Salmon Arm Observer, March 14, 2012

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Lawsuit over land transaction SmartCentres: Action considers rezoning, land payment obligations.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The site of the planned SmartCentres shopping centre is the subject of legal wranglings in BC Supreme Court centring on purchase of the land five years ago.

At the heart of the dispute is the length of time the rezoning approval took, the type of rezoning that was approved, as well as the amount of land that was eventually protected from development because of its proximity to the Salmon River.

In April 2010, a civil lawsuit was launched by a B.C. numbered company, 0759594, that lists Mike Fowler with a Richmond mailing address as president. It names three defendants – another numbered company, 568295, with president Joseph Amato of Vaughan, Ont.; Salmon Arm Shopping Centres Ltd.; and Calloway REIT (Salmon Arm) Inc. The three defendants are affiliated with SmartCentres.

The Statement of Claim notes the ‘568’ numbered company agreed to purchase the seven parcels involved for $16.7 million. Two million dollars of that payment was deferred, pending rezoning and subdivision approval. If the purchaser couldn’t get the city approvals before November 2009, the purchaser would pay the seller the remaining $2 million by Nov. 15 of that year. The seller had reserved the right to buy back a portion of the lands for residential development.

The document states that because no rezoning and subdivision of the lands occurred by Oct. 15, 2009 and the purchasers did not pay the $2 million by the Nov. 15, 2009 deadline, the plaintiff/ seller is suing for the two million, plus interest and costs.

On June 4, 2010, a statement of defence and counterclaim was registered by the defendants, followed by a notice of application from the defendants on March 2 of this year. The March 2 document seeks three orders. One, that the plaintiff’s/seller’s claim be dismissed. Two, that the court award a judgment against the plaintiff of

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Campaign: Shoppers, including Mayor Nancy Cooper, Bernie Hucul, Kari Wilkinson and Violet Pilkey, rushed the door of Salmon Arm Stationery Tuesday morning to show their support for local business after council decided to use a Kansas firm to redesign the city’s webpage.

Cash mob invades store

Shop local: Group draws attention to city policy with buying spree.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

It wasn’t a large mob, but it was one with cash and a purpose.

Some 20 people arrived at Salmon Arm Stationery early yesterday morning to buy items in support of buying local in general and businessman Ian Wickett in particular.

The shop-local campaign is the brainchild of a group of designers who were angered by a City of Salmon Arm decision to award a $25,000 website redesign project to a Kansas firm.

Kari Wilkinson says a group of designers emailed their “little rant” to several businesses when they heard that the website contract had gone south.

“Are you freakin’ kidding me?” was Wilkinson’s initial response to the news last week. “I said this is absolutely ridiculous. It had nothing to do with me; I wouldn’t have quoted on it.”

But other local designers might have, so Wilkinson conferred with a core group – Bernie Hucul, Louise Wallace, Warren Welter, Bob Beeson and Otto Pfannschmidt.

“We want to see their (city’s) list of under and over $25,000 expenditures,” continues Wilkinson, noting Mayor Nancy Cooper told her she would get the information for her. “If they’re (the figures) saying we’re wrong and they are spending lots locally, that’s OK, but we want to see where – a little

more transparency.”

The event at Salmon Arm Stationery is the first in a series of “cash mobs” designed to remind residents, businesses and local governments of the importance of spending their dollars at home.

At yesterday’s cash mob, Wilkinson loaded up on art supplies she needs to create a mixed media piece for an upcoming Rotary auction.

Across the aisle and clutching a bag of till tapes, Hucul said research he had undertaken a couple of years ago revealed how much talent is available in town.

As well, Hucul says when he wins See Mayor on page A2

See SmartCentres on page A3

This week Teachers consider pulling out of extra-curricular activities in the wake of Bill 22. See A5.

The SilverBacks season came to an end with a blowout 10-1 loss to Vernon. See A21.

Index Opinion ....................... A6 View Point .................. A7 Life & Times ............... A8 Sports............... A21-A25 Arts & Events ... A26-A29 Classifieds ............... A30 Vol. 105, No. 11, 52 pages

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ing to be a municipality here.”

Wickett points out that the idea of the cash mob has been used in various forms and places.

“I don’t know whether it will be weekly or monthly, but it will generate enthusiasm,” he said Friday.

We’re gonna plan other cash mobs, we are going to keep the process going until they change their damn process.

Kari Wilkinson CASH MOB ORGANIZER – one is the idea of buying stuff out of town, something I felt strongly about for 30 years,” he says, noting it is an issue he addressed continually when he was on council in the early ’90s. “It’s complex because you may end up spending more money, but it’s a benefit to the community as a whole.”

Wickett says a quarter of every dollar spent in his store goes to wages and rent, so the money is used in the community, generates taxes and goes back to the city.

“A dollar spent in Kansas doesn’t come back in any form to the community,” he says, pointing out there are other local businesses where returns are even better. “If it’s a goods or services purchase, locally there’s an even higher return to the community.”

Wickett also views the Kansas contract as another form of concentration where a firm in the U.S. that specializes in doing municipal websites is now sucking dollars out of communities all over North America.

“It’s a shortsighted view for municipalities,” he says. “If all the jobs are gonna be in Kansas there’s not go-

“It will be a good day for me, but also quite symbolic of the community wanting to support people who live in the community.”

Also in attendance at the cash mob, Cooper is supportive and enthusiastic about the possibilities.

“I think there are some real positives out of this whole website issue,” she said Monday. “People are really passionate, it’s really got people thinking about shop local. I hope they don’t stop at one.”

Cooper says she had received emails following the Kansas decision and the business owners with whom she has already spoken have made very clear they think the city could do much better.

“As we talked about going forward they did say it’s been an issue for years,” Cooper says. “They asked me if I could look into purchasing just to see if there’s some way if the city could be more involved and have a better connection with the businesses.”

Cooper says she promised to see what can be done, noting she believes it’s always good to review policies.

“People made some

really good points, people are energized,” she said, pointing out she would be spending her own money at the cash mob. “I’m looking carefully at this and I think the city could better connect – we can work together. I see so many positive things that can come out of this.”

Wilkinson meanwhile, says she’s hoping local businesses and residents will get on-board the buy-local campaign.

“We’re gonna plan other cash mobs, we are going to keep the process going until they change their damn process,” she said, pointing out she is pleased by Mayor Nancy Cooper’s response. “We’re doing this free of charge while we’re working on other people’s projects.

Why can’t the business organizations in town do that?”

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a bid, he provides excellent, hands-on after care and when he loses a bid to some other company, checks to see why and by how much.

“If you lose a bid to Vancouver for $100, what good is that?” he asks.

Pfannschmidt said doing business at home is just a matter of common sense.

“Why go so far away? The talent is here and lots of people are hurting,” he said.

“What’s the next thing to go?”

Her own purchases in hand, resident and community supporter Patti Munro was enthusiastic about the cash mob.

“I am a huge believer of supporting community business, especially this place that gives back so much to the community that nobody even knows of,” she said.

With a new mayor and council, Welter sees an opportunity to examine and change the way the tendering process operates.

“My goal is to have a local panel of businesspeople to work with the city,” he said. “They should learn to mine the abilities of the local business community.”

Pleased with yesterday’s early-morning turn-out, Wilkinson said she was impressed last week that the mayor had already attended several one-on-one meetings with business owners over the previous week to understand the problem.

Wilkinson says she was at Hucul Printing when Wickett shared his annoyance.

“He told us the city spent $11.70 in his store in 2011 and took seven months to pay,” she says. “He’s an example of another business who is not getting support from the city.”

But while angry when he shared the information with Wilkin-

son, Wickett says a city employee had purchased the item on a Saturday and the bill had likely just been overlooked.

And although he’s a little embarrassed to be first on the cash mob list, Wickett is all for the events.

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SmartCentres seeks dismissal of case Continued from front $3.3 million and, three, costs be awarded to the defendants.

The defendants/purchasers argue that they didn’t get all pertinent information when they bought the land.

They state that a representative of the seller sent an email on Aug. 14, 2006 saying that “the Phase II Environmental confirmed that there are no environmental areas of concern on the lands and the geotechnical report confirmed that we will not require pre-loading on the commercial lands, both of which are of course great news for us.”

The defendants also state that an information document about the lands says: “The City of Salmon Arm was instrumental in having the lands excluded from the ALR and in preliminary meetings with the Salmon Arm Planning

Department, Can-Corp has received full support and approval in principle with having the lands rezoned for commercial/residential use...”

The defendants/purchasers also refer to the purchase agreement, which states: “the vendor has disclosed to the purchaser all material information pertaining to the purchased lands, whether solicited by the purchaser or not...”

The court document goes on to say that “during the process of seeking rezoning of the purchased lands in late 2007 and 2008, the defendant/purchaser learned of facts that were inconsistent with representations made in the purchase agreement.”

In particular, it refers to four points: 1) the elevation of the land, which required setbacks under the Riparian Areas Regulation, means a large portion of the land is unsuitable for development;

2) rezoning of the full 60 acres would be difficult and/or unlikely; 3) residents of the city “were very well-organized, influential with the council of the city and intent on opposing any rezoning or permitting applications that would permit the entire 60 acres to be used...”; and 4) staff of the city’s planning department “were also not offering full support of permitting the purchased lands to be rezoned for both a large-scale commercial development and a residential development that would permit utilization of the entire 60 acres.”

It goes on to say that only 33 per cent of the property can now be used for development purposes and only for commercial development, not residential.

The application to have the plaintiff’s claim dismissed is scheduled to be heard in BC Supreme Court in Vancouver on April 16.

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Judicial review to get underway in Vancouver

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

A group from Salmon Arm will be heading to Vancouver this week to be present for the court challenge launched by the Neskonlith Indian Band versus the City of Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm Shopping Centres Inc. The band is challenging the Hazardous Areas Development Permit for the SmartCentres shopping centre development because of concerns about flooding, as well as citing lack of consultation by the city. It is not seeking monetary reward or com-

pensation of legal fees.

Bonnie Thomas of the Switzmalph Cultural Society said a group of Neskonlith elders as well as a couple of youth are expected to go, “just to see some of the work taking place, giving them an idea of some of the issues.”

One hundred and twenty people signed a petition advertised in local media expressing their support for the Neskonlith in the judicial review to be heard in B.C. Supreme Court.

The hearing begins Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in the Vancouver Law Courts and is expected to continue all week.

Council grants break on bylaw

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm council has agreed to a request that will require city staff to turn a blind eye on a bylaw infraction.

On March 6, the city received a letter from Jacobson Ford requesting permission to construct a fence on their property, along the highway. The fenced would be used for temporary signage, from March 21 to 31.

This will contravene the city’s sign bylaw,

as the 260-square-foot sign would exceed the 64-sq.ft. allowed of a portable sign.

“Every time we go to do something, we fight the bylaw officer, so we decided to bring it to council to prevent this,” said Jacobson Ford’s Mark Schneider at Monday’s council meeting.

“We do it a couple of times a year, it’s short term, the signs will come down at the end of the event.”

Only Coun. Chad Eliason opposed the

business’ request.

“I always worry about the precedent because I know you’ll do it, you’ll do it properly, you’ll do it well, but what do we do when the guy who doesn’t do it properly… comes to us and said you’ve done it before,” said Eliason.

Normally, a variance would have been required, explained development and planning director Corey Paiement, but in this case there wasn’t enough time.

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Education: During last week’s three-day strike, teachers gathered across from Education Minister George Abbott’s office to protest the government’s position on contract bargaining.

Province moves to end teachers’ strike

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Tensions don’t appear to be cooling off between teachers and the B.C. government.

On Monday, the Liberal government ended debate in the legislature over Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act. The bill, expected to be passed with a vote in the legislature on Thursday, will bring about an end to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s ongoing job action that escalated last week with a three-day walk out.

Bill 22 opens the doors for a mediator to settle the dispute between the BCTF, their employer, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the province, provided it respects the B.C. government’s net-zero mandate on wage increases. The BCTF is now saying, however, that the government never intended to allow an independent mediation process to take place, that it refuses to budge from “its opening position of net zero and deep, damaging concession demands.”

Education Minister George Abbott maintains there is room to compromise and seek agreement through mediation on the full range of issues each party has.

“While the teacher’s union initially called for mediation, they rejected the approach set out in Bill 22 because it makes it clear that any mediated settlement must respect the net-zero mandate,” Abbott explains in a press release.

Subsequently, teachers associations in Kamloops, Vernon and other areas have determined that teachers will be pulling volunteer hours at the end of spring break, meaning no teacher involvement in any extra-curricular activities.

“We realize extra-curricular activities are an important part of any student’s school experience, but for us there is an even greater principle: fairness,” said Vernon Teachers’ Association president Bruce Cummings in a Tuesday news release. Cummings

expects a number of teachers’ associations throughout the province will be following suit, but makes no mention of the Shuswap. The North OkanaganShuswap Teachers’ Association office in Salmon Arm is closed from March 12 to 26 for spring break.

When teachers returned to the classroom last week, retired Salmon Arm Secondary English teacher Frank Manning took up their cause by picketing in front of Abbott’s office. Manning says he has three grandchildren who will be going into the school system in the next couple of years and he is concerned with the level of services they’ll receive.

“And I’m incredibly angry at this government for this Bill 22 and how they’re basically attacking the union movement and destroying workers’ rights,” said Manning. “I was so angry, I was wanting to find a way to vent that anger and this is what I chose to do.”

Manning says he has seen how the school district has cut back positions over the years, such as speech pathologists and counsellors.

“The kids who are bright and the kids who are average, they’re going to survive,” says Manning. “It’s the kids at the lower end that are going to suffer in the system, there’s just not going to be the services for those kids.”

School District #83 District Parents Advisory Council president Jennifer Cook has a different take. She notes that Bill 22 includes the $165 million a Learning Improvement Fund, intended to help teachers deal with class composition concerns relating to special-needs students.

“A couple of positives about Bill 22, in my opinion – and I think other parents should see it that way as well – is that it opens the door to collective bargaining and it gets the mediator appointed that they both so badly need,” says Cook. “And it establishes the Learning Improvement Fund, which was one of the main concerns from parents that I’ve talked to.”

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Tracy Hughes

Salmon Arm’s awesome Sometimes, especially in the months of February and March when the Shuswap gloom has descended and you don’t see a whole lot of bright sunshine, you can start to feel a bit melancholic.

Before I moved here, a friend warned me about the winters, saying that while they may be significantly warmer than other places, the perpetually grey, overcast skies created something she called Shuswap suicide weather.

Coming from the freezing, snow capital that is Ottawa, I scoffed, but now I see her point. It’s nothing a trip to some tropical paradise for a week wouldn’t cure. But what to do for those of us who don’t have the time or the cash to get a little sun-soaked Vitamin D boost?

My solution came in the form of a book from the library.

Entitled, The Book of Awesome, the tome by Neil Pasricha was devised as a means to lift his own depression over the hand life had dealt him. He decided to look at all the small things that make life just a little bit brighter. And it is true, while sometimes life may seem more grey than sunny, there are always things that make ordinary days light up with awesomeness.

So in a blatant theft of Pasricha’s idea, I decided to come up with some things I think are awesome about our fine city.

• Walking to work past the Blue Canoe bakery when they are baking bread. There’s nothing like a lung-full of that warm, doughy smell to make you feel warm, cozy and nourished.

• When you suddenly drive down Tank Hill and see that the fountain has been turned on in McGuire Lake. There’s something about the sight of that splashing water that signifies winter’s over and the glorious summer weather’s on the way.

• The feel of the blanket you use as ground cover at various events, be it Wednesday on the Wharf, Roots and Blues or the kids’ soccer games. It’s always the same blanket, so its nubby cotton texture instantly reminds me of lazing around watching and listening to something cool.

• Knowing you can pick up your dry cleaning, do your banking, nab some vegetables for supper and get your photos printed in your half-hour lunch break — when you also know your friends in the city would spend triple that amount of time.

• Watching the ospreys land at the special nesting platforms set up in various locations including one beside the Trans-Canada Highway. It always reminds me of how fortunate we are to live so close to nature.

• Using your Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union bank card in the grocery line up, so that the clerk and other people in line know you are a local. You are no tourist who only gets to spend one paltry week a year here —you get to live here.

Awesome.

Have you got any other moments of Salmon Arm awesome to share? Let us know by using our commenting feature at www.saobserver.net

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Editorial

Cash mob makes a statement While a cash mob is not a long-term solution to the issue of purchasing locally versus going out of town, it is effective in one important area — awareness of the issue.

Often when shoppers look at the price tag, they pay little attention to the implications of their purchase. In general, one looks for the sticker with the lowest price, but we don’t always think about how a local purchase can benefit our community in returns to local pockets and the support of the city’s tax base.

Some people may complain about which business was chosen for the cash mob effort and why, but the idea has to start somewhere. It is hoped these events will continue and that the awareness it creates will spread to other establishments.

The concept of a cash mob is a visible way to

support a local business, if only for one day. It is not going to be the miracle solution to keeping an operation afloat. It does, however, provide an opportunity to enlighten consumers about an increasingly important issue.

If that means people decide to purchase based on price alone, so be it. If it means consumers want to use their hard-earned dollars to serve other values, that’s fine too. At least it is an educated decision.

Where this cash mob effort can also have influence is over local government policy. The whole effort was sparked by our city choosing to send your tax dollars to Kansas. We were pleased to see Mayor Nancy Cooper join in the effort and support a council review of purchasing policies.

If our city leaders know better, then they will be able to do better.

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Sheila Dunbar “Yes. It’s too difficult for people to adjust to changes in their routines.”

Vicki Coe “Yes. It’s not needed anymore.”

Pet owners need to be more responsible Educators stretched to the limit I feel saddened by the breakdown in negotiations between the BCTF and the BCPSEA. My daily experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the school system is one surrounded by creative professionals (i.e. teachers) who care deeply about their students. Though the school day for children goes from 8 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m., the day is much longer for teachers. Teachers spend many hours after school and on the weekend preparing learning activities and materials, reading about new approaches to help children learn everything from emotional regulation to high level math.

Teachers deal daily with the complex and often challenging dynamic of 20 to 30 children with diverse needs and learning levels, often within multi-grade classrooms. Over the years I have seen them make do with less support for students with learning challenges and special needs, while at the same time dealing with more children in each class.

I hear the argument that the economy is not strong enough to support wage increases. There are other issues that are more important to teachers. The current legislation suggests that the government doesn’t trust teachers to make good professional choices about how to help their students. Teachers do choose professional development that will help them support their students better. They have a lot of knowledge and many strategies to reach children with differing learning strengths. They want to connect with each child to better understand his/her learning style and to be better able to reach him/ her. This becomes increasingly difficult as class sizes increase along with the number of students with learning challenges and special needs.

A computer cannot teach our children how to be the best they can academically, organizationally, physically, emotionally or socially.

A strong connection and frequent interactions with caring and professional adults can.

Jean Brighouse, SLP Registered Speech Language Pathologist Certified by CASLPA

We have a lovely city but..

Having spent a couple of months south of the border it is a treat to be back home in Salmon Arm, one of the most beautiful cities anywhere on the continent. Except for one particular problem, Salmon Arm is tops. Here is my concern: What I appreciate about U.S. cities in Washington, Oregon and California, is that citizens are very respectful of protocol for pets. Animals are assigned to designated areas and more importantly animal owners respect regulations.

Americans are very sensitive to ensuring

streets and sidewalks remain free of animal waste. It is so refreshing to be able to walk on public property without encountering animal feces.

Regrettably that is not the always the case in Salmon Arm. Unfortunately it is a rare event to go for a walk in Salmon Arm and not encounter animal waste.

It is distressing to have our streets, sidewalks and parks soiled with the unpleasantness of careless dog owners. Please Salmon Arm residents, do not take your pets to defecate on sidewalks and boulevards. And when they do their business in

designated areas, please take your doggie bag with you so that Salmon Arm can be the outstanding city it has the potential to be. Through diligence in this matter not only will our city be more beautiful, the potential for breeding flies will be significantly reduced. Come on Salmon Arm, let us make sure our city is as clean and beautiful as any city anywhere. Kudos to the majority of pet owners who manage pet wastes appropriately, even when no one is looking!

Jeanne Hill

Treatment of B.C. teachers completely unjustified I am an educator who works in BC’s public post-secondary education system. Like thousands of B.C. teachers across our province, I am deeply frustrated by the actions of the B.C. Liberals in the current dispute between B.C. teachers and their employers.

My deepest frustration is that the B.C. Liberals keep saying that tough times justify tough legislation. They are right about one thing; their legislation to end the teachers’ dispute is indeed tough. What is crystal clear is that this legislation will do nothing whatsoever to improve education, nor is it really intended to. Rather, it lays the groundwork for more contractstripping of B.C. teacher collective agree-

ments. Stripping those contracts will only guarantee that future labour relations in the K-12 system will become increasingly dysfunctional and acrimonious.

The so-called tough times that the B.C. Liberals use to justify this legislation are really just the culmination of a decade of fiscal mismanagement, mismanagement that allowed provincial revenues to suffer so that unwarranted tax cuts could be pushed through. Ten years on, public services in our province are being squeezed even more to make up for B.C. Liberal mistakes.

The only comfort I find in all of this is that voters increasingly share my frustration with the current government and its

short-sighted, relentlessly negative vision for the province. The voters, like me, have run out of patience with this government.

When the provincial election is called, hopefully, we can organize to run them out of office. In the meantime, the almost 300 members of the Okanagan College Faculty Association will stand side by side in solidarity with our colleagues in the BCTF as they struggle for fair treatment and to maintain their right to free collective bargaining. I would urge your readers to do likewise.

Dr. Tim Walters President, Okanagan College Faculty Association

Increase not needed, teachers already make decent wage Now that the numbers have been made public knowledge, one must ask himself if the teachers have valid reasons to be asking for the items that they insist on getting.

They have been after reducing class sizes for some time. The teachers’ union has said that there are about 41,000 teachers in the public school system in the province. Also it was made public knowledge that there are approximately 570,000 students in the public school system. That averages to

about 14 students to each teacher. Should we the taxpayers decide to hire more teachers in order to reduce class sizes? That would increase the cost of educating our children and I think that this cost is already too high.

Also there are 41,000 teachers and about 860 public schools in the province, that averages out to about 47 teachers in each school, a little high don’t you think?

On a newscast it was said that we the tax-

payers would save $11million a day when the teachers go on strike. Eleven million divided by 41,000 comes to $268 per day for each teacher, not a bad wage, I think. There are a lot of people in this province that are earning a lot less.

Let’s not drive the cost of education to a high, in order not to lose public funded education completely.

R.R. Wendland

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4-H Club (Trail Dusters) member Alyssa Johnson will be a Provincial 4-H ambassador, representing the KamloopsOkanagan region, for the next two years.

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1919

Coming to local screens was a movie on forest fires filmed near Kamloops. Seen in the film, entitled, The Enemy of the Forest, were Mr. and Mrs. D. Roy Cameron and Fred Vye of this city.

J.L Jackson urged city council to provide space in city hall for a library, to take advantage of the provincial government’s 100-book travelling library.

1929

The executive of the Salmon Arm Curling Club was discussing the possibility of building a new rink.

A meeting was called to form a radio club here; it being explained the increasing use of radio making it necessary to have an organization to speak for listeners and to combat problems such as interference.

Figures were released showing the total assessment in the district, $2,369,000 and in the city, $1,055,000.

1939

A delegation of Broadview residents appeared before district council urging “an arrangement” with the city to help meet water problems.

The Institute and Orange Halls were busy as some 80 young people were taking instruction in crafts and sciences under the Youth Training program.

1949

The White Creek Farmers’ Institute announced a farm improvement contest at a Carlin Hall meeting and 17 farmers immediately filed entry papers.

T.H. Middelton was named chairman as an industry council was set up to try and attract industry here.

1959

B.C. government employees here briefly picketed the government offices and liquor store seeking bargaining rights until stopped by an injunction.

Village council promised a crackdown on parking violations.

The Gleneden home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lepine burned to the ground and neighbours began a fundraising appeal.

Teen becomes a 4-H ambassador

By Tammy Thielman OBSERVER CONTRIBUTOR

Since she was a little girl, riding her cousin’s horse, Alyssa Johnson has loved 4-H. Now, being a 4-H member is giving Johnson many exciting opportunities.

The 17-year-old Grade 12 Salmon Arm Secondary student is now a Provincial 4-H Ambassador, a commitment that lasts two years.

As one of four ambassadors for the large KamloopsOkanagan region, Johnson will work to promote 4-H, assist fellow 4-H’ers, and connect with young people interested in the program. An accomplished public speaker, Johnson may also be invited to judge or MC special events.

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“I love all the lessons that 4-H teaches you. You learn people skills, public speaking and judgment skills. When you’re little, you don’t understand how important they are. Public speaking is probably the biggest thing that has helped me.”

Johnson has belonged to Shifting Saddles 4-H Horse Club since age nine, and was a Shuswap 4-H Beef Club member for two years.

Johnson also appreciates the friendships, connections and opportunities – like scholarships and travel – that have come with being a member.

“It’s an amazing program. It keeps me out of trouble,” laughs the teen, who has applied to the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

“4-H has helped me decide what I want to do post-secondary.”

Johnson hopes to eventually work in the wildlife and rangeland sector.

The teen recently attended the 2012 High School Youth Forum for The Society for Range Management in Spokane, Wash., as one of 24 delegates from across North America. At the four-day event, Johnson was selected from 10 nominated candidates to be president of the 2013 forum in Oklahoma City.

Johnson is looking forward to attending many upcoming 4-H events including ambassador training in Abbottsford, the PNE 4H Festival in Vancouver, and Provincial Club Week (PCW) in Naramata. Attending PCW is a special occasion for Johnson.

“I’ve wanted to go since forever. It focuses a lot on personal development,” said Johnson, who has also taken

part in inter-provincial exchange programs to Quebec and New Brunswick.

Johnson enjoys playing rugby on the SAS girls’ team and spending time with her longtime 4-H project, Pocketful of Promise, a 16-year-old Arabian mare affectionately nicknamed “Folly.”

For Johnson, one of the greatest things about 4-H is seeing how much young people care.

“Whether it’s horses or crafts or adopt-a-grandparent, I love seeing how much the kids care for their projects. I often say the world would be a better place if more people were in 4-H. It has been part of my life since I was nine years old. It brings out the best in people.”

“I hope that I can give back to the program what it has given to me.”

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They do great work in the chemo room at Shuswap Lake Hospital, but they could do more to improve comfort and efficiency.

This is the opinion of Dr. Chris Main, an internist with special training in oncology, who oversees the small chemotherapy room tucked away at the end of the Level 4 hall where there are offices for visiting specialists.

While every month differs, anywhere from eight to 12 cancer patients are added to the treatment schedule per month and somewhere between 30 and 55 patients attend for second or subsequent treatments.

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It’s not a great space for patients to sit and wait. The real key is to make it as comfortable and efficient as possible.

Main has been in charge of cancer care in the hospital since 1998 and while he says some things have changed for the better – such as the addition of a unit clerk to organize the day – other improvements are crucial.

“Patients used to turn up and maybe wait for hours until they were seen because there was no organization,” he laments. Main never knows which office he’s going to set up in on any given day, nurses have to share desks with staff from other departments and

Main uses a borrowed laptop.

“Our next objective is to find a permanent, private space for patients and clerical staff.”

All outpatient chemo treatments are available locally, but Main is critical of the fact patients do not get the privacy they need.

“It’s not a great

space for patients to sit and wait,” he says of the fact they must wait in a general area. “The real key is to make it as comfortable and efficient as possible.”

Main would also like to see improvements to the small room that houses the three chemo chairs.

He says he is in an ongoing struggle with

Interior Health for funding but describes hospital manager Mark Pugh’s attempts to find suitable space for oncology as “outstanding.”

“He’s doing everything he can, I can’t say enough good things about him,” Main says.

A favourite with patients, longtime oncology nurse Cheryl Baw-

tree will be away for several months.

Main says three nurses are being hired, some on a part-time basis, in an effort to make sure there is adequate coverage when someone is missing.

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City News and Public Notices COURT OF REVISION - PARCEL TAXES TAKE NOTICE THAT: A Court of Revision will sit on Monday, the 26th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE., Salmon Arm, B.C., to hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed in connection with City of Salmon Arm Transportation Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 3247 and amendments thereto, and to deal with any amendments to the Transportation Parcel Tax Roll.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Court of Revision unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the office of the Assessor, Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, and received by that office at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Court of Revision.

The Transportation Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Monica R. Dalziel, Collector/Assessor

COURT OF REVISION - PARCEL TAX 73 AVENUE WATER MAIN EXTENSION TAKE NOTICE THAT: A Court of Revision will sit on Monday, the 26th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE., Salmon Arm, B.C., to hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed; in connection with City of Salmon Arm 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Establishment Bylaw No. 3793 and amendments thereto, and to deal with any amendments to the 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Parcel Tax Roll.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Court of Revision unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the office of the Assessor, Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, and received by that office at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Court of Revision.

The 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Monica R. Dalziel, Collector/Assessor

COURT OF REVISION - FRONTAGE TAXES TAKE NOTICE THAT: A Court of Revision will sit on Monday, the 26th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE., Salmon Arm, B.C., to hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; in connection with City of Salmon Arm Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1023 and amendments thereto, and City of Salmon Arm Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1244 and amendments thereto and to deal with any amendments to the Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Rolls.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Court of Revision unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the office of the Assessor, Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, and received by that office at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Court of Revision.

The Frontage Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Monica R. Dalziel, Collector/Assessor

For more information call 250-803-4000

OUTDOOR BURNING “Backyard Cleanup” burning is governed by The City of Salmon Arm Burning Bylaw and is permitted March 15 to April 15 and October 1 to 30. Properties must be more than .99 acres in size in designated areas. A permit may be purchased at City Hall or at the Fire Department at a cost of $10.00.

Campfires also require a permit, the fee is $10.00 and they are valid for the current year in which they are issued.For more information on this or other outdoor burning please call the Salmon Arm Fire Department at 250-803-4060

ADDRESS CHANGE Residents of the City of Salmon Arm are reminded to notify City Hall if your address has changed. We will forward notification of changes in addresses to BC Assessment Authority. However, it is your responsibility to notify Land Titles Office directly.

If we don’t have your correct address on file, it may mean that you might not receive your property tax notice, utility billing, public hearing notice, etc. In some cases, this may result in lost discounts or late payment penalties.

Please check to ensure that your complete address is correct in our office.

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Improvements to X-ray

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The Member REALTORS® of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) are pleased to announce the election of Mr. Robert Shaw to the position of President.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Imaging staff at Shuswap Lake Hospital are in celebration mode.

Thanks to $200,000 in joint funding from the North Okanagan Shuswap Hospital District and the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, a promise that has been 10 years on the books is now a reality.

A third X-ray room has opened, not only making emergency Xray service faster, but safer for patients and staff. It completes departmental renovations that began in 2007.

Located right across the hall from the emergency ward, the large room has ample space for an emergency response team with equipment such as a crash cart, and an ICU bed when necessary.

“It’s much bigger than the others in order to allow for movement around the room,” says Kim Mead, diagnostic

Rob has been a member of OMREB since 1995 and has served as a Director for seven years. He will serve as President for the 2012Ͳ2013 term along with 11 Directors representing the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap Zones of OMREB.

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An active REALTOR® for 17 years, Rob has been with Royal LePage Downtown Realty in Vernon since 1995.

He is proud to represent the professional REALTORS® of the Okanagan, Shuswap and Revelstoke areas, and fully supports the many initiatives undertaken by the Board Members that help attain a higher quality of life for all our communities.

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Room with a view: X-ray technician Holly Brown prepares to take an image of Morag McNairny in the new imaging room at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. imaging professional practice leader. “We’re not having to skinny past the wall.”

And, when imaging staff need help fast, it’s close at hand.

“Before, we had to take them (patients) all along the hallway and into the back of ER, and it was a long way away if we had to call for help,” says Mead.

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Cold night, warm hearts

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The numbers are in.

And even in the cold of a winter night, Salmon Arm has lived up to its reputation of being a giving community.

Participants in the The Coldest Night of the Year Walk Feb. 25 to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s Lighthouse Shelter collected $53,000 – the third highest amount in all of Canada.

Not only did the 1,439 participants in 50 teams double the initial fundraising target of $25,000, they more than doubled the amount raised in Kelowna.

“I think it just speaks volumes on the generosity of this community; they really get behind things here,” says local organizer Chris Moore.

“Interestingly, the number-one and two com-

munities (KitchenerWaterloo and Toronto) did this last year, so they had a head start.”

Moore says that right up to the last minute, Salmon Arm had more walkers registered than the 1,654 registered to walk in Toronto – that considering their population of 2.5 million compared to Salmon Arm’s population of 17,000.

“We’ll definitely be doing it again next year but we’ll be better organized,” says Moore, who notes the location will be changed to better accommodate the large number of participants.

As well as being impressed by the numbers, Moore offers high praise to the chef’s program at Salmon Arm Secondary, who prepared chili for participants.

Salvation Army Capt.

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pressed and says part of the money will be used to install showers and a laundry facility that didn’t get done during initial renovation.

Fraser says more than 60 different people have stayed at the shelter since it opened Nov. 1 and the Salvation Army is planning to open the shelter earlier next year, at 5:30 p.m. instead of 7:30.

“We haven’t had a night when there wasn’t someone there,” he says, noting that 90 per cent of those who use the shelter are local men and women, with an average age between 40 and 50.

If the weather warms up, the shelter will close for the season at the end of March.

“Over the last number of years, by the time April hits, people find different things or start camping out.”

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Serena Caner These days I feel a little shocked every time I get to the register at the grocery store.

I think everyone has noticed the dramatic rise in the price of food over the past years.

And you are not imagining it.

Dietitians of Canada released its “Cost of Healthy Eating in BC” report last week, estimating the cost of groceries for a family of four at $868 per month.

In 2005, a similar load of groceries would have cost that family $654.

Despite this inflation, healthy food is still one of the best ways to prevent chronic disease (which will cost you more money in the long run).

To make the most of your shopping dollars, consider the following tips: Shopping tips • Follow your grocery list. Seven out of 10 purchases in a grocery store are unplanned.

Foods bought on impulse are often expensive and unhealthy.

• Read store flyers and stock up on items when they go on sale.

• Look at food items on the top and bottom shelves. The highest priced items are usually at eye-level. Generic brands and bulk items often cost less.

• Look at the unit price to find the best buy (especially for fruits, veggies, meats and cheeses). The unit price is the price listed for a specific amount such as per pound or kilogram.

• Limit processed foods and convenience foods. These are more expensive.

• Single portion items are often more expensive than buying in bulk.

• Take advantage of the Good Food Box Program and Community Kitchens in Salmon Arm.

Meal suggestions

• Meat and cheese are expensive. Try to eat alternative protein sources such as eggs or beans a couple of times a week.

• Use meat-stretching

main dishes like casseroles, stir-fries, soups and stews.

• Slow cookers are an excellent way to save time and money. Less expensive cuts of meat

can be cooked tender with lots of flavour.

• Roast a whole chicken – use leftovers throughout the week and the carcass to make a soup.

• Choose in season or on special fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

• Use bulk grain cooked cereals like oatmeal, rather than

ready-to-eat versions.

-Serena Caner is a registered dietician who works at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Salmon Arm Observer BREAKING NEWS: Gold prices continue to soar!

THIS WEEK OUR PROFESSIONALS ARE IN SALMON ARM! We are pleased to give you an opportunity to showcase your wonderful items, at no cost! We continuously travel across C Canada to educate people about their antiques and collectibles.

WELCOME TO THE SHOW! On behalf of everyone here at the Roadshow, we would like to express how excited we are to be back in Salmon Arm. During our tour of Southern Ontario, we have seen an abundance of unique items coming into our shows. The history of this country never ceases to amaze us, as local citizens have continuously brought us extraordinary treasures that we have purchased.

We invite everyone to bring in their items, free of charge, and sit down with an expert and have them examined. We are looking to purchase a variety of Antiques, Collectibles, and Precious Metals (Gold, Sterling Silver, Coins with Silver Content) We are expecting to see hundreds of people walk through our doors during this event, and we are looking forward to writing hundreds of cheques!

We look forward to seeing you at the Roadshow!

- Roadshow Staff

ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE

COINS

GOLD JEWELRY

SILVER JEWELRY

Any coins before 1967 Including Silver Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes, Nickels, Large Cents, and all others.

Broken Gold, Used Jewelry, any missing pieces (Earrings, Charms, Gold Links etc.), Dental Gold, Class Rings, Charm Bracelets, etc.

$Q\ VLOYHU LWHPV VXFK DV ÀDWZDUH tea sets, charm bracelets,jewelry, and anything marked Sterling or 925.

We represent thousands of collectors worldwide who are all looking for a variety of collectibles!

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†March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012

The Great Canadian Roadshow proudly donates $50,000 to the Heart & Stroke Foundation

FREE ADMISSION & EVALUATION The Prestige Harbourfront Resort & Convention Centre.

251 Harbourfront Drive NE. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W7 Directions: Located on the Harbourfront, just north of the Trans Canada HWY, northwest of Lakeshore Drive For General Inquiries Call: 1-800-746-0902

By: Michael Ross Great Canadian Roadshow Staff Writer

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fter a successful start in Salmon Arm, the show is only here for 4 more days! So you better search through your attics and basements, go through your lock boxes and jewelry, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold, and silver.

During our show in Victoria, a woman came in with a jewelry box that t aunt. t “I ddon’t ’t wear she had just inherited from her llate jewelry,� explained Cheryl Barnes, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it�. She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewelry she was never going to wear anyways.

Expert Cliff Edwards explains, “We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewelry boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot! �.

At another Roadshow event, a woman walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her DV D \RXQJ FKLOG E\ KHU JUDQGIDWKHU 6KH ¿QDOO\ GHFLGHG to come in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare.

Roadshow consultant Raymond Flack explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She also had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver contentâ€?. All in all, Roadshow customer Linda Donaldson was able to cash in with $4,500! “I’m so happy, “Linda explains, “I never would have thought WKDW P\ ROG WLQ RI FRLQV ZDV ZRUWK VR PXFK , FDQ ÂżQDOO\ afford to renovate my kitchen.â€?

Raymond Flack continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value.�

“I’m so happy,â€? Linda explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins ZDV ZRUWK VR PXFK , FDQ ÂżQDOO\ DIIRUG WR renovate my kitchen.â€?

Any generous donation given during the promotion period†to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000. ™The Heart and Stroke Foundation Logo is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and is used under license. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the Great Canadian Roadshow for its generous support.

This is not an endorsement.

FREE EVALUATIONS AT THE SHOW IN SALMON ARM! MARCH 13TH-17TH

March 13th - March 17th Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures.

Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox Cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectables, we can always make an offer to buy it.

So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, we will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

SEE YOU AT THE ROADSHOW

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PAYING ON THE SPOT FOR ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS IN SALMON ARM THIS WEEK!!

PAYING FOR CANADIAN COINS PRIOR TO 1967

CANADIAN CANAD CANA DIAN AN SSILVER ILVER VER R DOLLAR DO AR DOLL R UP TO $12,100

March 13th - March 17th

PAYING FOR AMERICAN COINS PRIOR TO 1964

ELIZABETH SILVER DOLLAR

1939 SILVER DOLLAR SP-65 UP TO $1,500

CANADIAN HALF DOLLAR UP TO $7,000

GEORGE HALF DOLLAR

UP TO $2,500

CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER SP-67 UP TO $400

CANADIAN SILVER QUARTER MS-65 UP TO $850

CANADIAN DIME MS-65

CANADIAN NICKEL

CANADIAN LARGE PENNY

UP TO $110

UP TO $75,000

UP TO $7,500

CANADIAN CENTENNIAL HALF DOLLAR

CANADIAN CENTENNIAL DOLLAR

CANADIAN SILVER

CANADIAN SILVER

CANADIAN SILVER

$5 OLYMPIC COIN

$10 OLYMPIC COIN

$20 OLYMPIC COIN

AMERICAN GOLD $20 DOUBLE EAGLE COIN UP TO $3,000

CANADIAN ELIZABETH HALF DOLLAR MS-65 UP TO $125

ELIZABETH HALF DOLLAR UP TO $3,500

UP TO $55,000

CANADIAN CENTENNIAL DIME

CANADIAN CENTENNIAL QUARTER

CANADIAN GOLD

CANADIAN CENTENNIAL

.999 FINE GOLD

BRITISH SOVEREIGNS

1 OZ FINE GOLD

CANADIAN GOLD

$100 OLYMPIC COIN

GOLD COIN

CANADIAN COIN

UP TO $6,800

KRUGERRAND

$75 OLYMPIC COIN

FREE ADMISSION & EVALUATION

THREE LEGGED BUFFALO NICKEL UP TO $1,600

AMERICAN QUARTER

AMERICAN DIME

JOHN F KENNEDY

UP TO $8,500

UP TO $2,250

HALF DOLLAR

The Prestige Harbourfront Resort & Convention Centre.

251 Harbourfront Drive NE. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W7 Directions: Located on the Harbourfront, just north of the Trans Canada HWY, northwest of Lakeshore Drive For General Inquiries Call: 1-800-746-0902

AMERICAN MORGAN DOLLAR UP TO $9,500

AMERICAN .999 SILVER LIBERTY COIN

AMERICAN PEACE DOLLAR UP TO $3,000

CANADIAN .999 SILVER MAPLE LEAF COIN

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-4:30pm

Any generous donation given during the promotion period† to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000. †March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 ™The Heart and Stroke Foundation Logo is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and is used under license.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the Great Canadian Roadshow for its generous support. This is not an endorsement.

Purchasing all pocket watches and scrap gold

THE ROADSHOW IS ALSO PURCHASING: ALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ALL SCRAP GOLD & SILVER ALL JEWELRY & WATCHES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Purchasing all silver tea sets and scrap p silver

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Realtor earns volunteer award

BUSINESS

Journal

New restaurant on tap A new family restaurant, dubbed the Wicked Spoon Cafe and Grill, is moving into the former Eastside Mario’s location. This is a new venture for Barley Station Brew Pub owners Kathy and Stu Bradford, who are committed to bringing the same freshly made food and superior service to their new location. There will be some of the favourite menu items from the pub, as well as some new, and healthy choice, options. A big change will be the addition of breakfast in the cafe portion. The goal is for an April opening.

In addition, The Barley Station Brew Pub received province-wide recognition. The brew pub was featured in the Publican news magazine, the official publication of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees of British Columbia.

Visitor approval The Salmon Arm Visitor Centre is a B.C. favourite. The centre has received RV West Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award for Favourite Visitor Centre in BC. Held annually, the Reader’s Choice award gives seasoned RV-goers a chance to vote for their favourite places. Salmon Arm staff are extremely pleased the centre has received the prestigious Platinum Award.

Vendor opportunity The Carlin Country Market fundraiser is looking for vendors for their May 26 event on behalf of the Carlin Elementary and Middle School.

The Vendor’s Alley will be a part of the familyoriented fun day, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year, approximately 2,000 people attended. For more information on vending opportunities, contact Janine Horgan at 250-8352208 or by email at janine@selectsolarsystems. com or Michele Larson at 250-835-4528 or by email at larson1932@hotmail.com.

Working on the bottom line The Shuswap Women in Business monthly business luncheon, Monday, March 19 at 11:45 a.m. at the Podollan Inn, will feature guest speaker Sheri Simson. Her topic: Find out how you can actually take less time and energy to exercise and how the benefits will affect, not just your bottom – but your bottom-line. RSVPS required by March 15. For more information go to www.shuswapwomeninbusiness.com.

Despite a slow but steady pace of home sales in the Shuswap during 2011, the community spirit of local realtors remains undeterred as many continue to give of their time, money and expertise.

This is the fifth year the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board’s (OMREB) Shuswap Zone has recognized the exemplary volunteer efforts of its members at annual Realtors Care Awards.

Rochelle Dale of Re-Max Shuswap was named the 2011 recipient of this prestigious award during a presentation at OMREB’s Annual General Meeting on March 8.

“Rochelle Dale is a very worthy recipient of this award,” notes OMREB’s outgoing President George Cwiklewski of Kelowna. “Her ongoing support for causes in the Salmon Arm area – especially minor hockey – exemplifies those realtors who have made long-term contributions to the communities in which they live...”

Dale has served for many years on the minor hockey board. She sat for two years as treasurer and is now the risk manager looking after safety issues, criminal checks, and ongoing credentials.

She worked tirelessly last March as part of the host committee for the 2011 Midget Provincial Hockey Championships, which proved to be huge success – not only for minor hockey

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but for the community at large. She has also been a Junior hockey billet for 10 years, and is a past chair of her parent advisory committee at Bastion Elementary School.

Dale is always looking for new ways to give

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back to her community and is always available to help, whether it is to answer phones for the BC Children’s Hospital Radiothon, helping out with the Re-Max balloon at the Relay for Life, or organizing the Yard Sale for a Cure at her local office.

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Hilltop Toyota

Congratulations

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Friday & Saturday March 16 & 17

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Hilltop unveils new building

Blair Reynaud DEALERSHIP OWNER

We strive to provide exceptional customer service to the community moving to the community from Surrey with his family.

Reynaud says he is proud to report that over 95 per cent of the dealership’s renovations were completed solely with the utilization of local suppliers and the talent of local tradespeople.

Now that the dealership’s facelift is complete, Reynaud says it is time to celebrate and Grand Opening events

will be taking place this Friday and Saturday.

“We are going to have sales on all of our vehicles and there will be lots of giveaways,” exclaims Reynaud, adding that a 40-inch JVC LCD TV, among numerous other prizes, will be up for grabs.

Refreshments and hot dogs will also be available for purchase by donation, with all the proceeds going to-

wards the local SPCA. Reynaud says this is a Grand Opening event that you will not want to miss, with up to $5,000 off 2012 vehicles thanks to the combination of the Toyota Red Tag Days promotion and their Grand Opening special offers.

Another plus, all vehicles sold over the Friday and Saturday will be accompanied by a $700 Home Hardware

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March 16 and 17. Drop by the dealership and see the newly renovated showroom.

In light of its recently completed renovations, Hilltop Toyota may look quite a bit different, but its staff and values haven’t changed in the slightest.

Having operated in Salmon Arm since 1988, the dealership needed a little revamping and underwent extensive renovations last March.

Completed in time for the New Year this January, dealership owner and operator, Blair Reynaud, says the renovations were essentially an opportunity to better serve their Toyota customers on a year round basis.

“We basically tore down the old showroom to accommodate a larger and more modern showroom.

We about tripled the amount of cars we can show inside, so the new showroom will provide a brighter, roomier and more comfortable way to view product when the weather is inclement,” says Reynaud, who purchased Hilltop Toyota in 1997 after

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gift certificate.

As for where Reynaud sees Hilltop Toyota in the future, well he promises the heart of the dealership won’t change, as they will continue to provide exceptional customer service to the community.

“That is what we always strive to accomplish, so we will just continue in that tradition,” he says.

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Hilltop Toyota

Grand Opening!

Friday & Saturday March 16 & 17

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

Congratulations to Hilltop Toyota!

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Ph: 250 832-6295 HOURS: Monday-Friday, Fax: 250 832-6301 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 3101B - 10th Ave. SW, Sat. & Sun., On Call Holidays, On Call Salmon Arm, BC

i o t n a l u t s a r g n o C

Debbie Reynaud is the receptionist at Hilltop Toyota, she is also co-owner of the dealership with her husband Blair.

and Continued Success!

Keeping our renovation green

120 - 6th Street NE

250 833-5643 1-866-528-8796

While renovating our dealership we tried to recycle as much as possible and are pleased to share some of the new uses found for old material.

One of our contractors received the large beams from the roof and plans on using them in the construction of his new shop.

Someone else took the glass and plans on building a greenhouse. The most interesting project done with recycled material, resulted in heirloom quality furniture. A furniture store in Armstrong used some of the fir for the top of an island and are planning on using more of the wood in future projects.

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Other features include under rear seat storage compartments and sheet molded compound in the trucks bed.

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During the Grand Opening Hilltop Toyota will be unveiling a Prius C. It is Canada’s first subcompact hybrid and has the best fuel consumption of any vehicle without a plug, 3.7 L/100 km.

The Prius C is similar in size to the Yaris HB, but offers increased cargo volume as the HV battery has been positioned under the rear seat.

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You’ll find dealership owner Blair Reynaud everywhere, from the service counter to the showroom.

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SPORTS

SilverBacks wrap up season Last season, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks met the Merritt Centennials in the first round of the BCHL playoffs and, if this year’s format were the same, they’d be preparing to meet the Cents again.

But just four Interior clubs make the playoffs and Salmon Arm finished seventh. For the first time in franchise history, there is no postseason to look forward to. The Gorillas dropped a 5-2 decision to Merritt, a 4-3 overtime decision to Vernon and a 10-1 drubbing from the Vipers to close the campaign.

“They were up early and kept rolling,” said head coach Colin O’Hara of Saturday’s finale.

“Devin Muller scored to make it 4-1 but that was as close as we got; it was one of those nights where everything was going right for (Vernon).”

The night marked the final Junior A game for defenceman James Friedel, forward Myles McCauley and goalie Kurt Williams.

The netminder didn’t receive much support on the evening facing 51 shots but, to his credit, chose to remain between the pipes.

“I asked him after the second period (if he wanted to come out) but he said he wanted to finish on the ice,” said O’Hara.

“It’s definitely not the way we wanted to go out but it’s the way it happened.”

The previous night in Vernon was the ’Backs best effort of the week. Trailing 1-0 going into the

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No playoffs this year: SilverBack Garrett Hendrickson beats Vernon Viper Aaron

Hadley to the puck during Salmon Arm’s season finale Saturday at the Shaw Centre. third, Salmon Arm got powerplay goals from McCauley and Travis Stephens to briefly take a lead and after the Snakes rallied to take a one-goal lead into the final minute, McCauley tied the game with 21 seconds to go and goalie Williams pulled. Colton Cyr got the winner at 3:35 of the first overtime.

“We got back to some (good) habits and things we’re looking to build on for next year,” said O’Hara. “We limited (Vernon’s scoring) opportunities; it was definitely our best effort of the three games.”

March 6 in Merritt, a Stephens goal tied the game late in the first but that was the last

time Salmon Arm was on equal ground. Morgan Zulinick had the other ’Backs goal.

In a disappointing season, bright spots included the play of leading scorer Morgan Zulinick, who is off to the University of Wisconsin next year, and defencemen Sean Flanagan and Shane Hanna who are both slated to return.

“Without a doubt, Morgan Zulinick with what he did this year as a 17-year-old was kind of overlooked in our league,” said O’Hara. “Shane Hanna, we had to have him from the (Bryce) Gervais trade. I figure he’ll be a #1 or #2 defenceman and a puck-moving guy on the

back end and Sean Flanagan is excited to be back next year.”

Another positive was the response of some top players who had been unproductive in the season.

McCauley and Stephens each had points in four of the last five games. Devin Muller went from a fourth-line skater last year to a point-per-game player this season.

O’Hara is now preparing for May’s spring camp, scouting Junior B hockey and recruiting.

He’ll attend April’s Junior B showcase event in West Kelowna and then go scout the Telus Cup midget tournament in Leduc, Alta.

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Provincial championship next week A big week’s coming up for hockey in Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm Minor Hockey is hosting the Midget Female Provincials set for March 19 to 23 at Shaw Centre.

Seven teams, including a home team, will be taking part, likely meaning an influx of 300 people or more into town.

The event will be a five-day round-robin affair, with opening ceremonies taking place at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Closing ceremonies will follow the championship game beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.

If you’d like to watch your Salmon Arm team, they’ll take on Surrey at 8 p.m.

Monday, Vancouver Island at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Kelowna at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Richmond at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Windermere at 8 p.m.

Thursday and Whitehorse at 2 p.m. Friday.

All games on Spectator sheet.

Five Salmon Arm girls play on the team: Sarah Botter, Jasmine El Gazzar, Hailey Haskell, Taylor Lund and Maddison Turner, with coach Shawn Lund and assistant coach Troy Haskell, who are also from Salmon Arm.

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Sport BC announced Thursday that BC Hockey’s Curtis Lazar, now a Vernon resident but a product of Salmon Arm Minor Hockey, was the recipient of the 2011 Sport BC Junior Male Athlete of the Year Award.

Lazar served as captain for Team BC which captured gold at the 2011 Canada Winter Games, where he broke Sidney Crosby’s record of most points and Steve Stamkos’s record of most goals at a Canada Winter Games.

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Provincial curling The Salmon Arm Secondary School boys curling team consisting of Jordan Baart, Todd McCauley, Jackson Calvert, Brandon Boyd and coach Kate Horne travelled to Dawson Creek to compete in the B.C. High School Provincial Championship playdowns March 8 to 10. The team placed sixth overall, with three wins and four losses against tough competition. Taking the provincial title was Frances Kelsey Secondary from Mill Bay.

Family trail running The Wild Soles trail running series will consist of four events in local parks on consecutive Mondays from April 23 to May 14. The family friendly runs will each offer routes of two kilometres and five km. in hopes of encouraging families to get out and be active together on the area’s scenic trails. With endorsement from the Shuswap Trail Alliance, the parks include Little Mountain, Park Hill, South Canoe and Larch Hills. Organizers are looking for sponsorship or donations to help facilitate the series. Contact Abbigail May at 250-832-7846 or Marie Peterson at 250-832-0200 or email: abbimay71@ yahoo.com or alexsam@telus.net.

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Bulldogs stare down competition Salmon Arm Bulldogs Boxing Club floated like butterflies and stung like bees in Vernon Saturday night.

The club took four boxers to Vernon and all four boxers won their matches. Bringing home wins from the Vernon CounterPunch Boxing Club’s amateur card were Noah Paterson, Meghan Fair, Bryan Adkins and Jason Weiss.

The three local coaches were head coach Peggy Maerz, Barry Adkins and Mickey Sims.

About 400 people attended the event.

“It was a great result – we will now be getting ready for the Golden Gloves hosted by Vernon this year on April 20 and 21,” said Sims of the Salmon Arm team. “It was very wellattended, it was a great time, wellrun and well-organized by Counter Punch.”

Sims was recently voted in as president of Boxing BC, helping to raise the profile of Salmon Arm in the boxing world. Boxing BC Association is a non-profit society and the recognized body governing amateur boxing in B.C.

Winning bridge March 5: Fifth Avenue Seniors Centre -1. Isa Ellis, 2. Geoff Collins, 3. Orville Cooper, 4. Dan Quilty. March 6: 1. Betty Ward & Charlie Ward, 2. Shirley Buckler & Chuck Buckler, 3. Lynn Storey & John Parton, 4. Doreen Roberts & Dennis Roberts. For more information, call 250-8327454 or 250-832-7323. March 8: Social Bridge 1. Peter Siemens, 2. Gisela Bodnar, 3. Natalie Sadesky, 4. Mary MacKenzie. March 11: Sunday Duplicate Club - 1. Nan Blackburn & Carol McGregor, 2. Orville Cooper & Dave Duncan, 3.

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with head coach Peggy Maerz after winning his match in Vernon Saturday night.

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The SilverBacks’ Booster Club hosted the 2011/2012 Awards Banquet on Sunday Night. A packed house was in attendance to congratulate the teams’ award winners and to give a proper send-off to the three 20-year old players who will be moving on with their hockey careers. Eleven awards were handed out to 12 players: MVP - Morgan Zulinick; Best Defenceman - Sean Flanagan; Academic Player of the Year - Brendan Kennedy; Rookie of the Year - Alex Gillies; Fan Favourite Award - Adam Clark and Jeff Kennedy; Most Improved Player - Alex Gillies; Most Dedicated Player - Bennett Hambrook; Unsung Hero – Bennett Hambrook; Top Scorer - Morgan Zulinick; Hit Man - Jeff Kennedy and Most Sportsmanlike - Myles McCauley.

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Winning style: Brian Maurer moves a rock into the house during the BC Provincial Stick Curling Championships at the Salmon Arm Curling Club. Maurer, along with teammate Kevin Baldock, defeated Don Blair and Beryl Kurtz in the finals.

City rinks slick with sticks Two Salmon Arm teams were victorious in the 2012 BC Provincial Stick Curling Championship over the weekend.

Twenty-eight teams from Saanich, Maple Ridge, Chase, Scotch Creek, Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong took part in the event.

The top eight teams from round-robin play competed in a doubleknockout competition for the championship.

In second place were Don Blair and Beryl Kurtz, with the championship going to Brian Maurer and Kevin Baldock, all of Salmon Arm. All other teams played a single knockout competition in a Consolation Draw.

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Salmon Arm Bruins’ forwards Cody Stepura and Lenny DePatie take out the puck carrier during the Bruins’ 4-2 loss to Kamloops in the Bantam Rec Hockey Tournament over the weekend at the Shaw Centre.

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Exciting finale for Atom Titans The Salmon Arm Atom Titans competed in theValley Championships over the weekend after placing second in the North Okanagan Superleague.

It was tough start against the Lillooet team who had an undefeated season and went on to win the championships.

The teams were tied after the first period but Lillooet was just too talented and went on to

a 6-1 win.

Next up was Lumby.

After the Salmon Arm Titans loss to Lumby in the Superleague A finals, the boys were fired up for a win. The Titans came out flying, opening up a 1-0 early lead. They were controlling the play throughout the first frame, but eventually Lumby scored on a well-placed shot, one of the few they had in the period. This was

the case for most of the game but Lumby still managed a 3-1 victory.

The Lumby netminder deserved full credit for the win as he was outstanding.

Last up was the South Okanagan champs from Penticton. Again the Titans were controlling the game early and went up 1-0. Penticton came back with three unanswered goals, but the boys were determined

and scored twice in the last five minutes of the game to tie it up.

Five minutes of 4-on-4 overtime solved nothing, so the game went on to a shootout where all three of Salmon Arm’s shooters scored.

Goalie Ben Bannister made a great save on Penticton’s last shooter to lift the Titans to the victory. It was a great way to end a great season.

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The purpose of the PMAC is to provide multi-stakeholder advice to CSRD Staff on related issues identified through the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), including but not limited to: policy, new initiatives, plan amendments, community feedback, staff reports, program performance, public consultation, future updates, etc.

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Shuswap Shotz claim TORL Cup silver Wonacott, with coaches Read LaTosky and Char and Graham Johnson) earned their way to the Thompson Okanagan Ringette League Cup playoffs. Unfortunately, half the team, plus the coaches, were unable to attend the final game because of spring break.

Ron Asham, the U12 coach for Black Chaos, brought five petite players (Deana Asham, Courtney Bacon, Victoria Sirko, Emily Williams and Sheahan Wonacott) to complete the bench for the playoff game for gold.

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The 60-plus curling team of skip Henry Lefebvre, third Ron Cook, second Ken Nielsen and lead Merv Weightman brought home the Hobbs Cup from the BC Masters Provincials in Kimberly March 6-9. They defeated all the Interior teams they met at the provincials and finished with a record of four wins, two losses and one tie.

Speedy swimmers do pentathlon Shuswap Swimming Team’s Jessie Baird returned to racing with a bang, placing third overall at the KISU Triple Pentathlon Invitational Swim Meet just two days after having her cast removed for a broken thumb.

Times accumulated over the course of each day were added to achieve a total pentathlon time. Those swimmers who competed in all 15 events were ranked overall.

•10 and younger girls – Jenna Tiedeman finished 3rd on Day 1. Carrie Fromme placed 8th on Day 1, 5th on Day 2 and 13th on Day 3.

•10 and younger boys – Jacob Rambo took 3rd Day 2 and 2nd Day 3.

Ethan Fleming finished 4th on Day 1 and 5th on Day 3.

•11 and 12-year-old girls – Sandra Hall placed 15th on Day 1.

•11 and 12-year-old boys – Olin Mosher placed 4th Day 1 and 5th on Day 2. Torrey McKee finished 5th Day 1 and 7th Day 2, while Bobby Wangler took 6th Day 1 and 10th Day 2. Ty WebsterLocke finished 8th Day 2 and 4th on Day 3.

• 13-to 14-year-old girls – Paige Coutlee took 4th on day 1, 5th on Day 2 and 7th on Day 3. Emma Pyle took 8th place Day 1 and Day 2 and 12th on Day 3.

•13- to 14-year-old boys – Thomas Flahr placed 2nd on Day 1.

• 15 and older girls – Jessie Baird was 4th on Day 1, 10th Day 2 and 7th Day 3, finishing third overall. Virginia Flahr was 5th on Day 1.

With fabulous goaltending by Cole Rithaler, the Shuswap Shotz were a tenacious match against a strong squad from Westside.

Courtney Bacon put the Shuswap Shotz in lead with a quick goal in the first minute of play followed by a second less than two minutes later. Anastasia Pelletier added a third for the Shotz in the second period. Assists were from Jenna Cowie, Emily Williams and Jame Wonacott.

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Time to play: Shuswap Recreational Women’s Soccer Association representatives Caroline Goode, Tracey Johnson, Edie Lowes, Mandy Babakaiff, Kate Welch and Kristine Gick welcome new and current soccer players to sign up now for outdoor soccer which begins April 26.

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The outdoor soccer season starts on Thursday, April 26, and you’re invited.

“We want everyone to come out who is interested in playing a team sport that’s fun, gets you off the couch, is a great way to meet women and to make some friends,” says Edie Lowes, president of the association.

The league targets women who have played before, perhaps through a youth soccer club or high school – recreational-type players, she says.

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all well and good, as long as it’s tempered with supporting other players.”

Skilled players are most welcome, she adds, as they can help teach the players who need development.

“We’re very welcoming and inclusive. We don’t care what your skill level is, we want you to come out and have fun,” emphasizes Lowes.

Having a women’s recreational soccer league is somewhat unique, because it means soccer players don’t have to wait to be invited to join an existing team – as can happen in other leagues.

“A person can sign up on their own and make 15 or 16 new friends,” explains Lowes. “Typically, you have to be invited or know somebody to get on a team that might be fun – whereas all our teams are fun.”

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Sing out: Members of the Shuswap Singers in 1977 perform in concert. The group is still going strong and will celebrate 50 years of singing in May. (Below) Tom Brighouse, Bert Revel and Clara Anderson sing g together.

Celebrating 50 years of sharing music

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

For some, singing weaves the fabric of life.

This is particularly true for members of Shuswap Singers, a group of intrepid vocalists, some of whom have been around for 50 years.

As they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the group that has given so much over the years, founding members Tom Brighouse, Clara Anderson and Bert Revel have many happy memories.

At age 24, Revel was one of 78 teachers in the region and directed the choir at St. John’s Anglican Church.

“Tom came to Canada in 1956 and was very involved with music at Jackson, and he decided he’d like to start a night school choir,” laughs Revel, noting the choir which met in the band room of J.L. Jackson School was non-religious and for all ages. “Tom was also Anglican and said ‘you’d better come to that.’”

In the early sixties, Brighouse had been asked to teach a music class for the night school program.

“The class on ‘learning how to read choral music’ was duly advertised, but obviously not sufficiently,” says Brighouse. “Only one person, a soprano, turned up on the appointed evening and said ‘I suppose it’s off, then.’”

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While 15 singers were willing to attend the second evening get-together, only half of the adults were willing to pay the dues to be night school students.

The other half just turned up.

“At first we learned just enough to take a section of the program for community events,” he says. “Later we graduated to having our own concerts.”

Known initially as the Salmon Arm Choral Society, the name was changed to reflect the fact that people were joining in from all around the Shuswap – thus the Shuswap Singers.

In Brighouse’s Grade 8 class at the start, Anderson says she joined the evening program because it was another opportunity to sing.

“Just as long as we got to sing, that’s all I cared about,” she laughs. “It was wonderful, it was someone who loved it so much and was so enthusiastic and a great mentor.

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Another early number was I Hear a Voice A- Praying that the group performed at the Kelowna Music Festival.

“It will be on the slate for the concert,” says Revel, noting Shuswap Singers are going to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a concert May 12 and 13.

Looking back over the 50 years, Revel and Anderson say songs will be chosen from each decade the group has been together.

When Shuswap Singers first performed there was anywhere from 10 to 20 regular participants. Now there are between 45 and 50 depending on who shows up, some over 80 years of age.

Anderson, Revel and Brighouse are the last founding members and all are delighted that members span the ages, with a breath of fresh air arriving in the form of six young members of the Shuswap Children’s Honour Choir.

“They are very good because they’ve had the training from (Shuswap Singers director) Kate McKie,” says an enthusiastic Anderson. “They read music really well and their voices are young and fresh.”

“And exciting, they’ve revived the enthusiasm in the choir, and if we get a few more the choir will go on,” adds Revel, looking ahead. “It’s important that it does. Even though we may not be able to sing all these many more years, it needs to go on.”

But if their enthusiasm and obvious love of singing are an indication, Anderson and Revel are nowhere near ready to retire their voices.

“Even today, if it’s Thursday night, it’s choir,” says Anderson who has continued to sing since her first Grade 8 encounter with Brighouse. “I have enjoyed it all these years, it has been a joy for me, and it certainly helped bring me out of shyness, when I made the big leap from Carlin School to town.”

Anderson was one of five students Brighouse invited to meet at noon and sing at events, something she did through the end of Grade 12.

To Revel, who has been the group’s librarian for some 25 years, Thursday night rehearsal was a must-do.

“It’s always been my night out. When I married I thought it was important to keep my own personal identity,” he says. “Elizabeth had her activities and I was very adamant that I had personal time to feed my soul.”

Rehearsals for the May concert that will be given to celebrate 50 years of great singing in Salmon Arm are well underway.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16 • LIVE MUSIC AT THE CANTINA – Guitarist Blair Shier will perform at Cantina Vallarta at 6 p.m.

• WEAR YOUR PJS TO THE LIBRARY – Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas to hear Burnham read a chapter from Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher at the Salmon Arm library, as part of their spring break program.

• FREE HALF HOUR WITH A LAWYER – If you qualify. Phone 250-832-3272 for an appointment.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 • GAMES ALL DAY AT THE LIBRARY – Scrabble, Clue, Upwards, checkers, dominoes and many more will be played all day at the Salmon Arm library as part of their spring break activities.

• FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents A Separation, Asghar Farhadi’s film portrait of religious convictions, moral debts and ties of blood in modern-day Tehran. 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

• IMPROV – Laughing Gas Improv Troupe presents Blarney Time at Shuswap Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar, complimentary snacks and a performance to make you laugh. Info: Monica 250-833-6100.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 17 & 18 • DOWSING – Improve your intuition in a weekend dowsing workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the boardroom of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.

Register at 250-835-8236. $75 for one day or $125 for both.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 • JAMMERS DANCE – A variety of music for an evening of entertainment, starting at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, bring your instrument and join in. Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 - 5th Avenue, Salmon Arm.

MONDAY, MARCH 19 • ART BREAK – SAGA Public Art Gallery offers a full-day workshop for kids aged 9 to 13 during spring break. Mondrian Monday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature Piet Mondrian. Felting and abstract painting. Cost $20 per child.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 • BOARD GAMES AT THE LIBRARY – Board games will be available for play at the Salmon Arm library as part of their spring break activities.

• MEXICAN MUSIC – El Mariachi Los Dorados welcome spring with a concert at 8 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Tickets are available at Acorn Music.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 • FINE BLEND – The fiddle, vocals and guitar duo of Kelli Trottier and Greg Simm perform a blend of folk, bluegrass, western swing & jazz at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Tickets $15 at the door.

• REMOTE VIEWING – Shuswap Questers presents Dr. Wayne Carr, who will explain remote viewing at 7 p.m. in the library of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Admission is $3.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 • GROWING YOUR OWN PERSONAL VIRTUES WORKSHOP – SASCU Downtown Activity Centre Boardroom, 7 to 8 p.m. Info: Gail 250-832-9341 or email gail_fuson@telus.net.

• SHUSWAP GARDEN CLUB MEETING – 7 p.m. at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Road. Guest speaker TBA. Everyone welcome.

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Living love and loss

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Very few people get through life without suffering loss.

For author Cathy Sosnowsky, the almost unbearable loss in her life has been the death of her son, Alex, a few days after his 17th birthday in 1992.

Living in West Vancouver at the time of Alex’s death, Sosnowsky says she survived by writing poems about her beloved son, words she compiled in a 2001 book called Holding On – Poems For Alex.

Sosnowsky weathered her initial sorrow by joining the Compassionate Friends, a group for bereaved parents who have lost a child, and one for which she is now international liaison.

At first, she says, “I couldn’t even speak, I could just sob.”

Once Sosnowsky managed to become a regular, she discovered her membership in Alcoholics Anonymous had helped her share her feelings.

But that’s what she left out when she wrote the first draft of her gripping memoir, Snapshots: A Story of Love, Loss and Life.

Sosnowsky gave

proofs to two friends who were editors and writers themselves.

“They said the narrator, the main character is missing,” she says, noting it took longer to rewrite the book than the original draft. It was published in 2011.

“I’d come to one of the dreadful chapters and I’d have to put it away for a while,” she says. “Then again, doing the second version, I had a little distance because I was trying to do it in a literary way and I had taught literature for many years.”

The result is an honest, let-it-all-hang-out account of Sosnowky’s life as a wife to husband Woldy and mother to Alex, and Michael and Tanya, two emotionally damaged children the couple adopted when Alex was eight.

Brutally open about her experiences and feelings, Sosnowsky says she wanted an honest book.

“I don’t like sentiment,” she says briskly, softening as she notes her immediate reaction to the mention of Alex, 20 years later, is melancholy.

The former B.C. director of Compassionate Friends, who edited the newsletter and was chapter leader in North Vancouver, now gives

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Look-back : Cathy Sosnowsky and her

granddaughter Ainsley go through a family album. workshops on writing towards healing.

She says there are at least 50 chapters of the Compassionate Friends in Canada, with groups in some 22 countries worldwide.

Sosnowsky is interested in starting a local chapter to the area and has already met with two newly bereaved mothers.

She says she has received a warm welcome since coming to Salmon Arm where her

husband is a minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

Sosnowsky has joined the Shuswap Writers group and the Journal Club.

Meet Sosnowsky when she hosts a booksigning from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Bookingham Palace in the Mall at Piccadilly. At 2, Sosnowsky will adjourn to the library, where she will read from her book and answer questions.

Movie Info 250.832.2263 playing at the GRAND 100 Hudson Avenue DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX 3D Daily 6:40 and 8:30PM Daily Matinees 2:10PM

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Daily 6:40 and 9:10PM Daily Matinees 2:00PM

• BABY TALK – This series, held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Health Unit, is a drop-in support group for parents of infants from birth to 12 months. Info: Health Unit 250-833-4100 or Diana 250-833-6981.

FIRST & THIRD MONDAY • DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP – Meets at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army. For people who live with clinical depression, bi-polar illness or anxiety. Info: Garry 250-804-8331 or email Nan at ndickie@telus.net.

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Festival features writers of all ages The Shuswap Association of Writers is holding a fundraising raffle in support of Word on the Lake: a festival for readers and writers (formerly the Shuswap International Writers’ Festival) to be held May 25 to 27.

Tickets can be purchased at Lady in the Tub, Hidden Gems Bookstore, and The Book Nook.

Tickets are also available at the Shuswap Farm and Crafts Market that runs from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Field House on 30th Street SE. There are seven great prizes to

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Grand guitar Denis Severino and Jacob Verburg perform on stage Friday evening at Cantina Vallarta.

Getting a vocal workout

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The Salmon Arm Actors Studio presents a vocal workshop with jazz and gospel vocalist Leora Cashe, who has the reputation of delivering an electrifying performance that audiences love.

Influenced by her experience in the gospel idiom, and by jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Dianne Reeves, her soulful, vocal style and stage presence creates an engaging performance that sends chills down audience members’ spines, says James Bowlby, workshop co-ordinator.

An accomplished graduate of Edmonton’s Grant MacEwan jazz program, Cashe has studied with some of the greatest contemporary jazz artists including Kurt Elling, Nancy King and Dee Daniels.

She has recorded and performed in concert with many celebrated Canadian artists including Brad Turner, Denzal Sinclaire, Jim Byrnes, Shari Ulrich, Canadian jazz legend Tommy Banks for CBC Radio and TV and opened for the late Stanley Turrentine at Vancouver’s International Jazz Festival.

Cashe has released four critically acclaimed independent CD’s and her debut CD Tears of Joy was nominated for Best Gospel Recording in The

West Coast Music Awards.

Cashe is an in-demand performer, clinician and teacher of vocal workshops. Her kind and playful personality creates a safe and engaging atmosphere for her students, says Bowlby.

A two-evening workshop will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday March 20 and 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.

This interactive workshop will have participants using their imagination to explore the voice as a living entity and find playful ways to integrate useful vocal technique. “Through the conscious embodiment of our natural sound we connect to the alchemy of singing and experience a free and powerful voice,�

Bowlby says. “It’s a sacred space where the singer connects to the action of singing and discovers his/her vocal identity and connects to the power within.�

This session will include physical, energetic, vocal and alignment exercises and participants should bring two prepared songs with music to the workshop.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling James Bowlby at 250-832-8383 or by sending him an email at jamesbowlby@shaw.ca.

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Shuswap Shuswap Gospel Gospel Music Music Jamboree Jamboree Vicki Wiebe

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Abe Zacharias Tennille and James Beaumont are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Theiadh Elizabeth on Feb. 9, 2012 in the Penticton General Hospital. Weight: 6 lbs., 3 oz. – a sister for Aurealia.

Proud grandparents are Linda and Keith Brown of Salmon Arm and Justina and Hamish Beaumont of Scotland.

be won, including a Twin Anchors houseboat vacation, a luxury weekend in Vancouver and cash.

For details of the raffle and the 2012 festival go to www.saow.ca, or call Ineke at 250-833-5634.

The Young Writers’ Contest which is open to students 5-18 years in school districts #83 and #22 only closes April 5. Contact karen.bissenden@gmail.com or www.saow. ca for guidelines and details. Cash prizes will be awarded Saturday May 26 at the festival.

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Refreshments provided by McDonald’s and Tim Hortons

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ANNOUNCING...

The Member REALTORS® of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) are pleased to announce the election of Mr. Robert Shaw to the position of President.

Rob has been a member of OMREB since 1995 and has served as a Director for seven years. He will serve as President for the 2012Ͳ2013 term along with 11 Directors representing the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap Zones of OMREB.

Rob Shaw OMREB President 2012Ͳ2013

An active REALTOR® for 17 years, Rob has been with Royal LePage Downtown Realty in Vernon since 1995.

He is proud to represent the professional REALTORS® of the Okanagan, Shuswap and Revelstoke areas, and fully supports the many initiatives undertaken by the Board Members that help attain a higher quality of life for all our communities.

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Jazz club: Members of Mimosa – Anna Lumiere, Karen Graves, Adam Thomas, Rebecca Shoichet and Bernie Arai perform Thursday, March 22 at the SAGA Public Art Gallery.

If Cleo Lane, Jobim and Serge Gainsbourg all got together and jammed, they might sound like what Mimosa has to offer – gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations.

The Vancouver quintet draws on jazz, Brazilian sambas, French ’60s pop and cabaret music to concoct its own unique sound.

With three critically acclaimed CDs and festival appearances all

over Canada, they have become radio darlings, selected as the subject of a one-hour documentary, and more recently as one of four western bands featured on TV, radio and the web, on the popular Mai de la chanson d’ici.

In September 2011, they also appeared on the French CBC show, Bien au show, for their final episode.

The band is comprised of Rebecca Shoichet, vocals, Anna Lumiere (piano and

accordion), Karen Graves (sax, flute and vocals), Adam Thomas (bass) and Bernie Arai (drums).

They have developed a unique show that takes the listener on an

unforgettable journey into time and sound.

The Thursday Night Jazz performance is at 7 p.m., March 22 at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by donation.

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Notice of Sale of Interest in Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 50 of the Indian Act OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE INDIAN BAND

TAKE NOTICE that the right to possession of an interest in land located on the Quaaout Indian Reserve No. 1 shall be offered for sale by the Superintendent in accordance with Section 50 of the Indian Act: Description of interest in land to be sold: The whole of Lot 181-5-2, RSBC 3183R, Quaaout Indian Reserve No. 1.

For an information package containing registration and survey information for the interest in land to be sold, please contact Laurie Charlesworth at BCestates@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca or 1.888.917.9977 (toll free within BC).

Salmon Arm “Bike For Your Life” Society

Annual General Meeting March 29, 2012 • 7 p.m.

CASSSA Office, 351 Hudson Avenue NE (Rear) KEN SMEDLEY & THE GEORGE RYGA CENTRE present

El Mariachi Los Dorados

IN CONCERT

This sale will conclude on June 13, 2012.

All bids must be delivered to: Superintendent of Indian Affairs 600 – 1138 Melville Street Vancouver BC V6E 4S3 Only bids received by 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2012, will be considered.

All bids must include the bidder’s full name and band membership number, the address and telephone number at which the bidder may be reached, and a 10% down payment (see below).

Payment of the successful bid must be made in the following manner: 1. A down payment of 10% of the offer must be made by cheque dated as of the date bidding closes. The cheque must be forwarded with the bid and made payable to the ReceiverGeneral of Canada.

2. The balance of the offer must be paid by cash or certified cheque within 10 days of delivery of notice of acceptance of offer.

In the event that a bidder does not meet the payment requirements as set out above, the sale is null and void.

Dated this 13th day of March, 2012, at Vancouver, British Columbia.

Katherine Blair, Superintendent Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region 600-1138 Melville Street Vancouver BC V6E 4S3

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

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Salmon Arm Art Gallery Tickets @ Acorn Music, Salmon Arm 250-832-8669 PRODUCED BY KEN SMEDLEY

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FREDERICK WILLIAM KITCHEN 1930 - 2012 Frederick William Kitchen passed away on March 10, 2012, after a short illness in the Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. Frederick was the only child of Rebecca Donaldson Scott of Glasgow, Scotland, and Alfred William Kitchen of Oxfordshire, England, and was born September 6, 1930, in New Westminster, BC. He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Aaron.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Violet Kitchen (nee Syvertsen) and three children, Ann Grover (Dan Stocking), William (Bill) Kitchen, and Kathleen (Kathy) Henley (Ken); nine grandchildren, Seth (Sev), Kenan (Nadine), Amaris (Lindsay), Rebecca (Wilf), Alicia, Craig, Sarah (Trevor), Nicole (Jordon), and Andrew. He was great-grandfather to Taylor, Vann, Noah, Tanisha, Malaya, and soon-to-beborn Baby Lindquist.

Fred worked most of his life as a farm labourer, but also worked in a sawmill and enjoyed mechanic work and truck driving.

A private funeral service was held Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Bowers Funeral Service and Crematorium. Interment service will be held in Maple Ridge, BC, at a later date.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Chaplain Dave, Kevin Bolen, and the doctors and staff at Shuswap Lake Hospital.

Online condolences can be sent through Fred’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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JOHN ALLAN COLLIER NOVEMBER 28, 1929 - MARCH 6, 2012 Active, funny, vibrant, interested in every facet of life and living, John shared his humour and love of life with everyone he met. His bright light will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survived by his wife Nadine, sisters Joan and Jean, daughters Barbara, Kim and Janet, sons Russell, Bruce, Alan and John Jr. and 32 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Many thanks to Kamloops Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for the compassionate care given to John in his last days.

A celebration of his life will be held in the Anglemont Hall on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at www. schoenings.com

DURET 1950-2012 Serge Duret of Chase B.C passed away on March 4, 2012 at the age of 61 years.

He is survived by his loving daughters Stacey(Jon) Rogers of Kelowna and Leslie Duret of Chase, grandchildren Linden Rogers, brothers and sisters Gaetane Cej (Jerry), Francine Duret (Rick), Benoit Duret (Roseline), Jacques Duret (Aurelie), Richard Duret (Yves), Madeleine Bilodeau, Gaston Duret, Pierre Duret and a large extended family.

Serge is predeceased by his parents Leonce and Simone Duret and brother-in-law Pierre Bilodeau.

Serge was born and raised in Debden, Saskatchewan. He got married and then moved west in the mid 1970’s where he settled in Chase and started his family. Serge spent his working life as a journeyman electrician. He enjoyed a variety of sports which included hockey, softball and curling. Serge was a loving father, son, brother and a dedicated worker. Serge will be dearly missed by his friends and loving family.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Unit B at the Hamlets. A service will be held in Kamloops at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Personal Alternative Funeral Services 250-554-2324

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LETHAM, MARY ELIZABETH May 7, 1921 - March 8, 2012 In her 91st year, Mary Letham passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.

Born in Grand Falls New Brunswick, at the age of eight Mary moved with her parents and sisters to Vancouver.

The family lived in Kerrisdale where Mary attended McGee High School and eventually graduated from UBC with a degree in Social Work. In 1944 she married Bert Letham and upon his graduation from dental school they moved together to Whitehorse. They spent five years in the Yukon before moving to Salmon Arm where they raised their family of four boys.

For over 60 years, Mary was active in the Salmon Arm community as a Kinette member. She was also a founding member of the Blind Bay Painters and remained active in the arts community until her final days.

Mary is survived by sons: Brad (Kathy) of Nelson, Chris (Tina) of Salmon Arm, and Phil (Doreen) of Nanaimo; seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Camie, Ryan, Luke, Brittany, Bryn, and Eric; greatgrandchildren: Blake, Nolan, Saffron and Mira.

She was predeceased by husband Bert, son Clive and sisters Eleanor and Dorothy.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, March 15th at First United Church in Salmon Arm. Donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Shuswap Community Foundation.

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For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Andre Carelsé, Funeral Director

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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation.

Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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Obituaries Information Baby Bakers 10lb./$1.99 Reds-Russet-Yellow

JOHN’S Ski Shack is open daily until March 18th. Open March 23-25. Always open by appt. Rentals by prior arrangement (250)832-3457 “LOWER INSURANCE COSTS” Relax while you’re away. Winter house checking. “Pam’s Cleaning Service. (250)803-1175 or

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Massive Winter Blowout Up to 70%off 250-832-7368 VOLUNTEERS Needed for the Shuswap Lake Accordion Festival 250-675-2531

Personals DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

Lost & Found FOUND: A SILVER NECKLACE at the Picadilly Mall parking lot. Phone 250-8363484 to claim.

LOST: in vicinity of Piccadilly mall, blue ACER Notebook Computer in black case. 250835-4403

Sports & Recreation HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com

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Career Opportunities CAREER OPPORTUNITY Team Mixing Technologies Inc., Salmon Arm Mechanical Designer/Draftsperson - Full Time Position, Required Immediately Duties & responsibilities include layout and design of various plants and equipment including silos, hoppers, steel structures and enclosures, belt conveyers and feeders, screw conveyers, dust collection systems, pneumatic conveying systems, slurry pumping systems, etc. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering/Design, preferably in the mining or aggregate industry.

Experience using AutoCAD is mandatory and experience using Solid Works as well as a strong understanding of the engineer ing/manufactur ing process is considered an asset. To apply and for more details please see our job posting at http://www.teammixing.com/jobs.aspx

Obituaries

CAROL TORY Carol Ann Leigh Tory passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, Kamloops, BC on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the age of 59 years.

Carol was born in Saint Jean, Quebec on June 2, 1952. She had been a long time resident of the Shuswap area working as a hairdresser for 21 years. She enjoyed shopping for clothes, reading, and spending time with her family.

Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Joe; daughter, Shannon (Byron) Rempel; sons, Mike and Steve; granddaughter, Jessica; her mother, Dorothy Hathaway; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 pm with Capreece Bowers, celebrant.

Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, Kamloops, BC or the Shuswap Hospice Society.

Online condolences can be sent through Carol’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

JOHN (AUSSIE) O’SULLIVAN February 28, 1935 - March 5, 2012 John passed away on March 05, 2012 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 77 years after a long and painful illness with COPD. Survived by his loving wife, Wendy; children, Lorene (Jim), Glennis (Gary), Kathryn (Stew) and Johnathan.

In Australia John is survived by his brothers, Alex (Peg), Wally (Margaret) and a sister, Mary as well as numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Brock, Tanis, Jacob and Katrina. He was predeceased by his brother, Joe and sisters; Betty and Beatrice and his first wife Lucy.

John was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branches 133 and 62.

We would like to thank Dr’s Hasham (Poco) and McDonald for all of their care of John.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, Salmon Arm, BC Online Condolences can be sent through John’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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Help Wanted Local Vernon Paving Company looking to fill the following positions:

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Paver Operator • Screedman • Class 1 Drivers April start.

Fax resumes to 250.545.4599 Email to rboysltd@shaw.ca

EXPERIENCED DRIVER for 5 axle van work hauling parts. from Kamloops to Cranbrook.

Pls call Joe (250)955-0160 or (250)517-0620.

GROUP home hiring for weekends & casual shifts, must have a health related certificate. Email resume: LLsupervisor.SQ@gmail.com

Obituaries

Obituaries

JOAN IDINGTON Joan Idington, Salmon Arm resident from 1968 to 2000, passed away peacefully on Feb 19 in Victoria, BC. During her life in Salmon Arm, she worked at Federated Co-op as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Upon retirement, she was involved in the Okanagan Historical Society, was on the board of a number of Senior Organizations, and loved to go old time dancing when she could. She was a gifted artist in numerous ways, from designing and creating all her own clothes and teaching a pattern making and dress design course, to painting in both water colour and oil, and dabbling in pottery. She will be remembered as a generous, caring, loving, happy, energetic, creative and talented individual who genuinely and appreciated a preciated her family and many dear ap loved and friend ndss. Her nd Her strong, st friends. compassionate presence will be be de dear arly ar ly m mis ssed. Rest in peace mom. will dearly missed.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Motorsports Parts & Accessories Position Available

We Provide: • competitive wages • health benefits • training

dean@alpinemotorsport.ca

The Shuswap Recreation Society is a non-profit society, contracting the Operation and Management of Recreation Facilities and Programs for the City of Salmon Arm. The Shuswap Recreation Society is looking for an accomplished individual to become our next Controller. This position reports directly to the General Manager and provides financial reporting to the Board of Directors as well as the City of Salmon Arm. Candidates for this position will have a minimum of five (5) years accounting experience and possess an accounting designation.

(CGA, CMA, CA) Responsibilities: • Ensure all accounting processes and systems meet the needs of timely, accurate and meaningful reporting to the Society • Ensure adequate insurance and risk management • Ensure strong internal controls • Preparation and implementation of budgets, meeting the standards of the City of Salmon Arm. • Play a key role in strategy planning and development of the Society • Manage the Society IT infrastructure The Shuswap Regional Society offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualified candidates can send resumes with a covering letter to: dberger@salmonarmrecreation.ca by March 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm For more information on the Shuswap Recreation Society please visit www.salmonarmrecreation.ca

Proud to be part of our Honda Team

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

A job isn’t good enough?

Find your challenge at Domtar.

We want you to join our team. We are currently looking for people who are interested in working in an exciting, vibrant and dynamic workplace. We are looking for the right people to become a part of our team of:

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Automotive Division Product Specialists

At Domtar you can expect more than just a job. North America’s largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper, and among its “greenest”, Domtar offers opportunities on which you can truly build a career.

The candidates must be punctual, reliable, well organized, highly self motivated, possess good judgement, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a team environment. Previous sales experience would be considered an asset but is not a requirement. We will provide initial and ongoing training for the successful candidate to become a top producer.

The Kamloops Pulp Mill is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. This mill is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Close to 85,000 people resides in this beautiful community. The City called “Tournament Capital of Canada” is vibrant & growing fast, offers an extensive variety of services, businesses, leisure facilities and outdoor activities.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor This role is responsible for supervision of mechanical trades.

You have experience supervising trades in a large Industrial environment. The role will be of interest to effective leaders who demonstrate a commitment to: safety; cost efficiency and customer service; the ability to evaluate schedule and prioritize projects; team oriented and strong coaching capabilities; well-developed verbal/written communication skills. Completion of recognized apprenticeship is desired along with computer skills including SAP. Pease submit your applications no later than March 19, 2012 to: Human Resources, 2005 Mission Flats Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com

Thank you for applying at Domtar. Please note only selected candidates for an interview will be contacted. Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.

Salmon Arm Honda is a Honda Powerhouse Dealership offering sales, service and parts for our Auto and MC/ATV Power equipment divisions. We provide competitive wages, commissions and a comprehensive bene¿t package. The closing date for these positions will be March 31st, 2012.

If you are interested in becoming part of our family and have the necessary skills and/or experience, forward your resume marked “Salmon Arm Honda” to: Salmon Arm Honda Attention: Richard Antonenko/Dealer 650 Trans Canada HWY NE Po Box 609 Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E4N7 E-mail: richard@salmonarmhonda.com Please make sure to include at least 3 work related references. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates whose quali¿cations, skill and experience meet our requirements. All other resumes will be kept on ¿le for a period of 3 months.

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Employment

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Salmon Arm Observer

Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Cleaning Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

Shuswap Family Resource is looking for a permanent F/T Intensive Family Preservation Councellor. Councellor will provide short-term intensive theory based practise with the goal of maintaining and/or reinstating children with their families. University degree in a related discipline. Resume to

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta.

20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a .

780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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Cherry Sorters & Pickers required $10./hr & up or piece work. June 15 - August 31.

Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area.

Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com

CONSCIENTIOUS AND RELIABLE CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market News and the Lakeshore News.

Areas available in S.E. Salmon Arm & Chase Call Valerie 250-832-2131

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca LOOKING for high school students or young adults to help move chickens on farm in Sorrento during spring break.

Must have own ride to & from farm. Dates & times March 18 9am, March 23 & 24 9am start to ?. Daryl (250)804-9738 MARDEN AUTO HAULING LTD. a Salmon Arm based small trucking company, is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Welding and hydraulic exp necessary Own tools.

Competitive wages fax 250804-0680 or email patlabr@telus.net NORTH Enderby Timber is hiring for Millwright and Lumber Piling positions. For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please fax resume to 250-8389637.

PART-TIME kennel help needed. Resumes to: 60 Hwy 97B SE, Salmon Arm, V1E 1X5 SERVERS needed at Home Restaurant in Sorrento need immed. Apply in person with resume to Brad or Sandy WANTED ASAP Qualified Early Childhood Educators 20-40 hrs/week Exp an asset up to 8 children 0-6yrs. please send resume with your brief philosophy on ECE. To: Salmon Arm Observer Box #1501 171 Shuswap St.

Financial Services

patti_thurston@familyresource.bc.ca

Qualified candidates will be contacted.

West Line Trucking Salmon Arm, BC requires Lease Operators and drivers for Super B and Van division 250-8322010 or 1-800-665-0591

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services THE Burner Restaurant (Malakwa, BC) has openings for servers, runners, dishwasher, prep-cook & Liquor Store Sales Associate. All positions are P/T to F/T, seasonal to permanent.

Competitive wages + gratuity.

Server & prep-cook positions require experience. Will train runners & dishwasher (open to minors). e-mail: tamryn@theburner.ca or drop off in person. www.theburner.ca

Work Wanted CAREGIVER available. How can I help you? Child care, seniors, respite?

Excellent cook. 250-675-5538 YOU NAME IT I CAN FIX IT Appliances, toilets, auto diagnosing & boosting, snow removal. $30/hr. We come to you.

Call me anytime.

(250)463-9476

Services

Shop from home!

Health Products

OfÀce Support OFFICE Assistant/Admin Individual must be outgoing, good communication skills Comfortable working in team environment, & independently Handling series of secretarial duties including: Data entering/receivables/payables Proficient computer skills/multitasking Exp. Quickbooks Wage is dependant upon exp.

Please forward resume : mailto:Nicole@precisionaluminum.ca www.precisionaluminum.ca

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Financial Services

Spring is on it’s way.

Let us take care of your household.

We use eco friendly products.

Call Melissa (250)804-7979 clean@girlsgonegreen.ca

Handypersons CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Home reno’s and repairs, Interior painting and trim Licensed & insured Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153 YARD PRUNING SPRING SPECIAL Tree/Shrub Pruning.

40 years professional exp.

Complimentary Consultations and estimates.

Serving the Shuswap.

Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Enderby Call 250-517-0634

Misc Services PICK-UP W/Canopy traveling to Vernon Mon,Tue,Thurs, Fri. Can pick up or deliver your packages. 250-803-1838

Help Wanted

CONSIDER A CAREER WITH

Welcome Wagon is currently seeking individuals for Welcome Wagon Representatives in the communities of Sicamous and Chase/Sorrento

As a Welcome Wagon Representative you will work flexible hours, provide a valuable community service and get paid while having fun!

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please call Brenda Allard, Area Manager • 250 275-7422 bjc62welcomewagon@live.com

Financial Services

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Call 1.877.898.2580

Debt troubles? Get your financial life back.

Your financial future starts with a free confidential consultation.

Stop struggling with debt.

CALL 1.877.898.2580

Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators Suite 100-2903 35th Avenue, Vernon 320-1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna (Resident Office)

or visit

Pets & Livestock

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Feed & Hay

Painting & Decorating

14-800LB round bales $25.

55 lb. Square bales $3.50 Grindrod 250-832-4160

nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior

BLAND’S Farm Sales. Extra clean wheat straw phone(250)832-6615 (250)833-2449. Pick-up/del

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay.

No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale.

250835-4748 or 250-833-9595

Serving Sicamous & Area for 12 Years

HAY Alfalfa grass mix small sq. bales 55-65lb. $5/bale Straight Grass $5/bale Phone Rick (250)833-4523

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

• Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

lRMaSnALdES’s B FA • Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/ mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

OfÀce Support

OfÀce Support

Office Coordinator

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Office Coordinator provides administrative and project support toward the achievement of the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce’s mission and objectives. The Office Coordinator is responsible for implementing operating policies, coordinating the delivery of the organization's various programs and services, providing superior visitor and member services, and various other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in business administration or relevant work experience • Organized, efficient, resourceful and dependable • Ability to coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills • Proficiency in major office computer applications • Knowledge of the Enderby business community preferred Compensation: Hourly rate of $12/hr based on 20 hours/ week to start. There is potential for increased hours during the peak summer months of Visitor Centre operations.

Closing Date: Applications for this position will be accepted until 5:00 PM on March 14, 2012. Please submit applications to: darren@enderbychamber.com Or fax to the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-838-0123

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030 Misc Services

Misc Services

old gal says “GIT ‘ER DONE!”

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience fixing old houses • Local References

250 833-5668

Inspire.

Perspire.

Participate in an event to help the 4 million Canadians living with arthritis.

Dean Prentice, Trustee

A horse quality orchardgrass, $5, & other quality $2-4/bale Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Garden & Lawn

Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce

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Repairs I fix lawn mowers, snow blowers, back pack blowers, grass trimmers, chain saws, generators, etc. Please call Clayton at (250) 832-5914 if you need something fixed.

Financial Services

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Misc Services

www.dandeglan.com

PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: sada@sunwave.net

PARTS Person position. Seeking a hard working, energetic individual for our Kamloops store. Successful applicant shall have: Basic agricultural mechanical knowledge, Excellent computer skills, & be a SelfStarter with good communicative & interpersonal skill. Interested candidates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250-5463165, email: nobletractor@telus.net

Services

SHUSWAP BBQ & Catering offers southern bbq for all occasions. Check out our website at www.shuswapbbq.com or call (250)803-8712

Financial Services

Esthetics Services

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Bad credit ok.

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Services

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Pets & Livestock

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Livestock

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

1 yr. old male donkey just a bit bigger than a mini, very friendly $400. (250)832-8221

FREEZER 2.3 cu. ft $700.

Washer/dryer $300. Coffee tables wood/slate $750.

8’ Vanguard Camper $700.

(250)833-4332

Mobile Homes & Parks

Pet Services NEW LAKESIDE GROOMING Certified with over 20yrs. experience. In home one on one care & service. No cages.

Hand drying only. By appointment only. (250)832-8845

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 PUREBRED Chocolate Lab 3 yrs old. Not fixed. Must go to good home with Backyard. $300 250-835-8616 Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family.

For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

SHIH TZU POM Pups for sale 1 male 1 fem black and white dewormed first shots ready to go Mar 3 $500 250-835-4699 With Dignity & Understanding.

N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun Apr 1 12pm Carlin Hall Auctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126

MOVING. 3 pce Teak wall unit 3 ft. x6ft sections in good shape. offers 250-832-0381 STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960.

40X60 $15,915.

47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

WELL Rotted garden manure, Top soils & bark mulch. Phone Stanley Bland (250)832-6615 or (250)833-2449

AREA Rug, 8x10, light brown w/dark pattern, like new $100.

(250)832-3051 “BRAMA” Canopy, fits smaller pick up $100 phone 250832-8918 KOHLER 1 pce, toilet c/w seat. Good cond. Sky blue. $100 Delivered 250-833-4665 MAYTAG dishwasher, white, built in, good condition $75.

(250)832-3051 MID efficiency gas furnace, 100-125 BTU, $100.

(250)832-3051

HARVEST EVENT ONLINE

MARCH 1 - 15 Visit our website to place your order online!

NO ORDER MINIMUM … WE SHIP TO YOU.

1-877-639-2767

832-3320

ronmarchand@shaw.ca

ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun Apr 1 12pm Carlin Hall Auctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126 BEIGE 6’ sofa $150. obo, Intex double blow up mattress $50. (250)675-4043 CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Best rate 5yr-3.39%OAC Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766 Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Townhouses SHUSWAP RIDGE Quality Townhomes in Salmon Arm. Great location 2751 15 Ave NE Near high school. 3 styles.

Prices $320,900-$359,000. www.shuswapridge.ca (250)-833-100

Rentals Acreage

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property

Mobile Homes & Parks

BAYS For lease and also licensed restaurant 97BHwy 250-832-3829

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Coyote Crossing Villas PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away.

Custom order your new home today!

832-6699

(250)

Heritage House on 1 acre

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, new windows, out buildings, carport, fully serviced 23’x33’ shop

$390,000

Pet Services

4MAN Hot tub mint. 97 Polaris RMK 800 motor both together $3000 250-515-3169 ALPINE Deck Orion amp 12” kicker 4 mids.boss.gweegs. All $800 OBO 250-515-3169

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

FREE: 1 young white rooster (250)832-9767 MALE Shitzu TerrierX. Fixed w/chip in ear. MUST have good home.250-835-8616

Ron Marchand

Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD. Copies for gifts!

Mortgages

Tools

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We Create Quality Assured Custom Homes in 90 days and Relationships that last a lifetime - Guaranteed!!

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

www.ranchovignola.com Best of the New Crop … from the Farm to your Community

the Video Man

Call 250-833-4728

LOOKING for old 45 rpm records.

Please call 250-200-0387.

5 KM to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 0.565ac. unique lot.

DUPLEX zoned. $259,000 Negotiable. (250) 515-3772

Spring Clearance!

Available now!!! Don’t miss out!!!

LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Misc. for Sale Fresh Nuts • New Crop Dried Fruit Fine Confection • Gourmet Gifts

Home and Land Packages, Salmon Arm

Misc. Wanted

Free Items

$100 & Under

AFFORDABLE

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Pet Services

PET GROOMING With ROBIN

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

Pet Obituaries

Pet Obituaries

“Killer” October 31, 1998-March 3, 2012 We remember...We shed a tear Always wishing you were here The love you shared, though we’re apart Will live forever in our hearts.

You touched many lives in your time here and made the world a better place for us all.

Your loving family, Lynn and Jamey Reading

FOR Rent: updated 2bdrm mobile on 20 acres, Grandview Bench area. Set up for horses, detached shop, 3 stall barn, paddocks, fenced, avail. immed., (1-250)862-6249

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apartment downtown, NS, NP, $650/mo. Suomi Apartments.

Call Keith (250)832-6060 1 BDRM apt avail Apr 1 in town quiet secure heat incl.

Adults No pets $650/mo 250833-4726 2BDRM, 2bath, Cambridge Court, gas FP, $1000/mo + util (inc gas & water) NS, NP, (250)675-2385

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

Modular Homes

2BDRM close to downtown, NS, NP, $795/mo., hot water included (250)955-0774

2BDRM furnished cabin, NE SA, 1.5bath, $950/mo inc. util cable avail now (250)833-0373

2BDRM trailer in Tappen. $700/mo Avail April 1st NP NS Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480

3bdrm Condo $1000/mo. incl. heat & power,c/w fridge,stove, washer/dryer. New kitchen & bathroom. N/S, Pets negot. ref. & d/d req. 250-833-1970

BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., kitchen, living & dining room, shared laundry $700/mo., incl. hydro, sat tv & internet. (250)8358236

CHASE 2Bdrm 2 bath 5 appl NP NS DD and Ref’s req Adult oriented. Avail Apr 15 250679-3359

Duplex / 4 Plex

1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154.

AVAILABLE immediately, spacious 2bdrm. apt., downtown SA, $850/mo., +DD & ref’s, (250)307-2431 BACH suite $550/mo. by rec ctre inc util Bus stop out front NP no WD (1-250)871-6000 Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated newer apartment buildings.

Includes F/S/DW/AC/HW NS, NP. Available March 1 $720 & $825 respectively (250)803-1694 LAKEVIEW MANOR FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED

3BDRM, with 1 1/2 bath. N/S, N/P. Garage, laundry room, fenced yard. (778)773-6380 or (604)521-0215

Misc for Rent 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath + Den in Cedar Heights

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath on 18th Street

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo, close to malls

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath in Cedar Heights

suites in quiet adult NS, NP, seniors/professional building close to all amenities. Avail now 1 bdrm, 1 Bdrm plus den, and 2 Bdrm furnished. Views McGuire Park and Shuswap Lake $795-$845/mo plus hydro.

Ref req’d 250-833-9148

Call Al Bingham (250)804-6216

LARGE 1bdrm apt. $695/mo Salmon Arm near Down Town, N/S, N/P. (1-250)955-0774

Mobile Homes & Pads

SALMON Arm: Across from Askews 1bdrm nwly reno’ed & 2bdrm. W/D, parking, (1604)858-8176 Colin (250)8323706 Dale

2 BDRM mobile Broadview Villa’s, NP, $800/mo $400 DD. (250)832-9603 3 bdrm Mobile Home Avail Apr 1st! $850 per month, includes pad rent. Located in Forrest Grove Mobile Park.

1100 sq ft, open floor plan, drywall throughout, washer/dryer, fridge/stove. A must see! Please call Terra 8049579 to view

Commercial/ Industrial 1350 SQ. FT. retail or office space Downtown location 250307-2431 1-3 Bay-Light Industrial in downtown SA. Prime area between two malls. Zoned C-3.

Terms negotiable. (250)5153772 or (250)832-8220 DOWNTWN Office in light industrial park. $495/478 sq. ft.

2 rooms + bthrm. Parking, incl triple net & elec. Rent neg. Sq. ft. approx. (250) 515-3772 or (250) 832-8220 STOREFRONT SPACE FOR LEASE. 360 Ross Street downtown SA. Retail or office.

Call Keith (250)832-6060

Misc. for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Homes for Rent

2BDRM Cottage on a fishing lake in Turtle Valley, Chase Avail Apr 1, 1 yr. Lease 250679-3950 2BDRM Gleneden Duplex ground level on 5 acres of trees & grass. Part view of lake, 8 min to SA. W/D fridge and elec range. 1050 Sq Ft. with storage. 30lb pet ok.

Avail. Apr 1 NS Prefer working single or couple. Single $650 or Double $700 Very quiet and private 250-833-4665 2BDRM. mobile, Silver Creek, 15min. to SA, country setting, NS, NP, storage shed, suitable for single or mature couple, long term preferred, pasture for horse neg., $750/mo. + util.

(250)549-0738 2-bdrm plus attic house close to lake in Canoe. (Salmon Arm) large fenced yard close to bus stop Avail Immed. $950, (250)546-8129 2BDRM smaller newly reno’d house, DT SA, W/D, avail.

April 1, ref’s req., NS, NP, $1000/mo. (250)833-4618 2 bedroom house $850./mo includes 1-(250)838-6630

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3 BED 1 bath home, available April 1, $1000. per mth (250)833-4537

Heavy Duty Machinery

Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid – Surplus ICES Zamboni” and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 2 PM Pacific time on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

1996 Zamboni • 1996 White/Blue ICES Zamboni • Weight 2,806 kg • 4,795 hours • Propane fuel This zamboni may be viewed at the Town of Golden Public Works Yard, 1215 11th Avenue North in Golden, BC. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Dave Poland, Shop Foreman at (250) 344-8218, or Chris Cochran, Operations Manager at (250) 3442271 ext 226.

This zamboni will be sold “as is/where is.” All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra.

The successful bidder must take possession and remove the zamboni by Friday, April 13, 2012.

For more information please contact: Darcy Mooney, Deputy Manager, Environment and Engineering Services at dmooney@csrd.bc.ca or (250) 833-5938 Phone during regular office hours at (250) 833-5950 or 1-888-248-2773 toll-free.

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Homes for Rent

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Suites, Lower

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4BDRM. on Shuswap St., 2 up, 2 on main, full bsmt., 1.5baths, 5appl., carport, large yard, NS $1300. 833-2129

MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Salmon Arm. 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1200 + Util. onthegogran@hotmail.com

SEMI beachfront top flr. house $900/mo. 2bdrm., lrg deck, 1100sq.ft, internet, W/D/DW, dock, 10 min. from Tappen, NS, NP, ref’s req’d. (604)6121715 or (604)861-6254 SUNNYBRAE Estates: 2bdrm. custom modular, 5appl., full deck, private driveway, 55+ only, $950/mo. (250)255-4375

MODERN daylight suite, 5min walk to town, suitable for 1person, incl. W/D, cable, internet, built in vac & all util., NP, NS, $700/mo. (250)804-8038 NEW 1 bed suite, shared laundry, central location. No pets. $500 1/2 util. 250-300-6388 SEPERATE Level entrance in Hillcrest on bus route 1 BDRM Util, wifi and cable incl. NS Ref’s req’d. Avail Apr. 1 $700/mo 250-833-3566 or 250-804-1819

1100SQFT. 2bdrm legal suite, family preferred, NS, NP, 5appl., $850/mo. leave msg.

(250)832-8845 1BDRM close to picadilly furn, covered parking cable/util incl. NS, NP, shared laundry. $650/mo. (250)832-8959 1BDRM. daylight bsmt. suite, rural SA, $750/mo., incl. util, cable, internet, laundry, NS, ND, pet neg., ref’s req., (250)832-8407 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 1BDRM. SA, close to DT, laundry, large yard, avail April 1st, NS, NP, $675/mo. incl. utilitities plus DD (250)804-6289 1BDRM., semi lakeshore, W/D/DW/F/S, sep. yard, entrance & driveway, incl. util. cable & int. $750/mo.

(250)804-4755

2BDRM. walking distance to college & bus route, $750/mo. includes utilities, NS, NP, ND, (250)833-5685 2BDRM., W/D, No Pets, NS, near college, $800/mo. inc gas & hydro (250)832-8962 2-bdrm. W/O basement suite in SA, own laundry & parking, NS NP, avail now $900/mo Util incl. 250-306-3211 2 BED SUITE in Blind Bay. Avail. April 1 utilities incl.

(250) 833-5070 BLIND Bay 1bdrm available now. Walk-out suite. Utils. included. $700/mo DD req. Ref’s req. N/P, N/S (250)675-2710 BLIND BAY: 1bdrm suite avail. Bright, furnished, upgraded carpet and cushioned floor, utils, TV, inc.

Pvt entrance. Shared parking N/S, N/P, ref’s req. $700/mo.

(250)675-2868, (250)517-7311 BLIND BAY Daylight suite w/d/f/s, utl inc.

Private ent/patio/beach. Ns/np. Avail. immed. $750. 250-558-7221.

CEDAR Heights: Brand New 1000 sqft., 2bdrm., all appl., sep. ent., $900/mo. + half util., (250)675-5322 CHASE: 2bdrm newly decorated N/S, N/P, W/D, heat included. $700/mo + DD. Refs req. Adult oriented (250)679-8578 (250)319-3706 HILLCREST: large, bright 1bdrm., sep. parking, W/D, incl. util., $750/mo (250)8330111 Lakeveiw 2-bdrm ground level suite, avail. Apr.1, walk to town, basic cable incl. util. extra.

NS/NP, DD req’d, $800/mo. 250-832-6684 LOVELY 1bdrm. walkout suite w/patio, gas f/p, walk to town, $675/mo. + half util., NS, no drugs, pet neg., ideal for mature, responsible single person, ref’s req., avail. March 1st (250)832-7754

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Great location! Lovely 3 bdrm upper level of home. Fully reno’d, fenced yard, close to rec center, college & schools. Lots of storage & parking, avail Apr 1st - $1300/mth incl util. Call Cyndi @ 250.804.3342

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Misc for Rent

Misc for Rent

PROPERTY RENTAL • 1 Bdrm. Apt. - 4 Avenue SE • 4 Bdrm. - Forest Drive, Blind Bay • 3 Bdrm. - 4B Avenue SE • 3 Bdrm. - Mayer, Tappen • 3 Bdrm. - Old Salmon Arm Rd., Enderby • 4 Bdrm. - 49 Avenue NE • 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apt. - Shuswap Street SW • 2 Bdrm. Apt. - 420 4 Avenue SE ®

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid – Surplus Firefighting Apparatus” and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 2 PM Pacific time on Friday, March 23, 2012.

1983 Ford Superior Engine • Ford C800 3 Man Tilt - 27,500 lbs • 429 V8 Gas • Alison AT545 - 4 Speed Auto • 33,251 km • 1706 hours on Hale pump • Hale QSF100 4000 L/M Class A Single Stage • 3700 Litres fibreglass water tank This truck may be viewed at Ranchero/ Deep Creek Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator at (250) 833-5945 (direct) or (250) 517-0507 (cell), or Fire Chief Marvin Gros at (250) 546-8390.

This vehicle will be sold “as is/where is.” All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra.

The successful bidder must make full payment and take possession of their vehicle by Friday, March 30, 2012.

For further information, contact: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator at kmount@csrd.bc.ca Or Fire Chief Marvin Gros, (250) 546-8390.

Phone during regular office hours to (250) 832-5950 or 1-888-248-2773 toll-free.

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month.

(778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

Rooms for Rent BLIND Bay: 2 unfurnished rooms, shared kitchen, bath, laundry & LR, fenced yard, NP, NS, suitable for adults $500/mo. each (250)253-7865

Suites, Lower

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Suites, Upper BRIGHT 1bdrm., yard, patio, heat, wireless int. incl., cat ok, avail. Mar.15th $800/mo. + DD & ref’s (250)253-8465

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Cars - Domestic Want to Rent RECENTLY retired woman, 60 n/s, no pets looking for furnished accommodation for Arpil 1st, 2012.

Possible share arrangement. Likes pets, gardening a meditator and very quiet. Contact (250) 253-0652

1994 Ford Mustang V6 RWD 70km on new engine. $1000 in winter tires/rims. Amp & Subs. $2700 obo (250)517-9412 1996 Buick Regal, good running reliable car $1000.

(250)833-3569

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Auto Accessories/Parts

ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work.

For more info. 1-250-5239762. (Logan Lake)

BLIZZAK Tires (235x75) on 15 inch rims, 85% tred or better, $400 OBO phone 250832-8918 FOUR Mag 15 inch rims with tires, fits older Ford, 235x75 $100 phone 250-832-8918

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Motorcycles 2005 HONDA VTX-1800R CRUISER-MINT Red-tons of Chrome 13,500km.

Windshield, Light bar, Back rest/Carrier roll bars, Hwy Pegs, ABS Hard Bags, Fender rail $8200 250-804-4363

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1988 Ford Ranger project truck, 3 inch body lift, 6 inch suspension lift, 95% tread on 3l inch Truxus MT tires on American Racing rims, Bush bumper, canopy, rebuilt 5l engine and rebuilt tranny. Offers, or will sell for parts. Phone 250-832-8918 1999 Plymouth Voyager 139,000kms $2500 250-8323829 2007 Dodge 1500 Laramie 4x4 fully loaded leather factory command start 103,000 km $19,000 OBO 250-832-8671 after 5pm 92 F150 Lots of new parts rebuild less than 20K $2500 OBO 250-515-3169

Boats CAMPION Allante 170 Bowrider w/Yamaha 115 V-4 outboard motor, brand new prop, XMPINC wakeboard tower, all new custom fit travel covers, EZload trailer w/new tires plus spare, seats 8, great family boat, many more extras $8000. (250)832-2960

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INVITATION TO TENDER PARKS MAINTENANCE ELECTORAL AREA ‘F’ SEYMOUR ARM

INVITATION TO TENDER PARKS MAINTENANCE ELECTORAL AREA ‘F’ NORTH SHUSWAP

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for the maintenance and performance of parks services at two (2) parks located within Electoral Area ‘F’ North Shuswap. The contract will be for a three year term and will require that the Successful Contractor provide daily service from May 1st to October 15th in each year of the Agreement.

Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender – Seymour Arm Parks Maintenance”, will be accepted until 2 pm local time on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.

Tender documents and further information are available on-line at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www. csrd.bc.ca, on the BC Bid website at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca, and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous.

Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.

The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 e-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting tenders for the maintenance and performance of parks services at nine (9) parks located within Electoral Area ‘F’ North Shuswap. The contract will be for a three year term and will require that the Successful Contractor provide daily service from May 1st to October 15th in each year of the Agreement.

Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender – North Shuswap Parks Maintenance”, will be accepted until 2 pm local time on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.

Tender documents and further information are available on-line at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www. csrd.bc.ca, on the BC Bid website at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca, and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous.

Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.

The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 e-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

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Homecoming postponed:

Adoptive children remain in Haiti OBSERVER STAFF

Joy and excitement have faded to disappointment for the Peterson family of Tappen.

Micaiah and Tamara Peterson flew to Haiti to pick up two additions to their family – sisters 10-year-old Jesula and Chrismene, six.

The Petersons first investigated adopting a child from the Faith & Love in Action orphanage in Jacmel, Haiti five years ago.

In a January update, Tamara described the work the whole family had put into preparing rooms for the girls and described the family as blessed. The feeling changed when the couple arrived in Haiti two weeks ago and were told they could not take the girls out of the country.

“We were basically told we could come down and get them be-

fore the paperwork was actually completed,” says a disappointed Tamara. “We tried to see if we could push some things along, but it was Carnival when we were there and most places were closed.”

Tamara says the family had not been advised that the paperwork had not been completed and that two other families suffered the same disappointment.

“It was so hard, but at least we could take turns being encouraging to each other in the midst of it all,” she says.

“We all had a good cry, and so did the girls.”

The Petersons have been advised the required paperwork should be completed within three weeks – a time frame they are not necessarily relying on.

“We will not be booking any future plane trips to go and get them until we see scanned copies of the passports and vi-

sas,” says Tamara.

The trip wasn’t a complete loss as the couple was able to spend time with the girls. But missing their sons and unable to afford to stay in Haiti any longer, the couple came home. The family is now waiting and praying.

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Sisters Chrismene, left, and Jesula with their adoptive father Micaiah Peterson. The girls were supposed to travel to Salmon Arm, but issues with documents prevented them from being allowed to leave the country.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/†/††/^Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Sonic LS Sedan (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. ††0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS & 2012 Sonic LS Sedan. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. ^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash.

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260 ROSS STREET NE, SALMON ARM

• Primavera Restorante Italiano • Turnkey restaurant fully equipped and furnished • Existing downtown operation with long term lease • 50 seat, licensed, approved and in full operation • Full training & clientele; option to keep Chef! $ MLS® 10038339

Rob McKibbon, REALTOR®

Century 21 Lifestyles (250) 804-6288 Box 869, 364 Ross St. N.E. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N9 Toll Free: 1-866-463-2791 www.BIGRob.ca

79,000

Your Shuswap Lifestyles Expert!

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Beautiful building lots in Popular Willow Cove. Close to rec centre, schools, college, arena, curling club and town.

250 832-7871

12 - 1581 20TH STREET NE MLS® 10004310 ................$130,000 13 - 1581 20TH STREET NE MLS® 10004315 ................$130,000

250 675-4931 • 1-800-890-9166 66

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15 - 1581 20TH STREET NE MLS® 10004306 ................$130,000

#8 - 2850 7th Avenue NE

41 - 1581 20TH STREET NE MLS® 10004321 ................$140,000

ONLY 2 HOMES LEFT! Marg Kentel

Sandra Harrison

shuswap

250.833.2062

250.833.6708

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Thinking about buying or selling? Talk to

TARA GALLANT

Cell 833-2088

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Amazing Value! New rancher with walk-out basement and double garage. Extra parking beside home, visitor parking nearby. Security system, high E furnace, gourmet kitchen with island, gas fireplace, low-e windows, fully landscaped, back patio. 45+. HST & kitchen appliances included.

358,500

$

MLS® 10038118

Tara

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Cell 250 804.3162 2561 30th Street NE

638 South Shore Place, Sorrento MLS® 10040881

MLS® 10041848

$

339,900

DESIREABLE LOCATION! • 0.44 Acres with lots of parking • Brand new vinyl siding & windows • Covered deck, shop, central air & gas stove.

5410 Eagle Bay Road MLS® 10031737

D L SO $

359,900

• Spectacular lake view home on 1.11 private, park-like acres • Post & beam dream home, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms • Formal living room & dining room with hardwood floors & rock fireplace

2454 Waverly Place MLS® 10041724

B AY F I E L D

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$

1,250,000

• 66 acres semi lakeshore • Currently zoned Large Holdings • Roadway system, cleared sites & two creeks with culvert • Check out the view!

$

347,500

• Fabulous front deck & covered porch with private back patio area • Nicely landscaped 1/3 acre with underground irrigation • Beautiful home with many upgrades.

Vic Hamilton

Sharon Walker

SR. BROKER, A.M.P.

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250.803.0101

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84 - 1361 30TH STREET SE

17 - 1361 30TH STREET SE

2 bedroom, 2 bath home with large rooms, 2 decks, enclosed storage area and carport. Extra parking to accommodate an RV/boat. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable MHP.

Look no further! 3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide in a desired MHP. Large rooms, ensuite, storage shed and very private yard. Comes with all appliances and window coverings.

$49,900

MLS® 10031717

MLS® 10042612

$89,900

2829 MARINE DR., BLIND BAY

470 2ND STREET SE

Beautiful home in a great location. This 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home was completely renovated in 2005. The custom kitchen has an amazing island with lots of cupboard space, storage and pullout drawers. The master suite has a luxurious ensuite with soaker tub and walk-in shower.

The open floor plan in this home is perfect for entertaining and family living. Outside features a huge deck, large, flat, private yard and lots of parking. In a central location, within walking distance to most amenities.

Some features of this level entry, 3 bdrm, 3 bath home are oak floors, skylights, b/i vacuum, and stained glass windows. This beautiful home also has a detached guest house, hot tub, waterfall, ornate iron gates and art work, RV hookups and loads of parking. Lake and mountain views.

MLS® 10041173

MLS® 10018594

$289,900

1900 16TH STREET NE

3800 HURSTFIELD RD., EAGLE BAY

Fantastic lake and mountain views. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an open floor plan. Large kitchen with loads of cupboards and storage, fireplace, central air, built-in vacuum and main floor laundry. The master suite features a luxurious ensuite. Fully landscaped yard with raised gardens and garden shed. Front covered deck, large back deck with canopy, workshop and lots of parking.

4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home on approximately 124 acres of Paradise. Wonderful view property, perfect for development or a great investment as a holding property for a single or group purchase. Fishing and hunting at your back doorstep. Adjacent to crown land, offering endless fun on your ATV, mountain bike or hiking. There is also 55 feet of beach easement with your own dock and buoy.

Only half an hour to Salmon Arm and an hour to Kamloops.

Good potential to be set up as a bed and breakfast.

$399,900

MLS® 10041562

$379,900

MLS® 10029214

$1,250,000

250.833.2062

MARG KENTEL

www.kentel-harrison.com ®

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Tina Cosman

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NEW PRICE

2 bedroom mobile between Enderby and Salmon Arm. Carport, covered deck and large yard backing onto creek.

$

MLS® 10001859

75,000

Hobby Farm. Non-zoned, non-ALR. 3 bedroom home plus 2 rental cabins & heated workshop. Located between Salmon Arm and Revelstoke.

$

599,900

MLS® 9227837

359,900

$ MLS® 10034832

529,900

Bright and open 2 bed.

Level entry rancher, walk-in closet, large bathroom, walk to shopping.

459,900

Newly renovated lake view home on 5 acres in North Broadview. 4 bed/2 bath. Large open kitchen, hardwood. Certified Organic property.

$ MLS® 10039742

639,900

AMAZING VALUE! Amazing value. Nicely updated mobile. Over 1020 sq. ft. Fenced yard, large deck, carport, newer flooring and paint. Easy access to town/highway. Quick possession.

$

299,900

MLS® 10032415

$ MLS® 10040688

Large renovated family home, guest house, workshop, large deck, walkout bsmt., private 0.54 acres steps from the beach, dock, buoy. Great B&B potential.

$ MLS® 10040926

864,000

35,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

INCREDIBLE PROPERTY

Salmon Arm waterfront.

Over 1600 sq.ft. on main level. Rancher with unfinished basement.

Great year round or vacation property.

$

247,500

ORGANIC FARM

Make an offer!

WATERFRONT HOME

MLS® 10011087

MLS® 10035019

2007 open concept, level entry home. 2.2 acres, large deck, great lake and valley views. 3 plus bed/3 bath, finished bsmt., main floor laundry, non-zoned property. RV parking.

Great family home. 5 bed/3 bath home. Large open kitchen/ dining area, master with walk-in ensuite, double garage, RV parking, deck off the kitchen, no through road, close to schools & parks. Basement could be suited.

349,500

Great 2 bed/2 bath unit. Clean with newer fridge, stove. All appliances included. Walking distance to downtown. Next to wharf & waterfront area. Enjoy worry-free living. $

CUSTOM BUILT LEVEL ENTRY

LINDEN COURT

MLS® 10036519

5 BEDROOMS

$

429,900

379,900

LOCATION LOCATION

$

Spacious lake view home on 1/2 acre private lot.

Nicely updated, large deck, fireplace, paved driveway with carport.

Plenty of room for RV & parking.

MLS® 10040385

LAKE VIEW

$

DESIREABLE HERON VIEW

MLS® 10042913

Beautiful lake view 2008 home in Shuswap Lake Estates. Hardwood, tile and granite. Open concept kitchen/dining/living area with 3 sided fireplace. Huge deck. Finished basement, 4 beds/3 baths.

MLS® 10038947

PRIVATE 40 ACRES

PARK LIKE .64 acre lot in Hillcrest. Totally private lot on cul-de-sac.

Bright home with 4 bedrooms/2 baths, upgraded windows, new deck, renovated basement, bathrooms, newer HWT & appliances. RV & boat storage. $

5 bed/plus den family home. Basement mostly finished. Newer appliances, master with walk-in & ensuite. Nicely landscaped & fenced yard. Quiet family area close to beach.

MLS® 10040859

$

289,900

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NEW LISTING!

Website:

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LARGE CORNER LOT

Immaculate home with lake view! Beautifully kept & upgraded this one owner home would suit any size family. Featuring 3 bdrms on the main floor, family room down, two fireplaces, 3 full baths. 1/4 acre lot.

TOP FLOOR LAKE VIEW APARTMENT - Oak kitchen, appliances plus in suite laundry, n/g fireplace, storage unit, covered parking. Move in immediately.

ORCHARD RIDGE SUBDIVISION - with zoning to allow a legal suite. Possible lakeview with specific home design.

Walk to Hillcrest School, downtown or malls.

MLS® 10042755 $

MLS® 10022103 $

MLS® 10041561 $

429,500

129,900

701 Sicamous Avenue, Chase

Enjoy this 55+ park. Take in the views and morning sun from the covered deck. Well maintained 2 bdrm Park Model home in Sorrento Place.

A short walk to the lake, clubroom, boat launch. Enjoy the activities and networing in this locely community.

79,900

$

MLS® 10034751

250-833-7869

250 833-8771 • 250 832-7051 • 1-888-676-2435

99 - 2932 Buckley Road

www.shirleybarker.ca

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Direct Line – 250 955-6269

SHUSWAP

137,500

5275 Meadow Creek Cres., Celista

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Commercially zoned centrally located home in downtown Chase. Bring your business ideas, retail/professional offices/gallery or use as 2 rental suites, each floor fully self-contained with 2 bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen.

Fenced yard, fruit trees, 5 mins. to Little Shuswap Lake. Vendor will finance sale of adjoining 60x100 lot. Easy 45 min. commute to Samon Arm or Kamloops.

Beautiful home looking for new owner with lots of imagination. $ KADREA 102131

224,900

NEW PRICE

451 - 3rd Street SE, Salmon Arm

Investor, retirees, first time homeowners ALERT! Cute 2 bdrm. rancher with large bright kitchen, lots of storage yard, fully fenced. All of this within walking distance of downtown shopping and recreation. Bring your ideas. $

Enjoy the view of Shuswap Lake from the front or back decks. This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home offers an open concept with a private setting. Property has exclusive access to waterfront beach.

Opportunity for 1st time homebuyer, investor or retiree.

194,900

$ MLS® 10041264

MLS® 10036404

184,900

Scotch Creek ®

250 955-2184 • Cell 250 517-0974

Panoramic views command your full attention in this one owner custom home.

Newer roof, 1000+ sq. ft. of deck and room for all of your toys. $

IN-LAW SUITE LAKE V IEW IEW & LAKE VIEW

278,000 MLS® 100 1 10036212 3621 36 6212 2

#369 Fairway Road, Anglemont

2544 Vickers Trail, Anglmont

1660 Tappen Notch Hill Road

Priced well below current assessment this is a great lot with lots of potential.

This would be the perfect spot to build a family cabin or your full time home.

Cute and clean 3 bedroom cottage on a large corner lot, makes the perfect family getaway. 4 season recreation is at your fingertips.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the country, while being just 15 minutes from Salmon Arm. Newer 3 bed, 2 bath open concept modular home sits on 6.23 acres.

NEW LISTING

7444 Anglemont Way, Anglemont

$

AMAZING VALUE...

20,000 MLS® 10042279 10 4227 100 42279 9

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$

179,000

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1983 - 2011

241 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm

Call Jeremy

Call Gary

Call Tara

Lake View Property

Semi-Lakeshore

$

245,000

Property listed for land value. House needs extensive reno’s.

Vendor motivated.

Bring offers. Property is .83 acre.

$

58,800

MLS® 10029538

Call Steve

380,000

NEW PRICE!

4000 sq.ft. concrete block building in Salmon Arm Industrial Park. Gated and fenced 1/2 acre. Vendor financing available.

Call Lisa

NEW LISTING!

Prime Lakeshore Estate t $

1,695,000

Custom built post & beam design 4 bdrm, 3 bath home, Bastion Bay on Shuswap Lake. .45 ac lot, detached triple bay garage/carriage house w/1 bdrm self contained suite.

Call Lisa

399,900

Retire here in this 2 bedroom + den, fully finished walkout basement, golf cart garage & attached double garage, dream kitchen, hardwood floors, coered deck, huge ensuite.

MLS® 10041053

Call Tara

Rare Find! $

428,000

Hobby

Vendor Wants It Sold

$

369,900

Call Shirley

Large Level Cleared Building Lot

Brand New Electrical Spectacular view of Shuswap Lake and surrounding mountains.

Great visibility for home-based business.

1/3 acre property with 1500 sq.ft. rancher.

10026148

Call Jeremy

254,900

$

This location makes it even better! Broadview Villas townhome in the center of everything offering an updated 2 beds plus den, 2 bath, spacious master, patio and garage parking. Your whole world only a walk away!

$

129,000

699,900

Cleared and ready for your new home. Easy walk to rec centre, college and schools.

MLS® 10039042

NEW LISTING!

Lake View Acreage $

142,000

3+ acres overlooking Salmon Arm Bay and city. Property has building site cleared, driveway and well are in. Close to lake and boating.

MLS® 10001484

Call Susanne

Grandview Bench $

339,900

MLS® 10039465

Call Steve

Spectacular LAKE VIEW!

Drive. Within walking to the golf course and the beach! Call Shirley for more details.

$

MLS® 10040169

MLS® 10037829

Call Shirley

Lake Estates.

69,900 Shuswap Lot #50 Centennial

Reduced to $699,900 from $990,000 this lakeshore property has 75 ft beach, dock, buoy, 1600 square foot home with 400 square foot guest suite in Blind Bay.

Call Gary

Move In Ready $

2 acre hobby farm in desirable Sunnybrae. 4 bed, 2 bath home with suite in basement, large open living and dining room & kitchen.

2 lrg decks incl. hot tub, new appliances, wood stove, sauna. 30x20 shop, all fenced - this one has it all.

MLS® 10040664

Call Tara

252,000

3 very private acres in town, backs onto Little Mountain Park, close to schools. Build your dream home on this private estate property or subdivide.

10036793

MLS® 10040014

$

Subdividable lot with PLA in place connected to this updated 4 bedroom family home in a central location.

Suite potential makes this an even sweeter deal! Covered deck, covered parking and a yard to play in.

Call Susanne

Call Gary

Golf Course Close By

379,900

$

MLS® 10042706

MLS® 10229979

$

Investory Alert!

1984, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom with addition.

Quiet 55+ park, just 15 minutes to Salmon Arm. Enjoy the privilege of lake access directly across the road.

MLS® 10033472

Below Replacement $

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29 Acres $

2.5 acres with only 6 year 3 bdrm., 2 bath home, new counter tops, fully finished basement, family room, newer furnace and A/C. 24x26 insulated shop, on school bus route.

MLS® 10039648

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE!

Call Lisa

Newer 14’ Wide Mobile dream house with drilled well - close to Gardom Lake.

Walk to the beach & town from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, open floor plan, 3 year old better than new mobile in Chase with 10x40 deck, appliances included. Priced to sell!

MLS® 10038912

MLS® 10038512

treed 349,900 Private acreage for your

$

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WATERFRONT - Captivating lake views from this immaculate 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom semi-waterfront home in Blind Bay with 123’ of titled lakeshore. This well appointed home offers a bright open Àoor plan with plenty of room for the whole family.

Licenced dock. $

MLS® 10038488

799,000

2661 Blind Bay Road

WATERFRONT - Prime location! 2005 built modern home on .58 acre in the heart of Blind Bay. Live in the 3 bdrm modular with large deck or build on this great easy to build lot. Offers privacy & is close to all amenities and Hwy. 1. Best buy on the waterfront! $

689,900

MLS® 10040854

50 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm

6088 Bradshaw Road

Location! Location! Walk to all of the conveniences of downtown from this 3 bdrm charming Heritage Style home. Currently operating as Mr. Eugene’s Hair Salon with 1 bdrm non-conforming suite in the bsmt. This 3 bdrm 3 bath home offers loads of parking within walking distance of downtown. $

This exquisite 3 bdrm, 3 bath waterfront home offers the ultimate in luxury & modern decor wile emulating the natural elements of the surrounding forest. Built for the discerning buyer the Birch house is set along the majestic shores of Shuswap Lake.

359,000

MLS® 10041406

B24 2698 Blind Bay Road

This deluxe park model and lot are located in desirable Blind Bay. This is the nicest RV development on Shuswap Lake! This 2 bdrm unit is set up and fully furnished ready to enjoy. Easy access, beachfront location, dock for boat.

MLS® 10040549

$

249,000

MLS® 10027007

$

1,695,000

8 - 5373 Sunnybrae Road

Pristine setting for this .91 acre lot with lake access a hop, skip & jump away! Private & quiet paved cul-de-sac. Flat buildable lot set amongst the cedars. 30gpm well. Minutes to Herald’s Park and Margaret Falls. Boat launch 2 kms away.

MLS® 10040313

$

210,000

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Renovated 3600 square feet Bright kitchen with French doors 7 bedrooms + 1 bedroom suite New engineered Hardwood floors

$619,000

• • • •

New windows, heating, electrical Fully landscaped .72 acres Amazing rural setting Zoning allows variety of uses

MLS® 10042742

2580 21st Street NE MLS® 10036413

SUBDIVIDABLE

• 2400 finished square feet • Spacious living area • Rec room with bar • Heated double garage • .5 acre corner lot

6230 37th Street NE

MLS® 10039687

MLS® 10034597

IN TOWN ACREAGE

NEW LISTING • • • •

3390 30th Street NE

• 30 North Broadview Acres • Amazing views and vistas • A-2 zoning • Build your dream home • Great soil for many uses

PRIVATE SETTING

• Very private 2.6 acres • 2,500 finished square feet • Bright new kitchen • 4 bdrms & suite potential • Fenced with outbuildings

$825,000

$555,000

391 10th Street SE

581 3rd Street SE

3398 McBride Road

MLS® 10031078

MLS® 10028731

MLS® 10024132

4891 Foothill Road SW

GORGEOUS!

• West Coast Contemporary • 1800 sq. ft. w/ 3 bdrms • Tigerwood hardwood floors • Custom gourmet kitchen • Quality design throughout

LOTS OF UPDATES

• Lots of recent upgrades • 2 bdrms plus 1 bdrm suite • Newer roof, siding, cabinetry • Private fenced back yard • Walking distance to town

UNBEATABLE VALUE

• 3,500 finished square feet • Large view windows • Vaulted ceilings • 3 bdrms & family room • Wonderful lake view

$439,000

$409,000

$345,000

$329,000

#303 1391 10th Street NE

3981 Richardson Road

4951 Auto Road

250 Shuswap Street NE

MLS® 10040798

MLS® 10040819

MLS® 10039675

MLS® 10042841

LAKE VIEW APARTMENT

PLACE TO CALL HOME

• Immaculate 1539 square feet • 2 bedrooms plus den • Bright open floor plan • 9’ ceilings, in-floor heat • Heated/secure UG parking

• Very well maintained • 1,400 square foot rancher • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Landscaped .34 acre lot • Lovely gardens w/ fruit trees

$305,000

$244,750

INDUSTRIAL PARK

• Level .50 acre • Located in Industrial Park • M1 Industrial Zoning • High visibility lot • Great place for building

$150,000

FOR LEASE

• 990 sq. ft. retail space • Storefront street level • Lots of vehicle & foot traffic • Downtown core location • Great lease rate

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• Nearly 1200 sq.ft. on your own lot (no pad fee) • New furnace, roof, flooring and paint • Large mud room, detached storage shed • Good location close to the beach • Ready to move in. Great value!

$

174,900

MLS® 10042607

2 Storey Home Plus Full Basement • Majestic entrance w/open vaulted ceiling • 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, den • Open kitchen with walk-in pantry • Full basement all boarded waiting your finishing touches • Private fenced rear yard MLS® 10042959

250-832-7871

Waterfront

Lifestyle & Location

• Nicely updated • Desireable Sorrento Place, 55+ park • 2 car carport with ample parking • Private beach, boat launch • Club house, RV boat storage

• Enjoy lifestyle & amenities… 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath • Bright open plan w/9’ ceilings in kitchen & dining/18’ ceiling in the living room • Fully finished walk-out basement to covered patio overlooking Turner Creek • Central air, double garage, built-in vac, gas fireplace

$444,900

MLS® 10036112

$69,900

MLS® 10026414

MLS® 10039996

20 Acres, House, Barn, Shop

Ravenscroft – Detached • 1900 sq. ft. main, over 3800 finished • 5 bdrms. (or den/office), 3 baths • Private detached end unit, double garage • Spectacular 180 view of lake, town & mountains.

$409,900

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Scenic 20.90 acres in Tappen 2230 sq.ft., 3 bdrms, 3 baths 4 stall barn, riding arena, hay shed 24’x20’ detached garage Large deck, tranquil duck pond 10 minutes to Skimikin Lake

Upper Raven - 1/2 Acre • • • •

Bright open kitchen/dining room, W/I pantry 3 bedrooms (all with W/I closets) 4 bathrooms including 4 pc ensuite Large attached garage w/self-contained studio • Spacious livng room w/cozy gas fireplace

$499,900

MLS® 10003658

$349,900

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$699,900

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South Canoe Acreage Well kept 2 bd, 2 bath home in popular South Canoe area. 4.88 acres bordering onto mountain biking and horse trails. 2 x 40 shop with 220 power and high ceilings. Large fenced garden area to keep the deer out. Nicely landscaped with out buildings for storage.

Great location.

$

mls® 10042820

#2 2060 12th Avenue NE

298,000

• Newer townhome close to the new Askew’s Uptown and Police Station • 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths • Tile and hardwood floors • Hot water on demand r • Central P air • Appliances New

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$

394,900

#25 151 8th Avenue SW

239,500

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• Popular 55+ retirement community • 1200 sq.ft., 2 bed, 2 bath townhome • Close to all amenities • Features a private yard • Gas fireplace Pr garage • Patio, single New mls® 10040698

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with full partially finished basement.

• Vaulted ceilings, 400 sq. ft. bonus room above the garage • Large fenced lot with access to back yard • Solid hardwood floors, handcrafted kitchen, quality craftsmanship throughout with many added features.

• Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in “The Ridge”

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$

489,900

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$

464,900

$

299,900

• 55+ retirement community • 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1460 sq. ft. rancher • 3 sided fireplace, A/C, retractable awning over deck • Spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings • Large pie shaped lot with raised garden area. Ideal location, walk to downtown Salmon Arm mls® 10041063

$

239,900

74,900

Each office independently owned and operated

• 3 bdr, 2 bath rancher in Sicamous • New windows and roof • Incredibly landscaped • Workshop, RV parking • Great retirement home

mls® 10030509

810 11th Street SE Finished & Ready to Move In

Broadview Mobile Home Park • 3 bdrm updated mobile

$

mls® 10033197

Very Lovely

#43 1361 30th Street SE on a flat treed private lot.

• New windows, flooring, paint and doors • Perfect home for a family, great location in a desirable park ® mls mls®10039387 10007201 10007 10007 007201 201

• Pride of ownership throughout • 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 sided fireplace • Stunning master bdrm and ensuite • Lake and mountain views • Loads of parking, fenced yard • New high-end stainless steel appliances

513 Spruce St., Sicamous

Park & Waters Edge

1321 23rd Avenue SW

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• Fully finished 4 bedroom plus den • 3 baths, hardwood floors, heated tile floor in kitchen • N/G fireplace • 20x16 shop with in-floor heat and 220 power • Large lot with RV parking and fenced yard • Great lake view

• 3 bdr., 2 bath • New flooring and paint • 2 parking spots, storage • 6 appliances • Fenced private yard for your small pet ® mls mls®10036187 10007201 10007 10007201 201

Lake View Home

#10 350 Hudson Street NW

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1680 2nd Avenue SE

Newer Deluxe Townhome

120 17th Street SE

511 24th Street NE

1050 70th Street SE

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$

343,900

• 1560 sq. ft., 3 bdr, 2 baths • Main floor laundry, hardwood floors • Full unfinished basement • 24 x 21 garage, RV parking • HST not included in price • Heat pump mls® 10035861

1111 Lakeshore Drive SW, Salmon Arm 250-832-7051

cell: 250-804-9327 • www.rochelledale.com

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Kent Redekop

#21 - 1070 1st St. SE, Salmon Arm

• • • •

Why rent when you can own?

Time to kiss your landlord goodbye! $5,995 down and just $486/mo. OAC! Call Kent Redekop @ 250-318-8120 to view!

Kent

MLS® 10041130

$

119,900

New townhome, Bayview Place 3 bdrms, 2 baths 3 new appliances Bright kitchen, large patio

Lisa

MLS® 10042910

$

289,000

• • • •

2010 built custom home 4 bed, 2 bath (3rd roughed in) Great lake view Quiet location

Dave

MLS® 10038294

$

424,990

MLS® 10030461

• • • • $

119,000

9.8 prime acres South Canoe Mountain and valley views City water, paved driveway House plans available

Lisa

MLS® 10031840

$

319,000

• • • •

1.02 acres, C1A zones Central Main Street, Sicamous Great holding property Prime development location

Dave

MLS® 10020468

$

479,000

$

242,700

4068 Kean Road, Eagle Bay 3000 sq.ft. two storey home on 1 acre lot 3 bedrms, 3 bathrms with luxury master suite Quiet cul-de-sac, beach membership, private Shop, guest cabin, sheds, community water

BIGRob

MLS® 10042680

$

349,000

BIGRob

• • • •

Affordable elegance awaits you on 1.5 acres!

2428 square feet with deluxe finish!

Indulgent bathrooms, infloor heat & more!

Call Kent Redekop @ 250-318-8120 to view!

Kent

MLS® 10039696

$

429,900

MLS® 10042576

$

259,000

#9 3196 White Lake Rd., Sorrento

• • • •

4 level split family home 2.33 acres, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3 decks, hot tub and sunroom Newer metal roof, hot water tank

Barb

714 Mobley Road, Sunnybrae

417 Main Street, Sicamous

• • • •

MLS® 10042760

Cary Lentz Property Management

3181  8th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm • 1200 sq.ft. bungalow home on large 1/4 acre lot • 4 bedrms, 2 bathrms with ensuite master • Quiet cul-de-sac location, walk to schools • Great starter, retirement or investment ppty!

2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms Fully wheelchair accessible New kitchen and ensuite bathroom New furnace, h/w, floors & paint

Barb

2080 60 Street NE, Salmon Arm

• • • •

Dave Strle

Barb LeRoux

#33 151  8th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm

2000 doublewide Shop/shed Large lot Private setting

Cori

2592 Alpen Paradies Rd., Blind Bay

• • • •

Cori Maynes

#14  282 Highway 97B, Salmon Arm

#38 171 17 Street SE, Salmon Arm

• • • •

Lisa Butler

MLS® 10032096

$

368,700

1346 Vella Road, Tappen

• • • •

1317 sq. ft. log home Large wrap around deck 45.63 Acres Gravel and timber

Cori

MLS® 10038119

SALMON ARM 250 832-6060

SICAMOUS 250 836-2121

364 Ross St. NE

301 Main St.

$

499,000

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$

185,000

Perfect starter or retirement home.

Great deal on this 3 bedroom home.

Large lot. Detached double garage.

Very well maintained with newer furnace, vinyl windows, 50 year metal roof, updated electrical, covered back patio, fenced, partially fenced. Quiet area.

MLS® 10041942

$

249,900

Westhaven Townhome nicely updated & decorated. 3 bedroom townhome close to downtown, shopping mall and park. Features newer flooring, window coverings, fresh paint, private yard area.

MLS® 10041963

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Spa-inspired bath w/raised sink.

Bright open living room. Custom white window coverings. Large storage shed. Fenced back yard.

Covered deck.

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$

59,900

This 1584 sq. ft. home has 3 bdrms., 2 baths, huge new kitchen with island, living rm., family rm., fenced yard backing onto school property. Newer furnace, HWT, roof, flooring, etc.

Great park.

MLS® 10038588

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$

99,300

#103 - 831 2nd St. SE, Salmon Arm Why Rent When You Can Own? • $145,000

• Countryside MHP 900 sq. ft.

• New windows, doors & siding • Landscaped w/shed & 2 apple trees Full details at… www.erinleek.com

• Modular 2000 custom 2 bdrm. home • 55+ Bastion MHP • Hardwood flooring, n/g fireplace, A/C Full details at… www.erinleek.com

• Country Gate 2 bdrm. lower townhome • Cozy patio & large storage • New flooring throughout, A/C Full details at… www.erinleek.com

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#201 611 Shuswap St. SW, Salmon Arm Live in Quiet Elegance & Style! • $299,900

718 Stanley Avenue, Enderby Enjoy exceptional value! • $334,900

• 2007 doublewide in Countryside MHP • 4 bdrm., 2 bath, 1652 sq. ft. w/huge deck • Vaulted ceilings, superb layout

• Graystone East 50+ age restriction • 2006 Luxurious 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo • Lakeview & open concept layout Full details at… www.erinleek.com

• 1987 3 bdrm., 2 bath home in Enderby • Lots of valuable updates • Beautifully landscaped, fenced yard!

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34 Gardom Lake Rd., Enderby 1 Acre Hobby Farm! • $349,900

3075 Brockman Rd., Salmon Arm Beautiful Home on 80 Ac! • $699,900

3932 Parri Road, Sorrento Big White Lk. Waterfront • $1,550,000

• Minutes from Salmon Arm • 3 bdrm., 2 bath fully finished bsmt.

• Close to Gardom Lake & recreation Full details at… www.erinleek.com

• 3264 sq. ft. house 1557 awaits finishing • Features 4 outbuildings (huge shop) • Too many features to list call for info. pkg.

Full details at… www.erinleek.com

• 328 ft. of lakeshore on 1.45 acres • Custom built 2002 home, 4200 sq. ft.

• Outstanding list of highlights, call for info.

Full details at… www.erinleek.com

We have just the place…

Explore the Investment or Dream factor of building your own home Ranchero Heights Phase II

Retire to Luxury.

Lot 11 Lot 12 Lot 13 Lot 14 174,500 SOLD $174,500 $174,500

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You’ve worked hard your whole life, and now it’s your turn to relax and enjoy retirement with maintenance-free living in an active adult community that truly has it all.

Lot 16 Lot 17

Lot 6 - Phase 1 2.74 acres MLS®10001100 Lot 11 - Phase 2 2.50 acres MLS®10015175 Lot 13 - Phase 2 2.50 acres MLS®10015177 Lot 14 - Phase 2 2.47 acres MLS®10015178 Lot 15 - Phase 2 2.59 acres MLS®10015179 Lot 16 - Phase 2 2.64 acres MLS®10015180 Lot 17 - Phase 2 2.64 acres MLS®10015181 Lot 18 - Phase 2 2.72 acres MLS®10015182

$149,900 $174,500 $174,500 $174,500 $174,500 $174,500 $174,500 $174,500

174,500 $174,500 Lot 18 2.5 acre lots to build your dream home on!

Lot 6 Lot 15 $ 174,500 • Private treed settings $ 149,900 $174,500 • Fully serviced development • Gas, Hydro, drilled well Last lot of • New paved road, easy access 1 Phase • Minutes from Salmon Arm • Low property taxes $

Luxury Townhomes for adults 55 and better from the

(Small Acreages just outside of Salmon Arm city limits)

See your local Shuswap REALTOR® for all your needs

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FEATURE OF THE WEEK

• 2 to 3 bedrooms • 2 to 3.5 baths • Master whirlpool suites • Gourmet kitchens • 2-car garages • Community clubhouse • Pool & exercise facility • Lake & walking paths

Lot 56, St. Andrews Street, Blind Bay $139,900 Panoramic Lake View Lot!

S H U S W A P MLS® 10041959

W E E K L Y

• View of Copper Island & mountains • Close to Golf, Marina, Lake & shopping • Bring your house plans • NO HST!!

• .269 acre

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SALMON ARM BRANCH Tel: (250) 832-8011 370 Lakeshore Drive NE

SICAMOUS BRANCH Tel: (250) 836-2865 436 Main Street

SORRENTO BRANCH Tel: (250) 675-2361 Sorrento Shoppers Plaza

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~ Sicamous ~

~ Canoe ~

~Salmon Arm SE ~

~ Salmon Arm SE ~

~ Blind Bay ~

~ NE Salmon Arm ~

MARA LAKEVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK

PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT

GREAT LOCATION, QUIET AREA

VERY QUIET AND PRIVATE SETTING

COUNTRY HILLS

• 2 bdrm., 1 bath single wide • Fenced yard, easy access • New paint, flooring and roof • Near shopping, school and beach

• 1993 4 bdrms, large bathroom, A/C • 12x14 deck, 10x12 shed, fenced yard • Near golf, beach, boat launch, school, fire hall, ball park, pub & corner store

RARE OPPORTUNITY TOP FLOOR CONDO WITH LAKE VIEW

• 2 bdr & 3 bathrms, oak floors & cabinets • Covered wood deck & paving brick patio • 22’x24’ garage, high door & vehicle mtnce pit • 20’x20’ workshop • Shopping nearby

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Plus 1 bedroom 1 bathroom basement suite • Well kept home near cul-desac • Separate laundry, 2 decks • Near school & new Askew’s complex

MLS® 10033143

$

62,500

MLS® 10034082

$

189,900

• Elevator, 2 bdrms, 2 bathroom • New paint and flooring • One of the largest units in the building • Strata fee includes heat and water • Covered deck, easy access $

279,000

MLS® 10034953

• 5 bdrm, 2 bath with mountain view • 12x18 work or hobby shop in basement • Tiered back yard • Easy stroll downtown $

MLS® 10036506

295,000

$

20103 EXCLUSIVE

339,900

CUSTOM EUROPEAN DESIGN AND WHISTLER INSPIRED LOG HOME ~ Eagle Bay ~

~ Salmon Arm SE ~

~ Sorrento ~

BUILD OR INVEST

GREAT FIND - GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

OPEN MOUNTAIN VIEW

• 7.97 acres naturally wooded • Minutes to Shuswap Lake & boating • On no thru road - seasonal creek • Near fire hall, store, and driving range

• 3 bdrm, 2 bath on 0.23 acre lot • Large fenced yard with patio • On very quiet cul-de-sac • Near schools, daycare and park • Partially finished bsmt.

• 2006 7 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths • 2x8 outside walls R40, ceiling R80 • Special patterned cement floors • Covered deck with privacy screens • 28x36 garage/workshop all on one acre

MLS® 10026564

$

139,900

MLS® 10037287

$

346,000

MLS® 10033933

$

400,000

BUILT BY SHUSWAP LOG HOMES W G E N N TI S LI

MLS® 10035519

$

373,000

Serving the South Shuswap since 2008

• Shuswap lake view with hot tub • 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bathrms, wood fireplace • Lots of sun with southern exposure • Oak hardwood floors & skylight • Covered deck, metal roof new in 2007 • On a .38 acre lot

~ Sunnybrae ~ MLS® 10042835

$

439,000

Call: 250-832-0111 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Free Real Estate Evaluations

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250-833-2155

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Serving the Shuswap since 1982 • Each office independently owned & operated

bringing buyers and sellers together 1-888-676-2435

Linda Rohlfs Personal Real Estate Corporation Associate Broker/REALTOR Broker/REALTOR®

LS9 Bastion Ivy Road

#1 4232 Eldon Frontage Road

Doris Mills Associate Broker REALTOR®

3270 28th Street NE

1161 49 Avenue NE

• 20 private lakeshore acres partially bordering Herman Lake • Serene acreage consists of newer 2 bedroom cabin • Neighbouring 40 acres also for sale • Beautiful rolling acreage with views of Herman Lake • Ideal setting for a retreat or a campground

• Mobile Home Park west of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada • 2.3 landscaped acres. 9 pads complete with all services • Mobile #3 included • Great opportunity to operate as a viable MHP or campground • Close to lake access and golf

• .48 acre private lot in N. Broadview. Well maintained home with numerous updates • Huge kitchen with centre isle. 2 fireplaces, skylites & oak floors • 5 bedroom, 4 baths, renovated inlaw suite with separate entrance • Security system and shutters

• Located in desirable Raven subdivision, lake and mtn. views • Bright airy sunroom off spacious kitchen. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, family room, main floor laundry, c/air & b/i vac • Private fenced yard, fruit trees, u/g sprinklers, shed & small shop.

Call Linda or Doris

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$

799,000

®

MLS #10010993

$

539,000

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MLS #10027959

$

649,000

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MLS #10033531

$

369,000

MLS® #10019857

LOTS & ACREAGES MLS ® 10028275 10033609 10033600 10010402 10005186 10024192 10031527 10033293 9209893 9188747 10027273 10035294 10042512

#46 6421 Eagle Bay Road • Share in 1000 feet of beach at Wild Rose Bay • Newer spacious year round house offering beach access a short jaunt away • Lake view from most rooms. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, oak plank floors, roomy bright kitchen • All furnishings included. Great buy!

Call Linda or Doris $

454,900

®

MLS #10032908

Call Linda or Doris $

311,900

MLS® #10024381

5 bdrms., 3 bath home, walk to beach, wharf, store and school Large sunny oak kitchen features a great lake and mountain view Spacious deck, shed/shop and chain link fenced yard and garden Parking for your toys New hot water tank September 2011

Call Linda or Doris $

299,900

MLS® #10037552

Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Anstey Arm Enderby Tappen Skimikin Skimikin NE Salmon Arm Salmon Arm

• Newly renovated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse at Cobble Hill • Beautiful oak floors, tiled bthrms, kt. counters replaced & fresh paint • Private patio. Covered parking. New roof in 2009.

• Low fees $154.96. Bsmnt not finished. Quick possession.

Call Linda or Doris $

244,900

5330 Canoe Beach Drive • • • • •

Location

0.67 acre 0.33 acre 0.37 acre 0.34 acre 0.27 acre 1.06 acre 0.5 acre 17.86 acres 3.0 acres 20.30 acres 17.60 acres .77 acre 24.1 acres

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MLS #10038627

Price $77,000 $82,900 $89,900 $118,500 $150,000 $159,000 $199,900 $229,000 $295,000 $348,000 $645,000 $650,000 $3,300,000

#11 - 4061 11th Avenue NE • 1980 well maintained 3 bedrooms, 2 bath mobile in Star Dust Mobile Home Park #11 that offers privacy • Upgrades include new roof and laminate floors • Wiring recently CSA approved. Includes all appliances • Pad rent $290.00 per month

Call Linda or Doris $

65,500

3 For the Price of 1

#17 2395 Pleasant Valley Rd.

4681 70th Street NE • Dramatically reno’d 4 bed, 2 bath bi-level with high end laminate • Lower level bath offers a seam free shower & heated tiled floors • Private yard w/ waterfall, rock retaining wall & huge covered deck plus hot tub offers a relaxing retreat

Size

MLS® #10037054

#102 351 Hudson Avenue

• Upscale manufactured home with addition • Attached garage • Separate 23’x30’ building housing games room, entertainment bar, fireplace plus full bath • All on .52 level acres, across the road from Shuswap Lake

• Oishii Express Japanese Restaurant in Downtown Salmon Arm • Modern, bright, new and clean, this restaurant has a loyal clientele and is in a fabulous location • Owners retiring after 32 years in the service industry.

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

$

315,000

®

MLS #9226239

$

89,000

1241 13 Avenue SE

2532 Centennial Drive

MLS® #10041335

1111 12th Street NE

• .30 lakeview acres. View from spacious covered deck • Four large bedrooms, den and 2 bath • Two rock natural gas fireplaces • Easy care laminate floors. Cold room.

Workshop

• Family home in great location with almost 2800 sq. ft. of finished area • 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms, large kitchen, extra large rec room in the basement and sho area make this a very appealing home • Legal suite above the garage with laundry hookups

• Heritage style house on private .5 lakeview acres • Walk to wharf, trails and shopping • Renovated new kitchen, hardwood floors & high ceilings • Screened in wrap around porch overlooking the lake • Partial approval for subdivision

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

$

279,000

MLS® #10034477

$

439,000

MLS® #10038250

$

359,900

MLS® #10027732

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250-833-2155

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Serving the Shuswap since 1982 • Each office independently owned & operated

bringing buyers and sellers together 1-888-676-2435

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Doris Mills Associate Broker REALTOR®

W G E IN N T IS L

#7, 3950 Express Point Road

270 1st Street SE

3438 McBride Road

• 0.73 of an acre lot with nice lake and city views • Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with large living room with wood burning fireplace • Huge deck outside with hot tub to relax and enjoy with views • 2 bedroom suite in basement

• Waterfront luxury townhouse • Chef inspired kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances with wine cooler • 3 bed, 3 bath, spa like ensuite & walk-in closet • Dramatic 18’ ceiling in living room, cosy fireplace • Superb hard wood floors • French doors to exterior grilling & entertainment area • Boardwalk pathways to beach & marina • No HST

• Upgraded cosy 2 bedroom house, lane access, within walking distance to most everything downtown • Electrical upgraded to 100 amp service • Upgraded pipes are copper and plastic • Great investment or starter home. Carport 50 x 100 ft. lot

• .52 superb lake view acre lot allows for a pool • Extensively renovated house with fireplaces in 5 rooms • Dream gourmet kitchen features granite plus 8 builtins • The luxury ensuite boasts 7 pieces • Games and media room in lower level

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

1031 16th Street NE

$

469,000

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MLS #10042359

$

599,900

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MLS #10027648

$

169,900

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MLS #10037499

$

799,000

MLS® #10019061

W G E IN N T IS L

8097 Seed Road

2953 Birch Lane

2510 21 Street NE

4090 42nd Street NW

• 6.12 acres allowing views of Rosemond Lake & Larch Hills at Mara • 2009 spacious home includes granite counters, wood floors, tall ceilings in bright open floor plan • Huge garage & finished lower floor plumbed for in-law suite • Separate pole shed (36x42) could be great storage shed or developed into a shop • Minutes to beautiful white sand beaches & boat launches at Mara Provincial Park

• Mint condition lake view home complete with inlaw suite on quiet cul-de-sac at Cedar Heights • Many upgrades. Beautiful hardwood floors, high coved ceilings, 2 cosy fireplaces, office off garage • Walk to beach, RV parking. Move in ready.

• Wonderful location for this updated home on 0.5 of an acre • 3 bed/2 bath on main, office and large rec room on lower level • Many upgrades, flooring, kitchen counter, roof, bath, insulation and more

• 4.92 private rolling acres at end of cul de sac in Gleneden • One bedroom unique house is a work in progress. Major brick finishing • Seller indicates excellent water supply. Newer septic in 2006. Quick possession.

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

$

1,025,000

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MLS #10008882

$

369,900

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MLS #10042355

$

319,000

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MLS #10035998

$

329,900

MLS® #10036422

W G E IN N T IS L

8953 Swanshore Road

3258 Berke Road

• Lakeshore, beautiful sandy beach at Mara Lake • Major renos include granite counters, rock faced wood fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Hot tub, double garage/extra parking • RV pad with sani dump • Includes quality furnishings & tools • Foreshore rights

4552 20th Avenue NE

#10 151 8th Avenue SW

• Fantastic 31 acres with new home in a great area close to schools, recreation & shopping • Open floor plan with soaring windows. Geothermal heat system • 2 bedrooms with room for another and 4 bathrooms • Two creeks run thru this property

• Upgraded 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow in retirement complex at Florence Grove • Roomy kitchen with appliances. New paint & new floors • Spacious south facing patio. Large garage • Move in ready for quick possession. Great location

Call Linda or Doris

• Panoramic lake view acres with executive rancher on full walkout basement, in ground pool & hot tub • Over 4500 sq. ft. of luxury living. Dream kitchen, butler pantry, numerous built-ins with all the extras • Large attached garage & shop

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

$

$

$

$

1,195,000

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MLS #10026877

699,900

MLS® #10031598

247,000

MLS® #10042441

795,000

MLS® #10036725

W G E IN N T IS L

690 Okanagan Avenue SE

2351 Lakeshore Road

• Lake view from this 4 bed 3 bath rancher with walk-out bsmt • Easy care laminate floors, bright rooms • Well maintained house offers privacy, 2 decks, and extra parking for your toys • Great storage areas. Good value

• Recreational year round living sharing in dock and 1000 ft of beach at Totem Pole Resort • Lindel built, fully finished walk out basement set amongst the trees • High ceilings, wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Buoy for your boat

• Three bedrooms one bath heritage style rancher on full basement • Recent upgrades of paint, some flooring, hot water tank and upgraded electrical panel • Original oak floors, open design, private setting, lane access and storage shed/shop

• 24.01 potential development acres with panoramic lake views close to all amenities • Presently 2 houses on the property being rented out. The acreage borders 23 Ave. NE and Lakeshore Road • Great investment opportunity or holding property

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

Call Linda or Doris

2379 Pleasant Dale Road

$

309,900

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MLS #10035578

#25 - 7429 Canoe Pt. Rd.

$

375,000

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MLS #10032080

$

225,000

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MLS #10038484

$

3,300,000

MLS® #10042512

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NEW

NEW

12 - 469 Main Street

1395 Taylor Road

Newer, move-in ready 2 bed, 1 bath modular in downtown Sicamous.

Updated in 2011 w/new floors, appliances, hot water tank, light fixtures, deck & more. Located on a treed yard in quiet 55+ park. Close to public beach, shopping & amenities. $

Priced to sell. This 2 bed & den manufactured home is a great starter home or investment. Situated on a 1 acre lot with tall trees and privacy. Drilled well & septic. Needs some TLC and you have a winner. Priced well below current tax assessment. $

MLS® 10042542

59,900

85,900

MLS® 10038317

1034 Deep Creek Road Bright 2 bedroom home on 1 acre of peace and tranquility within 15 minutes to Salmon Arm and Enderby. Partially fenced, large garden area with great southern exposure. Beautiful views of the surrounding farmland. Lots of potential here. $

184,900

MLS® 10042658

10 - 221 Temple Street Cozy 2 bed, 2 full bath unit, located in a quiet adult development in Sicamous.

Close to Seniors Activity Centre and shopping. Attached double garage, semiprivate back patio. All appliances and window coverings included. $

MLS® 10010341

189,900

NEW

561 5 Avenue SE Charming 1 1/2 storey home located on a 65’x110’ lot. Fenced yard w/extensive rockwork and mature landscaping. 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, pantry, updated bath, newer furnace, wood windows & door. Metal roof, single carport & extra parking. $

MLS® 10042867

194,900

726 Abbington Lane Custom 5 bed 3 bath home on 3.7 acs. Private & peaceful w/water rights to nearby creek & post/rail fencing.

Features hardwood & tile floors, rustic timbers, bright kitchen & unique dome living room w/gas f/pl. Basement is inlaw suite ready. $

MLS® 10025844

429,900

719 Salmon River Road Private and useable .27 ac. property w/ updated 1421 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath home.

Lrg 16’x36’ insul. shop w/water & 100 amp service. Fully fenced yard, huge deck, varous sheds for additional storage.

Located within short drive to convenience store. $

233,500

MLS® 10037912

120 Hudson Avenue NE Great investment property with 6 tenants. 3 retail and 3 residential (1 bachelor, 1 - 1 bed & 1 - 2 bed).

Good on site parking. Very well kept with a great downtown location.

MLS® 10037314

$

499,000

2261 4 Avenue NE

1548 Salmon River Road

Amazing location and spectacular lakeviews from this wonderful home.

Level entry w/fully finished walkout basement. Bright and cheery w/skylights, vaulted and 9’ ceilings throughout.

Awesome master suite, open living area, main floor laundry and more. $

Incredible 40 acres in a picturesque setting. Fully renovated 3 bed home that shows beautifully. Misc outbuildings, 2 shops, hay storage, 100 gpm well, fully fenced & level, seasonal creek & small second home on property currently rented. $

MLS® 10041318

589,000

MLS® 10032511

675,000

302 - 101 20 Street NE Rare find. Large 3 bed, 3 bath townhome with approx 2174 sq.ft. of living space.

Master bed w/walk-in closet + ensuite, main floor laundry, open plan w/large living area & gas f/pl, large bedrooms, lots of storage & 2 parking stalls.

$

259,900

MLS® 10024930

431 50 Street NW

Looking for a private acreage with a large shop? 1880 sq.ft. shop w/16’ ceilings, crane, office, washroom & 1200 sq.ft. attached covered storage. Lots of paved parking. Updated 4 bed home, nicely landscaped & even a barn w/room for animals. $

524,900

MLS® 10042201

3520 50 Avenue NE Spectacular lakeview acreage. 39.2 acres zoned A2/ALR w/2 road frontages. 1/4 in cherry trees, 1/4 in hay and balance treed.

City water. Perfect spot for your new country estate. Older home, misc. outbuildings and mobile home site.

MLS® 9214517

$

1,195,000

4475 Trans Canada Hwy. Gently rolling 9 acres w/ southwest exposure and pleasant valley views.

1232 sq. ft. 2 bed & 2 bath manufactured home w/ covered deck & carport. Spring fed water w/ license, fruit trees & smaller outbuildings. Shop & RV not incl. rented $600/month. $

MLS® 10038136

299,900

2590 Auto Road Custom built 4 bed/4 bth home. Loads of storage & parking in the attached dbl garage & detached, heated shop. Ideal for cars & toys w/a 125’ concrete driveway for lrg RV parking & 30 amp service.

Magnificently landscaped private .22 acre lot. $

MLS® 10029762

550,000

60 Shuswap Street Apartment bldg with 17 one bedroom units. In suite storage, blinds, appls. & newer decks. Coin op laundry, lots of parking, 150’ x 150’ lot. 2 bed house incl. with potential to subdivide. 50’ x 150’ commercial lot or increase apartment density. $

MLS® 10037306

1,995,000