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Resource centre serves seniors

The Shuswap is a popular place for seniors to live, with approximately one quarter of the residents age 65 or older.

This results in the need for materials, services and programs that inform, serve and assist this age group. Where can someone find out about what is available for seniors in this region?

Senior-focused resource centres are an obvious answer.

In Salmon Arm, the Fletcher Park Seniors Resource Centre is conveniently located at 320A 2nd Ave. NE next to Fletcher Park. I dropped by on a recent winter day and talked to the friendly and helpful employee at the front desk, one of three part-time staff, who filled me in on many of the services offered at this information and referral centre.

Free services offered by about 80 volunteers include delivering groceries from Askew’s to housebound residents (you just pay for the groceries); friendly phone calls three morning a week to shut-in clients; income tax preparation of uncomplicated tax returns to those with limited incomes; a blue bottle medical info

program; a support group for caregivers; and senior advisors helping with government forms and other related issues.

Other programs are of low cost to the client including: Lunch With Friends – a hot meal with entertainment; Better Meals – three-course well-balanced fro-

zen meals that can easily be heated in the oven or microwave; Monday Morning Market – grocery shopping combined with coffee break and transportation; Day Away – socializing for isolated seniors; providing rides to medical appointments; foot care clinics; and

the Good Food Box monthly program.

As well, the centre provides a wealth of information, from brochures on a variety of topics, to housing information, to a list of people who for a fee provide personal and home services that support seniors and the disabled.

The centre, guided by a volunteer board of directors, is a registered charity supported by memberships ($10/year), individual donations, and government, business and other group funding. You don’t have to be age 65 or older to benefit from its services: if you have a need that that be helped through the centre, you will be served.

One of the biggest challenges is the small size of the current facility, which is why some of the programs, such as Lunch With Friends, has to take place elsewhere. In this case, the lunch is at the nearby Catholic Church.

To discover more about the Fletcher Park Seniors Resource Centre or to enquire about any of its programs or services and any costs, phone 250-8327000 or drop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can

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also check the website www.seniorsresourcecentre.wordpress.com.

The 2015 Community Guide to Better Living Experience booklet for the North Okanagan Shuswap that I picked up at the public library also lists the Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre in Blind Bay and the Eagle Valley Community Support Society in Sicamous. Ask about them in those communities.

It is a comfort to me to know that these facilities and programs are available in our communities operated by such knowledgeable and caring people. After all, one day I, or any of us, might really need them. Pictured: Interior of Fletcher Park Seniors Resource Centre, with Marilyn Bjorkman behind desk. Photo by Wendy Clay.

Volunteers recognized

Activity coordinators from Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre in Salmon Arm pose for a photo at the recent Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. It is an active centre with only one staff member and 75 volunteers who work in the office, café and all other aspects of the society for 700 members. Photo contributed.

Editor’s note: This photo is reprinted from last week; it is now larger.

Door-to-door scam targets seniors There is a door-to-door solicitation scam currently targeting seniors in Salmon Arm. Recently a few companies have been canvassing door to door conducting air-quality surveys and using unscrupulous tactics, which lead to aggressive vacuum sales.

Free gifts are sometimes offered as a way to gain entry.

Some of these vacuums can cost thousands of dollars, so it’s important to read the fine print.

If you have elderly relatives, help

them take precautions and consider encouraging them to grant power of attorney to a trusted family member.

Some credit card companies offer fraud alert notifications and your local bank branch can be helpful with your concerns.

Door-to-door sales require a business licence from your local municipality and this can be verified by contacting your local municipal office.

Summer hours at RDNO facilities

Summer hours are back at the Greater Vernon Recycling and Disposal Facility (GVRDF) and Armstrong/Spallumcheen Recycling and Disposal Facility (ASRDF) beginning March 1st and at Kingfisher Transfer Station (KTS) beginning April 1st.

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Hazards of being connected ens or worse, the curve reverses,

The past 10 years or so, Canadians have seen a significant expansion of the number of hand-held electronic devices. It now seems nearly everyone has access to a smartphone, cell phone, or tablet of some sort. All of these devices can provide some convenience helping to streamline our lives, or on the other side, they can be a major distraction.

Regardless of whether they are a help or a hinderance, there is a time and place for using such devices.

From a chiropractic standpoint, I am starting to question how “beneficial” these devices have become.

I am now seeing spinal health problems developing as a result of overuse of these electronic devices.

The proliferation of use of smartphones is really having an impact on people’s posture; and I am seeing these negative effects mostly in the younger age group. Forward head posture and slouching shoulders and mid-backs are problems I help many people correct; however, over the past few years I am seeing this in younger and younger kids. In fact, chiropractors refer to this posture as “texting neck” because of the posture kids assume looking down for so long at these devices while they hold them next to their tummy.

When children fully flex their neck forward for hours every day to look down at text messages or to play games, their posture begins to physically deteriorate. When the natural lordosis or curve in the neck is lost or reversed, health challenges will begin to appear. The obvious problems are neck tension, headaches, and shoulder and arm tingling and numbness. The long-term effects of a loss of curve in the neck are acceleration of the degeneration process in the spinal bones and discs in the neck. Once this process begins, it’s a slippery slope unless preventative measures are taken.

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health problems begin. That area of the spine controls the following: C1, C2, C3, C4 - Blood supply to the head, brain, ears, sympathetic nerve system, eyes, neck, shoulders, diaphragm.

C5, C6, C7 - Vocal cords, tonsils, glands, thyroid, elbows, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, esophagus, heart, lungs, and chest.

Symptoms that may occur: Headaches, migraine, dizziness, sinus problems, ear infections, allergies, fatigue, sleeping disorders, sore throat, stiff neck, arm pain, hand and finger numbness or tingling, asthma, heart condition, vision changes/problems, high blood pressure.

Unfortunately a few times a month, I am now seeing children under 20 yrs of age with degenerative disc disease, reverse cervical curve, or arthritis in the neck due to severe postural changes.

To prevent these problems from affecting your children’s health, parents must limit the time spent on these devices. Unplug your children from the internet, limit their screentime, and get them spending more time doing healthy activities (preferably outdoors). Encourage play that moves their bodies out of the texting-neck postures. If their posture has already started to change and you are noticing FHP (Forward Head Posture – their ear should line up directly above their shoulder. If it doesn’t and they are jutting forward, this is FHP or text-neck) bring them in for a full chiropractic assessment and a series of digital spinal x-rays. I will measure their spinal curves and to begin spinal corrective care to avoid a lifetime of degenerative problems resulting in chronic health problems.

Dr. Warren Gage is a family wellness chiropractor who can be reached at Harbourfront Family Chiropractic at (250) 803-0224.

Interior Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Jules and Deborah Cannon to its Board of Directors.

“The expertise and experience that Ms. Jules and Ms. Cannon bring will be an asset to the Interior Health Board as it focuses on enhancing care for patients in the region,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Both have strong community connections and bring perspectives that have been shaped by their business backgrounds and commitment to community service.”

“I am pleased to welcome Ms. Jules and Ms. Cannon to Interior Health,” said Board Chair Erwin Malzer. “I am confident that they will add valuable insight as we continue our work to provide quality care that benefits patients and families in our region.”

Jules, who hails from Chase, has been President of the Sexqeltkemc Ltd. Partnership since 2010.

Previously, she served four terms as an elected Band Councillor for the Adams Lake Indian Band and as President of the Adams Lake Band Development Corporation.

Jules has also served as Vice-President of the Secwepemc Child and Family Service Board and was an integral part of the First Nation Education Council for School Districts Nos. 73 and 83 for nearly 10 years. She holds her Business Certificate from Cariboo College.

Cannon is an entrepreneur who owned and operated a local floral business for more than 15 years in Salmon Arm. A former Salmon Arm City Councillor, she served as the City representative for a number of community groups or committees, including Community in Blooms, Shuswap Tourism, the Downtown College Campus Committee, the Downtown Improvement Association, and the Economic Development Society.

Additionally, Cannon served as Chair for the Rick Hansen Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Committee, her local Olympic Torch Committee, and as Committee Member of the Esso U-18 Women’s Hockey Nationals Steering Committee.

The Interior Health Board of Directors oversees operations, works with management to establish overall strategic direction for the organization, and ensures appropriate community consultation. The Board also regularly reviews the organization’s long-term plans, significant issues affecting the organization, and evaluates results. Board members are appointed by the Minister of Health through Ministerial Order.

Interior Health is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing a wide range of quality health-care services to more than 742,000 people living across B.C.’s vast interior. For more information, visit www.interiorhealth.ca, follow us on Twitter @Interior_Health, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/interiorhealth.ca.

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Fair Vote Canada seeks to reform the ballot

It doesn’t have to be this way. system is dysfunctional. It’s “The pride we had as kids singing ‘Oh Canada, true north More than 80 countries, includ- outdated. It originated in the strong & free’ has vanished,” ing 85 per cent of the OECD 12th century. We don’t need to laments Gisela Ruckert, speak- countries, use a form of propor- keep it,” she says. “Others got ing to public audiences in tional representation. Ninety- rid of theirs last century. A simVernon and Salmon Arm, on seven per cent of votes cast in ple Bill in Parliament is all we behalf of the national advocacy many countries using propor- need for change.”

Local NDP candidate, Jacqui tional representation put a group, Fair Vote Canada.

“Canada has changed. With member into government. Gingras, encouraged enthusiasthe growing income gap, the Barely 50 per cent elect a mem- tic audiences at Schubert Centre and Okanagan College move to punishment from reha- ber in Canada. to vote for their bilitation, the loss country before any of international party. “Let’s make reputation, we no this the last unfair longer feel proud. election; let’s In one generation, empower people; Canada has let’s include all become a nation votes in governof pessimists.” ment,” she said.

Why? Ruckert The NDP favour a says it’s because mixed member we no longer have form of proporrepresentative tional representademocracy. Since tion.

World War 1, Liberal candiCanada has had date Cindy Derkaz only four legitiFrom left, Fair Vote Canada representative Gisela mate majority Ruckert, NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras, Liberal candi- called on voters to g o v e r n m e n t s , date Cindy Derkaz, and Green Party candidate Dave oust the Harper where the percent- Smith address the audience during the Fair Vote Canada brand of ideology.

“Liberals would age of seats in presentation last Wednesday. Photo contributed. institute an all-parParliament is Studies show that voter turn ty process immediately after approximately equal to the percentage of votes cast for the out is better with proportional the next election with experts winning party. The electoral representation; governance is and citizens to report to system creates false majorities. better with more consistent pol- Parliament within 12 months She goes on to say that icies over time; there is lower with recommendations for Conservatives got only 39.6 income inequality; better eco- electoral reform for a form of per cent of the votes in the last nomic performance with more preferential ballot or proporfederal election. But this surpluses & better growth; bet- tional representation,” she said.

Green Party candidate, Dave minority vote gave them a false ter environmental performance majority of 54 per cent of the with reduced carbon emissions; Smith, declared that “Elizabeth seats in parliament, with 100 8 per cent more women are May has long supported proper cent of the power. The real elected; higher voter satisfac- portional representation. It is a majority of 61 per cent is tion, and greater stability with priority to making progress on the environment, climate, and ignored. They become angry no need for strategic voting.

“Canada’s first-past-the-post income inequality. Elizabeth and voter apathy results.

LASS gears up for next spelling bee

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is hosting the 2nd Annual LASS Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser this spring. DON’T PANIC! Nobody spells alone. It is a fun event to raise money for local literacy programs while building business and organization team spirit. Just like literacy, it is a group effort!

The LASS Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Prestige Inn in Salmon Arm (a delicious breakfast and guaranteed fun time is included!)

The LASS Team Spelling Bee is a wonderful way for businesses and organizations to treat their staff to a delicious breakfast and a fun team-building challenge while supporting literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap.

Participating businesses have the opportunity to demonstrate solid corporate social responsibility, engage staff in a fun team-building event, network

with other community businesses and organizations, and perhaps challenge other businesses to friendly competition.

Last year, $13,000 was raised with the generous support of the following organizations:

Gold Sponsors: Salmon Arm GM, Valid Manufacturing, TA Structures, School District #83, SD#83 District Parent Advisory Council, Salmon Arm Observer, Aquatico Bay Restaurant Silver Sponsors: Shuswap Orthodontics, SASCU Financial Group, Brooke Jackson Downs Lawyers, Integrity Roofing, Browne Johnson Land Surveyors, RBC Wealth Management, BDO

Chartered Accountants Bronze Sponsors: Active Chiropractic, Faster Than Light Computing, Friends of the Library (Salmon Arm and Sorrento), GoldMinds Brain Fitness, Mall at Piccadilly, Mediability, Puzzle Factory, Salmon Arm Stationery, all 3 Rotary Clubs in Salmon Arm, Tim Hortons, Tina Cosman (Remax), plus numerous individual supporters Last year a local book club, The Kween Beez (pictured), earned bragging rights as the Spelling Bee event winners. Which team will take home the coveted plaque this year? Talk to your boss, co-workers, and friends about joining in on the fun while supporting local literacy programs. Please contact Jennifer Findlay, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, at 250-833-2095 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca to register your team. The deadline for team registration is Friday, April 17th. We hope to see you there!

May has invited opposition parties to cooperate in swing ridings.

Without cooperation we risk a return of the Harper regime.”

The Conservative candidate declined to participate.

Responding to questions, Ms. Ruckert stated that coalition governments that often accompany proportional representation are quite common. Contrary to popular belief, they are quite stable, and produce balanced policy that reflects the wishes of more voters.

After politicians learn to cooperate and compromise, they generally produce better policy.

The speaker also addressed students at UBCO and Okanagan College campuses in Vernon & Salmon Arm. More information can be found at www.fairvote.ca.

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The Board of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation is extremely grateful to Dr. John & Irene Wickert for their most generous support and congratulate them on being named as Patrons of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation.

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SALMON ARM FESTIVAL OF 1980 FILMS The 8th annual Salmon Arm ‘80s Film Festival will take place at the Salmar Classic Theatre, March 6-8, 2015. It will showcase the biggest hits and cult favourites of the material decade. Before and between movies, listen to a selection of ‘80s music videos. Dressing up is highly encouraged and prizes will be awarded on Saturday night at 9 p.m. for best male and female ‘80s costume. Other themed prizes abound and will be given away before each film.

The net proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, and its volunteers will be taking tickets all weekend. Tickets are $7, children 12 and under $4, 5 film passes, $30. For a schedule of films, write to 80sfilmfest@gmail.com or check the Facebook page at Salmon Arm ‘80s Film Festival.

FREE ADMISSION TO VERNON’S WELLNESS FAIR The 11th annual Body & Soul Wellness Fair will be held at the Vernon Recreation Centre on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and free welcome bags. Over 70 exhibitors will display wellness products and services for the mind, body and soul.

The fair is getting larger each year, possibly because people are more aware about living a healthy lifestyle.

They may choose to use natural cleaning products instead of harsh chemicals. If you have a body, or look after bodies, you will want to be there. www.bodyandsoulwellnessfair.com.

WHEN WAS THE 11TH INDIAN HOCKEY TOURNAMENT? I wrote a story about 30 years ago that was not printed in this paper, perhaps because of a veto by employees.

The handwritten notes had no year, only the month.

Lately, three different people thought they would ask around and find the year, but they didn’t report back. This is how my story started: “It was by no means professional hockey but from the shouts and cheers from the spectators, it could have been the NHL. The scene was at the Salmon Arm Arena and the event was the 11th annual All-Indian Hockey Tournament on March 11 and 12. Eleven years ago, Charlie Williams, a player on an Indian hockey team in Salmon Arm, thought Indians should have a hockey tournament similar to the one the Kinsmen Club had at the time.”

Nine teams played. They were from Williams Lake, Westbank, Penticton, Fort St. James, as well as Gleneden Eagles from Salmon Arm, Chase Warriors, Quilchena Braves from Merritt and two teams from Vernon: Westside Totems and Head of the Lake Stampeders. This year Charlie was assisted by Maurice Jones, the recently-appointed recreation director for Salmon Arm. I ended the long story with: “As the nearly 800 people left the arena they bid farewell to new and old friends.

Some looked weary, all looked happy. Every Indian was proud to be Indian!”

What year was this tournament held? Call me at 250832-4831.

ALBERT EINSTEIN PLAYED HOCKEY IN SASK. Famed theorist/physicist Albert Einstein played goal for the Canwood Canucks one winter while sojourning north to Canada to ‘find peace and silence’ for his work on the Theory of Relativity. He had played hockey in his

younger years in Germany. In February 1933, while on a visit to the United States, Einstein knew he could not return to Germany with the rise to power of the Nazis under Germany’s new chancellor, Adolf Hitler who hated Jewish scientists.

A search through Wikipedia for Einstein and the internet for Canwood history could not prove that Einstein was in Canwood. It might be an urban myth. What do you think?

WHO HAS TWO WATSON, SASK. HISTORY BOOKS? When I was organizing the reunion of former Saskatchewan people every September, I invited them to bring things they no longer wanted, and place them on a certain table for others to take. In my continual downsizing of my home, I put the two large bound history books from my hometown of Watson, and someone was happy to take them.

Now I find a member of the Meyers family who lives on Vancouver Island wants to read them before the Meyers reunion in Salmon Arm in July. And my sonnumber-one, a historian, would like the books. If you have read them and are downsizing your home as well, please call me at 250-832-4831.

SAFEWAY’S COIN-SPITTING MACHINES ARE GONE Safeway in Centenoka has completed many changes since being bought by Sobeys. The last was replacing cash registers with cash computers and removal of the machines that gave coins in change. Now the cashiers count out the change with bills when handing it to customers. Two things remain unchanged: the name Safeway, and the unionized staff. The non-union Sobeys Inc. is the second largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,500 supermarkets operating under a variety of banners.

GIVE LEFTOVER FOOD TO THE SHELTER Last year this column had an appeal for food that might be left from a potluck, restaurant or grocery store, for the men’s and women’s shelter. The Lighthouse Shelter is operated by the Salvation Army. It is located behind Safeway and the old arena, and opens at 6:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Last year, people from the Seventh Day Adventist Church took turns bringing supper every Sunday evening. It was different every time. Last year, a couple delivered supper every Tuesday and Thursday, and visited with shelter guests in the sitting room.

Meals cannot be cooked at the shelter, only warmed.

Frozen food is welcome too, so if your fridge is bulging with cooked meals, call the Salvation Army at 250-8329196 for daytime delivery, or take food to the shelter after 6:30.

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR Last Saturday, Salmon Arm people had an opportunity to experience the feeling of homelessness through a five and 10 km. night walk. It was a fundraiser with proceeds given to the Lighthouse Shelter and Second Harvest.

Over 90 communities across Canada participated in the Coldest Night of the Year.

Many Salmon Arm businesses and organizations assisted. First United Church was used for registrations, and Starbucks provided hot chocolate that it served in front of its main door. The Salvation Army served coffee and Timbits at the Lighthouse Shelter, and gave tours of the facility. At the end of the walk, Fifth Avenue Seniors’

Centre served a soup and bun supper that volunteers prepared, plus beverages and dessert. All food was donated.

Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol members provided road marshalling along the route, using orange flashlights to point the way, and stopping traffic when walkers crossed at an intersection.

If your picture was taken that evening, it’s probably on Facebook. “Coldest Night of the Year Salmon Arm” VICTORIA DOES NOT ALLOW MUD ON ITS STREETS On Friday I followed a large truck from a muddy construction site in Salmon Arm, and tried to avoid driving over the mud that was being left on pavement from its tires. In Victoria, construction sites must have mud washed off tires before they drive onto a street. Someone with a sprayer works all day at the exit of a site. Victoria’s streets are almost dust-free.

HELLS ANGELS OWN PROPERTY NEXT DOOR What does a person do when there is a grow op next door? A man who did not give me his name or address stopped me during the pie auction in Piccadilly to tell me a sad story about the police not doing enough to close a large marijuana grow-op next to his place. He’s been frustrated for over five years. Finally someone told him the house is owned by the Hells Angels. Any suggestions? Does he have to move?

MEDICAL DOCTOR QUITS MEDICINE BECAUSE PATIENTS’ AILMENTS CAUSED BY EMOTIONS Don Miguel Ruiz was a Mexican doctor who recognized that his patients’ health problems were caused mainly from psychological beginnings. He was interviewed by Oprah about his new book, Living the Four Agreements. Search for it on the internet and read the four agreements.

Don left his medical practise and began spiritualist teachings similar to New Age philosophies in order to help people achieve happiness. His newest book, published in 1997 and translated into 38 languages, gives four principles to practice in order to create love and happiness in your life. Wikipedia states: “The book advocates personal freedom from beliefs and agreements that we have made with ourselves and others that are creating limitation and unhappiness in our lives.”

NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR ORDER OF B.C. Do you know someone exceptional who deserves the Order of B.C.? The province’s highest honour recognizes outstanding achievement and distinction in a variety of fields. Any B.C. citizen can submit a nomination. Citizens will be chosen from various sectors and regions of the province.

Nomination forms and submission instructions are available by email: orderofbc@gov.bc.ca, or at www. orderofbc.gov.bc.ca. They must be received by March 6 to be considered in 2015. Nominations received after this will be included in the selection process for 2016.

SOLUTION TO AN ABUSIVE HUSBAND Husband and wife had a fight. Wife called mom and said: “He fought me again, I am coming to live with you.” Mom said, “No darling, he must pay for his mistake. I am coming to live with you!” sallys1@telus.net • 250-832-4831 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Sally Scales and do not necessarily represent those of Lakeshore News and its staff.

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Knights of Columbus give to community

The Knights of Columbus # 7107 of Salmon Arm are pleased to announce the distribution of $17,000 to a variety of community and deserving recipients. These funds were earned by the Knights of Columbus through accumulated lottery funds and through the sale of State Charity Appeal Auto raffle tickets in the Salmon Arm malls in the 2013/14 drive.

The Knights of Columbus select worthy recipients for this charity who in one way or other bring immediate or

future benefit to the community as a whole. Twenty-two groups or individuals are benefiting from the distribution of funds. This year’s recipients include: ©Kidsport - $500 for activity registration for needy children; Rachel’s Vineyard - $600 for counselling services; Reaching Out MS Society of Salmon Arm - $800 for program support; Royal Canadian Air Cadets - $500 for program support; Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue - $500 for equipment needs; S.A.F.E. House

Society - $1000 for program support; Seniors’ Resource Centre - $1000 for program support; Shuswap Hospital Foundation - $1000 for hospital equipment purchases; Shuswap Pro-Life Society $600 for public education support; Signal Hill Education - $1000 for public education; Sonlight Kitchen - $500 for meals for the needy; Stroke Recovery Support Group $750 for program support; North Okanagan Brain Injury Society - $1000 for program support; Shuswap Hospice Society - $1000 for counsellor training; Interior Health Life Line - $940 for equipment; Salvation Army Food Bank - $500 for program support; student scholarships: SAS graduates 2 X $750; College/ University 2 X $1000 (scholarship recipients will be named in June); St. Anne’s Academy PAC - $600 for extra curricular activities; and St. James School PAC - $600 for extra curricular activities.

Recipients received their cheques on February 20th. LSN staff photo.

MSP premium assistance, part 2

Last week we told you how many people are overpaying for their BC medical premiums and don’t even know it; especially seniors. So how do you know if you are overpaying? Well let’s take a look at how the premium assistance is calculated.

Firstly, you need to calculate your family net income. By family net income, you take both your and if applicable your spouse’s net income from line 236 of your most recent tax return. So for example, let’s say George’s net income is $16,000 and his wife Elizabeth’s net income is $16,000 for a total of $32,000.

Secondly, deduct $3,000 from your family net income if you have a spouse. So in the example of George and Elizabeth they would deduct $3,000 from their combined net income of $32,000.

Thirdly, deduct an additional $3,000 for yourself and/or your spouse if your ages are 65 and over. So let’s assume George is 68 and Elizabeth is 67. Therefore, they could deduct an additional $6,000 from their combined net income.

There are some other adjustments like number of children ($3,000 per child) and if you are disabled (additional $3,000), but let’s assume for George and Betty they don’t have any dependent children and they don’t have a disability. So in the case of our example, the adjusted net income for George and Betty will be $23,000 ($32,000 less $3,000 less $6,000).

If your adjusted net family income (ANFI) is less than $22,000 then you receive a full subsidy and should not be paying anything. If your ANFI is between $22,001 and $24,000 then you receive an 80% subsidy, if your ANFI is between $24,001 and $26,000 you receive a 60% subsidy, if your ANFI is between $26,001 and $28,000 you receive a 40% subsidy and if your ANFI is between $28,001 and $30,000 you receive a 20% subsidy.

In the case of George and Betty they would receive an 80% subsidy off the full premium for two people of $130.50 per month; meaning they should only be paying $23.20 per month. This

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Thinking of giving your home a Spring makeover? Could you use some help choosing paint colours?

In home COLOUR CONSULTATIONS are now available to the Sorrento, Salmon Arm, and Enderby areas.

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Please note there is a change in registration practice for both EARLY and LATE immersion.

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

The meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at École Élémentaire Bastion Elementary (early immersion) and L’École Intermédiare Shuswap Middle School (late immersion).

It is essential for all parents interested in the early French Immersion program to attend these information meeting on March 3rd at 7 p.m. If the numbers work out then registration will be taken at this meeting. If the numbers do not work out, we will continue with registration on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Registration will take place at the District Education Centre (DEC) located at #110 2960 Okanagan Avenue S.E., Salmon Arm on a first come first served basis.

Sibling Enrolment. District practice provides opportunity for pre-registration of students who already have siblings in the French Immersion Programs.

Sibling registration forms will be mailed directly to all parents/guardians of students enrolled in French Immersion programs and must be completed and received at School District No. 83, by 4 p.m. Friday, February 20th, 2015.

Please Note: Transportation to and from the French Immersion programs is the responsibility of the parent. It may be possible to ride the bus but it is not an absolute.

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NEW NAME This month Ken and Erin Fraser (above) are celebrating their new name, logo and ‘Limited’ incorporation as a local construction company, and their first anniversary of being in business in the Shuswap.

When they moved here they started up Heartwood Carpentry but their new name is ‘Helm’s Deep Carpentry Ltd’, named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s fortress of Rohan in Lord of the Rings.

“Helm’s Deep is the most beautiful and durable fortress constructed in fictional history. It speaks to tradition and a sort of romantic period, and denotes integrity,” says Ken. They specialize in small-scale building, and their team (a licensed builder with journeyman carpenters) can do foundation to finishing, repairs and renovations, windows and doors, cedar shakes, and eco-building.

“These days the market is flooded with building material that is unsustainable, toxic and of questionable quality. We use high-quality, eco-friendly and safe materials, even our glues don’t contain toxins. Whether it’s Douglas Fir floors or exterior doors, stunning Larch ceilings or Cedar decks and railings, a brand new addition or a renovated kitchen - we can build it.”

They also do yard and garden buildings: sheds and gazebos, arbours and trellises, pergolas, wood decks and fences, livestock housing, carports and garages.

Part of Ken’s inspiration for eco-building comes from his 6-month volunteer stint in Ecuador.

“A friend and I did a volunteer program helping out in a village in the rugged forested mountains. I did construction up there, log framing, and we wanted to help with the village market garden.”

Ken and Erin moved from St. Albert, Alberta to Salmon Arm almost two years ago. They have other family members in the Okanagan but they were particularly drawn to Salmon Arm. “We are really into the market gardens and farming culture - that drew us, apart from the mystical beauty and charm. Salmon Arm has among the most farmers’ markets in B.C.” They have three children: Josiah, 4; Eilidh, 2; and Lachlan, 6 months.

In their crew they have Mike and Jeff, as well as Ken’s father, whose name is also Ken. To contact Helm’s Deep Carpentry Ltd. call 250-8335688.

“Feel free to call our office to book an assessment for your project,” says Ken. “Our estimates are clear, thorough, prompt, and free.”

OTHER NAMES IN THE NEWS Former Salmon Arm City Councillor Debbie Cannon has been appointed to the Interior Health Authority (IHA) board of directors. Diana Jules, a resident of Chase, has also been appointed to the board.

On Saturday, March 28th, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bernie

Spring of Antiquarius will be at the Hidden Gems Book Store to give free book & ephemera appraisals (Ephemera is any paper products: old music sheets; postcards; newspapers; photographs, etc.)

The names of this year’s presenters at the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival are Kelsey Attard, Gail Bowen, Brian Brett, Norma Charles, Margaret Curelas, Anne De Grace, Charles de Lint, Gary Fjellgaard, Grant Lawrence, Kathryn Para, Jodie Renner, Harold Rhenisch and Louise Wallace.

The festival takes place May 15-17 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Convention Centre. For more information visit www.wordonthelakewritersfestival. com.

Homeopathic practitioner Jude Corfield is now working at Askew’s Uptown Wellness Centre.

ON THE MOVE For Paws Bathhouse & Boutique will be moving across the street and down the block at the end of February. The new address will be 141C Hudson Avenue. Owner/ groomer Lori Jenks says they will open at their new location on Tuesday, March 3. There will also be a new groomer, Erin Rose.

“She’s relocating from Calgary and she has lots of experience,” says Lori.

NEW IN TOWN Melissa’s Lashes & Body Sculpting is now open at 91 Hudson Street. Melissa Lightle (above) has opened her shop that offers a basic slimming program that includes: non-surgical tummy tuck, breast lift, knee lift, butt lift, and arm contouring. They also have an infrared sauna and indoor tanning, and do eyelash extensions.

The spa is opened from Tuesday through Saturday.

From Tuesday to Friday the hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They offer a free 15 minute consultation. To book an appointment with Shawnee Johnson or Melissa call 778-489-5151 or visit them at www.melissas-lashes-and-body-sculpting.com SINGLE MOMS’ DAY OUT The Broadview Church (the Gathering Place) is hosting a day of pampering for all ‘single moms.’ There will be free haircuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, free clothing, toys, books, free snacks, drinks, and childcare, all on Sat. February 28, 9:30–4:30. For more information call Tamara Peterson, pastor of Women’s Ministry at 250-832-6366.

SUPPORTING AGING THROUGH CREATIVE APPROACHES On March 27 there will be workshops offered at the Schubert Centre in Vernon that will help professionals, volunteers, family members and interested members of the public who support the elderly. The presenters are Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka, Shelley Klammer, and Jeanne Sommerfield. The workshops include the use of music, art, writing, drama, fitness/movement, and hands-on participation. The cost of $60 includes lunch, and the program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register on-line at cecd-society.org. Registration is open until March 20.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION AT LEGION Above: Back row from left: Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz, Cst. Kurtis Olineck, and Branch #99 President Cyril Gosse. Front row: Joe and Sadie Munro.

The Salmon Arm Legion was full to capacity on Friday as James (Joe) Munro received the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, the French government is honouring Canadian veterans who helped liberate France.

“This is quite an occasion,” said Branch #99 (Sicamous) Legion president Cyril Gosse, “it’s the highest honour France can bestow.”

Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz congratulated Joe and offered his own words of thanks.

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo read out the letter from the Consul General of France in Vancouver, Jean Fleury, that paid tribute to Canada’s invaluable contribution and the historic friendship of the two countries: “...You left your family and home to participate in the fiercest battles on foreign soil to save Europe from terror and tyranny.

France will never forget the bravery. Thank you for fighting at our side for freedom and democracy and for making my land a free country.”

Cyril presented Joe’s wife, Sarah (Sadie) with a bouquet of flowers and congratulated the couple on their upcoming 70th wedding anniversary this fall.

“I would give her a kiss but, as an old sailor, I know better than to kiss a soldier’s wife.”

Joe and Sadie’s son, Ivan, gave a brief biography of his parents. Joe was a signal man for CP Rail and enlisted in 1941, when he was 18. He was a member of the Signal Corps.

“When he was in northern France he was billeted at a chateau with others. The French were downtrodden and tired after five years of Nazi occupation and saw (them) as only more soldiers.”

But their attitude changed as one of the Canadian soldiers went to the piano and started to play: “He played La Marseillaise, the French national anthem and food and wine appeared on the table as if by magic.”

Joe met Sadie while he was on leave in Glasgow and they were married in October, 1945. They were longtime Sicamous residents but retired in Salmon Arm. They live at Mt. Ida Mews.

Long-time Sicamous resident Sigurd ‘Sid’ Larsen will also receive the Legion of Honour medal on March 14 at the Sicamous Legion at 2 p.m. Sid lives at Piccadilly Terrace in Salmon Arm.

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Thumbs down for B.C.’s budget

Instead of applause, taxpayers should be giving the thumbs down to the BC Liberal government’s budget because it cuts taxes for the wealthy and increases regressive tax fees. While there appears to be a surplus, in fact there is the $15.5 billion BC Hydro debt that is hidden from view and is not being paid off because borrowing continues to pay for dividends to the province, new transmission line cost overruns and the smart meter fiasco.

Lowering taxes is a subterfuge for the increase in medical premiums, camping fees, Hydro rates, post-secondary tuition and B.C. Ferry fares that hurt working people. B.C. has the lowest corporate taxes in Canada and yet these corporations are either hoarding the money or investing elsewhere, like the three largest forestry companies that now own more sawmills in the U.S. than in B.C. Although the budget finally provides some relief for single parents on income assistance by finally axing the controversial clawback, there is no poverty reduction plan and no plan to address

the concern that B.C. has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada, one in five. Tax breaks for corporations dwarf those for low-income families and will continue to grow.

The BC Liberals used tax cuts to help them get elected and then used the excuse of lower revenues to cut services and reduce government oversight to give industry the ability to self-regulate. As a result, forest management suffers, pollution increases and a massive toxic tailings pond burst.

The government uses P-3s to fund new infrastructure so although the over 100-billion dollars in debt is held by private companies, the government ends up paying much more in servicing this debt than if it had borrowed the money. And we face a similar situation with BC Hydro to cover the costs of private power projects, which means our rates increase and the money flows into the hands of private companies. And watch out if the court cases cannot halt the Site C dam, our Hydro rates will go through the roof!

Jim Cooperman, Lee Creek

Colin Mayes thrown under bus

I find myself in the unusual position of having to come out in defence of MP Colin Mayes. He is one of at least 10 MPs implicated in the misuse of mailing privileges to collect the details of both supporters and opponents for the Conservative political database.

There were, according to Conservative MP John Duncan (another ‘victim’), “only” twenty mailings (which in our riding alone should number between two and three million pieces of mail. Colin is going to have to pay back the mailing costs, and it isn’t going to be cheap.)

Does anyone actually think that Colin dreamed up that scheme, any more than he actually writes those columns and fliers in defence of the Conservative party of Canada? Give the guy a break. He does what he’s told to do.

Now he’s being thrown under a bus by the real organizers, who obviously wish to remain anonymous, and whom we are led to believe could only find the doors to the offices of 10 Conservative MPs. It’s time to call in the RCMP. This is no longer about some dodgy mailings: it is about the obstruction of justice by individuals in the highest reaches of the PMO, and if that is starting to sound like Richard Nixon and Watergate, you’d be right: It wasn’t the break-in, it was the coverup that brought him down.

Bev Ota, Nigel Wright and Mike Duffy, veterans, everyone was used and discarded when they became an embarrassment or a liability to Stephen Harper. How can he expect loyalty if he gives none?

Richard Smiley, Anglemont

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Mislead by title

On Feb. 18th I attended a meeting at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm that billed itself as being about altering the voting system in Canada.

Turns out the sponsors of this meeting are not really concerned about the voting system at all.

Their objective is to defeat Harper and the Conservatives in this next election. How do I know this? By their exclusivity. They were handing out bumper stickers saying “stop Harper, go vote.” Naturally they had invited all the nominated federal candidates. And, naturally, they were all there except for the Conservative candidate. Why would he attend when the purpose of the meeting is to bash Harper and the Conservatives?

If this organization were really about changing the voting system they would choose to be INCLUSIVE. That is to say they would welcome the conservative voters to work with them.

Not the case! Whether they like it or not or acknowledge it or not, the largest voting bloc in Canada is conservative. So, if they were serious about their claimed objective it only makes sense to invite these voters into the discussion. “Stop Harper, go vote” does not cut the mustard. Sorry folks, you’re a bunch of disgruntled losers!

Alfred Schalm, Salmon Arm

Playing God is risky

Further to the article regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on euthanasia: this article posted in last week’s Lakeshore news, is as previously stated very disturbing, if not actually a statement of criminal activities. This is why there is so much risk in allowing others to play God with your life.

The line in the sand will be very murky without strong legislation to protect the weak, the aged, the mentally ill, and the infirmed. The opportunity for exploitation, and even political expedience against costly segments of society will be very attractive to greedy relatives, and government officials. We do not need or should we have a group of Doctor or Nurse Kevorkian running around murdering unsuspecting people, out of some maligned sense of self righteousness.

I cannot for a moment believe that anyone would proudly proclaim how out of some self sense of righteousness aid in someone’s early demise with or without their permission, knowing the law and their responsibilities regarding the addage “Do no harm.”

This article sickens me down to my moral fibre.

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hen Jesus said that "God so loved the world", he was not referring to the natural earth that is our home, but rather to the world of men. God loves men and women and children. He loved mankind to the extent that he gave his Son to die for us that we need not die, but have everlasting life. This is for everyone, regardless of colour, race, place, or station in life.

We are all made of one blood. The blood that flows in the veins of the oriental Chinese is the same blood that flows in the veins of the white Canadian, or the black African. God made every man in his image regardless of race. We should just humble ourselves to believe this, for it is true. The racist conflicts that have come and gone are the work of the Devil in the world.

God is not far from any of the worlds peoples and nations. We are his offspring, and to look down in a condescending way to any people, is sin. Political movements have begun proclaiming Black Power, and White Power, and First Nations Power, and Aryan Power, but these have not proclaimed the love God has for all men equally. This idolatry of race and colour has driven men apart and caused much bloodshed. It is not of God. In God we all live and move and have our being.

God has winked at the idolatry of men, but now he wants us to repent.

He asks us to put away our man made idols of race and false religion, and turn to the one who died for all. The effect of Christ’s offering on Calvary, was due to the shedding of the perfect blood to atone for the sins of the souls of men of one blood. This is for you and I.

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Letters to the Editor

What about measles?

Lately, there have been many news stories about all the outbreaks of measles across North America.

Many people who can not protect themselves have been severely harmed by the disease.

Isn’t it interesting that our local self-proclaimed experts have not written any more about how terrible vaccines are, and how benign measles are?

A. MacGregor, Salmon Arm

The taste of heritage Shuswap/Salmon Arm Chapter invites you to join us!

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The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

CPF, Shuswap/Salmon Arm chapter provides support and activities for young students and their families who are studying French. We work with the federal, provincial and local government to promote French learning in our community and across Canada.

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It was all about the pie last Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly. The annual pie-baking contest is part of Heritage Week, put on by the mall and R. J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum.

Clockwise from top left: The serious business of bidding on pies draws a big crowd; top pie maker David Howes accepts the prize rolling pin from Susan Mackie of R. J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum; and the pies themselves were numerous and varied. Howard Vangool photo.

Four ways to add privacy at the front door

What are you to do if your front door has glass inserts that don’t provide privacy? Here are four solutions for you that don’t require changing the door. Check the website Designsewlutions.ca for images, sources and more info on these four fixes plus two more I didn’t have room for here.

Blinds: The old stand-by. However, there are a few things to consider here, so think ahead. If the door is metal you will be making holes in a metal door (which aren’t easy to fill in if you ever need to), and you will need a certain level of expertise to drill into the metal. Also consider how deep blinds are – from the front of the headrail to the door surface is the depth. Is there enough room for the blinds beside or behind the door handle? Can the blinds be locked in place in the down position so they do not move when the door is opened. And finally, what about the cords – can you get a cordless option? Expect to pay about 4.00 per square foot for low-end metal off-the-shelf venetians and up to $65.00 per square foot or more for custom made wood venetians. Biggest plus to these: you can tilt the vanes and allow light to come in and still have privacy.

Roman shade on magnets. A magnetic headrail attaches easily to the metal door and causes no damage. Get your drapery maker to make

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one for you – these things need quite a few heavy-duty magnets that aren’t available in the local hardware store. Cost: about $20.00 per square foot plus fabric. Downside: the window is either exposed or covered.

‘Wallpaper for Windows’: This is a cling-film product that, obviously, clings to the window.

You cut to the exact size. There are some that are stunningly beautiful and actually look like stained or etched glass, but they don’t give 100% privacy at night. Cost: about $40.00 for a 24-by-36-inch piece. Downside: limited colour and design choices.

Paint the glass: Yup, paint the stuff. We used to do this before Wallpaper for Windows came along. You can get fancy-dancy and replicate stained glass, or simply sponge layers of white craft paint on the window to the layer of opacity you need. If you hate it, it comes off easily and nothing is damaged. This is the easiest and least expensive option for you, you can use glass paint if you want for added durability, but $1.25/bottle craft paint will work too. Downside: getting over the aversion to painting glass.

Asset sales help B.C. balance budget

Black Press The B.C. government is continuing its effort to sell surplus provincial assets to keep the provincial budget in the black.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong says the past two B.C. budgets identified about $580 million

worth of properties that were sold or being marketed. The 2015-16 budget continues to identify surplus properties, from school sites to reclaimed industrial properties to residential properties. http://www.accommodationandrealestate.gov. bc.ca/Properties/

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Gold! It invites images of wealth, riches, infatuation, deceit, and hardship.

The light was on, so it was a sure sign that Rolly was still up. Us Fishery officers had a standing invitation to come in, anytime we were patrolling the Salmon River reserve to remove chicken wire weirs/nets, so that the early run chinook stocks could get through. This particular very dark night, after wading downriver and up through the thick brush of the riverbank, we entered Rolly’s yard, removing our waders and jackets as we went. We knocked on the door, and soon we were sitting at the kitchen table, steaming cups of coffee in hand. Now this coffee would knock your socks off, as Rolly’s wife was Swedish. It was powerful stuff, with sugar and canned milk!

After coffee, Rolly came back from the dining room with a jar containing gold nuggets in a variety of sizes, and dumped them on the kitchen table. Pure raw gold from Atlin, where he and the wife had claims on Spruce Creek. They would spend the summers working their claim, then in September they would close up, do some hunting and fishing, return home, then manage a motel for the winter in Vernon.

The summer just rolled by, as we were busy in Lillooet with Fraser River enforcement patrols, the gill net sockeye, Native, and dry rack fisheries, then it was back to protecting Salmon River chinooks once again. Rolly’s porch light still beckoned,

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but this time it would be different. The invite was casual. The coffee just as potent. But there was a feeling of anger. Rolly had been persuaded, and had signed an agreement, to work a small portion of his claim to two shysters from Lumby.

They then had ravaged the claim with a big loader, as they know doubt had done with others, and it had broken Rolly’s heart!

Now the gold commissioner and lawyers were involved, and things were a mess. Rolly, our dear friend, hunter, fisher, and gold miner, has passed away in the meantime.

My friend Clarence, from Enderby, worked his claims on Scotch Creek for years.

Then there were issues of pumps and dredges being used.

We seized equipment from there, and the chaps doing the diggin’s were called snipers. We did helicopter patrols from Lillooet to Big Bar, on the Fraser River, and found modern miners with pumps and settling ponds. A far cry from the days of yesteryear, with the rough and tough miner of the 1858 gold rush, when thousands of men converged on Yale, Spuzzum, Boston Bar, and beyond. In the rush, there were those miners who persisted in working a small patch of ground, and one of those was just below Yale, called Hill’s Bar. It was only 45 metres long.

It was early April, and a small group of miners from San Francisco had found gold. After only two months, a combination of First Nations and

Cedar Heights bridge

Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Club results for Wednesday, February 18th were as follows: in first place, Vicki Coe and Jack Ashenbrenner; in second place, Dan Quilty and Gerry Chatelaine; and in third place, Jane Dale and Peter Grout.

The Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Group meets every Wednesday evening at Cedar Heights Center on Cedar Drive in Blind Bay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with play starting at 7:00 p.m.

whites had formed a town of 400 folks, called Hill’s Bar. James Douglas (not yet Sir James the Governor) toured the town, and prospector Edward Hill showed him 6 ounces of pure clean float gold, worth $100 cash. Gold was $17 an ounce back then, then it quickly went to $32 per ounce.

Hill was among 25,000 Americans who

worked the bars, but were not happy about British imposed order, and the tax leveled to those travelling to the gold fields, which was to be paid at Fort Langley further downriver. But there was more trouble brewing, when American Edward (Ned) McGowan, who was charming, bright, articulate, and a scoundrel, continually created unrest amongst his comrades. Most miners were armed with Samuel Colts revolving pistols, and a bit of gunplay ensued.

There are still many claims on the Fraser today, mostly in the Lillooet area, with traces of “flower gold” clinging to moss-covered boulders around Emery Creek. But the glory days of the

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by Hank Shelley Fraser River gold, among many others, are just memories of our past history.

This history is written about in inspirational books such as Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns, by Bill Barlee; Cariboo Yarns,

by F. W. Lindsey; Encyclopedia of Ghost Towns & Mining Camps of British Columbia,

by T. W. Paterson; and Goldseekers,

by Ralph Hall.

Here and there in the Shuswap Spring is just around the corner, and anglers are getting ready to wet a line, as ice disappears of our local lakes.

Big Shuswap Lake is starting to see anglers working Murdock Point and the mouth of the Eagle River. Some rainbows are showing up in anticipation of the big feed, meaning literally millions of sockeye fry emerging from our river systems come late March into April. Currently the fry are beginning to wiggle to the surface of their gravel beds, living on their tiny yoke sacs. This will zip up, and they will be free swimmers. In April, clouds of fry can be seen drifting downstream. Predation is very heavy, as gulls, mergansers, and trout, both lake and rainbow, gorge each day that the fry migrate. Many fry will grow to smolt stage and spend a year in the big lake, while others have been patterned by Mother Nature to head to the

Sunday duplicate

Sunday Duplicate Bridge Club’s results for Sunday, February 22 were as follows: in first place, Edie and Jack Swanson; in second place, Ona Bouchard and Carol Jeffery; in third place, Betty and Charley Ward; and in fourth place, Geoff Collins and Orville Cooper.

The Sunday Duplicate Club meets every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Senior’s Centre. For more information call 250-8326550.

Thompson, then the Fraser, again being targeted by sturgeon, steelhead, seals/ sealions, and pollution. It’s a tough life being a salmon fry!

But there was one tiny sockeye fry that defied the odds, and cost a construction company $35,000 in fines, for attempting to damage its habitat in the channel at Sicamous. Read more in next week’s column!

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7:00 p.m. Feb. 6: Birthday lunch 12 noon. Buy tix by Wed., bring friends. Feb. 8: Pancake breakfast 8:00 a.m.– noon. Feb. 13: General meeting 1:30 p.m. 200 seat auditorium avail. for rent, with stage and full

kitchen facilities.

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

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

Seniors Resource Centre, 320A - 2nd Ave NE. Mon. Morning Market, seniors’ transport to Askews downtown to shop. Tues. Lunch w/ Friends, 11:15-1:15 at Catholic Church. Wed. Shop & Drop for housebound seniors.

Tues/Wed foot care by appt. Thurs./Fri. Day Away – activities, companionship & lunch. Phone 832-7000 for info on any of these activities/programs.

Canoe Seniors Br 92: 7330 49 St NE. Coffee Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m.; Cash Crib Tues. & Fri. 7 p.m. Last Wed/mo potluck 12 noon, general meeting 1 p.m.

Bible study Thurs. 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast 3rd Sat., 8:30-11 a.m. Church on Sun. 11 a.m., crib 3rd Sun/mo 1 p.m. Hall rentals available 832-2622, 8328215.

Silver Creek Seniors Hall: Pancake breakfast 4th Sunday/mo. 8-10:30 a.m.

Pancakes, ham or sausages and eggs; or French toast; cribbage tournaments 2nd Saturday/mo. 10-3. Crib Thursdays 1 p.m. (break for summer); crafts & quilting 1st/3rd Thursday/mo. 10 a.m. Footcare every 6 weeks (approx.) - call Pat 832-4174 for appt. Everyone welcome to all events.

Sunnybrae Seniors Centre, 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. 835-8674, rental 835-8494. Potluck dinner meeting 3rd Tues/mo. 5:30 p.m., other events on notice. Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets 1st/3rd Thurs. 10 a.m., Gemma 835-8842 or Sandra 832-9972. Sunnybrae Painters meets Wed. 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. call Ireen Burke 835-8539. Quilters 1st/3rd Wed./mo, 10 a.m. call Maddie Welch 835-8255. Foot clinics every 6 weeks, $30, call Linda Adams 835-4470.

Copper Island Seniors’ Resource Centre, open Tues. and Thurs. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., located next to the TCH, beside the SLE Community Centre. 250515-6047 or cisrcbb@gmail.com. Foot care appts avail, call to schedule.

Sorrento Senior Centre, 1148 Passchendaele Road adjacent to the Memorial Hall. Mon. Glee Club 9:30 a.m. Barb, 675-3835; AA & Al Anon 8:00 p.m.; Tues. Wheels to Meals 12:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues, Louise, 6754871; men’s snooker 1:00 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; crib 1:30 p.m., Jane, 6754117; Wed: canasta/Five Crowns 1 p.m. Ron 835-8419, snooker 6 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; Thurs: Weekly foot clinic, appts call Don 675-0065; Quilting 10 a.m., 675-5358, men’s snooker 1:00 p.m., Rick 675-2829. Fri: ladies’ snooker 1:00 p.m. Jean 675-5115; Sat: Scottish Country Dancing, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Wendy, 675-3518.

Sicamous Senior Centre, 1091 Shuswap Ave. www.sicamouseniors.ca, info@sicamouseniors.ca, 836-2446, fax 836-2446. Chair aerobics Mon. Thurs. 10 am.; Meeting. 11 a.m. first Fri./mo. followed by potluck lunch; Coffee Tues. 8:00 a.m., Thurs. 8:00 a.m. & Sat. 9:30 a.m. 2nd/third/4th Fri. Wii bowling 10 a.m. followed by lunch. Wed. 11:40 a.m. lunch by donation.

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

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North Shuswap Historical Society has been busy

The North Shuswap Historical Society has been busy this winter sorting, organizing and making sure the archives are properly filed.

Many volunteers have spent countless hours working on this project. The Shuswap Foundation donation which helped to purchase the large flat file has been a great help.

Volunteer work on the restoration of the old Riley cabin stopped in the fall once the windows were installed, and once spring arrives, work will continue on this project, making it part of the museum.

On March 1st at 2:00 p.m. the society will be holding their annual Photographic Show at the North Shuswap Community Hall. This year’s show is called “History Through the Decades,” and admission is free for all interested. Coffee and goodies will be provided.

The North Shuswap Historical Society and any other interested community members will be doing their annual cleanup of the North Shuswap Cemetery on April 18th at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a rake.

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Anything & Everything!

What is a poem? There are many answers to that question. For most, it likely conjures up memories of rhyming verses maybe about love or nature. For others it represents stanzas of words that they can’t understand. Calvin White’s new book of poetry from Now Or Never Press in Vancouver, titled The Bodies and Other Political Poems, is an example of poetojournalism.

Instead of photos creating the journalistic reporting, he uses poetry forms. And in the book he reports on our wars, our crimes, our relationships to others, and the issues that inhabit our deeper selves.

Ottawa novelist Christian McPherson calls the book, “a gleaming machete, marching us like riot police into the human mind....looking at our atrocities...but ultimately writing about hope.”

White will be launching his book in Vernon on Thursday, March 5, with a special concert free of charge.

Daniel Stark, an accomplished drummer and specialist on the sarod, an Indian stringed instrument, will join White in a special evening billed as The Performers. Stark will open the concert with dynamic hand drum renditions followed by the melodic and entrancing sarod. He has been performing and holding workshops for twenty years and has a reputation for conveying the essence of musicality.

White will join with him on some collaborations and then finish the concert with his own performances of selected poems from his book.

In past years, White has previously taken the stage with similar performance pieces throughout the Okanagan with his performance troupe, Cirque De La Vie. This included a run at the Vancouver fringe festival.

There is no charge for this concert by The Performers. The Vernon performance takes place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at the Okanagan Centre For Spiritual Living auditorium at 2913 on 29 Ave. Seating is limited.

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Word on the Lake registration starts soon

Mark your calendars–the twelfth annual Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival will take place on the Victoria Day weekend, May 15th–17th, 2015, at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Convention Centre in Salmon Arm, BC. Enhance your writing skills. Meet award-winning authors. Network, socialize, and have fun!

Organizers are pleased to welcome this year’s presenters: Kelsey Attard, Gail Bowen, Brian Brett, Norma Charles, Margaret Curelas, Anne De

Grace, Charles de Lint, Gary Fjellgaard, Grant Lawrence, Kathryn Para, Jodie Renner, Harold Rhenisch and Louise Wallace.

Full weekend admission at the Early Bird Rate is $180. SAW members and Senior/Student Early Bird Rate is $165.

Price includes: readings at the Friday night coffee house, keynote addresses on Saturday and Sunday, all workshops and presentations, one Blue Pencil interview, Saturday lunch, and Sunday breakfast. All this happens on the shores

Contemporary films continue

Okanagan C o l l e g e ’s “(Contemporary) Classics at the Classics” series continues with film screenings at the historic Salmar Classic every Monday night during the month of March. The series explores the greatest films made by three of the most brilliant and distinctive directors working today– Terrence Malick, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Wes Anderson–with two films remaining from each of these three filmmakers.

The second half of the series begins next Monday night at 7:30 p.m. with Terrence Malick’s World War II masterpiece “The Thin Red Line,” starring Sean Penn, Jim Caveziel, Nick Nolte, John Cusack, George Clooney, and John Travolta.

While ostensibly a war film about the Battle of Guadalcanal, Malick’s visually stunning film is a philosophically rich exploration of human spirituality, the beauty of nature, and the inherent violence of man.

Each film in this not-for-profit series is introduced by Okanagan College film professor Dr. Tim

Walters. General admission tickets are $5, with the exception of the March 15th screening (“The Life Aquatic, with Steve Zissou,” sponsored by Pinz Tattoos) and the closing night double bill on March 30th (“The Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “The Tree of Life”): on both of these evenings, admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food items for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The full schedule is below.

(Contemporary) Classics at the Classic presents: March Monday Night Movie Madness Mon. Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m.: The Thin Red Line Mon. Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Magnolia Mon. Mar. 16, 5:00 p.m.: The Life Aquatic* Mon. Mar. 23, 5:00 p.m.: There Will be Blood Mon. Mar. 30, 5:00 p.m.: The Fantastic Mr. Fox* Mon. Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m.: The Tree of Life* *Admission free with food bank donation

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Join us for our final nights of our 26th International Shuswap Film Festival with an early evening show of the dark comedy Zero Motivation at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, as well as at 7:30 p.m. our only showing of Still Alice, starring Julianne Moore in her award-winning and most recently Oscar-winning role of a respected linguistics professor who begins her struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Join us on Saturday for closing night with One Chance, the rags-toriches true story of Welsh opera singer Paul Potts and everything that led up to his competing in Britain’s Got Talent. We will have refreshments and handmade chocolates before the film as well as door prizes and on screen surprises awaiting you in the theatre. Doors open at 6:30, film at 7:30.

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Excited and want to register right away? Then check out their gift certificates which pre-register you for the festival. Early Bird registration begins March 1, 2015.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR SALMON ARM Shuswap Theatre presents 2 X 2: Two One-Act Plays. Jewel by Joan MacLeod, directed by Elizabeth Ann Skelhorne; and My Narrator by Norm Foster, directed

by Kate McKie. Shows run Feb 26-28, Mar 5-7 at 7:30 p.m.; and Feb 22, Mar 1 Matinees at 1:30 p.m. (no show Mon, Tues or Wed). Tickets available online at www. shuswaptheatre.com, at the door, or at Intwined Fibre Arts, 81 Hudson Ave NE. Info: 832-9283 Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen in concert, Fri. Feb. 27 at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre Library. Drs 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Part of the Voice of the Shuswap concert series, sponsored by Buckerfields Ltd. Shuswap Writers’ Coffee House, Fri. Feb. 27, 7:00 p.m. at Choices on Lakeshore Dr. Open mike: Come join us to read your poetry or prose or sing your own song, or come along to listen. Light meal available from 6:30 p.m. Info: Cathy 832-2454.

5th annual St. David’s Day dinner, Sat. Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m. at Fifth Ave Seniors’ Activity Centre. Limited seating. Tix/ details: 832-4415.

The Thin Red Line, by Terrence Malick, Mon. Mar. 2, 7:20 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Part of the Contemporary Classics at the Classic Film Fest, sponsored by Okanagan College, introduced by Prof. Tim Walters.

Shuswap Naturalist meeting, Tues. Mar. 3, 7:00 p.m. in the library at SASS Sullivan Campus. Michael Carlson from the Kalamalka Forestry Centrewill speak on “Big Trees of BC” and on his trip to Guatemala. Info: Barb 832-4755.

Buddhist Meditation Class, Wed. Mar. 4, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW. Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info and class topic www.dorjechang.ca or 1-5580952. No fragrance please. Paid listing.

World Day of Prayer 2015, Fri. Mar. 6, 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St SE. Info: Brenda 835-4646.

Public presentation: “Charity vs Justice: The Bible and social responsibility” by Rev. Erik Bjorgan, Sat. Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Deo Lutheran Church, 1801 30 St NE. All welcome.

Community Connections, second Wed/ month, 7:30–8:30 p.m. at the Deo Lutheran Church, 1801 30 St NE. Next session Mar. 11: Opportunity and Social Connections: How might we help others to become and remain socially connected?

Pain relief: Free workshop to better self-manage painful health conditions, Wednesdays 10:00-12:30, Mar 18–Apr 22 at Uptown Askews. To register call UVIC’s Centre on Aging (1-866-902-3767 or www. selfmanagementbc.ca). Family, friends and caregivers are welcome to register too.

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

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

Gospel Coffeehouse, 3rd Sunday/mo, 2:00 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St SW. New location!

Info: Hank 833-5072 or Lloyd 836-5455.

Free volunteer income tax program, starts Mon. Mar. 2, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Fletcher Park Seniors’ Resource Centre, 320A 2 Ave NE. No appt req’d.

Uncomplicated tax returns only. Info: 8327000.

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

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

The Okanagan Historical Society, Salmon Arm Branch meets 3rd Mon/mo, 7:00 p.m. in the boardroom at Piccadilly Mall. Enter by back side door. All welcome.

Info: Pat 833-0205 or Dorothy 832-3537.

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

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

Healthiest Babies Possible drop-in group on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church – 121 Shuswap St. SW. Mar 3: Postpartum can be a challenge. Info: Trish Johnson, 832-2170 ext 205.

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

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

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

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

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

Develop your writing skills in a supportive environment.

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

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

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

Couples Dance, Wednesdays 2:00 p.m Mar. 18-Apr. 15 at the Seniors’ Fifth Ave Activity Centre. Review Fox Trot, Waltz and Jive, lead/follow - fun, not strict. Info: Ann 833-9585.

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

Djembe Jam Drumming Group 2nd/4th Thurs./mo, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Canoe United Church. Next jam Feb 12. Bring your drum and percussion instruments. No experience necessary. $5.00 drop in. Info: 616-2632.

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

Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a non-profit fundraiser for African grandmothers, have monthly sales at Piccadilly Mall, first Fri/month. New members always welcome. Info Marge 8042919 or Marlene 832-8718.

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

TAPPEN/SUNNYBRAE The Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets the first/third Thurs., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. at the Sunnybrae Senior Centre. New members always welcome. Contact Jo 8329308 or Sharon 832-4588.

Sunnybrae Painters meet every Wednesday, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Seniors’ Centre, 3595 Sunnybrae-Canoe Pt. Rd. Info: Ireen Burke 835-8539.

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

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

CARLIN/SKIMIKIN Carlin Hall: Coffee house first Sat./month until May. Tues.: lessons and workshop for Bluegrass music instruments only, beginner/ intermediates 7–9 p.m. Small charge. Junk in Your Trunk/ Craft sale Apr. 25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Info: 835-2322. Looking for a place to hold your wedding, memorial service, or meetings or large family gatherings?

Laurene 835-2322 for dates and rates.

SORRENTO/BLIND BAY Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre sponsors lunch at Olde Towne Café, Thurs.

Mar. 5, 11:30 a.m. Soup or salad, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy and trimmings, dessert and coffee, $8.00. Pls confirm attendance by Tues. Mar. 3 at cisrcbb@ gmail.com or 515-6047.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info: 675-2693 or 675-5110.

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

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

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

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

Hiker Ladies meet Fridays to do easy to difficult trails in the Sorrento-Blind Bay area. Info: joyce@intheshuswap.ca.

Sorrento Lions meet 1st/3rd Thurs/mo,

7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, 1148 Passchendaele Rd. Open to men and women. Info: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo. ca or visit http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ EAGLE BAY Eagle Bay Hall: Quilting Mon. 10-2 (bring lunch) Inez 675-4531; crafts Wed. 10-2 (bring lunch) Dot 675-4282; games 1st/3rd Tues/mo. 1-4 p.m. (bring snacks and drinks) Sharon 675-2408; darts Fri. 7:15 p.m. Alan 675-5403; fitness workouts Tues/Thurs 9-10 a.m. bring mat. Sharon 675-2408; coffee house 4th Sat/mo. 7:30 p.m. Performers welcome, Dave 675-4850 or Gaetane 6752178. Bottles/cans gratefully accepted all year long. Please drop off by the shed.

CHASE Sewing for Souls (overseas) - Pillowcase Dressmaking Group, Sat. Feb. 28, 10:00 a.m. at the Chase Evangelical Free Church.

Bring sewing machine (or we have) & pillowcases. Also britches for boys from T-shirts. Pillowcases &T-shirts appreciated.

Everyone welcome. Info: Andrea 6793948.

SICAMOUS Children’s dance classes, Saturdays at the Royal Canadian Legion. Ballet/ creative, ballet, and jazz; various classes for ages ranging 3-11 years. Register early – minimum needed to run the classes.

Register at the District office, 8:30–4:30 Mon.–Fri. Model airplane flying, Mondays to Mar. 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Parkview Elementary School. Planes not provided. No gas models please. Parent supervision required. Info: www.sicamous.ca.

ENDERBY/ASHTON CREEK Enderby Old Time Dance Club’s St. Patrick Day dance, Fri. Mar. 6, 7:00 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Families/children welcome. Adults $8, teens $4, children free.

Incl light lunch. Live Music by the Valley Five Band. Info: Jim 515-1176.

World Day of Prayer, Fri. Mar. 6, 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1110 Belvedere St. Please join us and our neighbours as we pray together.

Shuswap Seed Savers’ 21st annual Seed Swap and Natural Living Fair, Sat. Mar. 7, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at M.V. Beattie Elementary School. (Note: new location). $3, 16 and under free. Seed swap table, vendors, speakers, food court. Bring last year’s seeds to trade!

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

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

Enderby River Dancers hold dances every Friday at the Enderby Seniors Centre. Phase lll Pre-Rounds 7:00–7:30 Mainstream with Rounds 7:30–9:30. Coffee always on. Info: Dianne 838-9445 or Wendy 838-2107.

ARMSTRONG Armstrong Indoor Community Garage Sale, Sat. Mar. 7, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Hassen Arena (in the fairgrounds). Info: 546-9456.

Armstrong Toastmasters meets Tuesday at 7:30 in the Chamber of Commerce building. Come join us in learning communication skills in a safe and friendly environment. Info: Pat 546-3276.

VERNON 11th annual Body & Soul Wellness Fair, Sat. Mar. 7 & Sun. Mar. 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Vernon Rec Centre, 3310 37 Ave. Free admission.

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Mystery location

This photo was taken by Rex Lingford sometime between 1909 and 1914. If you know whose house is in the photograph or where it was located, please call the Museum at R. J. Haney Heritage Village at 832-5289 or email archives@ salmonarmmuseum. org.

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THE FOUNDATION of my community starts with you and me . . .

Time for the NDP to do the right thing

Choices are important things – we are surrounded by them and whether they are big or small, choices can have a defining effect. For instance, when faced with the revelation that something you have been doing is inappropriate, most Canadians would apologize, perhaps explain that it was an honest mistake and cease the behaviour. When faced with obvious infractions or offences, the sensible and decent choice is to make amends and move on with the lesson in your back pocket.

Unfortunately, that is not the case for NDP leader Tom Mulcair.

Faced with revelations that members of his party inappropriately funneled $2.7 million from their House of Commons office budgets to the NDP’s so-called satellite offices in Quebec, Mr. Mulcair has chosen to do the wrong thing and fight the repayment in Federal Court. This is the second Board of Internal Economy (BOI) action that the NDP is opposing in Federal Court as they are also fighting a decision that found that NDP MPs had abused Parliamentary mailing privileges after which they were ordered to re-pay $1.2 million.

It cannot be a surprise for the NDP that the BOI has ordered them to repay the money; the rules around House of Commons budgets are clear.

Regardless, Tom Mulcair and the NDP are choos-

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Sherry Bowlby, Treasurer and Joyce Henderson, President - Shuswap Theatre Society

by Colin Mayes ing to cover up one bad choice with another when they ought to do the right thing and pay back the $3.9 million that they spent inappropriately.

Revelations of inappropriate expense claims around Parliament have unfortunately been in the news a lot in recent years and members of all three major federal parties have been implicated.

However, a lot can be derived from how the leaders of the parties dealt with the revelations. In the case of Conservative Senators, the Prime Minister demanded that all funds be repaid and reformed the expense reporting rules for clarity and strength.

The Prime Minister chose to do what a true leader should do – he insisted that the wrong be righted.

True leadership is about both what you do and how you do it. Both at home and abroad, our Prime Minister has demonstrated that he can be depended on to provide sound leadership, even when it may be difficult. In this year of important choices, I hope you will join me in choosing the leader who has proven to be worthy of our trust.

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Dave McKinley, plumbing department supervisor, gives a demonstration to students during the Construction Trades Spotlight for School District #83 hosted by the Twin Anchors manufacturing facility in conjunction with Eagle River Secondary School. The forty-some students rotated through activity stations featuring welding, plumbing, carpentry, joinery/ millwork and electrical trades. LSN staff photo.

By Jeff Nagel, Black Press The B.C. government intends to pull more money out of ICBC in the years ahead.

The annual dividend from the public auto insurer – which goes into general government revenue despite repeated demands from critics for lower premiums instead – is estimated at $160 million a year in each of 2015, 2016 and 2017, according to budget documents.

That’s an increase from estimates of $155 million for 2015 and $125 million for 2016 in last year’s budget.

By the end of 2017, the province will have taken $1.5 billion from ICBC coffers since 2010.

The money comes from the profits on ICBC’s optional insurance side, which can’t be used to reduce basic auto premiums because the two sides of the business are segregated.

Critics accused the government

of building its budget surplus by having Crown corporations like ICBC and BC Hydro charge customers more than is required.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong calls it a dividend to the shareholders.

Electricity rates are rising six per cent while BC Hydro’s net income – most of which is remitted to government – climbs from $549 million last year to about $700 million by 2017. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has promised to eventually reduce and eliminate the Hydro transfers.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation was critical of the latest 4.2 per cent increase in Medical Service Plan premiums, calling it a continuing tax hike that exceeds inflation. A family of three will pay $150 per month in MSP premiums, up 40 per cent in five years.

The pattern of service fee increases and income tax restraint is a recurring one in B.C. budgets.

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Members of the Salmon Arm Skating Club attended the three-day Okanagan Regionals for Figure Skating in Armstrong recently, where they won two medals. Pictured, from left: Ainsley Sosnowsky, Brook Jameus, Destaney Dean, Breann Jameus, Daisy-May Munro, Paige Siegel, and Taya Langlois. They are off to Kelowna for another event in early March.

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The final Teck-sponsored race was hosted by the Telemark Nordic Club in Kelowna on February 20, 21 and 22. Friday’s race was a classic mass start, Saturday a free style interval start, and Sunday was a three person classic technique relay event. There were over 100 skiers registered from Larch Hills, and the club earned the Championship Trophy for the 2014/2015 race season with 139 club points, 89 points higher than second place Telemark Nordics. Several Larch Hills Nordics were awarded aggregate awards for their overall achievement competing at BC Cup events this season.

On Friday’s mass start classic technique event, Max Calkins placed second for the Atom Boys category 3, and in the Atom Girls category 3, Jeremia Bucher placed second. In the Pee Wee Boys category 1, Jonathan Breugem placed first, and Ben Milne placed third. In the Pee Wee Boys category 2, Eric Moore placed first, and in the Pee Wee Girls category 2, Tessa Elliot placed first and Hilary Vukadinovic second. In the Bantam Boys category 2, Trond May placed first. In the Bantam Girls category 1, Julianne Moore placed first, and Samantha Vukadinovik third. In the Bantam Girls category 2, Sophia Van Varseveld placed second, and Claire van Bergeyk third.

In the Midget Boys category 1, Stephen Moore placed first. In the Juvenile Girls category 2, Rachel May placed first. In the Juvenile Boys category 1, Konrad van Varseveld placed third, and in the Junior Boys category 1, James Hardy placed third. In the Masters Men 30-39, Andre Carelse placed third, and for the Masters Women 30-39, Elaine Carelse was first. In the Masters Women 40-49, Randi Ostbi was first and Sheila Corbett third. In the Masters Women 50-59, Debbie Phillips was second. In the Masters Women 60-69, Marcia Beckner was first.

Saturday was a free technique interval start race. In the Atom Boys category 3, Max Calkins placed third. In the Pee Wee Boys category 1, Jonathan Breugem placed second, and in the Pee Wee Boys category 2, Eric Moore placed second.

In the Pee Wee Girls category 2, Tessa Elliot placed second, and Hilary Vukadinovik third. In the Bantam Boys category 1, Trond May was first, and in the Bantam Girls category 1, Julianne Moore was first, Zara Bucher second, and Samantha Vukadinovik third. In the Bantam Girls category 2, Sophia van Varseveld was second, and Claire van Bergeyk third. In the Midget Boys category 1, Stephen Moore placed third.

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Biggest Game of the Year!

• Lots of Prizes • Giveaways Last Regular Season Home Game

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161 Hudson Ave NE Box 699 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N8 Phone: 250.832.9461 Fax: 250.832.5246 classifieds@lakeshorenews.bc.ca www.lakeshorenews.bc.ca Published every Friday INDEX IN BRIEF Family Announcements Community Announcements Information Children Employment Business Services Pets & Livestock Miscellaneous Real Estate Rentals Automotive/Marine Legals HOW TO REACH US Call 250.832.9461 or come by the office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Fax your ad to 250.832.5246 or email classifieds@lakeshorenews.bc.ca CLASSIFIED RATES First 3 lines: $12.35 + GST $1.00 each additional line Bold: 25¢ per word DEADLINES Display classifieds Tuesdays 12:00 pm Word ads Tuesdays 1:00 pm HOW TO PAY Come to our office at 161 Hudson Ave NE or pay over the phone with VISA or Mastercard. All ads must be prepaid.

NO REFUNDS. OUR POLICY All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.

Lakeshore News reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards.

No refunds on cancelled ads.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertised goods or services at a wrong price need not be sold.

Advertising is an offer to sell and the offer may be withdrawn at any time. Lakeshore News will not be responsible for more than one insertion.

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Coming Events

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SINGLE MOMS DAY OUT

Dance at Gleneden Hall Sat. Mar. 7, 7:30-11:30pm Music: Barn Catz.

Tickets $10 ea. 250-832-0544 or glenedencommunity.com

Saturday, Feb 28th 9:30am - 4:30pm.

Hosted by Broadview Evangelical Free Church 350-30th St NE

Personals

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Timeshare Donations and bequests are requested for equipment to help care for patients and residents of the Hospital and Bastion Place Tax receipts will be issued.

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Employment

Mail to: Shuswap Hospital Foundation Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 • Ph: 250 803-4546 Donate Online (secure site): www.shuswaphospital foundation.org CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment

Business Opportunities THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

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Births

Births

TIMMERS – Tamara & Aaron Timmers of Salmon Arm are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Ivy Elizabeth, on February 11, 2015 at 8:21 am in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces.

Joyful grandparents are Martina & Wolfgang Bopp of Salmon Arm, Erica Timmers of Armstrong and Lambert Timmers of Malakwa.

Information

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IF YOU and / or YOUR CHILDREN are being abused, call the

Women’s Emergency Shelter 250-832-9616

Stopping the Violence Counseling, 250-832-9700.

Children who witness abuse program, 250-832-4474.

Shuswap Mental Health Intake, 250-833-4102 or RCMP 250-832-6044

Funeral Homes

Funeral Homes

Obituaries

Obituaries

Joyce Alice Minion

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Obituaries

JOHN GILCHRIST RODGER

Passed away on February 20, 2015 at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 91. He is survived by his beloved Irene, wife and constant companion for over 62 years. John was born at Milton-of-Campsie, Scotland on August 16, 1923. After joining up with the Black Watch in Scotland on January 29, 1942, he served in the UK, Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany in the Second World War and was discharged in 1947. After the war, John met Irene McCann, the love of his life, and they were married in 1952.

They immigrated to Canada from Kirkintilloch, Scotland and settled in Edson, Alberta in 1968. In 1979 they moved to Salmon Arm and have resided here since that time. John was known throughout BC as an accomplished piper and loved to share his passion for the pipes through his teaching. He will be sadly missed by Irene and his many friends and former students.

Special thanks to the staff at Piccadilly Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care. At John’s request, no service will be held. If desired, memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3, or to the local branch of the SPCA. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of John through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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In Memoriam

Laura Hawley Baird

December 9, 1922 – February2 19, 2015 Joyce Alice Minion (Critchley) was born on December 9, 1922 in Salmon Arm, BC. She passed away peacefully surrounded in love with her family by her side at home on February 19, 2015.

Joyce was born and raised in Salmon Arm by her parents Charlie and Margaret Critchley. Joyce and her siblings Marjorie, Robert, Frank and Bill spent their childhood enjoying activities in the Shuswap. She married Harold Minion June 5, 1946. They lived on their farm west of Salmon Arm where they raised their three children. On their private airstrip located on the farm, the couple was active in the R.A.F. Ground Observers Corps. They were involved in identifying and tracking aircraft and coordinating searches when necessary. They made many friends, saw pilots trained, lives saved and became known for their hospitality and willingness to help others. After selling the farm, Joyce spent many years doing needlework and participating in the Salmon Arm Farmers’ Market. Joyce had a relationship with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She lived by her faith.

Family was very important to Joyce and highlights for her were numerous family gatherings such as Christmas 2014. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Harold on July 18, 1996, her parents, sister Marjorie and brother Robert. Joyce is survived by her children, June (Fred), Jim (Penny), and Gord (Judy), and her brothers, Frank and Bill, sister in-law Lorna Turner, and many nieces and nephews. As well she had 7 grandchildren, Calven (Jess), Steven (Diana), Jason (Emily), Lorelei (James), Nathan (Amanda), Jen (Scott), Holly (Neil). She enjoyed spending her later years with her 15 great grandchildren.

Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at Ashton Creek Christian Fellowship at 1:00 pm, March 7, 2015. Donations can be made in memory of Joyce Minion to Africa Relief and Support Services for the aids of orphans of Kenya, 935 Mabel Lake Rd., Enderby, BC, V0E 1V5.

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

Funeral Homes

In Memoriam

Naomi Silver, Aftercare Associate

250-832-2223

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

440 - 10th Street SW, Salmon Arm, BC (Box 388,V1E 4N5, Fax 250-832-7188) Brandon/Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke, BC 250-837-2029 Hindman/Bowers Funeral Home, Golden, BC 250-344-2958

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking 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.

Volunteers

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Volunteers

SALMON ARM CITIZENS PATROL

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

Business Opportunities HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

Information

WILLIAMS - MATSER - Rick & Debra Williams, owners of Eagle Bay Store, are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Myranda Williams to Tyler Matser, son of Dave & Jule Matser of Penticton, BC. Myranda & Tyler met, live, and will be married in Penticton. Our own Myron Crown from Salmon Arm will be marrying them in Spring of 2016.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS & HOTLINES Salmon Arm Overeaters Anonymous, Sundays 8-9 pm, Uptown Askews community room (upstairs).

Individuals living with cancer please contact the Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-888-9393333 or email info@cis.cancer.ca to talk with an Information Specialist for info and to answer your questions.

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

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

832-9142 or lakesidecc@shaw.ca.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

accounts receivable portfolio.

A customer service attitude is critical but must be results orientated towards collection.

Knowledge required in various avenues of collection including liens and the small claims court procedures.

Please forward resumés via email to laurell@vernonmorningstar.com or Box 6, 4407 25th Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P5

If you have an Acquired Brain Injury, please join the 2nd/4th Tuesdays of the month at the NOSBIS office, 250 Alexander St NE, from 12–1:30 p.m. Info: North Okanagan/Shuswap Brain Injury Society at 833-1140.

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

Salmon Arm Stroke Recovery Support Group meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fri./mo at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 90 1st Street S.E. 10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch. All welcome. Info: Verna 838-7242; Ruth 832-6213

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

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Please call 832-3121 to be connected.

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

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

SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS Narcotics Anonymous 250-542-0087.

Alanon & Alcoholics Anonymous 1-866-531-7045

KITCHEN CABINET SALES PERSON Kitchen cabinet sales person required for large building center. Full time position, experience required and must have good customer service skills.

Please forward resumés via email to laurell@vernonmorningstar.com or Box 6, 4407 25th Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P5

CONTROLLER

DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full Time Reporting to: Director of Operations Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum plus benefits Position: Responsible for managing financial and related administrative functions following policies and procedures as set out by the Band. Includes assisting in the preparation of budgets; preparing financial reports; ensures an effective system of accounting is in place and properly maintained, supervision of accounting staff.

The Controller reports directly to the Director of Operations and is responsible for managing the financial and related administrative functions. Job description is available upon request.

Qualifications and Requirements: • Performs at a consistently high level of effectiveness • Generally accepted accounting principles • Computerized accounting programs • Accounts payable and accounts receivable • Fund accounting • Preparation of financial statements • Payroll systems and reporting • Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures • Strong computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Office and social media • General knowledge of Neskonlith community, culture and Secwepemc values Education and Experience: • Professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CAFM) from a recognized accounting program and/or have the equivalent through several years of related senior financial and administrative experience and level 3 - 4 CGA student • Five (5) years minimum supervisory experience required, preferably with some in First Nations Administration.

And, • Must successfully pass the required pre-employment Criminal Records Checks • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Neskonlith Indian Band by Monday, March 9, 2015 at 4:30 pm by mail to Attention: Director of Operations, Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 or fax to 250-679-5306

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full Time Reporting to: Director of Operations Salary Range: $47,320 - 52.780 per annum plus benefits The Neskonlith Indian Band is seeking a Director of Wellness.

The Director, in collaboration with the Wellness Team, contributes to the overall health of the community.

The successful incumbent will demonstrate knowledge and skill to address health care issues affecting First Nation people and communities, and possess an understanding of the determinants of health, prevention and community development strategies and community health promotion.

The Director of Wellness requires knowledge of federal, provincial and First Nation Health Authority health legislation and policies. The position focuses on quality client centered services and programming delivered in conjunction with a professional and paraprofessional team. Job description is available on request..

Qualifications and Requirements: • Degree in Health Administration; First Nations Health; Community Health Care; Nursing; Public Administration; Health Sciences plus two years of management experience including supervision, financial and administration; or • Diploma in Health Administration; First Nations Health; Community Health Care; other related field, plus four years experience in the fields of health administration or related program management (development, implementation and evaluation of programs) and two years of management experience, including supervision, financial and administration; or • Equivalent combination of education, training and supervisory experience.

And, • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Must successfully pass Criminal Record Check for individuals working with youth or vulnerable adults Additional Skills: • 1 year experience working in a similar position in a rural / remote setting an asset • Experience working in a First Nations Community an asset Please submit cover letter and resume to Neskonlith Indian Band by Monday, March 9, 2015 at 4:30 pm by mail to Attention: Director of Operations, Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 or fax to 250-679-5306

We thank you for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

“Become A Health Care Assistant”

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

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

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

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

CREDIT AND COLLECTION PERSON Credit and collection person required for local company with a large

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Career Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted 6854425 Nursery Help WaNted!

Nico’s Nurseryland is looking for friendly, outgoing people with a basic knowledge of plants and related products and a desire to learn! We have seasonal positions available at both our Blind Bay and Salmon Arm locations. Positions available include Cashiers, Carry Out Labourers, and Greenhouse Assistants. Please drop off resumes to the appropriate location.

Frontline Traffic Control requires Certified experienced TCP, require own transportation, wages DOE. Reliable people need only apply. 250309-3452 before 6pm or Fax resume: 250-838-0896

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Help Wanted

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Home Care/Support

Medical/Dental

CAREGIVERS

MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home.

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Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support within the caregivers hm. of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities.

Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

Trades, Technical RETIREMENT home in Osoyoos seeking FT maintenance person. Resume and cover letter to jobs@balticproperties.ca

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

DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS

446 Main Street, PO Box 219 Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Telephone: (250) 836-2477 Fax: (250) 836-4314 www.sicamous.ca General email: cityhall@sicamous.ca JOB POSTING 02, 2015 In compliance with Article 10.01 of the Collective Agreement, applications are invited by the undersigned up to 11:59 p.m. Sunday March 15th, 2015 for the position of Accounting Clerk I Applications will be received in the office of the undersigned for this position.

The District of Sicamous is looking for an Accounting Clerk I. The Accounting Clerk I reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer or designate. The incumbent is primarily responsible for payroll, accounts payable, utility billing, and accounts receivable functions.

In order to provide for an overlap of duties, during vacation relief, illness, or workload demands, this position may be asked to perform duties of the Accounting Clerk II or Receptionist/Typist on a temporary basis. The incumbent must possess the ability to exercise courtesy, efficiency and discretion in the provision of information to the public, elected officials and staff members. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing and demonstrate flexibility when learning new tasks.

A minimum of Grade 12 and a Business Administration or Accounting Diploma is required.

Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of two years’ experience in payroll and accounting in a local government setting, and is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products and Vadim Accounting Software.

A copy of the job description is available on the District’s website under Employment Opportunities.

Salary: Accounting Clerk I $ 25.25 per hour in compliance with Schedule “A” of Collective Agreement CUPE Local 1908 Hours of Work – Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7.5 hours). Flex time and a generous benefit package are offered with this position.

Posted this 16th day of February 2015 Kelly Bennett, Acting CAO District of Sicamous PO Box 219 446 Main Street Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Email: kbennett@sicamous.ca The District of Sicamous thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com.

$100 & Under New-2 bifold doors, white. each door opening is 24” $40 ea. 3.5” baseboard 4-12’ $20 ea. 778-489-4894

Bathroom vanity, sink, taps, & mirror. $150 OBO. Please call 778-489-1058

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Home Improvements

$400 & Under

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

ARE YOU SELLING A HOUSEHOLD ITEM FOR $400 OR LESS?

SUMMER STUDENTS

or by email to: humanresources@salmonarm.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit tree pruning, hedges trimmed, limbs / yard clean-up & haul away. Seniors rates apply. Don’t wait! Call Hank at Yardworks. 250-832-1914 WELL ROTTED GARDEN manure, top soils & bark mulch. Stanley Bland.

250-832-6615, 250-833-2449

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Human Resources City of Salmon Arm PO Box 40; 500 – 2 Avenue NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

Misc. Wanted BUYING unwanted and/or broken jewelry. 250-864-3521 I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521

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

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Garden & Lawn

Help Wanted

City of Salmon Arm is now accepting applications for the following Summer Student positions: Bylaw Parking Officer and Public Works and Parks Summer Student(s) – Must have completed 1 year of post secondary and enrolled in a post secondary program for the following semester.

For further details on these positions please go to www.salmonarm.ca

Financial Services

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Cement mixer $275, 24’ Aluminum ladder $65, Dolly $20, Dolly $15, 5 gal air pressure tank $15, Wheelbarrow $25, Axe $12, 50’ 1” Nylon rope (new) $25, 100’ 220 wiring cable $60, 4” swivel vice $25, Garden tools $5/ea, Post hole auger $25, 20’ Heavy galvanized chain $30, 1 HP electric motor $35, 100’ extension cord $12. 250-832-0147 Gutter & roof debris cleaning. Starting at $125. Moss removal & spray. Shuswap Window Cleaning. 250-833-2533

Farm Services

Farm Services

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Help Wanted

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Each additional line is $1.

Call 250-832-9461

EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED We are looking for a focused, outgoing individual to sell new and pre-owned vehicles. Applicant(s) must have a valid driver’s license, be highly motivated, possess a high standard of integrity, and have a positive, customer focused attitude.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING • PAID TRAINING • CAR ALLOWANCE • GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE • GENEROUS COMMISSION BASED COMPENSATION PACKAGE WITH WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BONUS If you think you are ready to sell the best built, best backed and best priced vehicles on the market today – email your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself to nathan@vernonhyundai.com

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate Mortgages

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

Rates consistently better than banks.

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Toll Free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm view suite. Walk out. n/p, n/s, $800 includ. util. Furnished. 250-838-9949

Firewood/Fuel

Apartment Furnished

SPRING SPECIAL - get next season’s firewood now.

Split seasoned fir - $170 delivered Salmon Arm. Seasoned dry pine - $160 large cord, delivered Salmon Arm. 250-832-1914

SICAMOUS 2 rentals *bachelor suite, furnished. $750/mo. + DD. *1 bdrm. $850/mo. + DD. Parking, boat slip, refs req’d. 12 mo. lease.

Strict rules. N/S N/P. Credit check. 250-517-0634

Heavy Duty Machinery

Halls/Auditoriums

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 Wanted Construction Equipment ,Backhoes, Excavators, Dozers, Graders ,Wheel Loaders ,Farm Tractors , Skidsteers ,Chippers ,Attachments , Any condition running or not , also looking for large amounts of Scrap Metal. 250-260-0217

Misc. for Sale

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

250-832-9806 www.glenedencommunity.com

Homes for Rent Sicamous rental, Mar. 1. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, den. .25 acre lot, shop. Few mins to beach. $825/mo.+ util & DD. Pet ok.

250-832-9979. Dan or Laurie

Suites, Lower 2 BDRM., South Canoe, appl., N/S, avail now, $750/mo. + hydro (250)832-0013

Transportation

Auto Services Your one Stop Vehicle Repair Facility

ERICKSON’S APPLIANCES Reconditioned Appliances New/Used Parts 90 Day Warranty

VEHICLE SALES OPPORTUNITY

I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521

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Brakes 4X4 Servicing Lifetime Warranties

Hide-a-bed $125. Loveseat $50. Both in good condition from non-smoking house. Call 250-832-2231.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

USED Myers water conditioning equip., iron softener, green sand magnesium, back washing carbon filter (250)515-1855

Trailer Hitches & Wiring

603 - 3rd. Ave. SW Salmon Arm

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Boats Naden 14’ boat, 10 hp Honda motor. EZ loader trailer w/bimini top $4500. 250-675-2638

BCYNA Wanted Construction Equipment ,Backhoes, Excavators, Dozers, Graders ,Wheel Loaders ,Farm Tractors , Skidsteers ,Chippers ,Attachments , Any condition running or not , also looking for large amounts of Scrap Metal. 250-260-0217

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Hepburn placed second. In the Midget Girls category, The Trouble Making Trio consisting of Rachel Bates, Aria Izik-Dzurko and Julia Brown placed second, and the Old Geezers consisting of Julianne Moore, Sophia van Varseveld and Maggie Beckner placed third. In the Junior Men, TAJ Flamingo consisting of John Connor, Alexander Corbett and Thomas Hardy placed second, and the Flamingoons consisting of Seth van Varseveld, Kellen Viznaugh and Andrew Nash placed third. For the Open Master Women category, Where’s Abbi, consisting of Randi Ostbi, Alison Howatt and Sheila Corbett placed second.

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Continued from page 18 In the Junior Boys category 1, Andrew Nash placed third, and in the Junior Boys 2, Alexander Corbett placed first. In the Junior Men category 1, John Connor placed first, and for the Junior Men category 2, Thomas Hardy placed first. In the Masters Men 40-49, Brian May was first, and Tom Hansen third. In the Masters Women 40-49, Abbigail May placed first, and Laura Hepburn third. In the Masters Women 50-59, Debbie Phillips placed third. In the Masters Men 60-69, Gary Hartling placed first.

The final racing day on Sunday was a three-person relay event. In the Pee Wee Boys category, the Grumpy Old Men team of Eric Moore, Sam Calkins and Eli Decker placed first, and the Speedy Chickens, with Frankie Ayotte, Simon Bakker and Carson Paiement placed third. In the Pee Wee Girls, The Northern Pigs consisting of Emily Carelse, Tessa Elliott and Hilary Vukadinovic placed first, and The Jammers, consisting of Jenna Rae Pieper, Jeremia Bucher, and Annabelle Pieper placed third. In the Midget Boys category, Coolguy Bobs, consisting of Ben van Bergeyk, Stephen Moore and Calvin

Skis for schools

Congratulations to Hillcrest and Ranchero Elementary Schools, the two schools that will share equally the $2200 raised by the Pirate Loppet this year.

The donations from School District #83 and Shuswap Tourism contribute significantly to make this possible. Each year, all funds raised are awarded to one or two schools to build their cross country ski equipment inventories.

Over the past five years, eight district schools have shared $10,300 raised by the Pirate Loppet and through the School Ski Program hundreds of students have been introduced to cross country skiing and the beauty of the Larch Hills. Thanks go to all club members that contribute to this event, especially to Brian Smith, who envisioned and then “captained” the Pirate Loppet over many years.

Feb. 27 - Mar. 5

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FIFTY SHADES of GREY Daily 6:40 & 9:00 PM Sat - Sun Matinees 2:00PM

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HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 Daily 6:50 & 9:00PM

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SPONGEBOB:

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Sat - Sun Matinees 2:10PM

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Shuswap Film Society

Royal Ballet

Last night February 28th

Sunday, March 1st, 1:00PM

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Thurs, March 5th, 7:00PM

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Flossing for Health

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As if there weren’t enough benefits to flossing, here’s one more: New research has shown a direct link between flossing your teeth and cardiovascular risk. For many years it was unclear whether poor oral health was simply correlated with heart disease risk factors or whether the relationship was more direct.

But recent studies have suggested that periodontal bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the gums, possibly damaging blood vessels and leading to clots.

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SUN

GEMINI

May 21-June 21

Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

Gemini

CANCER

June 22- July 22

Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.

Cancer

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet.

Leo

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

Virgo

This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

Scorpio

Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius.

Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

Sagittarius

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Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

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Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did

Aries

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ARIES

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Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

Aquarius

50. Snakelike fish 51. Each of 4 Hindu ages 52. Point midway between S and SE

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AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

1. Centralized mailing compartment 4. Small argument 8. Latin for "hail" 9. Semicircular headdress 10. Hole plug 12. Primp 13. A spontaneous motivation 14. Don’t know when yet 16. Portable computer screen material 17. Conform 19. Yoruba 20. Wings 21. Tar Hill State 25. Hard, durable wood 26. Pallid 27. Pabir language 29. Not crazy 30. Word element meaning ear 31. Hill (Celtic) 32. "Dangerous Liaisons" actor 39. Space between 2 points 41. Arbitrageur 42. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 43. Assistance 44. Manuscripts (abbr.)

45. In a way, soaks 46. Synovial knee syndrome 48. 2nd cervical vertebra 49. State of sudden fright

Tossing & Turning at Night?

Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun.

Capricorn

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