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Relay scores home run Cancer survivors Jimmy Motter and Viola Rutherford walk the Victory Lap in Saturday’s Relay For Life that raised $150,090 for the Canadian Cancer Society, despite being down three teams and 74 participants over last year. “Considering that, we smashed it out of the park, we beat them all,” said thrilled co-ordinator Jen Dies. She offered grateful thanks to volunteer leadership co-ordinator Sheryl Anderson and her team, sponsors, entertainers, the Elks who accommodated the event and the community that topped Kelowna’s $86,000 and Vernon’s $88,000 totals. Dies is confident the Salmon Arm Relay for Life will meet its $160,000 goal. For more images of the event, see A12. Jessica KlymchuK/OBSeRveR

Smoking bylaw honours activist

Park ban: Council names legislation after longtime anti-tobacco crusader Dan MacQuarrie. By lachlan labere OBSeRveR STAFF

A Salmon Arm resident and longtime, outspoken anti-tobacco activist will be recognized in a new bylaw to ban smoking in city parks. On Monday evening, a public hearing was held in city council chambers for the proposed Parks Regulation Amendment Bylaw that would see smoking prohibited in all municipal parks and public areas including the Ross Street Plaza, Canoe Beach, the Turner Creek Trail and the Mt. Ida Cemetery. Dan MacQuarrie was one of the few to turn out for the hearing, though he kept quiet, despite having spent more than three decades working towards such a bylaw in

Salmon Arm and elsewhere in the province. With no one speaking for or against the bylaw, the hearing ended quickly. Mayor Nancy Cooper then suggested an amendment, that the bylaw be named after MacQuarrie. “This smoking bylaw has been the work of one Mr. Dan MacQuarrie, and he has actually been working on smoking bylaws for 38 years, or non-smoking bylaws, and so I am just asking council if they would add Dan’s name to this so it would be kind of like… Dan’s Bylaw,” said Cooper. Couns. Debbie Cannon and Marg Kentel expressed their respect and appreciation for all the work MacQuarrie has done, but were reluctant to see the city set a

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smoke-free: Dan MacQuarrie, 85, has been an advocate

for a smoke-free society and began his anti-smoking crusade when he was elected as a city councillor 46 years ago.

This week Changes to the definition of local food has some people scratching their heads. See A8. Despite the varied weather, the doubles action on the court was hot this weekend. See A21.

precedent by naming a bylaw after someone. “My mother-in-law said to me Dan MacQuarrie was working on that when he was on council. He was very visionary, because he wanted the no-smoking in public areas,” Cannon commented. “And I totally support your work that you’ve done, and that you’ve stuck with this for 38 years, Dan. But for me, I can’t support naming a bylaw, attaching someone’s name to it, just because I think that opens up a can of worms for other things.” With respect to Cannon’s position, Coun. Alan Harrison argued in favour of recognizing MacQuarSee Name makes on page A2

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City to purchase land for intersection By lachlan labere observer sTAFF

What may be an awkward investment for some, represents a strategic purchase for the City of salmon Arm. Municipal council has given three readings to three motions related to purchasing property at 921 17th street sW – the narrow lot between the TransCanada Highway and 17th, across from buckerfield’s. one of the motions approved is for the short-term borrowing of $300,000, to go towards the total pur-

chase cost of $360,000. The remaining $60,000 would come from a reserve account. City administrator Carl bannister said the property is critical for the future construction of an intersection with traffic lights at the TCH and 20th street sW. The purchase will also help with the planned closure of 17th, and deal with a city storm sewer trespass issue. “And finally, we’re considering multiple options on the remainder of the property, including the potential

for community signage, potential for a tourism kiosk or rv pullout, and potential for resale of the remainder after this intersection is constructed, which is likely going to be a number of years into the future,” said bannister. Coun. Alan Harrison said the intersection with signals would improve traffic flow, and that he thought there’s a good chance the city would be able to recoup the purchase cost through the possible resale of portions of the property.

Name makes bylaw memorable Continued from front rie, stating it would add a little pizzazz to the bylaw. “I think it will maybe help catch the community’s interest and understanding of the bylaw,” said Harrison. “I understand Mr. MacQuarrie is all right with having his name attached to it. so that’s important. I don’t really have a problem. Most of our bylaws aren’t that attractive so most people probably won’t want their names on them.”

Coun. Ken Jamieson was of similar mind, stating he didn’t think anyone would be disgruntled about not having their names attached to bylaws or initiatives they’ve supported. After the amendment passed, council gave third reading to the bylaw. Harrison referred to two letters received by the city as the only opposition he had heard to the bylaw. but he said the writers may not have been clear on the bylaw’s intent, that it isn’t just about eliminating cigarette butts.

“In my mind, the biggest reason for this is so that we don’t have to breathe in second-hand smoke when we’re doing recreational activities,” said Harrison. Jamieson said the bylaw isn’t about tramping on people’s rights, and that there is “going to be ample room for everybody to enjoy the type of air they want to breathe.” Council also gave third reading to a related ticketing bylaw. Those caught smoking in a park or public place may be fined $100.

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A flag person working on the TransCanada Highway is bruised and shaken after she was deliberately bumped by an angry driver Wednesday. The driver is now facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act and police continue to investigate the matter. “It appears the traffic control person had vehicles stopped to allow a dump truck to exit when they noted a male waiting to be waved through was on a cell phone. The male was advised that he would have to get off the cell phone before being allowed to pass,” said Sgt. Carlos Tettolowski, of the Salmon Arm RCMP. Tettowlowski says the male driver then moved forward slowly and bumped the traffic control person with his vehicle. The traffic control person moved back away from the vehicle and the driver again moved forward slowly and bumped the flag person again. The owner of the traffic control firm, Alliance Traffic Group, says the incident is serious but reflects the underlying problem of a lack of respect and common courtesy from drivers towards traffic workers.

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Thuot appeals to drivers to be calm. “A smile goes a long way. It’s about basic kindness. These are people out there working in some pretty tough conditions and they are just trying to do their job.”

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City News and Public Notices CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 2013 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

Property Tax Notices for the City of Salmon Arm have been mailed. If you are the registered owner of property within the City of Salmon Arm and have not received your Property Tax Notice for 2013, please contact the City of Salmon Arm at 500 - 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, (250) 803-4000. Whether or not you receive a property tax notice, it is your responsibility as the property owner to pay taxes by the due date of July 2, 2013 in order to avoid a penalty. • To avoid long lines at City Hall, pay your taxes early. • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome. • Payment is accepted at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (open until 5:00 pm on July 2nd only). Payment may be by cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service. • Payment drop box is located on the outside wall to the left of the entrance to City Hall, which will be emptied at close of business on July 2, 2013. • Or mail payment to Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 • Post-marks are not accepted as proof of payment. • Provincial Home Owner Grant - If you are eligible, please ensure that the application form on the bottom of the tax notice is completed and signed (if you are 65 years or over please include your birth date). • The Basic Provincial Home Owner Grant can be claimed online at www. salmonarm.ca. • The Provincial Home Owner Grant must be claimed each year you are eligible. • To avoid a penalty on the Provincial Home Owner Grant it must be claimed even if a payment on the outstanding taxes is not made. • Provincial legislation has set minimum property tax payable at $100.00 for persons 65 years or over, veterans and handicapped (with required documentation) and $350.00 for persons under age 65. If your gross taxes are less than $1,120.00, your Provincial Home Owner Grant is adjusted accordingly. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid balances of current taxes including unclaimed Provincial Home Owner Grants at the close of business, July 2, 2013. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid Annual Water/ Sewer accounts at the close of business, July 2, 2013. • Receipts will be issued only on request. 2013 TAX DUE DATE - JULY 2, 2013 (Open until 5:00 pm on July 2nd only)

CITY OF SALMON ARM STRATEGIC PLAN Survey report available for public information. The City is creating its first ever long-term Strategic Plan in 2013. When complete, the plan will be a guide to help City Council and Staff more effectively make decisions around infrastructure planning and implementation, prioritize projects and spending, identify revenue sources and consider taxation over the next 10 to 15 years. In the spring, residents and community organizations were invited to complete surveys to provide input about potential projects and initiatives in the City. There were 308 surveys completed by residents and 58 surveys completed by community organizations. The Survey report has been completed and is available for public information. It may be viewed at www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan and a hard copy may be viewed at the front counter at City Hall. In addition to other sources of information, the survey results are assisting to inform the preparation of the Strategic Plan. City staff is reviewing and prioritizing potential projects and initiatives. The proposed Strategic Plan will be available for public review and comment in summer 2013. City Council will consider adopting the Strategic Plan in fall 2013. For more information please visit www.salmonarm.ca/strategicplan or contact Corey Paiement, RPP, Corporate Officer, at (250) 803-4029 or cpaiement@salmonarm.ca.

TIREd OF STANdING IN LONG LINE-UPS WhEN YOU PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAXES? Here are some options to eliminate waiting in line: Post-Dated Cheques - You can pay your City of Salmon Arm property taxes and utilities with a personalized cheque post-dated to the due date. This allows City staff time to check your payment and Home Owner Grant, if applicable, and to contact you prior to the due date if there are any problems or questions. Your post-dated payment is deposited to the Bank on the cheque date. Telephone & Internet Banking - Most financial institutions accept utility and property tax payments through telephone and internet banking. Although each bank differs, they all provide a Property Tax and a Utility option for the City of Salmon Arm: For property taxes, use the Property Tax option and the last eight digits of the roll number (e.g. 09999999) which is printed at the top right hand corner of your tax notice. To pay utilities, use the City of Salmon Arm Utilities option, and use the thirteen digit account number from your utility bill. (e.g. 0000999900000). Use no spaces, decimals, or dashes in the account number. Payment Drop Box - There is a payment drop box located to the left of the front doors of the City Hall. Place your cheque and/or Home Owner Grant in an envelope and drop it in the box. Your payment will be processed promptly each morning (Monday to Friday). Any payments put into the drop box after 5:00 pm on July 2, 2013, will be considered next day payment and subject to penalty. Your Mortgagee (Bank) Pays Your Taxes - If your Mortgagee pays your taxes and you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant, avoid a penalty by claiming your Grant as soon as you receive your tax notice. To avoid line ups or penalties associated with problems with your Home Owner Grant, remit your Grant application to the City as soon as you receive your tax notice. Don’t wait until the tax due date! If you are unable to pay your property taxes, you should still claim your Home Owner Grant on or before the due date to avoid penalty on the Grant portion of your taxes. Claim Your Home Owner Grant Online The City of Salmon Arm is pleased to offer an electronic Home Owner Grant application. Visit the City’s website at http://www.salmonarm.ca click “On-Line Services” and “Home Owner Grant” link and follow the instructions to apply and submit your application. 2013 TAX DUE DATE – JULY 2, 2013 5:00 PM (Open until 5:00 pm on July 2 only) For more information City of Salmon Arm Tax Department 500 2 Avenue NE – Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Phone (250) 803-4000 http://www.salmonarm.ca

CITY OF SALMON ARM 2012 ANNUAL REPORT The City of Salmon Arm will be hearing submissions and questions from the public regarding the 2012 Annual Report at the Regular Meeting of City Council in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE on Monday, June 24, 2013 commencing at 2:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and will be afforded an opportunity to make submissions and ask questions. The Annual Report includes the financial statements, a report of remuneration and expenses, listing of tax exemptions, City achievements and goals for the upcoming years, as well as a description on the services the City provides. Written submissions may be included on the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2013. The Annual Report is available for public inspection on the City of Salmon Arm’s website at www.salmonarm.ca and can be viewed at the front counter at City Hall. For more information, please contact Corey Paiement, RPP, Corporate Officer at 250.803.4029 or cpaiement@salmonarm.ca.

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for what it’S worth

Tracy Hughes

Events show civic spirit It was such a busy weekend filled with so many tremendous accomplishments by so many residents, I’m looking forward to sharing some of the appreciation in this column. But, as with life with the bouquets also come brickbats, so I’m going to get mine out first. I’d like to send a personal boo to the man who appears to have forgotten all his manners and common sense by deliberately bumping a traffic control worker, not once, but twice with his car last week. The man was illegally talking on his cell phone while driving and the flag person directed him to get off his cell phone before resuming his travel. The man then apparently was so incensed that he not only hurled verbal abuse, but decided to use his car as a weapon. The worker ended up bruised, but otherwise physically unhurt. The RCMP were called in and Motor Vehicle Act charges are pending, but in my mind this man deserves a criminal charge. Pushing her with his car is just as bad as using his fists, which would be considered an assault. Sometimes I wonder what it is about driving that can make so many people forget their common sense and simple good manners? It seems like people get in their cars and all that matters is getting where they need to go as fast as humanly possible and courtesy and even safety go out the window. So this construction season, try ensure you’re not one of those boneheads. Instead, take a deep breath and offer the flag person a wave or a smile. These people are there to do a job, they want to do it safely and ultimately they are there to help keep everyone safe. Now on to the cheerful part of this column. I’m probably preaching to the choir when I say how amazingly generous and caring the people of Salmon Arm can be. This community has long been a huge supporter of the Relay For Life event, which benefits the Canadian Cancer Society. It is practically tradition that our small city bests our bigger neighbours including Kelowna and Kamloops in fundraising. This year was no exception. Even before our relay started Saturday evening, the money Salmon Arm raised exceeded the total of Kamloops’ event, which took place the weekend before. Of course there are too many people to thank, but if you participated or donated, good on you. Another event, now only in its second year also deserves a special mention in my mind. The iLearn Street event, hosted by the Shuswap Eagles Pathfinders Club, saw a huge and diverse range of organizations take part in educational and fun booths for kids. The event was designed to appeal to kids aged seven to 14, a group which often gets a bit overlooked. Kids had to complete learning stations on topics like nutrition, languages, fire safety, money management, and many more in order to earn their way to excellent prizes or the chance to bungee on a trampoline, climb a rock wall or take a hot air balloon ride. It was a class-A event, and completely free for participants. Huge kudos to all those involved in putting this on, it was terrific.

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Time to fix municipal funding Municipal politicians from across the country flooded into Vancouver over the weekend. They were there for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ annual convention. And while their backgrounds were as diverse as the communities they represented, their message was strikingly similar: Fix the funding. It’s not a new complaint. For decades Canada’s cities have been telling Ottawa that they need more money if they are to do the things they are increasingly expected to do. Municipalities must find new revenue from a taxpayer pool that is shallow and offers little flexibility. Deferring expenses is an option. But as roads and bridges deteriorate, it leads to an “infrastructure deficit” that must eventually be paid off.

That’s left municipalities calling for a change in the way cities are funded. According to a report released at the convention, the current relationship between municipal and federal levels of government is “dysfunctional.” It cites the fact that despite their evolving and expanding responsibilities, municipalities only receive eight cents of every tax dollar raised. There were promises of new money at the convention, but that’s not enough. What is needed is a change in the way the funding flows. Canada’s cities have grown up. It is time governments stop treating them like children who are incapable of spending their allowance responsibly. – Chilliwack Progress

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The Observer asked: What would you like to give your dad for Father’s Day?

Hannah Capek “A telescope to look at the moon and stars.”

Jenica White “A trailer to take us camping.”

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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – As she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-by-line” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year. Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in B.C. Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobweb-covered door open on B.C.’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses. Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inaccurate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year. Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified, but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either. I’m not suggesting that there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable. A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was forced into the open after trying to sweep Senator Mike

Duffy’s housing claims under the red rug of the Senate chamber. Duffy has lived in Ottawa for decades, first as a TV host and then senator, but he decided the rules were loose enough that he could claim his summer place in Prince Edward Island as his principal residence. An audit has also found he was claiming living expenses in Ottawa while campaigning for the Conservatives back east. It turns out the key ingredient in an honour system is honour. This mess goes back more than a century in B.C. and Canada, and has its roots in the British Parliament, where MPs and Lords had a system of claiming all sorts of expenses, including construction of a “duck house” and maintenance of the moat around an Honourable Member’s castle. Many years ago, British MPs convinced themselves that they were underpaid, and rather than create a public fuss by giving themselves a big raise, they would be able to top it up by claiming up to 250 pounds at a time without receipts. Cheers! You can imagine how well that worked out. As one observer put it, the system was not only open to abuse, it was actually designed for it. Here in B.C., the next step is obvious. If you go to the website of Alberta Premier Alison Redford, you can easily find the link to her detailed expense reports, itemized for travel, meals, hotel rooms and so forth. Alberta cabinet ministers provide the same disclosure. B.C. cabinet ministers’ travel expenses are now reported, but only as an occasional lump sum. As a result of Doyle’s revelations last summer, B.C.’s Legislative Assembly Management Committee now meets in public, with transcripts of proceedings available. But MLA expenses are still not itemized. Total expenditures are being reported on a quarterly basis, but with no detail to explain why some MLAs have much higher totals than others. It’s time to sweep out the cobwebs.

Hooray! On behalf of all the nature and beach lovers in the Shuswap, I’d like to give a big thanks to the CSRD for their plan to restore our shoreline. Aside from the reasons already covered, there’s one reason that hasn’t seemed to have been mentioned so far. For so long, we have been denied access to public lands by those who have unjustly claimed the lakeshore for

themselves, either by putting docks and other things on the beach to suggest it’s privately owned – or, in some cases, blatantly putting up barbed wire fences and threatening anyone who even approaches the shoreline by water let alone by road. It seems logical that opening up miles and miles of crown-owned shoreline will only increase tourist satis-

faction of our area. Land owners across the road can enjoy the beach along with the rest of us, except they should no longer be permitted to exclude others. If this causes resentment, they should take a visit to the town of Peachland and see how managing lake access should be done so all can enjoy what is their right. Joanne Dyck

Shopping grass always greener We’ve all heard the lament of the lack of shopping in Salmon Arm. Well, we are not alone. I was speaking the other day to a professional who lives and works in Vernon, and she asked, “How is the local economy in Salmon Arm?” I replied that we are in a time of change, awaiting the arrival of new retail stores and so many folk. Her next comment floored me. It was, “Yes,

it’s the same thing in Vernon. Everyone goes to Kelowna to do their shopping. “As well, many of the downtown stores are now closed on Mondays. And, if you want to eat out on a Monday, you will find many of the restaurants are now closed on Mondays – and those who were open for three meals a day are now only open for two.” The bottom line … we are

not alone in our lament of out-of-town shoppers. Perhaps it’s all about “the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence.” Perhaps our residents (and council) need to explore their own community. Where we shop ensures local employment and allows families to thrive. Our future is reliant on our own support. Margaret Davidson

Canadians sick and tired of the Senate Many Canadians, including myself, have been asking for the abolishment of the very costly, appointed, ineffective senate for years with no results. Canadians have also been asking our MPs for a complete review and possible changes to our entire parliamentary system of government and the end of

costly ineffective policies such as official bilingualism, equalization payments but also with no results. This lack of effort for decades by Ottawa to achieve changes has created the possible threat of separation by Western Canadian provinces and territories to form a new country, possibly a Republic of Western Canada with

a truly democratic and accountable system of government, but no one in Ottawa was listening. I’m not a supporter of the policies of the New Democratic Party, but their motion to abolish the Senate is good motion for the majority of Canadians. Ken Kellington

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Just how local is local food?

Change: New definition means local food can come from Alberta.

By Martha Wickett

whole concept of local is catching on.” He said Askew’s has already been doing more labelling of its local products. “A lot of our customers are certainly interested in where things are grown and where they’re produced.”

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The shiny red tomato might be branded with a ‘local’ sticker, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it was grown anywhere near where you live. In fact, it might have come from Alberta – or, perhaps, Fort St. John. With a new definition put forward in May by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the word ‘local’ has expanded its horizons. Under its previous policy, the CFIA interpreted the terms ‘local,’ ‘locally grown,’ or any similar term to mean that: the food originated within a 50-kilometre radius of the place where it was sold or, the food sold originated within the same municipality or adjacent government unit. In CFIA’s new interim policy, ‘local’ expands to: food produced in the province or territory in which it is sold, or food sold across provincial borders within 50 kilometres of the originating province or territory. The expanded definition of local is not being embraced by all. Jen Gamble with Shuswap Food Action, an organization that promotes a sustainable local food system, said it makes no sense to her. “It’s almost a move that makes the word ‘local’ mean less. It also points to the fact consumers have to be more educated about what they’re buying.” She said Shuswap Food Action has always worked on the general rule that a 45-minute drive from your home is local to you. This new policy, she says, adds to the confusion for consumers and doesn’t serve the small producers. She said consumers shopping in bigger retail chains, in particular, may want to buy local, but don’t have time to do the research. She said if she was going to speculate

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Confusion: Jen Gamble, with Shuswap Food Acton, says CFIA’s definition of local makes no sense to her and will make grocery shopping more difficult for people. on the reason for the change, it could be that the bigger interests are seeing ‘local’ as a valuable word. Or, perhaps, the new definition cuts down on the CFIA’s enforcement expenses. Gamble urges people to contact CFIA, which states it will be consulting with consumers and industry on this and other labelling issues. “One thing that I could potentially see as a benefit is it might spur on local groups to create local brands and increase activity of local producers within the region. It might make them mad enough to take some action.” She adds that Shuswap residents are good at supporting local growers. “I’m not sure this will change that. If anything, I would hope this will be a wake-up call to more residents and it will actually get better.” At DeMille’s Farm Market, owner Brad DeMille said he thinks the new definition makes ‘local’ meaningless. To him, he says, he considers that local goes about as far as Vernon. DeMille’s already does some site-specific labelling, he said, which he’ll increase now so that

customers know more about which town and which farm has produced the food. He said a lobby group of the large producers could certainly be pressuring the CFIA to change the rules. In response to questions from the Observer, a CFIA spokesperson provided reasons for the change in an email: “In Canada, food production and distribution has become increasingly large-scale and centralized. The previous policy was considered by some as too restrictive considering that many consumers now live in cities that are quite a distance from farmland. Their view of what they consider ‘local’ food is now broader,” wrote

Elena Koutsavakis. “The CFIA wants to strike the right balance for industry and consumers. As a result, the CFIA has chosen to adopt an interim policy that provides sufficient flexibility to industry while enabling consumers to make an informed choice.” David Askew, owner of Askew’s Foods, said his store considers the Shuswap/Thompson/ Okanagan valleys as local. He finds the new CFIA definition so broad that it dilutes the concept. “It seems to me it’s kind of driven by the bigger chains who want to be able to say stuff is local. A narrower definition of local is more difficult for them. To me it indicates the

Vacant Land (Bus Garage) Located at 4730 5th Avenue South West. The 5.57 acre (2.23 ha) is currently zoned A-2 (Rural Holding) Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). RFP 13-04 The 2.0 acre (.809 ha) Property is located at 7381 50th Avenue South West, Salmon Arm, BC is currently zoned is P-3 (Institutional Zone), Salmon Valley Agriculture in OCP and located in the ALR.

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A Request for Proposals (RFP) Document is available for downloading online at no charge. To download the RFP Document, please go to the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca (select ‘Browse for Bid Opportunities or Bid Results’, then ‘Browse opportunities by organization’, then ‘School District 83 North OkanaganShuswap’) For more information, please contact: Sterling Olson, Secretary Treasurer Phone: 250-804-7830 / Email: solson@sd83.bc.ca Proposals are due by September 12, 2013 by 2:00 pm Pacific Time.

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Kyllo bypassed for cabinet post B.C. politics: Rookie MLA named secretary for BC Jobs Plan.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Rookie Shuswap representative Greg Kyllo will start his provincial political career getting his feet wet as an MLA. In an announcement Friday, Kyllo, who had been touted by some as a candidate for a cabinet post, was not among those named to a direct portfolio by Christy Clark. Greg Kyllo was named parliamentary secretary for the BC Jobs Plan reporting to Shirley Bond, the minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. Clark says Kyllo will, “use his experience as a business owner to work with government

to update and continue implementing the BC Jobs Plan.” Clark arranged a public ceremony on the Vancouver waterfront to unveil her new cabinet lineup. The event was a departure from the tradition of making the announcement at Government House in Victoria. The official swearingin ceremony took place in Victoria on Monday, followed by the oaths of office for MLAs. Kyllo will be jumping right into the fray, as Christy Clark told her MLAs to expect a rare summer session of the legislature in order to deal with urgent busi-

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ness, including the passing of the budget introduced by the Liberals in February. The session is expected to begin in late July. He has also been named to the Treasury Board, the Cabinet Committee on Strong

For the benefit of students and staff Okanagan College provides space for the operation of a concession eight (8) months a year in its cafeteria at our Salmon Arm Campus. Experienced individuals interested in running this food service as an independent business, mobile vending or other forward-thinking business opportunity should apply in writing explaining their qualifications, experience and competence in this field. Candidates should also demonstrate their ability to independently manage the financial affairs of the business. If you are interested and qualified, please submit the information requested above, in writing by 2 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, June 28, 2013 to the attention of: Brad Piontek, Manager Procurement & Business Services Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Ph: 250-862-5614 Fax: 250-862-5465 Email: bpiontek@okanagan.bc.ca

minister of environment, is now minister of health. Todd Stone, the rookie MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson, has been named minister of transportation and deputy house leader. The cabinet also included posts for veteran minister Rich Coleman, who becomes deputy premier and Mike de Jong, who was named minister of finance. Bond was named Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training minister and minister responsible for Labour and Mary Polak was given the post of environment minister.

Annual Reporting on Municipal Finances Pursuant to section 814.1 of the Local Government Act, the Report of Remuneration and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the board room of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, in Salmon Arm BC. Copies of the Financial Statements and the Report of Remuneration and Expenses will be available for public inspection at the CSRD office during its regular business hours as per Section 10 of Schedule 1 of the Financial Information Regulation after the presentation to the Board of Directors. Peter Jarman Manager, Financial Services

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The Salmon Arm Daybreak Rotary Club would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions to our 10th Annual Lobsterfest. A Flower Shop Action Safety Service Animal House Apple Auto Glass Arthur’s Gem Set Studio Ashton’s Floor Covering Barley Station Brew Pub Bart’s Muffler Blackburn Excavating Blane Ready Pharmacy Body Waves Esthetics Bookingham Palace Booster Juice Botanica Spa Brushstrokes Signs Buckerfield’s Buggerbee’s C&R Auto Candy Vault Canoe Creek Golf Central Hardware Central Service Cheryl Clark - Body Talk Chester’s House of Cinnamon CIBC Club Shuswap Golf Computer Professionals Connects Wireless Cool Running Copper Island Diving Coralie Tolley Crown’s Appliances Culinary Inspirations Curves - Salmon Arm Dairy Queen

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DC Chop Shop DeMilles Farm Market Destination Hair and Spa Destination Spa Bed and Breakfast Doug Everett Dr. Ujimoto Drop Zone Weight Loss Ed’s World of Critters Face it Esthetics Floor Store Fountain Tire Friday AM Futurity Wireless George Eveneshen Girls Gone Green H2O4U Water Pure and Simple Halcyon Hot Springs Harbourfront Family Chiropractic Harbourfront Massage Harmony Holistics - Diane Parnell Hartty Clothing Headlines Healthy Choices - Marie Kolenosky Hilltop Toyota Home Building Centre Hot Headz Studio Hub International Hucul Printing InView Optical Jacobson Ford James Young Brand Alliance Jane’s Place Java Jive Jayne Girl Bath & Body Josh Gordon

KalTire Lakeshore Carwash Lakeshore News Laura Lavigne Lia Sophia - Lucy Hurlen Lifetime Fitness Liz Foster Business Services L’Originals Gallery Love & Lace Boutique Mable Lake Golf Marie Millet Craniosacral & Ostepathic Therapies Martie’s Walk-In Closet (formerly Bond Boutique) McDonald’s Restaurant Michaela Summerfeldt RMT Neptune Pools & Spa New Bombay Grill Nico’s Nurseryland Nova Skydive Nufloors Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods Pamela & Brent Chudiak Pharmasave Piccadilly Liquor Store Promo West Recline Ridge Renae Sanford Craniosacral/Intuitive Touch Therapies Renee Roberge Ricki’s/Bootlegger RJ Haney Heritage Village and Museum Ron Langridge Rona Home Centre Royal Bank

Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol Salmon Arm Financial Ltd Salmon Arm Fire Dept. Hall #3 Salmon Arm Floor Store Salmon Arm Florist Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm RCMP Salmon Arm Rec Centre Salmon Arm Security Salmon Arm Truck and Car Wash SAS Photography Sedo’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shoes ‘N Such Shuswap Chefs Shuswap Clothing & Shoe Co. Shuswap Laser Clinic Shuswap Meats Shuswap Xtreme Sicamous Eagles Skin 4 Life - Kathleen DuToit Skookum Cycle & Ski Sushi Kotan Takesushi Sushi Bar Talana Accounting Service Talius Tarnow’s Hair Design The Lake Effect The Puzzle Factory Toliver Advertising & Design Town & Country Carpet & Upholstery Care Van Houtte Coffee Warehouse One Westside Used Auto Parts We apologize if anyone was missed on this list. Every effort was made to update it until the time of printing

A special thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Lobsterfest. Your generous support will help us, in partnership with the City of Salmon Arm, further the Blackburn Splash Park - a legacy for the community’s youth.

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Economy and the Cabinet Working Group on Liquefied Natural Gas. Former Shuswap MLA George Abbott, who recently retired from politics, held a number of cabinet posts including stints as the minister of health and minister of education. Abbott began his provincial career on the opposition side of government as a critic for municipal affairs and forests. Clark named a total of 19 people to her cabinet including both Kamloops MLAs. Kamloops-North MLA Terry Lake, formerly

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1933

An invitation to St. Joseph’s church lawn social at Carlin’s in Tappen was extended to Salmon Arm people. Free boat service was offered from the wharf and return.

Relay for Life

1943

One Saturday afternoon, eight of the first-year Salmon Arm Company of the Girls’ Life Brigade, in the uniform of Miss Canada Girls, sold war savings stamps in the local stores and the post office. The sum of $142.50 was realized. The proceeds of this monthlong drive were to be used to supply four depth charges for the Royal Canadian Navy. Frank Farmer officially took over control of the Front Street Grocery from Ed Port. Miss Irene Chamber formerly of the Tappen Store, was to be store manager. Everard Clark, Vernon area supervisor of the Dominion-Provincial Emergency Farm Labor Service, outlined the seriousness of the farm labor problem. He said, in his speech at the annual meeting of the Association Boards of Trade of the Southern Interior, that there would be a famine in Canada if this season’s crops were not harvested.

1953

It was decided that Salmon Arm’s drive-in theatre, under construction at the Larch Hill corner would be operated by the community association. The theatre would be completed and operated by C.R. Hayter.

1963

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An increase in the price of milk in Salmon Arm and Okanagan areas was to come in the near future. A boost of one cent a quart was expected. The local price was 25 cents per quart in the stores and for home delivery. The last price increase of two cents had taken place seven years previously, in 1956. A total of 6,600 boxes of strawberries were shipped from this area in 1963.

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Rockin’ the Relay: (Clockwise from top) Cancer survivors release balloons after their victory lap; a series of luminaries commemorates the memory of those lost to the disease; Milana Mazzotta dances rather than runs the Relay For Life; Ryan Guilbeault entertains participants with his band on Saturday night; Mackenzie Hall and Chantelle Gaberel jump on the roof of a car in an effort to attract people to the car smash fundraiser.

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No Frills gets set

An all-new store will be opening in the former location of the Real Canadian Wholesale Club in Centenoka Park Mall. Franchise owner Brad Housden, who managed the Wholesale Club –which closed Saturday– will be opening Brad’s No Frills on June 21. “It’s a great place to shop, better prices. We won’t be beat – that’s pretty much our motto,” he says. Staff will remain the same, but the store will look much different, with new freezers, new flooring, new ceiling, new tills, etc. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

Salmon Arm boosters

A new brochure of the Salmon Arm Industrial Park, which features 81 businesses, is one of the promotional materials that Salmon Arm Economic Development is displaying at the North American Gas and Oil Expo in Calgary’s Stampede Park yesterday through Thursday. Economic development has partnered with Okanagan College and local businesses to showcase Salmon Arm at the expo that hosts more than 600 exhibiting companies and attracts 20,000 registered attendees.

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Mayes unconcerned by PMO monitoring By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

North OkanaganShuswap MP Colin Mayes won’t be delving further into why he is one of 65 backbench MPs who the Privy Council Office has been monitoring since April 2011. “I really have not forcefully pursued this issue, but it is my understanding that the PMO does track comments in the media by Members of the House of Commons as a resource rather than for vetting or disciplinary review,” he wrote in an email to the Observer. In an earlier interview when the monitoring first came to light, he said he would be checking into it when he returned to Ottawa.

than 400 search terms Cision Canada Inc. was contracted to monitor. At the time, Mayes said he’s not bothered by being watched. “The public is always monitoring me.

There are people out there who maybe don’t agree or who are critical, sometimes looking for me at my weakest point. It doesn’t bother me at all. It you don’t like conflict and don’t

want to live in a glass room, then don’t run for politics.” The issue also came up recently as Edmonton MP Brent Rathgeber has left the Conservative caucus to

sit as an independent, saying that administration isn’t transparent enough and tells backbenchers what to do. “I don’t feel I’ve been compromised,” said Mayes.

“Any time there’s an issue of concern for my constituents, I get access to a minister.” Mayes says he also recently voted against most of the Conservative caucus on giving

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Happy FATHER’S DAY JUNE 16

Traditional or original, find the perfect gift! Whether you choose a traditional Father’s Day gift or a more original gift, it is important that your gift suit your father’s tastes as much as possible. Staying traditional is sometimes the best way to please someone who is set in his ways. If this resembles your dad, the men’s clothing department is sure to have something that will suit his personality. For example, a designer tie or a nice shirt is perfect for a father who enjoys men’s

fashions. The hardware store is another indisputable source of gift ideas for Father’s Day; it offers you an opportunity to complete your father’s tool collection, and show him that you are aware of his tastes and needs. For those who want to offer a more personal gift this Father’s Day, there are plenty of original gift ideas. While your gift is meant to please your father and prove your affection, it should suit his personality. For example, you can

offer a good bottle of wine to be shared with the family meal. You can also invite him to a fine restaurant in a friendly atmosphere — somewhere that is out of the ordinary.

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Being a father today is quite a challenge! Fathers and fatherhood have become a particularly frequent topic of conversation in modern western society. It is a popular subject for researchers and professionals in various sectors such as health, education, social services, and justice, for public decision-makers, the media, and even for fathers and mothers themselves. The role of fathers has become the subject of a debate that is entirely unprecedented in the history of our society. In fact, today we seem to be questioning fatherhood somewhat like we questioned motherhood at the beginning of the 20th century: the father’s status and social role are now under scrutiny! Being a father today means playing a role in society that is overrun with legal, moral, ethical, emotional, and psychological requirements and responsibilities. For example, it is no longer just the social success of their child that sets the requirements and responsibilities that confront today’s fathers, it is also the welfare and universal development of all children. Being a father is being in a direct, precocious, and continuous rela-

tionship with one or more children. Being a father also means being in a relationship with the other adults who are directly responsible for the child; it means establishing partnerships with the child’s moth-

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An involved father, a happy child

What better time than Father’s Day to celebrate fathers’ involvement with their children? Does your father bless you, or did he bless you, with his engaged presence, his affection, and his support? Take the time to thank him. Just the opposite, your father was more absent, delegating this aspect of the relationship to your mother? Perhaps Father’s Day is a good opportunity to express your need to know him and to spend more time with him. Studies increas-

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rocking comfortingly, that an invisible but very strong bond is created between the newborn and the man who will become his role model and his security. From this privileged relationship, children will, among other things,

learn self-confidence and autonomy, develop their identities as a men and women, and perfect their cognitive abilities and social skills. Thank you to all involved fathers for those precious gifts!

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Students work to gain support and place to meet OBSERVER STAFF

Fitting in is challenging enough without adding disabilities to the mix. But that’s exactly what members of an Okanagan College class deal with every day. Adult Special Education Department teacher Wanda Radies teaches students who have a range of disabilities such as autism or Asperger’s, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, an intellectual disability, a brain/neurological injury

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or a mental health disability. As well as learning about their disabilities so they can speak up to get what they need to live the life they want, students study the history of disabilities and evolution of services. “My students are curious as to why there is no self-advocacy group in Salmon Arm, complete with a paid advocate and a meeting place,” said Radies, noting the community used to have both at the old Shuswap Association for Community Living site. To address their wish to cre-

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Sockeyes make a splash on Coast The Salmon Arm Sockeyes left the Coast in their wake June 2, returning from the annual Coquitlam weekend swim meet. The Sockeyes sent seven swimmers who all swam well. Salmon Arm’s Chantel Jeffery dominated the meet, smashing records in the 100-m individual medley, the 50-m freestyle, the 50-m butterfly, the 50-m backstroke and 100m freestyle. Tricia Fair took down the 50-m freestyle record, and swam her way to a best time in 100-m butterfly. Claire Hall competed in her first 200-m IM and took home many personal bests. Great performances by E-J Kitchen, who swam a best time in her 50-m butterfly. Julianne Moore rocked her swims, earning her many best times and great results in all her swims. Scuba Steven Moore swam close to his best times and ranked phenomenally as did his brother Eric Moore, who took home a best time in the 50 free. The Sockeyes put in a fantastic performance overall and are suiting up for a spectacular season.

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Above left, Clarence Juell of the Salmon Arm Horseshoe Club hopes for a ringer during action Sunday at the Vernon Horseshoe Club’s Mixed Open tournament at Alexis Park. Above right, Ted Peters of the Salmon Arm Horseshoe Club gives it his all as he throws during the Vernon tournament.

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soccer for girls Girls Only Soccer School is in its 17th year of offering football skills, fun, fitness and friendship all in a female friendly environment. All camps are at Little Mountain Sports Fields, running from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The camps run from July 8 to 12 for girls U6 to U10 and July 15 to 19 for girls U11 to U14. Registration forms can be printed off from the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association website or picked up at the community centre. Questions: call Tricia Martin at 250-832-8971.

All about hockey Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association invites all interested female players and parents to the following meetings: •Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m. at Howard Johnson’s Hotel in Enderby for all female bantam and midget-aged players interested in playing female midget rep hockey in 2013-14. •Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the uptown Askew’s store community meeting room for all female atom, pee wee and bantamaged players interested in playing female pee wee/bantam recreation hockey in 2013-14. In other hockey news, the rep coach deadline has been extended to June 30. For information, call the minor hockey office at 250-832-0095 or email saminorhockey@shaw.ca.

Final goes sunday The TOYSL (Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League) champion U18 boys Shuswap Selects soccer team will take on the Penticton Pinnacles once again, this time to determine who will represent the region at the Provincials in Prince George in July. Penticton ended up in second place in the league after defeating Kamloops on Sunday. The game goes this Sunday, June 16, 1 p.m. at Blackburn Field #1.

Winning bridge May 28: Salmon Arm Duplicate - Tied for 1. Doreen & Dennis Roberts and Nancy Blackburn & Stephen Raffel. May 30: Social Bridge - 1. Peter Siemens, 2. Len Magri, 3. Bob Bruce, 4. Mary King. June 2: Sunday Duplicate - 1. Naomi & Eugene Ogino, 2. Dave Duncan & Orville Cooper, 3. Ona Bouchard & Carol Jeffery, 4. Peggy Fetterly & Len Magri. June 3: 1. June Scott, 2. Peter Siemens, 3. Sylvester Wysocki. June 4: 1. Doreen & Dennis Roberts. 2. Barb Grier & Gene Demens and 3. Nancy Blackburn & Jim McLean. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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Catching Delta’s attention Adam New’s skill at lacrosse has not gone unnoticed. At 16, he has been signed by the Armstrong Shamrocks’ Junior B Lacrosse Team, which consists of 16to 20-year-olds, and he plans to head to the Lower Mainland next year to play. In his 11th year of lacrosse, New was noticed when his Shuswap Outlaws midget team took gold in the Provincials last year. The Delta organization invited him down for a conditioning camp. Although most of the 60 or so players there had been trying out and training for about a month, New attended for just a weekend over spring break. However, he made his presence known, playing well and scoring two goals in one game. He has been offered

a spot with Delta’s Intermediate A team, so he hopes to move to Delta for the second semester of Grade 12, where he will live with relatives and play with the team. Asked how he feels about the opportunity, he smiles and says: “Good, happy, excited.” New also plays hockey, which he will probably play again next season. As for lacrosse, he says he likes the thinking involved as well as the physical part of the game. His plans at this point are “for a year I will play intermediate with Delta. I might play Junior A if they ask me. Sometimes they might call you up during the intermediate season.” And his long-term goal?

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Moving on: Adam New, who is currently playing lacrosse with the Armstrong Shamrocks, will head to Delta next year. “NLL (National Lacrosse League), I guess,” he grins. “Go pro. You’re making next to nothing a year but it’s fun.”

Adam’s mom Patti says his family is really proud of him and the success he’s achieved in a sport which several of his relatives have

played. “He’s carrying on the family tradition. My dad, my brothers, Adam’s cousin,” she says.

Outlaws claim third tourney win The Shuswap Outlaws Midget Lacrosse team was in Penticton this weekend for the annual Barn Burner Midget B Tournament. Shuswap started out pool play on Friday evening with a 3-3 draw against the North Delta Hawks. On Saturday, the Outlaws scored wins over Port Moody 9-3 and the Coquitlam Adanacs 8-5. They entered the playoff round as the second-seeded team. In the tournament semifinal, Shuswap met up with North Delta again. The Outlaws used tight defence and timely scoring to defeat the Hawks 7-3 and advance to the gold medal game. In the tournament final, Shuswap met up

with the Prince George Posse who were seeded first entering the playoff round. The first two periods were tight but Shuswap showed their team depth and pulled away with four third-period goals to record a 10-5 win. The result gave the Outlaws their third tournament victory of the season. With the playdowns for the BC Provincials approaching, coach Steve Sagh was optimistic. “If we play that way in the provincial playdowns we should be all right.” The Outlaws finish their TOMLA season this week with games against North OK and Kamloops.

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Heading for victory: Mason McCune attempts to block the shot from Port Moody during the Shuswap Outlaws’ 9-3 win.

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Ready, set: Alan and Debbie Harrison prepare for a serve at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club’s mixed tournament on June 8. They placed first in the A event.

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Harrisons get A in tourney awarding of many prizes. Winners included:

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• 1st place: Susannah Wark and Doug Rawson. • 2nd place: Colin and Marianne VanBuskirk.

Erasing stigma focus of bike ride The “Ride Don’t Hide” fundraising biking event supporting women’s mental health wheels out at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, from the Field of Dreams. Ride Don’t Hide began in 2010, when a Vancouver school teacher living with bipolar disorder em-

barked on a global journey to cycle 40,000 kilometres, crossing six continents, and 33 countries, raising funds for child and youth mental health programs for the Canadian Mental Health Association. As someone who understands the debili-

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determination fuelled by her dreams. Some habits are hard to break. When Shelby Babakioff “I got a serving job at Earls the third day in. I had a home was a little girl pretending to be a singer, she had a necessary studio and I was writing and recording before my shifts. I prop for a microphone. was doing some modelling and go-go dancing on the week“I had the remote control – and I still do when I practise,” ends, wearing crazy, sparkly, glittery costumes. It was fun but she admits laughing. “It’s so lame.” I worked too hard and got burned out. It was fast-paced and Now, instead of belting out Christina Aguilera, Jennifer then I crashed.” Lopez or Jewel songs, Babakioff has a repertoire of her own Babakioff was in Vancouver for eight months. During that and a debut single coming out this spring. The singer/song- time she was either working or sleeping; she didn’t have time writer’s style ranges from soft country to groovy R&B to a for anything else. driving rock. “The first four months I loved and then I started to get As much as she loved singing when she was anxious. I lost weight and I was super anxious.” growing up, it wasn’t the career she envisioned. Babakioff came back to Salmon Arm. For about a year “My sister (Brittany) was the real talent. She “I wasn’t even working, I couldn’t run. I I was out of was more the singer... I was always energetic and was 110 pounds. I had strep throat so I couldn’t commission. super hyper. I just loved twirling and dancing.” sing. I was going through such a crappy period My music got me Babakioff was also more into soccer and the – a deep dark space.” school track team. But that changed when she out of that basically – Her songwriting helped her deal with her got a leading role in a musical. and family, of course. emotions when she didn’t have the stamina to “In the school play, Footloose, I was Ariel – get out of bed. singing and dancing. I fell in love with the whole “For about a year I was out of commission. part.” My music got me out of that basically – and Already in high school, Babakioff was writing family of course.” music and lyrics and decided then to pursue a Now Babakioff smiles as she talks about casinging career. reer and the next steps. Her debut single, WhisShelby After graduation she went to Selkirk College per in the Wind, will be released before the end in Nelson and talked her sister into joining her. of June. Babakioff It was hard work, says Babakioff, taking 13 “I’m sending it to Toronto to be mastered at Musician classes, working on weekends and doing gigs. the same studio as Jann Arden. I’m really exThe students had a number of ‘showcases’ or cited.” public performances as part of their curriculum, Babakioff is planning a B.C.-based tour in and a lot of them put in the extra effort to make it more than August with Aimie Laws, and part of the tour proceeds will a simple performance. go to Operation Smile. “For our ‘showcases’ we were using our talents to help “I’m doing all my stuff and she’s doing her stuff and toother people. We were doing a lot of fundraising for churches gether we’ll provide harmonies or backup vocals for each and families who are less fortunate.” other. It’s my first official tour ever and the first time I’m doBesides helping those local charities, Babakioff also ing keyboard for myself,” she says laughing. helped raise money for Operation Smile, an organization After that, Babakioff says she’ll have to move where which provides free medical procedures for children with there’s more opportunity. It might be Toronto, New York or facial deformities. even Australia where there is “a killer music scene.” While she was in Nelson, Babakioff took part in a lot of But on the immediate horizon, Babakioff will be playing gigs with a heavy rock band. Saturday, June 28 at Brothers Pub in Sicamous and June 29 “We did Rush, Led Zeplin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd –- I at The Last Drop in Revelstoke. was a rocker chick. On the side as singer/songwriter, I was “It’s a lot of work,” she says referring to the amount of doing country, blues, jazz, roots and blues, and pop.” rehearsal time she is putting in. “Sometimes I don’t want to Three years later, the 21-year-old had a diploma and was do it – I’d rather be out tanning, but then I get bored and I off to Vancouver with little money in her pocket but a lot of want to sing.”

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CONCERT – Directed by Brook Roberts, the students of Salmon Arm West

Elementary perform in concert at noon at the Ross Street Plaza. JAZZ CLUB – The Jazz Club presents Aged To Perfection performing a variety of selections including swing and jazz standards at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Suggested donation of $10 at the door. CARAVAN – Caravan Farm Theatre presents Carolyn Mark & the New Best Friends, with special guests Hearse, at 7:30 p.m. at the farm. Enjoy a burger and drink from the licensed concession. Tickets at the gate.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

LIBRARY FRIENDS – The Salmon Arm and South Shuswap Friends of the

Library host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly. Donations of gently used book will be accepted at both libraries. MUSIC TO DINE BY – Aimie Laws will perform at Cantina Vallarta from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No cover charge.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

GARAGE SALE – Lakeside Community Church hosts a huge garage sale in the

lower parkade of the Andover Building at 371 Hudson Ave. NE from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-832-0945 or 250-832-9142 for information. IMPROV – Shuswap Theatre Improv presents Get Mooned, a mature event celebrating the full moon with improvised comedy, games, challenges and audience participation. Admission is $7 and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

TEA TIME – R.J. Haney Heritage Village hosts a Father’s Day celebration

from 8:30 am to 2 p.m. CONCERT – International, contemporary gospel singer/songwriter Melanie Hart makes her local debut at 4 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at Victorian Impressions, Bond Boutique or The Drop Zone or $15 for adults at the door.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

SHUSWAP ROOTS – The Salmon Arm branch of the Historical Society hosts

an awareness evening at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Mall at Piccadilly.

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QUESTERS – The Shuswap Branch of the Canadian Society of Questers

presents a two-hour “playshop” on applied kinesiology at 7 p.m. in the library of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

MEDIEVAL FAIR – The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a medieval

re-creation group, hosts its annual Avacal/Tir Righ War at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday. Site opens Friday at 2 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at noon. Admission is $15 for the weekend.

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ABORIGINAL DAY – Aboriginal artisans who want to sell or display their wares

at the Switzmalph Cultural Society’s Aboriginal Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fletcher Park can contact Bonnie Thomas at bonnie@ switzmalph.com or bonniet01@sha.ca. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL – Canoe United Church’s Strawberry Social runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6861 50th St. NE. There will also be a bake sale, live music and story telling. Everyone is welcome. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 with proceeds to go to send two children to camp.

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Hook the big one Sunday Come Sunday morning there will be hundreds of people down at the end of the wharf at Marine Park. They will be taking part in the 17th Annual Salmon Arm Kid’s Fishing Derby. A popular item on the community calendar, the derby is open to children 12 years and under. There is no cost to enter the derby that is hosted by City of Salmon Arm Leisure Services. Registration takes place Sunday morning, June 16, beginning at 6 a.m. at the end of the wharf. The only restrictions are that each child must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a life-jacket or PFD. Six certified lifeguards are on duty throughout the event. Some life-jackets are available for children who do not have one. Only coarse fish are eligible for trophies and prizes and fish must be caught and reeled in by the child, but an adult may assist in netting a fish. An awards ceremony will take place immediately following the derby, with trophies and major prizes handed out. The winner of the derby will receive the

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Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union W. J. (Bill) Murray Memorial Trophy, an IM-6 graphite rodand-reel outfit and a $200 R.E.S.P. education bond. As well, they will get to take their whole family on an all-expenses-paid weekend fishing trip to Beaver Lake Lodge, which will include accommodations, boat and motor, and $100 worth of groceries. Second- and thirdplace winners will receive trophies, rod-and reel-outfits and education bonds. The lucky angler who lands the first fish of the derby will receive the Westside Stores Trophy, a rodand-reel outfit, a $100 Rotary Club-sponsored education bond and a $100 gift certificate from Westside Stores. Two anglers who catch fish closest to predetermined “secret weights” will have their names inscribed on the Canadian Tire Trophy, and will win a brand new mountain bike. The angler who manages to catch the most fish will receive the City of Salmon Arm Trophy, a rod-and-reel outfit, a $100 Rotary Club-sponsored education bond and a oneyear pass to the swim-

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people take part in the Annual Salmon Arm Kid’s Fishing Derby. ming pool. There are also many other great prizes given out throughout the derby. Adults receive one parent appreciation draw ticket for each child they register. At the awards ceremony, one lucky person will win a fully decked-out barbecue with all the accessories, as well as $100 worth of groceries. And don’t forget the School District #83 Fishing Story Con-

test, sponsored by the Salmar Theatre, that is held in conjunction with the derby. Students from elementary schools in the area are invited to submit an original fishing story – true or far-fetched – to their teacher. The winner of the Best Fishing Story receives a $100 education bond and a one-year pass to the movies. As well, everyone in their class gets a one-time movie pass.

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From her heart and soul A familiar face in the Salmon Arm business, community, Melanie Hart has a secret she will share this Sunday in a concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre. As well as a varied business life, Hart has been on a musical journey that includes national and international TV appearances, an appearance at an international Opera House on the Black Sea, speaking and singing tours to places as diverse as Parliament Hill, international prisons and homeless shelters. Employed in a bank where an executive told her she has “one of the coolest resumes,” Hart embarked on “a walk of courage,” out of the bank and back into business and music. Hart says her musical talent and world

journeys have surprised many, who have asked why she doesn’t perform in her hometown. “It’s just the right time and the right season of my life to share the girl I am with my community, family and friends,” she says. “This concert is truly a celebration of a life renewed and restored. It’s the start of a new thing – again.” Hart is referring to her first album, A New Thing, released in 2005. Her second album, Good Jesus, was released in 2007 and her most recent recording is for the family of Eric Rand, a young boy who passed away suddenly in November 2009. In her concert, Hart hopes to combine the intimacy of a familylike gathering with a

first-class performance. Her concert will showcase beautiful fully-orchestrated tracks and debut some unre-

Melanie Hart Performer corded and recent material using the piano. Undeterred by a comment she heard about inspirational music not being marketable at Canada’s Gospel Music Awards a few years ago, Hart says her music is not about awards and fame. “I’m writing and singing music that

cuts to a deeper level. I have boxes of letters and notes and emails to prove it.” Ever since performing her Broken Hallelujah to an audience attending a human trafficking awareness evening in January 2012, Hart has set her sights on performing at the Salmar Classic. She says music is a powerful way to deliver inspiration – a pouring out of her heart and soul, an offering of a musical journal of life. Pre-concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and are available at Bond Boutique, Victorian Impressions and the Drop Zone Weight Loss and Wellness Centre. Adult tickets will be $15 at the door. The concert takes place at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3.

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Singer competes for country Salmon Arm soprano Stephanie Nakagawa has sung in many places for many reasons. And now, the talented young singer will sing for all of North America at the 104th annual Rotary International Convention that takes place this month in Lisbon, Portugal. The convention will also be hosting the second International Rotary Opera Contest, which will bring together young opera singers from around the globe. The competition committee received auditions from applicants from more than 30 countries. They have chosen 24 opera singers to compete in the second round in Lisbon.

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will represent Canada in the International Rotary Opera Contest in Portugal. These singers will perform on the stage of the Lisboa Opera House, the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. Not only was Nakagawa the only Cana-

dian chosen to compete in Lisbon, she is the only singer chosen from North America. The goal of the contest is to provide an international platform

for the promotion of young, talented singers in the extremely competitive world of opera and to serve as a stimulus for their endeavours to pursue successful careers as professional singers. Singers who make it to the final round will have the opportunity to perform with the Orquestra Sinfónica Portuguesa. Nakagawa will be representing and sponsored by Rotary District 5060, which includes all the Rotary clubs in the Shuswap area. A Salmon Arm Secondary grad, Nakagawa earned her doctorate of music in voice at Indiana University, studying with Prof. Costanza Cuccaro, who enjoyed an

Celebrate Father’s Day the pioneer way R.J. Haney Heritage village’s popular annual event for dads and families gets underway Sunday, June 16 at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Former politician and Haney volunteer Bruce Strachen will entertain. As a professional musician, Strachen has played from California to Illinois to Western Canada. He performs with the Prince George Cantata Singers, makes music in Mexico during the winter and jams at Grindrod’s Riverfront Pub.

The village will be alive with displays and stories shared by the Shuswap Pioneer Collectors Club, Shuswap Spinners and Weavers and Neil Sutcliff with his vintage radio collection. Spend the day with Dad and enjoy free wagon rides and tours. Pan for gold, visit the old-fashioned Haney Midway to test your skill at carnival games and let the younger set enjoy the kid’s craft and colouring table. Don’t forget to take Dad on a scavenger

hunt exploring the heritage village and trails and enter his name in the Father’s Day draw. Marjorie’s Tea Room will host a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., listen to live music by the Runaway Lanes, a group that plays an eclectic selection of music ranging from contemporary folk, Celtic, country/bluegrass and a selection of popular ’50s and ’60s tunes. At 12:30 p.m., the kids will enjoy Roxy

Roth with her music and antics. She has plenty of instruments at hand and performs an interactive music show that’s fun for the whole family. Roth is a music teacher, children’s entertainer and director of summer music camps in Salmon Arm. For more information call 250-832-5243 or visit their website at www.salmonarmmuseum. Get in touch, too, if you can donate a gently used freezer or freshcut rhubarb for the dinner theatre.

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JAMES YME (JIM) BOERSMA James Yme (Jim) Boersma of Salmon Arm, B.C. passed away June 4th 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. A celebration of life was held at 1:00pm Saturday June 8th, 2013 at Bowers Funeral Service. Jim was born January 2, 1932 in Oudega, The Netherlands. In 1951 he left The Netherlands and worked in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. In Calgary he joined Texaco Canada Ltd. before moving to Revelstoke in 1967 where he owned and operated the Texaco bulk plant until 1989. He then moved to Salmon Arm where he enjoyed and developed Pheasant Ridge Farm. Jim was an avid cross country skier and a member of the Larch Hill Ski Club. Recently he rekindled his joy for music and joined the Salmon Arm Community Band playing the tuba. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Larch Hill Ski Club, the Shuswap Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home

HUTCHISON, ROBERT (BOB) FEBRUARY 20, 1929 - JUNE 2, 2013 Robert passed away peacefully June 2nd, at Bastion Place at the ripe age of 84, with family close by his side. He is survived by daughter Andrea (Garnet), grandchildren Aiden and Sydney, and siblings Harry (Ina), Catherine (Russell) and John (Grace). He was born in Barrhead, Alberta and has been a long time resident of Salmon Arm since 1974. He worked at Salmon Arm General Hospital from 1977 up until his retirement in 1994. He especially enjoyed gardening (and sharing his bounty with neighbors and friends), golf and following hockey and curling. Bob was a kind and generous man and will be sadly missed. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Bastion place for their care in his final few days. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 15th 2:00pm at Bowers Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent through Bob’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, salmon Arm, BC

JENNIFER SALLY HUNT Jennifer Sally Hunt also known as Sally Hunt passed away in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, B.C. on June 4th, 2013 at the age of 78. She was born in London, England and worked in London and Bexhillon-Sea, England before going to work for Esso Petroleum in Libya. It was while she was working for Esso that she met and married her husband Rod Hunt. They emigrated to Canada in 1979 and lived in Alberta before settling in the Salmon Arm area in 1982. She is survived by her sister Susan Lloyd of St. Leonard’s-on-Sea, England and Nephew Simon Lloyd of Hastings, England and many cousins in the U.K. Australia and New Zealand and “her beloved cat Toby”. Sally was an avid reader and worked at the Salmon Arm library for a time. Her last job in Salmon Arm was with Drug & Alcohol, a division of the Ministry of Health. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Her family wish to thank Dr. Weicker and Dr. Main and the nursing staff of the second floor of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, especially Betty, for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements are in the hands of Bowers Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Shuswap Lake Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, B.C. VlE 4N3 or to the SPCA at 5850 Auto Road, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 2X2 “in memory of Jennifer Sally Hunt”. Online condolences will be graciously received through Sally’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com At her request no formal service will be held but a memorial tea will be held in the Mountainside Room at Bowers Funeral Home on Friday July 5th, 2013 between 2.00 – 4.p.m. allowing friends to share their memories of Sally. Online condolences can be sent through Sally’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

VAN NORMAN, AUDREY (nee BLEAKNEY) Born April 16th, 1918 in Spruce Bluff, Saskatchewan. Died June 9th, 2013 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC A Celebration of life service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Saturday morning, June 15th at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant. Tributes will be shared by family and friends, followed by a reception in the Mountainside room, allowing time to continue sharing memories with the family. Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Bill in 1991, her son, Bill in 2009, and her step grandson, Alan in 2012. She is survived by her two daughters, Maryann (John) of Sidney, BC, and Joan of Salmon Arm, BC; five grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike), Chad (Kim),Blake, Christopher and Kelsi; three step grandsons, Andy (Pam), Steve (Jennifer) and Jim (Donna); four great grandchildren, Erika, Tucker, Kaleb and Gavin; many cousin, nieces, nephews and grand foster children. Audrey took her teacher’s training in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, after graduation she taught at several schools in the Province, then after moving to BC with her husband and children in 1956, she taught at several schools in the greater Vancouver area. She and husband Bill retired to Salmon Arm in 1980 where she became active in the United Church and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. No flowers please; in lieu of donations to Bastion Place Recreation, Box 1990, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4P9, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 729 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B5 On line condolences may be sent to Audrey’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm.

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URSULA MARIE STUMPF January 30, 1930 – May 8, 2013 With great sadness the families in Canada and Germany of Ursula Stumpf announce her passing at home on May 8, 2013. Originally from Sorrento, her final days were with, Betty and Aaron Eaton in Prince George, who helped her on the journey with Alzheimer’s. Ursula now rests with her husband Ernest. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, June 15, 2013 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery in Sorrento, BC LANGDEAU, JOSEPH JULIAN “Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.” Joseph Julian Langdeau, gone quickly June 4th, 2013 at the age of 81. You did it Dad. Rest now, confident in knowing that you’ve guided your family safely this far. From scraped knees, to busted cars, to broken homes you were always there to set it straight again. No drama, no fuss. You did it Dad. Rest now, confident in knowing that what you have taught us will let us take it from here. Love, Hildegarde, Michael, Julie, Brian, Carolyn, Brett, Stephanie, Ty, Jamie, Josh. Online condolences can be sent through Joe’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

DAVID GENSCHOREK David Victor Genschorek died late Wednesday night, May 29, 2013 near Armstrong, BC in a motor vehicle accident at the age of 59 years. A celebration of life service was held at the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm, on the morning of Wednesday, June 6th, at 10 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant. Tributes were shared by family and friends. Born in Merritt, BC on May 21, 1954, the family moved to Salmon Arm in 1965 making this his home for many years. David, with such nick names as R.V., and or Holiday Pete, is well remembered for his great sense of humor, love of guitar and music, as well respected for his technical work with RV’s, having worked in Salmon Arm, several years at Vancouver and 4 years in the Yukon. He was residing at Otter Lake Cross Road, near Armstrong, and was on his way home at the time of his accident. He was predeceased by his father, Harry Genschorek on February 20, 1992 who passed away during a holiday in Mexico. David leaves his mother, Velma of Salmon Arm, brothers and sisters, Herby of Salmon Arm, Dennis (Linda) of Cranbrook, Maxine (Gary Reddekop) of Edmonton, Harry of Edmonton, and Thelma of Salmon Arm, nieces and nephew, Erin, Jessica, Laura, Aidan, and grandniece, Megan, a host of friends including special friends, Peter De Dood and Diane Jasper. On line condolences may be sent to David’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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OUELLETTE, JOSEPH ALFRED “FRED” NOVEMBER 4, 1917 – JUNE 3, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Ouellette announces his passing on June 3, 2013 at the age of 95. Fred is survived by sons Wilfred “Wilf” (Gloria), John (Lisa), and Jim; brother Nelson (Yolande); grandchildren David, Dianne, Jayson; Kurt, Shane, Kyle, Angela, Tammy, Jordan; Carmen, Liam; greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Lynn, son Joseph Clement, grandchildren Randine, Guy and Christopher, brothers and sisters-in-law Harvey (Jacqueline), Jerry (Yolande) and George (Laurette). Fred was born in Cap-St Ignace, Quebec, the eldest of 5 boys. Fred homesteaded at Roquemaure and then worked as a lumberjack and QPP officer. He and his brother Harvey hoboed across Canada by rail boxcar during the depression to find their Uncle’s gold stash on the Athabasca River banks near Chisholm. Harvey returned home and Fred stayed to work on his Uncle Henry Theriault’s farm. In WWII Fred became a prison guard where the German prisoners taught “Frenchie” to speak English. Fred’s work, whether it be blacksmith, lumberjack, millwright or sawfiler, took him and his family to many locations in Alberta before settling in Prince George, BC. He became a Journeyman Millwright in 1951. Fred was a member of the RCMP auxiliary for 20 years and retired from that when he and Lynn moved to Salmon Arm, BC to enjoy their retirement years with the promise of shorter winters. Fred and his wife Lynn raised a family of 4 boys. Fred loved music, playing violin, and telling stories, many of which were “blueberry stories” grandchildren loved to hear. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. The family would like to thank Bastion Place and the staff for the care and attention given to Dad in his last years with us; Rene & Claudette Cote for their many years of friendship and assistance with Dad; and to Jack Bowers for his friendship, continuous support and assistance. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Flowers gratefully declined; donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. On line condolences may be sent to Fred’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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heart-felt “thank you” to everyone who attended Baxter’s Celebration of Life on Friday, June 7, 2013. Many of you came a long distance. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the wonderful memories of Baxter. It was his wish that it would be a joyful and fun-filled occasion rather than a sad one. Thank you also to everyone who contributed and helped serve the lunch. Thank you to Baxter’s brother Ken and wife Linda who were the emcees. Also, to my son Kelly and our granddaughter Jennica for the fantastic presentation of Baxter’s life on screen and in music. You ALL made it an occasion that Baxter would have been proud of. Baxter was a very special person and I feel honoured to have been married to him for almost 57 years. I will always miss him.

Card of Thanks The family of Gerry Ambil want to express our deepest thanks to all who supported us through Gerry’s illness and death. Special thanks go to Drs. Main and Weicker, the staffs of SLGH Chemo and Emergency Departments and Bastion Place, and Community Care Nurse Lorraine Prosser; staffs of S.Broadview School, Jacobson Ford, Harbourfront Massage, and Bowers Funeral Service; and Bert Revel and the Revellers. On and Susan Fong and staff at Yan’s Restaurant, you gave Gerry the perfect memorial and we will always be grateful. To our dear friends, too many to mention individually: your constant support, positive energy and prayers really kept us going through the rough parts, and will never be forgotten. With sincere gratitude to all of you, Diane Ambil, Dave and Chris Urae

CHRISTINA Lakeside Resort is seeking a person or persons interested in responding to an Expression of Interest to provide services to the Resort as Contract Manager. Christina Lakeside Resort (CLR) is a seasonal recreational property containing 138 member owned sites, recreation facilities, boat docks, extensive beach areas and its own sewage treatment plant. Applicants should have experience and/or training in all aspects of the resort management including guest and owner services, all office functions including bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and maintenance of marine and land based assets. The successful candidate must have Sewage Plant Operation certificate at time of contract signing as well as confined space entry training. Candidates who display alternate, but equivalent work history will be considered although those with industry experience will be given priority. Interested parties should respond no later than June 19, 2013 to CLRDirectors@Gmail.com to receive the Expression of Interest Documents.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

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Blind Bay Village Grocer would like to add to their team. We are looking for an Experienced Meat Cutter & Produce Clerk Salary based on experience plus benefits after 3 months Apply in person with resume 2798 Balmoral Rd. in Blind Bay Attn: Doug

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is inviting applications for the position of MAINTENANCE PERSON I - QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON- ELECTRICIAN This is a temporary full-time position for forty hours per week for the period of July 2, 2013 to August 30, 2013. This is a Union position paying $27.89 per hour. The work shift will normally be 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities, provide electrical services to the School District for the service and maintenance of all types of electrical systems and equipment at School District Facilities QUALIFICATIONS: • Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certificate of Trade Qualification (TQ) to include Certificate of Apprenticeship, and possession of Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification (Class B or equivalent) according to the BC Safety Authority. • Four years working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the trades related to servicing and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, alarm systems and control systems. • Hold and maintain a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence. • Knowledge and understanding of applicable WorkSafe BC regulations. • Working knowledge of other related maintenance trades connected to physical plant servicing. Please submit resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: Human Resources, Attention Darlene Chambers, Box 129, Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 by June 26, 2013, Fax No. (250)832-9428. We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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GM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Salmon Arm GM is able to offer an exciting career move for only the best Automotive Service Technician to join this dynamic winning team. With leading sales and service processes and a reputation for outstanding customer relations, the successful candidate will need to be self-driven in their desire to be Number One. • Exceptional automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience • Interprovincial Red Seal and CVIP Certiﬁcations • A customer-focused attitude to go along with a high level of motivation and energy • Ongoing commitment to professional training & development This is a rare career opportunity to join this well-established and progressive automotive dealership group. If your time has come, you have drive, ability and the desire to be an important and key part of this well rewarded team, please forward us your resume along with a current drivers abstract to attention:

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Garage Sales #29-2592 Alpen Paradies Rd. Sat June 15 8am-4pm Moving and downsizing 610 21st SE Sat June 15 9am-4pm Sun 9am-3pm Lots of stuff for everyone. CHASE: 1201 Okanagan Ave, June 15, 8-2, Large Sale! 2 households into one! CRAFT books, sinks, taps, floor fans. Lamps, Misc hshld yard stuff Sat June 15 8am2pm 1311 Shuswap St SW Friday/Saturday June 14/15 10am-2pm 1070 8thAve NE Adult bikes, Hshld etc, variety. Fri & Sat, June 14 & 15. 8am4pm. #84, 3350 - 10th Ave NE, Evergreen Mobile Park Moving, Downsizing Lots of Stuff. Fri June 14 12pm-6pm Sat June 15 8am-1pm 2642 Golf View Pl. Blind Bay

LAKESIDE GROOMING Cert. for 25yrs. In home care & service. Pick up & del avail. (250)832-8845

Pets BREEDING rabbits $15 Baby Bunnies $10 250-832-7710 N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Poultry LAYING HENS $3.50 250-832-7710

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! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Misc. for Sale 45Gal food grade plastic and steel barrels 5 different types to choose from. 250-833-4963

Excavating & Drainage

BIG-IRON, www.bigirondrilling.com

Black & Decker 18” electric mulching mower. Used one season, like new. $140. 250-832-2231 Framus 5 String Banjo $250. 250-517-8087 HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION Centennial Farm Salmon Arm. June 16 www.valleyauction.ca or call 250-832-1372 MASTER Chef Propane Bbq. 38,000btu with Side Burner $120 Utility trailer new tires $220 250-832-7990 NEW Geinow white vinyl casement window. 4’x5’ wide with grills. Solar 1 with Argon. New is $482. on sale for $299. (778)489-2844 STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus Days extra 5% off. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60 x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

Misc. Wanted PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Pet Services

Musical Instruments

FREE

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big

Framus 5 String Banjo $250. 250-517-8087

Free Items

250-351-9666

This Little Love was found abandoned behind a dumpster in Vancouver. He was less than 2 weeks old with his eyes still shut. He had to be bottle fed and was given lots of TLC while being hidden in a dorm room until he made his way back home to Salmon Arm. This Charming young darling, is now 7 weeks old and is using the potty effectively and eats out of a dish. He is happy and playful and has the most endearing personality. We would love to keep him but he is not being accepted by our current cat. Our “Little Love” needs a forever home. Please call 250833-0569

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

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

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June Wine Sale DISCOUNT:

Buy any kit in the store and receive: 15% OFF on first kit and 25% OFF on second kit

Livestock

Pet Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

WANTED: 3 cords of birch, unsplit, Seasoned, 16” - 18” max (1-250)838-9833

Pets & Livestock Free sawdust, white wood or cedar, for trucking for phone 1 (250)838-6630 or 804-6720.

Large. June 15/16&22/23 9am-5pm 1401 20th St. SE Lapidary Equip, Drill presses, router Table/Jig saw etc. Misc tools, Lg. rugs elec motors. MOVING Sale. June 15-16, 9-5, 414 Mallory Rd. Early birds welcome, call for info on items being sold at 250 8327710. If not home leave a message I will call back. Moving sale June 15/16 Early birds welcome furn, tools, sports equip and hshld items 2664 Woodland Place Blind Bay Moving sale Love seat pool table kitchen table/chairs etc... Sat June 15 8am-2pm 2650 5th Ave SE 250-832-3070 MOVING SALE! Sat/Sun 15th & 16th, 10am, 5140 Canoe Beach Dr NE MOVING - Sat June 15th, 8am-4pm. 5247 Mayfair Rd. Ranchero. Everything must go! SALMON Arm: 1161 1St. SE, June 15/16, 8-2. Many new items not exhibited June 8th SALMON Arm: 5261 & 5231 Lakeshore Rd NE, June15, 8?, furn., kids stuff, gardening Sat JUNE 15 8:30-1:30 MULTI SENIOR Sherwood Village 2400-2455 5th Ave NE. HAM radio equip, furn and canoe

WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF A FREEZER!! If you have an old one, gently used and are thinking of upgrading, we would love to take it off your hands!! Please call the office at 250-832-5243 R.J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE & MUSEUM WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR RHUBARB!! Plants or fresh cut & clean for our kitchen. Please call the office at 250-832-5243 Staff at R.J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE & MUSEUM

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

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• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

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Real Estate

Rentals

Business for Sale

Townhouses

Apt/Condo for Rent

Asphalt Seal Coating c/w tank, pump, motor, 8HP blower & lawn edger, with all tools needed to get started on 7’ x 9’ u-built trailer. Selling due to health reasons. For more info please call (1-250)675-4332

READY July 1st. Shuswap Ridge #25 2751 15Ave NE (off 30St. near SASS) 2 storey basement entry. Great layout, 3bdrm, 3bath, full appliance package, double gar., ac, skylight, lovely cabinets, media room and all your landscaping, New at only $329,999. Call or text Dane at (1-250)808-2400 or danemm@telus.net

Lots

Rentals

Five 2.5 Acre Lots

Apt/Condo for Rent

One with 2500sqft. House 4 bedrooms, new metal roof, newly decorated 5701 Gannor Road Behind Mellor’s Store For more info (250)832-3829 evenings

1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail July 1 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1BDRM apartment, downtown SA Private balcony. Clean, bright. Laundry. Parking. NS NP. Quiet, great location. Suomi Apartments. $650/mnth. Keith 250-832-6060 1BDRM handicapped features, 6 steps to priv. ent., new 4-plex, w/d, pet ok, $825. 1070 1st St. SE (250)833-2129 2BDRM avail July 1st, freshly painted, NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 ENDERBY 1bdrm, newly reno’d, $650/mo + hydro, incl H.W. & heat, senior discount,

GREEN EMERALD ESTATES

Lakeview Lots On sale 16,976 to 19,179 Sq.Ft. 20th St. at 45th Ave NE Upper Lakeshore. Custom home packages available 250-833-5855 www.greenemeraldinc.com

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

(1-250)613-2670

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furn. Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. Avail. Now Bdrm + study (furnished) $795 + Hydro Bachelor (furnished) $700 + Hydro *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d 250-833-9148

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

SICAMOUS: 1 BDRM. 2nd floor, quiet corner unit. N.S. Pets neg. Avail Immed. $650/mo. Lease avail. 250306-8590.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Houses For Sale

HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway All for only

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250-833-4728

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1-877-60HOMES

www.eaglehomes.ca

(604-6637)

Sun Ridge Estates Seniors 55+ 2 bedroom apartment 1100sqft., 3 appliances Fireplace, Air Conditioning Common & Guest Rooms Starting at $1000/month Please call Troy (250)833-9158

Commercial/ Industrial Highway Commercial 5 Bays For Lease 12’ and 14’ doors Great Shop Space

5755 Mellor’s Frontage Rd.

For more info

1 (250)832-3829 evenings

Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo close to amenities

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Modular Homes Avail July 1st. Large, 1bdrm plus. 12x65 trailer on quiet private property. close to shopping. $750/mo. incl hydro. N/S, N/P, no partiers. Ref’s & Sec. deposit req’d. 250-832-4072

Homes for Rent 1BDRM. house on acreage, north of Enderby for one person, util. incl. NS, NP, No drugs, must have ref’s, $675/mo. (250)838-5980 3Bdrm 1 1/2 bath main floor large deck carport. in N. Broadview $1200/mo + 60% util pets Ok Avail July 1 250832-3888 3 BEDROOM main floor suite. Walking distance to downtown SA. Fireplace, washer/dryer, large yard, new deck, near Fletcher Park. N/S, N/D Utilities included. $1150/month 250-833- 3545 BLIND Bay Semi Waterfront: 2bdrm. + den main house w/1bdrm. guest house on 2acres, $1500/mo. avail July1, ref’s req. (250)253-2550 CANOE: 4bdrm, 1.5bath, DW, W/D, deck, fenced yard, pet neg., ref’s req’d $1350/mo. + util (250)804-2347 NICE 4BDRM 3bath, Sherwood Forest near college No Pets Non smokers, refs $1300/mo.+util (250)803-6105 SALMON Arm: 15min to town 2bdrm., 800sqft. home, yard, sat. internet, $800/mo.+hydro, (250)832-2243 leave message

Rentals

Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports

Homes for Rent

Storage

Townhouses

SALMON Arm: 4bdrm. 1.5bath on .5acre, close to all amenities, avail. July1, $1250/mo. + util & DD. Call or text (1-604)528-4189 for info

HEATED DRY storage in Sorrento, units in a variety of sizes, accessible 24 hrs, affordable rates. (250)675-4678.

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)804-7323 9am to 3 pm.

SICAMOUS; 2 BDRM. Main St. Across from Askew’s. 900 sq. ft., wood stove, $625/mo. avail now. plus util. 1/2 acre lot. Call 604-836-7888. SOON we will have a large, open floor plan upper level unfurnished 2 bedroom 1 bath house for long term rental. Will consider pet. The house is level entry. Location is close to bus service and all the amenities of town (Salmon Arm) Spectacular view from the rear covered deck of Shuswap Lake. The large front/back yard will be well maintained at no expense to you. You will share a washer and dryer with single tenant living in the basement suite...this gentleman will be very respectful of your privacy and is a long term tenant. Please feel free to email me or call (leave message and return number if I can’t answer) if your interested and we can make arrangements to meet and view. Thank you. Garnet Smith (604) 833-4559 Email: garnet.smith@gmail.com SOON we will have a large, open floor plan upper level unfurnished 2 bedroom 1 bath house for long term rental. Will consider pet. The house is level entry. Location is close to bus service and all the amenities of town (Salmon Arm) Spectacular view from the rear covered deck of Shuswap Lake. The large front/back yard will be well maintained at no expense to you. You will share a washer and dryer with single tenant living in the basement suite...this gentleman will be very respectful of your privacy and is a long term tenant. Please feel free to email me or call (leave message and return number if I can’t answer) if your interested and we can make arrangements to meet and view. Thank you. Garnet Smith (604) 833-4559 Email: garnet.smith@gmail.com

SUNNYBRAE, 2 bdrm den, 5 appl/wood stove, private acreage, energy efficient home, unique, stroll to lake, pets neg, $875/month, avail July. 250-835-8236 SUNNYBRAE, 2 bdrm den, 5 appl/wood stove, private acreage, energy efficient home, unique, stroll to lake, pets neg, $875/month avail July. 250-835-8236 WANTED mature working couple to occupy top floor of 1200sqft home laundry & util. incl. responsible applicants need apply (250)833-8966

Ofﬁce/Retail Office Space/Treatment Room available $450/mo Namaste Yoga and Wellness Centre 250-832-3647

Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent in newer 2 bed. above ground basement suite in SA. Pet negotiable. N/S. $550/month w/ utilities & wifi 780-870-7930

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Suites, Lower 1 BDRM separate suite, AMAZING view in Gleneden, priv ent, covered deck, W/D, N/P, N/S. $875/mo incl utils. Avail Jul 1, Refs req’d. 250833-8114 eves.

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1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 Avail June 1st 1 Bedroom + Den Bsmt suite. Large, new suite near Bastion school. Generous room sizes. Daylight on one side. A/C. $800 incl utilities. N/S. (250) 517-9617.

1994 FORD Aerostar Vangood condition, 284,000 km, $600 obo. (250)675-3801. 45ft Truck Van trailer for storage, $2000 OBO Also Like New 18” rims and tires $1250 and set of 17” rims $450. OBO 250-517-0075

Executive 2 Bdrm 2 bath 1300 sq. ft. w/garage lakeview no stairs Laurel Estates NS $1100+Util Avail July 1 250832-6221 Leave Message

A STEAL! Fully loaded 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4, ext cab, 5.3L V8, well maint., excel. cond., no accidents, 250,000 km., very reliable, leather seats, A/C, CD, remote start, On Star cap, rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails, the works! $7995. OBO. (250) 804-1728

LARGE, one bedroom daylight basement suite. W/D, fireplace, utilities included. N/S, N/D. Larch Hills area - 15 mins out of SA. Available immediately. $650/mo. 250-833-3545 NEW, 1-bdrm, granite island in kitchen, own washer & dryer, s/s appliances, in-floor heating, french doors to stamped concrete deck, close to college & arena. Small pet considered. $850/mo. incl. util. 250-9179199 mess. # 250-847-9007

1blk to rec centre 3Bdrm 2bath 4appl NS $1150/mo. 1-3yr. lease (250)803-1960

Recreational/Sale 1995 10’ Xplorer camper, fridge, stove, oven, forced air furnace, bathroom, awning, north/south bed, power jacks, new batteries & Fantastic fan, ex. cond. $6000. obo (250)832-9256

Trucks & Vans

Bright quiet 1BDRM Prv ent all appls and util/sat incl great location N/S. Adult oriented $700/mo (250)832-2898

Townhouses

250-832-6159 or 1-866-441-6159

2010 Dutchman by Thor, 25’ travel trailer, Honda generator 3000. Mint condition $14,000.obo (250)832-4763

BACHELOR Suite, Sunnybrae Lakeview 4.5 km from TCH, $500 N/S N/P 250-832-9179

Top floor of house, DD, refs. $1180 incl. util., available Aug. 1st. 250-833-9923

SCOOTERS, Yellow or orange, more than one. Super low km’s with helmet. $1800 OBO

2004 Jazz 2760RL 5th Wheel 12ft S/O, rear living room, front queen bed walk around, standing dinette, air, many extras $12,950 250-675-6889

2BDRM great location. no stairs. avail. immed , walk to town, lakeview, cable incl. util. extra. NS/NP, DD req’d, $800/mo. 250-832-6684

1BDRM suite in Raven Hill. Private entrance and deck. N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D. WIFI and cable, util. inc. Ref’s req. Parking $800/mo. (250)832-7267

Motorcycles

1998 Ford F150 crew cab with 25’ Slumber Queen 5th/Wh, $6000. OBO (250)835-8395

2 Bdrm Daylight suite close to town available immediately W/D No smoking $850 util incl. 250-832-2616

Suites, Upper

1993 Honda Civic SI, 96 engine, 120,000km, 5 spd Viper Red, runs great, all the extras $2500. obo (250)803-1665

Boat Accessories WANTED: Boat Trailer to fit 14 foot boat 250-517-8087

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 1989 Honda Civic, standard, 202,467km, well maint., quiet motor $900. obo(250)675-2243 CORVETTE Owners Interested in forming a group for Fun Cruises and Barbecues? Call Vic (250)675-3155

12’ aluminum boat and trailer, 2 Horse Honda motor (250)832-6349 18’ Tri Hull Bowrider, V8 inboard, 136HP leg on EZ Loader trailer w/related equip. $3000. obo (250)832-3984 CANOE, cedar strip, new seats, yoke & gunwales. Must be seen (250)832-8383 LUND WC 12’ aluminum, 9.9 Suzuki 4 stroke O/B, 1000lb. gal. EZ load trailer, many extras, used 14hrs $4500. firm, serious inq. only. Will sell motor separate (250)832-4652

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