious meals for the holiday season and especially help sharpen my memory so that I don’t have to struggle to remember “the to do list” for the festive season. Readers with enquiries may contact Kosha Vaidya via email at koshahealing@gmail.com.

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The rates of cesarean deliveries has been on a steady increase over the past number of years; however, along with this surgical procedure comes a number of significant risks to babies not delivered naturally. In Canada the cesarean rates in 1995 were around 17% but by 2012 nearly 30% were delivered by c-section. How are c-section deliveries harmful to babies? A study titled Cesarean vs Vaginal Delivery: Long Term Infant Outcomes published in 2011 in Clinical Perinatology had some quite startling findings relating to the health of c-section babies. Many health problems c-section babies experience relate to them not passing through the birth canal and thus not being exposed to the mother’s healthy bacteria. A key part of an infant’s brain and immune system development occurs when the gut is colonized with the correct bacteria. In fact, there are 10 times more bacteria in the every person’s gut than there are cells making up the entire body, so having the correct bacteria is imperative. In a vaginal birth the baby’s intestine is colonized with healthy Lactobacillus bacteria, where c-section babies are usually colonized with harmful bacteria usually found on the skin and in hospitals such as Staphylococcus and Acinetobacter. The healthy

microorganisms perform very useful functions such as preventing growth of harmful bacteria and training the immune system to function properly. They also regulate the growth of the gut, produce vitamin K for the body, and more. More research is needed to better understand how each method of delivery effects the health of babies, but from our current knowledge it is far safer for babies to be born vaginally. C-section babies have more allergies, asthma, and skin sensitivities. In fact the risks of asthma are upwards of 60% higher in such deliveries. Celiac disease is more common and babies are more likely to be hospitalized for stomach, intestinal and bowel problems (gastroenteritis) when not born vaginally. To improve a mom’s chances of a natural, uncomplicated delivery there are a number of things that should be done before the due date arrives. Seeking the services of a chiropractor with a special interest in pregnancy and pediatrics will help ensure a mom’s body is best prepared for the delivery process. In addition, working with a doula and midwife will help in a number of ways to avoid a c-section delivery. Dr. Warren Gage is a family wellness chiropractor who can be reached at Harbourfront Family Chiropractic at 250-803-0224.

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Nel Peach an inspiration

By Michael Jacoby, Canadian Diabetes Association Nel Peach is not your typical 75-year-old woman. She might eat oatmeal every morning and follow a series of daily rituals, including walking her dog, Angel, but that’s where the similarities end. A “Hall of Fame” member of Team Diabetes, Nel is no longer able to compete, but her encouragement and positive energy continue to inspire those on the team. A “war baby,” Nel was born in Haarlem, Netherlands in 1940. She followed in the footsteps of her brother, Henry, and immigrated to Canada in 1963. Living first in Toronto, she moved throughout Western Canada, working in the food services industry before becoming Director of Food Services at the New Westminster Hospital in 1971. She has called B.C. home ever since. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 1983 after experiencing fatigue, dehydration and weight loss. Like many of her age, she was misdiagnosed with type 2, but it turned out that she had type 1 – a diagnosis more commonly associated with patients much younger. “I never say type 1 or type 2,” says Nel. “I just live with diabetes.” When she was first diagnosed, Nel would inject long-acting insulin once a day to manage her blood glucose levels. Several years later she transitioned to an insulin pump. It was at an insulin pump meeting coordinated by a nurse at the Vernon hospital in 2003 when Nel learned about Team

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Residents at Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence (left) once again showed their generosity. For eleven years, residents have donated to the Salvation Army. For every item that is donated, Piccadilly Terrace matches. This year a total of 436 non-perishable food items were donated. Photo contributed.

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Black Press Police are warning drivers they can actually be ticketed for driving the speed limit. The caution from B.C. RCMP Traffic Services comes with the onset of short days, rain, frost and snow. “Speed limits are maximums in ideal conditions and many drivers disregard this when the weather changes,” said Cpl. Ronda McEwen. “The roads are often wet and

slippery and visibility is poor due to fog and rain. Drivers need to make the necessary adjustments.” If you’re in a crash and police determine you were travelling at an unsafe speed for the road conditions you could be issued a violation ticket for speed relative to conditions, she said. That’s a $167 fine with three penalty points that can be issued even if you were

within the posted speed limit. B.C. police issued 460 tickets to drivers last fall and winter for driving too fast for the road conditions. Motorists are also being urged to take extra precautions to watch for pedestrians, to ensure all vehicle lights and wipers are working properly, and to take time to defrost windows before heading out on the road.

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Annual Christmas stocking list

Even though the mall has been playing Christmas music for the past two months, we’ve finally broken down and put our Christmas decorations up. Our Christmas tree is lit and our stockings are hung. All of this means it’s time for Mall Arkey’s Annual Christmas Stocking List. You know, the time of year where we shamelessly beg you to fill our office Christmas stockings in appreciation of all the work we do. Our stockings are ready, so let the whining begin. You don’t have to fill them up. We’re not that greedy. Two or three stocking stuffers will suffice. Two or three each, that is. Over the years I’ve received a nickel and a sucker, one year Ron received a lump of coal (I’m serious!) and every year, it seems, Duma gets a bag of treats. Marianne is off for a couple days while I write this article, which means I get to choose what she wants! I do know she loves nuts. After all, she does work for me you know! Judy would like a new family portrait. She didn’t specify that it needs to be a picture of her family and didn’t exactly clarify what “new” meant, so I guess any family picture will do. The Addams Family, the Brady Bunch or even one of your old family pictures. Either way, it’ll be new to Judy. As usual, Duma loves her treats. Besides, a bag of fishy eats is better than a live mouse, which would be her first choice. This year is Jasper the dog’s first Christmas. He’s pretty excited about that. Well, at least that’s how the kids interpret his constant tail wagging. We know Duma won’t share any treats with him, so a treat or two for him would be nice too. We do still put a stocking up for ol’ Señor Mall Arkey. He is once again down south wearing his sombrero. In case another hurricane knocks out all the power down there, I’m sure he’ll appreci-

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Give the Gift of Hope.

Donations to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation in the name of a loved one will help to provide for the wellness of others. Participation in a Planned Giving program is an opportunity to “pay it forward” for the gift of living in the wonderful, caring community of the Shuswap. Planned Giving can be arranged in many ways such as: • Securities or Real Estate • Life Insurance • Cash Donations • Charitable Trusts • Retirement Plans • Wills & Estates We invite you to speak to your accountant, lawyer or financial advisor to discuss the numerous tax advantages to planned giving.

The Shuswap Hospital Foundation would be happy to provide you with detailed information on the variety of options for planned giving within our community.

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Do you love to write? Do you love to read? The Third House Multimedia is extending an invitation to anyone interested to participate in the upcoming readers and writers session. If you are a writer, you’ll have an opportunity to have your work responded to by a group of people who love to read. It is not critical analysis or judgement, but rather the collected opinions of eight readers who provide feedback from their perspective. The readers will also respond to specific questions that you may pose about your work. The deadline for submission for material is December 15. If you are a reader, you’ll have an opportunity to respond individually and collectively to the work of new authors. You will be asked to read and make notes on selections from two or three writers over the period of several weeks. On January 11, you and seven other readers will share your thoughts on the work in a meeting facilitated by the Third House. Your individual notes, and the collected responses will then be sent to the authors. There is no cost to writers or readers to participate in this activity. For more information please visit www.thethirdhouse.ca.

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A tangled tale of hilarity and family fun

In a kingdom obsessed with fantastic hair styles and physical beauty, Rapunzel sits alone in her tower dreaming of her handsome prince. Meanwhile King Bouffant, and Queen Beehive are trying to convince Prince Pompadour that he has to marry one of the beautiful girls of the court before he turns twenty-one, which happens to be today, or he will not inherit the kingdom. But the witch has her own plans…. Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale is Shuswap Theatre’s annual Christmas pantomime. It comes complete with hilarious and topical one liners, a man playing the leading female role (Dame Wanda Wave, beautician), over-the-top characters and lots of visual humour that the whole family will enjoy. There’s also lots

of audience participation. Director Julia Body chose the script by Va n c o u v e r playwright Peter Zednick for its clever writing, fast pace and colourful characters. Body loves physical comedy and excels at creating amusing pictures and zany actions on stage (remember Leading Ladies, the farce from a few years ago and Little Shop of Horrors). As usual there are over fifty dedicated volunteers designing and decorating the set, building strange contraptions, rigging lights and sound, hosting and selling tickets and generally picking up the myriad jobs to

do in putting on a play. Says Body, “I have had so much fun directing this show. I am in awe of the dedication and commitment from everyone involved, both on stage and behind the scenes.” Rapunzel runs for two weekends, December 4-6 and 11-13. Friday shows are at 7:30 p.m., there are two shows each

Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30, and Sundays are at 1:30. Tickets are $9.98 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. These performances often sell out so patrons are urged to buy their tickets in advance either online at shuswaptheatre.ca or at Intwined Fibre Arts at 81 Hudson Ave. Check the website for more details.

Above: from left, Fiona Young, Michelle Holmes, Fred Green, Kalson Smeltzer and Erika Serhan act in Shuswap Theatre’s Rapunzel. Sky Stevens photo.

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New Year’s Eve Boogie with Paisley Groove

Shuswap music lovers will have a wonderful opportunity to dance in the New Year to one of the best rock and roll bands in the region, Paisley Groove. The event is sponsored by the Shuswap String Orchestra Society and will be at the Elks Hall in Salmon Arm, with the doors opening at 8:00 p.m. The festivities will begin with a special movie theme concert by members of the String Orchestra conducted by Gordon Waters. In addition to the live music, there will be a silent auction to help raise funds for the orchestra and midnight snacks. The String Orchestra has been active for 12 years playing locally for special events. It began as part

of the School District #83 music program and has since developed into an independent string ensemble under the direction of Brenden Majarich. They play a variety of classical pieces and recently formed a non-profit society to help create new musical opportunities. Paisley Groove is from Kamloops and features David Langevin on guitar and vocals, Myron Rosvick on bass guitar, Doug Goodman on keyboard and vocals, Lyle Shepard on drums and Pat Ebert on percussion. They play a variety of tunes ranging from songs by the Beatles and the Doors to Santana. Tickets for the New Years Eve party are available at Acorn Music or by phoning 250-832-8669.

This poignant and comical adaptation of Tuomas Kyro’s popular novel tells the story about an 80-year-old Finnish farmer who lives in the countryside alone after his wife is hospitalized, and takes deep pride in his ability to remain self-sufficient. His days are spent tilling the fields until a fall leaves him in need of medical assistance. The old man reluctantly leaves for Helsinki for physiotherapy and to stay with his youngest son and his career-oriented daughterin-law who obviously resents his presence. From the moment the aging curmudgeon arrives in the city, his constant meddling not only threatens to derail an important business deal being brokered by his daughter-in-law, but begins to put a serious strain on his son’s marriage as well. Later, it becomes increasingly obvious that the ornery octogenarian harbours some painful secrets made all-the-more problematic by his stubborn refusal to address them. The Grump shows at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

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Enderby children’s choir prepares for pageant

Each Sunday at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel there is a beehive of activity as the 25-voice Children’s Choir and the 16-member Youth Drama Team rehearse for the upcoming Christmas

Pageant, “It’s A True Story, You Know!” This year’s performance, written and directed by Gerty Shipmaker, centers around Amy, a young girl played by 8-year-old Georgia Rands, who discovers the nativity story for the first time in a book at the library. The librarian, played by Lydia McNair, helps her piece together the story. Alyse Nicks and Janna Huntington take the stage as the angels who help her understand what took place over 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem, introducing her to the characters, who in turn tell

her their part of the story. Each part of the traditional story is brought to life with music under the direction of Ruth Anne MacKnee. From vocal and violin solos to interpretive dance and full choir pieces that include Handel’s For Unto Us a Child is Born, this year’s pageant includes 14 different pieces of music. “It’s A True Story, You Know!” will be performed as part of Enderby’s community light up and will have two showings on Sunday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and watch as the greatest story ever told unfolds with drama and music. Pictured: Enderby Chapel’s Children’s Choir is busy preparing for this year’s Christmas Pageant, to be performed on Sunday, Dec. 6. Photo contributed.

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Paint colours, 2016

Here we are once again, perched on the edge of our seats waiting for the colour of the year announcements. OK, maybe not all of us. OK, maybe just a few of us. OK, I don’t know anyone in the real world who is, but I bet there are some colour consultants and interior decorators out there who are. I’m interested because it’s my work, but I’m not obsessed. It’s all a tad silly, in my humble opinion. Miranda Priestly notwithstanding, I don’t care who picked the colours, or when, or what their motivation was, choosing a paint colour – or a sweater colour for that matter – should be about personal choice. OK, so having said all that, most of the major paint companies have announced their colour of the year for 2016. Pantone has yet to announce. (These were the people who declared “Marsala” for last year. You may remember it as the washed out pinky-terracotta-burgundy-mud colour that we didn’t see anywhere except in the magazines. And by the end of the year, it was nowhere to be seen at all.) In a nutshell the colours are: Ivory Keys T16-17 from Behr, Alabaster SW7008 from Sherwin Williams, Cappuccino, 45YY 74/073 from Glidden, Buckwheat Yellow 6113-54 from Sico and Simply White OC-117 from Benjamin Moore. With the exception of the Buckwheat Yellow, all the other choices are white. Whether you like it or not, Benjamin Moore is the leader in paint in Canada. You won’t see any shows, articles, books or websites devoted to paint colours that do not feature BM paints. And here I will follow the leader and talk about the Benjamin Moore choice; you will see it around a lot. If you’ve read my column for a while, you know that there are four white categories. Blue-white, true-white, off-white and cream. Blue-white and true white work with the greys and the cool colours of the world. Off-white and cream work with the earth-tones. (One exception is green-grey which works best with the off-whites or creams.) Simply White (BM’s colour) is an off-white. It

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Larch Hills Winery is a land-based, family-run vineyard and winery owned by Jack and Hazel Manser. All of their product is proudly made from 100 per cent British Columbia grapes, either from the main vineyard just south of Salmon Arm (also the location of the winery and family home), or from contracted vineyards farther south in the Okanagan Valley. All wines are made and bottled at the premises at Salmon Arm. Larch Hills Winery specializes in cool climate grape growing, and has varieties that are generally not available in other parts of B.C. In 1987, the land was total bush. Nobody had grown European varietal wine grapes this far north before. In 1992, after experimenting to find the right types of grape for the local climate, planting began in

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Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec 5 & Sunday, Dec 6 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Open House is the perfect time to stock up for Christmas & New Year’s. Enjoy our wine bar tastings, hot mulled wine and scrumptious goodies. You can also find our award-winning wines at all private liquor stores. Call us to arrange a private shopping experience during the winter!

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earnest. The winery opened in April 1997 with a small release of what has become a signature wine for them – Ortega (vintage 1995). Since then, many other varieties have been added to the list of releases. Visitors are welcome each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasting and taking in the superb view of the valleys below. You are also welcome to self-tour around the vineyard. In winter, call ahead to check road conditions. Jack and Hazel are hosting a Christmas Open House this year on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Shop for your beverages for the holiday season. Hot wine and delicious goodies will be served, as well as wine tasting samples.

Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery For this coming holiday season, and all of the wonderful meals that are planned, Recline Ridge can definitely provide the perfect wine accompaniment. What Christmas dinner would be complete without a wine to pair with the roast turkey? Recline’s Shuswap Serenade is a proven favourite. As an alternative, for those who may prefer a red wine with their festive meal, Recline Ridge’s “Just Being Frank” would be an excellent choice,

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Ovino Winery is located in Salmon Valley. Owners John and Catherine Koopmans, daughter Jessica, and her husband Don Gawley, helping with the day-to-day operations, along with other family and friends helping at harvest time, surely makes this a family project. Be sure to come by their open house on December 5th & 6th, as well as December 12th & 13th, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ovino holiday picks: 2014 Pinot Tramino - Delightful for sipping as well as a companion with lighter foods and white meats, this wine is finished off dry. Floral aromas and a slight spicy note characterize this wine. 2014 Momento – tantalizing to red and white wine lovers alike. Perfect for all your holiday entertaining. 2014 Marechal Foch – Silky smooth texture supported by lively acidity makes this a perfect companion for most foods, especially red meats and strong cheeses. Aromas and flavours of black cherry, black currant and toasty vanilla. This wine is great with a wide variety of foods.

as would the “Make Me Blush” rosestyle wine, especially with that holiday ham. With the excellent selection of wines available, there is definitely something at Recline Ridge for every palate and food-pairing possibility. Recline Ridge will be open on December 5th and 6th, as well as December 12th & 13th and 19th & 20th.

2014 Blush – Light apricot in color,this is a versatile wine pairing with most foods or good on its own. Pinot Meunier grapes were pressed with minimal skin contact in a blanc de noir style to bring out the fresh fruit flavours, while the low residual sugar content provides a refreshing dry finish. After 5 – A ruby red treat made from late harvested Foch grapes, hints of licorice and spice, this is dessert in a glass.

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Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery The craftsman style winery building built in 2010 showcases vintage artifacts and photos of Barry’s family, farmers in the Sunnybrae area for five generations. Visitors are invited to the second floor wine tasting room to enjoy delicious white, red and rose wines made on our premises using 100% B.C. grown grapes. Beautiful glass doors open to our upper deck and a stunning view of Shuswap lake and Mount Ida. “Sunnybrae” is aptly named and boasts its own unique micro-climate perfect for growing grapes. The meticulously-groomed vineyard is nestled below Bastion Mountain at the back and the magnificent Shuswap lake shoreline. The south sloping volcanic ash land basks in sunshine during daylight hours and enjoys cooling breezes in the evenings. The staff at Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery look forward to helping you with wine choices, food pairing information. Come to the sunny side and enjoy our award winning wines with a casual fun-filled experience. Whites: 2014 Turner Road. This versatile estate blend displays a medley of fresh fruit, citrus, and hints

Marionette Winery

At Marionette, wine is art. All the elements come together in the creation of fine wine and at Marionette we see that as an amazing process that perpetually inspires us as winemakers. We are the first winery built within the city limits of Salmon Arm, just a couple of minutes from downtown. The winemakers, Jamie Smith and Amanda Eastwood, each have a BSc in Enology and Viticulture and were trained in France by a well-known Bordeaux wine researcher. The Marionette property sits on a warm, south-facing slope that is exceptional in both its terroir and its aspect. Jamie and Amanda’s vision as winemakers is to craft beautiful and unique wines that are pure expressions of British Columbia vineyards. They also feel strongly drawn to local arts and culture. The Marionette property itself was once home to a roaming theatre

of apple. Pairs well with seafood, fresh greens, or pork tenderloin. 2013 Siegerrebe. A passionate dance to a composition of citrus, lychee and apricot notes. Pairs well with seafood, curry dishes, cheese and a great dessert wine. 2014 Ortega. Exhibiting superb varietal character with a long clean finish. Pairs well with most dishes. 2013 Rose. Smooth, crisp and fresh with aromas of Nancy’s Strawberry rhubarb crumble. Pairs well with seafood, beef, pork, and chicken. Reds: 2014 Redneck Red. Redneck: “The glorious absence of sophistication.” Pairs well with plaid, blue jeans, a barbeque, and a couple of good buddies. 2014 Bastion Mountain Red. Deep crimson at the core, turning scarlet at the rim with plenty of violet tears. Pairs well with lamb, pastas, wild game, beef, and cheeses. 2014 Marechal Foch. Of intense colour and flavour, this wine contains dark berry, cherry and spice aromas, with a subtle oak finish. Pairs well with lamb, pastas, wild game, beef, and cheeses.

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troupe that crafted their own marionettes. They travelled throughout the interior of British Columbia in horse-drawn painted caravans, giving free performances of live theatre wherever they went. In our wines we continue that spirit of commitment to beauty, craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness. This December we are releasing for the first time our signature red wine “Pulcinella” which is intended to be our artisanal flagship wine. Come on up to Marionette this Christmas season and celebrate with us the beginning of something beautiful – a wine that will only ever belong here, with us, at Marionette.

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Looking back through history WHY CAN’T THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. GET THE ROSS STREET PARKING LOT DEVELOPED? In the 1970s Salmon Arm had been buying properties in what was to become the half-block Ross Street parking lot. One owner, a senior woman who moved away, refused to sell her old building and lot to the district, no matter who tried. Finally, a businessman in Salmon Arm contacted the realtor and said he wanted to buy the property. He assured the realtor that it was for himself and not for the district’s parking lot. After the sale was completed and money changed hands, the businessman said it was for the district. The realtor was very unhappy because she had assured the seller it was for the buyer personally. DELAY IN GETTING DEPT. OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY FOR PARKING I was on the executive of the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association when I learned Victoria was not approving Salmon Arm’s application for a parking bylaw. The district’s administrator kept saying the Dept. of Municipal Affairs is stalling. When we asked him why, he didn’t know. The association of downtown businesses wanted more parking for customers. We couldn’t understand why Victoria was stalling our application when it was approving it for Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops. I MADE A TRIP TO VICTORIA TO SEE WHY THE STALL In January, 1978, before Jim and I flew to San Diego for a four-day convention of newspapers like Shoppers’ Guide, I made an appointment with Municipal Affairs for my way home. Why has there been a stall for five years? When the day came I took the ferry to Victoria and found my way to the Parliament Buildings and the Dept. of Municipal Affairs’ office. When the appointed time came, I was ushered into an office and explained to a man the reason why I was there. Why the five-year stall to approve a parking bylaw for Salmon Arm? He said it was the administration in Salmon Arm that has been stalling. Well, what a surprise! When district council received the news, the stall ended. Salmon Arm applied, received approval for a parking bylaw and plans proceeded to create the Ross Street parking lot. ******************************************* DROVE TO VICTORIA After a November snowstorm I travelled to Victoria. A week later, after another snowstorm, I drove back with four new snow tires that didn’t encounter snow. I spent a week visiting my sons and two grandkids. I also attended a full day of TED talks on Saturday, and the next day I went to a Ukrainian church, and in the afternoon I enjoyed a 50-voice Linden Singers choir concert. Sonnumber-one sings in the choir and was president for five years. After his term was up, in summer he accepted presidency of the Victoria Choral Society of which he is also a member. I’M FLYING TO VICTORIA NEXT TRIP Pacific Coastal Airlines has begun offering direct Kelowna-to-Victoria flights twice a day. And my next trip to visit the kids will be on the airlines, courtesy of a silent auction purchase by son-number-two. I’m getting excited!

HAD A HEART SURGERY ANNIVERSARY I never remember birthdays, anniversaries, and special days, but son-number-one does. On November 23 he acknowledged my ninth anniversary of having a cow’s valve replace the buggered-up aortic valve in my heart, and getting a couple of bypasses of buggered-up veins. After heart survey in 2006, I was not to drive a car for six weeks, until the sternum knitted after being cut open, then sewed, because it is impossible to put a cast around the chest. So I recuperated at son’s place, and on the day when six weeks was up, I flew to Kelowna, was driven to Salmon Arm, and drove my SmartCar. I was so happy! ARMSTRONG-SPALLUMCHEEN INVITES REFUGEES On Sunday after church and potluck in Enderby, I heard a talk by Ron Brinnen of Armstrong about the large amount of preparatory work the community is doing in preparation for welcoming a refugee family to settle in Armstrong. I received the first two newsletters the next day. They are FULL of information. I have been put on the list for future newsletters. Write me to get the two newsletters: sallys1@telus.net and you can email the committee person to get future issues. At the January meeting will be two refugees from Vernon, one being a Baha’i, according to a local newspaper. TEN THOUSAND REFUGEES ACCEPTED BY DEC 31 The governments of Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey are all jockeying to be the main source of the 25,000 Syrian refugees to be selected for Canada’s new resettlement program. Ten thousand will come before year-end, the rest by the end of February. The Province newspaper states close to four million Syrians are currently living in UN refugee camps, informal settlements, on the streets and in crowded apartments in those three countries, straining the resources of each. ADVENT FESTIVAL OF SONGS & READINGS Hear traditional stories, sing traditional hymns and listen to the Advent Festival Singers at the Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. SE, Salmon Arm, half a block from the Husky gas station. It will be on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. For hundreds of years, the Advent Festival has been a traditional Christian worship service as they await the birth of the Saviour. DESSERT NIGHT AT CARLIN HALL CONCERT The Arts Council for the South Shuswap is having a dessert night and Christmas concert on Sun., Dec. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. on the lower level of Carlin Hall, Tappen, to give time for dessert before the concert. Adults $7, children three and over, $5. Entertainment will be by The Coppertones, Valley Harmony & River Harmony adult a capella groups, musician and songwriter Sylvain Vallee, and local recording artists Larry and Jane Stephenson. Senior students will present dance and music. Artwork by FACES’ students will be on display. For tickets, call 250-515-3276. GIFT LESSONS AT CARLIN, NOT ELECTRONICS OR TOYS Purchase children a lifetime experience by gifting them lessons in art, dance, or music at Carlin Hall rather than buying electronics or toys. Arts Council administrator Karen Brown says money raised by the Arts Council for the South Shuswap will help to supply programming in dance, art, music, and theatre for children. Information of January intake for the lessons, both

private and group classes for adults and children, can be seen at www.shuswaparts.com, click on FACES. To order a gift certificate call 250-515-3276. WRAP TEDDY BEARS FOR SATURDAY’S HOCKEY GAME The Saturday 7:00 p.m. Silverbacks’ hockey game against Langley has a teddy bear toss after the Silverbacks score their first goal. The Salvation Army lets parents of small children choose the bears as part of their toy-gift allotment at Christmas. The bears are always popular. David Byers of the Salvation Army asks Silverbacks fans to bag the teddy bears in clear bags or plastic wrap so they stay dry when they land on the ice. In past years, the bears had to be laid out on the church floor and turned several times until they were dry. Bagging or wrapping cuts down on the look of teddy bears, but it saves the Salvation Army LOTS of time and protects the donations from water damage. FEEDBACK ON MY PASSING; MY LONG PANTS A man at a hockey game commented on the psychic saying I will live to be 100. He said with my energy, I will live to be 110. A woman who met me at the Anglican hall on Sunday as she was coming out and I was going in with a potluck item for the lunch after the service, told me she could relate to my comment about slacks being too long. She put on a dress she hadn’t worn for years. The hem used to be below her knees, but now it was closer to her ankles. We both laughed. VARIETY OF BREADS BAKED IN LOCAL BAKERIES Every grocery store carries bread and buns baked at out-of-town bakeries, but Askew’s downtown grocery carries these locals: Blue Canoe Bakery and Café on Shuswap St., Askew’s uptown bakery and Craig’s Bakery & Deli in Chase. All are delicious and nutritious. NEW WOMEN’S MAGAZINE FROM CHASE I met Barbara Maher of Chase at the Shuswap Women in Business trade show held in the VIP meeting room at Chances casino on Nov. 5. She has started a free online quarterly magazine, ‘Women Shining’ for women with spirit. Subscribe at www.womenshining.com. The most recent issue is December 1. Barbara is a certified life coach who helps women as they overcome the fear of making changes, and build their self confidence so that they can create a life they love. The articles in the first issue of Women Shining were written by women from all over. Visit the website and if you would like to submit an article or would like to place a business ad, write to barbara@barbmaherlifecoach.com. sallys1@telus.net • 250-832-4831 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Sally Scales and do not necessarily represent those of Lakeshore News and its staff.

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of the first period and it stayed that way until the final buzzer. The third game of the round robin was against the Quesnel Thunder. The team came out flying, and again scored two goals in the first three shifts of the game, and dominated from start to finish to put them in the gold medal game Sunday morning. The hometown Williams Lake Timberwolves were the boys’ opponent in the gold medal game. Once again, Salmon Arm had an incredible start to the game, scoring on a breakaway in the first two minutes and never looked back. The Silverbacks won the game with a shutout performance in net, and a

By Gregg Patterson The Salmon Arm Atom A Silverbacks hockey club, sponsored by L. Turner Contracting, travelled to Williams Lake this past weekend for an Atom Development Hockey Tournament. Their first game was against Terrace and the boys came out a bit flat after the long drive and were soon down 3-1 part way through the first period, only to score 6 goals in the next two periods to win the game 7-4. The team’s second game Saturday morning was against a Williams Lake Peewee team. Salmon Arm came flying out of the gate and soon built up a 3-1 lead at the end

dominant performance up front to go undefeated and take the gold medal. The Atom A Silverbacks team members (right) are Brayson York, Caleb DeHoog, Connor Howell, Eli Eklund, Gage Parrell, Isaac Mitchell, Jaxon Hadath, Kayle Janzen, Landon Ruth, Lucas Patterson, Maddux Martin, Max Beckner, Nathan Mayes, Oscar Mayes, Rylan Blackstock, Trent Thiessen, and Treyden Currie. The team hosts their annual home tournament this weekend up at the Shaw Centre with teams coming from as far away as Whitehorse. The 10-team tournament goes all weekend.

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David Byers, of the Salvation Army, the recipient of the stuffies for the Silverbacks’ Teddy Bear Toss, has asked that those planning to toss teddies to kindly bag the bears so that they stay dry on the ice. In past years, the Salvation Army has had to dry them, and it’s quite a chore– they are laid out on the sanctuary floor and turned several times until they are dry. Any moisture can also attract dirt, so they may end up looking less pristine than when they were originally donated. Parents of small children choose the bears as part of their Salvation Army toy-gift allotment at Christmas, and the bears are always popular. The Teddy Bear Toss takes place on Saturday, December 5, at the Silverbacks’ first goal during their game against Langley.

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Duplicate Bridge Club results for Tuesday, November 24 were: 1. Barb Peterson and Karen Fetterly, and tied for 2. Alison Graham and Michael Clayton, and Dan Quilty and Graham Todd. Results for Thursday, November 26 were: 1. Ona Bouchard and Jim McLeod, 2. Shirley Buckler and Linda McCann, and 3. Chuck Buckler and Terry Jobe. The Salmon Arm Duplicate Bridge Club meets Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons at the Downtown Activity Centre. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 250-832-7454 or 250-832-7323.

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Setting the clocks back did not seem to have any negative impact on the local all year round swim club. In fact, it seems to have given all of the athletes a boost. Recently the club participated in two meets: the first was in Vernon and the second in Kelowna. Each meet was a different format which created new

opportunities and challenges for coaching staff, swimmers and parents. The club’s swimmers have been working very hard on building their fitness and endurance. At the same time they have been improving their technical skills, as well as focusing on goal setting and race pacing. The

Cedar Heights duplicate Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Club results for Wednesday, November 25th were: 1. Rick Warnecke and Don Sillars, 2. Vicki Coe and Jack Ashenbrenner, and tied for 3. Geoff Collins and Dave Duncan, and Al Christie and Doss Burman. The Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Group meets every Wednesday evening at Cedar Heights Center on Cedar Drive in Blind Bay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with play starting at 7:00 p.m. There is a 2-week break at Christmas.

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hard work leading up to the Vernon meet paid off for all the swimmers and the small but very talented group of swimmers continued the level of success that was started in Penticton at the KISU Iron Pentathlon in October. Vernon offered a “heats plus finals” program similar to an Olympic program.

During the two days of competition, the members of the Selkirk Team broke 16 club records and 53 personal best times were achieved. These brilliant swims and performances were rewarded with 12 gold, 14 silver and 9 bronze medals. The entire team made finals after swimming very fast in the mornings and every

athlete who attended the meet achieved personal best times and points for the club. This past weekend the club travelled to Kelowna to the H20 Centre with an 8-lane, 50-metre Olympic size pool. (Most pools are only 25 metres long.) The team immediately resumed the racing mode demonstrated in

Vernon and several of the records that were set in Vernon fell. In addition, many athletes swam events for the first time this season. The swimmers were “pumped” from the results they had just had in Vernon and were excited to show off their skills in the excellent H2O facility. Thirtythree records were bro-

ken by the club swimmers in events ranging from 50 freestyle-2 lengths of the pool to 1500 freestyle-a daunting 60 lengths of the pool! The Gold Rush also carried over with the team collecting 18 golds, 6 silver and 5 bronze medals. All the races at this meet were timed finals (heats-only swims). Also worthy of note is that 49 personal best times were achieved. Interestingly, this was a mixed agegroup and mixed gender event where different ages and genders raced against each other totally according to their entry times. This made the racing exciting, helped to build team spirit and fostered respect for teammates. It’s difficult to identify any single swimmer as standing out with so many improving and racing so very hard. What is apparent is the depth of the club at the top level continues to grow. So far this season, the following athletes, with their ages, were medal winners, swimmers who broke club records, swimmers scoring points and swimmers making finals: Ethan Skofteby 12, Claire Hall 16,

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Maggie Manning 15, Chantel Jeffrey 14, Molly Fogarty 14, Ty Webster – Locke 16, Matthew Nesdoly 16, Ethan Quilty 16, Olin Mosher 15, Torrey Mckee 16, Thomas Flahr 17, Lauren Gridley – Haack 12, Eva Mosher 12, Logan Pilias 18, Nathan Davis – Lentz 12, and Lauren Ough 13. The club is back in training and will next compete in Kamloops on December 11-13. This three-day meet will have both preliminary heats and finals. Coach Healey is exceptionally pleased with the efforts of all swimmers, both in training and competition. Of special note is that the team has set 94 records since they returned to training in September. Pictured: from left, Molly Fogarty, 14, Torrey McKee, 16, and Olin Mosher, 15, were among the many Selkirks swimmers with some notable achievements this season. Photo contributed.

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Avoid holiday mayhem: keep your cat off the tree

By Emily Corrie Christmas – your cat’s favourite time of year! How can he resist the colourful, sparkly, dangling ornaments draped just there at paw’s reach? And the presents beneath your tree, wrapped up carefully in tempting bows and ribbons and twinkly paper, make fun swatting toys while they’re wrapped and even more fun once they’re unwrapped and the paper is piled high. And the tree itself? Bliss! A proper cat playground to leap onto, hang from, hide within, attack, and, best yet—drag to the floor. Timmberr! If your cat’s beady little eyes light up with delight once you bring the tree inside, you’d best come up with a plan to keep him OUT of the tree so you can stay sane and those precious ornaments handed down from Great Grandma kept safe for another year. Cat-proof your tree: Select a base that is strong and sturdy enough to keep the tree upright even with 10lbs of cat swinging from the branches. Securing the tree to the wall and ceiling using fishing line or wire is also a good idea. Resist the urge to hang ornaments on the lowest branches and

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the centre and top of the tree and use green twist ties to tightly secure the ornament to the branch to limit the risk of it falling off from a well-timed pawswat. Never decorate your tree with tinsel because the shiny, fluttering strands are irresistible to cats and very harmful if ingested. Getting electrocuted from chewing on light cords is an unfortunately common Christmas mishap for many kitties. Keep light strands unplugged at night and when you are away from home. If

your cat begins acting strangely (drooling, or showing any mental or physical impairment), he may have been electrocuted and a trip to the veterinarian is necessary. Keep the cat away from the tree: Placing barriers and fencing around the tree might deter your dog but it’s hardly going to slow a determined kitty down from exploring the tree of his dreams. Instead, try spraying the tree with citrus or place citrus peels under the tree skirt—dehydrated orange slices also make beautiful and natural ornaments! Most cats dislike the smell of citrus and will avoid it. You might also try spraying the tree with other smells that cats detest: vinegar, cloves, aloe, and eucalyptus. Sometimes placing textures that cats dislike walking on (like tin foil) beneath the tree can deter him from wanting to get close to it. Hopefully by using these tips and a little of your own imagination both you and kitty can enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.

SASCU ATM fundraiser supports local food banks

Use a SASCU ATM this December and support your local food banks. Ten cents from every transaction on all SASCU ATMs during December is donated to help support the Salvation Army Food Bank in Salmon Arm, the Eagle Valley Community Food Bank in Sicamous, and the Sorrento Food Bank. SASCU holds the fundraiser each year during the Christmas season as part of the Credit Union’s commitment to the communities it serves. “Giving back to our communities is one of SASCU’s guiding principles,” says Michael Wagner, CEO of SASCU Financial Group. “Since starting the December ATM Fundraiser in 1996, SASCU has contributed over $62,000 to local food banks during the Christmas season. The Sicamous Community Christmas Dinner and the Family Resource Centre Gift Tree are also initiatives our staff are proud to support.” Every December, your SASCU ATM withdrawal could include a $50 bill instead of a $20!

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$50s are hidden in each ATM to thank the community for supporting the campaign and local food banks. There are ten SASCU ATMs in the Shuswap located at the four branches, the Mall at Piccadilly, Centenoka Park Mall and Tim Horton’s at the top of the hill. SASCU ATMs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at all locations. SASCU Financial Group offers a full range of banking, insurance, investment services and financial advice. Branches are located in Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Sorrento with two locations in Salmon Arm serving the community. Visit www.sascu.com.

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Variable speed limits coming By Jeff Nagel, Black Press New electronic speed signs that activate in bad weather to reduce the speed limit are now being installed on stretches of the Sea-To-Sky Highway, the Coquihalla and Highway 1 near Revelstoke. The province committed to the variable speed zones at the same time it decided to raise the posted maximums to 120 km/h on portions of the Coquihalla, and to 100 km/h on much of the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The 47 digital signs are to go live in early 2016 and when they’re activated the dialed-down limit will be enforceable by police. The province had promised the digital signs would be in place for this winter, but with two to three months of testing still required, winter may be mostly over on the Highway 99 section by the time they’re working. An extensive system of traffic, pavement and visibility sensors will be calibrated to detect challenging conditions – whether it’s extreme cold, freezing rain or heavy snowfall – and provide a recommended speed to operations staff, who will update the maximum speed shown on digital signs. Overhead message signs at the entrance to each corridor will tell drivers they’re entering a variable speed zone and to be aware of changing weather conditions. The transportation ministry is spending $12.5 million to install and

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run the three pilot systems. Officials hope the pilot project will spur more drivers to reduce speed in severe winter conditions and save lives. Police say they’re developing procedures to fairly enforce the variable limits and ensure drivers have seen the signs before being tickets are issued. “There’s huge challenges from the enforcement side,” Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord, who chairs the traffic safety committee of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. “We have to be absolutely coordinated with the province when they’re turning them down.” Dubord said variable speed zones will help mitigate the risk from the increased speed limits, which he said police chiefs still have qualms about. “We would still like to have seen the speeds stay where they were, on the Coquihalla especially,” Dubord said, adding speed remains a major contributor to fatal crashes. Crews are installing 16 variable signs on the Sea to Sky from Squamish to Whistler, 13 on the Coquihalla from Portia interchange to the old toll plaza, and 18 on Highway 1 from Perry River to Revelstoke. Dubord said he had hoped to see the signs activated sooner. “We’re already getting some good snows on the Coquihalla so it would be nice to have it up there already.”

Ditty bags for shelters

Above: Lansdowne #72 Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has been donating ditty bags to Vernon and Salmon Arm transition houses for 20 years. The handmade bags are filled with toiletries, books, colouring books, crayons, plus a stuffed toy for each child. This year the Lansdowne #72 Chapter would like to thank the Daughters of the Nile, Shelomi Club #9 of Vernon, who donated handmade lap blankets to accompany the ditty bags. These contributions are much appreciated. The Order of the Eastern Star has a long histo-

ry of giving back to the community and continues to collect cancelled stamps. Worthy Matron Sharon Hadcock notes that the Chapter welcomes any donations. Stamps should be cut off the envelope leaving a 1/2” border around the stamp. These are sold to a stamp dealer and the money is used to provide dressings to cancer patients free of charge. For further information or stamp pickup please contact Diane Mamalick in Vernon (250-2602606) or Anne-Marie Maides in Salmon Arm (250-804-0367). Photo contributed.

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On trees

Could you imagine a world without trees? In all species, shapes and forms, they provide us with shade, cover for other species, hold snowmelt in or watersheds, and give us lumber and building materials for our comfort. There’s also diversification in many species of conifers. While trolling a green carey fly along the dropoff of Murray Lake high up, near the summit of the Coquihalla one summer evening years ago I marvelled at the five species of conifers growing there in that climate zone. There were lodgepole pine, fir, spruce, larch, and Englemann spruce. Fast forward to Little Fort, north of Barriere. We spent three days hunting muley bucks in that region last week. Strolling through the Douglas fir, up Thuya creek (or “Thuja,” the botanical name for Western red cedar stands) west of the village, we saw lots of does and two pointers, but no ol’ “Mossy horns.” In the large, logged-off cut blocks, all stumps

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were turned up because of a spore that causes root rot in stands of immature Douglas fir. Hopefully, doing this prevents the spores travelling underground through the root system to healthy stands. It’s mandated that all these blocks will be replanted by the forest companies, of course; and the new seedlings, called plugs, have been genetically changed to withstand disease and grow faster. In the off season years back, as a patrolman for DFO, I planted trees (plugs and bare root stock), mainly lodgepole pine seedlings bred to withstand rust or pine blister and grow quickly as a hardier stock. Like many species of chickens, trout, salmon, livestock, grain, and vegetable crops, scientists are continually working to produce faster-growing, healthier species for economics and profit to the large corporations, and trying to grow bigger, faster-growing trees are no exception. Researchers have genetically engineered poplar trees with lignin that breaks down more easily for cheaper biofuels and wood pulp. By inserting a piece of code, isolated from a Chinese herb, into the DNA of a poplar tree,

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scientists at the University of BC and Michigan State have produced a poplar tree made easy for deconstruction. The genetic code alters the chemistry of some of the bonds that hold together lignin (the polymer glue that makes trees tough and rigid). GE poplar could be grown in plantations for commercial use as in plywood filler or strand board production, or also on agricultural lands not suited for growing crops. How it works—Genometrics is the analysis of the complete DNA code of organisms, and attempting to identify certain desirable characteristics in a species, and use those to speed up selective breeding in plants and animals, including trees. Now the group are ready to use the same “zip-lignins” in corn. (Zip-lignins are so-called because they come apart easily like a zipper.) Corn stalks and leaves are high in lignin, providing an extremely abundant low cost bio-fuel. If you fill your car up at some gas stations, it says up to 10% ethanol. That’s corn and soy oils, etc, blended into your gasoline. As our timber supply dwindles and the large forest companies look down to the US for more timber supply, the use of genetically-modified poplar and other softwood species will be at the forefront to provide us here at home with new and innovative wood/plastic products for home, farm, and industrial use. An interesting concept about timber supply in BC: the IRM or ‘integrated resource management’ plan was developed from the mid 1980’s to 2000, representing the best possible stakeholder consensus of a balance of land and resource use across the landscape of a certain unit. But due to changing conditions and less monitoring (no one in the field in government) to oversee operations, the IRM is less useful today in land use planning. Here, a little tidbit on some history: After tramping through the mountains, we went for lunch in Little Fort, a quiet community close to the banks of the North Thompson River. It was a trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company, established by Paul Fraser (no relation to Simon Fraser) in 1850, and abandoned about 1852. Next week: the stolen church at Donald, BC, that ended up in Windermere, destined for Revelstoke, and the stolen bell from that church while it passed through Golden!

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Living here in the small community of Sorrento has its challenges, as well as its ups and downs. But, above all, since moving here permanently two years ago from big-city Calgary, I must admit that we are impressed and grateful for all the services and amenities provided to both inhabitants and visitors who come to enjoy this lovely area. Above all, at this time of year I would like to send out a special thanks to the local IDA pharmacy that has, once again, provided a free flu clinic which is both convenient and appreciated. This one service alone says much about the small towns and villages that make up the area. Many thanks to our local IDA and to all those other stores, clinics and locations that provide this much-needed medical service. Therefore, supporting local businesses, public facilities such as the library and community centres and family-run stores, which provide many services, will keep us all thriving well into the future. Elli Jilek, Sorrento

Lions thank supporters

The Enderby & District Lions Club kindly thanks the many individuals, organizations and businesses that so generously donated and contributed to our 25th Annual Children’s Christmas Auction held on Saturday, November 21st at the Paddle-Wheeler Restaurant & Pub in the Enderby Howard Johnson Inn. Your generosity is truly appreciated by our members and the recipients of the funds that were raised. We also would like to thank the patrons that came to buy the goods and services. We proudly announce that this project produced over $16,000 that will be largely used for the Children of Enderby & District. We are also proud that we had 40 Enderby Lions members participating in the project, contributing over 250 person hours and travelling about 450 km. The retail value of the goods offered was just over $23,400, and volunteer auctioneers Noel Tarzwell and Jerry Sepalla were successful in generating a return of nearly 68% of retail value from the 92 bidders and 70 buyers. Thank you to all for a job well done! John Pavelich, Auction Chairperson, Enderby & District Lions Club

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ISIS, immigration crisis

An open door policy to immigration at this time in history is not prudent. I do not agree with bringing in 25,000 immigrants in the time frame that the government has mandated for Canadians. There needs to be more security for Canadians. I believe Canadians want to be kind and hospitable to new immigrants. Fear needs to be addressed with measures as below. Working together we can achieve this. I believe Canada should be taking the same stance as France with the ISIS/immigration crisis. France has been fighting the Islamic state and other Islamists and has joined the air strikes with the U.S; France has specifically named the Islamist ideology as the problem. They have stated that they are at

war with radical Islam and have taken steps against other extremist groups; France is standing up for its values and seeking to integrate Muslims. The model proposed by Prime Minister Manuel Valls explicitly stated: “We seek to establish a model of Islam that is fully integrated, fully compatible with the values of the Republic.” The home front needs assurance; Canadians need to know that immigrants coming from Syria ‘want’ to be fully integrated, fully compatible with the values of Canada. Canadians are a wonderful caring group of citizens and will rally with resurgent hospitality when government looks at the needs of Canadian citizens first and addresses their fears. Patricia Argent, Blind Bay

A new oath for new citizens

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A full moon hung over Salmon Arm last Wednesday. Sky Stevens photo.

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About forty-five years ago, wandering around BC on a train-watching trip, I discovered the Shuswap and Salmon Arm. OK, it was summer solstice, with a warm sun and a bright blue sky. Nevertheless, I was captivated. I stayed at the Best Western west of town because it is located right next to the tracks. I only had to exit the unit and walk ten feet to watch a train pass. I made it an annual habit to come up near the middle of summer and discover the area. I liked what I saw. At retirement, I discussed with the spouse about where we would move to as she wanted to leave the house we lived in. She was silent about any choice she might have had. So, I made a decision and up we came. Found a nice house in a nice neighbourhood. As time passed in our new home I discovered more things I liked about the Shuswap. I loved the sunshine. I like how the climate is quite abrupt. We can go from snow to warm sun in three or four days. The winters were OK; I dressed warmly, drove slower, and I didn’t mind shovelling the driveway (good exercise). Summers are great with the lake becoming warm enough to swim in after only a few days of hot sun. Salmon Arm was the first place we had lived which had gas heat and hot water. The gas worked well keeping us warm, clean and it was less expensive than oil, quite a bit less expensive. I like Askews, the malls and the Chinese restaurants. I like the lakeshore and the hills. I

As we need a proper security check and screening of all immigrants wishing to be Canadian citizens, I propose a new Canadian Oath of Allegiance, prayer, and Oath of Citizenship. As God has blessed Canada, the true north strong and free, offer those candidates who wish to be citizens of Canada, recite and sign the oath and as mandatory, a presiding official or citizenship official will observe each applicant reciting the oath. Welcome new immigrants. Please place your right hand on The Holy Bible, King James Version, and repeat after me: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and not where I want to be, and I want your forgiveness! I believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for my sins. Please wash me clean from all sin, shame, and guilt, come into my life Jesus, to be my

even got used to the many four-way stops. We had lived on Vancouver Island. I would get colds or the flu every winter and I started experiencing headaches every morning upon waking. After eleven years up here I have not had one cold or flu and I get a headache maybe once every two years. When I visit relatives in Victoria, two Tylenol are always part of my wake-up procedure. Another aspect I like is that Salmon Arm is in the middle. We would shop locally, but, if we couldn’t, Vernon and Armstrong are close by. Kamloops and Kelowna are one hour by car. Vancouver, Calgary and Spokane less than a day’s drive away. I liked everything I discovered; well, almost everything. I’m not keen on the large pickup trucks, driven by our cousins in the next province to the east, that show up every summer. I do not drive over the speed limit and, more often than not, I have a large, black pickup truck tailgating me when I’m out on the highway. The spouse decided that she didn’t like it (or maybe me) up here and we split. I, however, am not going back. This is home. After she left, the best house I could afford was in Enderby, but Salmon Arm will always have a special place in my heart. I’m encouraging relatives to move up. Gerry Lavallee, Enderby

Lord and Savior. I ask this in your name, Jesus. Amen Thank you and congratulations new citizens of Canada! Please proceed to the table at your immediate right to sign your new Oath of Citizenship. To those that were unable to recite or utter the words of the oath of allegiance, your are welWrite us! come to retry again tomorrow. Our office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. We suggest you come early, as the lineups are long. Thanks, the Government of Canada. Kelvin Bond, Letters to the Editor Salmon Arm

Gentle reminders should be enough

Here’s just a filler for readers to ponder. I have been getting many phone calls giving me examples of naughty dog stories. There have been a number of stories of heels being nipped, noisy small dogs barking noisily at other dogs, and very noisy fights between big dogs on leashes but not in control of owner. One lady regularly visits Canoe Beach, officially a no dog zone, and is amazed how much the regulation is ignored. There have been dogs encouraged to chase the grebes on the nest. Dogs have gone on the ice to chase swans. A halfgrown moose was chased into the water by a dog with the owner present. Dogs on leashes have caused obvious distress to mother ospreys with young in the nest above. One Great Dane not on a leash stuck its head into a baby buggy and came nose to nose with a very small frightened child. Dogs have chased hundreds of shorebirds which are vulnerable if their fattening-up process is interrupted. Others report

that dogs are frequently seen in the water in front of the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and in the boat basin as boats are being launched. Dogs have tripped small children on bikes. When the ice and snow melt from the wharf deck, the winter’s naughty dog owners are remembered not very fondly. Now for a personal observation. The trains don’t seem to bother some wildlife. A Killdeer laid four eggs in a well-camouflaged slight hollow on the railway ballast just about three feet from the rails over which hundreds of noisy wheels passed each day. I believe that crows or perhaps a naughty dog destroyed the eggs as they disappeared soon after I found them. Heaven forbid that we start reporting offenders and that people be threatened with fines. Just gentle reminders from caring people should be enough. Tom Brighouse, Salmon Arm

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR SALMON ARM United Against Violence Against Women,Thurs. Dec. 3 at Okanagan College. 4 p.m: ﬁlms Polytechnique and Highway of Tears; light meal 6-6:30 p.m., candlelight vigil 6:30 p.m. BC SPCA, Shuswap Branch volunteers will be at Piccadilly Mall Fri. Dec. 4, and Fri. Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., to advocate, renew memberships and sell BC SPCA themed gift items. Rapunzel, a Tangled Tale - a Family Fun Pantomime at Shuswap Theatre. Dec. 4–6 and 11–13. Fri shows 7:30, Sat. 1:30 & 7:30, and Sun. 1:30. Tix online at www. shuswaptheatre.com, at Intwined Fibre Arts (81 Hudson St NE) or at the door one hr before showtime. Mobile Home Park residents meet for a second time on Sat., Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss problems in their park. Doors open at 2. Only residents, no managers or owners. Anglican Church hall, 170 Shuswap St. SE. Lawyer or professional welcome; write sallys1@telus.net. Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ games: Sat. Dec. 5 against Langley. Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by SA GM. Sun. Dec. 6 against Cowichan Valley, also Faith Night /Skate with the Backs (last one of the season). Sponsored by Broadview Church & Millar College of the Bible. Larch Hills Nordic Society meets Tues. Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre Rm 1. Agenda includes vote on proposed chalet expansion. Current and prospective members welcome. Buddhist Meditation Class Wed. Dec. 9, 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Downtown Activity Centre 451 Shuswap St. SW. Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For class topic and info 558-0952 or www. dorjechang.ca No fragrance please. Last class before Christmas break - resuming in 2016. Paid listing. Jazz Club Thurs. Dec. 10: Gareth Seys and the Sundays Cool Band, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy. Drs 6:30 p.m., tapas menu avail, adm by donation. Fire Corners Youth present “Away From A Manger” – A Christmas “whodunit,” Sat. Dec. 12, 6:00 p.m. at Five Corners Church. Written by Rachel Benjamin & Suzanne Davis Adm by donation. Free childcare provided. Incl coffee & dessert. Info 832-3121. Shuswap Singers present Sweet Songs of Christmas, Sat. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 13, 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, (nr bowling alley). Tix $10 before Dec 12 from members & Acorn Music. 12 and under free. Info: Bert Revel 832-3831. Shuswap Singers will be sidewalk caroling downtown Salmon Arm, Thurs. Dec. 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bring family and friends to enjoy a magical evening of holiday favourites! Salmon Arm Community Band practices Sundays, 7 p.m. at the First United Church, 20 4 SE info: 832-2195. Gospel Coffeehouse, 3rd Sunday/mo, 2 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St SW. New location. Info: Hank 833-7900 or Lloyd 836-5455. Blind Bay Mixed Curling League meets Mondays, 10:00 a.m. at the Salmon Arm Curling Centre. Info: Eleanor 675-5127 or eapay@telus.net. Mount Ida Painters’ Guild meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 31 Hudson Ave NE. Open to beginner painters. Info: Al Gates, 832-5149. Shuswap Bee Club meets ﬁrst Mon. of the month, 7 p.m. at the Askews Uptown Community Room (upstairs on the Broadview side of the building). Info: Beckie 679-8861.

Scrabble Club, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. at Seniors’ Fifth Ave Activity Centre. For info phone Elizabeth 832-7478. Probus Club of Salmon Arm meets ﬁrst Tues./mo, 10 a.m. at the Elks Hall, 3690 – 30th Street NE. Doors open at 9:30 for coffee, followed by a speaker and a short business meeting. Info: Edna Gowriluk 832-6599. TOPS #1767 Salmon Arm meets Tuesdays 10 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. Info: 832-8399. TOPS #1377 Salmon Arm meets Wednesdays 6 p.m. at the Catholic Church, 90 1st St. SE Info: Heather 832-8399. Healthiest Babies Possible drop-in group on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church – 121 Shuswap St. SW. Dec 8: Christmas craft. Info: Trish Johnson, 832-2170 ext 205. Floor curling, Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. at 5th Avenue Senior’s Hall. Spiritual Healing with trained healers takes place the third Tues./mo. until the end of Jun. 2016. 7:00 p.m. (drs 6:30 p.m.) at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 31 Hudson Ave NE. All welcome, must be consenting adults or have parental/guardian permission. Info: Rev. Norm Russell 8040442. Salmon Arm Badminton Club, Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, King’s Christian School (350 30 St. NE). For ages 16+ yrs, all levels. Info: Tim Goertz 804-7908. Search for Your Roots at Family History Centre, Tues. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.12 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Thurs. 12-3 p.m. at 1400 – 20 St. NE (Mormon Church). Info: Kathie 835-8264 or Barb 675-4533. Salmon Arm Masters Waves Swim Club swim times: Tues/Thurs 6-7:30 a.m., Mon/ Wed 7:30-9 p.m., and Sat 6:30-8 a.m. Info: Lori Roy theroys@telus.net. Shuswap Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Seniors Centre, 170 – 5th Ave. All chess players welcome regardless of level. Shuswap Writers’ Group meet ﬁrst/third Wednesdays/mo., 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Mall at Piccadilly. Develop your writing skills in a supportive environment. Info: swginfo@intheshuswap. ca or 675-5097. Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge #52 meets 2nd Wed/mo, 7:30 p.m. at 270 Alexander St NE. Visitors welcome. Info: 832-9521. Shuswap Wood Carvers meet Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. –noon. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Ken 675-3316 or Norm 517-8089. Weight & See drop-in service for parents with babies 10 days old to 6 mos. Weds 1:30-3 p.m. at S.A. Health Centre, 851 – 16 St. NE. Info: 833-4100. Air Cadets 222 Shuswap meet Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW (new location) Sept. to mid-June. For youth 1218. Info: 833-0222 (msg) or info@222air. com. Square Dance classes Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. at Seniors Fifth Ave Activity Ctr. Info: Lori 832-4417. Shuswap Men’s Chorus meet Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the band room at SASS Jackson campus. All musical levels, new members welcome. Info: Mary Landers 832-2359. Shuswap Singers is a mixed choir for ages 16 and over. Weekly rehearsals on Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. at New Hope Community Church. All singers welcome. Info: www.shuswapsingers.ca. The Salmon Arm Sketch and Paint Club meets Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to noon in the lower level of the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. All skill levels are welcome. Info: Marg 832-8367 or Dawn 832-3344. Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet

Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. salmonarmtoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org. Join Mount Ida Harmony, a men’s a cappella chorus in the barbershop style. They meet Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. at Askew’s uptown community room. Info: Dan 6752174, 515-0301; Ron 832-1972, 8261961; or Dettmar 833-2890, 832-5008. Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a non-profit fundraiser for African grandmothers, have monthly sales at Piccadilly Mall, first Fri/mo. Dec: Christmas sale, held Fri. Dec. 4 and Sat. Dec. 5. Info Marge 804-2919 or Marlene 832-8718. Shuswap Singles & Friends meet for weekly/monthly activities. Join members for friendship, camaradarie and fun. All ages welcome. Info: Jean 833-1068 or Betty 832-2315. TAPPEN/SUNNYBRAE The Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets the first/third Thurs., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Senior Centre. New members always welcome. Contact Jo 8329308 or Sharon 832-4588. Sunnybrae Painters meet every Wednesday, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Seniors’ Centre, 3595 Sunnybrae-Canoe Pt. Rd. Info: Ireen Burke 835-8539. CARLIN/SKIMIKIN The Coppertones - a 4-part a cappella choir, rehearses at Carlin Hall Thursday evenings. To register call Karen at 5153276 or check out www.amazingsinging.ca. Carlin Hall: Coffee House first Sat./ mo. Musicians sign up 6:45; music lovers 7 p.m., fun starts at 7:30 p.m. Goodies available by donation. Sat. Dec 5,7:30 p.m. Adm $3/person. This is the semi-annual fundraising event with proceeds going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Cash donations or non-perishable food items appreciated. WHITE LAKE White Lake New Horizon’s Club Christmas potluck & social, Wed. Dec. 9 at White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Rd. Drs 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. Info: Lester 803-5230. NOTCH HILL Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc: monthly meetings 1st Mon/mo. Coffee House 3rd Sat./mo. Sat. Dec. 5: Kids’ Christmas Party (register by Dec. 1). Sun Dec. 6: Ladies’ Christmas Social, 2-5 p.m. Mon. Dec. 7: monthly meeting. Wed. Dec. 16: CP Holiday Train. Info/hall rentals: 675-4174. SORRENTO/BLIND BAY Light Up Sorrento, Fri. Dec. 4, 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. Fireworks, free hot dogs/hot chocolate, live music, and Santa. Come out and celebrate as the Christmas lights are turned on! Copper Island Seniors’ Resource Ctr: Foot care clinic: Wed. Dec. 9 (small fee) email cisrcbb@gmail.com for appt. The free Cyber-Seniors Computer Tutoring program at CISRC has openings for learners. Info: Darlene Koss (LASS) 515-6047 (message), 305-9598 (text) or bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca Grief support: CISRC is partnering with Shuswap Hospice Society to provide Grief Support in the South Shuswap. Pls contact the Center at 515-6047 to register. Space is limited. The Blind Bay Painters welcome other painters to join them, to paint in all media, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at 2510 Blind Bay Rd. Info: Inge Maier 675-2860 or Judy Frederickson 675-3164. Duplicate Bridge at Cedar Heights Centre runs Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Info: Peter at 675-4079. N & S Shuswap Guys and Gals Hikers meet 2nd/4th Wed/mo. Meet at Cedar

Heights Centre parking lot. Info & meeting times: gloria16@telus.net or 675-0036. TOPS #4369 Sorrento meets Wednesdays 8:15–10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (lower level), 2740 Fairway Hills Rd, Blind Bay. Info: 675-2849. TOPS #1856 meets Thursday mornings 8:30 a.m. at Sorrento Place Clubhouse, 2932 Buckley Rd. Info: call Jacquie 6752574. Line Dancing at Shus. Lk. Estates lower larger hall. Beginners: Wed. 10-11:30 a.m., Inter/Advanced Wed. 1:30-3 p.m., Inter. Mon. 1-2:30 p.m. Info: Maureen 675-3683. Shuswap Wood Carvers meet every Wed. & Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Any interested is welcome. Info: Ken 675-3316 or Norm 517-8089. Carpet bowling Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. at Blind Bay Hall. New bowlers welcome! Info: 675-2693 or 675-5110. Sorrento Badminton Club Wednesdays 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Elementary School gym. $3 drop in. 675-2397. Probus Copper Island meets at Cedar Heights Comm. Centre, 2316 Lakeview Drive, on the second Thurs./mo. at 10:00 a.m. Coffee at 9:30. Info: Mr. Doug Brown 803-8930. The Ta’Lana Twirlers Square Dance Club meet Thursday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Rd. Mainstream and Round Dancing. Info: Betty Bergmann 675-4408. Hiker Ladies meet Fridays to do easy to difﬁcult trails in the Sorrento-Blind Bay area. Info: joyce@intheshuswap.ca. Sorrento Lions meet 1st/3rd Thurs/mo, 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, 1148 Passchendaele Rd. Open to men and women. Info: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo. ca or visit http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ Cedar Heights Fitness Classes: Co-ed Fitness: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m. with aerobics/strength training and Mon/Wed/ Fri 10:00 a.m. co-ed strength training. Call Heather 675-3350 or Sherri 675-3308. EAGLE BAY Eagle Bay Hall: Quilting: Mondays 10-2 (Bring lunch). Inez 675-4531. Crafts: Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring lunch). Dot 6754282. Fitness: Tuesday & Thursday 9-10. Sharon 675-2408. Darts: Fridays 7:15 p.m. Alan 675-5403. Coffee House 4th Sat/mo except Dec., June, July & Aug. 7:30 p.m. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178. Bottles/cans gratefully accepted all year long. Please drop off by the shed. SICAMOUS Sicamous Bible Church: Christmas Banquet, Fri. Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. and Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 836-5430. ENDERBY/ASHTON CREEK Little Treasures art show and sale gala opening, Thurs. Dec. 3, 5:00–9:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Gallery, 104-907 Belvedere St. Sale & show continue until Dec. 23. Info: 778-443-0529. Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall, Hwy 97A. Tix $10/ person, reserve by phoning Gloria at 8320035 or buy at the door. Refreshments. Proceeds go to elevator repair at St. Andrew’s United Church. Enderby River Dancers dance Fridays at the Enderby Seniors Complex. Phase lll Pre-Rounds 7:00 – 7:30, Mainstream with Rounds 7:30 to 9:30. Info: Wendy 8382107 or Dianne 838-9445. Good Food Box: Must pay by second Wed/ month at Baron Insurance or Century 21. Pick up 3rd Thurs/mo. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. (Pls note new time!) Bring bag or box. Info: 838-6298.

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Take a one night stand against cancer

The Canadian Cancer Society is asking residents of the Southern Interior to “Take A One Night Stand Against Cancer.” This campaign encourages people to generously cover the cost of a one-night stay at the Society’s Southern Interior Rotary Lodge for someone fighting cancer. The Society’s Take A One Night Stand Against Cancer campaign allows people in the Southern Interior to pay it forward. Through the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, the Society helps alleviate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. “The lodge provides welcoming, comfortable accommodations, with three hot meals and snacks daily, and is a home away from home for people fighting cancer,” explains Lori Stevenson, Team Lead, Community Giving, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon. “For just $100, people can generously cover the cost of a night at the Society’s lodge for someone in need of accommodations during cancer treatment.” The Society subsidizes the full cost of a night at the lodge so that guests only need to pay $50 per night, plus taxes. For qualifying clients, the fee is covered through the Society’s Financial Support Program. “With the public’s support of our Take A One Night Stand Against Cancer campaign, we can give patients the comfort they need so they can focus on getting better,” adds Stevenson. From Oct. 31/14 to Oct. 31/15, residents from

Salmon Arm/Shuswap and the surrounding communities of Enderby and Armstrong have stayed 1,039 nights at the lodge. The average stay at the lodge is about six nights, but often, stays can extend three to six weeks. That’s a long time to be away from home. “I will always remember the endless patience and selfless service of the volunteers at the front desk, the thoughtfulness and compassion of the nurses, the great people in the kitchen, and everyone connected to the Lodge,” says David Y from Osoyoos. “I spoke to many residents at the lodge during my five weeks there, and we marveled at how fortunate we were. We talked about how difficult it must have been for patients, rocked by the cancer diagnosis and treatment and trying to make arrangements for accommodations and transportation in the years before the lodge was built. It was sobering to consider having to commit to expensive accommodations and meals, getting back and forth to the Cancer Clinic before the lodge existed, while enduring the energy-sapping radiation therapy and chemo treatments.” The Society is encouraging everyone to let the giving season begin. To support this initiative, please visit cancer.ca/takeastand, drop into your local Cancer Society office, or mail your donation to Take A Stand, Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box #3451 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S2.

Play-Doh, an accidental toy icon

During a cleaning spree a few days ago I found some unopened Play-Doh in the back of a cupboard that had been in there for years. I immediately opened the lid and took a whiff. It still had that divine nostalgic smell I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. I took the familiar modelling compound out of it’s container and smooshed it around with my hands, creating shapes and figures before putting the lid back on and placing it on our kitchen counter. When my 12-year-old daughter came home from school she saw it and reacted almost exactly the way I had. She opened it up, took a sniff and instinctively played with it as she told me about her day. When my 15-year-old son got home, he did the same thing. Neither one of them asked me where it came from or why it was in the kitchen, they automatically goofed around with it, molding it into different creations and letting their imaginations take over. I asked them if they remembered playing with it when they were younger and of course they did. I also remembered it from when I was a kid. “They had Play-Doh way back then?” Daisy asked. “Yes,” I said. “We didn’t have the electronics you kids have nowadays, but we definitely had this.” Sam went on the laptop to Google it. “It’s been around since 1956,” he said, amazed. “Before you were even born, Mom.” That actually surprised me as well and we proceeded to read more. It turned out it was originally a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s when homes were heated with coal and the messiness of soot was created. It wasn’t until the mid 50s that it became something kids played with – and it was quite by accident that happened at all. The product which was originally composed of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil, was first manufactured in Cincinnati by Kutol Soap Products and after many years of doing decent business their sales decreased drastically after World War II when oil and gas furnaces became popular, as well as the introduction of washable vinyl wallpaper, On the verge of bankruptcy, the sister-in-law of one of the owners randomly read a magazine article in 1955 recommending wallpaper cleaner to make Christmas ornaments. She took a big can of it to the community nursery school she ran and the

children rolled out the doughy compound and cut it into shapes with cookie cutters to make festive decorations. She then suggested a reworking of the substance to her brother-in-law so it could be marketed as a toy. What a brilliant idea. Adding the colours red, blue and yellow, the revamped product was originally named Kutol’s Rainbow Modeling Compound. That didn’t sound fun enough so they renamed it Play-Doh and introduced it to the Cincinnati Board of Education in 1956 where it was used in elementary schools for arts and crafts. In 1957 it was shown on the popular children’s television show Captain Kangaroo. Bob Keeshan who played the Captain presented it for free, agreeing to take 2% of the profits in lieu of advertising dollars, since they couldn’t afford to pay for ads at the time. After that it was seen on Ding Dong School and Romper Room and by 1958, the sales of Play-Doh had reached nearly $3 million. The product the struggling owners had been barely selling for 34 cents per can was suddenly selling for $1.50 and they couldn’t keep up with the tremendous demand. It started getting exported to other countries and

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the sales kept increasing. General Mills eventually bought the company, and then Hasbro. Their surprise hit product continued to evolve and sales continued to soar. It’s been 60 years since Play-Doh was first introduced to children and the recipe has been tinkered with and improved upon several times. It’s now selling in over 75 countries, has been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, and the Toy Industry Association has it listed as one of the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the twentieth century. Many consider it one of the most beloved toy products ever created –

by Lori Welbourne quite an extraordinary success for a nearly defunct substance once intended to wash walls. And quite a coincidence we discovered this interesting bit of toy history after a rare cleaning spree. I now have an added appreciation for Play-Doh, which I already loved, and I will be adding it to my list for Santa. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Obituaries

George Emery Shields

Mar. 19, 1939 – Nov 19, 2015 George E. Shields passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, in his home in Salmon Arm, BC. Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret, sister Helen, and daughter Colleen. He leaves behind his son Daniel and daughters Heather & Linda, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brothers Jim (Sharon), Herb (Leslie), numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend Buddy. George was born in Alexis Creek, BC and had the zest for adventure. George worked for the Vancouver Fire Department and retired after 20 years service. Despite his disability that occurred while working, he enjoyed travelling, participating in wheelchair sports, and reading books on history and birds. As requested there will be no funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of George through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

Lorna (Sharleen) Marchand March 23, 1954 - November 28, 2015

We sadly announce the sudden passing of a loving wife and mother on November 28, 2015, at the age of 61 years. Sharleen is remembered and cherished by her husband of 42 years, Ron, and her 26 year old son Dennis. She is predeceased by her mother and father and is survived by her brother Michael Hryciuk and his family in Calgary. She is also remembered by her many friends and workmates at the Ministry of Children and Families, The Bahá’í Community, and Shuswap Outdoors. Sharleen was a caring friend, a passionate supporter of foster parents, a talented quilter, a voracious reader, and she loved to hike. The Marchand family expresses deep gratitude to her physician, Dr. Warren Bell, for his compassion and care over Sharleen’s many years of illness. By request, an informal remembrance will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent through Sharleen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

Lorraine Gwenyth Fortin

Dorothy Ella Jackson 1927 – 2015 Dorothy Ella Jackson passed away suddenly in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the age of 88 years. A Celebration of Life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Tributes were shared by Jim Holloway, and Alan Syme followed with an open mic. Born in Kinistino, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1927, moving to Salmon Arm with her parents and siblings in 1942. Dorothy is well remembered, and respected, for her dedication to her children, grandchildren, and the community. She was an extremely hard worker, always available to jump in when needed, including the Women’s Institute, fall fair, and countless sports events with the family. She was gifted with energy and strength to make sure the farm was kept in top shape, including her open door policy for any stray boys needing a hot meal. She had a passion for all sports, but is well remembered for following closely with the Blue Jays and the Vancouver Canucks. Predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Millie Jewell, sister, Mary Riddle, brothers, Bill and Roy Jewell, and grandson, Derek Bostock. She leaves her loving and dedicated family; son Allan (Andrea) Jackson, daughters, Audrey (Art) Vanderhoek, Carrie (Keith) Bostock, all of Salmon Arm, and Dawna Jackson (Rob) of Revelstoke; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Marina Reynolds of Salmon Arm, Margery Syme of Kamloops, Jean Smith of Winfield; and her brother, Glen Jewell of Enderby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the annual Derek Bostock Memorial Award presented at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Cheque to Thompson River University Foundation, 900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C OC8, C/O Derek Bostock Memorial Award. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. Online condolences may be sent through Dorothy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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1930 – 2015 Lorraine was born February 21, 1930 in Duncan, BC. Surrounded by loving family members, she passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the early hours of November 26 at the age of 85 years. Left to grieve are her husband Frank; children Mary Ellen Schacke, Lyle Fortin, Cathy Spence (Ken), and Barbara Rogers (Brian); grandchildren Jocelyn Meadows, Christopher Schacke (Erin), Ashley Meadows, Lindsay Brown (Nat), Kevin Rogers, Stephanie Schacke (Mike), and Kirsten Spence; her sister Patricia Tindle as well as many nephews and nieces. Lorraine was also blessed with seven great grandchildren; Alex and Seamus Finnan, Isabella and Oliver Schacke, Eleanor Simpson, and Keith and Nina Brown. Lorraine’s greatest joy was sharing life with Frank, her loving husband, with whom she spent 74 wonderful years, 67 of them as a married couple. They went on many trips and enjoyed spending time together and with family at their summer home on Shuswap Lake. Lorraine will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Avenue SW, Salmon Arm. Email condolences and share memories of Lorraine, through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

Emily Maude McEachen Emily Maude McEachen was born at Dysart, Saskatchewan on April 10, 1922. She passed away in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on November 23rd, 2015 at the age of 93 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Bev Mackie of Salmon Arm, Kathy (Wayne) Tanemura of Prince George, and Wendy McEachen of Chase; grandchildren, Ken, Jarrett, Steve, and Mark; and her brother, Horace (Maxine) Dobson of Sorrento and brother-in-law, Les (Shirley) McEachen of Quesnel. Emily lost the two loves of her life, husband Ken in 2013 and Tippy, her four legged companion of 16 years. She is also predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Scott Mackie in 2005. Emily was a veteran of World War II, joining the Air Force when she was 19 years old. This is where she met Ken while they were both enlisted. She was very proud of her service to our country and loved telling stories of her service. Emily loved to crochet and knit and made many doilies, sweaters, coats, and afghans for family members and friends. She also loved antique furniture and was very active in different sports such as tennis, curling, bowling, and golfing. A private family service will be held at a later date. If so desired, contributions in her memory can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Individuals living with cancer please contact the Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-888-9393333 or email info@cis.cancer.ca to talk with an Information Specialist for info and to answer your questions. Depression support group bi-polar, clinical depression or anxiety. 1st/3rd Monday at noon, Askews (Uptown) conference room. Info: Nan at ndickie@telus.net or 250-8323733. Narcotics Anonymous: Mondays 7 p.m. at Crossroads Church basement, 121 Shuswap St. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 - 6th Ave. NE. Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Seniors Resource Centre, 320A 2nd Ave. NE (under Dr. Chu’s office) Upcoming dates: Oct. 26, Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7, 21. Unwanted pregnancy? Need to know all your options? Contact the Pregancy Support Centre of the Shuswap - visit www. pscshuswap.ca, email psc.shuswap.gmail. com or phone 833-9959. New Beginnings Recovery Support Group weekly drop-in sessions for those newly in recovery who are dealing with any type of substance misuse. Practical info & strategies to support the change process - withdrawal, relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, treatment planning and more. Tues. 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Register/info MHSU Office Downtown 833-4103. Brain Injury Survivor Support Group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at (new location!) McGuire Lake Congregate Living, Banquet Room.

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Holiday Remembrance Service from our chapel Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. This service will include candle lighting, music and poetry to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. All are welcome to attend.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support network. Help for area grandparents who are raising or contemplating raising their grandchildren. Resources and support including drop-in every 2nd/ 4thTues. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Shuswap Family Resource Centre. Info: Jan 832-2170 ext 354. If you have an Acquired Brain Injury, please join the 2nd/4th Tuesdays of the month at the NOSBIS office, 364B Ross St. NE (ground floor entrance on the side of the Century 21/ EZ Rock office building) from 12–1:30 p.m. Info: North Okanagan Shuswap Brain Injury Society 833-1140. Brain Injury Caregiver/Family Support Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at NOSBIS office. 364B Ross St. NE (ground floor entrance on the side of the Century 21/ EZ Rock office building). Separation & Divorce Care - find help, discover hope, experience healing in a special weekly seminar and support group. Please call 832-3121 to be connected. The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, is no longer holding monthly sharing meetings. Individual help is available by phoning Sandy, 675-3793 or Nelly 832-7222. Shuswap Parkinson’s Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday/mo, 9:50 a.m. at the First United Church, 20 4th St SE. All welcome. Info: MaryLou 832-4785; Doreen 836-2509; Don 838-0794. Community Caregivers Alliance Society no longer meets regularly. Please call 832-0052 or 835-2205 for information, to talk, or to schedule a meeting. Grief: are you or someone you know struggling with a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one? The Shuswap Hospice Society is here to help. Call Judy at 250-832-7099.

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Shuswap Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Group meets the first Thursday/mo,

Public Health Unit, 851 – 16th St NE. 6:307:30 p.m. support group (parents/guardians); 7:30-8:30 p.m. guest speaker presentation. Tanja at autism@shuswapchildrens.ca or call 833-0164. Drop-in Parents Together, Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre. Skills, problem-solving and encouragement for parents with teens. Info 832-2170. Alanon meetings held Wed., 8 p.m. Seniors’ Resource Centre, 320A - 2 Ave. NE, 832-2311; or Thurs. noon at First United Church. Info: John 832-7518 or Bev 835-4368. The FCA (Family Caregiver Alliance) Support Group supports those people who have loved ones that have been afflicted with ABI (Acquired Brain Injury). This groups meets at the NOSBIS office at 364B Ross St. on the 2nd/4th Thurs/mo from 3:30–5 p.m. Info: 833-1140. Hope & Recovery: A supportive and hopeful environment for individuals, family and friends who are living with the effects of brain tumours. This group meets on the 2nd/4th Thursdays, 3:30–5 p.m. at the NOSBIS office at 364B Ross St. Info: 833-1140. Confidential mental illness and substance use family support group - a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Share with other family members who are also supporting a loved one. This group meets from 7–9 p.m. last Thurs/mo. CMHA, 433 Hudson Ave (entrance in back pkng lot grd flr). Denise 832-8477. If you or someone close to you is affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) the Salmon Arm Reaching Out MS Society support group has a drop-in on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their new office across from the main Post Office. 803-0109. Salmon Arm Stroke Recovery Support Group meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fri./mo at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 90 1st Street S.E. 10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch. All welcome. Info: Verna 838-7242; Ruth 832-6213 GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Please call 832-3121 to be connected.

A.A. meetings in Salmon Arm Sunday: 11 a.m. Sunshine Group meets at the Health Unit 851-16th St. NE. Closed grp. Sunday: 7 p.m. Happy Hour Group meets at the United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave. SE. Open grp. Tuesday: 12 p.m. Turning Point Group meets at the Lutheran Church 1801-30th St. NE. Closed grp. Wednesday: 8:00 p.m. Wed Night Group meets at St. Joseph’s Church, 90 1st St SE. Open grp Thursday: 7 p.m. Women’s Circle meets at St. Joseph’s Church, 90 1 St SE. Closed grp. Friday: 12 p.m. Noon meeting at St. Joseph’s Church 90-1st St. SE. Open grp. Blind Bay Alcoholics Anonymous meet Sat. 10:00 a.m. at Shuswap Lake Estates office, upper flr. Sorrento Alcoholics Anonymous meet Sun. 7:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 1188 TCH. Info: Len 250-679-3945. Enderby / Ashton Creek Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting Fri evenings at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church.1-866-531-7045. SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS Narcotics Anonymous 250-542-0087. Alanon & Alcoholics Anonymous 1-866-531-7045

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First United Church 450 Okanagan Ave 450 Okanagan Ave5th Saturday, December Saturday, December 11:00am - 3:00pm 5th 11:00am 3:00pm Celebrate the season with Celebrate thehome season with the taste of baked the tasteDon’t of home cookies! missbaked out cookies! Don’t miss out perfect for hostess gifts too! perfectatfor gifts‘cafe’ too! Relax thehostess Christmas Relax at the Christmas - hot beverages and‘cafe’ - delicious hot beverages and cookies. delicious cookies. Five Corners Youth present Five Corners present “Away FromYouth A Manger” From A Manger”-“Away A Christmas ‘Whodunit’ A Christmas ‘Whodunit’ written by Rachel Benjamin written Rachel Davis. Benjamin andby Suzanne and Dec Suzanne Davis. Sat, 12, 6:00pm Sat, 12, 6:00pm Five Dec Corners Church Five Corners Church 3160 - 10th Ave SE 3160 - includes 10th Avecoffee SE Evening Evening andincludes dessert.coffee and dessert. Admission by donation Admission by donation Free childcare provided Free provided More childcare info: 250-832-3121 More info: 250-832-3121

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Salmon Arm Salmon Arm Dec 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm

DecElks 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm Lodge #455 Elks- 30th Lodge #455NE 3690 Street 3690crafts, - 30thholiday Street gifts NE & paper paper crafts, holiday gifts & decor, tea & coffee, home decor, tea & coffee, home decor, household supplies, decor, for household supplies, apparel women & children, apparel for women & children, jewellery, and much more! jewellery, and much Please bring amore! Please bring a non-perishable food non-perishable item or unwrappedfood gift to item or unwrapped gift to enter our fabulous draws! enter our fabulous draws!

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RequiredMANAGER for our family run Required run business forof our32familyyears. business of 32 years. Position includes running 2 Position includes 2 bays, parts & running inventory, bays, parts & inventory, shipping & receiving. Must shipping & receiving. Must be able to work under be able and to work under pressure maintain a pressure and maintain a positive attitude. positive attitude. salary & Competitive Competitive salary & beneﬁ ts package offered. beneﬁ tswith package offered. Apply resume to: Apply with resume to: oditurbo@hotmail.ca oditurbo@hotmail.ca www.okanagandiesel.com www.okanagandiesel.com

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Salvation Army’s 2015 Salvation Army’s 2015 Kettle Campaign Kettle Campaign VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! VOLUNTEERS We need NEEDED!!! to ﬁll need to day. ﬁll 35We shifts per If you 35 canshifts helpper withday. a 2 hour If you canplease help with a 2 hour shift contact: shift @ please contact: Mary 250-253-1536 Mary @ 250-253-1536 or kettles@gmail.com or kettles@gmail.com “Alone we can do so little; “Alone we together we can can do do so so little; much” together- we canKeller do so much” Helen - Helen Keller

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invites you to join our volunteer group. Meetings volunteer Meetings are the 3rdgroup. Monday of each are the 3rd Monday of each month throughout the year month throughout the year (except July & August). We (except July &and August). We are an active dedicated aregroup an active and dedicated and have several group and have several fundraisers each year, fundraisers year, raising moneyeach to purchase raising money to purchase equipment for the Shuswap equipment for the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Lake General and Bastion Place.Hospital Please call Bastion Please call Edie atPlace. 250-804-0145 Edieforatfurther 250-804-0145 info. for further info.

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Scouts Christmas Craft Fair Scouts Christmas FundraiserCraft Fair Fundraiser Free Admission Free Saturday,Admission December 5 Saturday, 5 9amDecember - 2pm 9am Scout- 2pm Hall Hall SE 2460Scout Auto Road 2460 Auto Road SE Lots of crafting vendors! Lots of crafting vendors! Concession available Concession available

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An Angel helps a compassionate but compassionate but despairingly frustrated despairingly frustrated businessman by showing businessman by showing what life would have been what life would have been like if he had never like if he had never been born. been born. Sunday, Dec 13, 4:00 pm Sunday, Dec 13, 4:00 pm Salmar Classic Theatre Salmar Classic Theatre Admission is free but Admission is free but donations to cover the cost donations to cover the cost of the theatre rental are of the theatre rental are greatly appreciated. greatly appreciated.

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Strawberries, frosting, car windows, and oven racks

Dear Reena, I have been asked to make a strawberry chocolate cake. I want to buy the strawberries five days ahead of time because I live in the country and won’t make it back to the city for awhile. I am worried that the strawberries won’t last. Other than freezing the berries, do you have any tricks for making them last? Kristi Dear Kristi, Here is a great trick that will keep any kind of berries fresh longer. Do not wash berries until ready to use. Using a large baking sheet, wet a tea towel and lay it on the sheet. Spread berries onto the baking sheet so that they do not touch each other. Wet another tea towel and cover the berries before putting the pan inside the fridge. Berries will be beautiful, even after five days. Dear Reena, I have been asked to bring brownies to my daughter’s school. Do you have a delicious frosting recipe? How can I cut the squares so that each piece is even and straight? Happy New Year, Megan Dear Megan, Line your baking pan with parchment paper. Grease and flour as directed. Bake your favorite brownie recipe. While the brownies are still in the oven, combine the following icing mixture: 1 tbsp. honey, 3 tbsp. softened margarine or butter, 3 tbsp. cocoa powder, 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 cup icing sugar. Spread onto brownies after they come out of the oven while still warm. This amount of icing is

used for 8 x 8 pans (double if needed). Decorate with coloured sprinkles. Leave uncovered overnight on the counter. In the morning, lift parchment paper with brownies onto counter. Using a pizza cutter wheel (or plastic knife), slice the squares. For perfectly even size brownies, use a ruler and mark brownie squares with a toothpick before cutting. Good afternoon Reena, I have tried a number of commercial and homemade glass cleaners to clean the inside of my car windows but they have always left streaks when the sun reflects off of the windows. Do you have any suggestions for cleaning the inside of vehicle windows? Thank you, Gary Dear Gary, Purchase a good quality squeegee, a wet mop and a window scraper. Amazing window cleaner recipe: In a gallon size container mix: 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 1 tsp. cheap shampoo. Fill to the top with water. Spray windows and scrub with a wet window mop. Use a scraper to remove any dried-on material. Avoid cleaning windows when the sun shines directly on them. The sun will dry the windows too fast which will result in streaks. Clean the water off of the glass with a squeegee. Wipe the edges of the squeegee after removing water. Dry windows with either a good quality microfiber cloth or old newspaper. Crumple it up and rub the windows until they’re dry. For extra shine, put cornstarch in a bucket with water. Wipe windows and dry with a microfiber cloth or newspaper.

Feedback from caring readers: Hello Reena, I would just like to offer a tip for Solutions&Substitutions cleaning ring around the collar. Put Sunlight laundry detergent on the collar, scrub a little and then wash stain. You may have to use oven cleaner as usual. This seems to be great for cleaning oil stains. What gave me the and scrub to make sure the cleaner gets idea was the recommendation from our the stains out. Nick Dear Reena, dermatologist for our son’s problem with I read your article about a person who oily hair to use Sunlight as a shampoo has a difficult time getting urine odour (solved the oily hair). So one step further out of her elderly mothers’ clothes; I too and it has solved the oily ring. Merry had that problem. I sprayed the article of Christmas from Jeannette clothing with the enzyme kennel spray Hi Reena, that they use to keep the urine odour out Love your column! Have cut out so of concrete. You can dilute the solution many copies that I have a whole file of and soak the clothes overnight, and wash your tips now. Regarding getting rid of them the next day. Test the clothes for yellow collars. A dry cleaner once told colour fastness. Hope this helps. Leanne me this and I have used it ever since with Best of the Christmas season, everyexcellent results on both collars and one! white cuffs. Just use a toothbrush and dip Presenting Home Sweet Home workit into some household ammonia and shops across Canada. If you would like scrub the yellow marks. They seem to Reena Nerbas to visit your area and disappear like magic! Caution: present an all day workshop, please call Household ammonia has very strong 204-320-2757 or visit reena.ca. fumes. Do this in a well-ventilated area and do not breathe in the fumes. Cheers, Jackie Hi Reena, I read your solution for dirty oven racks and oven cleaning. For racks, my wife and I learned that you must use oven cleaner (vinegar might work); and the important trick is to wrap the racks with a garbage bag. Let Direct any questions or comments to them sit, wrapped for four hours. Remove from the wrap and rinse off the dirt or 250-832-2131

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Historical society meeting

Gary Hucul will be the special guest speaker at the Okanagan Historical Society, Salmon Arm Branch, annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 6th, 2:00 p.m. at 31 Hudson Ave. in the Seniors’ DropIn Centre across from the Art gallery. Gary will be talking about the histories of local newspapers and newspaper printing. The latest OHS book/ report #79 is out and will be on sale. In it are stories about the Centenary of the Tappen Co-op and Salmon

Arm’s magical setting. Also there are tributes to Jim Scales and Eric Walters, plus many more stories and pictures inclusive of the Okanagan Valley. The revised book Historic Routes will also be available. All members, guests, and the public are invited to attend. They are asked to bring finger food for the tea afterwards. For more information contact Rosemary at 250-835-4359, or Dorothy at 250-832-3537.

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Baking for hockey

Three-year-old Elijah Webster buys cookies at the Salmon Arm Warriors PeeWee Rec league hockey team bake sale at Piccadilly Mall last Saturday. The Warriors were raising funds for tournament fees and teambuilding activities. Sky Stevens photo.

SCF now grants in the spring

Did you know Shuswap Community Foundation now has two granting cycles, one in the spring and one in the summer? And that more than $118,000 was awarded in non-agency grants to eligible charities in the Shuswap this year? “We want to encourage charitable groups and organizations throughout the Shuswap to take advantage of what we have to offer” says SCF Grant Committee Chairperson Deborah Chapman. “By having both a spring and a summer grant cycle we can help them gain access to funding at a time that best suits their spending cycle requirements.” Many smaller charities do not have a Canada Revenue Agency charitable status registration number, necessary to qualify for funding by SCF. However, several organizations in the

Shuswap do, and these organizations can host grant applications from those smaller charities. To learn more about how to make a grant application to SCF, go to www.shuswapfoundation.ca and click on ‘Receive’ to find the grant guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the SCF office at 250-8325428. Grant applications for the spring cycle will be accepted until January 31, 2016. Pictured: Shuswap Outdoor Learning Foundation “inspiring wonder and a deeper connection to the natural world” in some of Geoff Styles’ Grade 2/3 students from Bastion Elementary School in the old hemlock forest in the North Fork Wild Conservation Park near Malakwa, BC. Photo contributed.