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Two Salmon Arm men are glad to be in from the cold. The pair left Salmon Arm at 9 a.m. Monday, heading to Owl Head Recreation Area with their snow bikes and telling family members they would be home by 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Snow bikes are modified dirt bikes. When the men did not arrive home at the appointed time, members of the family travelled to the
area and, upon discovering the vehicles onsite, initiated a search with the help of friends but were unsuccessful. Sicamous RCMP were advised of the missing men just before midnight and they in turn called Shuswap Search and Rescue. Five SAR members began searching about 2 a.m. but had not located the missing men by daylight. An RCMP Air Service helicopter was dispatched to the scene in the morning and the men were soon
spotted as they were walking down a forestry road in the area. “They had abandoned their snowmobiles and were a significant distance from any of the searchers or assistance,” reads an RCMP media release. Shuswap Search and Rescue Search Manager John Schut said the men had gone down into a ravine that drains into the Two Mile area south of Sicamous. “They’d gone down into a ravine below the snow line and couldn’t get back up,” he said, noting the
men were found about 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. “The pilot landed the chopper and the men were flown out,” he said. “They were fairly well-prepared, had lighted a fire at night and seemed to have their wits about them.” Schut says one of the men was treated by paramedics and released and the other was taken to hospital for hypothermia. Getting the snow bikes out of the ravine will require a helicopter with a long line, said Schut Tuesday.
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Call it the treasure of the Bushman. A retired Kelowna private investigator is listing for sale a file of poems, a court transcript and photos from the infamous Bushman of the Shuswap, the fugitive who eluded frustrated Mounties more than a decade ago. “I put them in a binder,” Rob Nicolson said of a file he kept on John Bjornstrom, dubbed the Bushman of the Shuswap. “I moved and was going through my stuff and said “OK . . .” Bjornstrom escaped from what was then the Rayleigh prison camp in late 2000. He plundered cabins and evaded police for more than a year. He arranged for interviews with reporters and called radio stations. But, his fixation with fame eventually led to his downfall when RCMP, posing as a documentary crew, arrested him in November 2001. Nicholson listed for sale on Kijiji a number of documents obtained from what he said was his work as a private investigator for Bjornstrom. Those include a transcript of court pro-
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Bjornstrom was eventually given a 23-month conditional sentence on charges that included break and enter, uttering threats and extortion. Last year, Bjornstrom reemerged in the news as a mayoral candidate in his home community of Williams Lake and lost to Walt Cobb. Nicolson said he doesn’t know the value of the items and is open to serious offers. He said a documentary crew offered $5,000 for the material “when it was still hot in the media.” But, Nicolson added, he was wary of legislation preventing criminals from profiting from their notoriety. He said he adver-
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no weapon was actually produced. An undisclosed amount of cash was obtained and the man fled on foot. The store clerk was not injured. Despite an immediate response to the incident and the deployment of a police dog, the suspect was not located. He is described as
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Leashed dogs allowed on trail By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
In the end, it was a unanimous decision. After weighing copious amounts of conflicting public input over the course of a month, on Monday Salmon Arm city council planted its collective feet and made a decision on the issue of dogs on the foreshore trail. After more than an hour of outlining their positions and crafting motions, council voted to allow dogs on the trail for a one-year trial, but only on leashes with a maximum length of two metres. While the trail will be open to leashed canines, Nature Trust land such as Christmas Island and the boardwalks will not. Dogs will not be allowed at all on the foreshore trail for a two-month period when birds are nesting, likely April 15 to June 15. Council noted that during part of that time, the trail is generally flooded and inaccessible. Plastic poop bag dispensers will be placed on the western and northern ends of the trail, and an additional
garbage bin will be placed at the Raven end, to complement the existing ones. Clear city signage will be installed, informing walkers of the regulations. The motion also states the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society will be encouraged to remove contradictory signs that state dogs are prohibited. Coun. Alan Harrison gave notice of his motion at the Nov. 23 meeting of council, stating he would bring it forward at the Dec. 14 meeting. On Monday, Coun. Chad Eliason suggested the ‘trail closure during nesting times’ amendment. But that wasn’t the end of the motions. Coun. Tim Lavery, who said he had changed his mind a few days earlier and would be supporting the motion, spoke about the need to have objective data at the end of the one-year trial. He moved that the Shuswap Trail Alliance facilitate a short- and longer-term consensus regarding dogs on the nature trail. He suggested they report back to council as soon as pos-
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Bylaw: Leashed dogs will be allowed to walk on the nature trail for a one-year trial, but not between April 15 and June 15. sible regarding an appropriate and independent data-monitoring plan. Lavery surmised that a professional and cameras might be needed to monitor the area, so he proposed $7,000 be taken out of council initiatives. Mayor Nancy Cooper asked Phil McIntyrePaul, executive director of the trail alliance, if his organization would be willing to take on the project, and he said yes. Lavery’s motion passed unanimously. Coun. Kevin Flynn
said he thinks council’s decisions were long overdue and the “perfect start to what will be an inclusive, collaborative and respectful sharing of what I think is one of our greatest assets.” He noted that an email from Nature Trust clearly supports such a trial. Coun. Alan Harrison pointed out the bylaw that’s been in place already allows dogs on leash, so his bylaw is not changing that, but strengthening it.
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Survey looks at Canoe Beach, Klahani Park If you have ideas about what you’d like to see at Canoe Beach Park or Klahani Park, now’s your chance. The City of Salmon Arm has launched a survey to gather input on future development and design of the parks.
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Options to deal with holiday stress The holiday season can be a time of good cheer, but not everyone has a rosy impression. Many things can leave one feeling added stress, and at worst, depression. Worries over money are common. Many of us place a lot of pressure on ourselves to find the right gifts for people, or feel like we’ve spent enough. Others worry they simply won’t have enough to buy gifts for children or others. For people who lost a loved one during the year and are facing the first Christmas without them, grief can take a heavy toll. The Mayo Clinic has some suggestions aimed at people for whom Christmas time is a period of dread, either this year or in general. People are reminded to acknowledge their feelings, whether those are sadness, anxiety, being overwhelmed, or something other. Reaching out to friends or family, maybe going out for coffee or lunch to talk things over, can be a good way to avoid feeling isolated or to prevent resentment from brewing inside. Also keep in mind that change is inevitable as the years go by, and that the holidays don’t have to be perfect or just like last year. Try out some new activities or build new traditions that reflect your current reality. If you’re giving gifts, try making an affordable budget and sticking to it. Homemade gifts can be just as special, if not more so and creating them can keep you busy. Learn to say no when you need to – listen to your body and your heart. You’ll have more positive energy when you need it. And if you need to seek professional help to get through this time of year, there are individual or group counselling options. Finding ways to reduce holiday stress now can help to do so in future. -Goldstream News Gazette
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Give kids gift of great outdoors At this time of year, when many parents are looking to buy a gift for their child, I would like to suggest they first go out and buy themselves an early Christmas gift, a copy of Richard Louv’s book, Last Child in the Woods. In his book, Louv suggests that today’s children are so plugged into electronic diversions that they have lost any meaningful connection to the natural world around them. The book even links the lack of connection with nature in children’s lives to such things as obesity, attention disorders and depression. Louv says that “many members of my generation grew into adulthood taking nature’s gifts for granted. We assumed that generations to come would also receive these gifts. But something has changed. Now we see the emergence of what I have come to call nature-deficit disorder.” He adds that, “while this term is by no means a medical diagnosis, it does offer a way to think about the problem.” Louv is right in his book when he says that elec-
THE GREAT OUTDOORS James Murray tronic games have replaced actual participation in outdoor activities. It is sad indeed to think that so many kids would prefer to sit cooped up in their bedrooms playing in virtual reality rather than sitting on a stream bank, or in a boat out in the middle of a lake observing all the wonders of nature around them. Some of my fondest memories are of the times my father took my brother and me fishing when we were kids. Certainly some of my most memorable Christmas gifts have been fishing related. The gift that will always mean the most to me, however, is the gift of time – the time that my father gave up
to spend with each of his kids. Now, I appreciate that not every kid is into fishing, but that being said, for those parents who want to at least try fishing with their kids, I can only say that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to purchase a couple of basic fishing rod and reel outfits. A couple of rods and reels: $80 to $100. Time spent with your kids: priceless. I am also reminded of an ad I saw one time in an outdoor magazine. It included a misty photograph of an adult sitting in a boat fishing with a kid. The cutline below the image read, “Reduce the generation gap to 12 feet.” Something to think about. This past summer I spent a fair amount of time gold panning a number of rivers and streams in the East Kootenay. As it happens, the Fort Steele area is a popular family summer holiday destination. So it didn’t really surprise me that while I was sitting there on my milk crate, by the edge of Wild-
horse Creek, I happened to notice quite a few families who were also working the stream beds, hoping to catch a glimpse of gold in their pans. While some may have managed to gain back the cost of their investment – about $25 to $30 per pan, plus the cost of gas and sandwiches – others were simply able to enjoy time together as a family, taking part in an outdoor activity together, creating some pretty neat memories. I’m not suggesting anyone buy a fishing rod or gold pan specifically. I guess what I am saying is that it is very important for young people to be given an opportunity to connect with nature, just as it is important for families to spend time together creating the sort of memories that can last a lifetime. So, when you are shopping for a special gift, please consider giving your children at least one gift that will allow you to spend time with them in the great outdoors. In the end you just might be giving yourself the best gift you will ever receive.
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FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH Tracy Hughes As with many people, the week before Christmas is particularly busy and can test the spirit of even the most ardent Christmas lover. But the flip side is that there is much good in the world and much to be grateful for, so this compilation is designed to cover both, sending out some roses to those who deserve it, but adding in a few raspberries as well. Roses: To the kind citizens, and especially Randy and Wendy Piccini, for supporting the re-settlement of Syrian refugee families in our community. Many people, groups and churches are working to sponsor these families fleeing from war and are opening their wallets to help. The Piccini’s took money they were going to spend on
an anniversary trip and turned it into a fundraising opportunity with a dinner that generated $5,600. Raspberry: To the City of Salmon Arm’s policy surrounding passes at the pool. Why should there be a oneyear expiry on swim or aquafit passes? While I know the policy is clearly stated when you purchase, it seems unfair. If you pay for a 10-visit pass to the pool, you should get your 10-visits, regardless if it takes you longer than one year to use them up. As we all know, time has a way of evaporating on us all, but that doesn’t mean your money should too. Stores are not allowed to sell gift certificates with expiry dates any longer and I think it should be the same for our taxpayer-supported facility too. Roses: To all those people who are working long, hard and extra hours to make the holidays bright for others. Postal workers delivering packages, store clerks helping find the perfect gift, hairdressers who work you in
so you can look fine for holiday pictures – there are any number of people going the extra mile up to the holidays. And a special shout out to those scheduled to work during the festivities... nurses, police officers, tow truck drivers or snow plow operators. There are many who keep things going while the rest of us relax. Raspberry: To those who are rude or complain about RCMP road checks for impaired drivers. They are doing their job helping to keep the roads safe to drive this holiday season. No one deserves to lose a loved one to a drunk driver. Roses: To the city councillors who opted to allow dogs on the foreshore trail for a one-year trial period, with a ban on dogs during the nesting months. It’s a sensible compromise. As is the directive to actually monitor the use during that time and come back with some data on the impacts of dogs on the trail, rather then rely on anecdotal statements from those on both sides of the issue.
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Raspberry: This is in advance to anyone who thinks the leash requirement doesn’t apply to their dog. If a ban is eventually implemented it will be your fault and you will be taking the privileged away from every other dog walker who uses the area responsibly. And finally, roses: To all those who generously donated to help someone else’s Christmas be a little bit brighter. You have made a positive difference in someone’s life.
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Once again the Shuswap Hiker Ladies have found the perfect tree to decorate. “We love to spread the Christmas spirit for all to enjoy while out for a stroll on one of Shuswap’s wonderful trails,” says Myriah Lea-Tucker, noting this year’s tree is on a trail in the Blind Bay Highlands. “We are the Shuswap Hiker Ladies and we love to play hooky on Friday afternoons, so we can hike the great
outdoors,” says LeaTucker. “You’re welcome to join us – if you’re female – age doesn’t matter.” Hikes are from three to six hours in length and the women hike a variety of trails designated from “easy” to “most difficult.” And the women take to the trails regardless of the weather. For more information, visit www.intheshuswap.ca and follow the link to The Hiker Ladies.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors agreed unanimously to approve $150,000 plus applicable taxes taken from the Area C Community Works Fund to develop a parks plan for the South Shuswap. In his report to the board, Ryan Nitchie, team leader of CSRD’s
community services department, explained the current parks plan is outdated and is in need of a review. The existing plan for Area C was developed in 2003. “The plan aimed to be comprehensive in providing guidance over a 20-year planning horizon,” wrote Nitchie in his report. “Although there are many positive attributes to
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this plan, it lacked an appropriate methodology for the expansion and creation of new parks and the acquisition of parkland.” “The acquisition and development of parks in the regional district and in Area C in particular, has advanced substantially since the original plan was developed,” Nitchie wrote. “Many new poli-
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n Members of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks joined children, community librarian Leigh Schaffer and assistant Jo McPeek for an afternoon of fun and crafts at the South Shuswap branch of Okanagan Regional Library on Dec. 3. The library will close for the holidays at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and re-open on Saturday, Jan 2 at 10 a.m. All the bins will be locked but everyone has been given an extension on their borrowed items. A four-week Baby Talk session begins Jan. 8 at 10:15 a.m. A new writers group will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Jan. 13. Noted author Gail Anderson-Dargatz will present an hourlong workshop called Write that Book in 2016 from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Registration is required. The Friends of the Library book sale takes place Friday and Saturday Jan. 29 and 30 in the Mall at Piccadilly. For information or to register for Anderson-Dargatz’s workshop, call 250-675-4818 or email southshuswap@orl.bc.ca.
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Paris climate deal leaves questions By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other national leaders in hailing the international greenhouse gas emission agreement reached in Paris Dec. 12, but the implications for Canada and B.C. remain unclear. Trudeau said in a statement from Ottawa that he and the provincial premiers will meet within 90 days to develop a plan to do Canada’s part in the effort to keep average global temperature rise below two degrees. The Paris agreement notes that existing voluntary targets by countries do not meet what is calculated to prevent a two per cent increase, and more emission cuts will be required. Article
28 of the legal text also gives every country the ability, after three years of implementation, to give a year’s notice and withdraw. In a year-end interview, B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the government will wait until a national emissions goal is established before deciding whether to add measures to the existing carbon tax on carbonbased fuels. The B.C. tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, adding about seven cents to the price of a litre of gasoline with similar increases for natural gas and other heating fuels. An advisory committee recommended in November that the tax be increased by a third starting in 2018, with annual increases
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The B.C. government should immediately put an extra $50 million into the budget of the troubled Ministry of Children and Family Development, and wind down the independent watchdog that highlights the worst cases of young people who die in ministry care. Those are among the recommendations of a review by former deputy minister Bob Plecas, released Monday. Plecas said the ministry
needs a four-year strategic plan to build up resources, starting with hiring 120 additional child protection social workers in the first year and building from there. Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has issued a string of reports on child protection failures. The most recent one looked at an aboriginal teen named Paige, who died of a drug overdose in Vancouver’s downtown Eastside after 30 childprotection reports and
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where we are,” Clark said. “By 2018, Alberta’s going to have come some way. By then Ontario will be into a plan, and Quebec already is.” B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he’s “comfortable” with the advisory committee’s date of 2018, which would give an NDP government time to assess the situation if
interventions with her alcoholic mother. Turpel-Lafond rejected Plecas’ suggestion that an internal “contrarian” and a ministry spokesperson would be trusted by the public to identify and report on issues in the ministry. Plecas said privacy rules need to be changed so an all-party committee of MLAs can be briefed on child death and serious injury cases, allowing opposition MLAs to provide the oversight they bring to other ministries of the B.C. government.
Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said she can’t commit to specific financial measures until the provincial budget is presented in February, but she has the support of Premier Christy Clark and the cabinet to increase resources for the ministry. Turpel-Lafond said accumulated cuts and freezes to the ministry budget leave it at least $100 million below what it needs to keep up with its caseload. She also objected to Plecas’ statement in
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Climate deal step in right direction GLOBAL VIEWS Gwynne Dyer The climate deal that almost 200 countries agreed to in Paris on Saturday was far better than most insiders dared to hope even one month ago. The biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, China and the United States, are finally on board. There is real money on the table to help poor countries cut their emissions and cope with warming. They have even adopted a target of holding the warming to only +1.5 C, instead of the limit of +2 degrees that was the goal when the conference opened. So the thousands of delegates who spent two weeks dickering over the details of the deal in a drafty exhibition hall north of Paris felt fully justified in cheering and congratulating one another on a job well done. Given all that, it’s a pity the deal won’t actually stop the warming. The plus-two limit was always too high. It began as a scientific estimate of when natural feedbacks, triggered by the warming that human beings had
caused, take over and started driving the temperature much, much higher. It was actually quite a fuzzy number: at somewhere between +1.75 C and +2.25 C, the feedbacks will kick in and it will be game over. So +2.0 C, for political purposes, became the limit. Beyond that, governments told us, we would have “dangerous warming.” Nonsense. We are having dangerous warming now – bigger storms, worse floods, longer droughts – and we are only at +1.0 C. At plus-two or thereabouts, what we get is catastrophe: runaway warming that can no longer be halted just by stopping human emissions of carbon dioxide. Nature will take over and we will be trapped on a one-way escalator that is taking us up to +3, +4, +5, even +6 degrees. Hundreds of millions or even billions of people would die as large parts of the planet cease to be habitable by human beings. If you don’t want to risk unleashing that, then you don’t want to go anywhere near +2, so the official adoption by the world’s governments of +1.5 degrees as the never-exceed limit is a major step forward. But note that they have only pledged “to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 C,” not
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to succeed. The hardand-fast promise is still not to go past +2 – and there is not even any guarantee that will be achieved. In order to avoid a debacle like the one at the last climate summit in Copenhagen six years ago, nobody even tried to put enforceable limits on national carbon dioxide emissions this time. Each coun“Public opinion will eventually change, because there is going to be a very large amount of damage and suffering in the world as we move past +1.0…”
try was just invited to submit the emission cuts that it is willing to make. The sum of all those promised cuts (if the promises are kept) is what we will get by way of global emission cuts in the next five years. United Nations experts did the math, and concluded these emission cuts fall far short of what is needed. If this is all that is done, then we are headed for at least +2.7 C – or rather, for a lot more, because of the feedbacks. None of the negotiations at the Paris conference changed those numbers, or even tried to. So are we doomed
to runaway warming? Not necessarily. Most of the negotiators know that the cuts which are politically impossible now may become quite possible in five or ten years if the cost of renewable energy goes on dropping, if techniques like carbon capture and sequestration become economically viable – and if people are sufficiently frightened by a climate that is getting wilder and less predictable by the year. So there is a review process built into the treaty. Every five years, starting in 2018, there will be a “stock-taking” exercise in which everybody’s progress in cutting their emissions will be reviewed, and everybody will be encouraged to increase their commitments and speed up their cuts. Whether they will actually do that depends on political, economic and technological factors that cannot yet be calculated, but fear is a great incentive, and there is no government on the planet that is not frightened by the prospect of major climate change. In fact, most of them would have gone a lot further in Paris if they were not nervous about getting too far ahead of public opinion at home. Public opinion will eventually change, because there is going to be a very large amount of damage and suffering in the world
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as we move past +1.0 and head up towards +1.5. Will it change fast enough to allow governments to act decisively and in time? Nobody knows. Will new green technologies simply sweep the field, making fossil fuels uneconomic and government intervention unnecessary? Nobody knows that either, although many people pin their hopes on it. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are probably heading in the right direction – and it would be right at this point to put in a good word for that much maligned organization, the United Nations. It is the only arena in which global negotiations like this can be conducted, and its skills, traditions and people were indispensable in leading them to a more or less successful conclusion.
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Tree poachers damage reserve Illegal cutting of mature hemlock and fir trees from local BC Parks has officials and community leadership concerned. Last week, on the eve of the historic signing of the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, others in the Shuswap had a very different intent when they drove a truck onto pedestrian trails in the Eagle River Nature Reserve, managed by BC Parks, and downed mature hemlock and fir trees, presumably as firewood. BC Parks officials have been notified, confirming unauthorized removal of trees is an offence under the Park Act. Under current provincial legislation, illegal damage to critical habitat and protected areas is punishable with fines of up to $1 million and jail time up to a year. Individuals considering cutting firewood can legally do so by first contacting the provincial Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “It’s just so unacceptable,” said Lori Schneider Wood, who oversees the Shuswap Trail Alliance stewardship program. “Many of us have invested long hours and funds to ensure natural spaces like the Eagle River Nature reserve remain very special places for people to experience. “There is absolutely zero tolerance for this
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n Individuals drove a truck onto trails in the Eagle River Nature Park managed by BC Parks and downed mature hemlock and fir trees, presumably as firewood. kind of destruction. Every time one person does something selfish like this, it adds to the cumulative destruction of our parks and natural spaces. I can’t even start to suggest the long-term cost for the ecology, recreation and tourism.” Evidence showed truck tracks driven into the nature reserve along dedicated foot trails and two mature trees fallen and bucked. “There was probably about $1,000 of firewood there,” said local trail steward Derrick Kucheran. Kucheran runs Cedars Campground which, like many tourism businesses in the Malakwa area, realizes direct benefits from the attraction natural areas like those at Eagle River provide. BC Parks and Shuswap Trail Alliance leadership have issued a region-wide call for increased vigilance by
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New curriculum puts focus on ‘big ideas’ By Lachlan Labere
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They say it’s not the destination but the journey that matters. This philosophy would appear to be at the heart of the new curriculum that’s been rolled out in public schools throughout B.C. According to the Ministry of Education, the curriculum redesign is intended to help teachers create learning environments that are both engaging and personalized for students. It has been in development over the past three years through a small number of schools, including Sicamous’ Eagle River Secondary in School District #83, and continues to be a work in progress. This year is considered an implementation period, while all B.C. public schools will be expected to transition to the redesigned curriculum for the 2016/17 school year. Key to the new curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 9 students is a focus on the “big ideas.” Spelling this out in layman’s terms, School District #19 (Revelstoke) superintendent Mike Hooker (a passionate advocate of the changes ahead) says it’s about putting a
greater emphasis on the development of what is called core competencies (skills): communication, thinking and personal/social. This, he explains, is to be done through a more cerebral process than looking something up on an electronic device (as has become the norm), memorizing “facts” and taking a test. Instead, students will be encouraged to explore and understand the context behind those facts. “My social studies was colouring maps,” said Hooker. “Social studies now is understanding short- and long-term causes, unintended consequences of certain events and looking at different stakeholders in social issues.” Offering her school’s experience, Eagle River Secondary principal Val Edgell says some students love the new approach, while for others, it’s a process of learning a new way of learning. “It’s very different from learning just how to memorize something,” said Edgell. “We’re asking them to think harder, think deeper at a higher level. That’s taken a while for some kids to learn. I think we’re still working as a school to
fine tune things as they come up and be proactive – because there’s nobody else in the province farther ahead than we are. So we’re solving some curricular issues as they come up and others are learning from us.” Along with the curriculum redesign has been an exchange on the relevancy of the letter grade, and whether or not it provides an accurate reflection of what a student knows. Eagle River Secondary principal Val Edgell says her grade 8 and 9 students do not receive letter grades. Instead, they’re graded on the number of core competencies they’ve mastered. New curriculum for students in grade 10 to 12 just rolled out this September and is work in development. Edgell says her Grades 10 to 12 students are graded on a mix of percentages and letter grades, as they still have to take provincial exams for core courses (English, socials and math). Edgell and Hooker note discussions are occurring between the ministries of education
and advanced education, however, about how these assessment practices look in the future. “If reporting and assessment practices and processes don’t change, then it’s very difficult to have any meaningful change in curriculum,” said Hooker. A particular benefit of the new curriculum for Eagle River is how it accommodates a timetable that offers students a wide range of paths to take to achieve educational outcomes. “For us, the way we have designed the timetable with the core classes and the new curriculum has given kids lots of options to take classes of interest to them. That’s worked really well,” said Edgell. This is in line with what Hooker says about the focus of education shifting to honour the learning that’s taken place and to engage children by continuing to foster their inherent curiosity and interest in the world. He reflects on the experience parents face
in helping their kids with homework to emphasize what schools are moving away from. “Under current curriculum you’ll be pounding through something at home because your son is upset because he can’t quite understand it, and he’s got to understand it by tomorrow and you’ll be doing it, but you’ll be going, ‘Why are we doing this?’” said Hooker. “That’s what we need to get away from, that kind of learning that says you have to do this now, and if you don’t get it you’re a failure. Because that’s what the message is right now.” For more information about the new curriculum, visit the Ministry of Education’s website at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca.
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B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products. After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020. It’s a mostly a status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products. The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production. It’s a reflection of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property. Letnick says another key strategy is to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases. Opposition MLAs formed their own agriculture committee to tour the province over the past year, chaired by NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham and independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to some of the issues not discussed by the government. One of those is foreign purchase of farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but not B.C. Properties have also
been purchased to grow hay for export to Asia, and Huntington says she continues to hear of costly farmland in Delta and Surrey being bought at prices longestablished farm families can’t afford. We’ve seen a British food and drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, a project that was wound down after local protests. Popham and Huntington are calling for a systematic inventory of foreign purchases, to determine if regulation is needed here as climate change shifts growing patterns. Popham argues that with California enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t continue to depend on imports for more than half its food. “We have countries that are actively seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties producing under drought conditions,” Popham said.
“So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively and smartly trying to ensure their own food security.” Neither Letnick nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the government’s decision to split the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones, with more latitude for non-farm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan.
“So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively and smartly trying to ensure their own food security.” But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments.
The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport. The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ALR edge.” The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing. The farmer has been forced to erect a chainlink fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like. The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm.
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Top tips to avoid coughs and colds at school (NC) With kids back to their regular routine of school and extracurricular activities, families often struggle to keep everyone healthy during the dreaded cough and cold season. Here are a few tips to keep your kids germ-free: • Start off with getting a good night’s sleep. Take cues from physical signs of sleepiness (yawning, difficulty focusing your eyes, a lack of concentration), indicating that it’s time to go to bed. • Be active as often as possible. Make exercise a priority for both you and your family’s physiological and psychological health. For parents and children who stay active it’s common, to experience some post exercise pain or even injury. When injuries or pain occur, try relieving muscle pain by applying a topical like Arnicare Gel. The gel, which contains arnica montana and other medicinal ingredients, temporarily relieves muscle pain and reduces swelling and bruising. • Adopt healthy eating habits to feel better, naturally. As you get your children ready for school, make a fresh start with healthy foods to nourish
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HEALTHY BITES Serena Caner My roommate in college had this odd habit of getting up part-way through a meal and walking around the room. Curious as to what she was doing, she explained this was her strategy for deciding whether or not she was full. While socially this was strange behaviour, she did have a good point: many of us do not know when we have had enough to eat. On a scientific level, the act of eating triggers the release of certain chemicals. These chemicals continue to rise for 10 to 30 minutes, at which point
your brain registers fullness. After your meal, these chemicals stay elevated for three to five hours, keeping you feeling satiated. Later, as chemical levels fall, the feeling of hunger returns. Unfortunately, our intake of food is influenced by more than just hunger: habits, schedules, environments and mostly appetite. Appetite is our desire to eat and can be triggered by the sight or smell of food, our emotions or the time of day. Christmas is an especially challenging time to control our appetites because we are constantly surrounded by delicious food. Furthermore, the holiday season brings about emotions and environments that make us want to eat more. So what are some tips to help be more mindful of our eating this holiday season: Before you eat, take a moment and ask
yourself why you are eating. Are you hungry? Bored? Stressed? If true hunger is not the answer, ask yourself if there is something else you could do to fill this void instead. Try to delay giving in to your craving – it might go away. Make yourself a cup of unsweetened tea or coffee. Keep “problematic foods” out of sight (or out of your house). Sometimes just seeing a food can trigger your desire to eat it. Slow down your eating – savour and enjoy it. Eat how much you think you should and then wait 20 minutes to allow yourself time to feel full. Once you think you have eaten enough, clear your plate and engage in another activity to get your mind off food – or, if socially appropriate, do a few laps of the room. -Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake Hospital.
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n Sadie the red-tailed hawk, from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, flies over onlookers during a wildlife festival put on by Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, the Conservancy and the Backyard Conservation Fund of Canada on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the SASCU Recreation Centre. LACHLAN LABERE/MARKET NEWS
Community Spirit Community Spirit salutes those businesses and organizations whose members go above and beyond to make their community a better place, either through donation campaigns or volunteer efforts. Has your business or organization participated in an effort to better your community or help others who are less fortunate? Tell us about it! Send the details and photos if you have them to the Salmon Arm Observer.
We want to showcase those who exemplify the best of Community Spirit! Blane Ready (owner) right, presents Jane Shirley from the SAFE Society with a $4,007 cheque. The money was raised from the Shoppers Drug Mart Annual Tree of Life campaign with the sale of paper leaves. 100% of all proceeds were donated.
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The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society was the fortunate recipient of $270, the proceeds of the sale of books written by much loved children’s entertainer, Raffi. The initiative, spearheaded locally by Joan Sturdy, saw half the sale of each of his books Child Honouring, Lightweb/ Darkweb and The Autobiography of a Children’s Troubadour, go to support an initiative that honours children. Sturdy chose LASS as an organization that honours children through the many literacy initiatives it offers to families, preschoolers and school children throughout the Shuswap. Watch for the LASS-sponsored Unplug and Play week coming up in January. Darcy Calkins & Joan Sturdy.
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Shuswap Trails Roundtable builds new relationships “Every trail tells a story – the question is: what story do we want to tell together now?” It’s the question that has driven regional trail development throughout the Shuswap over the past 10 years. And now, in a new milestone along that journey, regional leadership gathered in early December to formalize their commitment to keep working together on shaping the story. At the heart of the commitment is a newly developed Regional Trails Strategy for the Shuswap. “This is a very significant step on the path we’ve been privileged to shape together over the past 10 years,” acknowledges Phil McIntyre-Paul, with the Shuswap Trail Alliance. According to the new Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, the purpose is to protect, enhance and recognize trails as an integral part of the Shuswap lifestyle, culture and economy. It is intended to help ensure trails are appropriately authorized, mapped, developed, maintained and
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n More than 75 leaders from Secwepemc, regional, municipal, provincial, trail and environmental stewardship, industry, business, economic development, tourism, education and health organizations gathered in Enderby to officially launch the Shuswap Trails Roundtable. promoted. It will also protect and promote First Nations interests, reduce/repair ecological damage from all trail use and manage land access appropriately. Notably, the strategy includes both non-motorized and motorized trail user groups. The strategy’s process also serves to demonstrate collaborative management between all orders of government, industry sectors and stewardship groups. “We recognized early on a working strategy like this was necessary to provide stability and security to all trail user
groups, businesses and the orders of government who invest in them,” says McIntyrePaul, “and that we needed to bring both non-motorized and motorized recreational groups together.” The trails strategy covers the entire Shuswap watershed, involving many jurisdictions including Secwepemc, provincial and the Columbia Shuswap, Thompson-Nicola, and North Okanagan regional districts and some of their member municipalities. A letter of understanding was signed formalizing the Roundtable and the Trails
Strategy, along with a review of working priorities for 2016 and a presentation by Secwepemc leadership on cumulative affects modelling for trail planning. Secwepemc leadership from Adams Lake, Little Shuswap, Neskonlith, and Splatsin all spoke to the historic nature of the letter of understanding that acknowledges aboriginal title and rights, along with a commitment to work together. The mayors, directors, and councillors from Chase, the CSRD, RDNO Enderby, Salmon Arm and Sicamous echoed their acknowledgement and support
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ing only the ingredients in the Gospel Mission’s pantry. “When I was looking at all our leftovers – we do a lot of Christmas parties – I thought why not make a soup,” Simpson says, noting he now has five different kinds in the freezer. In the weeks ahead, Simpson will be posting the types of soup that will be available on the Aquatico Bay/ Sand Bar Pub Facebook Page. Those who are in need may go to Aquatico Bay Monday mornings between 9 and 11 to pick it up. “I was part of a major charity event just about once a week in Kelowna and I want to get something organized in Salmon Arm and get people onboard,” Simpson says. Plans are to continue the soup program every week, except perhaps in the summer months when the restaurant and pub are extremely busy. Simpson says it bothers him that statistics indicate some 40 per cent of all the food in North America ends up
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Arnold takes on B.C. vice-chair role The MP for North Okanagan-Shuswap has new duties within the Conservative Party. Mel Arnold has been elected vice-chairperson of the Conservatives’ B.C./Yukon caucus. “Being elected to the role of vice-chair by fellow MPs is truly an honour and I look forward to adding my energy and leadership to this important group,” said Arnold. “The B.C/Yukon caucus has already met to discuss some of the important issues raised by our constitu-
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A whole host of funny facts about the flea circus
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I was absent-mindedly scratching my head, attempting to come up with something light or funny for the holiday column, when I caught sight of my kitty-cat scratching her head too. This immediately elicited a sense of dread in me that she might be harbouring a flea or three. That thought then led to a flashback of my old travelling days in Europe, visiting a museum in Munich, where I saw a magnificent-but-miniscule solid-gold display of antique, jewelencrusted coaches and carts that were hooked up to deceased old fleas. I had stood there, mouth agape, gawking through that magnified glass at this truly astonishing site, while my mind tried to grasp the craftsmanship, time and patience it would’ve taken to produce such intricate objects and on such a petite scale. So that gave me this crazy topic to talk about! Now there’s nothing funny about fleas, particularly when they were the primary culprits for causing the plague, but they do have an amazing ability to strut some pretty fantastic stuff. These icky bloodsuckers happen to be endowed with a body part that can propel them to great heights and lengths. Though teensy in stature, their long and strong hind legs allow them to perform great feats, such as leaping vertically up to seven inches and horizontally up to 13 inches, crowning them one of the best jumpers of all known animals (relative to body size), second only to the froghopper. To put this into perspective, a person six-feet tall would have to be able to launch himself
295-ft long and 160-ft high, or would have to have the strength of 10 Grinches, plus 2! Watchmakers and jewelers were the first to exploit the insect around 300 to 400 years ago, when they were busy impressing the public and important people with their incredible metalworking skills by creating tiny models of carriages, carts, locks with ball and chains, etc., but they needed a little critter to attach them to in order to demonstrate their diminutive size or motor them around and fleas fit the bill. So in 1830, an enterprising Italian named Signor Bertolottos hatched a great moneymaking scheme by switching the attention to the mighty-mites themselves. Hence the big business of ‘the smallest show on earth’ - known as a Flea Circus - became an
overnight, worldwide carnival sensation. The 1900’s were the glory days for these ‘seeingis-believing!’ sideshow attractions. Under its’ own special tent, the curious would crowd around a small table set up just like a real circus - complete with trapezes, rings and high wires – and the owners/ ringmasters (who often fed them with their own blood) then gave them a show with at least as much fanfare as the bigger circus version of themselves. The puny performers were put to work entertaining audiences with amazing ‘acts’ and ‘stunts’ such as chariot racing, dueling with tiny spinning swords, riding bikes, high diving, propelling Ferris wheels and windmills as well as tug-o-wars, balancing acts with umbrellas, ball juggling – and yes, even being shot out of a cannon. The acts were
announced with attention grabbing titles such as Alibabba and the 40 Fleas!, The Great Fazoli Fleas Juggling Act and The Amazing Fleadini! The shows were great for the fair-goers, but it wasn’t always fun for the fleas, because most of them were permanently glued to props such as posts, plus the wire collars wrapped around their necks were usually worn their entire life (which luckily was only 5 months). Some were stuck to mini musical instruments on a heated floor, and their frantic attempts to escape gave the appearance of playing them, and the ‘jugglers’ spent their life on their backs with their legs up in the air. Over time, most of the circuses died off, save for a few in England and the U.S. up to the 1970s, and that’s not because of any lack of fans or Free the
Fleas! protesters. It was simply a case of running out of the common house flea due to better hygiene, and our smaller, wimpier fleas from our pets just weren’t up for the job. Today there is only one genuine flea circus that still performs at the annual Oktoberfest in Munich, but most of them now are a sideline of magicians and clowns using electrical or mechanical effects instead of real hoppers. Still, there are some out there – one being an entomologist from England – whom hope to start a flea circus revival using new species of strong-legged leapers, which makes me want to scratch my head all over again and would no doubt make some modern-day animal rights groups hopping mad!
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The Agricultural Land Commission is going through a transition. Frank Leonard, who was appointed chairperson in May, told the Regional District of North Okanagan board Wednesday that management is evolving within the Crown agency. “We need to be more responsive and effective in dealing with applications,” he said. “There’s a lot of stories of applications taking 12 to 24 months. Part of the management change is to move to best practises of about three months. The (ALC) panel will have to meet more often because it can’t just fall on staff.” Leonard also hopes to bolster the number of ALC staff. “Twenty employees for the entire province has been a stretch. The
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. THURSDAY, DEC. 17 RED HOT TICKETS – Tickets at $35 are now on sale for the party that warms up the cold winter season – the always sold-out Shuswap Trail Alliance Party and Auction that takes place Friday, Feb. 5 at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are available at Skookum Cycle and Ski. Donations for the auction can be dropped off at Lakeside Insurance, or by calling Winston Pain at 250-804-6451.
AUDITIONS – The Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio holds
auditions for the February dinner theatre production at 7 p.m. in the Grandview Room at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort.
ORAL HEALTH DRIVE – The Smile People dental hygiene
clinic provides free oral health consults for children this season. For more information, call 250-832-6692 or check out www.thesmilepeople.ca.
ART SHOW & SALE – The Wicked Spoon
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carol and hymn sing-along at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1981 9th Ave. NE. near the bowling alley. Performances by Andrew Stoney and Richard Good – and eggnog too. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to Salmon Arm food banks.
THURSDAY, DEC. 24 WORSHIP – Five Corners Church hosts a Christmas Eve
candlelight service at 7 p.m. Bring the whole family to 3160 10th Ave. SE. For more information, call 250-8323121.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 9 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents James White at the Salmar Classic, a film about a young New Yorker (Christopher Abbott) who struggles to control his reckless behaviour as his mother (Cynthia Nixon) battles cancer. Time yet to be announced.
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held every third Thursday at the curling rink to discuss chalet, trails, fundraising and preservation of Fly Hills Recreation. For more information, visit www. sasnowblazers.com. PUB THEOLOGY – The Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill hosts an evening of good conversation, food and drink, 7 p.m. start, for those who have questions, something to say, want to listen or just engage in good conversation.
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DANCE – Claire Hardy, co-founder of Awareness Through
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p.m. at the Elks Hall. Festivities will begin with a special movie theme concert by members of the String Orchestra conducted by Gordon Waters. In addition to live music, there will be midnight snacks and a silent auction to help raise funds for the orchestra. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve party are available at Acorn Music or by phoning 250-832-8669. FAMILY FUN – Five Corners Church holds its Annual New
Year’s Eve Snow Party, beginning at 5 p.m. with sledding and a bonfire to 8 p.m., inside family games from 8 to 10 and music and worship from 10 p.m. to midnight. The event includes a special coffee house from 5 to 10 p.m. at 3160 10th Ave. SE. For more information, call 250-832-3121.
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SUNDAY, JAN. 10 BALLET – The Bolshoi Ballet
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Centre hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and a Jammers dance begins at 7 p.m. If you play an instrument, go and play, or enjoy dancing to the music.
SATURDAY, JAN. 16 OPERA – Live via satellite from New York’s Metropolitan
Opera, enjoy Les Pêcheurs de Perles, at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years.
THURSDAY, JAN. 21 SNOWBLAZERS – Snowmobile Club monthly meetings are held every third Thursday at the curling rink to discuss chalet, trails, fundraising and preservation of Fly Hills Recreation. For more information, visit www. sasnowblazers.com.
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n Elijah Lazar, left, battles Dimitri Katsiamatas, of Maillardville, in the elite gold medal match at the War On The Floor Wrestling Tournament in Coquitlam on Dec. 10 and 11.
Lazar and Favell strike podium twice Tis the season for giving and the Salmon Arm Secondary Wrestling Team were giving their opponents plenty of opportunity to view the ceiling and build some character at the War On The Floor Novice and Elite Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 10 and 11. “We hurt more than their feelings at this tournament. We are defiantly reaching the upper echelon of the BC wrestling community,” said coach Ray Munsie. The two-day tournament was put on by the Simon Fraser University Wrestling Team and took place at Pine Tree Secondary in Coquitlam. The tournament featured some of the province’s best new and experienced wrestlers. Approximately 410 students in Grades 8 to 12 wrestled in the novice tournament on Dec. 10,
and there were 210 students wrestling in the elite tournament on Dec. 11. Twenty-seven wrestlers from Salmon Arm Secondary made the trip to the tournament. Of the 27, 18 students wrestled in the novice division and 11 in the elite division. The top SAS wrestlers included: Elijah Lazar won first in the 38-Kilogram weight class; Scott Favell also took the top spot in the 41-kg and Damien Patrick claimed fourth in the 66kg male novice division. In the female novice division, Rayn Lee won second in the 57kg weight class, Shyanne Matthys was third in the 69-kg and Cassie O’Flaherty took home bronze in the 47-kg class. After their impressive results in the novice division, Lazar and Favell were invited to wrestle in the elite division.
Moving up to the more competitive division did not deter either wrestler as they both reached the podium again. Lazar claimed his second gold medal of the weekend in the 38-kg weight class and Favell won third in the 45-kg. Also reaching the podium in the male elite division was Reid McInnes winning second in the 57-kg, Rohan Kafle won third in the 48-kg, Colin Robinson claimed fourth in the 48-kg and Awatar Kafle snuck on to the podium in fourth in the 51-kg. Jenna Cote was the lone wrestler from SAS to reach the podium in the female elite division, winning a silver medal in the 54-kg weight class. Next up for SAS is the Western Age Class at the Richmond Oval on Jan. 22-23, 2016.
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Bridge results for December
The results for the Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Club for Wednesday, Dec. 2 saw Bob Clugston & Lori Nelson win first place, in second was Jeannie York & Celia Green and rounding out the top three was Jack Ashenbrenner & Vicki Coe. On Dec. 6 Barbara & Dave Petersen won first, in second was Doreen & Dennis Roberts, in third was Lynne Storey & John Parton and in fourth place was Arlene & Bert Lamoureux. The results for Tuesday, Dec. 8 saw Judy Harris & Don Bellwin first, while John Coone & Katie Christie took second and Bard & David Peterson finished in third. The results for the Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge for Wednesday, Dec. 9 saw Bob Clugston & Lori Nelson win first place for the second week in a row, in second was Betty & Fred Bergmann and rounding out the top three was Dan Quilty & Dave Duncan. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Tom McNie & David Peterson came in first place, in second was Peggy Peterson & Carol McGregor and finishing in third was the pair of Lynne Storey & John Parton. The results for Dec. 13 saw Barbara & Dave Peterson win first, in second was Shirley & Chuck Buckler, Peggy Petersen & Ona Bouchard came in third place and tied for fourth was Terry Jobe & Michael Clayton and Carol McGregor & Peter Budda. The Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge club will not be playing Dec. 23 or Dec. 30, and will recommence play in the new year on Jan. 6.
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The Chase Heat’s season to date has been full of hot opposition goaltenders or a lack of ‘want to take advantage of opportunity when it surfaces.’ This past weekend was a prime example of both as the local squad split a pair of games versus division rivals. On Friday, Dec. 11, the Heat travelled to 100 Mile House to face the Wranglers. At game’s end, Chase outshot the opposition 43 to 26 and lost in regulation 3-2. In the first it should have been 4-1 Heat but instead was 1-0 Wranglers. There was no scoring in the second where the Heat outshot 100 Mile 17 to 4, and in the tight third the teams split a pair apiece. Wranglers went up 2-0 on an unassisted Jaydon Gilding marker prior to new recruit Michael Howlett getting his first KIJHL tally from Alex Durbeniuk and Grady Musgrave. Then the Cowboys’ Ryan Friesen got one for the foes before Pat Brady for the Heat on the power play made it interesting from Austin Willier and Durbeniuk. Nic Bruyere played well in net, stopping 23 of 26. Back home on Saturday the 12th, the Heat faced the Sicamous
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n Chase Heat’s Kolten Moore wraps the puck around Sicamous goalie Michael Lenko, scoring the second goal of the night and what would prove to be the game winner as the Heat knocked off the Sicamous Eagles by a final score of 3-1. Eagles at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. It was almost a “here we go again” event as another hot goaltender was in the opposition cage. Chase fired 19 shots in the first and got a pair – hard-hitting Travis Beaubien was rewarded from Willier and Zachary Fournier. In the last minute, Kolten Moore got a powerplay marker from Logan Mostat and Trevor Okino. In the second there was no scoring in spite of 14 shots fired at Michael Lenko in the Eagles’ net. In the third, Bryce McDonald ruined a shutout opportu-
nity for Daniel Toews in the Heat twine. Fournier popped in an empty netter with 15 seconds left to put icing on a 3-1 Chase victory. Toews played just as well as Lenko, stopping 26 of 27 fired in his direction. The Heat, in losing to the Wranglers in what is known as a “four pointer,” fell further behind the second-place team in the Doug Birks division. Over the two games, 89 shots were directed at opposition nets with only five finding success. The smooth skating and skilled Heat need to bury more of those
opportunities in order to move up in overall KIJHL standings. Blue Line Bloopers: Lenko was traded from the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Dec. 1 to the Spokane Braves and acquired from them by the Sicamous Eagles on December the 8th. The Heat may face him five more times in the regulation season. Defenceman Mason Palaga has one
game left to serve in his three-game suspension. While he will miss the game in Kamloops on Friday the 18th, he will be back for Saturday’s rematch versus the Eagles at Art Holding Memorial Arena at 7 p.m. The 19th is the night to pick up some fantastic homemade Christmas baking and support the team by doing just that!
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Chase boys to play in big tourney Come out and show your support for two of Chase’s finest this holiday season. Gavin Mattey and Tyson Lampreau, both 14, are extremely proud and excited to be able to participate in the biggest minor hockey tournament held in the Interior of B.C. The Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, KIBIHT, will run from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 and will be hosting teams from as far away as Hungary, Anchorage, Balgonie and Seattle. Both boys’ first games will be held at the Olympic Arena on McArthur Island in Kamloops on Dec. 30. Lampreau’s first game is against Langley at 3 p.m. and Mattey’s first game, against Hungary, is at 7:30 p.m. A full schedule is available on the KIBIHT website at kibiht.com. Come and cheer on your local boys and watch some exciting hockey.
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Snow Shoe Club’s Christmas bash will be Sunday, Dec. 27. Meet at the hill by 3 p.m. for a ski or snowshoe – bring wine to mull, bring a snack or appi to share. At 4 p.m. sit by the fire, friends and family welcome. For info, call Dave at 250-6794471. Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Open House on Sunday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7877 Skimikin Rd., Chase (Turtle Valley), admission by donation. Visit the
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Turtle Valley rallies for farmers The family of Mac and Martha McLeod lost their barn to fire and all of its contents, including the stall dividers, feeders and all their winter hay, as well as one mother goat and seven babies. As the neighbours of Turtle Valley stood in the snow and watched the barn burn to the ground, it was obvious that something had to be done in a hurry to get another barn built for the more than 40 goats that will be kidding in March. Without insurance to rebuild his barn, the McLeods are at their wits’ end as to how they will afford the cost and erect a new barn before the winter gets any colder. A trust account has now been set up at the Salmon Arm Savings Credit Union under the name, ‘the family of Mac and Martha McLeod to help raise the funds needed to help build a new barn for the goats.’ Cash donations for lumber, siding, cement foundation, etc., to build this barn would be greatly appreciated. Also, if there are any farmers out there who are able to donate good quality square bales of hay, please email the McLeods at: marthamcleod@hotmail.com. It is the hope of the Turtle Valley community that everyone who can help the McLeods will work together to get this barn built as quickly as possible.
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A former junior hockey player who beat his girlfriend in what a judge called a ”shocking” attack in April — leaving her with broken teeth — has avoided jail. Isaac Willard was instead handed 75 days of house arrest and ordered to pay more than $6,600 in restitution to cover his victim’s medical expenses. Willard, 23, had no criminal record on April 17, when he went to a Chase pub with friends to watch a playoff hockey game. Crown prosecutor Monica Fras said Willard’s then-girlfriend showed up at about 11 p.m., noting the pair stayed until the pub closed at 1 a.m. Walking to Willard’s home, Fras said, the former hockey player became irritable. He said Willard began repeating himself and then told his girlfriend to “f–k off.” She began trailing him as they walked, court heard, until he turned around and grabbed her by the hair, forcing her to the ground. Willard held her on the ground, punching her in the face and
kicking her in the ribs. A neighbour heard the woman’s screams and called 911. Fras said the victim was left with injuries to her nose and right ear, as well as several broken teeth. Defence lawyer Don Campbell said Willard played hockey at a high level since the age of eight and began abusing alcohol as a teenager. For his part, Willard apologized. “I’m sorry to her and the family,” he said, not turning to face the victim and her relatives seated in the first row of the Kamloops courtroom gallery on Thursday.
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n Mac McLeod, holding one of his beloved goats, and his family lost their barn to fire. The community is rallying to help them.
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“I don’t know what happened. She’s a really good person and I really messed up.” Provincial court Judge Stephen Harrison called the attack “shocking” and had harsh words for Willard. “It was a particularly nasty assault that you embarked on for no reason,” he said. “It turns out that the only thing she shouldn’t have been doing was being in your presence — but she didn’t know that, did she?” Harrison sentenced Willard to 75 days of house arrest, followed by an 18-month probation term with orders barring him from hav-
ing contact with the victim and from consuming alcohol. In addition, Willard was ordered to pay $6,600 in restitution and to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. He will also be bound by a 10-year firearms ban. Willard played with
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I N P CHATTER at Village Lanes Fun Centre by Calyn Buresh
Happy Holidays everyone! It’s been a busy couple of weeks here at the lanes, and I must say, it’s finally catching up to me! We held our 2nd Annual 10 Game Singles Tournament this past Sunday, and what a day it was! Some of the best bowlers in the Okanagan came out to compete for a chance to be this year’s “top dog”. Bowlers who entered the event played 10 games, and at the end of the day, the champions were determined! The fourth to first place finishers in the handicap (pins over average) division were Tom Horner (Chase), Kelsy Kusch (Kelowna), Daniel Andersen (Kamloops), and Derek Vigue (Chase). On the scratch side, the fourth to first place finishers were Larry Richet (Chase), Kaitlyn Deleeuw (Chase), Barry Koenig (Salmon Arm), and Stu Ryan (Vernon). A big congratulations to Derek, and Stu who will be getting their names engraved on the prestigious tournament plaque for 2015. Thank you to all who came out and supported this tournament! We just wrapped up our last week of leagues before starting fresh in 2016. I would just like to extend the BIGGEST thank you to all of our league bowlers who make each and every year such a blast. Without all of you, life just wouldn’t be as fun! It’s been a busy first half of the season, and I must admit, this mama-to-be is ready for a break! Thank you to all of our fantastic bowlers for being extra patient with me as my hormones get crazier and crazier, and for lending a hand whenever I’ve needed, as I grow bigger day by day. You have ALL truly made my job so much easier, and I’m sure Kelly appreciates it too ;) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!
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3RD Annual Blind Bay Crafty Christmas Sale! Fridays and Saturdays Nov 28-29, Dec 4-5, Dec 11-12, Dec 18-19. Located indoors in the Blind Bay Marketplace, new vendors every week - you\\’ll find something new! All hand-made items - jewelry, rustic furniture, blown glass, home décor, pet treats and more! Unique gifts or treat yourself to something special. Free admission, donations to the Food Bank gratefully accepted. Enter to Win a great Door-prize. Sponsored by Shuswap Lake Estates, cosponsored by Uncle Al\\’Rustic Furniture. Presented by Blind Bay Farmers Market. Vending enquiries Deb Gibson 250 804 9441 gibsonda2012@gmail.com
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Place of Worship A big thank-you and great holiday season to the Sicamous Bible Church for coming on a monthly basis to provide a church service for our seniors and for hosting tea parties for all tenants at the Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
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FORTIN, Lorraine 1930 - 2015
Frank Fortin and his family would like to thank Dr. Fiona McLelland and the staffs of Piccadilly Care Centre and Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of Lorraine and support of our family. We also thank all the family and friends for sharing our sorrow and offering heartfelt support. Your kindnesses were appreciated and will always be remembered. SPERLING, HELEN The family of Helen Sperling sadly regrets to announce her passing on November 27, 2015. Keeping with Mom’s wishes, there will be no service. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the ambulance crew and to the staff at SLGH and RIH; their care of our mom was exemplary. A very special thank you to Mark Pugh for being instrumental in bringing Mom home quickly. Our gratitude in immeasurable. Donna (Chris) Kelley, Greg (Desiree) Pasek, Marina Pasek, Danny (Brenda) Sperling and Tory Maylam. Saying goodbye isn’t so hard as learning to live with the void. Email condolences and share memories of Helen through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices. com.
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ERICK OLAF SUNDMARK 1927 - 2015 We sadly announce the passing of Erick Olaf Sundmark in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, Thursday December 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Erick was born in Carlin, B.C. May 23, 1927. He lived in the Salmon Arm area his entire life and went to school in Canoe. Erick, with his father and brother Carl started the business ‘Sundmark and Sons’ logging on Larch Hill. Then he went to Red Deer for one year to build homes for returning servicemen. When he returned he started as sawyer at the Federated Co-Op Mill in Canoe. He worked there for 41years until his retirement. Erick married Kathleen Raven in 1948. They had three children, David [deceased] [Audrey], Larry, Cathy [Richard]. He had seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Erick was a hard worker and had a passion for running [9km a day], hunting, fishing and camping. He was very social and liked by everyone. He belonged to the Fish and Game Club and Wilderness Watch for many years. He was also a member of the I.W.A. for over 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen Sundmark, parents Olaf and Senia Sundmark, brother Everet, and sisters Elsie and Evelyn. He leaves his loving partner Vivian, brother Carl [Ann] and sister Selma [Dick] and numerous nieces and nephews. By request an informal remembrance will be held at a later date. Erick will be interred at Mt. Ida Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Email condolences and share memories of Erick through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. (250) 833-1129.
HANS E. BERLS August 28, 1929 - December 8, 2015 It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather Hans Berls at his home, at the age of 86 years. Born in Bremen, Germany, he immigrated to Canada after the Second World War. Shortly after landing in Montreal, he moved to Kitchener, ON where he met Marianne Kuerzel. They eventually married on December 5th, 1953 in Regina, SK. Hans and Marianne moved to Calgary, AB for a number of years and in the 60’s their young family moved to the United States, living in Texas and Mississippi. In 1969 they moved to the Salmon Arm area residing in Sunnybrae. Hans was a masonry contractor for many years known for quality brick and concrete work. After retiring he became more involved with amateur radio and other volunteer work. He also did many woodworking projects, notably cedar chests. Going for coffee and meeting with the ham radio club for lunch was a regular occurrence. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Marianne, daughter Marion Berls and her children Jesse and Courtney, son Hans (Maureen) and son Adam, and son Glen and his daughter Brodi. Also survived by brother in law Randolph, sister in law Elizabeth and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Klara Langer and Hans Berls and brother Johannes. A Memorial tea will be held at the Mountainside Room/ Bowers Funeral Home on December 19, 2015, 1-3 pm, after the burial at Tappen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through Hans’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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EKREN, MILDRED MARY APRIL 13, 1937 – DECEMBER 7, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Born in Sangudo, AB to Fred and Mary Greenwood. She is predeceased by her brothers Larry and Harvey. She married her loving husband Ole Ekren in 1955. Mildred will always be remembered as a lovable and doting mother to her children Roger and Carol. She is survived by her husband Ole, daughter in law Tammy, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring 2016. The family would like to thank all the special people who assisted in our time of need. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share your memories of Mildred through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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The District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services Officer is responsible for corporate administration as stated under Section 148 of the Community Charter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, have a working knowledge of local government legislation and procedures along with education and experience relative to this position. An ability to maintain positive relations with the public, coworkers, various committees, Council and senior levels of government is essential. As a dynamic, self-motivated individual this position will be a key member of the senior management team committed to achieving the goals and objectives as set by Mayor and Council. Public communication and open government transparency are important to the District and the Corporate Services Officer will be responsible for producing and overseeing all communications including print publications. You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and the Board of Variance.
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Director of Tmicw Reporting to: Executive Director Status: Indeterminate Salary Range: $47,500.00-$55,000.00 per annum Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-Time The Neskonlith Indian Band is seeking an experienced Director to support Council and Tmicw operations. As a key member of the Administration team, and reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and managing all aspects of Tmicw/Council operations. As director you are responsible for the annual planning, organizing, and implementation of operational goals which support the short and long term plans of the Neskonlith Band Council. The Director of Tmicw is responsible for effective strategic, human resource, and ¿nancial management planning. The daily activities include, but are not limited to, Tmicw project management, the promotion of Tmicw services issues to community members, reviewing incoming referrals and related correspondence, preparing response letters, attending meetings as Tmicw Representative, as well as providing reports to Chief and Council. The Director is required to work collaboratively with Chief and Council to set objectives for territorial governance in collaboration with other Secwepemc communities, prioritizing work-plans and tracking progress. This position may also include supervising and managing others as such the importance of listening, empathy, stress management, diplomacy and con¿dentiality are very important. To be successful you will need to demonstrate sound leadership skills, speci¿cally in dealing with safety issues and aggressive clients. To be successful in this role you must be able to work in a team environment with other band employees and Community Consultation Committee members; and perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director. 4uali¿cations ReTuirements: • Degree in Political Science, Public Administration or related ¿eld- at least years of management experience preferably in a Band or Tribal governance environment, including supervision, ¿nancial and administration or equivalency quali¿cations. • .nowledge of Band of¿ce procedures and good working knowledge of current Indigenous Rights and Title issues that affect land use, government and industry relations; and • Administrative & Financial management. • Federal and provincial legislation/policies affecting land use. • Experience with current case law affecting aboriginal rights and title • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Experience working in a First Nations Community an asset • Please note an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Please submit: Cover letter and Resume to Neskonlith Indian Band Deadline: December or until ¿lled Attn: Executive Director, Box 318 Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Fax: (250) 679-5306 Email: executivedirector@neskonlith.net We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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DUE to retirement, the Shuswap Veterinary Clinic in Salmon Arm, B.C. is seeking a full time Practice Manager. The clinic is a 12 vet mixed practice, with 20 full and part time support staff. The Practice Manager, under the direction of the Managing Partner, is responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all support staff, manages all of the business activities of the clinic, including insurance and accounts receivable, ensures the practitioner schedule is developed and maintained, acts as secretary to the Partnership Board, coordinates charitable giving, and manages the website and social media. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in managing personnel, excellent organizational skills, and good computer skills. Veterinary experience is an asset. We offer a competitive salary, paid benefits, pet discount and a C.E. allowance. Send resume and cover letter to thudson@shuswapvet.com
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King’s Christian School is seeking applicants for a part time/full time Financial Administrator Essential skills include: knowledge of Simply Accounting and previous bookkeeping experience. Familiarity with not for profit organizations is an asset. Deadline for submissions is Friday, December 18. Position starts January 2016. Interested individuals please send a resume to: King’s Christian School 350-B 30th Ave NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone: 1(250)832-5200 Fax: 1(250)832-5201 Email: info@kingschristianschool.com
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Millwright and Industrial Electrician Opportunities Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm BC has a fulltime opening within the Maintenance Department for a Journeymen Millwright and a Journeymen Industrial Electrician. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidates will be part of the maintenance team providing troubleshooting, predictive and preventative maintenance in our plywood plant manufacturing facility. As part of this team you will be responsible for all machinery and duties including: • Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose and perform maintenance work on machinery, • Complete preventative and predictive maintenance, • Reading blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings, • Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings. Our ideal journeyman candidate possesses: • Journeymen certification • Commitment to safe work guidelines, policies, and procedures • Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, hydraulics, and mechanical machinery • Ability to work individually with little or no supervision • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment • Previous experience with log processing/ handling equipment and veneer production equipment would also be an asset If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, by Friday, January 8, 2016 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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HOME on 3/4 acre #89 Salmon River Rd. $307,000. For more info & pics go on Castanet or call (250)832-2587 for details or to view.
Houses For Sale A very Happy Holiday season to Staff, Mayor & Councillors of the District of Sicamous for all of their support during the year from the Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
COMMERCIAL space in established busy hair salon in Sorrento. Ideal for spa or esthetics $350 + triple net. Contact Ken (250)517-0003 FOR Lease: Fully equipped tire shop, 2 or 3 bays with balancers ALSO shops for lease different sizes (250)832-3829 (250)515-6051
Homes for Rent 2 BDRM M.H. in S.A., avail. Jan. 1, $875/mo + DD, refs reqd, N/P, N/S, (250)675-2152 4 BED/3 BATH. Newly reno’ed, 2 car garage. Located In SA. Upper floor. N/S, N/P $1600. + DD (250)549-9471 A huge thank -you and Merry Christmas to all of the businesses in Sicamous who have supported the Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society during the year. COTTAGE in Eagle Bay. 2 bed/1.5 bath. 5 appli., lake view, deck, NS, NP, avail. Jan. 1 $700. (250)675-3691 HOUSE FOR RENT in desired loc 6 miles south of Sicamous. 3 Bdrms, 1.5 baths, 6 appls, F/P, over sized garage, freshly painted, and very clean. NO SMOKERS, NO PETS, ref’s req’d. $1000/mo + utils. Water incl. Available immed. Please call: 1-(204)467-5535 or email: csthomson@shaw.ca Malakwa-2bdrm home $700 +utils. 1 (250)309-0975
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Suites, Upper 1 BDRM in S/S duplex in Sicamous . Includes W/D, cable, F/S, A/C. Ideal for senior or handicapped. $700/mo. Avail Jan. 1 (250)836-3569 2 bed/1.5 bath, 5 appl, laundry, central air, 1100sq. ft. NS, NP. $1300 incl utils. Avail. Dec 1 Tyler (250)833-7853
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS The Estate of NORBERT GEORGE JOSEPH LAMOUREUX, also known as Bert Lamoureux, deceased, formerly of #23-2500 Hwy 97b SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia V1E 1A6. Creditors and others having a claim against the estate of NORBERT GEORGE JOSEPH LAMOUREUX are hereby given notice under section 154 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix, Verna Robinson, #23-2500 Hwy 97b SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1A6, on or before January 8, 2016 after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrix then has notice. RE:
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Celebrate new year with old-time music By Barb Brouwer
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Cap the Christmas season with a night of old-time music at Sunnybrae Community Hall. On Saturday, Jan. 2, a familiar face at Sunnybrae coffeehouses, Denis Severino of Revelstoke, has arranged for the special guest Sam Gleaves to bring the music of Appalachia to the Shuswap. Severino describes Gleaves as “a really great musician and a really great guy.” Gleaves, who was born in the Appalachian region of West Virginia, plays the banjo, guitar, fiddle, autoharp and dulcimer. He has a degree in folklore from Kentucky’s Berea College, which was founded in 1855 as the first interracial and co-educational college in the U.S. South. The college charges no tuition and admits only academically promising students, primarily from Appalachia, who have limited economic resources. All students work at least 10 hours per week on campus and service jobs in more than 130 departments. The college has an inclusive Christian character, expressed in its motto “God has made of one blood all peoples of the Earth.” It is this credo of acceptance that continues to attract Gleaves. “It’s a great scene for traditional arts,” adds the 2014 grad, who continues to work in the college’s Appalachian Centre, using traditional music in the classroom and supporting students from Appalachia. “There is such a diverse group of people and ethnicities.” Long an ardent fan of traditional Appalachian music, Gleaves has been attending fiddlers’ conventions, being mentored by older musicians and learning by playing with them since he was a young boy. Appalachian music
is from the mountains and is a blend of European and African music originally introduced by slaves, he says. “The fiddle is the European instrument and the banjo basically came from Africa,” says Gleaves. “And the dance has native elements.” While much of the old-time music that holds Appalachia’s cultural heritage has been passed down from generation to generation, Gleaves is adding to the heritage. “I try to tell stories about contemporary life, about real working people, social and environmental issues,” says the openly gay musician/singer/songwriter. “These are good topics to speak about through song, and people are more willing to consider an idea if they hear it through the music first and intellectually after.” Gleaves says he has received amazing support for himself and his music and would like to find a way to document it the old-time music, to write about it and archive it, not just play it. “Music is my primary focus and I want to represent our region well,” he says, noting he has toured in Europe and the Far East and is excited to be coming to Canada for the first time. “The songs are stories of resilience and love.” That Gleaves is coming to the Shuswap is a result of Severino going to Appalachia, meeting Gleaves’ good friend and fiddler Myra Morrison and luring her to Canada. Severino, who admits to loving the old-time music, plays fiddle, banjo and guitar, noting he’s three years into learning the fiddle right now. “For quite some time I played guitar and was a singer/song-writer, but I have now gone to melody instruments like banjo, and I sing as well,” he says. “What I like about it (old-time music) is it’s not just music, it’s culture.” Another appeal for
Severino is it precedes the era of making an album and recording a video and getting an agent as so much music is made, often without a real connection to an audience. “You finish a day’s work and what do you do? You make music and it’s the performance aspect I enjoy and the humanizing aspect of old-time music,” he says. “And I like coffee houses... There’s a sign-up list, a pretty large element of democracy and no such thing as a star.” Tickets for the coffee house that begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sunnybrae Community Hall on Saturday, Jan 2 are $15 and are available at the Shuswap Pie Company between Dec. 28 to Dec. 31 or call 250835-8657.
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n Appalachian banjo player Sam Gleaves will embrace the new year with old-time music from his corner of the world at a coffee house to be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Sunnybrae Community Hall.
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