Salmon Arm Observer, January 01, 2014

0 1 23 Wednesday January 1, 2014

www.saobserver.net $1.25 GST INCLUDED

The Year in Review

This week Take a look back at some of Salmon Arm’s most memorable moments from 2013, as drawn from the pages of the Observer.

Index Year in review ............ A2 Opinion ....................... A6 Classifieds ............... A13 Real Estate................. B1 Vol. 107, No. 01, 24 pages

2013: A2 www.saobserver.net

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

The year that was A Monthly RecAp

Give the Gift

That keeps on giving...

52 weeks of the year

A Subscription to your local newspaper

250 832-2131

Pirate loppet: Students get off on the right foot during the school district’s ski event.

January • Doctors at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital will be better able to care for stroke victims as the hospital has been newly designated as a thrombolytic centre for the treatment of stroke. This designation includes a new CT scanner that recognizes the type of stroke a person is having, patients suffering from acute stroke will be able to receive thrombolytic drugs used to clear blocked arteries instead of having to travel to Kamloops for treatment, and a specialized five-member stroke team. The hospital worked with the BC Stroke Collaborative for 18 months to be able to attain this designation.

• Salmon Arm police search for a man suspected of attempting to abduct a teenage girl. The girl was walking along 30 Street NE when a man pulled up in his vehicle to ask her for directions. He then asked if she wanted a ride and grabbed her hand but the girl pulled away and ran from the scene.

• Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors agreed to hire a consultant to review the current 911 call centre service as they were informed that the cost of the current contract

with Central Okanagan System Operations Communications Centre in Kelowna was going to exceed the maximum contract price due to RCMP contract negotiations.

• City council voted in favor of staff completing a report “that would include an amendment of our bylaw that would restrict smoking on city managed recreation properties, with a goal of implementation by July 1.” Resident and public health advocate, Dan Macquarrie, spoke with council at its regular meeting, requesting that council consider making such an amendment.

• Greg Kyllo won 330 of approximately 600 votes to gain the Liberal Party candidate nomination. Kyllo replaces MLA George Abbott, who announced his retirement. Kyllo, a councillor with the District of Sicamous, worked for Twin Anchors for 25 years. Kyllo defeated former Salmon Arm mayor Marty Bootsma, former Spallumcheen mayor Will Hansma, Salmon Arm business person Jordan Ross and former BC Wildlife Federation president Mel Arnold.

• Salmon Arm local, Rudi Ingenhorst, was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. In 1965 when Ingenhorst

was 16 years old, he was one of the members of the Ocean Falls swimming team who competed and won the Canadian National Swimming Championships.

• Neil Wuolle, a retired School District #83 principal and Salmon Arm resident, was the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal after being nominated by Premier Christy Clark. Clark nominated Wuolle for his volunteer work as president of the BC Summer Swimming Association.

• The Salmon Arm SilverBacks bring home a 5-1 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs in an away game. The SilverBacks also played and lost to the Surrey Eagles and the Langley Rivermen on the trip while they were in the Lower Mainland.

February

e d i W l l a M e l a S k l a idew 18, 2014 Christmas Shopping Hours:

S On now ‘til January

• Salmon Arm council received a study from ICBC on the highway corridor between Shuswap Street and Sixth Street NE. The study was the accumulation of visual inspections, feedback from the RCMP, city staff and the ministry, and collision data from 2007 to 2011. David Continued on A3

10th Ave & 10th St. S.W. Salmon Arm • 250-832-0441 • piccadillymall.com

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, January 1, 2014

www.saobserver.net A3

2013: Year in review

Continued from A2 Dean with ICBC presented the results of the study and the package of fixes to council with recommendations for enlargements of traffic signal heads, repositioning the Ross Street traffic signal to Fourth Street, co-ordination of highway traffic signals, pedestrian countdown timers, gateway signage telling drivers they are entering the downtown core, and increased police enforcement. The proposed package will cost the city $282,000.

Council agreed to create a working group to review the study and package.

• MLA George Abbott went to bat for the Shuswap Literacy Alliance after they learned they would no longer receive $30,000 for a co-ordinator position.

This news was received only two weeks after the group was presented with the Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Outstanding Achievement by MLA Abbott.

• Adams Lake Indian Band received the necessary approvals for the proposed gaming centre in Salmon Arm. The centre will feature online bingo and slot machines, but no card games like blackjack or poker. A four-storey, 103-room hotel is planned in future phases of the development.

• Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a

single-vehicle collision, but when they arrived on scene they found a man and a woman murdered. The man, Jeremy Snow, was one of several individuals arrested in Operation Blade Runner, a U.S. and Canadian authorities investigation into crossborder drug smuggling which included the arrest of Malakwa’s Colin Hugh Martin.

• President’s Choice Children’s Charity presented the local Maxwell family a $2,400 grant to provide their son Auldin with occupational therapy. Auldin is diagnosed with a Global Development Delay disorder.

• Former Salmon Arm resident and lawyer, Herman Henry Van Ommen was presented with the Queen’s Counsel designation for recognition of exceptional merit and contribution.

This year, 30 lawyers were appointed with the honorary title of Queen’s Counsel.

• Nine Larch Hills skiers returned home with six medals and several top-10 finishes after competing in the Western Canadian Championships held in Grande Prairie, Alta.

• Tessa Elliott, Aila Norlin and Jack Verdurmen won gold medals in their respective categories at the Coyote Cup speed skating races held in Kamloops.

Teammate, Alyssa Skaalid, who was racing in Calgary, qualified for the Canadian Cham-

CRIB

COMING EVENTS Jan. 10 Dance to “Transplant” 7:30 pm Jan. 12 Variety Breakfast Jan. 18 Variety Auction @ noon (NO MEAT DRAW) Jan. 19 Installation of New Executive

pionship in Montreal and represented B.C. and the Salmon Arm Icebreakers at the competition.

• The Shuswap Theatre presents its second all-ages mainstage production of the season with The Curious Savage, a play about an elderly woman and her life trials after coming into $10 million upon the death of her husband.

• R.J. Haney Heritage Village, in partnership with the Mall at Piccadilly held the 17th Annual Heritage Week at the mall. The theme this year was “Good Neighbours, Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods.”

March

• Salmon Arm was rated 122 out of 200 best cities to live in B.C., a significant drop from last year’s 61 out of 190 best cities. Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon all ranked higher than Salmon Arm. Last year Salmon Arm ranked 13th best place to retire but did not make the list this year.

The drop was attributed to the 2.39 per cent population growth that the

171 Shuswap St. • 250.832.2131

Smart meter debate: Jamie Treleaven posted a notice requesting BC Hydro not replace it with a smart meters. city has seen this year compared to 9.1 per cent last year. The drop in growth indicates that the community isn’t growing as it has in the past. Mayor Cooper confirmed that she was aware of the rise in “single-parent” families in the city, mostly because one parent is going to work in Alberta or Northern B.C and the other remains in Salmon Arm. This is one of the reasons that council is working on the fiveyear economic development action plan.

• Canada Post, in consultation with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, began to look for an alternative loca-

HEARTWOOD CARPENTRY CARPENTRY HEARTWOOD Dear Residents of Salmon Arm & Area:

Dear Residents of Salmon Arm & Area: Heartwood Carpentry will be offering free services for the month of Heartwood Carpentry will be offering free January to all customers who call before January 1st, 2014!

services for the month of January to all customers who call before January 1st, 2014!

If you are unable to secure a free spot in January, If you are unable secure a 2014 freewill spot in don’t despair!

Customersto who call before receive January, don’t despair!

Customer who call 50% OFF of their first project in the New Year!

before 2014 will receive Services We Offer: HOLIDAY SPECIAL 50% OFF of DETAILS: their project in February!

Repairs Window & Door Finishing Sheds Cedar Roofing Services WeCustom Offer: Eco-Renovations And More!

Repairs



FREE assessment & up to 25 hours FREE labor



All building costs borne by the customer

Windows & Doors • FREE assessment & up to Finishing 25 hours FREE labour HEARTWOOD CARPENTRY Sheds • All building costs borneQUALITY

by TO THE CORE Cedar Roofing the customer KEN FRASER, Owner & Manager Eco-Renovations • Priority given to Salmon MIKE HOLTSLAG,…and Journeyman Carpenter More!

Arm residents Tel: 250.803.3937

By wisdom a house is built. By understanding it is made strong. (Proverbs 24:3)

◆ Darts ◆ Shuffleboard ◆ Pool – Anytime! ◆ Meat Draws Saturdays at 2 pm ◆ Crib – Monday Nights ◆ Fun Darts Tuesday Nights OPEN 11:00 A.M. • www.legion62.ca

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #62 ~ 141 Hudson St. NW, Salmon Arm ~ 832-3687

CERTIFIED LASER TECHNICIAN (250) 832-4266 FREE CONSULTATIONS

&

2014 BUSINESS DEBUT  HOLIDAY SPECIAL

HOLIDAY SPECIAL Priority given to Salmon Arm residents DETAILS:

SADA ELLIS

Locations in Salmon Arm & Revelstoke info@shuswaplaser.com

CARPENTRY SERVICES



Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (starting Jan. 7)

Wishing Everyone a Healthy & Happy 2014!!

FREE

Monday at 7 p.m. (starting Jan. 6)

FUN DARTS

Permanent Hair Removal for Face & Body

HEARTWOOD CARPENTRY QUALITY TO THE CORE

KEN FRASER, Owner & Manager MIKE HOLTSLAG, Journeyman Carpenter

Tel: 250.803.3937 By wisdom a house is built. By understanding it is made strong. (Proverbs 24:3)

tion to put a sub-post office where office hours would be expanded into later times and weekends. The new location would be supplemental to the existing government post office located on Hudson Street.

• Mayor Cooper reasContinued on A4

SCHOOL for PETS Makes the Difference

Registration & first lesson (owners only)

Sunday, January 12 ~ 1 p.m.

For Beginners & Intermediate

Proof of vaccinations required

For more information: 250-832-4541

CANADA WEST CANINE CENTRE Birch Valley Kennels

THANK YOU

Salmon Arm

The Salmon Arm Observer & Shuswap Market News would like to thank everyone who donated to our annual food drive for the local food banks.

Through your generosity we were able to donate over 1,800 lbs of food to our local food banks.

Thank you for your support!

A special thanks to our participating merchants who helped make the food drive the success that it was:

Participating Merchants in the 2013 campaign: Botanica Spa Canada Safeway Canadian Tire Crazy River Clothing DeMille’s Farm Market Fountain Tire Victorian Impressions Shuswap Clothing Save-On Foods Skookum Cycle & Ski Buckerfield’s Beer’s Ladies Wear Club Shuswap J. C. Bradley Jeweller’s Great Canadian Oil Change Home Building Centre Salmar Theatre Shuswap Acupuncture

&

A4 www.saobserver.net

Continued from A3 sured residents that the Salmon River Bridge is high on the province’s radar for upgrading and improvements.

The mayor along with Gregg Kyllo, liberal candidate, met with Premier Christy Clark at the bridge location as the premier was passing through the area.

• Council approved a new, three-way intersection at the Marine Park Drive railway crossing after Transport Canada raised safety concerns. The threeway stop was one of four options made from a traffic impact analysis conducted by the city in response to a letter of notice from Transport Canada railway safety inspector Dennis Maskell. This option, the one chosen, was the least intrusive and one of the least expensive options of the four.

• Aria Sholinder, representative of Salmon Arm Secondary’s Interact Club, made a presentation to city council seeking support for two art projects that mean to link the two high school campuses.

One project is to paint footprints along 11th Avenue NE and 30th Street, linking the Jackson and Sullivan campuses. The second

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

2013: Year in review

project is painting the wall near the highway underpass by the Jackson campus, transforming the underpass into an under-water themed mural, with the hope of ending ongoing issues with graffiti. Council supported the project with a commitment to help with some maintenance costs as the students had already found a way to fund the two projects.

• Canoe Beach Drive continues to be closed to the public as further stability issues were found.

• After a solid 20122013 season, the SilverBacks look to the next season with a positive outlook.

There were many changes in the season, including coaching changes and the ’Backs plan to continue to move forward in the new season. Many of the players can return for the 2013-2014 season as Brandon Mistal was the only graduating player. Riley Hunt, who was out for the entire season due to an injury, will return to the ice in the new season.

• Friends and neighbours of Granite Creek Winery held a two-day fundraiser for the winery after a fire destroyed their wine-processing plant and most of their wine.

KAL-WEST Interior Loppet Series

Out on the Town MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

Postal changes: Gary Osborne sorts letters destined for out of town from those which now have to be taken inside the Post Office to be sorted and mailed locally.

April • School District #83 plans to sell the J.L. Jackson property after unsuccessful efforts to lease the land. Permission was given by the Ministry of Education as long as the property was sold by March 31, 2014.

• Residents received a 10-per-cent increase to property taxes, which includes $6.31 per $100,000 in property taxes, $.76 per $100,000 for residential and $1.85 per $100,000 for businesses for the regional library requisition, $5.80 per $100,000 for residential and $14.21 for businesses for hospital district requisition, and $2.41 per $100,000 for residential and $5.89 for businesses from the

regional district requisition.

• BC Supreme Court in Kamloops ruled in the City of Salmon Arm’s favour with a dismissal of claims against the city by Clare’s Cove Marina Ltd., Willy’s Wharf Inc., Jiro Adventures Ltd. and William MacIsaac. The lawsuit and counterclaim from the city was over a failed attempt by MacIsaac and his companies to purchase and redevelop the marina which was dependant on support of land tenure from the city.

• KAIROS-Salmon Arm and Shuswap Environmental Action Society sponsored a public forum to educate the public about climate Continued on A5

Season’s Greetings to all the fine sponsors of the

Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association

Tim Hortons Neptune Pool Dairy Queen Dr. C. Main Subway BC Save-On Foods Leko Precast L.Turner Contracting Abundant Specialty Advertising Askew’s Salmar Classic Podollan Inns

Saturday, January 18, 2014 LARCH HILLS, SALMON ARM,

Saturday, January 18, 2014

STARTSARM, AT 9:00BC AM LARCH HILLS, SALMON

✔• trails for everyone from beginner to advanced

✔• registration includes wine & cheese party, family dance and swim at Community Centre.

30th

annual

Hear t & Stroke F u n d r a i s e r e ve n t

Final LARCH HILLS R eg i s t r a t i o n info at www.skilarchhills.ca SASCU Recreation The Centre Heart Fund Loppet Fri., Jan. 17 • 2-8 p.m. www.SkiLarchHills.ca

250.832.8676

The Heart Fund Loppet

Registration forms On-Line or at Skookum Cycle & Ski & John’s Ski Shack • Deadline Jan. 17/13

www.SkiLarchHills.ca

250.832.8676

A&W North Broadview Plumbing &Heating Fix Auto Scotiabank USNR Lakeside Printing Blackburn Excavating The Brick Armstrong Regional Co-op

Also sign sponsors...

Bayfield Mortgage, Rochelle Dale/ReMax, Travelodge, Salmon Arm Silverbacks Special donation... Knights of Columbus Major Prize Donations to all SAMHA tournaments: Prestige Resort, Salmon Arm Hockey School, Salmon Arm GM, Tim Hortons Many thanks to all our sponsors in our SAMHA tournament program Thank you

BOTTLE DRIVE – The Shuswap Variety Club Auction Committee hosts a bottle drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. within city boundaries. For information, call 250-832-3157 or 250-804-3001. Residents are also invited to drop off recyclable beverage containers to Branch #62 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Haute Cuisine, a “tasteful” comedy about Hortense, who becomes chef to the president of France, screens at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Subtitles.

MONDAY, JAN. 6 BEE CLUB – The Shuswap Bee Club meets at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Uptown Askew’s and subsequent Mondays until May. Call Beckie at 250-679-8861 for more information.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 BEST FOR BABES – The Healthiest Babies Possible program resumes with Mom and Baby Care at Harbourfront Chiropractic; Jan. 14 – Public Health – Safe Sleep; Jan. 21 – Movie day at Salmar Grand; Jan. 28 – Homemade play dough. For times, call Trish Johnson, pregnancy outreach program co-ordinator at the Shuswap Family Resource Centre, at 250-832-2170, ext. 205.

FRIDAY, JAN. 10 SYMPHONY – Kamloops Symphony presents The Magic of Vienna at 7:30

p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. For more information, email info@ kamloopssymphony.com or visit kamloopssymphony.com. Youth can get special reduced ShuGo tickets at the Arts Centre on Hudson Avenue.

SILVER SCREEN – The Shuswap Film Society presents Dallas Buyer’s Club, from the true story of a Texas man who is HIV positive and undertakes a search for alternative treatments. This is a seven-day run and the Jan. 10 and 11 showings will feature door prizes. The movie runs at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

FRIDAY, JAN. 17 COFFEE HOUSE – The Salmon Arm Coffee House takes place at Little

Mountain Field House, 250 – 30th Street SE. A tune or a toonie gets you in the door. All ages welcome. For more information, call Gerri at 250833-4024 or Connie at 250-832-8088.

SATURDAY, JAN. 18 SILVER SCREEN – The Shuswap Film Society presents All is Lost, an adventure drama about a man who wakes to find his yacht is taking on water, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

FRIDAY, JAN. 24 SAGA – The Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents “Shuswap Artists,” the

annual juried members’ exhibition. The opening reception takes place at 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments. The exhibition runs to March 1.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25 SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Philomena, a story of a woman’s search for the son she gave up after conceiving him out of wedlock, at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Our Man in Tehran, gripping, informative documentary on Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor’s role in sheltering six American diplomats in the operation that became known as “the Canadian caper,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 LIVE AT THE MET – The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Dvorak’s Rusalka at the Salmar Classic Theatre on Alexander at 9:55 a.m. For more information, visit salmartheatre.com. Youth can get special reduced ShuGo tickets at the Arts Centre on Hudson Avenue.

You can now upload your own events on our website…

AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Continued from A4 change and “fracking.”

Experts, Joy Foy and Eoin Madden from the Vancouver-based Wilderness Commit-

tee were brought in to speak on the topics.

• Four candidates for the B.C. provincial election answered questions from the public for three hours at the SASCU Recreation Centre

www.saobserver.net A5

2013: Year in review

in Salmon Arm. Some 80 people showed up to drill the candidates with questions varying from pipelines to party priorities. Although each candidate answered in a different way, all parties

agreed that the top priority was creating jobs for residents.

• Chantel Jeffrey, 11 years old, beat out all other female racers at the 10-kilometre Okanagan College Half

Marathon with a race time of 45:45. Jeffrey, a swimmer and dancer, fits in runs when she has time but recently decided to take up running competitively when she won a race in

Scotch Creek.

• Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association awards were presented at the Seniors Activity Centre. Awards were presented for most sportsmanlike, most

improved, and most dedicated in several divisions.

• Salmon Arm student, Shay-Lyn Steiger, Continued on A6

City News and Public Notices

NoTICE oF pUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

1. Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2303: 1. Rezone Lot 1, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP59130 from C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) to C-6 (Tourist / Recreation Commercial Zone); 2. Add the defined use retail store to Section 20.3 (Permitted Uses) of the C-6 (Tourist / Recreation Commercial Zone) and renumber the balance of Section 20.3 accordingly; 3. Delete the following permitted uses from Section 20.3 (Permitted Uses) of the C-6 (Tourist / Recreation Commercial Zone) and renumber the balance of Section 20.3 accordingly: .5 convenience store .30 tourist retail shop .32 video stores Civic Address: 2770 – 10 Avenue (TCH) NE Location: SW corner of intersection of 10 Ave (TCH) NE and 28 Street NE Present Use: Commercial Proposed Use: Commercial with retail store permitted Owner: Fireside Electric Ltd. Applicant: Fireside Electric Ltd. Reference: ZON-997/ Bylaw No. 4005 The files for the proposed bylaws are available for Inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from January 2, 2014 to January 13, 2014, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. THOSE WHO DEEM THEIR INTEREST AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED BYLAWS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FILES AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (OR TELEPHONE 803-4000) TO OBTAIN THE FACTS OF THE PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer

GUIDELINES FoR THE moToRING pUBLIC

During winter months, public safety is one of the main goals at the City of Salmon Arm. To meet these goals the Engineering & Public Works Department follows policies and procedures established and reviewed over several years to provide snow and ice control.

The motoring public can help meet these goals by following a few winter driving guidelines: • Always stay back of snow clearing equipment 15 meters even when they are stopped at intersections; • Do not pass snow clearing vehicles, as often sand and salt will be thrown and may damage your vehicle; • Remember that snow and ice control is not a substitute for defensive driving in the winter.

• The placing of snow on the traveled portion of the roadway from your driveway or parking area is not permitted. This regulation helps to ensure that potentially dangerous situations are avoided.

• It is recommended that the parking of unattended vehicles on the roadway during winter months be avoided if possible. This enables efficient and economical snow clearing/removal for City crews, provides safe driving room on winter streets and prevents potential damage from snow removal operations occurring to your vehicle.

• In the event of a major snowfall, we ask that you park your vehicle off the roadway until it is plowed to enable efficient and economical snow plowing.

The Engineering & Public Works Department thanks you for your patience and understanding during the winter months.

mESSAGE FRom YoUR FIRE DEpARTmENT Tragically, people lose their lives every year because they do not have smoke alarms, or, they have tampered with them by removing the batteries or taking them down from the ceiling.

Don’t let this happen to you!

If you don’t have a WORKING SMOKE ALARM, the Salmon Arm Fire Department will supply and install one for you, FREE OF CHARGE! For more information please call the Salmon Arm Fire Department at 250-8034060

2014 pRopERTY ASSESSmENT NoTICES

The 2014 Property Assessment Notices will be mailed by the B.C. Assessment Authority in early January 2014.

Please contact the B.C. Assessment Authority’s Kelowna office at 1-866-825-8322 (1-866-valueBC) if you have not received your 2014 Property Assessment Notice by January 20, 2014.

2013 pRopERTY TAX AND UTILITY NoTICES

Pursuant to Section 245(1) of the Community Charter, outstanding balances in property taxes and annual or metered utilities at December 31, 2013, will be transferred to arrears taxes effective January 1, 2014. Arrears taxes are subject to interest at a rate prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council in accordance with Section 11(3) of the Tax Act. HAVE YOU MOVED? Remember to advise City Hall of your new mailing address. Each year, many undeliverable utility and property tax notices are returned to the City, often resulting in late payment charges.

BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS 2014 Business Licence Renewal Notices have been mailed.

Any business that did not receive a renewal notice should contact the Business Licence Department at 250-803-4003.

2014 ANNUAL UTILITY BILLS

Annual utility bills for water and sewer have been mailed.

To qualify for the 10% discount, payment must be received at City Hall on or before 4:00 pm February 17, 2014. Post marks are not accepted as proof of payment.

Please note other dates to keep in mind as shown.

Dog Licences – discount date February 17, 2014 Annual Utility – discount date February 17, 2014 Annual Utility – to avoid penalty July 2, 2014 Metered Utility – to avoid penalty 15th of the month following billing Property Tax Notices Mailed Third week of May Property Taxes – to avoid penalty July 2, 2014 You can pay your property taxes and utility bills by internet and telephone banking services. You no longer need to stand in a line-up or carry cash. We readily accept postdated cheques, and have a drop box to the left of the front doors of City Hall.

SNoW REmoVAL BYLAW

Local businesses and residents of the Downtown Area are reminded of regulations contained in Snow Removal Bylaw No. 2030, as amended, directed towards snow and ice removal from public sidewalks and streets. See the City web site www.salmonarm.ca for more information.

For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC

A6 www.saobserver.net

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

OpiniOn

the view from here

Martha Wickett

Thanks to Audrey Tobias

I’m keeping Audrey Tobias in my pocket. Not literally – she’s a tad big.

But I’m carrying her with me for inspiration, an example of power in the face of formidable odds.

Audrey Tobias, at 89, made headlines in October when the federal government prosecuted her for refusing to fill in the 2011 census. Media reports explained that Tobias was a member of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service during the Second World War. She became a peace activist after seeing footage of the war and the atomic bombing of Japan, as well as touring the desolation of post-war Europe. When she saw that the census – which would include her personal info – was being processed by software from U.S. military contractor Lockheed Martin, she decided not to fill it out. She said the census contract should have stayed in Canada and not involved the military.

“I wanted to make the point that our government is on the wrong path, vis-a-vis the way it handles military and defence,” Tobias told the Toronto Star in October.

She was acquitted, so wasn’t forced to serve the three-month sentence she could have faced.

I hate sinking into feelings of powerlessness, which is tempting to do in the face of some of the realities of our world. It’s no secret – not some lefty, tree-hugger myth – that there are a very few, very rich people making decisions that affect the masses, many of whom are getting poorer while working harder and longer than ever before. All the while, the planet gets further devastated in the face of such greed. Indigenous people around the world know this better than anyone – better, in particular, than those of us in North America who often obliviously do the consuming that devours so much of the resources.

Oh, there it is again – powerlessness... How quickly it sneaks in.

I liked a phrase from Thierry Vrain, the former Agriculture Canada employee and geneticist who has been making his way across B.C., speaking about the realities and dangers of genetically modified foods. He said, “In Canada, we have a little bit of a problem with civil obedience.”

Which is one of the reasons why I admire Audrey Tobias.

Her stakes were a little lower than, say, Mahatma Gandhi, who moved mountains with his leadership of the non-violent, simple statement that was the Salt March, but Tobias took a fearless and powerful stand, nonetheless.

I will be thinking of her a lot in 2014, I believe. With the threat to the beloved B.C. Coast and other waterways from the Enbridge plans, with the threat to the food supply from Monsanto and others, with the general disregard by our federal government for those social values so many Canadians hold dear – and so much more – our world could use a few more Audrey Tobias’.

More of us need to say, like her, enough is enough.

Salmon arm obServer

Editorial

Generous gift of land most welcome Like many people, we were pleased to hear of the generosity of Jerry Thompson, the landowner who has proposed donating close to 20 acres of his land for the future site of a downtown campus of Okanagan College.

Given that the downtown campus committee had to give up hope recently of settling the campus on the former JL Jackson site because of lack of funds, the announcement is particularly welcome.

The land is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, which is reason to give pause to the idea.

Preserving agricultural land is, of course, of prime importance. In this case, however, there could be agricultural benefits to the exchange.

Community consultation has shown that agriculture is seen as the best alternative as a flagship

program for the new campus. Put that kind of programming in the middle of agricultural land and it could be, if done well, an excellent match.

City and college officials have said it might be two years before an application is made to the Agricultural Land Commission to remove the land from the ALR. These will be an important two years, as the plans developed and research done will be crucial in not only convincing the ALC but, most importantly, of creating a viable campus, one which operates with integrity in the agricultural valley and community in which it would sit.

Thanks are due to the landowner for his generous gift. If done thoughtfully, this campus could transform Salmon Arm into and sustain it as a thriving college town.

Copyright subsists in all display advertising and editorial material appearing in the Salmon Arm Observer. Permission to reproduce in any form must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Annual subscription $44.50; Seniors $39 including GST. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

2010 2010 WINNER

Rick Proznick

Tracy Hughes

Jennifer Bertram

PUBLISHER

EDITOR

PRODUCTION MANAGER

The Salmon Arm Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org 2007

www.saobserver.net • newsroom@saobserver.net • advertising@saobserver.net • 250-832-2131 • Fax 250-832-5140 • 171 Shuswap St. NW, Box 550, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, January 1, 2014

www.saobserver.net A7

2013: Year in review

Continued from A6 returns home from the Canadian National cadet/juvenile wrestling championship in Saskatoon with a gold medal in the 40 kg-and-under class.

• On his walk across Canada, Breydan Erickson, former Salmon Arm Secondary student, passed through the Shuswap. The walk was to raise money and awareness for cancer research.

• The psychological thriller, The Herbal Bed by Peter Whelan, was performed by the Shuswap Theatre as their third main stage production and entry into the Okanagan Zone Festival.

• Residents enjoyed various musical talents performed at different locations throughout the city for the annual Shuswap Music Festival.

May

• BC Liberal Greg Kyllo won the provincial election with 48 per cent of the vote. Kyllo won with 11,342 votes, NDP Steve Gunner

won 6,972 votes, Conservative Tom Birch won 3,045 votes, Green Party Chris George had 2,186, and the Advocational Party Johanna Zalcik won 62 votes.

• The Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union announced its new 2013 members Ken Black, Glenn Hill and June Steward to the board. Trenna Scott was appointed to director after Frank Popien tendered his resignation to the board.

• Tappen residents protested a local company’s request to increase their emissions from burning explosives waste. The company applied to the Ministry of Environment to increase their current rate of discharge of 1,000 kilograms per month to 6,000 kilograms per month. The waste, described as packaging and residual detonation cord is considered contaminated.

• Dale Unruh of Calgary was announced as the new majority owner of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. General manager and head coach, Troy Mick remained part owner and continued to be the “face” of

SilverBacks Hockey

I trust you had a very

Merry Christmas I want to thank you all and wish you a Bunny hop: Rosemary Greening, with the Canadian Rabbit Hopping Club, tests the long-jumping distance of her rabbit, Wallaby, during the first Rabbit Hopping Inter-club Competition at Mt. Ida Hall. the SilverBacks.

• RCMP recovered the body of a man from Shuswap Lake believed to be 59-year-old John Poole, of Calgary.

The man was reported missing in the nearby vicinity of Eagle Bay earlier in the week when his boat was found beached on the rocks by a resident in the area.

• A walk to help bring

awareness to the issue of violence against aboriginal women and children was organized by the Adams Lake, Little Shuswap and Neskonlith indian bands. Initially, the walk was meant for aboriginal men but the event was opened up to anyone who wanted to

Happy New Year!

est rates!

5 for the b efore Jan. 1

Purchase b

Continued on A8

2013 - 2014

Home Games!

Fri., Jan. 3 @ 7 pm vs Nanaimo Clippers Sat., Jan. 4 @ 7 pm vs Merritt Centennials ALL NEW ALL HEART ALL IN Box Office Mon.-Fri. 9-4 pm • Sat. 4 pm-Game Time Shaw Centre 250-832-3856 ext. 108 • www.sasilverbacks.com

Junior Program

Champions Course

PLAYERS 7 - 18 YRS

UNLIMITED PLAY

Play the Champions and Heritage courses, group lessons, and discounts for siblings. from $160

2014 Season $2125.

Afternoon Intermediate Pass

2014 Season $655.

PLAYERS 19 - 29 YRS Play for $900. Please inquire about reduced rates for University students.

Corporate Passes F U L LY T R A N S F E R A B L E Champions Course.

Company logo included.

10 passes $550 20 passes $1050

Heritage Course UNLIMITED PLAY

Join the Club Join the Salmon Arm Golf Club Society for only $999. Enjoy the benefits of lower annual golf fees and the choice of 2 courses to play.

* Prices plus tax.

HWY 97B • 250.832.4727 SALMONARMGOLF.COM

A8 www.saobserver.net

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

Double Winds T’ai Chi

2013: Year in review Continued from A7 participate.

• The Southern Interior Dressage Association’s Spring Dressage Fling was held at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds with local rider, Isabel Reinerston, finishing in first place in her fourth-level freestyle dressage test.

• Marietjie Du Plessis and West Martin-Patterson both won their singles and doubles events at the 2013 SATC Closed Tournament held at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club. Weather caused delays for the tournament which lasted three days.

• Salmon Arm native, Bev Smith was named assistant coach to Canada’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team for the upcoming season. Smith played for the team from 1978 to 1988 and was captain from 1992-1996, played with Team Canada from 1997-2001 and played 13 seasons in Italy. Allison McNeill, also a Salmon Arm native, stepped down as coach of the national team after the team played in the London Olympics.

• More than 700 riders participated in this year’s Salty Dog Mountain Bike race, with 500 adult riders taking on the six-hour 10.45-kilometre lap length race, and 230 youth riders rode the three-hour Enduro and Salty Pup race. Several local riders placed in many of the top categories.

June

• The Independent Investigations Office (IIO), the agency that investigates deaths or serious injuries that are potentially police related, was called in to

investigate the death of a young driver, who collided with a dump truck parked near Auto Road. An RCMP officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver fled the scene and shortly after collided with the truck. The police cruiser in pursuit of the fleeing car was found on the other side of Auto Road with its trunk crumpled and two tires blown, resting up against a commercial building.

• A 23-year-old woman was saved by a group of people after nearly drowning in Shuswap Lake near Blind Bay. The woman had intended to go for a three-and -a-half-hour swim after consuming alcohol, but became distressed and could not get back to shore. A group of people, hearing the woman’s screams for help, utilized a nearby boat to rescue the female.

• A driver faces charges after deliberately bumping into a flag person working on the Trans-Canada Highway. The flag person had traffic stopped to allow a dump truck to exit when he noticed that one of the drivers waiting to be waved through was talking on his cell phone.

The driver was told he could not pass through until he got off his phone, after which he slowly drove up and bumped into the traffic control person.

• Sturgis North announced they would be cancelling this year’s event “due to time constraints regarding the new location.” The event was planned to be held in Merritt after a previous location on Neskonlith Band lands was nixed.

• On Wednesday, June 19, Salmon Arm received 29.8 mm of

Traditional Yang School

S. Broadview Gym Starting at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 Beginners to Advanced Benefits: Balance, improve alignment, strengthen body & core structure.

Relaxation - stimulate mind & improve memory. stimulate cardiovascular system & promote circulation.

Check out the Classifieds!

&

Kim or Heather Arnold

250-832-2131

250 832-8229 or 515-1476

JOHN’S ALL CROSS COUNTRY

Large Selection of Snowshoes starting at $90 Specials: skate ski equipment rental $18/day

“Ski With Us!”

Expert Sales, Service Rentals, Lessons

Hearing the news: BC Liberal candidate Greg Kyllo gets con-

On Larch Hills, Salmon Arm

formation he won the seat for the Shuswap riding.

250-832-3457

OPEN DAILY 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CLOSED Christmas Day

www.johnsskishack.com

rain, a new record for the city. That amount of rain would normally be received over an entire month for the Shuswap, not an amount expected in one day.

• All three Salmon Arm lacrosse teams represented the city well: The Shuswap Outlaws Bantam, Peewee and Midget Lacrosse teams all brought home gold from their zone championships. The Bantams and Peewees also won provincial championships.

• R.J. Haney set up a new exhibition called “Flight from the Flames,” showcasing photos, artifacts, and mementos from the wildfire that ravaged the hills surrounding Salmon Arm in 1998.

The fire grew to 6,400 hectares in size and was the largest recorded evacuation in B.C. at the time.

•Local singing talent Stephanie Nakagawa went to the 104th annual Rotary International Convention that took place in Lisbon, Portugal. The soprano singer was chosen to represent all of North America.

BOXING WEEK SALE!!

50% OFF

ALL Decor, Christmas Candy, Giftware & Merchandise!!

15¢ Prints in Photolab on Jan. 4th Every Day is Seniors’ Day.

270 Hudson Avenue • 250-832-2111 • www.pharmasave.com

Recruiting SUPERSTARS

Starts Here.

Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, January 1, 2014

www.saobserver.net A9

Ne w Location

2013: Year in review

Continued from A8

July

401 - 251 Trans Can. Hwy.

• Salmon Arm RCMP and fire department were called to the scene when a transport truck driver lost consciousness after a coughing fit, and crossed the westbound lane of traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway, went over an embankment, plowed through a farmer’s field and two fences before stopping on the patio of a residence.

The accident ruptured the truck’s front diesel tanks, leaking diesel fuel onto the ground.

Crews worked for hours to contain the spill from reaching Canoe Creek and cleaning the site.

No charges were laid.

• The city’s parks and recreation department were finally able to start up the McGuire Lake fountain after it had been out of commission since the summer of 2012. Staff discovered that one of the transformers was heating up too much and required an upgrade.

• The Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) revealed the results from the two-year water quality monitoring program they were conducting on the Shuswap and Salmon Rivers and Canoe, Tappen, Newsome and White creeks.

The results showed that most sample sites met government safety guidelines for drinking water, swimming, ir-

Next to Boston Pizza & Wendy’s

Our in-store fill services ALWAYS include, carry out, sanitizing & a new cap.

We also have a 24 hour vending location outside the new store. Plus the uptown vending location next to Domino’s Pizza

Water Pure & Simple • 250-832-1816

residential & commercial

&

It’s time to get comfortable.

171 Shuswap St. • 250.832.2131

Happy times: Francis Johnson Sr. beams at friends during the

It’s time to get comfortable.

30th Skwlax Pow Wow held near Quaaout Lodge. More than 260 dancers gathered for the event. rigation, livestock, fish and wildlife, and overall quality was good.

Some sites however showed high concentrations of phosphorus, nitrogen and fecal coliform bacteria that were cause for concern. Grey water discharge samples were taken at the popular houseboating stop Nielsen Beach on Shuswap Lake; results showed that bacterial counts at the site continue to decrease and were below swimming guideline levels and may be attributed to the voluntary wastewater measures taken by houseboat companies.

• Salmon Arm Council supported a proposal from TRUE in the Trees project coordinators. The project is to place drums in a local park/pond area located at 28th Street NE and Fifth Avenue NE

to encourage children to get back into nature.

The proposal states that drumming brings a sense of security and a comforting self-regulation, and encourages children to spend more time outside. Council received some letters from surrounding neighbours opposed to the $10,000 project.

• Council approved a new cell tower location in Canoe following much opposition from the community of the first proposed site which was located on Lyman Hill in North Canoe. The new proposed location is near Canoe Forest Products, along the Canadian Pacific right of way.

• Five local First Nations’ bands: Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Splatsin, Little Shuswap and Kamloops, all participated in the

Pulling Together Canoe journey this year. For the past 12 years, First Nations groups with local RCMP, choose different routes on B.C. waters to paddle together in an effort to break down the barriers between police and first nations. This year the event started in Enderby with a Sun Rise Ceremony, with canoes hitting the water at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27. They continued on to St. Ives, Celista, Quaaout Lodge, Chase and Pritchard, and finished off in Kamloops, seven days later in time to participate in the Kamloops Powwow. The journey included three different bodies of water and over 110 kilometers paddled.

• Scott Campbell is announced as the

Off the charts residential & commercial

residential commercial RECEIVE& UP TO

$1000 BACK FROM REBATES!

It’s time to get comfortable.

Continued on A10

www.askewsfoods.com

We install, sell and service air conditioners, high efficiency furnaces, instant hot water tanks, heat pumps and indoor air quality products. Call for a free estimate.

Off the charts

Duct cleaning Breathe pure air by removing dust and allergens from your home’s heating and cooling ducts. It’s good for your health, and will increase your furnace and a/c’s efficiency and lifespan.

250 832 6911 | saproair.ca | saproair@telus.net

All stores closed y New Years Da urs: UptowntoreHoHlioudrsay Ho Regular S y1 Closed Januar Downtown Hours: Hours Regular Stored January 1 Close

Happy New Year!

D c

A10 www.saobserver.net

Continued from A9 new Salmon Arm SilverBacks director of game night operations.

Responsibilities include all game-night operations at the Shaw Centre including onice promotions, customer care and hiring of game-night staff.

Campbell was the playby-play announcer for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons.

• Local 16-year-old Lisa Petterson with her dog Toby gained enough points at the BC Regionals event in Langley to qualify for the Agility Association of Canada’s Canadian National Dog Agility Championships held in Edmonton.

August

• The Hideaway Liquor Store owner, Gord Erickson, takes issue with the new provincial liquor store location. Provincial regulation states that liquor store owners cannot be within one kilometre of each other, with the new store location that puts the two stores within 521 meters of each other. The province responded to a letter that Erickson sent stating that the regulation applies to licensee retail stores (private liquor stores) and not BC Liquor Stores or wine and VQA stores. The province also announced this month that they will begin selling cold beverages and will be installing walk-in beer and wine refrigeration units in Salmon Arm, and will be asking for community feedback regarding support of these units.

• Campaign spending was released to the public; MLA for the Shuswap, Greg Kyllo, spent more money than any of the other candidates for the Shuswap, and more than Premier Christy Clark on her riding for Vancouver Point Grey. Kyllo spent $113,280, while NDP’s Steve Gunner spent $36,495, BC Conservative’s Tom Birch spent $12,892, BC Green

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

2013: Year in review

Party’s Chris George spent $9, 354, and the Advocational Party’s Johanna Zalcik spent $1,096. The amount spent campaigning also mirrors the election results. Christy Clark spent $108,765 on her riding.

• Salmon Arm city council approved changes to the local transit system, which included reducing the services along the Foothill Road loop but adding a “shoppers shuttle” that would add 11 trips on weekdays and 10 trips on Saturdays; this change costs the city $6,700.

• Shuswap Trail Alliance was selected as BC Parks’ Volunteer Group of the Year. The group received a letter from Minister of Environment Mary Polak congratulating them after being nominated

Medieval sound, unique look: A mem-

by North Okanagan and Shuswap BC Parks Area Supervisors, Kevin Wilson and Wes DeArmond. Projects completed by the Trail Alliance include upgrades to the Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park trail, the Eagle River boardwalk, bridge and sign upgrades, the winter trail maintenance at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, the Routes and Blues and Bigfoot Snowshoe trail programs and many others.

• RCMP arrested a man who used a stolen credit card to pay for his dinner at a local restaurant. Police also found numerous other pieces of identification on the man.

• Salmon Arm junior tennis players com-

ber of Corvus Corax entertained crowds at the Roots and Blues Festival.

Continued on A11

H H

To

ave

To

old

Find, browse, share and favourite WKH EHVW Á\HUV ZLWK RXU QHZ Á\HU YLHZLQJ H[SHULHQFH

View your favourite flyer items in detail, then add them to our new VKRSSLQJ OLVW IHDWXUH and print!

New contests, money savings tips, top grocery deals and more in our QHZ VDYLQJV FRPPXQLW\

@saveca

facebook.com/savedotca

When you have something to sell, it pays to advertise 171 Shuswap Ave., 250 832-2131

&

• ENGAGEMENTS • WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES

Jennifer Brouwer and Craig Bellhouse Pat and Keith Bellhouse and Barb Brouwer are delighted to announce the Thanksgiving wedding of Jennifer Brouwer to Craig Bellhouse. Following a threeweek honeymoon in New Zealand, the happy couple will reside in Kamloops.

R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

Candace Lynn McKibbon & Ben Scheidegger Lynn & Rob McKibbon are very pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Candace Lynn McKibbon, to Ben Scheidegger, son of Mary Scheidegger-Adams & Walter Scheidegger of Salmon Arm. Candace is just graduating from a management program in airport operations at BCIT and Ben is obtaining his BA from SFU with plans to obtain his law degree from UBC starting next year.

The wedding is planned for August 21, 2014 at Stanley Park,Vancouver.

Flyers, coupons deals and money saving tips all in one place!

Imagine your story book wedding in a Heritage Village offering the charm of Mt. Ida Church, featuring beautiful lawns and gardens for your ceremony, reception and photos.

www.salmonarmmuseum.org • 250-832-5243 To run your free Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary, call us at 250-832-2131.

From dreams to memories Anything is possible, from wedding receptions and ceremony to stag tournaments and anniversary dinners.

The Salmon Arm Golf Club offers full service for your event!

lila karmali photography

380 Alexander Street NE Salmon Arm, BC P. 250.832.8040

Contact our planning team.

HIGHWAY 97B • 250.832.3667 sAlmonArmGolf.com

J E W E L L E R S

490 - 4900 27th Street, Village Green Centre, Vernon, BC • P. 250.545.4944 www.jcbradleyjewellers.com

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, January 1, 2014

2013: Year in review

vited to play for Team BC’s rugby team after impressing coaches during tryouts in the lower mainland.

• Considered a learning experience, the Salmon Arm Pee Wee Colts lost 28-6 against

Continued from A10 peted against players from Calgary, Kelowna and Kamloops at the Rookie Tour Tennis Tournament held at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club. The local players placed well with Jonathan Breugem placing second and Julia VanBuskirk taking third in the U-10 category, and Susannah Wark taking second and August Thomson placing third in the U-12 category.

Wallis Thomson placed first, Emily Wark second and Jackson Wark third in the U-14 category.

• Members of the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops with the Brandenburg Orchestra brought a touch of royalty to Wednesday on the Wharf, playing Handel’s Water Music which was originally played for King George I of England in 1717.

• With attendance up by 1,000 from last year’s event, Roots and Blues this year was considered a great success. Weather held out each day as performers from all over the world wowed the crowds. Organizers changed the main stage layout this year, allowing for more room for dancing at the front. They also raised the stage by a foot and included huge screens so people seated behind could still see. Musicians also raved about the excellent reception they received from coordinators behind the scenes and the energy of the crowds.

September

• City council refused a rezoning application made by School Dis-

www.saobserver.net A11

the Kelowna Lions in their first game of the season.

• Salmon Arm Golf Club hosted its 2013 Ladies Amateur Open Continued on A12

Marla Beblow DENTURIST LTD.

■ Complete Dentures ■ Partial Dentures ■ Repairs or Relines ■ Personalized Denture Services

Got her goat: Lexi Meier can’t believe her goat Annebella has the nerve to try and eat the brim of her new hat while at the 116th annual Salmon Arm Fall Fair. trict #83 for the former J.L. Jackson school site from P3 Institutional to C2 Town Centre Commercial. This was the second failed rezoning application for the parcel. In 2006, a retailer applied to rezone a portion of the parcel to C7 Shopping Centre Commercial for a new grocery store.

• Former KOA Campground at 481 Highway 97B NE, adjacent to Haney Heritage Park, was recently approved an official community plan amendment to become a mobile home park by city council.

• Columbia Shuswap Regional District director, Rhona Martin, was acclaimed president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the 2013-2014 term. Martin also serves on several committees and boards throughout the province.

• Firefighters from all four Salmon Arm fire department halls were called to fight a fire at Canoe Forest Products.

Smoke was coming out of a chip bin and when the chips were exposed

to oxygen and started a fire. The fire was contained to just the bin as loaders were used to empty small amounts of chips at a time so firefighters could spray them down.

• The fire at Pedro Gonzales Fruit and Garden Ltd. was the result of arson, Salmon Arm RCMP confirmed.

• Fifteen varieties of Gort’s Gouda cheese was recalled after several E. coli cases were reported, including one death.

• Popular bluegrass musician and local Sorrento man, Gene Bretecher, is missed by his community after his untimely death.

Bretecher, 74, fell out of his boat about 30 meters from Shuswap Lake shore and, despite quick response from help nearby, could not be resuscitated.

• Several local tennis players won top places at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club’s Open Tennis Tournament. Despite rain delays, the tournament was well received.

• Local Shuswap Middle School student, Alec Crawford was in-

832-7204

#1 - 480 Harbourfront Drive, N.E., Salmon Arm

Hey, Baby!

Time is running out to get your baby into the Salmon Arm Observer’s

Beautiful Babies of 2013 The special page that welcomes all the newborns of this past year.

Published in the February 5th edition of the Salmon Arm Observer Fill out this entry form and return it with picture for only

2 0 1 3 B eau tiful Baby 171 Shuswap St., P.O. Box 550 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7

F a mi l y N a me : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________ B a b y ’s 1 st N a me : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________ B a b y ’s B i r t h D a t e : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______________ A g e o f B a b y i n p h o t o : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______________ Mo m’s 1 st N a me : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______________ D a d ’s 1 st N a me : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______________ A d d re ss: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________ Te l : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________

$20.00

250.832.2263 salmartheatre.com

Secret Life of WALTER MITTY For show times please visit

salmartheatre.com

THE HOBBIT - Desolation of Smaug For show times please visit

salmartheatre.com

(incl. HST).

Entry Deadline: January 31, 2014

D on’t Miss Out!

1 7 1 Sh u s wap St reet ., P .O. B o x 550 Sal mo n Ar m, B C ❚ V1 E 4 N 7

Cont act : 250 . 832 .2131

playing at the GRAND 100 Hudson Avenue

JANUARY 3 - 9TH

Monday to Friday

Happy New Year! We look forward to a successful year of movies and giving back to our community.

FOR THIS WEEK’S COMPLETE LISTINGS please visit salmartheatre.com

CLASSIC 360 Alexander

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET For show times please visit

salmartheatre.com

A12 www.saobserver.net

Continued from A11

• Salmon Arm unknowingly had a celebrity in its midst as Gemini award-winning TV star Rick Mercer was confirmed to be in town filming a project.

• The Youth of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church raised enough money to erect two peace poles in celebration of International Day of Peace. The poles were placed at Peace Park and St. Joseph’s Church.

• Despite bad weather, the Salmon Arm Fall Fair opened its doors

Norbert Lazarus, Your German Painter - Master’s business owner, is not a regular painter like many others. Norbert started as an apprentice in 1973 in Germany, and after three years, he went to a special painter school where he got his Master’s Degree in Painting. He has worked in countries like SaudiArabia and Egypt as painter supervisor, and since 2007 he has worked for big companies where he has been responsible for very exclusive buildings.

Now, Norbert has his own company, which started last year and has moved to the Shuswap area. With more than 35 years as a painter, you can expect very fast, precise, and truly professional work; Norbert does every kind of painting and he also is an expert in professional wallpaper hanging. You can contact him at 778-220-2776 or email him at: norbertlazarus@ gmail.com

as usual and welcomed about 8,500 people over the span of the weekend.

October

City council decides to pursue developing a policy regarding placement of cell phone towers after residents of the Hillcrest area learned a tower may be put up near the residences and school. The policy would be a guideline that council could use when Industry Canada sends referrals to the

city regarding new cell tower locations.

• The city’s economic development society was given the green light to complete a preliminary report on a tax incentive for the Salmon Arm Industrial Park as part of the fiveyear action plan the city is working on.

• BC Safety Authority (BCSA) issued a press release regarding “park homes” manufactured

by Riske Creek Trailers, a business based out of Tappen. The owners did not provide

Mufers Brakes Shocks Complete Automotive Repairs

250-832-8064

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00

Carpentry

Heartwood Carpentry ~ Quality to The Core ~ Serving Salmon Repairs Windows Arm and Area

ARRO

• Fully Insured • Chimney Sweep • Stove Installs & Maintenance • WETT Inspections Call Robert Babakaiff 250-803-2168 Salmon Arm

-M as te

More than 35 Experience in Years of Painting & Wall kinds allpaper hanging

Norbert Lazarus • Email: norbertlazarus@gmail.com

• ICBC Repairs • Glass Replacement • Painting • Sand Blasting • Private Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening

WE’VE GONE GREEN™ Now using environmentally-friendly and compliant WATERBORNE PAINT

42nd St SW

St SW

Salmon Arm FRAME & BODY SHOP

• Fischer’s Funeral Home • Ben’s Towing

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

• Utility locating - Hydro/gas/water/fibre optics • Catch basins/sumps/drains • Line flushing • Hot Water Boiler (for frozen ground) • Slot trenching

bigironhydrovac@shaw.ca Roofing

Thank you for a great season!

We now offer SNOW REMOVAL Please call 250-804-6964

or email info@integrityroofing.ca

Tree Services

Bill Walker

CERTIFIED TREE ASSESSOR

Serving Sicamous & the Shuswap FULLY INSURED, REFERENCES

TREE SERVICE We Cut Trees and More!!

Stump Grinder - Bobcat - Excavator Residential & Commercial Properties 250-836-4147

250-260-0110 250-804-3030 Heating/Gas Fitting

Mark Pennell owner 4130 - 1st Ave. SW

Rob Stunzi cell: 250-253-2829

• Fir Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

Automotive

1st Ave SW

Continued on A16

24 Hour Service

Farm Services

250 675-0025 778-220-2776

Phone: Cell:

sults showed there have been some improvements since the 2006 audit was completed but the numbers still reflect there is still risk of contamination and a shortened lifespan of the landfill because of what is going into it. Of great concern was that about 24 per cent of the waste going into the landfill is compostable food waste, while paper and plastic made up 34.6 per cent waste.

Doors Excellent Rates Finishing Free Estimates Cedar Roofs No project too small! Eco-Renos Sheds Fences & Ken Fraser Decks 250-803-3937 and more!

Wood Heat Services

Your German Painter

the requested records to the BCSA so a press release was issued in an attempt to locate all owners or occupants of the homes. The BCSA is concerned for the public’s safety as some of the homes have uncertified installation of gas appliances which creates risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.

• A two-week long waste audit, conducted

by Tri Environmental Consulting Inc., was performed at the Salmon Arm landfill. The re-

Hydro Excavating

Automotive

Chimney

Painting

46th

~ Your Local Business Professionals ~

Profile of the week

r

At Your Service

2013: Year in review

theme for the event was “Calendario,” a community art project that emphasized to people the timing and order of events that take place in nature that surrounds them.

• September was a busy month for awareness events: the annual Superwalk for Parkinson’s, held at McGuire Lake, the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run held at Blackburn Park, and the Bike for Your Life event. All events had great turnout from residents this fall.

with several local players winning their division.

• Shuswap Writers’ Group celebrated their 25th year anniversary with food, live music and speeches at the SAGA Public Art Gallery.

• The annual Floating Lantern Celebration, hosted by Runaway Moon Theatre and the Lower Shuswap Stewardship Society, was held on World River Day, Sept. 29. The

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

250-832-8947

Don’t just shop local - hire local too!

Peter Wolf

• Heating, Plumbing & Gas fitting • Hot Water Heating Systems & Repairs • Licensed & Bonded Serving Sorrento, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay,White Lake & Tappen

250-803-4608

Cell 250-833-2838

To Advertise: nt tion i r P mo advertise h

250-832-2131 Pro

&

Over 10,000 ads - updated daily bcclassified.com

is

Call

250-832-2

Salmon Wednesday,January January1,1,2014 2014 Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday,

www.saobserver.net A13 A13 www.saobserver.net

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.832.2131 fax 250.832.5140 email admin@saobserver.net

CLASSIFIED RATES & DEADLINES: AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Announcements

Announcements

Announcements

Announcements

Celebrations

In Memoriam

Information

Information

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

UKULELE JAM

Happy 90th Birthday to: Jean (also known as Gramma Jean by many). You are invited to come and say hello at a drop in tea at Piccadilly Terrace, #1151-10th Ave SW, on January 5th, 2014 between 1:30 & 3:30. (No Gifts Please) HAPPY 90th Birthday to Jean (also known as Gramma Jean by many). You are invited to come and say hello at a drop in tea at Piccadilly Terrace, #1151-10th Ave SW, on January 5th, 2014 between 1:30 & 3:30. (No Gifts Please)

Classified advertisements automatically appear in the Salmon Arm Observer and Shuswap Market News, giving you a total circulation exceeding 18,400 households.

Salmon Arm Observer, Display: 10 a.m., Monday Word Ads: 12 noon, Monday Shuswap Market News, Display: 10 a.m. Tuesday Word Ads: 12 noon, Tuesday

Chase Office: 11 a.m., Monday

Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation.

Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca

• First 3 lines: $14.97 + HST • Bold Face 25¢ per word

COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT PUBLICATION:

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Celebrations

Celebrations

Happy Birthday Penny!

Sicamous Office, Display: 4 p.m. Thursday Word Ads: 12 noon Friday

JANUARY 4TH

ALL ADVERTISING IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PUBLISHER

From the Observer Gang

The advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher against claims arising from publication of any advertisement submitted by the advertiser.

The Classifieds reminds advertisers that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or because age is between 44 and 65 years, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

The Classifieds reserves the right to reject any advertisement and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement.

To place your ad, phone or visit:

SALMON ARM 250-832-2131

Fax 250-832-5140 171 Shuswap Street SALMON ARM, BC

Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SICAMOUS 250-836-2570

Fax 250-836-2661 Eagle Valley News Parkland Mall SICAMOUS, BC Mon.-Thurs., 12-4 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Have Your Visa or Mastercard Ready Established accounts will be offered billing. The Salmon Arm Observer classifieds is proudly distributed to homes throughout the Shuswap.

There’s only one way to enter your 50’s and that’s

Head On!

Sandy Milne takes on the challenge!

Everyone welcome First Tues of the month at Choices Restaurant Starts Jan 7th/14 7:00 pm Call Barb at 250-804-2049

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

Obituaries

Obituaries

SEBO ELTJO WOLDRINGH Sebo Eltjo Woldringh, born January 5, 1934 went to be with his loving Savior at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 5, 2013.

He was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1966.

He will be lovingly remembered by wife Vina, son Karl (Lori), grandchildren McKenzie and Elijah, sister Catherine (of Holland) as well as many extended family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 350 30th Street NE. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Sebo’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Piccadilly Care Centre.

Experience Makes a Difference

Much Love from your Family & Friends

Happy Birthday Sherry Kaufman Jan. 2 From the Observer Gang

We accept all Memorial Society and Pre-Need Funeral Policies Making final arrangements for a loved one isn’t easy.

That’s why compassion goes into everything we do. We are prepared to arrange any special request you may have.

• Traditional Services • Cremation Services • Prearrangement Planning • All inquiries welcome 24 hrs.

Obituaries

Obituaries

RUBY JEANETTE FOLEY 1917 - 2013 Ruby Jeanette Foley died peacefully on December 11, 2013 in Lumby, British Columbia, just short of her 97th birthday. Ruby spent her life looking after others.

She has earned her rest.

She was born in Brightview, Alberta, the second youngest of nine children of Olaf and Hilma Olson. Ruby was the last surviving child.

She was predeceased by her siblings and her husband Percy Foley. Her family moved to B.C. in 1927 where Ruby attended school in Mission and Vancouver. She was perhaps most proud of her service in the RCAF during the last years of WW II. She served in both Canada and Great Britain. In 1954, Ruby married Percy Foley in Surrey BC. She worked for Sears for many years before moving to Seymour Arm in 1969 where she and Percy became active members of the community and developed lasting friendships. In those days, they had to get their water from Shuswap Lake, and electricity was provided by their own diesel generator. She ran a small gift shop and occasionally rented out small cabins. The Foley’s moved briefly to Vernon where Percy died of cancer in 1988. At the age of 73, Ruby moved back to her home in her beloved Seymour Arm and reopened her gift shop. She donated all profits from the store to the school children in the community. She then lived for several years in Salmon Arm where she was an active volunteer at Haney House. Finally, she moved back to Vernon where she lived at the Vernon Restholm for fourteen years. During her time there she was very active in Tai Chi until her health forced her to give it up. Her last week was spent at a care home in Lumby.

Right to the end of her life, Ruby was actively concerned with seniors’ issues. She was an amazing woman.

Ruby is survived by her Vernon family: her niece Doreen Millar (Barry), Stacy Fuhr (Mike), and Karla Fuhr; her niece Leslie Ostafew (Shon);and by many nieces and nephews in Canada and abroad.

At Ruby’s request, there will not be a service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Hospice House, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B. C. V1T 1S4.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333.

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

Veronika Kiesman Grief Facilitator

FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD. 4060-1st Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, 833-1129 www.fischersfuneralservices.com Serving Kamloops to Golden Toll Free 1-888-816-1117

Obituaries

Obituaries

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

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

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

www.bowersfuneralservice.com

440 - 10th Street SW (PO Box 388) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5

250-832-2223

A14 www.saobserver.net A14 www.saobserver.net

Information

Sleigh Rides ,.

Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Popcorn!!

Announcements

Sports & Recreation

Ron Marchand

HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com

the Video Man Book Now for your Fun!

250-832-5700 • Salmon Ar m

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Dr. Janice Tjaden Inc., Salmon Arm, BC, requires a permanent full time administrative assistant.

Duties: Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer; order office supplies and maintain inventory; set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems; determine and establish office procedures; record and prepare minutes of meetings; may compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities; may organize conferences.

Education: Completion of secondary school.

Experience: 2-3 years.

Wages: 21.00/Hr. Knowledge of english required.

Fax @ 250 832 1106

Announcements

Information

832-3320

Information

Wednesday, Wednesday,January January1,1,2014 2014 Salmon SalmonArm ArmObserver Observer

Our Salmon Arm – Uptown Location, Produce Department, is looking for an experienced produce clerk to start immediately. This position offers competitive wages with a comprehensive benefits and pension plan package. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you.

Please apply in person, to: Mike Medwid, Produce Manager or George Green, Store Manager– Uptown Store or you can apply by email to Mike@ askewsfoods.com or george@askewsfoods.com

Kindale Developmental Association

HOME SHARE PROVIDER

Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington.

Home assessments and/or training will be provided.

Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

Employment

Travel CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818 century-plaza.com

MEMORIES ON DVD!

Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD.

ronmarchand@shaw.ca

Travel

Lost & Found

Timeshare

Found under my deck, Large male Neutered Grey Tabby.

White feet and white chest Tappen 250-515-6016 LOST: Ladies wedding ring w/broken band lost in between Martina’s Barber Shop and the Royal Bank, Sat. Dec 14 (250)832-4532

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

BlandS ’s

PRODUCE CLERK – FULL TIME

Travel

ALE 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

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

Children Childcare Available

Financial Services

Financial Services

Help Wanted

Esthetics Services

Copper Island Pub & Bar in Sorrento, BC is hiring 2 f/t cooks, 2f/t servers & 1f/t Bartender.

For cooks 3 years experience required and salary $15.00/hr, Servers no experience and salary $11.00 hr, For Bartender experience would be an asset and salary is $14.20/hr.

All jobs are Fulltime with 40hrs. week. Knowledge of English is required for all jobs.

Interested applicants please email resume to copperislandpub@yahoo.ca

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

H2O4U located in Salmon Arm is looking for a full time customer service representative.

Repetitive heavy lift is a requirement. The applicant will also have a strong understanding and commitment to customer service and willingness to learn new skills. Apply at info@h2o4u.ca

Hearts-in-Motion Private Home care services.

Offers in home health care incl. Palliative, Respite, daily maintenance ... I will take care of you. 250-463-1811

Employment Business Opportunities TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only.

Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

PART TIME commission sales person required for community radio CKVS. Contact (250)463-5026 or send resume: info@voiceoftheshuswap.ca PART-TIME line cook needed immediately at Home Restaurant- Sorrento. Apply in person to Doug.

Wanted: Experienced Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced transport dispatcher immediately.

MUST HAVE TRUCK MATE EXPERIENCE Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills.

ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH TRUCKMATE AND DISPATCH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Or send by email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net Required Immediately, automotive painter, ICBC Accredited shop. Permanent position. $30/hour, bonus program & tool allowances. Phone Brian at Armstrong’s Collision, 250546-3300

Excavating & Drainage

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

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

250-832-0707

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

The Key To

Home Care

Legal Services

To distribute the Shuswap Market News & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SAL. ARM-11th Ave. NE CHASE-Shuswap Sands CHASE-Hillside Ave CHASE-Brook Dr. SICAMOUS-Rauma Ave Call Valerie 250-832-2131

A Waldorf inspired morning Program for 2-6yr. olds Nature based Daily meals provided Monday-Thursday 9am-1:15pm SE Salmon Arm (250)803-1104

Looking for a Qualified ECE or ITE Full time position in Enderby Starting January 6, 2014 Come join our dynamic team! Please send resume & cover letter to splatsindeb@telus.net Deadline for resume is January 1, 2014

Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

KINDER PLAY CHILD CARE

Help Wanted

Services

Your New Career

Help Wanted

Misc Services

Home & Yard •Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663 SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

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

Snowclearing Energetic young man with references will do snow shovelling $15/hr minimum 1 hr.

250-832-0916

Telephone Services DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

Help Wanted

Salmon Wednesday,January January1,1,2014 2014 Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday,

www.saobserver.net www.saobserver.net A15 A15

Pets & Livestock

Rentals

Pets

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Jan 1, 2014 $825/month (250) 803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount

DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1100/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 (250)463-9992 GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail. Now smoking outside $1350 (250)832-7809 Malakwa-3bdrm home $700 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250836-2928.

NEWER 5 BDRM 3 bath, open concept. Easy to maintain yard in desireable neighbourhood, exc. location . N/S N/P. gas f/p ,util, A/C. Ref’s & DD req’d.

Avail Feb 1. $2000/mo.

250-833-2806 SALMON ARM- 3 Bdrm+ den, 3 bath, close to Little Mtn. W/D, garage, large yard.

N/S. Avail Jan 1 or later. $1350+ utils. 250-832-9869.

SPACIOUS upper floor w/3bdrm., 1.5bath, fully fenced yard, 5appl., $1250/mo. incl. util.Avail Jan 1 (250)832-2616

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

$100 & Under 2 Snow Tires 225/60r16. Like New $120 Call 250-515-6327

$300 & Under Dozen Bar signs and clocks. will only sell as a set $300 Firm 250-833-0130

Misc. for Sale BUNDY alto sax w/case $500. antique upright Heinzman piano all original $350. LH Fender acoustic guitar w/case $300.

LH Fender electric guitar w/case & amp $350. Shure microphone $90. elliptical machine $100. (250)832-9256 IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors.

Asking $15.00.

250-549-1489 or text 250-3068489 for details.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls!

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 TOOLS related to carpentry, saws, drills, socket sets, ladders, etc.

Please call Erin (250)803-3937

Free Items Found and Free to good home 2 litters of Abandoned Kittens. 5-6 mos. old 1 female 6 males Absolutely adorable and in need of love and a forever home. 250-308-5489 FREE: Braun slide trays. Most hold 100 slides, some hold 80.

250-832-2231

Real Estate 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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1Bdrm top flooor new 4-plex f/s w/d, priv entrance, adults quiet pet OK, $825. 1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129

1 Bedroom Apartment fridge, stove, coin laundry

& hot water included, No Pets

$650/mo.

1-855-852-5660 Toll Free 2BDRM. condo in quiet 55+, NS, NP building, centrally located in SA, walking distance to both malls, bright corner unit w/ensuite, $945/mo. incl. water, garbage, heat, DD req’d, Call (250)833-8281 3BDRM APT Close to DT parking coin laundry, NP, NS, $850/mo. avail immed 250804-9627 ADULT orientated 2bdrm. level entry, walk to town, carport, NS, NP $590/mo + utilities (250)833-6400 AVAIL. NOW 2000sq.ft. 2 BD 2 Bath Condo in Sorrento.

Great view. Great location. $980 + util. 250-515-0450 Bright 2 Bdrm corner suite in town avail. Jan 1. Balcony, AC, heat incl. $750/mo refs req’d. Adults only. 250-8334726 or 250-832-5858

Cute 2nd floor apt. 1bdrm. walk to town, NP, NS, $490/mo. + util. (250)833-6400 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE, 2bdrm. $800/mo. avail. immed., NS, Call Robin (250)833-5458 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts.

Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail.

Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148 ROOMY & CLEAN, 1 bdrm, walk out suite, avlbl Jan 1. 10 ft ceilings. Separate Everything! Walking distance to DT. Pet negotiable. N/S. $900/mo inclds util. 250-832-7888

Duplex / 4 Plex Comfortable 3 Bdrm duplex.

Scotch Creek Fenced Yard Avail Jan 15/14 $875/mo 250-675-4952

Misc for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage 6appl. in SA, beautiful lake view in nice subdivision 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage in Shuswap Lake Estates 1bdrm, 1bath condo Salmon Arm

Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Mobile Homes & Pads CANOE 2 bdrm, den, 1.5 bath.

Walking distance to elementary school and beach. Large fenced yard, covered deck, quiet cul de sac, 6 appliances, pet friendly, ample parking.

Available immediately. $1200 plus utilities. Call 587-297-4605 or email meloniebrat@telus.net

Rentals

FOR LEASE: Goldpanner Restaurant Located @ Tappen Esso, avail. immediately, for more infor or appointment contact Art at 250-835-4585

Suites, Lower 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo.

NS, No pets (250)832-6720 1BDRM. w/o suite, utilities, wifi, satellite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)8327809 available January 1st LARGE 1bdrm walkout near beach, own patio, 6appl., walk in closet, gas FP, unfurn. or furn., NS NP, Blind Bay, $695 util incl. (250)675-5054

Suites, Upper 1BDRM suite, close to Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, $675/mo. NS (250)804-0399

Transportation

Auto Financing

Homes for Rent

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

149,900

$

250-833-4728

plus GST

or

per month OAC

1-877-60HOMES

www.eaglehomes.ca

Misc. for Sale

699

$

(604-6637)

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

R E N TA L S

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

2 Bdrm + Den, 1 Bath walkout Basement Suite F/S, W/D, NS, NP. Utilities included.

2517 Forest Drive, Blind Bay 2 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath Lakefront Townhouse 6 appliances, NS, NP. #5 - 5260 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista

800/mo.

$

900/mo.

$

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

$700/mo.

3 Bedrm., 1.5 Bath Townhouse FS, in-suite laundry hookup, NS, NP. #701 - 1451 1st Ave. NE, Salmon Arm

$850/mo.

4 Bedrm., 3 Bath House Rec room, 5 appliances, NS, NP 3665 Jackson Rd., Tappen

$1100/mo.

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

Legal Notices

www.merryanderson.com

Legal Notices

Invitation to Tenderers The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band is inviting qualified contractors to submit bids for the following work: • Construction of a new water treatment plant • Completion of two (2) water supply wells • Construction of approximately 4km of 250 mm HDPE water transmission main • Construction of buried valve chambers and tie-ins to existing reservoirs • Associated civil works Tender documents including addenda may be obtained on B.C. Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca).

Interested bidders must submit email bids to the office of the Owner’s Representative: Chris Cheng, P.Eng. Associated Engineering chengc@ae.ca Tender Closing Date: January 24, 2014 Tender Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. local time The specified Bid Bond must be received within 5 business days of tender close, payable to the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band: Ms. Nicolette Keith, Chief Administrative Officer Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road West Box 1100, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Technical inquires by bidders must be sent via email to Chris Cheng, P.Eng of Associated Engineering (chengc@ae.ca). Inquires must be received prior to three business days before tender close.

2Bdrm $800 on beautiful 1/2 acre. W/D pets Ok Covered garage. Work Shed. green house. Length of stay neg. Hydro & Int incl. Silver Creek area. 250-517-9904 or email jdplaybyplay@yahoo.com

4 bed, 3 bath renovated Blind Bay house for rent. $1200/mth Avail Jan 15. 250-320-3641 BEAUTIFUL 1/2 duplex in S/A with yard. 17th st SE : 3 bdrm, den, 3 full bath, air, view. Avail Dec 1st N/S N/P $1400/mth plus util. Call 250-764-4336 Beautiful 2 Acre property with cozy wood house. H/W floors, 3 levels, large windows, Wood burning stove, Reverse osmosis water system, New High Efficiency W/D, 4 Bdrm 2 Baths 1700 Sq. Ft. $1200 + Util. 604-848-5923 Blind Bay 3Bdrm NS NP $950 + Util 250-832-8552 Chase Like new 4Bdrm 3Bath 2 level, lge garage. In town $1300+util close to schools NS NP avail Jan 1 604-542-6224

Houses For Sale

Office/Retail

Homes for Rent

2Bdrm Furn. Coach house, Shuswap Lake, Sunnybrae, avail now until Jun 30/14.

Ref’s req’d. $700/mo. + $250 DD incl everything but phone & int. N/S Resp. tenants only. Jackie 250-835-4800

Houses For Sale

An optional site visit is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2014. Meeting location to be confirmed. Please RSVP to chengc@ae.ca by Tuesday, January 7, 2014 to confirm attendance.

Auto Services WINTER tire change over special. 4 Change overs & balance $50. Call for appt.

(250)835-4632

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Chevy Optra, 5spd., 110K, 17” low profile tires/no winters, blue underglow w/interior lights to match, Alpine deck w/10” sub $5000.

(250)515-0165 98 Honda Civic 4 dr. Good cond runs well 300,000 kms $3400 OBO 250-832-2919

Pet Services

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

A16 www.saobserver.net

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Salmon Arm Observer

2013: Year in review to an interested crowd about genetically modified foods and human health at the First United Church. The talk was part of a crossCanada speaker’s tour.

Continued from A12 Both categories make up more than 50 per cent of the waste that could be diverted from the landfill.

• Owners of Gort’s Gouda were relieved when they were told that “no E.coli was found on the premises and that it was only found in two wheels of red pepper and black pepper (cheese)” by officials. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Centre for Disease Control both came to the Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm after a suspected E.coli outbreak and took more than 200 samples. Five weeks after the prohibition was placed, it was lifted to the family’s relief.

• A memorial scholarship fund was created by the family of Shane Gorner, the teen who died in a workplace accident at Dinoflex, and the Shuswap Community Foundation.

The bursary will go to a Grade 12 student attending Salmon Arm Secondary who demonstrates a talent in the arts.

• The SilverBacks showed outstanding

December

In character: Keren Huyter, as the Wicked Witch of the West, snarls for the camera while walking with her family at the Downtown Halloween Treat Trail. performances against Penticton and Merritt with 4-2 and 5-2 wins respectively.

Head coach Troy Mick said the Penticton game was probably the team’s best 60 minutes of play yet.

• Chantel Jeffrey, 12, won all three pentathlons for the 11 and 12 girls category at the KISU Iron Pentathlon held in Penticton.

Mayor Nancy Cooper presented Jeffrey with a certificate of achievement of her success in the provincial champi-

onships.

• Randy Brooks won a bronze medal in the Golden Master’s division at the prestigious Molokai Hoe Race held on Waikiki beach on Oahu. They completed the 42 mile race over open ocean in 6 hours 25 minutes.

• The Salmon Arm Art Gallery’s new exhibit titled, “Downtown in Focus: Photography Then and Now,” showcases historical and contemporary photographs of downtown Salmon Arm. The exhibit was done in collaboration with the Downtown Improvement Association.

• Children and adults alike were spooked by the scary scenes played out by local actors at the R.J. Haney Halloween Spooktacular.

November

Remembrance Day: Royal Canadian Legion, branch 62, member and Canadian flag bearer Dodie Sewell stands proud during the 2013 Remembrance Day ceremony.

• City council opted out of a recycling program with Multi Material BC. The program was to work in conjunction with the existing city recycling service but would have accepted more materials like Tetra packs and clamshell packaging.

The city had signed a letter of intent with MMBC, but council voted against signing the final contract, based on legal concerns raised by staff.

• Council gave first and second reading to city bylaws that support

detached secondary suites or coach houses within the urban containment boundary.

• Salmon Arm residents have an opportunity to vote on a 10year lease that council is considering entering with WH Laird Holdings. The lease would be for land at 641 and 621 Ross Street NE. The lots may be used for parking and as a staging area for the construction of the Ross Street underpass.

• Salmon Arm Secondary invites the public to participate and provide opinion on a new program for the school. The school is going through a restructuring after it was determined that the current scheduling system isn’t working. Three options were presented at an early November meeting: 1) a non-travelling model, where students from grades nine to 12 are attached to one campus for the entire year; 2) a junior/senior model where grades 9 and 10 attend Jackson and grades 11 and 12 attend the Sullivan campus; 3) a ‘double block’ model where students attend one class in the morning and one in the afternoon, with classes meeting every second day.

• A new route with the Shuswap Transit System for Salmon Arm was created to accommodate the new SmartCentres shopping cen-

tre. Called the Shoppers Shuttle, the route will stop at all three Salmon Arm shopping centres as well as a downtown stop.

• The Salmon Community Association announced 2013 as a profitable year for the non-profit organization.

The association made a profit of $115,095 this year, a huge increase from last year’s $21,054 deficit. The increase is attributed to increased sales from the Salmar Grand which more than doubled as well as the Salmar Classic made more than $10,000 profit after last year’s $21,340 operating deficit.

• Three Salmon Arm tennis players, West Martin-Patterson, Ken Hecker and Kevin Pearson competed in the Singh-Dalin Tennis Tournament in Kamloops. Martin-Patterson won the A Event and Hecker and Pearson won second place in the B Event.

• Members of the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers Speed Skating Club competed in the New Gold Chill meet held in Kamloops. Alex Seal, master skater and club coach, won all his races.

• The Scotiabank Bantam Tier 2 Silvertips won 4-3 against their old rivals from Kamloops.

• Dr. Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and geneticist, spoke

• The Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) was approved as the new water quality program to succeed the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP). The Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors were asked to approve allocation of up to $240,000 to fund the 2014 development plan.

• City council decided to opt back into the Multi Material BC recycling program.

Council had learned the cost of opting out of the provincially-mandated program could be significant.

• Salmon Arm City Council gave final reading to zoning and ocp amendment for a private property located beside Little Mountain Park. The amendments are a step towards the city acquiring the property for the park.

• Support of composting spreads to more businesses within Salmon Arm, which now includes McDonald’s, the Shuswap Pie Company and Chiang Mai Orchard Thai Restaurant. The businesses work with Spa Hills Farm which picks up and processes compost on their property.

• A tentative agreement was reached between CUPE Local 523 workers and the North Okanagan-Shuswap

School Districts. CUPE members were in a legal position to walk off the job but representatives of the two sides met and were able to create a tentative contract.

• The SAFE Society, Okanagan College Students’ Union and Okanagan College Aboriginal Services united to sponsor the annual candlelight vigil, United Against Violence Against Women, held at the Salmon Arm Campus of Okanagan College.

• Shuswap Search and Rescue members were called out to Crowfoot Mountain above Celista to search for a missing snowmobiler. The missing Kamloops man had gotten separated from the rest of the group and became lost. A member of the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club found the man around 4:30 a.m. He had been well prepared with warm clothes and food, and was found in good health.

• Salmon Arm’s Alysson Marshall won silver in the 1.2-km classic sprints race at the first Haywood NorAms cross-country ski race held at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Marshall also won gold in the sprint race at the Alberta Cup event.

•The after-school literacy program for aboriginal students, Coyote Reads, received $53,000 in funding from the Vancouver Foundation, allowing the program to be made available to grades 6-7 students in three School District #83 middle schools.

Holiday tradition: The Petty family haul out their freshly cut, locally grown Christmas tree.