Salmon Arm Observer, December 28, 2012

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Friday, December 28, 2012 Shuswap Market News

Gleneden woman dies in Wood Lake

By Barry Gerding BLaCk Press

A 58-year-old Salmon Arm woman died Dec. 19 after her Jeep TJ slid out of control along Highway 97 and veered into Wood Lake.

The woman has been identified as Elly Collins, a resident of the Gleneden area of Salmon Arm. A former resident of Ladner, Collins retired to Salmon Arm after working for many years with the Coast Mountain Bus Company.

Lake Country RCMP received a report that a vehicle had gone off the highway into the lake at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday.

Witnesses reported the jeep was travelling northbound on Highway 97 when it began to

fishtail. The driver was unable to regain control of her vehicle before it left the roadway and became submerged in Wood Lake.

A group of passing motorists attempted to pull the vehicle from the water with the use of ropes and chains attached to a commercial truck, but the ropes snapped, causing the jeep to roll back into the icy water.

The chains were again attached to the vehicle as RCMP members arrived on scene. The vehicle was stabilized while two police officers entered the freezing water and made several unsuccessful attempts to extricate the driver.

With continued assistance from the motor-

ists, police were able to remove the driver and transfer her to a waiting ambulance. She was rushed to hospital, but could not be resuscitated.

At least two others were reported to be getting treatment at the scene for hypothermia.

Highway 97 between Winfield and Oyama was closed in both directions for the duration of the investigation.

According to an undisclosed report, the vehicle was about 90 per cent submerged in the water about 15 feet off the Wood Lake shoreline, opposite Ponderosa Road. Central Okanagan Traffic Services members continue to assist the BC Coroner’s Service in this investigation.

Funds for Grandview Bench Hall Colin Mayes, member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, announced federal funding for the Grandview Bench Recreation Association under the Harper government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

Funding of almost $2,500 will help the association purchase and install new lighting at Grandview Bench Community Hall.

These new components will increase the ener-

gy efficiency of the hall by lowering electricity consumption.

“Our government is committed to creating jobs, growth and longterm prosperity in our communities,” said Mayes. “By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.”

“The board at the hall is most appreciative of this funding, without which we would have been unable to consid-

er this project,” stated Moya Petznick, president of the Grandview Bench Recreation Association.

“Our hall is a community focal point for many happy events, and our new lighting will be a vast improvement over the current outdated fluorescent fixtures.”

CIIF supports repairs and improvements to existing community infrastructure accessible to the public on a costshared basis,

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Sicamous supports waiving tax penalties

By Lachlan Labere

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The district will be asking the province to waive outstanding 2012 property tax penalties as requested by a dozen residential and business property owners.

Council’s position to support the requests to waive the penalties totalling $13,147 followed significant debate, and was supported unanimously in voting (with Couns.

Greg Kyllo and Charlotte Hutchinson absent) though not vocally.

Council was given four options, one to waive all 12 requests; the second, to deny all; the third, to waive penalties of two property owners, whose penalty stemmed from an error by the district; and the fourth, to waive penal-

ties for properties selected by council.

Coun. Terry Rysz argued in favour of the first option, recognizing it was a unique year in that the majority of requests were from people impacted by this summer’s flooding.

Coun. Fred Busch, however, favoured option C, excusing only those cases where the district was at fault.

“I think not only are we setting a bad precedent and setting ourselves up for future claims, also, you have to realize that because we didn’t receive this money, that then perhaps we have to go into our line of credit to cover some of the expenses that ordinarily would have been covered by the people not paying his or her taxes on time, or people not paying at all.”

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ton also expressed apprehension about the first option.

“I do like option D, because some of these people came in late and have paid their taxes now, but they’re still sitting on it… there should be a penalty. And that’s in play now…,” said Trouton.

District financial services director Ruth Walper concurred with Rysz, stating it was an exceptional year.

She explained this is reflected in the fact the requests were forwarded to council, as normally she warns those requesting their tax penalties be written off that there’s little likelihood of that happening.

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Shuswap Youth Soccer presents “Free Family Footy” fun soccer day on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013 from noon ‘til 3pm at the SASCU Indoor Sports Complex.

This event is for the whole family to participate in together, with fun games of parents vs children. We invite the 6-9 year olds to participate from noon-1pm, 10-13 year olds from 1-2pm, and from 2-3pm children 14 years and older.

So, think you can get a goal past ol’ Dad, or, Mom, are you ready to show your child that you’ve still got moves on the pitch? Dress warmly and come on down to welcome in 2013 by kicking the ball about with some of your favourite people, your family!

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Friday, December 28, 2012 Shuswap Market News

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Beat the blues on the hills As I write this, we’ve just passed the shortest day of the year.

It can be dark and dismal but we can be thankful for the snow, which adds brightness to the scene – and even more so when you head to the Larch Hills.

Anyone suffering from the Salmon Arm winter overcast syndrome needs only to go up to the Larch Hills to be rewarded with brightness of the white stuff plus frequently the area is above the clouds which surround the lake and the sun is out. So there is hope – head for the Hills.

On the Monday in the week before Christmas there was a huge dump of snow. Then Tuesday dawned bright and welcoming. What an amazingly brilliant ski that morning. The tracksetter had been hard-pressed to keep up with the snowfall the day before, but was out early Tuesday laying down superb tracks – which we followed all over the hill.

As we skied along the trails, there were points at which trees had fallen onto the trail on account of the weight of the huge snowfall. The tracksetter of the day has a chainsaw with which to deal with these

Trail Tales Marcia Beckner trees and cleans up as much as possible, but their job is to set track so it is helpful if those of us coming upon these scenes stop to pick up the small branches and riffraff left behind.

We’re all stewards.

The Lantern Ski was on Dec. 27. As you looked around you during the evening I’m sure you realized what a great amount of time and effort goes into staging the event – cleaning and filling the lanterns in advance, setting up the lantern holders along the trail the week before, arranging for the apple cider at the chalet, lighting the lanterns early in the evening, snuffing out the lanterns at the end of the evening, collecting the lanterns and holders after the event, transporting them to the place where they live until next year’s Lantern Ski – all this plus locating and co-ordinating all the volunteers needed to

pull this off. Our hats off to Louis-Marc Simard, this year’s co-ordinator, and the co-ordinators for all the past Lantern Skis – such a gift to the community.

The opening JackRabbit day was a blast!

With 125 enthusiastic Rabbits gathering in the stadium adjacent to the chalet, who could be anything but blown away.

Not only were the JackRabbits gathering but the 70 members of the Junior Racing team had taken off for their workout, the Challenge group with leader Trish Wallensteen was plotting their weekly adventure, the Terribly Terrifieds, whom Phil Wright gently teaches the means by which to get down the hills, etc. were getting organized

to head out.

It was a busy, connected place.

The community benefitted hugely from the auction held after the annual Santa Cruise race held Dec. 16. The bidding was fast and fierce with auctioneer Val Heckrodt at the helm, and after the dust settled the auction realized $2,446 to be shared among four food banks – the Salvation Army Food Bank and Second Harvest in Salmon Arm, plus the food banks in Enderby and Armstrong. A fine preChristmas tradition.

John Henderson has again co-ordinated Trail Hosts over the twoweek holiday. Such a fun gig. Looking forward to visitors from near and far.

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MONDAY, DEC. 31

HAPPY NEW YEAR – Silver Creek Community Hall hosts a New Year’s Eve dance and fundraiser featuring music by Rock’n Randy, potluck appies, a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets at $15 per person or $25 a couple are available at the Silver Creek Store prior to the dance. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Funds will be used for renovations and maintenance of the hall. To donate items, call Jamie Felhauer at 250-804-8813 or Bernice Hebert at 250-833-4081.

SNOW PARTY – Five Corners Church hosts their annual free community event featuring sledding and tobogganing from 5 to 8 p.m., a family games night until 10 p.m., followed by a period of worship until midnight.

LET’S GO – An Diamo Ristorante italiano on Ross Street serves up a New Year’s Eve party featuring a four-course meal with a choice of entrées and live entertainment. Limited seating. Book beforehand at 250-832-9949.

TUESDAY, JAN. 1 ICY DIP – Shuswap Swimming hosts a polar bear swim at Canoe Beach

boat launch at 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY FOOTY – Shuswap Youth Soccer presents a free and fun event with games between parents and kids. Noon to 1 p.m. is for children six to nine years of age, 1 to 2 p.m. for kids 10 to 13 years, and 2 to 3 p.m. for kids 14 years and older and their parents at the SASCU Indoor Soccer Arena.

All equipment will be provided.

FRIDAY, JAN. 4 WRITE NOW – The Writers’ Union of Canada has launched its 20th Annual

Short Prose Competition for Developing Writers. Submissions should be sent along with a $29 entry fee per submission to The Writers’ Union of Canada at 90 Richmond St. East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ont., M5C 1P1, by March 1, 2013. See more information, rules and regulations at http://www. writersunion.ca/short-prose.

FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS – Monthly birthday lunch at noon. Reserve tickets, seating is limited. Dance to the Jammers Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

DEADLINE – Last day for submission to the 15th Annual Okanagan Short Story Contest, which is open to all Southern Interior writers. Stories should be previously unpublished works and range from 1,000 to 4,000 words. Each entry must be accompanied by a $15 entry fee, either a money order or cheque payable to the University of British Columbia. See contest rules and submission address at www.okstorycontest.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 5

FAMILY SATURDAYS – The free drop-in art program for families resumes at the SAGA Public Art Gallery and takes place weekly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OPERA – Salmar Theatre’s Live at the Met program presents Les Troyens at 9 a.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

BOTTLE DRIVE – Shuswap Variety Club hosts a bottle drive to raise funds for Variety The Children’s Charity of British Columbia. Drop off recyclable beverage containers at the Salmon Arm Legion, or call Brenda at 250-8323157 for bottle pick-up.

TUESDAY, JAN. 8

PROBUS CLUB – Monthly general meeting takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Doors open at 9:30 for coffee and social.

HEALTHY BABIES – Healthiest Babies Possible program features handprint crafts from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shuswap Family Resource Centre.

Door prizes and lunch provided.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9

RETIRED TEACHERS – Meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Topic of discussion will be age-safe communities. Call A. Waters at 250-832-9973 for information.

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Know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people. – Psalm 100:3

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Interim Priest in Charge Rev. Canon Barbara Stewart

10:00 a.m. Services Sundays and Wednesdays 170 Shuswap Street S.E., Salmon Arm

Tel: 250 832-2828

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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church Pastor Peter Stellingwerff 10:30 a.m. Worship

Nursery Care & Children’s Programs

1191 - 22nd Street NE

250 832-8452, 250 832-0910

DEO LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ ELCIC

10:30 AM • WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL deolutheran.org Pastor: Rev. Erik Bjorgan 1801 - 30th St. NE ~ 250 832-6160

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian T.C.Hwy. across from RCMP Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky

Pre-service singing 10:45 a.m.

Worship service 11:00 a.m.

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Pastors Glen and Roseanne Fraser SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 a.m.

191 - 2nd Ave. NE ~ 832-9196

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We meet at 2560 Auto Road SE Come & join us!

10 a.m. ~ Worship & Communion 11:15 a.m. ~ Classes for all ages sa4Christ.com Phone for Information 250 833-0927

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastors Mel & Joyce Janzen 250 675-3839 or 250 835-8736 4409 Trans Can. Hwy., Tappen www.newlifeoutreach.ca

Mountain View Baptist Church

United Church Ministers: Rev. Juanita Austin & Joanne Koster

Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

First United: Worship with Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.

OKANAGAN AVE. & 5TH ST. SE 250 832-3860

Pastor Benje Bartley

For info.: 250 833-5636 1981 9th Ave. NE (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church)

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If your church would like to advertise their services and location, or special events happening at your church, please call The Salmon Arm Observer at 250-832-2131 for advertising here.

Crossroads Free Methodist Church PASTOR GEORGE FLEMING Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Traditional Service 250 832-8068 121 Shuswap Street SW

Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m.

Hillcrest School, 1180 20th Street S.E. Office - 331 4th Street N.E., 250 832-9142 www.lakesidecommunitychurch.ca Email: lakesidecc@shaw.ca Lead Pastor: Pastor Ken Dryden

River of Life Community Church Pastor Reuben Pauls - 250 675-3636

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs

Broadview Evangelical Free Church Bob Bartell - Lead Pastor Tamara Peterson - Women’s Ministries Pastor Daron Blenkin - Student Ministries Pastor Rudy Evans - Children’s Ministries Pastor

Worship Service at 9:45 Nursery Care for ages 2 & under Sunday School for ages 3 - Gr. 8 350 - 30th Street NE 250 832-6366

Everyone Welcome!

Living Waters Church

Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church

WORSHIP SERVICE & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Sundays 10:30 a.m.

HEALING SERVICE Every Sunday 1 p.m.

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Canoe Senior Citizen’s Centre 7330-49th St. NE Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Thurs.

1:30 p.m.

Public welcome!

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.

#180 Lakeshore Dr. NW Right behind Boston Pizza www.livingwaterschurch.ca

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Joyfully centered on the word of God and lead by the Spirit.

Salmon Arm Mennonite Church 4480 - 30th Street NE

Sunday Worship ..................................... 10:00 am Sunday School .........................................10-11 am Message ............................................... 11-11:45 am Every 4th Sunday evening Hymn Singing 5:30-6:30 pm Every other Thursday Prayer Service & Bible Study 7:30-8:30 pm

Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:30 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship Pastor R. Brown

SASCU Rec Center, Rm. 101 (west side) Phone for Information

250 517-8655 or 250 832-4705

St. Mary’s Anglican/ United Church 1188 Trans Canada Hwy., Sorrento Ph. 250-675-2294

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saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am

Little Mountain Bible Chapel

3481 - 10th Ave. S.E. 250 803-0161 ~ Salmon Arm

• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m.

• Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m.

• Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Co-sponsor of Morning Star Bible Camp, Westbank, B.C.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Join us each Saturday ~ All ages

9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 3270 60th Avenue NE • 250 832-8936 Web: www.salmonarmadventist.ca Study Online: www.bibleinfo.com

10:30 a.m.

Family Service

Everyone is Welcome!

Pastor Ken Finstad

Care Groups for everyone

Wednesday is ‘Family Night’ 6:30-8 pm – Something for every age

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CATHOLIC CHURCHES Shuswap Lake Area Mass Time: SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s 90 First Street SE Sat., 5:00 pm & Sun., 9:00 am SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday, 11:15 a.m.

CHASE: Blessed Sacrament Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

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Sundays at 10:30 am Sorrento Memorial Hall, TCH Children’s Ministry for kids up to 12 yrs

Visit us at: aplacetobelong.ca Contact: 250 832-4004, email office@salmonarmchurch.com

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Inquiry proves to be of little value The Missing Women Inquiry, chaired by former judge and attorney-general Wally Oppal, was an exercise in wasted opportunities.

The inquiry report, recently made public, tells the public almost nothing new about the sad case of the dozens of missing women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Many of them were murdered by Robert Willie Pickton, but he has only been convicted of six murders. The inquiry itself became quickly bogged down with far too many lawyers representing police officers, current and retired, at taxpayers’ expense. The police officers had nothing to fear from any testimony. None of them have been disciplined in any way.

One recommendation of Oppal’s receiving some attention is one he’s pushed before — a regional police force. He came up with that in the 1990s while he was still a judge, and was heading up an inquiry into policing called by the NDP government of the day. Unfortunately, there is little in the way of concrete evidence that, had a regional police force been in place, Pickton would have been caught any sooner.

As Oppal observes, the women of the Downtown Eastside were of little worth in the eyes of police and most members of society, and police didn’t overly concern themselves with those who went missing.

This inquiry was launched with great fanfare by Premier Christy Clark, as proof that she was doing things differently. It has ended with a thud, with little to show for all Oppal’s efforts except a raft of lawyers’ bills. The lawyers who took part in this inquiry will all enjoy Christmas. It’s too bad that can’t be said for the families of the missing women. They are left with memories of their loved ones and how they suffered and disappeared at the hands of Robert Willie Pickton — and how that was made possible by the indifference of police and society at large.

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There to protect our freedoms The federal government is currently in the process of cutting red tape. Gee, that sounds pretty good.

The only problem is, that red tape they are cutting has to do with amendments and changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA), Chapter N-22, is a federal law designed to protect the public’s right of navigation in Canadian waters, as defined by the law, by prohibiting the building, placing or maintaining of any work whatsoever in, on, over, under, through or across any such navigable water, without the authorization of the minister of Transport Canada.

Within the content of the law, the term “navigable water” designates any body of water capable, in its natural state, of being navigated by any type of floating vessel for the purpose of transportation, recreation or commerce, and includes a canal and any other body of water created or altered for the benefit of the public, as a result of the waterway assigned for public use.

The Navigable Waterways Protection Act is one

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray of the oldest pieces of federal legislation in Canada. It first came into law on May 17, 1882, and although it has undergone a number of changes over the years, its main objective is still to protect the public’s right to navigation.

Back in 2008, the federally appointed Committee for Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communities began to look at the Navigable Waters Protection Act in order to determine whether or not the act could or should be amended.

The same year, the committee also began a series of hearings where some 70 stakeholder groups were invited to make presentations on possible changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. Of the 70 groups, only one (the Lake Ontario

Waterkeepers) spoke about the value of the public right of navigation and the need to preserve that right. All of the other groups argued for the elimination of navigation rights in Canada. No one representing any conservation or tourism groups, First Nations people, boating and angling groups, cottage or outdoor recreation groups were among those invited to speak or give their views. One can only guess at the criteria for selection.

Then, in June 2008, the committee, without consulting in any way with citizens, groups, or business sectors that would be impacted by the elimination of navigation rights in Canada, submitted its report to the minister of transport, recommending that the act be amended.

In a statement dated January, 2009, John Baird, then minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the government intended to overhaul the act in an effort “to ensure that the NWPA will not get in the way of projects funded under economic recovery infrastructure initiatives.”

In last week’s Shus-

wap Market News, North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes (see “From The Hill”) says that today this act does little more than cause “unnecessary” red tape. I’m not sure it’s all that simple. My question is unnecessary for whom and in what situations?

Mayes did go on to say the federal government “will continue to protect the environment in a logical and effective way that balances the interests of all stakeholders in a responsible and sustainable manner.”

My initial reaction was to think about the government’s track record with regards to the environment.

That was when I began to truly worry. I cannot help but wonder if the government’s eagerness to cut though red tape has less to do with streamlining things than it does with their overall strategy to remove environmental safeguards from Canadian law.

Most of us do not think about the rights and/or freedoms associated with federal government acts and laws until they are no longer there to protect such rights and freedoms.

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Hall as a fundraiser for the Sorrento Drop In Society. The Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers provided entertainment.

Everyone was encouraged to get out and socialize at the games/ cards night held at CeJanuary dar Heights Centre.

This January marks Salmon Arm Mayor the Year of the Water Nancy Cooper officialDragon according to ly acknowledged that the Chinese calendar. Sorrento is the “Heart Chinese New Year is of the Shuswap.” celebrated Jan. 23 to Salmon Arm had beFeb. 9. gun to use the tag, but Due to a generous a campaign by the Sordonation from Blind rento community conBay Village Grocer firmed they had been owners, Colby and An- using the slogan and nette Woodhead, the wanted to keep it exDragon Boat Society is clusively for Sorrento. newly started in Blind Salmon Arm will go Bay, with a brand new back to using “Gem of dragon boat. the Shuswap.”

An Awaken the The North and South Doctor Within work- Shuswap Community shop was held by local Resources Association Sorrento resident and encourages students reiki master/teacher, and adults to continue Elaine Hopkins, at the being active throughSorrento Centre. out the winter by arThe Human Statues, ranging activities at the a folk/pop duo from Sorrento Community Vancouver Island, en- Drop-In Centre. tertained students at Lisa Rolland, the North Shuswap El- newly re-elected ementary School and school board trustee Carlin Elementary for the Carlin/Sorrento Middle School; the area died recently from band focuses on teach- an aggressive form of ing “jubilation” to stu- cancer. She had been dents across Canada. well respected in her Burns Night Cel- community and had ebrations were held been on the board for at Sorrento Memorial six years.

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Province helps fund trail section Continued from page 7 ditional dance, with all performers dressed in beautiful traditional regalia.

Students in the South Shuswap wore pink shirts on Feb. 29 in recognition of bullying. The day is meant to raise awareness and generate discussion of bullying in schools.

A community forum was held at Carlin Elementary Middle School for parents and other interested community members to discuss better education opportunities and ideas for students attending Carlin and Sorrento Schools in the future.

The third annual Sorrento Wave Short Story Contest kicks off with the $5 entry fees going towards the South Shuswap First Responders. This year all stories had to begin with the line “in that surreal moment when the car skidded off the road, my father’s warning echoed in my ears.”

Cedar Heights Community Association organized winter sleigh rides for all ages at Walters Sleigh Rides on Notch Hill.

March The Columbia Shuswap Regional District received $690,000 from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to help with the

construction of a parallel paved trail along Blind Bay Road. The trail, currently about 50 per cent complete, has been under construction for the past eight years. This funding is to start constructing the difficult terrain of steep slopes, rock bluffs and poor stability sections of the trail.

The Spring Craft Sale was held at Sorrento Memorial Hall.

The Community of Sorrento enjoyed the Northern Lights Chamber Choir performance held at St. Mary’s Church. The newly formed choir is made up of local talented residents and directed by Steve Guidone.

Four members of shorei-kan karate, who practise at Cedar Heights Community Hall, go to Japan for a tournament.

Both members and non-members of the Cedar Heights Community Association went to Crazy Creek Resort for a ladies’ overnight outing. The association also hosted a social fun games/ card night at the Cedar Heights Centre.

The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Fun Night Fundraiser at Duffers Den in Shuswap Lake Estates.

The chamber brought in Brian “Elvis” Simpson from Vancouver who performed several classic Elvis songs as part of the evening’s entertainment.

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Interior Health provided $44,000 to the Secwepemc community to help members take part in the Train the Trainer certificate program. A Neskonlith band member will be trained in youth addictions, while $20,000 will be for IHA Secwepemc Training Sessions for several workers. Another $20,000 grant is for the Shuswap Training & Employment Program.

April A used-book sale was held at Carlin Elementary School to raise funds for the Lisa Rolland Children’s Literacy Fund. The Shuswap Community Foundation renamed the fund after longtime school board trustee, Lisa Rolland, recently passed away.

Cedar Heights Community Association held an open house to showcase the different activities, programs and services the com-

munity offers. The day was also a celebration of the association being in operation for 38 years.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community Association sponsored a safe boating course for residents. Pleasure craft operator cards were given to participants at the end of the course.

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District cancelled the elementary school’s cross-country running series and annual district track meet due to teacher job action uncertainty.

Sorrento Curves collected 1,100 pounds of food for the local food bank. The ladies’ gym donated March membership fees, and new members joined for free by donating a bag of groceries worth $30.

Local Blind Bay resident, eight-year-old Hannah Baskill, was one of 29 Shuswap arresidents who served

as medal bearers for the 25th anniversary of the Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour.

The Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department dealt with three fires over Easter weekend; all three were brush fires that got out of control.

Local residents and members of the Eagle Bay Community Association held the Eagle Bay Community spring clean-up this month and a Junk in the Trunk event was held at Carlin Hall.

May Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market opens for its 13th summer with vendors selling fresh local produce, honey, crafts and more all with live music playing in the background.

Cedar Heights put on a high tea and fashion show enjoyed by 87 ladies and two gentlemen.

Locals enjoy a bit of coastal dining at Lobsterfest held at the Cedar Centre.

The Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum located on the southeast corner of the intersection at Balmoral Road celebrates its grand opening. There are currently 60 different models and makes of bikes from vintage 1924 to a 2000 racing model in the museum.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED: Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Bylaw 725 TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Local Government Act the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Bylaw 725.

The Board of Directors of the Regional District has delegated the public hearing to Director Paul Demenok as Director of Electoral Area ‘C‘, being that in which the land concerned is located, or Alternate Director Arnie Payment, if the Director is absent. At the public hearing those persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. The Board of the Regional District will not consider any verbal or written representations or submissions after the public hearing. Please be advised that written submissions received will be available to the public. Written submissions must be received in the Regional District’s office by 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday, January 14, 2013, or may be submitted at the public hearing.

LOCATION AND DATE OF HEARING: An open house and the public hearing will be held at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W0, on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Open House: 2:00pm - 7:00pm Public Hearing: 7:00pm At the Open House, members of the public will be able to review the Official Community Plan text and maps and speak with staff. The text and maps are also available on the CSRD website: www.csrd.bc.ca.

PURPOSE OF BYLAW NO. 725: Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 will replace Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700 in its entirety.

The Official Community Plan will designate future land use for all land within Electoral Area ‘C’, introduce Development Permit Areas and provide a community vision and policy guidance for land use within the plan area.

The above descriptions of the purpose and effect of Bylaw No. 725 are only general. The bylaw may have an impact on property owners and tenants in occupation within the area. It is therefore important for all property owners and tenants in occupation to inform themselves fully as to the nature and effect of the bylaw.

INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of Bylaw No. 725, and all reports, plans and other documents that have been or will be considered by the Board of the Regional District will be available for inspection at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive, NE, Salmon Arm, BC, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Pacific Time), beginning December 10, 2012, and ending January 14, 2013, but excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

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Continued from page 8 The plan is to have 100 different items for locals and tourists to stop in and enjoy viewing.

The museum also has a small theatre and gift shop. Next door is the Sprockets Café.

Local police discover a grow op in an underground bunker in Sorrento; 448 marijuana plants were seized, the operation seems to have been running for several years.

Police arrest a man for cocaine trafficking in the Blind Bay area. Officers seized crack cocaine, powder cocaine, prescription drugs and cash.

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More than 200 people showed up for pancake breakfast served by the Blind Bay Brunch and Cedar Heights Fitness people; the breakfast was a fundraiser for Relay for Life.

The Annual Eagle Bay Hamsters Dinner Theatre presented The Red Velvet Cake Way at the Eagle Bay Community Hall.

June South Shuswap residents worry as rain continues to fall and Shuswap Lake levels rise.

Shuswap Emergency Program officials remind residents to sandbag their properties and to stay out of the water.

Blind Bay Road closes between Centennial Drive and Marine Way, as the road wasn’t passable due to flooding across the road.

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A new board of directors was elected for the Cedar Heights Community Association. Outgoing president Ron Janke handed the gravel off to newly elected president Kathleen Wills.

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Community shares sorrow and memories Continued from A11 on a Notch Hill Road property. Despite their best efforts the shop that caught fire was destroyed.

Despite the bad weather, Blind Bay locals still showed up for the pickleball open house.

More than 30 people attended the Pickleball Canada demonstration at the Shuswap Lake Estates tennis courts to see what this new sport was all about.

The Shuswap Lake Estates Community Association and the Cedar Heights and Blind Bay Community Associations co-sponsored a contest to develop a Blind Bay slogan. The slogan chosen will be displayed on the “Welcome to Blind Bay” signs erected on the Trans-Canada Highway. The winner also

gets $250 in prize money.

The Sorrento community celebrated a fun-filled Father’s Day with a picnic, a period costume parade, sack races, tug of war,

egg race, cake, music, dancing and a heritage display.

A Community Celebration of Life for the Janzen Family was held at the Sorrento/ Blind Bay Ball Park.

People were welcome to write something in the memory box and to join together in celebrating the lives of those Janzen family members lost in the horrific car acci-

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The Sorrento Slo-Pitch League dance was also held to raise funds for the surviving members of the Janzen family at the Shuswap Lake Estates Hall.

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Coffeehouse, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m., Carlin Hall, Admission is $3.

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Wheels to Meals, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, Sorrento Drop-in, for more information, call Louis at 250-675-4871.

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Closure at ORL All branches of Okanagan Regional Library, including the Salmon Arm, Silver Creek, Sicamous and Sorrento branches will be closed until Jan. 2.

Branches will reopen Jan. 3 or thereafter, depending on their normal operating hours.

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The tutoring sessions will be geared towards seniors who have only a basic knowledge of computers.

Each leaner will be partnered with a volunteer tutor and, after completing a computer skills self-assessment, will work on basic skills such as using a mouse, saving files, searching the Internet, and setting up an email account.

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Chase Museum rises from the ashes

Volunteers: Restorations complete.

It has survived the test of time, and even a fire or two, and now this community fixture is up and running once again.

After the community came together and invested countless hours volunteering and fundraising, the doors to the Chase museum are once again open to the public.

While there is currently no exhibit in place, the archives are open for the public to see.

There are also a few new features for the museum this time around, one of them is the brand spanking new gift shop. The gift shop will showcase a number of consignments including books that reflect the area as well as jewelry.

Damon Colgan, curator and archivist for the museum, hopes to have a line of children’s toys in by January. These toys will be mostly heritage-based with things such as pop guns as well as science toys.

The museum has also installed a new research area for those who would like to come in and look

through the archives or do some genealogy. There is now a table and chair set up as well as an easy-to-use filing system. You can now look things up by subject, or for those researching family lines, there are files indexed under family names.

The service is free to use, with the only cost being if you wish to make copies.

“The museum received a $500 grant from the Kamloops Foundation for the equipment for the gift shop and research area,” says Colgan.

While the doors are open, Colgan says there is still a very big need for volunteers.

“One of the biggest volunteer things going on right now is cleaning the artifacts,” says Colgan, explaining that they can always use extra hands in this area.

No prior experience is needed and Colgan will be there to help out as well.

“People think it is hard, but really it is not difficult at all, anyone can do it.”

more items that will be collected to help start the Chase Hampers Society’s year off right.

Fire trucks will be at the park, and will blow the fire signal as a sign for everyone to hit the water.

Even the chief himself will be taking part.

“I have always gone in, in the past. and I

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New Year’s Day, Eve festivities What better way to bring in the new year than by running into ice cold water for charity?

That is exactly what a number of the Chase Fire Department volunteers will be doing Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Chase fire chief Brent Chamberlain says they will be down at Memorial Park about 2 p.m.

“This used to be an annual event,” says Chamberlain. “This will be the first one in about three years, though.”

With what he considers to be a fairly new fire crew, he thought it would be a good idea to resurrect an old tradition. However, he plans to add a twist this year by asking spectators and participants alike to bring an item of nonperishable food that will be donated to the Chase Hamper Society.

The event isn’t only for firefighters, however; everyone is welcome.

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Looking back at the happenings of 2012 made pancake breakfast for the community to raise money and awareness of the sport of curling in preparation for the Men’s Open Bonspiel coming up in February. The Ladies Open Bonspiel was held this month.

Locals enjoyed the Chase Robbie Burns Dinner and Celidh at the Chase Community Hall this month with entertainment by Sorrento Country Dancers, Pipers of the Shuswap and Chase Beaux and Bells.

Police investigate the shooting of a 59-yearold man. The incident occurred near Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park in Lee Creek.

The Chase Heat played against Okanagan Knights to a 4-2 loss, while a game against Osoyoos Coyotes saw the Heat with a disappointing 9-0 loss.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District tested all 13 libraries within their district for bed bugs, after bed bugs were found in books in Lower Mainland libraries. Luckily none of the local libraries tested positive for the pesky creatures.

Ladies of the area are called out to join the Ladies Ski Program at the Skmana CrossCountry Ski Club.

January

As part of Literacy Week, the children of Chase were able to participate in several different fun activities geared toward teaching them that “literacy is part of everything we do.” The Chase Library hosted an afternoon of storytelling and crafts, while the Art Holding Memorial Arena offered a free hour of skating activities including writing on the ice and making bookmarks, and the Family Fun Fair had events to encourage children’s reading skills.

A minivan hit a School District #27 bus full of students after it slid into the oncoming westbound traffic on VLA Road in Chase.

Eleven of the 23 students on the bus were treated for minor injuries. Victim Services went to the schools the next day for follow-up.

The school board approved students from Chase Secondary to go on an out-of-province field trip to Winnipeg, Man. The students will compete at the E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition sponsored by The Business Development Bank of Canada.

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Approximately 20 Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and leaders attended the Annual Thinking Day event put on by the Chase Girl Guides.

The day is meant to honour the birthdays of Guiding and Scouting founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.

Simon Fraser University archaeology students from Vancouver visited the Chase and District Museum to help clean up artifacts that were damaged in last year’s fire.

Hockey season concluded for the Chase Heat with an awards banquet held at the community hall, after two home-game losses to the Kamloops Storm and Okanagan Knights.

Kevin Leschuk won Top Scorer, and Reece Forman won Top Scholastic Player and Rookie of the Year.

Unsung Hero and Most Sportsmanlike went to Jared Seutter, Most Improved to Jacob Mattes and Ethan Kalugin won Most Dedicated.

Owen Barker won Fan Favourite, Mitchell Rosko won Top Defenceman, and Kurtis Johnson won Most Valuable Player.

Before the season ended, the Heat also put on a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraising game against the Okanagan Knights, where jerseys worn by players were auctioned off.

The Chase Curling Club held the Men’s Open Bonspiel.

Locals enjoyed a yummy pasta dinner at the Chase Community

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Hall while attending the Chase Excellence Program.

The ThompsonNichola Regional District let residents know the Chase landfill has reduced its hours of operation in preparation for the eventual closure of the landfill in 2013. The regional district will be opening the South Thompson Eco-Depot in place of the landfill, which has nearly reached maximum capacity.

The Chase Chamber of Commerce held a membership drive as part of Chamber of Commerce Week 2012.

BC Hydro begins installing the controversial smart meters in Chase residential and small business locations this month.

Chase RCMP seized a large amount of marijuana during a traffic stop on the TransCanada Highway near Pritchard; a 65-yearold man was arrested after police searched his vehicle.

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Chase councillors attended an emergency program workshop in Kamloops to discuss when a declaration of a state of local emergency would be declared.

The Vagina Monologues came to Chase for one evening as a celebration of “V-Day” on March 31.

Local women read excerpts from the world-renowned play to promote anti-violence awareness and raise funds for the Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society.

A decision comes down from Interior Health to close the Chase Health Centre’s emergency department for five days due to a shortage of doctors.

The Chase Minor Hockey Association hosted the BC Hockey Female Jamboree held at the Art Holding Arena. The jamboree is for females who already play the game to learn sportsmanship,

Students and adults attended the Crime Prevention: Gang Awareness Program held at the Adams Lake Indian Band over spring break.

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Each player went away with a hat, jersey and a goodie bag.

Nelson Leon was reelected as Adams Lake Band chief and Cliff Arnouse, Karen Everard and Gina Johnny returned as councillors.

Henry Anthony and Ron Jules were new to council. Leon’s focus for the new term is encouraging more communication and community involvement.

Chase Heat Hockey Team organized the Winter Rust Removing Dance, which was held at the Chase Community Hall.

Pritchard Ladies once again held their annual Daffodil Tea at the Pritchard Community Hall; there was a bake sale, craft tables, homemade lunches and door prizes.

The Little Shuswap Band invited locals to the 2012 Skw’lax Pow Wow Bingo at the Little Shuswap Lake Band Hall.

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The Chase community came together in support of the Fennell family who lost their home and belongings to a fire.

Haldane Elementary and Chase Secondary schools collected clothing and house furnishings, while the local RBC branch set up a fund for those wanting to donate, and the family was offered a temporary home in Turtle

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Chase Rotary Club hosts a fundraising dinner and auction with live entertainment. Funds raised go towards supporting local youth and senior programs, scholarships and Chase and District Victim Services, among other programs throughout the community.

Locals are encouraged to volunteer with the Chase Museum restoration project.

Repairs are more extensive than initially forecast after the fire last year, with several different projects underway for the next few months.

Chase Board of Trade celebrates its 100th anniversary while electing new directors to the board.

The new directors include: Andy Philips, Ron Betts, Joan Anderson, Tristan Cavers, Ray Murray, Linda Kynoch and Lyn Riley.

Breana Jones and fiancé Jamie Bell were presented with a Vital Link Award from the BC Ambulance Service for playing a crucial role in saving her father’s life after a car-

diac arrest last year.

A Moving Forward Together workshop was held at the Adams Lake Indian Band Youth Centre. The twoday workshop focused on building respectful and effective aboriginal/non-aboriginal relationships, and regional social and economic development planning.

More than 100 people from different agencies and groups participated.

More than 100 members of Little Shuswap Band gathered for Peter Arnouse’s funeral.

Arnouse was killed in a car accident on the Squilax-Anglemont Road when he lost control of his car and hit a utility pole.

The Chase Employment Centre updates their exterior building façade, while at the same time upgrading their employment program inside. The new program provides better ‘self-service’ capabilities for job seekers as well as new workshops and employment programs that can be joined for free.

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The Chase Chamber of Commerce gets involved in the Visitor Friendly Program to increase awareness to local small businesses of the importance of creating a great customer experience for tourists.

The Turtle Valley Refuge encourages locals and tourists to visit the refuge for the Donkey Days event. All proceeds from the event go back into the refuge that operates on donations alone.

Little Shuswap Indian Band celebrates National Aboriginal Day at the summer solstice with music, dancing and fireworks.

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Such ideas included a skateboard park, a beach volleyball court, tennis and basketball courts as well as fine arts programs.

The Working Together Society Pow Wow held at the Neskonlith Pow Wow Arbour included a boy’s grass dance, a men’s grass dance, princess pageant and hand-drumming contests.

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Residents are advised to boil their water as turbidity levels in the lake increase, causing difficulty in proper disinfection for consumption.

Locals did notice the water took on an egglike smell and had a cloudy tinge to it.

The Chase wharf was also closed to the public as the high water threatened the rotting wharf.

Residents were advised to stay away from the wharf and out of the water as the combination of rising levels, hidden debris and fast-moving currents made the lake a hazard.

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A Chase man was severely beaten in his home; RCMP officers responded but were met with resistance and silence from the man.

Police continue to investigate.

The Kamloops Film Society’s Kamloops Independent Short Shorts Film Festival presented Archie and Chayla Wilcox of Chase a special mention for their film Under Pressure, which they produced and directed themselves. The animated film is about the need to recycle to help save the planet.

The Village of Chase announces water restrictions starting this month and continuing until September.

Chase Library sells books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks at their book sale; all proceeds go back to the library to benefit the community.

Tw e l v e - y e a r- o l d Cody Turner was presented with a juvenile diabetes jersey that was worn and signed by members of the Chase Heat.

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No one was injured but the highway was closed while the slide was cleaned up.

Faith Kurucz is crowned as the new Miss Chase and receives the Alice MacDougall History award.

Ashley Arnouse is chosen as Chase Princess and receives the Miss Congeniality Banner and Blossom award.

Danielle Andrade and Alara Lorimer are chosen as Chase Excellence representatives. All four girls act as ambassadors and will travel to nearby communities throughout next year.

Sketch Theatre presented The Vagina Monologues to the Chase community. The event raised $2,700 for the women’s shelter.

Team Chase organized the Texas Scramble Fundraiser Golf Tournament for the CIBC-sponsored cancer treatment fundraiser. About $5,000 was raised for the cause.

The community banded together to hold a benefit dance, silent auction and 50/50 draw to raise help funds for the Fennell family who lost their home in to a fire earlier in the year.

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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

Community Newspapers

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca GOLDSTAR FAMILY RESTAURANT Chinese & Western Cuisine.

Take out, delivery, Friday lunch buffet 1213 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous Open 7 Days a week 11am-10pm (250)836-4646

We’re at the heart of things™

JOHN’S Ski Shack is Open Thursday thru Monday, 9-4 daily starting Dec. 20 to Jan. 7(250)832-3457

Celebrations

Celebrations

29 & holding…

Hope you have a great birthday Tammy – Dec. 29th.

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YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

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Time to Call 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

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Lost & Found

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

LOST: Woman’s purple knit hat, Save on Foods parking lot on December 5th (250)8320687

Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

CONSIDER A CAREER WITH

Welcome Wagon is currently seeking individuals for Welcome Wagon Representatives in the communities of Salmon Arm & Sicamous.

To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or mail to:

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

Honesty Makes a Difference

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please call OJ Boissoneault 250-379-2829

We accept all Memorial Society and Pre-Need Funeral Policies Making final arrangements for a loved one isn’t easy.

That’s why compassion goes into everything we do. We are prepared to arrange any special request you may have.

• Traditional Services • Cremation Services • Prearrangement Planning • All inquiries welcome 24 hrs.

Fax 250-832-5140 171 Shuswap Street SALMON ARM, BC Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CHASE 250-679-3554

Kim Ingenthron

Fax 250-679-7677 826A Shuswap Ave. CHASE, BC Mon.-Wed. • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Licensed Funeral Director

SICAMOUS 250-836-2570

Fax 250-836-2661 Eagle Valley News Parkland Mall SICAMOUS, BC Mon.-Thurs., 12-4 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Established accounts will be offered billing. The Salmon Arm Observer classifieds is proudly distributed to homes throughout the Shuswap.

RN, RPN, LPN

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Stirring up trouble on your

Have Your Visa or Mastercard Ready

Career Opportunities

Sports & Recreation

Let’s Make Cancer History

Happy Birthday Sherry Kaufman Jan. 2

Lost & Found

needed to work 1:1 in home with a medically fragile child in Salmon Arm. Union wages, benefits, paid training and full support provided.

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, please fax your resume to 1-250-762-9898 attention Debra Leverrier or email dleverrier@ western.ca.

Please include: Your name & address for tax receipt; Name of the person being remembered; Name & address to send card to.

50th Birthday!!

Employment

FOUND: 3 gold keys on a plain ring stuck in a parking meter across from the Salmar Grand on Dec.18, can be picked up at the SA Observer

Salmon Arm Unit Office 111 Lakeshore Dr. N.E, PO Box 3451 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S2

From the Observer Gang

Announcements

FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD. From the Observer Gang

4060-1st Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, 833-1129 www.fischersfuneralservices.com Serving Kamloops to Golden Toll Free 1-888-816-1117

Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA www.kidney.ca

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR A

SERVICE ADVISOR Do you have experience in automotive repair?

Must be committed to providing excellent customer service.

Experience is an asset.

WE PROVIDE: • Competitive wages and benefits • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing Apply in person and drop off your resumé to: The Auto Service Desk 2090 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C. Attn: Mark Sandau e-mail: service482@shaw.ca

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

Whether you’re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program.

For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Naomi Silver, Aftercare Associate

www.bowersfuneralservice.com

440 - 10th Street SW (PO Box 388) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600 CONTRACT LOGGING Trucks Wanted! If you are a safe, reliable, and experienced driver that would like work in West Central Alberta, please call Darcy @ 403-638-6047.

Help Wanted Join the FamilyThe Burger Family!

Friday, December 28, 2012 Salmon Arm Observer

Employment Help Wanted Ready to take the next step in the food industry?

Come join Red Seal Chef Che Langevin and his culinary team at Moose Mulligan’s and break out of the ordinary.

Currently hiring all positions; Line Cooks / Chef’s Assistant See what you would help create at moosemenu.com Apply in person Attn: Che or email thepub@moosemulligans.com

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

DISHWASHER/PREP Person needed. Call Andiamo Restaurant (250)832-9949 EXPERIENCED Journeyman Carpenter for framing & exterior siding (250)515-2996 North Okanagan Beef Ranch is looking for person to calve 200 cows, night shift starting about January 10th to approx end of March. Previous experience an asset. (250)838-7392, 250-838-7529 WANTED SHORT Logger and Hayrack for work till the end of March. Call 604-819-3393.

CARPENTER with 45yrs. experience, new houses, renovations, drywall, painting & finishing. Excellent references (1-250)878-4460

Excavating & Drainage

Contractors

CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Home reno’s and repairs, Interior painting and trim Licensed & insured Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

Misc Services DRIVER avail. Anywhere in North America. All travel cost & fuel involves your vehicle.

You fly-I’ll drive and fly back.

Call for a quote & ref. Ed Campbell (250)832-2548 edcamsa@shaw.ca

Misc. Wanted NEPTUNE POOLS & SPAS We want to buy: Good used Hot Tubs

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products FARM Fresh free range brown eggs $3/dozen (250)832-8918

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Help Wanted

CERTIFIED CARPENTER The City of Salmon Arm has an immediate opening for a Certified Carpenter.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Roads & Transportation, this position provides carpentry and general maintenance services related to the repair, alteration and construction of municipal buildings, fixtures and equipment as well as the alteration or development of municipal infrastructure including, but not limited to, sidewalks, manholes, and retaining walls. He/she may also direct various employee classifications as required.

Requirements for this position include: • BC certified Journeyman Certificate as a Carpenter.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.

• BC Drivers License minimum Class 5; Class 3 with air brakes endorsement preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

• Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade.

• Good basic knowledge of painting, finishing and concrete framing/forming.

• Ability to perform a variety of skilled carpentry tasks in the construction and maintenance of municipal facilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of information from various departments and the public.

• Good understanding and comprehension of the BC Building Code requirements.

• Good basic knowledge of level, transit and laser equipment.

This is a unionized position with a wage of $28.67 per hour and the City offers a comprehensive benefit package. Reply in writing enclosing resume, cover letter and references prior to January 15, 2013 to Human Resources City of Salmon Arm Box 40 (500 – 2 Avenue NE) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Fax: 250.803.4041 E-mail: humanresources@salmonarm.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDING Still in Crate 35’X70’, Profile Shaped Never assembled Phone (250)546-6114

Feed & Hay

RECONDITIONED wood heaters and F/P insert. Pellet stove and Dry Birch Lumber 250835-8466

A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 A1 GRASS hay, no rain. barn stored, excellent quality, delivery available (250)803-8353 HAY Alfalfa/grass mix 1st cut $4.00 second cut $6.00 Rick 250-833-4523 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Pets

Firewood/Fuel

With Dignity & Understanding.

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

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Pet Services

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Excavating & Drainage

Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

• Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

APPLE iMac: silver 20” Core 2 Duo, 4 gigs ram, wired apple keyboard, wireless mighty mouse, clean install of OSX. Great shape, no issues $650 Call 250-832-6765

Heavy Duty Machinery

SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

Help Wanted

Misc. for Sale 10-15 used portable toilets $50. each, need some repairs Attention: Orchard Growers.

Reliable Septic Services (250)832-8404

FIR DRY Cut split and delivered. (250) 832-2401

Pets & Livestock

Appointments necessary.

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

Computer Services

Computer Services

Need Help?

KEYSTROKE

COMPUTER SERVICE

250-836-5300

Repairs and Sales Upgrades and accessories Wireless & home networking

John Schlosar, A+ Certified computer@cablelan.net

Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

lRMaSnALdES’s B FA PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Handypersons

Work Wanted

DROP ZONE WEIGHT LOSS Target fat with the IDEAL PROTEIN Weight Loss Method Affordable start up FREE consultation. Start Today (250)833-1448 DropZoneWeightLoss.com

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Merchandise for Sale

N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!

2401 T.C. Hwy, Salmon Arm

Health Products

Painting & Decorating

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

Services

Esthetics Services

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

Must be able to work weekends Apply with resume

Apply today – We want to hear from you!

Pets & Livestock

& Commercial • Interior/Exterior

Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm A&W is currently accepting applications. Positions available are: Full-time Supervisor position and full/part-time crew position. Please apply in person or at www.aw.ca

Services

PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: info@shuswaplaser.com

seeking FT/PT Housekeeper/Desk Clerk

At A&W we offer flexible hours, competitive wages, and a great team!

Services

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521

Willing to pick-up old, unwanted units

(250) 832 3378

Don’t Wait.

Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.

Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.

Call (toll-free)

800-663-9203

to book an appointment.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway Ask how to get $10,000 back from the government.

All for only

149,900

$

plus HST

or

699

$

per month OAC

250-833-4728 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca (604-6637)

Home Buying Made Easy Homesites Available Throughout the Columbia Shuswap and Okanagan Area Call for Details Your Dream / Our Team

250-833-4728 1-877-60HOMES www.eaglehomes.ca

Misc. for Sale

(604-6637)

Misc. for Sale

Salmon Arm Observer Friday, December 28, 2012

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-3.09%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Shared Accommodation

LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-836-4516.

2BDRM Home w/half basement in Canoe incl FS Hydro NS NP $900 250-833-2518

Misc for Rent

2 bedroom loft on farm in MARA, $650./mo includes utilities. 1-(250)838-6630

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Salmon Arm 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Basement Suite in SA 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm 1 Bedroom Condo in Salmon Arm 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House

1bd apt. across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, pets negot., $690.

250-833-0420, 250-253-0606 1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail now.

2BDRM avail.immed NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. .

191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 3BDRM., 191-4 St. SE, parking spot, coin laundry, NP, NS, $895/mo. avail Jan 1.

(250)804-9627 AVAIL immed, large. 2bdrm.

DT SA, Res or Comm use. $850 +DD ref’s, 250-307-2431 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available immed. Central loc. Mature adults.

Pet negotiable. $795/mo. 1 bdrm available Jan 1, $695/mo. Phone 250-8326490 Cambridge Court, 2 bdrm 2 bath, in suite ldry, gas f/p, covered prkg, new carpet & ktchn floor Np/NS. Long term lease with mature adults $900 incl gas/hydro. biggarf@gmail.com 1-778-255-4599 DOUGLAS MANOR 2-bdrm. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w. N/S N/P. Avail. Dec 1. 250-803-1694

10 min to SA 2+Bdrm, 2bath, 2 decks priv. fenced yard. f/p, a/c, sm. pet ok, $950/mo. + util., DD 5appl. Avail. Immed.

(250)836-0034 (250)833-2236 1BDRM waterfront cottage, Sunnybrae, quiet, bright, clean, gas F/P, garage, storage, NS, NP, ref’s req. $795/mo. (250)804-9706

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

in Gleneden

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

3 bdr/2bath rancher 5 appl, carport, RV prkg, 12x12 wired shop, NS NP DD & ref’s req’d. $1300/mnth +util. Avail immed.

250-832-4115 3BDRM. 2bath Heritage Home near DT SA, NS, NP, DD & ref’s req., avail. immed., $1100/mo. (250)833-6972 3BDRM., .5acre in SA, double carport, rec room in bsmt., approx. 2400sqft., $1200/mo. + util. & DD (250)832-3348 (250)804-9039 4bdrm home, $700 + utils.

Also 2bdrm home $600 + utils.

Bachelor suite $400 utils incl.

All in Sicamous area. 250-8362928, 250-309-0975

Mobile Homes & Pads MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD avail. immed.

(250)838-7670

Homes for Rent

PRIVATE 2 Bdrm cottage min to town pet neg $900 incl util 250-804-2934 Avail Jan 1 SORRENTO house, 2bth, beach/town, , W/D/F/S incl., $1100/mo + (250)803-1081

nice 3+bdrm lakeview, near lrg rec room avail. immed, util. DD req.

TOP floor of executive home w/panoramic view of lake, Appleyard Sub., 2bdrm, 2 full bath, covered carport, all util. incl., ref’s req. $1200/mo., NP (250)832-5041

BETWEEN SA & Enderby, nice big farm, pets and/or livestock welcome $600/mo. + DD, (250)832-7710 or email ateka77@fastmail.fm

BACH shared lndry util incl.

Ranchero area 5 min to industrial park $425 250-804-4895 LARGE 2-BDRM. walk-in basement suite newly renowned, in SA. incl. cable and util. $900/mo. 250-803-1946 RANCHERO/Mellor’s Store area: 2bdrm. $750/mo. + utils. avail. now, W/D/F/S & parking. (250)546-3717

Suites, Upper 1250SQFT. 3BDRM upper floor house in Hillcrest, 4appl., fabulous lakeview, avail. immed, $1000/mo. (250)8032921

Lots

INCREDIBLE LAKEVIEWS Ready to Build your Dream Home

10 minutes to downtown Vernon.

250-832-6699

Trucks & Vans GMC SIERRA 1500, 2002 4X4 pick-up. Ext. cab, 5.3L V8. Clean, reliable, well maint., no accidents, full load, heated leather seats, A/C, CD, AM/FM., remote start, on star cap., rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails. $10,000. Call Steve-oh eve. (250) 804-1728

Auto Financing

Underground Services Installed. Individual Wells, Lots of Water.

Boat launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch – just a few mintues away!!

Custom order your new home today: www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com

Cars - Domestic LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle...

No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com

1Bdrm close to Safeway Heat & Light incl. Avail Now. Reas Rent for NS, ND Npartying person/s without a dog 250804-4780 or 250-253-2464

2BDRM. newly reno’d, appl., NS, avail immed., $775/mo. util. incl. (250)832-0013

5+ Acres ................ $249,000 ........ MLS® 10051042 6+ Acres ................ $249,000 ........ MLS® 10051041 7+ Acres ................ $309,000 ........ MLS® 10051043 15+Acres ............... $469,000 ........ MLS® 10051037 Steven Lewis - Personal Real Estate Corporation

Work: 250-832-9997 Cell: 250-804-8244

Transportation

Townhouses

Transportation

1BDRM., W/D, No Pets, NS, near college, $700/mo. incl. util. (250)832-8962

Transportation

3 bedroom 2 full baths for immediate possession. Garage, hardwood floors, natural gas fireplace. Private deck backing onto green belt. Please call 250-423-0160 or 250-5179786 for more info. This is a must see!!

Suites, Lower

Newly Reno’d ONE BDRM suite util incl. $675/mo, Avail Immed NS. (250)804-0399

Lots

Rentals

No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $4000.

(250)832-3334 after 6pm

Sport Utility Vehicle

2008 Red Pontiac Wave 12,182 Kms power windows cd player auto sunroof All weather tires w/Car cover.

Want quick sell $7,500.

2003 Nissan Murano AWD, fully loaded, leather, moon roof, 2 sets tires/rims, brand new winters, serviced locally.

Won’t last at $5999. (250)8044355 or (250)833-8535

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Committee Appointments The Thompson-Nicola Regional District invites applications from persons interested in serving the Regional District on various Committees. The positions are strictly voluntary in nature, with only expenses payable. Applicants must reside or own property in the service area administered by the Committee. Appointments will be made at a future Board of Directors meeting, and all terms will expire on December 31, 2013, with any exceptions noted.

Persons interested are requested to forward a brief resume indicating the committee on which they wish to serve, as well as why they are interested in such an appointment, by Friday, January 4, 2013.

For information on the TNRD Committees, please visit www.tnrd.ca or contact Liz Cornwell, Corporate Officer / Manager of Legislative Services #300, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 Phone (250) 377-8673/1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC) Email: lcornwell@tnrd.ca

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds.

Visit getserious.ca

Don’t Drink & Drive

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Friday, December 28, 2012 Shuswap Market News

Alcohol and drugs impair driving ability in many ways

Millions of people die each year due to alcohol- and drugrelated motor vehicle accidents. Many people simply do not realize how much alcohol and drugs affect one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. Many more may mistakenly feel they won’t be among the many people who cause injuries to themselves or others when operating a vehicle in an impaired state. Drugs, whether they are illegal or legal, can impair a person’s motor skills, leading to accidents.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says almost 30 people in the United States die each day in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcoholimpaired driver. That equates to 1 death every 48 minutes.

Many other accidents and fatalities can be traced back to other substances, whether legal or illegal. Using drugs such as marijuana and cocaine can be linked to roughly 20 percent of motor vehicle driver deaths in the United States.

Compounding the problem is that these drugs are often used in conjunction with alcohol.

MADD Canada estimates that a minimum of 1,074 fatalities in 2009 could be attributed to impairment-related driving in that country. Moreover, it is also estimated that 63,338 were injured in alcohol- and drug-

related crashes the same year.

What is BAC? BAC, or blood-alcohol concentration, measures the amount of milligrams of alcohol that is in 100 milliliters of blood. Each drink a person consumes increases his or her BAC. The legal BAC varies all over the world.

Some countries have a zero-tolerance policy,

while in Canada and much of the United States the legal limit is .08 percent. That means anything more than 80 milligrams of alcohol is punishable.

But a person can still suffer side effects of alcohol consumption if their BAC is below the legal limit.

Between .03 and .06 a person may experience mild euphoria, trouble concentrating, a relaxed feel-

ing, talkativeness and decreased inhibition.

Between .06 and .08, feelings may be dulled, peripheral vi-

sion can decrease, and drivers may have poorer depth perception and struggle to recover from glare.

Be safe this Holiday Season If you drink, do not drive!

Locally owned & operated

416 - 4th St. NE (Across from the Credit Union)

250-832-9455

J

Plan a safe ride home!

’s Pumps & Plumbing

Drive Safely this Holiday Season!

Don’t drink & drive.

4050 - 50th St. N.W. Salmon Arm

250-832-7068

It’s Our Duty to Your Car!

Drink responsibly.

Since 1978

Be safe on the roads this Holiday Season.

Arrive alive - Don’t drink & drive

Plan a safe ride home

We care about you...

Don’t Drink and Drive!

832-7922

No Appointment Needed!

1291 Trans Canada Highway SW

250-832-1040

Please Celebrate Responsibly

Open 9 am-11 pm

Warm holiday wishes, and plan your ride home before you go!

Leave the keys at home!

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Caring & Serving the Families of Our Community 440-10th Street, S.W. ~ 832-2223

HARDIE HOME DECORATING 303 - 251 Trans Canada Highway (Lakeshore Village) • 250-833-1410

Everyday (including Holidays) 250-832-8829

Drink responsibly over the holidays

Have a safe & happy holiday season,

Don’t Drink & Drive!

Bart’s

‘STAY ALIVE’

Don’t Drink & Drive!

250-832-6512 Cherish Life. Plan ahead, don’t drink & drive!

Tammy & Vince Fischer Serving bereaved families for over 30 years.

Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. 4060 - 1st Ave. SW Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Y9 (250)

833-1129

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Shuswap Market News Friday, December 28, 2012

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Customers Are Really Everything...

Friday, December 28, 2012 Shuswap Market News

SAVINGS

Our Store is Locally Owned & Operated

Muffins

Assorted Variety, 4 Pack ................................................

Sourdough Bread

298 /each

/each 198 /each 748 78 2/each 48

.....................................................................................

Bar Cake

.....................................................................................

Cheese Buns

6 Pack ...........................................................................

Fresh is Best Salsa

........................................................................

Laughing Cow Cheese

5

...................................................................................

Boarsin Cheese

Old Dutch Potato Chips

Sel. Var. ..............................

2 for

You Save $2.98 on 2

Coke or Sprite Reg. or Diet

Sel. Var., 2 L + dep. .............

5 for

You Save $6.45 on 5

Dairyland Milk

5

00

100

Sel. Var., 4 L ..........................

You Save $1.00

3

00

Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup

Sel. Var., 284 mL CASE OF 12: ...........

You Save $4.01 on 12

off reg. price

6

98

Western Family Mushrooms Stems & Pieces 98 284 mL CASE OF 12: ..........................

You Save $7.02 on 12

7

Pacific Evaporated Milk Save $6.01 on 12

Save $2.01 on 12

Hills Bros.

Coffee

Canadian Blend, 708 g ........................

You Save $3.41

16 kg Bag ......................................

You Save $3.51

Value Priced Bathroom Tissue

298lb.

/each

8

98

598

15

24 Roll ..............................................

You Save $4.51

Value Pack – $6.57/kg .......................................................................

Jumbo

White Mushrooms

$4.37/kg ....................................................................................

Ambrosia Apples

1

98

B.C. Grown, $1.94/kg .......................................................................

225 g CASE OF 12:..............................

Maintain Dog Food

Extra Lean Ground Beef

lb.

/each

14

Kraft Dinner

98

Value Pack – $15.39/kg ......................................................................

/each

SAVINGS 98

371 mL CASE OF 12: .................

Strip Loin Grilling Steaks

66

598 648 598

......................................................................................

Everyday Savings in our Grocery Dept.

$15.39/kg ..................................................................

98lb.

/each

.....................................................................................

Original Baby Bels

Prime Rib Oven Roast

98

Bok Choy

California Grown, $1.50/kg ..............................................................

88¢lb.

68¢ea.

Bulk Food Chocolate Almonds Dark & Milk ...........................................................................................................

You Save $2.70/kg

Dark or Milk Rosebuds ........................................................................................................................

498

lb.

You Save 60¢/kg

Black Oil Sunflower Seeds ........................................................................................................................

You Save 40¢/kg

100

/100 g

65¢

/100 g

27¢

/100 g

Prices Effective: Dec. 30 - Jan. 5, 2013 Monday-Thursday 8:30am-7pm Friday 8:30am-8pm Saturday 8:30am-6pm Sun. & Holidays 9am-6pm

Holiday Hours We will not be open New Year’s Day, January 1st.

Phone: 250-679-3261 Fax: 250-679-3606

SURE CROP FEEDS

CHASE, B.C.

We reserve the right to limit quantities - Check our weekly flyer for more specials

smart one card price

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