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Stewardship recognized with award

SALMON ARM, BC – An Enderby man was honoured last week at the 10th Annual BC Interior Stewardship Workshop, hosted by the Fraser Basin Council in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Salmon Arm on March 12th.

The former Executive Director of Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS) Neil Brookes was presented with the BC Interior Stewardship Award for Ecosystem Excellence for his pivotal role in leading the development of a nature education centre that teaches residents, in particular schoolchildren, about the environment with an emphasis on Pacific salmon and watershed function. Brookes was nominated for the award by Richard Smith. “Neil’s leadership at KICS over the past 25 years helped turned a small salmon

hatchery into an ecosystem learning centre that sees thousands of visitors each year. I nominated him for what his work is achieving through future generations – knowledge, wisdom, and passion for ecosystem responsibility,” says Smith. The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre is located east of Enderby on Mabel Lake Road, adjacent to the Shuswap River. It houses a “living classroom” complete with a model watershed. Visitors to the centre learn about Pacific salmon, forest health, First Nations life-ways, and more. The centre hosts learn-to-fish days and salmon fry releases.

“It’s an honour to present Neil with the Ecosystems Excellence Award this year. Every year at the stewardship workshop, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has been instrumental in demonstrating leadership, advocating for responsible use or protection of streams, and/or promoting public awareness and understanding for ecosystem stewardship. Neil definitely fits the bill,” says Erin Vieira, associate manager at the Fraser Basin Council. The Fraser Basin Council is a not-forprofit organization that was established in 1997 to advance sustainability in BC with a particular focus on the Fraser watershed. Pictured: Fraser Basin Council’s associate manager Erin Vieira presents Neil Brookes with the BC Interior Stewardship Award for Ecosystem Excellence at the 10th annual BC Interior Stewardship Workshop, held in Salmon Arm on March 12th and 13th.

NDP takes aim at Multi Material BC recycling ‘failure’

By Jeff Nagel, Black Press The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs.

Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19.

“If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said.

“The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.”

Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system.

The provincially mandated system is designed to make generators of packaging and paper pay to collect and process it, but business critics contend it will be onerous due to high costs, paperwork and reporting obligations.

“The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” Popham said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.”

Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Torontobased senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon.

Popham said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control.

The Saanich South NDP MLA said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competition and innovation

in recycling.

She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause.

MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers.

Meanwhile, she says cities that the government says will save money are unlikely to reduce property taxes that households already pay for recycling.

“The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’”

In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing if retail prices rise broadly, Popham added.

MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before.

But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall.

She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs.

Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet.

“We’ve got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee.

“MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”

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Hypertension and diet

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be treated with life style changes such as weight reduction, avoiding alcohol, reducing or stopping smoking and reducing caffeine intake.

Relaxation techniques, regular exercise, and a low sodium diet including more fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and fish is not only helpful in maintaining healthy blood pressure but is also good for overall health. Diets high in fibre, low in fat and unsaturated fats have been shown to help lower blood pressure and classified as heart healthy foods.

In cultures with diet high in poly or mono unsaturated fatty acids, blood pressure levels are healthier. Some researchers believe that a diet rich in minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium is also helpful. Make sure that when you select food rich in these minerals that they are also low in sodium.

Potassium seems to replace and eliminate excess sodium from the body and helps reduce blood pressure in some cases. Potassium is found in whole grains, lentils, sunflower seeds, potatoes, nuts, bananas, apples and other fruit to name a few. People with certain diseases and taking certain medications should not supplement potassium without medical consultation.

Calcium has been linked to lowering hypertension. According to Oregon Health Science some people need more calcium than others to maintain normal blood pressure. Try and include calcium rich foods in your diet.

Low fat dairy milk, yogurt, tofu, almonds and cheese with low sodium are some good sources of natural calcium.

Fresh garlic cells contain amino acid called alliin. Unpleasant as it may be, consuming one or two fresh garlic cloves a day is recommended.

Garlic tablets are also available. Fresh or supplements should be taken after consulting with a health care professional.

Celery contains a chemical called pthalides, which plays an important role in lowering stress hormones, relaxing arteries by dilating these vessels and reducing blood pressure. No dose is established for celery and more clinical research is required; however, taking 1 to 2 celery stalks does not hurt. Celery also has good amounts of potassium, calcium and magnesium, which, as mentioned above, help reduce blood pressure.

Other hypertension fighting foods are cucumber, parsley, alfalfa, watermelon seeds, carrots, brown rice, fish oil and vitamin C rich foods. In general, fruits and vegetables with low sodium can be chosen.

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How to avoid back surgery

It is not surprising that a lot of confusion exists when one looks at the indications and effectiveness of back surgery relative to low back pain. In order to investigate what the medical profession recommends for helping recover from low back pain, I did some research on the Mayo Clinic’s website. There they state: “back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases.

Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medication, ice, heat, gentle massage and physical therapy.”

While I was encouraged to see they were recommending conservative options before surgery, what was glaringly obvious was that chiropractic care was missing form their recommendations. This despite the fact that ample research supports that chiropractic is one of the most effective ways to recover from low back pain and to prevent surgery.

A recurring problem I have seen in my 18 years of practice, and what the Mayo Clinic also admits, is that spinal surgery frequently fails to relieve back pain. This is also supported by an analysis done

by WCB in Ohio that reviewed the records of over 1400 patients who had disc degeneration, disc herniation, or radiculopathy (pain/weakness). Half of the people had spinal fusion surgery and the other half did not have surgery, even though they all had similar diagnoses.

Unfortunately after two years only 26% of those who had surgery returned to work. In the non-surgi-

cal group, 67% were back to work by two years. Even more alarming is 11% of the surgery group ended up on permanent disability, while only 2% of the non-surgery group were permanently disabled.

So what determines whether a person undergoes spinal surgery?

Often this greatly influenced by which type of health care practitioner they see first. Another study showed “Washington state workers with an occupational back injury who visited a surgeon (orthopedic, neuro or general) FIRST were significantly more likely to receive spine surgery within three years (42.7 percent of workers) than workers whose first visit was to a doctor of chiropractic (only 1.5 percent of workers).”

Here in Canada the research is showing similar results. Dr. Pran Manga, PhD, an unbiased health economist from Ontario, analyzed these same issues and clearly determined, “There is an overwhelming body of evidence indicating that chiropractic management of low back pain is more cost-effective than medical management.”

This shows chiropractic should be the first choice for assessment and treatment of low back pain before patients seek medical care.

Doing so results in fewer surgeries and better clinical outcomes. If you are experiencing spinal pain and dysfunction, or wish to prevent future spinal problems, call Dr. Warren Gage at Harbourfront Family Chiropractic at (250) 8030224 for an assessment today.

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Livability, wellness check-up Supporting the South Shuswap Health Centre

The Shuswap Community Foundation is gearing up for the release of a comprehensive and consumer-friendly report on the Shuswap’s livability and wellness this October, 2014. The Shuswap Vital Signs Report will evaluate the communities of the Shuswap as a place to live, learn, work and grow.

This region-wide analysis will include Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento and Electoral Areas C, D, E and F. The power of the report will be its accessibility. It will be written in a way that makes it interesting, understandable, engaging, and above all, actionable for everyone living in our communities.

The Foundation has engaged a lead researcher who will combine public opinion, citizen grading of key issues and priorities, and data from a variety of recognized sources to create a unique snapshot of up to thirteen key areas, such as: the Environment, Work, Getting Started, the Gap Between Rich and Poor, Housing, Safety, Learning, Arts and Culture, Belonging and Leadership, and Health and Wellness.

The report will be the region’s first Quality of Life check-up, and will be part of a national Vital Signs initiative involving several communities

across Canada. As a catalyst for networking, Vital Signs has been very successful in initiating and fuelling important conversations about quality of life in many communities. For examples of reports published by other community foundations, please visit www.vitalsignscanada.ca.

The Shuswap Community Foundation is launching Vital Signs because the project supports the Foundation’s vision of “Uniting Those Who Care with the Needs of our Community.” Producing a Shuswap Vital Signs Report will also help the Foundation support our donors’ requests for information about the community, make our granting more effective and proactive, and will strengthen its understanding and ties to the community.

And for all the communities in the Shuswap, the Vital Signs Report will support decision-making by identifying and promoting key priorities.

Information and knowledge are at the heart of our ability to work together to make good decisions for our region.

If you would like to be a part of this initiative or would like more information, please feel free to contact the Foundation at 250-832-5428 or visit www.shuswapfoundation.ca.

The Shuswap Hospital Foundation was pleased to be able to present a donation of $12,712.00 to the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Committee to assist in furnishing and equipping two examination rooms at the newly opened Health Centre in Sorrento. Dr. Brian Ayotte, past president and current board member of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, was on hand to present a plaque to Marilyn Clark and Melanie Kowles, members of the S.A.C.H.C. (right).

Marilyn Clark stated that the community is excited to have a health centre situated locally rather than people having to travel to neighbouring towns for primary health care. “Many patients have come from Kamloops, Chase, North Shore, Blind Bay and White Lake.”

The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre opened on November 18th, 2013 and serves a cross section of age groups from babies to seniors. The nurse practitioner Judy Deringer is a registered nurse with a master’s degree.

The Health Centre is a partnership between Interior Health and the Sorrento & Area Community Association (S.A.C.A.) “This facil-

ity is community sponsored,” says Marilyn Clark, “and we are extremely grateful for the support of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation in providing this much-needed equipment. Photo contributed.

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ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET FOR UKRAINE On Saturday, April 5, the 18th annual fundraising banquet will be held for Ukraine at The Gathering Place in Salmon Arm. It’s at Broadview Church, also known as EV Free. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. but you will need to be there earlier to find your table. It’s by donation, but please call 250-832-6366 before April 3 to reserve a place.

The Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Vernon will be special guests. Curtis Nikkel, one of the Canadian workers in Ukraine, will be at the banquet to tell of life in that country, how the orphanage system is changing, and the impact it is having on the kids.

Jack Stefanyk took a group of volunteers to Ukraine in March, with a focus on building a dairy business and teaching young people how to be dairy farmers using modern equipment. Two dairy farmers from this area were part of the team.

THREE MORE DAYS AND MASKS COME OFF Last fall, employees who work with patients in B.C. facilities were told they MUST take a flu shot. If they refused, they had to wear a mask at work. The masks come off at the end of March: three more days. One who works for Interior Health and was considered a renegade for not subjecting her immune system to a flu shot says it was worth it.

FINGERTIPS SAFER THAN MAMMOGRAMS Long before there was a push for women to have a mammogram every year or two, we used our fingertips to search for a lump in our breasts. We were encouraged to do so each time we took a bath. No squeezing each breast between two sheets of plexiglass, and no radiation from fingertips.

SYLVAN LAKE WON THE HOCKEYVILLE CUT Last Saturday night CBC TV announced that Salmon Arm received over 800,000 votes and Sylvan Lake received over a million so the latter will get $100,000 from Kraft Hockeyville 2014. It competed against Kingston, NS for Eastern Canada to have an NHL game in their arena and CBC to focus on their town.

Salmon Arm gave it a good shot. I know some people who voted 8 to 10 hours during the two days. Shaw Centre gets $50,000 for improvements. It was worth participating.

NEED HELP EVICTING A NON-PAYING TENANT? The Residential Tenancy Branch has simplified the tenant eviction process for non-payment of rent or utilities, but every form has to be correctly filled and present-

ed or it is rejected. The new method is called Direct Request. I used it recently and learned a lot. I had to present the 10-day notice three times. I can help you get it right the first time.

I consider myself an Eviction Consultant. If you need help, contact me at 250-832-4831, cell 250-833-2129, or sallys1@telus.net MEN NEEDED FOR FOUR-PART A CAPPELLA HARMONY Men who like to sing just for fun are invited to join a four-part harmony chorus in the barbershop style. No experience is needed. If you are 14 years old or older, give it a try. Practices are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the upstairs boardroom of Askew’s Uptown in Salmon Arm. To hear more about Mount Ida Harmony, contact Ron Long at 250-833-1972 or ron_long03@yahoo.com.

The chorus sings unaccompanied and from memory, so it can sing anywhere at anytime. To watch similar choruses on the internet, go to www.barbershop.org POOR HEALTH FORCES MAN TO STOP TRAVELLING SO HE BUYS INKJET BUSINESS Mike Smith was a photocopier technician for 24 years, travelling from Chase, to Revelstoke, to Armstrong. In 2012 he suffered a heart attack, recovered, and kept working. In April, 2013, a year ago, he bent down to pat his dog and realized his left arm was numb. He called 911 and was rushed from his home to the Salmon Arm hospital. While emergency room staff was considering a clot buster injection, the feeling in his left side came back. It resolved momentarily. And so it continued for the next 24 hours, numbness, no numbness, etc. Finally the situation fully resolved itself with no outwardly apparent disability.

Once he was home Mike realized he could no longer pursue his occupation so in July, 2013 he bought Wizard Inkjet on Shuswap Street. He sells toner cartridges and inkjets which he refills. He also sells and repairs printers.

His hours are Monday to Friday 9:30 to 5:00 and Saturday 10:00 to 4:00. www.wizardinkjet.com PLENTY OF COMPETITION FOR TONER AND INKJET My Samsung printer was giving a message to get the new toner cartridge ready. Well, I took out the cartridge, gave it a shake this way and that, and put it back in. It still gave the message so I decided I should buy a new one.

Google found many companies that would sell me a cartridge, and prices varied. I didn’t know if quality of toner would be the same, and I might have to pay for shipping and handling. I decided to shop locally and began by comparing prices.

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Recycling program works system at no benefit to anyone but

I am writing in response to this Clark government railroading the new recycling program. The blue box system works great. It took years to get it on track, with a lot of consultation from municipalities, businesses, and professionals from all over B.C.. Now this government wants to change the whole

the big corporation in a very short period of time, not caring what business or tax-payers think. I think the Liberal government is giving payback to the corporation for election resources.

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Staples had one for $76.99 and a high-yield one for $99.96. Salmon Arm Stationery had the high-yield one for $99.96, and always matches Staples’ prices. Wizard Inkjet keeps an eye on prices at big-box stores and stays just below. A cartridge could be ordered for me that is Samsung compatible for $65.95 and arrive in a matter of days.

I decided to wait, give the cartridge another shake or two, and see how long it will last.

NEW OWNERS AT UPTOWN CHINESE RESTAURANT On Dec. 1, 2013, a family of four bought Yan’s Restaurant in uptown Salmon Arm from close family friends who were ready to sell. Winnie Chen is the manager and she has brought many innovations, especially using time management skills. Her parents, Sammy and Lynn Chen, originally from China, work in the kitchen, and use their 30 years’ cooking experience. Winnie’s husband, Robert Togado, a Filipino-Canadian, also cooks.

The family had a restaurant in Quesnel for many years, and decided to move here and have a restaurant on the Trans-Canada. Yan’s is across the highway from Comfort Inn, and below Hilltop Toyota. Coming from downtown, it is reached by taking the 21st Street exit.

The menu has been expanded and has many pictures.

Food comes to your table quickly. Winnie says they cater to clubs for lunch or dinner meetings, and will cater to people with special dietary needs. She says they enjoy providing food for large groups in seniors’ homes, and delivery is available, or have it ready for pick-up. Weekend smorgasboard is also offered starting at 4:30 p.m.

Winnie says not to worry about coming in when there are tour buses in the parking lot. Their people are seated in a separate area and their food is pre-booked and ready for them. I was at a dinner meeting for 30 in the private meeting room last Thursday evening. We were asked to come at 5:30 because food would be served promptly at 6. Two tour buses were in the lot. Platters of delicious food kept coming and coming to our three tables. When we left at 7:30, the two buses were gone but a third one was there. I asked Winnie how they can put so many diners through and she said it was good time management. Visit their new website: www.yans.ca DID YOU SEE A UFO LAST YEAR? An annual survey reports that 1,180 UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, were spotted in Canada last year. A Winnipeg group called Ufology Research has been compiling data on suspected spacecraft sightings across the country for the last 25 years.

In its latest survey, it said most of the 2013 observations were of lights in the night sky. The most common sighting was of an orange star-like shape that lasted an average of 13 minutes. Almost half the sightings took place in Ontario. British Columbia and Alberta had the next highest numbers.

The survey said some witnesses were pilots, police and other individuals with reasonably good observing capabilities and good judgment. sallys1@telus.net • 250-832-4831 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Sally Scales and do not necessarily represent those of Lakeshore News and its staff.

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Station celebrates centennial

The Salmon Arm Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society will celebrate two anniversaries at their April 6th AGM held at the Seniors Drop-in-Centre, 31 Hudson Ave starting at 1:30 p.m. The local branch will recognize 25 years as an organization, and will also acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the local CPR station.

Featured speaker will be local railroad historian Jim Johnston, who will speak on the effects of the “Iron Horse,” the role the local railway station played in developing Salmon Arm and area, and the various job positions CPR employees held at the station. The present railway station was built in August 1913 on the south side of the tracks

replacing the original one built on the north side in 1885.

Food and refreshments will be served at the meeting, and OHS memberships and OHS reports will be for sale. Members are asked to bring finger food to complement the tea. CPR memorabilia will be on display courtesy of past CPR employee John Hedin.

Two other events following the meeting will be a tour of the actual CPR station sponsored by the city’s Community Heritage Commission; and in conjunction with the tour, a city official will unveil a historical plaque to honour the importance of the CPR railway station. The event is free, and members of the public are welcome to attend.

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CSEC misusing public funds, trust

I wonder how Colin Mayes feels about this.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s spying on Canadians has me very concerned. The HarperCon government’s spying has grown secretive, expensive, and out-of-control.

An independent inquiry has found CSEC (Communications Security Establishment Canada) guilty of misusing public funds and “serious breaches” of values and ethics.

I’m not shocked that the government’s spy agency CSEC is using taxpayer money to spy on innocent Canadians.

Over 150,000 Canadians spoke out and stopped the government’s last attempt to spy on us through Vic Toews’ online spying bill. Now Harper is using CSEC to spy on us while covering his tracks with the new Bill C-13 that would give our telecom provider immunity for handing over our private information without a warrant.

The cost of this spying is staggering. Taxpayers are on the hook for over $850 million to pay for CSEC

this year, and over $4 billion to buy them a lavish new headquarters that one news agency has called a “spy palace.” Apparently it is to be the “most expensive government building ever built.” This represents a massive waste of public funds.

The type of data CSEC is collecting on us can reveal everything from our financial status, to our medical history, our sexual orientation, and even our religious and political beliefs.

CSEC’s activities are making our sensitive information more susceptible to identity theft and vulnerable to attacks by cyber criminals.

I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more about our right to privacy at OurPrivacy.ca CSEC works hand-in-glove with the giant U.S. NSA - they even let the NSA set up a massive illegal spying operation on Canadian soil during the Toronto G-20. I am disgusted that CSEC is spying on Canadians then handing our private information to the NSA. Bob Boxall, Salmon Arm

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Are you bored of tax articles? So am I, but the kids haven’t been doing anything crazy and the cat hasn’t got stuck on the roof of the house.

Tax articles are all I have to fall back on these days.

As you all know, Mall Arkey has long promoted the idea of keeping as much of this hardearned money in your jeans, not the government’s. For the record, ol’ Mall Arkey believes in the idea of a simplified tax system that has less tax credits and simply a lower rate.

Unfortunately, that concept hasn’t gained any traction with our friends out east. So, this leaves us with no choice but to try and find as many ways as we can to avoid taxes (legally of course!).

So here a handful of new and old tax credits/ strategies we want to ensure you are taking advantage of.

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit: This credit has been around since 2007 and allows you to claim up to $500 in eligible expenses in physical activity programs. The actual credit is 15% of the eligible expenses up to the maximum of $75 ($500 x 15%).

Children’s Art Tax Credit: This credit has been around since 2011. Much like the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, you can claim a tax credit of up to $500 for eligible expenses paid for registering your children in certain artistic or cultural activities.

First-time Donor’s Super Credit: To encourage taxpayers to donate to charities, the government created the First-time Donor’s Super Credit. The Super Credit is an additional 25% tax credit over what you’d usually get when making a donation; meaning 40% on the first $200 donation and 54% on the portion over $200 to a maximum of $1,000 in donations.

The catch is, the credit is designed for people who haven’t made donations previously. To qualify, you or your spouse could not have claimed a charitable donation tax credit in previous tax years going back to 2007.

Pension Splitting: Like the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, pension income splitting has been around since 2007. Everyone should be aware of it by now, but it is such a good thing we want to ensure everyone eligible is claiming it. For couples that have large differences in taxable income levels between spouses, pension splitting can save a significant amount of tax because you are allowed to split up to 50% of eligible pension income. Remember, splitting the full 50% isn’t necessarily the best option in every case as this could also affect how much you can claim for medical expenses etc. You may have to play around with the numbers to come up with the optimum amount or use tax software that has these features built into it.

So there you have it; some free tax advice from Mall Arkey Junior. I would accept a gratuity except I would then have to include that income on my tax return!

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Try something new! It’s more than just water sports, it’s a lifestyle. At Piccadilly Mall on Saturday & Sunday–March 29-30, April 5-6, & April 12-13–come learn and join the fun at the Shuswap Association for Rowing & Paddling annual membership and registration drive. Outrigger canoes, rowing sculls, and kayaks will be displayed; and paddlers and rowers will be on location to answer your questions. Everyone is welcome. Go online at www.shuswaprowingandpaddling. com or call 250-832-8598 for information.

The Shuswap Association for Rowing and Paddling (SARP) fosters a healthy, happy lifestyle and builds a stronger community through promotion and development of paddling and rowing activities.

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SHUSWAP RINGETTE ASSOCIATION Thursday April 3rd, 2014 Shuswap Ringette will be holding their annual AGM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 at Intermissions. Dinner 5:30

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Pedro Gonzales opening on track There’s a lot of work to do but everything seems to be on track for a ‘soft opening’ on April 1. Come in to see the newly-rebuilt Pedro Gonzales Fruit Stand on the Trans Canada just west of Salmon Arm. New owner at Gondwana Gallery Charmain McClure is the new owner of Gondwana Gallery on Lakeshore Drive. She bought the store from Tibout and Marlene Glazenburg who retired after running the business for 18 years. They started the business in their garage but moved to the present location 10 years ago.

Charmain (a 4th generation South African) was born in South Africa but raised in the neighbouring African country of Namibia. She has had a varied career experience from marketing for Coca Cola to working for various non-government organizations.

“I worked with the World Wildlife Fund; I taught rural groups how to use computers; I was a tour guide – taking people on safaris; I had a backpacking lodge; and I worked for Save the Rhino Trust for two and a half years.

My husband (Michael) worked in the field with the trackers and poaching unit,” says Charmain.

She also helped rural women artisans market their crafts by showing them how to develop a marketing strategy.

Charmain and Michael have two children, Daniel and Lauren. The family was living in a remote part of the country and before the children were of school age, they made the decision not to send them to boarding school.

Instead, they moved to Canada, Michael’s native country.

He is a chef by trade and they moved to various places: Vancouver Island, Fort McMurray, Osoyoos, and finally to Salmon Arm four years ago.

“I went into the store [Gondwana] and introduced myself. I said, ‘If you go to sell the store I’d be interested.’”

In January of this year Charmain bought the store and is proud to carry on the same fair-trade tradition begun by Tibout and Marlene – buying unique items directly from the artisans – and she will carry the same type of items

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ranging from jewelry and musical instruments to art and home accents. Charmain also buys items from artisans in Indonesia, Peru, Mexico and China. She is working on developing a website and Facebook page for the store.

New face at Whimsy’z Amanda Middelboe, who hails all the way from Denmark, is the new barista at Whimsy’z Coffee Shop on Alexander Street. Shelby Babakioff, who was at Whimsy’z, is heading to Thailand to teach English.

Chamber of Commerce AGM The Chamber of Commerce held their AGM on March 14. The new directors are: Lindsay Wong of Lindsay Wong Events & Marketing; Mel Arnold from Complete Marine Detailing; and Matt Koivisto from Salmon Arm Barber Shop. Their fellow board members are: President Jim Kimmerly of Edward Jones; Secretary/Treasurer Carol McCreight of Carol McCreight Accounting & Bookkeeping; Director at Large Angel Agassiz; Directors Jay Agassiz of Homelife Realty; Stu Bradford of the Barley Station Brewpub & Wicked Spoon Cafe & Grill; Luke Maygard - Livingwood Floors; and Mary-Lou McCausland of Write-On (business freelance writer).

City of Salmon Arm representative is Councillor Chad Eliason; Downtown Salmon Arm representative is Cookie Langenfeld; and Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS) Representative is Lana Fitt.

Shuswap Hospice AGM The Shuswap Hospice Society had their AGM on March 11. The 2014/15 Board of Directors are: Dr. Adele Preto, President; Nathan Wahoski, Vice-President; Sue McCrae, Secretary-Treasurer. Directors: John Robert (Jack) Foulkes; Dr. Kim Grieve; Sarah Lenarduzzi; Patricia Kwitkoski; John Maxwell; Correne Busby; and Joan Busby.

A report submitted by Program Coordinator Judy Evans points out an increase over 2012 numbers, both in palliative referrals and grief referrals. The hours of direct support also increased in 2013 by 655 hours to a total of 2244 hours of direct support provided by volunteers to clients in the community. The annual report is on their website: http://www.shuswaphospice.ca Spring Home Show The Salmon Arm Spring Home Show takes place up at the Shaw Centre April 12-13. Over 60 local and regional businesses are taking part in this event. Admission is free for the public. If you’re planning on doing any work on your home this year, this is the place to get ideas and good deals as many contractors, suppliers, landscapers and renovators will have booths. The doors are open on Saturday April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New manager at Save-On-Foods Stan Schmidt is the new store manager at Save-OnFoods. Stan has been with the Overwaitea Food Group for over 33 years and this is his 10th location in B.C. Stan and his wife, Pauline, are excited to be moving to the Shuswap.

“I’m looking forward to getting involved in the community, joining Rotary and getting to know the people of Salmon Arm, and working with the great team of people we have here at Save-On-Foods,” says Stan.

Stan was transferred from Sparwood. He is replacing Randal Bamford who was transferred to Williams Lake as store manager.

Dog & cat teething cleaning clinic Pawsitively Natural, a Vancouver Islandbased company, will be at For Paws Bathhouse and Boutique April 7 for an anesthetic-free dog and cat teeth cleaning clinic.

“Mouth-health is a very important aspect to the over-all well-being of an animal,” says Lori Jenks, For Paws owner. “I’m excited to finally be able to provide people with a reasonably-priced way to take care of their animals.”

Gum disease, which can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, affects animals and people alike and is a problem Lori says she is seeing often sees in her furry grooming customers.

Pawsitively Natural will determine if they can clean the teeth or if a visit to the vet is required, and will provide customers with an estimate before any work is agreed upon. For more information call Lori at 250-832-0751.

SCIP AGM coming up The Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals (SCIP) will be holding their AGM on April 11 at Intermissions Restaurant (Shaw Centre). Happy hour starts at 5:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; association business 7:30-8 p.m. At 8 p.m. the guest speaker, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, will talk about his mandate for the Shuswap and economic activity.

Winners of the 2013 Shuswap Community Builder Award will be announced. This is a contest recognizing projects that have maximized the use of local contractors and suppliers, and a list of local trades and suppliers that were used will be on display on posters. It is part of of SCIP’s Get a Local Quote Campaign. All entries are projects that had been substantially completed by December 31, 2013. There are 3 categories. Level 1 $100,000 - $500,000; Level 2 - $501,000 - $1,500,000; Level 3 - over $1,500,000.

Tickets are $25. Please RSVP before April 4 by emailing scip@jetstream.net or phone SCIP Coordinator Donna Smith at 250-832-8050.

Birthdays & anniversaries Belated happy birthday to Alli Graham of Sicamous who turned 90 on March 10. She sends a special thanks to everyone who helped her celebrate with special thanks to Wayne Sirvio for his entertaining piano music.

Happy anniversary to Harold & Reta Williston who will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary on April 16.

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Looking for a way for your French immersion children to practice their second language over the summer?

Why not check out BC Family French Camp? This is a unique, week-long opportunity for families to come together and have their children immersed in French while enjoying fun and educational summer-camp activities. The camp experience is offered in three BC locations over the summer, including locally at Pierre’s Point Campground (just west of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1).

This is a unique opportunity for French immersion students in the Shuswap, eliminating the need for traveling far afield to attend, and potentially allowing one or more parent to continue their

work week and join their families in the evenings.

Families camp in their own tents or trailers. Together, they form a friendly neighbourhood, surrounded by the sounds of children playing and singing in French.

Parents enjoy a rewarding blend of lounging time and sharing in a variety of small volunteer duties while their children use their French in a wonderful outdoor setting with their entertaining and energetic French-speaking moniteurs. And parents, you don’t have to be able to speak French!

Your children enjoy outdoor activities at the campground and in the surrounding area. Depending on the site, these activities can include swimming and water play, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature study, orienteering, archery, singing, games, decorating T-shirts, arts and crafts, and a sleep out under the stars, weather permitting.

Evening activities for the whole family include night games, volleyball

or kickball, communal dessert, communal dinner, and singalong campfires.

The BC Family French Camp began small in 1983 with one camp and 40 children. It has now grown to three well-established sites offering great opportunities for almost 800 children and over 400 families per year in the five weeks of programs. Its success lies in the hard work of dedicated volunteers, who work tirelessly to operate BCFFC, and develop and run programs that are unique to each camp location.

The philosophy of BC Family French Camp is to give French immersion children the opportunity to use French outside the classroom and to have fun doing it. But French Camp is more than that — it provides a real experience for the entire family in safe and friendly surroundings. Many happy memories are always made at BC Family French Camp.

The Shuswap Lake summer camp will be held for two weeks: Week 1: July 5–July 12; and Week 2: July 12–

Free spring yard waste drop-off

Women’s hockey action

The Salmon Arm Midget Armstrong Coop Rep Team battle it out against the Richmond Ravens, who would take the game at 3 to 1 during the 2014 Midget Female A Championships hosted by the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association at Shaw Centre last week. Howard Vangool photo.

City of Enderby prepares for spring Several activities are on the horizon for which residents can help the City of Enderby get ready for spring.

Street sweeping will start during the week beginning March 24.

Residents can help in two ways.

First, please remove parked vehicles while the street sweeper is operating in the vicinity, to avoid missed spots. Second, please sweep sidewalks adjacent to your property to move small debris and sand into the roadway, where the street sweeper can vacuum it. Use caution when operating your vehicle in the vicinity of the street sweeper.

Curbside collection of prunings and organics will commence in mid-April. Bags and prunings must be left at curbside beginning Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00 a.m.

Leaves, grass, and garden refuse must be placed in clear bags with a 50 pound maximum per bag, and no loose materials. Prunings should be no more than 4” diameter and 6’ long, and must be bundled with string or compostable twine. The prunings should have no roots or dirt and must be stacked separately from thorns and clear bags in bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds. Materials which are not prepared properly will not be picked up.

Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of the free yard and garden waste drop-off at all RDNO Recycling and Disposal Facilities, which ends April 30th. For further information on the RDNO program, visit www.rdno.ca or call 250-5503700.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) would like to remind residents that the spring free yard and garden waste drop-off period at all RDNO Recycling and Disposal Facilities (RDFs) has begun, and will run until April 30th.

Trimmings, prunings, leaves, grass, mulch and other organic material less than 20 cm in diameter originating from residential yard and garden maintenance, is accepted free-of-charge at the Greater Vernon, Armstrong/Spallumcheen, and Lumby RDFs, and the Kingfisher and Cherryville Transfer Stations (TSs) until April 30th. This program is for yard and garden waste self-hauled by residents or from residential municipal collection programs only.

“This is a very busy time of year at our facilities,” says to Dale Danallanko, RDNO Recycling and Facilities Operations Manager. “Please ensure your load is adequately secured, and follow the signs and directions from facility staff.

Be sure to empty all bags and boxes containing yard and garden waste including compostable paper bags. Once emptied, paper bags may be left in the yard waste pile. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated,” adds Danallanko.

Rocks, concrete, plastic, and refuse must not be deposited in the yard waste pile. These materials contaminate the pile and make it unsuitable for composting.

The fee for yard and garden waste at all RDNO RDFs and TSs during the remainder of the year is $20 per metric tonne (two cents per kilogram). Operating hours are posted at each facility and are also available online at www. rdno.ca/rdf-hours. Check with your local municipal office for more information about yard and garden waste collection programs available in your area.

Residents are asked to properly secure yard waste loads with a tarp or cargo net. Please help keep our roads safe and clean.

For further info please call 250-550-3700.

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July 19. Each camp is a week in length; you choose which week works best for your summer schedule.

For more information about BC Family French Camp, including details specific to the Pierre’s Point location, visit http://www.bcffc.com/sl/.

Applications to attend are now being accepted; find the form online. Photos contributed.

North Okanagan-Shuswap Conservative Association 2014 Annual General Meeting April 12, 2014 3:00 pm 208 George St. (Hwy 97), Enderby (Drill Hall) Report by MP Colin Mayes Election of Officers (by voting members) All Conservative Party of Canada members encouraged to attend.

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We are very lucky to have some very gifted artists in our area of BC, and one such very talented artist is Melissa Nasby, who recently opened her own studio in her basement on 30th Ave NE. Melissa’s art is somewhat unusual in that the creations she produces are made with wool, and are not the usual sweaters, toques, and mittens that one would imagine when they think of what could be created with wool. Although she does have some of these items for sale in her studio, the true genius of her art is apparent in the three-dimensional sculptures she creates from the fibre.

When you first walk into Melissa’s studio your attention will be captured by the many whimsical creatures that stand on shelves inviting you to inspect them. Among various other figures, a lamb, a big green octopus, and an amazing gryphon’s head–complete with feathers and blazing eyes–entice the guest. Racks of carded and spun wool and yes, some very well-made garments, fill in the gaps.

I first met Melissa while I still lived on the farm and had some sheep to graze a small pasture that was next to the road.

One spring day shortly after shearing, a car came to a sudden stop next to the pasture and then backed up to where I was mending the fence, and a pretty blonde got out and asked me if I had any wool for sale. It just

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puppeteer in Penticton, each with its own working, moving parts. As she was telling me this, she pointed to the large gryphon; which turned out to be a mask that has an opposable beak that opens and closes when the wearer opens and closes his/her own mouth. Melissa said that it took her some time to figure out the mechanics to make the jaw work. She has had orders for her work from as far away as Singapore.

This was a custom order for a large sea horse with a tail that wraps around the wearer’s waist, and was almost as large as the wearer himself.

Next, Melissa showed me her workshop at the back of the studio.

She pulled out one of the felting needles and pointed out the tiny barbs that snag and entwine the wool fibres together, and then sat at her workbench and showed me how she forms and sculpts the wool.

While she worked, she chatted

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so happened that I hadn’t sold any of the wool yet, and she bought all of it from me. Sometime later we met again, and she recognized me as the guy who had sold her the wool.

On my visit to her studio during an open house this past weekend, I asked Melissa how she came to learn her craft and she explained to me that she was self-taught. “I first started making 3D relief pictures, and then one Halloween I sculpted a mask for my daughter.”

When she posted a photo of the mask online, the response was so incredible that she realized the potential and she soon was sculpting larger and more technical pieces, selling them on a website she set up for that purpose.

Many of the projects she does are requests for custom work, including five specialized puppet characters for a

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about the versatility of wool and how it can be used for so many different purposes, including garments of course. She mentioned that wool

still has a stigma; people think it is itchy and uncomfortable, which is simply not the case.

A lot of wool is very soft and comfortable to wear, and it can be dyed into a rainbow of bright colours.

I admired a very nice St. Nick figure that stood about four feet high and wore long flowing robes, and Melissa mentioned that she hires a seamstress to make the clothing for her characters when required. Indeed the Santa was quite regal and complete right down to the spectacles he wore. I asked how long it took to make something like that and she explained to me that it sometimes takes awhile to build her characters such as the octopus, which took over eighty hours to sculpt. When I asked how this affected her family she exclaimed that her family is quite supportive, especially just before Halloween, as her children always have the best costumes complete with homemade sculpted masks.

Melissa is very happy to show anyone who wants to learn how to do what she does, and she has even made a three-hour video that teaches her craft.

If you would like to see more of her work or purchase the video, you can visit her website at http://soulfibrestudio.blogspot.ca/.

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Singing out

Jordon Hirschmiller, left, and Kimberly Rees draw a name from the pot during the Bank of Montreal’s karaoke night fundraiser held last Friday night at the Hideaway Pub. Just over $2500 was raised for the BC Children’s Hospital.

Howard Vangool photo.

Good times at Notch Hill Hall

St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated early in friendly Notch Hill style, on Saturday, March 15th. A most enjoyable musical evening was had by entertainers and fans alike, with a fantastic selection of musicians, singers and recitals.

Congratulations to Laurene Townsend, winner of the 50/50

draw! Many thanks to all the participants, patrons and the hardworking Notch Hill Hall entertainment committee.

Come welcome spring at the Notch Hill Town Hall “Spring Fling Scottish Ceilidh” on Saturday, April 12, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be a door prize along with a raffle

for a Scottish quilt, and entertainment by Wendy Dean and the Sorrento Scottish Dancers.

The $5 tickets (accompanied children under 12 are free) are available at Conkers Fine British Imports, 1298 TCH in Sorrento, or phone 250-6753786. Bring soft shoes and be ready to dance!

Letters to the Editor Life on Earth – what a story!

I was bewildered by a recent letter to the editor “Pagan ‘religion’ should not be promoted” (March 21/14 issue of Lakeshore News), an assertion that evolution is not science and by inference cannot explain the diversity of life on the planet…and therefore did not happen. Clearly even though the writer seems to be knowledgeable about bees, he appears to have little grasp of the principles and processes involved in life’s evolution. I suggest that he read ‘The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution’ by Richard Dawkins (or any first year biology textbook for that matter) for an in-depth and irrefutable analysis of the evidence for evolution. There can be no dispute

that evolution has and still is occurring, with the main driving mechanism being natural selection acting upon the genome over a long period of time. Frankly, those who try to refute the notion of evolution are indeed missing what is arguably the most amazing story of this planet. It begs the question as to why they would want to. It makes no sense.

Sometimes the argument to dismiss is that this piece or that piece of the puzzle is missing, based on gaps in the fossil record. Clearly, gaps are not surprising since we are looking at preservation of only a fraction of life on earth since its inception over two billion years ago. How much preservation can we expect with the harsh

conditions of an ever-changing planet? It turns out we actually have a good grasp of the overall patterns and processes involved and it is estimated that current life on earth only represents about 1% of all species that have ever existed. To see evolution in action, one only has to look at the development of antibiotic resistance in various pathogenic bacteria. In short, shouldn’t we be amazed that we have enough physical evidence and talented scientists who can piece together our incredible natural history?

Instead there are those who wish to bury their heads in the sand. What a shame.

Bill Remphrey, retired biology professor, Salmon Arm

Feds should take care of our vets

Some of you may remember the recent column of our MP Colin Mayes entitled “No veteran left behind.”

The government of which he is part has just issued their defense against a class action lawsuit brought by veterans over reduced benefits–a lump sum instead of a pension for injured vets in order to save money–by saying that the veterans so affected have “lost nothing” and that the federal government has no social contract (no obligation) towards veterans.

Mr. Harper and Mr. Mayes can find six hundred million dollars and counting to advertise the Canadian action plan, which has had no money budgeted since 2010, they can lose 3.1 billion in budgeted funds, they can spend 2.4 billion on consultants (90% of which they refuse to tell us what it was about), they can contract for two 20,000 tonne supply ships for 2.4 billion and counting when the British are buying four 37,000 tonne supply ships for one billion, they can spend ten million to rent two pandas

because it makes a great photo op, and they can run a deficit of eighteen billion on a war that couldn’t be won because it was good politics hiding behind the uniforms of our soldiers, but they can’t find the money to take care of those who were injured in that war: “You’ll take what we give you.” Two more soldiers have just committed suicide.

Mr. Mayes, we’ll talk about this during the next election.

Richard Smiley, Anglemont

Hey! CHeCk out tHe Deals in tHe ClassifieDs...

The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan - Shuswap)

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

at your Neighbourhood School • 9am-3pm

Parents must bring child's birth certificate & Care Card "A person who is a resident in British Columbia shall enroll in an education program provided by a board on the first school day of a school year. If, on or before December 31 of that school year, the person will have attained the age of 5 years."

"A parent of a child may defer the enrollment of his or her child until the first day of September of the next school year."

(The School Act of British Columbia)

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 EARLY IMMERSION (Kindergarten and Grade 1) will take place from 7 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the

District Education Centre #110 - 2960 Okanagan Ave. SE, Salmon Arm School District #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) will be accepting registrations for the Early French Immersion, which is hosted at Bastion Elementary School in Salmon Arm. Parents or immediate relative must register child. A maximum of 44 Kindergarten registrations will be accepted for the Early Immersion program.

Registration for Late (Grade 6) French Immersion has already taken place and there are still some spaces available. To register, or for further information, please contact Shane Corston, Principal at Shuswap Middle School at (250) 832-6031.

(Please note: it is extremely important for planning purposes to register your child by the above date. If you cannot make this date please come to the school any day before this or contact your neighbourhood school. If you do not know which school your child should attend please contact the School District Operations Department 250 832 9415)

Meditations Read: Psalm 139:1-18

The Inevitable Interview

And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? - Genesis 3:9

W

e can all identify with Adam. Sin has filled us with shame.

Our first instinct in this condition is to escape the searching gaze of God. We panic and become fugitives. We run from God and hide ourselves.

Like Cain, we try to conceal the blood of our brother. Like Jacob ,we flee from those we have offended. Like Jonah, we head for Tarshish, seeking to shirk an assignment. But God pursues us relentlessly, and our futile attempts at flight become but pitiful evasions.

God will not easily give up on us. As the psalmist so clearly outlined, we may withdraw from the presence of men, but we can never withdraw from the presence of God. The divine Pursuer will overtake us sooner or later. In fact, He will be there when we arrive, proving His inherent right to search us out by asking questions like, "Has thou eaten of the tree?" or "Where is thy brother?"

We cannot evade the divine interview. We may postpone it today, but we are sure to face it tomorrow. If we resist it in time, we will experience it in eternity. Would we rather have our interview here where mercy is available, or over there where all mercy has ceased? "Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgement; and some men they follow after" (1 Timothy 5:24).

I, for one, do not want to face my sins when I stand before the judgement seat of Christ. I do not want to hear Him say these terrible words: "I died for you so that your sins might be forgiven.

Why did you spurn the mercy I offered you?"

Thank God that His goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives. Make an appointment for the divine interview today!

James Baer - Salmon Arm, BC

On Psalm 23. a boy asked, "Where are the Shepherd’s dogs?"

He replied, "Their names are Goodness and Mercy."

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Brenda Andreas Wow, did 3 years ever go by fast! Brenda has enjoyed her position as Financial Services Manager at Braby Motors, as well as becoming a Dodge Ram owner in the process. She has made great relationships with the staff and customers and is very excited to continue to be an active contributing member of the Salmon Arm community.

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Brenda Massey Brenda Massey is the new owner of the Goldpanner Restaurant located at the Tappen Esso. They provide home cooked meals with a flare while supporting the community with local fare. Brenda has owned businesses in the past, raised a family and has decided to get back to running a business with the help of her husband and great staff. Brenda is hands on in her restaurant, community minded and wants to thank all her patrons and neighbours, and looks forward to meeting her new customers.

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Regaining your work-life balance Balancing work and family life is a major challenge for many professionals. Many established professionals find it stressful to juggle the demands of successful careers with the obligations they have to their families, and regaining that balance once it has been lost only adds to that stress.

• Start documenting your activities. No one operates at 100 percent efficiency all the time, but balancing obligations at work with those at home is especially difficult when time is routinely lost to trivial matters or tasks at work that can be delegated to others. These time-consuming tasks have a tendency to add up, but professionals rarely take note of the smaller tasks or distractions that cost them time. Start documenting your activities on a daily basis, jotting down how each hour of your day is spent, both at home and at work. Do this for several weeks, after which time a pattern will likely develop, and you can see where you are wasting time and where you are being most efficient with your time. When you sit down to examine your notes, look for ways to free up time without sacrificing the quality of your work or the quality of time you spend with your family. Don’t be afraid to make changes.

Paulette & Amber ber The Shuswap Community Foundation would like to thank our hard working staff, Paulette Brown, Office Administrator, and Amber Wetherill, Admin Assistant, for their dedication and commitment to the goals of the Foundation.

Paulette and Amber are kept busy as the Foundation continues to grow. We began in 1994 with $2,000, and now our total capital is well over $6 million. And, as our endowment funds continue to grow, so do our grants! If you’d like to learn more about the Foundation’s exciting initiatives in our community, or would like to come visit our friendly staff, please contact us today!

Come visit us at 450 Lakeshore Drive, NE And find other contact info at www.shuswapfoundation.ca

D’Arcy White & Colleen Poole D’Arcy White was born and raised in Saskatchewan and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Master of Science degree in Audiology in North Dakota. She spent over a decade working for the Department of Health in Saskatchewan working with both children and adults. D’Arcy moved to B.C in 1992 and has now managed Canadian Hearing Care Salmon Arm office for 20 years.

Colleen Poole was born and raised in B.C., moving to Salmon Arm in 2003. She has been with Canadian Hearing Care for a number of years and is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University’s Hearing Instrument Practitioner program. She now works with D’Arcy in the busy Salmon Arm office, and oversees the Sorrento satellite clinic.

Together, D’Arcy and Colleen have extensive experience in hearing assessment, aural rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and hearing aid technology. They understand the impact of hearing loss on family, lifestyle, and employment. They work closely with clients to develop coping strategies, and when warranted, find hearing aids best suited to the needs of the individual. D’Arcy and Colleen are happy to answer questions, and encourage you to stop in, or call for an appointment.

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Dr. Elizabeth A. Kovalcik Inc. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry • White Restorations • Crowns • Bleaching • Orthodontics / Invisalign • Partial and complete dentures • Digital Radiographs • Crown/Dentures over implants Elizabeth was born and raised in Salmon Arm. She set up her dental clinic in the Mall at Piccadilly 21 years ago. Elizabeth and her staff enjoy providing a wide range of family and cosmetic dentistry.

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alone. Teamwork is important at home and around the office and can help overburdened professionals regain their work-life balance. If you tend to go it alone in the office, reach out to your colleagues more often, seeking their help on projects and offering your help in return. This can drastically cut back on the hours you spend in the office, giving you more quality time at home. But you also can work with your family to free up more time. Assign tasks around the house so you aren’t doing chores during the time you do have at home. Split cooking duties with your spouse or even the kids if they’re old enough and delegate other household tasks as well. Such tasks can be tackled while you’re at work so the family can spend more time together each night and on weekends.

• Stop emulating Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned to standing at the edge of the Earth and holding the weight of Uranus on his shoulders. Many professionals can no doubt empathize with Atlas, even if taking such weight on their shoulders was self-inflicted.

Regaining work-life balance may require taking some of that weight off of your shoulders by learning to respectfully decline extra projects around the office or in your personal life. You can still pitch in on special projects at work without spearheading them, much like you can still spend time with your kids at the ballpark even if you aren’t their coach. Cutting back on your obligations is a great way to reduce stress and free up time to focus on the things that mean the most to you.

• Think outside the box. If you have examined your daily activities and commitments but can’t seem to find any ways to regain your work-life balance, start looking for unique ways to make the time you spend at work and the time you spend at home more proportionate. Consider telecommuting one or two days per week to free up time to spend with your family.

If moving is an option, consider moving closer to your office so you aren’t spending so much time commuting to and from work each day. Even if you have seemingly exhausted all options, chances are strong there is a solution to help you regain your work-life balance. But sometimes that balance requires a little creativity and some give-andtake with both your employer and your family.

Nancy Whitticase With a grateful heart, Nancy would like to thank everyone who supported Namaste Yoga & Wellness Centre since it opened the doors in 2007.

Nancy is excited to announce in addition to the regular schedule classes of Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Meditation and Old Guy Yoga classes she will be offering YOGA TEACHER TRAINING this fall.

Nancy feels blessed to have the opportunity to share her 18 years of yoga experience with her students.

201- 310 Hudson Ave

Ph: 250 832 3647

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Your local Women in Business

Shuswap Women In Business (SWIB) is a nonprofit organization created by women – for women, to have a meeting ground where we can exchange information as well as to create opportunities to meet and socialize with other businesswomen in our community. We are located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia Canada -- on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake.

es and careers. And of course, we have lots of fun at our meetings – so don’t be shy - the invitation is always open to come check us out or contact us for additional info from www.shuswapwomeninbusiness.com. info@shuswapwomeninbusiness.com

YUP! I’M STILL HERE!

Makingin room for feminine values the business world

But what is meant exactly by “feminine” ways of doing business? A good example is networking and communicating. Indeed, in this era of globalization centered on knowledge and communications, business can no longer be conducted as it used to be.

Networking is vital in order to meet the new challenges facing entrepreneurs, both men and women.

Women do not have the same way of exercising

Corryn Grayston Is the general manager of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. With a background in general business management and human resources, Corryn is proud to be part of an organization that focuses on business and community development. Call Corryn to find out more on the value of becoming a Chamber of Commerce member.

Lisa Honcoop

Our goals are focused towards supporting and assisting women in business to sustain successful business-

For many years business women had to sublimate their personalities and strive to think like men in order to be accepted in the business world. Nowadays, however, they are able to follow their own creative drive and be successful without having to betray their own values. This can be attributed to the efforts of past generations of successful female entrepreneurs.

Corryn Grayston

101, 20 Hudson Ave. NE • 250.832.6247

We meet on a regular basis to network, motivate, and educate ourselves. You are welcome to join us at any of our meetings as a guest (we ask that you let us know you are coming), then decide if you would like to become a member. We do not carry a high profile sales pitch, but offer a sustainable organization which is there exclusively for its members and the community.

Many female entrepreneurs are a huge source of inspiration for the next generation and do not believe in grounding their business models on the way men conduct business but instead promote their own values.

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their power either. Unlike the pyramid type of hierarchy so representative of masculine values, women wield their power less authoritatively and give fewer orders, preferring to implement their power in a more indirect manner. In this way, when a conflict situation arises, many women will try to bring the parties closer together in order to find a win-win solution.

Let’s celebrate the ways that today’s women do business, as well as the positive results their style has on the economy and society as a whole.

Its been 29 Happy Years as both accounting & financial services manager, and 4 grandchildren later, I’m still not ready to retire. I look forward to continue serving our past and new clientele.

1250 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Salmon Arm 250-832-8053 • Toll-free 1-888-832-8053

Lori McBride Lori McBride can be found working throughout the week at her and her husband Brian’s new business, Mickey B’s Car & Bike Wash behind the Shell gas station, west Salmon Arm, They purchased Mickey B’s last fall and offer five car wash bays with one outside. Four vacuum stations and cleaning supplies are inside the store. They also have places to hang your bike helmet and jacket while you wash your bike.

Stop by and say hi to Lori.

411 10th St. SW Salmon Arm 250-833-0211

Beth Phillips Beth Phillips is celebrating her fifth year as a bookseller and would like to thank all the amazing customers who continue to support Hidden Gems Bookstore. Our store offers new and gently used books; Local authors; gift items; greeting cards and artwork. The store has also been very successful at researching and locating special order books at very competitive prices. We have gift certificates available and invite you to come browse around the store. Visit us on Facebook or www.hiddengemsbookstore.com and check out the details on receiving credit on books you bring in. Treasures For Your Mind.

331 (D) Alexander St. NE (across from the Royal Bank) 250-833-0011

Lori Robertson

Wendy & Alyssa

Raphael Froese

Lori Robertson, owner of Lori’s Doghouse, previously known as Love on a Leash, has been serving Salmon Arm’s furriest and dirtiest for the past 4 years. Their services include all breed dog grooming, cats and some small rodents.

They also provide on-site doggy daycare.

WE BELIEVE:

Looking for that perfect fit for your dress or suit? Rip in your favorite jeans? Need to update your favourite outfit? Bring it down to Rafael’s Stitchery.

Conveniently located in downtown Salmon Arm, the shop is owned and operated by Rafael, a fashion design graduate with five years of fashion and alteration experience. We offer the full line of clothing alteration services, so come see Rafael, Susan and Jennifer today at Rafael’s Stitchery.

formerly Love on a Leash

Between Mac’s & Home Restaurant Hwy 1 East, Salmon Arm Lori: 250-833-2081

• In a warm, friendly home with great service where the staff make you feel like family • In serving awesome, great tasting coffee and specialty drinks with a smile • In providing tasty homemade soups & chilis made from scratch • In making our breakfast & lunch items fresh to order with tender loving care If you share in our same beliefs them please join us at: 101 - 371 Alexander St • 250-804-0092.

Where coffee is Served with a Smile

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91 Hudson Avenue NE

(across from the Art Gallery)

250-832-0400

Charmain McClure

Nicole Mundy

Carla Gosgnach

Charmain McClure is the new owner of Gondwana Gallery. An eclectic store with a unique selection of global artifacts, clothing, home accents and musical instruments.

Charmain took ownership of Gondwana Gallery on January 1st 2014 as Tibout and Marlene Glazenburg, the previous owners decided to retire. Charmain like the previous owners is also from South Africa and intends to travel back to southern Africa and bring back unique items. Charmain worked for Save the Rhino Trust in Namibia and used to help Namibian women market their crafts. Charmain has been living in Canada for 14 years and moved to Salmon Arm BC nearly four years ago.

One Year Under New Ownership!

It was a fun, exciting, and rewarding first year for new owner Nicole Mundy.

Prisa Lighting welcomes you to come see the amazing new products and uplifted look with the incorporation of Nicole’s own style and personality. No matter your lighting needs and budget, Prisa Lighting has something to fit all styles for residential, new builds and renovations.

To celebrate our one year anniversary and thank all of our wonderful customers for their continued support, Prisa lighting is having a spectacular savings event for the whole month of April! Amazing sales and promotions on new and familiar items. Unbelievable sales on single quantity, discontinued, and overstock items.

BC Hydro In-Store Rebates for LED Bulbs! Extra discount of 5%-25% off entire purchase!

Vertigo Tattoos and Body Piercing has been in business since 1998. Owner Carla Gosgnach has over 16 years experience. Carla prefers doing custom artwork and can tattoo any subject from bright bold colour to black and grey portraits. Vertigo also offers body piercing by Hannah Mancell and also has a tattooist Dion Kaszas. They carry a nice line of body jewelry and Carla custom designs and offers consultation at no extra cost. She takes pride in maintaining a sanitary and comfortable atmosphere with safety as her main concern. Carla works mainly by appointment but will take drop-ins if available. Carla wishes to thank all her loyal clients for the many referrals she has received.

Open Tues., Wed. & Fri. • Sat. by appt. #2-190 Hudson Ave., Salmon Arm 250-804-0155 • vertigotattoos@gmail.com

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“Redefining Elegance”

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Arts Centre plays vital community role

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The creative arts are an important part of any community, and Salmon Arm is no exception. The city is fortunate to have the Salmon Arm Arts Centre, formerly known as the SAGA Public Art Gallery, located at 70 Hudson Avenue in a heritage brick building built in 1937. Originally Salmon Arm’s first post office, the building became the Salmon Arm public library (which I remember well from the late 1980’s) and then the Shuswap Art G a l l e r y Association, formed in 1990, secured the historic building for a permanent visual arts exhibition centre. In 2012 gallery operations became a program of Shuswap District Arts Council.

The gallery is generally open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00

a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is well worth a visit, especially when there is a show that catches your eye. As I’m interested in photography, late last year I went to see the exhibit “Downtown in Focus: Photography Then and

Now,” showing historic and new photographs of downtown Salmon Arm. When I entered the front door a volunteer welcomed me warmly and gave me a brochure explaining the various photographs. I then spent an enjoyable 20-30 minutes wandering around

the beautifully restored room studying the various photos and displays.

March’s show (over on March 29) is titled “Being North” and features multimedia works by BFA undergraduates at Thompson

Rivers University.

Other upcoming shows include glasswork by Sharda MurrayKeiken, a multimedia installation on the art of storytelling, and 2D and 3D work by LouisMarc Simard. Check the website www.salmonarmartscentre.ca for dates and more

information.

The art gallery also serves as a meeting venue for arts events for organizations that are members of the Arts Centre. I’ve been to the centre to enjoy a live music concert, attend a club meeting, and celebrate the anniversary party of an arts group.

In addition to the main upstairs floor, downstairs space is also available for rent at a reasonable rate.

If you have children aged 2 to 12, you can all head to the gallery between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on many Saturdays. At ‘Family Saturdays’ you can all become involved in various creative activities. Who knows, maybe one day your artistic child can apply for an arts scholarship such as the Blair Borden Memorial Arts Award for musicians or the Marie Manson

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Memorial Award for visual, performing or literary artists!

Drop in to the Salmon Arm Arts Centre soon to view an exhibit or enjoy an activity and be sure to admire the beautiful maple hardwood floors and Palladian windows. As Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says, “In my own philanthropy and business endeavours, I

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by Wendy Clay

have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities.... the arts have a crucial impact on our econo-

my and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery and achievement.”

Photos by Wendy Clay.

Salmar’s excellence award Nominations are being sought for the annual Salmar Award of Excellence. The Salmar Grants Budget allows for $1000 to be given as an award to a deserving candidate.

The award will be made to an individual who has attained an outstanding level of skill or expertise in his/her field of performing arts or athletics, to be recognized at the provincial and/or national level. By his/her performance, the successful recipient will bring recognition to himself/herself and the Shuswap.

Also, the Salmar Board strives to present the award to various disciplines over the years.

Nominations for the award should be made to the Salmar Board by March 31st. The Grants Committee will consider the nominations and will bring a recommendation on awarding “The Salmar Award of Excellence” to the June meeting of the Salmar Board.

Past recipients include Olympic swimmer Rick Say; ballet dancers Eric Nipp and Marisa Gomez; cross country skiers Jesse Heckrodt and Allyson Marshall, basketball player Lani Gibbons; opera singer Stephanie Nakagawa; guitarist Jacob Verburg; equestrian Rebecca Howard; and singer/songwriter Greg Sczebel.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Glass sculpture exhibition The glory of song

Salmon Arm Art Gallery is pleased to present “Elements in Fusion,” fused glass sculpture by Salmon Arm artist Sharda MurrayKieken. The exhibition features 30 works inspired by the four elements, and is a colourful array of transparent landscapes and abstracts. Sharda has been creating functional and

sculptural glass works for nine years in her Sunnybrae studio, and this is her first solo exhibition.

The exhibition opens on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. with live music and refreshments, and the artist will be in attendance. The exhibition runs April 5 to 26th, with the Artist Talk on Thursday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. Enthusiastically sponsored

by Scotiabank.

Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Family Saturdays welcomes families with young children to come in and create something wonderful while you see the exhibition.

Artist Trading Cards make & trade session is on Tuesday, April 8 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

You had your Say… AND WE LISTENED!…

TO OVER 1,000 RESPONSES If you are a business owner, and interested in how our findings can help YOUR business, call one of our sales representatives at 250.832.9461 today!

You’re invited to join members of the Sorrento Glee Club Choir in their celebration of “The Glory of Love,” with songs that will stir the memory and set your feet a-tapping! You are sure to leave the concert singing one or more of these wonderful melodies.

The concert takes place Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. These concerts are popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time. Tickets are $10 each from choir members, or call 250-675-3835.

Scholarship available

The Blair Borden Memorial Award is available to musicians of all abilities for the purpose of furthering their education. The Marie Manson Memorial Award is available to established artists in all media for helping them achieve the next level of success. Both applications can be found online at www.salmonarmartscentre.ca under “Apply.” Deadline is April 30, 2014.

cinemaphile

by Emily Garrett

Le Week-End

This unconventionally bittersweet romantic comedy follows an older English couple, wistful Nick (Jim Broadbent) and demanding Meg (Lindsay Duncan) who return to Paris, where they spent their honeymoon, for their 30th wedding anniversary with the underlying hope of rekindling the spark in their marriage, or perhaps, to bring it all to an end and go their separate ways. They careen back and forth from harmony to bickering as they walk through the Parisian streets arguing over their troubled son, their dwindling budget, as well as running into Nick’s insufferably successful old friend Morgan (Jeff Goldblum). Frequently pushed to the brink by wounds both old and new, their love is a prickly narrative that goes to show a successful marriage requires far more than a simple passage of years.

Le Week-End shows on Saturday, March 29th at 5:00 & 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

Board of Directors Election March 31 - April 12 Vote at any one of our four branches or online: In-Branch: March 31 - April 5 Online: March 31 - April 12

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Spinning up a storm

The Shuswap Spinners and Weavers do their thing at the Fleece and Fibre Festival last Saturday at Harmonious Homestead and Ewe. Howard Vangool photo.

Seniors’ Centres & Halls

Seniors’ 5th Avenue Activity Centre, 170 5th Ave. SE. 250-832-1065.

Fri. Apr. 4 Birthday Lunch 12 noon (pls buy tickets by Wed,), Variety Show 7:00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 6 & 20 Jammers Dance 7:00 p.m., Sun. Apr. 13 Pancake breakfast 8 a.m.–noon. 200 seat auditorium available for rent.

Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 31 Hudson Ave NE, 832-3015. Rentals 833-0902.

Sun. Spiritualist Church, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Norm Russell 832-0442, Mon. Mt. Ida Painters, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Al Gates 832-5149, Tues. Painters Group, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Al Gates 832-5149, Spiritualist Church, 7–9 p.m., Norm Russell 832-0442. Wed. directors’ meeting 3rd Wed. 10–11 a.m., Elder Services Seniors’ Outreach, 12:30–2:30 p.m., Sheila/Dave 833-4136, Potluck dinner last Wed, 5 p.m. Sat. Bingo 5–10 p.m., drs 4 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Pool every day from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Gospel music coffeehouse 1st/3rd Sunday, Hank Harder 833-5072.

Seniors Resource Centre, 320A - 2nd Ave NE. Mon. Morning Market, seniors’ transport to Askews downtown to shop. Tues. Lunch w/ Friends, 11:15-1:15 at Catholic Church. Wed. Shop & Drop for housebound seniors. Tues/Wed foot care by appt. Thurs./Fri. Day Away – activities, companionship & lunch. Phone 832-7000 for info on any of these activities/programs.

Canoe Seniors Br 92: 7330 49 St NE. Coffee Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m.; Cash Crib Tues. & Fri. 7 p.m. Last Wed/mo potluck 12 noon, general meeting 1 p.m. Bible study Thurs. 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast 3rd Sat., 8:30-11 a.m.

Church on Sun. 11 a.m., crib 3rd Sun/mo 1 p.m. Hall rentals available 832-2622, 832-8215.

Silver Creek Seniors Hall: Summer programs: Crib 3rd Saturday/mo.

10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast 4th Sunday/mo, 8:00 a.m. Footcare every 6 weeks (approx.) - call Pat 832-4174 for appt. Everyone welcome to all events.

Sunnybrae Seniors Centre, 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. 835-8674, rental 835-8494. Potluck dinner meeting 3rd Tues/mo. 5:30 p.m., other events on notice. Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets 1st/3rd Thurs. 10 a.m., Gemma 835-8842 or Sandra 832-9972. Sunnybrae Painters meets Tues. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. call Jan Scott 835-4625. Quilters 1st/3rd Wed./ mo, 10 a.m. call Maddie Welch 835-8255. Foot clinics every 6 weeks, $30, call Linda Adams 835-4470.

Sorrento Senior Centre, 1148 Passchendaele Road adjacent to the Memorial Hall. Mon. Glee Club 9:30 a.m. Barb, 675-3835; AA & Al Anon 8:00 p.m.; Tues. Wheels to Meals 12:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues, Louise, 675-4871; men’s snooker 1:00 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; crib 1:30 p.m., Jane, 675-4117; Wed: T.O.P.S. 8:15 a.m., Gail 675-2849, canasta 1 p.m. Ron 835-8419, snooker 6 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; Thurs: Weekly foot clinic, appts call Betty Anne 675-4182; Quilting 10 a.m., 675-5358, men’s snooker 1:00 p.m., Rick 675-2829, Sorrento Youth Resource Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Jenn 675-5269. Fri: ladies’ snooker 2:00 p.m. Joyce 675-5097; Bingo drs@6:30 p.m. games@7:00 p.m. Contact Bob 675-4182. Sat: Scottish Country Dancing, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Wendy, 675-3518.

Hospice, Linda, 675-2568.

Sicamous Senior Centre, 1091 Shuswap Ave. www.sicamouseniors.ca, info@sicamouseniors.ca, 836-2446, fax 836-2446. Lunch by donation & a movie every Wed. noon; carpet bowling, 1 p.m. every Tues.; OAPO mtg. 11 a.m. first Fri/mo followed by potluck lunch; bi-monthly mtg. 2nd Fri 11 a.m. followed by potluck lunch; Coffee Tues. 9:00 a.m., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Wii bowling all day every day.

Falkland Seniors Hall, 5706 Highway 97 Tues. crafts, games, social, exercising, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Whist, crib, etc. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop-in fee $1.

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On the wild side – feral pigs

Red and Curly Swenson had just heard the news. You could go out and get yourself a wild hog, just like they had seen on the TV channel “Wild,” where hunters with hounds chased the not-so-little critters through the boonies to put pork on the table.

Loading up their old Dodge 1/2 ton with hunting gear and grub, they decided to head to Hog Hollow, just past Doc Barlow’s slough south of Kesterville. To be on the safe side, they contacted ol’ game warden G. G. Lawson who told them they couldn’t hunt past the second hollow by Brian Froese’s property, as he had feral pigs he farmed to sell. It wasn’t long before they arrived, got their guns at the ready, and dressed in camo, they set out and began to check for signs along an old gasline right-of-way. Out of a nearby bush, a wild bearded Merriam’s turkey tom and hen flew up, landing in a big poplar tree. To these boys, the toss-up between roast turkey and pork chops and apple sauce was too much. Hearing the shot near his farm, Brian decided to check things out. Coming over a draw, there the boys were, just walking back to their pickup with bird in hand. As they headed around Beer Barrel Bend (named after a brewery truck that lost its load, and all the town folk tapped into the kegs on a very big hoot!) on the way back to town, there was G. G. Lawson, along with the local constable at a road block. The boys got a night in the slammer, and two microwaved Swanson dinners with – you guessed it! – minced pork, instant potato, veggie, and cranberry sauce.

Importing, raising and selling exotic critters was desirable a few years ago, as rural residents and small hobby farms raised emus, ostriches, alpacas and llamas. The folks who first went into the business did well in breeding stock, but soon the bottom fell out of it. In the mix, came feral pigs, as a sideline for pork producers, along with fanciers of these and teacup-size critters, for home use and sale. Unfortunately there is always the possibility of escape from pens or turning the animals loose to fend for themselves when the market drops.

For a new culinary experience, restaurants are also tweaking up their menus with new fare, like venison, buffalo, or elk. These animals must be purchased from a reputable producer, with a licence from the province, and be inspected, before sale. However there will always be the unscrupulous persons who will import and sell, for a few dollars to willing buyers, to another farm or for butchering. A prime example were elk brought in by trailer to an Enderby area retail butcher from an elk farm in Alberta; the butcher then sold the elk meat as far away as Clearwater.

The problem in this case was chronic wasting

shuswapoutdoors

by Hank Shelley

disease.

Feral pigs: Although there are not many animals out there, the province has declared war on these feral pigs, which may have escaped from farms, like the animals that got loose near Harrison Hot Springs a few years back. While anyone with a hunting licence can harvest them, the chances of running into a herd are slim. The concerns are that they are aggressive, destructive to crops, apt to breed rapidly, and able to carry diseases to farm animals and pets. For more on these wild critters go to Google and type in feral pigs BC. Schedule “C” animals can be captured or killed anywhere and at any time in BC. These animals include American bullfrog, snapping turtle, opossum (S.Okanagan), grey squirrel, house sparrow, European starling (trapping has began in the Okanagan), rock dove (domestic pigeon), and racoon. We certainly live in a changing world, and sometimes when it comes to exotic critters, we think they might be beneficial or cute to have as pets. Herein lies the problem.

Here and there in the Shuswap Fishing report: Ice fishing – angling has slowed considerably, and trout seemed to have quit biting on local lakes, especially Gardom of late. Getting ready to walk along the shoreline to Murdock point on big Shuswap Lake last Sunday, the Kalamalka Lake flyfishers of Vernon began to converge at the parking spot to try their luck as a group. Boats are now showing on the lake as well, fishing Murdock and Marble Point.

Some rainbows are being caught deep. A quick call to Gene Puetz, who has, for many years, maintained the counting fence on the Salmon River, confirmed they had 737 chinook counted and placed over for 2013. The brood year four years ago, the count was 370. Coho: 3738 fish; three years previous, 1,500.

Sockeye: it appears there will be abundant stocks of sockeye returning to the Thompson River for 2014. Anglers will have ample opportunity to fish these delightful, colourful beauties along the South Thompson to Little Shuswap Lake. Best bet is a good fish finder, downrigger, flasher, and a 30’ leader with a small pink hoochy.

Chinook will be open at this time as well!

Westwold Outdoor Club will be holding their big game awards dinner and draws on Saturday, April 5th, at Westwold Hall. Always a fun time!

Tickets are available at the Monte Lake Store or Falkland General Store. Image from www.kelownanow.

com.

Article looks at emissions dangers

By Shelley Corbin In his recent article Canada lagging behind China and Russia: Safety Code 6 needs to be updated now, former Microsoft Canada president Frank Clegg makes a plea to all Canadians to wake up to the all-pervasive and ever-present danger of microwave radiation.

He cites Industry Canada Minister James Moore’s announcement regarding “improved notification of cell tower requests for towers less than 15 metres” as being “a very important first step” in determining acceptable and safe locations for cell towers. The key words “first step” (as in baby’s first step,) suggest that there will be many false moves and major adjustments necessarily

made before we gain a balanced and comprehensive policy able to stand up to both public and scientific scrutiny.

Mr. Clegg is particularly concerned about the emissions dangers posed to our children.

Children are the innocent and unknowing “users” who are the most vulnerable members of our society when it comes to the wireless grid. In addition to the multitude of wireless devices in their homes and the layers of EMR in the general environment, many children are given cell phones by their equally-unknowing parents.

Sadly, too, children are exposed to unmeasured levels of these *“possibly carcinogenic” emissions Continued on next page

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DesignDilemmas

by Linda Erlam

Picking room colours

This column is about how to choose room colours if you want to start with a wall colour first. You know this is backwards, but so many of you insist on doing it I thought it might help to stop telling you how wrong you are and instead tell you what to do after you paint the walls and don’t know where to go next.

The first thing you need to do is identify the colour you have chosen and get to know its subtleties. This means you need to determine what the main colour is, what the undertones are, if the colour is warm or cool, and whether it is clean or dirty.

When you know these things you will be able to knowledgeably choose coordinating colours. For that you need a colour wheel. Go to the local office supply store and buy one, or print one off from Dr. Google.

Identifying the colours should be fairly self-evident, but some colours – like variations of blue and green – can appear very close to each other.

If you think your colour is green, hold a pure green next to it. (Pure colours are those on the colour wheel) If it stays green, go with green. If it appears blue, go with blue. Put one colour at a time next to yours, use coloured construction paper, or take a painted sample-board

into the fabric store and work in the broadcloth section. Buy some onetenth of a metre samples and test the colour at home. Make colour decisions in the room where the colour will live; you know how different colour can be from the store’s light to your home’s light.

Undertones: This is the basic colour on which yours was built.

Undertones get particularly confusing when we talk about the neutrals, like grey – which can have either a blue, green or violet undertone. Do not mix undertones in a room colour plan. For example, a pink-beige drape will look old and dull beside a yellow-beige wall. Find your undertone by holding true colours beside yours – one will look best and that is the undertone.

This is the place where the most mistakes are made when choosing room colours. If you can’t say for sure what the undertone is, get some help; this is the make-or-break part of the colours discussion. Go to my website and follow the links to the information about undertones. I wrote a chapter about it in my book “Everyday Design Dilemmas.”

Next column, we’ll cover the rest of the process.

Help for half a world away

Karrah Cochrane (standing) and Ainsley Sosnowsky, members of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Youth Group, staff a table at the Mall at Piccadilly to raise awareness and money for building a well in Kenya. Their goal is $3300, the amount needed to build one village well or rainwater tank. Brook Jamus is not pictured. Howard Vangool photo.

Meetings and events that are free of charge will be listed at no charge in Community Calendar. Dances, bingos, and other paid/for-profit events are required to pay the normal classified rate.

Mr. Clegg’s argument would have even more power if he clarified that Safety Code 6 was never designed to address effects on the human body, yet is used to justify levels of EMR hundreds and thousands of times higher than in other countries. www.hilltimes.com/opinion-piece/2014/02/10/ canada-lagging-behind.

Orchard Park Terrace Sandy Ridge Construction has constructed an energy efficient condo with 3 different floor plans, large kitchens, hardwood, ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances & blinds all included.

Just move in, landscaping, maintenance & snow removal all taken care of.

Gardom Lake report nature’scorner

By Helga Vrabac In response to the article in local papers last spring, calling for information as to what might be responsible for the mutilation of at least eight turtles in one particular area of Gardom Lake, we received many phone calls and emails citing numerous possible causes. It was concluded that the main culprit was probably a young river otter moving down the creek system from Salmon Arm looking to establish his own territory. There had been similar occurrences at Bergerac Lake, located between here and Salmon Arm. For the turtles’ sake we hope it won’t happen this spring!

In summer, when the invasive Yellow Iris was blooming, several teams were formed to dead-head and if possible pull the smaller specimens. It threatens to take many years to fully eradicate this handsome invader, if ever, but we hope to at least slow down the spread.

On a more positive note, we appreciated the decision by CSRD directors following the recommendation of a QEP (Qualified Environmental Professional) to halt any further development of the Musgrave launch site to make it a trailer boat launch. It is now a good hand launch with ample parking, a picnic table and a toilet suitable for the handicapped. This is a victory for the integrity of this environmentally productive bay, including our loon’s nest.

As I write this, I notice that suddenly all song birds have disappeared from around our feeders. The cause is quickly apparent: a Northern Shrike.

Recently I saw him having caught a mouse.

Since the ‘rehabilitation’ of the lake (rotenone treatment), we have noticed an increase in young turtles, we hear and see

Community garage sales, bazaars and craft sales are run for one week at no charge in the classified section; additional weeks are charged the normal classified rate.

Send your event info to editorial@lakeshorenews.bc.ca, bring it to the office at 161 Hudson Ave NE, or phone it in at 832-9461.

Emissions dangers continued

(*as classified by the World health Organization in 2011) in the wi-fi schools they attend every day.

Most importantly, however, he spotlights the absolute inadequacy of Health Canada’s “archaic” Safety Code 6 to address this issue. “Safety Code 6 has not been updated significantly since the 1970s, long before Wi-Fi was invented or cell phones were sold.”

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Shuswap Naturalists

more frogs, enjoy more dragonflies and lots more damsel flies. It was truly a sight to be seen: thousands upon thousands of Bluet Damselflies hovering over the surface of the shallow areas of the lake.

While migrant waterfowl were not as numerous as a few years ago, several species were successful in raising families here. Among others were Hooded Merganser, PiedBilled Grebes, Buffleheads, Ruddy Duck, and to everyone’s delight, Wood Duck. We are also glad to have Coots back and nesting here. Sora was heard all summer, but no young were seen. Great Blue Heron are finding good feeding areas again. Songbirds are keeping birdwatchers happy both during migration and nesting periods.

As usual Gardom Lake proves a great place to be.

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We have many years of experience with our own pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pocket pets) in addition to having worked at a vet’s and SPCA volunteering.

Your pet’s welfare is our first priority, so, after initial contact, we will meet with you and your pet to get to know each other and determine a personal plan to best meet you and your pet’s needs.

At Cozy Critter Care we are able to be very flexible about times and locations of dog walks, which is very convenient for those working or seniors needing an extra hand. Your dog can go for a neighbourhood walk, hike in a park or swim at the dog beach.

While staying at our air-conditioned home, we try to replicate your dog’s routine and schedule as much as possible. Your dog will become a member of our family, getting care and attention in a relaxed atmosphere. Out our back gate are forest walking trails which your dog will enjoy.

Would your pet rather be at home while you are away? Here at Cozy Critter Care we enjoy spending time with your pet when you can’t be there.

Pet waste clean-up and removal, pet taxi, yard work and errand running (shopping, deliveries, etc) are also available to lighten your busy schedule.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Shuswap Writers’ Coffee House open mike and guest reader, poet and youth fiction writer, Shawn Bird. Fri. Mar. 28, 5:30 p.m. supper and 6:30 p.m. open mike at Choices, 40 Lakeshore Dr. Poets, prose writers, songwriters and listeners all welcome. No cover charge. Info: Cathy 832-2454.

Kindale Thrift Store grand opening with ribbon cutting, Sat. Mar. 29, 11:00 a.m. at 885 Lakeshore Dr. SW. Info: 546-3005.

Joal Kamps performs ‘Rocky Mountain Folk-Pop’ on classical and acoustic guitar, Sun. Mar. 30, 7:00 p.m. at Hedi’s Wine Bistro. Admission by donation. Info: 803-0025.

Buddhist Meditation Class with Kelsang Chenma, Wednesday, Apr. 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Downtown Activity Centre (boardroom), 451 Shuswap St. SW. Drop-in class consists of guided meditations & a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rate for students & seniors. For info & class topic www.dorjechang.ca or 1-558-0952. No fragrance please. Paid listing.

Shuswap Naturalist Meeting, Tues. Apr. 1, 7:00 p.m. in the Library of SASS Sullivan Campus. George Zorn and George Elamatha will speak about the forests, environmental impacts and cultures of the Western Ghat Mountains of India. Info: Barb 832-4755.

18th annual Ukraine fundraising banquet, Sat. Apr. 5, 6:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, King’s Christian School, 350 30 St. NE. With special guests the Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Phone 832-6366 for reservations.

Salmon Arm Community Band practices Sundays, 7:00 p.m. at the First United Church, 20 4 SE info: 832-2195.

Gospel Coffeehouse, 3rd Sunday/mo, 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors Drop In Centre, 31 Hudson Ave (across from the art gallery). Come to play or just listen. Info: Hank 833-5072 or Lloyd 836-5455.

Seated Qi Gong classes Mondays 7:00 p.m. at Piccadilly Terrace. Six week 45 minute class, appropriate for the elderly with limited mobility. Info/registration (required): Lynne Ozone 515-5966.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Mon.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Fletcher Park Seniors’ Resource Centre. No appt req’d. Uncomplicated returns only, for low-income folk. Info: 832-7000.

Shuswap Bee Club meets first Mon. of the month, 7:00 p.m. at the Askews Uptown Community Room (upstairs on the Broadview side of the building). Info: Beckie 679-8861.

The Okanagan Historical Society, Salmon Arm Branch meets 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. (next meeting Apr. 21) in the Boardroom at Piccadilly Mall. Enter by back side door. Info: Pat 833-0205.

Shuswap Photo Arts Club meets 2nd/4th Mondays Sept.– May at the Seniors Fifth Ave Activity Centre, 170 - 5th Ave. SE. Meetings Club is for people who love photography, from beginner to expert. New members welcome. Info: 8322350.

Co-ed recreational dodgeball league Register at www. aspiralyouthpartners.ca, email dodgeball@youthpartners.ca or visit the Shuswap Dodgeball page on Facebook.

Scrabble Club, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Seniors’ Fifth Ave Activity Centre. For info phone Elizabeth 832-7478.

Floor curling, Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. at 5th Avenue Senior’s Hall.

Seniors’ Theatre, Tuesday mornings, 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the Shuswap Theatre. The most fun you can have in two hours—standing up or sitting down! No experience necessary. Info: Peter at 675-3004.

Healthiest Babies Possible drop-in group on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church – 121 Shuswap St. SW. Apr. 1: Public Health – immunizations. Walk for Fit walking program for post-natal moms, Thursdays 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Blackburn Park. Trish Johnson, 250-832-2170 ext 205.

Salmon Arm Badminton Club, Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, King’s Christian School (350 30 St. NE). For ages 16+ yrs, all levels. Info: Tim Goertz 8047908.

Shuswap Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Wed. of month in the parish hall of St. Joseph’s Church.

Info: Carol 832-4263 or Blanche 832-9045.

Weight & See drop-in service for parents with babies 10 days old to 6 mos. Weds 1:30-3 p.m. at S.A. Health Centre, 851 – 16 St. NE. Info: 833-4100.

Shuswap Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Seniors Centre, 170 – 5th Ave. All chess players welcome regardless of level.

Air Cadets 222 Shuswap meet Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. at South Canoe Ctr, 5970 10 Ave SE, Sept-June. For youth 12-18. Info: 832-2807 or info@222air.com.

Square Dance classes Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. at Seniors Fifth Ave Activity Ctr. Info: Lori 832-4417.

Parents Together drop-in group for parents of teens, Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. Meet other parents, learn more about parenting teens and get support. Susie 833-6406.

Salmon Arm Toastmasters will meet at Okanagan College (behind Shaw Centre) for spring break. Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., guests welcome. Info: Lorne 832-3558 or go to www. salmonarmtm.com.

Salmon Arm Snow Blazers family snowmobiling club meets 2nd Thurs/mo, 7:00 p.m. in the back room of the Hideaway Pub. Info: Robin 540-0841 or Don 675-2420.

Coffeehouse for emerging musical artists of all ages, 3rd Fri/mo until April 18, 7:00 p.m. at SASCU Field of Dreams Clubhouse, 30th St. SE. All welcome. Info: Gerri 250 8334024 or Connie 250 832-8088.

Search for Your Roots at Family History Centre, Tues.

12-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Thurs. 12-3 p.m. at 1400 – 20 St. NE (Mormon Church).

Info: Kathie 835-8264 or Barb 675-4533.

GRANDVIEW BENCH

Music on the Hills, Sat. Apr. 5, 7:00 p.m. at Grandview Bench Community Hall. Admission by donation. A variety of music performed by local musicians.

SUNNYBRAE

Resonance, a documentary film revealing the dangers of wireless technologies, Sun. Apr. 6, 2:00 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. Q&A to follow with Una St. Clair, director of Citizens for Safe Technology. Presented by Save Our Shuswap. Admission by donation.

Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets 1st/3rd Thurs./mo, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept.-Jun. at the Sunnybrae Senior Centre. New members always welcome. Info: Marleine 675-2507 or Sharon 832-4588.

SILVER CREEK

Silver Creek Seniors Hall: Quilting/Crafts 1st/3rd Thursday 10 a.m. Crib Thursdays 1:00 p.m. Regular monthly crib, 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome to all events.

GLENEDEN

Gleneden Hall: Recreational badminton Tuesdays 9:30– 11:00 a.m. Dennis 804-0917; Beginners’ Line Dancing, Wednesdays 9:30–11:00 a.m. Linda 804-0917. Beginners’ yoga, Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Megan 804-8261. Shuswap 4-H Club, 3rd Monday evening/mo, 6:30 p.m. Sandy 803-4600.

CARLIN/SKIMIKIN

Spring Fling Early Years Fair, Mon. Apr. 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Carlin Elementary Middle School gym. Singing, games, snacks and more for the youngsters as well as info about children’s programs and services. All welcome.

Bluegrass Workshop for Beginners/Int. every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Acoustic only. Info: 835-2322.

SORRENTO/BLIND BAY

Storytime for ages 2-5, Sat. Mar. 29, 11:00 a.m. and Wed. Apr. 2, 10:30 a.m. at the South Shuswap branch of Okanagan Public Library, 2676 Fairway Hills Road in the Blind Bay Market. Drop-in. Info: 675-4818 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

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The future of signatures

My 13-year-old son can’t write his name and most of his buddies can’t either. My 10-year-old daughter and most of her friends can.

The reason for this shouldn’t have shocked me since the demise of cursive writing has been covered in the news, but I must have missed it, because I was completely surprised when I saw for myself.

We were at the bank at the time. I had just opened individual savings accounts for Sam and Daisy, and the kids were asked to sign on the dotted line. Daisy wrote out her name effortlessly, and then it was Sam’s turn.

“Don’t print it,” I said correcting him halfway through. “Signatures are supposed to be written.”

“I can’t remember how,” he said after attempting to do it. He couldn’t even recall how to script the ‘S.’ Daisy snorted and offered to write his name. I told him to just print it and we’d talk about it later.

And talk we did.

“Why can Daisy write her name and you can’t?” I asked when we got in the car.

“The last time we learned handwriting was in grade three I think,”

Sam replied. “We never write in middle school.”

According to a couple of 16-yearolds I asked, it’s rare in high school as well.

The art of handwriting that I used to practice diligently back in my youth just isn’t considered important like it once was.

After my initial disbelief, I started to contemplate the significance of its gradual disintegration in this digital age.

Back when I was in school I spent countless hours practicing my penmanship so it would look beautiful and impress the reader. Yet I ended up corresponding with more of a speedy chicken scratch in the end.

Over the years it’s developed into a hybrid of writing and printing, and while I can easily read it myself, others have trouble deciphering what it says. That has never mattered though.

With greeting cards and notes meant for someone else’s eyes, I’d

take an extra minute to neatly print so my message would be understood by the recipient.

Additional communications have either been spoken or typed.

“What about signatures?” my friend asked when I decided not to mind that kids are no longer engaging in cursive writing. “People can’t be printing their signatures.”

Well, Sam just did and it wasn’t a problem with the bank. And his friend just did for his passport application and it wasn’t rejected by the government.

Regardless, I would like my children to at least know how to sign their own names and have started working with my son on that. Not being

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by Lori Welbourne able to write beyond a signature might become an issue the odd time, but the inability to read writing seems more problematic since there are older generations still communicating this way.

“I wrote something on the board a couple of weeks ago and my students had no idea what it said,” my teacher friend said about her grade 10 class. “This could look bad to a future employer who writes. Kids who know how to read writing might be more marketable.”

But many educators argue there are computer programs that can translate basic handwriting and it’s just nostalgia that has some wanting to keep the art of cursive writing alive.

“If the kids can communicate by talking, printing and typing, why should they spend precious school time learning handwriting when they’ll barely need it?” another teacher friend asked.

“They’re better off learning a second language or something else that benefits their cognition and will become a more useful skill in their future.”

It feels kind of sad to see the demise of handwriting happening right before our eyes, but better that than spelling and grammar. We have to pick our battles, and for that, I’d put up a fight.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Notice of Sale of Interest in Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 50 of the Indian Act

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE INDIAN BAND

TAKE NOTICE that the right to possession of an interest in land located on the Quaaout Indian Reserve shall be offered for sale by the Superintendent in accordance with Section 50 of the Indian Act: Description of interest in land to be sold: The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 181-5-2, Plan RSBC 3183R, Quaaout Indian Reserve No. 1.

For an information package containing registration and survey information for the interest in land to be sold, please contact Laurie Charlesworth at BCestates@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca or 1.888.917.9977 (toll free within BC).

This sale will conclude on June 25, 2014.

All bids must be delivered to: Superintendent of Indian Affairs 600 – 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3 Only bids received by 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2014 will be considered.

All bids must include the bidder’s full name and band membership number, the address and telephone number at which the bidder may be reached, and a 10% down payment (see below).

Payment of the successful bid must be made in the following manner: 1. A down payment of 10% of the offer must be made by cheque dated as of the date bidding closes. The cheque must be forwarded with the bid and made payable to the Receiver-General of Canada.

2. The balance of the offer must be paid by certified cheque, bank draft or money order within 10 days of delivery of notice of acceptance of offer.

In the event that a bidder does not meet the payment requirements as set out above, the sale is null and void.

Dated this 24th day of March, 2014, at Vancouver, British Columbia.

Katherine Blair, Superintendent Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region 600 – 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3

Continued from page 19 Fashions with a Flair, Sat. Mar. 29, 1:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. Vendors, raffle, light refreshments. Fundraiser for the hall. For tix please call Bev 675-2897; Gail 675-4208; or Judy 6755391.

Lego Club, Saturdays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. for ages 3–12. Please register by dropping by or phoning the branch. The South Shuswap Branch of the ORL is located in the Blind Bay Market at 2676 Fairway Hills Road. Info: 675-4818 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

Blind Bay Social Bridge Club meets Mondays 7:00 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall. All social bridge players welcome to come and play. Info: 675-4334.

Seniors’ Theatre, Tuesday afternoons, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, or Wednesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Cedar Heights Community Centre. Info: Peter at 675-3004.

Good Time Quilters meets 1st/3rd/5th Tues/mo, 10:00 a.m. in the Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge in the lower hall. All welcome. Info: Stephanie 6754936.

Shuswap Wood Carvers meet every Wed. & Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Any interested is welcome.

Info: Ken 675-3316 or Norm 675-3764.

Carpet bowling Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. at Blind Bay Hall. New bowlers welcome! Info: 675-2693.

Duplicate Bridge at Cedar Heights Centre runs Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Info: Peter at 675-4079.

N & S Shuswap Guys and Gals Hikers meet 2nd/4th Wed/mo. Meet at Cedar Heights Centre parking lot. Info & meeting times: gloria16@telus. net or 675-0036.

Ta’lana Twirlers Square Dance Club invites all square dancers to the Blind Bay Hall every Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mainstream & round dance. Call Sandi 675-2325.

Sorrento Lions meet 1st/3rd Thurs/mo, 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, 1148 Passchendaele Rd. Open to men and women. Info: sorrentolionsclub@ yahoo.ca or visit http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ You are invited to join the Hiker Ladies on easy to difficult trails in the Sorrento-Blind Bay area on Fridays. Info: joyce@intheshuswap.ca.

The Leisure Ladies, a new sister group to the Hiker Ladies, is dedicated to walking gentle hikes which are not too steep or too long. Info: joyce@ intheshuswap.ca.

Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers adult classes Saturdays 9:30 a.m.–noon @ The Sorrento Drop In Society Centre. Info: Wendy 675-3518 or visit

www.RDSWeb.net/SSCD.

SICAMOUS

Storytime for ages 3 to 6, Saturdays to Apr. 12, 11:00 a.m. Stories, music, puppets and fun at the Sicamous branch of Okanagan Regional Library.

More info: www.orl.bc.ca.

ENDERBY/ASHTON CREEK

Enderby Lions’ garage sale, Tues. Apr. 1 to Wed. Apr. 30, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. every day, and 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays with possible lunch and supper closures. Held at the Enderby Curling Rink & Gazebo. Watch for signs.

Enderby Old Time Dance, Fri. Apr. 4, 8:00 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Last dance of the season, Easter Spring Flowers theme. Everyone of all ages welcome. Lunch included with admission. 5466186. Dance club AGM Sun. Apr. 6, 2:00 p.m. in the Drill Hall. Please attend; important changes to be made.

Dance Party, second & fourth Saturdays/month, 7:00–11:00 p.m. at the Enderby Legion.

Enderby Cliff Quilters meet 1st/3rd/5th Mondays at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. New members always welcome. Info: 838-7858.

Lego Club at the Enderby library, Wednesdays 2:30–3:30 p.m. at the Enderby branch of ORL, 514 Cliff Ave. For kids 6-12 yrs; please register ahead of time and leave your own bricks at home. Info: 838-6488 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

Enderby Women in Business meet third Thurs/ mo in the basement of the St. Andrews United Church. Breakfast/networking at 7:00 a.m., meeting at 7:30 a.m. Info: Jennifer Kent @ (250) 8386078 or info@jenniferkentmarketing.com.

Fun & Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00– 10:00 a.m. at the Enderby Seniors’ Centre. Info: Sue 838-6755.

Running group meets Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Free.

Info: Barrie Voth 838-6943.

Good Food Box: Must pay by second Wed/ month at Baron Insurance or Century 21. Pick up 3rd Thurs/mo. 12-3:45 p.m. at Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. Bring bag or box. Info: 838-6298.

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Easter Bread & Bake Sale, Sat. Apr. 12, 10 a.m.–12 noon at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. Easter breads, cabbage rolls, perogies, and other baking.

Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club (TVASC) monthly meet & greet and potluck supper held on the 3rd Tues./mo, drs @ 5:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd.

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18th Annual Ukraine Fundraising Banquet April 5th, 6:00pm at The Gathering Place.

Special Guests - Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Phone 250832-6366 for reservations.

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PENDLEBURY, DAWN EILEEN OCT. 24, 1950 – MAR. 21, 2014 Dawn Eileen Tanner Pendlebury, 63, passed away on March 21, 2014, in Salmon Arm. She is remembered by her children, Dawn Marie, Charity (Rogue), Rebecca (Erik), Joshua, and David; her sisters, Judy (Howard), Nina, Lizette (Tim), Rayda, and Marion; her seven grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends.

Dawn worked for several years for School District 83, as well as volunteering with local Scouting programs.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Mt. Ida Mews care home for the excellent care and attention they provided Dawn over the past year and a half.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129.

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Dorothy Anna May Kuemper March 26, 1938 - March 21, 2014 We deeply regret to announce the passing of Dorothy Anna May Kuemper on March 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with autoimmune disease leading to complications with cancer.

Her long time loving husband Ernie and son Kevin with daughter in law Trudy, were by her side.

Dorothy was born in Prince Rupert on March 26, 1938 to Joyce Cole who passed away when Dorothy was just five years old. She was also most recently predeceased by her loving aunt Dorothy Sieben.

Mom will be greatly missed by her devoted husband Ernie Clemens and their sons Terrance Allen and Kevin John.

Dorothy adored her daughter in law Trudy Macaraeg and is very proud of her two grandchildren, Kevin Ernie Clemente and Kristal Anna Macaraeg. She is also survived by her brother Edward (Rose) Gleason and special aunt and good friend Shirley Houle and many more extended loving family members.

Mother cherished her lifelong friends as well as her recent friendships made locally these past 20 years. Yet, mother’s life did not really start until 1956 in Terrace where she met and fell in love with her husband Ernie Clemens Kuemper. Mother’s main focus was always dedicated to her husband and family. Mother loved living life, gardening and planting flowers alongside all the free flying birdies. Mother definitely had an attention to detail that not many others could duplicate. Mother was sharp, always had a good sense of humour and shared that with us right to the very end of her life.

We love you mother and will never forget you.

It was Dorothy’s request not to have a celebration of life ceremony but wants to thank all the many people who have been praying for her. Consequently, there will only be a casual prayer service for Dorothy at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salmon Arm at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26th. The family would like to thank all the many doctors and nurses from Salmon Arm who provided care for Dorothy, especially nurses like Marvin and Chad who gave ultra care for her.

Special thank you to retired Dr. Michel Saab for his guidance and support during this most difficult time for the family.

We will meet again Mom. Online condolences may be sent through Dorothy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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Please contact Home Share Coordinator Lee Holden @ Lee_holden@kindale.net if you are interested in finding out about this opportunity with Kindale. Website: www.kindale.net KINDALE Developmental Association is a progressive nonprofit organization, dedicated to help create inclusive communities for adults with developmental disabilities. Kindale has it’s office in Armstrong and provides various programs and services throughout the Okanagan, providing direct human services. Kindale is currently seeking candidates for the position of: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER The Community Support Worker is responsible to provide support and assistance to Adults with developmental disabilities.

Full-time/Par t-time/Casual, shifts are available 7 days a week evening and daytime.

Skills/Education – Special Needs Worker or Certificate or equivalent, experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Other – Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support. Wages per BCGEU agreement If you have great people skills and a desire to make a difference along with the skill set and experience send your resume and a cover letter to kindale@kindale.net with Community Support Worker in the Subject Line. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

King’s Christian School is seeking applicants for an 8 month maternity leave Bookkeeper Position beginning May 1, 2014.

Must have knowledge of Simply Accounting.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 10, 2014.

Interested individuals please send a resume and statement of faith to: King’s Christian School 350-B 30th St NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone: (250)832-5200 Fax: (250)832-5201 Email:

info@kingschristianschool.com

Income Opportunity SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

UP TO $400 cash daily FT & PT outdoors, spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hard working staff. propertystarsjobs.com

Teachers PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

www.lakeshorenews.bc.ca Trades, Technical 3 positions: Picker/Boom Truck Operator, Winch & Bed Truck Operators needed. Generous signing bonus to right applicants.

Valiant Oilfield Hauling is a family friendly business based in Fort St John. We are looking for a Certified Picker/Boom Truck Operator for a 40 ton Picker, an experienced Winch truck Operator and an experienced Lo-bed Truck Operator. We offer competitive Wages and great work environment. Send resume to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 1778-256-4258. Flexible work rotations a possibility. Serious applicants only.

Help Wanted

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR Shuswap Community Resources Cooperative, Salmon Arm is seeking to fill a senior level Accounting Administrator position in our growing organization. The ability to work in a fast paced and multi-company environment, to work in collaboration with the SCRC accounting team, and possess strong interpersonal skills are essential elements of your qualifications.

For information regarding SCRC please refer to our website www.shuswapcrc.ca This position requires a professional accounting/bookkeeping designation plus a minimum of three years of progressive and proven financial responsibility. Knowledge of fund accounting in a charitable not-for-profit environment, expertise and proficiency with accounting software Sage/ Simply Accounting and QuickBooks, and an excellent working knowledge of MS Excel. You will have strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills.

This is a permanent position 21 – 28 hours per week, available immediately. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their covering letter and resume to the attention of the General Manager, Shuswap Community Resources Cooperative, geri@shuswapcrc.ca

Employment

Employment

Employment

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Volunteers

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits.

Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

JOURNEYMAN or Apprentice Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic wanted in Golden, BC. This is for you if you are an outdoor enthusiast.

Position is full time evening shift 4:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Monday thru Friday. Rate of pay is competitive and will be negotiated based on experience. We invite you to become a member of our team. Please fax your resume and cover letter to 250-344-6622 or email manager@bnwcontracting.ca

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Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George. Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems.

Top wages & benefits Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

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Help keep Salmon Arm safe by going on a 4-hour evening patrol once a month or monitoring a radar speed board a few times a month.

If you are 19+ and have a clean record, call Sally Scales at 250-832-4831 or write sallys1@telus.net Learn more at http://members.shaw.ca/sacp

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SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS & HOTLINES Salmon Arm Depression Support Group 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Contact Nan at 832-3733 or ndickie@telus.net. Safe/ confidential gathering of peers living with depression, bi-polar illness and anxiety.

Narcotics Anonymous: Mondays 7 p.m. at Crossroads Church basement, 121 Shuswap St. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 - 6th Ave. NE. Unwanted pregnancy? Need to know all your options? Contact the Pregancy Support Centre of the Shuswap - visit www. pscshuswap.ca, email psc.shuswap.gmail. com or phone 833-9959.

Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets Monday Feb. 17, Mar. 10 & 24, Apr. 14 & 28, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Seniors Resource Centre, 320A 2nd Ave. NE (under Dr. Chu’s office) Women Living with Cancer Support Group meets at noon, the 1st Monday/mo, SA Cancer office, 111 Lakeshore Dr. NE.

Info: John 832-7518 or Bev 835-4368.

Shuswap Parkinson’s Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday/mo, 9:50 a.m. at the First United Church, 20 4th St SE. All welcome. Info: MaryLou 832-4785; Doreen 836-2509; Don 838-0794.

Grief: are you or someone you know struggling with a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one? The Shuswap Hospice Society is here to help. Call Judy at 250-832-7099.

Drop-in Parents Together, Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre. Skills, problem-solving and encouragement for parents with teens. Info 832-2170.

Shuswap Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Group meets the first Thursday/mo, Public Health Unit, 851 – 16th St NE. 6:307:30 p.m. support group (parents/guardians); 7:30-8:30 p.m. guest speaker presentation.

Tanja at autism@shuswapchildrens.ca or call 833-0164.

Brain Injury Survivor Support Group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at (new location!) McGuire Lake Congregate Living, Banquet Room.

The FCA (Family Caregiver Alliance) Support Group supports those people who have loved ones that have been afflicted with ABI (Acquired Brain Injury). This groups meets at the NOSBIS office at 364B Ross St. on the 2nd/4th Thurs/mo from 3:30–5 p.m. Info: 833-1140.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support network. Help for area grandparents who are raising or contemplating raising their grandchildren. Resources and support including drop-in every 2nd/ 4thTues. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Shuswap Family Resource Centre. Info: Jan 832-2170 ext 354.

Hope & Recovery: A supportive and hopeful environment for individuals, family and friends who are living with the effects of brain tumours. This group meets on the 2nd/4th Thursdays from 3:30–5 p.m. at the NOSBIS office at 364B Ross St. Info: 8331140.

If you have an Acquired Brain Injury, please join the 2nd/4th Tuesdays of the month at the McGuire Lake Seniors Lodge from 1–3 p.m.

Info: North Okanagan/Shuswap Brain Injury Society at 833-1140.

If you or someone close to you is affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) the Salmon Arm Reaching Out MS Society support group meets at Chestor’s in the Mall at Piccadilly 2nd Thurs. 10 a.m. Office hours in the alley behind Pharmasave are Wed./Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 250-803-0109.

Brain Injury Caregiver/Family Support Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at NOSBIS office. 364B Ross St. NE (ground floor entrance on the side of the Century 21/ EZ Rock office building).

Separation & Divorce Care - find help, discover hope, experience healing in a special weekly seminar and support group. Please call 832-3121 to be connected.

The SA chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets every 2nd Tues/mo at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (next to the bowling alley) at 7 p.m. All parents who have lost a child of whatever age are welcome.

Cathy 832-2454 or Sandy 675-3793.

Grief – are you or someone you know struggling with a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one? The Shuswap Hospice Society is here to help. Call Judy at 832-7099.

Community Caregivers Alliance Society no longer meets regularly. Please call 832-0052 or 835-2205 for information, to talk, or to schedule a meeting.

Alanon meetings held Wed., 8 p.m. Seniors’ Resource Centre, 320A - 2 Ave. NE, 8322311; or Thurs. noon at First United Church.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

Salmon Arm Stroke Recovery Support Group meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fri./mo at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 90 1st Street S.E. 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch. All welcome. Info: Verna 838-7242; Ruth 8326213

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.

Please call 832-3121 to be connected.

In the New Year, a new NA group will meet, specifically for Lesbian, Gays and family members wanting to support those individuals. Your feedback, ideas and support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Christine any day after 6 p.m. 250-463-1513.

Enderby / Ashton Creek Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting Fri evenings at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church.1-866-531-7045.

SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS Narcotics Anonymous 250-542-0087.

Alanon & Alcoholics Anonymous 1-866-531-7045

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Volunteers

Misc Services

Free Items

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Shuswap Lake Health Care Auxiliary

Now doing Gutter Cleaning Shuswap Window Cleaning 833-2533. Start at $95-$125

SPOOKIE needs a new home on farm or country setting.

BEAUTIFUL silver long-haired cat, 4 yrs old. Makes loving companion.

Great mouser 250-836-0291

STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued!

20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848.

30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371.

40x50 $12,649.

47x68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

BRIGHT 2 Bdrm top floor corner suite in town avail. May 1st. Balcony, AC heat & hot water incl., adults, NP $775/mo 250-833-4726.

invites you to join our volunteer group. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month throughout the year (except July & August). We are an active and dedicated group and have several fundraisers each year, raising money to purchase equipment for the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place. Please call Gerry 250-835-4843 for further info. WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS.

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Fruit & Vegetables Raspberry plants.

Large fruit variety 250-832-5465

Firewood/Fuel

Services

Tiling

DRY FIREWOOD $145/cord 250-803-6511

Psychics

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•Bathroom Reno’s •Custom Built Showers •Kitchen Splash

We deliver Fir, Larch, Birch, Pine, Spruce. Shuswap Firewood Products (250)804-3216 www.shuswapfirewood.com

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Home Care Hearts-in-Motion

Private home care services.

Offers in home health care incl. Palliative, Respite, daily maintenance ......

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay BLAND’S FARM SALES. Extra clean wheat straw.

P/U or delivery. 250-832-6615, 250-833-2449.

Horse or cow hay, no rain $3.50 & $5/bale. $65 round bale. $400 ton. Alfalfa grass silage $35 ton.(250)832-3388

Livestock WANTED TO BUY: sheep, lambs & goats.

FOR SALE: grain fed lambs.

Call 250-833-2373.

www.lakeshorenews.bc.ca Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

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

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

Heavy Duty Machinery WANTED:Construction Equipment, Excavators, Backhoes, Dozers, Motor graders, wheel loaders, Forestry Equipment. Any condition. We all so do scrap metal clean up and Estate clean up. References available. 250-260-0217.

Misc. for Sale ERICKSON’S APPLIANCES Reconditioned Appliances New/Used Parts 90 Day Warranty

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Top Dollar Paid $155./complete scrap vehicle.

Delivered to our yard (cash).

Pick up available. Commercial & Farm equipment. Top price paid for scrap. 250-503-7003

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

available for purchase at Lakeshore News

Place a 3 line ad for only $1!

GREAT FOR...

table covers, drawing, patterns, pets, crafts, packing.

Various sizes various prices

Office space avail. immed. Located in Town Square bldg on Hudson & Ross downtown.

Private entrance, incl util. $395/mo. 250-832-3647

Fruit tree pruning & yard clean-up. Reasonable rates.

Call us anytime. Hank @ 250-832-1914.

Boats

Suites, Lower

Storage

Storage

AAA MINI-STORAGE-250.832.3558

Townhouses IDA VISTA is a family orientated housing cooperative located in Salmon Arm. We are now accepting applications for 3BDRM units now avail in Ida Vista housing Co-Op. Housing charges are $807/mo. with a one time share capital purchase of $1500. Small pet okay. For further info call 250-804-7323 9am to 3 pm.

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Notice of Intention to Sell

pursuant of Warehouseman’s Lien Act Contents of lockers stored by the following at:

Call 250-832-9461

ABC Storage 331 - 42 St SW Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Y9

Computer Services

Computer Services

Terry McFarlane ..................................... $2126.44

Lawrence & Mindy Scherle ..................... $1660.54 plus costs

Date of Disposal: April 04, 2014

Farm Services

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Garden & Lawn

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Stop by the Lakeshore News office at 161 Hudson Ave, NE

GST not included.

Some restrictions apply.

Each additional line is $1.

WELL ROTTED GARDEN manure, top soils & bark mulch. Stanley Bland.

250-832-6615, 250-833-2449

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Cute 1 bdrm cottage by river, Grindrod, elec. heat, util extra, F/S, W/D, pets negotiable, yard, garden, refs req’d, $750/mo. 250-804-6115

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

Seniors’ Discount

Trailer Hitches & Wiring

RAVEN Hill: 3bdrm., 2bath, F/S, W/D, DW, No Dogs, $1200/mo., avail. Apr. 1., ref’s req’d. (250)832-8814

Other Areas

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Halls/Auditoriums

Mobile Homes & Parks

Toll Free 1-800-658-2345

Auto Financing

250-517-8546

Malakwa-3bdrm home $700 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250836-2928 or 250-309-0975

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Brakes 4X4 Servicing Lifetime Warranties

Real Estate

Best rate 5yr. - 3.29% OAC Serving the Shuswap since 1979.

Rates consistently better than banks.

Auto Services

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1BDRM lg. bright, new walkout, priv/ent, full kitchen, A/C 6appl., parking, NP, NS, $800. avail Apr. 15 (250)833-7985

MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137

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Summer Vacationers Booking Now - List With Us Turn Vacancy Into Income

Homes for Rent

Antiques / Vintage

ARE YOU SELLING A HOUSEHOLD ITEM FOR $100 OR LESS?

Attention: Cabin Owners

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Mortgages

Merchandise for Sale

Cottages / Cabins

GLENEDEN COMMUNITY HALL for rent. Banquets, meetings, weddings, reunions or ?

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NEWSPAPER ROLL ENDS

ENDERBY Bright 1 bdrm. apt. f/s, a/c refs req’d. ns/np. Avail.

Apr 1. $590/mo. 250-832-8052

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

603 - 3rd. Ave. SW Salmon Arm HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

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

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Ph: 250 804-3030 • 250 260-0110

The Lakeshore News goes to Revelstoke the second Friday of every month At no extra cost to the advertiser you can be included.

For more information call

Chris or Jeff at 250-832-9461

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 25, 2013, at the 100 block of Brickyard Road, Enderby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the North Okanagan RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a Bombardier Sea Doo Boat (VIN: n/a), and a 2007 Shorelander Trailer, BCLP: UJH29K, Serial: 1MDCM3K17VA936808, both on or about 13:35 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 355(b) (Possession of property obtained by Crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1958, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal.

How do you like that, British Columbia?

This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits.

That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries.

Yikes!

Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.”

Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:

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It’s time to dust off the runners and start thinking about the second annual ‘Footsteps For Our Future’ walk to be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11,th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

The Shuswap Lake Healthcare Auxiliary, in conjunction with the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, are busily planning the walk, which is held to raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment related to women’s health concerns.

Now is the time for you to pick up pledge

forms for this popular walk and start encouraging your family and friends to make pledges or participate in the Footsteps For Our Future event. Pledge forms are available at the Shuswap Hospital Foundation office, Apple Auto Glass and at the kiosk in the Mall at Piccadilly.

The Auxiliary volunteers will also be in attendance at the EZ Rock Radiothon on Thursday, May 1st to enable walk participants to register and pick up pledge forms, so come on down and look for the ladies

dressed in red.

The gates to the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds will open at 9:00 a.m. on May 11th, pledges can be handed in and armbands provided for the walk which starts at 10:00 a.m. There will be refreshments available prior to the walk, so come and enjoy fresh coffee by Tim Hortons, muffins, and fresh fruit provided by DeMilles and Apple Auto Glass.

Once the walk has been completed, hamburgers provided by Askews and hot dogs provided

by Apple Auto Glass will be served. Bottled

water along the 2km, 5km and 10km routes will be provided by H204U. A warm up exercise session led by a professional fitness instructor will help to set the walkers on their way and Patrick Ryley will be on hand to entertain!

The Footsteps For Our Future walk will be a great way to enjoy some family fun and recreation time as assisting in raising funds for Shuswap Lake General Hospital.

Pick up a pledge form today. For any further information, call Gloria at 250-832-0481.

Leather, mayo, and reusing rice bags

Hello Reena, Is there a way to repair deep cuts in leather furniture? Also, is there a product that can be used to spruce up the dye colour on leather furniture? I have seen advertisements about people who will come in and repair and re-dye but I imagine it will be costly and we would prefer to do it ourselves, if possible.

Thanks, Monique Dear Monique, In order to repair tears in leather furniture purchase – leather glue and a sub-patch.

Push the sub-patch through the tear. Close the cut with leather glue – works amazingly well! Or purchase a leather repair kit; follow the instructions included with the kit.

My father-in-law used to use a product on his horse saddles called Urad to shine leather, (search for Urad online). Saddle soap, leather conditioner and mink oil are also good alternatives. If you have a limited budget, rub the inside of a banana peel onto the leather.

Dear Reena, I already make my own ketchup and relish. With summer just around the corner, I would like you to give me a recipe for making my own mayonnaise.

Dave Dear Dave, Place 3 egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. (30 mL) white vinegar, 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water and 2 tbsp.

(30 mL) lemon juice.

Heat the contents in a double boiler until 150°F (66°C) (as this reduces the risk of food poisoning). Stir constantly. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Add 2 tsp. (10 mL) dry mustard, half tsp. (2 mL) salt, half tsp. (2 mL) pepper. Add any of the following: fresh garlic, Dijon mustard or curry powder. Mix. Very slowly add 1 cup (250 mL) extra virgin olive oil. Add more oil as needed until you reach the proper consistency. Note: This isn’t a low-fat product, so use sparingly if cutting calories. However, this recipe does call for heart- healthy oil.

Store homemade, sealed mayonnaise in the refrigerator for up to three days. If homemade mayonnaise does not bond, add one quarter tsp. commercial mayonnaise and stir.

Warning: Pregnant women are advised not to eat homemade mayonnaise due to the raw eggs in the recipe.

Taken from Household Solutions 3 with Green Alternatives Dear Reena, I live on an acreage that is serviced by a well. As a result I have ugly stains in the toilet bowl at the water level.

I have tried to scrub the stain out with all types of commercial products as well as home based solutions with no success. If you have a solution I would be most appreciative.

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By Reena Nerbas Leona Dear Leona, To remove stains in a toilet, purchase a pumice stone and lubricate it with either cheap shampoo or dish soap. Wet the stone and gently wipe the toilet rim to remove marks, being careful not to scratch the porcelain.

Dear Reena, Any ideas for ways to reuse muslin rice bags instead of throwing them out? Thanks, Helen Dear Helen, Some of the following suggestions require the skill of sewing: Use as is or transform rice bags into a small shopping bag, wallet, bathtub toy holder, picnic utensil carrier, make-up bag, beans bag, purse or pillow.

Use two bags to make a large bag. You can also put one rice bag around each of your planters to prevent spillage.

Get rid of chickweed • Hand-pulling the shallow roots of chickweed from the ground is the most effective way to get rid of the weed.

• Crop rotation disrupts the cycle of chickweed effectively reducing its growth.

• Spring and fall are the best times of the year to control chickweed.

• Crush chickweed

by stepping on it and then applying a soluble nitrogen fertilizer to the area.

• Kill chickweed by pouring boiling water onto concrete cracks.

• Choke out chickweed by spreading weed-and-feed fertilizer onto grass.

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