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The man accused in the death of 17-year-old Salmon Arm resident, Donovan Pippus, was not drunk when the accident occurred, despite having blood-alcohol levels more than three times the legal limit just hours later.

That was the message from Jean-Paul Kowal’s defence lawyer, Rishi Gill, as the Kelowna man is on trial for impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and causing an accident resulting in death after a three-vehicle collision on the night of Sept. 1, 2010.

Kowal had been driving from Drayton Valley, Alta. to Kelowna when he hit Pippus’s vehicle head on near Enderby.

Gill argued that Kowal was not intoxicated at the time of the collision but drank alcohol immediately afterward.

Kowal, who testified that he drank three ounces of Peach Schnapps six hours before the collision, denied being drunk when he collided with Pippus’ vehicle, stating that he began drinking after the accident as a way to numb his physical pain and deal with his emotions.

Gill pointed out that only one witness had actually testified that they had seen signs of impairment while Kowal was at the accident scene, and emphasized that none of the police, firemen or paramedics noticed any.

He also verified that Kowal had a five-minute window before emergency professionals arrived on scene and during this time no one was monitoring him.

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Crown says story implausible Continued from front reached behind his seat, feeling around until he found a bottle of peach schnapps and proceeded to drink two-thirds of the bottle, as well as half a bottle of vodka.

Crown Counsel Angela Ross countered Kowal’s statements by noting he suffered a fracture in his arm during the accident and would not have been able to reach back and grab a bottle due to his injuries, let alone open it, tip it up to drink and then screw the lid on once more.

She also argued that he would not have been able to repeat these actions with a second bottle in only a five-minute period.

Ross suggested to the court that Kowal, who says he is not a heavy drinker, would most likely not have been able to drink 15 to 30 ounces of hard alcohol, straight, in that short of time without getting sick.

Based on photos taken of the backseat of Kowal’s truck, Ross also said it would have been impossible for his description of events to have occurred.

In the photos, the box in which Kowal stated he took the bottles from was buried under multiple items, so he could not simply reach back and grab a bottle.

Kowal had also stated that he had thrown the bottles into the seats behind him when he was finished, however one bottle was recovered from inside the box which was buried under the items, and the other required RCMP to dig around to find it. This, says the Crown, does not indicate items that were

Donovan Pippus simply tossed back.

When police had arrived on the scene Kowal had admitted to drinking the schnapps six hours earlier.

When he was asked to provide a breathalyzer however he refused, stating that due to his injuries he felt that he could not comply. He did agree to provide a blood sample once he arrived at the hospital.

Once at the hospital both police and health care officials did not see signs of intoxication.

It was not until later that nurses reported seeing symptoms associated with sobering up.

Despite multiple accounts from witnesses who say that Kowal was driving recklessly just moments prior to the accident, Gill argued in his closing statements, that these actions were somewhat exaggerated.

While one witness testified that both he and his girlfriend watched as Kowal forced a semi off the road after he drifted into the oncoming lane, and others reported seeing the same type of behaviour, Kowal himself told the court this was not the case.

Kowal admitted to passing on a double solid line near a sharp turn. This he said, was because the driver in front was driving below the speed limit, and he had been waiting for a straight stretch along the winding road to pass.

He denies driving at high speeds, drifting into other lanes and tailgating.

Gill also argued that it wasn’t the act of passing on a double solid that cause accident, and as such, Kowal should not be facing the charge of dangerous driving causing death.

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A Tappen couple is lucky they only lost a couch.

The chesterfield was destroyed Tuesday in an early-morning fire, which was extinguished before it could spread to the rest of the house.

The female occupant of the home had fallen asleep on the couch and was awakened by the heat of a fire smouldering beneath her, says Kyle Schneider, chief of the Tappen-Sunnybrae VolunDon’t pay for 90 days teer Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to the 911 call which was dispatched at 5:35 a.m., and were on the road with a crew of eight and two trucks within seven minutes, arriving on scene 10 minutes later.

Several firefighters who live in the area of the home responded directly to the scene, with a total of 21 members of the fire department responding.

While awaiting the arrival of the fire department, the couple had been trying unsuccessfully to extinguish the fire with buckets of water and blankets.

“The house was filled with smoke when I went in and I still couldn’t get them out,” said Schneider of the couple, who complained they were cold and refused to go outside. “I had BC Ambulance come up and treat them (for mild smoke inhalation) in the house.”

When they couldn’t convince the couple to leave their home, firefighters Steve MacInnis and Nick Snoek hauled the couch outside where the fire was quickly extinguished with fire retardant.

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Damage to the house was limited to a minor amount of smoke, says Schneider, who notes firefighters installed a huge fan to clear the smoke out.

“Quick actions probably saved the structure from being more damaged,” he says. “If we’d been there another five minutes later it would have been a different story.”

Schneider says the house was without smoke alarms, something firefighters addressed by installing two of them.

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Kenn Mount, Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire services co-ordinator agrees.

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CAPILANO SINGERS – First United Church hosts the Capilano University

Singers in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Tickets are adults $12, students and seniors $10.

AUCTION – Doors to the legion open on the Shuswap Variety Committee’s 24th annual auction for Variety the Children’s Charity, which starts at noon.

The event will feature a hamburger lunch and a variety of draws. To donate items, call Sherrie Favell at 250-804-3001 or Brenda Dehnke at 250-8323157.

FILM FARE – love, politics and religion set the stage for A Royal Affair, a true historical film about Denmark at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10

HAPPY 10 – The Shuswap Association of Writers hosts a 10th anniversary

celebration from 2 to 4 at the SAGA Public Art Gallery, with Gail Anderson Dargatz, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Blu and Kelly Hopkins and Joyce Sotski, door prizes, birthday cake and finger food.

FILM FUNDRAISER – Shuswap Middle School Grade 8 French immersion students are raising funds for a trip to Quebec in May by showing a Back to the Future double-header at 1 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Admission is $8 and moviegoers are invited to dress in an 80s theme.

TUESDAY, FEB 12

SHROVE TUESDAY – United Church Men’s Club serve a pancake supper at 5

p.m. in the church hall. Proceeds to medical equipment for Ghana.

BEREAVEMENT – Shuswap Hospice Society is offering free eight-week group support sessions at 7 p.m. Call Judy at 250-832-7099.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13

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

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

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

Tel: 250 832-2828

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

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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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DATE NIGHT – Discover what dating can do for your relationship when Focus

on the Family presents a Date Night Challenge at Five Corners Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free event wit free childcare and youth Activities. Call 250-832-3121 to register.

RETIRED TEACHERS – Dave Harper presents a historical review of Salmon Arm at 10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre.

METER MATTERS – A Smart Meter information session features Smart Meters and EMR: the Health Crisis of our Time, a film by Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, at the Sunnybrae Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. All welcome

THURSDAY, FEB. 14 SAGA – Coffee break and curator’s talk at the art gallery at 2 p.m.

SAGA JAZZ – The Jazz Club of Salmon Arm presents the vocal trio of Dharma

Dolls, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the art gallery. Minimum donation is $15.

SYMPHONY – Kamloops Symphony Committee presents Death By Chocolate

FRIDAY, FEB. 15

COFFEE HOUSE – A new coffee house takes place at the Little Mountain Field

House at 7:30 p.m. – a great opportunity to perform in the community.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

SUNNYBRAE SENIORS – Enjoy a crepe dinner both sweet and savoury at the

seniors’ hall at 3585 Sunnybrae/Canoe Point Rd. at 6 p.m. Cost is $10.

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COLDEST NIGHT – Register to participate in First United Church’s Coldest

Night of The Year walk to support the Salvation Army’s Lighthouse Shelter on Feb. 23. A $25 registration fee is waived for walkers who raise more than $150. To register or donate, call Patrick Shea at 250-832-3492.

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Mountain View Baptist Church

PASTOR GEORGE FLEMING Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

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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

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Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

Pastor Benje Bartley

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(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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THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Mountain Bible Chapel

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Lower taxes not helping B.C.

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released a report that says if the province returned to 2000 tax levels it could wipe out the deficit, estimated at $1.47 billion, in one year.

That’s something to think about.

B.C.’s finances are tight because of several cuts to both personal and business taxes that have thinned the budget steadily over the last decade. If the province collected the same amount in tax revenues as it did in 2000, it would have $3.5 billion more in public funds, no deficit, and the ability to invest in enhanced and even new public services.

While raising taxes doesn’t sound like a great idea on the surface, there is no evidence that lower taxes have stimulated our economy. In fact, the opposite appears to be true.

When the Liberals came in, they gutted the public service and got the province out of the red. But the economy was in a different place then. At the time our resources were selling well globally, the U.S. housing market was booming and the economy was generally in good shape.

Where our taxes come from has altered, too. We are taking less from corporations and more from families, less from higher income earners and more from the middle class.

British Columbians now have to decide what they value more: services or disposable income – or find a balance between the two.

Experience says cut taxes to create jobs, but in poor economic times, governments are not anxious to take those kind of risks.

A huge deficit is a job killer. It leads to consumer pessimism and an economic slowdown.

Raising taxes will not be an easy sell for any government, but we may have no other choice if we want to see services maintained.

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Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, the input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days, to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

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Pondering the nature of politics I just happened to catch the news the other night on TV and, after watching two unrelated stories, I was left wondering about both the nature of politics and, more precisely, the politics of nature.

According to one item, our provincial government has given the OK to shoot a number of barred owls in a “last-ditch” effort to protect a dwindling number of northern spotted owls.

While the exact number of northern spotted owls in our province may be uncertain, the fact is they are a species on the verge of extinction. According to some estimates, there are only 10 adult spotted owls remaining in the wilds of southwestern B.C. The situation is so grave, in fact, that over the past five years the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has already authorized the shooting of some 39 adult barred owls that have moved into spotted owl habitat, and relocated another 73 owls.

Thus far, the relocation or elimination of barred owls is being limited to a five-

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray kilometre radius around areas where spotted owls have been confirmed, or in those areas being considered for the reintroduction of spotted owls from a captive breeding program. Either way, it is but a band-aid solution.

“This is what happens when you drive a species right to the edge of extinction and you don’t do the right thing… which is put aside the habitat it [the spotted owl] needs to recover,” says Gwen Barlee, policy director for the Wilderness Committee.

On the other hand, preliminary results from government studies do show that 13 new spotted owls (eight adult and five young) have been discovered within nine of the 17 sites where

the barred owls have been removed.

It would seem that the long-term objective is to either protect and/or create sufficient suitable habitat for the spotted owl, and then introduce captive-bred birds which will hopefully either withstand or adapt to competition from the barred owls. The problem is that barred owls are more adaptable than spotted owls and can compete more successfully for both natural habitat and prey. The situation is exacerbated further by the fact that the barred owl will not only prey directly on spotted owls, they can also breed with the spotted owl to produce a hybrid species.

Barred and spotted owls are not the only species of wildlife that are at the whim of politicians these days.

The other news item I watched was about wild steelhead and other fish stocks in the Kokish River on northwest Vancouver Island.

For several years, federal scientists have worked to protect the fish in the Kokish River from the potential adverse effects of the Kwagis

Hydroelectric Project, which is co-owned by Brookfield Renewable Power and the ‘Namgis First Nation. The news story suggested that concerns by scientists were “greatly watered down” by the time a final memo reached the desk of the fisheries minister. More than 1,000 pages of memos and emails obtained by the Wilderness Committee appear to substantiate this claim.

Again, on one hand you have information (the memos and emails) indicating one thing, and then the nature of politics takes over and a political green light is suddenly given to a project without all the facts coming out. The politics of nature or the nature of politics?

All I know for sure is that if I were a barred owl in the southern interior, a steelhead in the Kokish River or sockeye salmon in the Fraser, I would get mighty depressed watching the evening news.

Luckily for politicians, wild creatures can’t vote. But we can, and as nature’s representatives, if we cannot affect the nature of politics, we can at least have some effect on the politics of nature.

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Contemporary lyrics wed traditional music Jason and Pharis Romero, one of the most respected music acts on the old-time, country roots stage today, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 14 at Carlin Hall.

Consummate musicians, the pair has entertained audiences with their unique blend of traditional music, sung with contemporary lyrics.

The duo previously performed in the Haints, an old-style string band with renowned Appalachian fiddler Erynn Marshall.

Their 2009 CD, Shout Monah.

The following year

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Jason and Pharis began performing together as a duo and in 2011 released their first CD, A Passing Glimpse.

It won both a CFMA and Independent Music Award and went to number one on American Folk Radio.

The CD was also named one of the best albums of the year by Folk Alley, an Internet radio station. Last year, they received a 2012 Canadian Folk Music Award for Emerging Artist of the Year and a 2012 Independent Music Award for Americana Album of the Year.

Tickets for the show are $15 and are available at Acorn Music.

n Country gospel singer Abe Zacharias performs in concert for a hungry audience at Jane’s Place Restaurant in the Mall at Piccadilly.

Zacharias will perform there again tonight, Friday Feb. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.

lover expect? A veritable feast, says Budda, noting there will be a chocolate fountain served with fruit and bubbling with Belgium’s famous Callebaut chocolate, turtle cheesecake, delectable homemade chocolates and a secret cake.

This celebration of music, love and chocolate features the musical talents of sopranos Andrea Roberts and Stephanie Nakagawa, accompanied by the inimitable Jim Johnston.

Roberts is a member of the Northern Lights Chamber Choir and Terry Logan’s Ancora, and sings at the Jazz Club of Salmon Arm.

A Salmon Arm Secondary grad Nakagawa has her doctorate of music in voice from Indiana University, having completed her master’s degree there, and her bachelor of music degree in opera from the University of British Columbia.

Death By Chocolate will also feature singing telegrams provided

by Richard Good, a cash bar operated by Daybreak Rotary and a raffle that will give the winner a dinner, concert ticket and hotel stay in Kamloops, and more.

Tickets are $25 and are available at Wickett Business Services.

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Chocolate – what a way to go Its a day for love, and to many people, nothing says that better than chocolate – set to beautiful music.

With this in mind, the Salmon Arm Committee of the Kamloops Symphony is combining a love of chocolate and classical music in presenting Death by Chocolate Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Comfort Inn. Organizer Cilla Budda says this is the first major fundraiser to support the symphony coming to Salmon Arm – a trip that costs the organization $1,000 a busload.

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Dates to remember Seniors Theatre, Tuesdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Sorrento Memorial Hall and Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cedar Centre, broaden your skills and your circle of friends with laughter and fun. No experience necessary. For more information, call Peter at 250-675-3004.

Wheels to Meals, second and fourth Tuesday of the month

at the Sorrento Drop-in Centre.

Sponge Ball, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Shuswap Lake Estates.

Soup ’n’ Bun, every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at White Lake Hall, for more information, call Tim

at 250-835-214.

Lego Kids and Creative Kids for kids

in grades four to six, every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30. p.m., at Shuswap Lake Estates.

Cribbage, Tuesdays 1:30 p.m., Sorrento Drop-in Centre.

Carpet Bowlers, Wednesdays at Blind Bay Hall at 1 p.m.

Eagle Bay Hall activities include scrapbooking sessions at 10 a.m. the first and third

Monday of the month.

Quilting sessions take place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month.

For more information, call Inez at 250-675453. Crafting sessions take place at 10 a.m.

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Sorrento Elementary School has redesigned the way their students learn by adopting a few high-tech devices.

Ian Landy knew he wanted to do things a little differently when he took the role of principal at the school in September.

While teaching in Prince George he noticed something lacking in the traditional pen-and-paper method of teaching, and began looking for new ways to educate children.

A fan of new technology, Landy introduced iPads, iPad mini’s and tablets to the Grade 4-5 split class, discovering how invaluable a little digital device could be in the classroom.

The iPads give students the opportunity to learn on multiple platforms in many different ways. The devices were linked to course programs, and used as an additional resource to the current curriculum.

Teachers at Sorrento Elementary School often teach through play, explains Landy, and the digital devices have allowed them to take this one step further.

Through games, students have learned math, facial recognition and improved upon reading skills in a nonthreatening and fun atmosphere.

The devices have numerous programs that

students can explore and learn to use as it suits them. Some programs, such as one that allows children to build and create things, helps them tap into their creative side in ways they may not have felt they could do before.

Ian Landy It isn’t all game playing though. Landy is teaching his students to use the devices to create tangible items, such as their own brochures.

The point behind the devices, says Landy, is that students no longer need to be restricted to pen and paper, but can build with their hands, or create something using their iPads.

Landy points out that while some students may find it difficult to express themselves through print, they may embrace the other options available to them.

It not only makes learning fun, but allows room for each student’s unique way of learning.

While it was easy to see that the students were onboard with the new program, Landy admits he was a little nervous about how the

teachers would react and didn’t want to force the technology on them.

To his surprise however, they welcomed the change, each finding their own way to incorporate the devices into the curriculum.

Landy notes some teachers prepare part of their daily work on the iPads, while others use it for almost every step of their lesson.

Teachers have begun documenting special class activities with videos that are used later for the teachers to review. Landy says they have also used the information to keep track of the school as a whole.

Each teacher can now provide a mini presentation at their monthly meetings to show what they have been up to.

Parents have also embraced the changes, some providing funding to obtain the devices.

“They want what’s best for their kids,” says Landy, explaining that if there is something that could enrich the learning experience, they are willing to help.

Landy hopes the changes will help students view the technology as more than a means of entertainment, but as a useful resource.

The devices are not the only way in which Sorrento Elementary school has taken a step into the digital age.

Landy has also started a podcast as well as

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He hopes that through these means, parents will get to know him even if they can’t get to the school on a regular basis. It also allows them to find out what is happening around school.

“Newsletters get crumpled in their school bags and sometimes don’t even make it home,” says Landy, pointing out that the digital communication reduces the use of paper.

Each week Landy posts a new podcast on the site reviewing what

took place the previous week and what is coming up. Twitter allows for the same type of communications only it is more immediate.

Landy points out how twitter can be useful during closures. Instead of contacting each parent individually, he is able to blast out one announcement that reaches many parents at once. Twitter also provides a quick and easy way for parents to ask questions, or get in contact with the school.

You can follow Landy on twitter at @ sorrento83.

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Registration deadline: March 1.

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Okanagan College PACE Program Seeking businesses interested in hosting special education students for part-time eight-week work experience from April to May 2013.

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Ongoing support provided by PACE Coordinator.

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Myths and facts on OCPs DireCtOr’s nOtes Paul Demenok This is the first in a series of monthly columns in which I will provide Shuswap Market News readers with some additional depth on issues and initiatives being addressed by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

These columns will focus on topics of interest for residents of the South Shuswap (Area C).

In this issue, I will discuss the myths and facts associated with the Area C Official Community Plan.

Myth: The OCP has not been adequately reviewed by the public, and public comments have been ignored.

Fact: Since 2006, the OCP has been the subject of over 20 sessions open to the public, including two public hearings and two public information sessions.

The public was also invited to submit written comments at each public hearing.

Following the public hearing held in August 2012, there were substantial changes made to the OCP as a result of the comments at that meeting. While every individual comment did not result in a change to the OCP, every comment was reviewed and considered.

Myth: The development permit areas (DPAs) will result in unacceptable setbacks and will make building on some lots impossible.

Fact: DPAs are designated for a variety of purposes including:

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protection of development from hazardous conditions (eg., steep slopes), protection of the environment, protection of farmland, and to guide form and character of development.

Unlike a zoning bylaw, which regulates strict setbacks, DPAs designate specific areas in which a property owner must first obtain a development permit before subdividing land, or constructing, adding to, or altering a building.

The conditions and guidelines of the DPAs are specified in the OCP and must be met prior to the permit being issued.

Satisfying the conditions of the DPA may require the involvement of qualified professionals such as engineers, who will provide recommendations as to how a new building, for example, can occur with minimal impact to a riparian area. While a development permit may alter the building area envelope on a parcel, it is extremely unlikely that no development would be permitted. Section 12 of the OCP provides further details, but if you have questions, please feel free to contact the Development

Services department at the CSRD for more information.

Myth: Land use designations in the OCP will result nonconforming zoning for properties.

Fact: The land use designations in the OCP are not zoning, but rather serve as general indicators of appropriate land uses in geographic areas, and provide policy guide-

“the official community plan should be considered as a living document which will evolve over time.”

lines to help direct future development.

In general, higher densities are located in village centres (VC), with gradual decreases to densities as one moves outward from the VC. As indicated in Section 3.1.2.9, “At the time of introducing zoning to unzoned areas, existing uses and structures may be recognized in the zoning bylaw and that recognition will be consid-

ered as conforming to the OCP.” Existing properties will not be classed as non-conforming when zoning is updated.

Myth: The Balmoral Village centre has been removed from the OCP. Fact: The Balmoral Village centre is still in the current OCP. Before any development can take place there, the land must be exempted from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and this aspect is under the control of the Agricultural Land Commission.

Myth: Once the OCP is in place, we will have to live with the consequences forever.

Fact: The OCP should be considered a living document which will evolve over time.

Amendments may be made as new information becomes available and as situations change.

At any time, a property owner can apply to amend the OCP, and the zoning bylaw, if applicable, to accommodate a new development proposal.

If you would like to have other issues addressed in future columns, please let me know via email at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca.

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Students take on police

n Const. Yvonne Dibblee takes on Hillcrest Elementary School students Krystal Gerbitz, Natasha Kociuba and Phoenix Nash during an RCMP versus Hillcrest floor hockey game held Wednesday morning in the school gym.

Although it was a close game, in the end the students prevailed, winning 5-4 over the RCMP.

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A voice at Enbridge hearings A Salmon Arm resident spoke at the Kelowna Joint Review Panel on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline Friday, and was singled out by the leader of the Green Party.

Elizabeth May’s blog makes reference to Warren Bell’s presentation, calling his analysis “extraordinary.”

Bell spoke at length of the ‘diseased’ elements in the social context in which the panel must make a decision.

Here are a few excerpts, where he refers to the disease, followed by a proposed cure.

“Taken together: the relentless marginalization of First Nations, with their intimate connec-

Warren Bell situation, but about the overheated, depleted future he was heading towards. He felt that the government in this country was acting now to make it worse for him and his young children later.

“So what is the cure for this disease?

“It is four-fold, in my opinion.

“First, we must, as a nation, work out a respectful, mutually satisfactory relationship with Canada’s First Peoples – not destroy

their culture by stealth.

Second, we must reform the electoral system to make it radically more representative.

Third, we must alter the power balance in the federal governance system so that one person cannot pre-empt democratic processes as Stephen Harper is now doing.

And fourth, we must rein in the overwhelming power and influence of the corporate sector.

Until we do these four things, our country is vulnerable to political, social and ecological upheaval that will retard our development as a nation, and likely offer ruin to the lives of future generations.”

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Have we seen victory in Mali?

Gwynne Dyer As usual, a welltrained Western army has gone through a fierce-looking, but virtually untrained force of African rebels like a hot knife through butter.

Two weeks ago, the northern half of Mali was under the control of Islamist militants, whose forces were starting to advance into southern Mali. So, France decided on very short notice to send troops and combat aircraft to its former colony in West Africa.

Today, every town in the north of Mali is under French control and surviving rebels have fled into the desert.

The easy part of the intervention is now over.

It’s not surprising that the French military intervention was an instant success. The Islamist rebels, like most African paramilitaries (and quite a few African armies, too), did not even know the basic combat drills every infantryman in a Western army has practised until they are second nature.

But, now come three tasks that are consider-

Malian army’s arrival in town, but the French troops are very foreign indeed.

They are not even Muslims, in a country that is nine-tenths Muslim. They were welcomed as liberators when they rolled into the northern towns in the last few days, but if they stay for too long, they will become first unpopular, then hated.

That’s just the way things work.

Once African troops replace the French, the next task is to rebuild the democratic government of Mali, which was destroyed last March by a military coup.

The interim president, Dioncounda Traore, says he wants to hold elections in July but, behind the scenes, the greedy young officers who made the coup still hold real power.

They will have to be sent back to their barracks before elections take place — and that will not be easy.

The third task is to win the very different kind of war that now starts in Mali.

Retaking occupied towns was easy. Now that the militants have scattered across the vast deserts of northern Mali, they will launch a different kind of war – a war of the shadows, conducted by raids, bomb attacks and assassinations.

Countries can survive for decades with that

kind of low-intensity war happening in the background, but the only way to shrink it to a manageable level is to make a political deal.

This is not impossible in Mali because the Islamist fanatics actually hijacked the revolution from their former allies, the Tuareg separatists.

Most of the people in the north are Tuaregs, desert-dwelling people of Berber stock and nomadic heritage who are ethnically, culturally and linguistically distinct from the black African majority in southern Mali.

Many of them support the separatist movement that wanted to create an independent Tuareg state in northern Mali, but few actually share the extreme religious views of Islamist militants.

The two groups made an alliance to drive the Malian army out of the north, but the Islamists then turned on their allies and seized absolute power for themselves.

Their harsh rule was resented by most people, however, and so it should be possible to isolate the Islamists if the Malian government is willing to make a deal that gets the Tuareg separatists on its side.

They won’t get independence, but they would probably settle for a large degree of autonomy for the north.

It will be hard to get a new Malian govern-

ment that is elected almost entirely by the votes of southerners (90 per cent of the population lives in the south) to make that concession, but the alternative is a long, draining guerilla war in the north.

Was the French military intervention in Mali necessary? Yes, in the view of the United Nations, the African Union, and most Malians.

Was it a success?

That remains to be seen.

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The first is to deploy an African Unionbacked military force, made up of units from armies elsewhere in West Africa, to take over from the French.

You can’t just hand the recaptured towns back to Mali’s own army, which is so incompetent and rotted by politics that it would promptly lose them back to the militants.

This force, dubbed the International Support Mission to Mali, has the unanimous blessing of the United Nations Security Council.

International donors met in Ethiopia and pledged $455.53 million to pay for this force.

Mali’s many neighbours — it has open desert borders with seven other West African countries — have already identified the units they are going to send.

But, it’s going to be weeks or months before those African units actually arrive because many of them aren’t very well trained either.

French and British troops are being sent to train some of them before they even set foot in Mali.

In the meantime, the north of Mali will really be entirely under French military rule.

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From the hill colin mayes I mentioned in a previous column that the number of members of Parliament in B.C. was to increase by six seats to reflect its population growth.

An Electoral Boundaries Commission was appointed to determine the new riding boundaries.

On the initial revised riding map, Falkland, much of Sorrento, and Chase were removed from the OkanaganShuswap riding. After many constituents in these areas appealed, the commission has announced that the riding of Okanagan-Shuswap will not have any boundary changes.

This leaves the Okanagan-Shuswap riding with a population of 121,000 or 15.5 per cent over the quota.

I believe this is manageable.

Thank you to those who contributed in supporting this outcome.

In the next federal election in 2015, there will be 30 more seats in the House of Commons, six in B.C., six in Alberta, 15 in Ontario and three in Quebec.

This will increase the House from 308 members to 338 or approximately one member to every 100,000 citizens.

Your government has continued working on Senate reform and last week we announced the launch of a reference on Senate reform to the Supreme

Court of Canada. Our government believes that the Senate, in its unelected and unaccountable state, must change in order to reach its full potential as a democratic institution serving Canadians.

The Supreme Court of Canada will consider the constitutional amending procedure for Senate reform.

The questions will seek legal certainty on the constitutional amending procedure for term limits for senators, democratic selection of Senate nominees, net worth and property qualifications for senators and the option of abolishing the Senate.

Presently, a senator’s term is for 45 years or until they reach the age of 75, whichever comes first.

Your government believes this is unreasonable. We also believe senators should be elected by citizens in their region and not appointed. We believe senators should live in Canada during their term in office and that their primary residence should be in the region they represent.

As a number of provincial premiers have voiced their favour for the abolition of the Senate, we are seeking the constitutionality of this option.

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Joyce Murray has set her sights on trouncing the Conservative government.

The Vancouver MP says that if she is elected federal Liberal leader, her goal is to bring about a change in Ottawa.

“I’m the only candidate with a plan,” said Murray, who will be at a no-host breakfast at Salmon Arm’s Home Restaurant Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Murray believes the only way to defeat the Conservatives is for the Liberals to work with the NDP and the

Greens and run a single candidate against Conservative MPs who won with a minority.

“I want to build the party and co-operate to defeat Stephen Harper,” she said.

As she travels the country, Murray says there is a lot of concern about the current government.

“They do not like what Harper has done to democracy — the secrecy,” she said. “The prime minister’s omnibus bills are undemocratic. There is no consultation and over time, they will damage the environment.”

A focus for Murray is the economy.

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“They want a job that fits their education and they want to know there will be social programs for them.”

Murray would like to see government invest in green technology.

“It’s about high value jobs. It’s about innovation.”

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“My message is doing pretty well with social media,” she said.

Murray has been in Okanagan-Shuswap several times before, and she says meeting with Canadians is a critical part of her leadership campaign.

“I want to understand the issues of communities,” she said.

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Transportation: Trans-Canada, Highway 97A on list.

Upgrades valued at $5.2 million will be coming to roads in the Shuswap this year, improving safety and travel for local residents, visitors and commercial drivers.

“Transportation is critical for the economic prosperity of the Shuswap area. The resurfacing of Highway 1 will provide a safer, faster road network for residents, tourists and commercial vehicles,” said Shuswap MLA George Abbott.

A $4.3 million contract has been awarded to Green Roads Recycling Ltd., to resurface sections of Highway

1 and Highway 97A near Sicamous, improving travel for local residents, tourists and commercial drivers.

Work on the TransCanada Highway starts just east of Canoe Beach Drive East and continues east intermittently for approximately 19 kilometres.

Work on Highway 97A starts 2.7 kilometres north of the Shuswap River Bridge in Grindrod and continues north for approximately 26 kilometres to the junction with Highway 1.

Work is expected to start in early May. To reduce the incon-

venience for residents and tourists, work after June 15 will be limited to nighttime operations, and travellers should expect some delays on the route.

Portions of EnderbyMabel Lake Road will be resurfaced this year, to continue this ongoing, multi-year resurfacing project.

This is an important route for residents, as well as for tourists taking advantage of nearby camping and golfing.

The project will go to tender in April, with work scheduled to be completed in October.

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communities in the Shuswap relies heavily on vacationers who come to enjoy houseboating on local lakes, as well as the many resorts and provincial campgrounds in the area. These highway improvements will benefit all motorists by a providing a safer, smoother ride,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak.

In Grindrod, the intersection of Highway 97B and Springbend Road will have streetlights added this year, to improve pedestrian and motorist safety at night.

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Come enjoy soccer Shuswap Youth Soccer will host an indoor select tournament Feb. 9 and 10 at the SASCU Memorial Indoor Arena. On Saturday, Feb. 9, eight U15/16 Girls & Boys teams play from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seven U17/18 Girls & Boys teams play on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Teams are participating from Williams Lake, Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna and the Shuswap. Concession available. Free admission – come out and cheer!

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Everyone is invited to Larch Hills on Saturday for a day of free family fun. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. participants can test their skills with a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, ski soccer, a popcorn relay and ski jumping. Register that morning at the hill.

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With so many kilometres of set track and such wonderful backcountry trails, one cannot but revel in the vast diversity of the ski area.

Last Wednesday, 12 Wenches made their way up Treebeards Trail on powder snow, breaking trail, through the gorgeous forest – the trees laden with snow, some of them so much so that they are bent over with the weight of the snow and look like smurfs.

The experience on backcountry trails is so different to track skiing. The trails in the forest are narrow, with branches frequently brushing against your shoulder and you make your way around downed trees unless you have brought your hand saw with you and they are small enough to deal with.

The mature trees in the Treebeards/Greenway area are huge– very humbling! And on White Pine Walk, which is park and therefore a protected area, there are huge first-growth white pine, fir, hemlock and cedar. So close to home we have access to these ancient giants!

The next day, Jim and I skied up Metford Road from South Canoe. I love that ski!

Metford Road has been track set a couple of times this season so has a solid base. It was snowing on the way up so the views were occluded.

When we reached Lake View we carried on out to Sentinel. Back to the top of Metford Road we were faced with powder snow and sunshine. Terrific ski

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Then on Saturday we joined the group of 14 heading out on the Four Corners ski adventure.

Under sunny skies we headed up to the northwest corner – the Summit at 1,400 metres. At the Summit we had a 360-degree view of the Monashees, Sun Peaks, Silver Star Mountain, Mt. Crowfoot.

It was a great place to celebrate Pat Shea’s birthday with doughnuts from Tim Hortons.

Down to Cec’s Cabin then over to the new Panorama loop which afforded more views and fresh snow. The next two corners – Town View and Tom’s Shelter – will wait for another day.

Larch Hills Nordic Society membership

has just passed 950. It’s a healthy club. Skiers, snowshoers, all benefit from the volunteer work done on the trails, tracksetting, trail making, chalet maintenance and upgrading, on and on.

The LHNS AGM is Tuesday, March 5. If you are interested in serving on the executive of this vibrant club, let someone on the current executive know. The meeting takes place at the SASCU Recreation Centre, room 1 at 7 p.m.

The Larch Hills race team came home from the BC Championships a very close second to the host club, Prince George. Congrats to all the athletes and special mention to those who garnered aggregate awards for their stellar showing throughout the BC Cups this season.

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coaches, waxers and parents who as support crew are critical in these successes.

The Pirate Loppet was again a spectacular success. So colourful with all the costumes – adults and kids alike.

Sunny, great tracks and well organized. It was a good day for all.

Jim and I are off on a ski adventure in Quebec. Twelve years ago we attended the two-day Canadian Ski Marathon in the Laurentians but the first day was cancelled due to freezing rain. So we’re gunning to complete the two-days this weekend.

It’s 80 kilometres per day from Lachute to Montebello, then Montebello to Buckingham.

We’re on a veterans’ mixed team of four skiers, all over 60. Should be a blast!

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Chase Avalanche blast creates alarm

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The B.C. ministry of transportation and infrastructure has apologized after unscheduled avalanche blasts frightened a number of Chase residents Friday.

Many residents in the Chase area could be seen running into the streets about 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 after a loud bang shook many houses.

Some say they were expecting to see an accident, others thought someone was wandering the neighborhood shooting off a gun.

The RCMP recorded a large number of calls about the loud noise.

After a series of bangs, many began to realize that the sound was actually that of avalanche control blasts.

The helicopter could be seen hovering around the mountain top before backing off to execute another blast.

The highway was temporarily shut down until about 5 p.m., with traffic winding slowly down the road.

There was worry among some in the community about friends and family members who have post traumatic stress disorder, and the effect

the unexpected bangs would have on them.

“I am getting up there in age, things like this do not help my heart any,” said Chase resident Crystal Thompson.

“It would have been nice to get some kind of notice instead of them just surprising the entire village.”

A number of family pets were reported to have run away due to the blasts but were located soon after.

“The ministry regrets causing any concern among local residents,” says Kate Trotter, public affairs officer for the ministry.

She explained that an unstable snow pack was threatening the highway and posing a risk of avalanches.

“The situation demanded an immediate response,” said Trotter.

The technician used explosive charges to stabilize the slope and reduce the immediate hazard so traffic could travel safely.

“Control missions such as this are infrequent,” said Trotter, “but necessary in an area such as this when circumstances dictate.

“Whenever possible we provide advance notice to nearby residents.”

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Tourist numbers on the increase

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Despite a rainy summer, the Shuswap has seen tourism numbers rise over the last year, as more people choose the

area as their travel destination.

Robyn Cyr, economic development officer for Shuswap Tourism, presented Chase council with some of the year’s statistics and fig-

ures during the committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Cyr reported not only seeing spikes in the usual times of year such as the weeks leading up to the Roots and

Blues Festival, but also throughout the off-season as well.

She attributes some of the rise to the organization’s presence at regional and national tourism trade shows

where the word was spread about all the Shuswap has to offer.

The Chase council also pointed out that even during the off-

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Broncos move to second round The Chase Broncos fought their way through the first round of the playoffs, bringing them one step closer to the provincials.

The Broncos headed into the playoffs after finishing second in their division. This was an impressive accomplishment for the team in a tier three midget league, considering they are playing above their rank.

The Broncos kicked off the playoffs on home ice, taking on the Winfield Bruins at the Art Holding Arena on Friday, Feb. 1.

Winfield opened the scoring in game one, but Chase answered back with a goal from

Jordan Passmore, with an assist by his linemates Cole Zimmerman and Cody Hodges.

Chase went ahead in the second on a flashy backhand goal scored

by Marvin Mathis, with assists from Passmore and John Bentley.

Winfield retaliated, tying the game at 2.

Fourteen seconds later, Bentley deposited one into the Winfield net after a nice set up from Michael Sam, bringing Chase up 3 to 2.

That score would hold as Chase netminder Levi Chwartacki closed the door for the remainder of the game.

Game two was played in Winfield on Feb. 2 in front of a hos-

tile hometown crowd.

Chase opened the scoring with a goal from Zimmerman assisted by Hodges.

Just over a minute later, Passmore fired one past the Winfield goalie on a pretty threeway passing play from Hodges and Zimmerman.

Chase managed to kill a 5 on 3 at the start of the second, getting them back on the offensive with their third goal. Scoring for Chase was Tanner Watt, with assists from Alex SaulsKenoras and Mathis.

The period ended with the Broncos holding a 3-0 lead.

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n The Chase Broncos celebrate after their first win of the playoffs. again outstanding in the net, making 15 difficult saves keeping his team with a three-goal lead.

The third period began with Chase having two men in the penalty box and Winfield took advantage, scoring a goal eight seconds in.

Two minutes later Winfield potted their second goal, bringing the score 3 to 2.

The momentum once again changed as Bronco forward SaulsKenoras found the net with the assist going to

Passmore.

Winfield answered back bring the score to 4-3 and then tied the game at 4, five minutes later, on a deflection off a Broncos stick.

The Chase boys found their composure with Passmore firing a shot off the goal post past the Bruins goalie and into the net for a 5 to 4 lead.

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n Austin Willier, #16, fights for possession of the puck behind the Winfield goal during the first playoff home game, Friday, Feb. 1 between the Chase Midgets and Winfield. The Midgets won 3-2.. Emotions ran high with plenty of power-plays against Chase for fighting their way to the puck. Coach Craig Stevens said they got off 42 shots-on-goal to Winfield’s 25, but took 37 minutes in penalties versus Winfield’s 10.

Chase beat Winfield Saturday too, elevating them to the second round.

More tourists peruse website Continued from pg. 24 months, winter sports such as hockey are filling the gap more and more, meaning that soon there might not be an off-season.

Cyr also reported seeing Shuswap Tourism website traffic double, with most of its users staying on the site for at least three minutes or more. This, says Cyr, means they do not just accidently end up here, but are clicking on things and looking around to see what is offered.

Cyr presented council with a brief overview of the organization’s marketing strategy over the next two years, which includes getting ads in travel guides as well as attending many more tourism trade shows.

These shows, she says, are a great way to get the word out about the area. This year’s big event is taking place in Ontario which, Cyr says, is where many of the Shuswap tourists travel from.

Shuswap Tourism is also trying to include more coverage of the Chase area in their

travel guides, adding locations such as Pete Murray’s Farm and the local fruit stand to their listings.

One of the biggest problems with local tourism is that many people do not realize what is available in their own backyard, says Cyr. She has found that many people are surprised at some of the things offered and has, on numerous occasions, given them brochures to take home for themselves or for family members when they come to visit.

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Experience as a Family n Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day.

If you find your gatherings often involve all the adults sitting around visiting while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone.

A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you find your gatherings following the same tedious patterns where one or two family members dominate with the same old stories, this is the year to change it up.

Consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradition out of them. Here are some ideas to get started: Get out and enjoy our beautiful outdoors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., organize a hayride, snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink.

If you don’t have snow in your area, you can travel to find it or consider planning a bike ride, a hike or even hitting a mini-golf course or a driving range. The idea is to bring everyone together in a family activity you’ve never done before.

Plan a meal away from the house – Instead of cooking for the gathering, plan a formal brunch or dinner at a new restaurant.

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you experience a new menu together but everyone in your group can sit together and enjoy the meal. B.C. has a widely diverse cultural make up and ethnic restaurants are part of that.

Make your Family Day gathering a retreat for all – consider getting your family out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to enjoy, from winter outdoor fun to refreshing spa services. Think of how much fun it would be for your whole family group to take a yoga class together.

Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their talent to your gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dimmer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a popcorn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks.

By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creating many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoyable.

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It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence.

Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging.

Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them.

Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.

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Grizzlies take the Heat in exciting contest

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On Friday, Feb. 1 in Armstrong was anything but a fun bus trip for the Heat. After a spring-like day where we all saw snow disappear, the local hockey team disappeared on the ice. The North Okanagan Knights finished the evening

with a 9-0 victory. Jacob Mattes was riddled for six goals prior to Devon Pearson coming on in relief and seeing three get by. The Heat fought hard however, with McKenzie Guardiero, Reece Forman and Drew Wilde all getting the boot after spirited contests.

Saturday night is all right for fighting but in

the case of this home game there was none.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies visited on Feb. 2 and the fans enjoyed a very entertaining game.

All tied up after 60 minutes, the mad Bears got a marker just 1:49 into overtime to take a 4-3 victory.

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danza got a pair to lead the Heat. Fidanza was the first star in this one with Drew Wilde receiving the third star.

Pearson went the distance in this one, stopping 25 of 29 shots.

The Heat played Revelstoke Wednesday, Feb. 6 prior to a couple of back-to-back games versus the Kamloops Storm.

Friday, Feb. 8, Kamloops is at Art Holding Memorial Arena and on Saturday Chase heads to MacPark to take on the Storm.

Sunday, Feb. 10 is awards night for the Heat, tickets are still available by calling 778-220-6955. Come out and support your team while enjoying a fine meal.

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LAURETTE PAGE February 23, 1927 – January 30, 2013 Laurette Frances Page went to be with her Lord on January 30, 2013 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 85 years. Laurette was born February 23, 1927 in Regina, Sask. to mother Victoria Dykstra.

She was the oldest of 3 children. Her growing up years were spent in Vancouver. In 1943 she met and married the love of her life, Albert Page and had 8 children. ( 2 boys, 6 girls) Laurette and Albert lived in Richmond until 1964 at which time they moved to Grandview Bench. (Salmon Arm) It was here that they had their youngest child. Living on the 160 acre farm meant Laurette could do what she loved best, growing acres of vegetables like she had done in Richmond and was even given the opportunity to open her own fruit and vegetable stand. One thing that Laurette loved to do was sell, sell, sell. She was a very hard worker doing everything she could to help make ends meet. On top of all the farm work, being a mother etc. etc. she, for many years, worked for the forestry planting trees. After moving off the farm and into town she started her own home based business selling Watkins products which she loved. She did this right up until the end. Laurette loved to socialize with her friends over a cup of coffee or tea and was very involved with her church which was her family as well. Laurette had her share of difficult times with health issues etc. but was always positive and determined to carry on. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Laurette was predeceased by her husband, Albert Page, daughter Lorna Horvat and son in law Tony Horvat, son Larry Page, son in law Bill Wilcox, sister Betty Nordlund, and brother Trueman Wilson. Laurette will be lovingly remembered by her son Wayne (fiancée Sandy) Page, daughters Muriel (Alan) Bowerman, Sandra (Mel) Sandaker, Wendy Wilcox, Sylvia (Rick) Graham, Ester (Larry) Arrowsmith as well as 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Shuswap Community Church.

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COMPTON, EVA FLORENCE February 14, 1911 - January 30, 2013 Eva Florence Compton passed away peacefully in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, on Wednesday afternoon, January 30, 2013 at the age of 101 years, just shy of her 102nd birthday.

A celebration of life service was held from the Shuswap Lodge Retirement Residence on Tuesday afternoon, February 5th at 1:30 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant, with her granddaughter, Susan, sharing a tribute.

Interment will follow later in the family plot in Edmonton City Cemetery.

Born in Edmonton, Alberta on February 14, 1911, she was a respected businesswomen and landlord in the City of Edmonton prior to moving to Cedar Heights in 1973. Later she moved into Salmon Arm residing in several homes prior to settling in the Shuswap Lodge for her final years of independence.

Family was important to Eva, she was predeceased by her husband, Ray 1971, sons, Bruce and Ronald in 2009; they will be at rest together in Edmonton.

She leaves her two grandchildren, Susan Tilford and Raymond Compton both of Washington; and 2 great grandsons, Juston and Colin.

Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Eva Compton.

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BROOKE, MILDRED (NEE BROWN, MCBRIDE) AUG 25, 1920 – JAN 26, 2013 Mildred passed away peacefully in the Kelowna General Hospital on January 26, 2013 after a brief illness. She is survived by her children: Jim (Diane), Allan (Julie), Jerry (Linda) and Donna McBride McKay and numerous grandchildren: Denise, Russell, Scott, Daylene, Debbie, Robert, Andrew, Jenny, Melissa, Jeffrey and Kayla and step grandchildren as well as numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her 1st husband, Lloyd and her second husband Charlie Brooke, her daughter Rita Randall, and her son Raymond McBride, her grandchildren, Ryan and Michael. She was also predeceased by her brothers: Howard, Bob, Stan, Morris, and Bud. She is survived by her sisters Marj and Vivian and her brother Eldon. Mildred was born in Raymond, Alta and grew up on her father’s farm. She left there when she went east to work in a munitions factory during World War II. After the war she moved to Calgary and married her 1st husband Lloyd McBride. Lloyd was in construction and moved around quite regularly.

Mildred moved with him and raised the family until they finally settled in Kamloops. She lived for her children, giving them all of her energy. After Lloyd died in 1976, she raised Donna the youngest and the only one still left at home. After Donna moved out, Mildred took up bowling as a recreation.

It was there that she met her second husband, Charlie Brooke and moved to Chase, B.C. They had 20 great years together. Several years ago Mildred and Charlie moved to Missionwood in Kelowna, where she resided until her passing.

Mildred loved reading, bowling, gardening and cooking, but most of all, she loved her children.

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Salmon Arm Observer Friday, February 8, 2013 LAMONT, WILLIAM BUCHANAN “BILL” January 24, 1922 – February 1, 2013 Bill passed away at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC on February 1, 2013 at the age of 91 years.

Born on the farm near Maidstone, SK January 24, 1922, he married Eileen Pike in 1945.

They farmed near Maidstone, SK until the fall of 1986 when they retired to Salmon Arm. Bill was well known for his love of horses and cattle; while living in Saskatchewan they developed a breed of cattle the named “SPECKLE PARK”. On January 24 of this year, Bill and Eileen were recognized by the Saskatchewan Cattleman’s Association with a “Lifetime Achievement Award”.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Forest Bank District Cemetery, Maidstone, SK. Bill was predeceased by his wife Eileen, one sister and two brothers.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Care Centre for the care he received, the neighbors and all the friends who called on him while at the Centre. His sense of humor and smile will be missed by all of us.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129.

EMAIL condolences and share memories at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

KOSKI, FRELLA LYNN It is with great sadness that the family of Frella Lynn Koski announce her passing after a courageous battle with cancer. On February 2nd, 2013 she passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Frella was predeceased by her parents, Omer and Kathryn Porter, her father-in-law, Jim Koski, her sons, Ronnie Mould and Dean Mould, and her brother Norman Porter.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Tom Koski, her daughter, Wanda Mould, step-daughter Tammy Koski, step-son Kevyn Koski, mother-in-law, Gwen Koski, sisters Verna, Lorna, Thurza, Donna, Velma (Stan), Linda, brother Wesley, sister-in-law Arlene, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Frella was born on September 18, 1944 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. When Frella was a small child her family moved to the Vancouver, BC area for a few years and then on to Quesnel, BC where she grew up and where her three children were born. In the early 1990’s Frella moved to Salmon Arm where she met Tom. They were married in July 1995 and enjoyed twenty wonderful years together. Frella especially loved their trips together to Alaska, the Yukon and hunting, mushroom picking and camping in the wilderness.

She loved to dance, listen to music and in her younger years she played the accordion. She took great pride in her home and spent hours each spring and summer tending to her beautiful yard and flower gardens which were admired by all.

She enjoyed watching the birds visit her gardens and had a great love for animals, especially her kitty. She loved the outdoors and most of her working years seen her outside planting trees and flagging. Frella endured much adversity in her life but always faced it with great courage. She always cared about her appearance and was a very feisty, fun-loving little gal who will be greatly missed by many.

A Celebration of life service was held on Thursday afternoon, February 7th, 2013, at 1:00 pm at Bowers Funeral Chapel with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Interment followed in Mt. Ida Cemetery, with pallbearers Brian Andriashyk, Michelle Dehnke, Kevyn Koski, Tom Liddle, Steve Pakka and Bonnie Ward.

A reception followed back in the Mountainside room at Bowers, allowing time for family and friends to continue memories.

If desired, donations would be appreciated in her memory to the Salmon Arm SPCA, 5850 Auto Road SE, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 2X2 On line condolences may be sent to Frella’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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GOSS, KATHLEEN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Goss on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Edward and parents John and Florence Reedman.

Kathleen grew up in Blind Bay where the family homesteaded in the early 1900’s. As a teenager when her father’s health was declining Kathleen delivered the mail from Notch Hill to Sorrento and Blind Bay by horse and buggy.

Kathleen married Edward Goss in 1939 and they were off to Vernon where Edward taught school and was the Principal at Vernon’s Bearisto Elementary School until retiring in 1972. Upon retiring they moved back to their summer home on the Shuswap.

Kathleen is survived by her nephews, Ben (Dot) Reedman of Chase, Norman (Evelyn) Reedman of Ontario, Brian (Nona) Reedman and Doug Reedman of Salmon Arm. Her nieces Marilyn (Dave) Owen of Campbell River, Lenore Bateman of Oliver, Joan (Larry) Cummings of Kamloops, Diane Reedman and husband and Tom Schaefer of California, heather Reedman of Washington State, Cheri (Mike) Chambers of Calgary, Hazel (Bill ) Beach of Victoria, Ardith (Larry) Reese and Phyllis MacArthur of Salmon Arm. The family would like to thank the staff at Piccadilly Care Centre for their caring support of Kathleen. Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home. No service will be will be held at this time as family and friends gathered on January 11, 2013 to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Kathleen will be interred in the Blind Bay Cemetery next to her loving husband Edward at a later date.

On line condolences can be sent through Kathleen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com DYCK (ALLENBRAND), EDNA IRENE July 24, 1933 – January 27, 2013 Edna Irene Allenbrand was born to Leroy and Amy Allenbrand on July 24, 1933, the 10th of 13 children. The family farmed near Handel, SK. Edna and Vernon met at the Church of God in Saskatoon, SK. They were both baptized in the South SK River as teenagers.

They were married on July 5, 1954, and to this union were born Brenda, Richard, and Valerie.

Edna loved the outdoors, photography, early mornings in her garden, and family get-togethers - all gifts of her heavenly Father. She was a ‘great sport’ – joining in family adventures such as wilderness backpacking, vacations, and cruises.

She overcame immense challenges and even conquered her life-long fear of water by riding on a personal watercraft on the Shuswap Lake and tubing down the Enderby River.

She and her little dog Tara were inseparable.

In her latter years, progressive memory loss and then cancer took over her body, yet her indomitable spirit and humour remained, even blossomed, to the end. Edna passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 27, 2013.

She was predeceased by son Richard, as well as her parents and several siblings. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband Vernon, daughters Brenda (Jack) Wagner of Richmond, B.C., and Valerie (Brian) Krushel of Camrose, AB, 5 granddaughters, Brittani, Mikaela, Brianna, Jilisa, and Terrace; one great grandson, Jack; sister Lorraine and brothers, Floyd and Howard.

The funeral service was held from The Shuswap Community Church in Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday afternoon, February 2, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Jack Wagner and Brian Krushel officiating.

Musician was Diane Carlson.

Interment was in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted by the BC Cancer Foundation (www. bccancerfoundation.com), or the charity of one’s choice.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind. (Luke 10:27) On line condolences may be sent to Edna’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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RENNER, MARION BYREL (nee Pearce) Marion Byrel Renner (nee Pearce) passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 85. She was born July 21, 1927 in New Westminster, BC. In 2000 Marion and husband of 57 years, Harold (who passed in 2006) moved to Salmon Arm from Langley to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Harty Johnstone, son Mark Renner and wife Sue, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, two sisters, her brother and sister in-laws as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A very special heartfelt thank you to all the staff (especially cottage 6) at Good Samaritan (Hillside Village) for all the tender care and attention they gave to mom during her stay. Marion had a heart of gold and was a very special lady to many people. A memorial service will be held at a future date in the spring.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Marion’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

BLAIR, (WINNIFRED) ROSEMARY March 6, 1933 – January 28, 2013 Rosemary passed away peacefully at Arbor Lodge in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 79. Rosemary was born in Salmon Arm on March 6, 1933 to pioneers Don and Ruth Raven. After completing high school, Rosemary decided to pursue a career in nursing and graduated from Saint Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1957.

While living in Vancouver, Rosemary met and married Bruce Stuart Blair. Rosemary and Bruce had three children. Robert and James were born in Burnaby and after James was born the young family moved to Salmon Arm and four years later they were blessed with a daughter, Janet.

Rosemary initially worked part time at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and in 1967 started working full time until she retired in 1998. She was a very professional and caring nurse working the graveyard shift in the Intensive Care Unit for most of her career.

Rosemary kept busy in her retirement years; she loved bowling, playing violin in the community orchestra and playing in several bridge clubs. As a cancer survivor, she was honored to participate with an amazing group of dragon boaters. Until very recently she was actively working on projects in the community for the Salmon Arm Heritage Society and with the Salmon Arm council.

Rosemary loved to travel and enjoyed a number of trips in Canada, the USA and abroad. She enjoyed family get-togethers and was committed to her family and many friends.

On December 3, 2012 Rosemary moved into Arbor Lodge in Salmon Arm where she was well cared for until the end. The family would like to extend our warmest thank you to the loving and caring staff at the lodge.

Predeceased by her husband, Bruce, in 2000, Rosemary is survived by her brothers; Jim (Sherry) Raven of Williams Lake, BC, David (Nancy) Raven of Nanaimo, BC, children; Robert (Cathie) Blair of Prince George, BC, James (Missy) Blair of Salmon Arm, BC and Janet (Ray) Nobert of Prince George, BC, nine grandchildren; Erin, Nathan, Nicholas, Carolyn, Matthew, Marcus, Alyssa, Graeme and Emily, five great-grandchildren; Jacob, Marshall, Charlotte, Ryder, and Lily.

A Celebration of life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on the morning of Saturday, February 2nd at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Honors and tributes were shared by family and friends, followed by a reception in the Mountainside room, allowing time for family and friends to continues sharing of memories. Interment will follow later in the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Rosemary to the Salmon Arm Museum and Historical Association at P.O. Box 1642, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P7 or the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation (www. shuswaphospitalfoundation.org) at P.O. Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3.

Online condolences may be sent to Rosemary’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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In Memoriam

Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation.

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

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

Cards of Thanks WINTERFEST Andrew & Carson Oystryk would like to thank the following; our greatgrandma, Olga Oystryk for taking us pledging. The great people and businesses that kindly pledged us this year.

LeaAnne Cox and the Lions for the many years of hard work and dedication. The Northway’s for the use of their field. The spectators that came out to support the young snowmobilers.

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SPORT & ACTIVE LIVING LEADERSHIP (SALL) Application due Feb 11.

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RECEPTIONIST required for an orthodontic office in Vernon. Candidates must have good computer, customer service, communication and financial management skills.

Orthodontic/dental office experience required.

Please email cover letter and resume to: mkersey@junction.net

Registered Dental Hygienist required for temporary parttime to cover maternity leave starting April 2013. Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Kovalcik at 250-832-3626, email to drekovalcik@gmail.com or mail resume to Suite 135B, 1151-10th Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T3.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

OUR Growing Security Company Is Looking For An Experienced Supervisor To Assume Site Supervisor Duties At A High Profile Shopping Facility.

The Right Candidate Will Have A Valid BC Security License And A Background In Similar Type Facilities. Please Direct All Serious Inquiries To The Email Listed (securingkamloops@gmail.com).

Further Details Will Be Given To Qualified Candidates. Thank You.

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(250)833-4002 LOST: Female, brown tabby kitten w/thumbs & ear tattoo #589JCZ in Canoe Creek Estates. She went missing Jan22. Sadly missed by 13yr. old autistic boy, reward offered (250)253-1070

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

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Children Childcare Wanted WANTED NANNY or babysitter for about 10 days a month, in our home, for a 1-5 and 7 year old, would suit student that is dependable. Car, wage depending on care provided, requires overnight stays.

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Employment Career Opportunities MCELHANNEY CONSULTING seeks SAFETY COORDINATOR: OH&S diploma + 2-5 yrs exp; current on OH&S regulations, exp in oil & gas, construction or surveying an asset.

Info/apply @ www.mcelhanney.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

Help Wanted BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are Energetic, Motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, we are inviting you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fastest growing automotive companies and always looking for great people to join our team. We’re accepting resumes for all departments and all positions: Management, Sales, Service (technicians), Parts, Body Shop and Accounting.

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Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm and growing.

Betts Electric Ltd requires Electrical trades people for Penticton & Kamloops. Purchaser required for Penticton office. Visit www.betts.bc.ca for more information. Send resumes to 250-492-3343 CUSTOM cabinetry and millwork shop in Salmon Arm, BC requires a Journeyman Cabinet Maker and Cabinet Finisher. This is a permanent, fulltime position, which includes benefits and a 4 day work week (4x10hrs). Please send resume to shop@mi-tec.com or fax to (250)832-1534

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ELEANOR A. (CAssELmAN) (CASSELMAN) sCHWERDTFEGER SCHWERDTFEGER Eleanor. A. (Casselman) Schwerdtfeger passed away with her family by her side at home in Salmon Arm on Saturday February 02, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Eleanor was born Elanor was at Williamsburg Ontario on July 22, 1920.

Eleanor was a direct descendant of the United Empire Loyalist Captain Cephernes Casselman.

Eleanor married Franklin G.W. Schwerdtfeger on October 08, 1941 a fifth generation descendant of the Reverend Samuel Schwerdtfeger who was the minister for the first Lutheran Congregation of the upper Canada (now Ontario). They retired to the Salmon Arm area in 1977 to enjoy the mild climate and the beautiful scenery. Eleanor is survived by her daughters; Lorna (Bert) Allison of Perth Ontario, Leona Yaretz of Salmon Arm, sons; Frank (Terrie) of Enderby, Terry (Debbie) of Orleans Ontario, David of Enderby, Stephen (Kimberly) of Chesterville Ontario, Grandchildren; Bobby Allison of Ontario, Ontario, Lorie Lorie (Gregg) (Gregg)of Villeneuve Villeneuve of of Moose Creek Ontario, Leslie (Steven) VanBruinessen of Berwick Ontario, Lee (Rebecca) Chesterville of Ontario, Brian and Karen Schwerdtfeger of Ottawa, Try TroyYaretz Yaretz Salmon Mitchell of of Salmon Arm,Arm, Mitchell and and Rebecca Schwerdtfeger of Chesterville Rebecca Schwerdtfeger of Chesterville Ontario, Ontario, Jean Graham BC, Suzanna (Shoichi) Jean Graham of BC, of Suzanna (Shoichi) Ueda Ueda of Japan, Jennilea and ofLisa of Ontario, of Japan, Jennilea and Lisa Ontario, Great Great Grandchildren; EmilyThomas and Thomas Grandchildren; Emily and Allison,Allison, Riley, Riley, andVilleneuve, Sam Villeneuve, Madaline Van Logan Logan and Sam Madaline Vanbrusen, Bruinessen, Griffin Schwerdtfeger of Graham Ontario, Griffin Schwerdtfeger of Onatrio, Aurora Aurora Graham of BC many nephews, nieces and of BC many nephews, nieces and cousins.Elanor cousins.

Eleanor by is also by herHessand sisters; is also survived her survived sisters; Gwen Gwen andtwin Shirley Empey, twinand brothers Shirley Hess Empey, brother; Clayton Clare Clayton andofClare Casselman of Ontario.

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Eleanor waspredeceased predeceased by by her her loving husband Elanor was Frank Schwerdtfeger in July 1999, Grand Daughter Cindy Lee Penner her parents Mahlon and Ilda Casselman, Brothers; Lloyd, Paul and Keith Casselman of Ontario.

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A visitation will take place Sunday evening February 10, 2013 at 6 pm from Bowers Funeral Chapel followed by a Funeral Service on Monday February 11, 2013 at 2pm. Interment will take place at Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm with a reception following in the Mountainside Room.

Not My Will But Thine Be Done.

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

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SIMPSON, RITA FLORENCE August 21, 1914 – January 31, 2013 Rita Simpson passed away peacefully in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the age of 98.

Born in Pincher Creek, Alberta on August 21, 1914; She was predeceased by her son, Larry Simpson and is lovingly remembered by her daughter-in-law, Geraldine Simpson Symonds; her muchloved grandson Todd Simpson and granddaughter, Cara (Mark) Reinelt; her son, Gary (Judy) Simpson and grandchildren Mark Simpson (Lou Edwards) and Marla (Craig) Turner and two great-grandchildren.She was also predeceased by good friend Art Finkbeiner and Bob Symonds.

Rita lived at the Rotary Gardens from 1987 until 2011.She rode the local bus to get her mail at the post office, tended her flower garden, canned vegetables and jam, made the best apple pies and cookies right into her 97th year.She and her neighbour at the Gardens, Marion Mitchell, were good friends and looked out for each other.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Shuswap Lodge for their kind and caring support of Rita during her 15 months residence.We know she was an easy person to be around as she had a positive attitude and calming nature.Thank you to Kate Dyck from Interior Health and the Community Care Aides who helped Rita every day.

Thanks to Dr. Lorenz and the staff at Bastion who cared for Rita in her last days.

Donations in memory of Rita can be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society.

A celebration of life service for Rita will be held from the Chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Friday afternoon, February 8th at 2:00 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. A reception will follow in the Mountainside room, allowing family and friends to continue sharing memories.

Interment will follow at a later date in her son’s grave at Mt. Ida Cemetery.

On line condolences may be sent to Rita’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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Cleaning Services

RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum is looking to hire student and seasonal F/T employees. Check our Website

WESTERN Human Resources is seeking casual employees to support adults with developmental/physical disabilities in 24/7 setting. Required: HSW diploma or equiv; First Aid/CPR; Clear Crim Rec.; Valid class 04 BCDL; NVCI, 3 references. Fax resume/cover letter to: (250)832-0501

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Resumes are now being accepted for the 2013 season Positions available:

• Housekeeping • Marine Technician • Maintenance Applicants may apply by email to dont@twinanchors.com or by Fax to 250-836-4824 Attention HR Manager or drop off your resume at 101 Martin Street, Sicamous, B.C. Our website at: www.twinanchors.com, provides job descriptions for these positions. Further jobs will be posted shortly and are listed on the same website.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Forestry/Engineering Technician

Canoe Forest Products Ltd., located near Salmon Arm BC has an opening within the Woodlands Department for a Forestry/Engineering Technician.

Reporting directly to the Road Construction Supervisor, the successful candidate will assist and be responsible for a variety of road, logging, and forestry related duties. This will include delivering culverts to road construction and maintenance sites, operating log dump/scale equipment, field layout projects, and timber reconnaissance.

The successful candidate will be a graduate from a recognized Forestry program and be eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Previous forest industry experience relevant to this position and the ability to work with minimal supervision will be an asset.

Hourly wage and benefits package will be established as per the United Steelworkers – BC Southern Interior Master Agreement.

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

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

Financial Services

Computer Services

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Lots

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

COMPUTER SERVICE

250-836-5300

Repairs and Sales Upgrades and accessories Wireless & home networking

John Schlosar, A+ Certified computer@cablelan.net

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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

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

Houses For Sale

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ALFALFA/grass 1st cut, small squares. Excellent cow feed.

J. Lepine (250)832-2962 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

GRASS/ALFALFA 1st crop $4.50, 2nd crop $6.25, last years hay $3.50, straw $4.00, oat hay $3.50. good for horses (250)832-4160 (250)803-8298 HORSE & cow hay, round bales, $30/round (250)675-2592, (250)804-1217 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Livestock 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 With Dignity & Understanding.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Misc. for Sale 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 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

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

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

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

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

For Sale By Owner 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

Houses For Sale Care-free living!

2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage.

All one level.

Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area.

New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater. $215,000.

Call (250)832-6765

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Rentals

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Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

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 1Bdrm quiet adult bldg $595 incl HW, cable. Heat/hydro extra NS NP Prefer tenant interested in grounds work. Ref’s DD req. 250-833-5689 1 bedroom apartment avail.

March 1st $650/month. Recently renovated.

Parking, laundry, quiet building. N/S. N/P. Suomi Apartments. Call Keith 250-832-6060 2BDRM, 2bath condo, Cambridge Court, 5appliances, available March 1st, $875/mo.

(250)833-6097 2 BDRM. APT. in Sicamous.

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

3 bdrm. APT. SICAMOUS Avail. immediately. $600/mo. incl. utilities. 250-517-0244.

BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available March 1. Central loc. Mature adults.

Pet negotiable. $795/mo.

Phone 250-8326490 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furnished, all inclusive, (250)838-9394 HUGE 1 bedroom, $850/mo. inc. utilities, garbage. NP, avail. immed. Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 LAKE VIEW, 2bdrm. available immediately, reasonable rent for mature tenant, Call Marg (250)833-2062 LAKEVIEW bachelor suite, Sunnybrae, NS, NP, 4.5 km from TC Hwy, $375/mo.

(250)832-9179

NEWER 2000sq 5bed: 2bed upstairs 3bed down, 3bath.

Walking dist. to lake/beach.

A/C, fridge, stove,15min from town. $1450/mo Sunnybrae.

Avail March 01. No smoking.

No pets preferred. 250-9382941 email Lee_bull@msn.com. Showing Sundays only

All New! Brand new suite.

Beautiful Large, bright 1Bdrm Sunlight W/O Brand New Washer/Dryer $1150/mo Util and Cable incl. 250-517-7991 Enderby 1bdrm $650. incl all util, sat/int., 250-558-9171.

LOVELY 1bdrm. walkout suite w/patio, gas f/p, walk to town, $675/mo. + half util., NS, no drugs, pet neg., ideal for mature, responsible single person, ref’s req., (250)832-7754 Raven 1 Bdrm Partly furn. Incl Util and Sat. NP NS w/o patio.

Ref req. $900 250-832-3016

LAKEVIEW MANOR

Fully furn. 1 Bdrm Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake close to all amenities in quiet adult NS NP building starting at $795 + Hydro

Ref req’d 250-833-9148

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

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

SICAMOUS. 2 BDRM. on Mara Lake. $750/mo. Incl util. on 1 1/2 Acre. 250-517-0244.

SORRENTO Newly renovated 3+bdrm 2bth, W/D lakeview, near beach/town/schools W/D avail. Mar 1 $1150/mo + util.

DD req. (250)803-1081 could be Short term rental 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 spacious reno’d NS NP $700/mo util, cable incl.

DD& Ref’s req. 250-832-4448 2 BDRM bsmt suite, walking distance to college, schools & churches, on bus route. Incl. util. & 4 appl. NS, NP, ND. $750/mo.

Avail. Immed.(250)833-5685 2BDRM. on 4acres 5min. from Mall, freshly painted, priv. ent., W/D, garage, patio area, $900/mo. incl. util., looking for long term renter(250)804-2854 2 bdrm suite in Canoe. F/S, W/D, DW. Internet/TV + Utils included. Roomy, 1100sq ft. $1100/mo call 250-515-2412.

2 BDRM suite, near college.

Avail Mar 1, 2013. $850/mo incl all util,W/D, cable, & internet. NS No parties. Small Pet Ok. (250)832-4112 3Bdrm Daylight lge. Living room and kitchen Laundry rm quiet country setting close to ammen 10 min form SA $875 + DD+ Util Ref req. No Pets 250-832-4642

Mobile Homes & Parks

Townhouses IDA VISTA is a family orientated housing cooperative located in Salmon Arm. We are now accepting applications for 3BDRM units Now avail in Ida Vista housing Co-Op. Housing charges are $783/mo. with a one time share capital purchase of $1500. Small pet okay. For further information call (250)833-5775 Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am to 3 pm.

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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

Modular Homes LONG TERM RENTAL in Sicamous, this 3 bdrm. MH on a lge. lot is avail. Feb. 15, 2013. $650/mo. plus utilities.

NS, NP. 250-836-4816.

Homes for Rent 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 3BDRM Blind Bay, 2bath, fully furn., util. incl., $1200/mo.

OBO (250)515-3169 3 Bedroom main floor suite.

Walking distance to downtown SA. Fireplace,washer/dryer, large yard, new deck, near Fletcher Park. N/S, small pet OK. Utilities included. $1150.

250-833- 3545.

4BDRM., 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college & amenities, Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105 Executive home, top level, 3bdrm, 1bath,5appl. N/S,N/P, covered carport, close to all amenities, on bus route. $1500/mo. incl utilities, refs & D/D req’d. Call 250-832-7659 Lee Creek 2bdrm semi-waterfront, N/S, $800/mo. includes basic hydro & sat., year round.

Small pets ok. 250-318-6827

Trucks & Vans 2002 Olds Silhouette AWD, good tires & mechanical condition, $5000. (250)832-4705 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

Moorage WANTED - retired lady looking for affordable moorage on lake for newer 19’ pontoon boat. willing to pay reasonable fees and or trade for boat usage.

(250)836-4613

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL PURSUANT TO WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT 2002 Pontiac Aztek 4D HTBCK, VIN 3G7DB03E92SF64291 left at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. since February 15, 2011.

Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. claims a lien against David Royce. Amount owing $7687.32 plus costs. Date of Disposal: February 20, 2013 at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd., 230 42 Street SW, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4R7.

NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL PURSUANT TO WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 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

Suites, Upper 2 BDRM- 1 block to DT, utils & in suite W/D incld. N/S. $825/mo. Call (250)803-2792.

3Bdrm 1200 sq. ft. W/D hookup quiet country setting. Close to ammen. 10 Min to SA $975 + DD Ref req. No Pets Large 3 bdrm 2 full baths WD master bdrm W/I closet new paint/ carpets NS Avail immed $950 plus Util. 250-517-0418 Newly Reno’d ONE BDRM suite util incl. $675/mo, Avail Immed NS. (250)804-0399

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2007 Ford Taurus 4D SDN, VIN 1FAFP56U57A124790 left at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. since March 27, 2012.

Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. claims a lien against Arthur Graham Lowery. Amount owing $7769.10 plus costs. Date of Disposal: February 20, 2013 at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd., 230 42 Street SW, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4R7.

Notice of Exclusion Application regarding land in the agricultural land reserve

R E N TA L S

2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Apartment 4 appliances, NS/NP. 7010 Black Road, Ranchero 2 Bedrm., 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appl., NS/NP. #5 Celista Landing, Celista

$

750/mo.

$

850/mo.

3 Bedrm. + Den, 3 Bath House Raven Subdivision, 5 appliances, dbl garage, Lakeview, N/S, N/P $ 4591 13th St. NE, Salmon Arm 1200/mo.

2 Bedrm., 1 Bath Half Duplex FS/WD, close to mall, NS/NP. W740 10th St. SW, Salmon Arm

$

750/mo.

Merry Anderson 250-833-2799 merryanderson@telus.net MANAGING BROKER

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There’s more to lose than just‌ ‌memories WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

I, Shirley Ann Miller, Peter Oliver Laitinen, and Colleen Margaret Laitinen intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve part of the following property which is legally described as, Â Lot 4, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division, Yale District, District Plan 3890 (PID 010-694-137) and located at 2451 30th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC. The portion intended for exclusion would include a 100m wide section on the west side of the property, adjacent to 20th Street NE, as shown on the attached map. Â Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Salmon Arm, Box 40, 500 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 by February 27, 2013.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Warehouseman’s Lien Act

Notice of intention to sell pursuant of Warehouseman’s Lien Act. Contents of locker or yard stored by following people at:

AAA Mini Storage, 431 - 42 St. SW Salmon Arm BC V1E 2Y9

Will be disposed of by private or public sale.

Randy Every Deposited February 11th, 2011 Present charges Earl Holley Deposited July 25th, 2004 Present Charges Brian Sorvisto Deposited September 10th, 2005 Present Charges Dean Morrison Deposited May 22nd, 2010 Present Charges Nicole Maillet Deposited January 25th, 2011 Present Charges Blair Doyle Deposited June 19th, 2009 Present Charges

$725.72 $937.44 $2343.00 $1488.00 $967.68 $1229.76

All accounts are subject to advertising and disposal costs and must be paid in full on or before February 8th, 2013.

North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Court Order Sale of Land In the Supreme Court of British Columbia between Royal Bank of Canada (Petitioner) and Andrea Jane McDonald also known as Andrea Jane Elizabeth McDonald (Respondent).

We will sell by sealed tender or offer, to satisfy the Creditors judgment all the right, title and interest of the Respondent Andrea Jane McDonald also known as Andrea Jane Elizabeth McDonald (Respondent), in and to the following land and premises, more particularly known and describes as: Lot 2, Section 17, Township 18, Range 10, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 32120, Parcel Identifier: 003-516-601, 2318 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC Conditions of Sale: Sealed tenders marked “McDonald Sale� may be submitted directly to the Court Bailiffs office – 3953 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, BC, V1X 6S4 or by fax to (250) 491-1073 Terms of Sale: Cash or certified cheque at the time of sale. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to reject any and all offers and may adjourn the sale if, in his opinion the highest offer does not reflect fair market value.

Perspective purchasers may contact the Court Bailiff Daniel Roberts at (250) 491-1033 for further information.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is in]iting proposals Mrom XualiĂ„eK proponents to Ke]elop anK aKminister a comprehensi]e training program for the Regional District’s 13 rural Ă„re Kepartments within ,lectoral (reas Âş(’ Âş)’ ÂşC’ ÂşD’ Âş,’ anK Âş-’ 7roposals clearl` marReK “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICESâ€? will be accepteK until 2:00pm local time on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the oɉce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District locateK at 1 4arine 7arR Dri]e 76 )o_ Salmon (rm )C =1, 71 7roposal Kocuments anK further information are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www csrK bc ca )C )iK website at www bcbiK gov bc ca Civic 0nfo website at www civicinfo bc ca anK at the oɉce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noteK aKKress Kuring regular oɉce hours This proQect has a ma_imum annual buKget of (n` Xuestions regarKing this ReXuest for 7roposal Kocument can be KirecteK to 7haeKra Turner (Kministrative Services CoorKinator at ( 33- 1 The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals anK to waive any informality in the proposals receiveK in each case without giving any notice The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the proposal which is KeemeK most aKvantageous -a_ submissions will not be accepteK The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepteK

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Jacobson Ford’s February Truck Event – Over 80 F150’s in Stock!

2013 Ford F150 ~

Canada’s #1 Selling Vehicle ~ 3 YEARS IN A ROW!!

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Save Like Never Before at Braby Motors!

2012 Models Priced to Clear!

2012 Chrysler 200 LX

2012 Jeep Compass

LX trim.

12-256

Reg. $21,695

$

Sport 4x4.

16,995

12-273

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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew

$

25,995

2012 Chrysler 300

Laramie 4x4.

140.5" wheel base.

12-338

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2012 Jeep Patriot

39,995

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Sport 4x4.

12-60

Reg. $28,615

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25,995

2012 Chrysler 300C RWD

Reg. $36,695

$

12-179

Reg. $39,789

$

34,995

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

26,995

Overland, 4x4.

12-233

Reg. $56,040

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49,995

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Touring RWD.

12-209

Reg. $47,810

$

39,995

2012 Dodge Journey R/T

Automatic, keyless entry, power windows, locks 12-239

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

12-137

Reg. $36,795

$

26,995

12-323

Reg. $56,840

$

54,995

2012 Dodge Journey R/T

AWD

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Reg. $33,720

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29,995

AWD

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Walnut Pieces & Halves ...........................................................................................................................

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Prices Effective: Feb 10-16, 2013 Monday-Thursday 8:30am-7pm Friday 8:30am-8pm Saturday 8:30am-6pm Sun. & Holidays 9am-6pm Phone: 250-679-3261 Fax: 250-679-3606

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