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More than 20 canoes are participating in the 13th Pulling Together Journey, this year travelling from Mara Lake to the South Thompson River, completing their week-long paddle in Kamloops. See more on page A14.

Work needed to protect water

Shuswap Lake: Two-year monitoring shows Salmon River, creeks contributing pollutants.

By Barb Brouwer obServer STAFF

So far, not so bad – but vigilance is required. results from a Shuswap lake Integrated Planning Process (SlIPP) water quality monitoring program reveal that while most water samples taken over a two-year period met government safety guidelines for drinking water, swimming, irrigation, livestock, fish and wildlife, there are issues of concern. High concentrations of phosphorus, nitrogen and fecal coliform bacteria were found in certain lake sites, rivers and streams. “We are pleased to report the data from

samples collected in 2011 and 2012 show that the overall quality of the water is still good,” said Paul demenok, SlIPP Steering committee chair and columbia Shuswap regional district electoral Area c director. “We did, however, see some signs of early changes in specific locations that suggest we should start taking actions to help prevent further deterioration in water quality.” Monitoring revealed high nutrient or fecal coliform concentrations at some sampling sites. Salmon river and canoe, Tappen and White creeks had relatively high phosphorus levels. The Salmon river drains a large area and contributes a large vol-

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ume into Salmon Arm bay; therefore the phosphorus inputs are significant. Shuswap river had considerably lower phosphorus concentrations than the Salmon river, but since it has a higher volume, it is the largest source of total phosphorus delivered to Shuswap lake. Salmon Arm bay had some elevated concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen near the discharge site of the wastewater treatment facility, but the effects are local. elevated concentrations at another sampling location reflect there are multiple sources of nutrients to this part of the lake. White, canoe, Tappen and newsome creeks had high levels of fecal coliform, measured

at their outlets into the Shuswap lake. These have localized effects, but since the watersheds are small, the contribution to the overall lake water quality is negligible. Swimming in these creeks may not be recommended. All swimming beaches monitored on Shuswap lake had very low levels of fecal coliform, below the recommended guidelines for recreation, with one exception of short duration in 2012 at blind bay. “Water samples taken to assess the effect of greywater discharge were taken at nielsen beach, one of the most popular See monitoring on page A2

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Monitoring continues Continued from front houseboating beaches on Shuswap Lake. Bacterial counts at the site have decreased over the years and were well below swimming guidelines by 2011. Nutrient levels were similar to the control sites without boats,

notes the report. “This may show the voluntary wastewater measures taken by houseboat companies are having a positive effect,” says a SLIPP press release. A full report on the monitoring program that involves sampling at more than 250 sites

is available at www. slippbc.ca. Agencies responsible for the monitoring program that continues through 2013 are the Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, local government, the Interior Health Authority and small water purveyors.

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Protest: Minister says province not removing docks.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERvER STAFF

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resource Operations is trying to quell the increasing wave of opposition over the issue of docks in the Shuswap. Formed following a July 3 meeting at Quaaout Lodge, which was held to discuss removal of semi-waterfront docks and attended by some 300 Shuswap residents, a group calling themselves P.R.E.S.S. (Preservation of the Recreational Economics of the Shuswap Society) is fighting to be able to have docks when and where they want them. In their attempt to fight back against what they deem to be heavyhanded provincial regulation, the group purchased a half-page ad in last week’s Observer, declaring their position and advertising a meeting to be held Aug. 12 at Quaaout Lodge. The ad contends the provincial government is taking action that will have negative implications on property values and riparian habitat, and will result in marina and boatlaunch congestion and redistribution of the

tax base. It is the ad that prompted Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to write a letter to the editor (see page 7). Thomson maintains his ministry has no intention of removing docks “today, tomorrow or anytime soon.” In his letter, Thomson reiterates that there are more than 1,500 unauthorized docks on Shuswap Lake – most of which will be eligible for a long-term tenure or licence. As well, he states that his ministry is creating more streamlined processes that will make tenure and licence application easier. In the matter of who may have a dock, Thomson is clear – under long-existing legislation, only true waterfront property owners may, while those whose properties are separated from the water by a road or railway may not. But P.R.E.S.S. members have issues beyond docks. “The initial impetus was to save semiwaterfront docks from being removed, but the thinking was that it is just too narrow of an issue and there are a

bunch of other things that are indicative of trends that are not looking at a balance between business and the environment,” says North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce president Dave Cunliffe. In a July 25 email to Launch Ltd. owner Brad Long, who says his North Shuswap business has already experienced a downturn, Cunliffe wrote, “It (P.R.E.S.S.) also

wants to provide a voice for families who enjoy all aspects of the Shuswap lifestyle.” Calling for “a huge dose of common sense,” Cunliffe says there is real fear that tourism will be diminished. But Thomson has another message: residents and cabin owners should “enjoy the summer with the comfort of knowing their docks will remain in place.”

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Hospital: Surrogate birth a first for Salmon Arm.

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By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

If there is a cosmic scale that weighs the value of gifts, it has tipped mightily in Kristin Crossman’s favour. Kristin has given her life-long friend, Chantal Kahovec, an irreplaceable, life-changing gift that few would consider. About 10 years ago, Chantal was diagnosed with a cancer that left her unable to have a baby. She and her spouse John went through a procedure to have embryos frozen, in hopes of having a child through a surrogate mother. A cousin offered, but tragedy struck. Before the baby was born, the Kahovecs were told he was sick. Shortly after he was born, he died. Kristin and Chantal grew up together in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, as did Kristin’s spouse Teneal and Chantal’s John. They were friends in school and it was a friendship that endured. They stood up for each other at their weddings. Kristin and Teneal have two daughters who are two and four years old. When Kristin was pregnant with her second daughter, she mentioned to Chantal that sometime she would like to be a surrogate mother for them. Those words were to become reality. “We’ve just been friends for a long time, pretty much since elementary school,” explains Kristin, who now lives in Blind Bay with her family. “I had my own kids and I thought I could have one for her. I like being pregnant, it was an easy decision,” she says matter of factly. “They’ve always wanted a baby – forever – so I thought it would be easy to give them one.” True to her word, last year Kristin flew with Chantal to Toronto, where the embryos were stored. Two were implanted in a half-hour

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Perfect pregnancy: Kristin Crossman, Dr. Dirk Breugem and Chantal and John Kahovec pose with baby Mateah. procedure, and one thrived. Kristin says the pregnancy was no different than her others. “I felt pretty much the same as I did with the girls. Nobody knew if it was a girl or not and I was always saying, ‘I think it’s probably a girl,’ and it turned out to be, so that was kind of nice.” She said her husband and her mom were initially a little worried, but she pointed out that with modern medicine, dangers are few. She also emphasized to them how determined she was to do it. The Crossmans made sure their own two daughters knew, right from the start, that the baby was Chantal and John’s. Kristin said conversations with strangers were interesting. “Sometimes when I was pregnant people would come up and say to the oldest, ‘Oh you’re going to have a new baby brother soon.’” Lauren, who is four, would say ‘no.’ “Then they’d be like, ‘Well I think you are, your mom looks pretty pregnant,’ smiles Kristen. “She’s like, ‘No we aren’t.’ Eventually she just gave in, ‘Okay I guess we are.’ Sometimes she would try and say, ‘it’s Chantal and John’s baby,’ but nobody was really paying much attention to her.” Chantal and John came from Saskatchewan as the baby’s due date approached, and

the excitement was not limited to the families. “Everyone was awesome,” says Chantal of the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. “It was the first surrogate to ever happen at that hospital, so it was exciting for not only us but the hospital as well.” She’s especially grateful to Dr. Dirk Breugem. Kristin ended up having a caesarean. With the help of medication that generated breast milk, Chantal was able to hold and breastfeed healthy little Mateah immediately. “It’s going good, she’s a good little eater – a hungry little girl,” says Chantal. Mateah, who was born May 17, is now two-and-a-half months old. “She looks like my husband,” says Chantal. “That’s what everybody said.” The hospital provided the families with adjoining rooms after the birth. “They came in and had coffee in the morning and hung out,” says Kristin. When the baby was five days old, the Kahovecs flew home to Saskatchewan. Kristin credits cabbage leaves with drying up her milk – a process she says was not at all painful. She also says it was not too difficult seeing the baby leave, because she knew she would see her and her family again.

“It might have been if she was taken from the delivery room.” At the end of June, Kristin and her family See Forever on A4

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Search continues for local man By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

RCMP in Alberta are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Salmon Arm man who was working in Alberta when he went missing. Valentine (Val) Degenhardt, 45, was last seen in Barrhead, Alta. around 5:30 p.m. on July 17. “We’re still seeking public assistance in finding him,” said Const. Yelena Avoine. “People might think the information they have is not important for us but everything at this point is really, really important.” Degenhardt and his wife Robyn SchmitkeDegenhardt live in Salmon Arm but own a

house in Morinville because Val is often there for work. An emotional Schmitke is extremely grateful for the public’s assistance with the search. She last spoke to Val on the phone from Salmon Arm on July 17, but made her way to Alberta after losing contact with him. Volunteers have organized two search parties in the area in addition to volunteer pilots who have conducted air searches. “We did it for quite a few days,” family friend Laurie-Ann Sankey said of the organized searches. “The support from the community has been tremendous.” The Morinville RCMP also had a heli-

copter in the air on July 25, searching near Barrhead. Sankey spoke from Whitecourt on Monday, which is where Schmitke grew up. She notes that although the search is on in Alberta, support from Salmon Arm has not gone unnoticed. “Everyone has come together to help the family,” she said. “Even the support from the Salmon Arm community has been amazing.” The family is offering up to a $5,000 re-

Val Degenhardt missing ward for information of Degenhardt’s whereabouts. Degenhardt is Caucasian, stands fivefoot, eight inches, and

weighs 198 lbs. He has brown/greying hair, with a grey goatee and green eyes. He is believed to be driving a 2000 dark grey Jeep Grand Cherokee bearing Alberta license plate BJS 0889. Anyone who may have spoken with Degenhardt before he went missing, or who may have information about his current whereabouts, is asked to call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Lasting bond: The Crossman and Kahovec families pose together.

Forever friends Continued from pg. A3 went to Saskatchewan for a visit. Kristin thinks Mateah might have recognized her daughters’ voices a little. “She seemed a little bit more awake when she heard my girls talking... She was trying to look around a little bit more or something.” Chantal, too, mentions that her “little miracle” probably found her house quiet when she first came home, as she was used to the voices of the two little girls. Mateah has acquired Kristin’s relaxed attitude. “Kristin was really easy-going as a surrogate,” says Chantal.

“Nothing seemed to bother her during the pregnancy, and Mateah is that way too. I think that rubbed off on her.” Adds Chantal: “We couldn’t have asked for a more nurturing surro mommy.” And the surrogacy has only deepened their friendship. “I think it’s made it stronger for sure. She’s a pretty special person – their whole family is pretty special to do that for us.” Kristin, meanwhile, recommends the experience. “Yeah, for sure... I guess there could always be difference outcomes, but we had a perfect situation. There was never a problem, it was a textbook pregnancy.”

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Campfire ban to be imposed Thursday Don’t light that camp fire. With much of the Kamloops Fire Centre at high risk for wildfires, including Salmon Arm which is at extreme risk, and a forecast for continuing hot, dry weather, the Ministry of Forests,

Lands and Natural Resource Op- displayed aggressive behaviour. terns and burning barrels. erations has put the lid on all open Open burning is prohibited The prohibition does not apply burning, including campfires, as of throughout the Kamloops Fire to cooking stoves that use gas, pronoon tomorrow, Aug. 1. Centre. This applies to open fires pane or briquettes, or to a portable Seventy-seven per cent of theCITY of any fires with aARM burn regiscampfire apparatus with a CSA or OFsize, SALMON - PUBLIC NOTICE wildfires in the region this year tration number, industrial burning, ULC rating that uses briquettes, have been person-caused and have fireworks, tiki torches, sky lan- liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as

the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The prohibition applies to all BC Parks, Crown and private lands and will be in place until further notice. The City of Salmon Arm will follow suit in the prohibition.

Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to enter into twenty-three (23) rental agreements for a three (3) years, less one (1) day term and three (3) rental agreements for a one (1) year, less one (1) day term for property legally described as Lot 1, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4310, and as further described below (Canoe Beach Rental Campsites).

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Terms: Three (3) years, less one (1) day term Notice is hereby given that it is the intention- of the City of Salmon Arm to to enter into twenty-three (23) rental agreements for a November 1, 2013 October 30, three (3) years, less one (1) day term and three (3) rental agreements for a one (1) year, less one (1) day term for property legally 2016 described as Lot 1, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4310, and as further described below (Canoe Beach Rental Shuswap Lake One (1) year, less one (1) day term Campsites). city Of salmOn arm Public nOtice – November 1, 2013 to October 30, Notice Three is hereby given itday is the Terms: (3) years, less that one (1) termintention of the City of Salmon Arm to enter 2014rental into twenty-three (23) for a three (3) years, less one (1) day - November 1, 2013agreements to October 30, Shuswap Lake 2016 term and three (3) rental agreements for a one (1) year, less one (1) day term for Shuswap Lake One (1) year, less one (1) day term Civic Address: 78 Avenue NE, Canoe Beach Rental property legally described as Lot 1, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, – November 1, 2013 to October 30, Campsites; Plan 4310, and as further described below (Canoe Beach Rental Campsites). 2014 Terms: Three (3) years, less one (1) day term

Civic Address: 78 Avenue Canoe Beach Rentaland conditions The NE, general terms Campsites;- November 1, 2013 to October 30, 2016

agreement are as follows:

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The general and less conditions the term rental • one The covenants and agrees to use the One terms (1) year, (1)ofTenant day agreement are as follows: Campsite solely for seasonal recreational November 1, 2013 to October • The– Tenant covenants and agrees to use 30, the 2014 non-commercial purposes during the Campsite solely for seasonal recreational Civic Address: 78 Avenue NE, Canoe Beach Rental Campsites; months of April to October inclusive during non-commercial purposes during the monthsterms of April to conditions October inclusive during The general and ofyear the rental agreement as follows: each of the Term, are and the Tenant each year of the Term, and the Tenant further covenants agrees not to use, • Thecovenants Tenant covenants and agrees the Campsite solely for or further and agrees not to use, orto useand allow the Campsite to beallow used orthe occupied, Campsite to be usedthe or months occupied, seasonal recreational non-commercial purposes during of for any purpose which would contravene April to October inclusive during each year of thewould Term, and the for any purpose which contravene the City of Salmon Arm bylaws. Tenant further covenants and agrees not to use, or allow the Campsite the City of Salmon Arm bylaws. • The Tenant covenants and agrees to pay the be used or occupied, for any purpose which would contravene the City annual property taxes are assessed • which The Tenant covenants and agrees to pay the Salmonthe Arm Campsite, bylaws. annual against including any property taxes which are assessed improvements located thereon, on or before • The covenants and pay the annualincluding property taxes against theisto Campsite, any the dueTenant date during each yearagrees and which are for assessed the Campsite, including any improvements responsible payingagainst all utilities and located improvements thereon, on or before services, operating, maintenance and locatedand thereon, on the or before due date during each year year and due the date during each and is repair costs, attributable to the Campsite. is responsible for paying all utilities and services, and operating,

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responsible for paying all utilities and maintenance and repair costs, attributable to the Campsite. services, and operating, maintenance and Campsite Roll No. Tenant Address 2014 repair costs, attributable to the Campsite. 1 4426.001 Grant & Dixie Spooner 4203 78 Avenue NE $ 3,840.00 2

4426.002

3 4 5

4426.003 4426.004 4426.005

6 7 8

4426.006 4426.007 4426.008

4426.009

10 11 12

4426.010 4426.011 4426.012

13 14

4426.013 4426.014

4426.017

18 19 20 21 22

4426.018 4426.019 4426.020 4426.021 4426.022

4426.023

24 25 26 27

4426.024 4426.025 4426.026 4426.027

4426.028

Aldo Pulice & Sandra 4205 Kowalchuk J. Don Alfke 4207 Campsite Roll No. Jane Patricia Fletcher 4209 1 4426.001 Roger Martin Bootsma, 4213 Grace2Jennifer Lentz4426.002 & Jon Harley Bootsma Shane Robert Klatt 4215 3 Pyper 4426.003 Wendy 4217 Randy4 & Janet 4219 4426.004 McNally 5 & Mark 4426.005 Yvonne 4223 Dibblee Ronald G. Treat 4225 Cheryl L. Sinclair 4227 6 4426.006 Barbara & Carson 4229 4426.007 Carter7 Lorna Van Der Lee 4233 8 4426.008 Eva Wright, Gordon 4235 Rae & Mervin Agar Janice9& Tim Helle 4426.009 4243 Don Schwartzenhauer 4245 John 10 Harper 4247 4426.010 Orville M. Cumming 4249 11 4426.011 Shirley D. Gingras 4253 12Arthur 4426.012 Robert 4255 Williams C.J. Mitchell 4257 13 4426.013 Dave Adam 4259 4426.014 Tyler14 Minshull 4263 Douglas Larson 4265 Russell & Hilda 4267 Skinner Darlene Hancock 4269

78 Avenue NE 78 Avenue NE Tenant 78 Avenue NE Grant & Dixie 78 Avenue NE

4,125.00 3,840.00 3,840.00 Spooner 3,840.00

Aldo Pulice & Sandra Kowalchuk 78 Avenue NE 3,840.00 J. Avenue Don Alfke 78 NE 2,625.00 78 Avenue NE Fletcher 3,480.00 Jane Patricia Roger Martin Bootsma, 78 Avenue NE 3,480.00 Grace Jennifer Lentz & 78 Avenue NE Bootsma 4,125.00 Jon Harley 78 Avenue NE 4,125.00 Shane Robert Klatt 78 Avenue NE 3,840.00 Wendy Pyper 78 Avenue NE 3,690.00 Randy & Janet 78 Avenue NE 4,795.00 McNally Yvonne & Mark 6,240.00 78 Avenue NE 78 Avenue NE 6,455.00 Dibblee 78 Avenue NE Ronald G. Treat 6,455.00 78 Avenue NE 6,455.00 Cheryl L. Sinclair 6,455.00 78 Avenue NE Barbara & Carson 6,455.00 78 Avenue NE

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2015 $ 3,900.00

2016 $ 3,960.00

4,185.00

4,245.00

3,900.00 Address 3,900.00 78 Avenue 3,900.00

3,960.00 3,960.00 NE 3,960.00

3,900.00 78 Avenue 2,665.00 3,535.00 78 Avenue

3,960.00

4,190.00 4,190.00 78 Avenue 3,900.00

4,250.00 4,250.00 NE 3,960.00

3,745.00 78 Avenue 4,865.00

4,940.00

4223

78 Avenue 6,335.00

NE 6,430.00

4225 4227

6,550.00 6,550.00 78 Avenue 6,550.00 78 Avenue 6,550.00

6,650.00 6,650.00 NE 6,650.00 NE 6,650.00

4203 4205 4207 4209 4213 4215 4217 4219

4229 Carter 78 Avenue NE 5,930.00 Lorna Van Der Lee6,455.00 4233 78 Avenue NE Eva Wright, 78 Avenue NE Gordon 6,455.00 4235

78 Avenue NE

NE 2,705.00 3,590.00 NE 78 Avenue NE 3,535.00 3,590.00

78 Avenue NE 3,800.00 NE

78 Avenue NE

78 Avenue NE 78 Avenue NE 6,550.00 6,650.00

78 Avenue NE 78 Avenue NE

6,455.00 6,910.00

6,550.00 7,015.00

6,650.00 7,120.00

78 Avenue NE

6,910.00

7,015.00

7,120.00

For information please contactcontact the officethe of the undersigned. Foradditional additional information please office of the undersigned.

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cOmmunity Heritage cOmmissiOn call fOr members-at-large

2015 three (3) citizens 2016 The 2014 City of Salmon Arm is seeking $ 3,840.00 3,900.00 in volunteering $ 3,960.00 of Salmon Arm who are $interested as members on the Community Heritage Commission. 4,125.00 4,185.00 4,245.00 Members are appointed to the Commission by Council for3,840.00 a three year term to expire in August 2016, including 3,900.00 3,960.00 one member of Council, three members from among 3,840.00 3,900.00 3,960.00the public, and three members from the R.J. Haney Heritage 3,840.00 3,900.00 3,960.00 Village & Museum.

The Commission is appointed for the purpose of advising Council on heritage conservation undertaking 3,840.00 3,900.00matters and 3,960.00 and providing support for such activities that benefit 2,625.00 2,665.00 2,705.00 and provide for the advancement of heritage conservation 3,480.00 3,535.00 3,590.00 in the City. A full copy of the Commission’s terms of reference at the front 3,590.00 counter at 3,480.00is available for review 3,535.00 City Hall and on the City’s website (www.salmonarm.ca). 4,125.00 persons are requested 4,190.00to forward 4,250.00 Interested a letter of interest to City Hall by August 14, 2013. Please provide 4,125.00 4,190.00 4,250.00 background information and outline why you would 3,840.00 3,900.00 3,960.00be a good candidate for the Commission. Letters of interest can be dropped off at City3,745.00 Hall located at 500 – 2 Avenue 3,690.00 3,800.00 NE, mailed to Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, faxed to 4,795.00 4,865.00 4,940.00 (250) 803-4041, or e-mailed to cityhall@salmonarm.ca. For more information, please contact the Development Services Department at (250) 803-4021.

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This office will be closed Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 to observe Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer, City of Salmon Arm 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 B.C. Day. City Hall will re-open Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer City of Salmon Arm For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

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for what it’S worth

Tracy Hughes

The secret life of debt People would rather talk to me about a colostomy than about money. This was an realization that I had during a discussion with Louise Wallace Richmond, a local small business owner and mother of two, who has been receiving a lot of attention for her blog – 365 Debt Defying Acts. Find it at: www.debtdefyingacts.wordpress.com In it she admits to her own levels of personal debt and created the blog as a way to keep her motivated towards her goal of shedding her financial burdens. Check out the story of how she’s doing on page A8. But, in addition to the facts, Louise and I spent some time discussing exactly why people, including the national media outlets like CTV and Globe and Mail have become interested in her story. It’s because it is unusual — someone admitting they are in debt, in over their head really. Louise makes no bones about it. She owns that debt. She got herself into this position and she’s taking charge of her effort to turn it around. And yet, it’s not all that unusual at all. The level of household debt in Canada has never been higher. People are borrowing more, using credit like crazy — but they keep their lips firmly zipped about it. I’ve tried to do financial stories before. It can be like pulling teeth. People will talk to me about their cancer, their criminal acts, their drug problems, but get them to talk about their spending habits? Not so much. And that’s why I think Louise is so brave and why people have responded so sincerely to her. Admitting you are in debt is akin to admitting you have an STD. There’s a real taboo about talking about debt and money issues — and yet Louise points out that with secrecy comes shame and denial. “I didn’t start out to be a poster child for personal debt,” Louise says with a laugh, “But I guess somebody’s got to do it. And I know I’m not the only one out there.” We talk about how being in debt is a lot like being obese. It is often viewed as a character flaw. “There’s a lot of finger-wagging about living beyond your means, and yet so much of our economy is set up for us to do exactly that,” she says. But, she notes, if no one talks about it, there’s little incentive or even a road map to help people change. Our obese finances are dragging many of us down, but we still keep to the same habits — the same $5 lattés and new couches and bigger TVs. And that’s what Louise thinks we need around debt. We need to talk, we need to share, we need encouragement when we say, “No I can’t do that today because it is not in my budget.” Maybe we need a support group, an Alcoholic Anonymous for debtors. I’m ready to join. “My name is Tracy and I am in debt.” Maybe this will be my first step to change too.

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Develop real strategy for families With Christy Clark firmly back in the premier’s seat, it’s time to see a “families-first” philosophy kick into overdrive. Much of what is found in the rhetoric-heavy B.C. premier’s Families First Agenda for Change are targets revolving around job growth. But if you’re part of a family with two working parents who are still just scraping by, Clark’s families first commitments to harmonize approval processes between federal and provincial governments, extend the Oil and Gas Road Improvement Program and harmonize bio-energy strategies offer little hope of immediate improvement. And, for many, improvement is needed now. Case in point: B.C. continues to have one of the highest child poverty rates in Canada. The poverty

rate for children living with a single parent (mother) rose from 16.4 per cent to 24.6. A low annual income for this category, according to StatsCan, is $23,498, based on living in a large city. While Clark has followed through on her promise to finally raise the province’s minimum wage (previously another national low), statistics show median incomes have been stagnant since 1982. Meanwhile, the annual cost of living, particularly for families, has risen. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives states that families (two parents, two children) in the Okanagan need to be pulling in $75,000 (gross) annually in order to make a “living wage.” Gambling B.C.’s economy on liquid natural gas does nothing to quell the struggle families face now.

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The Observer asked: What is one thing you do to save money?

Diana Marchiel “I pack a lunch to take to work.”

Doretti de Goede “I grow all sorts of vegetables in my garden.”

Jaret Smith “I’ve been dieting so I’ve lost weight and saved money in the process.”

Jennifer Belec “I buy a smaller-sized drink instead of an extra large.”

Merv Lott “No more cable television in the house.”

Citizen disappointed Minister: docks to remain over cell tower vote I was at the council meeting of July 22 in city hall. Council was aware that there were present a number of opponents of the two Telus cell towers to be erected in Canoe, but comment was restricted until the very end, by which time all the councillors (including the mayor) had voted approval of the Telus pro-

posal. To me, it now seems that all three levels of government – federal, provincial and municipal – are prepared to kowtow to industry no matter the monetary and/or health cost to the taxpayer and the environment Margaret Zsadanyi

Action urged on UBCM motion about GMO food In the industrialized world, studies identify the U.S. and Canada to have the costliest health care and yet, life expectancy is considered among the lowest, while cases of obesity, diabetes, autism and cancer are higher. Rise of health problems appear to follow a similar rise in consumption of genetically engineered food in our diet, along with an increase in their matching pesticide use in our environment. Canada approves GMO without conducting independent tests on their safety. Instead, it bases its decision on data provided by the maker of the food. This is a clear case of conflict of interest. So, B.C. has taken a lead, with 62 municipalities passing resolutions to declare themselves as GE free zones. Further, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities at their AGM in September is planning to vote on a resolution to declare the entire province to be GE (GMO) free. The resolution reads: “that UBCM ask the British Columbia government to legislate the prohibition of importing, exporting

and growing plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA, and raising GE animals within B.C., and to declare, through legislation, that B.C. is a GE-free area in respect to all plant and animal species. Here are three important sources of information on GMO: 1. GMO Myths and Truths, a synthesis of 600 scientific studies on GMO at http://earthopensource. org/index.php/reports/58. 2. TED Talk given by geneticist Dr. Thierry Vrain, who doubts the safety behind GMO: w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v=RQkQXyiynYs. 3. Report prepared for Health Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Environment Canada, on GMO. It stresses the need for rigorous testing of GMO prior to approval, recommendations that are not being followed, at http:// rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/ GMreportEN.pdf. I appeal to readers to raise this issue, engage in public discussion, and request their councils to vote in favour of the resolution. Tony Mitra

I’m writing in response to the ad in the July 24th Observer: “Will you have your docks tomorrow?” The province will not be removing any docks today, tomorrow or anytime soon. The ministry is embarking on a long-term program to bring unauthorized docks into compliance. Rather than enforcement, ministry staff are focusing on education and voluntary compliance. The first step is to advise docks owners in clear terms what is and isn’t allowed and outline what it takes to bring docks into compliance. We have used a similar approach for close to two decades in the Okanagan, where compliance rates are now over 80 per cent. There are currently more than

1,500 unauthorized docks on Shuswap Lake, most of which will be eligible for a long-term tenure or licence of occupation once their owners apply. For docks up to 20 square metres in area, there is a streamlined process that does not require an environmental assessment. The first step is to contact FrontCounterBC (1-877-855-3222) and request an application package. For larger structures, the ministry is developing a pilot project that will enable most other dock owners to secure a tenure without having to undergo an environmental assessment. More details will be released in the coming weeks. However, under the Land Act, only those people who own wa-

terfront property are allowed to have docks. Ministry staff will have to deal with these cases separately with the goal of developing a long-term solution that both achieves compliance and provides those property owners with reasonable recreational access to the lake. The issue of unauthorized docks is widespread, complicated and will take many years to resolve. In the meantime, I encourage all Shuswap Lake residents and cabin owners to enjoy the summer with the comfort of knowing their docks will remain in place. Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Millions won’t help fight addictions Re: Additional funding of programs for healing various addictions. We can pour millions into such programs but they will ultimately fail both at the family

level and community-wise. It is simply because the central figure lacks the intestinal fortitude or plain “guts” to do the major battle of fighting back to sane thinking.

t begins and ends with that person no matter how many support programs are in place. Alli M. Graham

Premiers oppose Harper’s job plan Does anyone need more proof that our prime minister is not a team player? His government arbitrarily developed a funding plan for job training without consulting the provincial governments who are responsible for education in Canada. The premiers are united in their opposition to the federal Conservative’s new funding scheme.

Large corporations will be the greatest beneficiary because their current training programs will receive government subsides. Small businesses will benefit the least. Is this another example of how Harper repays large corporations for making campaign contributions to his party? If Stephen Harper was a pro-

fessional hockey player, the consequences of his self-indulgent arrogance would be a lesson on how to ‘ride the bench.’ After the next election he shouldn’t be surprised if he finds himself sitting on one of the benches reserved for Parliament’s opposition parties. Lloyd Atkins

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to leave Mara Lake Park to begin the Pulling Together Canoe Journey; happy paddlers pull in unison; a boy keeps paddlers in rhythm by drumming; an ornate bow rises from Mara Lake; and a clear cut is a reminder that the year is 2013.

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The sun shone on 23 canoes and their paddlers as they left Mara Lake Park Saturday morning, the first day of paddling on the 2013 Pulling Together Canoe Journey. Following a blessing on the shoreline, and radio safety checks once on the water, the paddlers were off towards their day’s destination of Old Town Bay, about 15 kilometres away. Canoes came from near and far, with five from the local bands: Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Splats’in, Little Shuswap and Kamloops. In its first year in 2001, when the paddlers travelled from Yale to Gibson on the Fraser River, the organizing agency was the RCMP, with the realization it would benefit the police in their contact with First Nations, and vice versa. Over the years the journey has expanded its reach, and now includes Fisheries and Oceans, the navy, conservation, municipalities and more. “It’s a cultural exchange,” says Jolene Andrews, president of the Pulling Together Canoe Society. “It’s an opportunity to sit outside the institutions and be in a community to-

gether. We get outside our roles and learn a lot.” In the lead canoe, invited by the Splats’in, were Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper. The variety of canoes, paddlers, flags and colours made for a beautiful sight as the sun glittered off the water. Only as the flotilla neared the Cinnemousun Narrows did the wind and waves begin to pick up. Once beyond the Bruhn Bridge, canoes navigated a brisk chop, but it was short-lived as Old Town Bay was just around the next point of land. At their destination for the day, Chief Wayne Christian welcomed the canoes onto the traditional Splats’in territory. He explained that this was the main camp for his people until the railway and small-pox forced them to relocate to Enderby. About 500 people, both paddlers and support personnel, are staying at the journey’s camps along the way. This year’s journey will end on Friday, when the canoes will travel the 38 kilometres from Pritchard to Kamloops that day to be part of the Grand Entry at the Kamloops Pow Wow.

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Owl rescued from wire By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

A bird of prey is not a pet, and if you’re getting up close and personal with one, you’re probably in a zoo. So when a great horned owl got stuck in Phil Pentecost’s Salmon Arm backyard, he knew something was wrong. The bird had got itself caught on a barbed wire fence, with the wire stuck in its wing. “I hate to see any animal hurt,” said Pentecost. The bird was holding itself up on the fence when he managed to cut the wire. The owl was able to get into the grass but Pentecost couldn’t make the second cut on his own. “It kept snapping its beak at me and looking at me real mean,” he said. After several calls to neighbours, Keith MacGregor was able to help, assessing the bird

that was now lying in the grass. “The wire was quite badly embedded in the bird’s left wing,” he said. “It was very wary of course. It would start hissing and clapping its beak. It was feeling very defensive.” MacGregor put a towel over the hissing bird’s head to calm it down, something he remembered hearing about birds of prey. Covering its eyes calmed the bird immensely, he said. Together, they cut the wire, leaving three inches of it in the bird’s wing and loaded it up in a box. MacGregor said he was cautious because the owl had large talons and he had never dealt with such a bird before. He took it to B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops, where he learned it was a young adult great horned owl. Staff were able to remove the wire and

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owl perches with another owl at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops. determined the wing wasn’t broken. They put the owl on antibiotics because the barbed wire had cut some deep holes into the bird’s tissue, said Adrienne Clay, animal health technologist at the wildlife rehab centre. Its flying was assessed a little over a week after it was brought in, Clay said,

and it is expected to be released back into the area, near Gardom Lake, sometime soon. As of July 30, the great horned owl was still in rehabilitation, but doing well. “I think the important thing here is I didn’t want to cause it any more damage,” said MacGregor. “Get it to someone qualified who can help it.”

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Kyle Gowriluk is one of the best nursing students Kelowna General Hospital’s surgical unit has ever had, in no small part because the surgeons on the ward saved his life. The 23-year-old was planning to become an engineer when he crashed his mountain bike in Salmon Arm, driving a tree into his hip and severing his femoral artery. Most people would likely bleed out from such an injury, particularly if perched on a mountain miles from help as Gowriluk was. But he got lucky and the accident changed the course of his life. “I knew I hit an artery and I knew if you hit an artery…that’s not good,” he said last week at a press conference for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation’s new 5K Run in Colour fundraising initiative. The foundation raises money to equip the ever-expanding hospital with the sorts of cuttingedge equipment needed to tackle a challenging surgery like Gowriluk’s. His surgeon, Dr. Stephan Mostowy, was on hand for the event and said he used vein material from Gowriluk’s other leg to stop the bleeding and re-establish blood flow. Once out of surgery,

the medical team struggled to stabilize the young man’s body as a long time had passed between the accident and his meeting with the Kelowna surgical team. His body was having trouble coping. With the tree limb still fully embedded in his leg, he had been transported first to Shuswap

Kyle Gowriluk nursing student Lake General Hospital and then to Kelowna General, and the long wait had an impact on how his blood clotted post-surgery. Having the tools necessary to make the repairs to Gowriluk’s body, and support him through the five days he was in a coma, takes a lot of money. “What the foundation does is amazing. It gives the hospital that community feel,” said Mostowy, who says the doctors have a long list of equipment needs they would love to see help fuel the hospital’s physical expansion. From opening one of only five B.C. sites up-

graded for cardiac services – like angioplasty and cardiac surgery – to creating a cutting-edge trauma unit the envy of many Lower Mainland facilities, there’s no other hospital quite like it in Mostowy’s view. Last week’s announcement was to highlight a new initiative the foundation is offering in hope of expanding the demographic scope of their donors. A Run in Colour, or Colour Run as it is often called, is targeted at young professionals and young families willing to run five kilometres, from station to station, hurling colour on each other at every stop. A global phenomenon, the entertaining events started in the southern United States as a way for young adults and professionals to get out and have fun. As a fundraiser, the event offers a more affordable option to the gala fundraisers the KGH Foundation uses to draw big dollars from big donors. It establishes an entry point for younger members of the community to begin a philanthropic relationship with the charity. Kelowna’s run will cost $45 per individual and teams are encouraged to enter and raise $2,000 or more to secure one of 10 free spots. Funds raised will help support KGH. In

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The Salmon Arm SilverBacks are extending an invitation to the entire community for the club’s second annual Town Hall Meeting and Volunteer Drive Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Salmon Arm City Hall. The SilverBacks will be recruiting for a number of game-night positions, as well as providing information on corporate opportunities and seasonticket packages for the 2013-14 BCHL season. Fans are invited to interact Troy with players Mick and staff, and HEAD COACH to take part in a charity barbecue from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All funds raised will benefit the Shuswap Hospital Foundation. Following the outdoor events, the public is invited to a question and answer session inside council chambers beginning at 7 p.m. “This type of evening is a great opportunity for us to connect with, and listen to, our fans,” said SilverBacks head coach/general manager Troy Mick. “We’re certainly grateful to the City of Salmon Arm for lending us their home base for an evening, and on behalf of our organization I hope we’re able to convey to our fans and prospective volunteers how excited we are to hit the ice this fall.”

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Staying on a youthful trail

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The Salmon Arm SilverBacks have announced the hiring of Scott Campbell as the team’s new director of game night operations. Campbell will be responsible for the execution of all game-night operations at the Shaw Centre including on-ice promotions, customer care and the hiring of game-night staff. He served as the team’s play-by-play announcer for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. “We’re very excited as an organization to welcome ‘Soupy back as director of game night operations this coming season,” said SilverBacks head coach/general manager Troy Mick. “Scott is an outstanding person and his charismatic personality will be a welcome addition to our game nights.”

ted triumph Temperatures were in the mid 30s as Ted United faced off against Vernon’s Controllers July 23 in Vernon. The team did well in working the ball up the wings with give-and-go passing, resulting in a quick goal in the first minutes of play. Shortly after, defender Krista Jonker blasted a shot on the opposing net and Bonnie Kelly was there to tap in the rebound to put Ted up by two. A well-placed throw-in from Cathy Bartsch put Kyla Sherman on a breakaway to score her second of the game while Kelly got another rebound, this time off of a shot from midfielder Tricia Martin. Kelly found the net one more time before half, giving her a well-deserved hat trick. The second half was a considerably slower soccer game as both teams were feeling the effects of the hot sun. Goalie Linda Yawney saw a little more action in the last 20 minutes of play and was once again a wall in net making some key saves for Salmon Arm. Controllers finally got on the score sheet when they were rewarded a spot shot in the dying minutes of the game. Final score 5-1.

She might be 80, but Mary Pakka doesn’t plan to stop pedalling any time soon. In fact, she said she doesn’t think of herself as old. Maybe that’s because Pakka is as active as ever and has been competing in the B.C. Senior Games since 1992. She has competed in different areas, from slo pitch to swimming to her current forté, cycling. Cyclists at the B.C. Senior Games participate in time trials, a hill climb and a 40-kilometre endurance ride. Pakka says it’s not about getting a medal, though. “As long as you finish your race, that’s all that matters,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun and I’ve enjoyed it.”

She indulges in 10-km rides through Balmoral and up White Lake Road as often as she can. To her, cycling is convenient and fun, since she can just hop on her bike and take off on a scenic Shuswap route. She started cycling after finding other sports were less convenient. Her body is also thanking her since the sport benefits her lungs, her balance, her strength and her blood pressure, keeping her in all-around good shape. She laughs, saying her doctor is pleased. “It absolutely makes me feel young,” she says. Pakka encourages all seniors to get involved in the B.C. Senior Games. For her it has been a source of joy and a great way to make friends. Seniors

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Going up: Salmon Arm’s Mary Pakka competes in the hill climb

portion of the cycling event during the 2012 BC Seniors Games in Burnaby. don’t have to be athletic to participate, she says, citing bridge or archery as other options. She is pleased to see new sports on the roster, such as

the dragon boats and pickle ball, noting that it feels like the event gets bigger every year. This year seniors 55 and up will gather in Kamloops Aug. 20

Volunteers needed to help out at Games Kamloops is looking for volunteers to help with the BC Seniors Games to be held Aug. 20 to 24. To volunteer, go to

website at volunteers @2013kamloops.org. Volunteers with a jet ski are also needed to volunteer on the river to ensure the safety on the

dragon boat race course. If you can, contact Don at donerick@shaw.ca. There will be a picnic on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Haas farm, 772

Turtle Valley Rd. for all Zone 8 members, families, friends and anyone interested in learning what the Games are about.

Contact Linda at 250679-3557. A map can be found on the BC Senior Games site at www.bcseniorsgames. org.

Good form

Salmon Arm’s Doug Ritchie is well up in the top half of the leaderboard at the Senior Men’s Championship wrapping up today in Kamloops. After two rounds, Ritchie is tied for 27th spot with an eightover in a field of 124 players. The championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition with a cut to the low 60, and ties after 36 holes.

Winning bridge July 18: Social bridge - 1. Ella Hoskins, 2. Doug Stewart, 3. Noreen Ockley, 4. Mary King. July 25: 1. Natalie Sadetsky, 2. Bob Redfern, 3. Barb Pearson, 4. Coro Kilborn. July 28: Sunday Duplicate - 1. Orville Cooper & Geoff Collins, 2. Ona Bouchard & Peggy Petersen, 3. Gerry Chatelain & Dan Quilty, 4. Peggy Fetterly & Carol McGregor. Easy Bridge for beginners starts this fall. Register now at 250-832-6550. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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to 24 for 25 different sports and activities. Pakka is glad to see the games come close to home and hopes it enables seniors in the area to participate.

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Championship goal in sight

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Dog agility: Handler Lisa Petterson and Toby head for nationals.

In a sport where she is mainly competing against adult handlers and their dogs, 16-yearold Lisa Petterson set a goal to qualify, with her dog Toby, for the Agility Association of Canada (AAC) Canadian National Dog Agility Championships. She was inspired to compete at a higher level after volunteering at nationals last year in Nanaimo. It was there she set a goal to compete at that level with Toby within a year. In order to qualify for nationals, a dog/handler team must attend a regional event (held in June in most Canadian provinces), where they need to accumulate more than 350 points by competing in six different runs – two Standard, two Jumpers and two Gamble. A Standard run consists of all agility equipment – tunnels, jumps, weave poles, dog walk, Aframe and teeter, done in a particular order and in a specified time, while a Jumpers run only has jumps and tunnels but is a much faster run. A Gamble run can have any equipment, but a section of the run is completed with the handler staying behind a line and sending their dog to a sequence of equipment from a distance. Petterson competed in the BC Regionals event in Langley in ear-

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Boardwalk run: Lisa Petterson and her dog Toby, pictured above in competition, are training for the Canadian National Dog Agility Championships. ly June with two dogs – Toby, her self-trained eight-year-old Golden Retriever, who she has competed with for two years, and a friend’s dog, Marietta Bolt’s six-year-old Australian kelpie, Rogue, who Petterson has only been competing with since March. Both dogs easily accumulated enough points to qualify for nationals, and exceeded Petterson’s expectations for the event, with each placing in the top six in two events, and Toby with an overall podium placement. Along with a thirdplace finish in a Standard run, and a fifth-place finish in

a Jumpers run, Toby placed fifth overall in his height/class category which had 24 dogs. Meanwhile, although Rogue only placed 23rd overall in her category, hers was a much more competitive category with more than 50 dogs. She and Petterson placed first in a Gamble run, and second in a Jumpers run – a great accomplishment for a young handler in her first regional event. Petterson has been a quick study; she just started doing agility with her dog in 2010 in the backyard with homemade equipment. “I love the excitement and fast pace of

agility,” she says. “It’s fun and challenging to teach my dogs new things.” Petterson and Toby will be attending the AAC Nationals event in Edmonton Aug 2 to 4, a goal reached after countless hours of training and weekends at local agility trials in Lavington, Armstrong, Kamloops and Kelowna. She trains locally with Nan Cowin of Paws for Fun Dog Training, at a Kelowna Outreach program with Kim Collins (Pawsitive Steps) and at seminars and online with Justine Davenport. Petterson is also excited about finally having an op-

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Musicians make magic in jams By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

icnic tables are stacked against the westside fence and dogs and their owners wander about the large fenced-in area of the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds. But sit down with artistic director Hugo Rampen and the echoes of past festivals give way to anticipation of this year’s Roots and Blues Festival. In just 16 more sleeps, the fairgrounds will be filled with music from across the globe and picnic tables will be dotted across the grounds, filled with festivalgoers enjoying a meal from one of the food vendors. It is an annual festival of fabulous music, colour and happy crowds. “I think this is probably one of our most dynamic lineups ever; several of the artists I’ve been chasing for many years – and that includes City and Colour and Daniel Lanois,” says Rampen enthusiastically. As artists begin signing on to the festival in February, Rampen is already exploring how they would sound jamming with other artists in workshops that take place throughout the three-day musical cornucopia. The result of the lengthy process that requires a listening and discerning ear, putting together artists who have often never met, let alone played together, are often magical. One worship that stands out in Rampen’s mind this year is “All Tribes No Boundaries,” a collaboration between Berlinski Beat, A Tribe Called Red and Felix Zenger that will take place at the Barn Stage at 1:15 Saturday, Aug. 17. “An imaginary gathering of the clans, All Tribes No Boundaries is a no-holds-barred music jam of global proportions, where First Nations meets electronica, while shaking the hands of urban European collaborators and a Nordic beat-boxer,” says Rampen. Other barn workshops include “There’s Fun in the Funk and Goo in the Good times,” a full-out jam with “cheesy poses and fun riffs, and a

beat box battle, to boot. Over at the Shade stage, “TCH-Trans Canadian Harmony” will feature Steve Strongman, Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer and Crooked Brothers in a round robin format with a closing jam. “Canada produces incredible talent,” says Rampen. “Trans-Canada Harmony visits three performers from uniquely diverse Canadian communities to investigate how community and geography can influence an artist.” Fatoumata Diawara, Butterscotch and Selah Sue look at the music industry through the perspective of three exceptionally talented female artists in “She’s got the Power.” Also at the shade stage are Crooked Brothers, Cam Penner and Sallie Ford, who will look at when a song is “cooked” to perfection without over cooking it and La Dolce Voce with Horse Feathers, Watasun and Belle Game – a serenade of unique vocal talent from the West Coast. Anticipation: Artistic director Hugo Rampen sits When Rampen crafted “Every Voice Can Tell a Story,” for the blues stage, he combined the talents of Fatoumata one of the tables that will soon be scattered about Diawara, Shakura S’Aida and Rita Chiarelli the fairgrounds; below, performer Shakura S’Aida. with a very informal, fun and collaborative workshop in mind. with “Out of the Fryin’ Pan and Into the Fire,” another Rampen says Shakura asked specifi- blues stage workshop, with Tommy Castor and Missiscally to do a workshop with the sippi Heat and a real blues jam – “Teasin’ da Keys,” with other two Kelly Hunt and Ben Waters. women, Rampen describes this Sunday afternoon session as a telling “playful, keyboard-driven jam. h i m Join Mighty Mo Rodgers and Steve Strongman at the t h e y blues stage mid-afternoon Sunday to learn how they use had talk- the power of the blues to chronicle social history. ed about it Rampen has also created four focus workshops. for years. “Harp and Soul,” combines the talents of Ben Waters “When I asked and the Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer. ‘what do you want it “Several festivals ago, Ben Waters jammed with local to be about?’ she said, ‘I harp legend Sherman Doucette,” Rampen says. “We are don’t know, throw any- giving the Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer and Ben thing at us.’” he adds, Waters the opportunity to revisit the format in an intimate noting the women’s environment.” music will take festivalOther focus workshops include “Don’t Prune My goers to African com- Roots,” with Devon Coyote, Harry Manx and Richard munities, prisons and Person, “Song Craft,” with Malcolm Holcombe, Jason the world stage. Collett and Cam Penner and “How to Beat Box,” with Turn up the heat Felix Zenger.

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WOW – Blackberry Wood performs at 6:45 p.m. at the gazebo at Marine Park.

Take lawn chairs or a blanket. Admission by donation. LIBRARY FUN – The Silver Creek branch of Okanagan Regional Library’s Up Up and Away Summer Reading program features Hockey Stars from 1 to 2 p.m., with fun and games, snacks and prizes for children ages five to 12. To register, drop in at 921 Salmon River Rd. or call the branch at 250-832-4719 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUG. 1

PLAZA JAZZ – The Jazz Handles perform at 7 p.m. at the Ross Street stage.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2

FEST ON THE MOVE – Roots and Blues popular Routes and Blues program

takes to the road with a hike, dinner and performance by Shred Kelly at the Malakwa Community Centre. Start the day with a hike at Yard Creek Provincial Park. Visit www.rootsandblues.ca or call 250-833-4096. LUNCH BOX STAGE – Weather permitting, Turtle Valley will perform from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Ross Street stage.

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PAINT THE TOWN – SAGA Public Art Gallery hosts a reception featuring the

works of artists who have spent three days painting scenes of Salmon Arm at 7 p.m.

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ages 13 to 16, features drawing, felting, beading, painting and more. Register at the art gallery or by emailing sdarts@telus.net. FREE CONCERT – Vancouver’s Bocephus King combines a mix of blues, alt country, traditional songwriting and modern esthetics in a 7 p.m. performance at the Ross Street Plaza stage.

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WOW – Cod Gone Wild performs at 6:45 p.m. at the gazebo at Marine Park.

Take lawn chairs or a blanket. Admission is by donation.

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SUMMER SOIREE – Haney Heritage Village and Museum hosts a reservation-

only “Soiree – An Evening at Haney,” for 60 guests. Rob Sengotta, chef and owner of Shuswap Chefs, has partnered with the village to present an evening that starts with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at 4 p.m., followed by a five-course feast at 5. Tickets are $100 and purchasers will receive a tax receipt for half the cost. Call 250-832-5243 to reserve.

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CAR SHOW – Haney Heritage Village’s Classic Antique Car Show begins with

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VILLAINS & VITTLES – R.J. Haney Heritage Village presents Fire Watch, a

romantic comedy, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening in July and August. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a rhubarb crisp dessert after the show. Reservations are a must. Adults $24, seniors $21 and children under 13 are $14. Call 250-832-5243. ROOTS & BLUES – Volunteers are still needed for this year’s festival that runs Aug. 16 to 18. Call 250-833-4096. FALL FAIR – The Salmon Arm Fair runs Sept. 6 to 8. It is time to plan to be among the exhibitors who make this down-home country fair a tremendously successful event year after year. If you have a new business or would like to be a commercial vendor, contact Lori at 250-379-5185 or email lori.g@telus.net for further information.

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Music has the ability to alter moods, whether it be a tune that lifts the spirit, rekindles shadowed memories, encourages sleep or gets people on their feet. Since she began working with seniors at 16, Kathleen Du Toit has always seen the effect music has on older people in particular. She says music can calm the tantrums of Alzheimer’s and help stroke victims find their voice, if only when they sing. Du Toit says science has proven that listening to music causes the brain to produce dopamine, which gives a sense of feeling good; raises oxytocin, which is associated with social bonding; reduces cortisol, which is the stress hormone; increases melatonin, which is associated with sleep; and raises levels of immunoglobulin A, which helps to improve the immune system. Du Toit grew up in a musical family but always wanted to be a nurse. From the beginning, she had no doubt that music and singing was a positive soundtrack in the often difficult or lonely lives of people who must live in facilities. “It decreases the level of agitation and aggressive behaviours, it improves the overall rating of physical health, increases morale, improves respiratory function and improves circulation,” said Du Toit. “It’s incredibly therapeutic.” Throughout her career she has developed music programming and shared it in all the facilities and care-homes she frequented. It occurred to her, however, that many facilities lack music programming. “There’s not a lot of programming available for music and yet music is such an incredibly important part of the treatment of not just older people but anybody,” said Du Toit. She says recreation and rehabilitation workers often don’t have a lot of music training and, unlike herself, might not be musical people. If they feel they can’t sing or play instruments, they might avoid music programming for the simple reason that they haven’t had a lot of exposure to it. Because she believes so strongly in the therapeutic benefits of music, Du Toit compiled a 262page guide for running music programs called

Sing Active for Seniors. She describes her initiative as wanting to create a guide much like a cook book: one that workers can use to run programs without having any musical training because all the instructions are outlined. With the guide she also created a 25-song singa-long book with large print and a CD to play and follow along with. It’s not just about singing and listening, either. There are ideas for how to run sessions with themes and decorating ideas, along with what songs to include. It includes several games that coincide with suggested songs including trivia, “name that tune” and “music bingo.” She’s included quizzes and crosswords, all involving music. These programs provide new ways to enjoy music every day along with the therapy facts and profiles on how the program benefits seniors and what its purpose is. “I have seniors that will never go to regular bingo, but they won’t dare miss singing bingo,” said Du Toit. In all, Sing Active for Seniors references 2,000 songs. Du Toit spent two years compiling all her programs and researching music therapy facts for the book. She says music therapy books are often all theory and don’t provide activities and instruction the way hers does. The key is that the songs span from about the 1920s to the 1960s. “It’s all songs that they know, that they’ve grown up with,” said Du Toit. “When you sing these songs it takes them back to when they were younger. It stimulates good feelings and nostalgia.” Music therapy can reduce depression in older adults and can be structured to enhance social and emotional skills and decrease problem behaviours. Du Toit says seniors respond to music in different ways but she talks a lot about seniors who have dementia and Alzheimer’s and the positive influence music has on their moods. Du Toit hopes that Sing Active for Seniors will encourage more music programming in care homes. For her, the reward of seeing a positive response to music is all she needs. “If I can brighten up one hour a day for one resident I have fulfilled a purpose to make a difference in the lives of seniors.”

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It’s all happening at Haney R.J. Haney Heritage Village is hosting another elegant soirée, and you’re invited. This reservation-only event has limited seating for 60 guests. Once again Rob Sengotta, chef and owner of Shuswap Chefs, has partnered with the village for the fourth annual “Soiree an Evening at Haney” on Thursday, Aug. 8. The evening starts with cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and a silent auction at 4 p.m. in the beautiful public garden. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with a fivecourse feast, prepared by Sengotta and paired with wine and beer donated by Ovino, Larch Hills, Recline Ridge, Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery and Crannog Ales. Local musician and friend to R.J. Haney Heritage Village, Bruce Strachen, will entertain throughout the evening. The soirée is a fundraising event that supports many projects, restorations and operations at the village. Tickets are $100 and patrons will receive a tax receipt for half the cost. To reserve your tickets, call the village at 250-832-5243.

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auto-mania: Fans look at cars in a vintage car show at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. The village has a number of family friendly activities. Show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 11 at R.J. Haney Heritage Village, and featuring more than 100 classic and antique automobiles displayed throughout the village. This show has become a favourite for car collectors, fans and spectators from Salmon Arm and farther afield. Gate admission to the event that is geared to the whole family is $7 for adults and $4 for children aged five to 12. Children four and younger are admitted free. Everyone is welcome to participate and anyone interested in displaying their vehicle may do so for free. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Registered cars and trucks will receive a commemorative car show ribbon to display.

Visitors can start the day at 8:30 a.m. with a $6 pancake breakfast served by Marjorie’s Tea Room. A barbecue lunch will be served beginning at 11:30. R.J. Haney Heritage Village is located at 751 Highway 97B, next to the Salmon Arm Camping Resort.

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FRANCOEUR: TAMARA DIANE FRANCOEUR: Tamara Diane of Camrose Alberta, passed away peacefully in Kelowna B.C on July 18th, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Tamara is survived by her loving husband Robert, four children, nine grandchildren; parents Larry and Mary Borrowman and also Larry and Diane Lewis and many other family and friends. A Graveside Service was held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dry Valley Road, Kelowna, B.C. on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem. com, clicking on stories and typing in Tamara Francoeur. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, B.C. 250-7622299.

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CHRISTINA MARIA FRANCESCA VERNONWOOD (NEE CATENAZZI) January 15, 1927 - June 17, 2013 Born January 15, 1927 in Ascona, Switzerland. Chris passed away on June 17, 2013 Predeceased by her husband of 50 years Bill; her daughter Sandra and her great grandson Jonas. She is survived by her daughter Sonja; son Dean: grandchildren Niels, Kirsten, Paola, Lars, Shawn and Deanna; Great grandchildren Leo, Tegan, La Wren, Jack, Jessa, Josh, Sequin and Sunora. Chris came to Canada in the summer of 1947 with her mother and two younger sisters who were emigrating. Chris’ plan was to return to Switzerland but a cowboy stole her heart and she married in 1948 and raised her children in Canada. After Bill rejoined the Air Force they left the Kootenays and lived in Cold Lake AB; Zweibruken, Germany (during which time holidays were spent with her father’s family in Switzerland); Trenton, ON; Cudworth, SK; Williams Lake, BC; Kamloops, BC and Salmon Arm, BC. In retirement, they moved to Grindrod, BC first to the place on the river and then up on the hill. Chris worked as the assistant postmistresses in Grindrod for seven years. Nonie (as she is known to her grandchildren and their friends) was involved in all aspects of her grandchildren’s lives. If they were doing something Nonie would be there cheering them on. After Bill died Chris took great comfort in her friends, much time was spent with Joey and Audrey playing cards and talking. Chris was a member of the Grindrod Gospel Church. She was a voracious reader and if you wanted to know what to read next you only had to ask her and she had many good suggestions. Chris, Choukie, Nonie, Mom will be missed and eternally loved by many. A tea in celebration of her life will take place at the Grindrod Hall on September 1, 2013 at 12:15pm. All are welcome. In leiu of flowers please make donations to the Grindrod Hall fund.

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A28 www.saobserver.net A28 www.saobserver.net WILLIAM (BILL) ERNEST BATES It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of William (Bill) Ernest Bates, born February 28, 1929 in West Ham, London, England. He passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26 with his daughter-in-law and her sister singing at his bedside. William was born into a large, poor family, in a row house in the east end of London. He was ten years old when World War II broke out and eleven when the Blitz started, initially targeting the dock areas of East London where he lived. After a few bombing raids, he was evacuated along with most children to boarding schools in the countryside outside London. His mother and siblings were sent in different directions and he hardly saw them again until after the war was over. His father stayed behind to work in the docks and lost three houses through the course of the war. His Dad died of a heart attack in 1942. The stress of living through the worst of the London Blitz had broken his heart and spirit. Billy did well at school and teachers took note of his intelligence. Upon graduation (Grade 8) at 14 years old, he finished top of the school. The school board offered him a scholarship to attend a technical college. Even with the scholarship, his family couldn’t afford to not have him earning money and he didn’t go. His mother didn’t tell him about the scholarship until years later. After his Dad died, the union sympathetically gave him a job in the docks where he was probably expected to spend the rest his working life. Fate intervened in 1947 at age 18 when he was drafted into the British army. The army did some aptitude tests and they too realized that this cockney boy from the East End was pretty sharp. Code breaking during the war had spurred the development of early computers. At the end of his basic training, he was selected to go on a course in London concerning ‘Data Processing’, something unheard of in those days. He completed the course, had two week’s leave with his family and was then shipped off to Egypt. He spent 15 months near the Port Fayid on the Suez Canal working at ‘GHQ’ operating a punched card machine. Bill often said ‘In the land of the blind, the oneeyed man is king’. Upon demobilization from the army, he had some skills and knowledge that put him at the forefront of the data processing revolution as early as 1948. He was quickly snapped up by a ‘tech’ company in London and his real lifetime career took flight. While installing a new data processing system in Watford in 1954, he met Peggy who was working as a keypunch operator. They fell in love and planned to get married. Having been independent for most of his life and used to being away from his family, Bill decided that Canada might be a nice place to go and live for a while. So the very day after their wedding, Bill and Peggy jumped on a ship to Canada and started their new life together. For the next 58 years were rarely apart. After landing in Montreal, they eventually settled in Toronto. Bill became the ‘Director of Data Processing’ for City of North York and worked there until he retired in 1986 with a good pension. They moved to a little waterfront property on the Trent River and enjoyed a busy retirement of gardening and travel. The poor boy from the East End of London had done very well for himself. In 2004, both at age 75, they sold their property and moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to their grandchildren. Bill will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humour, thriftiness and love for his family. He was a great Dad and an even better Granddad. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy, his sons, Stephen and Alan, Alan’s wife Debbie and their children Hannah, Rachel and Teslyn. He is also survived by his dear sister Bess in England. He will be missed by all of his relatives scattered between England and Australia. We are sad to see you go Dad. Apart from that everything is okay. Much appreciation goes out to the medical staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and the staff at Bastion Extended Care Facility for their work, compassion and care for Bill. In lieu of flowers, please support Canadian Cancer Research Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC On line condolences may be sent to Bill’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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BUDGET Car & Truck Rental, a leader in the rental car industry is expanding once again. If you are a highly motivated, hardworking reliable individual who thrives in a fun, service driven work environment we would like to hear from you. We have a position available at our Salmon Arm location. This position offers great earning potential. We offer a very competitive wage, performance based incentives and health and dental benefits. Please email your resume and cover letter to: Nathan Shepherd at nathans@bcbudget.com Applications received by July 31, 2013 will be considered. Applicants must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license or better. No Phone Calls please

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SALMON ARM GM has an immediate opening in our Quick Lube Department Full time position, benefits and great growth potential. Mechanical experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate. If you would like to be a part of a growing operation and understand the value of teamwork and great service, this is the position for you. Interested applicants should see Wade in the Quick Lube with a resume and driver’s abstract.

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Plywood Shift Supervisor Canoe Forest Products Ltd., located near Salmon Arm BC has an immediate fulltime opening within the Plywood Department for a Shift Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Plywood Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the plywood manufacturing business. The position offers a challenging opportunity to an experienced, self-motivated, technically sound individual who can work with minimal supervision. Other prerequisites include above average interpersonal and communication skills. A thorough understanding of Quality & Statistical Process Control systems would be desirable. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold post-secondary education in Woods Product Manufacturing or Business Administration. Three to five years of related supervisory experience would also be an asset. Canoe Forest Products Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications. If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by August 7, 2013 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe, BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 250-833-1211 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Canoe Forest Products Ltd., located near Salmon Arm BC has an immediate fulltime opening for an Accounting Clerk to join our Canoe team. We are a forest harvesting and plywood manufacturing company located on Shuswap Lake and are a proud component of the Gorman Bros. group of companies. Reporting directly to the Divisional Accountant, the Accounting Clerk duties include accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, month-end procedures, reconciliations, bank deposits, and various other accounting and administrative duties. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting activities with a strong working knowledge of Excel. The candidate should be a motivated team player with the ability to problem solve and attention to detail. An understanding of the forest industry with experience in the Harvest Billing System stumpage payments in BC and SAP accounting systems would also be an asset. Preference will be given to those applicants who have post secondary education in accounting from a recognized educational institute. This is a union position that offers a competitive wage rate with a full range of benefits to the successful applicant. If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by August 12, 2013 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe, BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 250-833-1211 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Logging contractor in Nakusp to Nelson Area requires FT Yarder Operator, Hook Tender and Chokerman. Salary based on exp plus benefits after 3 mos 250-358-2278 or email resume reitlog@telus.net

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Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

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

250-832-0707

Pet Services

Drew Lee-Hai & Associates, Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors, is seeking a F/T staff accountant with 3-5 years of post-education experience. The candidate must have a strong background in preparation of year-end financial statements and related working papers, bookkeeping and preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. Knowledge of accounting principles and their application and experience with Caseware and Taxprep applications would be a definite asset. The successful candidate is a self-starter who has excellent time management skills and possesses a strong work ethic. Please forward your resume to: Email: info@drewleehai.ca Fax: (250) 832-5377

HOUSEKEEPER / DOCK ATTENDANT Waterway Houseboats, a houseboat vacation resort, located in Sicamous, BC is currently hiring to fill the following positions: Housekeeping and Dock Attendant. The successful candidates will be well motivated, have excellent guest service skills and enjoy working in a team environment. Attention to detail is essential. Both positions are full time, seasonal. Wages and particulars of the position will be discussed at the time of the interview. Please apply via email at canderson@waterwayhouseboats.com or fax your resume with a cover letter to (250)836-3032

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Garden & Lawn

Bland’s

ALES FARM S • Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) PICK-UP • Well Rotted Manure OR • Soils DELIVERY • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

waterwayhouseboats.com

Pet Services

With Michelle

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

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

Recycling FREE drop off any and all metals @ Scrappy’s Metal Recycling; including appliances, tin, and anything metal. New location 1st Ave SW & TCHwy (west end of Salmon Arm). Drop off anytime, 24/7. Buying auto batteries & some metals. P/UP may be available call Mike 250-833-6367.

Pets & Livestock

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

$200 & Under 5TH wheel hitch by Highjacker, c/w attach. $150., airflo RV truck tailgate $75., (250) 8323760 5th wheel Louvered tail gate fits GM F/S P/U 88-98 $125 250-804-0936 SOFA bed, neutral color, no wear $80., black steel 32” round patio table w/2chairs $35. (250)675-4601

$500 & Under

PET GROOMING

Staff Accountant

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Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables

Misc. for Sale

CHERRIES u-pick & picked, available now until mid August Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm 3820-40 St. SE (250)832-2807 Open 7 days a week 7am-7pm except Sunday 7am-5pm Strawberries, raspberries, logan berries are ready now. Also Pickling Cukes at Sandy Acres Berry Farm. 250-832-5398 /250-833-6617

Garage Sales BLIND Bay: Pre-moving sale, 2605 Golf Course Dr., Aug.2/3, 9-4, lots of household ESTATE and garage sale Aug 2 - Aug 4. 2494 Centennial Drive Shuswap Lake Estates GARAGE SALE Saturday July 27th 9am-3pm 9-801 20th St NE, good quality toys, video games, books, clothes & much more!

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 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

Misc. for Sale 20’x24’ log cabin shell, machine logs, easy to assemble, no crane needed, delivery avail. $5500. (250)803-4650 (250)803-3256 93 Ford F-150 XLT $1000 6.5 hp Craftsman lawn mower 21” deck $60 250-804-4971 CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118 College text books, 1st year science. Computer, linear math, Physics, English ask for Nick 250-832-0090 EXERCISE deluxe stepper $25. OBO, small wood TV stand with shelf $15. OBO 1 (250)832-1522

Gigantic Circus Tent Sale

Coins, Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Hot Wheel, Toys 5680 Hwy 97B

Oak Dining room set $500 Kitchen table w 4 chairs $250 Gazebo $50 Coffee Table $50 Antique pitcher and bowl stand pre 1891 $160 250-835-2038

11am-5pm - Aug. 3 & 4

Fruit & Vegetables

Peterson ) Fresh Cherries & Apricots ) Orchards Ready Now!

Fresh Pressed Apple Juice!

4 km North on 30th St. NE 5690 35th St. NE Phone 832-4155 or 832-1347

Misc. for Sale

Laura’s Homemade Pies

Available frozen at Peterson Orchards!

Fresh Daily

Any Quantity 8 am to 8 pm Everyday

Phone to Order or Drop In

Misc. for Sale

Gigantic Circus Tent Sale

Everything must go! The Elephants have arrived!

5680 Hwy 97B 11-5 Everyday KEVLAR MOTORCYCLE SUIT Jacket and pants. New Cost $750 will sell for $250 250-517-8087

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). NORCO CRUISER BICYCLE 7Spd. Whitewall tires, Flared Fenders. Very Unique looking. Ridden only once. $350 250-517-8087 STEEL BUILDING. Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WHEEL chair, electric Pride Go Chair like new, $1500. obo (250)833-5019 (250)833-5021 WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER $50. Portable electric sewing machine. $35. Stainless steel microwave $35 250-679-2552

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: Washer/Dryer set. Looking to upgrade and have something Perfectly functional and not ugly to get rid of? We may be interested. Not looking to haul away your garbage. 250-832-6765

Free Items 4 wooden stacking TV trays 250-832-7925 VERY cute, cuddly and loving long haired chocolate brown Cat, that has been hanging around our home in the Hillcrest area since March. We have tried to find it’s owner, but to no avail. We have 3 cats of our own that will not let it into the house. It has been dewormed and deflead and fed regularly. If you can provide him with the proper care and home that he needs please call 250-832-6199

Real Estate Business for Sale 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. $5000. obo For more info please call (1-250)675-4332

For Sale By Owner BRAND new duplex/townhouse in Blind Bay. Hardwood floors, tile flooring, Stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom ensuite has big soaker tub separate shower. Three bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms. 2282 sq. ft. Lots of storage air conditioned, BI vacuum. keljoy2@yahoo.ca

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Real Estate Houses For Sale Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $202,000. Call (250)832-6765

Lots

Rentals

Cottages / Cabins

Shared Accommodation

ENDERBY Cute cabin, Forest Grove MHP, 1bdrm., N/S (250)838-6041

Misc for Rent 4 Bdrm 2 bath house 5 corners area Avail Sept 1 3 Bdrm 2 1/2 bath house in Hillcrest area Avail Aug 1 3 Bdrm 2 Bath house off of 18th St. 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath condo close to amenities

Call AL BINGHAM

FULLY serviced level building lots on Canoe Beach Drive. REDUCED (250)836-4902 GREEN EMERALD ESTATES PREMIUM ESTATE LOTS. East upper Lakeshore Rd,

(250)804-6216

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Mobile Homes & Pads

Salmon Arm. U build or we build 250-833-5855

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes, we ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or call 1-877-976-3737.

MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD (250)838-7670

Modular Homes 2BDRM trailer in Tappen. $700/mo Avail now NP NS Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

RV Sites REDUCED SUMMER pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com

Townhouses 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

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1BDRM apartment downtown SA. $625/mo. Suomi Apartments. Keith (250)832-6060 1Bdrm top floor of 4-plex, Priv. entr., adults, quiet pet OK, Avail. Aug. 1, $825. 1070 1st St. SE 250-833-2129. 1BED in very quiet bldg., walk dist DT. Cable/int incl. $595. NS, NP. Quiet adult.(250) 8041457 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 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

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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 2Bdrm Mobile close To Chase ready Aug 1. suitable for mature couple. Must like gardening. $500 + Util. 250-679-2723 3 BDRM Bungalow on 4 acres in Gleneden. W/D incl. $1000/mo plus utilities. Avail. Sept 1st Ph: 403701-9366

3 BDRM 2 bath house on the lake in Salmon Arm. 5 mins to dwntwn. $1000/mo + utilities. No pets. No smoking. Please call 403-701-9366 for more information. Available Sept 1 to May 31st. 3 BDRM, rec rm Hillcrest area. Laundry shared with adults in lower suite. Lge deck, shared garage/workshop, Wifi, 3 appl, no yard work. Quiet pet OK. Sept 1, $1300. 250 833-2129 4-BED/3 bath + den exec. home, 5 appl., jacuzzi tub, walking dist. to DT SA, lakeview, partially furnished, $1600. + util., NS, NP, DD/ref. req. avail. now (250)517-0743 BLIND Bay: fully furn. 3bdrm on golf course, many reno’s, lg unfenced yd. sm. pet only, NS, DD. Avail Sept 1st-June 30, $1100/mo +util. (403)615-0666 BLIND Bay: lg. lakeview, 3Bdrm & baths, walk out, dbl grg. F/P all appl., immac cond. $1350+util NP (306)367-2173 Brand New bright, beautiful 3 bdrm 2 car garage great location $1500/mo. 250-833-6188 EAGLE Bay, 3 bed/1.5 bath, avail. Aug. 1 or 15, pet neg. $1050. per mt. (403)479-4858 FAMILY 3 level home, approx. 800 sq. ft. per floor, top 2 floors open plan, 3 bed/2 full bath, bsmt full 2 bed suite. Big private lot, low maintenance lots of trees, great location close to Little Mountain & Shuswap Middle School, NS , F/S/DW/W/D Dogs ok. $1600 lease avail end of Aug. 250832-0090 FAMILY HOME: Hillcrest, 4bdrm. 2.5bath, 5appl., NS, NP, garage, fenced yard, $1350/mo. + util. & ref’s, avail Sept1 (250)803-1860 SICAMOUS: 2 BDRM. Main St. Across from Askew’s. 900 sq. ft., wood stove, $600/mo. avail now. plus util. 1/2 acre lot. Call 604-836-7888 SORRENTO 4bdrm, 2800 sq ft, Gillespie Rd. Close to lake. Ref’s req, $1100/mo + util. (250)488-0349 SUNNYBRAE: 2bdrm, 2 bath + den, open concept, 5appl., NS, NP, $1200/mo. + util, avail. immed. (250)835-2128

Rooms for Rent Quiet convenient location on bus route close to College and uptown Askews. Working pref or student $450/mo plus DD immed 250-832-3587

Roommate wanted 1600 Sq. ft House 10 min S. Of town $600/mo 250-833-6046

Suites, Lower 1BDRM, Bright, New Kitchen W/D, SXS appl., in-floor heating, 9’ ceilings, french doors Own deck, great uptown location. Small pet considered. $780/mo. incl. util. & Cable 250-917-9199/250-847-9007 1BDRM suite for rent, Hillcrest area, cable, wireless internet gas & hydro incl. $750/mo. avail., Aug1st (250)803-2037 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 Available immediately 2Bdrm NS NP Close to schools arena and shopping Avail now $600 250-495-2055 BRAND New bright, beautiful 2bdrm, includes W/D $1000/mo. (250)833-6188 BRAND new Lakeview Meadows 2bdrm. 1bath, NS, NP, 5appl., ref’s req., $900/mo. incl. util (250)804-8128 CEDAR Heights: Brand New 1000 sqft., 2bdrm., all appl., sep. ent., $900/mo. + half util., (250)675-5322 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578 New Two bedroom two bathroom basement suite in the Sunnybrea area. Fireplace, laundry rm. 1600 sq ft. No Pets $1000/month including utilities. Contact # 250-4634845

Suites, Upper

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Boats

2008 8’6 Adventurer N/S bed Bath w/shower, Fridge/freezer HW tank, Stove, Awning, happy Jacks, Roof rack. Fits on short/long box. C/W tie downs, battery, power cord and steps $11,000 250-679-2718

1996 GMC Sierra LSE 1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7l V8 Matching canopy 225,000 kms loaded remote start new battery, Brakes, Fuel pump replaced recently, Well maint. $4500 OBO 250-804-2923

This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson

Legal

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! $7500. OBO. (250) 804-1728

Legal Notices

Boats 16 ft. mono-hull, 15 ft. Cat. Sailboard, raft with 15 horse outboard. Ph. 832 8208. Email: jwoodscaa@gmail.com 18’ Inboard Bowrider with E-Z Load trailer. incl boating equipment. Sacrifice price $3000 ObO Runs well. View at Armstrong call 250-832-3984

Houses For Sale

Transportation

fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

Trucks & Vans

3BDRM., 2bath, W/D/DW, f/p, a/c, 2blocks from college, 4Int/tv outlets, small pet okay, no partiers, $900/mo., phone Dawn after 4pm 250-833-0969

2Bdrm 2 full baths Uptown Open concept DW WD Large Balcony, garage. $950 Avail Sept 1 Call 403-467-6881 sonomacondo@hotmail.com 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 info call 250-804-7323 9am to 3 pm.

2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

MELBOURNE Motorhome by Joyco, 2010-26 ft., 6000 miles, like new, selling due to illness. Would like someone to take over payments of: $540.00 per mth at RBC.1-250 377-7411 1-250 574-7525 (Kamloops)

2001 Bombardier 2passenger seadoo w/trailer. Good working cond. $2500.250-545-0050

Townhouses

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GYPSUM RECYCLING

2008 light weight fully equipped 18.9’ FunFinderX Travel trailer, queen bed, tandem, pics on Kijiji Vernon $12,900 OBO 250-835-0036

2BDRM., 2bath, fully furnished, 5appl., cable & util. incl., NS, NP, ref’s & DD req., $1200/mo. leave message (250)833-6268

TO all persons who have items at the residence of Diane Salo, 48 Deep Creek Road, this is notice that you have 60 days from July 24, 2013 to remove all items by Sept 24, 2013 or they will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of.

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Open House & Summer Sale Fully serviced and landscaped RV lots at Shuswap Lake start at $119,900. Financing available. Amenities include a beautiful sandy beach, private marina, heated pool and more. Visit BlindBayResort.com for details or call 1-800-667-3993.

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Homes for Rent

Cars - Sports & Imports 2007 Subaru Outback 106,000km, auto, 2.5L engine, AWD, summer & winter tires on rims, ski box, bike carrier, trailer hitch, $14,900. (250)832-6765

Recreational/Sale 1998 Ford F150 crew cab w/25’ Slumber Queen 5th Wh, $5800. OBO (250)835-8395 1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

Homes for Rent

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

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

1 Bedrm., 1 Bath Walk-out Suite F/S, Shared laundry, NS/NP #2-981 1st Ave. SE Salmon Arm

4 Bedrm., 3 Bath House 3 car garage, F/S, W/D, dishwasher. NS, NP 2152 Country Woods Road, Sorrento 2 Bedrm., + den, 2 Bath House F/S, 5.69 acres. NS, NP 8300 Black Road, Ranchero

700/mo.

1,500/mo.

1,300/mo.

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has partnered with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) to issue this Request for Proposals from qualified Proponents for the collection, transportation and processing of recyclable gypsum. The CSRD will act as the lead agency for this RFP process and all inquiries must be directed as outlined in the RFP document. Proposals clearly marked “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – GYPSUM RECYCLING” will be accepted until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1. Proposal documents and further information are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca, BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (at the above noted address during regular office hours). Any questions regarding this Request for Proposals document can be directed to Ben Van Nostrand, Waste Management Coordinator, Environment & Engineering Services at (250) 833-5940. The Regional Districts reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in the proposals received, in each case without giving any notice. The Regional Districts reserve the right to accept the proposal which is deemed most advantageous. Fax submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District INVITATION TO QUOTE Swansea Point Lake Access Parks Repair and Upgrade The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting quotes for the repair and construction of three (3) Lake Access Parks in the Swansea Point area of Mara Lake, in Electoral Area ‘E’. Sealed quotes clearly marked “Quote – Swansea Point Lake Access Parks – Repair and Upgrade” will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. A detailed description of the Services required can be found in the Quote documents. There will be a mandatory on-site meeting held on Thursday August 8, 2013 at 9 AM, starting at Cambridge Road. Quote documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Quotes and to waive any informality in the Quotes received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Quote which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Quote not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader (250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 E-mail: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

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Keeping family meals healthy, affordable HealtHy bites

Serena Caner I love cooking, especially elaborate and complicated meals, so when I was pregnant with my first child a friend joked, “Just wait till you have kids, then you’ll be eating crackers and cheese for dinner with the rest of us.” Now everybody has their priorities, and for me, not having a real meal would signify a state of total personal chaos. Sometimes, to my husband’s frustration, our house will be a disaster, there will be no clean laundry, but four food groups will still be on the table. That being said, I can empathize with the challenges of cooking for a family: we don’t all want to spend time in our kitchen, especially with whining kids, no gratitude and a pile of dishes to wash. Cooking is also an acquired skill, so if you have not learned how to do it, the results can be devastating. I remember the first time my father cooked us dinner – he started a fire that almost burned our kitchen down. But here is the problem: in our current food environment, cooking is the only affordable way to enjoy a healthy diet. I have done a fair number of shopping tours with moms and they always want to know about the Sidekicks, the hotdogs, the crackers, the cans of soup. And while these foods are convenient and most kids like them, they are not really healthy. Looking at the food labels, you will see that they are usually loaded with sodium, sugar and preservatives and lack fibre, vitamins and miner-

als. Healthier “quick”

choices are available but are usually significantly more expensive. So what are some quick ways to compromise? • Dilution: For some instant meals, the nu-

trition profile can be improved by mixing in a plain food. For example, if your child likes canned pork and beans that offer fibre and iron but are also loaded with salt and

sugar, you can heat them up with a can of plain beans. • Healthy additionsa bowl of instant ramen noodles can become a lot healthier with the addition of

frozen vegetables, an egg or some leftover meat. Similarly, vegetables and protein can be added to Sidekicks, Kraft dinner or canned soups. • Keep a container

fresh chopped veggies in the fridge and add a handful to your plate at meals. And the old reliable; cook large quantities and freeze leftovers for another day.

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