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Vintage watercraft enthusiasts got an eyeful Saturday during the Sicamous Antique and Classic Boat Show held at the Main Street Landing dock. There was about 30 vessels at the show, organized by the Okanagan Antique Classic Boat Society.

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Man charged for threatening off-duty officer A Sicamous man has been charged for uttering threats following a confrontation with an off-duty police officer. Sgt. Dave Dubnyk reported the confrontation occurred on Aug. 9 at 7:34 p.m., and that the subject was ultimately arrested and taken into police custody. A court date is now set for Oct. 29.

Lake crash

On Aug. 10 at 1:59 a.m., police received a report of boat that had crashed onto the rocks on Mara Lake. The incident occurred near the beacon at Turtle Bay. There were no injuries though there was significant damage to the vessel, a 23-foot blue Bayliner.

Dubnyk said the driver had a valid operators licence and showed no signs of impairment.

The driver explained he saw the beacon and attempted to go around, but didn’t turn quick enough. Dubnyk said police will be taking no further action on this file. The driver and passengers were from the Lower Mainland. The boat’s owner is local and was not onboard.

Road rage

Police are recommending charges against truck drivers from Calgary and Burnaby following an Aug. 3 road rage incident.

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The incident occurred east of Sicamous, and was reported to police at 9:58 a.m.

“It started out on that four lane, big trucks rolling along westbound,” explained Dubnyk.

“Another truck and trailer pulls out and then tries to get by the big semi truck at the end of the four lane and can’t. So then, a few kilometres up the road when there’s a chance to pass, the truck and trailer pulls out, passes the big truck, and then gets in front of him and puts his brakes on.

“So the big truck ends up crashing into him – not smashing into him, but just kind of hit him, and sort of pushed him off the roadside and kept on going and stopped and phoned from the Husky.”

Dubnyk said charges ware being recommended against both drivers.

Suspension

On Aug. 11 at 12:59 p.m., police responded to a report of a singlevehicle accident.

Upon arrival, officers found the driver had been consuming alcohol and was issued a 24-hour driving suspension, as well as violation tickets for having no insurance and having open-liquor in the vehicle, which was towed.

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• Aug. 5, 8:44 a.m, an orange Ford F350 pickup was reported to have been stolen overnight from an Oak Ave residence.

• Aug. 5, 9:12 a.m. police were asked to assist BC Ambulance with a patient on a houseboat.

• Aug. 5, 12:15 p.m., RCMP received a report of a person recklessly driving their SeaDoo near Mara Lake Provincial Park.

•Aug. 5, 12:35 p.m., a stolen vehicle was recovered near the Swansea Point firehall.

•Aug. 5, 3:05 p.m., a considerable amount of dust was reported to be coming from a construction site on Montcalm Crescent.

•Aug. 5, 5:12 p.m., report of two-vehicle accident, no injuries.

• Aug. 5, 7:23 p.m., a dark brown truck pulling horse trailer was reported to be cutting people off and driving erratically.

• Aug. 5, 10:32 p.m., police received a report of loud party on a houseboat at Marble Point. Police advised the complainant to take it up with the houseboat company.

• Aug. 6, 4:32 a.m, police attended a local campsite after receiving a report of an intoxicated male banging on trailer doors.

• Aug. 6, 11:51 a.m., police received a report

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of a white diesel pickup, speeding, passing unsafely and tail gating.

• Aug. 6, 7:55 a.m., RCMP received a report of a large campfire Swanshore Road.

• Aug. 7, 10:19 a.m., a grey dodge pickup with Alberta plates was reported to be speeding and passing unsafely.

The vehicle was pulling trailer with a SeaDoo. • Aug. 7, 4:45 p.m., a wallet was reported to have been lost.

• Aug. 7, 5:20 p.m., a wallet was turned into police, though not the one mentioned above.

• Aug. 8, 9:19 a.m., police received a report of a theft from a workshop on CambieSolsqua Road.

• Aug. 8, 10:21 a.m., a found wallet was turned in to police.

• Aug. 8, 6:23 p.m., an assault was reported to police.

• Aug. 8, 8:49 p.m., a grey Honda Civic with B.C. plates was reportedly speeding and passing unsafely.

• Aug. 8, 9 p.m., a report of threats was received by police.

• Aug. 9, 6:53 p.m., police received a report of a low-flying helicopter. The complainant was concerned that the aircraft was flying so low and at high speed.

• Aug. 9, 9:30 p.m., a dark-coloured car with B.C. plates was reportedly swerving

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all over highway between Revelstoke and Sicamous. Police located the vehicle and the driver showed no sign of impairment.

Dubnyk said her driving behaviour was due more to inattention.

The driver was given a warning and allowed to carry on.

• Aug. 9 10:18 p.m., a lost backpack was reported.

• Aug. 9, 10:56 p.m., police received a report of a suspicious man hanging around downtown.

•Aug. 10 10:15 a.m., a blue Toyota with Alberta plates was reportedly weaving all over the road and passing unsafely.

• Aug. 10, 4:33 p.m., police were asked to help keep the peace while a person evicted a tenant from a rental property.

• Aug. 10, 5:44 p.m. police received a report of a Winnebago with Alberta plates weaving all over the highway.

• Aug. 10, 8:20 p.m. police received a report of an abandoned vehicle.

• Aug. 11, 3:37 a.m,. police were called out to a Swanshore Road residence where an intoxicated person was reportedly getting aggressive, wanting to fight people.

• Aug. 11, 3:53 a.m., officers attended a two vehicle accident, no injuries.

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Bears habituating to municipal living

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Living in the Shuswap, one must be ready to bear the odd bear encounter.

This goes for urban neighbourhoods in Salmon Arm and Sicamous, as much as for the region’s more rural communities.

Since April 1, the regional conservation office has received 62 bear complaints from the Salmon Arm area, and 28 complaints of black bears in Sicamous.

One of the Salmon Arm calls involved a residence neighbouring a municipal green

belt/trail system. Conservation officer Brent Smith said that in early July, a brown-coloured black bear had killed a fawn in the complainant’s yard and dragged the body into the forested area. Smith said the complainant was used to seeing bears, but thought this behaviour unusual.

“It’s not unusual,” says Smith. “Bears are major predators on deer fawns for about a month, a month-and-ahalf after they’re born.

And then deer can run pretty good. And then the bears get distracted by other food items – the berries are ripening

and cherries.”

The Shuswap is known to have a healthy bear population. Smith says the SunnybraeCanoe Point Road has been the most active area around Salmon Arm. But there have also been issues in Sicamous with bears roaming in residential areas.

Smith says two had to be dispatched this year, one by his office and the other by the RCMP. He says the majority of complaints, however, have been sightings.

With tree fruit/apple season coming on, Smith expects there

will be another rash of bear complaints, noting he’s convinced there are a number of bears that have simply taken up residence in the municipal areas, especially Salmon Arm, where there is plenty of greenbelts to provide ample cover, as well as plenty of food and water. Other bears, he suggests, come down from the higher elevations – especially when there’s a need for food.

“A lot of it depends on what the berry crop is like,” he says. “Issues with bears tend to be more pronounced in drought years because there’s a lack of natu-

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ral foods up in the high country… If that’s a good crop, we’ll have minimum bear issues.”

Smith says there’s always going to be some conflict between humans and bears, “that’s just the way things are.” But he and the province’s BearAware program recommend taking precautions to limit conflict, such as removing attractants like fallen fruit, piled grass clippings and bird feeders, using bear-proof waste bins and following recommended composting guidelines, which can be found at http://www. bearaware.bc.ca.

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Shuswap businesses irked by local gas prices

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Having higher gas prices than neighbouring communities isn’t doing Salmon Arm businesses any favours.

Last Wednesday, the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce emailed its 300-plus membership a survey focused on petrol pricing in the Shuswap-Okanagan.

The goal of the survey is to acquire input to determine the economic impact higher prices are having on business.

Within 24 hours, the chamber had received 55 completed surveys.

According to chamber president Jim Kimmerly, this is already one of the best responses the chamber has had to a survey. And from the results so far, Kimmerly already has a good idea of the general feeling in the business community.

“There definitely is high frustration with the way pricing has gone here over the years,” said Kimmerly. “And the way it impacts business, that just adds more to it. It’s something that really needs to be seriously looked at.”

The survey asks only three questions.

The first is, do you believe higher gas prices give another reason to shop out of town?

Forty-nine (89 per cent) out of the 55 said yes. Forty-seven (85

per cent) answered yes to the second question: “In the respondent’s opinion, it would make a significant positive impact to your business if gas prices were more in-line with other cities in the region.”

Finally, respondents were asked how much of a difference in their annual revenue they’d expect to see from improved gas prices.

Eighteen answered between one and five per cent, 12 between five to seven per cent and 12 between seven and 10 per cent. Seven replied “other.”

The survey notes how since Aug. 2, gas prices in the city have been between .05 and .10 cents per litre higher than neighbouring cities.

“I’ve been tracking gas prices between Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm – I started this on the first of August – and we’re pretty much at a constant 138.9 (per litre) – we were 139.9 on Aug. 1st…,” said Kimmerly. “Kelowna’s is constant (134.9) and so is Vernon (135.9). But look what goes on in Kamloops. It was 128.9 on August 1st, and now it’s 123.9. This is a huge difference. The first gas station is 45 to 50 minutes down the road from here, and you’re looking at 15 cents.”

Kimmerly recog-

nizes Kamloops’ situation is different with the competition a particular retailer brings, but he feels Salmon Arm could at least be on par with Vernon and Kelowna. The survey, he explains, was prompted by comments from a chamber member who thought the organization should look at gas prices in the area to see if something could be done.

“I know, just from my own experience, that for a lot of my clients it’s been a source of frustration for a long time…,” said Kimmerly, suggesting the lack of political will to address the matter stems from a possible fear of losing out on gas tax revenue. However, Kimmerly says the chamber board will likely be sending a letter to the City of Salmon Arm, expressing a desire for council to take action on the matter.

“We’re going to compile all this, give it out to our board members and decide how we’re going to handle this, with an effort to try to get these gas prices more in line with the surrounding areas,” said Kimmerly, “which will no doubt mean talking to the city, and I will probably talk with (Shuswap MLA) Greg Kyllo a bit to find out some of the things that

he did.”

Part of Kyllo’s campaign for Sicamous council in 2011 included an investigation into why gas prices in that community were typically five cents more than in Salmon Arm. In January, after being elected to council, Kyllo helped encourage council to address the matter with gas companies and local station managers. A week later, the price at the pump dropped from 124.9 to 119.9, putting it on par with Salmon Arm, and it’s stayed as such ever since.

“If they can do it there, we can do it here.

There’s no reason why it can’t be,” says Kimmerly. “It’s just got to be championed, with

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Kimmerly said a letter would also be sent to Sicamous council, apprising them of the Salmon Arm chamber’s intentions.

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10-year contract unreasonable for teachers to sign

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hen the Liberal government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation signed a short collective agreement in the summer of 2012, nobody anticipated the same players would be back at the bargaining table 12 months later.

But here we are in 2013 with the re-elected B.C. Liberal government making drastic changes to how the bargaining process will go this time around.

Education minister Peter Fassbender’s bid to remove school trustees from the board of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association could be a step in the right direction for both sides.

The minister’s claim that this will allow the union to negotiate directly with the government, as opposed to an intermediary whose hands are essentially tied, should give the teachers more clout at the bargaining table.

Having to go through a middleman – the BCPSEA – wasn’t working to anyone’s benefit, especially given that the government, which has the power to legislate teachers back to work or tear contracts, was using BCPSEA as a wall between them and the teachers.

This shift shows the province is taking a slightly softer and more direct approach to bargaining with the teachers, and that’s a good thing. But it’s likely motivated in some ways by their unprecedented move to seek a 10-year agreement with the teachers.

As it stands, there’s nothing in it for the BCTF to agree to such a lengthy contract. Ten years is an unbearably long time to be locked into a contract. If the government is trying a “we scratch your back, you scratch ours” approach to bargaining, it’s not going to work.

A more open bargaining process between both sides is a step in the right direction to hopefully long-term labour peace, but 10 years is too long.

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Another round of reforms for liquor regs

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is ordering up another round of liquor regulation changes, looking for ways to make life easier for businesses and customers without aggravating the health and social problems associated with alcohol.

Going into a consultation phase that runs to October, the government is looking for answers to a few obvious questions, such as why it takes a pub or bar up to a year to get a licence.

Another question: why can a family with underaged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch, but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order? This should be allowed, perhaps until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy hour” when the pub reverts to adults-only.

A couple of suggestions have come out of the healthy growth of B.C.

wine, craft beer and distillery operations. Look for new licence opportunities for farmers’ markets to sell local beverages along with the produce and preserves.

Letters inviting suggestions from existing licence holders have gone out, and a website will be put up in September so members of the public can have their say. Here’s my suggestion to start things off.

Recent incidents involving so-called “party buses” shone a light on this growing industry, The sudden death of a 16-year-old on a party bus outing in Surrey in February turned out not to be alcohol-related, but to no one’s surprise, open liquor was found aboard the bus.

Open liquor isn’t allowed in any vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of special event licence could be created for party buses.

They have been viewed mainly as part of the solution to impaired driving,

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and the situation isn’t much different from a supervised event on a boat.

Here’s another suggestion. Gourmet cooking classes are becoming popular, with customers preparing and then enjoying their meals. Why not licence these establishments, at least so people can bring their own wine for dinner?

Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP have advocated for easing the archaic rules on inter-provincial trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restrictions on mail-order wine and has urged other provinces to follow suit.

There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists.

Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case of wine brought in from elsewhere is lost profit for the provincial wholesale monopoly.

Then there is the local industry lobby that would rather not add to its competition.

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Premier Christy Clark pressed this point at the recent premiers’ meeting in Ontario wine country, bringing in the maximum amount of B.C. wine allowed under Ontario rules and urging free trade in Canadian wine.

The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly. No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry.

The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Our politicians show little interest in that, which is understandable. The B.C. Liberals don’t want to upset the private liquor stores they have nurtured for a decade, and the NDP would never risk annoying the government liquor store unions.

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United front needed to address high gas prices

LachLan Labere

Back in February, I wrote a column suggesting local governments unite in trying to bring parity at the pump.

Now, it looks like the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce asking city council for help to bring a fair price at the gas station. This would be in relation to neighbouring communities.

When I wrote the first column, gas was being sold in Salmon Arm at 117.9 per litre. In Enderby, it was 111.9, and in Kamloops, people could fuel up for 101.9.

Obviously, the price has gone up everywhere in the past six months, though the inequity still lingers.

And while I am doubtful we’re ever going to see it go back below $1.20 per litre, I am not convinced the chamber and council are powerless to improve the situation.

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ing out of town to neighbouring communities, and the additional draw of lower gas prices is not helping matters any.

It got pretty ridiculous back in July, when local gas prices were holding steady at 139.9, while it was selling for 131.9 in Vernon. and 130.9 in Enderby. It could even be purchased for less in Vancouver.

As of Friday, Aug. 9, gas was at 138.9 in Sicamous and Salmon

Arm – seven cents above the 131.9 national average, thanks in part to B.C.’s high taxation on gas. At the same time, drivers could fuel up for 135.9 per litre in Vernon, 134.9 in Kelowna, 132.9 in Enderby and 123.9 in Kamloops.

Kimmerly recognizes there is competition in Kamloops and Enderby that affects local pricing, but he still feels Salmon Arm should at least be on

par with Vernon and Kelowna. And where Salmon Arm goes, Sicamous would hopefully follow.

Kimmerly recognizes this will take some political will, but he feels if Sicamous can do it, so can Salmon Arm. I maintain a little collusion between the two communities may improve the odds of bringing about greater parity at the pump for the Shuswap.

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something unusual happened in Sicamous.

District council agreed to challenge petroleum companies on why gas prices in that community were typically higher – by about five cents – than in Salmon Arm. One week later, Sicamous gas prices were on par with Salmon Arm’s, and it’s been that way ever since.

It was current Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo who got the ball rolling on this when he was campaigning for a seat Sicamous council. Kyllo, with support from the local chamber, stressed how higher gas prices were hurting the local economy.

“It’s definitely causing a lot of concern for local businesses, it sends the wrong messages to tourists and our vacation traffic that are coming through the area…,” Kyllo states in a video uploaded to YouTube.

Sicamous’ success has not been lost on Salmon Arm chamber president Jim Kimmerly, who is now focused on a more regional parity. His reasons, reflecting the results of a chamber survey, are by-and-large the same as Sicamous’: shopping dollars are already flow-

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Exploring the benefits of compost teas for gardening

Gaia GardeninG margo westaway

About 20 years ago, I took a harrowing night ride down to the Coast in the middle of winter with my two fellow gardening friends.

To take our minds off the tension and terror of that trip, we kicked around the idea of starting a business selling manure teas in little tea bags. Some of the crazy names we came up with were Turkey Turd Tea, Llama Bean Tea, Chickpee Tea, Barn Apple Tea, Moo-Poo Tea, Donkey Dung Tea and a Blue Chip Special Blend – just to name a few. We were giggling and laughing so much, those six hours of blinding blizzard blessedly passed quickly, and we still have a good tea-hee about it to this day.

But in hindsight, maybe we should have poured our time into the “Tea Time with Turds” biz, because using the extracts of excrement, as well as compost, plant and other teas, is all part of the green garden movement, which is shifting away from chemical fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides, and digging into nature’s powerful toolbox.

These loaded liquids, used both on soils and as foliar sprays, help to: revitalize damaged and dead soils by increasing good microbial populations to break down organic matter; potentially add biodiversity to your soil; can act as natural inoculants to suppress disease; can be excellent for more nutrient-based foods by cheaply increasing the quality, yield and health of plants and soil; allows

nutrients to become more readily available to plants through the soil, stems and leaves; is inexpensive and simple to make; spreads farther than compost; is great for shoulder and growing seasons; can’t be overused and plays an essential role in the transition to organic practices.

Teas can be particularly useful when large amounts of organic matter are not available, which is the case for a lot of gardeners. (See International Compost Tea Council for more info.)

What’s important to remember and understand is that each field, garden and natural ecosystem is unique with respect to microclimate, soil, biological diversity, amounts of organic matter, water conditions, etc. and our goal as gardeners and farmers is always to support ecosystem processes and health. Most living organisms are able to produce most of the vitamins they require in a healthy, biologically diverse soil ecosystem.

Increasing the biological activity in the soil is our number one priority

by maintaining a diverse amount of nutrients to feed the soil food web and let nature do it’s thing, rather than us trying to figure out what it needs and doesn’t need.

Remember, just because something is “organic,” doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Ecosystem balance is always key and, just like in our bodies, too much of one thing can be detrimental – even toxic – rather than beneficial.

Microbial extracts (or leachates), teas and brews can be loosely divided into two main groups: a) compost, soil, and plant extracts and b) specific microbial cultures. “Compost tea” is a loosely-used term and is applied to many different kinds of brews. (Note: Mycorrhizal fungi cannot be propagated in compost teas, as they are symbiotic – or buddy system – organisms that can only live in association with plant roots). Many plant extracts contain powerful organic or chemical substances, which have been used by mankind in the preparation of food, medicine, pest control, bio-stimulants, liquid

fertilizers and a source of plant hormones.

When making any kind of these teas, use water from rain, ponds or streams if you can, because household water from a municipal source has chlorine in it which, of course, kills microbes. If not easily available, fill your bucket and leave the water to sit overnight to let the chemical off-gas or aerating it for approximately 30 minutes.

(You should do that with your drinking water too, so it doesn’t kill the beneficial microbes in your gut.)

Compost and other plant teas are usually fed to the roots of your plants, so simply water into the soil. Foliar feeding can also be done and the helpful microbes and bacteria in the tea aid in fighting off viruses, fungi, pests and dis-

eases. Teas can be used as frequently as you wish, but it’s especially effective in the shoulder seasons. The best time of the day to apply the tea is in the early morning and evening to avoid

the killer UV rays, rapid evaporation or chance of burning the leaves.

Also, keep your garden properly watered so the microbes, like all living things, can stay alive to do their important jobs.

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Your Horoscope

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a firm grasp on what you need to accomplish in the week ahead. Stay focused on your tasks and that focus will pay off by the end of the week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Something that seemed like a good idea at first glance may not seem like the best thing to do right now, Scorpio. Switch gears while you can still take another path.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your financial burden is a little easier this week. Perhaps you have caught up on bills or have received a little extra money you didn’t expect.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you may rather spend your time doing something else for the next few days, handle your upcoming obligations without complaint.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, whether you are in a relationship or are looking for a new romantic partner, the next few days are the moments for putting on the charm.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Surround yourself with close friends, Capricorn. They will serve as your anchor in difficult situations that may come to pass this week. It’s good to have a support system.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, many things need to get done this week before you can set work aside and take a much-needed vacation. Once you get through the bulk of things, you can relax.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Save some of your good fortune for others, Leo. When you share the wealth, not only will you feel better about yourself, but also you will certainly have more friends around you.

CLUES ACROSS 1. S.A. grassy plain 6. Condemnation 11. Twitter or Facebook 14. Chest muscle (slang) 15. Changed ocean level 16. Cause bodily suffering to 18. Red Jamaican tropical fruit 21. 3rd largest Swiss city (alt. sp.)

23. Bluish greens 25. Billowing clouds 26. Duchy princes 28. Sarcasms 29. Equal business associate 31. State certified accountant 34. Swiss river 35. Winged goddess of the dawn 36. Not a jet airplane 39. Ethically 40. Dark brownish black 44. Removed writing 45. Skill in an occupation or trade 47. Standard unit of length 48. Indescribably bad 50. ___ Lanka 51. Locution 56. Printing liquid 57. Small travel cases 62. Old Norse poems 63. Mammy’s partner CLUES DOWN 1. Scarred face 2. Atomic #89 3. Great Lakes state 4. Tap gently 5. Boxer Muhammad 6. Quilting or spelling 7. Confined condition (abbr.)

8. Expression of sympathy

9. The Show Me State 10. Expunctions 11. Subdivision of a denomination 12. Peace Garden State 13. One who causes death 14. The Keystone state 17. Hawaiian garlands 19. Cologne 20. Large northern deer 21. Montana’s 5th largest city 22. Compound containing NH2 24. Small unit of time (abbr.)

25. Auto 27. Saponaceous 28. Gulf of, in the N.E. Aegean 30. Golf score 31. A disease remedy 32. Dark gemstone 33. More competent 36. Matador 37. Not new 38. Political action committee 39. Microelectromechanical systems (abbr.)

41. Woman’s undergarment 42. Enacted legislation 43. A representation of a person 46. Large casks for liquids 49. Abbr. for 50 across 51. Nursing group 52. Roman god of the underworld 53. Silver 54. Group health plan 55. The 7th Greek letter 58. -__, denotes past 59. Rural delivery 60. Oil company 61. Associated Press See Todays Answers on page 5

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Without you the well-oiled wheels of the work machine just won’t spin correctly, Virgo. That can put a lot of pressure on you in your career, so weigh the options of a day off.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sometimes you have to be the voice of reason, and this won’t always make you popular with others. Though some may not rally around you this week, they’ll relent.

Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

(For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 There is more to you than others see, Aquarius. Sometimes you relish in being mysterious, and this is one of those times.

Others’ interest will be piqued.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t take any sniffles or sneezes for granted, Pisces. Make sure this week you pay attention to your health to ensure good days ahead.

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Employment Career Opportunities LE MINISTÈRE de la Défense nationale cherche des Officiers du génie des systèmes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND13J008697-000069, numéro du processus de sélection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent posséder toutes les compétences requises énumérées et soumettre leur demande selon l’échéance prescrit. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -fra.htm MARINE ENGINEERING Officers are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000069, Selection Process# 13-DND-EA-ESQ375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -eng.htm.

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WWII Trip Fundraising Garage Sale for Eagle River School. Sat Aug 17, 9am-3pm.

Concession, BBQ, tools, appliances, lots of misc stuff.

518 Main Street, Sicamous YARD SALE: SICAMOUS: Sat. Aug. 24, from 9 am to 2 pm.

Assorted household items, some tools, radial arm saw and table saw. 302 Hemlock Cr. South.

Obituaries

HENRY FRED WAGNER Henry Fred Wagner passed away in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 78 years.

A Celebration of life funeral service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Friday morning, August 16th at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant.

Born in Castor, Alberta, Henry has lived in Sicamous since 1972, having moved with his family from Calgary in 1972. He lived a quiet life, enjoyed his wood working talent, allowing him time to build various products for sale at street venues, these included end tables, cedar chests. Henry retired from boat building and repairs, having gained great respect for his talent and dedication in doing the work with perfection.

Predeceased by his parents, Henry H. and Regina Wagner, sister, Eileen, and brother, Richard.

Henry leaves his two brothers, Albert of Sicamous and Bobby of Calgary.

Email condolences may be sent to Henry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements with cremation are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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Resumes are now being accepted for the following Trades positions: • Plumbing • Electrical • Carpentry • Construction • Welding • Labourers Applicants may apply by email to Kevin Miller at kevinm@twinanchors.com Our website at: www.tastructures.com, provides job descriptions for these positions.

Or drop off resumes at 675 Old Town Rd. Sicamous, B.C. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Please note that these positions are for the Sicamous location at this time.

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