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Kyllo praises B.C. budget changes Province: Opposition raps the creation of ‘slush fund,’ restructuring of MSP. By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS
Shuswap’s MLA says prudent financial planning will benefit necessary social services. The provincial government introduced its latest budget in the Legislature Tuesday. “B.C. should be proud of the performance of the economy,” said Greg Kyllo. “Now we are able to show some heart and provide funding for services.”
The budget calls for $673 million in additional support for children, families and individuals in need over three years, including $217 million for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to support vulnerable youth and their families, and $456 million for the Ministry of Social Development and to support those in need and to increase monthly disability income assistance rates. However, the official opposition is not impressed with the budget. “The premier could have made this budget about tax fairness, but she
chose to just tinker around the edges of the MSP tax, which amounts to little more than a shell game,” said John Horgan, NDP leader, in a release. “This is not a budget for B.C. families. This budget continues the billion-dollar tax break for millionaires, and dings everyone else so Christy Clark can make a deposit to her slush fund to pay for her photoops.” The budget calls for a Prosperity Fund, but Horgan says 25 per cent of it will be for core government priori-
ties and that, “looks like code for a slush fund.” Kyllo, though, defends the changes to MSP, and says a single parent with two children will save between $840 and $1,200 a year. “That’s a considerable amount of money.” Kyllo also welcomes the budget’s focus on community infrastructure. “There are additional dollars set aside for flood mitigation. We have to look at some of the challenges in the Shuswap with the spring freshet (runoff),” he said.
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The new School District #83 education support centre cost taxpayers a total of $9.3 million. A final total was produced by secretarytreasurer Nicole Bittante, who noted the final bill was higher than original estimates due to increases in pro-
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City council has agreed to dip into its initiatives fund to support Syrian refugees as they arrive in Salmon Arm. At their regular meeting last week, Salmon Arm’s mayor and council agreed to provide up to $5,000 worth of bus passes, and possibly more if needed, at the request of the Rotary Club of Salmon Arm. That request came to council in the form of a letter from the club’s Carl Flatman, who explained the club is one of several organizations sponsoring a refugee family expected to reside in the community. “It is estimated that there will be nine families coming to Salmon Arm in the next three months,” writes Flatman. “The families will not have transportation upon their arrival in Salmon Arm. The sponsoring organizations would like to secure transit passes for the families to ensure that they are able to access the various facilities and services in Salmon Arm.”
Flatman estimated about $10,000 worth of passes would be required (18 adult passes for 11 months and nine child passes for nine months). Coun. Alan Harrison agreed council should help, saying it’s the right thing to do, but suggested Flatman’s expectation for the number of refugees arriving in town so soon to be optimistic. He suggested passes could be provided as refugees arrive, expecting the cost would be half of what was asked for.
Council agreed to go this route and city chief financial officer Monica Dalziel suggested a motion where bus passes could be provided to a maximum contribution of $5,000, at which point Rotary could ask for more if required. Coun. Tim Lavery preferred that cap be up to $11,000, with the hope some of that might come from an anticipated budget surplus. Council, however, wound up settling on an initial $5,000 cap, with passes issued
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Prop sword centre of police drama By Lachlan Labere
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A Salmon Arm student received some unexpected drama when police caught him carrying a prop sword for a school performance. On Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, Salmon Arm RCMP received two reports of a suspicious occurrence. Staff Sgt. Scott West said two individuals reported seeing a male
on Okanagan Avenue carrying something suspicious beneath a camouflage cover. “The item could only be described as long and out of the ordinary,” said West. Police went into action, notifying schools and the daycare in the immediate vicinity “out of an abundance of caution.” Meanwhile, West said all available officers con-
verged on the area and were able to locate the suspect, who is a student at a local school. “The student had been transporting a prop for a school performance… a replica/ prop sword,” said West. Investigating officers quickly determined there was no threat, and the previously no-
tified schools and businesses were updated. West says co-ordination with the schools and adherence to safety protocols were seamless and no one was in danger at any time. Asked how the prop sword should have been transported, West recommended by vehicle and with parent.
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Budget input sought by MP By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS
North OkanaganShuswap’s MP hopes political differences won’t stand in the way of Ottawa reaching out to this region. Conservative Mel Arnold has been consulting with municipalities, regional districts and First Nations so he can provide input to the Liberal government before the federal budget is unveiled in March. “We can say this is a consensus from the communities around the riding. This is what people on the ground are looking for,” he said. Last week, Arnold met with the Regional District of North Okanagan. A push was also made to have Ottawa assist communities obtain corridors abandoned by railway companies. “It’s insanity to lose a corridor that could be used for fibre optics or
light commuter rail in the future,” said director Kevin Acton. Arnold was also urged to push for a national housing strategy. “It’s so difficult for people to buy a house,” said director Catherine Lord.
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Other items suggested to Arnold included funding for social agencies and the need for increased focus on mental health programs. The need to fight invasive mussels from entering local lakes was also discussed and Arnold says it may be the focus of a private
member’s bill this fall. “If the government hasn’t moved forward on that issue, I will look at that,” he said. Director Mike Macnabb encouraged Arnold not to get caught up in the partisan component of Ottawa. “We’d like you to work with the government and not necessarily follow the party line that, ‘Everything you (government) do is wrong,’” said Macnabb. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that Liberal promises prior to the election may have to be adjusted because of economic uncertainties. “They are finding out that budgets don’t balance themselves,” said Arnold. “We need to be seen as stable to attract investment. It will be international investment that drives the economy.”
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Bullying bystanders have a choice Bullying doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Some members of Oak Bay High’s junior boys basketball team were recently involved in taking an inappropriate photograph and sharing it through social media. As a result, a fellow student and teammate was bullied. When the school’s investigation suggested that many on the team were aware of the incident, administrators responded not by sidelining one or two players, but by ending the entire team’s season, just as it was set to embark on playoffs. We commend the school’s decision. One of the main messages of the coming Pink Shirt Day and the WITS anti-bullying program presented in local schools is the importance bystanders play in bullying. WITS – which stands for Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out and Seek help – notes “Peer victimization rarely involves just an aggressor and a victim. There are usually bystanders, and depending on how these bystanders respond, they contribute to either the solution or the problem.” With this in mind, disciplining the team as a whole recognizes the role of the group in the incident and its members’ collective responsibility to stand up and say “no.” Teens, both boys and girls, will make bad choices. One of the differences today is that social media spreads the results of those choices so much farther, as apparently happened in this case. If good can come from this, we hope that parents and children will talk about the implications of those decisions, first and foremost for the victim, but also for the others involved. Players on the team received direct and real consequences for their actions – or inaction – and we trust that will offer the opportunity for positive discussion. Let’s continue to talk. –Oak Bay News
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Catch-and-release important to stocks When we were kids, my father told us if we were not willing to clean the fish we caught ourselves, we had to put them back in the water unharmed. He was an advocate of catch-and-release long before there was such a practice – in large part, I suspect, because he did not want to clean all the fish by himself. Be that as it may, catch-andrelease is now widely practiced by an ever-increasing number of anglers. Many North American salmon and trout waters have been designated catchand-release fishing only in an attempt to preserve the quality of sport fishing. Catch-and-release is similarly promoted by governments as a management tool in an effort to reduce the cost of rearing and using stocked fish, while conservationists advocate catch-and-release as a way to ensure the sustainability of natural fish stocks. The effects of catch-andrelease on fish has been argued, studied, questioned and written about for the better part of the last 50 years. Countless studies have measured both the ef-
The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray fects of various types of fishing tackle and angling techniques on fish mortality, and in pretty well every study, the link between the causes of fish mortality, the types of gear and techniques used to bring the fish in and subsequently release it, all boil down to one thing: the amount of stress fish are subjected to directly affects post-release survival rates. Although catch-andrelease mortality data may not necessarily show, statistically, a direct correlation between the degree of physiological stress and fish mortality in the wild, one particular experiment (by Ferguson and Tufts) did examine the effects of artificially induced stress on rainbow trout in a tank. The
study concluded that various forms of physiological stress do directly contribute to fish mortality and that, by inference, a minimization of stress would effectively reduce catch-and-release mortality rates of fish in the wild. To put things in simple terms, the manner in which fish are caught is important. Numerous studies have compared mortality rates and angling methods, and have found the use of artificial baits such as lures or flies, does significantly reduce both the incidence of fish swallowing bait too deeply to remove the hook without injury, and the rate of fish mortality. A majority of fish mortality studies would also seem to indicate the physiological effects of stress (as a result of being caught) are usually pretty well reversed within a 24hour period. It can be inferred from these studies that the use of heavy tackle is desirable in lowering mortality rates and, conversely, lighter tackle and lower strength lines may increase the risk of mortality. Common sense, as well as scientific data, show the longer fish are out of the wa-
ter, the more they become stressed, and that a minimal amount of handling not only reduces the amount of postcatch stress but also the risk of physical injury due to struggling and loss of body slime. Holding fish out of the water puts added stress on a fish’s inner body and organs which are, in part, held in place by the external force of water pressure. I try to keep a fish right on the surface, but still in the water, when removing the hook. Prior to release, any fish displaying signs of exhaustion or stress should be resuscitated by holding the fish with its head pointing into the current. (In still waters, fish can be moved back-and-forth in a figureeight pattern to increase the amount of oxygenated water passing through the gills.) When the fish demonstrates a stable equilibrium and strong swimming ability, it can be safely released. The way I see it, proper catch-and-release practices are important not only to the survival fish that are caught, but also to the future of fish stocks to be caught in years to come.
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Anyone can be a gardener GAiA GArdeninG Margo Westaway
Des Kennedy describes gardeners this way in his funny book Crazy About Gardening: “In my opinion, most gardeners are nuts. Some will deny it, of course, some will object. But the evidence is overwhelmingly against them. Just ask a person who doesn’t garden, but lives with someone that does. Better yet, spend a few minutes at a flower show, a garden-club meeting, or a horticultural society soiree. These events are attended by more peculiar-looking characters than a jesters’ convention in Las Vegas. The costumes are unconventional at best, the conversations quirky. The whimsical walk arm-in-arm with the eccentric, the two of them perhaps pausing to study a cluster of dead twigs in a vase. Idiosyncrasy wafts through the room like cheap perfume... Theirs is an all-consuming passion, an infatuation that precludes all else. A place where the mind ‘goes to seed.’” Gardeners come in all shapes, sizes and sexes, race and colours, range in age from the youngest of children to the creakiest of centenarians and can be found planting and
picking pretty well all over the planet. They have vastly varied levels of abilities, skills, knowledge and education as well as centuries of cultural and philosophical backgrounds, which as we well know, can sometimes lead to very polarized points of view about the methods and treatment of soils, plants and water. Obviously not all gardeners of the world are created equal either. They toil in the soil for basic survival or a livelihood; for pleasure, physical exercise, food, fun, fresh air, vases of fragrant flowers or to follow in their family’s footsteps; for the desire to create beautiful landscapes; for study, contemplation, critter habitat, healing, social connections or simply for the spiritual practice of consciously connecting with the earth. Some gardeners or farmers become highly educated in all aspects of it, while others prefer to learn about certain things in particular, such as greenhouse gardening, hybridizing, planting pots or hanging baskets, seed starting/saving, etc. The lucky ones are gifted with a natural ‘green thumb’ who can seemingly grow anything with little effort, while others – despite all their efforts - can never seem to achieve the same results. In another words, no two gardeners will ever be alike and they all started somewhere, somehow. Take me for example. When I was a kid in Vancouver, my mom
got me to plant stuff in her garden that would grow fast like radishes so I wouldn’t get bored with it, plus I loved our old neighbour’s amazingly scented sweet pea patch, but I’m not sure this ‘planted a seed’ in me to become a gardener. Then in my late 20’s, life landed me on a small acreage where I grew my first oversized veggie garden by just sticking seeds in the rows and keeping it watered. A few more plots over the years were pulled off the same way wherever I happened to move to, until I at last took the time to take an organic gardening course at around 50. Although more enlightened after that, this knowledge to me did not hold a candle to the ‘real’ gardeners I knew or read about, which were far more versed on plants, seeds, harvesting, pruning, etc. than I was or would ever likely be. My composting and mulching practices are much better now for sure, but by nature I’m the wing-it type rather than the studious, so I still plant things willynilly around the yard, usually start the veggies too late, rarely research anything or ask for advice and I’ve yet to learn things like saving and starting my own seeds and all the other things I really ‘should’ know by now. I could probably manage to name a few plants in English, but I couldn’t give you one plant name in Latin if my life depended on it. Unfortunately in high school, I learned the
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SOUTH SHUSWAP Journey starts with fibre The Arts Council for the South Shuswap has been awarded $9,700 by the BC Arts Council to put towards a community engagement piece in their new home. Shuswap artists Melissa Nasby and Lynn Erin will spearhead “A Journey Begins,” a project that will become a permanent installation in the Arts Council space on the lower level of Carlin Hall, which was recently renovated. “We have a bulkhead that drops down from the ceiling and it’s proved a little challenging in how to not only have it blend in with our beautiful space but also work to our advantage,” says arts council administrator Karen Brown. “A fibre art installation fit the bill for sound absorption, so the arts council turned to its resident artist and teacher Lynn Erin and to contributing artist, Melissa Nasby. Together, Nasby and Erin will oversee a number of community engagement projects to bring the fibre art project to completion. “A Journey Begins” will depict clay sculptured spawning salmon traversing over a rock face on one end wall. It will then travel up to cover the bulkhead in a fibre art piece that will represent the blue and green waters of the Shuswap, finishing off at the other end of the foyer/gallery with Nasby’s commissioned piece boasting the earthiness and natural beauty of the Shuswap. “This is a community space built by the community,” arts council president Lona Heinzig says. “We certainly could not have achieved what we have to date without the many volunteer hours put in by residents and sub-contractors.” A number of interactive community
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n Shuswap Artist’s Melissa Nasby, left, and Lynn Erin are collaborating on an upcoming art installation at Carlin Hall. workshops have been planned so that residents of all ages and abilities can contribute to the project. Handiwork such as knitting, felting, paper-rolling, quilting and such will all contribute beautifully. Upcoming workshops hosted by a variety of talented artists include needle felting leaves (Feb. 20), Bugs on a Board Kids Activity (March 5), Organic Dyeing & Printing (March 12), Metallic Snails Kids Activity (April 9) and Wet Felting Instruction (April 16). The first Saturday of every month is always Kids Day in the Art Studio. “We plan on opening this up to the school
community as well; we’d love for kids to feel the pride in contributing permanently to a community project and to take ownership of that wonderful contribution,” says Brown. “The arts council has created opportunities for everyone in our family,” says Carmen Massey. “Our boys are able to take music lessons after school, I am
able to sing and my husband Troy is even getting into drawing and painting.” If you are interested in contributing to ‘“A Journey Begins,” contact the arts council at 250-515-3276, or email admin@shuswaparts.com. Check out the website www. shuswaparts.com for all classes, workshops and cultural events.
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Band gets financial boost Carlin Middle School’s band received a $1,000 donation from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program. The school band was nominated by James Dean, who is a member of CLAC Local 63 employed by Cornerstone Industrial Limited. “The band is in need of instruments and uniforms,” says Dean. “New instruments can be costly, and supporting a high school band can be challenging with little or no school budget. Parents often have to pay for instruments if their child doesn’t already own one, and new instruments can be expensive.” This donation will go toward uniforms that will unite them as a band, as well as transportation to competitions. These students would love to share what they have learned with their family and friends. CLAC is committed to supporting local communities in the areas where our members live and
An introduction to needle felting takes place Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower Level Carlin Hall with instructor Lynn Erin. Participants will learn the art of dry needle felting by completing felted leaves, taking home completed leaves and leaving one or two to be incorporated into the art installation, “A Journey Begins.” The Arts Council For the South Shuswap will supply tea/coffee but take a light lunch or snacks. A foot care clinic takes place at the Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre, Wednesday, Feb. 24. Small fee for 30 minutes. Call 250-5156047 or send an email to cisrcbb@gmail.com
work, which they do through the Building Communities Together program. Twice per year, the union selects up to 15 causes at random from eligible nominations to give a donation to help them in the important work they do in their community. All causes are nominated by CLAC members. Donations range from $1,000 to $2,500. Log in to myCLAC to share your favourite local cause, what it does and how it helps your community. Formed in 1952, CLAC is one of Canada’s fastest-growing unions. Operating through 15 member centres, it is the country’s largest national, independent, multi-sector union representing more than 60,000 workers in almost every sector. Based on values of respect, dignity, and fairness, CLAC is committed to building better workplaces, better communities, and better lives. Connect with CLAC on Facebook or Twitter at edenning@clac.ca.
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to make an appointment. Sunnybrae Seniors Society offers homemade soup and a bun for lunch at noon on Friday, Feb. 26 at 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Stay for Cards & Games. Annie Lou (Genest) performs in concert at Carlin Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. For tickets or information, contact Jane at 250-675-5426. Tickets are also available at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. Registration has opened for the NimbleFingers Bluegrass and OldTime Music workshops, Week 1 Aug 21 to 26, Workshop Week 2 Aug 28 to Sept. 2 at Sorrento Centre, 1159 Pass-
chendaele Rd. Visit www.http://www.nimblefingers.ca. The Writers’ Group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the South Shuswap library in Blind Bay. There is no charge. For more information, visit www.
thethirdhouse.ca. A Carlin Coffeehouse is held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. The South Shuswap branch of Okanagan Regional Library in Blind Bay hosts family games hour from 3 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District PUBLIC HEARING Lakes Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 900-14 What is Lakes Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 900-14? Bylaw No. 900-14 proposes to recognize the existing commercial dock, oversized swimming platform, and 25 private mooring buoys associated with Totem Pole Resort. The proposed amendment is to rezone a portion of Shuswap Lake from FM2 Foreshore Multi-Family 2 to FC2 Foreshore Commercial 2, which portion lies adjacent to the common property on Strata Plan K46, Section 5, Township 22, Range 8, W6M, KDYD, and includes DL2015, Section 5, Township 22, Range 8, W6M, as shown hatched on the map below, which contains the existing commercial dock and swimming platform. Further, the proposal is to allow 25 private mooring buoys instead of the 15 private mooring buoys currently allowed in the site specific FM2 zone.
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n Fire trucks block a section of Alexander Street Friday morning, Feb. 12, as Salmon Arm firefighters respond to a report of smoke at a downtown commercial-residential building. Burning incense and a faulty smoke detector were believed to be the culprits.
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It may seem like many Shuswap residents are falling foul of the flu, but the numbers say otherwise. Kamran Golmohammadi, an Interior Health medical health officer and preventive medicine specialist, says the number of lab-confirmed cases of influenza up to Feb. 6 was 44, down from 283 for the same time frame last year. “Every year we have an increased number of both influenza and
respiratory illnesses in December and January,” says Golmohammadi, noting only people whose symptoms are bad enough to seek medical attention are tested, and then only if their physician orders testing. “We have significantly improved from last year, which was not a good year.” But could the current situation be the start of something big? Golmohammadi says the possibility exists as the number of confirmed cases last week, which was 12, is “fairly
similar” to last year’s total of 17. As well, he says there are traditionally two influenza and respiratory illness peaks, with the second one coming in March and April. “We have not seen
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n At the Salmon Arm Junior Curling bonspiel. the Dave Belway Sr. Memorial Cup was won by Lorelei Guidos, Carter Recchi, Alex Sewell and Danielle Paetsch, who are flanked by Dave Belway Jr. and his daughters Callie and Maya at the trophy presentation.
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Bootcamp helps build business Small business and non-profit organizations around British Columbia are struggling to get noticed in an extremely competitive market. But the battle can soon be over thanks to a one-day Marketing Bootcamp offered in Kelowna on February 29 and Kamloops on March 1. “Marketing is often an afterthought for small businesses, but it shouldn’t be,” said George Affleck, the president and CEO of Curve Communications, a Vancouver-based marketing agency. “Without the proper strategy, companies can’t stand out from the competition.” Affleck and a team of experts are behind these one-day intensive marketing classes, which will teach participants how to jumpstart their marketing campaigns and build their brands.
Team Curve Affleck is a former journalist and Curve’s founder and CEO. He’s also the author of Buzz: How to Grow Your Small Business Using Grassroots Marketing. With more than 15 years in the industry, Affleck has developed a fail-safe grassroots marketing model that can help launch or create awareness about
any business. Amanda Bates, Curve’s vice president, brings more than 20 years of experience in journalism, producing and television to the workshops. She is an expert crafter of pitches and knows what it takes to get journalists to cover stories. Stephen Johnson is a master of Google search algorithms, payper-click campaigns and search engine optimization (SEO). He works behind the scenes to make marketing efforts stand out from the competition.
The Course Buzz, Affleck’s book, was released at the end of 2015 and covers tools and tips business owners need to launch and grow their companies. In it, Affleck describes his Buzz Formula – a marketing method he has honed over the years. It’s a formula he will also share with participants in the Kelowna and Kamloops workshops. “Unlike other courses, these marketing bootcamps won’t take a generic, catchall approach,” Affleck said. “Before participants even set foot in the training room, we will evaluate their existing online presences – from websites to social media.”
For companies and organizations without websites, the Curve team will also explain why having an online presence is a necessary component to an effective marketing campaign. Business owners will learn how to manage their SEO, Google AdWords and Facebook advertising too. “I’ll take participants on a tour of search engines and reveal how companies can profit from them,” Johnson said. Participants will discover how to create ads for print, radio, television and online, write compelling content, and harness the power of email marketing while adhering to Canadian anti-spam laws. Curve has years of experience in media buying and will show workshop participants how to negotiate ad placement, create promotional campaigns, foster community relations, place corporate donations and develop strategic pitches for journalists. “I received countless pitches as a producer, but many of them lacked research and newsworthiness,” Bates said. “Journalists are busy and don’t have time to figure out what you’re trying to say. We know how to get their attention.”
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n George Affleck, CEO of Curve Communications, a Vancouver-based marketing agency, is offering one-day sessions for small business.
The Benefits Not only will bootcampers get all the advice they need to help their companies and organizations stand out from the competition, they will receive a free copy of Buzz and an hour-long complimentary one-on-one session with Affleck, Bates or Johnson. The newspaper is also partnering with Curve Communications and will offer ad bundle discounts to all those who register for the Marketing Bootcamp. Don’t delay in signing up for the Marketing Bootcamp because
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF PARCEL TAX ROLL
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has prepared the 2016 parcel tax roll as required by Section 203 of the Community Charter. The parcel tax roll lists the parcels eligible to be taxed for the following services and will be available for inspection commencing February 22, 2016: Electoral Area B Galena Shores Waterworks Trout Lake Electric
Electoral Area E Area E Liquid Waste Management Shuswap Watershed Council
Electoral Area C Cedar Heights Waterworks Eagle Bay Estates Waterworks MacArthur Heights/Reedman Heights Waterworks Sorrento Waterworks South Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Waverly Park Water Users Loan Shuswap Watershed Council
Electoral Area F Anglemont Waterworks North Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Saratoga Waterworks Seymour Arm Liquid Waste Management St Ives Street Lighting Shuswap Watershed Council
Electoral Area D Falkland Waterworks Shuswap Watershed Council The parcel tax roll may be viewed at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll only with respect to their own property and only for the following reasons: 1. there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; 2. there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Requests for an amendment to the parcel tax roll must be received in writing and received at the address below no later than 4:00 PM on Monday March 7, 2016. Jodi Pierce, Manager of Financial Services PH: 250 833-5907 jpierce@csrd.bc.ca
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n Blanche Hartnett of the Shuswap Quilters Guild presents a quilt to Salmon Arm’s 2016 New Year’s baby Jax Robert Rick Regnier and parents Kessa Arishenkoff and Paul Regnier. Guild members also provided quilts to Mike and Mahalia Meeuwsen, who recently had triplets. The guild will host its annual quilt show, Everybody Loves Quilts, on June 3 and 4 at Shaw Centre.
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CANADA BULLYING STATISTICS • 64 per cent of kids had been bullied at school. Pink Shirt Day began in Nova Scotia, Canada teachers and wider • 12 per cent were in 2007. A group of students decided to defend communities is a a kid who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. great way to come bullied regularly In a show of solidarity, many of his peers turned up with new ideas (once or more a week). up to school the next day wearing pink shirts, and strategies to • 13 per cent bullied other and PSD was born. address bullying. students regularly (once or By wearing a pink shirt, people identify Speaking up is more a week). themselves as an ally. The pink shirt is a way of also about asking for help • 72 per cent observed showing those being bullied that there are many when you need it. This can bullying at school at least people around who care. be scary, and sometimes the once in a while. Speak up first person you ask can’t or • 40 per cent tried to Giving voice to a problem is the first step won’t do anything to help intervene. towards addressing it. Having conversations you. Keep asking. PSD ex• 64 per cent considered with your friends, family, children, parents, ists because many people care bullying a normal part of deeply about helping you. school life. Stand together Be t • 20-50 per cent said Creating allies is an important Pink Shirt you he cha bullying can be a good Day message. ng w thing (makes people On Feb. 24 we hope you’ll look out on a in t ish to s e h y e toug l her, is a good way to sea of allies in pink, ready to stand at your ew l orld e A Bu solve problems, etc.). side to fight bullying. Being bullied often • 25-33 per cent said makes people feel alone, so it’s up to you to bullying is sometimes OK make them realise that this isn’t true. and/or that it is OK to pick Stop bullying Programs & Services: Outreach Services This message is both the simplest and the on losers. Police Based Victim Services • 61-80 per cent said bullies hardest. It’s not easy to change behaviour, Youth Sexual Exploitation but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to try. are often popular and enjoy Community-Based Victim high status among their What power do YOU have to stop bullyServices peer s. ing? Whether it’s asking for help, standing Children Who Witness Abuse Sou rce: up for someone else or changing your own Centre For Youth Stopping the Violence Community Counselling behaviour, none of us are powerless to help Social Development, UBC Transition House Program Faculty of Education others or ourselves.
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In 2007, a Grade 9 student in Cambridge, NS wore a pink shirt to school and was bullied by other children. Taking notice, two Grade 12 students named Travis Price and David Shepherd rallied their friends to send a message to the bullies. The next day the halls were filled with kids in pink t-shirts. This was the beginning of Pink Day. ~From pinkday.ca s, can break your bone
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Recognizing cyberbullying
Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional
forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/ or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can Mak open up a window for trouble. star e a cha * Adolescents and teens should feel tom ting n nge comfortable talking with their parents ow, orro n w o without the fear of reprimand. Othernex t m , next t wise, they may hide instances of cywe year onth , jus or n ek, berbullying or not know how to broach t st sensitive topics like bullying. Parents art ext now can engage in conversation with their !
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Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying. Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be
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In 2007, a Grade 9 student in Cambridge, NS wore a pink shirt to school and was bullied by other children. Taking notice, two Grade 12 students named Travis Price and David Shepherd rallied their friends to send a message to the bullies. The next day the halls were filled with kids in pink t-shirts. This was the beginning of Pink Day. ~From pinkday.ca s, can break your bone
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Recognizing cyberbullying
Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional
forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/ or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can Mak open up a window for trouble. star e a cha * Adolescents and teens should feel tom ting n nge comfortable talking with their parents ow, orro n w o without the fear of reprimand. Othernex t m , next t wise, they may hide instances of cywe year onth , jus or n ek, berbullying or not know how to broach t st sensitive topics like bullying. Parents art ext now can engage in conversation with their !
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Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying. Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be
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Over time, youth who are bullied or bully others find their own ways of dealing with it. While some victims/bullies may become depressed and begin to withdraw socially, others react aggressively and turn to violence.
Who Are Bullied: • Depression • Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation • Stress related health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) • Low self esteem • School absenteeism and academic problems • Aggressive behaviours • Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the difference between right and wrong • Delinquency and substance use • Academic problems and increased school dropout rate • Aggression • Sexual harassment and dating aggression • Gang involvement and criminal adulthood • Difficulties in their relationships with others • Being bullied at the hands of others
Bullying and the Law Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include: • Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report it to CYBERTIP.CA. Based on the available information, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid.
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GCH Red Branch D’Artagnan of the Ring, aka D’Art, an Irish terrier owned by Joy Viel of Coldstream, along with Joe and Elena Metz (who are the breeders), won the Best of Breed competition at the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. Viel and D’Art are members of both the Vernon Kennel Club and the Shuswap Kennel Club. In addition to conformation showing, Viel also trains her terriers for the obedience ring with other Shuswap Kennel Club members in Salmon Arm. D’Art advanced to the terrier group final Tuesday evening, but was not the judge’s pick to win the group, which went to last year’s runner-up, Charlie, a Skye terrier. Miss P, a beagle from
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Sicamous gets championship slate of games and a skills competition on the Friday night. More than 250 players and coaches plus their families will be participating in the summer event, making Sicamous a very busy place. Sicamous Minor Softball will be seeking sponsors to help put on this event. Any business or individual interested in participating as a volunteer or event sponsor can contact Jake Dewitt at 250-836-4976. The local host team, U18B Sicamous Stingers, have been practising in the Eagle River Secondary gymnasium since before Christmas, working on their softball skills and hoping to improve on their showing at the 2015
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CHASE Death turns case into homicide By Tim Petruk BLACK PRES
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Feb. 7 shooting in Celista that killed one person and injured two others. Richard Allen Williams was arrested on Thursday and made his first appearance in Kamloops provincial court on Friday afternoon. Evidence presented during the brief hearing is bound by a
court-ordered publication ban. Williams, 59, is facing a raft of serious charges including attempted murder, discharging a firearm with the intent to wound, maim or disfigure, assault with a firearm, aggravated assault and break and enter. Charges relating to the fatality have not yet been laid but are expected this week. After the shooting, which occurred at a
Cpl. Dan Moskaluk residence in Celista, police said three men were sent to hospital. Two were reported to be in serious condition and one had minor injuries.
One of the men died as a result of his injuries on Thursday, Feb. 11. “We can confirm that this incident was not a random occurrence and that the individuals involved were known to each other,” Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said. “We are always concerned for the safety of the general public when incidents such as this occur in our communities; however, as is in many cases such
Novice curlers rock it at first bonspiel funds for his community arena and curling awareness in small towns as he crosses this beautiful country. Cheer on your favourites and get into the sport!
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Our little rockers were outstanding and they had fun at Salmon Arm’s Wild Wild West Junior Bonspiel last weekend. Skip Jobe Krause, Third Riley Barna, Second Evan Jackson and Lead Nathan Pall played in their very first bonspiel since learning to curl this year. Congratulations. Well done! Your coaches are so proud of you! Join us at the Chase Curling Arena from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. We will be showcasing our leagues from stick
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Walter Montgomery – Chase’s logging photographer SHUSWAP PASSION Jim Cooperman In addition to the hundreds of forestry workers who flocked to Chase when the Adams River Lumber Company set up its massive sawmill, there was a young, very skilled photographer who came to stay for the rest of his life. After working as an itinerant photographer throughout southern Alberta, the Okanagan and the Kootenays, Walter Forrest Montgomery moved to the town in the spring of 1909 and soon became a very respected and much appreciated member of the community. Years later, his magnificent images became legendary. Montgomery, who became known as Monty, was born near Guelph, Ont. in 1879 and, after taking a photography course, he toured around the countryside on a bicycle taking photos of farms and farming families. In 1901, he moved to Fernie, B.C., where he became a partner with another photographer. From this studio he travelled extensively, taking photos of cattle roundups, rodeos and logging. He later tried
working in a Calgary studio, but soon decided that indoor photography was not for him. Once settled in Chase, Monty soon joined other townsfolk to enjoy Saturday evenings at the Whitfield Chase ranch house, where musicians gathered to play alongside the family organ. It was at one of these gatherings that he met Whitfield’s 18-year-old granddaughter, Becky. They soon were off together on nature hikes in the hills around Chase. Two years later, their romance ended tragically when Becky died from typhoid fever, after nursing her brother who had contracted the disease. Monty remained a bachelor for the rest of his life, and when he was home he visited her gravesite every Sunday. In addition to the scenes of logging camps, log flumes, sawmills and loggers with an axe and crosscut saw posing on springboards in giant cedar trees, Monty used his 8 x10 Seneca camera to take photos of groups of people and wildlife. He used glass negatives until 1921 and he always developed and printed his own black and white photos in whatever space he could find, including a tent. Monty was a proud Scotsman who loved Canada and thus he was one of the first to sign up when the First World War was
declared. He was sent to the front lines and spent years in the French trenches until he was severely injured at the end of the war. He spent a year in recovery after the doctors stitched up five holes in his intestines. When he returned to Chase in late 1918, he dusted off his camera and resumed his photography work despite the injuries that bothered him the rest of his life. Monty’s reputation grew as he travelled around the province photographing logging scenes and sawmills as the official photographer for the B.C. Lumberman journal. At times he lugged his heavy, cumbersome gear across difficult terrain to capture the ideal scene with the best lighting. As he never owned a car or a horse, he would ride with the crews using whatever mode of travel was available, including trains, barges, sternwheelers or wagons. Some of his best photos were taken of the immense trees on Vancouver Island, where he spent four summers. Despite his advance age of 61, Monty served again in the Second World War. When he returned, he purchased a two-room house in Chase, where the kitchen doubled as a dark room. With his minimal income, he lived simply and was known as a loner despite his daily routine
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archives and still appear in books and magazines. After he finally retired in 1959, he explained in an interview, “I guess I’m the only one in B.C.
who really made a life-long profession of photographing the logging industry from the beginning.” He died 10 years later at the age of 90.
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n Adams Lake loggers, circa 1914, photo courtesy of Frank Fraser. of sipping a pint at the pub and then heading to the Legion. He was a familiar sight at most events, where he would be seen in his suit, tie and hat crouching under the black cloth at-
tached to his antique camera taking photos of school children, weddings and Legion events. Monty’s remarkable photos can be found in local museums and
I N P CHATTER at Village Lanes Fun Centre by Calyn Buresh
Hello again everyone! Once again, I hope you all had an excellent week! Tournament season is in full swing here at Village Lanes, which makes for long nights, early morning, and a very busy schedule; just the way we like it! This past weekend 24 local teams from here in Chase competed in a new tournament being run across Canada, called the Bowl Canada Cup. The top two local teams from this past weekend will move on to the Provincial Finals being held in Surrey B.C. on April 23rd. Congratulations to the following team for placing first and earning a spot at the Provincial Finals: Sandra Coates, Terry and Dwaine Vandevosse, Sam Steil, and Kaitlyn Deleeuw. Another round of applause for our second place finishers who will also represent the Village of Chase: Susan Waters, Wanda Pickell, Joe Fletcher, and Jeff and Tammy Leel! If either of the teams place first at Provincials, they will be off to the National Finals this Summer; being held in Toronto, Ontario! Best of luck to our local teams! This past weekend our Youth Bowlers also competed in the Zone Finals here in Chase, and down in Vernon. Congratulations to the Chase Junior Boys team for placing 2nd in the event! Way to go Alex Greenaway, Jordan Fletcher, Ryder Louis, Carson Mickelson, and coach, Kelly Collins! Great bowling! Good Luck to Red Manson, and partner Terry Vandevosse, as well as Terry Berreth and partner, Ray Jackson as they head to Port Coquitlam this weekend for a chance to bowl to win a free trip to Hawaii! Many of you have asked for an update on Emma as well. We are very happy to say that she is growing like a weed, and keeping us very busy! Until next time…cheers!
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The Chase Heat have three games remaining in the regular season, before they suit up for the high-flying world of KIJHL playoffs. As in past seasons, the pecking order from one to three is anything but certain. The 100 Mile House Wranglers are currently number 1 at 70 points, one point up on the Kamloops Storm. Chase is six points back of Kamloops at 63 points, with three games to go, but could climb into second spot if the hockey god is willing. Last weekend, the Heat faced two unruly mobs and came out victorious in both battles. Friday night the 12th found the local squad in the Cheese Capital of Canada taking on the North Okanagan Knights. Nic Bruyere faced 25 shots, denying all but one to backstop the team to a win. This chippy scrum of a
What’s on in Chase Public skating, until end of February, Chase Arena, Mondays: 5 to 6 p.m., Fridays: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop-in hockey Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Skmana CrossCountry Ski Club & Snowshoe Club invites you and a friend to join the club every Friday in February for an afternoon of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at Skmana. Meet at the Skmana parking lot for a 1:30 p.m. start. Chase Excellence Program Fundraiser, Pasta Dinner & Apron Auction, Feb. 20, Chase Community Hall, dinner 5 to 6:30 with auction to follow. All you can eat, $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under.
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n Chase Heat goalie Daniel Toews watches the puck as it rolls between the skates of the Kamloops Storm’s Wilson Northey. game tested the mettle of the Heat with the result being a 3-to-1 victory. Tommy Brown popped one in from Mason Palaga and Michael Van Unen. Later in the 1st, Michael Fidanza scored from Rylan Van Unen and Brown. The only scoring in the 2nd came from the Armstrong Armed Forces. In the 3rd, Travis Beaubien wrapped things up on the power play from Bradley Whitehead and Zachary Fournier. On the 13th at the
Art Holding Memorial Arena, the Kamloops Storm arrived bearing arms. There was no scoring in the 1st; however the fans got some entertainment from a Valentine’s Day eve heavyweight bout between Whitehead and the Storm’s Dallas Otto. Some 277 fans watched in the 2nd as the dipsy-doodling rubber-legged Pat Brady lasered one in from Beaubien and Ethan Buck. Three minutes later, Rylan Van Unen got his 1st of two on the night from Kolten Moore and Fi-
danza. In the 3rd, the assault continued with Fidanza from Michael Van Unen and Josh Bourne, then Fournier from Beaubien and Okino. The icing on the cake came on the power play with Rylan Van Unen’s 2nd from Moore and Bourne. Daniel Toews between the red posts, was white hot, stopping all 24 to earn firststar honours in a 5-0 shutout, his first of the season. Don’t miss the Eagles from Sicamous, on Thursday the 18th as a playoff tune-up. Playoff Bound: The playoffs commence next week but the schedule is unknown. What is certain is that there will be two games at AHMA versus the Storm or Wranglers. Wear something red, bring your favourite noise makers and buckle up as the thrills and chills will be in great abundance. Let’s fill our ice palace and cheer the team on like never before!
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District PUBLIC HEARING Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 825-35
Brief Summary: Bylaw No. 825-35 proposes to fully eliminate certain site specific regulations in Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 that are no longer applicable, and to revise site specific regulations containing uses that are no longer active. It also proposes housekeeping amendments to amend two incorrect legal descriptions and update two reference maps. Bylaw No. 825-35 is a first step in a larger process to develop a new zoning bylaw for the entire North Shuswap – a bylaw that will complement the Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan (OCP). Amending Bylaw No. 825-35 will contribute towards bringing consistency between permitted land uses in the zoning bylaw, and land use designations in the OCP – a requirement for both bylaws under the Local Government Act. When? Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) Where? Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Community Hall/Fire Hall, 3852 SquilaxAnglemont Road, Scotch Creek, BC.
Willie Joswig aka Speedy Gonzales, can be seen zipping around town handing out information brochures to raise awareness of the need for more food and cash donations at the Salvation Army Food Bank.
“Speedy” wants you to know how you can help… FOOD AND/OR CASH DONATIONS can be dropped off at: 331 4th Street SE or 191 2nd Avenue NE You can also mail your donation to: Salvation Army P.O. Box 505, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N6
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Who should attend? Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw amendment shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment? A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM from Monday, February 1st, 2016 until Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays). How do I send a written submission? Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Offices until 4 PM on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. Written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant. The mailing address is: 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Box 978 Salmon Arm, BC Email submissions may be sent to: plan@csrd.bc.ca Who can I speak to about this application? Jan Thingsted, Planner Tel: 250-833-5918 Email: jthingsted@csrd.bc.ca
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Film festival opens a window on the world trained themselves across 3,000 miles, following the Continental Divide from Texas to Canada – 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21. The Brand New Testament (Le tout nouveau testament): This is a film in which God lives in human form as a cynical writer with a young opinionated daughter in present-day Brussels, Belgium. She concludes that her dad is doing a terrible job and hijacks his computer to write the Brand New Testament to spiritually uplift the human race – at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 4 p.m. Feb. 26. Anomalisa: The film follows a day in the life of a mundane and bored man who goes on a business trip. As he interacts with the people he meets, viewers see the world through his eyes and his responses to others. Both funny and sad, the themes are very thought provoking – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Court: In contrast to what Bollywood viewers have come to expect from India, this movie is about real people do-
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STIPDONK, FRANCISKA 1930 - 2016 “IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL” We announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother Franciska Stipdonk on January 23, 2016. “Francis” was born April 18th, 1930 in Amsterdam NL and moved to Canada in 1972. She loved nature with all the flowers and animals spending many a day basking in its beauty. Francis was a strong woman who did whatever she set her mind to and ventured wherever her heart led. Having coffee with her “girls” and playing games with friends and family were her joys that kept her busy and loving life. We will smile when we think of her strong will, fun banter, changing the rules of the game, sneaking to Tim Horton’s and expecting you on time. She leaves behind to watch over, her son Evert (Marion), Daughter Gerda , Grandchildren Melanie (Clayton), Robert (Katelyn), Jennifer (Derek) and 4 beautiful great grandchildren. We would like to thank all our families and friends for their help and support and also Francis’s friends who have been so supportive! “You were given life because you were strong enough to Live it!” Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, 250 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Francis through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
DAWSON, ARNOLD OSBORNE January 18, 1936 - February 10, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Arnold Dawson at Kamloops hospital after a courageous fight with cancer and pneumonia. He leaves to mourn, his wife Pat of 46 years, daughter Jennie Dawson, sons Dale Dawson and Derry (Kyla) Dawson, grandsons Tanner and Bradley and Granddaughter Hailey, sisters Joyce Davis and Judy (Bill) Budau of Ontario plus numerous nieces, nephews and family in B.C. and Ontario. He was predeceased by his dad John, mom Eva and sisters Jean Holland and Gwen Youde. Camping and fishing with family and friends and enjoying the odd “cool one” on a hot day was a precious part of his life. “Bush Creek” and “Humamilt Lake” were just the very “BEST!” Working as a mechanic in the East, Port Alberni, Kamloops and Chase, then for himself with Chase Towing and later for Mattey Bros., he had a busy life but a good one with many friends along the way. He also spent a few years driving the school bus in Chase where he enjoyed all the students. Gambling trips were a fun part of his life and even the short day trips to nearby casinos were great. A celebration of Arnold’s life will be held on February 20th (Saturday) at 11:00 am at the Chase Community Hall with refreshments to follow. Online condolences can be sent to www. schoeningfuneralservice.com. Should friends desire please donate to the Children’s Hospital.
GORDON EDWARD WEST-JOHNSON April 23rd, 1937 to February 3rd, 2016 Gordon Edward WestJohnson of Sorrento B.C. passed away at the Kelowna General Hospital in the ICU Palliative Care Unit early February 3rd, 2016. The family extends our sincere thanks to the wonderful nurses, Dr. McKenzie and Dr. Holmes for their kind and compassionate care. It was greatly appreciated. Gordon was born in Vancouver B.C. and spent his early years in Kamloops and the Cariboo region. He lived in Victoria during his teenage years. He trained as an electrician and spent most of his working life with BC Tel in a variety of positions, both technical and managerial. Gordon was predeceased by his mother, his father and his son Timothy. He is survived by his wife Rose, his daughter Karen (Gary), his son David, his daughter-in-law Mary and his grand children Tyler (Shannon), Trina (Tony) and Trent (Audriana) as well as his great-grand children Caiden, Shanna and Skylar. He is also survived by his brother Stan and his many cousins throughout B.C. There will be a Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. on April 23rd, 2016 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. S.W., Salmon Arm B.C. Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be served after the celebration. If friends wish, a donation may be made to their favourite charity in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Gordon through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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MASON, SARAH 1925 - 2016 Sarah Andrews Mason (Service) passed on February 8, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC. Survived and married to her husband Gordon for 65 years, daughter Debbie (John) and son Bill, grandchildren Carly, Tommy and Jeff. Sarah (Sadie) was born in Smithers, BC on December 24, 1925. Her father William (Bill) with BC Police and mother Sarah had five daughters, Sarah was the fourth. She lost her father at a very young age and grew up in Kamloops, where she met husband Gordon. From Kamloops a lifetime of adventures began for both Sarah and Gordon. They led a fun and full life raising their family in North Vancouver, then moved to Salmon Arm where they have made many friends and enjoyed their retirement. Always ready for an adventure, Sarah loved family, flying, and roaming the back roads in British Columbia with Gordon. Now she is in a peaceful world and continues to send her love to those she loved. Celebration of Sarah’s life to follow later in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Sarah through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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PATRICIA (PAT) GORDON HANEY (nee Westgarth) July 25, 1937 - February 11, 2016 It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of Patricia Gordon Haney of Chase, BC. She passed away peacefully in Hospice in Kamloops on February 11, 2016. Patricia is survived by her husband Ralph of 35 years. Her children Ken (Lisa), Laura (Rick), Alana and her grandchildren Kelsey, Derek, Kyle, Amanda and Kaitlyn. Pat had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She will always be remembered as a very caring compassionate person who treasured time with her family and friends. She also had a special spot in her heart for animals having loved many of them during her life. A private family internment will precede a memorial reception held for both family and friends at 2 pm on February 26, 2016 at the Chase Creekside Senior Centre. 542 Shuswap Ave, Chase, B.C. The family wishes to express our heart felt thanks and love to family friend Kathy Miller who was there for Pat every step of the way. We would also like to thank Dr. Kruger, Dr. Conley and Dr. Gorman who helped make her last years possible. Thank-you to the nurses and doctors at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops for their compassionate care of Pat in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice.
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O’BRIEN, DR. EDWARD GEORGE Passed away peacefully at the Kelowna Hospice House on February 12, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his loving family: 6 children, Evelyn, Heather, Ed, Jennifer, Tom, and David; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Eileen, Hazel, and Margie. Dr. O’Brien is predeceased by his loving wife Anita of 57years, and 2 brothers, Kevin and Eric. A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held at St. Charles Garnier Roman Catholic Church in June, final date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trout Unlimited, http://www.tucanada.org. For more about Dr. O’Brien, or to offer a condolence, please visit www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Caretakers needed for remote ski lodge, North/East of Sicamous, best suits a retired couple,2 weeks in, 2 weeks out. April-Oct. Send resume to nick@mustangpowder.com General Duty Person required for Armstrong BC. This is a full time position Monday to Friday 8-5. Must have own transportation and be physically fit, please fax resume with job description to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please. King’s Christian School is hiring teachers for the 2016/17 school year:
✎Kindergarten - 3 Days/Week ✎Grade 1 - Full Time ✎Music/Fine Arts - Part Time Details available at www.kingschristianschool.com under “careers.” Please forward resume, references and statement of faith to: King’s Christian School 350-B 30th Street NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone: (250)832-5200 Fax: (250)832-5201 info@kingschristianschool.com
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Mechanic with experience working on Maxxforce 13 engines required immediately full-time. We are located in the Spallumcheen Industrial Park Armstrong. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation, own tools and be physically fit. Please fax resume to 250546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No walk in’s or phone calls please.
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Help Wanted Service Person required fulltime for our Service center in Armstrong, the successful candidate must have some mechanical skill as well as some experience with servicing Highway tractor units and capable of working under little supervision. Must have own reliable transportation and be physically fit, be able to work Tuesday to Sat 8-5. Please fax resumes to 250546-0600 with job position applying for or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please.
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Help Wanted Repair Person required part time for our Proheat, Wabasco and various other makes of heaters and air-conditioning units in our highway tractors. This is part time position that could lead to full time we require the right person immediately we are located in the Spallumcheen Industrial park in Armstrong BC. You must have your own transportation and be reliable and physically fit, please fax resume with job description to 250-546-0600 or e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com with job description in subject line. No phone calls or walk in’s please.
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Certified Journeyman Plumber School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is currently seeking a full time Certified Journeyman Plumber to join our team in Williams Lake. This position is a Monday-Friday day shift that will allow you to be home by 4:00 most days, to enjoy the rest of your day! Qualifications: • Valid BC Driver’s license - Class 5 • Physically fit and capable of performing all assigned duties • An Inter-provincial Red-Seal Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber • Valid BC Gas Certification • A current knowledge of all provincial and municipal codes or regulations that have a direct bearing on this trade/s • Sufficient knowledge of the heating trade to carry out required duties • Proven ability to read and understand plans and/or blueprints
Ofce Support OFFICE ASSISTANT P/T BJ Design Interiors, a full service interior decorating and design company in Sicamous, BC. The successful candidate will assist with day to day administrative support. You will need to be incredibly organized and be able to multi task in a deadline driven environment. Excellent Word, Excel and Outlook skills are required. A professional attitude and the ability to communicate well in a customer service driven industry is a must. Submit resumes to:brenda@bjdesigninteriors.com. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Funding provided: The Employment Services and Supports (ESS) program is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Jobs Fund for unemployed individuals who do not qualify for Employment Insurance, or under-employed and low-skilled, to gain the skills needed to find employment in trucking industry. The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 5 weeks – 104 hours in-vehicle training • Road Test at ICBC Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared for entry level employment as a truck driver with “behind the wheel” experience. For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Phone: 250-371-5817
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$500 & Under UTILITY trailer made from Ford pick up box $450. obo (250)836-4790
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SAGE 99 Fly Rod, 8 WT. New $350. Frabill Ice Fishing Shelter. New $200. Call (250)517-8087
Firearms Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (PAL) Downstairs at Chase Legion Feb 20 & 21, 9am-5pm Cost $120 includes manual & exams Pre-registration required Call Ivan: (1-250)679-2758
Misc. Wanted Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins. Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!
Hunter Training Course (C.O.R.E.) Downstairs at Chase Legion Mar. 5 & 6 8am-5pm Cost $160 includes manual, exams & BCWF Fee Pre-registration required Call Ivan: (1-250)679-2758
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LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.
CHASE: 3bdrm, 3bath, 5appl. plus central air & vac., $1200/mo. avail. Immediately, (250)318-1393 (250)679-3695
WAREHOUSE Lien Act Notice is hereby given to Darren Wilfred Large of Box 191 Saddle Lake, AB T0A 3T0 and Lien holder Go Auto Finance of 10220 184 Street Edmonton AB T5S 0B9. Registered owner of 2011 Dodge Ram 1D7RV1GPXBS522052. To recover Storage charges of the above mentioned vehicle under the provision of the Warehouse Lien Act in the amount of $4000.00 as of February 5, 2016, the above noted vehicle has been stored at Eagle Rock Towing 1233 Titus Rd, Sicamous BC since June 10, 2015 and will be disposed of on March 2, 2016. Call 250546-8290.
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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Spooner Industrial Ltd. from Lee Creek, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for Sand and Gravel Quarry purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located near Scotch Creek within Block A, Section 27, Township 22, Range 12, W6M, KDYD. The Lands File for this application is 3407861. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Of¿cer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 27, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ Of¿ce in Thompson-Okanagan.
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2011 Camry LE V6 auto, cloth, silver colour, must see car. $14,000. (250)517-9549
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that South Bastion Bay Access Inc. from Tappen, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for existing road purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located over a portion of Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road adjacent to Sec. 5, Tp. 22, R. 8, W6M, KDYD. The Lands File for this application is 3412975. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Of¿cer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 26, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ Of¿ce in Thompson-Okanagan.
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Gold, silver and bronze for ringette Three Shuswap Ringette squads returned from the 2016 Sweetheart Ringette Tournament with gold, silver and bronze medals. Despite the intense competition the Open A 18+ team won the gold medal, the silver medal was claimed by the U14B team and the U16B team took home the bronze medal. Nearly 90 ringette teams from B.C. and Alberta converged on Kelowna for the 2016 Sweetheart Ringette Tournament during the weekend of Feb 5 to 7.
Open A 18+ The Shuswap Open A 18+ team started the tournament on Friday with a 7-2 win over Kelowna. The second game, however, featured a tougher Surrey White Rock team which defeated Shuswap 5-2. Saturday morning started with an exciting game against Burnaby-New West, with Shuswap holding out for a 2-1 victory. The second game was another exciting contest against North West Vancouver. After a scoreless first half, Shuswap got down to business and put three quick goals in the net to win the game 3-0. In the semifinal game, Shuswap met Burnaby NewWest again, coming out on top 4-1 and earning a spot in the gold-medal game. The gold-medal game was intense, and was tied at the end of regulation time. In the four-on-four overtime, Shuswap’s goalie, Colleen Moorhouse, stood on her head and Riley Pickrell made a highlight reel, top-corner backhand shot to win the gold medal.
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U14 The U14 team has been on a roll this year, with a second silver medal in as many tournaments. They cruised through the first three games of the Sweetheart round robin, with convincing wins over Vancouver-Richmond and Fraser Valley on Friday, and Burnaby-New Westminster on Saturday morning. The late Saturday afternoon game against Prince George, however, was a nail-biter. Shuswap was down 2-0 with only four minutes left in the game when Prince George got into penalty trouble. With the goalie pulled, the Thunderstruck capitalized bringing the score to within one. With the net still empty, Shuswap thrilled their fans and scored the tying goal with a minute left. The semifinal was an early morning contest against Delta, and was a seesaw battle before Shuswap pulled ahead late in the game and added an empty netter to win 6-4. There was little time to rest though, as the gold-medal game took place in the early afternoon against arch rival Vernon. The game was tightly fought, but the tired Shuswap team was not able to score again after going down 3-1.
U16 The U16 team’s first game was against a team from Hinton, Alta. A tough-fought game ended in a 7-5 win for the Albertans. Goals were scored by Tori Keehn, Kassi Archambault, Victoria Sirko and Stephanie Martin. In the second game of the day, Shuswap played Westside, winning 3-2. Goals were scored by Sirko, Jordyn Turner and Archambault. Saturday morning, the team battled Quesnel. They played hard, fast and fearless and it showed as the final score was 18 to 1. Later that afternoon Shuswap battled their Interior rival, Vernon winning 4-3. On Sunday, Shuswap came up short in a 6-5 loss to Bow View from Alberta. Alexa Hadath opened up the scoring for Shuswap in the bronzemedal game. After the first half, Shuswap held on to their one-goal lead against Lacombe. In the second Lacombe tied the game. With nine minutes left in the second Archambault scored, but Lacombe came back to tie only a minute later. With just 50 seconds left on the score board, Stephanie Martin scored in the top corner, winning the bronze medal.
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Ski team gets taste of igloo building TRAIL TALES Marcia Beckner What excitement on the hill on Saturday on Frodo’s Bog when Peter Mair and Hermann Bruns shared their knowledge of igloo building on a brilliantly sunny day with the members of the Junior Race Team. As each of the ski groups arrived, they enthusiastically helped Hermann with cutting the snow blocks with a saw, setting the blocks on the igloo wall where Peter would trim them with his saw – settling them into place, chinking the gaps in the walls with snow. All had seen and been in the igloos that Peter and Hermann had built the past few years up by Cec’s Cabin, but this was the first time everyone had the chance to see and experience how they are built. It is Peter who is the instigator behind igloo building in the Larch Hills. As a high school student in Prince Rupert he took an Outdoor Ed course that took the class up into the mountains behind the town and taught igloo building. Lots of snow then. Sadly, not now. As Peter tells us, first you pack down an area to make hard pack from which the snow blocks will be cut. In the Arc-
tic, the blocks are cut from settled drifted snow. However, since this is not the Arctic, we pack it by stomping on it. Then Hermann takes his saw – a regular wood saw – to cut snow blocks. An area is packed down for the igloo and the base set of blocks is set in a circle. Then Peter takes his saw -– an avalanche safety saw – and cuts an angle in the first set of blocks so the remaining blocks go up in a spiral. One by one the blocks were brought over by the skiers and handed to Peter standing inside the igloo ring where he put them in place, fine tuning the fit with his saw and making sure each leaned in a bit, balancing each on the other. As the igloo got higher Peter moved his operation inside so that the walls of the igloo wouldn’t be damaged by leaning over it. At this point a door had to be made so Jim cut through a spot in the wall, digging out a passageway with a shovel. Through this hole the final blocks were passed and Peter placed them strategically around the top then dropped in the key block and voila! An igloo! I had the happy job of helping Peter inside and getting instruction along the way – even wielded the saw myself to fit a few of the blocks! As the igloo progressed, those kids not cutting/carrying/ placing blocks were chinking the gaps. There was great hilarity along the way as groups of skiers would pile into the unfinished
igloo and peer over the top. When the igloo was finished, it managed to hold 12 smaller-type skiers. Later in the morning, while finishing off the second igloo, Peter and Hermann were joined by an enthusiastic gang of Midget skiers who returned to build an entrance to the first igloo, using the skills gained earlier that morning. Now it looked complete. The igloos made previously by Peter and Hermann have an entrance down which one goes and climbs up the other side of the wall onto a platform which is traditionally the living space. Having a lower entrance keeps the warm air inside the igloo. However, in this case, the igloo was built on a bog and
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n Members of the Larch Hills ski team pose inside an igloo constructed at Frodo’s Bog. digging under the wall to make the entrance would have one virtually swimming! Peter says to check out the NFB video on Two Inuit Building An Igloo to see how exact the experts are. Many thanks to Peter and Hermann for sharing their expertise with the dozens of race team kids – and the numbers of folks who dropped
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by to view the event. Think snow!
OLIVIA Encouraged by teachers and her mother to meet new people, Olivia made a decision to participate in Special Olympics. She enjoys Club Fit and participates in basketball. Although new to the program, she is eager to learn and to teach others about what she has learned. A matter-of-fact person, she knows what she wants and says it. She attends Salmon Arm Sullivan Campus and in addition to her school activities she gets work experience at Salmar Theatre.
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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, FEB. 18 SAVE YOUR STUFF – The Shuswap Lake Health-Care
Auxiliary will host a fundraising garage/bake/book sale and silent auction on April 1 and 2 at the Mall at Piccadilly, with all proceeds going to Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Donations of small household goods, books, toys and furniture will be gratefully accepted. Call 250-833-1881 to have items picked up or take them to the mall March 29 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BC FRIENDS – A FRIENDS Parent workshop is designed
for parents, families and caregivers to learn more about the online portion of this evidence-based anxiety prevention and resiliency program used in B.C. schools to promote the mental health and well-being of all students. Free workshop runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the District Education Support Centre - Multipurpose Room, 341 Shuswap St. SW. Seating is limited. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ friends-parent-program-workshopshuswapsalmon-armtickets-21076524452.
course dinner Friday and Saturday. Drinks are served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at www. saactorsstudio.com, Intwined Fibre Arts or by calling 250-833-5134. FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents the 27th
Annual Shuswap International Film Festival to Saturday, Feb. 27. See details on Page 28.
COFFEE HOUSE – A coffee house takes place at 7 p.m. on
the third Friday of the month at the Silver Creek Community Hall. Sign-up is at 6 p.m. Open mic.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
SINGLE MOMS – Al the single moms in the community are
invited to a free day of pampering and blessing, including haircuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, free clothing, toys, books, snacks, drinks and
raffles are featured. For more information, contact Kathy at 250-832-2028 or visit www.facebook.com. ShuswapGardenClub. FUNDRAISER – Fly Hills Snow Blazers host a dinner/dance
at 6:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Curling Rink, featuring the music of Shoe Swap. Tickets are available at the door, Shuswap Xtreme Recreation and Hideaway Liquor Store.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25 SHUSWAP GARDEN CLUB – meets 7 p.m. at Scout Hall, 2460
Auto Rd. Guest speaker Axel Hvidberg will talk about the Haskap berry. Everyone is welcome.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26 COFFEE HOUSE – The Shuswap Writers’ Coffeehouse runs
from 7 to 9 p.m. at Choices Restaurant, featuring journalist Martha Wickett. A light supper is available at 6:30 and open-mic readings start at 7 p.m. Poets, prose writers. For information, email kdrolin@hotmail.com. CONCERT – Voice of the Shuswap and
Aspiral Youth Partners Association present Thick as Thieves at 7 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre library. Tickets are available at DAC main office or Voice of the Shuswap. For more information, contact 250463-5026.
MANAGING DIABETES – A free six-
session workshop will be held for adults with type 2 diabetes as well as family members, friends and/or caregivers from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Uptown Askew’s. Learn how to better manage your symptoms and daily activities. For more information, call Self Management BC toll free 1-866-902-3767, or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca/ diabetesprogram. Sign up now, spaces are limited.
SATURDAY, FEB. 27 WELSH DINNER – The Shuswap Welsh
Society hosts a St. David’s Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. Doors open at 5. For information, call 250-832-4415 or 250832-3213.
ARABIC LANGUAGE SEMINAR – This free
PUB THEOLOGY – First United
Church holds a conversation on any topic from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hideaway Pub, open to anyone over 19 and the sky is the limit in terms of topics of conversation. For more information, call Patrick at 250-832-3492.
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SNOWBLAZERS – Snowmobile Club monthly meetings are
held every third Thursday at the curling rink from 7 to 8 p.m. Visit www.sasnowblazers.com.
TOASTMASTERS – Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet
Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre.
WEEKLY CRIB – Runs every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at
the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall. For info, contact Donna Bernard at 250-833-0123.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19 ONSTAGE – Shuswap Theatre presents Welfarewell, a
dramatic comedy by Cat Delaney at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 to 21, 25–28, and March 3–5. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows are at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arts on Hudson Avenue or online at shuswaptheatre.com.
FUNDRAISER – A Burger, Beer and Dance Fundraiser will
be held for Kaden Sagh at Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall, 3690 30 St. SE. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, contact Sancha at 250-833-6587, or Kristie at 250-833-2601.
MURDER MYSTERY – Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio presents
Funkin’ Dead, a five-act murder mystery with a four-
free childcare, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Broadview Church 350 30 St. NE. COLDEST NIGHT – Walk with others to raise funds for the Lighthouse Shelter and Second Harvest. Opening ceremony starts at 5 p.m. Great prizes available to walkers. Contact event co-ordinator Chris Moore at info@lueseaphilanthropy.org or call 250-833-4066. ITALIAN DINNER – The Salmon Arm Elks host a fundraising
spaghetti dinner, featuring a 50/50 draw, door prizes and entertainment. Cocktails will be served at 4:30 p.m., dinner is at 6. Tickets are available from any Elk member or by calling 250-833-4803.
DANCE CLUB – Dance the waltz, foxtrot, Latin, jive and
everything in between from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Legion. There’s a bar and snacks with a good dance floor and a warm atmosphere. Music by DJ Jens Goerner.
GREEN THUMBS – Shuswap Garden Club hosts A Day for
the Gardeners at 8:30 a.m. at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. Speaker topics include What’s New for 2016, Gardening for Pollinators and How to grow Ornamental Grasses and Succulents. Register before 9:15 a.m. Speakers from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors and
public event is designed to introduce Arabic culture through a better understanding of the Arabic Language from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 130 of Okanagan College, Salmon Arm. Conversational Arabic classes will soon be offered. Call Sandra Baumgartner at 250-804-1886.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 KAIROS – The Salmon Arm Ecumenical KAIROS
Committee presents, Standing with the Unist’ot’en: Protect the Land, Water, and Indigenous Rights, at 2 p.m. at First United Church. Two short films about the struggle to prevent three petroleum companies from building pipelines on their territory, a talk by Kanahus Manuel, Secwepemc land defender and silent auction.
DESSERT EVENING – The Full Gospel Businessman
Fellowship hosts an event featuring author and speaker Jim Morrison, sharing his personal journey and the surprising truth that cancer ultimately made him a better man, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 1090 22 St NE. For more information, contact Dennis Hill at dennis@dvhill.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 SHUSWAP STORYTELLERS – is a group that loves to tell and
listen to stories, meets at 7 p.m. at the Askew’s Uptown meeting room on the first Tuesday of every month. Call Estelle at 250-546-6186 or by email to estelle.noakes@ gmail.com.
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