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Friday, December 19, 2014

INDEX Breaktime Anytime ......................A2 & A27 Sidewalk........................................................A6 Mall Arkey ....................................................A7 Service Directory ........................... A20-A21 Community Calendar............................ A22 Kay Braby..........................................A05

Friends & Neighbours ..................A08

Trail Alliance party ........................A15

Classifieds ......................................... A23-A25

Holiday Train The CPR Holiday Train stopped in Salmon Arm on Monday evening on its way towards the west coast. This year’s performers on the train were Jim Cuddy (above) and Tracey Brown. See more photos on page 12. Howard Vangool photos.

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Do you find yourself reaching for a can of soda or a cup of coffee during the day to banish fatigue? Many do.

But you may want to grab a bottle of water instead.

Research indicates that lack of water is the No. 1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Therefore, not only can drinking adequate supplies of water keep you refreshed, it can also help to keep you more awake — even during a boring business meeting.

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(Hint: 21 = t)

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1. Cuts off a branch 5. 13th Hebrew letter 8. “Hair” producer Joseph 12. Giraffa camelopardalis 14. Indicates near 15. Capital of Samoa 16. Roving adventurously 18. Help 19. Deafening noises 20. Spanish neighborhood 21. Portable computer screen material 22. 20th Hebrew letter 23. “Blue Bloods” lead actor 26. Scholarly 30. Raleigh NC river 31. Alongside each other 32. Electronics Support Module 33. Dogma 34. New Deal statesman Harold 39. A corporation’s first stock offer 42. Slender tower with balconies 44. Young eel 46. Deviation from the normal 47. CBS police drama 49. Cliff 50. Resting place 51. Island in Venice 56. 1981-82 Sec. of State

PISCES

Feb. 19-Mar. 20

Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both personal plans and career goals come to fruition.

Enjoy the ride in the days ahead

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ARIES

Mar. 21-Apr. 19

Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

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TAURUS

Apr.20-May20

This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus. You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead.

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May 21-June 21

Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

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CANCER

June 22- July 22

Cancer, enjoy time with your significant other in the days ahead. A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

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LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue.

Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

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VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family.

Virgo

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SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier. You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead.

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Nov. 22-Dec. 21

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Jan. 20-Feb. 18

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Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road. If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

Capricorn

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Site C dam project approved

BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald said the six-month delay provides time to work out compensation agreements with Treaty 8 First Nations who have declined settlement offers. The federal-provincial environmental review panel gave the go-ahead for the project in May, but noted its unavoidable impacts on aboriginal hunting, fishing and trapping rights that are assured by the 1899 treaty.

A group of Peace valley landowners has already started legal action against the project, having refused offers from BC Hydro to buy their land.

Aboriginal groups in Alberta, downstream of the project, have also started court action against it.

NDP leader John Horgan called the decision “a $9 billion gamble” and repeated his call for a review by the B.C. Utilities Commission to see if the additional power is going to be needed by the time the dam is operating in 2025.

The BCUC will determine BC Hydro rates in the years ahead, and how much they will go up to pay for the most expensive public construction project in B.C. history. The government plans to mitigate BC Hydro rate impact by reducing the dividend the government takes from the power company’s operations each year.

Bennett said a review of alternative clean energy sources, including wind, solar and geothermal power, showed they can’t compete on price because they are intermittent sources that would require backup power.

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The B.C. government has given the go-ahead for BC Hydro to start construction on a third dam on the Peace River, with a delay of six months to try to work out settlements with area aboriginal communities and landowners whose properties will be flooded or cut off.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Tuesday a review of construction costs upheld the $7.9 billion estimate for the Site C dam that was developed in 2010, but the overall price tag has risen.

Delaying the project six months from its original start date adds inflation and interest costs, and calculating the effect of the provincial sales tax replacing the HST brings the total to $8.34 billion.

The province is establishing a “project reserve” of $440 million to bring the total estimated cost to $8.77 billion. The project reserve is in case of unforeseen events such as a rise in interest rates during the eight-year construction period.

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CHRISTMAS HOURS The Municipal Office and Fire Hall will be closed from December 25, 2014, to January 1, 2015, inclusive for the Christmas Season.

Payments received by 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015, will be processed with a payment date of December 31, 2014. Postmarks ARE NOT accepted as date of payment.

For your convenience, a drop box is located to the left of the entrance doors to the City of Salmon Arm office.

Season’s Greetings From Mayor Nancy Cooper, City Council and City of Salmon Arm Staff

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Stressful is one word to sum up the holiday season for the average Joe, and for individuals suffering with mental health disorders it is riddled with triggers, and symptoms often escalate.

Over-stimulation, the increasing darkness, overindulgences in food and alcohol, boundary crossings with family members and changes in normal routines due to an increase in commitments mean less time for self-care and management of one’s mental health. Whether we struggle with a mental illness or not, we all feel this pressure. We constantly receive messages in our culture about the holidays and needing to spend the time with loved ones, even if this means neglecting our own needs for positive mental health.

Where is it written that we must do it all during the holidays? This year, as the season draws to a close, give yourself permission to step back and stay grounded. Reduce your expectations. Sit with your feelings of disappointment, grief and loss, with compassion for your experience. By placing limits on your commitments, time with family and expectations for giving, you can give yourself mental wellness as we ring in the New Year. Restorative activities such as having a bath, nap, going for a walk or diving into a good book in between holiday festivities can help ground you as well.

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The holiday season is upon us which means more time spent entertaining and visiting. While this can be a very enjoyable (and sometimes stressful) time of the year, it also means we have a better chance of being enticed to eat foods that are not part of our usual diet. These holiday treats are frequently less than healthy because they contain large amounts of sugar.

To start, sugars are sweet, soluble carbohydrates. There are many types of sugars and when you are reading food packaging, remember that basically any ingredient that ends in “ose” is generally a sugar. This includes sucrose, lactose, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, dextrose, and others. Next, sugars can be naturally occurring like those found in fruit and vegetables, or they can be highly processed forms of sugars.

When it comes to processed foods and drinks, sugars are found EVERYWHERE! In fact, Stats Canada estimates that Canadians consume an average of 110 grams or 26 teaspoons per day, and American figures are even higher due to their higher consumption of soda pop.

While it is difficult to find solid advice on the amounts of recommended sugars we should consume in a day, many groups such as the American Heart Association discuss the limits of ADDED sugars we should consume. As a reference, their sugars limits are 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. To put this number in perspective, a small Tim Hortons hot chocolate has 38 grams of sugar and a can of Pepsi has 41 grams.

The other types of sugars are the ones that are a healthier option and are naturally found in whole fruits and vegetables. However, even though we may think eating fruit is a very healthy habit, some fruits are a lot higher in sugar than others. In order to limit sugars from this source, go for the lower concentrated fruits such as berries, grapefruit, and avocado. Fruits that are quite high in sugar are bananas, oranges, grapes, pineapples and mangoes. As with all nutritional advice, moderation is key.

So, how should we be consuming the sugars we require? Ideally all sugar should come only from natural sources like in-season fruits and vegetables. Limit fruit consumption to 2-3 pieces per day and when you do consume fruit, it is best pair it with healthy fats and proteins such as cheese, nuts, and seeds. Pairing other foods with fruit helps limit the sugar highs and lows. To sweeten foods when cooking use local honey or maple syrup instead of white sugar.

Finally, the foods and drinks to avoid at all costs include energy drinks, pop, and anything with artificial sweeteners. While I don’t write this article intending to be the “food scrooge” for the holidays, the festive season is a time to be conscious with our food choices. If you are careful, when you “must” eat your favorite holiday treat, it won’t be the end of your sugar world.

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A community champion to inspire all

Good things come in small packages, an adage exemplified by Kay Braby.

Approximately five feet tall, Kay has been, and still is, a dynamo of energy within the Salmon Arm volunteer community.

The second oldest of six children in the Loring family, which settled in Salmon Arm in 1936, Kay attended UBC, graduating in 1952 with a BA and a BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) – a clear indication of the caring, compassionate temperament that would endear her to a whole community of people, as well as her family.

While at university, she met Ernie Braby, a new immigrant from Britain who lived in Salmon Arm. They married soon after Kay’s graduation, and moved to Vernon, where Kay began her social work career. Their first son, Derrick, was born in 1953. A daughter, Catherine, followed in 1954; and in 1957, a second son, Michael, completed their family. By this time, Ernie’s employment had brought them back to Salmon Arm. Over the next few years, Kay worked

as a social worker as family duties and Ernie’s business allowed.

After the children were grown and Ernie had retired, Kay became an active volunteer, and turned her attention to where she, along with several others, perceived gaps in the services available in her community. In the mid-80’s, she spearheaded the formation of the Homemakers Association, which did all the hiring, scheduling, and supervising of hone care workers. In 2001, she was the driving force within NeighbourLink Salmon Arm which spearheaded the re-establishment of the Second Harvest Food Bank, and in 2005, she initiated an offshoot program, Dinner Tonight, which involved the purchasing and preparation of nutritious, ready-toeat meals sold at cost.

When it became obvious Salmon Arm needed a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter, Kay was one of the organizers, under the auspices of the United Church, of the local In From The Cold program. She’s been a

member of Shuswap Settlement Services since 2008, helping immigrants settle into the community, and promoting diversity.

In 2005, Kay fulfilled a lifelong dream spending a year in Ghana, West Africa, volunteering in a health clinic and an orphanage. Since that time she has worked tirelessly on various projects for Ghana, supported by the United Church, supplying food, clothes, education for girl children, and ‘receiving blankets’ for newborn babies. Last year she led a group that purchased a 40 foot Big Steel Box, filled it with medical equipment and supplies, then shipped it to Ghana.

In the last few years, Kay’s attention has turned to Salmon Arm’s First Nations neighbours, and she has worked cooperatively on two projects with them. She sits on the board of the Switzmalph Cultural Society as well as the board of School District 83’s Aboriginal Cultural Committee.

She is still a regular volunteer at The Churches of Salmon Arm Thrift Shop.

Today, Kay may be less active than when she was younger, but she rarely says ‘no’ when asked to help out. She says, “We here in the Shuswap are so blessed with so many good things, I feel compelled to share with the less fortunate.” She’s still one of the go-to people younger folks turn to when they need advice on how to proceed with a charitable project.

The Shuswap is fortunate indeed to have Kay Braby as a role model for future community champions.

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The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association is pleased to announce the acceptance of a very generous donation from Phil Wright and Isabel Reinertson (pictured at left) that will be used towards the upgrading of the west horse ring at the fairgrounds.

Phil has been involved with the association for a number of years, including as President for the past 11 years. Both he and Isabel are involved in volunteer community organizations and the Southern Interior Dressage Association. They both ride in dressage competitions and judge at numerous events.

The S.I.D.A. members participate in annual events at the fair grounds and recently they have assisted the association in the purchasing of new horse stalls. Photo contributed.

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LARGEST CROWD EVER FOR CPR’S HOLIDAY TRAIN It was a wonderful Monday evening, chilly but with no wind or snow. Lordco’s parking lot was filled with people waiting to see the decorated CPR holiday train with entertainment. The train was half an hour late, arriving at 7:10 p.m., and a few people who were cold left early. The Citizens Patrol volunteers who provide traffic control said it was the largest attendance at the Holiday Train since it began stopping in Salmon Arm. Lordco, thank you for taking down the fence along Lakeshore Road so your entire new parking lot could be used for this food bank fundraiser. And thank you for putting a gate in the fence on the railway side of the lot so it could be opened when the train arrived. Thank you to all the volunteers who were there, and to the Santa who wore a different type of red uniform for this public appearance.

HAPPINESS IS SINGING IN A CHRISTMAS CHOIR “Come and sing with us, you’ve got a black top!” the director said to me. Last week I wrote about the women who sang Christmas songs at Shuswap Pie Company. I said they had a lot of fun and I wished I could be singing with them. Well, last Friday I was in Piccadilly, waiting to go to the Silverbacks’ hockey game, and I met the singing group. They were going on stage in five minutes.

With the invitation to join them, I ran up the steps, threw off my jacket and purse, and joined the altos for a glorious half hour of singing! It was the highlight of my day!

GOOD NEWS BEARS STARTED IN SALMON ARM This is the 25th anniversary of the Good News Bears fundraiser for food banks in the Okanagan. It is also the last that CHBC/Global Okanagan will sponsor. Over $3.57 million was raised in 24 years. The fundraiser was started by Don and Reta Munro who operated Bears & Bedtime Mfg. in west Salmon Arm. Reta was the designer and Don was the artist, according to the certificates of authenticity that came with my collector bears: Mrs. George #58 of 200 and Mr. George IV 278/300.

MIKE ROBERTS & BEARS MADE A FINAL VISIT The Betty Unterschultz nurse bear was proudly displayed by Mike Roberts when he was at Piccadilly with about 30 dressed bears last Wednesday. Retired nurses from Salmon Arm sponsored the bear to honour Betty’s 50 years as a nurse at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. I told Mike that the bear is wearing the same navy cape with red lining and cap with a wide black band that I had when I was a nurse. His said his wife was a nurse, too.

They have three sons.

Mike has retired as a popular TV weatherman, and after this bear season, will retire from visiting communities to show the bears and take donations to food banks. He will not make another trip to Salmon Arm. People from the Shuswap who are entered in the draw for a bear by making a donation to their food bank will have to travel to Village Green Mall in Vernon for the draw for bears.

I WILL GIVE MY BEARS TO A FUNDRAISER Mr. & Mrs. George, my two collector bears, are looking for a worthy cause in my continual downsizing. I will give them to a non-profit group in the Shuswap that sends the most creative story stating why it should get them, how the bears will be used for fundraising, and where the money will go. Send your story to sallys1@telus.net by Jan. 31, 2015.

“I USED TO WRITE MALAKWA NEWS FOR YOU” At the Nov. 28 Anglican church service, a woman from Armstrong asked if I was Sally Scales. James Cowan had invited congregations from his two other Anglican churches, Enderby and Armstrong, to the Salmon Arm church, and Don Wootten had invited his congregation from the Monte Creek church.

At the potluck lunch I asked the Armstrong woman how she knew me. She said she wrote Malakwa News for my paper in the early 80s. She said she reads this column whenever she picks up the paper. She is now on my email subscription list and gets it every week. When she wrote and thanked me for the first column, I asked her why she likes it. Below is her reply.

THE COLUMN IS ALWAYS INTERESTING & INFORMATIVE Dear Sally, I have read your column whenever I could get it from the years we lived in Malakwa, then Vernon, and Coldstream, and now Armstrong. Although I don’t always agree with your point of view on some issues, I have always admired your integrity in saying what you think, in bringing to public attention varied issues and views, and in being willing to make corrections publicly, e.g. the Tanaka item in the column you just sent me. Your column is always informative and entertaining and weaves in local residents’ stories and experiences as well as information I might not have heard otherwise. I have often said to my husband as I read, “Wow! Listen to what Sally has to say this time!” The account of the hockey family from Red Deer was heart-warming and not something I would have heard about without you including it in your column. I was very pleased when you said I could receive the column electronically since Lakeshore News is no longer delivered to Armstrong stores. Now I can read it at my leisure. Have a blessed Christmas and very happy New Year 2015.

Linda Samland SOCIETY REGISTRATION HAS BEEN DISSOLVED Have you wondered why your organization needs to be registered as a society? It is something new to me and I asked myself that question several times. It seems there is paperwork, submitting forms and financial statements, and costs to have a change to the executive.

The first I heard of a society being retired comes from www.salmonarmartscentre.ca: “As of March 31, 2012, the Shuswap Art Gallery Association retired its registration as a society. The gallery operations became a program of Shuswap District Arts Council. The blending of these two organizations helps create a streamline society that can focus more on the programming needs of the entire community.”

Tracey Kutschker, director/curator, said it was quite straightforward. A letter was written to the registrar saying the art gallery will be part of the Shuswap District Arts Council. With it was sent a package of minutes and financial statements. Also retired at the time was “SAGA.” ORGANIC FARMERS MEET AND SHARE IDEAS Fieldstone Organics of Schubert Rd., Armstrong found it inspiring to have many of their growers together in one room for its annual fall farmers’ meeting. They shared

ideas on how to overcome some of the challenges of organic farming. Improving yields and increasing local production is the key to maintaining Fieldstone’s mission and this can only be achieved with successful growers.

Present at the meeting were some of Fieldstone’s new growers who are switching from conventional to organic farming, and those who have teamed up with first nations members to farm their land organically. The quarterly e-newsletter states: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to increase local production and we are thrilled to welcome everyone aboard.”www.fieldstoneorganics.ca SOMEONE IS BORN IN KELOWNA, AND SOMEONE DIES A new Community Trends Report was presented to Kelowna’s City Council that states Kelowna’s birth rate could equal its death rate by 2020. The way the city will grow is through migration, especially those moving from other parts of BC. And by 2030, about 25 per cent of Kelowna’s population will be over the age of 65.

DO CHICKENS WITH FLU SNEEZE AND VOMIT? I was raised on a Saskatchewan farm that grew chickens but I never saw them get sick, although when they were little they often bullied one another by pecking. Ten poultry farms in the Fraser Valley had to euthanize a total of 180,800 chickens and turkeys because they were infected with Avian Flu. How does one diagnose Avian Flu? Google found the answer. The most common symptoms seen in infected chickens and turkeys include: depression and decreased activity, decreased feed consumption, decreased egg production, coughing, sneezing, wet eyes, huddling, and ruffled feathers. Birds infected with the severe or hot form may have edema or accumulation of fluid in the comb and wattles.

PLAN A GIFT OF LIFE: ORGAN DONATION Only 19 per cent of British Columbians have registered as an organ donor. If your loved one with a rare blood type was in an accident and needed a transplant right now, you might wish 100 per cent of people in this province were registered. Close to 500 in BC are on transplant wait lists. It’s easy to sign-up be an organ donor. The BC government partnered with BC Transplant to make registering as an organ donor easier than ever before. Go to the Service BC office in Salmon Arm and ask the staff any questions you have about registering. They will help you register online with BC Transplant as a donor.

PLACE A TRANSPLANT BROCHURE IN EACH STOCKING This holiday season, many stockings will be hung by the chimney with care. While at Service BC registering yourself as an organ donor, pick up a handful of organ donor brochures that include a form to fill and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Give one to each of your friends and place one in each Christmas stocking, even for the youngest child in your family. You will be helping to educate the parents. If you wish to register from the comfort of your home, go to www.transplant.bc.ca or call 1-800-663-6189. sallys1@telus.net • 250-832-4831 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Sally Scales and do not necessarily represent those of Lakeshore News and its staff.

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At the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Hudson, where LASS runs the Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Program, a celebration took place in early December at the end of the eight week fall tutoring session. All of the learners, such as Thomas Preston,

(above, with tutor Sandra Ganert) had a chance to celebrate their successes and thank their volunteer tutors. The next session will take place in January and February for eight weeks starting on January 13th. Photo contributed.

Sorrento Elementary wins award

A grade five class from Sorrento Elementary has received a $1,000 award from BC Hydro’s Community Champions program to support a conservation project in their school.

The class will use the money to explore how wilderness near their school can be used to promote well-being and respect for the environment.

The Community Champions Program supports not-for-profit organizations across British Columbia that show lasting commitment to the environment and sustainability. Classrooms, kinder-

garten to grade 12, vote for the notfor-profit video submission that most inspires them to take action.

As part of their vote, classrooms propose a conservation project that they wish to undertake, which places them in a random draw. Twentyfive classrooms are selected to win $1,000 to help fund their school project.

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Uh oh! There are only a couple more days left before Christmas. I guess I’d better start thinking about Christmas presents. Usually I wait until the 23rd or 24th of December, but I thought I’d turn over a new leaf this year and plan ahead; albeit 5 or 6 days ahead instead of 2 or 3!

As I began thinking of what to buy for my kids, I couldn’t help but go back in time and reminisce about some of the gifts I got received when I was a kid. Usually I could count on getting three or four presents along with a stocking containing an orange, an ornament and a sports magazine.

When I was four I remember getting an inflatable Donald Duck punching dummy. My older sister got a Goofy punching dummy that year too.

The best part of those gifts was the fact my sister got a punching dummy and she didn’t have to use me as one anymore.

Unfortunately, I think she put a hole in it by New Years, because it wasn’t long before she came back to punch her always full of air and slightly more elusive brother.

That same year I got a large stuffed Oscar the Grouch. Clearly my parents were trying to tell me something when I get a punching dummy and an Oscar the Grouch stuffed toy for Christmas. And here I thought I was a saint when I was a kid!

Another year my older sister and I got the now-outlawed game of lawn darts. You know the game where you throw foot-long heavily weight darts up in the air towards a target placed at the other end of your yard? It was awesome! The problem is (and probably the reason it was outlawed) my sister and I started to use each other as targets. We would stand on either side of yard and lob these things at each other; and you’d get a point if the other person flinched. I know–we were crazy!

Besides a lot of practical gifts like clothes and hockey gear; some of the other gifts I remember were board games, Rubik’s cube, Lego and cassette tapes. In looking at that list, outside of the cassette tapes (I’ll have to explain what those are to my kids), I realize now that most of the gifts I got were timeless because these are the same things that are on my kids’ lists. If only I had taken care of my stuff better I could be re-gifting these things to my own children and saving myself a fortune. I might want to exclude my clothes though, as I’m not sure how much they’d appreciate my acid wash jeans and parachute pants.

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their first ornaments as babies, an ornament we had from when we were married.”

Their traditions include watching family classics such as Rudolf, Frosty, and of course, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Tracey and Eric Kutschker are also out picking a tree with daughters, Sachi and Layla.

Eric remembers going out for a tree as a youngster near Dawson Creek.

“We used to go in the woods. It was way colder, -35. We didn’t go far, just past our field. We would put it up on the 24th. We didn’t put water in it so it would die fast, the needles would fall off.”

Eric appreciates the warmer weather and the whole family is enjoying the outing.

“This is our first Christmas in our new house so we had to find one that would fit in the space that we have,” says Tracey.

“It’s in a corner so it’s a little smaller.”

They have a certain tradition in their household when it comes to decorating the tree. Actually, it’s

not so much a tradition as a house rule.

“I’m in charge of the light arrangement because it has to be perfectly spaced so there’s no gaps in the lighting. No one touches it until the lights are done, then everyone can put the decorations on,” says Tracey, laughing.

The decorations aren’t the usual storebought ones. At the Kutschker household, the ornaments have a more homey feel.

“For the last couple of years all the ornaments are ones that the kids have made or that other people have given us. It’s all homemade.”

Having the perfect tree is, of course, absolutely crucial. Whether people have a fake one or real, the tree is front and centre at every family’s Christmas morning gathering. On its branches are entrusted special decorations that evoke and enshrine memories. It

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by Leah Blain will be part of Christmas photos that will be handed down for generations. But Ed Jespersen points out it’s also about the scent of evergreen that is inextricably linked with the holidays.

“A lot of people are looking for the smell of the tree; it smells like Christmas. It’s my favourite smell.”

At the Jespersens’, all the trees are Douglas Fir. They planted a few other kinds but they won’t be ready for another decade or so. They chose the Douglas Fir because it’s the fastest growing tree and they wanted to focus on one species.

Years ago the winter would have been the quiet time for the Jespersens, having a busy summer with their U-pick strawberries. But times have changed, Ed explains.

People don’t buy hundreds of pounds at a time for making jam and canning anymore; they buy in small volumes, and that way of life just isn’t sustainable for a local strawberry farmer. So he and his wife, Robyn,

went into the tree farm business.

“I grew up right there,” says Ed, pointing to a house on the property. The original homestead was torn down years ago. The Peterson Brothers sponsored Ed’s grandfather who had emigrated from Denmark.

He worked for them for a few years and then the Ruth family lent his grandparents the money to buy their own property for farming.

It’s still a family operation as everyone helps out, but Ed and Robyn operate the farm and do all the sales and marketing. It wasn’t easy finding time to do tree hunting for themselves during daylight hours, says Ed. “This year we went out at 9 at night. I used the flashlight on my phone and we cut it in the dark. It was perfect.”

Pictured top left: Carly holds Hudson as Jason and Anna check out the tree. Below, from left, Tracey, Sachi, Eric, and Layla stand with a potential find.

Bridge results Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Club results for Wednesday, December 10th were as follows: In first place, Michael Clayton & Dan Quilty; in second place, Betty & Fred Bergmann; and there was a tie for third place between Sandi Warnecke and Jeannie York, and Glenn Coe and Graham Skinner.

The Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Group meets every Wednesday evening at Cedar Heights Center on Cedar Drive in Blind Bay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with play starting at 7:00 p.m. There is a 2-week break at Christmas.

Sunday Duplicate Bridge Club results for December 14 were as follows: North/South – in first place, Dan Quilty and Gerry Chatelain; in second place, Shirley and Chuck Bucklere; and in third place, Ruth Embree and Carol Jeffery.

East/West – in first place, Ona Bouchard and Peggy Petersen; in second place, Arlene and Bert Lamoureux; and in third place, Geoff Collins and Orville Cooper.

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As Christmas draws nearer, out thoughts are about our loved ones, family, even appropriate gifts for each, in this time of giving, sharing, and caring. But due to recent events that have occurred, involving RCMP members, as well as the shooting and serious wounding of an officer in Kamloops, we should appreciate more than ever the individuals who have sworn to protect us in the line of duty.

On a recent rush trip to Calgary at 1:00 a.m., to help a trucker friend whose rig was at Pinnings Repair shop, and bring his pickup back to Salmon Arm while he got back on the road, I observed officers out of Revelstoke and Golden, ready to protect us as we slept, and possibly keep an eye on those late night travellers. Returning through Golden that afternoon, my thoughts went back to a series of events that happened a few years earlier to a great friend and RCMP member,

and a Christmas gift given to him that was just a bit different. He had been posted to highway patrol in Golden, after having served in Salmon Arm. The RCMP hockey team called him the Eddy Shack guy, as he wasn’t afraid to drop his gloves and duke it out on the ice. On highway patrol, he wouldn’t back down either, even when confronted with an angry giant-sized logger he had stopped several times for logging truck concerns (such as overloads, mud flaps, and brakes).

As Constable Sam LaForce wore glasses, Pete called him “4 Eyes,” as they once again had it out on another vehicle stop.

Pete threatened to beat Sam up. Sam took off his Sam Brown belt, laid it on the hood of the cruiser, and said, “Let’s have at’er, big guy!”

A few days later, as Pete was driving a load of logs to town, he saw that Sam had stopped a group of bikers for a violation, and they had now sur-

rounded Sam. Coming to a stop behind them, Pete reached under the seat of his logging truck and came out of the cab swinging a tire iron. He said, “These dudes givin’ ya any trouble, 4 Eyes?”

They left abruptly, as he swung that big hunk of iron over his large frame.

Three days before Christmas, Sam was on patrol near the west gate of Glacier Park, when a call came in from Revelstoke detachment that a 15-year-old had stolen a green Dodge car from Salmon Arm and they had missed him.

Could Sam and the other member keep an eye out? As the stolen vehicle passed by, Sam gave chase. The kid bumped the cruiser, causing Sam to lose control on the treacherous highway. He told the other member to jump out, and he rode the cruiser down over large boulders and into the trees.

Badly broken up, he was taken by ambulance to the Golden hospital, where he would be airlifted to

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That evening, as Sam’s wife and two little girls sat by his bedside, there was a commotion inside the ward, as the head matron argued with big Pete, insisting he was in serious condition and couldn’t see anyone, while Pete’s booming voice echoed down the hallway that he wanted to see 4 Eyes! Bursting into Sam’s room with tears in his eyes, he gently hugged Marsha and her little sister, then reached over and told Sam he had brought him a Christmas gift.

He placed a bottle of whisky and a carton of cigarettes by his bedside.

Sam received a steel plate in his head, and another in his knee.

Once fully recovered, he was posted to Kelowna as their radio technician, with Arnie his helper.

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Communities receive age-friendly grant

SICAMOUS – The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District and Sicamous have each been awarded $20,000 in age-friendly community planning and project grants to help support local strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.

The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District will use the funding to raise awareness of the services and supports currently available to older adults in the community and to determine what additional resources are needed going forward.

Sicamous will use the grant to explore and enhance age-friendly planning to help improve the quality of life of seniors in the community.

“Seniors are a fast-growing demographic in B.C., and it is important that communities support the needs of older adults,” said Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap. “Both grants will help Sicamous and communities in the regional district plan and develop programs so older adults can live healthy and independent lives.”

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For the 2015 grants, local governments were encouraged to consider projects that complement Accessibility 2024 and other provincial priorities for seniors such as dementia, elder abuse prevention and non-medical home supports

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Accessibility 2024 is government’s 10-year plan to make B.C. the most progressive place for people with disabilities in Canada. Of the 28 funded projects, 12 projects include a focus on accessibility. Other successful applicants will specifically address issues facing seniors in rural communities.

Including this announcement, over 135 local governments throughout B.C. have received at least one grant, and over 225 projects have been funded.

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ing and fishing brought him up to Postill Lake many times, where we would chat and swap lies in the lodge. Sam’s love of a good tussle and his courage, came to light one evening, as 17-year-old Neil and he wrestled out on the lawn one evening after Sam had had a couple drinks. The kid just about got Sam, but Sam won.

He passed away from a debilitating disease a few years back.

But passing through Golden recently reminded me of a Christmas past, and the man who received the best gift of all, from the heart of a man who cared about another under adverse yet connecting circumstances!

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Dr. Maureen McTavish is also a very valued board member of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, volunteering her time to assist in fundraising and board management.

Through the past few years, Dr. McTavish has generously supported the Shuswap Hospital Foundation and we are extremely grateful for supporters such as Dr. McTavish, her thoughtful and generous contributions are very much appreciated.

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A very special blessing

By Nan Dickie I’m going to tell you a Christmas story. It’s not what you think.

December is a very busy time of year in Blue Joy’s home. It’s the time to create, select or assemble, wrap, pack, and distribute a present to every person in the whole wide world who wants one, and that means a lot of presents.

Contrary to popular belief, Blue Joy’s parents have 100 offspring, not just a bunch of elves. Mom and Pop need all the help they can get to carry out their colossal responsibilities to the huge population south of their Arctic home.

There is one thing distinctive and very special that happens each year at Blue Joy’s home. A child was born in each year of the first century of Mom’s and Pop’s marriage. On each centenary of a child’s birth, that child has the privilege of giving an additional present to people he or she has selected who have a direct or remote connection to his or her very own given names.

For example: Blue Joy’s favourite sister, Gemma, the 45th offspring, gave the additional present of a precious gem in 1945 to all the folks whose names had to do with gems: Ruby, Di, Pearl, etc. Just to make it simple, she gave Ruby a ruby, and so on.

Blue Joy, the 96th progeny of Mom and Pop, was born on one of those oh-so-rare February 29ths. Because of this uniqueness, Mom and Pop gave Blue Joy the distinct honour of bestowing a very special blessing upon her chosen people. Blessings are more valuable and precious than mere presents. A present is usually a concrete thing you can see and touch, whereas a blessing is an invisibly significant benefit or favour that gives happiness to its recipient.

The year 1996 was an exciting year for Blue Joy. It was once again her own year to choose an unforgettable and exceptional blessing for each of her selected people. Blue Joy dreamed

about this wonderful time of blessing for many years beforehand.

The first question she faced was, “To which fortunate folks will I give my special blessing this century?” In 1896, she had chosen all the people in the world who were full of joy at that time.

Unfortunately, that was not a busy year for her, even though it was the middle of the “gay nineties.”

To be sure that she would make a wiser choice of beneficiaries this time, Blue Joy decided to consult Gemma.

After putting their heads together for a year or two, Gemma exclaimed, “Hey, sis!

I’ve got the perfect idea. Blue is not only a colour, it’s a way of feeling. Why don’t you give your very special blessing to people who sometimes feel blue?”

“Great idea, Gem. Thanks!”

Blue Joy thought about it and decided that the specific blue people she would bless were those who were polar, just because she herself had lived at a polar address all her life. She knew that this was a perfect choice, as she understood the hardships of being polar, not to mention of being Blue. She decided that she would give her special blessing to all polars, be they uni-, bi-, or as-yet-unaware-of-being- polar. Blue Joy knew she was going to have an extremely busy and productive blessing season.

The second question she faced was, “What special blessing should I bestow on all these wide-ranging blue polars?

An ice-making machine? No. Too cold.

An electric blanket? No. Not exciting enough. How about blue hair? No. Too

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exciting.” It became clear to Blue Joy that none of these things was, in the strictest invisibly significant sense, a true blessing.

After great thought, Blue Joy decided to consult Mom. Although Mom wasn’t a blue polar, she understood everything and everybody, and would know what blessing would be special, appropriate, and meaningful.

“Darling,” said Mom, as affectionately as ever, “Blue polars don’t really have an easy time of it, as you know well.

How about giving them the love, respect, and understanding of all the other people in the world?”

Blue Joy was visibly disappointed.

“But, Mom, that means I have to give those attributes to all the other people in the world, not to the blue polars. What sort of special blessing is that for the blue polars?”

“About the best I could ever imagine,” replied Mom. And, of course, once again, Mom was right.

And so Blue Joy in that very festive season blessed each and every person in the whole wide world who has a polar disorder with the love, respect, and understanding of all the other people in the whole wide world. She was absolutely thrilled to bestow this, her blessing of the millennium.

Nan Dickie–a white (haired) uni-polar–wishes everyone who is or is not polar a peaceful and enjoyable festive time ahead. May the new year bring good health and personal fulfillment to each of us.

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Letters to the Editor Is Ebenezer alive and well?

Having been supportive of landlords being able to remove renters in a speedy and lawful manner for some time, it appears to me that the Sidewalk Superintendent may be involved in a worthwhile mission?

The timing of this paragraph on bad tenants sort of reminds me of

the character in Alistair McLean’s story “A Christmas Carol” the curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.

It is my opinion Ebenezer would have fit right in with The Sidewalk Superintendent in her eviction process.

B. Campbell, Sorrento

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On December 11, the Salmon Arm Probus Group, at their first annual Christmas dinner, celebrated the 67th wedding anniversary of members Betty and Walt Proseilo. Photo contributed.

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by Linda Erlam

To plank or not

Not all vinyl plank floorings are created equal, but when you stand there looking at them, it’s difficult to see what the differences are. The price varies quite a bit, the thickness varies a bit, and the edges are different. You want to be a smart shopper, but how are you to know what is best? Here are a few things about vinyl plank flooring which may help you make the decision.

Planks are three layers: the base layer, which is the vinyl tile; the paper layer, which is the photograph; and the wear layer of urethane. The thicker the plank, the thicker the wear layer, typically. How thick is thick? Not very. Most vinyl plank is between 2 and 3 mm thick, with wear layers between 0.3 and 0.7 mm thick. In inches?

Plank thickness between 5/64 and 1/8-inch thick with wear layers between 1/64 and 1/32-inch thick.

A thicker wear layer gives better wear, of course, and also allows for better representation of the pattern. Thinner wear layers will be flat over the printed pattern, thicker wear layers may have nooks and crannies which better replicate saw marks or hand-scraping.

Vinyl planks cannot be refinished. They are cleaned with water; no polishing necessary and no waxing allowed. Some are water resistant; none are waterproof. Some are OK for application in basements, some are not – check the labels.

Most vinyl planks float; they are not attached to the floor but they conform to the shape of the floor. If there are divots and cracks in the floor, these will mirror through eventually. So, while no underlay is required, serious cleaning, scraping and patching of the floor is necessary to remove any residue of the previous flooring.

Planks either click together with a modified tongue-and-groove edge or they stick together by way of an attached adhesive strip. The click-together planks can be lifted and repositioned to get the connection perfect. Stick planks may have a ten minute time before the adhesive sets, which gives some wiggle room, but you may have problems; it’s best (continued at right)

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Seniors’ Centre makes donations Recently, the Senior Drop-In Centre on Hudson Ave donated $10,000 to the following charities in Salmon Arm: Hospital Foundation ($2000); Senior Resource Centre ($2000); Shuswap Search & Rescue ($1000); Salvation Army Food Bank ($1000); MS Society ($1000); Second Harvest Food Bank ($1000); S.A.F.E. Society ($1000); and the

Red Cross Cupboard ($1000).

Cheques were given out by David Didow (left), Drop-In Centre board chair.

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Legion gives to food bank

Dave Byers, left, and Sheldon Feener from the Salvation Army accept $300 worth of food from Salmon Arm branch #62 of the Royal Canadian Legion, given by Seargent-at-Arms Paul Shannon, President Henry Butters, and Past President Harry Welton. Money was raised with meat draws, 50/50, and a food hamper inside the doors of the legion. Staff photo. to try to set them correctly the first time. Vinyl planks can be cut with a utility knife and are quite easy to install; and most manufacturers have detailed installation instructions on their websites.

Good-quality vinyl plank flooring is the fastest growing flooring, and for good reason–it’s sturdy, easy to lay, cost effective and looks good.

Check my website Designsewlutions.ca. I’ll post a trick for laying the stick-down planks right the first time, and some links to more info about vinyl flooring.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! from the staff at ORL’s Salmon Arm Library

Thank you for your patronage in 2014.

All ORL branches are closed from Dec. 24 - Jan. 2. We’ll re-open on Sat., Jan 3, and look forward to serving you in 2015.

Visit us online during the holidays at

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2014 Holiday Train

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The CPR Holiday Train made a stop in Salmon Arm on Monday evening. A record crowd turned out for the event, which raised $3500 in cash, almost 3500 pounds of food, and a $7000 cheque from CPR. Clockwise from top left, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper address the crowd; the Lordco parking lot was filled with a sea of spectators; Santa was on hand for the occasion; and members of the Salmon Arm Freemason Lodge, along with numerous local businesses, organized and provided food. Photos by Howard Vangool.

Gift Cards for: • Boston Pizza • Mastercard • Visa • Safeway • Starbucks • Tim Hortons The perfect gift for anyone on your list!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you in the new year.

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Train at Notch Hill

SEASON’S GREETINGS Have a Safe and Happy Holiday! on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 for the Christmas break. It will re-open at 8:30 am on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Christmas Season and may be contacted by be available at the time of your call, please leave a message.

After hours emergency telephone: 1-844-989-4651.

This is for emergency calls only!

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By Louise Barber A special thank you goes out to all who attended and supported the CPR’s Holiday Train at Notch Hill on the evening of Monday, December 15. The CPR presented Sorrento Food Bank’s Jim Chisholm with a cheque for $4000. A crowd of between 900-1000 people donated close to 3500 pounds of food as well as cash donations.

Since approximately 2006, the Holiday Train has been stopping at Notch Hill, thanks to the efforts of Sue P. Moore and Marcha Adams of the Notch Hill Town Hall Association. A Christmas raffle was held and sponsored by the NHTHA, with proceeds contributing to a new roof for the community hall.

The raffle prize winners of Christmas craft items were Janice Darbyson, first prize; Adrian Romyn, second prize; and Stacey Williams, third prize. The 50/50 prize of $42.50 was won by Ian McLafferty. Congratulations to you all and many thanks!

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Sorrento Food Bank gets a boost Thanks to the residents of White Lake, the seventh annual food drive by the White Lake Fire Department on December 2nd was another success. Members went door to door, collected $440.00 cash and approx. 1600 lbs. of food that was delivered to the Sorrento Food Bank. Photo contributed.

We wish you peace, love and laughter throughout the holiday season, and the very best in the New Year.

Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation Uniting those who care with See our website for holiday hours the needs of our Community www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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Please join us for Christmas services and special events celebrating the blessings of His love and sacrifice all season.

Roman Catholic Church ChRistmas masses December 24

- Salmon Arm: 5:00 pm & 10:00 pm

December 25

- Salmon Arm: 9:00 am - Sicamous: 11:00 am

- Blind Bay: 7:00 pm

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 24th at

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Sundays 10:30 am Worship Service Wed. Dec 24th • 7-8 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Wed. Dec 31st • Starting at 5:00 pm Community Family Night • 5 - 8 pm, Snow Party • 8 - 10 pm, Indoor Family Games • 10 - Midnight, Worship in the New Year • NEW 5 - 10 pm, Coffee House www.fivecornerschurch.ca 3160 -10th Ave. SE • 250-832-3121

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Join us at the Senior Citizens' Centre in Canoe 11:00 am Sunday Worship

Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24th at 7:00 pm

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Come celebrate with us: Sunday, Dec. 21st • 6:30 pm Longest Night Service Christmas Eve • 7:00 pm Family Service • 10:00 pm Candlelight Service

Dec. 21 - 10 am Dec. 24 - 7 pm Dec. 28 - 10 am

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The staff of Pals with Paws would like to wish all our patients and their guardians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The clinic will be closed Dec 20-Jan 4, reopening Monday Jan 5.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

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Above: Lila McClelland looks at a window display featuring a photo of Noel. Upper right: The McClelland family (from left, Reg, Bobby, Lila, Wayne, Lisa) visit the downtown windows with Fiona Harris of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, and Cookie Langenfeld of the Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association. Howard Vangool photos.

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Last week, the Downtown Salmon Arm Improvement Association made a donation of $2,000 to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation in memory of Noel McClelland. Noel and Lila McClelland are recognized as ‘Benefactors’ of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, and every year they would donate the contributions from visitors to their “Santa’s Magical Windows” Christmas display at their home in Gleneden.

Noel passed away earlier this year, and the McClellands had given Downtown Salmon Arm have some of the Christmas displays to place in windows around the downtown area for passers-by to enjoy during the holiday season.

The family, along with Fiona Harris of Shuswap Hospital Foundation, and Cookie Langenfeld, President of Downtown Salmon Arm Improvement Association, spent last Saturday afternoon looking at the window displays and reminiscing.

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Nel Peach to enter 13th event for diabetes

Back in July 2006, Salmon Arm resident and diabetes advocator Nel Peach stated that she would be running her final marathon with Team Diabetes Canada a year later, in memory of a teammate who had passed away from diabetes complications.

Now, eight years later, Nel is planning to run her 13th event with Team Diabetes, scheduled for January 18, 2015 in Bermuda. She feels now that this will truly be her last one, before she turns 75. This 13th event she will run in memory of her brother, who passed away in

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January 2014 after having lived with diabetes for 20 years. Nel herself has been living with the disease for 32 years.

Nel is looking for donations for this run, and invites you to visit http://crm2.diabetes.ca/site/TR/ TeamDiabetes/General?fr_id=1116&pg=entry to find out more about this marathon in Bermuda, and possibly make a donation. This page is part of the Canadian Diabetes website, found at www.diabetes.ca.

Lakeshore News photographer,

Howard Vangool, has once again put together his “Lovely Ladies of the Shuswap” pin-up calendar.

Cost is $20 and is available at the Lakeshore News office.

All proceeds will go to the Shuswap SPCA.

Find our previous issues online!

Go to www.lakeshorenews.bc.ca and click on E-Edition at the top.

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Shuswap Trail party tickets on sale

It started with a party and continues with a party. Tickets went on sale this week for the annual Shuswap Trail Alliance fundraiser and celebration just in time for Christmas stocking stuffers. And this year’s event celebrates the 10th year of regional collaboration on greenway trail development together. Tickets are now available at both Skookum Cycle & Ski and Ridetech in Salmon Arm. The event has become a phenomenon in the Shuswap, selling out each year several weeks in advance. “We started getting anxious calls for tickets last month,” says STA chair, Winston Pain, noting the call for silent auction donations has also gone out. All local businesses are welcomed to participate.

Jumping to the front of the line was Lakeside Printing, who donated the ticket printing costs.

“We are very pleased to have Scarecrow back, along with EZRock’s Patrick Ryley, to get the crowd dancing and celebrating all of the accomplishments that we have all achieved in the region in 2014.”

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo recently acknowledged the collective work of the Shuswap Trail Alliance partners and volunteers in an official statement to the Legislative Assembly. The statement presented to the House thanks the staff, executive, and “amazing volunteers of the Shuswap Trail Alliance for their hard work in providing such an amazing opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Shuswap.”

Check out the full statement posted on YouTube through the link at ShuswapTrails.com.

The 2014 Shuswap Trail project list is impressive, with over 50 projects, 60 volunteer trail events, 14,000 meters of new greenways added in six different parts of the Shuswap, over 120,000 meters of trails maintained, improved, and made more environmentally sustainable, and 160 new trail signs added. “When you walk, ski, or ride on a local trail, you can know volunteers and regional partners worked together to make that possible,” says Phil McIntyre-Paul, Executive Director of the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

“The annual fundraiser celebration gives us the foundational resources to support that ongoing work.”

Highlights from the 2014 Shuswap Trail sea-

son include impressive upgrades to the South Canoe trail system, new additions to the Larch Hills Traverse and the Rubberhead trail systems sponsored by Recreation Sites and Trails BC, protection by Larch Hills trail stewards of wetlands thanks to funding from the Shuswap Community Foundation, new trail reroutes care of the City of Salmon Arm greenways program, upgrades to the Enderby Cliffs T’plaqin Trail thanks to the BC Parks Enhancement Fund, the creation of three new trails through the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks and Trails program, a growing partnership with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society thanks to the work of White Lake Trail Stewards, new promotional Nordic trail maps produced by Shuswap Tourism, and the completion of the Enderby/Splatsin Active Transportation Plan through a partnership between the City of Enderby, Splatsin Chief and Council, Interior Health, and the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

“2015 will be a pivotal year,” says Winston, noting the recent gathering of Secwepemc, Regional, Municipal, and Provincial leadership in November at Pierre’s Point to identify new priorities for the regional trails strategy. “It’s also year three of our 3-year pilot agreement with the CSRD, Salmon Arm, Enderby, and NORD. We will be evaluating what the next 5 years should look like.” Project priorities include new additions to existing regional trails, expanded active transportation planning, and of course, the pending opportunity to see the abandoned Sicamous to Armstrong rail line transformed into a world class greenway for walking and cycling. “So buy those tickets to the annual celebration and help to make all of this possible,” says Winston.

Tickets are available for sale at both Skookum Cycle & Ski and Ridetech in Salmon Arm. The annual celebration and fundraiser lights up deep winter on Friday, February 6th, with appetizers provided by Blue Canoe.

Silent auction donations can be dropped off at both ticket locations. For more information on the Shuswap Trails Annual Fundraiser Celebration and trails throughout the Shuswap visit www.shuswaptrails.com. File photo.

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The Salmon Arm Silverbacks held their annual Salmon Arm GM Teddy Bear Toss Friday December 12th during their game against the Penticton Vees. Teddy Bears started flying halfway threw the second period. Three trucks were used to haul the bears out of the arena. The game ended in a two-two draw. Staff photo.

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Instead, collections will occur on Saturday, December 27, 2014, and Saturday, January 3, 2015.

We wish to thank the following contributors for their generous support this holiday season

The City of Salmon Arm • The Salmon Arm • Lakeside Printing Arts Center • Salmon Arm Rotary • Askew’s Downtown • SASCU & their staff • Fabricland • Bradbury’s Restaurant • The McClelland • Lakeside Insurance Family • The Laird Family Jespersen-Solvang Tree Farm Canoe Forest Products

recreational and competitive distances for all ages. Included in your registration is a beautiful ski along the picturesque trails of the Larch Hills, a postrace hot lunch, free pool pass, appy hour followed by an award ceremony and a family dance with pizza and beverages available. Online registra-

tion can be done at www.SkiLarchHills. ca, or else entry forms are available through local ski shops. The final deadline for registration is Friday, January 16, 2015 at the SASCU Recreation Centre. Don’t miss the 31th anniversary of this spirited, healthy annual event.

SnowPass easy to get, offers good value

Wondering what to do with the kids this holiday season to keep them busy? Well, worry no more–the Canadian Ski Council has the ticket, literally. The CSC’s Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass provides children in grade 4 and 5 with three lift tickets at each of the 150+ participating ski areas across Canada for just $29.95. That’s enough skiing and snowboarding to keep them busy all winter long!

Skiing and snowboarding are two of Canada’s hottest winter sports and millions of parents know that it’s the best way to keep their little bundles of joy active and entertained during the winter. “Learning a new sport is an excellent opportunity for families to not only bond,” comments Patrick Arkeveld, President and CEO of the Canadian Ski Council. “It’s also an exhilarating and

healthy way for children to gain self-confidence, pride, and a great way to stay fit and active.”

The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass is a national program and can be used at over 150 ski areas across Canada, including 31 ski areas in British Columbia, 19 in Alberta, 1 in Saskatchewan, 2 in Manitoba, 32 in Ontario, 57 in Quebec, 8 in Atlantic Canada, and 1 in the Yukon. So no matter where you

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live, everyone can take advantage of this fantastic offer. To see a full list of participating ski areas, please visit www.snowpass. ca.

Registering your child for a SnowPass is easy and any child in grade 4 or 5 is eligible (or those born in 2004 or 2005). Just visit www.snowpass. ca, upload your child’s picture and proof of age, enter your method of payment, and presto – your child’s personalized SnowPass will be mailed directly to your home within days.

With all the snow that’s falling, it’s never too soon to get your children outside on the slopes and take full advantage of the savings that the SnowPass program offers. So this holiday season, bundle up the kids and hit the slopes!

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SPORTS & LEISURE Local skiers do well at NorAm/Teck Cup event

The Haywood NorAm and Teck Kootenay Cup #2 ski events were held in Rossland last weekend. Due to the weather conditions, an alternate venue was needed to host the event, but an amazing community effort to get the new location tracked resulted in a great racing weekend. Racers from as far away as Eastern Canada, Yukon, and USA participated in the event.

At Saturday’s NorAm event, Alysson Marshall took first place in the Open Women’s 7.5 km classic event. Racing for the Larch Hills Nordics in the Open Men’s 11 km classic event was Andrew Nash, Alexander Corbett, and Seth Van Varseveld. For the Juvenile Boys’ 3.75 km classic event, Konrad Van Varseveld placed third. For the Midget Boys’ 1.6 km classic event, Trond May placed

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third. Keeya Corbett, Sophia Van Varseveld and Leah Nash all raced for Larch Hills in the Midget Girls 1.6 km classic event.

At Sunday’s NorAm event, Alysson Marshall placed 1st in the Senior Women 11 km classic event. For the Junior Boys’ 11 km classic event, Andrew Nash placed 4th and Seth Van Varseveld placed fifth. In the Juvenile Boys’ 7.5 km classic event, Konrad Van Varseveld placed fifth.

The Teck Kootenay Cup race also took place on Sunday. Trond May took first place for the Bantam Boys 2.5 km classic event, and Sophia Van Varseveld placed second for the Bantam Girls. In the Masters Men 11 km classic event, Brian May took 1st place, and Sheila Corbett took first place for the Masters

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LEAGUE STANDINGS

Standings as of December 17, 2014

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GP 33 32 33 32 32 31 34 31 30 30 34 33 34 33 33 31

W 26 20 18 17 11 12 23 14 14 15 10 22 18 17 11 4

L T 4 2 9 1 10 0 13 0 13 3 17 0 10 0 10 0 10 1 12 1 22 1 9 1 11 1 13 0 17 1 24 0

OTL 1 2 5 2 5 2 1 7 5 2 1 1 4 3 4 3

PTS 55 43 41 36 30 26 47 35 34 33 22 46 41 37 27 11

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Keeya Corbett of the Larch Hills Nordics Race Team competing in the Midget Girls 3.75 km classic event in the Teck #2 Kootenay Cup in Rossland. Photo contributed.

By James Thompson The Bantam Tier 2 Silvertips played a late afternoon game against a tough competitor on Saturday as they hosted ‘The Pursuit of Excellence’ (POE) from Kelowna. This was the second meeting of the season for these teams where they played to a 0-0 tie.

Both teams started out aggressively and it didn’t take long before the scoreboard changed as POE came out with an early goal at the 17:17 mark. With nine minutes left in the first, the Silvertips tied it up with a nice goal from Tyler Chartier assisted by Mitchell Brown. Salmon Arm continued to force the play and get a go-ahead goal with four minutes remaining in the first frame courtesy of Jake Crandlemire with the pass coming from Aaron Plessis.

The second period was a Grindy battle from beginning to end with lots of hits but not so many shots, leaving the score unchanged for the full twenty minutes.

The Tier 2 Tips looked a little worn out, come the third period, as the boys only had twelve on the bench with some illness affecting three players. The effort was there but some penalty trouble became a problem as POE managed a power play goal at 10:37. The game finished with a 3-2 score in favour of POE after a great effort from Salmon Arm.

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My colleague representing the riding of Oakville, Terence Young, lost his 16 year-old daughter, Vanessa who tragically died of a heart attack while on a prescription drug. This drug was deemed unsafe and removed from the market.

Terence has championed changes to current drug monitoring and regulations resulting in our government forwarding Bill C-17 commonly known as “Vanessa’s Law.” Vanessa’s Law will protect Canadian families and children from unsafe medicine by enabling the government to: • Require strong surveillance including mandatory adverse drug reaction reporting; • Recall unsafe products; • Impose tough new penalties for unsafe products, including jail time and new fines up to $5 million per day instead of the current $5,000;

• Provide the courts with discretion to impose stronger fines if violations were intentional; • Compel drug companies to revise labels to clearly reflect health risk information, including updates for health warnings for children; and • Compel drug companies to do further testing on a product, including when issues are identified with certain at-risk populations namely, children.

I was there with MP Young celebrating the Royal Assent of this bill.

This was an emotional time for Terence, his wife, and son. The sole purpose of his work on this bill was to help ensure no other family would have to live through the loss they experienced. Canadians can be grateful for MP Young’s commitment to this bill – to protect Canadians.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR SALMON ARM A Christmas Musical Comedy, Wed. Dec. 17–Fri. Dec. 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Shuswap Community Church. $5 tix avail. at the church office Tues.-Fri. 9-4:30, and Sunday mornings. Info: 832-4004 or aplacetobelong.ca Skylight Studio Open House Party, Thurs. Dec. 18, 5:00–7:00 p.m. at 248 Shuswap St. behind Music Man store. Gear demo incl. Boss JS-10 looper, holiday carols, and treats & prizes. All ages welcome.

Bethlehem Morning, 2014 Christmas Cantata, Fri. Dec. 19, 7:00 p.m. at Little Mountain Bible Chapel, 3481 10 Ave SE. All welcome. Info: Jim 833-4710.

Christmas Bird Count, Sun. Dec. 21.

Following Bird Count, meet at Seniors’ Drop-In Centre on Hudson Street at 4:00 p.m. for recording and social. For more info., please call Ted at 832-4755. To record Feeder Count, phone Gary at 832-4171, or Darleen at 832-7285.

Buddhist Meditation Class: please note that the next class is Wed. Jan. 7.

Arthur Christmas movie, Tues. Dec. 23, 3:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Drs at 3 p.m. Family-friendly, hosted by the Salvation Army. Tix $3/person, or $10/ family of 4 or more. All proceeds go towards The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign.

The Lights of Christmas Candlelight Celebration, Wed. Dec. 24, 7:00–8:00 p.m. at Five Corners Church, 3160 10 Ave SE. Everyone welcome. Info: 832-3121.

New Years Eve: Wed. Dec. 31, at Five Corners Church, 3160 10 Ave SE. Coffee House, 5–10 p.m. Hot drinks and goodies.

Snow Party & Family Games Night with bonfire 5–8 p.m., board games/munchies 8–10 p.m., 10–midnight, worship in the new year.

Celebrate for Change News Years party, Wed. Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. doors, at Elks Hall, 3690 30 St NE. Music by the Salmon Armenians, cash bar, appies & bubbly at midnight. Fundraising event for Cindy Derkaz, Federal Liberal Candidate for the North Okanagan Shuswap. $60 tickets, with a portion eligible for tax receipts.

Salmon Arm Model Railroad Association’s layout is open Saturdays at Piccadilly Mall from 12 to 4 p.m. & Tuesday eves at 7 p.m. Merv Krull 8327326.

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

Gospel Coffeehouse, 3rd Sunday/mo, 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors Drop In Centre, 31 Hudson Ave (across from the art gallery).

Come to play or just listen. Info: Hank 8335072 or Lloyd 836-5455.

Mount Ida Painters’ Guild meets Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 31 Hudson Ave NE. Open to beginner painters. Info: Al Gates, 832-5149.

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

The Okanagan Historical Society, Salmon Arm Branch meets 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at Piccadilly Mall. Enter by back side door.

Info: Pat 833-0205.

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

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

Floor curling, Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. at 5th Avenue Senior’s Hall.

Seniors’ Theatre, Tuesday mornings, 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the Shuswap Theatre.

The most fun you can have in two hours!

Info: Peter at 675-3004.

Healthiest Babies Possible drop-in group on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church – 121 Shuswap St. SW. Dec. 23: no meeting.

Walk for Fit walking program for post-natal moms, Thursdays 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Marine Park Gazebo. Please register: Trish Johnson, 832-2170 ext 205.

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

Salmon Arm Badminton Club, Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, King’s Christian School (350 30 St. NE).

For ages 16+ yrs, all levels. Info: Tim Goertz 804-7908.

Search for Your Roots at Family History Centre, Tues. 12-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Thurs. 12-3 p.m. at 1400 – 20 St. NE (Mormon Church).

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

Salmon Arm Masters Waves Swim Club swim times: Tues/Thurs 6-7:30 a.m., Mon/ Wed 7:30-9 p.m., and Sat 6:30-8 a.m. Info: Lori Roy theroys@telus.net.

Shuswap Writers’ Group meet first/third Wednesdays/mo., 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Mall at Piccadilly.

Develop your writing skills in a supportive environment.

Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge #52 meets 2nd Wed/mo, 7:30 p.m. at 270 Alexander St NE. Visitors welcome. Info: 832-9521.

Shuswap Lady Striders Year-round Wed. walkers meet at Wearabouts on Alexander St. at 12:15 p.m. for a 45-minute walk; Early Birds meet year-round on Thurs. for a 1-hour walk, 8 a.m. Uptown Askews parking lot. Other activities include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country & downhill skiing, and cycling. Info: ladystriders@ gmail.com.

Shuswap Wood Carvers meet Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. –noon. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Ken 675-3316 or Norm 832-5110.

Shuswap Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Wed. of month in the parish hall of St. Joseph’s Church. Info: Carol 832-4263 or Blanche 832-9045.

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

Air Cadets 222 Shuswap meet Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. at South Canoe School, 5710 10 Ave NE, Sept-June. For youth 12-18. Info: 833-0222 (msg) or info@222air.com.

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

Salmon Arm Snowblazers meet second Thurs/mo, 7:00 p.m. in the room at the back of the Hideaway Pub. Info: www.facebook. com/snowblazers Toastmasters regular weekly meetings Thursday evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Center, 451 Shuswap ST SW. Info: Jenna 463-2214 or www. salmonarmtm.com.

Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a non-profit fundraiser for African Grandmothers, have monthly sales at Piccadilly Mall, First Friday of the month. Info at 832-5454.

The Salmon Arm Coffee House takes place the 3rd Fri./mo, 7:30 p.m. at Little Mountain Field House, 30 St. SE. Doors at 7 p.m. A tune or a toonie gets you in the door. Everyone welcome! Info: Gerri 8334024 or Connie 832-8088.

TAPPEN/SUNNYBRAE The Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets the first/third Thurs., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Senior Centre. New members always welcome. Contact Jo 8329308 or Sharon 832-4588.

GLENEDEN Gleneden Hall: Tai Chi Fridays 9:30 a.m.

Denise 833-5743. Recreational badminton Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Roger 832-1599; Beginners’ line dancing Wednesdays 9:30–11 a.m. Linda 804-0917; Gentle yoga Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. Megan 804-8261.

CARLIN/SKIMIKIN Carlin Hall: Tuesdays: bluegrass workshop, 7 p.m. Acoustic only. Info: 8352322.

SORRENTO/BLIND BAY The Copper Island Seniors Resource Center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Info: George 804-3637.

Meditation sessions with Jutta Dewitt, Sundays 7:00–8:00 p.m. upper level Cedar Hts. Hall. Drop-in fee. Open to anyone.

Please bring own blankets and cushions.

Blind Bay Social Bridge Club meets Mondays 7:00 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall.

All social bridge players welcome to come and play. Info: 675-4334.

The Blind Bay Painters welcome other painters to join them, to paint in all media, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall, 2215 Blind Bay Rd. Info: Inge Maier 675-2860 or Sandi Bickle 675-2325.

Good Time Quilters meets 1st/3rd/5th Tues/mo, 10:00 a.m. in the Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge in the lower hall. All welcome. Info: Stephanie 675-4936.

Seniors’ Theatre, Tuesday afternoons, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Cedar Heights Community Centre. No experience necessary. Info: Peter at 675-3004.

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

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

TOPS #4369 Sorrento meets Wednesdays 8:15–10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (lower level), 2740 Fairway Hills Rd, Blind Bay. Info: 675-2849.

TOPS #1856 meets Thursday mornings 8:30 a.m. at Sorrento Place Clubhouse, 2932 Buckley Rd. Info: call Jacquie 6752574.

Line Dancing at Shus. Lk. Estates lower larger hall. Beginners: Wed. 10-11:30 a.m., Inter/Advanced Wed. 1:30-3 p.m., Inter.

Mon. 1-2:30 p.m. Info: Maureen 675-3683.

Shuswap Wood Carvers meet every Wed. & Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Any interested is welcome. Info: Ken 675-3316 or Norm 675-3764.

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

Info: 675-2693 or 675-5110.

Lego Club, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. for ages 3–12. Please register by dropping by or phoning the branch.

The South Shuswap Branch of the ORL is located in the Blind Bay Market at 2676 Fairway Hills Road. Info: 675-4818 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

Probus Copper Island meets at Toad Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./mo. at 10:00 a.m. Coffee at 9:30. Info: Mr. Doug Brown 803-8930.

The Ta’Lana Twirlers Square Dance Club meet Thursday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Rd. Mainstream and Round Dancing. Info: Betty Bergmann 675-4408.

Hiker Ladies meet Fridays to do easy to difficult trails in the Sorrento-Blind Bay area. Wear good walking shoes, carry water and dress for the weather. Info: joyce@ intheshuswap.ca.

Sorrento Lions meet 1st/3rd Thurs/mo, 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, 1148 Passchendaele Rd. Open to men and women. Info: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo. ca or visit http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/

The Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers invite you to join them in a new season of Scottish Country Dancing, Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Sorrento Drop in Society Centre. New members always welcome.

Info: Wendy 675-3518 or akwrdean@telus. net, or visit www.RDSweb.net/SSCD. EAGLE BAY Eagle Bay Hall: Special church service, Wed. Dec. 24, 7 p.m. New Year’s Dance, Wed. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. No Coffee House in December. Bottles & cans gratefully accepted all year long. Please drop off by the shed.

SICAMOUS Children’s dance classes, Saturdays at the Royal Canadian Legion, beginning Sat. Jan. 17. Ballet/creative, ballet, and jazz; various classes for ages ranging 3-11 years.

Register early – minimum needed to run the classes. Register at the District office, 8:30–4:30 Mon.–Fri. ENDERBY/ASHTON CREEK Dance, Fri. Dec. 19, 2:00–4:00 at the Enderby Seniors’ Complex. The Chilly Creakers will be playing. Snacks and coffee incl in the nominal admission. Everyone welcome.

Enderby River Dancers return to their regular dance schedule on January 9, 2015 at the Enderby Seniors Center. Phase lll Rounds 7:00 – 7:30 Maintstream with Rounds 7:30 – 9:30.

Coffee is always on. Info: Dianne 838-9445 or Wendy 838-2107 Courtyard Gallery invites all artists to submit their best work for an open exhibition in January 2015. Info available online at www.courtyardgallery.ca or at the Gallery in Enderby, 907 Belvedere st.

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

Lego Club at the Enderby library, Wednesdays 2:30–3:30 p.m. at the Enderby branch of ORL, 514 Cliff Ave. For kids 6-12 yrs; please register ahead of time and leave your own bricks at home. Info: 8386488 or visit www.orl.bc.ca.

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

The Red Road to Wellbriety: in the Native American Way, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. at the Timbercreek Hall. Snacks provided.

Info: Garry 309-8847.

Running group meets Saturdays 8:30 a.m.

Free. Info: Barrie Voth 838-6943.

Storytime for ages 3 and up, Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to Nov. 29 at the Enderby branch of Okanagan Regional Library, 514 Cliff Ave. Stories, songs, puppets and fun. Free, drop-in. Info: 838-6488 or visit www.orl. bc.ca.

Good Food Box: Must pay by second Wed/ month at Baron Insurance or Century 21.

Pick up 3rd Thurs/mo. 12-3:45 p.m. at Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. Bring bag or box. Info: 838-6298.

ARMSTRONG Enderby/Armstrong/Sicamous Empowering Women in Business meet third Thurs/mo inThe Armstrong Inn, 3400 Smith Drive. Breakfast/networking at 7:00 a.m., meeting at 7:30 a.m. Info: Patricia Cech 550-8288.

VERNON Adoptive Families Association of BC’s Coffee n’ Chat, second Thurs./month, 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Bean to Cup, 3903 27th St. Join a small team of adoptive parents who meet to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting.

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Steady year round haul, home every night. Drivers must have bush experience. Please email westwaylogging@shaw.ca or call 778-489-0118 daytime only.

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Weddings, Engagements & Births. Photos are also no charge.

Christmas Corner & Craft Fairs December 23rd @ 3:30PM at the Salmar Classic Theatre (Doors Open at 3:00)

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The family of Shirley Boyd, our treasured wife, mother, sibling and friend would like to send a special thank you to all the medical staff at the clinic & hospitals for all their kind compassionate care for Shirley. We also send a huge thank you to all of our families and friends for all the support and kindness that you gave us & shown us through this difficult time. Shirley will be forever missed, but never forgotten.

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The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association, the presenters of the Salmon Arm Fair, requires a Salmon Arm Fair Co-ordinator to organize the planning and running of the 2015 fair.

This position is flexible, parttime, but of limited hours February to mid-October, 2015.

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NICHOLS, ARNOLD DAVID June 10, 1924 – December 10, 2014 Arnold David Nichols passed away with his family at his side, on December 10, 2014 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 90 years. Arnold was born on June 10, 1924 in Zealandia, Saskatchewan. He was the youngest of four children born to Alex and Dinah Nichols. At the age of 8, Arnold moved with his family to Birsay, Saskatchewan, where he resided until 2010, when he moved to Salmon Arm, BC. He married Mavis Fee in January 1945 and together they raised two children, David and Denise. Arnold and his brother Max owned and operated Nichols Bros. garage, which included John Deere and Studebaker dealerships. In the early 50’s, after the sale of the garage, he began farming full time. Arnold was an avid curler, golfer, fisherman and hunter. He was 86 years old when he went on his last hunting trip to the cabin near Hudson Bay with the “guys”. Arnold and Mavis enjoyed many winter holidays in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama and British Columbia. In later years, they travelled to Yuma, Arizona for extended periods.

He was a long time member of the Birsay Masonic Lodge, served on the town council and was active in the community. Arnold is survived by his son David (Wilma) Nichols and daughter Denise (George) Wilson; grandchildren Jared and Jayne Nichols (Hailey, Ethan and Derek), James and Genevieve Nichols (Emmet), Janelle and John Tottenham (Nathanial and Abigail), Jody and Marie-Pierre Wilson (Gabriel and Ana), Brandon and Janice Wilson (Chase and Makenna), sisterin-law Lucille Rybotycki and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mavis, in 2007, parents Alex and Dinah, brothers, Lorne (Connie), Max (Lottie), sister Elizabeth Embree, brother-in-laws, Johnny Rybotycki, Conrad Sollid and Harold Fee, sisterin-law Ruby Sollid, nephew Jack Nichols and niece, Wanda Embree. A service in Arnold’s memory will be held in Birsay at a later date.

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

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SALMON ARM CITIZENS PATROL

Help keep Salmon Arm safe by going on a 4-hour patrol (car or bike) afternoons or evenings once a month or setting up two 2-hour, radar controlled, speed boards each month. If you are 19+ and have a clean record, contact SACP at http://members.shaw.ca/sacp or pick up an application at the RCMP Detachment, 1980-11th St NE

Obituaries

F.G. “Pat” Shirley It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Pat Shirley. Born January 23rd, 1924 and passed away December 12th, 2014 at the age of 90. A pioneer of Salmon Arm, Pat was born to George and Helen Shirley who settled in Salmon Arm from England in the early 1900’s.

Pat’s father George was an original member of the Salmon Arm Fire Brigade serving from 1913 until 1944 and Pat followed in his footsteps dedicating much of his life to the Fire Department serving 40 plus years as master mechanic, Assistant Chief and Chief of Fire Hall # 3. He served as career Deputy Chief/Fire Prevention Officer for Salmon Arm until retirement in 1989, at which point he was recognized as an honourary life member.

Pat was also presented with an honourary life member designation from the Volunteer Firefighters Association of British Columbia and a 40-year fire service exemplary service medal from the Federal Government of Canada.

As a young man he served in the Armed Forces overseas during World War II and upon his return married June Lidstone in 1951. He had a natural mechanical ability and an obsession with the automobile. Pat apprenticed and became a certified mechanic working at local garages including many years at Salmon Arm Motors as head mechanic and service manager. In 1979 he became a business partner with son Jim at Salmon Arm Texaco.

Pat worked as mechanic/owner of Texaco until 1983 when he went to work fulltime for the Fire Department and although leaving the automobile business, this didn’t stop him from enjoying driving and restoring antique automobiles and was proud to participate in over 100 parades.

He was also a long time member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada and an original member of the Shuswap Chapter.

Pat was a great historian of Salmon Arm with vast knowledge of places, people and the automobiles they drove. He maintained records of his own and assisted many others with clarification of days gone by.

Pat was pre-deceased by wife June in 1993 and is survived by son Jim (Lorna) of Salmon Arm, daughter Pam (Glen Van Horne) of Campbell River and sons Brad (Jane) and Greg (Debbie) of Salmon Arm, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and great companion Sharon Thorpe.

Family wishes to thank Doctor Wood, Doctor Jones and staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for making his last few days comfortable.

A celebration of life will be held in spring of 2015 Online condolences may be sent to Pat’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS & HOTLINES Salmon Arm Women Living with Cancer support group: Please contact the Salmon Arm Unit office at 250-833-4334 for more information.

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

Narcotics Anonymous: Mondays 7 p.m. at Crossroads Church basement, 121 Shuswap St. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 - 6th Ave. NE. Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Seniors Resource Centre, 320A 2nd Ave. NE (under Dr. Chu’s office) Living Room is a faith-based support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders. Meetings are on the 4th Monday/mo at Lakeside Community Church.

832-9142 or lakesidecc@shaw.ca.

Unwanted pregnancy? Need to know all your options? Contact the Pregancy Support Centre of the Shuswap - visit www. pscshuswap.ca, email psc.shuswap.gmail. com or phone 833-9959.

New Beginnings Recovery Support Group weekly drop-in sessions Jan 13-Mar 4 for those newly in recovery who are dealing with any type of substance misuse. Practical info & strategies to support the change process - withdrawal, relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, treatment planning and more. Tues. 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Register/info MHSU Office Downtown 833-4103.

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

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

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

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

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

Christian 12-step program for food addictions, contact Karen at 253-7776.

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

The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, is no longer holding monthly sharing meetings. Individual help is available by phoning Sandy, 675-3793; Nelly 832-7222; or Cathy 832-2454.

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

Community Caregivers Alliance Society no

longer meets regularly. Please call 832-0052 or 835-2205 for information, to talk, or to schedule a meeting.

Alanon meetings held Wed., 8 p.m. Seniors’ Resource Centre, 320A - 2 Ave. NE, 832-2311; or Thurs. noon at First United Church. Info: John 832-7518 or Bev 835-4368.

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

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

Drop-in Parents Together, Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre.

Skills, problem-solving and encouragement for parents with teens. Info 832-2170.

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

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

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

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

Confidential mental illness and substance use family support group - a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness or substance use disorder.

Share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members who are also supporting a loved one. This group meets from 7–9 p.m. last Thurs/mo. CMHA, 433 Hudson Ave (entrance in back pkng lot grd flr). Denise 832-8477.

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

Salmon Arm Stroke Recovery Support Group meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fri./mo at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 90 1st Street S.E. 10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch. All welcome. Info: Verna 838-7242; Ruth 832-6213 GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Please call 832-3121 to be connected.

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

SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS Narcotics Anonymous 250-542-0087.

Alanon & Alcoholics Anonymous 1-866-531-7045

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Pets Yorkie / Maltese puppies (4 females). Have first shots & dewormed. $600 ea. Available Jan 8/15. 250-540-4628.

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Quiet, cozy rm for rent. Share kitchen & bath w/lady. Own entry. Sat TV, wi-fi, & utils incl.

Dwntwn. Parking & laundry $500/mo 250-832-4282

2008 Toyota Yaris. 86,000kms New tires. 50miles/gallon. Dk Metallic Gray $5500 White Lk. 604-885-0142

Suites, Lower

Recreational/Sale

Hillcrest, 2bdrm ground level suite, private yard & deck, 5 appl, $850/mo. incl. util., 250832-7425. ref’s req’d

2000 Ford F350 (approx.

100000 kms) & 1996 Westport 5th wheel w/slide out & new floors & toilet. $25,000 OBO for both. 250-672-2772

Suites, Upper Hillcrest 1bdrm. above ground, bsmt suite, private yard, 5 appl. $750/ mo. util.incl. 250832-7425 ref’s req’d

Scrap Car Removal TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES

Looking for a clinic to share every last Saturday of each month. Contact: herbalclinic@outlook.com

$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666

Storage

Storage

Want to Rent

AAA MINI-STORAGE-250.832.3558

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

Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures.

Todd, 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

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

Plants /Nursery U-PICK XMAS TREES-Cambie Country Garden; 2288 Cambie-Solsqua Road. fir, Pine, Spruce, 6’ and up. $35/each. Delivery avail. 250836-2430.

Real Estate Mortgages

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

For more information call

Chris or Jeff at 250-832-9461

603 - 3rd. Ave. SW Salmon Arm *Bench top drill press $100. *20’ extension ladder $40. *Cut-off saw $20. 838-6270

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

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Jan. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694

Transportation

Homes for Rent

SNOW REMOVAL Driveways, Parking Lots.

Shuswap Pro Roofing.

(250)833-7523 SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial. Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

Rentals

Best rate 5yr. - 2.89% OAC Serving the Shuswap since 1979.

Rates consistently better than banks.

250-832-8766

Toll Free 1-800-658-2345

Better your odds.

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, •, ★, ≥, ‡, †, §, ≈ The Be Your Own Santa Holiday Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 2, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014/2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. •$500 Holiday Bonus Cash is available on select new 2015 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat or Ram models at participating dealers from December 2-31, 2014 only. Excludes 2015 Jeep Patriot/2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price after taxes. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. ★The Make No Payments for 90 Days is a limited time offer which applies to retail customers who finance a new 2014/2015 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (except 2014 Dodge Avenger SE and 2014/2015 Dodge Viper) at a special fixed rate on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, TD Auto Finance or Scotiabank. Offer does not apply to Scotiabank special rate financing contracts longer than 90 months. Monthly/bi-weekly/weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $23,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $65 with a cost of borrowing of $3,441 and a total obligation of $26,939. ‡3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo/2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo/2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $38,498/$20,498 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $108/$58 with a cost of borrowing of $6,485/$3,453 and a total obligation of $44,983/$23,951. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee with a Purchase Price of $23,498, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 156 weekly payments of $150; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $23,498. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Financing example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a purchase price of $23,498 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $90 for a total obligation of $26,939. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. √Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Dec. 19 - 25th

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Daytime

Drowsiness

Movie Info 250.832.2263 playing at the GRAND 100 Hudson Avenue

Matinees only on Dec. 24th HOBBIT: BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES

EXODUS GODS AND KINGS

ANNIE

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB

Daily 6:30 & 9:15 PM 3D Daily Matinees 2:00PM 2D

Daily 6:40 & 9:20 PM 3D Daily Matinees 2:00PM 2D Daily 6:40 & 9:00 PM Daily Matinees 2:10PM

Daily 6:50 & 9:00 PM Daily Matinees 2:10PM

at the CLASSIC 360 Alexander Please visit MET Opera salmartheatre.com Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg for CLASSIC movies & times. Saturday, Dec. 20th, 9AM

DECEMBER 25th both theatres are closed!

Merry Christmas

BOLSHOI Ballet THE NUTCRACKER

Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1PM

Dec. 19 - 25th SALMARTHEATRE.COM

Breaktime Anytime www.lakeshorenews.bc.ca

Do you find yourself reaching for a can of soda or a cup of coffee during the day to banish fatigue? Many do.

But you may want to grab a bottle of water instead.

Research indicates that lack of water is the No. 1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Therefore, not only can drinking adequate supplies of water keep you refreshed, it can also help to keep you more awake — even during a boring business meeting.

CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPES

Crypto Fun Solve the code to discover words related to parks.

Each number corresponds to a letter.

(Hint: 21 = t)

A. 11 23 1 26 Clue: Public space

1. Cuts off a branch 5. 13th Hebrew letter 8. “Hair” producer Joseph 12. Giraffa camelopardalis 14. Indicates near 15. Capital of Samoa 16. Roving adventurously 18. Help 19. Deafening noises 20. Spanish neighborhood 21. Portable computer screen material 22. 20th Hebrew letter 23. “Blue Bloods” lead actor 26. Scholarly 30. Raleigh NC river 31. Alongside each other 32. Electronics Support Module 33. Dogma 34. New Deal statesman Harold 39. A corporation’s first stock offer 42. Slender tower with balconies 44. Young eel 46. Deviation from the normal 47. CBS police drama 49. Cliff 50. Resting place 51. Island in Venice 56. 1981-82 Sec. of State

PISCES

Feb. 19-Mar. 20

Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both personal plans and career goals come to fruition.

Enjoy the ride in the days ahead

Pisces

ARIES

Mar. 21-Apr. 19

Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

Aries

TAURUS

Apr.20-May20

This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus. You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead.

Taurus

1. Murderers Leopold & ___ 2. Southern veggie 3. Henry’s 6th wife 4. Practice fight 5. Dinners 6. Hermaphrodite 7. Centers 8. Fathers (Spanish) 9. For each one 10. SW Belarus city 11. Australian slang for a kiss 13. Ability to begin 17. Short whistle blasts 24. Were introduced 25. Glowing quality 26. Ingest 27. Relative biological effectiveness 28. Footed vase

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. CW14C310

GEMINI

May 21-June 21

Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

Gemini

CANCER

June 22- July 22

Cancer, enjoy time with your significant other in the days ahead. A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

Cancer

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue.

Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

Leo

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family.

Virgo

Grade “A” Turkeys

C. 1 19 16 1 19 23 21 2 7 17 Clue: Done for enjoyment

Under 7 kg. Frozen. 1 per houshold limit with the minimum purchase of $50.00

99

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Stove Top Stuffing Assorted Varieties.

120 g BUY 1

2.18/kg

GET 1

FREE

EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE

AIR AQUARIUS ARIES ASCENDANT ASTROLOGY BIRTH CALENDAR CANCER CAPRICORN CELESTIAL CHART CONFIGURATION CONSTELLATION EARTH ECLIPSE FIRE GEMINI HOUSE INTERPRET

Libra, you may prefer to keep to yourself this week, but you are more likely to be surrounded by friends and family. Make the most of this time with loved ones.

Libra

HOW TO PLAY:

LEO LIBRA NATAL PISCES PROGRESSIONS RETROGRADE RISING SAGITTARIUS SCORPIO SIGN STARS SUN SYNASTRY TAURUS TRANSIT VIRGO WATER

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. SU14C300 number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

What’s Where When

Your Guide to Entertainment, Nightlife & Restaurants in the Shuswap

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier. You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead.

Scorpio

Sun. Dec. 21st BRUNCH FOR FOODBANK 10am - 2pm

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, you tend to get restless with routine, so take some time to switch things up this week. Take a different route to work or school.

Otherwise, make new friends.

Bring in a food or toy donation and receive 10% off per item, max 50%.

R E S TA U R A N T

WS14C400

251 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm (at the Prestige Inn) 250-833-1154

9 pm to 1 am

Compliments Shrimp Ring

19 20 21 DEC

Frozen. 312 g

DEC

BUY 1 GET 1

FREE

EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE

Assorted Varieties. 2 Litre. Plus deposit/ or enviro levy where applicable. LIMIT TEN - Combined Varieties.

1510 George Street, Enderby 250-838-6825 • Free Pub Shuttle 10km radius •

BIG MIKE’S

Tues Wed

10

Buffet Dinner $25, Seniors $20 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm Buffet & Enertainment $40 Entertainment Only $15

Champagne & snacks at midnight and all the hats & noise makers!

Tickets will be sold in advance • Reservations@hojoenderby.com SPECIAL NEW YEARS ROOM RATE

DEC

Coca-Cola or Pepsi Soft Drinks

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PUZZLE NO. SU14C300

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

THIS WEEK SPECIALS FROM DECEMBER 19 TO DECEMBER 26, 2014

B. 10 7 17 13 10 19 17 21 Clue: Commemorative statue

D. 21 1 23 8 19 4 Clue: Make a journey

Aquarius, now is a great time to aim for a promotion at work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career.

Aquarius

DOWN

SUDOKU

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

29. River in NE Scotland 35. English Univ. river 36. Malaysian Isthmus 37. Soft-finned fish 38. Eyelid infection 40. Fred & Wilma’s baby 41. New __, Louisiana city 42. Tse-tung or Zedong 43. Hindu weather god 44. ___ May, actress 45. Hauled laboriously 47. One suspender 48. More peculiar 49. N. Central African country 52. Macaw genus 53. Rhythmic swing or cadence 54. Ballerina skirt 55. Arabian sultanate

WORD SEARCH

Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road. If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

Capricorn

57. Young man 58. Skylighted central area 59. Oily skin disorder 60. East northeast 61. 1945 Crimean conference city 62. Transfer property 63. Used to be United __ 64. Daze

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CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

PUZZLE NO. CW14C310

ACROSS

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Centenoka Park Mall • 250-832-8086

For The Love of Bass - All EDM, All Night Long Karaoke with the Kissing Cosens 10pm Start

Exotic Entertainment Thurs $5 Cover, 10PM Start

Friday Mechanical Bull Riding Until Midnight

Sat

Super Saturday Time to Lace up those Party Shoes

Open Tuesday - Saturday 1035 Lakeshore Drive, Salmon Arm • Next to the Best Western!

9PM - 2AM www.OutlawsSaloon.ca

Answers: A. park B. monument C. recreation D. travel

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FabYULE ous Gift Ideas YULE Love!

Sweaters Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! Winter Knits 3 for $15.00 www.ardene.com 1-877-606-4233 Ext. 355

MOBILITY SCOOTERS & VAC

UUMS

200 off

$

Flowers by Fimmy

The Eatery @ Centenoka

Pre-Book your Christmas orders for your convenience! www.flowersbyfimmy.com 250-832-7700

% Buy 1 Get 1 50 off

Hemp Lotion

20%off

2 for $39.95

all vacuums

www.t-cycle.ca

Takezushi Sushi FREE BOWL of

wshair.com • 250-832-9548

www.tarno

Shuswap Wine Cellar

Brew House

MISO SOUP

Beer Kits

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Bluetooth Karaoke

129.98

$ $

New Keurig & Tassimo Machines

25% Off 50% Off 75% Off om

Tarnow’s Hair & Day Spa

• Stocking worth $1500.00 including a Mac Book Air and a Samsung Tablet!

www.shusw

Pre-Made Gift Bask ets or Make Your Own!

Pure Hazelwood Necklace and Earring Set!

250-803-5100

www.nutters35.com 250-833-0144

Fun Stocking Stuffers!

778-489-4439

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Round Forty Fundraising Come check out all the one-of-a-kind Stocking Stuffers in our temporary location across from the Dollar Tree!

778-581-5500

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Pre-Made Gift Baskets and Boxes

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Lucky’s Gifts & Books Everything for a $1.25 or less! www.dollartreecanada.com

Nativity Sets

25% off

Check out the 50%off table 250-832-4479

Gift Ideas for Everyone on your Christmas List!

Centenoka Late Night Shopping Hours: 250-832-9731

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday Open until 9:00 pm Sunday, December 21 open until 5:30 pm Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 open until 4:00 pm