Salmon Arm Observer, February 05, 2014

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Gaming centre aims for spring By martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF

A gaming centre planned for Salmon Arm has been delayed but is still in the works.

Although construction was initially set to begin in October 2013, lease arrangements have pushed back the expected construction date to April of this year.

The Adams lake band is leasing the property – the former home of the GM dealership at 10th Street SW and the Trans-canada Highway – to the Berezan Group, which will build and operate the 26,000-sq.ft. chances Salmon Arm. Adams lake Band chief nelson leon explains that the lease term is changing, so the band must hold a referendum to accommodate the change.

“We’re happy to say we have entered into an agreement to sign a lease, pending a referendum, from annual to prepaid.”

He said the initial plan was for a 49-year lease paid as an annual rent.

The Berezan Group has Chief Nelson Leon AdAms LAke since requested a 49BAnd year prepaid lease.

An information meeting for band members will be held on March 12 in chase, as well as in Vancouver for band members there. The referendum vote will take place on March 13.

“They’re targeting for construction to start in April,” leon said, adding that, although an annual rent was the council’s preferred option, the new term would hold advantages for both the band and the developer.

“For the band, a prepaid lease allows us an influx of revenue so we could capitalize major projects – the resources are available to the band immediately. It allows the developer to have certainty on the expense side, in terms of doing business planning.”

About a dozen chances gaming centres are already operating in B.c., including ones in Kamloops and Kelowna.

They offer slots, bingo and dining, but not table See Band on page A2

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Shootout with the police

Salmon Arm Fire Department Lt. Mike Wigglesworth, RCMP Sgt. Carlos Tettolowski, firefighter Brandon Payne and Capt. Tom Giszas scramble for the ball in front of fire department goalie Steve St. Denis during the Police versus Fire Department Ball Hockey Tournament played Sunday in the Ross Street parking lot. The fire department doused the police with a narrow, 12-11 victory.

Arrest made in arson case

Pedro Gonzales: Former employee accused of setting fire, theft.

By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF

RcMP have arrested a 38-year-old former employee of Pedro Gonzalez Fruit and Garden ltd. in connection with a fire that devastated the business Sept. 9.

Police have recommended charges of arson and theft against Salmon Arm resident Adam Schultz, who will make his first court appearance March 18.

The fire was called in at

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12:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 and was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived a few minutes later.

“Given the time frame, it’s very unusual. It’s rare something will move that quickly and do that much damage,” said assistant fire chief Rod Macfarlane at the time.

Fire inspectors deemed the blaze suspicious in nature and quickly turned the investigaSee Police on page A2

Blaze: Firefighters work to extinguish a deliberately set fire at Pedro Gonzales Fruit and Garden Sept. 9.

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Police link fire and theft Continued from front tion over to the local RCMP detachment.

“During the past four months, police members of the General Investigation Section at Salmon Arm detachment have completed a complex investigation into the matter,” said Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane, who reiterated the difficulties involved in solving arson investigations.

He says the investigation was lengthy and complex, including several search warrants and involvement of the South East District RCMP plainclothes unit, E Division Major Crimes and local plainclothes members and general duty officers.

“Police were aware of a theft from the business early in the inves-

tigation, believed it to be an internal theft and, as such, considered the arson might be linked to the earlier theft,” he said.

Keane applauded what he called the dogged determination of Const. Dan St. Amand.

“He explored every avenue to bring this to a successful conclusion; he got on this early and just wouldn’t let go.”

Dale Ruth, one of the owners of Pedro Gonzalez Fruit and Garden Ltd., said the family is happy there has been an arrest and pleased with the police effort.

“They worked their butts off,” he says. “It’s not quite closure, but it’s a start. It lets people know they just can’t go around burning people’s businesses.”

Ruth says the family is confident the matter

games such as blackjack or poker with live dealers.

At an open house in June of last year, the Berezan Group, which will be responsible for all operational re-

quirements of Chances Salmon Arm, stated in its promotional material that it “will create high-quality local jobs, both during construction and operation. Berezan will be involved in the wider Salmon Arm community, including hiring

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Destruction: Arson was immediately suspected in the fruit stand fire. will be resolved and is concentrating on rebuilding their fruit and garden centre.

“Then we can get back to business, get back to what we do,” he said. “We’re doing

local trades and First Nations.”

BC Lottery Corporation representatives, who also attended the open house, stated that the corporation’s marketplace assessment indicated there is demand to support a gaming centre in Salmon Arm.

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By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Dressed in their fluorescent road working gear, a small group of flaggers attended traffic court Thursday to make a visible statement about safety for those who direct traffic on B.C.’s roads and highways.

The group of workers was there to support Susan Mclean, a flagger who was deliberately bumped by a driver while stopping traffic at a work zone along the Trans-Canada Highway in June.

While the flaggers were disappointed criminal charges of assault were not laid against the driver, David Harriman, he was issued a $368 violation ticket for driving without due care and attention. Harriman came to court to dispute the ticket, but, as his name was being called for him to appear in front of the judge, he changed gement, histechnology, plea to guilty. project During a discussion about the potential fine, Const. Mike Draper stated the police would be against any reduction in the fine and if anything would ask the judge to increase the amount or consider a temporary suspension of Harriman’s driver’s licence. He outlined the situation, in which Mclean had stopped the traffic along the highway near the new Walmart. Harriman was

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worker was injured highlights the safety risks they face on the job. driving the lead vehicle in the line, but when the traffic had cleared, Maclean refused to let Harriman continue on his way because he was using a cell phone. Draper told the court Harriman edged his vehicle forward, striking Mclean with his bumper. She stepped back and he edged forward a second time, causing a significant bruise to her thigh.

Then Harriman drove around her, nearly striking her again.

Harriman disputed Draper’s version of the events.

“It didn’t happen that management, strategic way in my opinion,” he told the judge. “I pled guilty so this would be done. I just want to pay the ticket and go.”

Harriman said both he and Mclean “were being difficult” and told the judge he was not talking on his cell phone, but was listening to a radio program on it.

Judge Brian Burgess reminded Harriman of the distracted driving laws, which state that a cell phone is being used even if the person is not

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Festival adds millions to Shuswap economy

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

It’s a three-day music-lovers festival that packs a huge economic wallop.

Preliminary findings of an economic development study have determined that the 2013 Roots and Blues Festival generated $4,089,299 in direct new spending in the region as a result of incremental spending by tourists attending the event and $4,935,022 combined spending by attendees both local and non-local.

“Incremental spending is money that is spent at or because of the event that would not otherwise have been spent in the community,” explained artistic director Hugo Rampen in his report to the board of the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society.

Rampen was providing the preliminary results of an economic development study that is a collaboration between Shuswap Tourism, the Roots and Blues Festival and the tourism management department of Thompson Rivers University.

The study was based on an extensive research involving the collection of more than 1,700 on-site questionnaires and subsequent

online survey.

Rampen says the total does not include spending by locals, support by sponsors or spending by the festival itself, nor does it include any form of economic multiplier.

On average, an event tourist to Roots and Blues spends $498 onsite and an additional $529 off-site during their festival weekend – money that is spent in a number of areas including transportation, ac-

Hugo Rampen Roots and Blues Festival commodation, food and beverage and shopping or retail.

“It is my hope that this study can be used as a tool for future fundraising, as well as a document that will silence various members of the community that have been nurturing a myth that the Roots and Blues does nothing for the community,” Rampen said, noting the festival provides an annual scholarship for

high school graduates and donates thousands of dollars in tickets for various community fundraisers.

During his tenure with the festival, 40 participants have been trained through a jobcreation program, along with five international interns, and four B.C. students.

As well, Rampen notes the festival has initiated a mini economic development project through Routes and Blues, an outreach program that partners with Seymour Arm, Squilax, Blind Bay, Malakwa, Notch Hill, Mara, Celista and the Shuswap Trail Alliance, and highlights local talent through the music crawl and festival busking.

“It is no secret that the economy has impacted the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival as well as its immediate community and we probably aren’t out of danger yet,” he says.

“Community support for the event is integral to the survival of the festival and in turn, as indicated in the recent economic development study, the survival of the festival is integral to the economy of the city.”

The full report is expected to be released later this month.

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Prior to being named corporate officer, he was the director of development services.

“I’m kind of sad to go, it’s a big decision.

Not that I was looking to leave per se, so I applied and followed through with the process. It seemed like a good fit for what I have to offer and where they are and where they’re moving into the future.”

Carl Bannister, chief administrative officer, said he’s very sorry to see him go.

“He’s been a great employee here at the city; he was the director of development services

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The City of Salmon Arm is looking for a new corporate officer.

Corey Paiement, who has filled the position for a year, is heading off to Spallumcheen to take on a new challenge.

His last day in the city’s employ will be Feb. 21. For his first six months at the Township of Spallumcheen he will be the deputy chief administrative officer and will transition into the chief administrative officer position.

“It’s an opportunity to advance my career without having to move my family.”

Paiement has been

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“Council is looking forward to working with Corey to continue many of the initiatives begun during the past year,” she said.

“We are confident Corey’s experience and background will serve him well in the future, as he provides sound leadership for council and staff and works to further the community’s interests.”

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Tracy Hughes

Don’t let up on Hockeyville Saturday was Hockey Day in Salmon Arm, but for me it turned out to be Sunday.

That’s because I’m still celebrating my five-year-old son’s first goal for the Initiation Black Penguins in Sunday’s game against North Okanagan.

For a kid who could barely stand up on his skates at the beginning of the season, this is a major milestone.

I must admit to having some trepidation for him starting hockey. We were initially going to try out the Mini-Backs program, which would run for one hour every second week. But ultimately that program was dropped this year, leaving Salmon Arm Minor Hockey, which practises twice a week and plays once a week, as our only other option.

This worried me a bit, as I had no idea whether my son would even like hockey and this sounded like a big commitment. But it was hard to argue with a kid who was so excited about starting hockey that he slept for a couple of nights wearing his hockey helmet and spent hours towing his roller bag full of gear around the house.

So we jumped into our roles as hockey parents. My husband got a polite arm twisting from Roy Sakaki and came home to announce he was going to be helping out the team as an assistant. And for my part, I learned how to wrestle the kid into his hockey gear – and that’s no mean feat with a wiggly kindergartner.

My hat goes off to the coaches of these young players. It takes a terrific amount of patience to try and keep these boys and girls not only focused on learning these skills, but having fun. They are also dealing with young kids who are having to learn some of the real basics about sportsmanship, etiquette and dealing with the inevitable losses.

It’s amazing to see the team starting to make friends and the kids with one year of experience offer encouragement and advice to the younger players.

I actually did not participate in Salmon Arm’s hockey day. I think the family had a good excuse. The Black Penguins headed off to a hockey tournament in Lumby, where they spent the day playing four games. But I understand the stands were rocking with a crowded arena full of cheering fans for Saturday’s premier contest between the Salmon Arm SilverBacks and the Penticton Vees, which was topped off by the home team win.

I think the Hockey Day events were a huge success and will go far to assist the city’s standing in the Kraft Hockeyville competition.

But we can do better. At my last viewing, the city had 595 submissions to the website. This seems like too small a number, considering there were roughly 1,100 fans at Saturday’s game.

Time to put in your comments before the Feb. 9 deadline. It’s not difficult and it could have a big impact on our chances to become one of 16 finalists. Enter online at krafthockeyville. cbc.ca.

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Senate gets the scrutiny it deserves In one fell swoop this week, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau knocked 32 senators on their butts and set in motion yet another firestorm of debate on the relevance and purpose of the Canadian Senate.

Is this an honest stab at reform or a cynical effort to distance the Liberal party from possible future scandals involving expenses?

The answer to that question depends on who you ask. Certainly, most Canadians outside of Ottawa would rather see the costly house of sober second thought demolished completely.

But, if reform is all we can get in the short term, kicking Liberal senators out of caucus provides at least some opportunity for independence.

It would take an army of political scientists to sniff out whether this move makes a difference in the long term.

But, the fact remains — stunt or not — Trudeau has done more to change the Senate than any prime minister or party leader has done in previous generations. While the critics will scoff at what Trudeau has done, at least he has done something.

And, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper deserves scorn for his hypocrisy in appointing senators after saying he would not do so, voters need to remember that his Conservatives are awaiting a court decision on making the Senate an elected body.

Yes, ridicule can be heaped on Harper, but note also, that he is following up on his pledge. Between Trudeau and the prime minister, we may yet get some use out of the useless Red Chamber.

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The Observer asked: Should the city allow the wharf to be closed off for private functions?

Emma Mier “No. Everyone living here should have access. I’ve walked down there every day for the past 10 years.”

Greg Profit “No. It’s not fair to taxpayers and residents who use it regularly.”

Katy McCallum “It would be all right as long as it was only for a limited number of times per year.”

Shari Sweetnam “No. As taxpayers we should have access to the wharf as much as we want.”

Tracy Noble “No. It’s nice to have access without limitations.”

End this bloody war Kudos to Walmart workers over B.C. schools BC VIEWS

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VICTORIA – There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury.

The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period.

Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.” Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week.

The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press.

Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.”

It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up.

This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more, as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002.

This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years.

That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments.

In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm

had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest.

NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers.

Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union.

“But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”

Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired “this week,” so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students.

Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system.

And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment!

No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand.

Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire.

I was in our new Walmart store recently and witnessed a situation I thought everyone should know about. I had just entered the store and was walking toward the produce department when I heard a woman screaming for help.

The man with her, (I assume he was her husband) had was collapsed and his eyes had rolled back. I rushed over to where she was and at about the same time one of the Walmart staff arrived.

The staff lady immediately began to render assistance to the man, so I tried to calm the woman.

Within seconds another staff member came up and took my place.

Just a few seconds later an announcement was made for a “code white” at the front door and more staff arrived.

They set up a barrier of people around the injured man and the Walmart greeter was already outside waiting to direct the ambulance.

Now I’ve instructed first aid and CPR for over 15 years and I have to tell you, I’ve never seen more professional and swift action in my life.

The cause of the man going down could have been from

several causes – stroke, heart attack, seizure, etc.

The person rendering assistance determined the cause almost immediately and took the correct action. The second staff took control of the area.

The management got the appropriate staff members needed to assist and got the ambulance on the way. And the greeter directed the ambulance. I’ve seen hospitals that weren’t that organized. My hat goes off to Walmart and their staff for such professionalism. Well done.

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Fletcher should move to Fort McMurray Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 22) Well, now Tom Fletcher has done it. He has annoyed, angered, baffled and bored us over the years with his columns. However, to be so condescending and rude

about Neil Young’s involvement in the anti-oilsands controversy made me respond.

How does he decide which experts’ findings on the environment he judges to be the truth – the whole truth?

May I make a suggestion?

Fletcher should move to Fort McMurray. Enjoy the scenery.

And after looking at this picture, who is calling whom an old man?

Heidi Bumann

Columnist drinks from tailings ponds?

Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 22) Tom Fletcher should stop taking Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s advice.

Drinking from tailings ponds does not appear to be bringing any clarity to his argument.

The fact that similar environmental destruction exists in the U.S. means Canadians should shut up and ignore

what goes on in our country?

Would Fletcher at least concede that any industrial development of this size comes at a significant cost to the environment?

I agree that the oilsands are extremely important to the Canadian economy and provide thousands of high-paying jobs to people across this country, but surely there’s room for a balanced discussion. Perhaps we could start

somewhere between shutting it down as Neil Young would prefer, or expanding it as fast as humanly possible, the clear choice of the present federal and Alberta governments.

If Young’s comments lead to discussions at dinner tables across this country, then he did us all a great service.

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Archives

1924

Because of arrangements made for his comfort while travelling over the lines of the Canadian Pacific, Rt. Hon. David Lloyd George wrote E.W. Beatty, president of the company a letter of appreciation.

Premier Oliver was continuing his campaign for the equalization of freight rates in the West. He strenuously opposed the application of the express companies for higher rates.

1934

In curling news, a rink from Salmon Arm competed in Armstrong for the Dunwater trophy. The rink of Art Smith, Dick Bray, Doc Usher and A.S. McKim “played a splendid game,” and returned the victors.

Mt. Ida Women’s Institute held its first concert in memory of Robert Burns. A surprise was expressed that this was their first Burn’s night, considering that 50 percent of the population was Scots or of Scottish descent.

1944

Miss Pauline Prescott received her notice to report to the W.R.C.N.S at Galt Ontario.

Dr. S.Z. Bennett’s application for the position of medical health officer at a fee of $10 per month was accepted by city council.

1954

Eric Martin, minister of health and welfare, advised that L.F. Delwiller, commissioner of the B.C. Hospital Service, would meet with the Salmon Arm Hospital Board to discuss the urgent need for a new hospital here.

Temperatures in Salmon Arm plummeted to an official low of 21 below zero, according to weather observer Ernest Doe. Salmon Arm city council voted to increase the indemnities of the mayor and aldermen.

The increase of $25 meant the mayor would receive $525 a year, and the aldermen $275.

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Climbing out of comfort zone

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Kathleen Seeley’s bucket list is a little lighter.

The Salmon Arm resident reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 7:38 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.

Before she embarked on the eight-day trek, Africa was but a small blip on her personal radar.

“All I knew about Africa was what I learned in The Lion King,” she laughs. “It’s sad, but it’s true.”

Not only did Seeley get close up and personal with real wildlife, she learned a lot about herself, her capabilities and the effects of altitude during her climb to Kilimanjaro’s 19,340ft. Uhuru Peak.

Her African adventure began at a Biggest Loser fitness camp in the U.S. where she met a woman who was intent on taking people on a Kilimanjaro jaunt.

“I had to hike there and I hated it,” Seeley says vehemently.

“I don’t camp, I don’t hike, I wasn’t into any of the outside activities.”

But Seeley, who had declared this to be her “year of saying yes to everything,” decided to push herself well beyond her comfort zone and, in early January arrived at Moshi, Tanzania, a city of 184,00 people, located at the base of Kilimanjaro.

“I was looking at the mountain from my hotel room and I saw the mountain and

thought, ‘I’m climbing that?!” she laughs. “It seemed so big and we just kept walking, walking and walking, and it kept getting bigger and bigger.”

Seeley made the climb with four other trekkers, three guides and a team of 20 porters who would run up ahead of the group.

“The guides sang to us all the way up the mountain; it was like a movie,” she says. “Buga, our main guide, kept saying, ‘No pain, no gain.’”

Seeley was grateful to the porters, who carried everything on the trek, including a portapotty (10-gallon bucket) around which they erected a small tent, tents, bedding and food with which “fabulous” meals were prepared.

On day five of the climb, Seeley developed a bad chest infection and was afraid she would not make it to the summit. But one of the trekkers was a doctor who was able to provide antibiotics.

“We all just pushed our own limits in some way,” she says, noting the other members of the group suffered from a bout of diarrhea, something she managed to avoid. “I got sick on summit day; my guide was rubbing my back saying, ‘if

What are you waiting for?

Year of saying yes: Kathleen Seeley triumphantly knocks off one more item from her extensive bucket list at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. you throw up you’ll feel better.’”

On summit day, Seeley’s group hiked for six hours in the morning, rested, had a light meal, rested more, got up at 10 p.m., started hiking at 11 and arrived at the summit more than eight hours later to greet success and a sunny day.

Clad in six layers of clothes, cold and tired but elated, the group immediately descended 9,000 feet in order to escape altitude sickness.

“We were up for almost 24 hours,” she says. “It was so amazing. I found I had so much more in me than I thought.”

Anxious to shower after a nine-day hiatus, Seeley was descending with another trekker when she heard the trip organizer tell one of the guides she understood their route was the easiest of several choices.

“He said, ‘no this is the second hardest route on the mountain,’” laughs Seeley, noting a

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few choice words were spoken by herself and another noncamper.

“She thought because it was the most successful, it was the easiest.”

The trekkers passed through several climates on the ascent and descent, hiking down through a 90-minute hail storm.

Back on flat land, the hikers were treated to an “intriguing“ visit to a Masai village and a five-day safari that took them into the Serengeti.

Seeley was delighted with the close-up view of several lions, tails dangling, sleeping in a tree, and awestruck by a jaguar that walked right by the jeep, climbed a tree and pulled out an antelope she had killed and cached, in order to feed herself and her cubs.

Still intent on stretching her boundaries, Seeley will soon head to Ecuador to spend 12 days with a shaman. Next up on her trekking agenda is most likely Machu Picchu in October.

In between treks and shamans, Seeley will continue to work on her book, Good Food, Good Wine, Good Sex, Goodbye Goodbye.

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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 Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

1. a) Proposed Amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000: 1) Map 4.1 (Urban Containment Boundary): Include the westerly 4 ha of Lot 4, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD Plan 3890 within the Urban Containment Area; 2) Map 8.1 (Residential Development Areas): Include the westerly 4 ha of Lot 4, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 3890 within Residential Development Area ‘C’; and + 100 m 3) Map A-1 (Land Use), Redesignate the westerly 4 ha of Lot 4, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 3890 from AR (Acreage Reserve) to LR (Low Density Residential). as shown shaded on the map. b) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: Rezone the westerly 4 ha of Lot 4, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 3890 from A-2 (Rural Holding Zone) to R-7 (Large Lot Single Family Residential Zone) as shown shaded on the map.

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Civic Address: 2451 – 30 Avenue NE Location: east side of 20 Street NE north of 30 Avenue NE Present Use of westerly 4 ha: Vacant/Agriculture Proposed Use of westerly 4 ha: Single Family Residential Subdivision Owners / Applicant: S. Miller, P. Laitinen & C. Laitinen /Onsite Engineering Ltd. Reference: OCP4000-17/Bylaw No. 4015 and ZON.999/Bylaw No. 4016 2. a) Proposed Amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4000: Amend Section 7.0 (Rural and Agriculture) 7.3.16 of Agricultural Policy to read as follows: “7.3.16 Either a conventional secondary suite contained within a dwelling or a detached suite is supported as an accessory residential use in the Acreage Reserve, Salmon Valley Agriculture and Forest Reserve designations, except that detached suites are not supported within the Agricultural Land Reserve.” b) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: 1. Add to Section 34 - A-1 - Agriculture Zone a) “34.3.4 detached suite on a parcel or site not located within the Agricultural Land Reserve”, and renumber the balance of Section 34.3 accordingly. b) “34.5.5 Maximum Number of Secondary Suites - One (1) secondary suite or one (1) detached suite is permitted per parcel”, and renumber the balance of Section 34 accordingly. c) “34.10 Minimum Setback of Detached Suites - The minimum setback of a detached suite from all parcel lines shall be 6.0 metres (19.7 feet)”, and renumber the balance of Section 34 accordingly.

2. Add to Section 35 - A-2 - Rural Holding Zone a) “35.3.4 detached suite on a parcel or site not located within the Agricultural Land Reserve”, and renumber the balance of Section 35.3 accordingly. b) “35.5.5 Maximum Number of Secondary Suites - One (1) secondary suite or one (1) detached suite is permitted per parcel” and renumber the balance of Section 35 accordingly. c) “35.10 Minimum Setback of Detached Suites - The minimum setback of a detached suite from all parcel lines shall be 6.0 metres (19.7 feet)”, and renumber the balance of Section 35 accordingly.

3. Add to Section 36 - A-3 - Small Holding Zone a) “36.3.4 detached suite on a parcel or site not located within the Agricultural Land Reserve”, and renumber the balance of Section 36.3 accordingly. b) “36.5.5 Maximum Number of Secondary Suites - One (1) secondary suite or one (1) detached suite is permitted per parcel”, and renumber the balance of Section 36 accordingly.

4. Add to Section 41 - CD-3 - Comprehensive Development Zone 3 a) “41.3.4 detached suite on a parcel or site not located within the Agricultural Land Reserve”, and renumber the balance of Section 41.3 accordingly. b) “41.5.5 Maximum Number of Secondary Suites - One (1) secondary suite or one (1) detached suite is permitted per parcel”, and renumber the balance of Section 41 accordingly.

Location: Rural Parcels not in the Agricultural Land Reserve Proposed Use: To allow for a detached suite on rural parcels not in the Agricultural Land Reserve Owners / Applicant: City of Salmon Arm Reference: OCP4000-18/Bylaw No. 4017 and ZON.1000/Bylaw No. 4018 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 27 to February 11, 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 8034000) TO OBTAIN THE FACTS OF THE PROPOSALS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Corey Paiement, Corporate Officer For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC

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Salmon Arm GM dealership employees Rod Thiessen, Warren Suitor and Ian Gray load a truck full of books collected through the Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive for the Literacy Alliance Society of the Shuswap (LASS). Literacy outreach co-ordinator Jennifer Findlay will sort and distribute the books to children’s organizations throughout the North Okanagan and Shuswap.

Citizens ponder election bids

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

More than one person is pondering a run for the mayor’s chair.

Mayor Nancy Cooper told the Observer in December that she would definitely be seeking reelection in the November municipal election.

As rumours have been circulating about other potential candidates, the Observer did a quick survey.

Former mayor Marty Bootsma said it’s too early to make a decision.

“I look at the landscape when the time comes.”

Asked if he’s considering running, he said: “I haven’t ruled it out, put it that way.”

Okanagan Shuswap MP and former Salmon Arm mayor Colin Mayes also told the Observer late last year that

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he hasn’t yet decided what he’s going to do.

He hasn’t ruled out another shot at mayor, nor at re-election as MP. Former city councillor and previous mayoralty candidate Kevin Flynn says it’s too early to know, but if he were to run, it most likely wouldn’t be for mayor.

“It’s unlikely I’d consider doing either… I don’t know what I want to do but I’m enjoying focusing on my business.”

A man who works with numbers, he sums up his intentions this way: “It’s less than 50 per cent that I’m going to run for anything.

I will rule out almost 99 per cent running for mayor…”

Coun. Debbie Cannon said she hasn’t made a decision yet about the next election.

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Marty Bootsma FORMER MAYOR I have to think about whether I run for council or maybe even consider running for mayor.”

Two city councillors are certain what they’ll be doing in November.

Both Alan Harrison and Denise Reimer say they’ll be seeking reelection as city councillors.

Coun. Ken Jamieson also said it’s likely he will seek re-election.

“There’s a good chance I will be and

that will be decided in the coming months. If I were to run, it would be for council. I would never apply for a job I don’t want,” he said, smiling, with regard to the mayor’s position.

Coun. Chad Eliason said he has no idea yet what he’ll be doing in the fall. The agenda he set nine years ago of things he wanted to accomplish is nearly complete, he says.

His three main goals were curbside recycling, sustainable funding for trails and turning Salmon Arm into a college town. He notes the land donation for the college is an important step.

Marg Kentel said she doesn’t know yet what she’ll be doing.

“I haven’t even thought that far ahead – we’ve still got a lot to do.”

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Parent Information Meetings for French Immersion Programs Please note there is a change in registration practice from previous years for both EARLY and LATE immersion.

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To find out more about French Immersion opportunities in our schools, and to possibly register your child for French Immersion, it is essential to attend the information meeting which pertains to your student!

The meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at École Élémentaire Bastion Elementary (early immersion) and L’École Intermédiare Shuswap Middle School (late immersion).

It is essential for all parents interested in the French Immersion program to attend the information meeting pertaining to their child on March 4th at 7 p.m. If the numbers work out than registration will be taken at this meeting. If the numbers do not work out, we will continue with registration on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration will take place at the District Education Centre (DEC) located at #110 2960 Okanagan Avenue S.E., Salmon Arm on a first come first served basis.

Sibling Enrolment. District practice provides opportunity for preregistration of students who already have siblings in the French Immersion Programs. Sibling registration forms will be mailed directly to all parents/guardians of students enrolled in French Immersion programs and must be completed and received at School District No. 83, by 4 p.m. Friday, February 21st, 2014.

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Thrift store added to city

Service: New operation to benefit the non-profit Kindale Developmental Association.

OBSERVER STAFF

A bright green sign on the Trans-Canada Highway at the west end of town heralds another thrift shop for Salmon Arm. A surprise to the thrift shop community, the new addition will be operated by Kindale Developmental Association, a non-profit society that provides a wide range of services to people with developmental and other disabilities throughout the North Okanagan.

Kindale began in Armstrong in 1959 as a small school for children with special needs and has since grown into a large and diverse organization serving 130 consumers in several North Okanagan communities.

Some services, such as homesharing, extend to Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Revelstoke.

Kindale also operates a successful thrift store in Armstrong that is staffed by volunteers from the community and plans to open its Salmon Arm branch sometime this month.

“We have a good relationship with the thrift store In Armstrong and other thrift stores,” says Cindy Masters, Kindale development officer.

“Kindale focuses on working together, we’re about building community.”

Masters says Kindale has an office in Salmon Arm and has been operating home shares in the area for four years.

Proceeds of the new store will be used to serve clients in the area,

says Masters, noting she is aware concerns were expressed on a social media site regarding the possibility another thrift store will cut into the charitable pie.

“Thrift stores are not for depressed communities; thrift stores are about new-age environments with people who care about landfills and are recycling and reusing rather than buying.”

Masters says people from Salmon Arm and Kelowna visit the organization’s Armstrong

women’s shelter. They also support school breakfast and lunch programs and the Fifth Avenue Seniors’ Activity Centre.

“People make applications so the amount varies from year to year,” Menzies says of how much money the store disburses. “But it’s close to $100,000.”

Sheldon Feener, pastor of the Salvation Army’s New Hope Community Church and manager of the Lighthouse shelter that can accommodate 16

Thrift stores are not for depressed communities; thrift stores are about newage environments with people who... are recycling and reusing rather than buying.

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store, and thrift stores in Armstrong help each other out.

Churches Thrift Shop manager Lynda Menzies says she has no problem with the addition of a new thrift store.

“I truly feel that there’s lots of donations and competition is healthy,” Menzies says, noting she believes Kindale will need a strong volunteer base in order to succeed. “We have approximately 250 volunteers a week.”

Churches Thrift Store supports the 15 churches that provide volunteers as well as Second Harvest, Salvation Army Food Bank, Neighbourlink and the

people, is also in favour of competition.

“I really don’t have a problem with it, I think it’s a great opportunity for the people of Salmon Arm to get things at affordable prices,” he says, pointing out the store that supports operation of the shelter gets ample donations.

“In a community like this, there is plenty of support and, at the heart of it is we’re all serving the same people. I would even go so far as to say, when we’re serving the same people, it’s not competition.”

Feener says that when needed, the church and fundraising events support the shelter that is located at the

corner of Fifth Avenue SW and Third Street – one block south of Canada Safeway.

Dawn Dunlop, executive director of the Salmon Arm branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), says the impending arrival of a new thrift store was a surprise to the social services community.

She says CMHA is part of the Shuswap Community Resources Co-operative along with the SAFE Society, Shuswap Children’s Association and the Eagle Valley Support Society.

“We work collaboratively and have a noncompete clause,” Dunlop says, noting she has been playing telephone tag with Kindale’s executive director. “I called them to say, how can we work in partnership or together?’ We did that when the Salvation Army opened their store.”

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City preparing cell tower location bylaw

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A petition campaign to have the city develop a policy guiding cell tower placement was successful even before it reached municipal council.

Approximately 800 signatures were included on a petition submitted to council

by Dianne Rempel and Wendy Collins.

A letter from Rempel and Collins includ-

ed with the petition explains the intent was to encourage council to bring in guidelines on the placement and appearance of cell phone towers, considered by the writers and petition signatories to be a health risk.

Coun. Alan Harrison said he appreciated the work done by Rempel and Collins, and noted staff is working to prepare such a policy.

In October, council asked staff to begin

work on a policy after receiving letters of concern about a cell tower possibly going up in the Hillcrest area near the school and residences.

Coun. Marg Kentel added at that time that Rogers had yet to respond to public complaints or inquiries from the city.

Responding to the petition, Coun. Denise Reimer, acting as deputy mayor, reiterated Harrison’s comments,

explaining a cell tower policy is currently being drafted by city corporate officer Corey Paiement.

“He’s working at that and hoping the draft will be available for council’s information by the middle of February,” said Reimer.

“After that, it will go out for public submissions as well as councils’ statements… The policy after that will come back to council. I think we’re heading in

Denise Reimer Deputy Mayor the right direction with regard to that.”

Coun. Ken Jamieson emphasized the im-

portance of supporting such community initiatives in one way or another.

“We may not agree with what the people are saying, but if you have 800 people saying something in the community, it means something, and we sometimes have to be that conduit to the other agencies to let them know that we have people in our community who are concerned,” said Jamieson.

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Post office workers urge action March 31: Union wants residents to oppose planned changes.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm employees of Canada Post were busy getting their message out over the weekend.

An information table was set up at the Mall at Piccadilly to let residents know that the Crown corporation plans to raise rates and cut services, said Dale Wereschuk, local president of the Salmon Arm-Revelstoke local of CUPW, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. He said workers would like Salmon Arm residents to tell their MP they’re not in favour of changes to be implemented March 31.

“It’s quite clearly a Conservative mandate and we want them to know we’re not happy with that and we want to have some input in it.”

He said 400 signatures were gathered on a petition at the mall.

Come March 31, single stamps are going up from 63 cents to $1, and books of 10 up to 83 cents per stamp. Another change will be the elimination of door-todoor service, something which doesn’t affect Salmon Arm. While the number of letters the post office handles has decreased dramatically with the advent of email and social media, parcels have increased with the use of online shopping.

Wereschuk points to a Conference Board of Canada report that said Canada Post was going to be losing a billion dollars by the year 2020. The report was based on a projected loss in 2011 of $56 million. However, that was just a projection, he notes. The corporation actually had a profit of $98 million that year.

“We don’t feel the deficit they’re projecting is going to be there.”

Okanagan Shuswap MP Colin Mayes says he doesn’t plan to go against the wishes of Canada Post, which he said is arm’s length

from government.

“First of all, our minister has said this is a corporate decision by Canada Post, not a political decision. What the postal workers are trying to do is make us make a political decision to reach into the treasury to accommodate them.”

He adds, “Nobody likes to see anyone being laid off after years of work and change is difficult. We just have to trust those folks in the corporate office that they’re doing their best.”

He agrees there was profit in 2011 but it was because employees agreed to changes to the pension plan.

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Bennett Dec. 23, 2013

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February 19, 2013 Kaela was born February 19, 2013.

She is 10 months in this photo. Happy parents are Jeremy and Kelly Brouwer.

Kaela loves her big brother Justin.

Duncan is 1 week old in this photo.

Duncan’s parents are Melanie and Hugh of Salmon Arm. “Snug as a bug.”

Eden Sevyn Barron-Harpur is four months old in this picture. She was born June 29, 2013 to Sydney Barron and Steve Harpur.

“I love my mom.”

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March 27, 2013

Jeremy is 5 1/2 months old in this photo, and weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. when he was born. He is a very happy little boy and little brother to Nathaniel. Parents are Adam & Rachelle Kaufman. Proud grandparents are Mel and Sherry Kaufman of Salmon Arm and Jack and Ellen Kalf from Ashton Creek.

Urae-Lavigne September 27, 2013

Jay Ryder was born September 27 at 8:30 am and weighed 9 lbs and 1 oz. Happy parents are Catherine Urae & Dillon Lavigne and proud big brother Damien.

Proud grandparents are Wally & Laura Lavigne and Eileen Williams. Great grandma Lena Bowlby and many aunts and uncles.

July 12, 2013

MacKenzie Skye Lester Anderson was born July 12, 2013.

She is three months in this photo. Her parents are Racine and Micheal Lester Anderson. “Kenzie loves big sis Teagan to read to her.”

Clermont March 17, 2013

Huxley John Clermont was three months old in this picture. His parents are Tanya and Gus of Vernon, B.C., grandmom is Jane Sullivan, and great grands are Leroy and Armi Swanson of Salmon Arm. “Huxley is a very active boy who loves his cars.”

Merrells Sept. 22, 2013

Drayton Kenneth Wade is 2 months old in this picture. Drayton’s parents are Courtney and Stephen and he is welcomed by proud big sister Kinslee. Proud grandparents are Maureen Toews, Wesley Toews, Katherine Ross, Ken Merrells & great-grandmother Shirley McConnell.

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January 18, 2013

Alyssa is 10 months old in this photo. Her parents are Glenn Hucul and Coralie Bostock.

“Our sweet little angel.”

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Eat, drink and be Hockeyville On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Barley Station Brew Pub and Wicked Spoon Cafe & Grill will be hosting an evening to raise awareness about Hockeyville 2014.

At the Barley Station Brew Pub beginning at 5 p.m., there will be a burger and beer special, members of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks will make an appearance and Scotiabank employees will be circulating with iPads to encourage patrons to register their nomination. Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. Enter to win two tickets to a Salmon Arm SilverBacks home game At the Wicked Spoon Cafe & Grill from 5 to 9 p.m. is Family Night – take your kids for a pizza and an autographed puck special. There will be a meet-and-greet with the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. Patrons will also be able to register their Hockeyville nominations.

Companies get in the spirit Dinoflex Group in Salmon Arm’s Industrial Park is the winner of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Hockeyville business display challenge.

First runner up was In View One Hour Optical and second runner up was the Barley Station Brew Pub. Businesses are encouraged to continue to display their Hockeyville pride until after the Feb. 9 deadline.

The Salmon Arm Observer will be closed on Monday, February 10th to allow our staff to enjoy the provincial “BC Family Day” holiday.

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After outstanding play in the net for the Salmon Arm Fire Department team, goalie Mattao Sardinha receives a congratulatory pat on the head from fire department Capt. Tom Giszas. The fire department won the game 12-11 in a shootout over the RCMP team at the Ball Hockey Tournament held Sunday in the Ross Street parking lot. The game was part of the city’s bid to become a Hockeyville contest finalist.

Deadlines for the February 14th edition of the Shuswap Market News remains unchanged.

Beautiful Babies of 2013 Satrum

January 1, 2013

Rennie

Lincoln was born on January 1, 2013 and was the New Year’s baby in 2013.

This is a picture of Lincoln on his first birthday.

His parents are Lindsay and Colin of Salmon Arm.

Nash

October 25, 2013

Amelia is only two weeks old in this photo. Her parents are Amanda and Ryan Nash of Blind Bay. Big brother Porter, Mom & Dad absolutely adore Amelia – such an angel!

January 17, 2013

Dymond

January 20, 2013 Nixon was born on January 20, 2013.

He is 9 months old in this picture, and his parents are Kim and Tyler Dymond.

Brayden Rennie is nine months old here. His parents are Alex and Brad Rennie of Salmon Arm. “I love my Grandpa.”

Viala

September 17, 2013

We are so stoked to introduce Jakob’s little sister Lily Eileen Frances Viala at 8 lbs., 1 oz. at 6:51 p.m. Welcomed with love by Mike, Michaela and big brother Jakob. Ecstatic grandparents are Hans Funk, Carin Viala and great grandma Frances Grieve. “Our beautiful and very happy Lily Bean.”

Tierney

December 28, 2013

Keegan Page was born at 5:34 a.m. in Vernon and weighed 8.4 lbs. Keegan’s just minutes old in this photo. Parents Keri & Vance, brother Brogran, of Sunnybrae. Grandparents: Dennis & Heather Smith of Tappen, Clayton & Lisa Tierney of Charlottetown PEI and Doug & Moreen Newnes of Las Vegas.

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Unplugged activities critical to child development HEALTHY BITES

Serena Caner When I had my first child, I was almost pious in thinking I would never let my child watch television.

Growing up, I resented that my mom would not let me watch TV; however, I have turned into that same parent.

When my second child came along, screen time suddenly became a safe, affordable way to get a break when I am losing my mind.

When my three-year old watches Dora, I know that she will not try to suffocate her baby sister, she will not make a mess or partake in unsafe acrobatics around the house. In fact, I can be positive that she will be in the exact spot where I left her when the show started.

This is both great and worrisome at the same time.

This past week, my children and I attended a number of the events for the “Unplug and Play Week.”

Their popularity and success made me reflect on how important it is to have free activities for families.

Children love playing with their parents and friends and yet often need that opportunity offered to them.

Research shows that too much screen time is associated with increased risk of obesity, chronic disease, poor self-image and poor school performance.

The Canadian Pediatric Society has released guidelines on the amount of screen time and physical activity for children: • Children under two: Zero screen time and at least three hours of activity that develops movement skills daily (free play, games, walking/crawling).

• Children two to four years: less than one hour of screen time daily and at least three

hours of activity daily.

• Children over the

age of five: less than two hours a day of screen time and aim for at least one hour of moderate or vigorous exercise daily. Activities that strengthen muscles and bones

should be done three times a week.

These days, for a variety of reasons, we are bound to our technological devices. However, there is a substantial and growing body

of evidence on the many negative impacts of this lifestyle, especially for children.

The success of “Unplug and Play” week demonstrated that parents are searching for

alternatives for their children, so let us build on this momentum and continue to find “unplugged” activities for our children.

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Athletes prepare for BC Games

Mission: Two dozen to participate from city.

About 20 Salmon Arm athletes plus their coaches will be among more than 1,800 participants taking part in the Mission 2014 BC Winter Games kicking off Feb. 20. A total of 1,344 athletes will be supported by 346 coaches and 156 officials during the four-day event.

The athletes come from throughout B.C. and have earned a place to represent their zone at the Games. Competing in 18 different sports, the athletes range in age from nine to 17. Athletes with a disability will compete in wheelchair basketball, Special Olympics basketball, para-alpine and para-nordic events.

Local athletes competing in the various sports include: • Badminton - Kevin Henz, Canoe; Natanya O’Brien; Nathan Renkema; Joy Savanagouder; Matthew Sharratt; McKenzie Woldringh, all from Salmon Arm. • Judo - Casey Bourassa; Monica Gignac, head coach; Sachi Kutschker; and Reese Richardson, all from Salmon Arm. • Ringette - Deanna Asham; Courtney Bacon; Jaicee Clifford; Emilie Petryshen; Adrianna Williams; Christine Williams, asst coach; and Emily Williams, all from Salmon Arm. • Cross Country Skiing - David Bakker; Aidan Hepburn; Abbigail May, coach; Rachel May and Konrad Van Varseveld, all from Salmon Arm. To find out who is registered to represent the community and sport at the Games, look at the participant list, available online and searchable by city, sport and name. The list may change up to Feb. 20.

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Great wins for Hockey Day Hockey Day in Salmon Arm was a big day for many hockey fans and players, including the Salmon Arm Female Midget Tier 1 hockey team.

During the second intermission at the SilverBacks game on Saturday, the team was presented with the banner for being league champions for the 2013/14 season.

Salmon Arm will be hosting the provincial championship on March 16 to 20 where the team, consisting of girls from Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, Vernon and Lumby, will represent the Okanagan region.

Hockey Day in Salmon Arm featured many games, including the league final for the Female Midget team.

With solid goaltending by Jamie Sedore (Salmon Arm) and hard working defence by Hailey Haskell (Salmon Arm) and Chelsea McCaig (Enderby), the team was able to defeat Kelowna 3-1.

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On target: Salmon Arm Female Midget Tier 1 player Jenna Lazar goes in alone on the Kelowna goal during the team’s 3-1 win in the league finals Saturday at Shaw Centre.

(Vernon) and Jenna Lazar (Vernon).

SilverBacks

Though their pair of impressive wins over the Penticton Vees came in advance of Super Bowl Sunday, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks drew some inspiration from the Seattle Seahawks and the “Why not us?” slogan in the final month of the regular season.

The Gorillas, icing a lineup minus Evan Anderson, Alex Gillies, Adam Clark and Colton

Thibault, still managed wins of 2-1 in Penticton and 4-1 the next night at Shaw Centre. The victories run Salmon Arm’s streak to five and keep them in the thick of the Interior race.

“With our lineup, we had to make the game even simpler,” said SilverBacks head coach Troy Mick. “We said to our guys, ‘Why not us?’ We minimized our mistakes so Penticton wouldn’t be able to capitalize because they’re so talented.

“No one was going to give us credit to win

those games, but we ended up doing it.”

On Friday, Bryden Marsh and Landon Smith goals were enough as Angus Redmond kicked out 21 shots in a second-star performance. Salmon Arm had just 15 shots of their own for the game but that win was just the opening act.

The following night at Shaw Centre, the SilverBacks capped off Hockey Day in Salmon Arm with a convincing victory.

Despite surrendering the first goal to Cody

DePourcq 1:29 into the game, the ’Backs rallied with a Blake Box equalizer and second-period goals from Thomas Plese, Brett Fagerheim and Smith. Redmond made 38 saves and was named first star.

It was the first meeting with Penticton since Vees forward Cam Amantea was suspended for a hit on Evan Anderson. Amantea returned to the lineup Saturday as well but Mick was pleased his team didn’t exact retribution.

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Rugby players and enthusiasts Garth Lord, Jeff Tebo, Craig Shantz, Vicus Vicar, Brad Shields, Josh Szoke, Ryan Penner and Wilson Hlina take part in a game at the 16th annual Abominable Touch Snow Rugby Tournament held Saturday at the SASCU Sports Field at Little Mountain.

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Best badminton The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack closed out their 2013-14 PACWEST badminton season by hosting a tournament at the TRU gym Feb. 1 and 2.

Three Salmon Arm athletes were in the placings. Jade Peters (1st year) and Ali Hines from Kamloops captured first in the women’s doubles ‘C’ event. Joel Feenstra (1st year) wound up second in the ‘B’ flight.

In men’s doubles: Feenstra and Nathan McNeilly (1st year) wound up second in the ‘B’ flight.

The PACWEST championships will be held Feb. 26 to March 1 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey.

Duxbury shines For the third straight season, Thompson Rivers University will be in the Canada West Women’s Basketball Playoffs. The WolfPack clinched a playoff spot with a 72-59 win over the visiting Manitoba Bisons at the Tournament Capital Centre. The WolfPack were led by Salmon Arm’s Jorri Duxbury (4th year, guard) who had 26 points, one assist and one steal. She was named the player of the game.

Soccer tourney this weekend Shuswap Youth Soccer is hosting a Family Day Long Weekend Tournament on Feb. 8 and 9 at the indoor arena for boys’ and girls’ U14 to U18 teams. Teams participating include those from Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Williams Lake.

Games run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Winning bridge Jan 14: 1. Ona Bouchard and Ruth Embree, 2. Judy Harris and Barbara Peterson, 3. Tom McNie and David Peterson, 4. Chuck and Shirley Buckler. Jan. 21: 1. Tom McNie and David Peterson, 2. Doreen Roberts and Ona Bouchard, 3. Dan Quilty and Michael Clayton.

Jan. 26: 1. Peggy Fetterly and Carol McGregor, 2. Geoff Collins and Orville Cooper. 3. Dennis Roberts and Michael Clayton. 4. Lynne Storey and John Parton. Feb. 2: North/South - 1.

Nancy McAdam & Carol McGregor, 2. Dan Quilty & Gerry Chatelain, 3. Doreen & Dennis Roberts. East/West - 1. Sandi & Milford Berger, 2. Arlene & Bert Lamoureux, 3. Judy Krupp & Doug Stewart. Everyone is welcome to Duplicate Bridge Sundays at 1 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Senior Centre.

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Speed skaters bring home medals There were medals aplenty after members of the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers attended three short-track speed skating events in Kamloops last weekend.

The younger skaters participated in the Coyote Cup event, with all five skaters notching some personal bests in addition to their overall medals.

Alia Norlin placed first in all her five races to win the overall gold medal in division 5, a feat which was also replicated by Devyn Hughes who took gold in division 4. Norlin, the fastest female in the age class, posted a personal best in the 100metre race. Hughes, who was participating in her first out-of-town race, notched personal

bests in all five races which included 100-, 200- and 400-m distances.

Also in division 5, Marissa Dollack won the bronze medal following two falls in the 400-m, but posted personal bests in the 100and 200-m races.

Jack Verdurmen earned a bronze medal in division 6 after an unfortunate disqualification in the 1,200 metres for accidentally cutting the track marker. He skated to personal bests in his 100-, 200- and 400-m races.

Shan Chhokar earned a silver medal in his division, managing to get a personal best in the 400-m race, and missing a personal best in the 100-m by one-tenth of a second.

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team BC member: Second from right, #26 Alyssa Skaalid, races in the BC Open Event in Kamloops.

The Ice Breakers’ lone member of Team BC, Alyssa Skaalid, competed in the BC Open event, which requires skaters to have a qualifying time of 53.5 seconds or less in the 500-m event. She

placed seventh out of the 13 competitors but was disqualified in the 1,000-m for impeding another skater.

Masters level skater Alex Seal won all his races in the Coyote Cup in the Competitive

for Life Division.

On Sunday in the Speedtacular Competition, racing against significantly younger skaters, Seal had to work hard to maintain an overall secondplace finish.

Record turnout for ’Backs’ win Saturday Continued from pg. 17 “We didn’t use it as motivation; we need to worry about ourselves and we need points,” said Mick. “We didn’t want our guys trying to chase him around the ice.”

The evening also saw a season high for attendance at Shaw Centre

at 1,142 and Mick said the players fed off the energy.

“Absolutely, they were awesome,” he said of the SilverBacks fans. “We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. Obviously, the team’s had some rough years recently, but we’re excited how the start has been to the (2014-

15) season ticket campaign. It’s been busy.”

On the ice, Bryden Marsh was busy in scoring the tying goal Friday and assisting on the equalizer Saturday.

The Salmon Arm minor hockey product is locked in and showing top form right now, his coach says.

“I can honestly say

that he’s playing the best I’ve ever seen him play,” said Mick. “He’s a big body, he hits everything that moves.

He’s not just on our team because he’s a local kid, he’s playing because he contributes.”

That will have to continue as key players continue to nurse various injuries. It will be

another total team effort needed as Salmon Arm hosts West Kelowna Tuesday night (past Observer deadline), goes to Penticton again Friday for a 7 p.m. faceoff and then hosts Chilliwack Saturday at 7 p.m.

As of Feb. 4, they were three points back of Vernon and one point up on Merritt.

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Larch Hills takes top points title The Larch Hills Nordic Club earned top spot for most points accumulated for the Okanagan Cup events over the season with some excellent results at the final Teck Okanagan Cup Race at Nickel Plate Nordic Centre on Feb. 2.

Racers of all ages and ski ability from the Thompson/Okanagan attended to compete for individual medals and points for their club.

Club points are accumulated for each race in the Okanagan Cup series and an award is given to the club with the most points at the end of the final race.

Points are earned for top-five finishers in each race and for participation.

Ian Van Bergeyk won first in the 1-kilometre Atom boys 3 category, with Benjamin Milne placing third.

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Smooth glide: Calvin Hepburn pushes his way to a first-place finish in the Bantam boys free technique event on Sunday. ond in the in the 2-km Peewee boys category 1 and Hillary Vukadinovic placed third on the girls side. Her older sister, Samantha Vukadinovic, placed first in the 2-km Peewee girls 2 category.

Calvin Hepburn placed first in the 2-km Bantam boys 2 category, and in category 1, Trond May placed first.

Julianne Moore, Claire Van Bergeyk and Sophia Van Varseveld swept to first, second

and third-place victories in the 3-km Bantam girls 1 category.

For category 2, Maggie Beckner, Keeya Corbett and Avery Hanson also placed first, second and third.

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Golden weekend for Marshall Despite just coming off a bad cold which sidelined her training, Salmon Arm’s Alysson Marshall won a pair of gold medals at the Haywood NorAm Canadian Eastern Championships.

The event was held Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 at Nakkeratok Ski Club near Ottawa. Almost 700 racers competed in the event that included the Para-Nordic Nationals. Day one was the 1.4-kilometre Buff skate sprints. In the qualifier, Marshall was second by one second to Andrea Dupont, but in the final heat she edged out Dupont to take the gold.

Marshall had a disappointing race on Day 2, coming fifth in the 10-km interval start skate event.

On Sunday, she rebounded and took the gold in the 15-km mass start classic technique event.

Marshall tucked behind the two leading competitors and in the final climb she pushed herself over the top of the hill, passed the other two women and

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3-km, Konrad Van Varseveld came first for category 2.

In the Juvenile boys 5-km race for category 2, Andrew Nash skied to first and Seth Van Varseveld came second.

In the Juvenile girls category 1 race, Rachel May placed first.

For the Junior boys 5-km race, second place went to Alexander Corbett.

The first place finisher for the Junior girls event was Gina Cinelli.

In the Masters men category 40-49, Brian May placed first in the 15-km race, and Abbigail May placed first in the women’s category, with Laura Hepburn placing second.

For the Masters women 50-59 category, Debbie Phillips earned a second-place finish.

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“Based on the races I will be heading to Scandinavia next week to race some Scandinavian Cups and probably a World Cup weekend also,” said a jubilant Marshall following the weekend events.

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Strong weekend for Golds The Salmon Arm Secondary junior Golds basketball team hosted their annual tournament on the weekend.

The Golds defeated the St. Ann’s Crusaders 56-33 in their opening game. The team combined aggressive defence and balanced scoring for the win. Jordan Isaac and Norman Ambauen had 10 points each with both Dillan Olson and Josh Kujat adding nine.

The Rutland VooDoos ended the Golds 13-game win streak by handing them a 48-47 loss. The Golds played well but had difficulty finishing around the rim. Ambauen was the only Gold to finish in double figures, with 13.

Valleyview used their size and skill, jumping to a 27-9 first- half lead in Salmon Arm’s final game. The Golds battled back in the second half, but fell 43-29 to the Vikings. Isaac and Olson had 13 and nine points respectively.

The Golds finished first in their league and will host the North Zone tournament on Friday and Saturday. Salmon Arm plays its first game

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On Saturday, it was SAS 67, Keremeos 49.

Game star was Morgan Crandlemire, who played great defence all game against a strong Keremeos player while adding 17 points. Jordan Hislop added 14 and Beevor-Potts and DePatie chipped in 10.

Saturday night, the Golds took on Kalamalka in the final, falling to the Lakers 93-60.

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Racers lock up medals A pair of Salmon Arm downhill racers came home with a pair of medals from the Revelstoke Ski Club’s Nancy Greene race for the North Okanagan zone on Sunday.

Erika Peasgood placed first in her category for girls born in 2004, while Alena Hamilton earned second place in the 2006 girls category.

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This past weekend was also a busy one for the Revelstoke Ski Club FIS. Salmon Arm FIS racer Mitch Smith was in Panorama for a Keurig Cup series, with two giant slalom and two slalom races.

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ne toe into Roots and Blues Festival waters and Peter North is liking the groove.

North, an Edmontonian with 30 years of experience in the music scene, and a number of awards for his efforts, takes over as artistic director of the popular summer festival.

Starting the process of wrapping up obligations in EdmonPHOTO CONTRIBUTED ton, North will be in Salmon Arm several days a month until spring Music man: Taking over the festival reins from Hugo and full time from May through Rampen, new artistic director Peter North brings a wealth of August. experience in the music industry.

He has high praise for outgoing artistic director Hugo Rampen, who has already booked a substan- Jan. 29th AGM. an acoustic-alt-country, bluegrass tial number of performers for the He says moving to B.C. has long side. “That’s an area seems to be Aug. 15 to 17 festival. been on his agenda and getting the going through a renaissance and I “I think it’s a really smart idea; artistic director job with Roots and have a lot of contacts there.”

I get to see the festival with- Blues is allowing pieces of that The policy of bringing in older out the onus of organizing the puzzle to fall into place. generation blues masters before whole thing,” he says. “I feel real In terms of putting his own they either retire or die is someblessed to get this gig. I am just re- stamp on the festival, North says, thing he would like to continue. ally thrilled and honoured, I know he definitely envisions a substantial North also approves of and inthere’s a number of capable people blues component, as is reflected in tends to continue Rampen’s innofor the job.” the festival’s name. vative program of workshops that North was also thrilled with the “From what I’ve seen of Hugo’s have musicians who have never reception he has received since he lineups, they’re really impressive met each other, let alone played tomade his first appearance at the – a great tapestry,” says North, gether, jamming on one stage.

Salmon Arm Folk Music Society’s noting he is interested in adding “I very much like collaboration

– it can produce some spectacular musical alchemy,” he says, noting Rampen has booked performers that will perform well. “It can be a high point because it’s a one-time thing, you’ll never hear it again.”

And North is quick to point out the festival has to appeal to a wide range of age groups and cultural preferences.

“It has to be a melting pot, especially when you have 35 to 40 acts – you need touchstones to all sorts of cultures, and you need to keep the youth involved,” he says, noting he is inspired by the hunt and that there are a lot of great Canadian acts.

North says he is thrilled to join an organization with such a great reputation, particularly since artistic director jobs are hard to come by.

“I spoke to so many musicians who had played the festival and all had high praise,” he says. “A couple of friends who are artistic directors emailed or phoned to say ‘this is the job for you, you’re the guy.’”

North’s extensive musical background includes experience as a journalist in print, radio and television and as a promoter of live music on a number of fronts.

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years with major dailies and his work has appeared in many national and regional magazines. North has also written the liner notes for more than three dozen albums including the recent Grammy nominated world/blues disc Slide To Freedom from Doug Cox and Salil Bhatt.

North’s television experience includes a six-year run co-producing the weekly and nationally broadcast roots music show Country Beat on CBC. He has 12 years of experience with Radio CKUA, Canada’s oldest listener-supported radio station that has 17 transmitters across Alberta, is heard online across the world and is supported to the tune of $5 million a year.

North’s work has been recognized nationally: he was named Music Journalist of the Year in 1996 at the annual Canadian Music Industry Awards, and Media Person of the Year six years in a row, awarded by the Western Canadian Music Association.

After years of booking artists in concert and club venues around Edmonton he continues to stay active on that front. He organizes the annual acoustic blues series Front Porch Roots Revue.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 6 JAZZ CLUB – Led by Terry Kosowick, who is joined by Jordan Dick, guitar; Julian Veres, sax; Larry Keats, drums and Bill Lockie on bass at 7 p.m. in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs. Admission is by donation.

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.

SUNDAY, FEB. 9 PASTA PLEASE – Rocky Mountain Ranger Army Cadets serve a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. at the legion. Tickets are $10 each. For more information or to book tickets, call Sterling Wiebe at 250-833-2579, or Theresa Brookes at 250-804-1240.

DATE NIGHT – Five Corners Pentecostal Church celebrates the differences with a fun DVD presentation of Date Night Challenge that features authors, speakers and a comedian, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call 250-832-3121 for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 ART CARDS – Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents an Artist Trading Card makeand-trade session from 3 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

STRING JAM – A Ukulele Jam Night takes place at 7 p.m. at Choices Restaurant and subsequently runs on the second Tuesday of the month.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 MOVIE NIGHT – Canoe United Church presents Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 6861 50 St. NE. All ages are welcome and admission is by donation.

TEACHERS – “Take Back Your Power,” will be the topic at the Retired Teachers’ regular meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Call A. Waters at 250-832-9973 for information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 14 CHOCOLATE – The Salmon Arm Committee of the Kamloops Symphony presents Death by Chocolate, an evening of romantic music and heavenly desserts at 7:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre.

Entertainment will be provided by Andrea Roberts and Hannah Gomme, accompanied by Jim Johnston. Tickets at $25 are available at Salmon Arm Stationery and include silent auction and cash wine bar.

SATURDAY, FEB. 15 GARDEN DAY – The Shuswap Garden Club presents Spring Into Gardening, a gardener’s day that will feature many gardening tips and techniques and a Gardeners’ Marketplace, from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre. Information sessions are free, lunch is $5. For more information, call Kathy at 250-832-2028.

JUST DESSERTS – Rocky Mountain Army Cadets host a fundraising dessert and coffee night in two seatings: 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the legion.

Tickets are $8.

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Comedy tackles tough stuff

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Is there something wrong with nine-year-old Jesse, or is he just a boy?

Shuswap Theatre presents Distracted, a powerful play about the difficulties of parenting a child diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and what it does to the family.

This hilarious, provocative and often poignant comedy was written by Lisa Loomer and was made available to Shuswap Theatre by special arrangement with the Dramatists Play Service.

Guest director Adele Kuyek has an extensive background in theatre, both in front of and behind the curtains.

Kuyek began her theatrical journey backstage more than 30 years ago, wanting to learn about the whole theatre process.

She worked on costumes, makeup, publicity, sponsorships, stage management and producing before gaining the courage to audition for a role.

Kuyek loved every aspect of theatre and started going to festivals and taking directing courses.

Directing came to her as easy as breathing, and after directing 16 plays, many of which won awards for best actor, best set design, best sound design and best production, along with a couple of best director awards, Kuyek is sharing her skills and enthusiasm with Shuswap Theatre.

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SUNDAY, FEB. 16 HEART SONGS – Enjoy the luscious harmonies of the Red Rose Trilogy by Canadian composer Eleanor Daley when the Ancora Women’s Ensemble presents “Heart Songs” at 2 :30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church. Tickets at $10 are available at the door or by calling 250-546-9921.

GOSPEL COFFEEHOUSE – Take an instrument and play or just listen to the music at 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre on Hudson Avenue. For information, call Hank at 250-833-7900.

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 LEGO BUILDERS – Registration is now open for a Lego building session with a prehistoric theme that takes place at the Salmon Arm Library from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Call 250-832-6161.

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Prep work: Actors Teresa McKerral, Lois Archer-Duell and Randy Brogden rehearse a scene from the upcoming production of Distracted, being presented Feb. 21 to March 8 at the Shuswap Theatre. for many more. As well, Kuyek sat on the board of Theatre BC, was O-Zone Festival chair three times and vice-chair twice.

Throughout her long connection with theatre, Kuyek says she has “taken every single course in lighting, sound, set design” and more, and loves the vision and collaboration of putting it all together.

“She is thrilled to be directing Distracted, a wonderful glimpse into how technology is affecting our lives and our children’s lives,” says publicity director Monica Kriese. “And, she is excited to be bringing this controversial subject matter to Shuswap Theatre…”

The cast for Distracted features a mix of familiar and new talents: Mama is Teresa McKerral; Dad is Randy Brogden; Jesse is Justice Skelhorne; Sherry is

Cheryl-Lee Sager; Vera is Sheri Reynard and Natalie is Emmy Sim. Other performers include Hilary Wallis, Lois Archer-Duell, Joy Peters, Eric Reynard, Annick Smith and Bonnie Birch.

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Together they have launched, The Winter 2014 Music Video Fund.

This is an initiative that: • Helps musicians and filmmakers create their art by providing the funding necessary to produce it. Grant recipients receive up to $7,500 to produce a music video to which they keep full rights.

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Choosing books that honour children One of Canada’s great children’s musicians is on a new mission.

Concerned about the future of children and the dilemmas they will face, well-loved troubadour, Raffi, has crafted two books, Child Honouring and LightwebDarkweb to shine a light on the issue.

“The Covenant for Honouring Children” and its nine principles express the heart of the Child Honouring vi-

sion, which offers an organizing principle for societal change: a new partnership with our children, with each other and with the planet – a societal redesign that meets the priority needs of its youngest citizens.

Child Honouring principles are respectful love, diversity, caring community, conscious parenting, emotional intelligence, nonviolence, safe environments, sustainability and ethical commerce.

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To foster this cause, there will be a sale of Barefoot Books at the Mall at Piccadilly on Family Day, Monday Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.

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Barefoot Books is a new line of children’s books that are gain-

ing the attention of parents, grandparents, teachers and children the world over. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Centre for Child Honouring.

For more information, call Joan Sturdy at 250-804-3008.

“Just as dying is part of the life of an individual, and part of the life and history of a family, caring for those among us who are dying is part of the ongoing life of the community.”

Dr. Ira Byock, Hospice/ Palliative Care Physician

Living with Dying and Bereavement...

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Marie-Eve Lavignene and Kristopher Maxwell of Sicamous re pleased to announce the January 9 arrival of twin boys: Lanny and Eloi. Brothers for 18 month old Nolan.

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We are so stoked to introduce Jakob’s little sister Lily Eileen Frances Viala at 8 lbs., 1 oz. at 6:51 p.m. on September 17, 2013.

Welcomed with love by Mike Michaela and big brother Jakob. Ecstatic grandparents are Hans Funk, Carin Viala and great grandma Frances Grieve.

BENNETT

Hugh & Melanie Bennett of Salmon Arm are please to announce the birth of their son, Duncan Alexander Bennet at Salmon Arm on December 23, 2013 weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Paul & Brenda Bennett, Salmon Arm, and Hal & Deb Puder of Kelowna.

Shuswap Hospice Society, in partnership with Interior Health Authority (Shuswap Area) is in the process of developing an on-line Inventory of Services of Community Resources to enhance compassionate care and therapeutic support specifically for:

JAMIESON

Grant & Taylor Jamieson of Fort St. John, B.C. announce the birth of their son Kiedyn Grant Jamieson on December 6, 2013 at 9:22 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents are Ken & Pamela Jamieson of Salmon Arm and Chrystal Halvorson and Stephen Briggs of Enderby.

People who are dying Caregivers Post Death arrangements and tasks Bereavement and grief

Examples include, but not limited to: Massage therapy, meditation, yoga, music & art therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, reiki, legal & financial services, green burials, grief therapists etc.

If you would like to be considered for inclusion in this on-line inventory (at no cost), we ask you to submit a description of the specific community resource you represent that supports dying, death and bereavement as well as your contact information to Shuswap Hospice Society admin@shuswaphospice.ca The online inventory of local Shuswap services will be managed by the Shuswap Hospice Society and hosted on its website www.shuswaphospice.ca

WOLFE/GOOCH

Vanessa and Jeryn Wolfe would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Amelia Rose at 9 lbs., 1 oz. on December 9, 2013 in Lillooet Hospital. Proud grandparents: Jim & Alvina Gooch of Tappen, Naura Wolfe of Vancouver and John Miller of Williams Lake. Delighted great grandparents are Marg Pinyon of Tappen and Eileen Gooch of Salmon Arm.

Free Birth Announcements The Salmon Arm Observer is pleased to run a free birth announcement for all “New Arrivals!” Provide us with information by phoning 832-2131 or drop into our office at 171 Shuswap St. NW, downtown Salmon Arm. If you want a picture of the new arrival to run with the announcement, bring your infant in within a week of being discharged from hospital and we will take their picture at no charge.

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Chocolate party funds symphony There are many ways to leave the planet.

But perhaps one of the less painful would be Death by Chocolate, something that will be served to benefit the Kamloops Symphony Feb. 14.

Not that organizers are expecting anyone to actually succumb to the much-loved substance that modern historians believe has been around for about 2,000 years – or longer.

Death By Chocolate will feature an incredible selection of chocolate for the discerning palate. And those who are not so fond of chocolate will get their just desserts as well, says organizer Cilla Budda.

“There will be delectable desserts for those who like a bit more variety,” she says, noting

the evening will also feature beautiful music by talented singers Andrea Roberts and Hannah Gomme.

Roberts majored in classical vocal performance and piano in Capilano College’s bachelor of music program before embarking on a two-year program of private voice lessons in the Mozart Conservatory in Slovakia.

She is a member of the Northern Lights Chamber Choir and Terry Logan’s Ancora, and sings at weddings and at the Jazz Club of Salmon Arm. In her third year of performance arts voice at UBC, Gomme has collected her fair share of awards. At the age of 16, she was named Best of the Fest Vocal at the Shuswap Music Festival and loved performing in the musical

theatre program at Salmon Arm Secondary.

Roberts and Gomme will be accompanied by the talented Jim Johnston.

As well as delightful treats, Death By Chocolate guests will be invited to purchase raffle tickets at $10 for one ticket or three for $20.

The prizes are great and there will be a silent auction and Budda emphasizes the event is for everyone – not just couples. And all the money raised goes to the $1,000 cost to bring the musicians to Salmon Arm. Death by Chocolate takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre.

Tickets at $25 are available at Salmon Arm Stationery and include a cash wine bar.

Hired Equipment Registration Okanagan Shuswap District

The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2014/2015, which begins April 1, 2014. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2013 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2014. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2012/2013, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Friday, March 14, 2014. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, V1Y 2E1 You can also phone 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.

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ADELINE PEARSON March 10,1922 - January 23, 2014 Adeline passed peacefully to be with God surrounded by the love of family and caregivers at Sunshine Manor Nursing Home in Campbell River, BC where she had resided for 2 years.

Adeline was born in Swan River, Manitoba and moved in childhood to Didsbury then Crossfield Alberta where she married and raised three children. She later moved to Salmon Arm and became head housekeeper at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and married Hank Pearson who predeceased her by many years.

Adeline was an active golfer and a loyal member of the Anglican Church but her driving force was privately helping young people by offering friendship, mentoring, emotional and financial help in a quiet and spontaneous manner.

Her family will hold a memorial gathering in Calgary Alberta at a time not yet determined.

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BARRY GRAY DEARING 1956 - 2014 Barry Dearing, son, husband, father, friend, coach, basketball official, and dedicated educator passed away January 16th, 2014 in the company of family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Barry was born in 1956, to a family with a long history in the Shuswap. Barry himself spent only four years of his life away from Salmon Arm – to attend university and to teach for one year in Australia.

From an early age, Barry was an avid participant in many sports including hockey, baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and golf. After graduating from high school in 1974, Barry attended the University of Victoria to obtain his Bachelor of Education degree, and later, a Master of Education degree.

He spent his entire career in the Shuswap as a much-loved teacher and administrator and had recently retired, hoping to explore the golf courses of the world. Instead, he battled cancer with the determination, positive attitude, and humour that he was known for.

Barry was also a highly regarded basketball official and served as president of the local referee’s association as well as on the executive for the BCBOA. He was also on the executive for the Shuswap Children’s Association and the Salmon Arm Golf Club.

Barry is survived by his wife Nadina, son Kyle, mother Flo, brother Terry, niece Tanya (Jason), and nephew Drew. His father, Lorne, predeceased him in May 2013.

A celebration of life was held for Barry on January 26th at South Broadview Elementary School, with Jack Bowers officiating. Tributes were given by son Kyle, close friend Carl Cooper, former student Hugh Bennett, local basketball referee Ken Jamieson, and BCBOA President Tim Heide.

Music was provided by Jim Johnston (piano), Jim Howie (trumpet), the Shuswap Brass Quartet, Mary Landers and guest singers, and special guest Greg Sczebel.

In memory of Barry, donations can be made to the Barry Dearing Family Foundation (c/o the Shuswap Community Foundation), which is being established to provide funding to disadvantaged elementary-aged youth who could benefit from financial support in athletic or artistic endeavours.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Vernon Cancer Clinic, the 4th floor staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Bowers Funeral Home, and the multitude of family, friends, colleagues, and students who rallied to support Barry and surround him with an abundance of love and dignity in his last months of life.

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THOMAS (TOM) NELSON KING March 25th, 1939 - January 29th, 2014

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Tom King on January 29th, 2014 at Hospice House after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Alliston, Ontario on March 25th, 1939. He spent his childhood and his twenties in Tottenham, Ontario which is also where he met the “love of his life” Dianna and they were married on August 5th, 1960. They went on to have 4 children before moving to Canoe, B.C. in 1973. After four more moves between B.C. and Ontario they finally decided on Vernon as their place to stay in 1991.

Tom loved music and playing the guitar, but nothing came close to the love he had for his family and spending time with his 5 precious grandchildren.

Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years; Dianna, his children; April (Brian), Darrell (Carla), Darren and Alison (Dave), his grandchildren; Amanda (Nic), Jesse, Grant, Derek and Chantel, his sisters; Winnifred and Pearl, his brother; Alfred along with numerous extended family members and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; Daniel and Gladys King, his brothers; Dan, Don, Henry, Dave, Jim and John and by his sister; Peggy.

The King family would like to extend their appreciation for all the help received from the wonderful care aid workers with Interior Health, the compassion of the doctors and nurses at the Vernon Cancer Clinic and the Kelowna Cancer Clinic, the great service provided by London Drugs Pharmacy, the Handy Dart and for the care received during his brief stay at Hospice House. A special thank you to Dr. Mike Murphy for your regular visits, they meant so much.

Cremation preceded a Celebration of Tom’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Colleen Rempel officiating. A Reception will follow in the Tea Room at Bethel Funeral Chapel.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Tom to the Canadian Cancer Society #104-3402 27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1.

Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187

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Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections specifically related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract specifications • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment • installation or maintenance • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, • assembly or construction • Experience with the levelling, alignment and installation of machinery • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods

The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Shift duration will be 14 days on, 7 off. Nightshift work may be required.

Resumes will be accepted until 8:00am on 14 February, 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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DEMILLE’S Farm Market in Salmon Arm is now accepting resumes for motivated individuals for immediate F/T, P/T or year round positions in an exciting fast paced environment. If this is the job for you, apply in person with resume.

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SASCU is currently accepting applications for casual Cash Service Representatives. The successful candidate will have a secondary school diploma along with customer service and sales experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. This position is casual and provides relief coverage across SASCU's branch network on an as-needed basis.

For a complete description of this role and how to apply, please visit the careers section of our website. This position will be open for applications until February 10, 2014.

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

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The lifestyle community of Salmon Arm is nestled on the shore of Salmon Arm Bay of Shuswap Lake, centrally located half way between Vancouver and Calgary. With a population of approximately 17,500, it is the largest community on Shuswap Lake and serves as the business centre for the area. Surrounded by rolling hillsides, Salmon Arm is rich in culture and arts and enjoys a full complement of excellent recreation and community facilities including a modern City Hall.

With a moderate climate and four distinct seasons, Salmon Arm offers year-round recreation and is renowned for its low stress lifestyle.

We are looking for a high energy individual excited about becoming a key member of an administrative and management team that is focused on providing quality local government services in an efficient and effective manner. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for providing specialized administrative and office assistance focusing on meetings of Council as well as the statutory requirements of local government.

The successful candidate will possess the following: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on strong customer relations; • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and successfully meet challenges through strong organizational skills; • Strong computer skills; • Ability to work with limited direction and achieve a high degree of accuracy and efficiency; • Knowledge of provincial acts directly related to municipal government; • Ability to interpret and draft bylaws, contracts, leases and agreements; • Political astuteness.

Ideally the successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in public administration with 5 or more years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A certificate in Local Government or Municipal Administration and previous experience as Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer are definite assets.

The City of Salmon Arm offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit plan. Please visit our web site at www.salmonarm.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community.

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If you are interested in relocating to the lifestyle community of Salmon Arm and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we look forward to you contacting us or submitting your resume and cover letter, no later than February 21, 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

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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1 Bedroom Balcony Apartment

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 ALMOST 2000 sq.ft. 2 BD, 2 Bath Condo in Sorrento. Great View, great location. All appliances. $980+utils 250-515-0450 CHASE: 3bdrm, 1bath, F/S W/D, fenced, no pets, $900/mo. + $450 DD, incl. water, garbage (250)832-9193 GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail. Now smoking outside $1350 (250)832-7809

LOOKING to rent a secure shop or warehouse space, daily in and out activity, must be able to heat, 1000 square feet or ? drive in access storage for truck and other equipment. No oil leaks or stuff. Not working in the shop storage only.

604-780-1442 Looking for long term.

IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00.

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Portable Simply Go Phillips Respironics, as new, all access., 2 batteries, used 2 hrs, for info (250)832-4613 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. 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 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 WANTED ILLUSTRATOR for children song book.

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Free Items ANTIQUE upright piano, you pick up (250)832-5060

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Homes Wanted WANTED house & acreage in Salmon Arm area, price $350450,000. (250)804-3485

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM. 4th floor apt. in town, NS, NP, adults, $850/mo. incl. util (250)463-4858

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1-855-852-5660 Toll Free 3rd Floor 1Bdrm. Apt. in Salmon Arm Adult oriented, walk to DT & hospital, NS, NP, coin laundry in bldg.

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Heat & hot water incl. $700/mo. security deposit req’d (250)546-3066 (250)546-1970 in evenings Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated.

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Mar 1, 2014 $825/month (250) 803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE, 1bdrm. $725/mo. avail. Feb1, NP, 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.

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Commercial/ Industrial EXPOSE YOURSELF!

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Misc for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage 6appl. in SA, beautiful lake view in nice subdivision 2bdrm + den, 1.5bath close to rec centre 1bdrm, 1bath condo Salmon Arm

Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

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 3BDRM Blind Bay W/D F/P close to water, avail. immed. $1200. + util. (403)762-7707 4 Bdrm on 2.6 acres w/shop lakeview $1100 250-833-6680

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Rentals

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TV Exec, wife and 2 year-old need 1 yr. lease on large luxury home in Salmon Arm immediately. No pets/drink/smoke.

Any price ok. 250-770-2044

Suites, Lower 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 1BDRM. w/o suite, utilities, wifi, satellite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)8327809 available January 1st 2BDRM great location no stairs, walk to town, lakeview, basic cable incl., util. extra., NS/NP, DD req’d, $800/mo., avail. Mar.1st, (250)832-6684 2BDRM, w/o, 6 appl., gas f/p, NS, NP, util & sat incl., refs req’d, $1000/mo.

Notch Hill/Sorrento (250)803-3082 BACH shared laundry, util incl.

Ranchero area 5 min to industrial park $450 (250)804-4895 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578 LARGE 1bdrm + den, lg. kitchen, W/D, partly furnished, lower Raven, incl util & sat, NP, NS, own patio, refs requested $900/mo. (250)832-3016 LARGE fully reno’d 1bdrm. level entry, quiet area near college, private drive, gas fp, w/d hookup, suitable for mature working single $750/mo. util. incl (250)833-4948

Suites, Upper 2Bdrm suite main floor log house in great country setting 10 min from SA and Larch Hills skiing. Sauna, F/P F/S MW,DW,WIFI, laundry Incl.

N/S Ref. Req. $925 + Util Avail Mar 1 250-833-0901. Separate large office and small guest house/studio also avail.

3 Bedroom, 1200 sq. ft. upper suite near Okanagan & 30th St. NE, garage, yard, shared laundry & utilities $1300/mo + DD. N/S. Refs req’d. Avail March 1. (250)832-5103

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

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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.

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RETIRED couple with well behaved small dog looking for wheelchair friendly 2bdrm home or apt. 778-489-1334

SPRING SPECIAL We Rebuild Diesel & Gas Engines & CYL heads. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL PURSUANT TO WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT 2007 Ford Taurus 4D SDN, VIN 1FAFP56U57A124790 left at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. since March 27, 2012.

Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd. claims a lien against Arthur Graham Lowery. Amount owing $7769.10 plus costs. Date of Disposal: February 14, 2014 at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking Ltd., 230 42 Street SW, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4R7.

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.

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Liquor changes to benefit festival

Lody Kieken FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY CHAIR there is generally a much healthier attitude towards and respect for the consumption of alcohol.”

The province has announced its full support for 73 recommendations in the report. A number of these recommendations require

significant policy work and implementation planning, which will be done over the coming months.

Other changes include: • Allowing the sale of mixed-spirit drinks at public SOL events and enabling hosts to serve UBrew/UVin at events, such as weddings.

• Increasing flexibility around licensing and permitting spiritbased liquor sales in the stands of stadiums and arenas throughout the province.

• Making licensing changes that will extend room service hours in hotels and allow guests to move more freely with alcoholic beverages.

In addition to the recommendations announced Friday, the full report is available at http://engage.gov. bc.ca/liquorpolicyreview.

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Festivalgoers and sports enthusiasts, as well as the hotel industry and its patrons, will benefit from recommendations highlighted Friday in the final report on the B.C. Liquor Policy Review.

The province says recommendations highlighted Friday will streamline the application process for special occasion licences and refresh outdated liquor policies around beer garden fencing, opening up new opportunities for B.C.’s many festivals, special events and non-profit organizations.

Applications will be moved online, and the requirement for fencing around beer gardens will be eliminated. Once legislative changes are made, festivalgoers will be able to roam the grounds

with a pint, rather than being restricted to a cordoned-off area.

The province says the changes will help decrease costs for festival organizers and allow parents with kids to enjoy a beer and remain with their family, as they might at a hockey game. In addition, mixed-spirit drinks – rather than only beer, wine, cider and cooler products – will also be permitted at events like music festivals and regattas, with continued restriction of sales to minors.

Salmon Arm Folk Music Society chair Lody Kieken agrees.

He believes the move will have a positive effect on Roots and Blues and other festivals.

“I see this as a positive move and have myself experienced outof-province festivals where this sort of thing is already allowed,” he

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