Salmon Arm Observer, March 01, 2013

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n (Clockwise from top) An estimated 250 people listen to speeches by event organizers in front of city hall prior to heading out on the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk held Saturday evening. The event raised more than $25,000 for the Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter and Food Bank.

Participants, including Cathy Semchuk, Cheryl Swityk, Brenda Piggott and Lester McInally, walk along the route.

Volunteers Gloria Boda, Donna Biggs and Eva Viers serve up chili at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre to most of the 250 participants.

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Man dies after running onto highway

By Tracy Hughes

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A 41-year-old Salmon Arm man died Tuesday night after apparently running out onto the Trans-Canada Highway where he was hit by a westbound mini-van.

The man’s name has not been re-

leased pending the notification of next of kin.

Salmon Arm RCMP report that alcohol consumption by the pedestrian is suspected to be a contributing factor in the incident, which took place on the highway at 36th Street NE, near the Salmon

Arm GM location. Members of the Salmon Arm RCMP and the TransCanada East Traffic Services were called out at 11:09 p.m. Feb. 26 to the report of a pedestrian/vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation indicates the man ran across the west lane and into the front driver’s

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side of the westbound van.

The man was transported to Shuswap Lake General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Neither speed, nor alcohol consumption by the driver of the minivan, are considered to be factors in the incident.

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n Kellie Goldbaum, Susan Mills and Pauline Reichle try some of the cupcakes for sale at Lakeside Insurance during National Cupcake Day held Monday, Feb. 25 in support of the SPCA. Their event raised $925.

A similar event to benefit the SPCA was also held at Jacobson Ford. photo contributed

Battle for literacy funding draws political support

By Barb Brouwer

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The Shuswap literacy roller coaster ride continues.

Less than two weeks after receiving a Council of the Federation Literacy Award for outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy from Shuswap MLA George Abbott in late January, the group was told $30,000 in funding for a paid co-ordinator is no longer available.

The alliance was devastated by the news that not only would they lose co-ordinator Jennifer Findlay, but that several successful literacy programs would lose their driver.

Despair turned to excitement when Shuswap MLA George Abbott went to bat for LASS last Wednesday, taking his concerns directly to Education Minister Don McRae. “I guess it’s fair to say we’re looking at some possibilities to resolve the issue, principally a discussion between the ministry and Decoda, Abbott said last week. “He (McRae) indicated he wishes to find a satisfactory solution.”

Decoda Literacy Solutions is the provincial organization responsible for delivering Ministry of Education funding to literacy groups across B.C. The news that Abbott was fighting for the alliance buoyed Findlay’s hopes and drew a rave review for him and his “100 per cent support” for literacy and the alliance.

Findlay also raved about community response, noting supporters had launched an email campaign with the Abbott and Decoda and that two businesses had reacted to a Feb. 20 Salmon Arm Observer story by making donations to the alliance – one to the tune of $1,000.

Those hopes were dashed Monday morning with Findlay’s receipt

of an email from Jaqueline van Dyk, director of the Ministry of Education’s Libraries and Literacy Branch, who threw the ball back in Decoda’s court.

The letter reiterated the position that tough economic times have resulted in cuts to literacy funding from the ministry, cuts Decoda has chosen to deal with by withdrawing co-ordinator funding from 55 B.C. community groups.

“This year, Decoda is making tough decisions based on the funding available, and has opted to maintain community literacy co-ordination in some communities and not others,” reads van Dyk’s email. “If you have concerns about the continuation of co-ordinator services in your area, please contact Decoda Literacy Solutions directly.”

Yesterday, the roller coaster took another uphill climb with the news that Abbott continues to push – hard – for a satisfactory outcome.

Referring to van Dyk’s email as a form letter, Abbott said he had further conversation with the education minister the same day Findlay received the email.

“I spoke to him again yesterday and am still cautiously optimistic to get an appropriate resolution,” Abbott said, reiterating his support for literacy an noting that notwithstanding “all manner of pressure” on government dollars, he remains hopeful funding will be found to retain Findlay’s co-ordinator position.

Meanwhile, Findlay was thrilled by the community’s reaction to the funding cuts last week.

“We basically sent out a plea for help to let Decoda and the ministry know what good literacy things are happening in our community,” she said Thursday. “The response has been overwhelming and we know that wouldn’t have happened in every community.”

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Shuswap Market News Friday, March 1, 2013

Anglemont gets water funds

North Shuswap: A $3 million grant will ease tax burden on residents.

By Tracy Hughes

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A $3 million federal infrastructure grant will relieve some of the burden on the wallets of Anglemont residents, who are funding a new water system for the area at a total cost of $9.8 million.

Anglemont’s water supply is failing, inefficient and, at times, completely unusable. It has been the subject of one of the longest running boil-water advisories in B.C. for the 430 residences connected to the system.

MP Colin Mayes, a former Columbia Shuswap Regional District Director, said he understood the challenges small communities have in paying for expensive infrastructure.

“Once this project is completed, the water will be drawn from a new source. They will have reliable and clean water and it will take them off the water advisory – finally.”

The grant comes from the Gas Tax Fund.

Mayes said the program takes into account that funding infrastructure projects in more remote areas can be challenging.

“It’s a significant amount for the population, but there is a significant need for people in these areas to have safe, reliable drinking water.”

The remainder of the funding, which amounts to $6.8 million, will be provided through approved borrowing by the property owners in the service area. The upgrades will provide a new water source and treatment plant, install 10 new pressure reducing stations, and replace a substantial portion of the distribution system.

Currently the water for the residences and golf course is drawn from Hudson Creek. The new system will use untreated water from the creek to irrigate the golf course, while the residents will see UV filtered, chlorine-treated water drawn from Shuswap Lake. The plant will have the capacity to support 1,308 properties in the area and will allow for development opportunities.

“The system has been unreliable both in terms of quality and quantity,” says Terry Langlois, water services co-ordinator. “At Christmas 2011 there was no water at all, none. Currently people are not sure until they wake up and turn on the tap as to whether they will have water.”

Calling it a great day for the North Shuswap, Larry Morgan, the CSRD director for the area, said this grant announcement is great news for Anglemont and a major shot in the arm for the North Shuswap as a whole.”

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n Okanagan Shuswap MP Colin Mayes, UBCM vice president and CSRD director Rhona Martin and Area F CSRD director Larry Morgan are all smiles at the announcement of a $3 million federal gas tax grant for the Anglemont water system.

In British Columbia, the Gas Tax funds are administered through UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities).

UBCM First VicePresident and Electoral Area ‘E’ Director, Rhona Martin said this was a “textbook example” of why the Gas Tax Fund works.

“For a small community, $9.8 million is a tall order to fund through taxation. It is very difficult to fund a project

like this based on property taxes alone.”

The CSRD will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeview Community Centre.

CSRD staff will provide residents with updated project and financial information.

Langlois said the area will be a “beehive” of activity this summer with a view to seeing the majority of the work completed in 2013.

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Friday, March 1, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Sculpted art on display SAGA Public Art Gallery presents “Faces in Stone,” a sculptural exhibition by First Nations artist Audrey Nanimahoo.

Nanimahoo was born into the Cree Nation in Dawson Creek. Even as a child she had a passion to sketch, and as an adult began painting folk art designs on stone and wood with acrylic paints. This eventually led to carving the wood, which then opened the door to stone.

“In 2002 we came across a deposit of unusual green soapstone. We tried to sell the stone through our landscaping company, but had no luck,” Nanimahoo says. “Something within the stone called to me to carve the stone. The stone responded by giving up the secrets locked within. I believe that certain things are meant to be, I was guided to find this talent within myself and release it.”

Audrey’s studio is located near Malakwa, and she currently exhibits her work nationwide.

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Festival slate heats up again City and Colour, the moniker of singer-songwriter Dallas Green and undeniably one of the biggest groundswell stories in Canadian music, will be headlining the 21st Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival on Sunday, Aug. 18.

City and Colour’s most current LP Little Hell debuted at No. 1 on the Top 200 SoundScan Chart in Canada, No. 2 in Australia, and No. 28 in the U.S. And there’s lots of other exciting sounds at this year’s festival to make you move your feet and, well, your whole darn body.

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“Part of the mandate of Roots and Blues is to introduce audiences to incredibly diverse genres of music, musical instruments and artists who play them,” says marketing manager Scott Crocker.

“These three artists represent exciting new forms of music evolution.”

The three acts Crocker is referring to are: Felix Zenger, Butterscotch and Skratch Bastid, who will engage in a “Battle of the Beats Cage Match” workshop together.

Beatboxers Zenger and Butterscotch are masters of vocal per-

cussion, who produce drum beats, rhythm and musical sounds using their mouth, lips, tongues and voices and Skratch Bastid has become one of Canada’s most in-demand DJs and producers.

Highlights of the 2013 festival include Bruce Cockburn, Shakura S’Aida, Steve Strongman, boogie woogie man Ben Waters, indie darlings Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside, and more – with many artists yet to be announced.

For ticket information or purchase, visit www.rootsandblues.ca, or call 250-833-4096.

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INCOME TAX – Fletcher Park Seniors’ Resource Centre’s free community income tax program starts for low-income individuals of all ages at the centre located at 320A - Second Ave. NE, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Monday to Friday. No appointment necessary. Call 250-832-7000 for more information.

FILM FARE – Shuswap International Film Festival continues to March 2. See www.shuswapfilm.net for details.

ON-STAGE – Shuswap Theatre presents John Patrick’s mysterious comedic play, The Curious Savage, at 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2, 5 to 9 and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at Shuswap Theatre.

WELSH CELEBRATION – The third annual St. David’s Day dinner takes place at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Activity Centre. For information, call Olwen Landers at 250-832-7074 or Lawrence Williams at 250-832-4415.

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

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

Tel: 250 832-2828

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

Nursery Care & Children’s Programs

1191 - 22nd Street NE

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

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MUSICAL FUNDRAISER – The Baha’is of Salmon Arm present an evening of

music and storytelling at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, with Sandy Cameron & friends, Roman Mujein, James Murray & Aimee Balloun, Kathlene du Toit, Cy O’Dell and Arrianna. Admission is donation of a non-perishable food item for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

OPERA – The Met: Live in HD presents Parsifal at 9 a.m. at the Salmar Classic.

SEED SAVERS – Annual event at A.L. Fortune School in Enderby runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a seed bank table, seed exchange, silent auction, lectures and DVD presentation. More than 40 vendors.

Admission is $3. Children and students are admitted free.

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

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

Pre-service singing 10:45 a.m.

Worship service 11:00 a.m.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 3

BIBLES – Gideon Vision and Dessert Evening starts at 6:30 p.m. and

features music and speakers at Five Corners Church. Admission is by donation for worldwide Bible distribution.

CASTING CALL – Shuswap Theatre holds auditions both March 3 and 4 for The Herbal Bed, an emotional thriller by Peter Whelan at 7:30 p.m.

Contact director Kim MacMillan to obtain a script at 250-832-4094.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

SAFE KIDS – School District #83 invites parents, guardians, teachers and

parents to a free presentation on keeping kids safe online, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the District Education Centre at #110 - 2960 Okanagan Ave. SE.

HOSPICE TRAINING – Shuswap Hospice Society starts a five-week volunteer

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

COUNTRY TALENT – Launching their Hitlist Tour, Emerson Drive, Doc

Walker and special guest Aaron Pritchett will perform at the Shaw Centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are available during business hours at the SilverBacks box office at 250-832-3856 or at www.silverbacks.com.

OTHER EVENTS THROUGHOUT MARCH HEALTHIEST BABIES – The Family Resource Centre hosts The Healthiest

Babies Possible program Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in March.

Program includes March 5 – Sun Safety with Public Health; March 12 – Attachment Infant Development; March 19 – Movie Day at the Salmar; March 26 – Roxy, children’s entertainer. Lunch provided.

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

191 - 2nd Ave. NE ~ 832-9196

Crossroads Free Methodist Church

Church of Christ

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

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

Mountain View Baptist Church

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

Traditional Service 250 832-8068 121 Shuswap Street SW

Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

Pastor Benje Bartley

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

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

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

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

Everyone Welcome!

Living Waters Church

Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church

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

HEALING SERVICE Every Sunday 1 p.m.

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

Bible Study Thurs.

1:30 p.m.

Public welcome!

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.

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

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

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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) 9:45 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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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

SICAMOUS

10:30 a.m.

Family Service

Everyone is Welcome!

Pastor Ken Finstad

Care Groups for everyone

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

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

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

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

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Tax boosts sound very familiar The BC Liberal government’s plans to boost income taxes on business and high-income earners takes a page out of the NDP opposition’s plans, and makes sense. The NDP plan had called for the corporate tax rate to go to 12 per cent, where it stood in 2008. The BC Liberals are boosting the corporate tax rate to 11 per cent on April 1.

The provincial government will also impose a higher personal income tax rate on individuals with incomes of $150,000 or more. Their provincial income taxes will rise 2.1 per cent to a rate of 16.8 per cent, as of Jan. 1, 2014.

Both of these tax increases are necessary at this time, given the financial shackles the province is in.

It has been running large deficits, at least partly because of much lower natural gas prices, which have affected government revenues.

The province is claiming it will balance the budget in 2013-14, largely because it plans to sell more than $600 million in surplus property.

The provincial government is also boosting MSP premiums again next year. This is completely unfair to moderate income earners, who do not get the exemption from paying the premiums that goes to low income people.

This budget is crafted with the May 14 election in mind. It is designed to convince wavering voters that the BC Liberals are competent money managers.

Over the course of the past 12 years, the Liberals have been sound money managers much of the time, but in recent years their record has been more mixed.

The Liberals were hoping for a big boost in revenue through the HST, but that was torpedoed by voters because of the bumbling way the government brought in the tax. That hurt their reputation as competent managers. By adopting part of the NDP platform, the Liberals may have unintentionally telegraphed that the NDP too has good fiscal ideas.

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Walking in someone else’s shoes Several years ago I received a pair of socks made of alpaca wool from my editor.

They were a Christmas gift. I still have them. They are warm, comfortable, fit well and are a pleasure to wear. Experienced hikers and outdoors people all know just how important socks are out on the trail.

Good quality, comfortable, properly fitting socks are probably one of the most important pieces of outdoor gear to can have when venturing into the wilds.

Take my word for it, nothing can ruin a walk in the woods or an extended outdoor adventure more than blisters.

However, a good pair of socks can be expensive. Alpaca socks will run you $30 or more. Other specialized outdoor activity socks can run anywhere from $20 to $50 and up. Which brings me to my point. While I have always appreciated the gift of my alpaca socks, I have also always felt a little guilty knowing that there are a lot of people living on the streets who

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray would more than appreciate a decent pair of clean, warm socks. Many of us do not hesitate to spend significant amounts of money on outdoor gear.

Runners can cost two, three, four hundred dollars and more. I’ve bought cars for that kind of money.

I have also known what it is not to have any money. While I have worked hard for over 40 years, I was also once a starving university student. Not to mention that working for a newspaper is the closest thing to receiving a pay check while not actually being paid any real amount of money.

I have never had to wonder where my next meal

was going to come from and I have never had to sleep in a doorway or back alley, and I can only imagine what it must be like to survive the night only to face a bleak and dismal day ahead.

I also do not know what it must be like to have to keep walking all day in order to find something to eat – walking block after block, wondering if there will be room at the shelter at night, shivering on cold days, trying to stay out of the rain on miserable days – all the while wearing the same socks that you’ve worn for who knows how many days.

How many homeless people even have extra socks to change into?

I hope I never experience being homeless and having to live on the streets. And, while it may seem trivial to be writing about socks when there are more important social issues that need to be addressed, I nevertheless feel compassion for my fellow human beings who, by little more than chance, are less fortu-

nate than me. If providing a clean pair of warm socks to someone in need can make even a little difference in their lives, then I think it is a worthwhile endeavour.

Now I am certainly not trying to make anyone feel guilty about spending money on expensive outdoor gear. What I am suggesting is that when you do decide to fork over $20 to $50 for one pair of socks, you also spend a few dollars more and buy a package of work or sport socks as well.

You know the kind where they come six or eight pairs in a pack. They are not all that expensive and they are usually pretty good quality. Then take them down to the local Salvation Army shelter.

It may not be the same as walking a mile in a homeless person’s shoes, but it will go a ways in helping them walk the hard pavement.

It might even make you feel a little bit better about spending a lot of money on yourself. Either way, your gift of clean, warm socks will be appreciated.

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R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their support:

White Lake logging plan should be a model for others As a resident of the White Lake community, I would like to share my thoughts regarding the recent logging in White Lake. What began as a possible disaster for our community, has turned out to be an acceptable part of living within a working forest.

Even though there was a rough start with the BC Timber Sales regarding some of the internal legal aspects of the old logging plan, in the end, the BCTS worked diligently with the White Lake Residents Association team,

Bryon Every and Alf Davy, to resolve the critical issues our community had.

George Abbott quickly realized the importance and offered immediate support.

The Minister of Forests’ Steve Thompson, put a lot of effort into analyzing the situation and worked with the BCTS to help with a resolution.

As for the contractor who did the job, my understanding is he has had previous experience with this kind of select logging. He was fully

Wildlife changes off base

We are dismayed that the province’s Wildlife Act has been amended to make it easier for children to pump bullets into wildlife.

Is this government so cash strapped that it must resort to this insanity? Children should never be connected with firearms in any way, shape or form for any reason!

A provincial news release states that “the new licence options” will “provide another opportunity for families to get out and enjoy B.C.’s backcountry.”

Killing animals does not put us in touch with nature, it separates and alienates us from it.

Claudette Laffey, Sandi Mikuse

aware of the importance of this Block K1K7 to our community, and he and his crew went the extra mile to follow the strict guidelines placed in the licence and used their ability to produce a clean, effective and signified product that benefitted everyone involved.

The Ministry of Forests should recognize the value of a conscientious logger and offer incentives to promote what we have witnessed. I hope White Lake would be considered a model for future

forest-related plans within communities and that other communities organize with a committee that has the ability to bring forward reasonable concerns and reap the benefit of such.

It is rewarding to see this change, that government and community can get together, with reasonable concerns and work together to resolve those concerns.

It also gives the residents of White Lake a real opportunity to witness that much of the fear tactics that

flow from anti-logging groups and individuals is exactly that: non-beneficial fear tactics. The sky is not going to fall.

Jack McInally

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South ShuSwap Club issues call for appraisers The Sorrento Lions Club is inviting any and all antique appraisers to help them in a fundraising event they hope will become an annual occurrence.

The club is hoping to host a family friendly event later in June, modeled somewhat on the antique roadshow.

It would kick off with the annual Father’s Day pancake breakfast and continue throughout the day.

Not only would it provide a fun opportunity for local residents to see how much their “treasures” are worth, but it would also help raise money for the community.

The Lions Club always makes an effort to donate a large amount of whatever they raise, says Judi Kembel, Sorrento Li-

ons Club secretary.

“The money from our annual Seniors’ Christmas party and silent auction was donated to Sorrento Elementary School,” she says, noting a number of other endeavours the club has taken on.

While they have plenty planned for the potential new appraisal event, Kembel explains that its fate is riding on the appraisers at this point.

“We cannot host it unless we are able to find enough appraisers willing to donate their time,” she says.

While they currently have two appraisers on-board, they still need several more in order to move the project forward.

The club is awaiting response from appraisers who have a

specialty in antique radios, clocks, books and jewelry.

Kembel says it would be great if other appraisers had a specific specialty but notes a number of general appraisers would be welcome as well.

The event is not set to take place until June so appraisers who think they might be interested, still have plenty of time to sign up.

Kembel cautions that if there are not enough appraisers booked early enough, the event will not take place.

The Lions Club always has their annual pancake breakfast on Fathers Day, she says pointing out they wanted to add extra fun into the mix this year.

She notes that she had attended a simi-

Seeking land for growing food Shuswap Food Action Co-op (SFAC) is promoting an initiative to connect landowners and prospective growers with no access to land.

Here in the Shuswap, there is a huge local land inventory that is underutilized or fallow.

This initiative creates a triple win opportunity; participating land owners could qualify for agricultural tax status, young and new farmers could begin producing,

and more local products could be available.

SFAC is planning to help local landowners and growers link into a national program called Landshare Canada.

The project is run by the Canadian Organic Growers and works to create a database of landowners and landless growers.

More information can be found at landsharecanada.com.

Growing a land/ farmer inventory is a

first step in building a more vibrant local food economy. This could lead to opportunities such as year-round storage and marketing for local producers For more information, contact sfacoop@ gmail.com. You will be added to the co-op data base to receive updates and meeting information. Check http://shuswapfood.ca/directory. php, for a listing of local produces and processors.

lar event in Langley and was surprised by its popularity and the long line of people just waiting to get it in.

Kembel has been in contact with the coordinator of a similar event that has proven very successful for a lions club in New Hampshire.

Kembel believes the event will be a successful one as long as they

can get over this first hurdle.

They hope to add a hamburger barbecue and other treats at lunchtime.

If you are an appraiser and would like to donate a few hours of your time for this event, the lions club invites you to call 250675-2616 or email them at sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca.

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Recital features, song, dance, music and Salmon Arm, all of whom have been practising hard since September in anticipation for the 90-minute recital.

In addition to the students’ performances, event co-ordinator and studio owner, Karen Brown, has another special treat for the audience – a six-minute sneak preview of the South Shuswap Children’s Theatre Foundation’s first production, Treasure Island.

This will give the audience a taste of what is to come later this spring.

Those who wish to attend should get their tickets quickly, as only 250 are available and, as of Tuesday morning, 175 had already been sold.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and can be obtained by calling the studio at 250-515-3276 or by dropping by SMARTS in the Blind Bay Marketplace.

Dates to remember World Day of Prayer 2013, Friday, March 1, at 2 p.m. Service will be held at St. Mary`s Anglican/United Church in Sorrento.

Card night at Carlin Hall begins Friday, March 8 and runs throughout the month of March, for all ages, cost is $42.

Probus Club, the second Thursday of every month, Toad Hall in Sorrento. Coffee is on at 9:30 a.m. and the meetings begin at 10.

Senior Theatre ses-

sions are held at the Cedar Heights Community Centre from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Participants will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to be presented April 19 and 20 at the Log and Hearth Restaurant.

John Reischman and the Jaybirds perform at 7:30 p.m.

March 25 at Carlin Hall. Tickets are available at the door for $25 or can be purchased in advance from Acorn Music for $20.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FIVE YEAR (2013 – 2017) FINANCIAL PLAN Sections 815 & 816 of the Local Government Act require that all Regional Districts prepare and adopt, by bylaw, a Five Year Financial Plan on an annual basis. It also requires that the Board undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted.

Interested members of the public are invited to attend the CSRD offices located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC on Friday March 8, 2013 from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM local time for an opportunity to speak directly to the Manager of Finance regarding the proposed Five Year (2013 – 2017) Financial Plan.

The Five Year Financial Plan will be considered for adoption at the Thursday March 21, 2013 Regular Board meeting.

Val Atcheson and Jack Bowden, two of the many volunteers wish to extend a huge “Thank You” to the Residents of Chase and area for their generosity in raising the sum of $2656.00 for the Children of Variety Club.

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They have been working on it for months and now, finally, some of the Shuswap’s more artistic residents are ready to show you what they’ve got.

Students at the FACES art studio in Blind Bay will be taking part in the studio’s first spring recital and they are inviting the community to come out and enjoy their performance at the Shuswap Lake Estates Banquet Hall.

The recital will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10 and will feature performances by students ranging in age from three years to adult and will showcase a number of different acts.

The dance segments of the show will include ballet, jazz, and hip hop, and the musical section will feature guitar, piano as well as voice.

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On February 19th, Marv Beer, Broker/Owner presents our first donation of $1,080 to Marilyn from the S.A.F.E. Society Emergency Shelter. The donation is from all the REALTORS® at Royal LePage Access who participate in the “Let’s Take Abuse Out of Commission” program by donating their chosen amount from every commission cheque. We look forward to our ongoing support of the S.A.F.E. Society here in Salmon Arm. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated exclusively to supporting shelters and ending violence against women and children.

Community Spirit salutes those businesses and organizations whose members go above and beyond to make their community a better place, either through donation campaigns or volunteer efforts. Has your business or organization participated in an effort to better your community or help others who are less fortunate? Tell us about it! Send the details and photos if you have them to the Salmon Arm Observer.

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Fatal accident: Citizens attempted to rescue Salmon Arm woman.

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Lake Country’s top police officer will be recommending heroism and bravery awards to as many as 10 people after investigating a fatal car accident that claimed the life of a Salmon Arm woman last December.

The accident occurred along Highway 97 near the Swiss Lodge in Lake Country when the woman lost control of her vehicle in snowy and cold conditions, plummeted into Wood Lake and quickly submerged.

Lake Country RCMP Sgt. Scott Rempel said several individuals put their own

lives at risk in trying to save the woman, including a 30-year-old woman banker who was first on the scene.

“This woman dove into the water and went to the bottom of the lake at least four times to try and save the woman,” Rempel told Lake Country council during a report on crime stats for Lake Country in 2012.

“I just find it incredible that random people traveling on the highway in those same conditions all attempted to rescue this woman.”

Among the seven to 10 residents who ended up entering the frigid waters of Wood Lake were a 60-yearold man from Salmon

Arm, a 40-year-old from Kelowna, a female truck driver, two police officers and the deputy fire chief from Lake Country.

Rempel said he will be forwarding his report on the accident and a recommendation for bravery and heroism awards through RCMP channels and eventually to the Governor General and the Royal Canadian Humane Association.

“This was a random group of people that came together moments before the official responders could get there,” said Rempel.

“They went above and beyond and risked their own lives in try-

ing to save this woman.

It was amazing.”

After four trips to the bottom of the lake, the first woman on scene was finally able to break the window, but she could not remove the submerged victim.

A chain was eventually fastened to the vehicle and it was moved towards the shore, but not in time to save the woman’s life.

Rempel said the actions of the folks trying to save a life need to be recognized.

“It certainly restores my faith in humanity and is really touching,” he said.

The process to be awarded heroism awards through the RCMP can take up to

A financial boost for Grindrod Hall efforts

By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

Development of a community gathering place in Grindrod has been given a significant boost.

The Grindrod Recreation Association has received $20,000 from the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition for a new community hall in Grindrod Park.

“It’s great news,” said Herman Halvor-

son, with the association.

SIBAC’s goal is to sustain and strengthen communities impacted by pine beetle damage, and director Eugene Foisy believes the Grindrod project fits the mandate.

“The hall will be a great benefit for the community,” said Foisy. “There are logging companies that want to use the hall for training and the

Kamloops Okanagan Dairymen’s Association wants to use the facility.”

The $20,000 is already earmarked.

“It will allow us to order what’s needed for the kitchen — the cabinets and cupboards,” said Halvorson.

The total cost of the hall construction is about $400,000 and $100,000 is still needed to wrap up the work.

The association de-

cided to construct a new facility because the existing hall was built in 1905 and is in poor condition.

The association hopes the new hall will become a focal point for community activities and support economic development by hosting special events.

To support the fundraising campaign, call Halvorson at 250-8387407 or Lindsay Kibbe at 250-838-6096.

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(Grade 6) Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. at L’Ecole Intermediare/Shuswap Middle School (171-30th St. SE, Salmon Arm) It is essential that interested parents attend the late immersion as there is a new registration format for 2013 and registration may take place. Registration will be held at this meeting if there a re between 24 and 30 (1 class) or between 48 and 60 (2 classes) students with their parents at the Tuesday, March 5 information session. If the numbers do not work out for either 1 or 2 classes, the school district will go to a telephone registration system. Details will be provided at the March 5th meeting.

Registration for French Immersion Programs On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., School District #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) will be accepting registrations for the Early Immersion Program.

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The provincial sales tax topped the list at a presentation hosted by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 22 which featured Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business.

Although Yamamoto touched on the new provincial budget, converting from the Harmonized Sales Tax drew the most attention.

“It was a good information session, I think, for business members,” said Jim Kimmerly, chamber president. “There has been a little bit of confusion about conversion to the PST… We now have to revert back to the older system. That was probably a larger portion of the discussion.”

Regarding the budget, Yamamoto called it ‘realistic’ and emphasized the importance of small business to the provincial economy.

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There is no doubt that a great deal of effort went into producing the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society’s (SAEDS) five-year Economic Development Plan. However the plan misses some key opportunities that mesh with one of the main drivers of our local economy. The consultants that prepared the plan, Miller, Dickenson and Blais, reviewed data, interviewed local businesses and held planning sessions with city staff and politicians.

The plan calls for a focus on three areas of activity; skill development, support for existing and potential industries and improved service delivery. On the Don’t top of the agenda is the proposed downtown community campus, which has the potential to invigorate the economy as well as improve the community’s social and cultural milieu. Post-secondary education facilities that include advanced skills training are likely the best, most sustainable form of economic development. One only needs to look at how the Kamloops economy has improved thanks to the establishment and growth of Thompson Rivers University.

tirees provide few jobs because they spend less and often leave in the winter. Yet, a simple review of the new businesses in the city reveals a growing number of enterprises that cater to seniors, including yoga and pilates studios, gyms, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and other health and lifestyle companies.

The economic plan for Salmon Arm could benefit with an addendum that includes a strategy to build on the success that is already occurring. Marketing Salmon Arm as one of the best places in which to retire in the Interior of B.C., would likely achieve significant results in the short term.

And improving the amenities that attract seniors would also help attract the businesses and industries we need to provide jobs for young families.

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resources, our growing number of recreational opportunities and our proximity to transportation corridors. Our weaknesses include the difficulties that businesses encounter in accessing investment capital and the declining number of young families due to the lack of good paying jobs.

A key threat is present throughout the world, as economic growth is teetering and environmental challenges are increasing.

Rather than ignore the impact that ‘retirees’ are having on our community (the word only appears once in the plan), this trend should be considered an opportunity.

Forty percent of Salmon Arm’s income now comes from transfer payments, of which the majority includes retirement income.

There is a myth that re-

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Two areas of study for the college would provide an excellent fit with key components of our community. A focus on arts and music would complement the already thriving Shuswap cultural scene and adding a performing arts centre could provide a muchneeded facility for our community. An agricultural component would also integrate well and would help improve our food security.

The plan calls for physical improvements to the industrial park and the airport.

Improved networking amongst the various industrial park tenants, including joint marketing initiatives and business events is also an admirable goal. No doubt, SAEDS’s comprehensive directory for the industrial park, which will soon also be online, and the already online directory of all the businesses in Salmon Arm will assist with networking and thus help enable businesses to share resources.

More support for entrepreneurship propay for 90 days grams, such as the innovative and very successful, “Launcha-Preneur” initiative is also part of the plan.

It is an ambitious plan that has the potential to make a huge contribution to the Shuswap, but it lacks a commonly used analysis called SWOT for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Certainly the strengths of our community include our magnificent environment, our amazing culture and arts, our agricultural and forestry

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SportS Getting to know ‘Jackrabbit’ Johanssen Trail Tales Marcia Beckner his 90th birthday hosted by the Red Birds Ski Club. After giving a short thank-you speech in five languages – Norwegian, German, French, English, and Cree – Jackrabbit cleared the table and,

much to everyone’s surprise and delight, did a headstand in the middle of it!

What a character – he was a legend. When he died, Jackrabbit was the oldest person in Canada and also in Norway.

They say his heart and lungs and body were so strong that had he not caught that cold he could have gotten another decade out of life.

The Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) was very special to Jackrabbit. North America’s longest and oldest ski tour, the CSM was a 1967 Centennial project

of the City of Ottawa to celebrate Canada’s centennial and to promote cross-country skiing in

Canada. It’s two days of 64-km/day. The oldest skier in that initial event was Jackrabbit at

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Our trip to ski in Quebec over the past two weeks was steeped in “Jackrabbit” Johanssen history. Our companion during our 10 days in the east and captain of our Mixed Veterans team in the Canadian Ski Marathon, Vic Emery, was a close friend of Jackrabbit Johanssen. Vic grew up in Montreal and skied in the Laurentians at the time Jackrabbit was busy carving out trails in those parts.

Born in Norway in 1875, Herman SmithJohanssen – later to be nicknamed “Jackrabbit” by the Quebec Cree because he would dash about, skiing circles around them on their snowshoes. Educated as an engineer, SmithJohanssen found a job in the U.S., then relocated to Canada in 1929 to the Laurentians when he lost everything in the Great Depression.

“Going broke was the best thing that happened to me,” quipped Johanssen. Then in his 50’s, he was able to dedicate his life to building ski trails and living close to nature. His wife and children shared his love of outdoors and crosscountry skiing. At the time our friend Vic lived in Montreal when the Red Birds Ski Club was formed – the oldest ski club in Canada. Their base was in the Laurentians.

Jackrabbit became an honorary member, and a very good friend of Vic’s.

Vic tells us of accompanying Jackrabbit back to Norway in 1985 when Jackrabbit was 109 years old, how he caught a cold Christmas 1986, then died January 1987 aged 111. Vic was asked to give the eulogy from his Canadian life perspective at the funeral in Norway. Quite the honour.

One story Vic told us was about Jackrabbit’s antics at the black-tie dinner celebration of

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sisted by Connor Kociuba in the first period.

Feist got his second early in the second period. Taylor Howard picked the top corner a few minutes later and Connor McKee converted a Marino Bordin net-front dish to even the score at 4-4 after

two. Howard claimed his second of the night midway through the third to give the Backs a 5-4 lead, but they couldn’t hold on and the game ended in a 5-5 tie.

On Sunday, Salmon Arm plastered Merritt 8-4.

The score was 2-0 after the first period, 6-2 after two and an impressive 8-4 after three.

Goals came from Jared Feist (2), Marino Bordin (2), Brendan Mayes (2), and Colby Feist (2). An assist also went to Colby Feist.

wonderful experience for Jim and me.

There were four skiers on our team – Jim, Vic, me, and Peter Johnston – the current president of the Red Birds Ski Club.

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Over the weekend staying at the Chateau Montebello at the halfway point of the CSM, Vic introduced us to Jackrabbit’s daughter Peggy Austin, who was there with her daughter Karin. At 94, Peggy emulates her father in her sprightly demeanour. It’s in the genes.

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Atom A SilverBacks tangle with Merritt The L. Turner Contracting Salmon Arm SilverBacks Atom A Development team came away from Merritt over the weekend with one tie and one decisive win.

On Saturday, the ’Backs goals came from Colby Feist, as-

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n Allan Fraser enjoys a piece of raisin pie at the 17th annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest held Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly in Salmon Arm.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has contacted the village office to apologize after controlled avalanche blasts on Feb. 1 scared a number of locals.

The ministry has expressed its interest in working with the village office to explain how blasting areas are determined. Ways are being sought to better communicate with the office, whose staff were unaware of the blasts beforehand.

Several councillors were among those who had dog troubles when the blasts occurred, with Coun.

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Chase residents will soon see a 10 per cent increase in their water rates on their upcoming bill, and residents should brace for more in the coming years.

The proposed increases were passed by council Feb. 26 in response to a shortfall in current funding.

“Because the water rates have not been reviewed for quite some time, the village is not collecting enough money through current water rates to pay for the entire costs of operating the current water system,” said Joni Heinrich, chief administration officer.

This increase, she explained, is an attempt to recover more revenue to cover the shortfall the village is seeing in providing the service.

The rate increase will be the first implemented since 2007, at which time the rates were increased by 25 per cent from the 2001 level.

The increase is not expected to be the last in the near future, with councillors already talking about another one set to occur as soon as next year.

“The rates will need to go up again on a fairly regular basis to cover all the costs of the utility,” said Heinrich. “When the new water treatment plant is online, we anticipate the costs being higher than they are to operate our current system.

So we anticipate that water rates will have to keep rising, at reasonable intervals, for a few years to cover the costs of water provision.”

Heinrich explains that the new water treatment plant is being built because the village needs to adhere to Interior Health standards for water quality.

“This does not mean that our current water is not good,” she says.

“It means that there are new standards for water quality that have to be met and we have to move toward better water treatment to meet those standards.”

The new plant will require additional funding to allocate for the staff required to run the plant. The new plant will also have more disinfection components than the current system has, all of which cost more money to operate, maintain and repair.

In 2010 Martin Dalsin, the former

CAO, researched how Chase’s rates measured up to similar communities in the Interior.

His results showed that in 2010, a single family home in Peachland that was an average water user, paid just under $300 a year.

A similar home in Vernon paid just over $500 per year in 2010, a similar home in Mission paid just over $700 per year in 2010, and a similar home in Kamloops paid just under $500 per year in 2010.

In Chase in 2010, a similar home would have paid $137.50 per year.

School District No. 73 KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 73 [KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON] will hold registration sessions for students entering Kindergarten in September 2013 as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, March 4th, 5th & 6th 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 to 3:00 pm To be eligible for attendance in Kindergarten in September 2013, a student must be five years of age by December 31, 2013.

Please bring your child’s original birth certificate and Care Card with you when registering for Kindergarten.

Registration will be limited to students residing in the school/program catchment area. Please bring proof of residential address.

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Increases to be felt by all water users Continued from pg. 18 single family home, using an average amount of water, will pay $151.25 for the year.

The increases will impact all users: residential, commercial and institutional.

There are no changes to parcel taxes, just to the water utility rates.

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Time to register

n Chase Fun Soccer League will start April 14 and registration has begun. Forms can be picked up at True Value and must be completed by March 15. The league is still looking for coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, tournament helpers and volunteers for multiple levels of the league. For more information on how to volunteer or about the league itself, call Heather at 250-679-5411 or by email at chcoates@telus.net, or Ingrid at 250-679-4677.

Board of Education School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 3X7 Tel: (250) 374-0679 Fax: (250) 372-1183

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Methods of communication explored Continued from pg. 18 David Lepsoe’s dog running away.

Joni Heinrich, chief administrative officer, says it can be a difficult task to inform people as the ministry itself usually only knows a few hours before the procedures take place.

The other problem is that the village itself currently does not have

any effective means of getting information out to the public in a timely manner.

Council members discussed how local newspapers are, for the most part, on a weekly schedule, and the signal for many radio stations cannot be picked up within the village.

This has been an ongoing discussion said the councillors during a recent meeting.

Village staff are now doing research into ways the village could be communicating more regularly and effectively with the community.

“We are discussing the use of social media, making some changes to the village’s current website and using the LED sign at the community hall for more types of communications,” says Heinrich.

Chase Broncos fall to Merritt After fighting their way to the finals, the Chase Broncos saw a heartbreaking end to their provincial goal.

The Broncos, who swept the previous two rounds, stepped onto the ice Saturday,

Feb. 23, looking a little rough around the edges.

Although they rebounded in the third period, they came out on the short end of an 8-2 scored.

Although the Feb. 24 game in Merritt showed

a much stronger Broncos team, the final score was 5-1.

Coach Dan Stevens expressed his pride in the hard work the team put out all season and his appreciation for the community’s support.

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Village council welcomes suggestions and ideas from the public on this topic.

“That is why we now have monthly ‘committee of the whole’ meetings which occur at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month,” explains Heinrich.

During the meetings there is a section on the agenda set aside for public input.

YOUR INPUT IS ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED For the development of the 2014-2017 Public School Calendar The Board will hold a public meeting on March 6th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre to gather input on the School Calendar for the years 2014-2017.

At this meeting, district staff will be presenting various examples of different school calendars. Opportunities will be provided for reaction to these options as well as any other comments those present would like to make regarding a new school calendar.

It is important to note the School Calendar under consideration is for the years 2014–2017. This meeting will be video-conferenced to rural sites at Chase Secondary, Barriere Secondary, Clearwater Secondary and Logan Lake Secondary schools.

Opportunities will be provided after the meeting until March 31st for online input regarding the various calendar options provided. The vehicle for online input will be provided at the meeting and will be posted on the school district website on March 7th , 2013 at www.sd73.bc.ca.

Wednesday, March 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM HENRY GRUBE EDUCATION CENTRE 245 Kitchener Crescent Kamloops, BC

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Plans underway to commemorate wharf pany had to re-orient and get a traditional pile driver in to do the work.

This is not the first time the silty lake bottom has caused a prob-

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be utilized because of the condition of the lake bottom,” explains Heinrich. Despite the setbacks, the project is on schedule.

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n The red wooden wharf in Chase is being replaced by a new one. celebration to open the new wharf and commemorate its predecessor. The old wharf will be remembered with pictures, historical interpretive signage and other commemorative materials.

Many similarities will exist between the old and new wharf, says Heinrich. The diving platform will be back in place and the railings will be red.

The walkway will be slightly wider, accommodating more people, and the decking will be concrete rather than wood.

The village is still waiting on an updated design that will reflect some of the recent changes that were required. While the construction of the wharf is in full swing, there have been a number of minor setbacks along the way.

Saturday, March 2 to Monday, March 4

“The company that is doing the work had hoped to remove all the old pilings using a vibrator pile drivingremoval type machine,” explains Heinrich. “But when they started to use it they realized that the bottom of the lake is so silty, almost gelatinous, and the lake bottom would be damaged by using this type of pile driver.”

As a result, the com-

We are looking at potential transit service covering the communities of Sicamous, Swansea Point, Malakwa and Falkland.

Let us know how you currently travel and your priorities for transit service.

Monday, March 4 7 pm - 9 pm

Sicamous Council Chambers, 446 Main Street Sicamous / Area E

Tuesday, March 5 7 pm - 9 pm

Falkland Community Hall, 5706 Highway 97 Falkland

Can’t make it? Visit www.bctransit.com/transitfuture and click on Columbia Shuswap.

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The Chase wharf may be taking on a new form, but the long red wooden wharf will not soon be forgotten, and the village is making plans to ensure this.

Since the demolition of the wharf began, there has been growing chatter through the village.

It has become apparent just how much the old wharf meant to many residents, some even paying tribute to it on a Facebook page entitled Red Wharf Then and Now - Chase, B.C.. (http://www.facebook. com/RedWharfThenAn dNowChaseBc?fref=ts) “Many people have indicated that the old wharf was a significant part of the history and spirit of the community,” says Joni Heinrich, the village’s chief administrative officer.

As a result, Heinrich says the village is making plans, including a

lem for the company.

“The first time the delay was more to do with the company having to increase the number of pilings that will

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Annual daffodil tea, March 2, Pritchard Hall on Duck Range Road.

Pasta and Banner presentation, March 2, Chase Community Hall, this event is being put on by the Miss Chase Excellence Program.

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Skmana Cross Country And Snowshoe Club.

The Great Plains, March 14 at 7 p.m., at the Chase Seniors Centre, tickets available for $10 by calling Denise at 250577-3857 or at the door.

Thompson Okanagan Tourism 4th Annual Summit, March 25 to 27, at the Quaaout Lodge.

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house goes the second Friday of each month until May, beginning 7 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall. Entertainers welcome. Come sing, play and enjoy. All proceeds go to Chase Citizens on Patrol.

Community acupuncture will be available every Monday from 1-3 p.m. until March 25 at the Chase Wellness Centre.

Parents & Tot Playgroup, every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, basement of the Catholic Church in Chase, children up to five years with parents/caregivers, provided free, for more information call Hazel at 250-679-4465.

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MURPHY, JAMES PARKER (JIM) July 27, 1932 - February 19, 2013 At the age of 80 years Lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 52 years (Nell) Eleanor, his son W. James (Dolly) Murphy of Surrey, daughter Susan (Jags) Murphy-Brown, granddaughter Khataya Brown, of Haida Gwaii, sister Patsy Shierman of Sundre, Alberta and cousins in Alberta and Ireland as well as nieces and nephews including Penny and David Richardson of Tlell, BC. Jim was born and ranched in High River, Alberta where he met is wife Nell and they had their two children. He and Nell moved to Courtenay, BC in 1966 where he was a heavy duty mechanic for Crown Zellerbach, then they moved to Kokish and then to Sandspit where he was a Master Mechanic.

Jim and his partner beachcombed at Sandspit for a few years and then purchased the Sandspit Motoring garage.

In 1977 the family moved to Tappen, BC where Jim worked for the Dept. of Highways and enjoyed raising cattle. It was there in 1984, Jim fulfilled his lifelong dream of getting a plane and his private pilots license at age 52.

In 1993 Jim and Nell retired to the Queen Charlotte Islands and had a great time fishing and exploring the islands with family and friends and his ever present dogs Micky and Duffy.

Jim also worked for 12 years for the Commissionaires, guarding at the detachment in Queen Charlotte and at the hospital.

They moved back to Salmon Arm two years ago. At Jim’s and the family’s request, their will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Piccadilly Care Centre, SPCA or Queen Charlotte Hospital.

You suffered much in silence Your spirit did not bend You faced your pain with courage until the very end You tried so hard to stay with us Your fight was all in vain God took you to his loving arms, and freed you from all pain you didn’t deserve what you’ve been through and so He gave you rest And by the way you lived your life We have been richly blessed Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATOIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Jim’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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FOSTER, RONALD EDWARD (RON) SEPT. 17, 1958 - FEB. 6, 2013 Ron was tragically taken from us in a motor vehicle accident near Lac La Biche, Alberta on February 6, 2013.

Recently predeceased by his father Harold (Ted) Foster, Ron is survived by his loving wife, Debbie, son Robert, daughters Lindsay and Suzy, mother Marion, brother Cecil (Kisshelle), sisters Anita (Frank), Rose (Gary), Marilyn (Robin) and Marina (Alan), 7 nieces and nephews and 6 greatnieces and nephews.

Born in Mankota, SK, Ron spent his school years in Mankota, Calgary and Hinton, Ab, later moving with his family to Sicamous, BC where he began his career working with his father in the seismic and exploration industry.

It was in Sicamous where Ron met and married Debbie, the love of his life. After three children were born they moved to Gibbons AB to be nearer his work.

A memorial service was held at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Edmonton on Feb. 13, 2013.

There will be a memorial afternoon for Ron and his father in Sicamous in July of this year.

More than anything Ron loved his family and he will be sadly missed by all.

LEONARD JOSEPH DINNER DINNER, Leonard Joseph passed away at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the age of 80 years.

Leonard was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 17, 1932 and had been a long time resident of Salmon Arm. Leonard had worked as a crane operator in Prince George prior to moving to Salmon Arm. He is survived by two sons, Michael and Rory Dinner both of Aurora, ON and his long time friend, Grant Cuthbert of Salmon Arm. Heartfelt thanks to Hillside Village for their professional and compassionate care of Leonard during the past four years.

A memorial tea was held at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:30 pm. Interment of Leonard’s cremated remains will follow later in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kelowna, BC. If so desired, contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to the Hillside Village, 2891 - 15 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2B6.

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LILLIAN SMILEY Smiley, Lillian Mabel (Nordlund) age 87. Born at Onoway Alberta Feb. 24, 1925, died at Kamloops Feb. 21, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Harold on December 19, 1995 and is survived by her loving sons George (Marilyn), John (Monica) and Richard as well as grandchildren Peter, Jim, Sharon and Karen.

Moved to the Shuswap in 1953. She and her husband were lifelong social and environmental activists. No flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the David Suzuki Foundation, #219 – 2211 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2, www. davidsuzuki.org.

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

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BESSETTE, BARBARA ANNE “PAT” ( NEE HOLDEN) February 2, 1934 - February 19, 2013 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved “Pat” at the age of 79 years.

Born in Moose Jaw Sask. on Feb 2 1934, Pat passed peacefully Feb 19 2013 with family by her side.

Predeceased by her mother Vera Freeman, brothers Jack Marcy and Bob Marcy and her son Jim Bessette, left to mourn her loss is Pat’s eternally devoted husband of 61 years Norman, and her children Robin (Laurie) Salmon Arm, Norman (Kathy) Fort St James and Sheri Winfield, her sister Colleen Linge Calgary, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pat lived in Moose Jaw Sask. during her younger years then moved to Kamloops where at age 15 she met the love of her life, Norman. They were married in Kamloops in 1952.

Pat and Norman lived in Ashcroft, Loon Lake, Lumby, Kamloops and Balmoral, then settled in Blind Bay where they spent the last 46 years.

She worked several jobs in her lifetime, some of which include Hallet’s Egg Plant, cooking at Scotty’s Cafe in Sorrento and for a time was Executive Secretary for the BC Lion’s Society.

Camping and fishing were some things that Pat enjoyed as well as her great love for flowers, white carnations being her favorite.

Pat will be lovingly remembered as a loving wife, mother to many and welcoming to all with the coffee always on.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Hillside Village for their exceptional care of Mom during her short stay there.

There will be no service at Pat’s request. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

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

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FOSTER – Harold Edward (Ted) February 1, 1932 – January 16, 2013 Harold Edward Foster (Ted) passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC on January 16th, 2013 with family at his bedside. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Marion, and by his six children: Anita (Frank), Ron (Debbie), Cec (Kisshelle), Rose (Gary), Marilyn (Robin), and Marina (Alan). Grandpa will be greatly missed by his ten grandchildren: Doug (Kirsten), Vanessa (Mike), Adam, Lindsay, Robert, Susan, Evan, Jilaine, Sarah, and Kissandra and by his six great-grandchildren – Alyssa, Alden, Hazel, Logan, Xander, and Zoe. He is survived by his sister Kathleen (Len) Stusrud of 100 Mile House BC. Ted was born in One-Four, Alberta in 1932.

He was one of eight children (Mabel, Jim, Bob, Sarah, Bill, Bert and Kay) born to Evelyn and Bert Foster. He was nicknamed Teddy by his beloved Aunt Mabel and a shortened form of the name stuck so, he was known to almost everyone as Ted. He spent his childhood on the prairies of southern Alberta and his youth in the foothills in the Cowley-Pincher Creek area. He never lost his deep appreciation of the foothills and mountains that surrounded him as he grew up and that connection to the land stayed with him for life. He also developed a love of animals and there was rarely a time when some adoring pet cat, or dog or bird was not by his side.

In the 1950’s he left Pincher Creek and started a career in the oil patch. He was a mechanic and a seismic and water well driller in Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It was while he was on one of his first assignments that he met his wife, Marion Cooper, in Mankota, SK and they married on October 29, 1956. They spent their early years together moving with his job, finally settling back in Mankota, SK as their family grew to include five children. In 1965, Ted and Marion moved to Calgary, AB where he worked in the seismic industry and for the City of Calgary and where their sixth child was born. In 1973, the family moved to Hinton, AB when Ted took a job at Cardinal River Coal. His dream was always to live in BC’s interior and in 1975, he and the family relocated to Sicamous, BC. When he retired, Ted and Marion moved back to Calgary but they eventually decided that city life was not for them and went back to calling Sicamous home.

Family and friends were the most important thing in life to Ted. He was reserved, sometimes gruff, often funny, and always decent and kind. He was strong and determined and one friend describes him as having “the toughest exterior I ever saw on a Teddy Bear.” He was generous and was always there for his friends - to lend an ear, or perhaps a few dollars, or to deliver some well-considered advice when asked.

He was an enduring source of strength and wisdom for his family who benefited from his unwavering love and steadfast support. To us, his family, he was an everyday hero who just quietly got on with the business of living and looking after us; never asking for or expecting accolades or rewards. We will miss him dearly.

True to his generous nature, Ted has donated his body to science to help generations to come.

In accordance with his wishes, no funeral service will be held. The family will be having a day of memory for him in the future. Thank you to Dr. Bonthuys, Curtis Horne, the Bastion Place Staff, and the Home care staff, especially Colleen, for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to an SPCA Humane Society or Veteran’s charity of your choice. To send condolences go to www.remembering.ca

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter. www.spca.bc.ca

Obituaries

Obituaries

MAVIS TULARI Mavis passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake hospital on February 17 with family by her side.

She was very proud of having lived in the Shuswap her whole life. She was born in the old Salmon Arm hospital April 17 1920, to parents, Harry and Violet Copeland of Notch Hill.

As a child she was raised in the General Stores her parents ran at Notch Hill and Balmoral, moving to White Lake when she married Victor on December 20, 1939. They lived on the family farm Victor’s parents had homesteaded and moved to Salmon Arm in December 1968.

She was predeceased by her husband Victor (1998), her brother Lawrence (1922) and her sister Anne Meneice (2010) she is survived by her children Vickie (Joe) Kelowna, Carol (Doug) Qualicum Beach, John, Prince George, Terri (Mike) Prince George, and Margaret, Burnaby. Seven grandchildren, Ed (Joanne) Kelowna, George, (Janice) Salmon Arm, Mearl (Jason) Jonathan, Erin and Carolyn all of Prince George, Arthur (Fort St. James), and 14 great grandchildren.

She pursued many activities over her 92 years.

She was active in the White Lake Community Hall, and the Carlin P.T.A. In Salmon Arm she enjoyed 5 pin and lawn bowling, the Shuswap Singers choir and she continued canvassing for the Cancer Society and CNIB. She enjoyed gardening, camping, sewing, and took up quilting in her later years, becoming a lifetime member of the quilters guild in Salmon Arm. Mom spent many happy hours at the Senior’s center playing games and singing in the choir. The family would like to thank Piccadilly Terrace for providing the many activities that our Mom actively partook in the four and a half years she was there. Her positive spirit and enthusiasm for life will be sorely missed by the staff and residents alike.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice, or plant a flower in her honour as she preferred flowers in the garden.

A celebration of Life will be held March 9, at the Senior’s 5th avenue Senior’s Centre 170 - 5th avenue at 1:00pm.

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

Announcements

Cards of Thanks WE WISH TO extend a heartfelt Thank You to all our friends and neighbours for the flowers, sympathy and kind gestures after Ted’s and Ron’s passing. During times of sorrow we learn how much our friends really mean to us. ......The families of Harold (Ted) and Ron Foster.

We wish to thank all of our dear friends for your kind expressions of sympathy, flowers, food, cards, visits and phone calls during our time of loss. Your kindness and concern will never be forgotten. Dan will be forever loved and missed.

The Campbell Family We wish to thank all of our dear friends for your kind expressions of sympathy, flowers, food, cards, visits and phone calls during our time of loss. Your kindness and concern will never be forgotten. Dan will be forever loved and missed.

The Campbell Family

Information BASIC computer skills coaching for seniors and adults. Flex hours reasonable rates Call Les 250-832-0910 JOHN’S SKI SHACK new store open daily until the 18th and then open Thursday to Monday. Rental snow shoes and ski equipment goes on sale March 1. All clothing 10-50% off 250-832-3457

Personals TO the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Jude, Thank you for fulfilling my wish. DBM

Lost & Found FOUND: Mazda Key with fob at Larch Hills 250-833-6154

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

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SEASONAL GARDEN CENTRE/RETAIL CLERK POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with knowledge of plants, fertilizers and insect control.

As well, you must be available to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends. Please deliver your resume in person to Buckerfields, Salmon Arm.

Employment

Employment

Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

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

Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888 www.ThompsonCC.ca

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MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE BC Schizophrenia Society – Vernon Branch

Family Support Coordinator – Salmon Arm The Mental Illness Family Support Centre (MIFSC) is accepting applications for the part-time position of Family Support Coordinator at our Salmon �rm of�ice� The Family Support Coordinator is responsible for providing support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who have a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue� This position is � days per wee� (�� hours)� The ideal candidate will have: � post-secondary education in social wor� or social sciences � �-� years e�perience wor�ing with family members of those with mental illness � �nowledge of ma�or mental illnesses, the mental health system and local agencies � e�cellent interpersonal, public spea�ing, written and verbal s�ills � support group facilitation e�perience � the ability to wor� independently and as part of a team � of�ice administration and computer s�ills For a complete �ob description, visit our website at www�mifsc�ca� Some evening wor� and travelling once per month to �ernon to attend �oard meetings is re�uired� Please email your cover letter, resume and three references with a statement of how your s�ills, abilities and passion for advocating for others will help us achieve our agency’s mission, by March 8, 2013� The Hiring Committee Mental Illness Family Support Centre bcssvernon�shaw�ca

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

We are now recruiting for permanent full & parttime Customer Service Representatives in our downtown Salmon Arm chicken retail store. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to customer service. We would prefer you to have experience in a Meat/Deli operation and also have experience in a cashier position. You will be required to work on your own initiative and also demonstrate excellent teamwork.

Please apply with resume to the store in person or fax to 250 832 2194. On your resume please clearly state the position you are applying for.

321 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC

RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR Mill Tech Industries is an innovative company providing leading edge, high speed lumber handling equipment to the forest industry and is located in the Salmon Arm Industrial Park.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join its administrative team in the role of Receptionist / Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Administrator. This would be a full time position.

The successful applicant will possess: • A working knowledge of accounting systems and processes • Strong skills in Quickbooks Accounting Program • Strong skills in Excel/Word/Outlook Programs • Strong communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner • Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines • The ability to accurately and efficiently work in a fastpaced environment, while handling a wide variety of duties • Willingness to go “above and beyondâ€? to ensure a successful team Please submit a covering letter and your resume via e-mail to: vickic@mill-tech-ind.com Deadline: March 15th, 2013.

We are currently seeking a Casual / On Call person to cover shifts for all CMHA Shuswap- Revelstoke Branch programs.

Programs include Rehabilitation, Hudson Thrift Shoppe and Housing.

Qualifications: •

Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Human Service Worker Diploma or combination of education, training and recent related experience

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Valid Class 5 license

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Current First Aid Certificate

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Food Safe

Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter by March 8, 2013 to: Dianna Churchill, Program Manager Box 3275 433 Hudson Ave, Salmon Arm BC VIE 4S1 or email: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) CertiďŹ cates included are:

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Ground Disturbance Level 2

WHMIS Traffic Control First Aid Reserve your seat for April 1, 2013.

Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorpro training.com

Help Wanted CARE AIDE position avail PT in private home min 12 hr/week must be certified $17/hr to start NS environment Tappen Area 250-835-0145 Ask for Gwen Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr.

February 11 - November 30.

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

Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com DO you have a mechanical aptitude? This is a clean indoor job that might interest you. (250)804-8840 LEVEL ENTRY POSITION for busy insurance office. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be a team player with focus on customer service. This position is full time and includes an attractive benefit package.

Please drop off your resume at Hub International Barton Insurance Brokers in Sicamous.

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca Vineyard farm labourer need to be fit valid DL $10.25/hr starting March or April start up depending on weather. Possibly year round work. Larch Hills area terclif@telus.net

Ofďƒžce Support SECRETARY, f/t req. Must be orgnzd, able to work ind., multi task, knowledge of computers.

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SURVEY CREW CHIEF

Pin Point Surveying Ltd. is looking for a full time Crewchief based out of our Salmon Arm office.

Familiarity with Trimble Equipment, Survey Controller and/or SCS900 software would be an asset.

Applicants should hold a valid driver’s license and be physically fit.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes can be emailed to randy@pinpointsurveying.com “Surveying the North Okanagan, Columbia, and Shuswap Since 1999�

21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation.

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Services

Trades, Technical

Misc Services

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Musical Instruments

AMS Solutions Inc. is seeking Junior, Intermediate and Senior Controls Engineers for our Enderby, BC office. AMS primarily serves the wood product industry which provides the opportunity for successful applicants to apply their skills and deploy leading - edge technologies on many different machines & processes. Typical projects involve PLC/HMI programming, Motion control, Network design, and Control Panel / Console layouts. www.amss.ca/Employment

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

6 PERSON HOT TUB. Not heating. Tub in excellent condition, facia needs work. $900.00 or OBO. Must go.

250-836-4876 or 250-8049712.

ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087

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

Services

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

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

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping ACCURATE Accounting Services Inc. est. 1989, serving businesses in the Shuswap, Thompson Okanagan and surrounding areas.

Providing bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation services.

(250) 675-3720

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

Renovation Repair Maintenance

250-253-4663 Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay A horse quality orchardgrass, 2nd crop $5 , & 1st crop $4 Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 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 Last summer’s hay 65-70 lb. bales Horse and cattle hay $5/bale 250-832-8665 Quality hay heavy bales alfalfa mix 1st Cut $3.00 Round Bales $40 250-832-1089 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630 WANTED: Pasture for 10-40 Head. 250-832-1089

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

Classifieds Get Results!

Misc. for Sale

Ron Marchand

the Video Man

832-3320

Krueger Electrical Ltd is now accepting resumes for Journeyman Electricians and 2-4yr Apprentices to work in the Salmon Arm area.

Please email resumes to office@kruegerelectric.com or fax to 250-860-3530

Pets & Livestock

Pets

MEMORIES ON DVD!

N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

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

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

Computer Services

Computer Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087

Free Items FREE: 3 - Cougar 5th wheel trailer plastic septic tanks, 1.5yrs old, approx. 50 gal. capacity (250)832-2359

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

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

Pet Services

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

FREE

Lets You Live Life.

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles.

No vehicle or metal too big

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

250-351-9666 • 250-938-4174

WANTED: Older vinyl records from 1950’s-1960’s, coins & oil company items (250)804-2970

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

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

ronmarchand@shaw.ca

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

Need Help? REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

KEYSTROKE

COMPUTER SERVICE

250-836-5300

Repairs and Sales Upgrades and accessories Wireless & home networking

John Schlosar, A+ Certified computer@cablelan.net

We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

“Self Portrait”

by Keith, age 19 You’re not the same after brain injury. protectyourhead.com

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Real Estate

Rentals

For Sale By Owner

Mobile Homes & Pads

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

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Real Estate 2013 DEPRECIATION REPORTS:

Dynamic Reserve Fund Studies Inc. is ready to assist your strata development. Don’t delay. For professional and timely service CALL 1-855-853-8255 or go to: www.DYNAMICRFS.COM

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Mar 1.

1 Bdrm apartment, downtown SA $650/month.

Recently renovated, clean, bright unit.

Parking, laundry. NS. NP. Quiet building, great location.

Call Keith 250-832-6060 2 BDRM. Malakwa $600/mo.

N.S. N.P. 250-836-4509.

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

Pet negotiable. $795/mo.

Phone 250-8326490 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. completely reno’d 1bdrm., $700. NS NP Call Robin (250)833-5458 DOUGLAS MANOR Bright & Spacious 2-bdrm. Apt. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w N/S N/P. Avail Mar.1st 250-803-1694 ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furn, Starting at $550 all inclusive, (250)838-9394 LAKEVIEW MANOR

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

Rentals

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 MHOME for rent, one person, 2 sm bdrms. N/S, NP, plus utilities, need ref’s, $650/mo Tappen area. Bev 250-835884.

Homes for Rent 1580SQFT. 3bdrm, 2bath 6yr. old home, NS, NP, all appliances incl., $1300/mo. + util., avail. now, ref’s req. (250)8036868 2bdrm. + nursery mobile on acre in Grindrod, $900/mo. + util. & DD, avail. March 15, F/S, W/D, DW, elec. heat & fireplace, deck, small shed.

Looking for reliable & mature long term tenants. Open house March 4 & 5 from 4-6pm located at the bottom of Pollock Road off Old Sicamous Road or call/text (1-250)530-9007 3 bdrm + den, 1644 sqft. + storage, dbl garage, AC, Large covered deck. $1,500/mo + util, incl all appliances. NS NP DD, ref. req. 250-832-2510 3 BDRM in downtown Salmon Arm. Avail. Mar. 15th. $1200 inclusive. Please call Ana 250463-4197 or Darcy 250-8041453. Email: newandrecycled@gmail.com 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 GLENEDEN: 2Bdrm. own yard, F/S, NP, NS, No Drugs, $850/mo. + util.

(250)832-6975 (250)517-7674 Lee Creek 2bdrm semi-waterfront, N/S, $800/mo. includes basic hydro & sat., year round.

Small pets ok. 250-318-6827 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 NICE 4BDRM 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college & amenities, Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105 SORRENTO Newly renovated 3+bdrm 2bth, W/D lakeview, near beach/town/schools W/D avail. Mar 1 $1050/mo + util.

DD req. (250)803-1081 could be Short term rental

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

Suites, Lower

Townhouses

Auto Financing

1 Bdrm Daylight bsmt suite, Seperate entry, in quiet neighborhood. $650/mo incl util. and shared laundry. Suitable for single or working couple. 250832-4696 to apply. Referances nd DD req. No Smoking No Pets

3BDRM., 1.5bath, w/d, private, new kitchen, $1000 + DD, avail Mar 1 (250)832-7257

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

3BDRM., 2bath, laminate floors, 4appl., NS, pets neg. $1300/mo. (250)803-1960

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

1 Bedroom + Den Bsmt suite.

900sqft near Bastion school.

Large bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath, large kitchen/dining area. $850 incl utilities. NS (250) 517-9617 1 bedroom. Includes w/d, f/s, utilities, satellite. No smoking.

No pets. Near 5 corners. $625/month.

250-832-8099.

References.

1BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-5919 2 bdrm suite in Canoe. F/S, W/D, DW. Internet/TV + Utils included.

Roomy, 1100sq ft. $1100/mo call 250-515-2412.

2bdrm suite, private entrance, utils. and cable inc. Near schools and rec centre. $950/mo.

Avail.

April 1.

(250)832-8550 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 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 Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 Beautiful 2bdrm daylight suite in newer home, Enderby, private entr & prkg, w/d, f/s, f/p, lawncare. N/S, n/p. Avail Mar 1 $875.incl utils. (250)5504096 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

Suites, Upper 3Bdrm 1200 sq. ft. W/D hookup quiet country setting. Close to ammen. 10 Min to SA $975 + Util DD Ref req. No Pets 250-832-4642 3BDRM., 1.5bath, $800/mo + $250/mo. utilitites, incl. water, gas, power, sat. tv, garbage p/u, NS, 15km to SA, avail.

May 1st (250)832-5376 Large 3 bdrm 2 full baths WD master bdrm W/I closet new paint/ carpets NS Avail immed $950 plus Util. 250-517-0418

Homes for Rent

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

$

700/mo.

$

850/mo.

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

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. $575/mo. 2 bdrm. $675/mo. plus hydro & D.D. 250-8363849.

Commercial/ Industrial 650 SQFT shop in Industrial Park, infloor heat, hydro, taxes inc. $650/mo. (250)804-8840

Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Salmon Arm 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath + Den 4 plex in Salmon Arm

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

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1-877-60HOMES

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3 Bdrm Townhome for Rent in Salmon Arm. $1100$1000/mth. F/S/D (no W/D but hookups avail). 1 Yr lease.

Close to city centre. Call 250766-3812 to arrange viewing.

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.

Large 2 Bdrm fresh paint new floors all appl incl W/D parking and deck 250-804-6216 SHUSWAP RIDGE executive townhome 1900sq ft, 3 bdrms, all appls, gas F/P, dbl garage. $1300. No dogs. N/S. Ref’s req’d. Dane 1-(250)808-2400.

Transportation

Auto Financing

1-800-961-7022

Cars - Domestic 2000 Cadillac DeVille, 189,000km, 34,000km on new tranny, new tires, shocks, $6500. for details call (250)832-2034 (250)833-6049 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $3800.

(250)832-3334 after 6pm 2005 Ford Taurus sedan, 126, 000kms $6,000.obo, new wt. tires.D.833-0087 E.804-0071

Cars - Sports & Imports 91 Toyota Camry LE AWD Good tires $1000 195,586 km 250-832-7525 one owner

Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford F150, 4x4, lifted, 300, straight 6. HD Custom Bumpers, Hitch front & back, some rust, great bush truck.

Comes with snow tires. $3000 OBO. 250-515-1804 2001 Pontiac Montana Van 155,000 km NS $3500 250832-4326 93 Chev 2500 4wd, ext cab, canopy, fully loaded $2000 (250) 682-3943 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. $8750. O.B.O. Call Steve-oh eve. (250) 804-1728

Legal Notices

(604-6637)

Tenders

Tenders

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) POWER SWEEPING SERVICES QUOTATION PROCESS School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2013 School year.

Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, BC or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM March 8, 2013.

Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Michael Melin of BFM Holdings Ltd of 5101 48th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, V1E 1X2 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as Lot 16, Sec 7, Tp 20, R 9, W6M, KDYD Plan 1230 and located at 3701 20 Ave SE. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the City of Salmon Arm, Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 by March 22, 2013 (14 days from the date of final publication)

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 6290 Trans Canada Highway, Salmon Arm, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Kristen Amundrud of Salmon Arm for arrears of container rent amounting to $2143.60 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

In the matter of Warehouseman’s Liens Act

Auto Rd. Self Storage - 5421 Auto Rd. 250-832-3997 Claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following person. If not paid in full on or before the date stated, the goods will be sold or disposed of April 10, 2013 James Sturgeon, amount owing $1,006.40 In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Claimant: VALERIE JEAN MACDONALD Respondent: DAVID WILLIAM MACDONALD NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To: DAVID WILLIAM MACDONALD TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 7, 2013 an order was made for service on you of a notice of family claim issued from the Salmon Arm Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in family law case number 14585 by way of this advertisement.

In the family law case, the claimant claims the following relief against you: Divorce.

You must file a response to family claim within 35 days after the date of the publication of this notice failing which further proceedings may be taken against you without notice to you.

You must obtain a copy of the notice of family claim and the order for service by advertisement from the Salmon Arm Registry, P.O. Box 100 Station Main, #550 - 2nd Avenue, NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4S4 Nathan Wahoski, Lawyer for Valerie Jean MacDonald

Call for Details 250-833-4728

Transportation

Rentals

Address for service: BROOKE JACKSON DOWNS LLP P.O. Box 67 51 - 3rd Street NE Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter. www.spca.bc.ca

Shuswap Market News Friday, March 1, 2013

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Our Store is Locally Owned & Operated

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