Salmon Arm Observer, January 24, 2014

Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 25 No. 4 Friday, January 24, 2014

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Blind Bay woman captures unique photo.

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Blind Bay: Citizens protest resort decision.

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A helping hug

n Tiffany Lombaert gives her daughter Olivia Maybee a little help during the onekilometre race for children aged four and under at the 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet held Saturday at Larch Hills ski area.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District chair David Raven will wait for legal advice and other information before deciding if he will allow a failed development proposal to return to the board for reconsideration.

Raven was reacting to demands by a group of about 40 individuals who expressed their anger at the denial of a Blind Bay development by protesting in front of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office Monday morning.

The protesters, some carrying placards, were upset at the defeat of a proposal by Dan Baskill to develop Blind Bay Resort and asked directors to hold an extraordinary meeting to reconsider the vote. But that request poses a problem for the regional district, one that requires the consultation of lawyers.

Baskill’s proposal was defeated by a three-three tie vote at the Jan. 16 board meeting, a tie Raven was unable to break because he is a municipal director and not entitled to a vote in the matter of development in electoral areas.

Monday’s protesters shared the same concerns as a small group of Baskill supporters who expressed their outrage following the vote at the board meeting. They object to the ability of directors who live far away from a development to defeat a project that has been strongly supported by the area director and some local residents. They also complained that directors were misinformed and the defeat will prove costly to the South Shuswap economy.

Directors opposed to giving the proposal third reading were Area E Rural Sicamous Rhona Martin, Area B Rural Revelstoke Loni Parker and See CSRD on page 2

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CSRD staff to gather information Continued from front Area D Falkland/Silver Creek René Talbot.

Their concerns centred primarily around the dock proposal, which would see the number of boat slips increase to 70 from the current 55, the possibility of Baskill or a future owner adding a fuelling station and the likelihood of attracting houseboats.

Several protesters said Monday that houseboats are not permitted to enter the bay.

While Baskill says he has always been opposed to adding fuel sales, it is not written into the bylaw directors were being asked to approve. And while some directors asked if a covenant could be set up to cover the matter, it would require amending the bylaw.

But amendment of bylaws is not permitted at third reading because they come before the

board for consideration after the public hearing has taken place and no further information is permitted.

Invited into the warmth of the CSRD board room Monday, Baskill supporters made impassioned pleas for reconsideration of the vote.

Karen Brown, general manager of the newly resurrected South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, expressed grave concern for the area’s economic future.

“It’s a hard go out there; it’s scary to have your future in the hands of people so far away,” she said, picking up on a comment about South Shuswap having the highest population of any of CSRD’s electoral areas yet allowed only one vote at the board table. “It’s a wrong that needs to be righted. For our tax dollars, we don’t think our voices are being heard.”

Brown says two large companies that contem-

plated setting up in the South Shuswap had been waiting for the board decision.

“When they heard the decision last Thursday, they decided to set their roots in the South Okanagan which is more friendly to busi-

David Raven ness,” she said.

CSRD chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton assured protesters their voices were being heard, but explained the ramifications of reconsidering the vote are complicated and require prudence and legal advice.

“The most troublesome issue is the information that has been

circulating over the weekend,” he said Tuesday, referring to the flurry of emails and letters circulated by a number of protesters.

Hamilton said part of the equation will be a legal determination of whether some of the information contained in the emails and letters is new or a rehash of the public hearing in early December. The possibility of another public hearing and who would assume the costs are part of the review As to a request for an extraordinary meeting to be held prior to the Feb. 20 regular board meeting, Hamilton said that would be up to the board chair.

The situation will remain unresolved until Hamilton has gathered all the information, legal and otherwise, to present to the chair for consideration.

“It was not 100 per cent unanimous at the hearing and we have to stay within legal

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grounds as we proceed,” said Raven, acknowledging that Martin had contacted him during the weekend about the possibility of bringing Baskill’s proposal back to the board without another public hearing.

Martin did not respond to requests by the Market News prior to deadline.

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Connecting students to trades training

n Okanagan College aerospace department manager Dale Keegstra demonstrates the inner workings of a motor to Shuswap Middle School students Lillian Bakker and Maggie Beckner Thursday in the school’s gym during the Trading Up interactive career fair put on

by School District #83 and Okanagan College. The fair provided students an opportunity to try out a range of trades, from hair design to automotive repair and painting to virtual arc welding.

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Lights out on Seymour Arm electrification program Seymour Arm will continue to be unplugged for the foreseeable future as BC Hydro has pulled the plug on all rural electrification projects that were in the planning stage.

“We thought we were sufficiently far enough along in the planning process that they would elect to proceed with the program now,” said CSRD chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton. “It was a bit disheartening for the community, staff and ourselves;

we went so far as to hold a referendum and got elector consent to borrow approximately 3.5 million, which was the community’s portion of the initiative.”

In a Sept. 28 referendum, 109 residents voted in favour of paying up to $600 per year for electrification, while only 49 people were opposed.

It had taken three years of work by a community committee, Columbia Shuswap Regional District and BC

Hydro staff to get to that stage.

Hamilton says he remains hopeful the often-contentious project will be resurrected sometime in the near future.

While it won’t be soon, David Lebeter, VP Field Operations for BC Hydro, says the project is not “off the map.”

He says the decision to halt all projects currently in the planning stage of the Rural Community Electrification Program was part of a budgetreduction approach to manage

hydro rate increases with the least pain to the fewest people.

He says the fairest thing seemed to be to just put the rural program on hold for the time being.

Two projects in the implementation stage will continue and hydro will look at plans for fiscal 2016 at the end of this year, said Lebeter, noting the decision to pull the plug on the rural program was difficult. “We would first approach people we’ve put on hold.”

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Presenting many shades of blues It has begun.

Booking for one of Salmon Arm’s most hotly anticipated music events is already underway.

Describing it as the many shades of blues, Roots and Blues Festival organizers introduce the first three of what they’re calling a stellar lineup for the 22nd annual event that runs Aug. 15 to 17.

Generating major buzz on radio lately, 2014 Maple Blues Award nominee (Best Acoustic Act) Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way, guitar in hand, lips blazoned red, onto any stage.

As if she just drove in off the back road of another time with gravel dust and a sunset trailing behind her, this pocket-sized powerhouse plays music brewed up in old-time country blues sprinkled with a little jazz and maybe a hint of folk.

Whether it’s songs

about passion or songs about panties, she writes about real things in a rooted and poetic way.

Also a 2014 Maple Blues Award nominee (Best Electric Act), Bill Durst has long been compared to the best guitar player/singer/ entertainers anywhere in the world.

Durst has written and recorded more than 100 songs on 10 albums including seven charted Canadian radio hits.

After the early success of his band Thundermug in North America and Europe, Durst was acclaimed as one of the top songwriters in Canada.

He has opened for Aerosmith, Rush, Bob Seger, The Yardbirds, Sly and The Family Stone, George Thorogood, Bad Company, Jeff Healey, Edgar Winter Group, The Tubes, David Clayton Thomas, Savoy Brown, Little Feat and has

toured across North America and Europe.

Durst’s newest CD, Hard and Heavy, is garnering critical acclaim and climbing charts across the country.

Son of a civil rights lawyer and a fiddle player, Doc MacLean was playing harmonica and washboard in coffeehouses and festivals and appearing on radio and television variety shows by his early teens.

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To purchase tickets, visit www.rootsandblues.ca or call 250833-6094.

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PAIN RELIEF – UVIC’s Centre on Aging presents a workshop on selfmanaging ongoing health conditions and pain from Feb. 4 to March 11 at Lakeside Manor. To register, call 1-866-902-3767 or online at www. selfmanagementbc.ca.

MUSIC FESTIVAL – Registration is now open for the 14th Shuswap Music Festival to be held April 22 to May 3. Register online at http:// musicfestivalweb.com/shuswap/. Registration closes Jan. 31.

FRIDAY, JAN. 24 FLOWER FRIENDS – The Seniors Resource Centre hosts its annual Flowers For a Friend Sale at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 250-833-1110.

COFFEE HOUSE – Shuswap Writers’ Coffee House takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Choices on Lakeshore, featuring an open mike. Guest reader is children’s author Pat Wilson. A light supper is available at 5:30. For more information, call Cathy at 250-832-2454.

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 THEATRE 101– A free workshop for those interested in live theatre will be held at Shuswap Theatre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP to Julia Body at 250-833-1496 or send an email to jebody@shaw.ca.

CADET FUNDRAISER – Local army cadets will host a fundraising craft sale at South Canoe School from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Book a table for $25 by calling Theresa Brookes at 250-804-1240.

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.

TUESDAY, JAN. 28 UNPLUG & PLAY – The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap and Shuswap Friends of the Library present a Family Magic Show with magician Leif David at 6:30 p.m.

FUN & FRIENDSHIP – Silver Creek Library hosts a craft evening at 6 p.m. with other sessions to follow Feb. 12, Feb. 26 and March 12. The first craft will be building a bird feeder. Free drop-in program. No registration required. Call 250-832-4719 or visit www.orl.bc.ca for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Our Man in Tehran, a 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.

FRIDAY, JAN. 31 LUNCH – Sunnybrae Seniors Hall at 3585 Sunnybrae/Canoe Point Rd. hosts a $5 soup and a bun lunch at noon, followed by an afternoon of games.

CHILLED CHUCKLES – The Snowed in Comedy Tour, starring Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Pete Johansson and Craig Campbell takes place at the SASCU Rec Centre at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.75 at www.ticketweb.ca.

PYJAMA STORYTIME – Kids can dress in their PJs and take their favourite stuffies for the free drop-in storytime at 6:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Library.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1 VARIETY – First United Church presents the Annual Variety Concert at 7 p.m. at the church. Expect serious, silly, musical, spoken and more. Fun for all, and everyone is welcome. Admission by donation.

WORSHIP – Five Corners Church presents “As One – 26 Hours of Worship” from 6 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. Everyone is Welcome. For information, call 250-832-3121.

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Know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people. – Psalm 100:3

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

10:00 a.m. Services Sundays and Wednesdays 170 Shuswap Street S.E., Salmon Arm

Tel: 250 832-2828

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

Nursery Care & Children’s Programs

1191 - 22nd Street NE

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Pastors Captain Sheldon Feener SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 a.m.

191 - 2nd Ave. NE ~ 832-9196 Everyone Welcome!

Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church

Canoe Senior Citizen’s Centre 7330-49th St. NE

New Life Outreach

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Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastors Mel & Joyce Janzen

11 a.m. ~ Worship & Communion 10 a.m. ~ Classes for all ages sa4Christ.com 250 833-0927

250 675-3839 or 250 835-8736 4409 Trans Can. Hwy., Tappen www.newlifeoutreach.ca

Mountain View Baptist Church

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

Guest musicians & singing 10:45 a.m.

Worship service 11:00 a.m.

T.C.Hwy. across from RCMP Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky

Pastor Benje Bartley

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If your church would like to advertise their services and location, or special events happening at your church, please call The Salmon Arm Observer at 250-832-2131 for advertising here.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Thurs.

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Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:45 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship 250 517-8655 or 250 832-5908

Little Mountain Bible Chapel

3481 - 10th Ave. S.E. 250 803-0161 ~ Salmon Arm

• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m.

• Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m.

• Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Co-sponsor of Morning Star Bible Camp, Westbank, B.C.

St. Mary’s Anglican/ United Church www.stmarysorrento.ca Tuesday Eucharist 10 a.m.

saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am

Web: www.salmonarmadventist.ca Study Online: www.bibleinfo.com

First United Church

450 OKANAGAN AVE. 250 832-3860 www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Lynn Elliott Joanne Koster, Children & Youth ALL ARE WELCOME!

371 Hudson Ave.

(Please use the rear entrance between the Andover Building and the back of the Credit Union)

Office - 331 4th Street N.E., 250 832-9142 www.lakesidecommunitychurch.ca Email: lakesidecc@shaw.ca Lead Pastor: Pastor Ken Dryden

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

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs

Living Waters Church WORSHIP SERVICE & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Sundays 10:30 a.m.

HEALING SERVICE Every Sunday 1 p.m.

Public welcome!

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.

#180 Lakeshore Dr. NW Right behind Boston Pizza www.livingwaterschurch.ca

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CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sundays at 9:00 am & 10:45 am 3151 - 6th Ave. NE

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SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s 60 First Street SE Sat., 5 pm & Sun., 9 am SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima Saturday at 3 pm BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday, 11:15 am

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Why does B.C. need a grizzly bear hunt?

Why does B.C. need a grizzly bear hunt?

We understand the value of guides and outfitters to local economies, and we are not opposed to hunting per se, but we just don’t understand why someone would want to shoot and kill a grizzly bear.

The B.C. government is currently looking at allowing a grizzly bear hunt in two areas of the province it’s not permitted currently, the Kootenays and the Cariboo.

We understand the hunt for deer and elk. Those who eat meat can’t really, in good conscience, speak against hunting while they enjoy a steak off the barbecue. And First Nations will follow their hunting traditions, which we should not interfere with, seeing as they go back hundreds and thousands of years before any of us immigrants arrived.

But who eats bear? And a grizzly?

Our first thought of any bear hunt take us to gall bladders and their supposed, ahem, medicinal qualities. Bears slaughtered and left to rot just for an internal organ or two, or some paws. Not a high point in human activity, to be sure.

Our second thought turns to those from outside our country who pay exorbitant fees to shoot a B.C. grizzly so they can display it in their den at home in California or England. Seriously, is this still 1850?

Like most issues in B.C., the grizzly hunt has a polarizing effect. Groups parade their own science and economic indicators to support their side of the debate. It’s important to not just heed the words of those who shout the loudest.

At least one group against the hunt is saying live grizzly bears viewed in their natural habitat are a better tourist draw and better potential economic boost than that provided by those who come here and spend thousands to kill them. Quantifying future economic benefits is akin to nailing Jello to a wall, but we have to say we like the sound of that argument.

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Which fly pattern would work best

Like most fly fishers, I have managed to acquire a fair number of different fly patterns over the years some which I use more than others - some I have yet to actually use.

They are all lined up in rows in my fly boxes according to species, colour and size. I couldn’t really say for sure how many flies I have, but a rough ‘guesstimation’ would be well over a thousand. As to which ones work the best, the simplest answer, I suppose, would be the ones that catch fish.

A more insightful answer, however, would be dependant on a number of factors such as the type of water I happen to be fishing - lake or stream, whether of not the fish are feeding above or below the surface, the season, the time of day, and the species of fish I’m trying to catch.

Having said that though, there are certain tried and true patterns that I tend to rely on - to get at least a few hits.

Since chironomids are the first insect species to

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray emerge after ice-off in the spring and, because there are some 2,500 species of chironomids, and, almost as many variations of fly chironomid patterns, I keep a selection of chironomid pupae patterns in pale green, black, brown, wine, and red tied on both #14 and #16 size hooks.

In the spring and early summer, many Interior lakes are literally teaming with damsel fly nymphs swimming towards shore. I prefer sparsely tied patterns in light olive green rabbit fur which literally come to life in the water.

As the summer months progress, but, before things get too hot, I know I can always rely on caddis patterns

such as the Tom Thumb and the Tent Wing Caddis, two patterns which consistently draw strikes on the surface, as well as the Green-ribbed Caddis Pupae which similarly draws strikes below the surface.

If I could but fish with one pattern it would probably be the Green-ribbed Caddis.

I also have what I call my search patterns. When I am fishing on a lake or stream that I have never fished before, there are certain patterns that I use to search for areas where fish might be holding but not necessarily actively feeding. Patterns like the Mohair Leech can be trolled around a lake to seek out fish that are moving about in search of a meal, fish that might just cease the opportunity. Tied in black or dark claret, with a bit of crystal flash throughout the body, the leech is truly irresistible to fish.

The Marabou Muddler is another of my search patterns. It takes on a different life according to the type of water in which it is fished.

Muddlers are equally effective in still-water lakes as

well as fast flowing rivers and streams.

I will sometimes throw a Zug-bug or Prince Nymphs into the holding pools of streams that are new to me.

If there are sub-aquatic insects rolling and tumbling around in the runs and riffles of a stream, these patterns seem to entice fish to strike.

Both the Elk-wing Caddis and a Hair-wing Wulff can bring even the wariest of fish to the surface - especially fish that are hiding beneath the shadow of an overhanging tree branch or large rock in the middle of a stream.

Then there’s the Doc Spratley which was developed some time back in the 1940’s specifically for BC’s interior lakes and has since proved to be one of the most productive patterns ever devised.

I guess the trick to figuring out which patterns are most effective is to simply try them out and see what happens. As often as not, it’s often just a matter of which fly pattern works the best on any given day.

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Pinnacle plant issue deserves balance At a time when we are losing our newspapers and citizens are feeling isolated, it is especially important that we have balanced reporting of the issues that concern us.

Had your reporter asked, she would have discovered that, in addition to, apparently, being ill-suited to public life, Mr. Berrigan and his comments were ridiculous and did not represent a “heated exchange” at all. They were also made after the meeting was adjourned, as we were leaving the room and from the safety of behind his desk.

Unfortunately, the real and important issues that needed airing were hijacked by his comments and so, we still have incorrect statistics on the level of support for this rezoning being

voiced in the media, no written information supporting the allegation that the land is unsuitable for residential use and no written proof that the village’s lawyer has said that it is okay to have anonymous letters, letters from outside the village and letters that do not refer to rezoning, form the basis for their claim of 70 per cent support by the citizens of Chase, when the reverse is closer to the truth.

We support industry in the correct location.

We are not radicals who are “opposed to everything” but, putting a pellet plant adjacent to residential homes is not an opportunity, it is a disaster. The carcinogens and fine wood dust particulate that it would emit would impact our entire valley

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The World Health Organization says this, the people of Williams Lake who are living with a Pinnacle pellet plant say this, and, if our council did not prefer to muzzle and marginalize rather than engage, they would know this, too.

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MLA Greg Kyllo sent a letter to be read out at the event, as he was unable to attend.

The clinic has exceeded Deringer’s expectations, and she remains amazed at the way the community has embraced her and the health-care society’s goals.

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The fascinating Sinmax Creek Valley SHUSWAP PASSION Jim Cooperman There is a wellused shortcut between the Shuswap and the North Thompson that utilizes the recently upgraded logging road above Adams Lake and then turns west at Agate Bay (also known as Squaam Bay) on a paved road that goes to Louis Creek and the Yellowhead Highway just south of Barriere.

This small, narrow ranching valley, where Sinmax Creek flows from the petite Forest Lake to Adams Lake, is often overlooked as being part of the Shuswap.

Yet despite its small size, it deserves attention due to its unique history and mineral resources.

The valley has likely always been an important travel corridor between Adams Lake and the North Thompson, and that is why Sinmax Creek was once known as Pass Creek.

It was the showing of minerals that first attracted attention to this valley. The first news of the find was published in the July 8, 1893 edi-

tion of the Inland Sentinel in an article by John Fremont Smith, a respected prospector, Louis Creek store owner and later the first and likely only black alderman for the city of Kamloops.

Smith had journeyed into the valley where he inspected a galena claim by Hector McLean and Joe Zink just east of a waterfall and he too found a vein of pure galena.

At that time, there were other nearby claims. He also found an old rocker, used for gold panning, that was about 30 years old, which indicated that prospectors had already been in the valley during the first gold rush.

It was not until the following year after the claim had been sold to new owners that a wagon road was built and work at the Homestake Mine began in earnest.

By the spring, some 600 tons of ore was waiting at Louis Creek to be shipped out by paddlewheeler, however massive flooding that year swept the ore into North Thompson River, never to be recovered.

The first settler in the valley was G.J. Forrest in 1887, for whom the lake was named after.

Others soon followed him and within a decade, much of the valley had been cleared, with ranches estab-

lished. The soil in the valley is rich, because when the glaciers melted, the outlet of the Adams was blocked with ice for a time and thus the water flowed through the valley to the North Thompson depositing a thick layer of silt.

It was not until the Canadian Northern Railway was completed along the North Thompson River in 1915, that it became practical to ship ore from the valley and mining began in earnest.

Two years later, the Kamloops Silver Mines became incorporated and with silver prices higher, the underground mine was operating at full bore.

Meanwhile, many of the settlers, who were still considered squatters, were being threatened with expulsion, as the rights to the valley timber was still held by the Adams River Lumber Company.

Then in 1919, a massive fire swept through the valley destroying most of the timber and there were rumours that one or more of the disgruntled settlers started it. The fire also destroyed the mine buildings and infrastructure, and the site was abandoned.

The settlers enjoyed a good life in the valley, as they benefited from both the mine and the lumber company,

which provided jobs and outlets for their produce, cattle and hay.

As their families were growing larger, there was a need for a school and they built and paid for the first one in 1916 at Squam Bay. When it became too small, it was replaced with a log school in 1918 and the government chipped in $75 towards the construction. When this school became too small, a third one was built and the old log school was moved to where it still stands today next to Agate Bay Road and serves as a community centre. The last school was closed in 1964 and was moved to Brennan Creek.

Mineral exploration in the hills north of the valley carried on and in 1989, the Shuswap’s largest mine opened up just below Johnson Lake.

In just four years of operation, the Samatosum open pit sulphide mine produced over 22-thousand ounces of gold and over 30-million ounces of silver.

However, as with most mines of this type, upon closure, acid rock drainage became a major problem. After a government pollution abatement order was issued in 1996, proper reclamation efforts began in earnest.

In 2007, the company received a well deserved mine reclamation award. And it is

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One other notable activity in the valley has been the watershed restoration work completed in Sinmax Creek, where the loss of riparian vegetation had resulted in significant erosion and loss of farmland, as well as an associated decline in Coho stocks.

More than $450,000 of restoration funds has been spent under the direction of the Adams Lake Lumber and the Adams Lake Indian Band to stabilize the banks and restore native vegetation, which apparently is still holding up.

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many are too many and how the quality of carbohydrates makes a difference. Carbohydrates can be a whole article by themselves.

A circadian rhythm issue This is a fancy term to say what time you eat your food during the day matters.

Study after study has shown that people who eat breakfast either don’t gain as much weight or lose weight easier.

Sumo wrestlers eat approximately the same number of calories as top competitive body builders but look very different. Body builders eat small meals all day. Sumo wrestlers eat all their calories for supper and then go to bed. Are you on the Sumo wrestler diet?

Poor quality food Our bodies need us to eat to provide them with certain nutrients, both macronutrients and micronutrients, that they need to function.

If our bodies don’t get those nutrients, they will continue to tell us that they are hungry and it is really hard not to eat when you are hungry. Poor quality food does not contain a lot of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, quality protein, and healthy fats, so we end up eating a lot more food. The extra food still contains calories so that gets stored as fat.

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Excessive exercise that you hate We all agree that we understand why couch potatoes can be overweight but why

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If you are exercising hard enough and hate it enough, you put yourself into a stress response. Stress chemistry increases the amount of cortisol and then insulin in your body. Insulin tells your body to store fat, not to burn it.

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Slowed down metabolism from too much dieting When you restrict calories too much your body thinks you are on a desert island and that you are starving. It immediately springs into action to save your life by reducing your expenditure of energy.

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It stops building muscle because that is a very energy and nutrient demanding activity. It slows down fat burning and increases muscle burning for fuel. When you go back to eating normally again, it takes a while for this process to reverse so you continue to store more fat than you did before you went on a diet. The more you diet (restrict calories), the harder it is to lose weight because of this mechanism.

Unresolved emotional issue Some people may have had an unpleasant experience in their past that they either were too young to deal with or didn’t know how to deal with. Sometimes one of the ways we protect ourselves from these experiences is by putting on weight. The extra weight actually makes us

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Salmon Arm Wendy’s raises money for Dreamlift

By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

Okanagan residents can make dreams come true by simply going out for lunch, dinner or a snack.

The 20th annual Wendy’s Dreamlift fundraiser takes place Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Wendy’s restaurants in the region. The proceeds help the Sunshine Foundation send children with physical disabilities and lifethreatening illnesses to Disneyland for a day.

“This is a special year as we celebrate 20 years of support from the people in our communities,” said Ken Park, owner of the region’s Wendy’s.

“It is their generosity that helps to make

many local children’s Disney dreams come true.”

All net proceeds from Wendy’s Dreamlift Day’s sales, as well as staff, management and owner’s wages, will go towards the next Interior flight to Disneyland.

“There’s a lot of positive energy and enthusiasm,” said Cathy Sarino, a Sunshine Foundation volunteer.

“The event raises awareness that there are children in our community with special needs.”

Sarino went on the most recent flight to Disneyland and spent time with a visually impaired child.

“It gave him a sense of confidence because

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he was on a big trip away from his parents,” she said.

“It’s a monumental step for the parents to see their children have pure joy.”

Wendy’s Dreamlift Day raised $115,000

last year, and Sarino is impressed with the restaurant’s staff giving up their wages for a day.

“That really touches my heart,” she said.

On Wednesday, Wendy’s restaurants

will open at 6 a.m. for Redhead Roaster coffee by donation, with the regular menu available at 9 a.m.

Orange County sheriffs act as chaperones when the children are at Disneyland and rep-

resentatives from the department will be in the Okanagan for Wendy’s Dreamlift Day. At the Salmon Arm restaurant will be Capt.

Tim Moy. “Wendy’s wants them to connect to the

community they are supporting,” said Park.

Local dignitaries, including from the RCMP, the fire department, sports groups and area politicians will also be helping out behind the scenes.

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Mayor questions public TAMMY process on CsrD project HOWKINS

Mayor’s Message Nancy Cooper Regarding the new CSRD office site, when proposals were received for a new CSRD office I knew it would cost in the range of $6 million whether sited on lakeshore property or in the downtown core. I also understood that building on the lakeshore would mean that Salmon Arm would be losing out on future projected property taxes in the range of what the Prestige pays.

My opinion was that a downtown option was preferable as it would bring increased activity and vibrancy to the downtown which

would mitigate loss of property taxes at that site.

In regards to the council meeting in Canoe, as mentioned in the paper, the motion before council was the development permit for the proposed CSRD office building. The building plans showed a well-designed structure that met all city regulations. I mentioned not liking the site at that time. However, this type of permit only pertains to the form and character of the proposed building and therefore was approved.

I received inquiries regarding cost and placement of this proposal. As noted, there are large financial advantages to having the CSRD office located in Salmon Arm. In the past few weeks I communicated via email with senior CSRD staff requesting and receiving informa-

tion to ensure my answers to citizens were as concise as possible.

Finally, when the ratification vote for this project was taken I was away so my question is “where was the public process?” Did we ask the public what they thought? When did the public in all areas of the CSRD get a chance to hear, ask questions and talk about why it’s needed? Did they get to see the plans? What about the cost? Did we ask if they want their tax dollars spent on this? I can guarantee any municipality would conduct this type of public consultation process for a new administration building. Salmon Arm certainly did when we built the new city hall.

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Communities nominated across Canada have until Feb. 9 to demonstrate who has the greatest community spirit and passion for hockey. That’s done by going to the Kraft Hockeyville website, krafthockeyville.cbc.ca, and uploading content in the form of stories, photos and videos. Go to ‘community name,’ Shaw Centre, and ‘city name,’ Salmon Arm. The site offers tips on contributing content that will grab the judges’ attention.

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Ringette Sharp Shooters keep up winning ways

Shuswap Sharp Shooters Novice Ringette team maintained their spot at the top of the standings on Sunday, as they defeated Westside on the road by a score of 9-3.

Cadence Petitclerc-Crosby opened the scoring for the Sharp Shooters, just three minutes into the game and her first of three on the night.

Natasha Kociuba ripped a shot past the Westside goaltender just 45 seconds later to put the hometown Shuswap girls up 2-0.

Mackenzie Mount rippled the mesh to put the Sharp Shooters up by three, three minutes later, before Westside got on the board with a single of their own.

The teams would trade goals late in the first period, Ryann Decker sliding one in for the Shooters, and Brianna Howard would put one in late in the frame to carry Shuswap into the first intermission up by a score of 5-2.

The second period continued much the same as the first, with the visiting Sharp Shooters dominating play at both ends of the rink.

Maintaining positioning, with the centres cycling the defence so as not to go four-in and superior passing was a thing of beauty to behold.

Petitclerc-Crosby would get the first and second of the final frame to round out the hat trick and Sequoia Robinson and Katelyn Chapman would finish things off for the Sharp Shooters.

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Chase Fishing in Chase Television: Area considered for show.

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Saving energy at the community hall

A recent upgrade to the community hall has unexpectedly helped save the village money.

Council was informed by village staff at the Jan. 14 council meeting that the air conditioning unit installed last summer on the roof of the Chase Community Hall was also a heat pump.

It has been because of this dual purpose that the unit has been able to successfully heat the upstairs of the community hall throughout the winter months. As a result, the two less-efficient furnaces have been left on standby, saving energy, and money, in the process.

A number of lights have also been replaced by a recently hired contractor from Simpson Maxwell.

The lights were so outdated they were not able to be replaced.

The recent repairs and updates to the community hall have been split between the 2013 and 2014 budget to break up the costs.

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Chase council is considering a proposal for a Canadian fishing show, The Dimestore Fishermen, to come to the area, provided they get a partnership with community members.

Council received information on the proposal back in November from the show’s Calgary producer, Jim Hoey.

The show is known not only for showcasing an area’s recreational fishing, but also the communities who host them.

Each episode describes the community, including the businesses and local history.

They visit museums, as well as local coffee shops and talk to members of the community.

“The program takes viewers on a tour of some of the very best in lake, ocean, river and ice fishing locations Canada has to offer,” said the show’s website. “Have a peek at some of the greatest fishing areas in the world today. Learn about products and techniques that will help you become better at fishing.”

Mayor Ron Anderson noted that one of the reasons the show decided to target Chase at this time is because of the upcoming salm-

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n Producer and host of the Dimestore Fishermen, Jim Hoey, has his sights set on Chase. on run.

Council and village staff agreed that the show could be a good source of advertising for the area and a useful tool for marketing.

The Dimestore Fishermen is less than 10 episodes away from hitting its 200-show mark, and appears on Canadian channels at least once a week. It has also taken to the television airwaves in the United States and will soon be expanding into some European countries as well.

While the Dimestore Fishermen will retain the rights to the episode itself, Chase will receive a shortened version of the episode in which it appears.

This will contain only Chase footage and can be used as a promotional tool.

While the television show does offer a number of opportunities for Chase to present itself to a wide audience, it also costs money in order for it to happen.

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Heat splits weekend games The Chase Heat took on the Chiefs in the Little Apple on Friday, Jan. 17.

In a fast and skilled contest, the visiting Heat opened scoring with a power-play marker from Kaleb Boyle in the first period. The Kelowna side then got a pair to take a 2-1 hard earned victory. Jake Mattes faced 40 shots.

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18th, the Heat hosted the North Okanagan Knights from Armstrong.

Once again the game was fast and skilled with a good mix of contact. Mattes faced 38 shots in this scintillating contest as the local side earned a 4-1 victory. The Heat got four unanswered goals prior to the Knights closing out scoring.

Kurtis Johnson scored

in the first. In the second, Nic Fidanza and Buddy Summers put the biscuit in the basket. Austin Lee popped one in during the third period. The balanced assault was highlighted by 10 different players in on the goals and assists.

With 12 regular season contests left, the Heat are on the verge of claiming their first foray into the playoffs

in the short team history. Next up at home are the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Thursday the 23rd.

Next weekend the boys are on the road in Revelstoke for a rematch on Saturday the 25th, followed by a 5 p.m. contest in Kamloops on Sunday the 26th versus the Storm.

Details on playoff ticket packages will be coming soon.

they will snowshoe into a winter wonderland of powder snow. Meet at the warming hut at 10 a.m. sharp. Non-members are required to pay a $5 donation. No dogs for this event please.

Stick Curling Open Provincial Bonspiel, Feb. 14, 15, and 16 at the Chase curling rink.

Contact Don at 250679-3548 or Andrew at 250-679-2393 for more information.

Skmana CrossCountry Ski & Snowshoe Club will hold a Moonlight Valentine Ski on Sunday, Feb 16, meet at the hut at 3 p.m.

Bring headlamps for a x-c ski or snowshoe and an addition to the chili pot as well as beverages.

April Verch Band, Feb. 25, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chase Com-

munity Hall. Tickets at $20 are available at G Force Board Shop and Acorn Music. For more information, call 250577-3857.

The Annual Skmana Auction will be held at the Chase Curling Rink on March 9 at 7 p.m. To make donations, contact Jan or Dave Winfield at 250679-4471 or by email to janinchase@cablelan. net.

BCIMCA Mixed Zone Masters Playdowns, March 11, 12 and 13 at the Chase curling rink. Residents are encouraged to come cheer on their team. Volunteers are needed. For more info, call Dave at 250-517-8829.

Wind-up Social, March 22 at the Chase curling rink, $10 admission cost.

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Quit That Tickling Me will keep you listening for hours.

It’s a wonder to behold Verch pulling off those pristine doubletime triplets with her feet, just one of the many ways she’s made good on the promise to stay true to her roots and in her element.

Verch has won countless championship titles, and was even asked to represent Canada’s fiddling tradition during the opening ceremonies at the 2010 Olympic Winter

Games.

“The accolades are important and noteworthy and special to me,” she says, “but what I think is most impressive to me is that I’ve been doing this fulltime since 2000.

We make a living playing music that we love and it touches other people. I feel like we’re extremely lucky to do that, but also I work really hard, not just at the music, but at every aspect of our career, to make that happen.

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make it work, and have had that kind of longevity, that’s impressive to me.”

Verch will be stopping at the Chase Community Hall on Feb. 25.

Partial proceeds will go to the Chase Museum.

Her show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will continue to 9:30.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the Chase Museum and G Force Board Shop as well as Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. For more information call 250-577-3857.

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MILLS, DOROTHY PHYLLIS We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our loving mother, Dorothy Phyllis Mills on January 8th, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Stan G. Mills; children: Donna and Murray Whitney, Pat and Gord Stewart, Bill and Deb Mills, Darby and Brian (Mills) Wadsworth; grandchildren: Shelley, Chris, Wade, Chantelle, Ed, Clayton, Parker, great grandchildren: Dallas, Allison, Linden, Nolan, Braelyn, Kason, and Lennon.

The Memorial Service was held in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make contributions in memory of Phyllis may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9.

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

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com VICTOR WILFORD BATES Victor Wilford Bates passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on December 20, 2013 at the age of 70 years.

The Funeral Service was held from Broadview Evangelical Free Church, Salmon Arm, on Monday, December 30th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dave Penner officiating.

Tributes and special music were shared by family and friends.

A reception followed in the Church, catered by the ladies of the Church, allowing time for family and friends to continue sharing memories and stories of Vic. Born in Hardisty, Alberta on October 17, 1943, Vic grew up with a strong work ethic and a creative entrepreneurial mind. He was employed in the Oil Patch prior to moving to Salmon Arm with his wife Alice, and children Tammy & Leo, in 1973. Within a week Vic quickly purchased Crown Furniture, and he and Alice became involved in the community, expanding the furniture store and location. Vic was a visionary, and was committed to Salmon Arm. His passion for real estate earned steadfast respect among fellow business owners, city officials, and countless citizens for his various developments.

Some of his visions included the development of the Salmon Arm Water front, the Prestige Inn, the current location of Churches Thrift Store, and all we see near the wharf. He was a strong supporter of the Nature Habitat, donating his personally owned land to the cause. After giving Salmon Arm years of energy, he focused on Crazy Creek, east of Malakwa. Vic and Alice gained many new friends with this development, and he was in his glory with watching the transformation of the area.

Vic leaves his loving and dedicated wife, Alice; two children, Tammy Bates And Leo (Sharon), Grandchildren (Tyler, Porter, Ava, Aidan, Drake, Jax), brothers and sisters and an amazing community of friends.

Email condolences may be sent to Vic’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Donations in his memory of Vic may be sent to the Salvation Army, Salmon Arm, or the Smaritan’s Purse.

Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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STEINWAND, ALFRED 1938 - 2014 It is with sadness that we announce that Alfred Steinwand passed away in the Salmon Arm Hospital on January 8, 2014, at 75 years of age.

He was predeceased by his wife Heather, brothers Ed, Herb and Rudy, and sister Irma.

Alfred is survived by his sons Kevin (Carrie) and Neil, his brother Ken (Joyce), and sisters Ella, Lorraine (Irvin), and Betty (Don), and grandsons James and Andrew.

A faithful husband, supporting father, and loving grandfather, he will truly be missed. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their compassionate care of Alf. At his request, a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring, date and time to be announced.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Alfred’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. fischersfuenralservices.com.

OLSEN, EVELYN ELIZABETH November 16, 1932 - January 14, 2014 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Evelyn Elizabeth Olsen on January 14, 2014 with her family by her side.

She will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 63 years, Magnus, her children; Lorraine Hauser (Rod), Wayne Olsen (Rita), Shelley Drake (Bill), Randy Olsen. Honorary Wayne D & Lorallyne. E. Special nephew Vince Olsen (Mary) who mom loved as her own. Numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren; Shaun and Dietrich Hauser, Amber Ericcson, Lisa (Glen), Amy, Meghan (Will), Jenna Tulak, Tyler (Jen) and Tina Desjardine, Bobbe-Jo, Taylor and Brooke Drake plus 12 great grandchildren.

Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, one sister, three brothers, baby granddaughter Wendy and daughter Marlene.

Evelyn was a dedicated stay at home wife and mother, who was always canning, baking and pickling. She loved and cherished her time spent with grandchildren and great grandchildren, filling numerous photo albums over the years as well as frames of memories all over the house.

Evelyn was born in Wawanesa, Manitoba and came to Golden, BC when she was 12. In 1947 at the age of 15 she moved to Salmon Arm and waitressed briefly in the Tom Middleton Café on Alexander. From there she went to Oyama where she worked in the fruit packing houses with her sister Viola. She returned to Golden where she met and was wooed with candy sweet-hearts, the love of her life Magnus Olsen. She was told she couldn’t marry until she was 18, they wed on her 18th birthday in 1950. Mom had her 3 older children in Golden but longed to be back in the Shuswap. They returned to Salmon Arm in 1957 and there they remained, 2 more children were born thereafter.

Mom always said she had a good life, albeit difficult at times but she had no regrets.

A memorial tea for Evelyn will be held on Saturday February 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowers Funeral Chapel, Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Food Bank which mom always did or to The Variety Club Telethon which was dear to her.

The family would like to thank the many people who lent their care, love and support to us in the last 5 months, numerous home care-aids, respiteSherry and Elaine, home care nurse; Jill, staff at Bastion Place. One huge blessing for Charlotte, you will always be in our hearts.

Rest in peace mom-until we meet again.

Online condolences may be sent through Evelyn’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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BARRY DEARING September 12, 1956 - January 16, 2014 Barry Dearing, son, husband, father, friend, coach, basketball referee and dedicated educator, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 16 in the company of family and friends.

A memorial service (at Barry’s request) will be held at South Broadview Elementary in Salmon Arm on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 PM… “so as not to interfere with basketball games.”

A full obituary will appear in next week’s newspaper.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shuswap Community Foundation in Barry’s name. These donations will be directed to the Barry Dearing Family Foundation which is being established to provide funding to disadvantaged elementary-aged children throughout the Shuswap who could benefit from financial support in their athletic or artistic endeavours. It is our hope that this will be a lasting and fitting legacy that honours Barry’s contribution to Shuswap youth.

Online condolences can be sent through Barry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home & Crematorium, Salmon Arm. PAZUR, EMILIA 1919 - 2014 Emilia Pazur passed away at her home in White Lake, after a short illness, on January 18, 2014. She is survived by her sons Art and Ed, her daughter Mary, sister Wjadja, nephew Stan, grandchildren (Dani, Aaron, Michael, Emma Lee, Candace Peter and Victor) and several great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by daughters Christine and Elizabeth, son Andy, and husband John.

Emilia was born in Poland in 1919. During WWII, Emilia’s family was displaced when their home town became part of Russia. For the next ten years they were refugees in Siberia, Kazakhstan, Persia (now Iran), India, Uganda and Italy. Eventually, the family were resettled in Canada where she married John Pazur and raised a family in Beaton on the Arrow Lakes. After the damming of the Arrow Lakes flooded their land, Emilia moved to Kelowna, then Victoria, and Malakwa before settling at White Lake with her son Art. Despite the upheavals and tragedies Emilia witnessed and endured, she never harboured any bitterness or prejudice. She loved to talk to people, and it wouldn’t matter if the person was royalty or a stranger on the street. She loved to have a good crowd around her. Emilia will be remembered for her special nature and exceedingly sharp-mind.

If Emilia could write this, she would like to thank all the caregivers, staff at the Shuswap General Hospital, medical professionals, friends, and neighbours who cared for her in her last few years especially the last week of her life. In the past few years, Emilia would especially be appreciative of her family and in particular her son Art who supported her and made it possible for her to live at home.

A memorial service will be held for Emilia at Bower’s Funeral Home on Saturday January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am.

Emily has gone home to be with the Lord.

Online condolences can be sent through Emelia’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service Salmon Arm, BC.

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The family of the late

Clare McGill

wish to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to those who have offered such love, kindness and support including spoken word, messages of sympathy, prayers, food and flowers during our recent bereavement.

We especially wish to thank the following; Dr. Joan Bratty who was not only Clare’s physician but also her friend; Dr. Beckner, Dr. Wickert, Dr. Levins and Dr. Main of SLGH: Iris Pearson and the nurses of the oncology unit at SLGH: Val Graham and Jackie McDermott and the staff of the imaging department at SLGH, Mary Jane Jackson, Jillian Atmore and the community care nurses; the staff of Salmon Arm Medical Clinic: the Shuswap Hospice Society; Inspire Health of Kelowna; Rick and Linda Hirtle, Reverend Canyon Barbara Stewart, Colleen Mounce and the congregation of St John’s Anglican Church; Flowers by Fimmy and Fischer’s Funeral Services.

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LILLIAS “LIL” INGRAM November 28, 1921 - January 7, 2014 Mom, “Lil” as many knew her, was born in Arradoul, Rathven, Scotland on November 28, 1921. She immigrated to Canada at the age of five. The family settled in Brantford, Ontario where she lived until 1945. Wartime brought many changes to her life.

Early 1944 mom met a handsome “Westerner” who was in the armed forces. On June 8, 1944 she married Leo William Ingram; just weeks after their wedding dad was posted overseas with the RCAF #1 Bomber Command. Letters became the only connection between the newlyweds until after the war. In September 1945 the re-united couple “headed west” where mom began life as a rancher’s wife. For over 40 years home was Pinantan, BC, until the ranch sold in 1990. Kamloops became home until 2009. Mom’s last 4 years were spent in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm where at age 92 she peacefully passed away.

Predeceased by the love of her life, Leo (September 27, 1910 - June 4, 1998), infant daughter; Linda, sister; Helen, granddaughter; Jennifer and son-in-law Allan.

Mom leaves to remember and miss her, sisters; Jay (Ernie) and Elsie, brother; John (Marion) , daughters; Jean(Frank), Susan (Christopher), grandchildren; Andrea, Tracey (Paul), Scott (Robin), great-grandchildren; Shamus, Hanna, Rayanna and Cameron, adopted extended family; Roxie, Ben, Shirley, Rob, Ron and James, and her long-time dearest friend Olga.

Special thanks to the 2nd floor staff at bastion Place for all the care and compassion given to Mom this past four years, you became her “other” family and for that we are truly grateful.

At mom’s request no funeral service will be held.

Online condolences can be sent through Lil’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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Happy Birthday Carin!

JANUARY 27TH

Our good friends Carlo and Sandra, Bob and Carol, Harold and Eileen, Mil Buchannan and Meaghan Bock. All of our Hillcrest neighbours, business colleagues, members of the Salmon Arm Curling Club and many friends from near and far.

The McGill, Vieira, Korver, Marshall and Tarry Family

Bower’s Funeral Services is again pleased to be sponsoring our annual grief information seminar facilitated by Naomi Silver.

Naomi has 24 years of experience providing grief support to families in our community. This seminar will include practical and useful suggestions on ways to help yourself when you are grieving.

Handouts will be provided.

This seminar will be held in the Bowers Funeral Home Mountainside Complex on Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm with lunch to follow. There will be an optional support session to follow in the afternoon for those who wish to stay.

Naomi Silver

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Please know that your kindness during this hard time has meant so much to our family and will never be forgotten.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

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Jack

Doug & Wanda Sinclair are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful new son. Jack Samuel, 7lbs, 2 oz., was born on October 20, 2013 at Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, ON. Jack was especially named after his great grandfather, Jack Dowling.We are sure he gave wee Jack a wink “from above”.

Siblings Lucy, Owen and Sophie could not wait to love and hold their new brother and playmate.

Excited and proud grandparents are Cheryl Lou and Don Sinclair, Elizabeth Chard and great-grandmother Jean Watson.

Also thrilled about their new nephew are Mike Chard, Kelsey and Ivor Norlin and Meghan and Chad France

Automotive

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6342518 RV

Dealership located in Edmonton, currently has openings for the following positions. 3 to be filled

RV Apprentices and or Technicians.

You will provide a positive attitude, some computer skills, a good working knowledge of RVs, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

We will provide, an above average wage, extended health benefits, uniforms, and an up to date working environment. Come join our team in Edmonton and take advantage of our lower cost of living, no PST, free medical, and lower fuel prices.

Forward resume in strictest confidence to: sjoyce@carefreerv.ca

Until there's a cure, there's us.

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6342514 Are you energetic, fun loving and want to make a difference?

FULL-TIME

THRIFT STORE MANAGER/ VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR required immediately for new store opening in Salmon Arm. Previous experience in a not-for-profit organization is an asset.

Please apply by email to cindy_masters@kindale.net No phone calls please.

Are you a Professional Sales Person?

• Proven sales record • Offering monthly salary • Industry best benefits package • Great location for family • Potential 6 figure income

email: jessica@eaglehomes.ca

Sicamous Inn Front Desk Night Auditor

PRODUCE CLERK – FULL TIME 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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / EXECUTIVE SECRETARY The City of Salmon Arm is seeking applications from highly motivated individuals with a sound municipal background to join our Administration Department.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (and Corporate Officer), the incumbent will assist with professional administrative duties resulting from requirements under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. Key responsibilities for this position include preparation and research for bylaws and policies; preparation, review and renewal of legal documents including contracts and leases; preparation of advertisements for official notices, local improvements, etc.; ensuring accurate meeting agenda and minute preparation including the processing of decisions from these meetings and for maintaining official records; participating in municipal elections and referenda; research of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act inquiries; overseeing the City’s central filing system; handling enquiries and complaints, and conducting project research.

Required Education, Knowledge, Ability and Skill: • High school graduate supported by college level secretarial and/or business courses and 5 or more years experience as a senior level secretary including confidential positions; equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, priorize and co-ordinate a variety of complex tasks and assignments.

• Excellent typing skills, plus shorthand or speed writing.

• Demonstrated listening, concentration and comprehension skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Thorough knowledge of standard word processing software programs.Ideally the successful candidate will possess a degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources Option and a Certified Human Resources Professional designation. A sound knowledge of municipal organizations and operations is preferred.

Reply in writing, enclosing resume and cover letter, by January 31, 2014 to: Chief Administrative Officer, City of Salmon Arm Box 40 (500 – 2 Avenue NE) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Fax: 250.803.4042 E-mail: cbannister@salmonarm.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location

OPPORTUNITY

IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR A

SERVICE ADVISOR

Do you have experience in automotive repair?

Must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Experience is an asset.

WE PROVIDE: • Competitive wages & benefits • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing Apply in person and drop off your resumé to: The Auto Service Desk #300 - 1151 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C. Attn: Mark Sandau e-mail: service482@shaw.ca

Position is full time Permanent Apply Attn. Eileen or Tim

Come join a winning team!

250-836-4117 email 62108@hotel.bestwestern.com

EXPERIENCED COOK Needed for Fast-paced Family Restaurant.

Must be able to work weekends.

Apply in person with resume to: Jane’s Place, The Mall at Piccadilly SALES REPRESENTATIVE - AGRICULTURE The Okanagan’s leading manufacturer and distributor of fertilizer, seed and crop protection products requires an outside sales representative to focus on dairy, beef and conventional agriculture customers in the southern interior of BC. The ideal candidate will have proven sales skills and a preference to work within a performance based compensation system. A background in agriculture with an understanding of fertilizer and crop inputs is preferred. Daily travel within the Okanagan - Shuswap area is required.

Please send your resume by February 7th to Ken Clancy, President, by e-mail at ken@okfert.com or by fax at 250-838-6968.

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR EXPERIENCED

LICENSED JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN Are you experienced in computerized Fuel

Injection Diagnosis/Wheel Alignments and all general repairs to all makes & models?

WE PROVIDE: • Excellent wages plus benefits • Clean modern shop with hoists in every bay • High tech state-of-the-art equipment • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing If you are up to a challenge, apply in person and drop off your resumé to: The Auto Service Desk 1151 10th Avenue SW Salmon Arm, B.C. 250-832-5030 Attn: Mark Sandau e-mail: service482@shaw.ca

6341022

We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and asset a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit.

Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.

School District No. 73

(Kamloops/Thompson) Relief School Bus Driver, Chase

Education/Trade Schools

School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Relief School Bus Driver in Chase.

The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers licence with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s road test.

Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license • An Air Brake Endorsement • A recent driver’s abstract If you have the above qualifications, please submit written applications by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 to: Sharlene Bowers, Director of Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 E-mail to sbowers@sd73.bc.ca or fax: (250) 372-1183

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Applications are invited for the Custodian Spare Board for casual custodial assignments throughout the District.

Custodian positions are Union positions and the salary will be $19.64 per hour.

Qualifications required include: Minimum grade 10 with a Custodial Worker Certificate from OUC with minimum of 94 hours of instruction, or equivalent from another recognized vocational institute. Must have proven experience in the application of modern custodial methods and procedures required for School District plants, 3 months relevant experience pertaining to products, equipment and procedures, physically able to perform all custodian duties including lifting heavy objects and shovelling snow, ability to perform cleaning and minor maintenance of school plants.

The Custodial Worker Course is being offered at OUC starting February 1, 2014. Please contact OUC to register.

Duties will include: Cleaning of floors and outside entrances, dusting, disposal of refuse, sanitizing washroom fixtures daily, building security, snow removal from sidewalks and entrances, other related duties as may be assigned or required.

Please submit resume with full supporting documents to: Human Resources Department, Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, Fax No. (250)832-9428 or email: apply@sd83.bc.ca by February 7, 2014.

We thank all applicants for their interested, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Help Wanted CHURCH VISITOR HOSTING and Maintenance Coordinator.

Qualifications: Must be prepared to work a 40 hr. wk.; a hard worker with a good attitude; be able to speak English, and a 3rd language would be an asset. Must own a vehicle (truck preferred) and have a valid drivers license. Must be computer literate. $14.05/hr.

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COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a Permanent Part-time Housekeeper. Must be self motivated, energetic and have good time management skills. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume: Attn: Housekeeping Dept.

810 10th St. SW (directly across from the new Canadian Tire) Deadline: Jan. 26, 2014 Norm’s Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. fax: 250-635-3081 or email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca Attn: Mel Rundell, Manager PART TIME commission sales person required for community radio CKVS. Contact (250)463-5026 or send resume: info@voiceoftheshuswap.ca

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Marine Technician

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

Home & Yard

A horse quality orchard grass, 2nd crop $5 & 1st crop $4, Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors.

Asking $15.00.

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

RECYCLED lumber beams, flooring etc. Located on the North Shore (250)832-6296

1BDRM top floor new 4-plex f/s, priv entr., adults, quiet pet OK, shower w/seat, $825.

1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129

ONE BDRM. IN S/S DUPLEX in Sicamous. Ideal for handicap, seniors or working person. Includes cable. W/D, A/C, F/S. $650/mo. 250-836-3569

Employment

Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems.

Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Compensation Based On Experience.

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Misc Services

Classifieds Get Results!

ANDY’S CONTRACTING now providing condo maintenance management services. 250833-6580.

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

www.dandeglan.com 250-832-0707

Computer Services

Need Help?

KEYSTROKE

250-253-4663

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

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

250-832-0916

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale 1890 SLEIGH/carriage bells. 3 bells & bird. 72” strap, heavy horse. $500. (250)833-5821 ANTIQUE roll top desk and oak table. Desk $200. Table $100. OBO (250)832-4326 BUNDY alto sax w/case $500. antique upright Heinzman piano all original $350. LH Squire Stratocaster electric guitar w/case & amp $350. Shure microphone $90. (250)8329256 COWBOY classic, horse head, tan leather early 1950’s rocking chair. Ex. cond. $525.

(250)833-5821 CRAFTSMAN 15.5HP blower bought new 6 ago pd. $2000. used sell $1200. Bill or (250)835-2227

Pet Services

snow years twice, Janice

Pet Services

PET GROOMING

COMPUTER SERVICE

250-836-5300

Repairs and Sales Upgrades and accessories Wireless & home networking

John Schlosar, A+ Certified computer@cablelan.net

Garden & Lawn

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

Snowclearing

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

Computer Services

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

Pets & Livestock

Garden & Lawn

With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Rentals

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

fridge, stove, coin laundry

& hot water included, No Pets

$650/mo.

1-855-852-5660 Toll Free 2BDRM. 4th floor apt. in town, NS, NP, adults, $850/mo. incl. util (250)463-4858 2 BDRM avail Feb. 1st, NS, NP, $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 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 3rd Floor 1Bdrm. Apt. in Salmon Arm Adult oriented, walk to DT & hospital, NS, NP, coin laundry in bldg.

AC, fridge & stove in the unit.

Heat & hot water incl. $700/mo. security deposit req’d (250)546-3066 (250)546-1970 in evenings BRIGHT 2 Bdrm top floor corner suite in town avail. Feb 1st. Balcony, AC, heat & hot water incl., adults, NP $750/mo 250-833-4726 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE, 1bdrm. $725/mo. avail. Feb1, NP, NS, Call Robin (250)833-5458

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!

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc.

Confidential 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Real Estate Houses For Sale Care-free living!

2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $202,000.

Call (250)832-6765

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

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

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Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

SICAMOUS: 1 BDRM UNIT. Clean, quiet , near shopping & lake. 750 sq. ft. Reno’d. Int. & cable incl. NP, NS, ND, refs req’d. $600/mo., plus hydro.

(250)250-832-4429.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Bland’s

1BDRM in new adult 4-Plex, all lino, elec. heat, w/d optional, quiet pet OK, $830. 1070 1 St. SE, 250-833-2129

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

Rentals

1 Bedroom Apartment

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Appointments necessary.

Misc. for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Interior South

Interior South #1A 8890 Swanshore Rd, Swansea Point

#8 1225 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449 HERE’S A GEM!

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

LOCATION! LOCATION!

Bright and spacious! 1972, 24 X 36 doublewide mobile. 3 bdrms., 1.5 baths, 996 sq.ft., Double paned windows in 1999, new roof 5 yrs. old. New hot water tank 2012! Substantially renovated.

55+ Ridgeview MHP.

Swansea Point on Mara Lake! Beautiful 24 X 44 doublewide, 2 bdrms., 1 bath, den /office. 2005 mobile home in Westmount Acres. 1056 sq. ft. on corner lot. Steps to the sandy beaches & boat launch on Mara Lake! Garage can be built with park approval.

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$39,900

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250-260-0110 or 804-3030

$109,000

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Homes for Rent 2BDRM house on farm, 15min from SA, $1000/mo. ALSO can rent separately 2500sqft shop $600/mo. (250)253-2587 (250)838-7310 2 BEDROOM, Ranchero area.

Fenced yard. DD., util., ref. req. $800. (250)253-0719 3BDRM + den, 2bath 10min west of SA, large yard, prkng/shp, $1200/mo. + util. avail. Mar 1st (250)253-0759 4-BED/3 bath + den exec. home, 5 appl., jacuzzi tub, walking dist. to DT SA, lakeview, partially furnished, $1600. + util. NS, NP, DD Ref’s. Avail now 250-517-0743 DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1100/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 (250)463-3313 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 or 250-309-0975 NEWER 3-4 BDRM, 2 bath, open concept. Easy to maintain yard in desirable neighbourhood, exc. location . N/S N/P. Gas f/p,util, A/C incl.

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Notch Hill/Sorrento (250)803-3082 2 BED, w.d, NS, NP, quiet, near DT, covered parking, $800. per mth, util. incl. + DD. Avail. Mar. 1 (250)833-1158 3BDRM. 2bath, 1200sqft., NS, NP, $950/mo. +DD util incl. avail Feb1 (250)832-0160 BACH shared laundry, util incl.

Ranchero area 5 min to industrial park $450 (250)804-4895 BRIGHT 2bdrm. w/o, Hillcrest, f/p, shared laundry & parking, NS, DD & refs req’d $850/mo. incl. util., avail Feb 1st (250)804-8713 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578 SICAMOUS: 1bdrm. fully furn. sep. ent., 5min walk to DT & senior centre, NS, ND, NP, DD & refs req. $700/mo. util., sat & wifi incl., avail Jan 15 or sooner (250)253-1038

Townhouses 2BDRM. 2bath, central, quiet, park view, deck, garage, all appl., NS, NP, longer lease pref. avail. Mar. 1 or sooner $950/mo. (250)833-4881

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Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment

Notice is hereby given that International Forest Product Limited (Interfor) intends to amend Forest Stewardship Plans (FSP) #133 and #154, in order to add Adams Lake Band and Adams Lake Development Corp. and their Forest Licenses A81426, A81373, A86512, A86513 and A89984 to the FSP(s). This will allow Adams Lake Band and Adams Lake Development Corp. to conduct forest operations within the areas covered by FSP #133 and 154.

The amendment is available for public review and written comment during regular of¿ce hours until February 7, 2 14, at the Interfor of¿ce, Adams Lake, B.C. For more information or to arrange an opportunity to review the amendment, please contact 0arino Bordin, Planning Forester, at (25 ) 679-6836 or via email at marino.bordin@interfor.com.

Written comments are to be submitted to Interfor - Adams Lake Division, 92 +olding 5d., Chase, B.C., 9 ( 102.

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 Bid Bond must be submitted with the emailed bids (scanned document acceptable), while the original (hard copy) bid bond must be received within two (2) business days of tender close, payable to the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. Bid Bonds should be sent to the Owner’s Engineer addressed to: Chris Cheng, P.Eng. Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. 300 – 4940 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4M5 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.

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‘Fabulous’ loppet attracts more than 400 Trail Tales

Marcia Beckner With fabulous tracks, great weather, 448 skiers from three years old to 80, wonderful food at the finish including Rotary’s famous beef on a bun and the loppet’s famous lentil soup served by a cadre of volunteers, the 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet was a grand success.

Afterwards the community centre pool welcomed skiers to swim/ sauna/hot tub/shower followed by the wine and cheese in the auditorium. A noisy, lively place with skiers sharing stories of the day and greeting skiing comrades from near

and far. Speaking of far – we had three loppeteers from Australia and had to draw names for the winner of “Farthest Away” prize.

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by Sarah and Trevor Wallensteen was again a huge hit with the crowd.

Nothing like a helmet camera following the lead skiers to give the crowd a rush as the skiers hurtled down Hot Shot nearing 50 km/ hr! Steve King did his amazing announcing job at both the start/finish on the hill and at the awards. He was blown away by the announcer’s booth which had been built last fall in the stadium for him (and subsequent announcers) – suitably named King’s Castle. Our Olympic gold medal guest, Vic Emery, presented the medals and mugs to the first, second and third-place winners.

Gullan Hansen received a standing ovation for, at 79, having skied all of the 30 loppets. She also

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n Jim and Marcia Beckner with Vic Emery get ready for a ski at Larch Hills on Monday following the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet Saturday. received a pair of hot pink ski tights – great fun for both her and the crowd. The Heart and Stroke Foundation realized $10,450 from the event. So, a great day all around. And to top off a fabulous 30th loppet, our own young lads, John Connor and Thomas Hardy, came a close one-two to win the 34-km event, and our Abbi May was the first woman. Wow! The track setter has headed down Metford

Road from Lake View off Sentinel a couple of times this ski season, setting track right down to the South Canoe gate.

If you organize a car at the bottom, it is a great way to finish your day.

Alternatively, for a good workout, ski up Metford from South Canoe to Lake View and into the system, then end up by coming back down Metford. As well, as long as the weather is cold, there is great skiing on the lake. We ski

from Raven to town close to shore – it’s a mud flat area fairly far out. There seems to be a lot of skiing action for we see classic and skating tracks each time we head out on the lake.

So, if you are short of time and can’t make it to the Larch Hills for a ski outing, you have two alternatives close to home. And a bonus is that if you have a dog, it is welcome both on the ski up Metford Road and on the lake. Just don’t take your dog into the system past Lake View.

With tough competition and only two final positions available on the Olympic team, unfortunately Larch Hills’ Alysson Marshall was not successful in her bid to make the team. We know how hard Alysson has trained in the past four-plus years and how much she really wanted to make the team. We applaud her determination and effort to try to reach this goal.

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> SALMON ARM GM and PICCADILLY MALL Help “Jam the GM” full of gently used children’s books.

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.

Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive

Preschool Storytime

Family Board Games

Preschool Storytime

Bring a Book to Work Week

Preschool Storytime

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH Play board games any day this week with your family. > ALL COMMUNITIES Businesses and organizations are encouraged to promote reading and book discussions during regularly scheduled employee break times. Organize a used book exchange or start a book club.

Monday, January 27

> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families. > SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Join us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.

Books with the ‘Backs

> SHAW CENTRE 4:30 - 5:30PM Come out to buddy read with a player from the Silverbacks!

Don your comfiest jammies and snuggle up with your family for storytime.

Magic Show

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM Bring the family to see a magic show with magician Leif David!

Saturday, February 1

Lion’s Pancake Breakfast & Build a Snowman

> SICAMOUS SENIORS’ CENTRE 8AM - 12NOON Enjoy a pancake breakfast and building snowmen!

Magic Show

> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM Bring the family to see a magic show with magician Leif David!

Family Storytime

D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)

Thursday, January 30

Family Curling Night

> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 9:30 - 11:30AM Children aged 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend a Pirate Party (costumes welcome). Performances by Roxy, snacks, pirate games, and more.

Family Saturdays - “Build a Book” Project

Read with the Eagles

Family Storytime

Come Try Curling!

Family Storytime

> ALL COMMUNITIES Drop everything and read during National Family Literacy Day! > SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 4 - 6PM Families are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.

All equipment will be provided.

“Retro” Family Game Night

> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE LIBRARY 6 - 8PM Play retro board games with family. Hot chocolate, snacks and door prizes will be provided.

“PLAY AGAIN” Film Documentary

> SALMAR CLASSIC THEATRE 7PM This film inspires families to reconnect children to the natural world. Ages 10 and up. Entry by donation.

Tuesday, January 28 > SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2 - 3:45PM Come out for a free skate at the rink!

> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30 - 5PM Families are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.

All equipment will be provided.

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM Enjoy storytime with your family at the Enderby library. > SICAMOUS LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM Enjoy storytime with your family at the Sicamous library.

Magic Show

Armstrong Early Years Fair

> EAGLE VALLEY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE 10AM - 12NOON Children aged 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend the Fun Day. Activities include the limbo, parachute, yoga, balance beam and obstacle course. Fresh fruit will be provided.

Read with the Eagles

Sunday, February 2 Unplug & Play Family Pool Party

> SALMON ARM RECREATION CENTRE 1PM - 4:30PM Leave the mitts and toques at home and bring your swimsuits.

Enjoy music, games, activities and more!

Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive

> SICAMOUS EAGLES GAME - SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2PM Help “Jam the GM” full of gently used children’s books.

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> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM Bring the family to see a magic show with magician Leif David! > CARLIN SCHOOL 6:30 - 8PM Bring your toboggans and sleds! Hot chocolate and a warming bonfire provided by the Carlin PAC.

> SICAMOUS PRESCHOOL 1PM Come out to buddy read with a player from the Sicamous Eagles!

Family Music Jam & Games Night

> OKANAGAN COLLEGE SALMON ARM CAMPUS 4:30 - 6PM Bring your family to enjoy a session of music and games!

Family Skate & Games

> ENDERBY ARENA 5:45 - 7:15PM Families are invited out for a free skate and games night!

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> SALMON ARM ART GALLERY 11AM - 4PM Come out and create your very own book during the gallery’s regularly scheduled Family Saturdays program. All ages welcome.

> SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 2PM Bring the family to see a magic show with magician Leif David!

Friday, January 31 Parents & Tots Snow Day Fun

Family Skate

Carlin Country Sliding Party

> SICAMOUS PRESCHOOL 9:30AM Come out to buddy read with a player from the Sicamous Eagles!

> HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL 9 - 11AM Children from the ages of 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend. Storytelling, snacks, games, and more!

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