Salmon Arm Observer, January 25, 2013

Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 24 No. 4 Friday, January 25, 2013

Market News

CSRD fights back on flood downloading

Inside Shuswap

A3 Stop speeding

Dispute: Politicians send resolution to southern Interior Local Government association.

Police, schools take aim at local drivers.

Plus South Shuswap Sports

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A18 Breach

Man convicted in bank stand-off back in court.

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Eye on the finish

n Larch Hills Ski Club member Kai Wilson was sure to stay warm in the two-kilometre race at the 29th Annual Reno Keski-Salmi Loppet held Saturday morning at Larch Hills. The race drew 464 participants and 250 volunteers to the hill. The competitive 36-kilometre distance was won by Olympian Brian McKeever, while on the woman’s side Abbigail May, of the Larch Hills Ski Club, took first place.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors are resolute in their belief that flood management remains a provincial responsibility, just as it is with wild land interface fires.

Directors at last week’s board meeting in Salmon Arm unanimously approved a resolution that will be sent to the Southern Interior Local Government Association for consideration at their convention in May. The issue arose from widespread flooding experienced in the Shuswap last spring.

“In the aftermath of the flooding in Sicamous and Swansea Point, various provincial officials indicated that the local authority is responsible for carrying out flood protection and mitigation works,” wrote chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton in his report to the board, pointing out this position is contrary to board policy W-5, which states the regional district will not respond to flooding events. “The issues relating to a local government providing flood management to Crown waterways are numerous and include the process for establishing the service, determining who would fund the service, the method of taxation and acquiring the necessary expertise to manage such flood incidents, to name a few.”

Following discussion with staff from CSRD and the Regional District of North Okanagan and senior government officials, it was recommended that a joint resolution be sent to SILGA. Just as Victoria assumes incident command and provides on-site response for wildfires, the resoSee Directors on page 2

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Directors want B.C. to manage flooding Continued from front lution notes overland flooding has “potentially profound adverse consequences in terms of public safety, private and public property interests, economic prosperity and public infrastructure.”

Also noted is the fact the province is the steward of water resources in B.C. and local authorities lack the mandate, statutory jurisdiction, financial and technical resources, equipment and the staff necessary to provide emergency site response, mitigation and flood remediation works.

The resolution, which will be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) as well, asks that the province “take immediate and direct responsibility for flood management including but not limited to: • Incident command during emergency flooding events • Identification of

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Rhona Martin, Area E Rural Sicamous director and past president of SILGA, asked for board support for the resolution, maintaining there are concerns about other waterways as well.

She said the province needs to be pressured to make sure work is being done to monitor the issues.

CSRD chair Dave Raven asked if the regional districts of the east and central Kootenays should be included in the resolution, something the board agreed to unanimously.

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Think of me and slow down

n RCMP officers Const. Yvonne Dibblee, far left, and Const. Donelle Gillis, far right, along with students from South Broadview Elementary School, hold up a banner to create awareness of the RCMP’s new campaign to curb speeding.

Summer Stomp eyes fairgrounds, Sicamous

Motorcycle party: CsrD directors miffed that group did not uphold noise restrictions last year.

By Lachlan Labere

market news staff

The Salmon Arm Fall Fairgrounds and sites in Sicamous are options being considered by Summer Stomp organizers for the event’s home in 2013.

Steve Hammer, treasurer with the non-profit Summer Stomp, confirmed the fairgrounds are one of three locations being considered for their event, billed by the organization as the “best biker charity party going.”

“It is very preliminary but it is an option, and we actually have a meeting coming up… and we’ll have some more clear direction of which one we’ll be pursuing at that time,” Hammer explained.

On Monday, Salmon Arm city council considered a letter from

RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane, who says he’s been advised that the Summer Stomp “is seeking approval to use the fall fairgrounds” for 2013. Keane also notes the city is responsible for 100 per cent of costs related to “special events” outside of the municipal policing contract.

Coun. Alan Harrison said the Stomp’s interest in the fairgrounds has come before the fair’s board of directors, and the board has not committed to leasing the grounds.

“I would understand they would like to hold their annual general meeting first, and their (AGM) is in February,” said Harrison. “So they haven’t made a decision if they want to lease the grounds…”

Harrison said he advised the board that if they decided to lease

the grounds to the Stomp, they “should consider collecting an amount to help pay for RCMP policing costs.”

Despite there being no application from the Stomp, or further details available, Coun. Chad Eliason said he was supportive of the group using the fairgrounds. However, he said he wouldn’t support a request for a noise bylaw extension. Eliason said he also wouldn’t consider an application from the Stomp to the Agricultural Land Commission to use adjacent agricultural land for campgrounds, as is done for Roots and Blues.

Coun. Denise Reimer agreed with both conditions.

This, however, is not a concern for Hammer, who says if the Stomp goes to the fairgrounds, the

organization will not be making either application to the city.

Hammer also confirmed that Sicamous is another location under consideration.

“That’s one of the options we’re exploring,” said Hammer. “Sicamous has their burnout event on that weekend, the same weekend as the Summer Stomp, so we are going to be talking to Sicamous.

We have a meeting coming up with the event planner for the Sicamous area.”

Last year’s event, held in Silver Creek, drew the ire of Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors, who were particularly upset the organization didn’t shut down the music by midnight – a condition the Stomp agreed to with the CSRD.

Without an exemption, Salmon Arm’s noise bylaw restricts noise before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

Regarding Sicamous, Hammer says he is impressed with how open and welcoming the community has been to different events such as the burnout.

“If you’ve got sort of a city that’s welcoming and a council that wants to work and have events and bring visitors and tourists and attractions to their town, and one that’s going, ‘we’re not going to do this, we don’t want to do this, we don’t want to do that,’ where would you go?” asked Hammer.

“As sad as it is, Salmon Arm really is putting out the message that they’re not really inviting events, tourists and visitors to Salmon Arm. And it’s sad.”

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Salmar awards on slate

The Salmar Community Association is looking for excellence in arts or sport.

The association has once again budgeted $1,000 for the Salmar Award of Excellence, says board member John Henderson.

Criteria for the Salmar Award of Excellence includes: The award will be made to an individual who has attained an outstanding level of skill or expertise in his or her field of performing arts or athletics to be recognized at the provincial and /or national level.

By his or her performance, the successful recipient will bring recognition to himself/herself and the Shuswap.

Over the years, the Salmar board will strive to present the award to various disciplines.

Nominations for the award should be made to the Salmar board by March 31.

The grants committee will consider the nominations and will take a recommendation to the June board meeting for approval.

The first recipient was Olympic swimmer Rick Say in 2005.

Other recipients include Eric Nipp and Marisa Gomez, who shared the 2006 award, Jesse Heckrodt, Lani Gibbons, Allyson Marshall, Stephanie Nakagawa and Rebecca Howard.

No award was given in 2012, but Henderson says $1,000 was donated to the Shuswap Community Foundation in memory of Rosemary Venard, a longtime Salmar Theatre staff member and community volunteer.

If you know someone who deserves the award, you are encouraged to write a letter of nomination describing why they should be considered to the Salmar Community association at Box 338, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N5.

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Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25

a Friend Sale at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SAGA – The opening reception for “Signs of the Seasons,” a new exhibition, takes place at 7 p.m. at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Family literacy book-making projects are on tap for the free Family Saturdays art-making project tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SINGING AT SUPPER – Country singer Abe Zacharias entertains diners at Jane’s Place in the Mall at Piccadilly from 5 to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26

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

www.stjohnanglicanchurch.com

FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents A Late Quartet, a U.S. film

about four accomplished musicians who have played together for many years and have to re-evaluate when one of them is forced to retire, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. On Wednesday, Jan. 30 catch Neil Young Journeys, essentially a concert film that showcases Young’s blazing guitar and “bruised wonder of his voice,” at 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST - Shuswap Variety Committee presents their

annual $8 breakfast at the legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds go to Variety the Children’s Charity. Variety auction runs Feb. 9. Doors open at 11 a.m. Drop off donated items at the legion or call Brenda Dehnke at 250-832-3157.

SILVER CREEK – Breakfast of French toast or pancakes along with ham and eggs for $5 will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Silver Creek Seniors’ Hall.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31

JAZZ CLUB – Hear The New Morgan Childs’ Quartet, celebrated Toronto

tenor saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, and three-time national Jazz Award pianist Dave Restivo at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by a suggested minimum donation of $15.

STRESS BUSTER – Learn a combination of massage techniques for head, neck and shoulders presented by Shuswap in Transition at 351 Hudson Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. Wear a T-shirt.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2

TURKEY DINNER – Annual festive dinner at 6 p.m. at the Silver Creek

Seniors’ Hall features door prizes, raffle and pot luck dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults, $25 for a family with children 10 and under and $6 for teens 11 to 16 and are available at the Silver Creek Store, or call 250832-4174. No tickets will be sold at the door.

OTHER EVENTS

MUSIC FESTIVAL –Contestants in the 13th annual Shuswap Music Festival to

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Pastor Peter Stellingwerff 10:30 a.m. Worship

Nursery Care & Children’s Programs

1191 - 22nd Street NE

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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

Crossroads Free Methodist Church

Church of Christ

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

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

Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

Pastor Benje Bartley

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

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.

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.

250 832-6859

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

www.aflccanada.org

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

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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

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

(250) 833-1890

CATHOLIC CHURCHES

www.stmarysorrento.ca Tuesday Eucharist 10 a.m.

THE SHUSWAP’S MULTI-SITE CHURCH

SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am

Sundays at 9:00 am & 10:45 am 3151 - 6th Ave. NE

saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers

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Children’s Ministry & Childcare for all ages, both services

SICAMOUS

10:30 a.m.

Family Service

Everyone is Welcome!

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Pastor Ken Finstad

Care Groups for everyone

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

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be held April 10 to 24 must register online at www.musicfestivalweb.com/ shuswap by Jan. 31. New this year, registrants must pay entry fees online.

The annual festival showcases the musical talents of local youth during a two-week event that culminates in a gala concert.

RELAY FOR LIFE – Organizers have planned a “new, refreshed and exciting relay” for June 8 and 9 at the Elks Park. As an incentive, on Jan. 27, one team from those who have registered by midnight Jan. 26 will win a draw for a “5 Star Tent” that includes a tent, comfy lawn furniture, beverages and appies at midnight. Another tent will be awarded at a team captains’ meeting.

STORY TIME – Preschool storytimes at Okanagan Regional Library – Salmon Arm are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Toddler storytime, for children ages one to three, is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.

DRUM SONG – Shuswap Pipes and Drums of Salmon Arm has two openings for tenor drummers. Sticks and lessons will be provided for beginners. The band also provides drums, slings and uniforms. All ages are welcome.

Contact Peter MacNeil at 250-675-6850 or pjmacneil@telus.net.

Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church

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Sundays at 10:30 am Parkview School, 605 Parksville St. Children’s Ministry for kids up to 12 yrs Weekly Ministries for all ages

SORRENTO

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

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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All fired up about severance Premier Christy Clark has questioned a decision made in secret by an all-party committee to extend $127,000 in severance pay to MLAs who are recalled by voters. And so she should.

The decision was made in February 2011, at a time when recall campaigns were targeting B.C. Liberal MLAs over the imposition of the harmonized sales tax. It was belatedly disclosed in minutes from the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, which began public disclosure of its proceedings this fall after a critical report from B.C. Auditor General John Doyle.

The severance amount equals 15 months of an MLA’s base salary, which was frozen at $101,859 a year in 2010, when the B.C. government imposed a two-year freeze on public service salaries.

Severance has been available to MLAs defeated in elections since 2007, and also to those who retire at election time before reaching six years in office, when they becoming eligible for a lucrative pension.

Legislative speaker Bill Barisoff defended the decision, telling reporters that MLAs who are recalled because of cabinet decisions rather than personal misconduct deserve severance so they can make the transition to another job. It can be difficult for defeated MLAs to find work, he said.

What a crock.

What Barisoff doesn’t seem to understand is that not getting re-elected is like your employer letting you go and, okay, maybe an argument can be made for severance, albeit a weak one.

Being the subject of a successful recall, whether because of a cabinet decision or not, is akin to being fired with cause. Let’s make it clear, the decision for severance came from an all-party committee, not just the governing Liberals. And, it shows the disconnect those who inhabit Victoria often have with the rest of the province.

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To bird feed or not to bird feed Feeding migratory wild bird populations, especially during the harsh winter months as they pass through an area, is a widespread and popular form of human-wildlife interaction.

It is a practice, however, that has also been debated by ornithologists for some time. Proponents believe that feeding wintering birds helps increase survival rates, while others say that it causes birds to become not only dependant on unnaturally supplied food, but also nutritionally imbalanced because of unnatural food sources. Either way it is probably better to attract birds naturally by planting and growing native plants in and around your yard. If you plant them, they will come.

If you are going to feed wild birds do so only when natural food sources are limited. Consult your local bird feed store or the Internet to determine the right type of bird seed for the season and species. Place feeders in protected areas, out of the rain, snow and wind and away from windows. Also ensure that feeders are not

The GreAT OuTdOOrs James Murray accessible to other animals (i.e. cats) by using baffles or other means to prevent access, and, if you own a cat, keep it indoors when birds are feeding. Do not throw feed on the ground or on top of the snow, and clean up spilled seeds as often as possible. This will not only reduce risk to birds from predators but also prevent attracting mice and other rodents. Clean feeders regularly with a 10-per-cent solution of bleach diluted in water to prevent disease, as there is strong evidence to suggest that bird feeders are responsible for the spread of salmonella among birds. And, above all else, if you do start feeding birds in harsh weather or when natu-

ral feed is limited, make sure you continue to put feed out on a regular basis until the weather turns milder. Birds using one feeder will be driven away by birds at another feeder.

Birds require high-energy, high-fat food during cold winter weather to maintain their body fat reserves in order to survive the evenings when temperatures can drop dramatically.

Always adjust the quantity given to the birds’ demands, and once you have established a feeding routine, try not to change it as the birds become used to it and tend to time their visits accordingly.

Black sunflower seeds, pinhead oatmeal, soaked sultanas, raisins and currants, mild grated cheese, meal worms, wax worms and seed mixtures (without loose peanuts) are all excellent foods to provide. Soft apples and pears cut in half, bananas and grapes are also good.

Temporary food shortages, however, can occur at any time of the year and if it happens during the breed-

ing season, feeder food can make a major difference to the survival of young.

A recent British study that focused on the European white-tailed chickadee seems to indicate there are a number of benefits to birds that have been attracted to feeders. The study showed that while birds that had access to feeders laid the same number of eggs as those that had to find all their own food, the feeder birds laid their eggs earlier, giving their young a greater chance to fatten up before other bird families were competing for the same food sources. Their young also grew up stronger and healthier.

It is likely that these findings would apply to Canadian chickadees and similar other bird species as well.

We interfere enough with nature by continuously altering natural habitat. So if you do choose to feed wild birds during the cold winter months, do so because you genuinely want to help the birds survive rather than for your own personal enjoyment. In other words, interfere as little as possible.

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Foreign aid far from a solution to global problems In his Jan. 19th letter to the editor, “International development a critical issue,” Bruno Marquis asks the Harper government to cancel cuts to international development funding.

Most Canadians seem to have missed the relatively recent report to the Canadian Senate which pointed out that

our “foreign aid” attempts have only made matters worse. There are now even more people who are just as badly off, or worse, than the people we were trying to help in the first place.

Whether that actually constitutes some form of cruelty, I leave for others to debate. What is clear though, through

the documented successful projects, is that the most effective way to help people in other nations is to provide education for women and make contraception readily available.

Of course, the Harper government’s ideological bent is diametrically opposed to that sort of aid, as are the leaders of

many of the nations receiving Canadian aid. If that continues, then perhaps the most humane way for Canadians to help other countries is to completely withdraw all aid.

Personally, I do not support that position, as I would rather see Canadians in a peaceful and helpful role on this

planet. At the very least, this topic requires some serious, thoughtful, non-partisan, and comprehensive discussion in our Canadian Parliament – a task which seems to be beyond the grasp of our current crop of members.

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From the hill Colin Mayes Our government recognizes that first-time home buyers can face additional expenses such as legal fees, land transfer taxes, and other costs involved in buying a family home. We also understand that buying a first home is a milestone for many Canadians and is likely the single largest investment

they will ever make. To help make this dream a reality, the Harper government created the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit to support families into home ownership.

The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit provides tax relief to families to make home ownership more affordable.

In its first two years alone, more than 550,000 Canadians claimed the credit which resulted in over $2.5 billion claimed.

Not only are families keeping more of their hard-earned dollars in their pocket, but when people are buying homes, local trades -people are being put to

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work, businesses get a boost, and both the real estate industry and the economy thrive.

If you, your spouse or common-law partner bought your first home this year, you can claim an amount of $5,000 on your income tax return.

The amount only applies if you did not live in another home owned by you or your spouse or common-law partner in the year of acquisition or in any of the four preceding years.

Equally important, if you or a person related to you is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, you can claim the credit even if you are not a first-time home buyer, as long as you are pur-

chasing a house that is more accessible or better suited to the needs of the person with a disability.

Tax relief measures like the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit, are an essential part of the Harper government’s effort to stimulate the economy and to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians.

This tax credit is part of the Harper government’s strong record of providing tax relief to Canadians. Thanks to these efforts the average family of four now receives more than $3,000 in extra tax savings.

The federal tax burden for all Canadians is now

the lowest it’s been in half a century.

For more information and to find out about other credits and deductions for homeowners, I encourage you to visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website at www.cra.gc.ca.

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Shuswap Market News

South ShuSwap Grow suspect walks free

By Cavelle Layes

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A Sorrento man charged with production and possession of 800 marijuana plants walked free after a judge ruled police made too many errors on a search warrant request.

On April 8, 2011, two RCMP officers showed up on the doorstep of Darren Farrell with the intention of providing information on a gun that had previously been seized from his residence.

This visit ultimately resulted in the police obtaining a search warrant and the subsequent seizure of 800 marijuana plants.

A week later on April 15, Farrell was charged with production and possession of more than three kilos of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, as well as hydro theft.

The court did not question the fact that there was a “commercial operation” on the property but had several objections to what happened during the days leading up to the bust.

Farrell’s lawyer, Julian Van Der Walle, argued the intent of the two officers just days before was not to provide gun information, but rather to conduct what he calls a “snoop and sniff” test.

Judge Ian C. Meiklem did not buy this argument, stating he believed the RCMP officers were on the property for the right reasons; however, he

did find several flaws in the information that was provided in order to obtain a search warrant.

While one of the RCMP members who visited Farrell’s property on April 8 was a senior officer, the other had only two years of experience. It was this officer who submitted the information for the search warrant.

Meiklem suggested that it may have been inadequate training that led to the multiple mistakes, but said they couldn’t be ignored.

The information provided in the search warrant stated the officer smelled marijuana while on Farrell’s property on April 8, but failed to indicate the senior officer did not smell the drug.

Also noted was the fact the officer did not try to isolate the smell to the property, ensuring that it was not instead coming from another property.

The officer admitted there were possibilities the smell may have come from another property.

The warrant had also failed to note that when asked about power usage, a BC hydro representative told the officer the amount of electricity used on the property did not suggest illegal activity.

Considering this information, Meiklem judged the search was unreasonable and ultimately a breach of Farrell’s rights.

Meiklem deemed the errors to be “negligence to a degree the court should not condone.”

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Call Terry or Eugene at 250-675-3006. Arts Club, takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. Call Rolly at 250-675-5386.

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Shuswap children are getting their chance to go on a pirate adventure and try their hand at a little acting through the Shuswap Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Treasure Island.

“Treasure Island is an exciting tale of pirates, buried treasure and adventure,” says Karen Brown, owner of FACES studio. “It tells the story of young Jim Hawkins and his search for the buried treasure of the evil Captain Flint.”

While the production will be based on the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, the studio’s artistic director, Mary Jackson, will be rewriting the script to better suit the ages of the children taking part.

This will be the theatre company’s first of what Brown hopes will be many productions.

Auditions for the play begin tonight and Brown is encouraging all children in the area to try out.

While the production company is working closely with FACES studio, it is actually a separate entity, so even children who are members of other studios are welcome to

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Normally, Brown would be hosting Friday Night Stage Lights every Friday at a cost of $5 per week.

Normally Brown would be hosting Friday Night Stage Lights every Friday at a cost of $5 per week.

This is going to change slightly for the production company explains Brown.

To ensure the weekly participation of those involved in the play, Brown will be charging a $100 fee.

This fee will be made in installments over a five- month period and will still equal out to be $5 per week.

Brown hopes to in-

corporate some of her FACES workshops into the play as well, and has already invited her art department to help create the set and props to be used in the Treasure Island.

“There may be an opportunity to host an African style dance workshop with children,” says Brown.

Some children will also be given the chance to showcase their vocal abilities in a few singing roles, which appear throughout the production.

The play is expected to be stage-ready by mid-May, and will be open to the public.

Brown also hopes to take the production

to the stages of local schools in the area as well.

Any child who wishes to audition should meet at FACES studio, located at #7-2676 Fairway Hills Rd. The studio is part of the Blind Bay Marketplace.

Children are asked to memorize a piece of about 20 to 30 seconds in length.

“This can be anything from a paragraph of their favourite book, to a rhyme or what-have-you,” says Brown. “If they are interested in a singing part, they can perform a recognizable song like O Canada or Happy Birthday.

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Why trust Shuswap Physiotherapy with your health-care?

Ask yourself, is my practitioner • An experienced professional with over 30 years experience?

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Cause of winery fire unknown

By Barb Brouwer

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A full week after fire destroyed Granite Creek Estate Wines’ wine-making facility in Tappen, owners Heather and Gary Kennedy are still trying to comprehend the loss, the source of which they’ll likely never know.

The ignition source of the fire is undetermined, says Columbia Shuswap Regional District Fire Services Co-ordinator Kenn Mount, who filed his report with the Office of the Fire Commissioner Friday.

“We know it started in a room in the basement but we couldn’t find any evidence of what could have actually started the

fire,” he says.

Mount says the fire’s intense heat melted the floor, causing large support beams to collapse into the basement, taking the roof with them.

“There was a lot of heavy storage on the upper level and evidence of a heavy snow load on the roof,” he says, noting the walls had buckled outwards.

Not knowing what caused the fire adds to the couple’s pain, says Heather.

“It’s been very hard looking over there and it makes it hard too, not knowing,” she says.

“It’s always going to be a puzzle.”

The conundrum of what becomes of their winery and business is

something the Kennedys have not yet begun to solve.

“We’re just trying to digest it now,” she says, pointing out the family still has their home and wine shop, with some wine, and the beautiful yard where they host events such as weddings.

Sadness aside, the Kennedys have been amazed by the support they have received.

“People have been coming out with food and goodies. It’s wonderful – so many angels in our community,” she says. “And the firemen did an awesome job – they did a good job on the fire and of taking care of us, and we so appreciate that.”

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Municipal auditor starts job

By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Municipalities and regional governments stand to benefit from additional financial and operational oversight through the office of B.C.’s new Auditor General For Local Government.

Having started work this week at her new office in Surrey, Auditor General for Local Government, Basia Ruta says her first audits to probe spending in local cities will be underway by the end of April.

The Ontario chartered accountant and senior federal bureaucrat will lead performance audits of municipalities and regional districts and deliver non-binding recommendations to help improve local government efficiency and effectiveness.

“I think the mandate allows us to really provide some meaningful information,” said Ruta.

Ruta hasn’t decided which communities she’ll scrutinize first, and says she intends to meet municipal reps, financial executives, chambers of commerce and other stakeholders before formulating a service plan and de-

ciding on initial audits within the first 100 days.

“We can do horizontal audits that could impact many, many communities on a single issue,” said Ruta.

“It doesn’t have to be just focused on one community. So you can have broad-based issues, broad-based objectives that you go and pursue.”

Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper and Columbia Shuswap Regional District chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton are both positive about the province’s establishment of the AGLG. Cooper says the City of Salmon Arm already undertakes internal audits of municipal policies and procedures, and external audits are done at the end of the year for the city’s finances.

She says it won’t hurt having the auditor general take another look at these, and seeing if there are better ways of doing things, and saving money.

“Even if it helps people to feel their municipal government is being more transparent, those things are good,” says Cooper.

While it’s still too

early to comment on specifics, Hamilton says, philosophically, he too is supportive of the AGLG. Hamilton said there was some concern when the position was first announced and municipalities and regional districts were asked for comment.

“I think there was some concern… the auditor would be second-guessing policy decisions. And the assurance came from the province that that certainly wasn’t the role,” said Hamilton.

“It was to look at value-for- money issues rather than whether we should be doing something or not. But it’s still kind of early to tell.

“I don’t know how the work plan is going to be generated. We’ll see how it goes and if we can learn things, how to do things more efficiently or effec-

tively, or provide better value, I think it’s in all our interests to look at that.”

Ruta has emphasized that it’s not her office’s position to question policy.

“We wouldn’t be commenting on tax rates, for instance,” said Ruta. “We wouldn’t be commenting on collective agreement negotiation rates – that’s really a matter of policy.”

But she said audits could weigh in on whether the performance of a civic program or function is meeting its objectives or whether adoption of best practices might bring better value for money.

Business groups including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce pushed for the new watchdog.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 AND INDUSTRY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRADES TRAINING Keith Minnis and Cole Brummitt are both Salmon Arm Secondary students that took the Dual Credit (ACEIT) Welding Level C program at Okanagan College. They are also both Secondary School Apprenticeship students at Milestone Fabrication.

Keith’s interest in welding comes from his family business, Milestone Fabrication. He is interested in continuing with his next level or perhaps underwater welding in the future.

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Cole’s interest in welding comes from a friend who has a promising financial career in welding. He, too, is interested in getting more apprenticeship hours to continue in the trade.

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¥No payments for 90 days offer applies to finance offers on all new 2012 Civic Sedan models, purchased and delivered by January 31st, 2013. Offer available only through Honda Financial Services, on approved credit. Monthly payments are deferred for 90 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest (if any) monthly over the term of the contract, but not until 90 days after the contract date. Standard rates do not qualify for deferred payment offer. Offer ends January 31st, 2013 and cannot be combined with any other offers. #$2,500 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on all new 2012 Civic models. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. ¥/*/**/# Offers valid from January 3rd through 31st, 2013 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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North Okanagan RCMP dealt with nearly one impaired driving-related offence per day in 2012.

Statistics show there were 300 total offences in 2012 – 191 Criminal Code impaired driving charges and 101 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) issued.

The overall numbers are down from 2011, when there were 348 offences. But 2012’s stats show 18 more impaired drivers than 2011’s 173. However, there were more 90-day IRPs issued in 2011; 175 compared to 109 last year.

In 2010, there were 352 impaired driving related offences: 280 impaired drivers and 52 90-day IRPs. “There could be a number of factors for the numbers in 2012,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

“Some of the numbers could have come during the time period when the IRPs were suspended by a provincial court ruling, and while changes were being made to the rule so officers may not have issued that many.

“It could also be that people are being more cautious out there.”

There are four factors that will result in a person being charged with impaired driving under the Criminal Code of Canada: if you’ve been drinking and are involved in an accident; if you’ve had a prior impaired driving charge; if you’ve previously been issued a 90-day IRP; or if you’ve been issued three, three-day IRPs. If you’ve never been charged before, that’s when police will issue an IRP. You won’t get a criminal record, but it will likely cost you close to $5,000 to get your car back on the road.

The vehicle gets impounded and all drivers are required to purchase a device Don’t pay that forthe90offending days driver must blow into before starting the vehicle.

Drivers must have the equipment for one year after receiving the IRP. So while the overall numbers went down in 2012, there were still more people charged with impaired driving, and that leaves the detachment scratching their collective heads.

“You folks (media) have done a great job for us by always putting it out to the public and letting them know we’re checking for impaired drivers on a regular basis,” said Molendyk.

“We keep making people aware it’s an offence to drink and drive and that we’re out there. But people still take chances and figure it won’t be them.”

Over the past week, the RCMP issued one 24hour suspension for drugs, four three-day IRPs, one 90-day IRP and arrested one person for impaired driving.

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CSRD gets behind plan to develop an agricultural strategy

By Barb Brouwer

MARKET NEWS STAff

A plan to grow the agricultural sector in the Shuswap got the blessing of directors at last week’s Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting in Salmon Arm. Directors unani-

mously approved the terms of reference for the creation of a committee to assist CSRD Development Services, Shuswap Economic Development and Salmon Arm Economic Development Society to develop an agricultural strategy.

The term of the com-

mittee will be from January 2013 to March 2014.

“The intent of the Shuswap Agriculture Strategy project is to support the growth of

existing economic and land use policies into future strategic plans that are approved by the CSRD board,” wrote economic development officer Robyn

Cyr in a report to the board.

“For the purposes of the project, the Shuswap Region will be defined as the City of Salmon Arm, the Dis-

trict of Sicamous, and CSRD electoral areas C South Shuswap, D Falkland, Silver Creek, Ranchero, E Rural Sicamous and F North Shuswap.

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Plan for PST return Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods, or sell software or taxable services in B.C., can now register to collect the PST, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto.

Registration for the provincial sales tax opened Jan. 2. The PST will be re-implemented April 1, 2013.

Businesses can register three ways: • Online – go to: w w w. g o v. b c . c a / etaxbc/register Online registration should take

the agriculture sector of the Shuswap region in order to create a sustainable agriculture economy, protection of agriculturally capable land and to integrate

about 10 to 20 minutes to complete.

• In person – go to the nearest Service BC Centre. See locations at: www.servicebc.gov. bc.ca/ • By mail or fax – complete the Application for Registration for Provincial Sales Tax (FIN 418) found at: www.gov.bc.ca/pst (Go to Forms and Publications.)

Businesses also can get the form at the nearest Service BC Centre, or by calling 1-877-388-4440 to have one mailed out.

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n Neil Caves, the South Boradview Elementary librarian, instructs a group of South Broadview students including Alyssa Howkins, Elina Hutchinson, Ashante Krizay, Ashley Jensen, Jaida Lamond, Hanna Boersema, and Hollie Southoff in the finer points of cross-country skiing during the school preparations for today’s Pirate Loppet at the Larch Hills Ski area.

Dreamlift Day set for Jan. 30 The annual Wendy’s DreamLift Day will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 6 a.m. to closing and that includes the Salmon Arm location.

The gross proceeds from the day’s sales in the restaurant’s dining room and drive thru, as well as staff, management and owner’s wages will be earmarked for the next B.C. Interior “DreamLift to Disneyland.”

The nine participating Wendy’s include Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton.

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The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a fully independent national charity working to make dreams come true for children, between the ages of three and 18 years, who are

challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. The Foundation’s DreamLift to Disney program enables a plane load of special children to fly to Disneyland to enjoy a magical day of fun in the sun.

On Wendy’s DreamLift Day, local celebrities and dignitaries will be on hand along with members from the RCMP, fire departments, BC Ambulance and other services to help fill orders.

The next DreamLift to Disneyland flight is scheduled for late 2013.

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Chase Leblanc breaches conditions

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A man convicted of holding up the Chase Royal Bank last April breached his sentencing conditions but won’t be going to jail.

John Edmond Leblanc appeared in court on Friday, Jan. 18 after he was caught drinking despite the conditions of his earlier sentencing.

This is not the first time he has appeared in court for the same reason.

Another occurrence was on Dec. 15, which led to a seven-day sentence with a two-day credit, resulting in Leblanc spending five nights in prison.

Leblanc was once again released on conditional sentencing only to arrive back in court on Dec. 24 after he failed to report to probation. There was no action taken that time, and he was once again released.

While Crown lawyer Stephen Lawhead did not wish to terminate

Leblanc’s conditional sentencing, he warned of future repercussions if he continues to make his way back to the courtroom.

“He is running out of chances,” said Lawhead.

Lawhead did, however, recognize that Leblanc was actively trying to fix the many problems in his life stemming from his troubled past, even going as far as creating a business and taking on the role of entrepreneur. This advancement for Leblanc resulted, however, in yet another setback.

Lawhead explained to the court how Leblanc’s landlord did not favour the frequent phone calls and foot traffic his business generated.

He was soon evicted and became homeless.

“This makes his situation complicated,” said Lawhead, referring to the dilemma of how Leblanc’s conditional house-arrest sentence would be imposed without a house.

Leblanc is now working with his probation

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n Downtown Chase was cordoned off by police on April 26, 2012 when a man who said he was armed barricaded himself inside the RBC Royal Bank. He eventually gave up without harming anyone. officer to find a place to live and, until then, he will likely be relying on hostels.

Michelle Stanford, Leblanc’s lawyer, reminded the court that while serving his conditional sentence, Leblanc has not purchased street drugs, he has been cooperative with his probation officers and has committed no new offences.

She also pointed out that Leblanc is dealing with ghosts from his

past, his withdrawal, and isolation on top of many other hardships.

Stanford says Leblanc does recognize and understand the terms of his arrest and is willing to abide by those terms.

Leblanc apologized for wasting the court’s time, telling the judge, “I promise you will never see my face in here again.”

Judge Stella Frame ruled Leblanc was to be released on his previous terms, he was to

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Council ponders demolition by fire

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Chase council is interested in a unique training opportunity for Chase firefighters that would allow them to take part in a controlled structure fire. However, council would like more information before anything is approved.

Council has already received four letters opposing a controlled

structure fire at 1042 Hillside, but Coun.

Rick Berrigan says this will not be enough to persuade him to forbid the event.

“I am not basing my decision solely on these four letters,” says Berrigan. “I feel that it is our due diligence to canvass the neighborhoods that this fire would affect and therefore base it on a community as whole, not four letters.”

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The owner of the property had considered a traditional method of demolition, going so far as getting a quote for several thousand dollars. However, they decided to ask the Chase fire department if using the building for practice would be better use of See Fire on page 19

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The Chase Heat held their destiny in their own hands this past weekend with a pair of home games at Art Holding Memorial Arena.

On Saturday, Jan. 19 they played the sixth game of the year versus the division-leading North Okanagan Knights. The 4 -3 score at the end was flattering for the home team, as they managed a miserable 18 shots on Austin Buzzell between the pipes for the Knights, who fired 47 shots. Early on it was clear Buzzell was having an off night as the Heat poked two past him to get out

to an early 2 – 0 lead; four shots in the first, six in the second and eight in the third lost them a great opportunity for success.

The old adage ‘you can’t win if you don’t shoot’ held true in this contest.

Sunday the 20th saw the league cellardwelling Grand Forks Border Bruins in town.

Chase fired 50 shots at Robert Dunsmuir in net for the Bruins, with two sneaking past him.

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n On a retrieve, Heat captain Kurtis Johnson slams the puck into the goal but Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmuir again deflects it.

Heat shots-on-goal were 50 to the Bruins 25, but the Bruins won 3-2 on Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Art Holding Arena in Chase. make the playoffs in their second campaign.

With 10 games left they are 11 points behind the Kamloops Storm. The Storm have eight games left with three of them

against the Heat. Next up tonight at 7 is the Princeton Posse. The Heat Awards Banquet will be held on Feb. 10 at the community hall.

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In a presentation to council, Brent Chamberlain, Chase fire chief, explained that his department is very sensitive to the needs and concerns of the community. He pointed out that one of the leading causes of death in firefighters is cancer of the throat and lungs caused by inhalation of toxins, not only during a fire but after it.

Chamberlain assures he does not take the health of those living in the area lightly. He explained to council that both he and his officers go to the site well before the fire is going to take place. They survey the area to see what is involved. They take note of many things

including the contents inside, what kind of wiring there is as well as the siding.

“We are not going to burn a house with all that on it. We are going to, by all means, get all that stuff off,” says Chamberlain.

Chamberlain continued to explain what a rare opportunity such as this means for the department.

“It is very inexpensive training. For me to send one crew of three or five to the Kamloops training facility it is $5,000 not including transportation or meals.”

With a crew of 24 members, this is a bill that can quickly add up.

Chamberlain pointed out to council that this particular training opportunity is useful for a number of reasons, including that it allows

everyone on his crew to get involved.

It would allow his crew members to practise a number of different scenarios and get some firsthand experience under their belts.

He pointed out that the majority of his crew is fairly new, and while they do what they can for training each week, they get bored with running the same drills, and it is not the same as actual on-fire experience.

During the trailer park fire at Whispering Pines earlier this year, Chamberlain’s crew had a core group of experienced firefighters with them. However, two thirds of the group were thrown into it.

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Arena land lawsuit dropped

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Chase Village Council has announced that the legal action taken against the village regarding the sublease of arena land to the Chase Canyon EcoAdventures has been officially discontinued.

In 2011, Chase resident Mary Porter launched the lawsuit against the village alleging that the lease agreement between the village and the recreation society for the arena lands did not permit the sublease of a part of those lands for a purpose other than

‘arena’ uses.

This would mean that a zipline business would not constitute arena uses.

However, the village argued that over the years, a number of events have occurred on the arena lands, including rodeos, car shows, weddings, fu-

nerals and graduation ceremonies.

According to the village, the intention of the original agreement between the village and the recreation society was not to restrict the use of the lands to arena uses only.

The village has since changed the lease

agreement between the village and the recreation society to broaden the language to allow for uses on the lands that fit with a broad range of ‘recreational’ type activities.

The completion of these changes resulted in Porter dropping her lawsuit.

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WHITEHEAD, JOAN JULY 23, 1916 - January 13, 2013 Joan Elizabeth W h i t e h e a d (McLaughlin) passed away at Cottage 5 Hillside Village in Salmon Arm on the evening of Sunday, January 13th, 2013 at the age of 96. She was born in Vernon BC on July 23rd, 1916. As a child she lived in Vancouver, Alberta, Grindrod and Notch Hill. In 1940 she met and married Hans Whitehead and together they moved to Campbell River where Hans logged and they saved money to purchase land in Eagle Bay, BC. Their two girls, Vera Whitehead (Jensen) was born in Comox and a second daughter Anna Whitehead (Mackay) was born in Vernon. In 1946 they moved to their land in Eagle Bay and built a small house. Joan was a stay at home mother running the house and raising her two girls.

She was always very active in the community, spending hours doing crafts, sewing, knitting, needle and petit point, rug hooking and any other craft that struck her fancy. She loved to attend the dances at the Eagle Bay Hall, and helped do lots of fund raising so there was a community hall.

She also loved her scrabble and every Wednesday afternoon friends gathered to play scrabble and have afternoon tea. For many years she ran the Okanagan Regional Library out of her home. After her husband passed away in February 1983 she continued to live on the property. Everyone in Eagle Bay, might not have known her name but everyone knew the little lady that walked miles and miles on the road every day, sometimes hiking to the store twice a day, very seldom did she accept a ride. Mom was always very supportive and there for her family, always a good sport. She retained her sense of humor until her passing .

She had five grandchildren, Sandra (Blair) Downie, Wanda (Darrell) Johnson, Brian Mackay, Carolyn (Gary) Edwards, and Garry (Julie) Jensen. She was very close with and received great joy from her grandchildren and them from her. She would drop anything she was doing to play games with them. She had eight great grandchildren, David, James, Richard, Christopher, Nicole, Nathaniel, Larisa, Zara, Mallory and Cailyn and two great, great grandchildren, Danika and Keegan. She was predeceased by her husband and four great grandsons, Michael, Alexander, Kenneth and Raymond.

On October 11th, 2005 she settled into Cottage 5 at Hillside Village and we feel that she had the best of care. We as a family would like to thank the staff of Cottage 5 for the care and special attention that she was given. There will be a gathering in August 2013 at the Eagle Bay Church for a memorial.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Calgary & Southern AB. Chapter – 1130F – 44 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4W6 or to the Make a Wish Foundation BC & Yukon – Suite 112-2025, West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6 On line email condolences may be sent through Joan’s obituary www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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WRIGHT, LILLIAN January 28, 1924 – January 16, 2013 Lillian passed away peacefully at Citadel Care Centre in St. Albert, Alberta.

Lillian is survived by her son, Warren (Susan) of Tlell, BC and daughter, Carolyn (Paul) of High Prairie, AB; grandchildren, Kimberley (Jeremy) and great grandchildren Keira and Cole; Kelly, Justin and Tyson.

Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Jack; sister, Edna and brother, Ernie.

As per Lillian’s wish there will be no service.

To send condolences please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home ~ST. ALBERT FUNERAL HOME~ 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, 780-458-2222 TAYLOR, Rosemary (Bidochka) April 15, 1924 – December 26, 2012 Our beautiful and amazing mother passed quietly on December 26, 2012 at the Kitimat General Hospital with her family at her side.

While on this earth she was an angel to all who knew and loved her and now she is the sweetest angel in heaven. She always had a smile and kind word for anyone she met.

Mom is predeceased by her Mother and Father (Metro and Mary Bidochka), her husband (Stephen Taylor) and her brother (John Bidoka).

She is survived by her four loving children; Sharon Nichols, Heather Nagel, Laurel Gray and Gary Taylor as well as all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held in Salmon Arm this Spring.

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TATCHELL, DOROTHY JEAN “Music ... in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dorothy Jean Tatchell (Nee Inkster), 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6th, 2013, surrounded by family.

Dorothy was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she nurtured what would become a life-long passion for music, reading and sports. It was at the Winnipeg Tennis & Canoe Club where she also nurtured a rare love at-first-sight relationship with Spencer, her future husband.

They married in 1947 and spent the next 59 years west of the rockies as they moved throughout the Kootenays, the Cariboo & the Okanagan, including an 18 year stop-over in Salmon Arm before settling in Kelowna to enjoy their retirement years.

Despite raising seven high-spirited children, Dorothy was an energetic and dedicated community volunteer. As an accomplished pianist//organist she devoted her musical talents to Sunday Church services & choral groups,taught Kindergarten, was a strong advocate for mental health, and a member of the Kinettes.

Her natural flair for fashion matched her vibrant personality and boundless joy of life that was constantly on display through her infectious laughter that could brighten any room.

She enjoyed a feisty game of bridge at the local bridge club where she embraced her need for intelligent and competitive stimulation, and honed her sharp wit.

Dorothy will best be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband and seven children, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Spencer, son Brian; sister Kay McEwen and brothers Dave, George and twin brother Gordon.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Arn McEwen; children: Greg (Michiko), Vancouver; Janice LeBlanc, Kelowna; Garth, Vancouver, Sandra (Brian) Gibbons, Salmon Arm; Stephen (Kim), Kelowna; Michael (Jacqui), Furry Creek; grandchildren: Terri, Tommy, Allanna, Vancouver; Kyle, Todd, Victoria; Erin (Austin) Drecksel, Utah; Tanis & Lani Gibbons, Vancouver; Chris, Michael, Andrew, Kelowna; Nic, Eric, Furry Creek; greatgrandchildren: Cassidy Wheatcroft, Vancouver; Carter & Auburn Drecksel, Utah; Nolan LeBlanc, Victoria.

“Do not think of me as gone, I’m with you still in each new dawn.” Native American Prayer With respect for Dorothy’s wishes, there will not be a service.

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LYDIA HARDER It is with sadness that the family of Lydia Harder announce her passing on January 16, 2013 at the age of 94, with her son George (Lucille) and daughter Dorothy (Ewen) at her side. Mom was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on July 29, 1918 to Fred and Wilhemina Schock. She married Abram Harder on May 10, 1938. Five children made up this family beginning with Hilbert Edward, Raymond Clarence, George Keith, a daughter Dorothy May and another son Richard Paul. She was predeceased by her parents, 8 brothers and 1 sister being the only surviving sibling at the time of her death. She was also predeceased by her youngest son (Richard) Paul in November 1978 and her husband Abram in June of 1998. May 10th, before Dad’s death in June, they were married for 60 years. Mom was born and raised into a farming lifestyle and spent many of her early adult years married and raising a family in the same way. When the younger children were preschool ages the family moved to BC residing around the Okanagan Valley, the West Kootenays for a few years and then settling in Salmon Arm in the mid 1970’s. Mom will be remembered for her love of her family, gardening, and being a homemaker which included canning fruit and vegetables, baking bread, (in the early years in a wood stove) sewing and caring for her children as well as enjoying grandchildren and great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

It was always an interesting topic of conversation to discuss the changes that Mom had seen and experienced in her lifetime. We also marvelled at how the life lessons learned in her farming upbringing and early adulthood as well as living through and experiencing the depression years were never forgotten by her right to the end of her life. She is loved and will be fondly remembered by Hilbert (Trevor), Raymond (Emily), George (Lucille) Dorothy (Ewen) , numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandchild as well as nephews and nieces and many good friends. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Drs Keith and Laura Hepburn, the nursing staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital as well as the staff at Bastion Place for their care of our Mother in the last weeks of her life. Also, her fellow tenants at her home in Parkview Place who daily made sure that she was OK for another day. Thank You. A celebration of life service will be held from the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm, on Saturday afternoon January 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant with the eulogy shared by her daughter, Dorothy McIntosh.

Family and friends will be gathering at Bowers Funeral Home at 12:35 p.m. for the Funeral Procession at 12:45 p.m. A reception will follow at the Senior Centre on 5th ave. S.E. allowing the family and friends time to continue sharing memories.

Flowers welcome or a donation to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N3 On line condolences may be sent to Lydia’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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CAMPBELL, DANIEL JOHN NOVEMBER 6, 1959 - JANUARY 12, 2013 It is with great sorrow that the family of Dan Campbell announces the sudden passing of our son, brother and uncle at the age of 53 years. Dan was born in Salmon Arm and spent his early years living a life that many boys could only dream of. He always had a horse to ride, a dog by his side, and a bike to take him on many an adventure. As a boy, Dan was involved in several sports including hockey, baseball, boxing and skiing, all with the coaching and encouragement of his father. He loved to listen to music of all kinds and always enjoyed a challenging game of chess with his friends, (especially when he was on the winning end). At the young age of 15 he left school and moved to Calgary and soon after his arrival he took a job learning to work with sheet metal. He decided to go back to school in order to acquire his journeyman ticket as a sheet metal cladder and he later graduated from BCIT receiving a top achievement award for his class in 1982. He worked throughout BC and Alberta for several years before he endured a series of events that forever changed his life and ended his career.

Throughout his life though, his good nature and sense of humor remained intact and there was never a time spent with him that he didn’t make you laugh. He was a friend through and through to so many and he will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends. Dan is survived by his parents, Bruce & Elizabeth Campbell, his sister, Jeanne Wensrich and her husband Brent, his sister Marianne Campbell, and his brother-in-law John Anhorn, his nephew Daniel Anhorn, three nieces, Rebecca Campbell, Jacquelin Anhorn, Tiffany Rieker, and the newest addition to his family, his great niece, Roselyn Karpiak whose arrival gave him the title of “Great” Uncle (one which he felt was most appropriate) There are so many others whom he considered as family and we trust that they all know who they are.

There will be no service at this time but a celebration of Dan’s life will be planned for the coming summer and announced at a later date.

Thank you to all of the emergency personnel for your attendance & compassion at such a difficult time. Dan’s family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Adriaan Heunis and his staff for their care and kindness towards Dan over the years, As well we wish to convey our sincere appreciation to all of Dan’s wonderful friends who were there for him always. Your unwavering friendship meant the world to him.

If you wish to do something in memory of Dan, a donation to the SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society would be very kind.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Dan’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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KENNEDY, AUDREY BEATRICE 1929 - 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Beatrice Kennedy at the age of 83 on January 15, 2013 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Audrey was born April 11, 1929 and raised in Standard, Alberta. In 1949 Audrey married Andrew Kennedy and in 1966 they moved to Salmon Arm where Audrey was the first person hired by Canada Manpower where she worked till her retirement in 1988. Audrey is pre-deceased by the love of her life Andy in 1999. She will be sadly missed by her children Andrea, Angela (Don Farquhar), Anita (George Bouchard), Andrew Dale (Cindy Turner), Allan Terrance (Brandi Fast). Her 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren all knew the love of a grandmother who lived her life for her family and friends. Audrey was the constant of their lives in an ever changing world.

An open house for Audrey was held on Saturday, June 19, 2013 where family and friends came together to honour and pay tribute to this special lady. On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 a Celebration of life service will be held at the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant.

On line condolences may be sent to Audrey’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. The leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set. But the ones who loved so dearly, Are the ones who won’t forget.

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Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid.

Applicants must possess a Recognized RCA certificate and Be registered with BC CACHWR. Shifts include full time, part time, Full time night shift and casual on call.

Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non-verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.

Resumes complete with supporting documentation can be emailed to ruby@nfbg.ca or fax to 250-434-8566.

Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053

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We are looking for a talented, results oriented, candidate who thrives in a fast paced, Åexible, and challenging environment. We reward good ideas and initiative, and allow you the freedom and autonomy to do your job. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with Production and Sales, you will be responsible for, among other things: • All stages of the procurement process • Use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing software to monitor inventory and prepare statistical and written reports with varying degrees of compelexity and detail for Management • ,nsure the eɉcient availability of materials based upon established inventory levels, seasonal Åuctuations, and sales projections • Facilitate regular physical inventory counts and maintain procurement and inventory records • Assist in the transition from current systems to a new ERP system • Identify creative solutions for material-oriented production and purchasing problems • Facilitate all areas related to Logistics such as the planning and coordination of Container, FTL, and LTL freight, both inbound and outbound • Co-ordinate eɈectively with respect to Customs documentation and clearance of inbound shipments • Monitor vendor performance in terms of cost, quality and delivery • Have a working knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost-reduction techniques • Communicate and qualify standards of quality, tolerance, and product speciÄcation • +evelop and maintain eɈective co-operative relationships, both internal and external Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of ɫ years related procurement experience, an Inventory Control or Purchasing certiÄcate, and to those with ERP systems experience. Applicants should also be proÄcient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Oɉce programs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency at all times through eɈective time management with a focus on followɫup and followɫthrough.

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Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Are you interested in joining a dynamic team and becoming a key member of a growing forest management business? Working within Forsite’s Forest Operations Group, you will be expected to play a key specialist role in the support of forest development, including the areas of timber appraisal, forest stewardship and silviculture systems.

Applicants should be an RPF with over 10 years experience in forest development planning (of which at least 5 years must be in the area of operational timber development).

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RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONG Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends) Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid. Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.

Start rate per hour - $15.54 per hour + benefits Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is inviting applications for the position of

FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON WORKER The Family School Liaison Worker is a yearly contract position under the direction of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC).

This position will serve students who attend schools within School District 83 for the 2012/2013 school year. The schools served are identified by School district 83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education, based on priorities, concerns and issues.

Qualifications will include a Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a working knowledge or experience with Aboriginal communities.

There is one full time position and one half time position required for the balance of the 2013 school year. Terms to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

Reports and updates will be provided to the FNEC and/or the District principal on a regular basis. These positions will be reviewed upon completion.

For more detailed information, contact Irene LaBoucane, District Principal, Aboriginal Education at 250-832-8223.

Applicants who qualify must apply in writing with a complete resume of documentation and references to: First Nations Education Council c/o Irene LaBoucane District Principal, Aboriginal Education School District #83 (North – Okanagan Shuswap) 220 Shuswap Street NE, Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Phone: 250-832-8223 Deadline: Friday February 1, 2013

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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

Work Wanted

Misc Services

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

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

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

SHOP ONLINE...

Anytime!

bcclassified.com

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

Firearms Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (PAL) Hunter Training Course (C.O.R.E.) Downstairs at Chase Legion PAL: Jan 26 & 27 9am-5pm and Feb 2 & 3 9am-5pm.

Cost $105 includes manual & exams CORE: Feb 9 & 10 9am-5pm Cost $140 includes manual, exams & BCWF Fee All courses pre-registration required Call Ivan: (1-250)679-2758

& Commercial • Interior/Exterior

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

$200 & Under ROCKWELL Beaver tablesaw, cast iron table, belt drive, c/w extra blades including dado $175. (250)832-0929

nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential

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

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 Self-Starter with good communicative & interpersonal skill. Interested candidates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250-546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net

Merchandise for Sale

For Free Estimate call Lorraine Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Heavy Duty Machinery

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ALFALFA/grass 1st cut, small squares. Excellent beef cow feed. J. Lepine (250)832-2962 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

GRASS/ALFALFA lst crop $4.50, 2nd crop $6.25, last years hay $3.50, straw $4.00, oat hay $3.50. All good for horses.

(250)832-4160, (250)803-8298 Hay alfalfa/ GRASS mix square bales first cut $5 second cut $6 , round bales $50 and oat haylage bales $30 (250)832-1089 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Livestock

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies RESPIRONIC Evergo portable oxygen concentrator. Comes with extra (3rd) battery and external charger. 28hrs on unit, purchased new on 10/12/2012 Call 250-675-4040 after 4pm

Misc. for Sale

Services

6 PERSON HOT TUB. Not heating. $900.00. Must go.

250-836-4876 or 250-8049712.

77 GAL. FISH TANK with polished aluminum and cherry wood stand. 48” wide, 18” deep and stands 5’ high. Dual lighting, ornaments, gravel.

New aerator and new Fuval 403 filter/pump. Empty and clean. Ready to go. $400.00 OBO. 250-803-0560 or 250804-5156.

APPLE iMac: silver 20” Core 2 Duo, 4 gigs ram, wired apple keyboard, wireless mighty mouse, clean install of OSX. Great shape, no issues $600 Call 250-832-6765 CORT 6 string acoustic guitar with pick up cutaway body, hard shell case $450 250-8331976 or 250-517-8087

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

2 yearling Purebred unregistered Red Angus Bulls, 1 5yr old registered Red Angus Bull, approx 2500lb. (250)832-6279

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

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 Wanted Male Rotti for stud date in January. Please Call 250-832-1089 for more info With Dignity & Understanding.

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

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

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

250-832-0707

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Salmon Arm Observer Friday, January 25, 2013

www.saobserver.net A25

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Musical Instruments

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

FRAMUS Nashville 5 string Banjo w/hard shell case $400 Phone 250-833-1976 or 250517-8087 FUTURE STEEL BUILDING Still in Crate 35’X70’, Profile Shaped Never assembled Phone (250)546-6114 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

RECONDITIONED wood heaters & F/P insert, pellet stove (250)835-8466 YAMAHA clarinet recently checked over $200 call 250833-1976 or 250-517-8087

FRAMUS Nashville 5 string Banjo w/hard shell case $400 Phone 250-833-1976 or 250517-8087

DOWNSIZING or trade for property with trailer/sm. house on 1/2-3 ac. Prefer east of S.A., Grindrod N., Malakwa.

Asking $333,000. Upgrades, roof, wind, siding, insulation, bath, garage. (250)517-8797

1 bdrm apt. available immed.

Central loc. Mature adults. Pet negotiable. $695/mo. Phone 250-832-6490

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Salmon Arm 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm 1 Bedroom Condo in Salmon Arm 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House in Gleneden

4 BED HOUSE in South Broadview school area, N/S, $1350/mo + util, avail now. for info: energy49@telus.net or 1-250-886-1808

2BDRM., close to town, private, NS, NP, DD, avail. immed., $800/mo. utilities included (250)832-0073

Misc. Wanted

By Owner attractive 2 Bdrm Condo 45+ in select area of Victoria, BC $219,900 Call Ed at 250-679-2129

I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 NEPTUNE POOLS & SPAS We want to buy: Good used Hot Tubs

YAMAHA clarinet recently checked over $200 call 250833-1976 or 250-517-8087

Free Items Free: National Geographic Magazines from 1980 to 2007.

250-832-2350 or email iwclay@shaw.ca

FSBO - downtown SA, excellent revenue property or starter home, vender motivated.

Please call 250-804-1453 or 250-463-4197

Real Estate

Homes Wanted

Apt/Condos for Sale

Kel-leigh Manor. 1 bdrm, incl f/s,dw,a/c,heat,hw. N/S, N/P $695/mo. 250-803-1694

Willing to pick-up old, unwanted units

(250) 832 3378

Houses For Sale

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

HIGHLY visible 1000 sq ft commercial property $1200 month, available immediately.

Ground floor, central heat/air, utilities extra. Fenced yard optional. 250-321-4724

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Home Buying Made Easy Homesites Available Throughout the Columbia Shuswap and Okanagan Area

LOOKING to relocate to Salmon Arm area looking to rent 1 or 2 bdrm with W/D F/S own entrance with parking utils inc.

Never home always away working, back once every month. Leave msg 604-7878569.

Mobile Homes & Parks Bright & Clean 1981 D/W Mobile in park, $56,500. 2bdrm + diningroom, f/s, w/d, shed, call or text 250-540-8358 or 250681-4109

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, pets negot., refs req’d $690/mo. Phone: 250833-0420, 250-253-0606 1BDRM adult oriented in quiet building facing McGuire Lake, on bus rte., walk to DT & hospital, coin laundry in bldg., unit has AC/F/S, heat/hot water incl., NS, NP, ref’s & DD req., $775/mo.

(250)546-3066 (250)546-1970

Mobile Homes & Parks

1BDRM unit, 951 5Ave SW, Salmon Arm $795/mo + Hydro Please contact Andre: (250)832-3172 (o/h) 2 BDRM. APT. in Sicamous.

NP, NS. $650/mo. plus DD. 250-804-3485.

DOUGLAS MANOR 2-bdrm. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w. N/S N/P. Avail. Jan 1. 250-803-1694 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furnished, all inclusive, also Salmon Arm: 2bdrm upper floor, built in hot tub and BBQ (250)549-9471 HUGE 1 bedroom, $850/mo. inc. utilities, garbage. NP, avail. immed. Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 LAKEVIEW MANOR

Fully furn. 1 Bdrm Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake close to all amenities in quiet adult NS NP building starting at $795 plus Hydro ref’s req’d

Ref req’d 250-833-9148

SICAMOUS: 1 BDRM. Questview Apts. $550/mo. some util. incl. Avail. now, ref. required. (250)312-3344.

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL bays, body shop, 2bay shop with 2 hoists, licensed restaurant 97BHwy also 2bdrm. double wide trailer (250)832-3829

Cottages / Cabins TAPPEN: Fully detached furnished cottage, long term preferred, ref’s req., avail May 1st, (250)804-5544

Mobile Homes & Parks

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

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 1BDRM waterfront cottage, Sunnybrae, quiet, bright, clean, gas F/P, garage, storage, NS, NP, ref’s req. $795/mo. (250)804-9706 2BDRM. 1bath fenced 1/2acre close to DT SA, pet okay, 5appl., 2 car carport, $1200/mo. + util (250)8783200 2BDRM. 2bath lakeview top floor suite in newer sub division in SA, fully landscaped, fenced back yard, dbl. attached garage, covered front deck, NG hookup for BBQ, 6appl., util. incl., small pet neg., avail. Mar1, possible early possession, professional or mature person, couple preferred (250)804-4355 (250)833-8535 2BDRM. bsmt. suite, 3bdrm. upper floor & also 4 & 5bdrm whole house, one close to DT & one on 20ST SE, F/S/W/D, pet friendly, avail. now (250)549-6554 2BDRM Home w/half basement in Canoe incl FS Hydro NS NP $900 250-833-2518

Call for Details

2Bdrm upgraded Mobile SA West rural setting NS W/D F/S DD $800 250-832-9070

Your Dream / Our Team

3 BDRM, 2 Bath, newly custom renovated home, 3 min to town/beach/golf, 2 car garage, wkshp. Barns/paddocks/outdr pets negotiable. N/S, N/P Avail Apr 1, Ref requ’d, $1500+util. krismadd@gmail.com

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

(604-6637)

10 minutes to downtown Vernon.

Interior South

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

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

Interior South

250-832-6699

REDUCED! 714 Spruce St.

Lots

3 bd rm + den, 1644 sq. ft. + storage, dble garage, air cond.

Large covered deck with lake/mtn. view. $1,500/mo + util, incl. all appliances. NS, NP, DD, ref. required, 250832-2510

Lots Lakeside Realty Ltd.

BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm 2bath home in hillcrest area, 5 appliances, large yard, amazing view from balcony Avaliable Feb 1st $1650 + dd utilities not included Call 250-4634670

Great location Modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath in SA Avail Now 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1100 + util., 250-804-8824 onthegogran@hotmail.com HOUSE RENTAL Hummingbird Beach Resort, Swansea Point near Sicamous. Monthly or longer off season rental of Cabin! $1,500 per month.

Contact Steve at 403-6501600 or s.caissie@insitesolutions.ca LARGE 6bdrm house incl. full 3bdrm suite on lower level, quiet country setting, near convenience store & school, 10km from SA, $1600/mo. + DD & util., ref’s needed, avail Feb 15, no drugs, no alcohol, NS, NP (250)832-4642 SMALL HOUSE IN Green Acres Mobile Park, Malakwa.

Only $400/mo. 250-836-2778.

SORRENTO nice 3+bdrm house, 2bth, lakeview, near beach/town, , lrg rec room W/D/F/S incl., avail. immed, $1100/mo + util. DD req.

(250)803-1081 TOP floor of 2bdrm. lakeside home, no outside maint., very private, all util. incl., panoramic lake view, 2min. to town, owner lives in bsmt. suite, NP, only mature persons need apply $1200/mo., avail. March 1st (250)832-5041

Suites, Lower 1bdrm daylight W/D Sherwood Forest NONSMOKERS, N/P $650+util 250-803-6105 1 BDRM detached suite $650 util. inc. 10 min west Avail Feb 1 (250)253-0759 1 bdrm for mature quiet single person. WD in suite, Sep entrance. NS NP $650/Mo incl util. 250-804-0125 1Bdrm W/O. Avail Mar. 1 NS NP $700/mo util, cable incl.

DD& Ref’s req. 250-832-4448 1 bedroom. Includes w/d, f/s, utilities, satellite. No smoking.

No pets. Near 5 corners. $625/month. 250-832-8099 1BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-5919 2BDRM., 5appl., near 4 schools, rink, NS, NP, back yard, a/c $900/mo. incl. util.+ DD, avail. now (250)295-5498

Homes for Rent

R E N TA L S

2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Apartment 4 appliances, NS/NP. 7010 Black Road, Ranchero

DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD! Spacious Rancher with detached 24 X 32 garage shop w/ 12’ ceilings.

Attached oversized single car garage, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths. Beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard! All on one level with patio doors off of dining room.

MLS®10054562

Call Charlotte Hutchinson Personal Real Estate Corporation

TOLL FREE

$259,900

1-800-582-8639 CELL 250-833-6545 OFFICE 250-836-2223 at Mara Lake

Underground Services Installed. Individual Wells, Lots of Water.

INCREDIBLE LAKEVIEWS Ready to Build your Dream Home

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

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

www.charlottehutchinson.com

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

2 Bedrm., 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appl., NS/NP. #5 Celista Landing, Celista 3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse 4 appl., end unit, in suite laundry, NS/NP. #601-1451 1st Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 3 Bedrm., 2 Bath House NS/NP. Blind Bay 2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Half Duplex FS/WD, close to mall, NS/NP. W740 10th St. SW, Salmon Arm

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2BDRM newer Daylight Suite avail now, util/Cable/WiFi incl. $950/mo. (250)253-2557 CHASE deluxe 1200sqft. daylight suite incl. util., cable, internet & laundry. Working or retired person, DD, avail. Feb 1, $750/mo. (250)679-8377 HILLCREST: avail. immed 2bdrm., 1bath, w/d, NS, NP, $800/mo. incl. util. (250)8337840 One Bedroom + Den Bsmt suite. 900sqft near Bastion school. Large bedroom, walkin closet, full bath, large kitchen/dining area. $900 incl utilities. NS (250) 517-9617 RANCHERO/Mellor’s Store area: 2bdrm. $750/mo. + utils. avail. now, NP, W/D/F/S & parking. (250)546-3717

Suites, Upper 2BDRM.,w/d, NS, NP, quiet, near DT, deck, yard, parking, $950/mo. util incl. + DD (250)833-1158 Newly Reno’d ONE BDRM suite util incl. $675/mo, Avail Immed NS. (250)804-0399

Transportation

Auto Financing

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 63,515km, always been properly maintained, ex. cond., $4000. obo (250)833-0150

Sport Utility Vehicle 1995 Tracker Sunrunner 4x4, auto, PS, PB, hard & soft top, factory tow system, immaculate cond., never winter driven, must see $5200. firm (250)832-4652 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 P/S P/B P/W 4 Dr. V8 220,000kms Winter/Summer tires on rims $3600 many extras 250-675-4626

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. $9200. O.B.O. Call Steve-oh eve. (250) 804-1728

A26 www.saobserver.net

Friday, January 25, 2013 Shuswap Market News

SportS Taking charge

chris fowler photo

n SilverBack forward Brayden Sherbinin fights for possession during Friday’s 3-1 victory at home against the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Saturday night Salmon Arm defeated Trail 4-3 in an exciting overtime finish at the Cominco Arena. The ’Backs are on the road Friday, Saturday and Sunday to take on Langley, Chilliwack and Surrey.

Loppet for the very young I had the pleasure and honour of skiing the inaugural one-kilometre event in last weekend’s Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet as surrogate grandma accompanying four-year-old Romy Hansen from Kamloops. As I skied along in this sea of two, three, and four year olds, I could see the sport of cross-country skiing is in enthusiastic hands. It has a brilliant future.

At its inception 29 years ago, the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet had one large Jackrabbit category – under 13. Any of the younger skiers were at a distinct disadvantage if they wanted to be competitive. Over time the organizers have broken down this large category into smaller ones and, this year, with the growing number of ski-

TraiL TaLes Marcia Beckner ers four and under, we established the A1 category for these tykes.

Now there are four categories under 13 years which makes for a very exciting awards ceremony, where each category has its medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I believe we can credit the Jackrabbit ski program for the insurgence of interest in nordic skiing. Kids of three to four years are welcomed into the Jackbunny program, then

graduate to Jackrabbits as their age and ability increases. So many carry on to the Junior Racing Team when they hit eight to nine years, with a terrific base from the Jackrabbit program.

Others who don’t want to race are welcomed into the Challenge program which embraces the backcountry areas of the Larch Hills and takes the participants on super adventures in the system off set track.

Something for everyone.

Next on the Larch Hills Junior Racing Team competition schedule is the BC Championships in Prince George on Feb. 2-3. Having won the championships for the past two years running, the Larch Hills team is gunning for its third straight title. That

would be a championship record. Prince George, being an eighthour drive away, is a bit of a challenge to get to but an inveterate number of racers, parents and coaches are going for it. Best of luck to these skiers and company, in the races – classic individual distances on Saturday, skate relays on Sunday – in the age aggregate titles up for grabs, and the overall championship title.

We’ll be cheering from here!

There is a new light pole in the start area by the LH chalet thanks to the generous donation of labour by Dan Smith of Dancor Electric Limited. Great for night skiing/gathering and a wonderful permanent pole for the start line of See Moose on pg. 27

January 21-27, 2013 Celebrate Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week at work organize a used book exchange for staff

encourage staff members to bring a book or magazine to work to read during break times

start an informal workplace book club

www.shuswapliteracy.ca

& 171 Shuswap St St. • 250 250.832.2131 832 2131

January Blowout Sale!

Tremendous savings on some of our most discreet hearing devices.

Inventory clearance event. Limited Quantities.

Full manufacturer’s warranty.

Salmon Arm 250.833.4327 102 - 320 Alexander St. Next to CIBC

Proudly non-manufacturer owned since 1993 Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC

To learn more about hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus and to find other Expert Hearing locations, visit www.experthearingsolutions.com

Seeing Possibilities Taking Action Enabling Progress en•act•us Okanagan College After eight years of service to the community, SIFE Okanagan is building on its promise to use the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. The student-led organization is undergoing a name change to become Enactus. But don’t let the new look fool you – the group’s mission is still the same. Moving forward Enactus will continue to make connections with the community. More than 100 students throughout the valley will work with youth, not-for-profit organizations and drive community initiatives to improve the lives of others.

entrepreneurial – we see opportunity, and develop projects which build the talent in our region and enable progress. action – we provide leadership, inspire change and take

Salmon Arm students Jordan, Kris, Ryan, Tom, Samantha and Caitlin with faculty advisor Terry Kosowick at the Enactus Regional Competition in Vancouver, BC.

action in our community.

us – we are the students of Okanagan College, powered and

supported by our College and our partners in the community.

To learn more about how Enactus is enabling progress in our community, visit: www.enactusoc.ca or follow Enactus on Twitter @enactusoc

Shuswap Market News Friday, January 25, 2013

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For full event details visit: www.shuswapliteracy.ca

st t eek january 21 hru 27th 2013 eracy w t i l y l i un ug fam d play n a and g u l p n u play family literacy week january 21st thru 27th 2013 > SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.

> SALMON ARM GM and PICCADILLY MALL Help “Jam the GM” full of gently used children’s books. All books distributed to family organizations in the North Okanagan-Shuswap.

Random Acts of Reading

> PLAYFORT PUBLISHING Listen for local celebrities reading books around the community. Free book giveaways.

Bring a Book to Work Week

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to promote reading and book discussions during regularly scheduled employee break times. Organize a used book exchange or start a book club.

Monday, January 21 Family Literacy Week Opening Ceremony - SALMON ARM

Armstrong Early Years Fair - ARMSTRONG

> ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY 8:30AM - 11:00AM Children from the ages of 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend.

Activities include: storytelling, snacks, face painting, information about children’s services and programs, games, play area, book giveaways and much more!

Preschool Storytime - ARMSTRONG

Puppet Play - SALMON ARM

> ARMSTRONG CURLING CLUB 3:00 - 6:00PM Families are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.

All equipment will be provided.

> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 9:30 - 11:30AM Ahoy there me hearties! Children aged 0 to 5 and their parents/ caregivers are invited to attend a Pirate Party (costumes welcome). Activities include: performances by children’s entertainer Roxy, snacks, information about children’s services and programs, pirate games, play area, book giveaways and much more.

Family Skate - SALMON ARM

> SHAW CENTRE 2:30 - 4PM Come out for a free skate at the rink! Skate rentals available at Chevy’s for a small fee. > ENDERBY ARENA 11AM - 12 NOON Families are invited out for a free skate!

Carlin Country Sliding Party -

CARLIN

> CARLIN SCHOOL 6:30 - 8PM The Carlin PAC invites families from all schools to join in the fun of an old fashioned country sliding party. Bring your own toboggans and sleds.

Hot chocolate and a warming bonfire will be provided.

Salmon Arm Early Years Pirate Party - SALMON ARM

Soup & Stories Program - SALMON ARM

> SHUSWAP FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 3:00 - 4:00PM Parents with their children ages 0 to 12 are invited to learn new storytelling techniques.

Join local storyteller James Murray for some stories, yummy soup and a free book!

Family Curling Night - SALMON ARM

> SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 6:00 - 7:30PM Families are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.

All equipment will be provided.

Crazy Hat Family Skate - SICAMOUS

Preschool Storytime - SALMON ARM

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories, rhymes and singing for little ones .

Books with the ‘Backs - SALMON ARM

> SHAW CENTRE 4:30 - 5:30PM Come out and buddy read with a player from the SilverBacks. Bring your own book to read or choose a book at the arena. Participants will receive a free ticket to a SilverBacks game compliments of Hucul Printing - while quantities last!

Friday, January 25

Family Scavenger Hunt - SALMON ARM

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 2:00PM Come to the library for a fun-filled scavenger hunt!

Preschool Storytime - ENDERBY

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM Stories, songs, puppets and fun! For ages 3 and up!

Preschool Storytime - SICAMOUS

> SICAMOUS LIBRARY BRANCH 11:00AM Stories, songs, puppets and fun! For ages 3 and up!

Photo Treasure Hunt Kick-Off - SICAMOUS

> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 10:00AM - 1:00PM Challenge the members of your family to participate in the photo treasure hunt. Prizes! Call Pam 250-515-1692.

Unplug & Play the Canadian Way - SICAMOUS

> SICAMOUS EAGLES GAME, SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 7:00PM Make it a family outing and come cheer on the Sicamous Eagles. Free admission for local minor sports participants featured on ice for their sport.

Sunday, January 27

Pirate Loppet: Grade 3 - 7 Students - LARCH HILLS

> LARCH HILLS SKI AREA 11AM Well shiver me timbers! Dress up in your favourite pirate costume and participate in the annual Pirate Loppet cross country ski event. Students may register at their school or at Skookum Cycle & Ski. There is a minimal charge for this event.

D.E.A.R (Drop Everything and Read)

Family Games Night - SALMON ARM

Unplug & Play Family Pool Party - SALMON ARM

‘Play Again’ Film Documentary -

Snowmobile Winterfest - SICAMOUS

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 4:00 - 8:00PM Join in some family fun by trying different board games.

All games will be provided.

CARLIN

> ALL COMMUNITIES Celebrate National Family Literacy Day today by making time for everyone in the family to D.E.A.R. Happy reading!

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Wednesday, January 23

Family Art Saturday - “Build a Book” Project - SALMON ARM > SAGA PUBLIC ART GALLERY 11:00AM - 4:00PM Come out and create your very own book. All ages.

> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2:00 - 4:00PM Come out for a free skate at the rink! Skates of various sizes are available to borrow at no charge.

Family Skate - ENDERBY

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 11:00AM Join us for a fun puppet play for little ones and their families.

> SASCU RECREATION CENTRE 1:00PM - 4:00PM Leave the mitts and toques at home and bring your swimsuits.

Enjoy music, games, activities and more!

> CARLIN ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7PM This film inspires families to take action to reconnect children to the natural world.

Film is appropriate for children ages 10 and up. Child-minding by donation will be available for younger children.

> NORTHWAY’S FIELD 10:00AM - 2:00PM Come out for some family fun! Lions’ concession, bonfire and snow games.

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Tuesday, January 22

> SICAMOUS EAGLES GAME - SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 7:00PM Bring a bag of gently uses children’s books to the Eagles game and help “Jam the GM” full of books! Free admission for children under 12 who donate a book!

Family Curling Afternoon - ARMSTRONG

“Retro” Family Game Night - SALMON ARM

> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30 - 5:00PM Families are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.

All equipment will be provided.

Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive - SICAMOUS

Saturday, January 26

Thursday, January 24

Come Try Curling! - ENDERBY

> CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL 10:00AM - 12NOON Children aged 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend the Fun Day. Activities include the limbo, parachute, yoga, balance beam and obstacle course. Fresh fruit will be provided.

> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 1:30PM Minister George Abbott will officially open Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week and present the COFLA Literacy Award to LASS. Free refreshments and book giveaways. > DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 6 - 8PM This is an evening for families to come out and play retro board games together.

Hot chocolate, snacks and door prizes will be provided.

Parents & Tots Fun Day - SICAMOUS

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Wonderful loppet, terrific skiing, super ski season. Sun at Cec’s Cabin – anyone that is finding the overcast of Salmon Arm getting them down. Moose have been sighted on the South Loop. A oneantlered moose was sighted by the race team a couple of weeks ago.

A skier from Enderby found the dropped single antler on Larch Hills Road, and she gave it to the LHNS to display in the chalet. Quite the find.

Pirate Loppet this Friday. The hill will be crawling with more than 400 school kids – some of them skiing their first event ever.

Most of the schools involved in the Pirate Loppet have had their students up to the Larch Hills for a couple of sessions on skis already, with assistance from Larch Hills member volunteers. The annual Pirate Loppet is a highlight for these kids, and for the growly pirates who line the course and make the event such fun for everyone.

We’ve been skating/ playing hockey on the lake, close to shore in front of Raven subdivision. Great Canadian tradition – pond hockey.

Give it a go. Also, skiing the foreshore is terrific.

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The SilverBacks have announced that 18-year-old defenceman Shane Hanna from Salmon Arm has committed to the NCAA’s Michigan Tech Huskies.

The ’Backs say Hanna has developed into one of the premier offensive defenders in the BCHL over the past two seasons.

His 3.5 GPA and his dedication as a student athlete is now being rewarded with the commitment to the Huskies program.

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Our Store is Locally Owned & Operated

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8” Turtle Dessert Cake

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Udi’s Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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Sourdough Bread Made in Store ...............................................................

Crusty Rolls White or Whole Wheat..................................................

Cheddar Cheese

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Bavarian Meatloaf

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Seafood Salad ......................................................................................

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Hills Bros. Coffee Canadian Roast

148 118 499

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Western Family All Purpose Flour

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