Salmon Arm Observer, January 14, 2015

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Man dies after going over cliff Snowmobile accident: Victim identified as David Mark Yule, 49, of Blind Bay. By lachlan labere obServer STAFF

A blind bay man died at the scene of a snowmobiling accident that occurred Friday near Sicamous.

The bc coroners Service stated on Monday that david Mark Yule, 49, was killed on Friday, Jan. 9, after the snowmobile he was on went over a steep cliff.

The incident occurred in the backcountry of the owlhead snowmobiling area.

Police, the bc Ambulance Service and search and rescue crews from vernon and the Shuswap were called to the accident scene at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sicamous rcMP cpl. J.r. lechky reports that upon arrival, authorities learned the 49-year-old had mistakenly driven his sled off a cliff, estimated to be 40 feet high.

Paramedics with bc Ambulance Service’s helicopter service and the vernon search team arrived within an hour, said lechky, but were unable to resuscitate Yule, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gord bushell, general manager with the eagle valley Snowmobile club, said he and the sledding community are upset by the incident and expressed their condolences to Yule’s family and friends. bushell called the crash an unfortunate accident, and said Yule had been well-prepared to sled the backcountry.

“He was off on an ungroomed trail, he was in the backcountry and he wasn’t doing anything stupid,” said bushell.

“It was just an incident where he was coming down the hill and he ended up going over a cliff and wasn’t able to get away from the sled.”

Yule is the second Shuswap resident to die while snowmobiling this winter. on dec. 28, 16-year-old brandon edward ouelette was operating a snowmobile at Hunters range snowmobile area northeast of enderby when his snowmobile overturned.

A search-and-rescue helicopter was deployed, but ouelette died before reaching hospital.

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Taking to the toboggan

Gabriella Peake and her father Robert toboggan on the grounds of South Broadview school on Sunday, Jan. 11, one of the city’s most popular sledding hills.

Cat found weeks after crash

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If he could speak, oh what a tale he could tell.

Tiger the cat’s first outdoor adventure was a big one, considered by some to be a miracle.

After six weeks on the lam, the twoyear-old tabby was reunited with his calgary family on new Year’s day. on nov. 21, the declawed, indoor cat was travelling along the Trans-canada Highway when his owner Paul bussiere lost control of his Toyota Tacoma truck.

It rolled off the highway near linberg road in Sorrento. bussiere was transported to hospital, the vehicle was towed away – and Tiger was nowhere to be found.

When Good Samaritan Taryn Schmid received a copy of a Shuswap Market News story detailing the accident and the

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missing cat, she embarked on a find-Tiger mission.

She put up posters and knocked on doors in the neighbourhood asking people to be on the lookout for the feline.

“I am an animal lover; I have a bunch of cats and have rescued everything from iguanas to ferrets to dogs and cats,” she says, noting she heard about the cat three days after the accident and took time off work to start an intensive search, a search she continued when bussiere was released from hospital and joined her in the hunt.

“The cat was de-clawed and had never been outside and it was minus 17,” Schmid says, pointing out a number of eagles and other wild animals inhabit the area near Shuswap lake.

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Safe and sound: Tiger was found by a Sorrento couple six weeks after he disappeared following a car crash on Nov. 21.

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One of the doors Schmid knocked on was that of Paul and Christine Wist’s Viel Street home. Cat owners themselves, Paul first spied the cat crossing the road from a neighbour’s lakeside property to drink from a nearby ditch sometime in midDecember.

They began putting food and water on their porch but didn’t hold out a lot of hope for the Vehicles are feline. replaceable, but “Paul had been sure the cat was gone,” says Christine, the cat is part of pointing out the couple have the family. I can’t lost three cats and one small believe he’s dog over the last five years. alive.

Paul Bussiere “There are all sorts of animals TIGer’s owner that prey on cats around here – a lynx, bobcats, coyotes.”

On New Year’s Day, Paul saw the cat coming across the of both,” Christine laughs, noting road at about 11 a.m. and quickly both the women were emotional. pulled the food and water into the “It was a pretty amazing story of house, leaving the door open. survival; we figure it must have When the cat entered their been feeding on the dead salmon home, Paul went out another along the lake.” door and hustled around to shut Bussiere and Richter immedithe front door before Tiger could ately set out from Calgary to recontinue his outdoor adventure. trieve their beloved cat, arriving While Paul had recycled the at the Wists’ around 9 p.m. and poster just the day before so they leaving again within the hour. couldn’t compare the cat to his Christine says that while he

was in the couple’s home, Tiger was equally comfortable on either lap and followed her or Paul around meowing whenever they moved, as if to say “don’t leave me.”

“I was just so happy to give them the miracle they wanted so desperately,” she says.

Schmid was equally thrilled with the Tiger’s unexpected return and headed to the Wists’ to see the cat for herself.

“When they phoned me, I started bawling, happy bawling, but I choked up and had a good sob,” she laughs.

Bussiere and Richter are not only overjoyed with the return of their Tiger, they are amazed by the continuing efforts Schmid and the Wists made, long after they had returned to Calgary.

Describing the three Good Samaritans as being forever in his heart, Bussiere says he’s been inspired to pay it forward if he is ever given the opportunity.

“Tiger was pretty grumpy but he’s coming around and is happy to be home,” says Bussiere, noting the affectionate feline sleeps on the couple’s bed every night.

“Vehicles are replaceable, but the cat is part of the family. I can’t believe he’s alive.”

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Christine sent her husband to the local mailboxes to get the poster with the owners’ phone number and immediately called Rachel Richter, Bussiere’s partner.

“I said I’ve got some good news and she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, so she did a bit

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Still digging out Council: Citizens, staff appreciated.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Some residents were nice about it, some were nasty, but, all in all, city council is pleased with the way public works staff handled last week’s snowa-thon.

At its Monday meeting, council discussed a couple of letters received from residents, one unsigned which accused snow plow drivers of driving around aimlessly in areas where the roads were already cleared. Another uncomplimentary letter was riddled with profanity.

Coun. Ken Jamieson made a public plea for residents to sign their letters – otherwise he can’t respond to them.

Rob Niewenhuizen, the city’s director of public works, explained the drivers have routes for efficiency – “they keep drivers on track, it helps us to see what’s been done and what hasn’t.”

He said some areas of town won’t have much snow while higher elevations can have more, so drivers may drive down one route in order to get to another.

Both Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn commended staff and the community for getting through the incredible snowfall – which turned out to be the fourth largest two-day accumulation since Environment Canada has been keeping records.

Flynn added with a smile that it wasn’t an advantage for him to live

on the same street as a couple of city managers, because he still had to wait a long time to get his street cleared.

Mayor Nancy Cooper voiced appreciation for staff and local contractors who worked day and night, as well as community members who were busy helping each other.

Staffing was an issue for Salmon Arm – and other communities in the region buried under snow.

Niewenhuizen said the city has 12 public works staff and 12 pieces of snow removal equipment, “so there’s only so much we can do.”

Nonetheless, everyone was called out, as were local contractors.

“It was quite a juggle for those two days,” he says, particularly making sure staff could get eight-hour breaks between their lengthy shifts.

The day staff were clearing roads while the night shift was trying to keep the downtown clear. Some difficulties the first night slowed the process downtown, such as the tire chain buried in snow that went through a snowblower and broke some parts.

On Monday and Tuesday crews focused first on the arterial and collector streets, moving to other roads only when the main roadways had been cleared. On Wednesday, he said, crews worked in reverse order, starting with the lowest priority routes to make sure they’d reached all of them.

It won’t be known for a couple of weeks how much of the 2015 snow removal budget the two-day snowfall used until all the bills are in.

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Flu virus hits city care homes

Snowgopogo Dexter, Dan, Chali and Gauge Stewart pose by their snow dragon, named Drako, which they built in their front yard following last week’s snowstorm.

Health: Outbreak under control at Hillside, still in effect at Bastion Place.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Flu is breaking out all over.

An outbreak was declared for Hillside Village but was declared over last Friday.

Another one in the transition and special care section of Bastion Place remained in effect this week.

For most individuals, the flu brings high fever, runny nose, overall aching and a harsh cough; then leaves its victims tired but on the mend.

But for some, the flu can be deadly, particularly the elderly and those with compromised immune systems due to other conditions.

The particular strain can also be a factor in the severity of the outbreak.

“We’ve had a number of respiratory outbreaks and many are coming back Influenza A H3N2, a particularly severe virus for seniors and the elderly, particularly if there are other health conditions,” said Dr. Trevor Corneil, medical health officer with Interior Health last Friday. “Not surprisingly, we’re seeing respiratory outbreaks in Salmon Arm and likely they will also be due to Influenza A.” Corneil says there was an issue with the makeup of the flu shot this year in that there was a partial mismatch between the A H3N2 portion of the vaccine and the virus that’s circulating – something that decreases the potency.

“People will have good protection against B and A H1N1 and somewhere between 30 and 60 per cent effectiveness with the A H3N2,” says Corneil. “That doesn’t mean it’s not effective; we do know it’s making a difference and those immunized are not as likely to get it. And, if they do, it’s less severe.”

Figuring out which strain of the flu will circulate in any given year is a game researchers play every year, Corneil says.

“Influenza does circulate seasonally around the world, and what was interesting this year is that there were early indications this would be predominantly H1N1,” he says.

Specialists at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) looked at Australian data and saw there were cases of A H3N2 giving the health authorities a heads up.

“It means we know it will be a year where people will be sicker than we like to see and that it will be affecting more people,” Corneil says, noting the strain circulates every two to three years.

“What we’re seeing is not unexpected, but it still does catch people by surprise.”

For privacy reasons, Interior Health does not release the number of people in facilities who are sick with influenza.

“Only when there is a risk to the population would we make that data public,” Corneil says, advising people to be very careful when visiting care facilities and staying away if they are ill or if there is a known outbreak “When it’s influenza A we use quite aggressive precautions because we know how sick people can get.”

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City News and Public Notices NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS

This notice is the first of two notices to advise electors in the City of Salmon Arm of the intention to adopt City of Salmon Arm Blackburn Park Improvements Bylaw No. 4072. The purpose of the bylaw is to borrow an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to finance Blackburn Park Improvements that consist of construction of Phase One (1) of the Life Trail System a 3m wide, paved pathway around the perimeter of the park to be utilized for walking, cycling, jogging and in-line skating and provide access to an outdoor exercise station circuit as well as redevelopment of existing Soccer Field No. 2 to a championship field that would serve the needs to football, soccer, rugby, lacrosse and field hockey that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 20 years. It is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase of 0.24%. A copy of Bylaw No. 4072 and a summary of the proposal are available at the City of Salmon Arm offices during each business day of the week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Council proposes to borrow the money and undertake the improvements unless, by 4:00 p.m. on February 23, 2015, at least 10 percent of the electors sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposed Blackburn Park Improvements unless the municipal council holds a vote.

The number of elector responses required to prevent the local government from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 1,336. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the local government.

Elector responses are required to be submitted to the local government on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the City of Salmon Arm offices. The form can also be downloaded from the City’s website at: www. salmonarm.ca. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the local government are the ones provided by the City of Salmon Arm or an accurate copy of the form.

Only electors of the City of Salmon Arm are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors – resident electors and non-resident property electors.

Resident elector: A person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in British Columbia for at least six months and has resided in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, any other Act, or the Courts from voting in a general local election (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP).

Non-resident property elector: A person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in British Columbia for at least six months and has owned property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, any other Act, or the Courts from voting in a general local election (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP).

Note: Only one-non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property; and, that owner must have the written consent of a majority of the other property owner(s) to sign the response form on their behalf. Property owned in whole or in part with a corporation does not qualify under the non-resident property elector provisions.

Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide their name and address.

Non-resident property electors must provide their name and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The local government will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate Officer, or other person designated by the Corporate Officer.

For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the City of Salmon Arm or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C., available from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development or online at: http:// www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/elections/voters_guide.htm.

For further information please contact Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer, City of Salmon Arm, 500 – 2nd Avenue NE, Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, January 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.

1) Proposed Rezoning Rezone Lot 3, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP79114, from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone).

Civic Address: 1141 – 7 Avenue SE Location: East of Old Auto Road SE on the North side of 7 Avenue SE Present Use: Single Family Residential Proposed Use: Residential Suite Owner / Applicant: A. & S. Malli and P. Chahal Reference: ZON.1019/ Bylaw No. 4080 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from January 13, 2015 to January 26, 2015, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing.

Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LOCATION AND CONSULTATION POLICY PUBLIC INPUT MEETING A Special Council Meeting (Public Input Meeting) will be held in Council Chambers at Salmon Arm City Hall, 500 2 Ave NE, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

The Public Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

All persons who believe that their interest is affected will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting these matters. Presenters will speak on a first come, first served basis, or in the order recognized by the Chair, and will be afforded a maximum of two (2) opportunities to speak. The first round of presentations will be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes per presenter and if time permits, the second round of presentations will be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes per presenter.

Presenters who plan to use audio visual aids are requested to provide electronic copies to the Administration Department at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on January 27, 2015.

Binders containing previous Council Resolutions and Staff Reports pertaining to this matter are available at the front counter at City Hall and on the website.

Note: There are no Council Motions on this topic scheduled for consideration.

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Martha Wickett

Less whitewash, please We can do better.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who every now and then says something heartfelt to assure Canadians he really isn’t a robotic alien planted here to destroy the Earth, waxed poetical about John A. Macdonald.

(My apologies for the unnecessarily unkind words about the PM – I’ve apparently been viewing too many unflattering photos of the tar sands recently. Hard to get just the right angle of the sludge scape.)

He referred to Macdonald as a shining example of modesty, hope and success, ‘an ordinary man of whom little was expected but who, given the opportunity, did extraordinary things.’

Harper was helping to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Canada’s first prime minister.

Amongst the glowing praise, he alluded very briefly to John A’s ‘faults and failures,’ singling out his notorious drinking.

When I heard Harper expressing these opinions, I wondered why celebrating this long-dead politician’s birthday is suddenly ‘a thing.’ To be frank, I care about Macdonald’s birthday as much as I care about Mr. Harper’s fixation on the War of 1812.

However, what I do care about is living in a country and a world where people and their governments strive for justice and equality for all, where they learn from past mistakes and move forward with guiding principles other than greed and narrow self-interest.

Which is why our prime minister’s glee at Mr. Macdonald’s birthday was disturbing. Among the ‘extraordinary things’ that John A. Macdonald accomplished, his policies resulted in the genocide of the land’s native people, rather than acceptance and partnership. He deliberately starved First Nations to make way for the Canadian Pacific Railroad; he bragged about how keeping them starving was saving the government money. He also resigned at one point for accepting bribes from the company building the railway. Macdonald was responsible for the hanging of Louis Riel and attempting to keep the Chinese out of Canada.

While it has been argued that Macdonald’s policies should be judged in the context of the times in which they were crafted, celebrating the anniversary of his birth in 2015, with nary a mention of his complete legacy, continues the injustice.

What was the point of apologizing in 2008 for the horror of the residential school system if, in the next breath, you celebrate the birthday of the man responsible for its creation?

The word ‘insincere’ springs to mind.

Perhaps I’ll send Mr. Harper author James Daschuk’s awardwinning book, “Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation and the Loss of Aboriginal Life.” Or maybe my copy of “The Inconvenient Indian, a curious account of native people in North America,” by Thomas King. Coincidentally, I happened to be reading it when I heard Mr. Harper on the radio.

Mr. King tells a different version of history than that espoused by the PM – and he’s far more witty than I or Mr. Harper could ever hope to be.

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Plowing efforts worthy of praise Some people called it Snowmageddon, others Snowkanagan – for most of us, last week’s major snowfall caused some sore arms and shoulders as residents tried to dig out driveways and vehicles.

There were a host of complaints about plowing.

Some residents on the lower priority roads didn’t see a plow for two, three or more days. There were also variations in service between city and rural plowing. Tempers flared on both sides: angry residents were voicing complaints, while those working the plows were not immune from losing their cool. A JPW contractor scribbled an angry handwritten note on the back of an envelope, threatening a tow if a resident didn’t clear their driveway and move their car off the street.

But by and large, it appeared that people kept

their heads and were understanding about the mammoth effort required to get roads plowed in the Shuswap.

The city’s policy of setting priority roads and focusing on keeping those plowed before moving on to other streets is sound. It takes into account things like emergency vehicle routes, transit and school bus routes and access for the greatest number of people. It needs to be kept in mind that a snowfall of this magnitude has only taken place four times since Environment Canada began keeping records.

Yes, there were challenges, but overall, it was a remarkable job. Kudos also need to go out to the many residents who took the time to help their neighbours. That’s true community spirit.

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The Observer asked: Who do you know that deserves thanks for helping during the snowstorm?

Wendy O’Sullivan “The city, they have done a great job with the roads.”

Linda Belway “The city crews have done a marvellous job.”

Scott Davies “PJW snow removal, the guys in the big yellow trucks.”

Darren Simpson “All the road crews and especially the electrical crews.”

Harper Not serving its purpose policies promote conflict Ever since 9-11, the world has gone haywire over terrorism with trillions of dollars wasted from war profiteering and hundreds of thousands of lives lost and there is no end in sight for this madness.

The shooting of a soldier in Ottawa along with the murder by a vehicle by two lone, disturbed individuals provided Prime Minister Harper a slight bump in the polls because he capitalized on these events to boost efforts to fight terrorism. And now the tragedy in Paris is being used by the Conservative government to urge yet more action. Yet few Canadians realize that despite Harper’s rhetoric, behind the scenes his government has been promoting weapon sales to the Middle East, where these armaments may end up in the very hands of the very extremists that the West is battling.

The 10-year, $14.8-billion contract to sell light armoured vehicles made in Ontario in a General Dynamics branch plant was promoted by the government-run Canadian Commercial Corporation. Thus, it is no wonder that the Harper Conservative government refused to sign the UN Global Arms Trade Treaty, which came into effect three weeks ago after it was ratified by 50 countries.

Hopefully this fall, voters will be aware of the Canadian Conservative hypocrisy that condemns the “international jihadist movement,” while at the same time facilitating more war profiteering and refusing to sign a treaty that encourages peace instead of more war.

Jim Cooperman

In his reflections lauding Sir John A. as a statesman rather than just a politician, Canada's 22nd Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes the statement that, in Canada, we have "one of the longest, unbroken sequences of a constitutional order on earth today.”

However, Parliament’s Junior Version of FAQs on the Senate states, "Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, called the Senate a place of "sober second thought," and also goes on to say, "The Senate is responsible for protecting the rights and interests of Canadians in all regions, especially minority groups or people who do not often get a chance to present their opinions to Parliament."

In ironic contrast, the current Senate, as reshaped by Harper, is no longer performing this constitutional function. A recent blatant example is, just before Christmas, the Senate

voted, "… to give final approval to a Conservative bill related to unions even though the legislation contains obvious errors."

The Senate had earlier sent this error-ridden bill back to the House of Commons the first time it was presented. Sent back to them by the Conservative majority a second time with continuing errors, the Harper-appointed Senate majority passed it and later, for the first time, legislated limited debate in the Senate on certain bills. Stephen Harper errs in stating Canada has " … one of the longest, unbroken sequences of a constitutional order on earth today." Errs, ironically, because he has himself altered the Senate from the place of "sober second thought" of Sir John A. to an extension of the will of the Prime Minister of the day.

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The battle underway for Kennewick Man BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington.

He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year.

The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached North America by land bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded.

Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, surviving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip.

The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been

a long-time resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where marine mammals were readily available.”

This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance.

The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists.

U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination.

Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and a violation of our most deeply-held religious beliefs.

“From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another continent, as the scientists do.”

The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes.

The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley

and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government.

Even the White House weighed in against them.

Meanwhile the skeleton was mishandled and later stored in substandard conditions at a Seattle museum, where it remains today. Parts of both femurs were lost, and scientists were falsely accused of taking them. They had been removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried.

Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site.

The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs.

The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study. The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured.

One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built by U.S. Army engineers before the signing of the Columbia River Treaty with B.C.

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MLA sees B.C. moving forward

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By Tracy Hughes

1945

Canada’s butter ration was to be reduced from seven to six ounces per person per week, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced.

Three seats on city council were being contested by four candidates – C.C. Barker, Ald. T.H. Elliott, Ald. Vic Nancollas and Harold W. Scales.

F/L Harold Damgaard, RCAF was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

1955

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Twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grier between Christmas and New Year’s.

Building permits issued by Salmon Arm Municipality during 1954 totalled $139,500, it was learned from Assessor J. Ellis Wood.

A total of $104,000 was for new homes.

TAMMY HOWKINS

1935

Quite an innovation was started by local sports. Previously, if an injury was sustained while engaged in a game, the burden of expense rested on the player.

Now players combined to raise a fund to meet such emergencies by contributing a small annual fee.

The annual meeting of the Farmers’ Institute was held in the Orange Hall. The board of directors elected was E.J. Stoner, J.W. McLeod, R.L. Tennant, R. Turner and D.H. Leech.

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1925

The electrification of the Canadian Pacific Railway through the mountains was to commence early in the spring. The cost of the initial stage was estimated at $20 million. The first stage would be the mountain section from Calgary to Revelstoke. Power was to be generated at Surprise Rapids in the Columbia River north of Golden.

The Lacrosse Boys’ dance was well attended. The members of the committee and the caretaker were congratulated on the way in which they managed to have the hall comfortably heated in such cool weather.

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province’s natural resource sector.

Kyllo also notes the Shuswap is experiHe sounds more polencing a resurgence in tourism and is asished, a little more politisociated economic benefits to the region. cian, but he hasn’t lost any A particular project of note for Kyllo of his rookie optimism this year was taking a tour of 60 manuabout B.C.’s economic fufacturing businesses in B.C. to find out ture. what the government is doing well, At the close of 2013, where it can improve and where there Kyllo had been on the job as might be opportunities to work togethShuswap MLA for roughly er. six months and was still A common concern he heard was finding his way around the need for skilled workers government. He had apin the province, something pointments to a number of he says is being addressed committees, mostly dealwith the Skills for Jobs Blueing with the economy and print, which is looking at the Liberal BC Jobs Plan, assistance in developing apand was learning to juggle prenticeship programs and the needs of the constituhelping to fund educational ency with the government opportunities in areas that machinery in Victoria and have been identified as ofVancouver. fering significant job oppor“Last year was a whirltunities. wind, it was getting my “We are well underway, legs under myself. Now but I think the biggest chalI’ve been able to work and lenge is that we have many develop relationships with great programs but often the my MLA colleagues, with businesses are not aware of people in the ministries PHOTO CONTRIBUTED them. We need to do a betand that’s been so valu- Recap: Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo pledges to continue working ter job of communicating able. And I’m enjoying with the business commuthe opportunity to repre- to improve B.C.’s business climate. nity.” sent my constituents.”

Most satisfying for KylNow 19 months in, Kyllo has grown into under construction in B.C. Not to mention lo has been the opportunity to work with his role. His talking points are in place. there’s another $236 billion in projects un- people in the Shuswap to find solutions to He’s more at ease with the spotlight and the der consideration. Those are all good signs issues. He points to the mudslides at Cooke media questions. He’s adjusted, although of a return to a robust economy.”

Creek and McIntyre Creek, where resisomewhat reluctantly, to the amount of When asked what benefits have been dents had to be evacuated for nearly seven travel the job entails, citing that as the most brought to the Shuswap, Kyllo is quick to weeks. The flooding also destroyed much difficult part of the job. He’s attending fam- point to the spinoff effects of resource de- of the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre and ily functions by Skype instead of in person, velopment, particularly in the northern part Kyllo worked with that group to try and get as often the obligations of the job keep him of the province. things re-established. at the Coast.

“When it comes to resource work, the Kyllo, who started out in politics with a “The travel and being away from home. jobs are really distributed throughout the seat on Sicamous municipal council, now That’s the biggest challenge for me, but province. For a mining project they still has his brother Todd taking on that role in then I look at the education I’m getting. need lawyers, accountants, engineers, envi- his home community. But Kyllo said Todd You can’t learn what I’m learning in any ronmental assessments – work does occur is not they type to be following in his brothschool, and it’s really such a privilege.” in other regions.” er’s footsteps.

With his background in business with He points to TA Structures which is man“If I had to give him advice it would be Twin Anchors Houseboats and TA Struc- ufacturing portable structures for resource that running a business is definitely differtures, Kyllo remains firmly planted in work projects, largely in the north, and his recent ent than running a municipal government. on the B.C. economy. tours of manufacturing operations in Salm- There are different processes and different “I”m pleased to report that unemploy- on Arm’s industrial park, where a number challenges. Government is a different animent has declined significantly in the of metal fabrication operations are doing a mal, it’s not all about the bottom line, there province and there’s $86 billion in projects lot of business by supplying projects in the are other interests to be served.”

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The launch of the new recycling program at Columbia shuswap Regional District depots was smoother at some sites than others.

Trying to make the transition from a comingled system to one that requires sorting recyclables into six categories as smooth as possible has been a bit of a challenge for staff, says Environmental Health lead Ben Van Nostrand.

“It’s one of the busiest starts to a new year I’ve ever had,” he said last Thursday. “It’s been a bit of a learning curve, and that’s putting it mildly.”

Miscommunication between the regional district and Emterra, the company responsible for picking up recyclables from Bill’s Bottle Depot until midnight Dec. 31, resulted in overflowing bins and a “rough start” for the new program.

Van Nostrand said Emterra had been trying to hold off on going to the depot to remove their large, familiar green bins until their contract had ended.

This resulted in overflowing bins.

“There was some miscommunication, maybe on both sides, that led to some issues,” he said, noting the depot operator made several calls last Friday to get the bins removed, something that apparently happened after the depot closed. “One day the bins were there and

the next day they were gone, but there was still stuff on the ground.”

Another issue that complicated the launch was the number of Salmon Arm residents who missed curbside collection over Christmas and took their comingled blue bags to the depot.

While several of the new commodities have been added to the curbside collection program, some remain unacceptable – plastic foam packaging, glass and plastic bags or plastic film, which are part of the depot drop-off program only.

If a driver spots unacceptable material in the blue bag, he will leave it at the curb. If too much of the material ends up being collected, MMBC will fine the city. For a complete list of acceptable curbside items visit www.salmonarm.ca and type ‘recycling’ in the search window.

Meanwhile, Van Nostrand says that by Wednesday the Bill’s Bottle site looked fantastic and people at the depot were thanking him for adding the new categories such as plastic film and Styrofoam and saying they were happy to separate the material.

“We’ve had to hire a bunch of contractors so there’s a bit of an uptake on employment,” he said, noting that in the first week of 2015, more than 2,000 cubic feet of materials including Styrofoam had already been collected from the Shuswap by

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Now recyclable: CSRD’s Ben Van Nostrand recycles Styrofoam at one of two new recycling bins in Salmon Arm. Materials Management BC (MMBC).

“The other big thing is we haven’t paid anything for that; it’s all paid for by MMBC,” he said. “They are collecting and processing the material.”

And the savings will be used for new recycling programs such as food waste diversion and a permanent hazardous waste disposal facility.

“Through savings, we have budgeted to have a permanent facility up and running in 2016 instead of having a hazardous waste round-up every two years,” Van Nostrand says. “And other options are included in the new Solid Waste Management Plan, which will be brought to the board by February or March.”

Van Nostrand says the transition so far has been better than he thought – at most depots. Tempers have been hot at the Salmon Arm Landfill, despite the presence of contractors who are not only

providing information on the new system, but actually offering to help people sort their recycling.

“Someone will just throw their stuff on the ground and say ‘screw you’,” says Van Nostrand of the attitude some attendants are dealing with. “They’re saying, ‘I’ll dump it in the garbage.’”

That can be a costly response, as doing that will earn people a disincentive fee and other penalties.

“We’ve asked attendants to get licence plate numbers and if it’s a bylaw issue we’ll follow up on it,” he says.

“Attendants are only trying to help; it’s not their fault and they’ll even help you sort your stuff.”

Van Nostrand is frustrated that some people are saying they were not told about impending changes, despite the regional district’s attempt to reach everyone within CSRD over the last several months through newspaper advertisements, their

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Van Nostrand was receiving mixed reviews from South Shuswap.

“CSRD has partnered with Bill’s, Sorrento Firehall and Tappen Co-op,” he says.

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Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, within facilities, which include generation facilities, switching, compressor, valve, metering, odorant stations, substations, farm taps, buildings, structures, tower compounds, access roads and storage yards within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Creston, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Slocan, South Slocan, Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Trail, Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Midway, in the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Kelowna, and in the Similkameen Valley from Princeton to Keremeos.

The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex),flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar), indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle).

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice and before February 13, 2015.

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How to get the help you need YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. David Smith For children and teenagers in B.C., coping well with the demands of school work, busy schedules and social relationships in today’s chaotic world reflects resilient mental health. But some BC children and youth are unable to cope well with the daily stresses of their lives and the results can be debilitating or tragic.

An estimated 13 per cent of youth in B.C. each year experience a mental health issue – that means up to 83,700 children under the age of 19 in B.C. may be suffering. Studies show that receiving appropriate help at the right time may enable a child or youth to return to good health or prevent the escalation of symptoms, warding off larger crises or more chronic illnesses, and even at times saving young lives.

But, unfortunately, the majority of youth experiencing a mental health issue, or their families, do not seek help. Why is this?

There are likely a number of key factors: youth and family may

lack understanding about mental health issues or may be unable to recognise the symptoms of a mental health problem; they may not know how to access the right services, who to see, or how to navigate B.C.’s mental health system; they may be worried about possible stigma, or labelling, and hoping it is simply a “phase” that will pass.

As an adolescent and adult psychiatrist working for the last 11 years in Interior Health (IH), I appreciate how frightening and worrying it can be for youth and families when a mental health issue arises. But I also know that the right help can make all the difference and that good recovery is possible even with some of the most serious of mental health concerns. And “help” does not always mean treatment with medication. In fact, many mental health problems in children and youth can be very successfully treated with other techniques, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

(CBT), which, in essence, teaches skills to address the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that underlie a mental health problem.

Working with a group of mental health colleagues in the Interior – including families with lived experience, mental health clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, IH professionals, school counsellors, family doctors, pediatricians and others – we have come up with a series of short columns to run in this paper to help youth and families recognize and understand some common mental health concerns.

Over the next seven weeks, in seven articles, we will talk about issues like anxiety, depression, substance use, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and suicidal thoughts.

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Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

The Observer is running the series of seven

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Full slates for band elections

Steven DeBoer

Steven DeBoer has successfully passed the Uniform Final Evaluation - UFE. Steven was a graduate of Salmon Arm Senior Secondary in 2001.

Steven received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Okanagan School of business in 2012.

Steven was also the recipient of The President’s Academic award in June of 2012.

Steven has been a member SIFE, Students in Free Enterprise. He was a member of the 2012 team that represented Okanagan School of Business at The Queens University Inter Collegiate Competition.

Steven is currently employed as a Senior Associate at Deloitte in Calgary, Alberta.

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Rescue operation

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It’s election time.

The Adams Lake Indian Band is holding its band council elections in February, while the Neskonlith Indian Band elections are upcoming this month.

Vying for chief of the Adams Lake Band are incumbent Chief Nelson Leon and challenger Robin Billy.

Seventeen people are running for the five council spots: incumbents Henry Anthony, Frederick (Cliff) Arnouse, Karen Everard and Gina Johnny, as well as candidates Trevor Andrew, Thomas Phil Dennis, Deborah (Saul) Hall, Doris Johnny, Brandy Jules, Doreen Kenoras, Joyce Kenoras, Norma Manuel, Winifred (Marie) Narcisse, Howard Nordquist, Stephan Sam, Lorne (Jr.) Sampson and Gregory Witzky. Nominations are closed and the election will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28.

For the Neskonlith Indian Band, three people are vying for chief. Running is incumbent Chief Judy Wilson, as well as Bonnie Thomas and Randy Narcisse. Aiming for a councillor position are several incumbents as well as newcomers to this election.

Incumbents running are: Frank Denault, Joan Manuel-Hooper, Art Anthony, Randy Sam and Karen R. August. Other candidates are: Fay Ginther, Tracy Holloway, Renee Narcisse and Gary Wiens.

Louis Thomas has already been declared elected for the Salmon Arm councillor position. Nominations are closed and the election takes place on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Credit union naming agreement extended

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The sports fields and fieldhouse at Little Mountain will continue to be the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Sports Complex for the next five years.

City council approved an agreement Monday authorizing the credit union’s right to the name as well as signage at the facility.

The credit union will pay a total of $12,000

for the agreement that expires Dec. 31, 2019.

While council members acknowledged the credit union’s many contributions to the community, staff were asked why the payment seems relatively low – $200 per month.

Carl Bannister, the city’s chief administrative officer, said in 2005, the credit union paid $60,000 for a 10year agreement, which expired in August. He

said the original fee was meant to assist with construction costs for lighting at the facility.

He said in addition to the fee it paid, SASCU has installed and maintained signage during the life of the agreement at an additional cost of about $30,000.

The staff report notes the existing signage consists of a small fascia sign on the front of the building, a freestanding sign as well

as score clock signage.

They will be updated with SASCU’s new brand.

Council discussed the possibility of opening up naming rights to the public in the future, to give the opportunity to other businesses.

SASCU paid $184,000 over 11.5 years for the naming rights to the SASCU Recreation Centre, an agreement which expires on Dec. 31, 2016.

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School subdivision plans proceed

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for the future owner,” Olson explained.

City council voted unanimously to support the variances, with the requirement that a permit be withheld until a covenant is registered restricting any further subdivision or development on the lot until it is fully serviced to city standards.

When the new office is finished, it will house the district’s staff who don’t work at a specific school, such as speech pathologists and Aboriginal education staff. They now work out of the former South Canoe school.

Also moving will be the District Resource Centre, currently housed in two classrooms at Hillcrest Elementary.

The Strong Start program, which operates out of the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, will also be moving into the new office.

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Jamming the GM Mayor Nancy Cooper, left, and Jennifer Findlay, of the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap, pass out books to children at Salmon Arm GM to kick off the Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive on Friday, Jan. 9. People are encouraged to donate good quality used children’s books at the dealership to help support literacy programs in the area.

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If it isn’t insurance repairs you need, they can also help with your private repairs and paint as well as frame straightening and trailer axle straightening.

Mark Pennell has been in the business for more than 30 years and has owned and operated Salmon Arm Frame & Body for over 13 years. He built his new shop 8 years ago, they now accommodate commercial trucks and RV’s as well.

You do have a choice where your vehicle goes for repairs.

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The school district has received city council support for a development permit variance as it moves forward with consolidating operations in the new school board office.

The school district is subdividing off a lot from the Shuswap Middle School property, because district activities housed there will be moving to the new office being built at the site of the former JL Jackson school on Shuswap Street.

Moving is the District Education Centre as well as the technology department and music program materials on the property. The school itself, the playing fields and the tennis courts will not be affected.

Requests from the district to the city were to waive the re-

quirements for upgrades to the frontage road, fire hydrants and street lighting that were triggered by the subdivision bylaw.

Regarding the first two, the road work and fire hydrant upgrades, a letter from the school district suggested they not be required until the property is developed. As for the lighting upgrades, it stated the requirements are beyond what is necessary.

District secretary-treasurer Sterling Olson later told the Observer the district hasn’t made plans to dispose of the property.

“Right now all the board is doing is subdividing the property,” he said.

Tenants such as the Red Cross equipment service do not have to move. They would be affected if the board decides to dispose of the property.

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...Often people are just so overwhelmed and exhausted they don’t know what to do anymore.

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“Having a consultant is way different than just buying a book and trying to follow it.

Poor mamas out there – everyone’s throwing advice at them, telling them to read this and do that – often people are just so overwhelmed and exhausted they

don’t know what to do anymore. That’s where I can really help them sort out the issues, find a way to work through the problem and offer them the moral support to stick with it,” Christjansen says.

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Stephanie Nakagawa & Michael Luong Lloyd and Atsuko Nakagawa are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Stephanie, to Michael Luong, son of Harry & Wendy Luong of Burnaby, BC. Wedding will take place in Vancouver August 2015.

Megan Hirtle & Ryan Edgar Rick and Linda Hirtle are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan to Ryan Edgar of Calgary.

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Jillian Christjansen had a lot of confidence in her ability to add a baby into her life.

Armed with her nursing degree and well-honed ability to research, Christjansen thought having kids would be a big change, but one she could handle.

Life with her firstborn son started out very smoothly.

And then he stopped sleeping.

Suddenly, Christjansen was awake constantly at all hours of the night with a screaming, exhausted baby.

Living constantly without good sleep herself started to take its toll.

“I felt so guilty because I realized I was not enjoying my child, I was not liking my baby because I was so exhausted and I didn’t know what to do anymore. That was my breaking point.”

Feeling embarrassed and ashamed that she wasn’t coping well, Christjansen recalled something another mom had mentioned – the Sleep Sense program. She looked up the program on her computer and decided to start that night by buying the online book and video package.

Developed by Dana Obleman, a former B.C. resident, Sleep Sense offers a variety of programs and services to help parents deal with sleep issues in young, healthy children.

Christjansen was delighted with the results. Within four days on the program her son was sleeping through the night and napping on schedule — and the whole household was happier. She adopted the program with her second son and calls him a “sleep champion.”

The topic became such a passion that Christjansen decided to make spreading better sleep her mission.

She later expressed interest in becoming a consultant for Sleep Sense. The company contacted her and, after evaluating her background and education, Christjansen was offered the opportunity to enrol in the Sleep Sense training program.

She studied the program and participated in the online courses as well as travelling to Florida, where Obleman is now based, to participate in an intensive training session.

In order to be certified by Sleep Sense, Christjansen also had to act as consultant for “test families” who then privately evaluated her before she could be registered as a consultant.

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You gotta see the pie company Area residents will get a chance to see the Shuswap Pie Company on the small screen on Feb. 6 and 7.

The restaurant was filmed in the fall for an episode of You Gotta Eat Here! which runs on the Food Network.

Now the schedule for the episode has been released. The episode featuring Salmon Arm’s most famous pies will air on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 at 6 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.

Mix it up The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business mixer on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Café and Grill. Appies and non-alcholic beverages are complimentary. RSVP to admin@sachamber.bc.ca or call 250-832-6247.

Keep a saving resolution Resolutions are made and broken in January.

One of the most common is to save and earn more money. Making this resolution stick is possible with even small actions.

“The main thing is not the size of your investment. The main thing is to just get started,” says Prasad Savanagouder, Financial Services Manager at SASCU Credit Union’s Salmon Arm Downtown Branch.

SASCU Credit Union encourages payday investing, automatic transfers each payday to a savings account or term deposit. Members can even choose to use the transfers to build up their RRSPs or TFSAs. “You likely won’t miss a few dollars coming automatically off your pay cheque,” notes Prasad. “But you will love the results in the long run.”

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Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur is an entrepreneurial competition designed by Enactus, Community Futures Shuswap, and the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society.

The purpose of the program is to assist individuals and teams to successfully plan for the establishment of their business, while at the same time competing for prize packages in true “Dragon’s Den” fashion.

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Launch-a-Preneur program is a process that includes a series of workshops, supplemented with resources and one-on-one business mentorship to assist entrepreneurs to validate their business model and prepare a detailed business plan. During the inaugural event, 23 teams participated.

The final competition night sees teams competing for thousands of dollars in prizes and in-kind donations designed to assist with business start-ups in the Shuswap.

At that event, teams present a short pitch to a panel of

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Successful teams are invited to move on to the final round, which includes a more detailed presentation as well as questions from the judging panel and audience members. Prizes are awarded for the following: Green Initiative, Public Choice, and first-, second- and third-place awards.

Prizes are provided by local business sponsors and include: seed capital, business

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SALMON ARM MINOR

HOCKEY WEEK Jan 9-17, 2015

Hockey Day schedule of events

Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks celebrate hockey in this great community on Jan. 31st. We invite all our players and hockey fans to take in a day full of exciting hockey action. Close to 400 players and our coaches take this opportunity to thank the great supporters of our community.

Schedule for Hockey Day in Salmon Arm Jan. 31st: Minor hockey recreation and rep games scheduled throughout the day.

Okanagan Minor Hockey rep playoffs kick off.

Schedules to be announced.

Exciting Jr. B action at 3 pm.

100 Miles House Wranglers take on the Revelstoke Grizzlies.

The biggest rivalry in the BCHL...watch the Salmon Arm Silverbacks battle the Vernon Vipers at 7 pm Local rock band Crown the Guilty

playing during the games Salmon Arm’s Jesse Mast, one of Canada’s rising country music artist singing at Intermissions following the Viper Game.

EZ Rock on location 2-6 pm.

Listen to various hockey personalities.

Salmon Arm Minor Hockey salutes all the major team sponsors during first period intermission during the Backs game.

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Saluting all of the players, coaches & volunteers

Thanks to all the volunteers and remember, kids, keep your sticks on the ice and have fun!

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SALMON ARM MINOR

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Jan 9-17, 2015

Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association was established in 1961. The local minor hockey group recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Back in 1961, Bob Nelson was the first president of minor hockey and since then many outstanding volunteers have hammered the gavel to keep law and order.

They included the likes Ken Berger, Dr. O’Brien, Bob Megale, Clare Indseth, Bernie Hucul, Monty Jones, Bob Jagt, Bill Phillips, George Rithaler, Darrell Doussept and for the last two seasons Tim Giandomenico has

lead this outstanding organization.

Association colors back in the early 1960’s were maroon and white.

Later, the orange, black and white colors were adopted and thousands of youngsters from 5

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When junior A hockey arrived in the 1980’s, the first team known as the Shuswap Totems, began their inaugural season wearing the

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The old barn was the home to many of the great teams of Salmon Arm. The most famous was the 1970 provincial Juvenile champions,the Salmon Arm Lignums.

In 2001, Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association moved to the new Sunwave Centre. A state of the art building complete with two NHL ice sheets, restaurant and sport shop is now the home of hockey in the Shuswap area. Now called Shaw Centre, it has been the site of five provincial minor hockey tournaments with the last one being hosted by the Pee Wee Tier II team in the 2012-13 year. Close to 350 minor hockey youngsters were registered this past year.

Salmon Arm can be proud of the achievements of Salmon Arm Minor Hockey. It has been a tremendous opportunity for the youth of Salmon Arm to enjoy the great game of hockey.

Many thanks to the thousands of volunteers over the years and to all sponsors of minor hockey.

SAMHA looks forward to another 50 years of serving the youth in Salmon Arm and area.

Thank you to all the parents, coaches and helpers who work so hard for our kids!

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SALMON ARM MINOR

HOCKEY WEEK Jan 9-17, 2015

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Not only our board members but also our coaches, assistants, trainers, managers and helpers have put in volunteer time to make our minor hockey association here in Salmon Arm one of the strongest in British Columbia, if not Canada.

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Saluting our local Minor Hockey Players!

The Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association Board takes this opportunity during Minor Hockey Week to thank all the outstanding volunteers of our association. SAMHA would not be able to offer our programs without the incredible support and dedication of these people.

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Group continues work on pine beetle problem

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

When the pine beetle epidemic began to decimate B.C.’s forests, a unique group formed to try to mitigate some of the devastating effects.

The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC) came together eight years ago, with representatives from nine regional districts, six tribal councils and Community Futures Development Corporation of the Central Interior First Nations.

During the early stages, the SIBAC board learned there were many issues affecting rural communities.

“These issues were broader and deeper from the impact of the mountain pine beetle,” wrote board chair Rhona Martin in a letter to SIBAC member organizations.

nificant difference.”

In lieu of seeking financial support in 2015, SIBAC is organizing and hosting a major international rural development conference in Salmon Arm in May

and is asking member organizations to budget for as many board and staff members to attend as possible.

“Similar to the Reversing the Tide conference, which was

very exciting and had speakers from around the world talking about economic development, speakers will also come from around the world,” said Martin.

“We would like as

many people within SIBAC to attend and take what they learn back to their communities.”

Since 2011, SIBAC has funded and led a major initiative call Rural Development BC,

with two other regional beetle action coalitions.

The purpose of the program is to provide recommendations to the provincial government. SIBAC board members were pleased

that Premier Christy Clark acted upon one of the key recommendations by formally designating a cabinet minister with the specific responsibility for rural development in B.C.

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Rhona Martin CSRD DIRECTOR Martin, who is the newly elected chair of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board and regional district director for Electoral Area E Rural Revelstoke/Malakwa, noted that through research, consultation and reports created through the Rural BC project, SIBAC realized there is a critical need for support in the area of rural development.

“To meet this need, SIBAC tends to explore the possibility of evolving into an ongoing rural development structure,” she wrote, asking for continued support from all member organizations by way of an appointed member to the board.

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’Backs strong play continues at home

Depth pays off: Marsh, Heidt and Blanchard play big part in weekend games for ’Backs.

By Evan Buhler oBSERvER STAFF

Two points is all that separates the Silverbacks and Centennials in the standings after a strong weekend showing by Salmon Arm. The ’Backs opened up their three-game week at the Shaw Centre, hosting the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Trail broke out to a two-goal lead in the second period before Bryden Marsh cut the visitors lead in half.

The Silverbacks only had one power play in the game and Carson Bolduc took full advantage of the extra man, as he scored on a feed from Taro Hirose, tying the game at two-a-piece.

With two minutes left in the game, Marsh scored the game winner and his second of the night.

The win against Trail increased Salmon Arm’s winning streak to six games, their longest this season.

Last Friday the ’Backs made the hourand-a-half trip to West Kelowna to face the Warriors, a week since defeating them 7-1 at the Shaw Centre.

Josh Blanchard scored the opening goal of the game 17 seconds into the second frame. Ross Heidt and Bryden Marsh picked up the assists on the scoring play.

West Kelowna stole the lead before the midway point of the game with goals coming from Jonathan Desbiens and Andrew Johnson.

Seconds after Shane Danyluk’s penalty ended, Angus Redmond made a vital glove save at the top of his crease stopping the Warriors Tanner Campbell, keeping the ’Backs within one goal.

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Sweet celebration: Thomas Plese and the Silverbacks celebrate Plese’s fifth goal of the season, tying the game at two on Saturday, Jan. 10. The ’Backs won 4-3 against Prince George with less than a second left in regulation time.

The Silverbacks responded and Blanchard scored his second of the game, tying the game at two.

Heidt worked his way into the zone before firing a shot on net, Blanchard found the loose puck in the slot and fired in the equalizer.

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Fundraiser at Golds tournament Activities are planned to raise money for the Dearing Family Endowment Fund, which supports elementary-aged students who would benefit from financial support in their educational endeavours.

At the Friday, Jan. 16 Senior Golds basketball tournament, the Golds take on LV Rogers at 5:15 p.m. at the Sullivan campus. A fundraising bean bag toss, complete with prizes, will takes place at halftime.

The fund was established through the Shuswap Community Foundation to honour the memory of dedicated teacher, principal, coach and basketball referee, Barry Dearing.

WolfPack hit 100 against Heat Fifth year guard, Jorri Duxbury scored 14 points in the Thompson Rivers WolfPack’s 103-61 trouncing of the UBCO Heat last Saturday in Kamloops.

The win is the ’Pack’s seventh consecutive victory and keeps them on top of the Explorer Division with nine wins and one loss.

For Unplug and Play week, the Salmon Arm Rec Center, RBC, and School District 83 will be hosting a family snowshoe night. “Under the lights Family Snowshoe Night” will take place on Jan. 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Mountain Field. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Laura Paiement at 250-803-6168.

B.C. Family Day All events at the SASCU rec centre on Monday, Feb. 9 will be free as part of B.C. Family Day. Events include motoring munchkins from 10 a.m. to noon, for kids 12 and under in the SASCU rec centre gym. Public skating runs from 1-3 p.m. at Hucul Pond. Public swimming runs from 1-4 p.m. and will include inflatables in the pool.

Bridge winners Sunday Duplicate Club’s results for January 11 are as follows: North/South: in first place, Ona Bouchard and Peggy Petersen; in second place, Doss Burman and Al Christie; in third place, Shirley and Chuck Buckler. East/West: in first place, Betty and Charley Ward; in second place, Dan Quilty and Gerry Chatelain; in third place, Arlene and Bert Lamoureux.

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On the girls side, Taylor Watts and Serena Boehme placed fifth, Mandie Schwandt won bronze and Hailey Paulus won silver.

The following day, seven wrestlers took part in the elite tournament. Taylor Watts and Rohan Kafle, both in Grade 9, have only been wrestling for a matter of weeks and took part in the elite tournament.

Watts’ first elite match was against last year’s B.C. high school champion, who has been wrestling since elementary school and is ranked as one of the top young wrestlers in Canada.

Kafle, the team’s newest wrestler went all the way to the final, losing a close match.

SAS have been the Thompson/Okanagan champions for the past three years. The program is only in its fifth year but they are emerging as a strong team in B.C. Coaches Ray Munsie and Richard Sweet are “over the moon” happy, but realize that getting to the top echelon of the sport is a process.

“It will take some time yet,” says Munsie but these results indicate to us that we are on the right path and we are definitely

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Gut wrench time: Mike Munsie shows

Beau Jackson, of Penticton, how to properly lock his hands together during a gut wrench during a wrestling clinic at the Jackson Campus on Saturday, Jan. 10. catching attention and respect.”

This past weekend SAS held a twoday wrestling clinic, instructed by Mike

Munsie, a former SAS wrestler and collegiate wrestling champion.

Wrestlers from across the Interior attended the clinic.

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The Salmon Arm Secondary wrestling team is looking to use the annual “War On The Floor” tournament as a benchmark for their season.

The annual tournament, at Simon Fraser University, drew more than 600 wrestlers from all over B.C. and Alberta.

SAS sent 23 wrestlers who competed in the junior high novice, the senior high novice, and open elite. In the novice divisions, Alec Crawford, Awatar Kafle, and Reid McInnes all won bronze medals.

Colin Robinson won silver and Rohan Kafle won gold.

Early on Redmond looked solid. He was at the top of his crease aggressively challenging every shot, and controlled his rebounds giving up very few second and third chances to Prince George.

Marsh, Heidt and Blanchard provided an offensive spark, their quick transition up the ice and gritty work along the boards hemmed the Spruce Kings in their own zone.

“They have played together for a while now and I think their success can be attributed directly to their work ethic,” said West.

“You can see them gaining confidence and having fun out there, and that makes it difficult for other teams to defend.”

Despite the pressure from the Marsh line, they couldn’t find a

breakthrough.

The game’s first goal came at 11:18 of the first period when Taro Hirose picked the pocket of the Spruce Kings defenceman Alex Stoley.

Hirose broke in all alone and coolly deeked out Alex Brooks-Potts, beating him up high on the backhand.

The ’Backs kept their foot on the gas and peppered the Spruce Kings net minder throughout the rest of the first and second period, but failed to increase their lead.

In the final 30 seconds of the middle frame, emotions got the better of both teams as eight penalties were handed out at the end of the period.

With a two-man advantage to start the third period, Prince George scored two goals, jumping out to a 2-1 lead, only a minute into the final frame.

Despite being down a goal, Salmon Arm still controlled the game offensively and midway through the third period Thomas Plese scored his fifth of the season, knotting the game at two.

Michael Buonincontri silenced the Shaw Centre 11 seconds after Plese’s marker, restoring the visitors onegoal lead.

Shane Danyluk tied the game at three, 30 seconds after serving a questionable penalty for tripping with six minutes remaining in the game.

Shortly after Danyluk’s goal, Buonincontri was sprung on a break away, but a confident Redmond challenged the Spruce Kings sniper and shut the door.

“Angus is settling into his game, he’s still young at only 19 and has been the starter now for half the season,” said West.

“His confidence lev-

el is growing game by game and with Dyment pushing him to earn the starting position it’s great to see.”

The game looked like it was headed to overtime when the Silverbacks lost an offensive zone face-off with less than 10 seconds left.

However, a strong forecheck by Marsh lead to the game-winning goal by Blanchard with 0.7 seconds left on the clock, giving the ’Backs the 4-3 win.

“When a game is heated and played with intensity you’re going to have to battle through some things you may not agree with, but getting the win showed our groups resilience,” West said.

Saturday night was also the trade deadline in the BCHL. Salmon Arm GM, Troy Mick took an active roll in trade deadline day acquiring defenceman Anthony

Gardner from Coquitlam for futures.

Mick also traded forward Karl El-Mir to the Grand Prairie Storm in the AJHL for future considerations.

The Silverbacks travel to Prince George tomorrow evening, then return to the Shaw Centre to host the two best Island teams, Nanaimo and Powell River over the weekend.

West says they are looking forward to hosting Nanaimo and Powell River this weekend, but says they have to first focus on Prince George.

“As a coach you want to look forward to the big games, but we have to take it one game at a time.”

With more players set to return from injury this week, players will be forced to fight for ice time within the team, which West says will help make the ’Backs more competitive come game time.

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Lazar becoming a household name

By Kevin Mitchell BLACK PRESS

Officially, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. Being anywhere near hockey star Curtis Lazar is now unofficially the second happiest place.

Many who have followed Lazar’s hockey career from his minor hockey days are familiar with that Duracell smile. Lazar sported the perm-grin when he, Alex Gillies and Jordan Burns (both who played for the Silverbacks) helped the Watkin Motors Mustangs take the 2008 CocaCola Winter Carnival Pee Wee Classic.

We saw Curtis flash the smile even wider when he guided Team B.C. to gold in the 2011 Winter Games in Halifax, and again when he helped the Edmonton Oil Kings claim backto-back WHL titles and one Memorial Cup. Oh, and he was pretty stoked when the Ottawa Senators chose him in round one of the 2013 NHL entry draft.

The grin was golden Monday, Jan. 5 when Lazar hoisted the World Junior trophy after Canada held off Russia 5-4 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

He’s just about 20 and Lazar is already being classed as a winner. I wondered if the emotions were different surrounding a Memorial Cup and a world junior crown.

He discussed just that with Canadian goalie Zach Fucale, who backstoped the Halifax Mooseheads

to the 2013 Memorial Cup, and they figured the road to the world junior gold, while a shorter journey than the Memorial Cup, is just as special.

“It’s a Canadian tradition and you have a lot more people pulling for you,” said Lazar.

TSN reports that a record-breaking average audience of 7.1 million Canadians watched the epic victory over Russia, making it the mostwatched broadcast on record on specialty TV in Canada.

So, the world juniors are definitely a big deal, as is Lazar across the nation. He’s a few dollars short of being a teenage millionaire, but money will never change this kid.

He is the most grateful and grounded elite athlete I can remember covering. He knows he’s living a rock star life, but he’s mature enough to know it can be gone in a New York minute.

He was the consummate Captain Canada and will one year soon wear a letter alongside Ottawa captain Erik Karlsson.

Canada centre Max Domi told Mike Brophy of NHL.com: “He’s the happiest guy we have all met. He’s a great leader on and off the ice.”

Said Robert Dirk, who coached Lazar in Midget at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton: “I’ve seen that smile before. He’s working for everything he’s getting.”

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Lazar will enjoy a 20year career, loved Lazar’s play in the world juniors.

“He was the steadying influence I felt up front,” Dirk told Black Press Sports. “Nothing flashy, but, at times he was flashy. Just professional. Being in Ottawa for the first half of the season, he’s learning that professional mentality. You just have to get the job done. That’s what he did.”

Lazar’s folks, Dave, employed by Kal Tire, and Karen, a one-time florist, are wonderful people and no surprise, they smile a lot.

Lazar flew to Philadelphia last Tuesday afternoon to rejoin the Senators. He was a healthy scratch and the TV cameras caught him smiling and laughing with a teammate outside the Sens’ dressing room.

His calming personality is priceless and while his talent level is

often compared to Milan Lucic of the Bruins and Mike Fisher of the Predators, Lazar may bring even more to the table as he progresses.

Lucic, who also won a Memorial Cup, will never be as universally popular as Lazar, and the only gold Fisher ever sees is worn by his pop star wife Carrie Underwood.

Lazar has just one goal through 27 games with the Senators and can still be sent back to Edmonton. Can’t see that happening after his nine points, class and moxy in the world juniors.

Ironically, new Senators’ head coach Dave Cameron was behind Canada’s bench when they self-destructed in a 2011 gold-medal loss to Russia.

“I know,” laughed Lazar, when I revealed that trivia information.

“He told me before I left, ‘Hockey Canada taught me how not to

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Crews at Larch Hills have been working diligently to groom and widen the trails for the hundreds of skiers expected to participate.

The Loppet begins at 9 a.m. at the Larch Hills ski area. Lunch will be provided after the race at the chalet.

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Cameron appears to be a patient and intelligent man. He knows he has a gem in Lazar. Part of Vernon has known about this joyous nugget for sometime now.

Lazar is no secret now and we are pleased to share his smile with the rest of the nation, at least during the hockey season.

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Larch Hills skiers impress Several members of the Larch Hills Nordics ski team attended the Teck #5 Okanagan Cup cross-country ski race hosted by the Overlander Ski Club last weekend and earned many top finishes. Jeremia Bucher placed third in the atom girls three category. In the peewee boys one category, Benjamin Milne placed second, and Jonathan Breugem came in third.

In the peewee boys two category, Eric Moore placed second. Samantha Peterson placed first in the peewee girls one category. Hilary Vukadinovic, Tessa Elliot and Emily Carelse swept the podium in the Larch Hills peewee girls two category. In the bantam boys one category, Jacob Hepburn placed third, and Trond May finished in first in the bantam boys two category. The bantam girls one category, saw another Larch Hills sweep with Julianne Moore, Samantha Vukadinovic and Zara

Bucher placing first, second and third respectively. Claire Van Bergeyk finished first and Lys Milne came in third in the bantam girls two category. In the midget boys one category, Stephen Moore placed first, in front of Calvin Hepburn, who placed second. Ben Van Bergeyk placed second in the midget boys two category. In the midget girls, both categories one and category two, Larch Hills athletes swept the podiums.

Category one saw Maggie Beckner place first, Keeya Corbett came in second and Avery Hanson finished third.

In category two, Aria Izik-Dzurko placed first, Julia Brown finished second and Rachel Bates came in third.

In the juvenile boys category one, Konrad Van Varseveld placed first, and Aidan Hepburn came in third. Anna Bucher placed second in the juvenile girls category one, while Rachel May placed first in

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’Tips earn tough points on road in Kelowna The Podollan Inn Peewee tier two Silvertips visited West Kelowna on Saturday, to face the Warriors.

Colby Feist, Ty Sanford and Mason Balon were a force for the ’Tips, as they dominated the game with their quick transitions and tape-to-tape passing.

Balon charged down the wing with the puck taking it behind the net, and leaving it for Feist to complete the wraparound. A few minutes later, Balon set up Sanford for the tap-in. Feist

would return the favor in the second period, dropping the puck to Balon for a hard blast, giving the ’Tips a 4-2 lead midway through the game. The Warriors clawed their way back into the game in the third to get the game within one. Feist would steal the puck at the blue line and head in on a breakaway before out waiting the Westside netminder and slipping the puck into the back of the net. Unfortunately for the ’Tips, the Warriors would net an-

other and then tie it up late in the third to finish the game at 6.

Sunday, the Silvertips headed across the bridge for a morning tilt against Kelowna.

Marino Bordin would open the scoring for the ’Tips. Salmon Arm surrendered a shorthanded marker tying the game at one. Colby Feist gave Salmon Arm the edge heading into the first intermission, restoring their one-goal lead. After Kelowna tied the game early in the second, Mason Ba-

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SAS students strut their stuff

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

High school students will be taking their creative talents onstage over the next three weeks.

And the community is invited to cheer them on and enjoy first-rate entertainment.

First up, it’s Theatre Spectrum with Brian Pratt Johnson, or PJ as he is affectionately known to his students.

The show, which opens Wednesday, Jan. 14 and runs for three nights, is a musical theatre revue that features the 24 Grade 11/12 students.

“It’s a production the students have put together,” says an enthusiastic Pratt Johnson, noting that with the odd start to the school year due to the teachers’ strike, there was little time to find a script.

Pratt Johnson chose the theme – colour – and the students then selected material such as songs and skits appropriate to colours within the prism.

“We worked on some singing and acting skills and then I said ‘here’s our theme, let’s research the material,’” he says. “We talked about how to pace the show, how to put it together.”

And the students took ownership of the project, creating their own production and having a lot of fun in the process.

“I’ve really tried to involve them in this as a director, trying to teach them how to block a scene, how to plan lighting and how to organize props and costuming,” he says. “We’re ending up with a product, but my focus was to be showing the kids the process and how to get there.”

Pratt Johnson said he had a few anxious moments when the school had two snow days tagged onto the long Christmas break, making rehearsal impossible.

“My wife talked me through it. She said ‘hold it, this is supposed to be fun…’” he laughs, noting there is a bit of added stress in that the process of putting so much of the production into the students’ hands is a first for him too.

“I care; that’s why I get in a tizzy. I want it to be as good as it can be.”

More relaxed on Monday, Pratt Johnson said he was looking forward to a dress rehearsal in front of students that afternoon.

And, while he knew there would be some glitches, he was reassured there were two

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Showtime: Grade 11/12 students rehearse one of the numbers from Theatre Spectrum, which opens Wednesday, Jan 14 at the Salmon Arm Secondary Sullivan campus theatre. more days to address them before putting Theatre Spectrum in front of a paying audience.

Theatre Spectrum runs Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 14 to 16 at 7 p.m. in the SAS Theatre at the Sullivan campus. Tickets are $8 and are available in the school office during the day or at the door.

Next week, audiences of all ages will be entertained by the (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel and Gretel.

“A parody of the typical Hansel and Gretel story the public is familiar with, it’s a twist on a bunch of different fairytales,” says enthusiastic acting and dance teacher Danielle Berger, noting it coincides with the premise of the current Hollywood movie Into the Woods. “It’s something familiar to the kids; I think they buy in better, like they did last year with Peter Pan.” Berger says the 25 students in her Grade 11/12 Sullivan acting class are thoroughly enjoying the production that includes elements of Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

“It’s great because it’s great for all ages,” says Berger. “We want to get as much of the community out to support this as possible.”

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Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is at 6:30. Tickets are $8 and are available at the Sullivan campus office or at the door.

The following week, Berger’s two Grade 11/12 dance classes will perform in a recital showcasing all the dances and choreography they have learned throughout the semester – jazz dance, hip-hop, contemporary, modern and a musical theatre piece.

The students will also perform numbers they created by forming their own groups, choosing their own music and choreographing their own dance.

“This is really neat because it gives the students more responsibility and the opportunity to show their own style of dance,” says Berger, who pointed out the students have been working on the choreography since school began. “They’re a great group of hardworking students, very artistically talented kids, and I am so excited to see all their hard work come together and for the community to come out and see it too.”

The SAS dance recital takes place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 28, 29 in the Sullivan campus theatre. Doors open at 6 and tickets, at $8, are available at the Sullivan Campus office or at the door.

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It’s a decade worth celebrating.

For the past 10 years, the Shuswap Trail Alliance has collaborated with other groups to create and maintain trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and capabilities to enjoy the wilderness.

The alliance’s accomplishments have been celebrated with a party every winter for the past eight years. More than 200 tickets have been sold for this year’s party and silent auction, which takes place Friday, Feb. 6 at the SASCU Rec Centre.

The event has become a phenomenon in the Shuswap, selling out several weeks in advance each year.

“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 achieved in the region in 2014,” says Trail Alliance chair Winston Pain. “This is the eighth anniversary of the party and (Okanagan College) Enactus students will be available to drive people home and do door duty.”

Blue Canoe will again provide the delicious appies that are included in the price of the ticket and Brian Coffee will return to provide the stage lighting.

“So many things are happening,” says Pain, noting volunteers built 15 kilometres of trail and maintained over 120 km of trail this past year.

A regional trail strategy is underway bringing together 60 people representing First Nations, BC Parks, local governments including CSRD, Sicamous, Enderby and Interior Health.

“Mike Simpson of Fraser Basin Council has been facilitating and we’re four or five months away from being complete,” says Pain. “We even had motorized users there and we’re starting to talk about the rail trail.”

Pain says while that’s exciting because it’s another element of the strategy that will come to life in 2015, it is driven by the Splatsin Band and important they are viewed as the leaders in this process.

“After 10 years, it’s astounding to me how the area has mobilized so much support at all levels,” says Pain enthusiastically. “It’s not about are trails worth it any

longer, it’s how can we continue working together to improve the assets in the area.”

The 2014 Shuswap Trail project list is impressive, with over 50 projects, 60 volunteer trail events – 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 McIntyrePaul, Executive Director of the Shuswap Trail Alliance. “The annual fundraiser celebration gives us the foundational resources to support that ongoing work.”

In an official statement to the Legislative Assembly, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo recently thanked the “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.”

Trail party tickets are available at Skookum Cycle & Ski and Ridetech. For more information on the Shuswap Trails Annual Fundraiser Celebration and trails throughout the Shuswap visit www.shuswaptrails.com.

SAS fashion show to fund food projects Salmon Arm Secondary Grade 12 student Kiana Hampton and other leadership class volunteers are presenting Fashion For Famine.

The 90-minute fashion show takes place in the Sullivan campus atrium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. SAS students and Silverback players will model clothes from Nalu. Shoppers Drug Mart is doing the models’ makeup and DC Chop Shop, Tarnows and Tangles will provide hairdos.

Community support also comes from several businesses who donated items for gift baskets to be raffled off to raise more money. Each ticket to the show gets one entry into the gift basket raffle and patrons can get more chances by donating cash or nonperishable food items.

Food and refreshments will be available throughout the show Fifty per cent of the proceeds go to the local food bank and the other half goes to Free the Chil-

dren to help fight famine in Africa.

Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults.

“I think its really important to acknowledge the needs of the community by donating to the local food bank,” says Hampton, who plans a career in medicine.

“I think it’s just a great cause and I want to make a difference in the community and internationally, and I think this is a great way to do it.”

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At 15, the already accomplished pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko hopes to be recognized as one of Canada’s music heroes.

The teen has entered a search by CBC Music and ICI Musique’s for Canada’s favourite amateur classical pianist.

Pianists are invited to enter Piano Hero regardless of age or level of accomplishment to show the rest of Canada what they’ve got.

Winning will include a trip for two to Toronto, where the successful entrant will make a professional music video, have a private piano lesson with Emanuel Ax and attend the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s RBC Piano Extravaganza, including a performance at Roy Thomson Hall with the TSO. The winner will also receive an upright piano courtesy of Steinway Piano Galleries of Canada.

Contestants were asked to film themselves performing a piece of classical music and submit their video to CBC Music.

The public will vote on all videos submitted and a jury of piano professionals will select a winner.

In the bio Jaeden submitted as part of the contest rules, he described himself as “a 15-year-old from the incredibly supportive community of Salmon Arm, B.C. “I started playing piano at age five and, since

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Jaeden goes on to explain that he had his orchestral debut just over a year ago, performing Schumann’s A Minor Concerto.

“In the past two summers, I’ve had the privilege of participating in Morningside Music Bridge in Calgary, collaborating with top young musicians and teachers from around the world,” he wrote.

To see the video of Jaeden playing Barcarole in F Sharp Major, Op. 60 by Frédéric Chopin, visit http://piano.strutta.com/entry/8285947.

“Also, check out some of the other entrants – people from age 10 to seniors, from all walks of life,” says Jaeden’s father, David. “What a great way to build community and grow the profile of classical music in our country.”

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CLUES DOWN 1. Besmear 2. Genus dasyprocta 3. A male ferret 4. Unit of volume (abbr.)

5. Italian hors d’oeuvres 6. N.W. German city & port 7. Signal sounds 8. Adult females 9. -__, denotes past 12. Gas usage measurement 13. Fishhook point 17. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 19. In a way, thrusts 20. Grimm brothers birthplace 22. Withered; dry 24. Genus salvia 26. About senator 30. Livestock enclosure 32. Work units 33. Hebrew name meaning dog 34. A tumor composed of muscle tissue 36. Satisfy to excess 41. Third mast 42. A horse’s strut 44. Tree producing gum (Arabic) 45. Armour carried on the arm 46. Winged goddess of the dawn 47. Ego 49. Hesitancy 51. Young woman of society 55. Founder of Babism 57. Mark (abbr.)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week will have you pursuing your aspirations in a different manner. You will be more able to attract the right situations and individuals into your life to provide you with greater opportunities in the present and future. Take others up on their offers and attend group events and outings. It will be beneficial for you to interact with as many people as you can this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week will have you taking a different approach with how you present yourself.

Conversations will help you analyze where you want to go and what you need to do to get there. You will reach a new perspective and this will have you instigating changes within relationships and with family. Take the time to properly sort out the direction you want to go in now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): After a long period of time feeling bogged down you will start to see the limits that you have imposed on yourself and will be able to break them and release them as you move forward. Communicate and share your version of the story or simply your knowledge with others. It will go a long way and open more doors than you thought possible. Profound changes will happen now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): This week will offer you the ability to discuss what’s been on your mind with significant others. You will discuss issues that have been troubling you for some time. Excitement will return this week as you notice that new events can transpire for you and this brings added confidence for you on a professional and public level.

Breaking free of old routines will be an added bonus to this week. Speak your mind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This week will welcome in a slightly less strict disciplined energy. You wanted to make sure that everything was going on the right track going into the new year, and now you’ll feel that you can loosen up a bit. Still, you will have those conversations with your significant other, but all in all things should be moving forward joyfully! Tend to the remaining details, stick to that diet, budget appropriately. You’ll see big changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): After a long period of time of you truly finding out the practical way of doing things, now is the time to break the rules a little bit and have a bit more fun. You developed a proper routine, so you are allowed to think outside the box. The more you communicate with family, the better your daily life will be. Discussions with others lift your spirits this week.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Through discussing the direction and future with your spouse this week, more pronounced positive steps can be realized. You will be better able to clarify the progress with creative projects and children.

Practical discussions will take place and you will be able to plan ahead and sort out the details. New and creative ideas will be highlighted and a passionate nature will emerge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Intellectual discussions with family and those within your home environment will help you discover and plan out the proper route towards increasing your finances with work related advancements.

Others will see you contemplating serious issues. Sort out the details towards your dreams and aspirations this week.

Family members will be happy to share their views.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This week will have you communicating with others in a more profound way. The way you will be expressing your passions in life will be sought after, as you return with messages that are carefully thought out and truthful. This will no doubt show up as increased confidence and a more powerful bank statement.

Buy that item you know you need now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Powerful changes are in store for you this week. The more you express your thoughts, the more your confidence will go up. Your finances will no doubt take a turn for the better this week. More profit is to be had by intellectualizing the current issues you are facing.

Implement those new and creative ideas this week and you will see a big impact for you personally. Money owed to you will be returned, but only after a little digging, so speak up!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): After a lot of focus on internalizing your thoughts so that they have a solid impact, this week sees you able to step up and express everything with others. You might feel slightly challenged by those significant relationships in your life now, but that’s why you are with them. Take their advice, but do incorporate your own new and fresh ideas into the mix. The combination will help you make your dreams a reality!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This week will welcome in thoughts of others in your life. Be keen to be aware of your dreams this week. They will be very telling and helpful! A true passionate direction will be established by the end of the week. Sit down with those you feel you can trust and have that heart to heart. Discuss everything under the sun.

It will be an amazing end to the week!

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(For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

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HISCOCK, KARL RUEBEN Karl Rueben Hiscock turned off the light and closed the door on his woodworking studio on the 17th of December 2014 for the last time.

His big heart eased to a stop as he dozed off listening to a Classic Country Music station on his TV. It doesn’t get any better than that, not for Karl Hiscock it doesn’t.

Originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, he celebrated his 80th birthday in October of this year. He was apprenticed as a carpenter by Bowaters in Corner Brook, and went to work on the Carol Project in Labrador in 1959, when he stayed for 30 years. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Town of Labrador City from 1961, becoming the Chairman of the Board in 1978, and was elected the first mayor of Labrador City in 1981, and served as deputy mayor from 1985 to 1989.

He was instrumental in developing recreational opportunities in Labrador City, notably the Carol Curling Club, minor hockey, and softball. His finest hour was during the aftermath of the Blizzard of 1981 where he coordinated the recovery efforts from the disaster created by a loss of electric power during the storm.

On retirement, he and his wife Fran moved to Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, then followed their children out west to Lloydminster, Alberta, and then finally to Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

He is pre-deceased by his father Jim, his mother Hazel, his brother Gerald, his brother Grant and his brother-in-law Gordon Cartwright. He is survived by his wife Fran, his sister Phyllis Musseau, his brother Ralph, his sister Beverly Cartwright, his sister Debbie Stratton, his son Greg, his daughter Rosalyn Grady, his son Garfield, his son Stephen, his grandson Matthew, his granddaughter Danielle, his grandson Michael Grady, his granddaughter Elizabeth Grady, his grandson Vance, his granddaughter Alana, his granddaughter Kate, his granddaughter Leah, his grandson Karl, his grandson Andrew, his grandson Ronnie, his granddaughter Mia, his grandson Cameron, and his granddaughter Janey.

We will celebrate his life on April 4th in Salmon Arm during our annual family reunion at Easter. In the meantime donations can be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation: Main Hospital Entrance, 601 10 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC. Phone 250.833.3644. info@shuswaphospitalfoundation.org.

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NICHOLSON, MERLE November 13th 1958 - December 30th 2014 Merle Nicholson (née MacCarthy) passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital Dec 30, 2014 surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Merle was a loving wife, devoted mother and amazing grandma. She enjoyed participating in her Relay for Life team and was a dedicated member of the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 32 yrs, Ken, children; Jill (Matt), Chelsea (James), Dane, grandchildren; Rylee & Brooklynne. As well as her mother Irene, siblings; Joann (Ricky), Lynn (Larry), Robert (Jackie), Mark (Muriel), Allan (Celina), Shelley (Daniel). She is predeceased by son, Ryan (Feb 7, 1997), and father, Luke (Jun 5, 1997).

A Memorial Mass was held from the Church of Our Lady Of The Lake, Blind Bay, BC on January 3rd.

In lieu of flower please donate to the BC Cancer Society. The family would like to thank all of her doctors and wonderful hospital staff.

Online condolences can be sent through Merle’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. ROSEMARY (MOLLY) DAVIS June 9, 1923 - December 28, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Molly Davis announces her passing at Hillside Village on Sunday December 28, 2014 at the age of 91.

Molly was born in Bexhill, East Sussex, England and emigrated to Canada as a war bride in 1945.

She was predeceased by her husband Art on Remembrance Day in 1990 and is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Ken) Baird of Salmon Arm and Jacquie (Frank Romano) Davis of Calgary, her sister Joyce in England, her granddaughter Debbie Baird, grandson Ryan Kucharski, great granddaughter Jenna (Nick), two great great granddaughters Alexis and Portia, and many nieces and nephews.

Molly will be forever missed and lovingly remembered as a true English lady. The family would sincerely like to thank the caregivers of Cottage 3 at Hillside Village for all the love and excellent care Molly received. They are so special.

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SCOTT, RAYMOND HENDERSON May 9, 1951 - Johnstone Renfrewshire, Scotland January 4, 2015 - Calgary, Alberta Dr. Raymond “Ray” Scott passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the age of 63 years.

Ray will be sadly missed but not forgotten by his loving family, wife June Scott (nee Whitehead) of Calgary, AB; beloved daughter, Heather Scott of St. Catharines, ON; son, Raymond Scott of Hamilton, ON; mother, Margaret Scott of St. Catharines, ON; sisters Anne (Kevin) Favell, of St. Catharines, ON; Rita (Felix) Gianfrancesco of Toronto, ON; brothers Jack (Peggy Jo) Scott of Toronto, ON, and Andrew (Susan) Scott of Tuscon, AR, as well as his three granddaughters, Fallon, Taylor-Rae and EmmerieRose. Ray was predeceased by his father, John Scott.

Ray was a Scotsman who embraced Canada as his home since 1957. He grew up in Thorold, ON where he excelled in hockey, baseball and playing with the Trippers. Ray became an optician and was employed with Standard Optical Company from 1972 to 1991. During his time with Standard Ray moved his way up from optician to Business Manager for the whole of Atlantic Canada. In 1993 Ray decided to attend university and completed with the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy on November 12, 2004. Ray completed his career working for Alberta Health Services as a psychologist. Ray’s greatest love was his family. He also enjoyed playing guitar, writing and recording songs, travelling, a good game of golf, riding his Harley (on nice days only) and the occasional cigar.

A Celebration of Ray’s Life was held at the Redeemer Bible Church (3017 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, ON) on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at Club Italia (2525 Montrose Road). Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway. com. Any donations can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society in Ray’s Name.

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

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

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Travel RESORT RENTAL in Hemet, CA. Brand new one bedroom cottages with full kitchen, bath, queen bed, and living suite.

Luxury Resort. 866-916-1316 or goldenvillagepalms.com RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day.

362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. www.hemetrvresort.com or call: 1-800-926-5593.

Children Childcare Available CHEEKY Little Monkeys daycare has limited spots available!! We are a licensed Waldorf/Montessori inspired family childcare center. All wooden and fabric toys, absolutely no electronics, lots of outdoor play, arts and crafts, nature activities, and much more! We include healthy, nutritious meals and snacks.

Please visit www.cheekylittlemonkeysdaycare.com

for more details or contact us at 250-517-9748

Obituaries

Business Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca

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

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your workat-home career today!

1-800-222-TIPS

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time.

Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs.

We offer a rider and pet policy.

All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

In Memoriam

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

In Memoriam

In loving memory

BARRY DEARING September 12, 1956 – January 16, 2014 A year has passed since Barry lost his courageous battle with cancer.

In the Salmon Arm community Barry will always be remembered as a dedicated principal and teacher, coach, basketball referee, avid golfer, and respected colleague and friend.

To honour his memory, his family and friends continue to fundraise for the DEARING FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND, established through Shuswap Community Foundation to provide funding for local elementary-aged students who would benefit from financial support in their educational endeavours.

JANUARY 16, 2015 FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: • BEAN BAG TOSS: Golds Basketball Tournament 5:15 pm game at Sullivan Campus – GOLDS vs. LV ROGERS (half-time fundraising event with prizes) • COIN BLITZ: any loose change or random foreign currency can be deposited in donation containers at the School District Office, Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro, or the Golds BB Tournament - Sullivan Campus concession. To-date, over $16,000 has been generously contributed to this fund. Thank-you for your support!

Obituaries

Obituaries

Help Wanted

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

JANITORIAL person req. for office and small comm. centre in Blind Bay. Contact Debbie (250)675-2523 with resume.

To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Appleyard NE 54 papers -Auto Rd. 12 St. SE 69 pp CHASE -Brook Dr./Leighton 95 pp -Whispering Pines/Okanagan Ave.74 pp -Cottonwood 87 pp SICAMOUS -Whitehead/Conn 50 pp Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Celebrations

Celebrations

NEW YEAR, new career! CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand.

Enroll today, be working from home in one year! 1-800-4661535. info@canscribe.com www.canscribe.com.

Help Wanted

Sleigh Rides ,.

Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Popcorn!!

Clerical Assistant Drew Lee-Hai & Associates is actively seeking a candidate for a F/T position for the upcoming tax season to assist with clerical duties in March and April. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, must be courteous, organized, must be able to multitask and perform a variety of office duties with little supervision. Computer skills and interpersonal skills are essential Please send your resume to: Email: info@drewleehai.ca Fax: (250) 832-5377

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS Book Now for your Fun!

Cards of Thanks

THANK YOU TO SHUSWAP LAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL STAFF! The Shannon family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, and especially to the 4th floor Nurses. The care and compassion shown to my wife Barbara was truly a thing of beauty to see. We will remember forever these lovely, professional, special, women.

Sincerely, the Shannons

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

250-832-5700 • Salmon Ar m

Cards of Thanks

Help Wanted

HIRING MEDICAL Transcriptionists! Minimum 2 years recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required.

Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com

Help Wanted

We want you to join our Team…. Dinoflex Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber products is looking for a junior customer service representative at our Salmon Arm factory. Our customer service team provides service and support to distributors worldwide through a variety of communication mediums. If you are customer focused, love to multi task and want to support a product you believe in, this job is for you.

School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires Casual Bus Drivers to work on a casual basis in All Areas.

Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area.

The rate of pay is $24.54 per hour.

For further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2015.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

employment opportunities

Information LOOKING for a weight loss program that actually works for good?!!! Call Kristin for more info 250-804-5573

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Barton Insurance Brokers BC’s largest insurance broker is seeking dynamic, team oriented individuals to fill the following position in our Sorrento location:

AUTOPLAN ADVISOR The successful candidates will possess relevant experience, excellent communication skills, computer proficiency and a commitment to customer service.

HUB International Barton Insurance Brokers offers a positive and vibrant working atmosphere as well as attractive compensation and benefits packages.

Please fax resume and cover letter to (250) 675-2192, attn: Branch Manager or email: leslie.currie@hubinternational.com.

This inside position supports the sales team, assisting in the provision of product information, technical support, quotation data entry, responding to online customer inquiries, following up on projects and other related customer service responsibilities. This highly interactive position requires clear and concise communication skills relating to product knowledge and technical support on product suitability and installation.

Braby Motors in Salmon Arm B.C. is searching for one full time AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS immediatley.

Candidates with strong customer service and inside sales skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office along with a good mathematical aptitude should apply.

Experience in the flooring industry is not essential, but experience working with customers is a must. For more information about our company and our products, visit www.dinoflex.com

BRABY MOTORS OFFERS:

Dinoflex Group offers in-house training, benefits, profit sharing and competitive salaries. To be considered, please email your cover letter and resume by January 23, 2015 to info@dinoflex.com or by fax to 800-305-2109 or mail to Dinoflex Group, PO Box 3309, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S1.

Quote position code PP900 Dinoflex thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our shop is a busy and growing location which could be ideal for the right candiate. our shop offers a variety of all maintenance and repairs, a clean and organized work environment and overall an excellent atmosphere to work in.

• excellent wage & benefits packages • management support • modern shop and equipment • specialized training available Please email your resume to: brandon@brabymotors.com, By fax (250)832-4545 or come by and see us in person.

1250 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Box 880 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N9 250-832-8053

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

TROYER VENTURES Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3) and Mechanics.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.

KAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.

1-800-222-TIPS

Help Wanted

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

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Financial Services

Misc Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

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

• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER

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

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

- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field.

Competitive Wage & Good Benefit Package Offered!

Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

Contractors Home construction/Reno’s skilled and experienced in custom home building/renos for 35 yrs. Call 250-675-2827 Rick/Glen/Donna

Services

Mechanic

Financial Services

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for Mechanic T.Q. – Operations Division.

The applicants must provide services to the School District for the repair and servicing of school district vehicles.

This is a temporary position. Salary of $28.87 per hour.

Further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca.

Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2014 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

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

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

Excavating & Drainage

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Household Services SUITE wanted in exchange for cleaning, yard maint., grocery shopping, etc.(250)804-6043

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Shuswap-Revelstoke We are currently seeking a Casual / On Call staff to cover shifts for all CMHA Shuswap-Revelstoke Branch programs. Programs include Rehabilitation, Hudson Thrift Shoppe and Housing.

Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Social Service Worker Diploma or combination of education, training and recent related experience • Valid Class 5 license • Current First Aid Certificate • Food Safe Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter by January 19, 2014 to: Dianna Churchill, Director of Operations Box 3275 433 Hudson Ave, Salmon Arm BC VIE 4S1 or email: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

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

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

BlandS ’s

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Farm Services

Health Care Assistant Program Feb. 23 - Aug. 28, 2015

Chase, B.C. For more information, phone Susan Ross, TRU Co-ordinator 250-679-7699 or email sross@tru.ca

RESORT SITE MANAGERS St. Ives Resort, Shuswap Lake B.C. St. Ives Resort is a four-season destination on the north shore of Shuswap Lake. The resort’s site managers are retiring in the �irst �uarter of ���� and we are looking for new managers to provide year-around owner & guest services, manage housekeeping staff and provide on-going maintenance for the buildings and grounds. This is a great opportunity to work in the hospitality industry and live in one of BC’s favourite vacation destinations. Compensation includes the provision of a caretaker suite and a vehicle allowance.

If this uni�ue opportunity appeals to you, please email Garry Corbett at stivessitemanager@gmail.com indicating your interest, �uali�ications and e�perience.

Farm Services

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.

We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Financial Services

Financial Services

Home & Yard

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663 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

Misc. Wanted

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

Snowclearing

BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc.

Call Todd @ 250-864-3521.

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local WANTED: Real wood armoire/wardrobe, ideally with shelving and/or drawers within (250)832-6765

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

BOBCAT & operator for snow removal in Sicamous & surr. area. Stacey (250)836-5000

Rates Consistently better than banks

FREE

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Loppet Wax Clinic Friday, January 16

SECOND cut grass Hay $6/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Merchandise for Sale

Clinic Starts at 6 pm 6-8 pm Open Late

141 Shuswap St.

$100 & Under

skookumcycleandski.com

KEMORE built-in dishwasher excellent working condition, quiet $75 (250)832-4978

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD 61/2 cord/ld starting at $372 delivered phone (250)832-6295

250-832-7368

CRAFTSMAN 15.5HP blower bought new 6 ago pd. $2000. used sell $1000 firm. Bill or (250)835-2227

snow years twice, Janice

MOVING : furniture, treasures, small appliance, books, med. poles 9-4 Friday 16 Sat 17 50- 8th st NE

STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Pet Services

Pet Services

Garage Sales

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM, 2 bath condo in Cambridge Crt, 2 blks from Centenoka, N/G incl, 5appl., AC, NS, NP, $1000/mo. + hydro.

Avail now (250)832-8043 3 BED apt. near Buckerfields for rent March 1st. Newly Reno’ed, non smoking property.

Small pet considered. $1200./mo + util. References mandatory (250) 804-8421 BRIGHT 1 bdrm apt. available February 1. Central loc. 45+ $725/mo.

Phone 250-8326490 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts.

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

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

Cottages / Cabins

Misc. for Sale

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

(250)835-8236

NEWSPAPER ROLLENDS

SORRENTO: Mobile Home beside Frankie’s Pizza, avail.

Feb 1st $650./mo + util.,refs & DD, NS (1-250)675-4104

Appointments necessary.

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

Misc. for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

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

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

Modular Homes

Homes for Rent CANOE: 3bdrm., 1.5bath, 5appl., near beach, avail Feb1, $1100/mo., elec. incl*, pets neg. (250)832-6902 JAN 15, 1 bdrm bsmt suite $ 700. furn, util. incl. private location. 1 bdrm furn, $400 in upper part of house, female.

Pet neg.(250)463-2654

Suites, Lower Bachelor suite $600. inc. util., garbage. NP, avail. Feb 1st, Call Travis (250)218-2970 LARGE 2-BDRM. walk-in basement suite close to shools in upper SA. incl. util. $850/mo. 250-803-1946

Suites, Upper HILLCREST: bright 2bdrm. main floor, NS, NP, 5appl., large deck & yard, $1200/mo. incl. util., avail immediately, (250)833-7840 LARGE 1bdrm, F/S, NP, NS, utilities & cable incl., female 35+ preferred, refs req.

(250)804-6123 (250)832-4827

Transportation

Trucks & Vans 2007 F-150 Lariat 4x4, 5.4 Triton, black, low miles, new winter tires, 4 doors, loaded.$15,500. Call Brian at 250804-0918 or 250-804-1918.

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> ENDERBY DRILL HALL 9:30AM - 11:30AM

> SALMON ARM GM and PICCADILLY MALL

> ALL COMMUNITIES

> SHAW CENTRE 2:30PM - 4PM

“Jam the GM” Children’s Book Drive Family Board Games

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH

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

Skating and Books with the Silverbacks

Lego At the Enderby Library

Enderby Come Try Curling!

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10AM - 5PM

Bring a Book to Work Week > ALL COMMUNITIES

Sicamous Crazy Hat Skate

Saturday, January 24

Salmon Arm Magic Shows

Family Pancake Breakfast/Snow & Ice Playday > SICAMOUS SENIORS’ CENTRE 8AM - 12NOON

> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30PM - 5PM

Salmon Arm Puppet Play

> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2PM - 3:30PM > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 4PM > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Friday, January 30 Armstrong Early Years Fair

> ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY 9AM - 11AM

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Lego at the Enderby Library

Carlin Country Sliding Party

> CARLIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL 6:30PM - 8PM

Sicamous StrongStart/Parents & Tots Games & Yoga

Family Storytimes

Wednesday, January 28

Lego at the Enderby Library

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10AM - 4PM > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > SICAMOUS LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM

Skating with the Sicamous Eagles

Salmon Arm SYSA Family “Footy” (Soccer) > SASCU INDOOR SOCCER ARENA 1PM - 3PM

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10AM - 8PM

> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 9AM > SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 12:30PM

Larch Hills Pirate Loppet ($5 fee)

Lego at the Enderby Library

Armstrong Lego Club

> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10AM - 5PM

Salmon Arm Come Try Ringette!

> PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY 9:30AM - 11:30AM

> SHAW CENTRE 3:45PM - 4:45PM

Buddy Reading with the Sicamous Eagles

Sunday, January 25

Family Storytimes

> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10AM

> LARCH HILLS 11AM - 1PM

> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM - 7:3OPM

Salmon Arm Yoga & PJ Storytime > HILLCREST SCHOOL 6:30PM - 7:30PM

“Jam the GM” Children’s Book Drive at the Eagles’ Game

Armstrong Family Skate

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM

Salmon Arm Family Music Jam with Roxy

Salmon Arm Lego Building and Storytime

Saturday, January 31

Salmon Arm Family Swim

South Shuswap Family Skate and Winter Fun

Armstrong Family Rollerskating

South Shuswap Family Bingo Night

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > SICAMOUS LIBRARY BRANCH 11AM

Enderby Family Skate

Thursday, January 29

> SALMON ARM RECREATION CENTRE 12:30PM - 1:30PM

> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 3PM - 4:30PM > SORRENTO BLIND BAY PARK 3:30PM - 5PM

> SALMON ARM RECREATION CENTRE 1PM - 4PM

> ARMSTRONG HASSEN MEMORIAL ARENA 3PM - 4:30PM > ENDERBY ARENA 5:45PM - 7:15PM

> SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 6PM - 7PM

Monday, January 26

> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 9AM

> SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 4PM - 5:30PM

> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 9:30AM - 11:30AM

“Build a Book” Project at Family Saturdays > SALMON ARM ARTS CENTRE 11AM - 4PM

Shuswap Theatre Storytelling & Drama Games > SHUSWAP THEATRE 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Salmon Arm Early Years Fair “Pirate Party”

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Mall at Piccadilly NSSCR North/South Shuswap ECD Okanagan Regional Library Pirate Loppet Committee RBC Learn to Play Project River of Life Youth Group Salmon Arm ECD

Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm Recreation Salmon Arm Silverbacks School District No. 83 Shuswap District Arts Council Shuswap Ringette Association Shuswap Theatre Society

Shuswap Youth Soccer Assoc.

Sicamous Recreation Society Sicamous & Malakwa ECD Sicamous Eagles Sicamous Lions Club Sicamous Parents & Tots Sicamous Preschool and StrongStart Sweet Freedom Yoga

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

ONGOING… OKANAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, SALMON ARM BRANCH –

meets every third Monday of the month, 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the Mall at Piccadilly, use back northwest entrance. Anyone interested in the history of Salmon Arm and surrounding areas, is invited to join. For further info., contact: Pat at 250-833-0205 or Dorothy at 250-832-3537. Next meeting is Jan. 19, 2015.

heart and the feet. Julian Veres on sax, Richard Graham on drums, Blair Shier on bass and Jordan Dick on guitar. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

work of their hands: The Bible and Money, presented

by Rev. Erik Bjorgan at 1801 30th St. N.E. at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone welcomed.

SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Mommy, a Canadian

film, at 5 p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre. Some subtitles. Director Xavier Dolan, Montreal’s enfant terrible, brings his fifth film to the screen. In it a been established through the Shuswap Community widowed single mother is raising her violent son alone.

Foundation, to provide funding for local elementaryAlthough he can be sweet as an angel, Steve is volatile. aged students who would benefit from financial support TO JANUARY 31 Diane is not exactly serene either. A working-class in their educational endeavours. A bean bag toss will be Quebec woman with a messy personal life, she’s barely SHUSWAP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 REGISTRATION – Register held at half-time during the Golds Basketball keeping it together. When their mysterious shy and pay fees online at www.shuswapfestival.com. Late Tournament at 5:15 p.m. with prizes, and a coin blitz neighbour, Kyla, takes an interest in entries not accepted. Festival runs mother and son, a surprising trio April 20 to 30. For more Cleaning your furnace & air ducts could be the healthiest develops. Tickets are available at the information, check the website. door, or advance tickets from HOME IMPROVEMENT you will ever make!

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SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Foxcatcher, a joint presentation MONDAY, JANUARY 19 with the Salmar Theatre, at 7:30 OKANAGAN COLLEGE’S CONTEMPORARY p.m. at Salmar Classic Theatre.

CLASSICS AT THE CLASSIC – runs Based on true events, this film Monday nights at the Salmar Classic tells the story of the relationship Theatre, to the end of March. between an eccentric multiTerrence Malick’s Badlands will be millionaire and two champion shown at 5 p.m. For more wrestlers. When Olympic Gold information, email Tim Walters at Medal wrestler Mark Schultz TWalters@okanagan.bc.ca.

(Channing Tatum) is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont (Steve SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTRE – Carrell) to his estate to train for With a complete furnace presents Living a Healthy Life with the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he and air duct cleaning Chronic Conditions, from 10 a.m. to jumps at the opportunity to train 12:30 p.m. for those 19+ or seniors. package at a top-notch facility and to step Work must be booked by This free six-week self-management out of the shadow of his revered Feb. 28th, 2015 not to workshop is for adults with ongoing be combined with any brother (Mark Ruffalo). Here, physical or mental health conditions. other offer wrestling, that most primal of Family members, friends and sports, functions as an apt caregivers are welcome. For more metaphor for the themes of information, or to register, call 1-866control and manipulation in 902-3767.

America. The Shuswap Film JANUARY 21 TO 23 Society will be your special hosts on Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, THE (ALMOST) TOTALLY TRUE STORY OF Jan. 10, with door prizes awarded HANSEL AND GRETEL – will be to the audience. performed by SAS grade 11/12 acting students at 6:30 p.m. in the Sullivan JANUARY 14 TO 16 for any loose change or random foreign currency. campus theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are Donations can be deposited in containers at the School SAS GRADE 11/12 STUDENTS PERFORM THEATRE SPECTRUM available at the Sullivan campus office or at the door.

District Office, Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro, or the – A musical theatre revue, will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Golds basketball tournament - Sullivan Campus WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 the Sullivan campus theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. concession. To date, over $16,000 has been generously Tickets are available in the school office or at the door.

FASHION 4 FAMINE FASHION SHOW – This fundraiser gives contributed to this fund.

50 per cent of the proceeds to the local food bank, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 ACOUSTIC OPEN-MIKE COFFEEHOUSE – takes place at 7:30 while the other 50 per cent goes towards Free the BC GOVERMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION – meets p.m. at Little Mountain Field House at 250 30th St. SE. Children to help fight the famine in Africa. Food from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fifth Avenue Seniors donations are welcome. The event is taking place from SALMON VALLEY TRAIL DUSTERS 4-H MEETING – takes Activity Centre, 170 - Fifth Ave. Luncheon followed by 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. Nalu place at 6:30 p.m. at the Silver Creek Hall. Are you update on activities of interest to seniors. For more Clothing is donating the clothes for the models to wear, between the ages of nine-19 and want to meet new kids information, contact Doug Ibbitson at 250-832-1374. with SAS students modelling, as well as some of the and learn what 4-H has to offer? Come to this first Silverbacks. Makeup will be done by Shoppers Drug SHUSWAP & DISTRICT RETIRED TEACHERS’ MEETING – will meeting. For more information, call Lauren at 250-253Mart. Businesses in Salmon Arm have donated items to be held in the Askew’s Uptown community room.

8622. be part of the gift baskets we will be raffling off, and Coffee and conversation. Contact A. Waters 250-832FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE – will be held from 9 include Save On, Safeway, Askew’s, Booster Juice, 9973. a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Chester’s and Bookingham Palace. By coming to the THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Jan. 17, at the Mall at Piccadilly (library entrance). For event, your name automatically gets entered into the info., call 250-832-6161 or 250-675-4818.

JULIAN VERES AND THE HAPPY FEET BAND – will perform raffle, and for every one food item you donate, your live at the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs restaurant, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 name will be re-entered. Food and drinks will be served 551 Trans-Canada Highway. (One building east of Tim throughout the show.

A FUNDRAISER FOR JUSTIN STARKELL – following a serious Horton’s in downtown Salmon Arm). You have heard all accident in Calgary, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the of these band members in “Safeword” and at many jazz Wicked Spoon Cafe and Grill. club concerts in different band configurations. This DEO LUTHERAN CHURCH – presents a public lecture: The time, Julian Veres leads with music that is good for the FUNDRAISING FOR THE DEARING FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND – to honour the memory of Barry Dearing, this fund has

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