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An RCMP dive team discovered the body of a male truck driver submerged near the cab of the semi truck that went over an embankment and into Shuswap Lake west of Sorrento overnight Monday.

The body was removed from the lake at approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, and the rig was later removed from the water.

The name of the victim had not been released at the Market News press deadline.

The trailer had Alberta licence plates and the logo on the cab indicates the truck belongs to Syndicate Transport Ltd., a company based out of Calgary.

The incident took place sometime overnight Monday near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Lindberg Road at a sharp curve in the road known as Cruickshank Point, but it is not known exactly what time.

Police were alerted by a passing motorist who saw the trailer floating in the lake at 6:30 a.m. The cab of the truck was submerged in 10 feet of water.

Cpl. Mark Skotnicki said police believe the weight shifted on the westbound truck, causing it to flip onto the barrier, where it went

over the embankment and slid several metres.

The trailer, which had detached from the rig and floated downstream, was pulled from the water after Shuswap Search and Rescue crews were able to attach cables to the floating vehicle and pull it close enough to haul it out.

Ministry of Environment officials assessed the site for spilled diesel fuel and

other possible contaminants.

A hazardous materials firm was called in and used an absorbent boom to contain diesel fuel in the area, but the ministry reports there does not appear to be an immediate environmental risk.

The truck was transporting a load of frozen meat, some of which was found floating in the lake.

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Lab service coming to Sicamous

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Wait over: Announcement marks end of clinic’s struggle to attract service.

By Lachlan Labere

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A lab collection service is coming to Sicamous.

Interior Health announced Monday that the service will commence on Monday, March 11, and will run Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sicamous Health Centre.

“Expanding lab service to Sicamous had been under consideration for some time,” said Norman Embree, Interior Health board chair in an Interior Health news release.

Embree says it’s with the support of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, which is donating $10,000 for the necessary equipment, that this expansion of the health authority’s services is able to happen.

“The Shuswap Hospital Foundation is proud to be part of this major improvement to access of laboratory services for the residents of the Sicamous area,” said foundation president Joe Johnson.

“It is only through the

generosity of our donors that we are able to assist with projects like this.”

Interior Health says doctors at the medical clinic have been collecting lab specimens for residents who have been unable to travel to Salmon Arm. In Jan. 2011, a private lab collection company Life Labs applied for a licence to provide lab collection services in

“The Shuswap Hospital Foundation is proud to be part of this major improvement to access of laboratory services...”

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the Eagle Valley area, but the licence was won by Interior Health.

On April 30, 2012, the clinic received a letter from IH director of laboratory services Marty Woods, notifying Beech and staff of the health authority’s “inability to meet their licensing commitment

of a two day a week lab collection service and ECG availability in Sicamous.”

Woods explained at that time that a lab service in Sicamous would be hinged on operations in Salmon Arm. He said staff shortages were resulting in long lineups at the Salmon Arm blood lab, and that the Sicamous licence was applied for when operations were running more smoothly.

“Now it’s a case of waiting to see what happens,” said Woods.

“We still maintain we have to do it with the same dollars and the same staff. That would be our challenge – to find a way to do that.”

Beech says the new service is great for Sicamous and Area E patients, who are no longer required to drive to Salmon Arm for lab work.

A community open house is planned for Monday, March 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. The open house will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the new lab service.

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CSRD directors critique highway plans

Four-laning: At meeting with Ministry of Transportation, bridge upgrades dominate concerns.

By Barb Brouwer

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There were plenty of questions for Ministry of Transportation officials when they rolled out Highway 1 improvements for Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors at the Feb. 28 board meeting.

The ministry is also hosting open houses in communities along the highway corridor to garner input on the province’s 10year, $650-million plan to fourlane sections of highway.

Murray Tekano, district manager of transportation and senior project director for the ministry, and assistant regional director Rick Blixrud, shared details of the plans at last week’s board meeting.

Plans for the west end of Salmon Arm include four-laning a twokilometre stretch of highway from 10th Street SW to 30th Street SW. Currently in the design stage, the project would entail an upgrade to three intersections, construction of two new intersections, and 1.4 kilometres of new frontage roads.

The plans do not include a bridge replacement, something put forward as a priority by residents concerned both about a potential bottleneck from the fourlaning, as well as the potential for damage from a severe flood.

Sitting in for Salmon Arm director Debbie Cannon, Chad Eliason reiterated the need for a new bridge at the Salmon River – and a pedestrian connection, not just to support tourism but to provide safe access for First Nations.

“There’s gonna be upgrades from Re/Max west to the bridge and it’s important that when that’s done there’s an adjacent pedestrian walkway,” he says. “It’s an important part of our Greenway strategy, but, more importantly,

it’s a first step in our link to First Nations. It’s a safety issue, it will stop people from dying on the tracks, from dying on the highway.”

Plans for Electoral Area E Rural Sicamous projects include a 2.3-km section from Avoca Road to Crazy Creek, replacing the North Fork Bridge and upgrading the surrounding highway 26 kilometres east of Sicamous, as well as replacing the Malakwa Bridge and upgrading surrounding highway 20 kilometres east of Sicamous.

Director Rhona Martin noted the significant impact the highway has on the local economy and the price that is paid when the road is closed.

Tekano noted that is a factor the ministry takes to the federal government when they’re asking for funding.

More specifically, Martin’s concerns regarded a lack of frontage roads for access and no upgrades for Gorge Creek.

“It’s not just narrow, but it’s an area that can be frosty and black ice is common,” she said, seeking and receiving assurances from Blixrud and Tekano that Malakwa residents would be given another opportunity to provide input on highway plans.

“Not necessarily, we thought

“We see transports going off the highway and into the lake and if the road gets blocked, you gotta back track a long way.”

-Larry Morgan we had a done deal when we went back to Monte Creek,” said Blixrud. “Often four-laning is not the issue, it’s connections to people’s yards and businesses.”

Area A Rural Revelstoke director Loni Parker took her concerns

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n A steady stream of traffic crosses the Salmon River Bridge at the west end of Salmon Arm on the TransCanada Highway. Local politicians and residents are concerned that preliminary plans to upgrade the highway do not include an upgrade to the bridge. a bit farther west, noting that while she approved of highway improvement plans, Three Valley Gap would continue to be a potentially dangerous bottleneck.

Blixrud assured her that Three Valley Gap has been listed as a top-three priority at every meeting.

Heading west, some improvements to the TransCanada between the Monte Creek interchange and Pritchard were completed in 2012 and work on another 7.5-km stretch to Pritchard is expected to begin this year.

Work on Highway 1 between Pritchard and Hoffman’s Bluff is also scheduled to begin in 2013, again in two phases. The first phase is expected to begin this summer, and take about 14 to 15 months to complete through two construction seasons.

Phase two will begin on comple-

tion of the first phase.

Area F North Shuswap director Larry Morgan asked about the dangerous “squiggles” between Squilax and Sorrento and pointed out there have been a number of serious accidents.

“We see transports going off the highway and into the lake and if the road gets blocked, you gotta back track a long way,” he said.

“It’s dangerous, tight, slippery and speed’s an issue. We need to think about that area a bit more.”

Tekano admitted there are no immediate plans to improve that section of the highway although it has been discussed over several years of planning.

Morgan also expressed concerns about better access for the Squilax interchange that his constituents have to use to get on the Trans-Canada; a site, he says, that has been the scene of several serious accidents.

“When highways comes

through it can be modified,” responded Tekano. “The highest priority is safety and that’s tied to mobility and driver frustration. I’d suspect we will see some changes there.”

Area C South Shuswap director Paul Demenok applauded the ministry for improvements in the Blind Bay area but suggested a more attention be paid to signage at the end of a project so people have an easier time finding their way back onto the highway.

While he, too, approved of Highway 1 improvements, Area D director René Talbot asked ministry officials to pay attention to the Salmon Valley Road.

“It’s narrow, there’s heavy truck traffic – milk trucks, fuel trucks,” he said. “It has had no money spent on it in years, the only place people can walk is on the road, there’s no shoulder. I’m hoping they’ll look at other side roads as well.”

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City staff say their hands are tied when it comes to helping a resident farmer deal with a flooding ditch.

A frustrated Heinz Strobl took his case to council regarding a ditch surrounding his property. In a letter to the city, he states nothing has ben done about a culvert that flooded his property four years ago. Meanwhile, the drainage ditch is now full of vegetation.

“Because of this, my field, as well as the neighbour’s field, floods every spring, making the properties useless for farming.”

Strobl adds that because there is no drainage for the surrounding ditch, the groundwater is backing up into his

basement, and last year his garden suffered from high water.

“I do not recall the last time the ditch at 10th Ave. SW was cleaned,” writes Strobl. “The culvert was cleaned out in 1998 or 1999, and is now 89 per cent clogged.”

Engineering and public works director Rob Niewenhuizen explained the city has a budget for ditch maintenance; however, there’s little the city can do with the ditch at 10th because it is recognized by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as fish habitat. He said it’s because it’s connected to the Salmon River, and when the river gets backed up water goes into the ditch.

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Strobl noted how last year tractors couldn’t drive on his property, and how it became a massive mosquito breeding ground – all as a result of the flooding.

Strobl said he’d willingly take maintenance into his own hands if the city offered the funding.

“I’ll take on fisheries, I don’t care – because it’s insane,” said Strobl.

Coun. Alan Harrison suggested the city write a letter to DFO, in order to talk with them face to face.

“I know that we can’t demand a date but it should be sooner than later…, spring is coming,” added Coun. Ken Jamieson.

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Specifically, council’s recommendation was that “staff be directed to receive and review separate Special Event Permit applications to hold the proposed Stomp and the Burnout events between July 18th and 21st, 2013, with the commencement of preparations to begin on or after 7 a.m., Monday, July 15… and final clean-up and restoration work to be completed on or before 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 and further, that staff be directed to issue the Special Event Permits upon receipt of all required applicable securities, insurance coverage confirmation, fees and charges and any other applicable bylaw requirements.”

However, because this permit doesn’t allow for bylaw variances, council agreed to amend the district’s noise bylaw, to allow resolutions for amendments of a temporary nature. This will allow council to consider the noise bylaw extensions Stomp committee members have expressed interest in pursuing.

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Anything can happen in politics Listening to the pundits Sunday, it appeared that Christy Clark was finished. She wouldn’t last the day.

We all know that didn’t happen, and there is almost no chance that Clark won’t be leading the Liberals into an election campaign. It will be a campaign with similarities to 1991 and 2001.

Clark, like Rita Johnston in 1991 and Ujjal Dosanjh in 2001, was called in after predecessors screwed up. In Clark’s case, she has had two years to put her mark on the party — much more than Johnston and Dosanjh had. While she made some initial progress, the fallout over the HST and other issues have dogged her ability to convince voters the Liberals should be re-elected.

The latest controversy over an ethnic voter recruitment strategy is embarrassing, and likely will drive some voters into the Conservative, Green or NDP camps. Others will stay home.

There are a few points to think about as we head towards May 14. First, for former Liberal voters, what are the alternatives? The Conservatives are revitalized, with John Cummins doing an energetic job in leading them. But they are mostly untried. The Greens have been quiet throughout the Liberal troubles, but are likely to field candidates.

Cummins and Green Jane Sterk need to be part of any leaders’ debates, because voters need to hear from them in a forum that pits them against Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix. Another point, opinion polls aren’t always right. Many people do not have land lines and polls don’t always capture the public mood as accurately as they once did. Here, there will be many last-minute shifts in voting preference.

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Staying active in the senior years If you can’t beat them, you might as well join them.

Snowshoeing, biking, kayaking – what’s with some of these older people nowadays? If they’re not out jogging in packs or crosscountry skiing, they’re whipping along on their 27-speed hybrid comfort bikes or “Nordic walking” with those darned ski poles.

Go to the community centre and they’re either playing pickleball, or in the pool taking part in some darned aqua-fit program. You can’t go anywhere without having to dodge some senior trying to keep in fit. I don’t get it. I get out of breath just trying to cut my lawn with a power mower.

What ever happened to growing old gracefully, with some dignity, doing things like reminiscing about the good old days or knitting slipper-socks? It seems like every time you turn around there is some new, keep-fit activity for seniors being advertised in the local newspapers, or being promoted by groups like the Canadian Heart and Stroke Association or Cancer Society. Yoga for seniors, dance classes,

The GreAT OuTdOOrS James Murray tai-chi. Where is it going to end?

The other day I read an article about some guy in his 90s who plays hockey several times a week. Mind you, I don’t know how fastpaced the games are because most of his teammates are in their 70s and 80s. My point is, more and more so-called older people are taking part in more and more activities and programs designed to keep them active, healthy and happy. It’s hard to keep up – no pun intended.

On the other hand, regular physical activity is one of the most important things a person can do for their health.

Exercise can help prevent many of the health problems that come with old age.

Medical research has shown that, no matter what your age, you can gain significant improvement in strength, range of motion, balance, bone density and mental clarity through a routine of regular exercise. Studies have also shown that exercise can help reduce the risk of numerous diseases and health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, dementia and depression.

The goal of an exercise routine, especially in one’s later years, should be the same as for all those young people you see out trying to get ahead of the old fogies – strength, cardiovascular health, flexibility and balance. Regular activity and exercise, combined with proper nutrition, cannot stop the clock but it can slow down the “natural aging” process. The trick to any exercise program, though, is to be not only realistic but also smart about it. A preventable injury can put an older person out of commission for a lot longer than when they were younger.

No matter how old or young you are, proper form and

technique are key to avoiding injury. Always avoid the temptation to overdo things in terms of both workout length and intensity.

Exercise can quite literally add years onto your life.

Exercising increases your metabolism, which helps keep your weight and blood sugar in check, and certain types of exercise also help build and maintain your muscles, which in turn helps maintain balance, which helps to prevent falls.

Any form of exercise such as walking, jogging, swimming, biking, kayaking or anything else that increases your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time – even mowing the lawn and raking leaves – is good for your health.

And, while exercise can sometimes be a test of both strength and will, it should not seem a chore.

The whole point of exercising should be about enjoying life rather than simply maintaining it. I guess if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them.

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Minister responds to Swansea Point concerns I understand the ongoing concerns of Swansea Point residents, following last June’s flooding at Hummingbird Creek that damaged homes in the area (Proposed fix for Hummingbird Creek doesn’t go far enough, Feb. 20).

On Feb. 5, I toured Hummingbird Creek and was briefed on the channel improvement project. Contrary to a statement in the article, the work that got underway this week was planned long in advance of MLA Corrigan’s visit.

This includes deepening the creek bed and strengthening the bank at various locations above and below the highway culvert to improve creek flow and reduce the risk of debris falling into the creek.

Final stream repair work at Hummingbird Creek will be completed before spring freshet, with the work being funded 100 per cent by the government of B.C. There is a long history of flooding in this area. In 2004,

the government of B.C. offered $4 million to build a bridge and debris trap and basin to help residents protect their properties. It’s unfortunate that a referendum on the improvement failed and we were unable to proceed with a more comprehensive solution, but we will continue work with the community to protect residents and their property.

Mary Polak Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Conservative’s red tape reduction in full swing

FroM the hill Colin Mayes For too long, Canadian businesses have been strapped with unnecessary administrative burdens, confusing regulations and have found little help navigating through the confusing red tape. These burdens have a direct impact on business’ ability to

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This plan has implemented changes to the food and drug regulations, allowing pharmacy technicians to transfer prescriptions to another pharmacy, saving $8.7 million a year.

The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) announced changes to their business enquiries phone service where call agents now must provide an agent ID number when greeting clients which establishes a friendly relationship, a feedback loop, and a sense of accountability. In fact, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business gave the Golden Scissors Award to the honourable Gail Shea, minister of national revenue for these and other changes at the CRA. Our government also announced that corporate reporting burdens

for businesses with revenues between $10and $200-million will be reduced, benefiting 32,000 businesses and generating $1.2 million in administrative savings.

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Friday, March 8, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Director’s notes Paul Demenok Recently you may have noticed newspaper ads being run by the CSRD for a “Community Sewer System Task Group.”

I am pleased to announce that Barry Stokes and Jean-Luc Desgroseilliers have been selected as the community representatives on this task force, and that we are very much looking forward to collaborating with them.

This column is to provide you with the background and rationale for the new community sewer system plan.

It is clear that from both environmental as well as economic perspectives, a community sewer system is a highly desirable infrastructure upgrade for the South Shuswap.

Groundwater monitoring in both Sorrento and Blind Bay shows

that runoff from residential septic systems is finding its way into the lake and is contributing to the degradation of water quality.

Aging and outdated liquid waste systems are going to need to be updated or replaced.

The high waters seen during the freshet of 2012 resulted in many septic systems being flooded and leaking effluent into the lake.

Businesses are frustrated with their inability to progress without a community sewer system in place.

Higher density development, such as lower-cost and seniors’ housing, will require a community sewer system before such development can occur.

The Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) completed for Area C in 2009 called for substantial and multiple grants awarded by both the federal and provincial governments over a number of years.

Given the many uncertainties of senior government’s financial priorities, and given the sheer size of the expenditures in the LWMP, it was apparent that we should revisit this plan with the

overall objective of reducing the costs. The specific objectives for this initiative are to: 1. Conduct a critical appraisal of the current LWMP in an effort to reduce costs, improve financial viability and increase readiness for future federal/provincial infrastructure programs.

The appraisal would consider system design and engineering, staging/phasing, construction methods, effluent disposal methods and locations, collection and treatment systems, financing, and best practices.

2. Consider and evaluate other options for design, construction, management and operation of a community sewer system.

Other options may include, but aren’t limited to, private sector, onsite treatment and effluent collection, new technologies and smaller standalone systems.

This is an ambitious project and will be quite intensive over several months.

There will be public involvement and consultation. Community and advocacy groups, environmental groups, waterfront owners, de-

velopers, businesses, suppliers, farmers, and others will be contacted to provide input.

Participants on the project team may include representatives from Interior Health, Ministry of Environment, CSRD Environment and Engineering Services, CSRD Development Services, First Nations, the community representatives listed above, and myself. In short, we’re going to turn over every stone to find the very best solution.

If you would like to provide me with your thoughts about this or future articles, or if you would like to participate in our community advisory panel surveys, please contact me via email at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca.

- Paul Demenok is the Area C Director for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District

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March brings sale to Memorial Hall

Sorrento Memorial Hall invites the community celebrate locally created art.

Some 34 local craftspeople and artisans will be displaying their creations on Saturday, March 23.

“It is a great time to choose some interesting gifts for Easter, or to just treat yourself,” says organizer Bev Martin. “There will be unique pottery, beautiful glassware, hand-crafted woodwork, handmade leather goods and interesting candles.”

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Tasty lunches, tea, coffee and sweets will be served in the tea room, and a raffle and 50/50 draw will give attendees a chance to win cash or one of many other prizes.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, at Sorrento Memorial Hall. For more information, call Bev at 250-675-2897.

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

Bingo, March 8, and 22, and April 5, and 19 at Sorrento Drop-in Society, doors open 6:30 p.m.

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 sessions are held at the Cedar Heights Community Centre from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes-

days. Participants will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre April 19 and 20 at the Log and Hearth Restaurant.

Faces Spring Recital, March 10, beginning at 7 p.m. At the Shuswap Lake Estates banquet hall. For tickets, call Karen Brown at 250-515-3276, or drop by SMARTS in the Blind Bay Marketplace.

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 in advance at $20 from Acorn Music.

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

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

Quilting sessions take place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday. For more information, call Inez at 250-675-453. Crafting sessions take place at 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

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Friday, March 8, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Shuswap health programs expand Patients with chronic disease and those with mental illness and substance use issues will benefit from new or expanded programming announced by the province.

These programs are community-based and intended to help improve patients’ quality of life and help keep people out of hospital.

“By providing additional community supports to targeted areas we can support those most at risk, while also helping to divert visits from the emergency department, which we know is a more expensive but less effective point of care for many of these cases,” says Shuswap MLA George Abbott.

The Salmon Arm initiatives are part of an investment of up to $50 million in projects throughout B.C. which will strengthen primary and community care across the province.

The areas targeted in Salmon Arm include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a chronic condition that obstructs air flow in a patient’s lungs; and mental health and substance use.

“The projects outlined are all great ex-

amples of integration in health care at work,” says Norman Embree, Interior Health board chair. “These are targeted approaches to very specific populations, and we are excited to be working with local physicians and our staff in these key areas.”

Salmon Arm is one of several communities within Interior Health to receive funding. Communities were selected based on a number of factors, including the prevalence of related conditions and the demand for additional community-based supports.

Interior Health will direct $2.2 million to a program called BreatheWell.

In Salmon Arm, Interior Health has hired a respiratory therapist to work with COPD patients in the community, to manage symptoms and help avoid unnecessary hospital visits. There will also be a role for expanded rehabilitation efforts and education.

COPD is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and rates continue to increase. Statistics show within Interior Health the percentage of patients with COPD has climbed from 5.4 per

cent in 2001 to 7.8 per cent in 2010. The unpredictable and serious nature of “flareups,” when symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and mucous become acute, means many COPD patients often must use hospital emergency departments.

“Proactive management of this population by community-based multi-disciplinary teams, including respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, general practitioners and specialists, will result in fewer and shorter hospital admissions,” says Darlene Arsenault, program director, primary health care, chronic disease management, Interior Health. “Most importantly, by working together these teams will help improve the COPD patient’s quality of life.”

Approximately $2.7

million will be directed across nine communities to expand community mental health services.

In Salmon Arm, the equivalent of 1.5 fulltime staffing positions will be added, including social and life skills workers. By focusing on community resources, the program is expected to reduce the use of more expensive but less effective points of care such as the hospital emergency department.

“The program helps those with severe mental illness access care

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The initiatives are being rolled out over three years in Salmon Arm, as well as other select communities throughout Interior Health.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8

FILM FARE – The annual ’80s Film Festival that benefits the Canadian Cancer

Society shows 12 classic ’80s films over three days at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Tickets and passes are available at the UPS Store.

DANCE – Just For Kicks presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, told through ballet, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. at the studio behind Centenoka Park Mall. Tickets at $8 are available at Lucky’s in the mall.

CELEBRATING WOMEN – The S.A.F.E. Society is marking International Women’s Day with a fun and casual coffeehouse, featuring Amie Laws, at 6:30 p.m. at Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

ISRAEL – David Rubin, founder and president of Shiloh Children’s Fund, will

speak about his book, E For Peace: Israel in the New Middle East, at 7 p.m. at Five Corners Pentecostal Church at 3160 10th Ave. SE.

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

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

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TUESDAY, MARCH 12

FAIR TRADE – The Arts Centre hosts an Artists Trading Card session from 3 to

4 p.m. at the art gallery.

BEREAVED PARENTS – Any parent who has lost a child to death, no matter what age, what cause, or how long ago, is invited to join a sharing circle at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Call Cathy at 250-832-2454.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 BALLET – Ballet Kelowna Ballet wraps up its first decade with Passages, a

journey around the world of ballet, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre. Tickets are available at Acorn Music or Crazy River Clothing.

HEALTH – A free six-week workshop to better self-manage pain and ongoing health conditions runs Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew’s Uptown.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15

BOOKS FOR BABES – Shuswap Rotary Club hosts its book sale at the Mall at

Piccadilly Friday and Saturday. Proceeds are used to buy board books for newborns at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. For more information, call Randy Brogden at 250-832-1827.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

CD RELEASE – Seal Skull Hammer performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. at

Sunnybrae Hall. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at door. Tickets are available at Synergy Studio and Acorn Music.

FUNDRAISING – A concert to raise funds to send children to Mackenzie Camp will be held at 7 p.m. in the hall at First United Church.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE – New Legends of Country & Rockability show rolls out

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drawing techniques in a free workshop for kids aged nine to 15 at the Salmon Arm Library at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Email aburnham@ orl.bc.ca or call 250-832-6161 ext. 1202 to register.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

SONGWRITERS – The first in the 2013 version of the Songwriters Showcase

Series features Linz Kenyon & Gillian Cran, Betty Johnson and Herald Nix at 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue. Tickets at $10 are available at Acorn Music.

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HEALTHY BABIES – The Family Resource Centre hosts The Healthiest Babies

Possible program Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Program includes March 12 – Attachment Infant Development; March 19 – Movie Day at the Salmar; March 26 – Roxy, children’s entertainer. Lunch provided.

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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)

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

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

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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

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Salmon Arm Mennonite Church 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

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Travelling the world in dance You won’t need a passport when Ballet Kelowna takes you on a trip to Spain, Russia, England and then home to Canada.

The B.C. Interior ballet company wraps up its first decade of artistic excellence with Passages, a performance that takes the audience on a journey around the world.

The trip begins in Spain with the pas de trois from Paquita, a story of a beautiful Gypsy girl, who falls in love with a French nobleman, and the clash of social classes that ensues.

It’s on to England and Journey Out of Darkness, a performance that moves us from sorrow to hope, loss to salvation. Britain also brings a touch of whimsy with Five for Frank, choreographed by Kelowna Ballet’s own artistic

director David LaHay. The journey ends in Canada with a reprisal of Double Variations, the co-choreographed work by two of Vancouver’s most dynamic talents, Simone Orlando and Joe Laughlin.

After announcing it was closing its doors, Ballet Kelowna got a reprieve from the community, whose donations mean the company can finish its spring season without a deficit.

“Whether or not we will be able to continue after that remains to be seen,” says Barbara Holliday, company administrator. “It will depend upon the support of the community and whether we can have funding re-instated and obtain more sponsorship.”

Holliday says the company is optimistic they will be able to continue touring to

Chris Hamilton, aka Ill Tone, raps of brokenness and hopelessness. They are concepts the artist once knew intimately. Clean for over a year, Hamilton believes that performing his beloved hip hop has rescued him from a thick fog of alcohol and drug abuse, saving his

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery (SAGA) 7:00 p.m.

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Band hammers out CD They fit together like a gut bucket and washboard, and when John Fleming, Darrin Herting and Alton Gowen get together they have fun – and so do their audiences.

Born of “stoop sessions” on Gowen’s front porch over a year ago, Seal Skull Hammer has played house concerts, coffee houses, the Routes and Blues Music Crawl and Mushroom Fest in Sicamous.

And now the band has produced a new CD at Jesse Clarke’s Earthtone Studios.

Called Better Together and a Song, the CD features “regular” instruments such as a banjo, mandolin and guitar, with a lively dollop of gut bucket, washboard, jaw harp and harmonica.

“The three of us are definitely better; we get

together and hang out and good things happen,” laughs Gowen.

“Just out of the blue, we began writing songs; they were just coming to us,” he says, noting one of the songs, First Wheels, was written specifically for a SAGA Public Art Gallery exhibition held last May. “We’ve come a long way – slowly it’s turning into something,” Gowen says. “There’s a call for us.”

And there’s a call for an audience when Seal Skull Hammer launches their new CD Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Sunnybrae Hall.

Special guests include Rob Milne and Joan Robertson. Tickets at $15 are available at Acorn Music or Synergy Studio, or $20 at the door.

Film festival helps fund Cancer Society The sixth annual Salmon Arm ’80s Film Festival begins tonight at 7 p.m. with Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

This festival, which takes place at the Salmar Classic Theatre March 8 through 10, benfits the Cana-

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The festival features a potpourri of 12 classic films produced in the 1980s as well as costume awards and door prizes.

Friday, March 8 • 7 p.m. – Fast Times at Ridgemont High • Costume judging

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Sunday, March 10 • 1 p.m. – Legend • 3 p.m. – Stand By Me • 5:30 – 48-Hours • 7:45 – Terminator • 10:15 – Pink Floyd The Wall Single tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children and $30 for a fivefilm pass.

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A letter from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding conflict of interest, sparked comment and concern at the Feb. 28 Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting.

Chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton explained that in a court of appeal decision in a particular case affects all local governments. “…the court of appeal found that local officials, who are directors of non-profit societies, are in conflict of interest when they vote or participate in matters related to the society in their capacity as elected officials, and that the conflict is pecuniary in nature, and therefore of a disqualifying nature when the local government matter relates to money or financial benefits,” reads the Feb. 8 letter that was sent to UBCM. Hamilton pointed out that, in the meantime, while there is no concern

regarding CSRD’s commissions and committees, he recommended directors to exercise caution in terms of other societies they may be members of such as Rotary or chambers of commerce. “Any time a financial issue is raised, my advice is act on the side of caution,” he said.

Hamilton also called into question possible conflict for Electoral Area E director Rhona Martin, who is UBCM’s first vice-president.

“How can you report on what you’ve been assigned to do if you have to leave the room,” asked Martin, who is also the chair of the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition. “The only one that seems to be secure is the library board because of legislation. It makes doing business very difficult.”

Area D director René Talbot expressed his concerns about the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Project. “We all put money into it and we all make decisions,” he said. “Every meeting we’d go to, we’d spend more time in the hallway than in the room.”

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Public broadcasting referees keep their whistles in their pockets, wary of offending a legend.

He’s David Suzuki, and he has evolved from geneticist to TV celebrity to his current role as the Don Cherry of Canadian science, an angry curmudgeon lashing out at his enemies.

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Grabbing wins in jiu jitsu Louisiana Hayride At the Okanagan Winter Classic Team Championships held in Vernon recently, Gracie Barra earned the top spot in the Kids Overall category as well as Adults Overall.

Individually, in the Pee Wee Male, white belt, feather weight, first was John Fromme with Gracie Barra Salmon Arm. In the Pee Wee Male, yellow belt, light and middle weight class, Kilian Laas with Gracie Barra Salmon Arm placed second.

In the Junior Female, white/grey belt, light weight class, first place went to Carrie Fromme of Gracie Barra Salmon Arm In the Junior Female,

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category, white belt, super heavy and heavy weight, Trae St Pierre with Gracie Barra placed second.

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Friday, March 8, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Hanna gets BCHL all-star selection The British Columbia Hockey League has announced its all-stars for the 2012-13 season, a list which includes a Salmon Arm SilverBack.

The winners were chosen after a survey of BCHL coaches. Since the league all-star game was done away with after the 2009-10 season, the league has recognized its all-stars with first-team, second-team and all-rookie squads.

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The Speaker Series will start off with two sessions back to back with Dave Stride, masters in exercise physiology and certified strength specialist.

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Lunch speaker will be Dr. John Hogg, sport psychologist, and he will be discussing how to cope with setbacks such as illness and injury. The Speaker Series will finish off with Sheryl Hay, aquatic personal trainer, who will outline how to coach athletes to meet their performance potential. The cost for the Speaker Series is $30 and includes lunch.

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The two soccer NCCP courses are Active Start and Fundamentals, which are the first two courses needed to start out as a coach.

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Friday, March 8, 2013 Shuswap Market News

Federal government gives funds for playground On Friday, March 1, Colin Mayes, Okanagan-Shuswap, MP Colin Mayes, on behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support to the Adams Lake Indian Band for the rehabilitation of the Secwepemc playground in Chase, under the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

“Our government is committed to creating jobs, growth and longterm prosperity in our communities across Canada,” stated Mayes in a news release.

“By making these investments in local infrastructure, we are helping maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.”

The federal government’s

investment of $35,961 will enhance the services provided by the playground.

With the funding being provided, the Secwepemc playground will be rehabilitated

“By making these investments in local infrastructure, we are helping maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.”

MP Colin Mayes through the acquisition and installation of new playground structures, as well as the preparation and bordering of the playground area.

“The Adams Lake Indian Band leadership, in co-opera-

tion with Chief Atahm School has a goal of providing our youth with healthy living opportunities.

The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund will help build a playground where our children can play safely,” said Robert Matthew, principal, Chief Atahm School.

“It will be an extension to the school, recreation centre and neighbourhood.

It’s great to see the project title come true, ‘Cuy e u7lile-k,’ Come On, Let’s Laugh, come alive on the new playground. This playground will teach our children the importance of physical activity in our daily lives, and the health benefits will continue with them into the future.

Chase residents asked to be patient Continued from pg. 23 coming months. We’ve been successful in the past, thanks to the hard work of the Village of Chase, which has worked collaboratively with the province, HealthMatch BC and Interior Health as partners in the recruitment process.”

Information for patients in the notice included the following statements:

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“We will make every effort to link Dr. Sharma’s patients with Dr. Gill, Dr. Barnard or a nurse practitioner.

“Letters are being sent directly to Dr. Sharma’s patients with further information regarding arrangements for their care in coming months.”

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Curfew suggested for Chase

By Cavelle Layes

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A village resident stood before council Tuesday, in hopes of getting stricter rules for Chase’s nightlife scene.

On March 5, Mary Porter asked council to consider a number of changes to local parks which, she believes, would help reduce some of the ongoing vandalism in the area, particularly in the parks.

One of those changes is implementing a curfew.

Porter suggests that years ago, the village would ring the fire bell each night at 10:30 p.m, which would let youth know they were to get off the streets. It would be followed up with police patrolling to make sure this was the case, she explains.

“If they were found on the street they were put in jail until their parents came to get them,” says Porter.

Coun. Rick Berrigan did not agree with the method and could not see it working in Chase.

“You will never be able to get a regulated curfew anywhere, ever again,” he says, suggesting that if it is a stronger police presence that Porter wants, she should go to the police station and request it.

Brent Chamberlain, a resident who lives directly beside one of the ‘problem’ parks, says his bedroom window faces the park, and he is a light sleeper. Despite this, he said he has very rarely had a problem with the park, pointing out that

most of the noise comes from houses or other sites around the area. Chamberlain also notes that in most cases, those who are making the noise are normally not the village’s youth, but the adults.

Porter also suggested that vandalism in the Chase parks could possibly be reduced by adding more signs, pointing out that Pioneer Park does not have one.

Each of the other parks, says Porter, has a sign with guidelines and rules, which include stating the park is closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

She also pointed out that while the park is open until 11 p.m., the bathrooms are closed at 9:30 p.m., suggesting the parks could close at the same time to avoid night traffic.

While Coun. David Lepsoe agreed that more constant and informative signage would be useful to the area, Berrigan did not agree with the philosophy behind it.

“In some respects I understand your frustration with that, but if people are out there at 2 o’clock in the morning, they don’t care what the rules are on our signs,” he says. “We can put all the guides and signs you would like up there, but if people are going to do it, they are going to do it anyway.”

Porter did not agree, stating the lack of signage in the area will provide excuses.

“When the police come [the youth] are going to be like ‘oh I didn’t know the park was closed at 9 p.m., there’s no sign,’” says Porter.

There have been signs up, reminded

Berrigan, and police have been going around and telling youth for years that curfew is at 11 p.m.

Porter says she is worried that if nothing is changed, the new tennis court proposal will meet the same fate as its predecessor. She described how when she moved to Chase in 1978 the tennis court was in pristine condition and was frequently used. However, she says, vandalism in the last 30-plus years has resulted in the tennis court looking like the simple concrete slab it is today. If nothing is done, said Porter, investing money in it would be a waste of money.

“You are going to spend a big pile of money and it is going to be the same thing, the same scenario and a waste of money... What is the point?” asked Porter. “You may as well take all that money and bring it up to the landfill.”

She suggested that, at the very least, the nets and anything else breakable should be removed each night.

“I totally understand what you are saying,” agreed Berrigan, “but we can easily take all the parks away and not allow any kids in the community to do anything. Is that what you would like to see done?”

Joni Heinrich, chief administrative officer, says parks bylaws have not been reviewed in some time and this would provide an opportunity to do so.

She said the village is hoping to make room for signage in the next budget, and if so, signs could be made consistent throughout the parks.

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What’s on in Chase

Darrel and Saskia’s ‘Prairie Roots’ return March 14

Silent Auction, March 9, at the Chase Curling Club. The event is hosted by Skmana Cross Country and Snowshoe Club The Great Plains, March 14 at 7 p.m., at the Chase Seniors Centre, tickets are available for $10 by calling Denise at 250-577-3857 or at the door Thompson Okanagan Tourism Fourth Annual Summit, March 25 to 27, at Quaaout Lodge.

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

They were so popular the first time, they have decided to make a second trip. Song of the Prairies, a concert with Darrel and Saskia, is returning once again to Chase.

The unique duo entertained an enthusiastic crowd last September, doing their best to get every foot tapping.

Now, on March 14, Darrel Delaronde and Saskia, also known as the touring band of Gary Fjellgard, will be returning to the Chase Creekside Se-

niors’ Centre, across from the legion, at 7:30 p.m. They will be bringing with them a wonderful collection of songs with folk, roots, Celtic and country flavour, along with fabulous harmonies and stunning musicianship.

Darrel and Saskia are known for touring with Canadian music icon Gary Fjellgaard, an opportunity not open many.

This accomplishment alone is thought to speak volumes about their abilities as musi-

cians and songwriters. Fjellgard is well known throughout the music industry as being very “fussy” about his sound and the integrity of his show.

On their own, Darrel and Saskia are a powerful presence in their field, winning Top 5 people’s choice awards, hitting the #4 spot on MSN Radio’s National Top 30 Countdown, and being nominated for Album of the Year, Aboriginal Artist of the Year (times three), as well as Songwriter of the

Year in Saskatchewan. They remain a perennial favourite on the Indie Euro stations. Their music is blithely described as “Prairie Roots.”

Their return trip to Chase is part of a tour that includes 32 shows played in 32 days across Northern B.C. Tickets are available at the door for $10.

For more information, call Denise at 250-577-3857. Partial proceeds will to support the seniors centre.

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Shuswap Rotary Club

Blackburn Community Park Funding Presentation The Shuswap Rotary Club has made its final donation toward the cost of the now completed Blackburn Community Park. At a club meeting on 22nd January, 2013 Club President Sherry Gilroy presented Mayor Nancy Cooper with a check for $10,000. All three Rotary Clubs, other community sponsors and the Council made this project possible.

This universally accessible playground (wheelchair enabled) will be of great benefit to all residents of Salmon Arm. Club President Sherry Gilroy presents Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper with a cheque for $10,000.

Green for Charity Trees Community Fundraiser Christmas trees donated by land owner.

Community groups sell, Shuswap Rotary cut and deliver. A wonderful fundraiser with lots of community input over the Christmas period.

Earnings were as follows: Shuswap Rotary $625 Shuswap Childrens Assoc. $245 Shuswap Pony Club $455 SA Pee Wee Tiger Sharks $685 Shuswap Ringette $445 RCAC 222 Air Cadets $180

Club: Chase Rotary Club

District Governor Rotary District 5060 Retired Secondary Administrator Past President Chase RC 2005-06 Past Assistant Governor 2006-09

Doug Everett

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Rotary Member Club: Shuswap Rotary Club “Mankind is our business.”

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Rotary Member Club: Rotary Club of Salmon Arm From left to right: Shelley Geier - RCAC 222 Air Cadets, Carol Noz - Shuswap Ringette, Hanna Mitchell, SA Pee Wee Tiger Sharks, De Mitchell - SA Pee Wee Tiger Sharks, June Stewart - Shuswap Children’s Assoc.

Sherry Gilroy - Shuswap Rotary Club President, Juanita Morenezz - Shuswap Pony Club (missing from photo)

Ecuador Medical Dental Mission 2013 Another successful medical dental mission for the mountain people near Cuenca Ecuador.

The mission is called Esperanza which means hope.

The mission is about 55 persons strong with a combined force of anesthetists, orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists dentists and dental assistants.

Many hips and knees were placed allowing these people to make a living for their families.

Many who have stood for hours in line ups were asked to return next year.

The dentistry in the

Rotary Member

Salmon Arm dentist Gene Tymkiw on a dental mission in Ecuador .

mountain schools is never ending. With the assistance of a portable digital X-ray machine and portable dental equipment much is accomplished!

Many children come to school leading a cow or

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a pig to tether on the way and will lead it home after school full of grass. This young student received 8 fillings, 2 extractions and then strapped her infant brother on her back. Her parents had to work and

the only way she could have school was to take care of her baby brother.

The Rotary club of Edmonton, Calgary and Salmon Arm –Shuswap and especially the Tomebamba Rotary Club of Cuenca provide much needed support for this project.

Thank you to the Salmon Arm Daybreak and Salmon Arm Rotary clubs for their assistance.

But especially thank you to the individuals in Salmon Arm for your donations to help make this possible.

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BASIC computer skills coaching for seniors and adults. Flex hours reasonable rates Call Les 250-832-0910

LOST - 5 red plastic fuel containers on Hwy 97B or Auto Road or Okanagan Avenue. If found, please call 804-0954

JOHN’S SKI SHACK Open Thursday to Monday. Rental snow shoes & ski equipment goes on sale March 1st.

All clothing 10-50% off (250)832-3457

LOST: Fluffy, brown Tabby/Maine Coon at the end of February in the Industrial Park area. Answers to Charlie (250)833-7726

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

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

Obituaries

ADAMS, FLOYD February 27, 1924 - March 1, 2013 Floyd Hector Adams passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on March 1, 2013 with his family by his side.

Born in Nipawin, Saskatchewan on February 27, 1924.

Floyd enlisted in the army at 16 years of age, served overseas during WW 11. After the war he moved to Victoria, where he worked at the dockyards in Esquimalt for the Dept of National Defense for many years. In 1974 he retired at age 50 and moved to Notch Hill to pursue his dream of farming and racing horses; he quickly became, and remained, active in the community. Predeceased by his first wife, Eva; sisters Bertha and Helen and brothers Vernon and Melville.

Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Marcha, children, Shirley, David, Bruce (Julia), Dianne (Doug), Alaine (Peter), Susan (Jim), Marilyn (Scott), Gail; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Hazel (Joe), Val, Blanche (Wes).

The funeral service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Monday afternoon, March 11th at 1:30 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant. The eulogy was shared by his daughter, Alaine, with a prayer

by Malcolm Graham, and Veteran honors by Padre Norm Russell. A reception followed in the Mountainside room, allowing time to continue sharing memories, before the Interment in the Notch Hill Community Cemetery.

Special appreciation to Level 2 and the exceptionally caring staff of the hospital, and Dr Trow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent S.L.G.Hosp; Level 2, Palliative Care, 601 10th street. N.E. Salmon Arm, VIE 4N6 Floyd will be greatly missed by family and friends of the community.

Online condolences may be sent to Floyd’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bower Funeral Home & Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

Obituaries

Fischer’s Funeral Services wishes to express sympathy to the families which we served in February 2013…

Bill Lamont Cliff Nicholson Barb Starnyski Linda Burton Betty McDonald Frieda Koch John Richard

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KONOTOPSKI, DOUGLAS DAVID Aug. 1, 1945 – March 2, 2013 After a brief illness, Doug Konotopski, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2013, surrounded by his family, at 67 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen, of 32 years and his three children, David (Nicki), Danielle, and Damian. Grandpa will be greatly missed by Kailey, Cole and Haidyn. Other family who will hold Doug’s memory dear are Guenther and Dorothea, Jack and Rachel, Brandy and Andy, Tiffany and Ryan, Chris, Ted, Marilyn, Rob, Shirley, Jim, Lloyd, Denis and Rhonda. He will always be remembered by his camping buddies. Doug will be missed by his adoring pets Fly, Chase and Kesler the goose.

Doug was a tireless worker. He was a baker for most of his life but his true passion was his family. There was never anything the family could ask of him that he would not do. This selflessness and generosity was meant for everyone, friends, family and strangers - anyone in need. Doug’s unique sense of humour kept people smiling even through the last days of his illness.

On February 10, 2013 Doug rededicated his life to Jesus. He was so excited to have this opportunity to do this in front of his Lakeside Community Church family who have been such an extraordinary support to him and his family.

A special thank you to Dr Plessis, Dr Black and the nursing staff at SLGH for the wonderful care Doug received.

“Smiling he said as his last sigh was spent. I am so glad that for me He was sent. Whispered while low sunk the sun in the west, Lord I believe. Tell it now to the rest” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that who ever believes in him will not die but have everlasting life. John 3:16 A celebration of Doug’s life will be held Saturday March 9th 1pm at Crossroads Free Methodist Church 121 Shuswap St. S.W. A bonfire at the family’s residence to follow at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakeside Community Church, Facilities Fund.

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

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STRATTON, RAYMOND 1927 - 2013 O Daddy… with heavy hearts and all our love we send you back to the Lord.

On February 28, 2013 at 85 years of age, Raymond Stratton passed away.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Donna (Gary) Kroeker of Peace River, BC, Darlene (Bruce) Moffatt of Kamloops, BC, Gordon Stratton of Cobble Hill, BC, Robert Stratton of Skutz Falls, BC, Douglas Stratton of Mission, BC, Debra (Paul) Gagnon of Cobble Hill, BC, daughter in law Dee Stratton of Salmon Arm, 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, siblings; Albert, Helen, Frances and Bill, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Betty Stratton, eldest son Ron Stratton, granddaughter Trisha Moffatt, two sisters Marion and Isabell, three brothers Clark, Albert, and Warren.

Ray spent the last few years of his life at the Hillside Village. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Weicker, the staff, the Chaplains Bill & Veronica Kiesman for their loving care. Words cannot express our gratitude.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Kamloops Alliance Church with Reverend Wayne Sieward officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

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

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

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SURVEY CREW CHIEF Pin Point Surveying Ltd. is looking for a full time Crew Chief 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”

WELDER FABRICATOR WANTED Small fabrication shop in Salmon Arm requires enthusiastic welder/fabricator with excellent skills and good attitude. CWB certification preferred.

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Cards of Thanks

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The family of Laurette

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would like to thank the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital & Bastion Place for the care provided to Mom prior to her passing on January 30, 2013. Many thanks and eternal gratitude to all of the wonderful Interior Health Care Aides who so lovingly cared for Mom in her home until her brief stay at Bastion Place; to the drivers of the Handi Darts & taxis who she could always rely on to get her to her coffee group and appointments. To the staff at Harmony Haven who saw her every week, Dr. Plessis and all of the doctors & nurses who were so kind to Laurette and our family. To the staff at PJ’s who served Mom & her lady friends every Wednesday morning, thank you to you all. For her wonderful friends from coffee group, her church, her Watkins customers & the community in general, thank you for being a part of our Mom’s life. Thank you to Pastor Les Harder and everyone at Shuswap Community Church for their assistance with Mom’s Celebration of Life Service and Tea. And words cannot express enough thanks to Andre Carelse and the entire staff at Bower’s Funeral Home for respectful care of Mom and support for the family during this most difficult time.

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John Schlosar, A+ Certified computer@cablelan.net 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.

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Employment Required Entrepreneurial minded business graduate with solid training and experience in sales, management, accounting, desires challenging employment with potential for above average earnings, will consider short term contract work, business purchase.

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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” 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 beyond” 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.

Everyone deserves a beautiful place they can call home. Shuswap real estate agents firmly believe in that and will strive to make it happen for you and your family. Check out their ads in our real estate section and call any of them today and make your dreams come true!

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

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, 1 rain, good feed, $2/bale J.Lepine (250)832-2962

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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

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals Misc for Rent

Homes for Rent

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

3 BDRM in downtown Salmon Arm. Avail. Mar. 15th. $1200 inclusive. Please call Ana 250463-4197 or Darcy 250-8041453. Email: newandrecycled@gmail.com 4 BDRM. HOUSE on acreage in Malakwa. $1200/mo. Avail April 1. Call 250-836-5559 or 604-209-8280.

GLENEDEN 2Bdrm. w/loft, own yard, F/S, NP, NS, garage, avail. now, $850/mo. +

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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.

4BDRM. updated home, .5acre, pool, hot tub, 1 car garage, breezeway, Hillcrest area $425,000. (250)833-0332

2BDRM avail April 1 NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. .

191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627

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

Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated.

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

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Garage Sales ESTATE SALE Sat Mar 9 Sun Mar 10 8am-4pm #8 171 17th St. SE Bayview Estates Hshld, office furn, kitchenware, furniture & much more. Everything must go!

Heavy Duty Machinery

ALLAN and Heath Mixwizard 12 channel mixer. Legendary british quality. Clean sound with lots of effects 250-5178087 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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SCREW-IN CAULK (CORK) BOOTS men’s size 12, Canadian made, heavy duty black rubber boots with leather tops, barely used. $100. 250-832-2350.

WOMEN’S HIKING BOOTS Scarpa hiking boots size 41 European, (size 9 to 9 1/2 N American), lots of tread remaining. $30. 250-832-2350.

WORKGARD STEEL-TOED BOOTS men’s size 10, tan brown, virtually brand new, Canadian made, oil & acid resistant sole. $35. 250-832-2350.

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: Older vinyl records from 1950’s-1960’s, coins & oil company items (250)804-2970 WANTED to buy old hubs form wagon wheels. Also looking for old barnboard. 250379-5185

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Merchandise for Sale

PASTURE for two horses, use of corrals, round pen & tack room, covered shelter. 70th Ave. in Canoe (250)832-3255

Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

Last summer’s hay 65-70 lb. bales Horse and cattle hay $5/bale 250-832-8665

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LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful fully furn. Apts.

Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building starting at $700-$825/mo. + Hydro Ref req’d (250)833-9148 LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-836-4516.

SICAMOUS: 2 BDRM. $675/mo. plus hydro & D.D. 250-836-3849.

Commercial/ Industrial 650 SQFT shop in Industrial Park, infloor heat, hydro, taxes inc. $650/mo. (250)804-8840 COMMERCIAL space for lease at the Blind Bay Market Place. 800-1300 Sq. ft. Excellent lease rates. Call Terry 250-804-6132

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Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bd apt downtwn Salmon Arm util., coin Ldry included. $675.

Call after 5pm 604-835-4111 1BDRM. across from Askews DT W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1250)253-2404 Avail Apr. 1st 1bdrm across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, pets negot., refs req’d $690/mo. Phone: 250833-0420, 250-253-0606 1 Bdrm apartment, downtown SA $625/month.

Recently renovated, clean, bright unit.

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

Call Keith 250-832-6060 2 BDRM. APT. in Sicamous.

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

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Located in Green Acres Trailer Park (15km east of Sicamous).

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Sorrento 2 Bdrm 2 bath close to ammen NS Avail Mar 15 $650/mo 250-675-4104

Homes for Rent 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 2BDRM. on unfinished basement in N.Broadview, NP, NS, prefer retired couple, $1000/mo. + util., ref’s req., Call Linda between 6-8pm (250)833-2155 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 4BDRM., 2appl., NS, NP, avail April 1st, $1100/mo. + DD + util. (250)804-5856

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NEWLY reno’d great for family, 3bdrm, 2car parking, 4appl., AC, near elem. school, store & beach, NS, NP, $800/mo + DD (250)833-4332 SORRENTO Newly renovated 3+bdrm, 2bath, W/D, lakeview, near beach, town, schools avail. Mar. 1, $1050/mo + util.

DD req. (250)803-1081 could be a short term rental TAPPEN 2Bdrm up 1 down WD lots of parking acreage $1200 Util incl. R.V. campsites avil. May 250-835-8588

Suites, Lower 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 1BDRM. for single mature person, NS, NP, ref’s, $700/mo. incl. util. (250)804-0125 1BDRM new, large, bright, open concept. lots of parking large yard Util incl. NS small pet ok $900 text 250-804-4974 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 2bdrm suite, private entrance, utils. and cable inc. Near schools and rec centre. $950/mo.

Avail.

April 1.

(250)832-8550 Bachelor suite $550. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. immed, Call Bonnie (1-250)871-6000 BRIGHT, walk-in, 1-bedroom basement suite on Grandview Bench acreage, recently renovated. F/S, W/D, approx 1,000 sq ft, geothermal heating/AC (you control), utilities included, satellite tv available, suitable for quiet individual, non-smoking, no dogs (cat maybe), large bathroom w in-floor heat.

References required. $850.00/month Colleen or Tony @832-7216 (daytime) 832-7973 (evenings/weekends)

Suites, Upper 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 3BDRM in Salmon Arm, avail. immed., NS, NP, $750/mo, (250)463-9777

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

Large 2 Bdrm fresh paint new floors all appl incl W/D parking and deck 250-804-6216

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Transportation

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic 2001 Buick Century Ltd, great cond., leather, loaded, all access. working, winter & summer tires incl. $3800.

(250)832-3334 after 6pm

Tenders

Tenders

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

Recreational/Sale

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.

1995 27-ft Nash Travel Trailer.

Queen bed, bunk beds, full bath, loaded, outside shower, stove w/ oven, full-size fridge.

Like new cond., stereo. Very little use. Great buy. Price right $9500 OBO. Don’t miss this great deal. 250-675-4131

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)

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

Trucks & Vans 1993 Ford F150 4x4 ext.cab w/canopy, good tires, some rust $1500. (250)832-4655

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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 1997 Ford F250 XL HD, ex. cab., 5.8L, no rust, good runner $2600. obo (250)253-7792

1993 Ford Tempo 4dr sedan auto great transportation mechanically sound regular LOF’s new tires belts done no rust great 2nd car or student vehicle $995 250-835-8494

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

Legal Notices

Cars - Domestic

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

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Health care more than caring for the sick living WeLL What really makes us healthy?

What do you think of when you hear the term health care?

If you are like most people you think of hospitals and clinics where doctors, nurses and other health-care providers treat people who are sick. Health care is not just about treating the sick, its about promoting and supporting those things that keep us well.

For many years there has been an ‘individual lifestyle choices’ approach to health promotion. We have all heard the messages about eating healthy and getting regular exercise, yet changes don’t happen easily. It’s time we took a closer look at how truly difficult it can be to do these seemingly simple things.

For example, being able to make the choice to eat healthy depends on knowing what healthy eating is, the availability of healthy food where one lives, having enough money to purchase healthy foods and the ability and time to prepare healthy meals.

When all these factors are taken into account,

the modest directive to eat healthy becomes quite complex. What if I live in a community where fresh produce is not always available or affordable? What if I am a single parent working two jobs and I depend on processed convenience foods to feed my family?

Research tells us that people who have more money and education are generally much healthier than less educated people or those struggling with poverty.

The social determinants of health are the condi-

tions in which people are born, grow, live, work, play, and age; they affect the health of us all.

They include things like income and social status, social support networks, education, employment/working conditions, physical environments and child development.

We can dramatically improve the health of our population if we can affect the social and economic conditions in which we live. Interior Health has recently launched the Healthy

Communities Initiative, a partnership project between Interior Health and local governments that aims to improve the health of residents by addressing the social determinants of health.

For more information on this exciting new program visit: http:// www.interiorhealth. ca/YourHealth/HealthyLiving/Documents/ Healthy%20Communities%20in%20Interior%20Health.pdf.

- The author, Kerri Wall, is a Community Health Facilitator with Interior Health.

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The important role of gardeners and farmers

Margo Westaway

Imagine what our lives throughout history would be like without the farmers, gardeners and landscapers?

Our farmers have provided us with food for people and animals.

Gardeners and landscapers have created beautiful urban and rural landscapes around homes, businesses, schools and communities, as well as those magnificent gardens and landscapes surrounding palaces, parliament buildings and large estate properties.

They also have played an environmental role, such as creating habitat and food for birds and pollinators, restoring damaged spaces back to a healthy state and ensuring seed diversity and sovereignty over our food supply.

The diversity of gardens created on this earth, ranging from desert landscapes to lush tropical paradises, offer us some common ground which helps to erase the religious, cultural and economic lines that can divide us.

However, as much as they can create and provide, they can also take away. There is still an enormous amount of toxic and poisonous substances being used that destroy the living soil and contaminate our water supplies.

There are seeds being planted that have built-in, non specifiesspecific insecticides and pesticides that are destroying not only the health of our pollinators, but also human and animal health. Water resources are being managed improperly, creating shortages in other necessary supply areas.

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“The diversity of gardens created on this earth, ranging from desert landscapes to lush tropical paradises, offer us some common ground...” places throughout the world, soils are tired, overworked, depleted, sick and poisoned by poor care and synthetic chemicals, and the quality of our food and water has suffered, along with our health.

However, if this worldwide community of gardeners, farmers and landscapers (and that’s

you and me too) decide to play an active and committed role as stewards of this earth, we could, collectively, help to create a healthy and vibrant future for generations to come.

Around the world, scientists, soil biologists, environmentalists and others are spreading the word that so many of our problems our planet is facing today such as pollution, deforestation, plant diversity, soil loss and even climate change, can be solved in a garden.

This is such an empowering message for all of us to hear.

Jacob Bronowski, biologist and writer of the BBC television series The Ascent of Man, states that: “Man masters nature not by force, but by understanding”.

We could then harmonize human designs with nature’s design by looking to nature as our teacher to learn how to create living, healthy soil, manage and utilize water more efficiently, learn which plants grow within each type of ecosystem and understand the plant’s natural protection from diseases and pests. This would completely change the way we tend the land, and it would free us from the unnecessary use of tox-

ic substances and dramatically reduce our consumption of water.

If we tenders of the land could step up to the plate to embrace the motto of “do no harm” to our earth and to its inhabitants – both above and below the

ground – then we can individually and collectively play a part in shifting the course of humanity through knowledge, understanding and purchasing power – one garden, landscape and farm at a time. Re-

member the famous quote by Margaret Mead, who said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Perhaps we can be-

gin by looking into our own backyards before this gardening season begins, and make those changes that will contribute to a more healthier, cleaner and vibrant planet we, and so many other creatures, call home.

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Simply Orange Juice

Sel. Var., 175 L ....................

2 for 2 for

You Save $6.18 on 2

McCains Frozen Hashbrowns

1 kg Bag .............................

2 for

You Save $5.78 on 2

6

98

5

00

4

00

7

00

Hunts Thick and Rich Pasta Sauce Sel. Var.,680 mL ...................

/100 g

3

4 for

Bertolli Olive Oil

Sel. Var.,500 mL ......................................

You Save $5.11

Saputo Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Sel. Var.,170 g.....................................

You Save $1.21

Nature Clean Dishwashing Gel You Save $4.11

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

You Save $3.11

/100 g

SAVINGS 00

+ Dep. 1.8 L ...................................................

00

228lb.

598 148 228

You Save $8.16 on 4

Value Priced Bathroom Tissue

lb.

/each

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MJB Classic Roast Coffee

88

Back attached $4.14/kg.......................................................................

2 for

Cappicolli

Everyday Savings in our Grocery Dept.

61

98lb.

5

Calif. Large Navel Oranges

68 lb. ¢

$1.50/kg ......................................................................

298lb.

00 2 for 5

Hothouse Peppers Assorted Colors

Mexican Grown $6.57/kg ...................................................................

3

88

348 5

88

Organic Avocadoes 3 pk.......................................................................................

Bulk Food Parmesan Cheese You Save $2.10/kg

Caesar Croutons ....................................................................................................................

488

270 70¢ 100

/100 g

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You Save $1.50/kg

Seasoned Croutons

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

You Save $1.50/kg

/100 g

/100 g

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