Salmon Arm Observer, September 02, 2015

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Water cutbacks urged Salmon river: Low water levels posing a serious problem for spawning fish.

By lachlan labere obServer STAFF

A request to Salmon river water users to halt irrigation may already be having a positive effect for spawning salmon.

Gene Puetz has just started to see spawning salmon swim through the Salmon river fish counting gate he oversees for Fisheries and oceans canada.

This bit of good news is, in part, the result of human intervention necessitated by recent high temperatures and low water levels at the mouth of the river on Shuswap lake.

“The fish should be pretty much ready to spawn about now,” Puetz said Tuesday, Sept. 1. “usually, the 10th to the 15th of September is our peak spawn time. Ideally, if we can get them in here in the next week to 10 days, it would be nice.”

Part of that intervention was a call-out by the b.c. provincial government to all licensees on the Salmon river water system, including Fowler creek, asking they participate in a voluntary irrigation shutdown between Aug. 21 and 22, and again between Aug. 29 and Sept. 1.

“We have seen flows bump up with the previous voluntary shutdown on Aug. 21 to 22,” Ministry of Forests, lands and natural resource operations spokesperson Greig bethel commented Tuesday via email. “The thinking is that the cessation of irrigation, coupled with the cooler wet weather, may provide sufficient conditions for salmon migration.” bethel thanked those Salmon river water users who have stopped irrigating, noting compliance levels vary but have been increasing.

“There’s not too much irrigating going on any more as far as I can tell.… which should help a little bit,” confirmed Puetz.

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Drugs, property seized Bust: Stolen truck leads police to cache of heroin, cocaine, meth.

By Tracy hughes obServer STAFF

A stolen truck ended up leading the Salmon Arm rcMP to seize $420,000 worth of drugs and recover $300,000 in stolen property on Saturday. on Aug. 29, police received a report of a stolen F-350 with a camper from a residence in blind bay.

As the investigation began, police received further information that a truck matching the description was seen travelling on the Trans-canada Highway towing a black Wells cargo trailer.

The trailer was carrying a Harley davidson motorcycle, which was later confirmed stolen. The motorcycle came

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loose and crashed into the ditch, while the stolen truck fled the scene.

The truck was seen fleeing by chase rcMP officers, who lost sight of it but was later observed by Salmon Arm members. The truck fled to a rural residence in Tappen with police following it. upon arrival, police arrested the driver, but the other male suspect fled on foot into the woods. A third suspect was also at large and police began a search of the rural property.

The search revealed a marijuana grow operation and a prohibited weapon. The second male suspect was quickly located and arrested. upon searching the property, police located an ATv stolen from Alberta,

the F-350 truck and camper stolen from blind bay, and a 2011 Kenworth logging truck stolen from 100 Mile House.

As well as the marijuana grow operation, police seized a substantial amount of drugs including crack, cocaine, hash, heroin, crystal meth, amphetamine, psilocybin (mushrooms) and prescription drugs, as well as cash and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

A few hours later, the third male suspect was located by police and arrested.

The three men were brought before a justice and were released on strict conditions with a date to appear in Salmon See Charges on page A2

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Charges pending against three men Continued from front Arm Provincial Court. The men, ages 41, 32 and 30 years old, are all from the Shuswap. They are facing numerous charges of drug

possession and trafficking, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and several firearms offences. The RCMP investigation is continuing and further charges could be recommended.

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Mostly mud: Water levels under the Salmon River Bridge are exceptionally low.

Channels dug to assist salmon Continued from front Meanwhile, Puetz says Fisheries and Oceans staff have recently been working in the river delta, attempting to combine several small channels into a new, larger one spawning salmon will use to access the river.

“I haven’t been down to the mouth myself, but I’ve talked to some of the Fisheries people and they said there’s about 300 metres of area there where there’s really not much space for them, in kind of the delta, the mud flat, where it goes into the lake – it’s pretty hard for fish to get through so they’re hoping to channel it.”

Puetz says 2003 was the last time he can re-

member when human intervention was needed to assist spawning salmon into the Salmon River. He says the low snowpack from winter, and the hot spring and summer, were key factors behind the low water levels hindering this year’s journey. He notes the recent cool, wet weather has also been beneficial.

“Colder weather helps because the water cools off and it usually brings your flow up just a little, even without rain,” said Puetz. “But we had a little bit of rain yesterday. A little more rain wouldn’t hurt, it would all be good.”

Though the voluntary irrigation stoppage was supposed to end on Sept. 1, Puetz suggested extending it a little longer also wouldn’t hurt.

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Windstorm topples trees, cuts power Hydro: More than 3,000 people experience outages.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

While there was some rain, it was the wind that caused problems in the Shuswap on Saturday, with downed power lines and uprooted trees causing power outages for more than 3,000 Shuswap residents.

Lisa Coldwells, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says wind gusts in excess of 50 km/h were recorded in Salmon Arm and heavy winds lasted between two and three hours, however, not a lot of rain fell.

“There was only 1.2-mm recorded, which is not a lot considering the intensity of the storm, but it was the Coast that got the brunt of the rain,” she said.

“This type of storm is unusual. It was not associated with a

thunderstorm, which is the usual pattern for a summer storm.

There was a very broad area of low pressure which is highly unusual for the end of August.

Typically that is a fall and winter pattern.

The Salmon Arm Fire Department was kept busy Saturday with calls of downed trees and damaged power lines. There were a total of six call outs during the storm, mostly concentrated in the Gleneden area.

“There were no fire situations and no injuries that resulted, thankfully,” said Fire Chief Brad Shirley. “There were lines down and trees on lines, that kind of thing.”

BC Hydro says more than 3,000 Shuswap customers were left without power for portions of Saturday due to the wind

storm and downed trees. The largest of Saturday’s outages kept more than 1,400 customers in the dark for nearly six hours before power could be restored.

The advantage of the storm was that it helped clear off much of the smoke from fires in Washington State that has plagued the area for more than a week.

The Ministry of Environment officially rescinded the Shuswap’s smoky skies advisory on Monday, after it was first initiated on Aug. 23.

Coldwells says rain showers should continue later into this week, before the low pressure system moves off and sunnier weather is expected for the long weekend. She cautions that the temperatures are going to still be below average for the time of year.

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Aftermath: High winds blew down trees in many areas of the

Shuswap. These trees damaged power lines and a home in Tappen.

Fire ban lifted for the Shuswap Just in time for Labour Day Weekend campers, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre has been lifted.

The ban was re-

moved at noon on Monday.

It was rescinded due to recent widespread precipitation, which resulted in a decreased risk of wildfires in the

region. The fire danger rating is now primarily “low” to “moderate” throughout the fire centre.

The campfire ban was enacted on July 3,

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two weeks earlier than last’s year’s prohibition, which went into effect on July 16.

Last year, the campfire ban was lifted on Aug. 21.

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Five firefighters from the Shuswap went south to help protect structures that may be threatened by the Stickpin fire in Washington State.

The firefighters are part of a specially trained structural protection firefighting team. With the pending threat, the Office of the Fire Commissioner asked for the deployment of additional trained firefighters, so this crew was put together.

While the Shuswap has special equip-

ment used to protect structures threatened by fire, the equipment is staying put, but the crew is going down to use equipment already in place.

“At 2 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday) we were asked if we could send some firefighting resources down, and within a few hours we were able to pull together a five-person crew, a mix of members from various fire departments, and they were down there by 11 p.m. last night,” says Kenn Mount, CSRD’s regional fire chief.

The crew members include: Marc

Zaichowsky (Captain Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Dept.), Mike Zdebiak (Scotch Creek Lee Creek Fire Dept.), Scott Davies (Crew Leader; Captain Shuswap Fire Dept.), Darnell Krussel (Ranchero Deep Creek Fire Dept.) and John Quilty (Salmon Arm Fire Dept.)

Salmon Arm Fire Chief Brad Shirley says the partnership on the structural fire crews is excellent and notes that structural protection efforts can achieve substantial results when used as a precautionary measure in areas where fire experts predict a fire

could spread.

Recent rains have now reduced the chance of fire in the area.

Mount explains the specialized sprinklers and pumps deployed by the firefighters can dampen the area and create a “humidity dome” around a structure, protecting it from catching fire.

The local team can be deployed for up to two weeks, depending on the fire situation.

Similar crews were used this year at the Bolean Lake fire to help protect the Bolean Lake lodge and other structures.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Salmon Arm Observer

Father angered by sentence

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Courts: After his son’s killer gets caught on another theft charge, Doug de Patie speaks out about the amount of jail time issued.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

The father of a man killed 10 years ago in a horrific gas-and-dash robbery feels victimized again at the hands of the justice system.

Doug de Patie, who lives in the South Shuswap, is outraged at the latest sentence given to his son’s killer, which amounted to less than two weeks in jail for theft and obstruction of justice.

De Patie’s son Grant was 24 years old and working alone as a gas station attendant in Maple Ridge when he attempted to get the licence plate of a car involved in a gas-anddash theft. After attempting to jump out of the way, Grant was struck by the car, his clothing caught on a tire and he was dragged 7.5 kilometres to his death.

The killer, Darnell Pratt, was 16 when he committed that crime.

He was charged with second-degree murder; however, Pratt pleaded

guilty to manslaughter and was issued a sevenyear sentence.

Since then Pratt has had repeated parole violations and run-ins with the law, the latest being caught with items from a stolen vehicle which was found abandoned not far from where police apprehended Pratt.

Pratt pled guilty to This guy is a hazard, every person he passes is a potential victim and yet they just shuffled him right back out on the street

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theft under $5,000 and obstruction charges, which resulted when Pratt gave authorities a false name.

He was issued one day in jail in addition to time served before he

posted bail.

De Patie believes Pratt was involved with the theft of vehicle, but this charge was dropped due to lack of evidence.

“I’m so mad, I smashed my computer.

To me this sentence is just short of him walking away scot-free,” he said. “This was not a meaningful sentence, not for someone with his history.”

De Patie would have preferred the judge to have been allowed to make a determination, rather than the charge being dropped by the Crown due to a lack of evidence.

“That’s what judges are for, to look at the evidence and decide.

In this case, the charge was dropped before the judge even heard anything.”

In response to the sentence, de Patie got in touch with Justice Minister Suzanne Anton, as well as the BC NDP’s Mike Farnworth.

“Who I’d like to say kudos to is the RCMP. They apprehended him, they brought him

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This guy is a hazard, every person he passes is a potential victim and yet they just shuffled him right back out on the street.”

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City News and Public Notices NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to enter into a rental agreement for a two (2) years, less one (1) day term for property legally described as Lot 1, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 4310, and as further described below (Canoe Beach Rental Campsites).

Term: Two (2) years, less one (1) day term November 1, 2014 to October 30, 2016 Civic Address: 78 Avenue NE, Canoe Beach Rental Campsites; The general terms and conditions of the rental agreement are as follows: • The Tenant covenants and agrees to use the Campsite solely for seasonal recreational non-commercial purposes during the months of April to October inclusive during each year of the Term, and the Tenant further covenants and agrees not to use, or allow the Campsite to be used or occupied, for any purpose which would contravene the City of Salmon Arm bylaws.

• The Tenant covenants and agrees to pay the annual property taxes which are assessed against the Campsite, including any improvements located thereon, on or before the due date during each year and is responsible for paying all utilities and services, and operating, maintenance and repair costs, attributable to the Campsite.

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2015 Rental Fee $6,550.00

2016 Rental Fee $6,648.25

For additional information please contact the office of the undersigned.

Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer City of Salmon Arm 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

REqUEST fOR PROPOSALS ~ CANOE BEACH PARK AND KLAHANI PARK PLANS The City of Salmon Arm is seeking the services of a qualified consulting team with experience and knowledge of parks and recreation planning to create a Park Plan for both Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park.

The Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park Plans will build on existing policy to establish a comprehensive vision for these specific parks and provide a framework for their use and development over the short, intermediate and long term. Compatible within the broad context of the City, these Parks Plans will build on recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2012), a document tied to the City’s Official Community Plan.

The RFP terms of reference and supporting documents are available at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.salmonarm.ca.

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will be received by the City on or before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 1, 2015. E-mail to clarson@salmonarm.ca, fax to 250-803-4041, mail to Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, or drop off at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue N.E.

OffICE CLOSURE This office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015, to observe Labour Day. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.

1) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: Proposed Rezoning of Lot 3, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M KDYD, Plan 10707 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-4 (Medium Density Residential Zone).

Civic Address: 830 – 9 Avenue NE Location: West of 10 Street NE just south of Lakeshore Road NE Present Use: Vacant Proposed Use: 4 single-family residential lots Owner / Applicant: L. Schneider, R. Vandermeer/ I. McDiarmid Reference: ZON-1032/ Bylaw No. 4108 2) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: Proposed Rezoning of Lot 1, Section 24, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP79562 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone).

Civic Address: 2261 – 19 Avenue NE Location: South of 20 Avenue NE and West of 23 Street NE Present Use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling with suite Owner / Applicant: R. Durocher/D. Hindbo Reference: ZON-1033/ Bylaw No. 4109 The file for the proposed bylaws are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from August 26, 2015 to September 14, 2015, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ELKS CHILDREN’S CAMP LEASE AGREEMENT Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to amend an agreement with the BC Elks Recreation Camp Society as follows: • The Lessor has authorized the Lessee to use the said lands and premises primarily as a children’s camp and not for profit or gain. Periodic rental to other groups is authorized in order to subsidize operation of the children’s camp. The Lessor reserves the right to unreasonably withdraw approval on a case by case or entire basis.

Legal: Portion of Lot 2, Plan 2517, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9 Civic: 4290 Canoe Beach Drive NE General Terms and Conditions: • 25 year term, October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2028 • Fee - $1.00 Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer 500 – 2 Avenue NE Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Telephone: (250) 803-4029 Fax: (250) 803-4042

PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING

Members of the public are invited to attend a Budget Meeting to provide input regarding the 2016 Annual Budget into the Five (5) Year Financial Plan.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. – To commence following the evening portion of the Regular Council Meeting Location: Council Chamber – City Hall, 500 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC Those wishing to address Council should contact the Administration Department at 250803-4036 prior to noon on September 14, 2015, to be placed on the Agenda.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Salmon Arm Observer

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Lots of ways to vote

I’m registered and ready to vote.

Using the Elections Canada website – www.elections.ca – I was quickly and easily able to confirm that I am all legit and can cast a ballot with minimal fuss on election day.

I likely will wait until Oct. 19, general voting day to cast my ballot, as I like to keep my options open during the campaign before casting my vote. We all should remember in many, many places people still fight for the right to choose their leaders, and in others, people endure long waits and a host of other impediments just to be able to cast a ballot.

Registered voters will receive a card in the mail advising them of where to vote. These cards will be mailed in the week of Sept.

21 and Elections Canada indicates cards should be received by Oct. 1. There will be more than one polling place in Salmon Arm, so be sure to check on your voter information card or online.

But there are other options available.

Voters in the Shuswap will have a number of ways to cast their ballot – even if they will be out of the country or otherwise unavailable to vote in either the advance polls or on general election day.

According to the elections Canada Website: “If you find it more convenient, voters can cast ballots at any Elections Canada office across Canada.”

Salmon Arm’s election office is located in the Samara Building at 231 Trans-Canada Highway North-East, Suite 103. Offices are open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In order to cast a special ballot, voters must bring proof of identity and address.

The deadline for special ballot voting is Tuesday, Oct. 13. In the special ballot process, voters have to know which candidate they want to vote for and write it on the ballot. The close of nominations for candidates is Monday, Sept. 28. The complete list of confirmed candidates will be available on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Currently in the riding Conservative candidate Mel Arnold, Liberal candidate Cindy Derkaz and NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras have been confirmed by Elections Canada. Chris George of the Green Party has publicly announced his intention to run for the North Okanagan-Shuswap constituency, but was not officially registered at press time. There is also the option for voters to cast their ballots by mail. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Tuesday, Oct. 13 for anyone applying online or sending their application to Elections Canada in Ottawa. Citizens can apply to vote by mail by visiting any Elections Canada office or mailing in an application form. Forms are available online at www.elections. ca, at any Elections Canada office or by calling 1-800-463-6868 toll-free.

For those who want to use the advance polling option, the dates are Friday, Oct. 9 through to Monday, Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m.

In Salmon Arm, the advance polling station will be at the SASCU Recreation Centre. Voters will need to bring identification.

Regardless of which way you decided to cast your ballot, with four options, there’s little excuse for not casting a ballot.

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Editorial

Thanks to firefighters near and far It appears now that much of the fire threat for the season is winding down.

On Monday, the Kamloops Fire Centre lifted its ban on campfires, relying on the cooler, wetter weather to relieve some of the serious threat the province has faced so far.

However, the deaths of three firefighters in Washington state are a reminder of how much these brave people are putting on the line.

Five Shuswap firefighters answered the call last week, when it was uncertain whether the Stickpin fire would cross the border near Grand Forks, threatening homes and lives there.

Firefighters know how dangerous their jobs

can be, whether it is day-to-day operations of our local department or forestry service crews battling major wildfires. But, it’s so very easy for the public to take their work for granted.

Considering the level of danger, it is amazing that relatively few are lost.

As you read this, many are still digging in with shovels and axes in heat and choking smoke despite the weather’s reprieve.

We want to extend our thanks to these brave men and women who are putting their lives in front of wildfires to protect people and property from devastation and death.

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The Observer asked: Winners and Dollarama are coming to the city. What store would you like to see?

Pat Wilson “It would be nice if Costco came here.”

Joyce Ruth “I think we are pretty well covered for a city of our size.”

Dawn Rinsma “Children’s Place would make a nice addition.”

Lorena Smelsky “We need more options for children’s clothes.”

Gail Williams “Superstore and Winners are my favourite stores.”

Dog owners need training Alaska sitting in judgment of province BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett spent last week in Alaska, trying to assure local fishermen and environmentalists that B.C.’s mine approval process is “basically the same” as Alaska’s.

Bennett visited an abandoned mine in northwest B.C. that continues to leak acid and metal pollution into the Taku River, vowing to supervise cleanup by a new operator. He noted that one of B.C.’s proposed new mines includes a 23-kilometre pipe system to move ore out of the shared watershed for processing.

This is typical of the discourse between B.C. and our American cousins. Only our industry is questioned.

Meanwhile in Colorado, the latest mine spill disaster was blamed on a mistake by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And in Alaska, as in the rest of the U.S., new metal mines such as the giant Pebble project depend on the same engineering and testing as ours.

Here in Victoria, the Fantasy Island dialogue about oil continued, with Green Party leader Elizabeth May calling a news conference to announce she is (brace yourself) opposed to pipelines and tankers on the B.C. coast. She stood at Clover Point, where daily Alaska crude tankers sail past, many on their way to vast refinery complexes just out of sight at Anacortes and Cherry Point in Washington. A good portion of B.C.’s gasoline comes from there.

Without a drunk-captain incident since 1989, these tankers load up at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.

For 47 years, the pipeline has pumped huge volumes of oil across Alaska from the charming northern outpost of Deadhorse to Valdez in the south, just east of Anchorage where cruise ships dock.

In his new book, Rust: The Longest War, science writer Jonathan Waldman calls it “the biggest, baddest oil pipeline

in the world.

“From Prudhoe Bay to Prince William Sound, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System stretches 800 miles, which leaves engineer Bhaskar Neogi accountable for one of the heaviest metal things in the Western Hemisphere, through which the vast majority of Alaska’s economy flows,” Waldman writes. “Daily, the four-foot steel tube spits out $50 million of oil.”

It was once the largest private infrastructure in the U.S. Today it’s the most regulated pipeline in the world, with planes flying infrared sensors to detect leaks of warm oil and “line walkers” looking for soft spots in the permafrost.

And this isn’t low-fat, shade-grown oil for Seattle fuel-sippers. It struggles to flow, with a black asphalt bottom and thick wax that has to be scraped out of the pipeline by the ton with giant “pigs” that clean and monitor walls for corrosion.

The five Prudhoe Bay oilfields have been declining in production for 20 years, to the point where the Trans-Alaska pipeline now carries about a quarter of its design capacity. It’s expected to run out around 2040, but for now Valdez still loads more than a tanker a day.

Waldman writes that when North America’s largest oilfield was discovered in 1968, companies first considered extending the Alaska Railroad up to Deadhorse. But they would have needed 63 trains a day of 100 cars each. Trucks, cargo planes and even nuclear-powered submarines running under the Arctic ice were briefly considered.

Since we had a bit of hand-wringing last week about a small earthquake near Fort Nelson that may or may not have been triggered by hydraulic fracturing, it’s worth noting that Trans-Alaska oil also causes noticeable tremors as it rushes down the Chugach Mountains to a sudden stop at Valdez. But those are American earthquakes, so no story there.

Editor’s note: The BC Oil & Gas Commission has confirmed the 4.4-magnitude earthquake near Fort Nelson was caused by hydraulic fracturing.

I would like to thank the nice gentleman who helped me in Peter Jannink Park on Aug 15.

I was just beginning my walk with my leashed smaller dog when a large, very muscular, unleashed dog ran from its owner’s attempt to control it and knocked me down flat on my face.

I dropped my leash as I hit the ground. It then, along with the owner’s other two dogs, chased my dog away. I twisted my knee quite badly and though it isn’t broken, a

67-year-old lady with arthritis doesn’t need another reason to move slower.

The nice gentleman (I didn’t get his name) assisted me in hobbling around the park looking for my dog and then to my car where the dog’s owner had found her and opened the door for her.

I was barely able to get us both home and then medical help for my injuries. I still have difficulty walking without pain.

Thank you, kind sir! You were a ray of light in the

gloom of the day.

As to the other dog owner, if you have little control, perhaps a public park is not the place for you. Your whole “family” should get some training and decide who really is the “pack leader.” If you don’t really care about others, people will resent sharing any space with you and your dogs. They will get tired of paying for your consequences. Your dog deserves better than that.

Joyce Chatelain

Citizen grateful for hospital care My wife had to take me to the hospital recently on a Saturday morning with major stomach ache.

It was about 1 a.m., I got straight into triage, had a short Q & A with a nurse, was taken into the emergency ward right away.

I was assessed by two more nurses and a short time later by a lady doctor. They gave me morphine, thank goodness, and got some sleep. At 9 a.m. I had a CT scan which was read by the radiologist at about 10 - 10.30 a.m. Another lady doctor assessed me and checked to see how

I was at about 11 a.m. At around noon a surgeon game by and told me the result of the scan and gave me my options for the surgery which I would have to have.

My wife and I made the decision to go ahead, I was prepped immediately and the operation was performed at 3 p.m. by two surgeons and a doctor anesthesiologist.

All the RNs and LPNs and other staff were compassionate and professional.

While in the ER there was a lady in the next bay who was extremely distressed, distraught and who needed lots

What about seniors?

Justin Trudeau wants to help those only in the middle class.

Tom Mulcair wants to help families with children.

None of the parties in this federal election have mentioned those that brought them into the world.

More and more seniors are in need of levels of affordable care facilities, which are sorely needed, as seniors are aging and dementia, etc., is becoming more of a problem.

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of attention.

The nurse, who was also looking after me, was unbelievable in how she managed all this and she definitely went above and beyond in her nursing care and her efforts to comfort this very sick and demanding lady, and also making time to take care of her most basic of human needs.

Our caregivers and medical professionals in Salmon Arm deserve nothing but the utmost respect. I am indebted to them.

James Roberts

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1925

There was a near drowning at Canoe on Monday last, when two women went in bathing during a storm. Neither could swim and the water was rough. When one stepped into a deep hole and was dragged under, the other went to her assistance and also got into difficulties. Only the prompt action of Dorothy Brown, aged 14, of Revelstoke, prevented a tragedy. In bringing one of the women to shore, Dorothy was pulled under several times but persevered in her efforts until all three were safe out of the water.

1935

The fall rush is on. Apple packing has commenced this week in the Exchange. The school teachers are back to work. Even the children are full of enthusiasm for school again. Threshing, harvesting and baling are in full swing. So may your life be like arithmetic – joys added, cares divided, sorrows subtracted and pleasures multiplied.

Mr. Alec Cragg has joined the staff of the Observer. Miss F.M. Dirom, who was employed previously, is unable to return from her holidays, being under medical orders to rest for several months.

1945

The city’s ailing water system gave board of works foreman Roy Boutwell and his crew a busy time last weekend, and a number of residents south of High Street were without water for almost 24 hours as a result of the latest epidemic of trouble.

From Thursday night to Saturday noon, no fewer then seven leaks developed in the mains in various parts of the city. The leaks occurred when trouble developed in the big reducer valve, causing a sudden surge of high pressure in all the pipes throughout the city.

1955

The new overpass carrying the Trans-Canada Highway over the CPR Mainline at Tappen is now in use, and to mark its completion an open air dance was held on the concrete deck of the structure on Friday night. The dance was arranged by the Tappen Women’s Institute, in co-operation with Kenyon and Co. Ltd., the firm which built the overpass, and Commonwealth Construction Co., which paved the new highway sections in the Tappen area.

members.

However, she did see a position advertised in the small community of Dorset, Ont., five hours away. Perhaps the employer was as desperate to find someone to work in an isolated place as she was to find a job, she laughs. She was hired.

The people she worked for were EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER wonderful and welEasing the transition: Paula Shields knows well the coming, although ups and downs of immigrating to Canada. some in the tiny community were not.

By Martha Wickett “Here I was the only black person – it OBSERVER STAFF wasn’t a bad thing for me but other people ike many residents, Paula Shields’ would look at me and said things under journey to Salmon Arm took her on their breath or had assumptions about me. a long and winding road, one she is happy Perhaps they thought I wasn’t educated or she made. not smart, based on not knowing me, or not Her journey began in Jamaica, in a rural having met me, or things they had in their farming community, where reading was a head.” huge part of her growing up. In particular, She eventually returned to Toronto, workshe devoured articles about the world in ing on contract for the Attorney-General National Geographic. Her favourite sub- and then getting a job with a software comjects in school were history and geography. pany, as well as going to college at night.

Then came university.

“I felt more or less at home, had a stable “By the time I got there, I already knew job and one which I enjoyed.”

I wouldn’t limit myself to live in the same Finding a place to live was tough. country my whole life,” she smiles.

“You get on the phone, speak to the landAfter university she worked for an airline, lord and try to disguise your accent. When where she was able to travel. She liked To- looking for housing, it’s better to sound as ronto and decided to move there. However, Canadian as ever.” it didn’t turn out as she had envisioned.

When Shields arrived at one place, the “In deciding to move to Canada, I was landlord wouldn’t allow her to view it. It so excited at the prospect of going to some- was a painful experience, one which also place new, I never really sat around think- left her angry. ing about the road blocks and challenges “I was surprised – I spoke to this person I would face and how I would get over (on the phone) half an hour before, and half them…,” she says, adding that enthusiasm an hour later they were unwilling to show is common for those coming from other me the place.” countries. “And I think that’s what drives Shields later visited Vancouver, where most immigrants. I was a hard worker, re- she fell in love with Stanley Park, and loved silient, enthusiastic and I moved to Toronto being near the ocean again. When a posiand I couldn’t get a job.” tion came up in Burnaby with the company Her lack of Canadian experience was of- she was working for, she jumped at it. ten given as a reason.

Once there she also began volunteering “Suddenly, everything you’ve worked with the city’s Citizen Support Services, for has been stripped away because you’re shopping for housebound seniors. That was starting from the very bottom,” Shields re- 2007 and Shields is still volunteering with

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some of the same seniors, gathering the grocery lists by phone each week and sending them to volunteer shoppers in Burnaby.

Shields and her spouse, who she met in 2008, came to Salmon Arm when his family-owned business, which provides parts for manufacturing, decided to open a branch here.

Since then, Shields has volunteered with Okanagan College teaching English and tutoring math, as well as coordinating volunteers for Shuswap Theatre. She is vicepresident of the Shuswap Settlement Services Society, using her years of experience to build bridges between newcomers and people who have lived here for generations.

“I wish when I’d moved to Toronto there was such a place offering to help immigrants settle into the country,” she muses.

With her farming background, Shields loves Salmon Arm. “The gains are really great, I love the outdoors, I love living in a small place, I feel I can contribute a little bit more than living in Vancouver.”

She says the only negative thing is she hasn’t been able to find paid work.

“The other little things, I deal with them in my own way, I don’t let them dampen my spirit,” she says, noting for instance that people will sometimes grill her on what she’s doing here, why she left Jamaica.

“Sometimes I think people who have never experienced racism don’t fully understand how powerful it is and how negative it is. It damages the community. Sometimes people think they’re being protective and have their own justification. There isn’t any justification for excluding people or treating people badly.”

Shields is quick to add she doesn’t feel negative about Salmon Arm. She tells her story to help explain that newcomers to Canada have resilience and courage, want to be welcomed and to participate fully.

They also help keep the economy going.

“It’s beneficial if more people move here and help the community to grow.”

To learn more about services for new immigrants, or to become part of a Community Conversation about Salmon Arm that’s open to all, go to the Shuswap Settlement Services website or phone 250-804-2726.

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Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Keeping privacy protected Technology: People, data put at risk by communication devices.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

A woman leaves her home in the middle of the night, fleeing an abusive spouse who has threatened to kill her.

She realizes his violence is escalating.

Next time, she might not recover.

It was not easy to do, leaving with only a few belongings, but she knew it was her only choice. She moved to a new location, did everything she could think of to cover her tracks. She got an unlisted landline and a new cell phone.

Then she received a text, referring to her current location and stating it was listed online.

Horrified, she saw the text was from him.

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Jane Shirley, executive director at the Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society, or SAFE Society, says it’s important for everyone, not only people in abusive situations, to be aware of ways privacy can be invaded.

“As technology evolves, privacy becomes less and less,” she says.

“It’s just a reminder to anyone, actually, but people in an abusive situation, if you’re putting information out there – Facebook, telephone – how secure is secure?”

She recommends caution in all situations where a person is providing personal information.

“Be very cautious of who you give your numbers to. I don’t know how secure some of the systems are – find out policies before you enter into an agreement with a phone company, Internet company – check it out first to make sure you are secured.”

Marc Choma is spokesperson for the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association. He of-

fers a number of tips regarding privacy, particularly pertaining to cell phones.

“Rule number one is if you do have a cell phone, you never let that be in anyone else’s hands other than your own,” he says, explaining you don’t want to give others a chance to install programs that could jeopardize security.

If that’s not possible, there are other steps to take, he advises.

• make sure your cell phone is password protected and locked at all times.

• change your password often.

• make sure operating systems are completely up to date, whether it’s your phone or computer. Updates can help get rid of flaws in privacy protection.

“Another piece of advice, you really have to be careful what you’re downloading, whether to computer or cell phone. There are millions of apps out

Jane Shirley SAFE SOCIETY there. Sometimes they can be a source of malware… You really have to make sure you’re downloading from a reputable source.”

Choma also suggests cell phone users read all the information regarding their device about privacy settings and, especially, location settings.

Asked about apps people who wish to invade privacy can install on your phone, Choma said he hears of them but isn’t sure of all the options.

“And of course there is hacking – that Ashley Madison mess going on,” he says, using the example of

an online ‘cheating’ website for married couples. According to media reports, hackers stole customer information from the site last month and later dumped 9.7 gigabytes of data, which is said to include account details on 32 million users.

Choma said if he was concerned someone had compromised his phone, he would “either get a new device or speak to the service provider and make sure anything downloaded onto the device has been wiped clean.”

He notes there are apps available so if a cell phone is stolen, the owner can remotely wipe out all the information it contains.

He suggests contacting your service provider immediately if your phone has been stolen so it can be deactivated right away.

“A lot of newer phones have a kill switch built in. You can shut that phone down, it is locked and it will never be able to be used again.”

He notes how important this could be in a situation of domestic violence.

“They don’t just have access to your information but all your contacts. You’re actually protecting all your families and friends.”

Choma’s organization has a website called Protect Your Data at www.protectyourdata.ca.

“Especially cell phones. A lot of times our lives, banking in-

formation, photos are there. There’s so much information now we like to keep in the palm of our hands,” he says, noting a cell phone may be worth $500 or $600, but “information can be just as dangerous if it’s in the wrong person’s hands.”

Regarding sites such as Facebook, Choma warns users to pay close attention to who is going to see the information they post.

“There are all kinds of privacy settings. I am shocked sometimes… the things you can see about someone’s life.

(You wonder) why anyone would be posting that…”

There are, of course, ways other than via cell phone that privacy can be breached.

Another situation where private information could be spread is when a person is providing details in a public place.

Shirley mentions a hospital’s emergency department, where an option would be to pass a note to staff requesting privacy.

“If you are at the hospital or something like that, you are within your rights to speak to someone away from the public,” she says.

Mark Pugh, manager of Shuswap Lake General Hospital, agrees.

“You always do have the option of saying can I speak to you in private,” he says, adding the hospital has to consider the nurse’s safety as well, so they normally wouldn’t go

into a completely private area.

Pugh notes that if a person has been admitted to hospital, they can request anonymity.

“We do have the ability, if a person asks, we cannot release names or acknowledge they’re in the hospital. Only upon the request of the individual,” he says.

“Normally we would acknowledge patients and a person could get the room number.”

He adds the hospital has “a very strenuous policy” for protecting the privacy of medical charts.

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SAFETY Tips Both Telus and Rogers suggest a method for keeping your identity private when making phone calls.

Writes Telus spokesperson Liz Sauvé in an email: “What I can tell you is that dialing *67 from a landline or cell phone will hide your number during that call. That’s called per-call blocking, and someone picking up on the other end of the line will see ‘private’ or ‘blocked’ as opposed to your name or number. If customers want their call blocked at all times, we can do that for them.”

Aaron Lazarus, spokesperson for Rogers Communications, has a similar message: “We do use technology that allows people to block their number – this can be especially important for people fleeing abusive situations.

“Call blocking can be done in wireless and landlines by dialling *67 before the call on landline or #31# on a cell phone. This will block anyone from seeing the incoming call number.

Regarding safety, Sauvé also writes: “In 2013, we launched a program called Telus Wise, that stands for Wise Internet and Smartphone Education.

“This program is free to all Canadians and offers best-in-class training for parents and youth, focusing on Internet and smartphone safety and security to help keep families safer online. The content was developed in partnership with Media Smarts and other industry experts, and ranges from coaching parents on how to talk to their kids about the potential dangers of online and social media, to how adults can support their elderly parents and keep them safe from online dangers such as identity theft.”

Other community resources, particularly regarding women fleeing domestic abuse, can be found at the Ending Violence Association of BC, http://endingviolence.org/prevention-programs/public-education-resources/

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None for Nine campaign raises awareness of FASD On Sept. 9, Salmon Arm will join the world in marking International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. This day, the ninth day of the ninth month, was chosen to symbolize the nine months of pregnancy.

Stop by the Shuswap Children’s Association on Sept. 9 at 240 Shuswap St. NE between 1 and 3 p.m. for information and alcohol-free

“mocktails” to support local FASD Awareness Day. Alcohol is more damaging to an unborn baby than tobacco, crack, cocaine, marijuana or heroin, and while many women stop drinking as soon as they discover they are pregnant, alcohol can affect an unborn baby even before a woman knows she is pregnant.

The developing brain

is highly vulnerable to the toxic effects of alcohol at every stage of pregnancy, and if a woman avoids alcohol for the entire nine months of her pregnancy, she will prevent the leading known cause of preventable developmental disabilities in Canada: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Discorders (FASD).

It is estimated that approximately one per cent of the population

lives with an FASD. It is a lifelong, incurable, and preventable condition that is often invisible to others.

FASD is an umbrella term, meaning that there are several different diagnoses that are on the spectrum. Some (approximately five per cent of the spectrum) include distinguishing facial features or growth impairments among other physical challenges, while

the majority of those on the spectrum show no physical signs but struggle academically, with daily living skills, or behaviourally. As these behaviours are often the only symptom, those living with an FASD are often misunderstood (As an example, “they could do it if they tried harder”).

The Public Health Agency of Canada agrees there is no safe

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re restless and keen for change, but are others ready for your ambitious Aries ideas?

Don’t rush Rams – consultation and attention to detail will get you a lot further than being slapdash. And don’t let your vivid imagination get the better of you – especially involving a romantic relationship, health issue or work matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Expect a family matter or DIY project to go haywire, as retrograde Venus leaves you wondering what on earth is going on! A pinch of patience will help you muddle through. Attached Bulls – your partner is looking to you for some sensible advice. Singles – you’re attracting a few admirers, but make them prove themselves before you ride off into the romantic sunset.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Try looking at people and situations in a more considered way this week Twins. All is not as it appears [especially at home, school or work] so be extra careful in the way you give and receive information. A colleague or family member is enthusiastic about a project but make sure you check the facts, figures and finances thoroughly before you commit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crabs are capricious creatures and mood swings are likely this week, as you feel insecure.

With Venus reversing through your self-esteem zone [until the weekend] comfort eating is a danger, as you strive to boost your spirits with sweet foods and calorie-laden treats.

Try to employ some restraint Crabs! And learn to nurture yourself in other [less fattening] ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is your killer Cat charisma failing to win over the masses at the moment? Fear not Lions! Venus stops reversing through your sign on Sunday September 6 [at 8.30 am London time] so you’ve only got a few more days of having to deal with a much less appreciative crowd.

Be patient – your time in the Sun will come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attached Virgos – you’re keen to pursue a particular course of action but is your partner on the same page? Singles – don’t accept someone’s dating profile as the gospel truth. Seek some substantial clarification before you proceed. This week relationships are far more complex than they appear, and other people may have hidden agendas.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The ‘what-ifs’ may take over early in the week, as you question your actions and doubt your dreams. Nebulous Neptune certainly sucks the wind out of your Piscean sails, and you may feel lost, dazed, disappointed or confused.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mercury is currently in Libra which boosts your natural talent for networking, negotiating and communicating. But remember Venus is still in retro mode [until the weekend] so making social connections and smoothing over problems will take more time than you think. Your diplomatic skills will be indispensable on Thursday and Friday, when loved ones or colleagues get caught up in misunderstandings..

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The challenge is to let off Scorpio steam in smart and constructive ways, as you capitalise on the fiery Pluto power surge. Making brave changes in your personal life brings deep satisfaction. All forms of physical exercise are favoured, and passion and creativity are also highlighted. When you’re communicating with others, avoid being secretive or sulky [which are Scorpio specialties!]

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When it comes to school, university or work, this week you may swing between supreme optimism and debilitating self-doubt [and back again] as your confidence levels go up and down like a yoyo. Don’t stress Sagittarius … and quit focusing on what your so-called ‘competitors’ are doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve got the power to move mountains this week [courtesy of a welcome boost from Pluto]. But you could become increasingly impatient with a loved one’s lack of initiative and accountability. It’s not the time to tell others what to do, so pipe down and concentrate on personal projects instead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make the most of Venus reversing through your relationship zone [until September 6] as you reassess, resolve and rejuvenate a problematic partnership. You know what you need to do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll do it! Mysterious motivations are driving you at the moment, so who knows what road you’ll end up travelling on?

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Loud partying, people relieving themselves on the ground, obnoxious attitudes.

These were just some things residents living near the salmon Arm recreation Centre say they had to put up with during the weekend of Aug. 22 and 23. brenda Harrison lives in the Creekside development behind the swimming pool. she experienced a sleepless, frustrating and nerve-wracking weekend because of people attending hockey events who were camping in the rec centre parking lot.

“They just partied hard – you couldn’t sleep if you wanted to,” she says.

“They had music too, but it wasn’t my biggest concern, it was the language, and the invasion of privacy… The more they drank, the louder they got.”

Harrison estimates there were about a dozen vehicles with trailers, tent trailers and a tent.

Frightening for her was the use of a gas open pit fire and barbecues near the trees surrounding the complex where she lives.

“I’m not using my own barbecue because there are all these dry, dry trees around our complex, and they were camped right there…” she stated last week.

Harrison says after her first sleepless night, she went over and asked the campers, who were adults, if they could move to the other end of the parking lot, nearer the curling rink.

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property near the SASCU Rec Centre and caused problems for residents of nearby townhomes. you.’ When I was walking away, they all burst into laughter. This is where I felt so humiliated at the brunt of a big joke and I burst into tears.”

The campers did eventually move to the other side of the parking lot.

Harrison said she was grateful for the fire department responding quickly to her request for help. After the campers moved, Harrison said, they partied harder and began howling at the moon. one of the partiers relieved themselves on the edge of her neighbour’s lawn.

“It was just a gong show.”

Harrison said if people are being allowed to camp in the parking lot, they shouldn’t be allowed to do so right under residential windows.

“The swim club gets noisy but it’s not the same. And they’ve improved through the years too,” she said, adding that generators, however, are noisy for neighbouring properties.

Another resident, barb Angri-

gnon, has written a letter to city council on behalf of Creekside Townhome strata owners regarding the weekend’s activities.

It will be on the agenda at council’s sept. 14 meeting.

City staff report that the parking lot camping on the Aug. 22/23 weekend took place without the city’s permission.

Kevin Pearson, director of development services, explained in an email to the Observer that no one on staff has been designated the authority to approve rv camping, so the unwritten policy of staff is not to approve it.

However, city council can approve rv parking in the lot, which it did in February this year for the salmon Arm sockeyes’ July swim meet.

Pearson said zoning of the land allows for a campground, but not without city permission. “staff is looking into the matter to see how this can be prevented in the future,” he said, noting the city does not have bylaw enforcement capability on weekends.

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Studio gets In the Groove Roxy Roth is expanding her groove.

The talented music teacher and In the Groove Studio owner is expanding her business with the hiring of Blair Shier to teach guitar lessons.

Roth has taught piano, voice, music therapy, preschool classes and Music together For Toddlers and Infants. A graduate of Capilano University in North Vancouver where she studied music therapy, Roth came to Salmon Arm seven years ago, believing she could find a niche for the style of teaching she wanted to do.

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Play favourites at the farmer’s market Launched by the BC Agriculture Council and We Heart Local, the public is invited to choose their favourites in the third annual We Heart Local Awards.

The awards include: Favourite Farmers’ Market, Favourite Store to Buy Local, Favourite Local Meat or Poultry Supplier, Favourite Local Seafood Supplier, Favourite Local Cheese Maker, Favourite Local Sweet Treat, Favourite

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The awards, whose nomination period runs until Sept. 6, highlight the most popular food

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SASCU’s reminder to parents A new provincial grant helps families save for children’s post-secondary education – if parents apply for it.

The British Columbia Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG) is a $1,200 onetime grant that needs to be applied for after the child’s sixth birthday and before their ninth.

Candy St. Pierre, a representative of SASCU Credit Union, advises parents to apply soon so it does not get missed.

“The BCTESG is a great add-on to an existing Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP),” says St. Pierre. “A new RESP can be opened and the one-time grant can be applied for at that time for eligible children.”

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Proud Parents Mike and Frances Jackson of Salmon Arm, BC and Harjinder and Nirmal Sahni of Vancouver, BC are pleased to announce the wedding of Jillian Joyce Jackson of Salmon Arm, BC, to Hardeep Sahni of Vancouver, BC on Aug 20 2015.

Congratulations Luke & Megan, Edie, Arlo, Thola and Will. Mom and dad celebrated 10 short years of wedded bliss on August 19, 2015.

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City initiates planning process for Canoe Beach, Klahani Park

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

What does the future hold for Canoe Beach and Klahani parks?

That will be the focus for the company chosen in a request for proposals issued by the City of Salmon Arm. The city is advertising for a qualified consulting team to create a plan for both parks.

In 2012, the city’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan recommended that a Canoe Beach Park Plan be created to include opportunities for expansion, with public safety and improving access the top priorities.

The Canoe Beach plan recommended would include con-

siderations such as: potential redevelopment of rental lots on the west end; boat launch improvements; parking; feasibility of dredging or a breakwater to facilitate boating

and swimming; playground equipment upgrades; floating diving docks in the swimming area; and beach accessibility in terms of the railway crossing.

As for Klahani Park,

the Master Plan recommends the plan address: expansion and upgrading of the playground; a multifunctional sport court for pickleball, basketball, hockey and tennis; a

plan for installation of a new four-balldiamond tournament complex; replacement of existing washrooms and concession; consideration of additional amenities such as an

amphitheatre, outdoor stages, temporary camping/recreational vehicle area, an offroad bike skills park with easy to moderation zones; and a link to the South Canoe

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The city has budgeted $40,000 for the two plans. The proposals must be received by Oct. 1 and a contract is expected to be awarded on Oct. 13.

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U11 lacrosse players Jute Norlin and Alex Siarkiewicz practise their passing during an early season field lacrosse practice at SASCU Little Mountain Fields on Friday, Aug. 28.

The season will run until November and games will be played on Sundays.

Try out martial arts Registration is still open for those interested in learning karate and or kickboxing with Provincial Martial Arts. Classes begin Sept. 8 and 9, and are available for kids, teens and adults in beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. For class locations and times call, 250-253-2406. For more information, email pma_karate@hotmail. com.

Bike For Your Life You’re invited to take part in a 10-kilometre Bike For Your Life community bike ride on Saturday, Sept. 19 starting at 9 a.m. from Blackburn Park.

The registration fee includes aid station, refreshments, a barbecue lunch of roast corn, hamburger with all the fixings, chocolate milk, fresh fruit, Shuswap Lady Striders’ homemade cookies, coffee, water and live entertainment. For more ride information on the event, go to: http://www. bikeforyourlife.com/

Give judo a try The Salmon Arm Judo Club is looking for new members. Registration will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m., at Hillcrest Elementary School. For more information, call Rich Mori at 250-832-3945.

Time for a hike The Shuswap Outdoors Club invites you to come for a cycle. On Sunday, Sept. 20 the club will bike from Chase to Pritchard on the north side of the Thompson River on a gently rolling, paved road, returning via the same route. Three hours max. For more, call Ed at 250-832-1861.

Join the Icebreakers The Salmon Arm Icebreakers are looking for new skaters to join their speed skating team. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to try out the sport. The Icebreakers club provides skaters with speed skates. The minimum equipment required is a CSA certified helmet, neck guard, shin pads, knee pads and gloves. The full season runs from September to March, half season rates are also available. For more information or to register, call Crystal at 250-833-4377.

Team golf champions Rene Cote, Brian Stifora, Clarence Wiseman and Chuck Buckler took home the Senior Men’s Team Champions at the Salmon Arm Gold Club last weekend.

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Shuswap teams dominate cup

By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF

There was wind, rain and sunshine.

There was also more than 450 smiles on the faces of the minor soccer players that participated in the second annual Shore N Score Cup on the many fields across the city this past weekend.

“All indications tell me that the teams and kids had a great time at the tournament,” said Shuswap Youth Soccer Association executive director Kevin Harrison.

“This tournament is a great way to promote the game of soccer and our community. It also allows us to see how our teams measure up to different teams from around the province.”

In total 32 teams, 24 of which were from out of town, played in three boys divisions and four girls divisions.

Matches were played at Little Mountain, Blackburn Park and the Sullivan and Jackson campus fields.

As a result of all the action spread out across

the city, Harrison said their reffing situation was stretched very thin, but they coped well.

The tournament kicked off on Friday evening at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields under the lights and in blustery conditions.

Harrison said the kids loved playing under the lights, and he would like to continue to have a few matches a year be played under the lights.

“Mother Nature was tough this year. Last year it was 37 C and this year we had to deal with wind gusts and sideways rain at times,” said Harrison.

Despite the adverse weather conditions the teams representing the Shuswap fared very well against the visiting teams from across British Columbia and Alberta.

The U11 boys, U12/13 boys, and U12 girls each won the gold medal in their respective divisions.

In the U14/15 boys division, Shuswap faced tough opposition from Calgary and the

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Making the tackle: Gabriel Murrells-Allaway successfully

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Division A provincialwinning team from Port Moody.

The U11 girls wound up tied for third place in a competitive division.

Extra time was needed to decide the outcome of the U13/14 girls division, which saw Shuswap settle for the silver medal in a 2-1 score line.

In a nail bitting final

the Shuswap U15/16 girls were outdone 4-3 in a penalty shootout.

Harrison is pleased with the turnout at the tournament and is looking forward to next year – hoping to grow the tournament slowly over the coming years.

He says in order for the tournament to grow, the infrastructure has to be in place to allow

growth, citing the city’s proposal to upgrade the fields at Blackburn Park.

“The city is already a popular summer destination and this tournament can help add to that reputation.”

Harrison estimates the tournament helped draw in more than 1,000 visitors to the area over the weekend.

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’Backs break down Vipers

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Looking for leaders: Team staff in search of strong character.

By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF

It may only be preseason, but the Silverbacks are feeling confident after sweeping a home-and-home series with bitter rivals Vernon, over the weekend.

From the opening faceoff on Friday night at the Shaw Centre, both teams played with playoff-style intensity.

Both sides were initially frustrated. Salmon Arm hemmed Vernon in their own zone for the majority of the period but were unable to solve Jarrod Schammerhorn.

However, the tides turned for the ’Backs as Josh Blanchard finished off Taro Hirose’s cross-crease pass with about four minutes remaining in the opening period.

Adding to Vernon’s frustration in the first frame was the fact that they only directed eight shots towards Zach Dyment and did not create a scoring chance.

The Silverbacks began the second period brightly and doubled their lead when a beautiful team play ended when Nick Hutchison found a wide open Aaron Aragon at the side of the net for a tap in.

Salmon Arm headed into the final period up by five, scoring three more times in the period courtesy of Colton Thibault, Sam De Melo and Hutchison.

The visitors would pull one back when Callum Volpe beat Silverbacks hopeful Daniel Toews.

Just over a minute later, Josh Laframboise iced the game for the Silverbacks.

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Fighting off the pressure: Silverbacks returning player Ross Heidt holds off Vernon’s Mac Ferner as he attempts to get to the front of the net in an exhibition game at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Aug. 28. at a very high level tonight, which is what we want to see. It’s always exciting to play against Vernon,” said Brandon West, Silverbacks head coach.

On Saturday evening in Vernon, the Vipers dressed a more experienced lineup than the previous night.

The ’Backs controlled much of the opening play, peppering the Vipers goaltender Andrew Shortridge with 18 shots in the first period.

After a Vernon goalie change in the second period, the ’Backs Cam Coutre and Hutchison gave Salmon Arm a two goal lead in a span of 47 seconds.

The Vipers tilted the ice in their favour and scored three unanswered goals, taking the lead for the first time in the game.

With time winding down and Angus Re-

mond pulled for an extra attacker, the ’Backs newcomer on the blueline Brett Stewart blasted home a point shot through traffic, forcing overtime.

Despite a handful of quality scoring chances, the Vipers couldn’t grab their first win of the preseason as Hutchison would score his second of the night to give the ’Backs a 4-3 win in the extra frame.

West said the main camp started with more than 45 players was extremely successful.

Thirteen of those players were returnees.

“I was really impressed by our returning players, it was great to see their improvement,” said West.

There were two hometown products that did not take part in the training camp, Alex Astasiewicz and Carson Bolduc.

Astasiewicz puzzled

the organization by not attending the camp, and has since made a decision to retire from the junior hockey.

In Bolduc’s case, he missed the camp due to personal family matters. No time frame was given as to when he would return to the roster. West said the team is pulling for him and his family.

With only two exhibition games remaining before the start of the season, there are only a handful of roster positions left up for grabs.

“We are looking for 22 leaders in the room this year. Whether they are 16 or 20-years-old they will be a leader on this team,” said West.

The Silverbacks face off against West Kelowna in their final home game of the exhibition season this Friday at the Shaw Centre. Puck drop is 7 p.m.

The Silverbacks open regular season play on Sept. 11 against Penticton at the Shaw Centre.

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Football season set for kickoff

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These three words will soon be replacing the sounds of soccer at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields as the Shuswap Bantam Chargers minor football team are set to kickoff their season this Saturday.

This year will be a little different for the Chargers compared to their past seasons.

For the first time, the Bantam Chargers will be taking part in the Vancouver Mainland Football League, instead of the Southern Interior Football League.

“Unfortunately there was no Bantam division in the Interior league this year, but luckily the Mainland league took us in and are able to accommodate us,” said Rob Ellis, Shuswap Minor Football vice president and Bantam coach.

The Chargers will start their season at 1:30 p.m. on home turf versus the Meadow Ridge Knights from Maple Ridge.

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“The only time we have played teams from the Lower Mainland is in provincials, so this year will be a very challenging but fun year for us.”

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“These are the best teams in the province, the competition level will be higher than last year, but I know the

team is up for the challenge.”

Also hitting the gridiron this weekend are the Jr. Bantam Broncos and the Peewee Colts as they take on the Vernon Magnums in Vernon on Sunday.

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Four other teams in the Okanagan might join

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“I am all for finding this age group a place to continue playing hockey,” states Kim Dodge, one of the team’s organizers.

There is a possibility that four other teams in the Okanagan will join this league.

Long-time veteran minor hockey coach Mark Sandau has agreed to coach the team.

For more information, interested players can contact Betty Turko at 250253-8163, Kim Dodge at 250-832-7626 or the minor hockey office at 250-832-0095.

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Juvenile team makes return to Salmon Arm If you are interested For the first time in years, Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association will attempt to ice a Juvenile recreation team in the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association.

Since overage midget players will not be allowed to participate in the Midget Recreation Superleague as of this year, interested players between the ages of 18 and 20 have an option for signing up to play juvenile hockey.

Salmon Arm has an illustrious history in juvenile hockey as they brought home the provincial championships

Taste of the Shuswap, come and enjoy tasty samples from local wineries, breweries and restaurants all set in the beautiful gardens of R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

No Minors Please.

Musical Entertainment by Peter Clark. Tickets $25.00

in making some CASH, please call Valerie at the

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ARTS & EVENTS

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

Just because the Salmon Arm Fair is a fall tradition with more than 100 years in operation doesn’t mean the line-up remains the same.

Along with the old favourites, there’s plenty of new fare to entice patrons through the gates.

New this year is the pizza eating contest, sponsored by Dough Boyz. There are two categories: junior, which is ages 8 to 12 and senior for those aged 13 and older.

Potential participants need to enter their name at Dough Boyz Pizza on Shuswap Street.

For the final entrants, five contestants will be randomly drawn for each category. Entries are being accepted until Sept.

7. Contestants will have seven minutes to eat as much cheese pizza as possible. All participants get a free day pass to the fair and a gift from Dough Boyz. Winners will receive a prize package. The contest will run Sunday, Sept. 13 on the Memory Lane Stage. Juniors will run at 1 p.m. and the senior class is set for 3 p.m.

For horse lovers, the fair is presenting Thundering Impact, which is a drill team with a difference. Instead of a thoroughbred or Arabian, this team features heavy horses – Clydesdales and Percherons, for example. The team is from Maple Ridge and is sure to impress with their routines.

The team will perform two shows each day, often ahead of the popular mini chuckwagon racers.

Also new to the fair is the Amazing School Day Race, which will see groups of students from 16 different elementary schools participating in fun stations including cow milking, butter making, gold panning, creating balloon animals, bee-keeping and racing zucchinis. As a side note, the fair is in search of extra zucchinis for the races, so if you have some to donate, contact the fair office at 250-832-0442.

Dogs are also back on deck for the fair, with obedience demonstrations and duck herding demonstrations.

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Fan favourite: Mini chuckwagon racer Charlene Bier hollers to her miniature ponies as they round the barrels at the Salmon Arm Fall Fair. This popular event will be returning to the fairgrounds grandstand. events, entertainment and displays with gold panning, magician Clinton Grey and the Farmer for a Day program, which will feature interactive displays for kids to learn about agriculture. Zucchini races will also take place on Saturday and Sunday.

As well, there will be a special kids cupcake decorating on both Saturday and Sunday and a cake decorating event in the Artisan Building on Saturday.

Sunday will feature both llama and goat obstacle and agility courses with the chance

for crowd participation.

Back for this year is the poultry division, with a number of classes for the feathered set.

The ever-popular Shuswap Idol competition will continue and this year’s finalists have already auditioned and will be ready to perform.

They include Arianna Vrieling, Carson Venne, Cole Levesque, Elizabeth Joy, Guy Fredric, Laura Close, Lena Arkell, Mara Baker, Megan Abel, Megan Lauridsen, Paul Kinnunen and Shelly Desautels.

New to the entertainment this year will be Dan the One-Man Band who, as his name suggests, single-handedly plays music from the Great Depression right through to today’s hits.

“We’ve had a chance to see him perform and he is really great, super entertaining,” says Star MacGregor, chairperson of the fair. “I think the crowds are going to love him.”

And embracing the latest fad in photography the Selfie contest has been added.

To enter the Selfie competition, email your 1 MB or less photo in jpg format to myselie@shuswapphotoarts.com, including your name and age, by Aug. 31. All qualified photos will be digitally displayed during the Fair. No professionally shot photos. For further rules and details please see the Fair Book or go to the Fair website www.salmonarmfair.com.

Back due to popular demand will be the Global FMX Motocross show, set up on 5th Avenue between the two sides of the fairgrounds.

“They might not be new, but they thrill everyone with their stunts,” says MacGregor. “They were the most requested thing to see again, because they are so thrilling to watch.”

Always popular with kids of all ages, Shooting Star Midway opens Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Save $10 when you buy wristbands from Askew’s in Salmon Arm from Sept. 7 to 10.

Wristbands are available on-site for $35 per day.

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Roots Artist of the Year at the 2013 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Belle Plaine and jazz singer and cowboy songwriter Blake Berglund perform Sept. 10.

Events on deck at Haney

September: Concert, harvest celebration coming up. (electric guitar).

The sound is a soulful twang.

Lead and harmony vocals are traded with ease, and complement both Berglund and Plaine’s respective styles.

Tickets for Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund in concert, may be purchased by calling 250836-2226.

For more information on Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund please visit: www.belleplainemusic.com or www.blakeberglund.com.

Sample local fare Harvest Celebration is back for its 18th year at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm on Sunday Sept.

13, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Treat yourself to a mix of mouth-watering local cuisines from some of the best restaurants, delis, wineries and breweries that the Shuswap has to offer.

Tickets are $25 and include three tasty sample tickets. Additional tasty tickets can be purchased for $3 each at the event and you can use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items at the celebration.

Everything is sample-sized,

so you can squeeze in as many scrumptious treats as you desire.

Size up your appetite and seek out tasty samples from: Blue Canoe Bakery & Café, Crannog Ales, Hideaway Pub, Larch Hills Winery, Marionette Winery, Marjorie’s Tea Room, Mt Begbie Brewing Co Ltd, Ovino Winery, Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery Ltd, Saveon-Foods, Sedo Old Fashioned Butcher & Deli, Shuswap Chefs Restaurant, Shuswap Coffee Company Ltd, Shuswap Pie Company, Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery, Table 24 Restaurant and Terroir Cheese.

Harvest Celebration isn’t just about food. Explore the village, museum and beautiful gardens. Check out the silent auction table and bid on items donated by local businesses and individuals. Harvest Celebration will be your last chance to buy raffle tickets on the Waterway House Boat vacation. The draw will be at 5:30 p.m. during the celebration.

Tickets sell out fast for this event and can be purchased by calling 250-832-5243, or by visiting R.J. Haney Heritage Village at 751 Hwy. 97B or at the checkout at Askew’s Foods. No minors.

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R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is proud to present Prairie sweethearts, Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund in concert on Friday, Sept. 11.

The Grant MacEwan alumna jazz singer and cowboy songwriter don’t only complement each other vocally, but their onstage chemistry is infectious.

They have individually released numerous studio albums, toured nationally and developed brands recognized industry wide, while always staying true to their Saskatchewan roots.

Belle and Blake will release their limited edition, double/single take on two Zachary Luckypenned tracks on Friday, Sept. 4.

The production of their ’70s inspired seven-inch vinyl was overseen by Jason Plumb and recorded at CBC Studio One in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Belle and Blake are spending the month of September on the road promoting their first vinyl release.

The duo’s unique style is a result of amalgamating their bands. Jeremy Sauer (keys) and Elizabeth Curry (bass) are Belle Plaine’s regular sidemen, and split musicianship duties with Berglund’s Vultures, Steve Leidal (drums) and Bryce Lewis

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Royal Canadian Legion #62 COMING EVENTS LAVIGNE

Catherine and Dillon Lavigne are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Isabella, a little sister to Damien and Jay, on August 22, 2015 weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz.

Proud grandparents are Eileen Williams, Wally and Laura Lavigne, and great gramma is Lena Bowlby.

Free Birth Announcements The Salmon Arm Observer is pleased to run a free birth announcement for all “New Arrivals!” Provide us with information by phoning 832-2131 or drop into our office at 171 Shuswap St. NW, downtown Salmon Arm. If you want a picture of the new arrival to run with the announcement, bring your infant in within a week of being discharged from hospital and we will take their picture at no charge.

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Sample Cuban sound

All things apple

The rich harmonies of Brisas del Palmar have been pleasing crowds in Santiago de Cuba since their inception in 1999 – and now they are bringing their sweet sounds to Salmon Arm. Brisas del Palmar will play a special performance at the Salmar Classic Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The quintet proudly presents a varied repertoire of traditional Cuban music: a capellas, romantic ballads, salsa,

They are healthy, delicious and now the popular fruit is going to be celebrated in Salmon Arm. Downtown Salmon Arm has planned the first AppleFest, which is taking place Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Ross Street Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local orchard growers will be present with samples and sales of their apples. Stop by the Shuswap Farm Market booth or visit with a local nutritionist.

Vendors will be selling local dried apples, apple butter and apple baked goodies, as well as cider and apple-smoked cheddar.

Bring in your unnamed apple variety to be identified by experts.

There’s family fun all day. The Kids Zone will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities, games, face-painting and a children’s entertainer will put smiles on faces all day long.

son, guaracha, merengue, cumbia, bachata, where they perfected all these types of music and original compositions, while reflecting their unique style and interpretation.

They are known in Cuba as one of the leading groups of traditional music and won special recognition at the 2000 International Festival of Boleros in Santiago de Cuba. They placed second in the 2001 Festival of Singers of the Americas, held in Guantanamo, Cuba.

In winter months, Brisas del Palmar performed at the Bodequita del Medio, the Havana bar made famous

by Ernest Hemingway, now the most important music venue in Havana.

They have toured B.C. since 2003, playing to enthusiastic crowds at music festivals and concerts.

Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand and Classic theatres.

Admission is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors.

Kids 12 and under are free.

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Latin style: Brisas del Palmar will make an appearance at the Salmar Classic.

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Jogging your way to joy “Moving regularly and eating well has been shown to help with depression, anxiety and other mood disorders,” said Kathleen Trotter, a Canadian fitness and nutrition expert.

“I always tell my clients that the worse their mood the more important the workout because gets them into a positive headspace.

Activity also positively affects the cardiovascular, lymphatic and digestive system as well as metabolism. It is associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, and affects how our bodies metabolize glucose.

According to Trotter, proper nutrition also plays an integral role in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Blood sugar imbalances, allergies, and deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, essential fats and amino acids have all been linked to low mood. To run properly, our body needs vitamins and minerals to make neurotransmitters and hormones and stabilize our blood sugar.

Neurotransmitters and hormones help our body maintain balance and health which in turn effects our mood.

Vitamins like vitamin B, specifically B6, and folic acid help produce serotonin efficiently. Therefore a diet high in B vitamins and folic acid, found in beans, nuts and vegetables, is usually advised to help stabilize mood.

“When I’m on the go I reach for a burrito because it packs the protein, veggies and beans,” said Trotter, adding that restaurants like Quesada Burritos & Tacos offer healthy options that are less than 500 calories.

Often times, people get caught up in the amount of time they should be working out. However, Trotter said

this is a trap.

“Don’t question if what you are doing is enough,” she added. “Any amount of movement - whether it lasts for twenty minutes or two minutes - will positively affect your health.”

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(NC) It’s no secret that the beautiful Canadian summer weather helps kick start our physical activity. While we all know moving our bodies is good for our health, there is a scientific link between moving our bodies and happiness.

Salmon Arm Judo Club

Tuesday, September 22nd Hillcrest School • 7:00 pm Classes Tuesday & Thursday For more info, call: Rich Mori: eves 832-3945

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Jayne Gilmar owner of Jayne’s Heavy Duty Sewing moved to Salmon Arm from Qualicum Beach this spring. Jayne and her husband love the area and find the people here to be very friendly and outgoing, they look forward to getting to know the community better.

For 23 years Jayne operated a sewing and washing business specializing in horse equipment.

She can fix anything from purses to logger pants, dog beds and horse blankets too. Jayne feels the most important thing she offers is her quality workmanship. Pick up and delivery is available to most areas in the Shuswap but you can drop your items off, just give Jayne a call first. 250 833-5227 or email gilmarjayne@gmail.com

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ALLEN HUGH BINGHAM September 01, 1955 – August 23, 2015.

It is with profound sadness the family of Al Bingham shares his sudden passing.

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend taken too soon.

Al is survived by his wife Jill, son Richard (Amy) grandchildren Theo and Greta, daughter Tonya, grandchildren Teren, Nalayia, Jakob, daughter Candace (Jeff), and son Bryan (Lisa).

Also surviving is his mother Gladys Bingham, sister Dianne (Blaine), nephews Michael, Chad, and Ryan, brother Brian (Lori) nephews Colby (Ashley) and Reece.

Al grew up in Salmon Arm where he lived and worked. His first job was at the A&W then on to the Noca Dairy. For a short time he worked laying floors. Al worked for 25 years plus as a crusherman at Salmon Arm Ready Mix. Recently he went into business for himself becoming a well-respected Strata and Property Manager in the area.

There was a celebration of life in honor of Al at the 5th Ave Seniors Center on Saturday August 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Arthritis Society – Ankylosing Spondylitis, www. Arthritis.ca. Tribute Donation – In Memoriam Arrangements entrusted to Fishers Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. (250)833-1129. Email condolences at www.fischersfuneralservice.com

HOLMES, MARIAN EVELYN (nee FREEBORN) Marian Evelyn Holmes (nee Freeborn) was born on March 12, 1920 at Listowel, Ont. She attended Grade School to graduation of Grade XII in Listowel and after graduation, became Secretary for the Listowel High School. She moved to Hamilton, Ont. And attended the Canada Business College completing an included course in Pitman Shorthand. Following completion of this course she became the private secretary for the President of Canadian Canners Ltd. in Hamilton until she married Paul Holmes in 1946, who was in the RCMP. After fourteen years in Hamilton, they were transferred to Saskatchewan where they resided at Glaslyn, Lloydminster and later moved to Calgary, Alberta. Marian then worked for Insurance Adjusters and Alberta Land Titles. In 1974, they decided to move to Salmon Arm, BC, and in 2007 moved once again and the last time, to Creston to be closer to family.

The couple had four children, Lynda (Maguire, deceased in 2008, also in Creston), David, Brian and Dayle (Todd).

During her years, Marian became an ace seamstress and quilter. When the children were small she made most of their clothing. She also made wedding gowns and heavy knit sweaters for sale to augment the family income. She was a Life Member of the Salmon Arm Quilters Guild. Marian was the recipient of the RCMP Commissioners’ ‘2nd Man Award’ for voluntarily assisting her husband, Paul, with RCMP administrative & other tasks at Glaslyn, a one man Detachment.

In 2015, Marian suffered congestive heart failure which ultimately ended her life on August 21.

Marian was cremated and is interned at the Forest Lawn Cemetary alongside her oldest child, Lynda.

She was a loving wife and mother, and will be sadly missed by her adoring husband, children, nieces, nephews and many others. She will always be lovingly remembered.

DAVIES, JACK With much sadness and immense gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce that Jack/Dad/Grandpa/ Great-Grandpa Davies passed away peacefully with his wife Stella by his side on August 29, 2015 in his 90th year.

Jack was born April 25, 1925, immediately following his twin sister Nancy, who he always claimed he had kicked out of the womb first. He was the youngest of seven children to parents Lewis and Mary Davies of Port Alberni, BC. Following a very happy childhood, Jack left high school at the age of 17 1/2 to join the Navy with his mother’s permission. He proceeded to go to university for fourteen months and became an electrical artificer. He toured the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans during WWII. When the war ended he returned home to Port Alberni where he put his electrical skills to use to help build houses. When the Government postal service came to Port Albeni, Jack jumped on board to become a mail carrier and had the honour of delivering the first letter to the mayor. After a short time Jack returned to electrical work with the BC Power Commission and eventually BC Hydro for the remainder of his career.

Jack met his wife Stella at the age of 21. After a two-year courtship they were married May 15th, 1948 in Port Alberni. They moved into their first home together in Sproat Lake and began building their family. First came daughter Diane, then son Keith. After seven years in Sproat Lake, they made their first move of many to Vernon BC, followed by Prince George, Alert Bay where Jack was promoted to district manager, then on to Nakusp, Invermere, and Courtney, until finally putting down permanent roots in Salmon Arm in 1974. Jack retired from the Hydro business in 1985 and began to focus on his other interests and hobbies.

Throughout his adult life, Jack was involved in the Kinsmen and Rotary clubs, where he participated in community projects, and was also involved with the Cancer Society as a volunteer. He was very active with the BC Power Pioneers. In addition to his humanitarian work, Jack also loved to work with his hands. He loved woodworking best and built homes, toys, and furniture, among other projects, and had a tool collection that would put your local Home Hardware to shame. Jack was generous with his talents and time and was quick to help his family, friends, and neighbours with their own projects.

Above all else, Jack was a family man. He was a devoted and loving husband, a wonderful father to his two children, and an adoring, proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Family always came first for Jack, and he welcomed every opportunity to gather them together, whether for holidays, summer vacations at the lake, or just a simple family dinner.

His wife Stella was the apple of his eye for 69 years and the greatest love of his life.

Jack was a quiet, private person with a quick wit that bordered on mischievous and a heart of gold.

He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by wife Stella, daughter Diane (Brian), son Keith (Leslie), grandchildren Melanie, Erik, Angela, Roslyn, and Ashley, and all 8.5 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at the United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Friday September 4th at 11am. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the charity of your choosing.

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

WENDY POTTIE God called the other night. He was looking for a registrar for his Minor Hockey League in Heaven, so he took the best!

On Saturday, August 22nd, Wendy Jane (Salter) Pottie volunteered to go to the big arena in the sky.

Wendy was born January 8th 1935 in Salmon Arm B.C. She grew up in Blind Bay, B.C. on the family homestead (Notch Hill). She lived there with her parents Alfred and Edith Salter and her only sister Elizabeth Anne (Salter) Code, (all of whom predeceased her.) These were the days when she rode her horse down the hill to Blind Bay School.

After completing high school and Sr. Matric (grade 13) in Salmon Arm, she attended business school in Vernon. Wendy then returned to Salmon Arm and worked at the Bank of Commerce, and later at Federated Co-op.

Wendy loved her Family. She also loved Hockey.

She was a proud Canadian who also enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, hockey, pottery, tea, hockey, Chinese food, Hummingbirds, hockey, CBC radio and hockey. Wendy was never without a family dog.

Wendy enjoyed many hours of watching children of all ages play minor hockey in any, and many arenas. She watched Hockey Night in Canada on television… unless there was a Silverbacks game in town.

Wendy and John enjoyed many trips to mountain meadows in the spring, to see the wild flowers in bloom. Wendy also enjoyed… play-off hockey!

Many might remember Wendy as the registrar of Salmon Arm Minor Hockey a volunteer for some 35 tireless years.

Wendy is survived by her husband John of 59 years, their children Marie (Valley) Bebee of Enderby, Michael of Castlegar, B.C, Pamela (Matt) Dickey of Costa Mesa California, and Chris of Vernon.

Grandchildren Nevan Bebee, Sarah (Brandon) Estabrooks of Enderby, Danielle Dickey of Costa Mesa, and Riley Pottie of Red Deer Alberta.

In her last few years, she found her greatest joy in her Great Grand-daughter, Emrie Belle Estabrooks of Enderby.

Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Jerry (Linda), Debbie (Chris), Shelley (Jeff), Jay (Natalie), their Children and grandchildren, Melissa, Spencer (Ainslie), Cody, Seamus, Alexander, Shannon, Gweneth, Piper. Wendy was predeceased by her niece Linnie Code.

The family would sincerely like to thank Dr. Plessis and the Community Care Aides who came to their home during the past ten years. Thank you also to the kind staff in Dogwood neighborhood, at Park Place, Piccadilly for their excellent comfort and care of Wendy in her last few days.

Wendy always enjoyed flowers, but would have been most appreciative for a donation to Salmon Arm Minor Hockey, PO Box 2323, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4R3 so that a child, less fortunate, could play the game; or to the Stroke Recovery Association of BC 301 -1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V1.

The family would like to enjoy a private family gathering for now, but plan a celebration of Life in the summer of 2016. (When the Hockey season is over.)

Thank-you to Dave Wallensteen of Bowers Funeral Home for taking care of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family through Wendy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com

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OLSON, GUST CARLTON August 3, 1932 – August 8, 2015 We are saddened to announce the passing of Carlton on August 8, 2015. He died peacefully at Piccadilly Care Center in Salmon Arm. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Doreen; sons Grant (Irene), Craig, Derek (Cheryl); adored grandchildren Alexandra, Sarah, Connor; brother John, and sister Ann. Born in Clair, Saskatchewan to Arvid and Annie Olson, he also lived in Armstrong and Lacombe, Alberta before settling in Salmon Arm in 1945 and graduating in 1947.

For 37 years (32 in Coquitlam) he was a classroom teacher, administrator, counsellor, and special education teacher. Summers were spent at the family cabin on Shuswap Lake. Carlton retired from teaching in 1989. Until recently, he was an active member of the local retired teachers’ association.

In 1995, Carlton and Doreen moved back to the Salmon Arm area and spent their retirement years working on their log home.

No service by request.

“Remember to feed the birds.”

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

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PAULINE MARGARET “PEGGY” CLARKE It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Pauline Margaret “Peggy” Clarke, who died on Saturday August 8th 2015, at the age of 94 1/2. Peggy was born in Bombay, India in 1921 and raised in Leeds, England where she completed her education. After a tour of active duty as a WAAF in the RAF during World War II, she came to Canada in the early 1950s with her husband, Charles “Chaz” Clarke. They settled first in Driftwood Creek, near Smithers, B.C., relocating several years later to Salmon Arm, which became Peggy’s home for the remainder of her life. Peggy loved to travel and was an avid skier, celebrating her 80th birthday on the slopes of Silver Star. She was a counselor for the Canadian Cancer Society and an energetic member of the Salmon Arm community, contributing in many different ways during her long and active life. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 18th, at 2:00 pm at Bowers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be left in memory of Peggy at www.bowersfuneralservice.com.

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A Huge Big Thank You to the Salmon Arm Fire Department for moving the hockey players, their BBQs and their fire pit away from my dry trees

GARDNER, E. VAUGHAN E. Vaughan Gardner, passed away quietly on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) Gardner, and her children, Marianne (and husband Mike) McKee, Ken (and wife Yvonne) Gardner, Dawn Gardner and Rob Gardner, as well as her grandchildren, Chris Williams, Heather Williams, Ken Gardner Jr., Tamara Gardner, Evan Gardner and Laurel Gardner.

Vaughan was an avid gardener, and was active in quilting and weaving clubs, as well as acting for many years as a cub leader in the scout movement.

Born in Lethbridge, she and her family moved to Vancouver in the late 30’s where she grew up. After meeting and marrying Bob, a young UBC student, they started a family and lived for two years in Winnipeg before settling in Lethbridge. They then retired to Salmon Arm. Vaughan loved to camp, and was known for getting involved with children hands on, We will have a celebration of life at the family home in the near future. Anyone who wishes to is welcome to donate to the Salmon Arm SPCA in Vaughan’s memory.

Email condolences may be sent through Vaughan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com TIMPANY, LEONARD ALEXANDER Leonard Alexander Timpany passed away in Piccadilly Care Home in the early hours of Friday, August 21, 2015 at the age of 84 years.

A celebration of life service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on the afternoon of Saturday, August 29th, at 2 p.m. with Jack Bowers the Funeral Celebrant.

A reception will follow in the Mountainside room.

Cremation with interment to follow in the family plot in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Born in Salmon Arm, BC on November 30, 1930, Leonard grew up in the Silver Creek Valley. Finishing grade 10, he left for work at various locations in the Province before going to Revelstoke and working with CP Rail as a Conductor from 1949 to 1983. He returned to Salmon Arm in 2004 and quickly gained many new friendships.

Predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Lillian Timpany, 4 brothers, Frank, Roddy, Clarence, John, sister, Anne, and two infant brothers, Alexander and Albert.

Leonard is survived by 2 daughters, Linda and Louise, 2 sons, Bill and Eugene, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well his brother, Pat (Shirley) Timpany.

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

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September 4

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(519)807-3222 LOST: 8 foot Aluminum Boat on Shuswap Lake near Sorrento. Named SuzieQ II If found please call 250-6754787. Reward

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

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Hardeep Sahni of Vancouver, BC

on August 20 2015 So much love and joy was shared by all

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

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

For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Capreece Bowers, Celebrant & Clinical Counsellor

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REALTORS WANTED! Find out what it’s all about by calling (250)550-4221 or email bill.hubbard@century21.ca

MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com.

Colonial Farms is accepting resumes for all departments.

Excellent starting wage, must be in good physical condition & very reliable.

Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am-2pm Monday - Friday.

Barley Station Brew Pub

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

& Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill are hiring for the following positions: Bartenders, Servers, Food Runners & Line Cooks.

If you have what it takes to excel in any of these positions then we want to hear from you.

SIR and food Safe are a requirement.

Please email bstation@telus.net or drop off resumes at either location

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Auditions - Mt. Ida Harmony

Just over 75 years ago, about 20 men got together in the rooftop gardens of a hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to “just sing for fun.” They enjoyed the experience so much that the Barbershop Harmony Society was formed, and it has now beome the world’s greatest hobby, as well as the world largest all male singing association, with members participating in Barbershop Harmony on every continent the world over!

For over 75 years now, the Barbershop Harmony Society has made tremendous strides in their music learning techniques, so the ability to readily read music is not really necessary.

All that is needed is the desire to sing together with a fun bunch of guys! Mount Ida Harmony is hoping to increase their numbers by holding “Auditions For Admission.”

So men, if you are over 14 years, and if you like to “sing in the shower,” you’ll love singing together with Mount Ida Harmony on Thursday, September 17 at the Community Room at Askew’s Uptown Store! No obligations! No commitments! No strings attached!

If you still have questions, please contact Ron Long 250-833-1972.

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Victim Services Program - Casual Position Salmon Arm/Sicamous Detachment Areas

The SAFE Society is looking for applicants to fill a casual position with the Police Based Victim Services Program located in Salmon Arm. The successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible work schedule covering holiday time, after - hour callouts and co-facilitate volunteer training programs.

The hourly rate is between $20.32 per hour up to a maximum of $25.51 per hour dependent on training and experience. The candidate will provide support services, practical assistance, information and referrals to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma directly working with the police officers involved.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently and as a team player establishing positive relationships with all community partners including Community Based Victim Services, Crown Counsel, integrated case assessment team and other government/community services.

Qualifications: • Related post-secondary education and /or a combination of training, education and experience with Victim Services experience preferred.

• Working Knowledge of computer programs and other office equipment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Public speaking experience an asset.

• Hold a valid BC Driver’s License and has access to a reliable vehicle.

• Pass and maintain a RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Please send resume by September 15th, 2015 to the attention of Executive Director SAFE Society PO Box 1463 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P6 250 832 9516(fax) safesociety @shaw.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Help Wanted

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR A

TIRE INSTALLER/ LUBE TECHNICIAN

Do you have experience in automotive repair?

Must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Experience is an asset.

WE PROVIDE: • Competitive wages & benefits • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing Apply in person and drop off your resumé to: The Auto Service Desk #300 - 1151 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C.

e-mail: servicemgr@ctc482.ca

Askew’s Foods is recruiting for the following part time positions in our Uptown store; BAKER/BAKER ASSISTANT – Our Uptown Bakery requires a part time baker/baker assistant. If you are energetic and enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team then we want to hear from you. Prior experience in baking scratch bread would be an asset.

Must be able to work early morning shifts. Please forward resume, preferably in person, to; Corrie Jagt, Bakery Manager – Uptown store or email: corrie@askewsfoods.com DELI CLERK – Our Uptown Deli/Café requires part time help. If you are energetic and enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team then we want to hear from you. Some kitchen experience would be an asset but not necessary, ability to multi task and have your food safe certificate. Must be able to work evenings until 10 pm plus weekends. Please forward resume, preferably in person, to; Shannon Garrison, Deli/Café’ Manager – Uptown store or email: shannon@askewsfoods.com

Early Childhood Educator required to join our team.

Working in 3-5 year old program. FT 40hrs/week.

Applicants must have ECE BC License to practice. $17/hr w/benefits after probation period. Email: shuswapdaycare@telus.net

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

General Laborers required at North Enderby Timber. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please Fax resume to 250-838-9637 or email netimber@junction.net

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To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Auto Rd & 20th St. SE -Aspen Grove Area -By KC School-30 St NE -30 St/28 & 27 NE CANOE -52-53 ST & 73 AVE NE -SICAMOUS -Mara Lakeview MHP CHASE -Brooke Drive -Juniper St/Larch St. Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Excavating & Drainage

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DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

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Farm Services

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Financial Services

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US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Volunteers Piccadilly Care Centre is looking for volunteers for Friendly Visits, one to one & group activities for our seniors.

Please contact Gloria Recreation Coordinator Neethumol.Michael@advocarehealth.com

(250)804-1676 Ext. 111

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928 KITCHEN Cabinets - lowest prices. 1 week delivery. Sales & Installation. Renovationscarpentry, tile, drywall, flooring, painting. Call Brad Elliott (250)832-9590

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“We’re having a baby!”

Home & Yard

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

250-253-4663

Keep your baby safe in the car.

Learn how to choose the right child car seat. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca

Pets & Livestock

Pets

Pets

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle Drive to Save Lives

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

SHEPHERD WOLF CROSS PUPS FOR SALE. Three males, three females. Born August 20th, ready to go by September 21st. Call (250) 803-5235 or email rickandlori@cablelan.net for more information.

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Real Estate

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Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Lower

Recreational/Sale

DOWNTOWN VIEW LOTS FOR SALE

1/Bdrm across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, No pets.

Ref’s required. $710/mo.

Call 250-833-0420 after 6pm.

Bach suite. Cable, wifi, heat & util incl. Own parking 2 entrances 250-517-0484

2004 Okanagan Camper, 8’ 0�, legal to have on 3/4 ton truck still have 400lbs to spare. $8000 (250)836-4515

CASE/IHC 885 XL diesel tractor, 89HP, FEL, heated/ac cab, 3 point hitch, good rubber, 4WD, dual PTO, low hrs., $29,900. (250)675-2691

Garage Sales 4232 Eldon Frontage Rd, Sept 5, 8-2, quilting fabric & supplies, hshld & lots of misc.

BLIND Bay: #8 2680 Golf Course Dr. (Fairways), Sat. Sept 5, 9-3, oak dining set w/china cabinet, oak office desk, love seat, boating access., RV tow bar & plate, air nailer & nails, tools, household MOVING: 4333 Eagle Bay Rd, Sept. 5, 9-2, oak table w/2 leaves & 8chairs, table saw, couch w/2 matching chairs, desk & much more SWAP MEET IN TAPPEN Classic Cars, Parts, Antiques & Collectibles Sat Sept 12, 8am-3pm $2 admission, Kids Free White Post Auto Museum Vendor Spots Available Contact (250)835-2224

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale ANTIQUE pool table, slate bottom, new leather pockets & cushions $1000., 3 point hitch fertilizer or grass spreader $400., new Kero-World kerosene heater, 1US gal. tank capacity (250)832-8479 CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx.

40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118 FRIGIDAIRE glass top stove, 2 years old $550. (250)8324169 OFFICE desk, 30X60 with 18x48 credenza $75. Sewing machine with cabinet, Touch N Sew with attachments $75.

(250)675-3693 WEBER ‘Q’ quality portable elec. BBQ, used twice, like new cost $265. asking $125, Old oak teacher’s swivel stool w/footrest, good cond. $50.

1940’s tin topped table w/drawer, good cond. $40.

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Business for Sale LAUNDROMAT business for sale. $95,000.(250)832-7300 Dwtn SA. Consider blding.

Houses For Sale Beautifully designed & maintained lake view home in Salmon Arm’s desirable Bayview neighbourhood.

This 2,678 sq. ft. home features 3 bdrm + den/office & 3 full bath. Brand new hwd flrs throughout the main living area. Living room has vaulted ceiling, natural gas f/p & is open to the formal dining area which has access to the wraparound, glass-railed deck. Lg kitchen offers lots of cabinetry & brand new tile backsplash.

M/bdrm offers a full ensuite w/ soaker tub & walk-in closet.

Home has central a/c, oversized hwt & central vacuum.

Landscaping offers plenty of privacy, underground irrigation & a completely fenced backyard-ideal for pet owners.

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Rentals

1BDRM. Quiet building, walk DT,extra room, $600/mo. incl.

HW, cable, internet, lvl ent, NS, ND, NP. (250)804-1457 Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment Close to town, family owned & operated.

Includes Heat, F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Mature adult preferred.

Available Oct. 1st $750 & 850/mo (250) 803-1694

Misc for Rent

LARGE 1bdrm + den, lg. kitchen, W/D, partly furnished, lower Raven, incl util & sat, NP, NS, own patio, refs requested $900/mo. (250)832-3016

Suites, Upper FULLY furn. 1 bdrm. $800/mo util. incl. Prefer single person, NP, NS. (250)832-8611

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Mobile Homes & Pads

Transportation

DOUBLE wide, 3bdrm, lake view modular in Blind Bay, lrg. covered deck, wood heating, avail. immed., $950/mo + util.

(250)675-3790

Homes for Rent SICAMOUS: 1yr. lease, 4bdrm., 2bath, $1150/mo. inc. heat.

NP, (604)943-7928 (604)315-6944.

SICAMOUS: 2 1/2 BDRM house. $800/mo. plus hydro.

Avail. Sept 1, 2015. Pets ok.

Plse. call 250-814-7032

OfďŹ ce/Retail HIGH end office space for rent in Crosstown Center (the old Honda building). Offices start at $190 per month and sizes range from 150 sq ft to 3,300 sq ft. Call Bill for details (250)550-4221.

Storage UPTOWN Storage recreational, marine & automotive storage (250)832-3156 leave msg.

Cars - Domestic 1928 Ford pick up, T-bucket 350-V8, auto, everything chromed, oak dash, headers, new tires, needs some work; $16,000 (250)832-0560 2009 Ford Edge AWD, SEL loaded, silver, leather interior, sunroof. 97000 hwy kms. 2 sets of tires on rims, very clean, retire redriven. $17,500 OBO. (250)804-4954.

Scrap Car Removal

26.5’ 5th wheel trailer on pad at Desert Oasis RV Park, California, + 2001 Honda Accord.

Both in exc cond. $10,000.obo (250)832-3008

Boats 26� Surfer Sedan Volvo V8 Powertrain, new electric ign, Galvanized Trailer 4 Strone Mercury Outboard. $15,000.

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1 bed/1 bath, 5 appl, laundry, central air, 1100sq. ft. $850 incl utils Tyler (250)833-7853

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Rentals

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Houses For Sale

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Out on the Town

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13

SPECIAL EDITION OF WOW – Seal Skull Hammer will take to

HANEY HARVEST –Harvest Celebration is back for its 18th

the stage for the final Wednesday on the Wharf of the season. Start time 6:45 p.m. Bring a chair to Marine Park.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 JAZZ CLUB – The Gabriel Palatchi Trio plays from 7- 9 p.m.

in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is by donation. Drinks and tapas menu available.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – features the sounds of Crown the

Guilty from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 MEETING – The BCGREA will hold a meeting and

luncheon at noon at the Seniors Activity Centre, 170- 5th Ave. SE. Members and guests welcome. For more, call Frances at 250-832-7601.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10

year at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring a mix of mouth-watering local cuisines from some of the best restaurants, delis, wineries and breweries the Shuswap has to offer. For tickets, call 250832-5243, or by visiting R.J. Haney Heritage Village at 751-Hwy 97B, or at the checkout at Askew’s Foods. No minors please.

DINE & DANCE – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The first Jammers Dance of the season takes place at the centre at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 TAI CHI – The local chapter of Fun Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi

hosts an open house and registration for beginners from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall on 30th Street NE. For more information, send and email to salmonarm@taoist. org or call 250-832-9038 in the evenings.

on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 with door prizes awarded to the audience.

CONCERT – Acoustic guitar player Don Alder performs

from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon. The world-class fingerstyle guitarist has a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 TERRY FOX RUN – The 35th annual Terry Fox Run will take

place at Blackburn Park in Salmon Arm, with registration from 8:30 to 10 a.m., for a 10 a.m. start. Join in a morning of walking, running, cycling, leading a pet on a leash or pushing someone in a wheelchair along the 2, 4 or 10-km route. No entry fee, no minimum pledge. Info: 250-804-0376.

FAMILY FUN DAY - Five Corners Church is hosting a free

event for the whole family from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m..

Barbecue, popcorn, face painting, family games and a dunk tank at Five Corners Pentecostal Church - 3160 10th Ave SE. Call 250-832-3121 for more.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

SHUSWAP SINGERS – All singers

are welcome to sing with this mixed choir for ages 16 and over. Weekly rehearsals resume at 6:45 p.m. at New Hope Community Church at 191 Second Ave. NE. Full details are available at www. shuswapsingers.ca.

Your donations make a big difference

HANEY CONCERT – Haney Heritage

...to Health, Hope and Healing in the Shuswap. Support from donors like you will assist in providing much needed new equipment.

Village & Museum presents Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund in concert. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at R.J. Haney Heritage Village, Askew’s Foods at the checkout or, to charge by phone, call 250-832-5243.

Together we’re making local patient health care better in the Shuswap!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 FALL FAIR – The Shuswap Lake

250-803-4546

Agricultural Association hosts the Salmon Arm Fair Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

For information, visit www. salmonarmfair.com.

www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org info@shuswaphospitalfoundation.org We are a registered charitable society which exists to encourage gifts, donations, bequests, endowment funds & property of any kind to support Shuswap Lake Health Care Facilities

FILM SEASON – Shuswap Film

Society’s fall season gets underway at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre with Walk in the Woods. Adapted from Bill Bryson’s best-selling novel, the movie stars Robert Redford and Nick Nolte as two friends who set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. The tranquility they are hoping to find turns out to be anything but as they encounter many challenges en route.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 FALL FAIR PARADE – The Shuswap Lake Agricultural

Association hosts the annual parade through downtown beginning at 10:45 a.m. For information and a map of the route, visit www.salmonarmfair.com.

MUSIC AT THE CLASSIC – Experience a performance of Last

Night at the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall in London at the Salmar Classic Theatre. the three-hours performance begins at 11:30 a.m. and featured Tenor Jonas Kaufmann and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth.

THURSDAY SEPT. 17 BARBERSHOP SINGERS – Auditions for admission will take

place for Mount Ida Harmony, a group of men and youth over 14 years of age who enjoy singing in vocal harmony.

Auditions will take place at the Uptown Askew’s community room. Call Ron Long at 250-833-1972 if interested.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society, in partnership with the

Salmar Association, presents What We Did on Our Holidays at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic until Thursday, Sept. 24. A divorcing couple (Rosamund Pike, David Tennant) take their children from London to Scotland to visit their ailing grandfather Gordie (Billy Connolly) for his 75th birthday. In order not to upset Gordie they have asked their children to keep the divorce a secret. The Shuswap Film Society will be special hosts

PRO-D MATINEE – Linda Howarth Memorial Preschool is hosting a fundraising screening of the movie Home at the Salmar Classic Theatre, from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $4 each.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 ROCK ON – Salmar Classic Theatre

presents Totally Tom Petty, a tribute to Phil Dunget, with Passionate Pat Benetar and one more surprise guest.

Tickets online at TotallyTomPetty.

BrownPaper.Tickets.com, call 250-8322263, or pick them up at the Salmar Classic or Grand theatres.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 ROKTOBER FEST – Salmon Arm Daybreak Rotary hosts the annual event that features live music and dancing with Shoeswap, a reverse draw, beer, full bar and bratwurst available for purchase at 7:30 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre.

Tickets at $25 are available at Bookingham Palace, Salmon Arm Observer, Re/Max office, Braby Motors, from Daybreak Rotarians or online at www.sadaybreakrotary.com. Tickets will not be available at the door. All funds raised will go to support charitable

projects.

APPLEFEST – The inaugural event will take place between

10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza, featuring local growers’ vendor booths, kids zone from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. visit downtown merchants and discover other apple-themed goodies.

CONCERT – A piano and flute concert featuring Seong Haw

Kook and Ju Yeon Shin will take place at St Andrews Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at Java Jive and Acorn Music. For more, call Cliff at 250-833-8370.

FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents Love and

Mercy at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. In the 1960s Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avantgarde pop masterpiece.

You can now upload your own events on our website…AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.

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Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from September 1 and September 30, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Spark LS 1SA, Sonic LS 1SA, Cruze LS 1SA, Malibu 3LT, Impala 1LZ, Camaro 1LS & 2LS, Trax LS 1SA Manual, Equinox LS AWD, Traverse LS FWD, Colorado 2WD, Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s 2WD WT with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. 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