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Area goes online to fill doctor gap North Shuswap: Physician sets up a virtual practice after recruitment efforts fail.

By Barb Brouwer

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There will be no warm bodies, but North Shuswap residents will have access to doctor “mouth calls.”

Knowing Drs. Janet and Ken Bates were retiring, members of the North Shuswap Health Centre Society have been trying to recruit a doctor for three years.

They have attended rural physician conferences and tried other unique approaches such as sending out 1,300 recruitment letters to doctors in northern B.C. and Alberta.

“We were trying to sell them on our climate,” says Pat Robertson, cochair of the North Shuswap Health Centre Society, who laughs heartily when asked how many hours society members have spent trying to recruit a doctor for the Scotch Creek clinic.

“The latest thing we did when Ken and Janet said they wanted to retire in June, was to get locums for three months, hoping maybe one of them would fall in love and want to stay.”

Robertson says they were great doctors but nobody offered to set up practice. However, the third locum,

Dr. Mike Figurski, operates Mouth Calls, out of his clinic on the Big White ski hill near Kelowna.

He will assume the role of virtual doctor, making health care accessible, says Robertson, noting many doctors’ appointments involve hands-free procedures such as prescription renewal, ordering tests and setting up referrals. “If the community will support a virtual clinic, we’ll try to have a staff person there then.”

The Health Centre Society is hoping to pay half-day for a staff person on Fridays when lab services are

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The Interior Health-approved alternative is for patients to go to the Chase Clinic, which for some, will mean a one-way journey of 70 kilometres.

Transferring medical records is another issue, as is the revolvingdoor record of doctors leaving the clinic in Chase.

“I have lived here (St. Ives) for more than 10 years and have had four doctors,” says Robertson, notSee Interior Health on page 3

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Weather damages trails

Recreation: Popular hiking attractions require repairs.

By Lachlan Labere

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n A warning sign at the Gorge Trail prohibits use. where parking is available. McIntyre-Paul says the province is considering a temporary closure of the trail system until a solution can be found.

The Gorge falls under the purview of Recreation Sites and Trails BC, a branch of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Ministry spokesperson Greig Bethel confirms a potential closure and/or alteration of the trail is currently under review.

While the public may still access the Gorge Trail, those attempting to hike the Upper Flume will be greeted by a closure sign. Some of the bridges and wooden walkways were thoroughly damaged by a washout last year, while other aging bridges still standing are considered unsafe. Unlike the Gorge, the Flume’s future is looking good.

McIntyre-Paul explained it is part of the Roderick Haig-

Brown provincial park trail system, which falls under the jurisdiction of BC Parks and the Ministry of Environment.

With this being a dominant year for the Salmon Run, BC Parks prioritized upgrades and repairs for the Salute to the Sockeye event, which could see upwards of 350,000 visitors.

BC Parks recreation section head for the Thompson Cariboo region, Adrian Wynnyk confirms this is what has happened, and says the Upper Flume will see repairs in next year’s budget, possibly as early as June.

The major work on the trail will be replacing the bridges, which Wynnyk estimates may cost between $20,000 and $30,000 apiece. However, the replacement structures will have a longer lifespan as they will incorporate steel stringers and girders, as opposed to more trees being taken down for use, as was done in the past.

Interior Health placing focus on Chase Continued from front ing Interior Health pulled their support from the North Shuswap clinic shortly after the Bates arrived three years ago. “We want IH to consider this to be a physician supply area.”

But that’s not likely to happen anytime soon.

Dr. Curtis Bell, IH community medical director, says the health authority did a review of all communities a few years ago and chose to focus on the larger ones, then spread to more rural and remote ones.

“One overlying factor is we have no control over doctors and where they can and cannot work,” he says, noting IH decided to focus on Chase and the provision of physician service as well as week-day emergency services – a service that requires at least three doctors. “We have

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Severe weather has taken a heavy toll on a number of the Shuswap’s premier trails.

In the past year or so, the Gorge Creek Loop Trail in Craigellachie, and the Upper Bear Creek Flume Trail in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park both suffered at the hands of nature which, in some cases, caused substantial infrastructure damage that will cost thousands of dollars to repair. In the case of the Gorge Trail, a temporary closure is even being considered, though this also relates to access.

Sometime over the winter and spring, heavy blowdown made much of the Gorge Trail inaccessible. A provincial Rapattack crew subsequently cleaned and cleared a lot of the trail, though a quarter of the loop is still unsafe.

“The infrastructure got quite battered this past season… some bridges got damaged and stuff, and the repairs are quite expensive,” said Shuswap Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyre-Paul. “So that’s where they’re looking at it, saying, ‘wait a minute, if we invest in those repairs, we should be looking at the whole package.’”

The ‘whole package’ McIntyre-Paul referred to has to do with access to the trail head, which involves crossing the Trans-Canada Highway from the Last Spike tourist attraction

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worked very hard to get three to Chase and we’re just getting to that point now.”

The doctors are joining Dr. Cornel Barnard in private practice and some IH employees will be support staff.

In terms of helping the North Shuswap clinic recruit a doctor, Bell says the health centre society is welcome to post an ad on the IH website.

In terms of the proposed “mouth call,” Bell supports the notion with some reservation.

“I would say that it provides for the potential to access a doctor; similarly if you go to Kamloops and go to a walk-in clinic, there’s not really an opportunity to shop for a physician and there is a kind of limitation,” he says.

“But you do need to establish a relationship with a doctor.”

Figurski agrees, but thinks Interior Health should cough up enough funds for the health cen-

tre society to operate the clinic, seeing as they are efficient and have been providing an excellent service.

“It’s a small investment and having done a locum there, I know an investment in the community would be money wellspent because of local support and community involvement,” said Figurski, noting the population is “disproportionately senior” and there is no transit service. “It’s a very effective use of dollars and I would sure like to see the money in Scotch Creek.”

Figurski would like to see his company’s technology used in the Chase Clinic so North Shuswap residents could access the doctors there when an person-toperson visit is not necessary.

In the meantime, “mouth calls,” will go live in Scotch Creek today, Friday, Oct. 3 with six people getting online consultations.

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ShuSwap UBCM delegates endorse rail resolution

By Lachlan Labere and Tracy Hughes MARKET NEWS STAff

A made-in-the-Shuswap resolution for the B.C. government to take ownership of abandoned rail corridors received unanimous support at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities convention.

During this annual gathering of local government representatives, held Sept. 22 to 26 in Whistler, Sicamous Coun. Terry Rysz presented the resolution that the province “facilitate public acquisition and ownership of abandoned transportation corridors,” and that the B.C. government work with UBCM to develop a funding mechanism such as a province-wide parcel tax, to help governments or community groups purchase and maintain corridors for public recreational use.

The resolution was prompted from a June 25 meeting between the mayors of Vernon, Armstrong, Sicamous, and representatives

from Sicamous council, the Splat- tiative and it would be fabulous sin, the Columbia Shuswap and for international travellers,” said North Okanagan regional districts Trouton, adding the province’s and the Shuswap Trail Alliance, support would also help preserve where retention of the rail right of the abandoned corridors for posway between Sicamous and Arm- sible future transportation needs. strong was discussed.

While it wasn’t Salmon Arm’s The result was a resolution resolution, Mayor Nancy Cooper by the District of Sicamous that says this felt like a victory for originally called all the mayors from upon UBCM to Vernon to Sicamous become the owner and Salmon Arm beof abandoned railcause of the potential ways. This wordtourism benefits from ing, however, was such trails to the entire not supported by region. the UBCM execu“I’d never really felt tive, which resulted like a lobbyist before, in a last-minute rebut that’s what all the wording, as well mayors were out doas some lobbying, Darrell Trouton ing. Drumming up with assistance by support from other arCSRD director and eas of the province to outgoing UBCM president Rhona vote in favour. It was great to see Martin. all the mayors come together on Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trou- this,” said Cooper. ton said the amended resolution Also successful was the Diswas approved by his fellow del- trict of Sicamous resolution to egates without question. amend the Mines Act to require “It should be a provincial ini- a permit applicant to confirm the

proposed mining activity is in an fected property owners; however, area where it would be permitted Stone stressed the plans are preunder the local official communi- liminary. ty plan. This resolution, presented “He told us they are still looking

by Coun. Don Richardson, also for input,” said Cooper. “And they received unanimous support. intend to bring the plans forward Another highlight for Trouton to a public open house.” was a meeting with TransportaSalmon Arm Coun. Debbie tion Minister Todd Stone and Cannon said the process will likediscussion relating ly be lengthy before to the Bruhn Bridge. construction can bePrior to the meeting, gin.

Trouton said he re“There’s a lot of private property ceived a phone call in those plans that from the ministry and would have to be acwas told that a planquired – I just don’t ning committee was see it happening anybeing struck for the time soon.” bridge.

Cooper said Salmon Arm repDeMille’s Farm resentatives also met Nancy Cooper Market, who previwith the Transportaously donated land tion Minister regarding ongoing concerns about the for the creation of a left-turn lane, Trans-Canada Highway, includ- have had their concerns noted.

“There will be a balance being four-laning projects and the planed upgrades to the Salmon tween community needs with safety concerns. The biggest thing River Bridge.

There has been some discussion we heard is that the plans are still of the preliminary plans with af- in the early stages.”

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n Columbia Shuswap Regional District chair; award committee member Edward Stanford; UBCM past-president and Area E director Rhona Martin; Area D director Rene Talbot; Area C director Paul Demenok and incoming UBCM president Sav Dhaliwal savour the success of Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process in capturing the Community Award for Excellence for Partnerships at the 2014 UBCM Convention.

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but we are also looking after our lake MARKET NEWS STAff and the environmental concerns that go along with that.”

The efforts of 17 agencies to Demenok meanwhile, says the protect and enhance the Shuswap Shuswap Watershed Council, environment were rewarded at last SLIPP’s successor with a more foweek’s Union of British Columbia cused program, has kept nearly all Municipalities. the collaborations from the SLIPP Paul Demenok, chair of the Shus- program in place and is building on wap Watershed Council and Colum- them in order to achieve its goals for bia Shuswap Regional District Area the next five years.

C director, said he was Somewhat disappointpleased to accept the ed by the turnout to re“SLIPP’s award on behalf of all cent public meetings that success points the partners in the threewere timed to accomto the power of year Shuswap Lake Intemodate both seasonal collaboration grated Planning Process. and full-time residents, in reaching “The partnerships catDemenok surmises there accomplishegory in the Community are no hot-button issues ments that Excellence Awards at on people’s minds at the benefit the UBCM is a prestigious moment. entire category,” says Deme“People are not so community.” nok, noting it signiworried as when there fies a local government were big algae blooms,” agency has collaborated he says, pointing out the with other levels of meetings were held durgovernment, or other government ing the hottest and driest times of agency. “SLIPP’s success points to the summer. “Maybe people are not the power of collaboration in reach- worried knowing there is a program ing accomplishments that benefit the such as the Shuswap Watershed entire community.”

Council in place looking after the The annual awards are designed lake. to showcase local governments who Those who did show up to the take risks to innovate, establish new meetings responded to questions on partnerships, challenge established touch pads. ways of doing business, and pioneer “We had 90 plus percent of people new customer service practices, says being very supportive or supportive a UBCM release. about water quality monitoring,” Members of the UBCM execu- he said. “It’s a motherhood kind of tive board were joined by experts to thing, there’s no question about it.” evaluate submissions based on how Demenok says the council is movwell each community demonstrated ing on to the remediation stage to try “excellence” based on relative size to improve water quality. and resources available.

“The plan is still being developed, Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Coo- but I don’t have specifics,” he said. per was pleased by this recognition, “But it’s a matter of intense study by which came on the heels of Salmon our consultant agronomist.”

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Be cautious about promises

Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election — only promise what you can deliver.

That might seem like an obvious request, but all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they cannot. Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance.

Either way, it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process. For example, there are some severe limits on what a municipality can do. It must work within provincial legislation that governs its existence.

Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money will come from.

School districts cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit.

Which brings up the second point — money.

Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be.

A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city finances?

A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan.

None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or even possible.

And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality.

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In fishing there’s always next time

It was rainy, it was cold, the river bank was no place for a 65 year old.

Those words kept going through my mind, to the tune of a John Prine song – something about the missing years in the life of one of the most influential men in the history of human kind.

It wasn’t actually raining, but it had rained the entire day and night prior, and everything was and slippery and cold and miserable.

My fingers were cold. I had a hard time even tying my flies onto the leader. My nose was cold too. A mist hung over the water. It followed each twist and turn of the river like the wispy remnants of a giant shed snake skin. I found myself wishing that I drank coffee. My mind began to wander. I thought about recipes for pies that I want to enter in the annual pie baking contest they have at the mall come next spring.

Pie and coffee in a nice warm restaurant.

As the morning wore on, the mist gave way to even more bleak and greyer skies.

Before long, it began to rain.

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray The morning, if not the whole day seemed to hold little promise.

I kept asking myself, “how did I get talked into going fishing in such crummy weather.”

Not that I haven’t fished in the rain many times before, it’s just that the cold seemed to be sucking the spirit out of me. Maybe it was the price I would have to pay for having a nice bright, shiny steelhead giving me the fight of a lifetime. One hit, one fish and it would all be worth it.

Day one of my four-day fishing trip was cold and miserable. Not one hit. Fish one, anglers nothing.

Day two was no better and day three showed no sign of the rain and drizzle letting up.

By the morning of day four, I didn’t even want to get out of bed. This wasn’t the fishing trip I had hoped and planned for.

I sat in the passenger seat, waiting as Cory said goodbye to his wife and dogs, in that order. The weather was supposed to break but it was too foggy to tell. All I could do was have faith and believe that this would be the day.

An hour on the river and the sky above began to clear.

The heat of the sun felt good as it wrapped itself around me like a wool blanket. Its rays were like warm, strong fingers that massaged my aching muscles. I soon felt like my whole being was charged with anticipation. I felt renewed and ready, able and willing to take on any fish that took my fly. Any moment and a steelhead would strike. I could feel it in my very bones.

An hour went by and nothing. Another hour,

nothing. My spirits were sill high and I just knew that any minute, the waters would explode and I would be calling out “fish on.”

That did not happen, however. At the end of five days it was fish five, anglers nothing.

So why did I put myself through it all – the cold, wet miserable hours out there, with nothing to show for it?

I guess because things might have turned out different. I might have caught my steelhead, maybe even two or three. I just might have had the fight of my life, or maybe Cory might have caught the biggest steelhead he will ever catch in his whole lifetime and I would have been there to witness it.

Maybe at lot of things.

Because, you see, in fishing it’s the prospect of catching fish, maybe even that special fish, that makes it all worthwhile.

So even though I didn’t catch anything this time, there’s always the next time.

It’s the price one has to pay – the price that really does make it all worthwhile.

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VIEW POINT Christy Clark deserves thanks Regarding the Sept.

26 Shuswap Market News letter, “How not to handle a strike.”

Lloyd Atkins flings his rhetoric with halffull hands, the wrong arm and in the wrong direction. He has left out some points of the story that I would like to share.

If Atkins considers Clark’s view of the strike, a “perverted version,” what would he site NDP, when they set up and protected FRBC (Forest Renewal BC), never to be raided by greedy future governments but reaching $600 million, then tried to raid it themselves saying, “Government

made the rule to protect the money, government can change the rule to take it?”

Clark’s approach to B.C. teachers foolish due to “deficiency in managerial skills?” Really?

The BCTF proclaims, “no concessions,” meaning, we won’t deal and want the best contract in the province.

Between 1987 to 1994, 16 strikes – even the NDP could not stomach the sickness of the BCTF and legislated them to work.

Losing what little managerial skills they had and cost control over the system,

the NDP caved to the BCTF for votes in the next election, and produced a backdoor contract, not in the best interest of the taxpayer.

In 2001 the BCTF demands a double digit wage increase.

The Liberals, faced with a bankrupt province, looked into BCTF contract to find money, and removed the classsize clause to pay the greedy wage demand.

The BCTF explodes and has haunted the education system ever since.

BCTF history has racked up 52 strikes and only one contract without strike or legislation.

Paying the $40 to parents a boondoggle?

Taking the saved money from the foolish acts of the union and giving it to those they disrupted is hardly a boondoggle, but rather a show of decency, something the union should take notes on.

The way I see it, Clark had the guts to take on the biggest demon in the province and get the first real bargained contract in BCTF history.

We owe Clark a huge thank you for digging in her heels and showing leadership that brought forward a fair long-term BCTF contract, giving teachers,

parents and the B.C. public the calm they deserve.

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“Thank yous were given to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and their area directors, for approving the funding request applied for by the White Lake Residents Association (WLRA) to build the boards,” said WLRA president Bryon Every, acknowledging CSRD Area C director, Paul Demenok’s support. “Mr. Demenok’s faith and support has allowed the WLRA to move forward with community projects that are targeted to assist the residents of White Lake.”

Association members are working to have an information board set up at every mailbox site in the White Lake area this fall.

MLA Greg Kyllo was present for the ribbon cutting that took place Sept. 20 at a WLRA barbecue and community fundraiser.

Every says he and other members of the association executive were delighted that the event drew some 180 people and grateful to those who donated

their time to help make the fundraiser a success.

Every applauded the music provided by local artists, Rough Pearl.

MLA Greg Kyllo showed his support by cooking over a hot barbecue and meeting many people from the community.

“Mr. Kyllo has been a very big supporter of the WLRA and is impressed with how our community is taking responsibility toward the future of the community,” raved Every.

“Mr. Kyllo received a big thank you of appreciation for his support to the WLRA on the many community issues that have been brought to him.”

Kyllo took time to enjoy a tour of White Lake on one of the donated pontoon boats that were taking people for rides around the lake.

Every expressed his appreciation to Brian Cowen for his involvement in getting the food donations and helping to make the day a success.

“As the president of the WLRA, I wish to extend my personal gratitude to the team I work with, for all the

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And they’re not finished planning yet.

Every says the association has future projects on the drawing board and looks forward to bringing them to life.

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Demenok seeking re-election

Looking ahead: Moving to municipality one item on long to-do list.

By Barb Brouwer

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The potential of looking at incorporating Sorrento is one of the items Columbia Shuswao Area C director Paul Demenok discussed at last week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler.

It is something Demenok would hope to examine more closely if he is re-elected in November.

“The reasons for considering a study is the results would provide taxpayers with a better understanding of the costs and benefits of incorporation,” he says.

Demenok says potential benefits of incorporation include: • greater opportunities to win grants to fund local infrastructure projects such as waste water treatment facilities and recreational/cultural centres; • increased local government focus on local needs, with greater representation and staffing; • greater opportunities to develop a local economic development plan and • increased likelihood of attracting health-care professionals, including physicians and nurse practitioners, among others.

In terms of potential concerns, Demenok says incorporation could include increased taxation.

At UBCM Demenok met with Coralie Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, to discuss if there could

be any potential for the province to assist in the funding of an incorporation feasibility study in 2015.

“The study would look at the revenues and the costs associated with incorporation, and would provide taxpayers with the relevant information they would need to support moving in this direction,” said Demenok.

“I think we should look at it and reach our con-

Area C parks plan,” he said. “There’s also a number of things to look at: from street light improvements in some subdivisions to improving and enhancing recreational sites and waste management.

The regional district received a grant at UBCM from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, under the Local Gov-

“The reason for considering a study is the results would provide taxpayers with a better understanding of the costs and benefits.”

clusions once our numbers are in place.”

Demenok says which areas in the South Shuswap would be included would be a matter of discussion.

“There would need to be community consultation in order to define the areas involved in the feasibility study,” he said. “We have to go through prefeasibility work at the CSRD; start looking at our figures, doing an internal analysis and then a process of community consultation.”

While noncommittal at this time, Demenok says incorporation is an issue he would like to consider sometime next year – if he is elected.

If he is elected, Demenok has a lengthy list of issues to pursue.

“I have a number of things to finish – the watershed council, implementation of a new

ernment Grants Act, for $10,000 for infrastructure planning of the Sorrento/Blind Bay sewer.

As well, Demenok said the province will be accepting applications under the Canada Building Fund for small communities, a program for infrastructure funding.

“In Area C, waste water treatment facili-

ties for Sorrento and Blind Bay are certainly on the radar for me,” he said. “(Regarding) the liquid waste management plan, we could get in place if the board agrees.”

In his formal re-election announcement, Demenok cites other areas of interest for Area C: • An economic plan for Area C to encourage investment and prosperity without negative impacts on the environment; • continued maintenance of low local government taxes; • support for small businesses; • support for further improvements to health-care services; • support for further development of safe walking trails; • continued improvements to lake access points, boat launches and Area C park amenities • reducing bylaw infraction issues and associated developmental services costs in Area C; • continued support to Area C firefighters, emergency services, and first respond-

ers with training and equipment; • improving understanding and simplifying the Area C official community plan and • continued scrutiny of CSRD expenses and advocating for lower cost options “There is a strong interest in Blind Bay/Sorrento for a multiplex recreation and culture centre,” he says, noting that message came out of six parks meetings that were held in August and September and were “pretty wellattended.”

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Making the most of UBCM

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Paul Demenok The annual meeting of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities was held Sept. 22 to 26 and was attended by hundreds of elected officials and local government staff representing some 93 per cent of B.C.’s population.

The meeting included many unique learning opportunities including policy sessions, study sessions, forums, workshops, clinics and cabinet panels that involved a number of provincial cabinet ministers.

The resolution sessions addressed a wide variety of local and provincial issues and resulted in a series of resolutions, which are then forwarded to the provincial government for comment.

Some of the topics addressed at the meeting included: management of catastrophic events, LNG opportunities in B.C., facilitating rural development, asset management, assessing community wildfire risk, invest-

ing in green energy, rail safety, log exports, improving civic engagement, obtaining citizen inputs to policy decisions, B.C. skills for jobs blueprint (BC jobs plan) and community partnerships, creating supportive communities for people with dementia, tackling poverty at the local level, economic impact of BC ferries, 2014 election rule changes, reporting on contaminated sites, increasing accessibility in communities for people with disabilities, improving health for remote and local communities, urban deer management, impacts of the landmark Tsilhqot’in decision on local governments and the B.C. rental housing index, among others.

A highlight of the meeting for me was the Rural BC Project presentation and discussion.

Following years of research and deliberation, a specific series of recommendations were made with the goal of enhancing prosperity and development in rural B.C. (More information on this issue is available at www.sibacs.com) Following this session Coralee Oakes, minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, announced the formation

of a new rural development committee that will act on the recommendations given.

Within the recommendations was the concept of a rural dividend, an opportunity to generate new funds to support rural development projects.

A key session featured Ministry of Health officials discussing their strategic plans to enhance health care in rural B.C. Minister Terry Lake outlined the guiding principles for planning rural health-care services and described the long-term strategies to improve provision of services.

Another highlight of the meeting was accepting the prestigious Community Excellence Award for Partnerships on behalf of all of the partners in the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP).

The partners in this program included the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Thompson Nicola Regional District, Regional District of North Okanagan, City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Fraser Basin Council, First Nations, RCMP, and community representatives.

strong start for preschoolers StrongStart is a free school-based program that provides playbased early learning opportunities for children (infants to five years old) and their parents or caregivers.

StrongStart has been expanded to include a once-a-week program at Carlin Elementary Middle School and Sorrento Elementary.

The outreach schedule will be Mondays at Carlin Elementary/ Middle School and Tuesdays at Sorrento Elementary.

These programs run from 9 a.m. to noon.

Jennifer Findlay, Early Learning co-or-

dinator, is very excited to announce that the new Carlin StrongStart will be a pilot program where natural play is strongly encouraged.

She is working closely with Bridgitte Alomes, CEO of Natural Pod, to create a natural play space that supports creative and imaginative open-ended play.

This means that the use of plastic will be limited and the use of natural materials such as wood blocks, fabric, wool, rocks, etc. will be encouraged. Studies show that children of all ages benefit from natural play.

Unstructured play in the great outdoors and inside the classroom helps children build a sense of wonder, which is a big motivator for life-long learning.

Natural play helps to develop sensory exploration along with creativity and imagination.

If you have any natural items you would like to donate to the program such as baskets, wool, silk scarves, shells, stones, etc. please contact Jennifer Findlay, Early Learning co-ordinator, at 250-833-2095 or at jfindlay@sd83.bc.ca.

The award recognizes the excellence inherent in the design of the SLIPP program, and how it facilitated collaboration across a number of government agencies.

Congratulations are extended to the UBCM executive and staff who organized an outstanding educational and networking program and to (outgoing) president Rhona Martin who did us all proud with her capable chairing of the meeting.

If you would like to suggest topics for future articles, or participate in our community advisory panel surveys, please contact me at pdemenok@ csrd.bc.ca.

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A gardener going a bit squirrely

Margo Westaway

Wow – the seasons sure come and go fast, don’t they? It seems like it was just the other day when I was putting out the garden ornaments and the stinkbugs were moving out of the house. All of a sudden it’s time to put them away again, and the stinkbugs are moving back in!

And now, just after being away for only a couple of weeks getting our daughter to school on the Island, I come back to a disaster around here. It seems the minute I turn my back on this place, all heck breaks loose and I’ve got a colossal clean-up job on my hands, which drives me nuts!

I guess you could say that I have your regular garden variety of beds consisting of berries, veggies, flowers and assorted plants and shrubs. Except I have two-plus acres of them, including a woodland garden and ‘meadow’ – and they all cry out for constant attention.

It’s no one’s fault but my own, because after 16 years of creative impulses, I have created a maintenance monster.

And now this place makes me feel like I’m going a bit squirrelly.

I often feel like one of those cute little critters when they’ve stuffed their bulging cheeks with food, but still try to find room for more and the epi-

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family and company stuff, working on the lake property, appointments, beach time and domestic duties.

It gets even tougher when I have to factor in the other ‘full-stop stuff’, such as a solid week of firewood or attending to my hubby’s honey-do list, such as teetering on a ladder for two weeks sanding and staining the deck while he’s away at work.

I’m a sucker when it comes to accepting unwanted plants, so I have an over-loaded over-load bed until I can re-home them and I can’t say no to someone who needs a little help in their own garden. Three writing deadlines a month don’t help matters either, so it all teases away at the time pie, making me feel a bit bug-eyed sometimes.

I know I walk my talk when it comes to gardening organically, but at the same time I’m wracked with guilt writing these columns, because I have a dirty little secret going on around here.

To the unsuspecting on-looker, the yard may look pretty and well tended. But underneath the mulch lurks a bounty of weed roots and dry earth, and the rock walls that seem so solid are slowly falling down from poor construction or they’re being pushed out by the ever-growing trees around them and the slow hillside creep.

I’m my own worst enemy when it comes to getting things done around here in the summer too, because I don’t go to bed early enough to be up before the sun cranks up the heat, making it too hot to hoe, and be darned if I’m going to rush my

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morning coffee when that’s the only time I’m not flying around like a chicken with my head cut off. Yep, I’m a fake and a fraud because it’s all a façade.

So my cup has indeed runneth over, my plate is full, I’m perpetually behind the eight ball and I’m just like the little Dutch boy trying to hold back all the leaks in the dam.

And to what end?

We’re no longer spring chickens, so it’ll be for sale at some point in the future when I’m too old and crotchety to keep this yard up and to boot, Highways may eventually need to expropriate most of it – including our house – if they four lane the road from Kamloops to Calgary as promised.

So it’s really all for naught when it comes right down to it. So I regularly revel at my pity-party.

The giving up of our gardens at some point in our lives is the same for all of us I suppose.

Maybe you can hand the reins over to your offspring so you can still enjoy mucking around in it for a bit longer but, for most of us, it’s a matter of keeping our fingers crossed that the future new owners will cherish your hard work and love it the way you did.

I know I’ll never be able to keep my head above water around here and it’s not mine forever, but I nevertheless still soldier on in the sun and soil trying to stay in the moment.

After all, as the saying goes, “it’s the journey, not the destination” that matters the most.

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sode of I Love Lucy often comes to mind when she’s trying to keep up with wrapping the chocolates as they whiz by on the conveyor belt.

I have this re-occurring nightmare that I’m this momma bird trying to feed a giant nest full of hungry, openmouthed chicks and I often lie awake at night wondering how I’m going to keep up with all the work.

From early spring until the snows, I hit the ground running because there’s a job that needs doing yesterday, or there’s the inevitable ‘stop what you’re doing’ disaster, such as a rock wall fail when I’m going to lose the works down the bank if I don’t get to it that day.

Repeater jobs like weeding and watering, picking the ever-bearing berries and mowing grass that keeps growing, all steal my time away from the fun jobs, like building yet another rock wall.

Often one job begets another, then another and another, creating a domino effect that can go on for weeks.

Surprises sometimes surface, like being asked to be on a garden tour this year, requiring hours and hours of tidy-up time or the unexpected things, like the death of our dear dog Sunny, who needed to have a beautiful grave site made behind the house. His loss has now gained us a deer problem, and they now regularly wander in from the woods, making gardening seem so futile.

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By Marcia Baile, B.H.Ec., M.H.Sc., ND Naturopathic Physician Echinacea is a native North American herb that has had a lot of bad press and research done on bad preparations, so there is a lot of confusion about this very valuable herb.

Echinacea boosts the immune system and can be used short term in high doses to fight off flus, colds and upper respiratory infec-

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One of the ways it does this is by increasing the production of white blood cells. One of the unfortunate urban myths surrounding Echinacea is that if you take it for more than 6 weeks it will “burn out” your immune system. This is not true.

The original trials only lasted 6 weeks and then

stopped. This doesn’t mean you need to stop taking the herb after 6 weeks. The longer you take it the better.

The other major source of confusion is what plant and what part of the plant to take. A blend of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea is the most cost effective way to get the best clinical effect. The roots of these plants are the only parts that are effective. Preparations

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Movie to be shot in Enderby On set: Anthony Hopkins to star in upcoming film.

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Hollywood is officially returning to the North Okanagan.

Enderby native Rick Dugdale, president of Hollywood-based Enderby Entertainment, will serve as producer for the film Go With Me, based on a best-selling book.

Shooting is expected to start on Nov. 10 with many area locations to be used. The book is set in a Vermont logging town but the script sent to Dugdale’s company called for a small town in Oregon.

As he was reading the script, Dugdale knew his hometown region would be perfect for filming.

“Further scouting is to be done, but it looks like we’ll be using the North Okanagan region,� said Dugdale, who graduated from Enderby’s A.L. Fortune Secondary in 1995.

Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins will team up again with director Daniel Alfredson (The Girl Who Played With Fire, The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest) for Go With Me. The pair recently finished the film Kidnapping Freddy Heineken, the story of the kidnapping of the beer baron in the 1980s.

Dugdale said casting for the other major roles is still being done.

Anthony Hopkins Go With Me is adapted from the 2008 novel

by Castle Freeman Jr. about a young woman who returns to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest only to be harassed by an excop turned crimelord named Blackway.

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cal sheriff, she instead turns to an ex-logger (Hopkins) and his sidekick to help her fight back against her sociopathic stalker.

Joe Gangemi and Gregory Jacobs are writing the adaptation.

Dugdale is producing for Enderby Entertainment alongside Lindsay Williams and Ellen GoldsmithVein for The Gotham Group.

Hopkins will also produce with Jacobs.

The movie Tomorrowland, starring Oscar winner George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, was shot in Enderby and Spallumcheen in 2013.

The film is expected to be released in May 2015.

Vital Signs report examines quality of life Shuswap Community Foundation is releasing its first Vital Signs report on Oct. 7, and the community is invited to hear the findings.

An open house is being held that night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Old Courthouse at 20 Hudson Ave. The report is a revealing snapshot of the health and vitality of the Shuswap region.

It has gathered and published readerfriendly data on social and economic trends and assigned letter grades in 10 issue ar-

eas critical to quality of life.

With lots to celebrate, there were also some sobering statistics indicating room for growth and improvement.

Shuswap residents ranked each of the issue areas, assigning the top letter grade to arts and culture and the lowest to the gap between rich and poor and getting around.

Other notable findings include: • Affordable housing remains a challenge across the region

• Shuswap Trail Alliance is a leader in providing a best-practice model for trail development and maintenance for the province of B.C. • Increased population during the summer months places added pressure on our health, safety and social services.

One of the significant benefits of the report was the process itself in garnering information. At the engagement sessions, key informants and community leaders, per-

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Shuswap’s Vital Signs 2014 report has documented the opportunities and the challenges in a variety of areas of interest.

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A return to Humamilt Lake SHUSWAP PASSION Jim Cooperman Located about one and half-hours east of the Adams River, the 12-kilometre-long Humamilt Lake is by far the best small lake in the Shuswap for paddling.

We canoed the east half of the lake in 2006 and, on Sept. 21 we returned to paddle the west half and enjoy what was a warm and sunny end of summer.

The diversity of the shoreline amazed us, with its towering rock bluffs, wetlands, beaver dams and lodges and massive old growth Douglas fir trees.

In the 1990s, this lake was the ‘poster child’ for the campaign opposing clearcut logging in the Shuswap, when aerial photos revealed a landscape scarred by logging.

The clearcuts are now filled with young plantations that are slated to be logged again in 60 to 80 years. And while these young forests are green, they lack the diversity and ability to provide the wildlife habitat found in natu-

ral forests that they replaced.

In 2006, we launched from the unofficial grassy campsite area on the north side of the lake near the outlet. The small islands at the east end of the lake are one feature that added to the paddling experience.

We glided along on the north side through the first narrow part of the lake to the centre of the lake before returning on the south side, which took us about four hours. While we enjoyed our dinner on the lakeshore, we watched a man head into the water fully clothed to pull out water lily roots, which we assumed must be some kind of nutritious delicacy.

This September, we launched our canoe from a small dock at the western campsite that is well maintained by the Neskonlith and Adams Lake Indian Bands.

We headed eastward to the marshy bay above which the only private land adjacent to the lake is located. This vacant property was for sale at one time for $1 million, even though it lacks good access to the lake.

Gliding through the lilies and sedges, we became fascinated by the brilliant yellow lily blooms and kept trying to capture the perfect photo. Rounding

the bay, we stopped at a point to investigate the remains of a trapper’s cabin. Basking in the warmth of the sunshine, we ventured in for a quick swim, thankful for the clean, clear water and sandy lake bottom.

A short time later, we each noticed a speck of what appeared to be mud on our legs, which turned out to be leaches just beginning their bloodletting before we flicked them off.

One of the highlights of the paddle was the

“Humamilt Lake could then be part of a paddling and camping circuit that includes Adams Lake, Momich Lake, Stukemapten Lake and Shuswap Lake.” rocky narrows, where the lake is not much wider than the length of our canoe.

At its entrance, the rock bluff juts out above the water looking somewhat like the head of a whitefish, which is what Humamilt means in the Secwepemc language. Then we faced the challenge of getting through the beaver dam in the narrows. After moving a few sticks, I pulled the canoe

through from the shoreline. We then mused as to whether the beavers would have the dam repaired by the time we returned.

The day was serene and calm, with exquisite views of the surrounding hillsides and rocky outcrops. But we could not help but notice the many patches of dead trees, killed perhaps by either disease or lack of moisture due to the persistent droughts in recent years. Despite the lack of wind, we twice heard massive trees falling nearby on the hillsides.

Amazingly, Humamilt Lake was likely busier nearly 100 years ago than it is now.

Three homesteaders, Al Godbout, Matt Pederson and Karl Wallensteen all eked out a living at the lake trapping, hunting and gardening, despite the lack of roads.

In those days, nearby Albas was a thriving mill town, and logs were floated down Celista Creek to just above the waterfalls, where they were transferred to a wooden flume.

Later, Rolf Bruhn had a logging camp and tug boat at Humamilt Lake where he took out thousands of cedar poles and lost money in the process.

One day, tourism promotion in the Shuswap

will expand to include paddling, as there are so many great places to canoe and kayak. Humamilt Lake could then be part of a paddling and camping circuit that includes Adams Lake, Momich Lake, Stukemapten Lake and Shuswap Lake. And it would be refreshing to see more non-motorized recreational enthusiasts appreciate all the Shuswap region has to offer.

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Honours for basketball star B.C. basketball great, Joanne Sargent has been formally inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

Sargent played for the Salmon Arm Jewels and participated in three

provincial championships. Sargent then led UBC to two Canadian university championships. She was a key member of the Canadian women’s national basketball team from

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Doors and windows for style and comfort

Changing doors and windows is one of a home owner’s biggest maintenance investments, apart from replacing a roof. Style, comfort, and price are the three determining factors when it comes to choosing new doors and windows.

Style Firstly, let the overall style of your home guide you. If the house has a rustic look, you may want to opt for windows with small panes. If your house has stone siding and natural

materials prevail, you’ll probably prefer wood.

And lastly, if you have a modern home, you’ll probably want to focus on metallic or coloured finishes.

The model of window has an impact on the look: • sliding window: two superimposed frames that slide from left to right or both ways • hung window: two superimposed frames that slide upwards • casement window: opens with a crank • awning window: the frame pivots up and down Comfort The insulation a window provides is a major factor where the overall comfort of your home is concerned. Consumers can choose double or triple glazing. With triple glazing, the third glass panel reduces heat loss even more and reduces condensation and noise.

The air between the layers of glass is a good insulator, but sometimes gas

(krypton or argon) is inserted between the panes to provide better insulation.

However, this effect diminishes over time, as the gas eventually escapes. A low emission (low-E) coating can be added to the window. This coating comes in the form of a low-emissivity film, which lets the sun’s rays in but prevents heat from escaping.

You should also check the spacers that separate the two or three panes of glass. The spacers surround the windows and make them waterproof. It is important to ensure that they have low conductivity, or, in other words, that they are non-metallic. These inserts help to reduce condensation at the bottom of the windows and prevent the glass from becoming excessively cold.

Weather-stripping seals both doors and windows against rain and dust and minimizes air leaks in moving joints.

panies, whether manufacturers or retailers, install the doors and windows they sell. They tend to ensure the job is done well, as their reputation depends on it.

Poorly installed doors and windows can cause heat loss, be difficult to open, cause water infiltration, and other additional expenses. Dealing with professionals is always well worth the extra cost.

Price Energy Star products are certified as the most energy efficient. They may be a bit more expensive, but you’ll save at least 10 percent on your heating costs.

Doors and windows must be installed level, plumb, and square. This work should be done carefully, ideally by a qualified carpenter. Also, many com-

Want to play with fire? only are the new wood stoves and fireplaces more efficient than ever before, they also meet the most stringent environmental standards.

New wood stoves with contemporary lines are now available in a range of different colours. What a great trend for those shopping around for a new stove! This year, pellet stoves are popular, as is wood, which is making a comeback in many areas. Propane or natural gas fireplaces, as well as electric models or those using ethanol, will also be options to consider. Your choice depends on the type of heating you want and whether it is for extra warmth or ambiance.

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Artists salute sockeye

By Barb Brouwer

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Local artists are adding their talents to this year’s dominant run of the Adams River sockeye salmon.

The Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents Peak Year II: Return of the Salmon, a collection of contemporary works by 10 local artists who are interpreting the abundant sockeye salmon run at the Adams River.

The first “Peak Year” exhibition was in October 2011, a year after the surprising return that left scientists and locals wondering how a threatened run could rebound for a single season. Artists came together to celebrate and marvel at the phenomenon. This time, a new group of artists are

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n Melissa Nasby gets Humphrey a life-size young grizzly ready for display at the art gallery.

Her biggest needle felt sculpture to date, six fleeces were used and she lost count after spending 400 hours and eight broken needles. expressing their stories about the run.

“Peak Year II” opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 with live music by Sue Kyle and Alan Bates.

The group of artists include painters Linda Franklin and Judy Sims, fibre artists Jean

Brighouse, Jennifer Cooper and Melissa Nasby, glass artist Sharda Murray-Kieken, collage artist Karen Raven, and sculptors Patrick Hughes, Diane Jewell and Patricia Purdaby.

Also featured is wood carver John

Sayer, whose “Coyote Tricks” was recently installed outside the art gallery.

Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Coffee Break and Artist Talk are on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and the artist trading card session is Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Downtown Salmon Arm celebrates with a number of special events this month: Tuesdays are Family Movie Nights at the Classic at 5:30 p.m.; live music at different venues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays; an artisan market at Ross Street Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, and special salmon menus at participating restaurants.

Film provides a case for midwifery The Red Raspberry Doula Collective hosts a special screening of Birth Story: Ina Mya Gaskin and the Farm Midwives at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Salmar Classic.

The film captures a spirited group of women who taught themselves how to deliver babies on a 1970s hippie commune, rescued modern midwifery from extinction

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Today, as nearly onethird of all U.S. babies are born via C-section, they labour on, fighting to preserve their knowledge and pushing, once again, for the rebirth of birth.

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Chase Salute to the Sockeye opens

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The annual arrival of sockeye salmon to their spawning grounds in the Adams River is cause for great celebration – particularly in peak years such as this.

This year’s Salute to the Sockeye at Roderick Haig-Brown Park begins Friday, Oct. 3, with the official opening taking place at 1 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 5.

Following a brief prayer by a member of the Little Shuswap Indian Band will be a traditional welcoming song. This will preface a territorial welcome and a number of speeches that wrap up at 2 p.m. with a friendship dance performed by the Little Shuswap Indian Band.

Then it’s along the trail for the grand opening of the new viewing platform that has been constructed in a more stable area of the river than the previous one.

The formal ceremony concluded, it’s party

time with a Salmon Brothers Play, followed by music from Doc and the Disorderlies.

It’s also time to wander through the area filled with food vendors, a souvenir tent, a local artisan market, salmon interpretive displays, including the occasional fish dissections out behind the society’s log cabin.

These salmon have travelled thousands of kilometres in their four-year life cycle an arrive at their spawning grounds determined to ensure the survival of their species, despite their exhaustion and diminished health.

“Visitors must remember that the salmon come first,” says event co-ordinator Jeremy Heighton, who offers the following tips to salmon watchers: • Keep all dogs on a leash and out of the river • Approach the river bank slowly and quietly • Don’t throw anything in the river, in-

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n Artist Kathryn Michel’s sockeye design is the official logo for the Salute to the Sockeye, which runs from Oct. 3 to 26. cluding sticks and rocks.

Heighton also recommends polarized sunglasses to reduce the glare on the water and allow for better viewing of the salmon swimming below the surface.

Visitors are advised to stay out of the river, not only because it could disturb the spawning salmon, but because the rushing river is a dangerous place.

Safety and protecting the environment are also the reasons why visitors are asked to stick to the welllaid-out trails and well away from riverbanks.

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gramme contains information relevant to very young and older visitors, history and beautiful photography.

Kathryn Michel, an Adams Lake Band member, has designed a unique local sockeye design that appears in the programme and on all other souvenirs and promotional material.

“The salmon is of vital importance to our culture and the environment of this area,” Michel says. “We fish in the South Thompson and smoke-dry it to last the whole winter.”

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Stone says artifacts won’t impact highway project

By Cam Fortems

Kamloops This weeK

Significant archaeological finds, including remains dating back 8,000 years, are hampering a project to four-lane the TransCanada Highway west of Kamloops.

However, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone told KTW the discovery will not slow completion.

The project was forecast to be completed this year when it was announced in 2013.

Following discovery in 2009 of human remains, several First Nations groups declared the work could not continue.

An impasse continued that was solved when Stone took over as minister last year.

That led to a new protocol that made First Nations, the Neskonlith Indian Band in particular, responsible for all archaeological work.

“We took the responsibility and decision-making on that,” Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson said.

“We said it’s [Trans-Canada corridor] a red zone and we have to be careful . . . They’re not pushing through. It’s a bit painstaking and slow. It should be. We all have to learn.”

Wilson said the archaeological work confirms the strip is part of the “cradle of Secwepemc civili-

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zation” and there is a determination not to allow any remains to be moved.

In July the federal and provincial governments announced phase two of the Monte Creek to Pritchard project and phase one of the Pritchard to Hoffman’s Bluff work, part of a $110-million fourlaning project.

Stone said the ministry and its contractors are working closely with First Nations groups.

“We don’t anticipate any significant delays,” he said.

“Highways projects of this size always encounter things, including archaeological projects, that alter timelines.”

The Neskonlith band contract-

ed Ron and Marianne Ignace to complete a cultural heritage study to better determine the area’s significance.

Ignace, an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University and also chief of the Skeetchestn Indian Band, said it’s not an exaggeration to call the valley between Campbell Creek east of Kamloops to Adams Lake the cradle of Secwepemc civilization.

His research included interviews with elders, hunters, fisherman and archival information.

“We concluded it was intensely utilized and inhabited,” Ignace said.

“It’s a well-storied route.”

Ignace said evidence of a fish-

weir system on the South Thompson River near the highway work means hundreds of people would have been involved harvesting fish.

Those aboriginal people needed a place to live and travel along the route.

“I understand the number of artifacts they’re unearthing is phenomenal,” he said.

NOTICE OF 2014 Permissive Tax Exemptions

Section 227 of the Community Charter requires the Village of Chase to give notice of its intention to provide permissive tax exemptions.

Properties listed below will be exempted under Bylaw No. 801, 2014 and will receive exemptions from property taxes for the 2015 taxation year only.

Property referred to in Bylaw No. 773, 2011 will receive exemption from property taxes for the years 2012 through 2019 inclusive.

Assessment Roll Number

Organization

Legal Description

Civic Address

Estimated Annual Value of Permissive Tax Exemptions for: 2014

2015

2016

Land and Improvements exempted under Bylaw No. 791, 2013: 512.00096.025

Chase and District Curling Club

512.00105.000

Chase Creekside Seniors Organization

512.00010.005

Evangelical Free Church of America

Parcel Z, District Lot 517, Plan 19733, K.D.Y.D, Except Plan KAP57419, of Lots A & B See (KC5244), PID# 012-870-285

227 Wilson Street

13,700

14,100

14,550

542 Shuswap Avenue

3,350

3,450

3,550

295 Shuswap Avenue

1,700

1,750

1,800

845 Thompson Avenue

2,050

2,150

2,200

818 Thompson Avenue

1,350

1,400

1,450

1200 Shuswap Avenue

2,100

2,150

2,200

1042 Shuswap Avenue

7,400

7,600

7,850

825 Thompson Avenue

34,950

36,000

37,100

834 Thompson Avenue

9,000

9,250

9,500

400 Shuswap Avenue

2,200

2,300

2,350

18,600

19,150

19,700

2,650

2,750

2,850

40,800

42,000

43,250

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (a) utilized for community recreational purposes exempted for one year Parcel Y of Block A, District Lot 517, Plan 514, K.D.Y.D., of L 13 - 17 SEE DD M14002, Lease/Permit/License # 343509 PID # 012-290-246

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (a) utilized for community recreational and social purposes exempted for one year Lot A, District Lot 517, Plan 41858, K.D.Y.D. PID # 014-902-486

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (f) utilized for religious and community purposes exempted for one year 512.00087.000

United Church of Canada:

Lot A, District Lot 517, Plan 8227, K.D.Y.D, PID # 009-868-992

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (f) utilized for religious and community purposes exempted for one year 512.00242.100

Jehovahs Witness Congregation

Lots 17-20, Block P, District Lot 517, Plan 514, K.D.Y.D. PID # 012295-965, PID # 012-295-981, PID# 012-295-990, PID # 012-296-015

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (f) utilized for religious and community purposes exempted for one year 512.00362.010

Roman Catholic Bishop of Kamloops

512.00342.000

Chase and District Museum and Archives Society

512.00082.025

Interior Health Authority

512.00240.005

Interior Health Authority

512.00660.000

Chase and District Chamber of Commerce

Lot B, Plan 36502, District Lot 517, K.D.Y.D. PID# 003-648-168

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (f) utilized for religious and community purposes exempted for one year Part of Lot 6,Plan B757, District Lot 517, K.D.Y.D, of Plan 1467, PID # 004-971-531

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (d) utilized for community purposes exempted for one year Lot 1 Plan 37882 District Lot 517, K.D.Y.D. PID # 006-831-010

Exempt per Sect. 224 (h) (d) utilized for community health purposes exempted for one year Strata Lot 1 Plan KAS1902 District Lot 517, K.D.Y.D. PID # 023-780-533

Exempt per Sect. 224 (h) (d) utilized for community health purposes exempted for one year Located on Village of Chase Right-of-Way between Shuswap Avenue and C.P. Rail Station West of Aylmer Road

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (a) utilized for community recreational purposes exempted for one year 512.00516.005

Chase & District Recreation Centre Society

Lot A, Plan KAP 82245, PID# 026-854-449

929 Hysop Road

Exempt per Sect. 224 (2) (a) utilized for community recreational purposes exempted for one year Land only exempted 512.00058.100

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107

Lot A , District Lot 517, Plan 37207, K.D.Y.D. PID # 004-896-955

511 Shuswap Avenue

Land and improvements exempted under Bylaw No. 773, 2011: 512.00011.020

Chase and District Recreation Society

Lot 1, District Lot 517, K.D.Y.D., Plan 20201, Except Plan KAP49449, all leased to the Chase & District Recreation Society; except that portion leased to Chase Canyon Eco-Adventures for the operation of a Zip-Line business.

221 Shepherd Road

Estimated Annual Value of the Permissive Tax Exemption which includes taxes collected on behalf of other government bodies such as School Taxes and Regional District Taxes The Municipal Portion of the estimated taxes being exempted is approximately 5% of the total amount of municipal taxes collected

$139,850

$144,050

$148,350

$73,800

$76,000

$78,300

The “Estimated Annual Value of the Permissive Tax Exemptions” is the estimated amount of property taxes that would be imposed on each property if it was not exempt.

Dated at Chase, B.C. this 8th day of September, 2014 Leif Pedersen, Director Financial Services

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n Chase Heat captain, #16 Kaleb Boyle sneaks in on a break away to score the game winner behind Princeton Posse players, #19 Colton St John and #27 Brandon Workum during Sunday’s contest in Chase. The home team took the game with a 6-4 win.

Posse roasted by Heat Wednesday, Sept.

24 saw the Chase Heat face off against division foes the Revelstoke Grizzlies at Art Holding Memorial Arena.

The visitors fired 40 shots at Nic Bruyere in goal for the Heat and snuck a couple past, while the local side fired 27 and got a couple past Mark Becica for Revelstoke.

Tied at the end of regulation time, the extra 10 minutes of overtime changed nothing, a 2-2 tie being the end result.

For the locals, Trevor Okino got Chase even in the second period from Braden Hughes and Kolten Moor. And

then, with 24 seconds left in the third, Moore tied things up from Cody Hodges and Jordan Passmore.

Sunday afternoon in Chase saw the Princeton Posse bus to town for the second match in the season’s home and away ending between the two arch rivals.

It took a while for the Heat to get turned up, as the Posse roared off to a 2-0 lead before Chase came back with a pair – Hughes on the power play from Logan Mostat and Wesley Matsuda, and then Mostat on the power play from Okino and Hodges.

The teams were tied at 2-2 after one period.

In the second, a lone marker from Moore, assisted by Hughes and Connor Harding, saw a 3-2 lead for Chase.

In the third, Hughes got his second on the power play from Kaleb Boyle, before Princeton scored a pair. Chase closed out scoring with a pair from Boyle, the Heat’s captain. The first unassisted and the second, a power-play marker from Passmore and Matsuda.

Mike Byer stopped 32 of 36 to get the win between the pipes.

The Heat hit the road next weekend for a three games in a threenight hockey smorgasbord in the West Koo-

tenays versus Nelson, Castlegar and Beaver Valley.

The next home game will be Oct. 10 versus the dastardly Storm from Kamloops.

The following night, the howling Osoyoos Coyotes come to AHMA. Sunday, Oct. 12 is the Annual Chase Heat Golf Tournament at Sunshore. Put on your woollies and rock the course with a celebrity hockey player or two, or just order up a turkey dinner feast at day’s end.

Don’t be a turkey – come and eat some and enjoy great company instead.

What’s On in Chase Support cancer research by heading to Liquid Hair and for $5 get a pink streak in your hair. Make an appointment or just walk in.

All monies go to Team Chase for the CIBC walk Oct. 5 in Kamloops.

Chase Royal Canadian Legion, TGIF dinner, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 3; giant crib, 10:45 a.m., Oct. 5. For hours and info, call 250-6793536.

The Great Chase Races, Shuswap Avenue, Chase, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 to 3 p.m.

Lawnmower races, tricycle races, wheelchair races, shopping cart

races. Bring your own lawn mower or riding tractor. Shopping carts, wheelchairs and tricycles will be supplied.

Entry fee for teams is a non-perishable food item. Preregister at Nationwide Appliance Plus. Prizes for best decorated team, fastest team, best costume.

Bingo at Parkside Estates, 1 p.m., for info call 250-679-4477.

Chase duplicate bridge, Thursdays in St. Andrews Church.

Call Zoe at 250-6798488.

Taoist Tai Chi, Chase Community Hall, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 am., Thursdays

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Judy at 250-679-5425.

Chase Creekside for seniors, Monday, snooker 1p.m.; Tuesday, Silver Belles & Beaux 10:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.; Wednesday, e exercise 9 a.m., line dancing 10 a.m., snooker & games 1 p.m.; Thursday, carpet bowling 10 a.m.; Friday, exercise 9 a.m., crib 1 p.m.; monthly general meeting second Thursday 1 p.m. Supper every 3rd Friday, 5:30 p.m. Mini Crib and coffee house, every second Friday. For more info, call Sharon at 250-6791183.

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Cities want medical pot grows revealed

By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

B.C. cities are once again demanding Health Canada give them the addresses of licensed medical marijuana growers so they can mount inspections in the name of public safety.

The resolution from Abbotsford – a repeat of past years’ requests – was passed Wednesday by the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, despite opposition from some delegates over privacy concerns.

Cities fear unpermitted alterations, illegal rewiring and mould pose a risk not just to current residents but those who may in the future buy former growops that aren’t remediated.

“The safety of our residents and the safety of people buying these homes has to be para-

mount,” Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman told the convention.

The federal government is moving to a commercial mail order model of medical marijuana production, but that strategy is on hold pending court challenges from medical pot users.

While Ottawa expects the legacy medical pot growers to voluntarily comply with the change and stop growing their own plants – if the new system is upheld – many cities doubt that will happen given the number of licensed users.

Banman said there are 829 licensed medical growers in Abbotsford and more than 900 – representing 20 per cent of the homes – in nearby Mission.

“That’s a lot of glaucoma in my books,” said Banman, who has been a steady critic of the federal govern-

ment’s refusal to identify the sites.

He said there are just four Health Canada inspectors to check licensed medical home grows in all of western Canada, adding they could not inspect all of the licensed sites in Abbotsford alone if they were dedicated to his city for a year.

Metchosin Coun.

Moralea Milne said if the more than 1,700 licensed medical growers in Abbotsford-Mission are an indication that “we should be legalizing that stuff if that many people are growing it.”

Pets in cars Local government representatives are calling on the province to give bylaw officers authority to break into vehicles and rescue animals in distress.

Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar was supported unanimously

when he called for the new authority at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler.

Milobar told local government representatives that when municipal staff find an animal trapped in an overheated car, they must contact police or SPCA constables, who have authority to enter a vehicle or other property to rescue animals.

Being on the scene but unable to take action is a difficult situation for municipal staff, Milobar said.

The outgoing president of the UBCM, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District director Rhona Martin, cautioned that such a power could embroil local governments in “good neighbour-bad neighbour” disputes, where one neighbour makes complaints and municipal staff enter a barn or other building

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Roast tomatoes for fast meals LIVING WELL In our house we eat a lot of tomatoes, particularly in pasta sauce, chilli, soups and homemade salsa.

A few years ago I was complaining to my aunt about not having enough time to can the abundance of ripe tomatoes in my garden.

Getting set up, blanching tomatoes, sterilizing jars, and processing – nope, not enough time!

She suggested roasting them in the oven.

Genius! Easier, way tastier, my life was changed!

Now, each September, I roast and freeze a whole lot of tomatoes for use throughout the winter and spring. The flavour from roasted tomatoes is so rich

and delicious it totally trumps the canned version in my opinion.

Admittedly, preserving food in general is more time consuming than buying it from the store. But for me the flavour and quality of preserving fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmers market makes it totally worth it.

Plus, the investment of extra time in the fall means saving time throughout the winter by having ready-made pasta sauce or the base for chilli, soup, Mexican dishes, etc. ready to go in the freezer.

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Roasting tomatoes is so easy that a specific recipe is not required, just a few directions are all you need. Here is what I do.

I like to use Roma tomatoes because they are not watery and the flavour becomes very concentrated.

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Slice tomatoes in half and place on a large cookie sheet or baking dish. Add chopped onion and garlic (and any other garden vegetables you have on hand such as zucchini or peppers).

Drizzle with olive oil and mix tomatoes so everything is coated.

Arrange tomatoes cut side up and then bake for approximately one hour or until tomatoes look a bit shrivelled and caramelized.

Allow tomatoes to cool then puree in food processor or leave whole depending on how you plan to use them.

Tomatoes that are not pureed can be peeled if desired (too finicky for me, I don’t mind the skins).

Transfer to mediumsized freezer bags and lay flat to freeze as this creates more spaceefficient storage.

Give it a try! Enjoy!

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

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

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

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Join Us in An Afternoon to Remember Helen Kurtz Saturday, October 4, 2014 2pm - 4pm Senior’s 5th Avenue Activity Centre

Information CONNECTED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION A full prenatal series with a focus on the mind-body connection during the birthing process. To register & more info call Holly @ 250 804-1628 www.redraspberrydoulas.ca

Lost & Found

Employment Automotive PRO Body Shop are looking for a vehicle detailer (previous experience an asset) and a shop maintenance / clean up person. Semi retired or mature persons considered. Please apply in person to 391 5th Street SW, Salmon Arm

Career Opportunities

FOUND: Car keys on a Kelowna Motors key chain, 21St. NE sometime in the summer (250)832-29901 FOUND: Samsung Gear-Fit on Salmon Arm graduation night in June (250)835-8466 FOUND: Wheel lock on 30St & 20Ave NE mid September (250)832-6459 LOST: Black HTC cell phone in a hot pink case near Birch Valley Kennels, Friday September 26 (250)832-4541 (250)213-9582

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.

We offer exceptional benefits, Group RSP and many other incentives.

Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

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DUNN, BEVERLEY JEAN October 1, 1957 – September 20, 2014 Bev passed away in Salmon Arm, BC with her family by her side. She was born in Salmon Arm to Barb and Dee Higgins and remained here, other than short term moves to Victoria and Edmonton, returning to the Salmon Arm/ Sunnybrae area in 1984.

Bev is survived by her loving daughter, Chelsea Dunn (Brandon Butler), her mother, Barb Higgins, her father, Dee Higgins, her grandmother, Vi Owens, her brothers, Kelley (Colleen) Higgins, Rick (Melanie) Higgins, and her sister, Wendye (Dean) Hootnick, as well as, her aunt Denise and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Dr. C. Weiker and the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital 2nd floor.

A Celebration of life service will take place at Sunnybrae Hall on Saturday, October 4th at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers the Funeral Celebrant.

Memorial donations can be made to the Salmon Arm SPCA in memory of Bev Dunn.

On line condolences may be sent to Bev’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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TAYLOR, ROGER “He bade no one a last farewell, He said goodbye to none; The heavenly gates were opened wide, A loving voice said, ‘Come’.”

Roger Taylor passed away in his home on September 19, 2014 at the age of 56. He was born in Vancouver, BC on February 7, 1958.

Previously from Calgary AB, he moved to Sicamous and has resided there for the past several years.

Roger was predeceased by his father and brother. He will be sadly missed by his family in Calgary; his mother Cherry Taylor, daughter Alicia (James Palmer), and son Jeffrey. Also his family in Sicamous; his loving partner Lily and her children Kira (Bob Gulliford), Adam, and 3 grandchildren, Ava, Bella and Mia. He will always be remembered for his love of being a Volunteer firefighter, boating, his love of conversation, no matter the subject, and helping anyone that needed his help.

A special thank you to the Sicamous Fire Department, Chief Brett Ogino and Dale Wood (Lyn Wood), for your support and caring and to dear friends and family, for their compassion and words of solace.

A service will be held in Sicamous at a later date so Roger’s family in Calgary will be able to attend.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Online condolences may be sent through Roger’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

MARGARET HELEN NEGRIN (DEBOER) “I can look into the world and see you in every act of love.

Where once you were one, you are now many.”

Margaret Helen Negrin, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014, at The Heron Grove Care Facility in Vernon, BC. She was born on November 24, 1934 in Minto City, BC to Margaret and James Shields. Prior to her stay at the care home she resided in Merritt, BC. Surviving Helen are 5 children, Patrick (Karen), Michael (Anneliese), Deborah (Claude), Cheryl, and Danny (Judy), 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Margaret Adams, and her brothers, Jim Shields, George Shields and Herb Adams, and many nephews and nieces.

Her father, James Shields, her son, “Rocky” Darryl Jay DeBoer, and her second husband Victor Negrin, preceded her in death.

Helen was a long time resident of the Salmon Arm area where she raised her family on a dairy farm.

She was a hardworking homemaker and mother who passed many of her wonderful qualities on to her children. She had a love for gardening, cooking, knitting and reading, and was also very active in sports such as swimming, fishing, golfing, softball and bowling.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, which is located at 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon BC. A tea and social will follow the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, at the service or by mailing to: #307 - 1664 Richter Street, Kelowna BC, V1Y 8N3. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Pleasant Valley Dignity Funeral Home (250) 542-4333.

Born on February 27, 1935 in Guatemala, Central America, passed away on September 26, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 79 years.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. from the Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Ave., Enderby, BC, where a funeral service and reception will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby.

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

Honesty Makes a Difference

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

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

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

Kim Ingenthron Licensed Funeral Director

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

DODDS, GRACE LEONA We regret to announce the passing of Grace Leona Dodds at the age of 83 years. Grace was born on Feb. 4, 1931 at Tappen BC. Grace was the youngest child to Benjamin and Nina Hawley and had seven brothers and six sisters, two of her siblings are still alive. She was raised in Tappen and went to work at Kelowna for a short time before returning to Tappen. She then worked on a berry farm in Sorrento where she met Harry Dodds and in a short time they were married in 1948. Harry and Grace lived in Sorrento for about 6 years where they started their family; Earl Robert Dodds May 26, 1949, Elmer Henry Dodds Oct. 30,1950, Denis Harry Dodds, Sept. 21, 1952 and Bejamin James Dodds Nov. 10, 1955. In 1956 they built a house at Salmon Arm West and on Feb 8, 1960 Harriet Grace Dodds was welcomed in to the family.

Grace joined the Women’s Institute and was an active member for the rest of her life. Grace lived a full life; dancing, bowling and bingo are just to name a few of the things she had enjoyed. July 26, 1996 Grace lost her husband of 48 years. She met Ted Attridge and lost Ted to cancer and Grace married Wilfred Rhodes and lost Wilfred Feb. 17, 2014.

A memorial service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, October 4th at 3:00 pm. with Jack Bowers officiating.

Online condolences may be sent through Grace’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser (Vancouver Island)

Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills.

We offer Excellent Benefit & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

Help Wanted

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid.

Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

Askew’s Foods is a family owned business operating 4 grocery stores, located in Salmon Arm, Armstrong and Sicamous. We have been in business since 1929 and are proud community supporters. Askew’s Foods is recruiting for the following position at our newest location in Salmon Arm.

DRIVER TRAINING

Permanent, full-time experienced meat cutter. Competitive Wages and benefits are offered, dependent on experience.

If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you.

Please apply in person, to: Karl Kreipe, Meat Manager – Uptown Store or by email to Karl@askewsfoods.com

Meat Cutter

Class 1 Advanced Pro. Driver Training Program • 4 Week Class • One - On - One Training • We train with a standard style transmission 104 total hours of training for $7,390.00. Extra training time it will be billed at a rate of $103.00 per hour.

For more info. visit: www.taylor protraining.com or call 1-855-549-6122

DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS In compliance with Article 10.01 of the Collective Agreement, applications are invited by the undersigned up to end of day, October 19th 2014

Chief Water Operator (Public Works)

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

BLACK BEAR RESORT in Port McNeill is seeking an Esthetician. 32 hours per week Tues-Sat 11 am-6 pm, $15 per hour. Must be able to work independently and in a confidential manner. Must be through with every job includes both services performed and cleaning duties.

Must have Estethics Certificate from school. 2 years minimum experience and references required. Please reply by sending your resume along with a copy of your qualifications to: blackbr@telus.net

The Chief Water Operator reports directly to the Public Works Supervisor and will oversee the day to day operations of the water treatment facility and the entire water distribution network within the District of Sicamous. The successful candidate will exhibit a solid technical background in the Utility field and must be adept at performing maintenance tasks involving the operation of equipment as well as possessing the ability to perform manual labor as required. This position, although focused primarily on water treatment and distribution related maintenance activities, will require participation in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks stemming from the District’s municipal operations. The incumbent is required to take appropriate steps to follow safety protocol, exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with coworkers or members of the public.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following:

Esthetician

• Self-motivated with a minimum Grade 12 education;

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGANSHUSWAP) is inviting applications for a regular position Sign Language Interpreter with 27.5 hours per week.

This is a Union position; rate of pay is $24.54 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Completion of Interpreter Training Program; Registered Sign Language • Certified Interpreter; • Fluent in American Sign Language; • Knowledge and sensitivity in Deaf Culture; Please visit Make a Future website at www. makeafuture.com for further details on qualifications, duties and responsibilities.

Please submit your resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: apply@sd83.bc.ca.

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

Alpha Liner Operator/ Supervisor

• Have a valid BC Drivers’ license (Minimum Class 5); • Possess a level III in Water Treatment (or level II with a willingness to obtain level III); • The ability to oversee treatment and distribution of the entire District water system; • Strong technical background with significant municipal experience; • The ability to monitor activities for compliance with all provincial and/or federal regulations (WCB, TDG, Drinking Water Protection Act etc.); • Ensures risk management and liability exposures within the water system are addressed and monitored and advises the Public Works Supervisor of any deviations; • Knowledge of sodium hypochlorite generation technologies, SCADA systems, pumps, control valves, pilot systems etc.

• The ability to participate with other Public Works staff in municipal maintenance activities such as, construction, repair, snow removal, or records management; Job description available upon request. $31.40/hour – Chief Water Operator

Duties will include operating & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience or good mechanical knowledge an assett.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff.

Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Minimum 3 to 4 days a week.

Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits.

Safe working conditions.

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

Hours of work – 7:00a.m to 3:30 p.m. 5 days per week (may include weekends) Periodic on call assignments Send resumes via email to: Kelly Bennett at kbennett@sicamous.ca Acting CAO

CAPITAL news

District of Sicamous Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax: 250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca 446 Main Street Box 219 Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0

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Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

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

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

www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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

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Help Wanted

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

HIRING experienced flat roofers. Please call 250-804-6964 or email to: info@integrityroofing.ca

BLUE CANOE Bakery/cafe is now hiring, front of house, full & p/t positions, willing to train, opportunities for advancement. Submit resume at 121 Shuswap St. or call 250-803-02011.

Skimikin Nursery Tappen BC requires Tree Sorters for 2014 Fall Harvest. $11.50/hr-Bonus 40hr. weeks Submit resume to Rob by fax (250)835-8633,

email: rreed@airspeedwireless.ca or in person Weekdays 8:00-4:00

(250)835-4541 Ext. 27

REGISTERED CARE AIDES We Care requires care aides for part & full time home care positions in Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and surrounding area. Competitive wages and mileage compensation program.

Current registration with BC Care Aide Registry and completion of a care aide program mandatory. Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Please email your resume to cynthia.wecare@telus.net or fax to 1-250-545-9729.

Employment

Employment

Labourers

Trades, Technical

SHOP LABORER required for busy Salmon Arm Machine Shop. Duties incl., but not limited to: saw operation, deburring, cleaning, packaging finished goods Must have strong mechanical aptitude and be physically fit and able to lift 50lbs. Exposure to manufacturing, construction or fabrication is an asset. Applications in person to Access Precision Machining or email to: careers@accessprecision.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE -1 Ave. SE SICAMOUS -Cottonwood, Oak CHASE -Brook/Ashe Dr. Call Valerie 250-832-2131

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborers.

We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

NOW HIRING at Shuswap Outreach Society in Sicamous.

Must be between 15 & 30 yrs. old. Cannot be on EI. computer exp necessary. Be a Canadian citizen. Hopefully going back to school after this work term ending March 31, 2015. $10.25/hr. 31 hrs per week.

Send resume before Oct. 3/14 to sicoutin@sicamous.com

Trades, Technical

Competency in Microsoft Excel

PT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume:

Barriere B.C. offers affordable housing, a large variety of recreational activities and is

in close proximity to Kamloops & Sun Peaks. A competitive compensation package will be offered. Interested applicants please submit your resume to;

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Excavating & Drainage

invites applications for the following position:

Maintenance Person 1 - Qualified Trades Person - Electrician Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities, provide electrical services to the School District for the service and maintenance of all types of electrical systems and equipment at School District Facilities. This is a temporary position for forty (40) hours per week. This is a Union position paying $28.87 per hour. The work shift is 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS: Q Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certificate of Trade Qualifications (TQ) to include Certificate of Apprenticeship, and possession of Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification (Class B or equivalent) according to the BC Safety Authority; Q Four (4) years working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the trades related to servicing and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, alarm systems and control systems; Please visit the Make a Future webpage at www.makeafuture.ca for instructions on how to apply.

Deadline for applications is October 17, 2014.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excavating & Drainage

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. PO Box 689 Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 or fax 250-672-5644 or email GSFP@gsfpcedar.com

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

Financial Services

Building Supplies USED gates, lumber, tin and trusses from horse barn at Salmon Arm fair grounds. Leo 250-804-6720

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)832-2282

Fencing FARM & Residential FENCING 30 Years exp. Serving the Thompson/Okanagan. Fawndale Farms Ltd. 250-679-2813

Misc Services

Home & Yard

Farm Services

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

BlandS ’s

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

The biggest names in the Forestry Industry recruit using LocalWork.ca

Garage Sales CANOE: 5161 60Ave. NE across from Randy’s Marina, Fri, Sat. Oct. 3 & 4, 9-3, 2001 Dodge Caravan, low kms $2200. 15ft. Scamper holiday trailer, ‘67-’70 GM Body parts, tires, tools, yard tools, 1 Ford LGT 145 runs & 2 Ford LGT 165 needs repair $900 for all 3 lawn tractors, western books, chain saws EARLY X-mas shopping! + sz clothes, trinkits. Sat & Sun Oct 4-5 188 Black Rd 8-4pm MOVING SALE: #162, 3350 10 Ave. N.E. Oct. 3-5, Fri. 2-6 & Sat. 8-4 & Sun. 10-2. Hshld. items, tools, furn., collectables, pellet rifle & inversion table.

STORAGE Wars Online! Just Like on TV! Bid Now in Comfort at Home! Go to Bid13.com

Gutter Cleaning. Starting at $95-$125. Moss removal & spray.

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

VINTAGE furn., tools, sports, reno material, Sat. Oct 4, 8-4 1480 18 St. NE near RCMP

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

1.5 year old Brown Hens, still laying well, $4.50 each (250)832-8918

Pets

FARM SERVICE LTD.

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

BANDSAW & Rototiller for sale. Open to offers. (250)6798609

Livestock

REIMER’S We Deliver

$500 & Under

250-253-4663

SAFETY MART Chase carries Sure Crop Feed. For info contact Bill. 250-679-3261.

Farm Services

SOFA TABLE, END TABLE. 2yrs old-Ashley’s, get both for $175. 250-803-4363.

REVELSTOKE: huge woodwork shop sale, gazillion tools & access., Sat. Oct 4, details kensyardsale@gmail.com

Feed & Hay

250-832-0707

$200 & Under HARDIE shingles, 3/4 of a pallet left over $180 for all (250)804-2970

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

Pets & Livestock

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

Merchandise for Sale

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

www.dandeglan.com

Apply to: jcrawford@shuswapacl.com or Fax: 250.832.1076

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

The successful candidate will be an experienced self starting individual with excellent knowledge of quality control processes and high analytical skills who can effectively communicate results. Duties will include recovery improve-

and Word and familiarity with process control systems is a must. A grading ticket and experience with cedar lumber manufacturing would be assets.

Is seeking a

NO PHONE CALLS.

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. a family owned and operated speciality cedar lumber sawmill located in Barriere B.C., is seeking a hands-on, highly competent & safety conscious professional for the position of Production & Quality Control Coordinator. This position is a key role within the management team reporting directly to Sr Management with opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into a position of increased responsibility within the company.

ment, product outturn analysis,

SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

You will assist her in achieving a physical, recreational, social, emotional and daily life that enhances her quality of life.

PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATOR

production and supervision assistance, by-product monitoring and special projects.

salmonarmca@hotmail.com

to support a challenging young woman with a great sense of humour who just happens to have autism.

Her care requires you to possess significant physical and mental stamina.

Services

AFRICAN Ring Doves, Canaries, bird cages & pet supplies (250)835-4791

Pet Services

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

Fight Back.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

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

NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS

IDEAL FOR: Table covers, crafts, drawing or packing. Various sizes.

Available at the SALMON ARM OBSERVER OFFICE • Cash Sales Only 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm

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Rentals Shared Accommodation

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

4-CHAMPION Ice Pro 205-60R16 tires. $500. OBO. 2 Winter Claw 215-70R15 $75. for two. (250) 804-4971

1BDRM. apt. hot water included, NP, NS, $675/mo., 6mo. minimum stay req’d, (1-855)852-5660 Toll Free 2BDRM apt, 191 4St. SE, top floor, parking, coin laundry, No Pets, NS, $750/mo. avail Oct. 15th (250)804-9627

CANOE: 2bdrm house, F/S, W/D, D/W. N/S, N/P. Ref’s & DD req.Avail now. $1100/mo + utils 1-604-250-8702.

4 winter rims, 16x16.5, 5studs (4.5” centres) from 2003 Caravan, like new $30. each, 3 all weather plus with snow flake 250/65/R16 good cond. $25ea. (250)832-8336 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx.

40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

REFRIGERATED meat cooler, grinder & band saw ALSO antique 4x8 pool table. Phone evenings (250)832-8479 WOOD splitter, heavy duty $500. obo, 1933 Pontiac 4dr. $800. obo (250)832-4326

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

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

Musical Instruments BUNDY Alto Saxophone with hard case $500. (250)8329256

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Townhouses MAPLE Lanes Townhomes, Phase 1 sold out, now selling Phase 2, different floor plan, 3bdrm, 2.5bath, 600sqft. unfinished basement. $299,900.

150-4St. SE, MLS#10087632 Call your realtor or Roger (250)804-0184

Misc. for Sale

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts.

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

Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148 LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.

SICAMOUS For Rent One Bdrm Apt. $650.00 plus Hydro and DD. Avail Oct 15. Two Bdrm Apt. $750.00 plus Hydro & DD. Avail. Now 250 826-3849.

TASTEFULLY furnished 1bdrm. apt. suited to professional person, priv. entr, walk to town $925/mo. incl. util & wifi, refs req’d (250)832-0251

Commercial/ Industrial SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office, TCH frontage, $863/mo.

(250)804-8806

GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail Oct. Now smoking outside $1400 (250)832-7809 QUIET, rural 3 Bdrm, 2 bthrm home located on Gardom Lake. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Natural gas stovetop, Electric wall oven, Dishwasher, Pellet Stove w/ pallet of pellets for added comfort on winter eves. included. NS/NP. School bus route / maintained roadway. $1600/mo utilities not included, References required. Email denis9752@gmail.com or call 1-877-282-5104 Avail Oct 1/14.

SA: newly reno’d 3bdrm, 1bath upper level home, walking distance to town, NS, small pet neg. DD & refs req., $1200 + util avail Nov1st (250)8048181 or dave21@telus.net SICAMOUS: 1600sqft. 3bdrm.

4appl., ref’s req’d., (250)8362229 (250)803-1229

Rooms for Rent 2 rooms in nice log home, priv.

1.5acres, 7km east of Sicamous, avail. Oct1, $500 per room incl. util (250)803-6714

ROOM MATE req. in furnished 3 bdrm. home in Blind Bay. Sat. tv, wifi, util. incl. $600/mo.

250-463-3337.

Storage RV & Boat storage available (250)832-4253

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Suites, Upper

Cars - Domestic

3BDRM., 2bath, W/D/DW, f/p, a/c, 4Int/tv outlets, small pet okay, no sound proofing so no partiers, $1100/mo. incl. hyrdro (250)881-3880

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1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo.

NS, No pets, avail Oct. 1st, (250)832-6720

2006 Jeep Commander, loaded, ex. cond., silver, good tires, 97,000km $10,500.

(250)832-4663 2009 Pontiac G6, V6, 69,000km, power options, good condition, $10,900.

(250)804-3961 (250)804-3837

Cars - Sports & Imports

BIG 1Bdrm all incl, W/D in suite, prefer elderly tenant $800/mo. (250)832-4763 DAYLIGHT 2BDRM. walk-out basmt suite. Amazing lake & mountain view, shared yd, own fenced patio area. All util., sat TV, wifi, all appl. incl. shared w/d, in floor heat. 8 kms from SA on 1.5 acres. $1,000/mo. or $950/mo on a 1 yr. lease. Refs & DD req. NP. Avail. Oct. 15. 250-832-7809.

Newly reno’d large 1 Bdrm.

Avail immed NS NP $800 Util incl. 250-832-8168 or 250-517-9285

1987 Cougar XR7

fully loaded, low mileage, black 2 door coupe, moving must sell $3500. obo (250)679-2552

Cars - Domestic ‘06 MAZDA 3, 4 dr. HB, 5 spd.

2.3, A/C, p.w., remote. Clean econom, $6150 250-548-3484

Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Dodge Durango SLT. Full load. Leather, 6 cd, DVD, power everything, 7 passenger, sunroof, heated seats, AWD/4WD, Hemi. 153295 km $9000 250 804-1728

Trucks & Vans 2005 Grand Caravan, 3.3L, 133K, good cond., regular maint., DVD system, remote starter, newer Pirelli tires, Kijiji ad#1021734101 $5900.

(250)803-6105

Boats

2007 Toyota Yaris, AC, PW/PL, 150,000km, $6500.

(250)833-5070 (250)675-5572

10’6” RANGER fishing boat.

On trailer, has bimity top, swivel seats, bilge pump, 9.8 Merc. outboard motor. $1500.

(250)833-4332

2008 Ford Mustang GT/CS conv., 4.6l V8, 36,000km, ex. cond, $23,500. (250)463-3337

12’ ALUMINUM FISHING boat, $400. Ph. (250)5178087

Classifieds Get Results!

17’ FIBERFORM inboard 165 hp motor with trailer. Open to offers. (250)679-8609 1959 Reinell Fiberglass 15’ Runabout on 2010 Karavan trailer, Mercury 30HP 4stroke OB, professionally rebuilt hull (recertified 2011) modern steering, stainless running lights, grab rail, cleats, seats 3 adults Much better than new. $18,500. (250)832-7326

Recreational/Sale 11.6’ OKANAGAN Camper.

Great shape, new Uphols, roof rack, folding step, cold water demand. $1650. (250)8334332

Cottages / Cabins BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., Kitchen living & dining room, laundry $800 monthly rental. incl. hydro, sat tv & internet.

(250)835-8236

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM adult bldg., newly reno’d, NS, NP, refs req., very quiet, $740/mo. + util., 250770-8775 or 250-804-9708

Misc for Rent 2bdrm, 1.5 bath Home ✦in Salmon Arm, close to Rec. Centre 2bdrm, 2 bath Condo ✦in Salmon Arm, walking distance to malls.

3bdrm, 2 bath House ✦in Enderby, close to school 4bdrm, 2.5bath Home ✦in Gardom Lake area, garage, deck, approximately 4 blocks from97B 3bdrm. 2bath Home ✦in Tappen area, garage, deck & view of the valley.

Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216 Royal LePage Access Real Estate

Modular Homes MARA; renovated dbl wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., Bi vac, skylights, lg. yd. $950/mo. + DD. 250-838-7670.

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Volunteers needed to help kids with reading If you love to read and are interested in working with children, consider becoming a volunteer with the One to One Children’s Literacy Program.

One to One reading programs take place in many elementary schools within the

district including Bastion, Hillcrest, South Broadview, North Canoe, Salmon Arm West, Ranchero, Carlin, Grindrod, MV Beattie, Parkview, Sorrento, North Shuswap, Highland Park, and Armstrong Elementary Schools.

Parent and community volunteers are needed to support our students with their reading. The commitment is 1.5 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks staring in midOctober. During that time, volunteers will read with three chil-

dren for 30 minutes each. The children are in grades 2 to 5 and are selected by their teachers to receive this special reading help. All tutoring is done at the school during regular school hours.

The One to One program is organized by

the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) in partnership with School District #83.

A three-hour training session for all volunteers in basic reading strategies is mandatory as well as a criminal record check.

or for further information, please contact Jennifer Findlay, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, at 250-833-2095 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca.

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Chiropractic Monashee Chiropractic & Massage Dr. Cameron Grant, D.C. Roxanne Petruk RMT

Business Profile Nillerahs Day Spa

Since opening in 2007 Nillerahs Day Spa has offered Sicamous manicures, pedicures, therapeutic massages, waxing, permanent hair removal, advanced pedicures and facials.

Some of the new services and products added in the past year include Epilfree Permanent Hair Removal system and Gelfx gel nail polish ~ for lasting results!

Owner Sharel Perkins and staff Julie Davies and Linda McKnutt look forward to providing all your esthetic services in Sicamous. Call 250.836.4643 for information or to book your spa experience.

Spas and Hair Salons Parkland Mall #7 1133 Hwy. 97 Clinic A Sicamous Sicamous Dental

250-836-3365 New Patients Welcome Dr. Alexandre Li, D.M.D.

• Routine Dental Hygiene and Care Sicamous Dental Clinic Dr.•Alexandre Li, D.M.D. Dr. Emily Liu, D.M.D. Oral Cancer Screening

• Whitening New Patients Welcome • Veneers Walk-In & 24 Hour Emergency • Invisalign & Orthodontic Treatments Family andGuards Cosmetic Dentistry • Sports

• Routine Dental Hygiene and Care • Sports Guards • Wisdom Teeth Extractions • Oral Cancer Screening • Wisdom •• Routine Dental Hygiene and Teeth CareExtractions Root Canal Treatments• Root • Whitening Canal Treatments • Oral Cancer Screening • Veneers • Crowns/bridges • Crowns/bridges • Invisalign & Orthodontic Treatments • Whitening

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Out on the Town

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 VENUE CHANGE – WWE’s hardcore legend, Mick Foley,

has moved his comedy show to Outlaws Saloon. All ages from 7 to 8 p.m., with show for adults starting at 8:30 p.m.

FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the

birthday lunch, starting at noon – a celebration of members having birthdays in the month of October.

Tickets must be purchased or reserved by Wednesday as seating is limited, 170 Fifth Ave. Call 250-832-1065 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

HEALTHIEST BABIES – meets in the basement at the

Crossroads Church - group entrance at the end of First Ave. SW. Walk for FIT will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCT. 3 & 4 SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents a Youth Acting Intensive

workshop, Fri., 5:30 to 8 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the theatre, 41 Hudson Ave. NW. Led

by Aidan Sparks and Peter Blacklock, this two-day intensive is intended for youth ages 13-18 that have an interest in, or curiosity towards theatre. To register or for information, contact Shannon Hecker at 250833-6001 or email her at shshanny391@gmail.com.

Midwives at 2 p.m. A post-screening discussion on maternal health issues will follow the film and be led by the Red Raspberry Doula Collective.

FIFTH AVENUE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE – presents the

Jammers dance at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, bring your instrument and join in, or put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug, or maybe just pull up a chair to soak up the atmosphere and socialize with friends.

MONDAY, OCT. 6 SHUSWAP BEE CLUB – Next meeting is in the Askew’s

Uptown Community Room (go inside Askew’s, upstairs on the Broadview side of the building) at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come and learn. The group usually meets on the first Monday of the month from September to May. Contact Beckie at 250-679-8861 for more information.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 CROP CIRCLE TALK & SLIDE SHOW – Chad Deetken presents

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 PINK CHERRY – presents Jesse Mast, local musician

songwriter, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Come and join us in celebration of the salmon run. Food, wine, beer.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 SHUSWAP THEATRE – presents Bob Bossin’s Davy the

Punk, a father’s life in the gambling business in song and story. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Acorn Music.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Calvary, an Ireland/UK

film, rated 14A, at 5 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets at Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) Convenience charge applies. Ask about year-long passes. To reserve: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250832-2294.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 4 SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents

Ida, a Poland/Denmark film, rated 14A, at 5 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre, 360 Alexander St. Tickets available at the door.

Advance tickets at Wearabouts (350 Alexander St.) Convenience charge applies. Ask about yearlong passes. To reserve: Visa or MasterCard Reservation line (24 hour): 250-832-2294.

OCTOBER BEGINNERS LINE DANCING – at Gleneden

Hall, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Info, call Linda at 250-804-0917.

DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM – presents Tuesday Family Movie Nights at the Classic at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays feature live msuic at different venues at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday’s Artisan Market at Ross Street Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t forget “SalmonFest” where participating restaurants are featuring a salmon dish on their menu. Visit salmonarmdowntown.com for further

SHUSWAP FALL FAMILY MARKET –

will be held at The Gathering Place, 350-30th St. SE for all ages. This is a free event. Buy and sell new and used children’s items. Contact Cailey at 250-8339493. Tables must be booked in advance.

SUNDAY & MONDAY, OCT. 5 & 6 SHUSWAP THEATRE – Call for auditions for Bah Humbug.

Several characters, ages 12 to 80 (all the characters from A Christmas Carol). There are lots of small parts to get you started with Shuswap Theatre, and some good comedy parts as well. Phone James Bowlby at 250832-8383 for scripts and information.

SUNDAY, OCT. 5 SALMON ARM MUSEUM AND RJ HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE –

presents Speak of the Dead, an annual tour of one of the prettiest knolls in Salmon Arm, the Mt. Ida Cemetery.

Join Deb Chapman, curator, at 1 p.m. in the old section of Mt. Ida Cemetery. Space is limited, so call 250-8325243 to reserve your spot. The program includes a hot chocolate.

SALMAR CLASSIC THEATRE – presents the feature-length

documentary Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm

SHUSWAP HOSPICE SOCIETY – is offering a one-day Advance Care Planning Workshop to volunteers and the community, with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the workshop running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided between noon and 1 p.m.

Seating is limited. To register, or for more information, call 250-832-7099 or email: judy@shuswaphospice.ca or brenda@shuswaphospice.ca. The Comfort Inn & Suites, 1090 - 22nd St. NE.

a talk and slide presentation beginning at 7 p.m. at the First United Church, a fundraiser for the World Service Association for underprivileged youth in India.

SENIORS’ THEATRE – The 2014-15 season will start up at 9

a.m. at Shuswap Theatre, and Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Cedar Heights Community Centre. The cost to participate is minimal – take out a Shuswap Theatre or Cedar Heights membership and pay a drop-in fee.

HIDDEN GEMS BOOKSTORE BOOK SIGNING – Local author

Deanna Kawatski and her daughter, Natalia, will be signing their children’s book, Samira, the Singing Salmon, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for the upcoming salmon run. Free for all ages. Call Beth Phillips at 250-833-0011.

HEALTHIEST BABIES – presents Public Health – Poison

Control & Halloween safety, from 10:30 to 1 p.m., in the basement at the Crossroads Church – group entrance at the end of First Avenue SW. Door prizes and lunch are provided.

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TO DEC. 11 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents ToddlerTime at

10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Stories, singing and lots of fun for the very young and young at heart. No need to pre-register – just drop in. The Salmon Arm Branch of the ORL is located at 1151 10th Ave. in the Mall at Piccadilly. For more information, call the branch at 250832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

TO DEC. 13 OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents StoryTime at

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lots of fun and laughter for all ages and stages. No need to pre-register – just drop in. The Salmon Arm Branch of the ORL is located at 1151 10th Ave. in the Mall at Piccadilly. For more information, call the branch at 250-832-6161 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

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