Salmon Arm Observer, January 01, 2016

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New to the Community or Expecting a Baby....

The Market News looks back at 2015

January to June: The first six months appear in this issue, the rest will follow next week.

January

• Some 30 dedicated birdwatchers set off in all directions on the annual bird count in thick fog. Despite conditions, about 70 different species were seen in a 15-mile circle around Salmon Arm. • Long-term public needs were the priority as a local First Nation brought its neighbours together. The Splatsin obtained 29 acres of the abandoned Canadian Pacific rail line and it hoped to work out a plan for the remainder of the Spallumcheento-Sicamous corridor with area jurisdictions.

• Hockey fans were glued to their TV sets as Team Canada captain Curtis Lazar helped lead Canada to the quarter finals of the 2015 world junior championship.

• Salmon Arm didn’t score a record with the 46 centimetres of snow measured at the Salmon Arm Airport, but was the “winner” in the amount of snow dumped in the Thompson-Okanagan region during the twoday storm, Jan. 4 and 5, that smothered the Shuswap. The storm wreaked havoc, closing schools and challenging travellers, city road crews and businesses.

• A well-known Hells Angel and an associate who were caught driving on the outskirts of Salmon Arm with a significant cache of weapons, could ride out the rest of the decade behind bars. Joseph Skreptak and Corey Montemurro were each handed a five-year prison sentence Tuesday, Jan.

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COMING EVENTS n Students from around the Shuswap participated in the annual Pirate Loppet at the Larch Hills Ski Area.

13, less time served, for a series of firearms charges related to the Nov. 25, 2010 incident.

• A moose caused a collision on the TransCanada Highway at the 21st Street exit across from the RCMP detachment at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12. A 2005 Toyota sedan was travelling on the highway when it collided with a moose.

The vehicle occupants were uninjured, but the vehicle sustained major damage and was

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towed. The moose was euthanized by police.

• No criminal charges were laid against a student who made a fake bomb threat at Shuswap Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 20, but the school district was going to take disciplinary action. The student responsible was iden-

tified by police and school district officials just a few hours after the threat was made.

• The chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band was re-elected for a third term. Judy Wilson retained her Continued on pg. 4

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Continued from pg. 3 seat versus challengers Bonnie Thomas and Randy Narcisse.

Of the nine candidates vying for the five band councillor positions, incumbents Art Anthony, Karen R. August and Joan ManuelHooper were returned.

Newly elected was Fay Ginther, while Louis Thomas was acclaimed as the band councillor for Salmon Arm. • Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre was granted $20,000 through the province’s 2015 Age Friendly Community Planning and Projects. The money was intended to support age-friendly community planning.

• One person was found dead in a residence following a fire in the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park. Chase RCMP reported that police and the Village of Chase Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. One

What better way to ring in the new year than with your family.

SYSA invites all local families out on New Year’s Day for fun Parents vs Children mini-games.

We invite the 6-8 year olds & parents to participate from noon 1 pm, 9-12 year olds from 1 - 2 pm, and from 2-3 pm children 13 years and up with parents. This is sure to be a fun family event.

So, think you can get a goal past ol’ Dad? Mom, are you ready to show your child that you’ve still got moves on the pitch?

Dress warmly & come on down to welcome in 2016 by kicking the ball about with some of your favourite people, your family & friends!

n A fire at the Whispering Pines Mobile home park, which began in the early morning hours of Jan. 16, completely destroyed the home. One person was found dead inside. victim was located in the residence and the cause of the fire was unknown. Evidence of foul play was not suspected.

• Columbia Shuswap Regional District Utilities team leader Terry Langlois got the goahead from the board of directors to apply for a General Strategic Priorities Fund grant in the amount of $1.7 million for the Sunnybrae Water System upgrade project. A com-

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munity meeting was held in 2012 to review an initial engineering assessment and discuss available options for water users. From it came unanimous support for the CSRD to secure grant funding, move forward with public assent and take ownership of the water system.

• It was election time. The Adams Lake Indian Band was holding its band council elections in February,

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following the Neskonlith elections in January. Vying for chief of the Adams Lake Band were incumbent Chief Nelson Leon and challenger Robin Billy.

Seventeen people were Continued on pg. 5

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WORSHIP r e h t e g To

Know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people. – Psalm 100:3

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

n Chase Heat player Tyler Mork races through traffic at the red line with the puck avoiding the check by a 100 Mile House Wrangler player.

10:00 a.m. Services Sundays & Thursdays 170 Shuswap Street SE, Salmon Arm

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Continued from pg. 4 running for the five council spots: incumbents Henry Anthony, Frederick (Cliff) Arnouse, Karen Everard and Gina Johnny, as well as candidates Trevor Andrew, Thomas Phil Dennis, Deborah (Saul) Hall, Doris Johnny, Brandy Jules, Doreen Kenoras, Joyce Kenoras, Norma Manuel, Winifred (Marie) Narcisse, Howard Nordquist, Stephan Sam, Lorne (Jr.) Sampson and Gregory Witzky.

• Tiger the cat’s first outdoor adventure was a big one, considered by some to be a miracle. After six weeks on the lam, a two-yearold tabby was reunited with his Calgary family on New Year’s Day. On Nov. 21, the declawed, indoor cat was travelling along the TransCanada Highway when his owner Paul Bussiere lost control of his truck near Linberg Road in Sorrento. Bus-

siere was transported to hospital, the vehicle was towed away – and Tiger was nowhere to be found. On New Year’s Day the cat showed up at the home of Paul and Christine Wist, who took him in and got in touch with Bussiere. The next day, Bussiere made the trip from Calgary to pick up the cat.

• The Chase Heat Hockey Club was on a six-game winning streak when they hosted the Summerland Steam on Jan. 10. In the second overtime the visitors spoiled the streak with a highlightreel goal, giving them a 3-2 win, but the tie in regulation gave the Heat a point in the tight division standings. The team was tied with the Sicamous Eagles for second spot in the division.

• The society that oversees Chase’s junior hockey team received a $15,000 community gaming grant from the B.C. govern-

n After being lost following a car crash, Tiger the tabby was returned to his owners in Calgary.

Paul and Christine Wist found him in Sorrento, remembered the story and got in touch with his owners.

ment. The grant will help cover expenses such as equipment costs and ice time at the Art Holding Memorial Arena. The organization announced the position of team captain will be filled by 6’3” defenceman Trevor Okino. The 20-year-old Richmond native was named the KIJHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player for the 2014/15 season.

February • Layoffs began among Shuswap businesses feeling the strain of the slowdown in Canada’s oil industry.

Sicamous’ TA Structures, which builds mobile living quarters for worksite camps, had to lay off up to 40 employees in response to the sudden apprehension in the energy resource sector at home and abroad.

• A Kamloops court heard that a speedboat that crashed into a houseboat on Shuswap Lake in 2010 had been zig-zagging at a high rate of speed before colliding head-on with the other vessel, killing the man piloting the houseboat.

Leon Reinbrecht, who was behind the wheel of the speedboat at the time of the crash, was facing one count each of criminal negligence causing the death of Ken Brown and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. His trial in B.C. Supreme Court began on Tuesday, Feb. Continued on pg. 7

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Little Mountain Bible Chapel

3481 - 10th Ave. S.E. 250 803-0161 ~ Salmon Arm

• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m.

• Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m.

• Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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Prevent muzzling of voice for children In the aftermath of the ongoing news about critical injuries and deaths of children in the care of the province, Bob Plecas was brought in to discover what’s causing the problems in the Ministry of Children and Family Development and then offer some suggestions to fix them.

When the former deputy minister released his report – the first of two – on his Child Protection and Policy Review on Dec. 14, it garnered immediate reaction. As would be expected, some was favourable and some was far from favourable.

Plecas noted staffing and policy caused the ministry’s problems with the children it was supposed to protect. He noted there were too many changes in policy and practice, inconsistent leadership, instability and turnover of staff, and that was adversely impacting the ability of ministry staff to do its job.

That is a fair and accurate assessment, especially when it comes to the frontline workers – the social workers. These are the people who are overworked and under-staffed.

Social workers saw their caseloads increase exponentially while the provincial government squeezed the life blood out of the ministry by not providing increased budgets to help ministry employees deal with the increasing numbers and problems of their clients.

In his report, Plecas proposed three options for the B.C. Liberal government. The first was maintain the status quo.

No thanks, we all know how well that is working. The second was a one-time injection of $50 million. Not enough, the case loads are rising; they’re not stagnant. Furthermore, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, representative for children and youth has said accumulated cuts and freezes in the ministry leaves it at least $100 million below what is currently needed to keep up with the caseload.

The third option was to shift from a culture of blame to one of learning, respect and commitment. Well, isn’t that warm and fuzzy?

What he is really saying is get rid of Turpel-Lafond – who is independent of the government – so she can’t raise the red flags and make people aware of problems that need to be fixed.

Plecas suggests hiring a “Contrarian” to look into the issues and quietly offer options for government. Combining this with a new standing committee, which allows MLAs from both sides of the legislature to be briefed on highprofile cases, and, therefore, make them accountable for problems that arise.

It appears Plecas is attempting to muzzle the release of any information that will embarrass the government, which appears to only move forward when it has to react to negative news in the media.

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Giving up the notion of ice fishing Last Jan. 1, as I looked out my window, contemplating the winter ahead, I somehow got it into my head that I wanted to try ice fishing. At the time, even I thought this was a bit odd considering just how much I have always disliked winter.

Be that as it may, a few days later I ventured into one of our local fishing tackle stores to inquire as to what kind of gear I might need to get started. I’d always been pretty much under the impression that all a person needed for ice fishing was an old spinning rod with the tip broken off, a reel, some woollen long johns and a five-gallon ice cream bucket to sit on.

Boy, was I surprised to learn just how sophisticated ice fishing has become in the past few years.

There are specially designed ice fishing rods and reels, specific-purpose monofilament fishing lines that will not turn brittle and break under stress in ice cold waters, all sorts of polypropylene long underwear, one- and two-piece Gortex ice fishing suits

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray (that cost about the same amount as the vehicle I drive) and boots that will keep your toes comfortable at minus 50 C, not to mention two-person ice fishing shacks (tents) with zip-up doors, plastic windows and heated padded seats. There are also special sleighs that one can either pull by hand or attach to a quad to pull all your gear around.

The good part was I discovered that a decent ice fishing rod and reel set only costs $50 to $75.

Having paid more than 10 times that for a fly rod, I didn’t mind laying out just over $85 for a top-of-theline Fenwick rod with an Abu Garcia reel filled with Berkley Fireline Micro Ice

Fused Crystal fishing line.

I even bought an ice fishing shack, a heater and a padded seat that fits on top of my five gallon ice cream bucket. The two-person ice fishing shack with zip-up doors, plastic windows and heated padded seats will have to wait a while.

Speaking of waiting, after having purchased all my ice fishing gear, I found myself waiting for the weather to turn cold and the lakes to freeze over.

I waited and waited and waited. Then spring came.

On a more positive note, summer eventually rolled around and I did get to go fishing. Summer is also a good time to buy winter clothing. So this past summer, I searched the local thrift stores for a good pair of Sorel boots. I found a two-piece Ski-Doo suit at a garage sale. I also bought a Montreal Canadiens toque.

I figured, who cares what I look like as long as I’m warm.

I also seem to recall tossing around the idea of using a collapsible lawn chair when sitting out on the ice, but decided in the end it

would be simpler and easier to just carry all my gear in the ice cream bucket.

As you’re reading this column it is now the beginning of January, and I find myself spending less and less time anticipating going ice fishing and more and more time wondering about global warming.

I would still like to go ice fishing this winter, but I’m not holding out a lot of hope. None of the local lakes are frozen over enough to risk going out on thin ice just to catch a fish.

Maybe I’ll spend my time reading over the recommendations made recently at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris. Canada was an active participant and it will be interesting to see what proposals the new federal government has in mind for change right here in Canada.

I might also spend some time planning a few fishing trips for this coming spring and summer.

So, if anyone is interested, I have a fishing shack for sale – cheap.

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years in prison a month earlier.

• Several Shuswap 10. communities were in• Miss P (P for Pey- vestigating a far-flung ton), a four-year-old approach to attracting beagle co-owned by a physician. Representhe Enderby mother- tatives from Sicamous, daughter duo of Lori Malakwa, South and Kaitlyn Crandle- Shuswap and North mire, and American Shuswap attended a breeder Eddie Dziuk, meeting to hear how was named Best in Vernon-based Global Show Tuesday at the Medics could help.

139th annual Westmin• At the January ster Kennel Club dog board meeting of the show – the Super Bowl Columbia Shuswap of dog shows – in front Regional District, of 18,000 fans at Madi- operations manager son Square Garden in Darcy Mooney sought New York City. and received approval • Selling vacant or for $50,000 from the under-used school dis- Electoral Area C Comtrict properties injected munity Works Fund to more than $1 million investigate a potential into School District sewer infiltration site #83’s capital coffers. in Sorrento. The 2002 The previous year, the Area C Liquid Waste school district put six Management Plan properties on the mar- (LWMP) identified ket and only one still the cumulative impact remained listed. The of septic systems on sold properties total a the environment was value of $1,085,000. a problem in the mak• The wet weather ing, noted Mooney in took its toll on a por- his report. Continution of Foothill Road, ous monitoring of the which was closed in- groundwater in the definitely. On Feb. 17, area had identified that city crews were called on-site septic systems to a stretch of Foothill have a negative impact just west of Mount Ida on the environment Cemetery, when the and the foreshore. lower edge of the road • The South Shusbegan sloughing down wap Chamber of Comthe bank. merce was marking • A Kelowna man Chamber week, Feb. who recently went 16 to 20, with a sense to prison for charges of satisfaction and a relating to a heavily drive to include more armed drive through members. “Based on the Shuswap was set our success, we went free, for the time being. from zero to 100 in 12 Cory Joseph Monte- months,” said enthusimurro, 45, was granted astic general manager judicial interim release Karen Brown of the pending the hearing of previously dormant orhis appeal of the con- ganization. viction. Release was • Mother, miner, granted with a list of heavy equipment op22 conditions. He had erator and reality TV been sentenced to five star, Nika Guilbault ex-

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n Miss P (P for Peyton), a four-year-old beagle co-owned by the Enderby mother-daughter duo of Lori and Kaitlyn Crandlemire, and handled in

by Will Alexander, was named Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show pressed her love for life in the wild. The Sorrento resident delivered twins in the family truck on Jan. 28 and felt their arrival might postpone her return to the Yukon, where she and husband Chris St. Jean operate a small mining company. The couple were featured in the third season of Yukon Gold, History Channel’s Canadian “docu-series.” Producers bill the show as a character-based docu-

mentary that captures the physical and emotional struggles four sets of miners face in their search for gold during the 16-week mining season.

• The trial of Norman John Jerrett, who is accused of the murder of a Tappen man, opened in Edmonton. Jerrett, a 48-year-old Barrhead, Alta. resident, pleaded not guilty to 10 charg-

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Along with her husband Chris St. Jean, Guilbault was featured in the History Channel TV program Yukon Gold.

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n Sunshore Golf course was open Saturday, March 14 but play was suspended in the late afternoon due to a major wind storm which rolled through Chase in the afternoon. Golf course groundskeepers (right) Don Price and Rae Semple clean up a tree which blew over onto the second green during the storm.

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• A spring cleaning of sorts took place in the Adams Lake Indian Band elections held Saturday, Feb. 28. The incumbent chief and all five councillors were replaced with newcomers, none of whom have been on the band council before. Nelson Leon, who served as chief for nine years –

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Shopping locally employs your neighbors, reducing their carbon footprints as well.

Another benefit to shopping locally that’s often overlooked is the impact it can have on your neighbors’ carbon footprint. Local businesses often employ members of the community, which translates to shorter commutes, less highway congestion and less fuel consumption. So while shopping locally reduces your carbon footprint, it’s also helping members of your community reduce their own potentially negative impact on the environment.

the visiting Wranglers squeak out a 4-3 victory in double overtime.

Game two saw the 340 attendees – the largest and loudest crowd of the season, bolster the locals to a 5-3 victory. Off to the Cariboo Mecca for games three and four. On Monday the 23rd, the Wranglers took over scoring four straight to claim a 4-1 win. Game four on Tuesday the 24th was an epic nail biter from start to finish in double

Norma Manuel and Doris Johnny.

• Unwelcome visitors zoomed their way through the Larch Hills ski area Sunday, March 8. Blain Carson, volunteer trail co-ordinator, reported: “On Sunday we had extensive damage to our groomed ski area in the Larch Hills by at least six quads who probably came

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trict Chamber of Commerce board members for 2015 elected were: Tracy Holloway, Linda Kynoch, Carmen Miller, Joan Anderson, Tristan Cavers, Darlene Trowsse, Donna Smith-Bradley, Brock Endean and Barbara Maher.

• The first round of the playoffs are well underway between the Chase Heat and the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Game one on Friday, Feb. 20 saw

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a total of three terms – was not re-elected.

New chief is Robin Billy, who received 171 votes to Leon’s 97.

Incumbent councillors Henry Anthony, Cliff Arnouse, Karen Everard and Gina Johnny were not re-elected, while incumbent councillor Ron Jules did not run. The five new councillors, in order of ballots received, were: Brandy Jules, Gregory Witzky, Deborah Hall,

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for the newly minted Arts Council for the South Shuswap. When they arrived for their 10 a.m. delegation appointment, they were told the money had already been approved with other grant-in-aid requests.

• Shuswap Lake salmonid will have improved habitat, thanks to a partnership between the Little Shuswap Indian Band and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. With $18,000 in funding provided by the BC Conservation Foundation through the federal Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, 25 linear metres of the Shuswap Lake foreshore at Silvery Beach are being restored. But a larger problem is hidden beneath the waves.

On-shore, an abandoned house, chunks of concrete and an estimated 200 tires are being removed from the beach, which is located beside the Trans-Canada Highway just west of the Squilax-Anglemont turn-off.

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es, the most serious being murder, in relation to the death of Valentine Degenhardt.

• What began as a request for a letter of support, became a resolution to two government associations.

At the January board meeting, Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors heard a request from Area C South Shuswap Paul Demenok to send a letter to the B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake asking for operating funds for Sorrento’s Community Health Centre. The centre, which opened in November 2013, proved to be highly successful. Nurse practitioner Judy Deringer had increased her patient load to more than 900 by the end of February.

• Their thunder was stolen but they were happy nonetheless.

Lona Heinzig and Ryan Kurz went to the Feb. 19 board of directors meeting to ask for $24,478 in support

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Carbon monoxide sources in your home (NC) Carbon monoxide (CO) has taken the lives of entire Canadian families, left scores of people with debilitating physical and mental handicaps, and sent thousands more to clinics and emergency rooms.

It has even inspired new legislation in Ontario and the Yukon.

So why are homeowners still so slow to install the one inexpensive safety device that protects their family from this deadly gas?

“Carbon monoxide safety comes down to awareness and education,” says Carol Heller, a home safety specialist with Kidde Canada. “First you need to realize the danger is very real. Second, you need to know the potential sources of CO in your home. Lastly,

you need to feel confident in choosing an alarm that fits your home lifestyle.”

Many times, people think they don’t need a carbon monoxide alarm because they have electric baseboard heaters. But they overlook the fact that they may have a gas or propane water heater or stove, a gas or wood fireplace, or a garage or carport attached to their house. “All these are potential sources of CO,” notes Heller.

As long as carbon monoxide is safely vented outside, there is no danger.

But if appliances or heating systems are not properly maintained, or chimneys and vents become blocked or cracked, deadly CO can seep back into your home, and you won’t even know it.

Since the symptoms of exposure to CO mimic the flu, many people make the mistake of thinking what they are experiencing will just “go away” in time.

So they stay home from work or school hoping to get better, and exactly the opposite happens.

Fortunately, protecting your family from carbon monoxide in your home is relatively simple and inexpensive. You can find CSA-approved CO alarms in any quality hardware store at an average cost of between $30 and $60. That’s about two cents a day over an alarm’s lifespan.

It’s important (and sometimes law) to have one working CO alarm outside all sleeping areas. Better yet is adding one per floor, as

well. Once Canadians make the smart decision to put a CO alarm in place, it’s best to look for “Worry-Free” models that feature a 10year sealed lithium battery that doesn’t need to be changed for the life of the alarm, plus, a continuous digital readout.

“Never having to replace a battery for the 10-year life of the alarm is something consumers told us was very important,” says Heller.

“The digital readout is also popular because it shows you if lower levels of CO are present in your home. This way you can take action before the gas reaches dangerous levels.”

More CO safety tips can be found at www. safeathome.ca www.newscanada.com

Snack packing tips for a healthy road trip (NC) It’s a Canadian tradition – families gathering and heading out for a fun weekend away or a road trip to a new city. Vehicles are packed full with everything from comfortable clothing, to sightseeing books, group games and, of course, a camera to make sure not a moment is missed.

Along with packing road trip fundamentals, it’s important to make sure healthy snacks are at the top of your list – especially for those living with diabetes.

Road trips and being on-to-go can mean it is tougher to stay as healthy as you might want with

your food choices. For those over the age of 55 and living with diabetes, what you consume is even more important. Diabetes means your body either cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces, which can affect how you manage blood glucose levels. Glucose, which comes from various foods including starches, sugar, fruit, milk and some vegetables, is the fuel that your body needs. When preparing for your weekend adventure, your body will thank you for keeping your snacks on track.

A recent survey, the Boost 100 Calories Snack Poll,

showed that almost one in three Canadians found it difficult to eat healthy snacks. The following snack planning tips can help you plan your weekend getaway while not sacrificing on taste or nutrition.

• For a nutritious and easy snack, keep fruit on hand such as apples, bananas, or pears. They are a great quick snack with no preparation needed and provide vitamins, minerals and fibre to help keep you healthy while delivering a modest calorie level.

• To quench that sweet tooth that so many of us crave, reach for a Boost 100 Calories nutrition drink.

Available in chocolate and vanilla it can help satisfy your sweet cravings and is a great low-calorie portion controlled option, including for those living with diabetes.

• When you have a bit more time to prepare, pack low-fat cheese or a bean spread with whole grain crackers or a small handful of almonds. They offer a great way to incorporate a little fibre into your diet.

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Continued from pg. 8 in from the multi-use South Canoe access and past the signs indicating ‘skis only.’”

• The public was given 60 days to provide input to the school board on the proposed closure of Silver Creek Elementary and reconfiguration of the grade levels at four other elementary schools. At the March 10 board meeting, trustees voted to accept the long-term facility report and proceed with community consultation on the five recommendations, which include the closure of Silver Creek Elementary.

• Foothill Road re-opened to traffic sooner than expected.

Blocked off on Feb. 17 from 14th Street SE to 30th Street SE, the road was re-opened March 10, three weeks after the closure.

• Trains are longer and they carry dangerous goods. That was the message CP Rail Director of Government Affairs Mike LoVecchio delivered to members of the board of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District March 19. But LoVecchio also provided details on how new regulations and company

commitment have led to safer transport of goods by rail. He said crude oil is one of the more dangerous commodities but assured directors not a lot of it moves through the regional district directly.

But other commodities do – including various hydrocarbon liquids, propane and chlorine.

• In the wake of the sockeye salmon, visitors to the Salmon Arm Visitor Centre also have dominant years as they wind their way up the Trans-Canada Highway. In October 2010 and again in October 2014 – years with dominant salmon runs – numbers of visitors to the visitor centre were about triple what they were during October in the three interim years.

• The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) was at a critical juncture. A feasibility study which provided recommendations regarding future governance, service delivery and funding was currently undergoing review by the funding partners including: Regional District of North Okanagan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, and the Columbia-Shuswap

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n Lucy Gilfillan, right, leads Sabrina Wilson, Aurelia Wilson, Joshua Gilfillan and Xyla Joy, her ‘baby birds,’ to their nest during Runaway Moon Day at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery on Saturday, March 14. Runaway Moon Day gave families a chance to create art with Grindrod artist Cathy Stubington.

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Regional District. Decisions made by the political bodies would define the future of the SWC, whether it would continue to exist and, if so, how it would operate and be funded.

• A mobile home in Eagle Bay was damaged by fire but not destroyed Friday. About 11 a.m. Feb. 27, fire services coordinator for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Kenn Mount, said firefighters, upon arrival, could see smoke coming out of all the vents and the roof attic space of the mobile home.

They were able to attack quickly. Mount said the fire appears

to have started in the bedroom, spreading to the attic, but the investigation is not complete yet. No one was reported injured in the fire.

• International award-winning Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick was performing to raise funds for the Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre that provides information and support services for local seniors.

• Crown counsel approved criminal charges in relation to an assault that took place more than 14 months Continued on pg. 14

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• Anisha Husseinali Moore, 55, of Sorrento, died in a threevehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway at Hilltop Road on March 16. Moore was fatally injured upon impact when one of two trucks in the crash collided with her small car. A man driving one of the trucks suffered minor injuries.

• An electrical fault was suspected of causing a house fire that spread to surrounding bush. On Wednesday,

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March 4 around noon, alarms went off for a residential structure fire in the 5100 block of Squilax-Anglemont Road. When crews arrived, smoke was showing out of the upper level of a three-storey cottage-type home.

The resident was not home at the time but arrived while firefighters were on scene. The blaze spread to the forest and was running about 20 metres up an adjacent hill. About 20 emergency personnel responded and the fire was extinguished in an hour.

• With the KIJHL season wrapped up, the Chase Heat held its Annual Banquet and Awards Night.

On Saturday, March 7 at the Adams Lake Recreation Centre, 180 parents, billets,

n Tom Lavin of Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues performs at the Doin It Right benefit concert for the Roots and Blues Festival at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, March 14.

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n Tiffany Sigvaldason, left, spars with partner Denise Cullen during a Provincial Martial Arts practice at the SASCU rec centre on March 7. fans, volunteers, staff and players congregated.

Director of Hockey Operations Brad Fox presented the many player awards: Most Valuable Player (tie) Kaleb Boyle, Trevor Okino; Top Defenceman Trevor Okino; Top Scorer Cody Hodges; Warrior of the Year (tie) Kolten Moore, Travis Beaubien; Most Sportsmanlike Alex Durbeniuk; Unsung Hero Braden Hughes; Most Improved Zachary Fournier; Rookie of the Year (tie) Travis Beaubien, Kolten Moore; Most Dedicated Nic Bruyere; Top Scholastic Spencer Farstad; Game Star (tie) Michael Byer, Kaleb Boyle; Playoff MVP Logan Mostat; Fan Favourite Kaleb Boyle.

Boyle and Byer as 20 year olds have completed their Junior Hockey eligibility and were presented with framed mementoes, personalized travel bags and

Heat golf shirts. Team Captain Boyle as the KIJHL all-time leading power-play goal scorer also received a window box from the Heat organization with the record-breaking puck, a plaque and action photo.

• The provincial government says it is proceeding with improvements to B.C. highways, including those around Chase.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone spoke to a meeting of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 20, outlining the province’s new 10-year transportation plan. It includes variable speed limits.

Stone told reporters three pilot areas – west of Revelstoke, around the Coquihalla Highway’s snowshed and at a location on the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler – will be operational with variable speed limits in time for

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• The Chase Rotary Club joined the Chase Hamper Society for its second annual spring food drive to benefit families in need in the Chase area. The program was planned to coincide with the major spring food drive held by the five Kamloops Rotary Clubs and the Kamloops Food Bank. The goal was to raise 5,000 pounds of food in Chase, or two pounds for every Chase resident.

April • Even when you’re doing everything right when sledding in the backcountry, things can still go terribly wrong. Curtis Johnson, Gord Bushell, Bruce Moores and Dan Morin learned this during an outing at Blue Lake.

The four experienced snowmobilers were out

for a day’s sledding in the backcountry above the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club’s chalet.

While the avalanche rating was high, the snow conditions were good in the early morning. But, as it warmed up, conditions started to degrade and snow started sloughing.

They then went to an area where there’s not a big incline and thought they were playing it safe. However, Johnson ended up getting bumped uphill, which got him up on a side hill. It let go and swallowed him up. It took about 10 minutes to free him completely, and Bushell said it was a wake-up call about how slight a slope can slide.

• The BC Fruit Growers Association raised concerns when, on Feb. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the Arctic Apple produced

by Okanagan Specialty Fruits in Summerland. The Arctic

ciation, which is concerned Arctic apples, if unlabelled as genetically altered, could drive away consumers from all apples.

• May 12 was designated a D-Day of sorts for the students, parents and teachers of Silver Creek Elementary. That will be when trustees will make a final decision on the Silver Creek School

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n Porter Johnson performs a traditional Ukrainian Hutzal dance at the Ukraine Fundraising Banquet at Broadview Church on Saturday, April 11. The funds raised were targeted to those affected by the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

Apple is promoted as a ‘non-browning’ apple because a genetic trait has been altered.

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• Salmon Arm RCMP recommended charges of arson against a 60-year-old man they said is wellknown to them. On April 15, just after midnight, police and the Salmon Arm Fire Department responded to a fire at Nufloors situated on Lakeshore Drive SW. Two pallets were lit on fire behind the premises and flames scorched the side of the building.

The fire was put out before it took hold and damage was limited to the exterior concrete wall.

• A massive fire accompanied by several explosions levelled a Silver Creek barn that housed a legal marijuana grow operation and stored hay. Two

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Columbia Shuswap Regional Fire Chief Kenn Mount says the first call reporting the fire in the 1100 block of Salmon River Road was sounded at 9:11 p.m. Monday, April 20. Sixteen Silver Creek firefighters responded and managed to prevent the fire from

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n North Canoe student Carson Blair ponders his next move against Linden Walters of Hillcrest Elementary in the fourth heat of the School District #83 chess tournament held at North Canoe Elementary. decided to review the space available at Sorrento Elementary with a view to closing off a portion of the school to save money. The elementary school was operating well below the building’s capacity for students and enrolment is not projected to increase in the near future.

• The Shuswap Trail Alliance launched a Love Your Trails fundraiser to build and maintain more trails – metre by metre. The annual Trail Party in February raised $38,000, and the alliance was hoping to almost double the fundraising total to $75,000. Money raised would be used for 2015 trail projects and would allow the hiring of a stewardship co-ordinator.

• Adam Fitzpatrick performed to a full house at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre April 17.

The enthusiastic crowd enjoyed a long list of old favourites, presented with humour and style by this awardwinning Elvis tribute artist.

• School trustees heard a mixed bag of opinions at their first public consultation meeting March 31 in the North Shuswap.

Of primary importance was the need to keep the North Shuswap Elementary school open – even though a school closure for North Shuswap isn’t even part of the recommendations being considered for the 2015-2016 school year. School closure was brought up but that wasn’t in the plans. For the North Shuswap, the report suggested a switch at the school from a K-7 to a K-8 structure. This would increase the school’s population by about a dozen for the upcoming year and would

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• Sunnybrae B&B scored big in the world of travel. Booking.com, billed as the world’s number one accommodation site, unveiled a selection of top accommodations.

With headquarters in Amsterdam, Booking. com listed Sunnybrae B&B one of the top10 bed and breakfast accommodations in North America – with a score of 9.8 out of a possible 10 points.

“What a great honour it is to be recognized as one of the world’s best properties,” says owner Lianne Jansen.

• The Shuswap’s Coast Guard Auxiliary was working to expand its presence with the purchase of a new boat that will possibly be stationed in Blind Bay. The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Shuswap Station 106, located on Shuswap Lake and based in Sicamous, made application to its headquarters in Sooke, to add a second marine search and rescue vessel for use on the Shuswap and Mara lake systems, says Shuswap Station leader Rob Sutherland.

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school and its Parent Advisory Council, Area D director Rene Talbot said closing rural schools kills the community.

• Two more stores are coming to the SmartCentres shopping centre in Salmon Arm. SmartCentres confirmed that a Winners store and a Dol-

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GERVAIS, ANDRE EDWARD JOSEPH It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andre Edward Joseph Gervais on December 14, 2015 at the young age of 54. He was taken by the angels at Shuswap General Hospital with his loved ones by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Andre was born August 1, 1961 to Mae Mary and Edward Wilfred Gervais in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

Along his life journey he found himself in Salmon Arm, BC where he met the love of his life Robin, and her four children, all of whom he took under his wing as his own. Andre and Robin eventually married on July 8, 1996 and found that Salmon Arm was the place they wanted to call home.

Andre had a very strong love and intelligence for computers which led him to be a respectable business owner within the community. Andre opened Computer Ventures downtown Salmon Arm which he operated for approximately 20 years.

In those 20 years he built very strong relationships with his customers and gained a vast amount of friendships which he held dearly in his heart.

Andre was very family oriented and had a strong love for his family and dogs. He cherished the time he got to spend with them and being with them was the one thing he loved most. He is survived, and will be deeply missed, by his wife Robin, his five children Brandon Gervais, Lee (Cristal) Glazebrook, Tammy Glazebrook, Rob Glazebrook, and Steven Glazebrook, his siblings Eugene (Lori) Gervais, Raymond (Cheryl) Gervais, Wanda (Sandy) Qually, and Theresa (Brian) Lemley, his six grandchildren Shannon, Elie, Landen, Holden, Joseph, and Annabelle, as well as nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

A celebration of life was held at Bowers Funeral Home Saturday, December 19, 2015. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MARKS, DOROTHY JEAN Dorothy Jean Marks, born in Port Alberni, BC on January 5, 1945, passed away peacefully in her residence at Seymour Arm, BC on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the age of 70 years.

Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wilmer; children, Corrina (Kevin) Welch of Kingston, ON, Connie (Fred) Fernandes of Red Deer, AB, Kodie (Jodie) Nelson of Calgary, AB, Kelly (Mike) Knapp of Hanover, ON, Christy (George) Rajbar of Calgary, AB; stepchildren, Lorelie (Barry) Marks of Edmonton, AB, Randy (Faith) Marks of Calgary, AB and Nicole (Chris) Eckman of Tolfield, AB; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd (Bernie) Pawlko of Tolfield, AB. Dorothy will be fondly remembered as a funloving person with a great sense of humour who never complained. She touched the lives of the people of Seymour Arm and started a charity AWE (Ageing With Ease), which assists people to stay in their homes in Seymour Arm as they age.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at a later date in the summer.

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HOUGH, DIANA ELIZABETH 1918 – 2015 Diana Elizabeth (Routh) Hough born August 25, 1918 at Penticton, BC sadly passed away Dec. 10, 2015 at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm at the age of 97 with Debbie and Jerry at her side.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Debbie & Jerry Jones of Salmon Arm and niece Patricia Routh of Victoria, BC, also many friends in Salmon Arm and Enderby BC. Diana was predeceased by her husband Bert, parents and siblings.

Over the years Diana enjoyed golfing and curling.

The last 25 plus years even though dealing with macular degeneration, she still managed to enjoy watching both sports on TV. Diana loved people and there was never a dull moment! She loved a good joke and loved to share them. Diana shared and taught a lot to so many of us. She will never be forgotten.

We can’t express enough appreciation to Dr. Venter, and for the love and support from Piccadilly nurses, care aides and front end staff. Also thank you to Arlene at Tangles Hair Salon for her special touch in making Diana feel so special each week.

At Diana’s request, there is no service. Her ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorial donations in Diana’s name may be made to BC SPCA 1245 East 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 28th Ave. W. Vancouver, V5Z 4H4 or to a charity of your choice.

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

Francis Turgeon passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm on the morning of Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 100 years. Francis leaves behind his loving wife of 72 years Mary, his daughter Bonnie and her husband Jim Jeffries, foster son Joe Wallin and his wife Maureen, grandsons Kris and Darren, great grandsons and granddaughters, great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his 9 brothers and sisters as well as his grandson Rick Wallin.

Francis was born in Crystal Springs, Saskatchewan on September 30, 1915 where he lived on the farm with his parents and siblings. His parents Albert and Anna Turgeon moved to BC in 1937. On January 6, 1938 he moved to BC at the age of 22 and met his future wife Mary Whitehead who was born in Eagle Bay. They were married on February 27, 1943 and lived in Eagle Bay until 2015.

Francis was a highly respected and requested faller in the Salmon Arm area for all of his working life. In later years he loved working in his vegetable garden and shared his crops with family and friends.

On September 30, 2015 Francis, with his family and friends, gathered to celebrate his 100th birthday. He said he couldn’t believe he had so many friends. He received congratulations from the Queen and numerous government officials. He was also wished a happy birthday over the Global news stations on television. It was one of the happiest days of his life. Francis was able to make people laugh and to make jokes about himself. He never let things bother him and would make light of problems. He was a kind, gentle and caring person who was willing to give you the shirt off his back.

He loved his family deeply and was a pillar for them to rely on.

Upon his request, there will be no service. If friends so desire, memorial donation’s in Francis’ name may be made to the Arthritis Society, 895 10th Ave. W., Vancouver, BC, V5Z 9Z9.

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

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RABIE, GERTRUDE ELAINE May 13, 1942 - December 7, 2015 Gertrude “Trudy” Elaine Rabie beloved wife of Allan George Rabie of Calgary, AB passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 73 years.

Gertrude Elaine Sillito was born May 13, 1942 in Lethbridge, AB to William Wesley Sillito and Eleanor Ella Seddon.

She attended Business College in Calgary and worked in banking most of her life. She married the love of her life Allan George Rabie on December 30, 1964 in Vernon, B.C. Trudy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and enjoyed numerous hobbies including, crocheting, sewing, quilting, and reading. In her younger days she loved bowling and playing softball. She broke her shoulder diving into home after hitting a home run. Favorite music artists include Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell and Elvis.

Trudy lived in many places; Lethbridge, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Surrey, Maple Ridge and Calgary.

Trudy is survived by her loving husband Allan; her five children, Bryan Keith Rabie, Penny Marie Radmilovic, James Allan Rabie, and twins, Garold “Gary” Dwaine and Laurence “Larry” Darwin Rabie; five grandchildren; and her beloved dog Bailey.

Trudy was predeceased by her parents, her father William in 1978 and her mother Eleanor in 1979; two sisters, Mary Jean and Lila Joy; and her brother Jerry.

Funeral Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Salmon Arm, BC) on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00a.m.

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He said the ministry’s intention was to four-lane from where four-laning ends west of Salmon Arm, over a new Salmon River Bridge and through

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• Although the Neskonlith Indian Band held an election of chief and council in January, another election was planned. Electoral officer Bruce Mack posted notice that an election will be held on Thursday, July 30 for chief and four councillors.

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He emphasized there wasn’t any inappropriate behaviour or action on the part of any candidate.

• The Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment was to be led by the current top cop in Sicamous, come the end of this month. Sgt. Andrew Hunter, acting detachment commander, introduced a new face to Salmon Arm council on June 8. Sgt. Scott West was leaving the Sicamous detachment to take over as Salmon Arm’s new detachment B.C.S.P.C.A. (Shuswap)

commander, tentatively on June 22.

• A new way of doing things was a theme of sorts for the latest Moving Forward Together Workshop on June 10. Keynote speaker Chief Robin Billy of the Adams Lake Indian Band spoke on integrating Secwepemc knowledge and traditional wisdom with today’s community planning.

He referred to environmental devastation such as the Mt. Polley Mine disaster and others.

• Residents were going to get a chance to see what the design for the upgrading of the Trans-Canada Highway at the west end of Salmon Arm looked like. B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone addressed the

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• Electoral Area C South Shuswap director Paul Demenok praised the non-profit volunteer organization, the North and South Shuswap Community Resources Association that has worked to provide great programs for children in the area since 2007. Leigh Robinson and Christine Tough have been so busy developing and providing a wide range of programs for kids, that they haven’t taken much time to promote their programs to the community.

• The 2015 Shuswap Festival of the Arts was going to take place July 23 to 26 in the South Shuswap. The festival was going to take on a few format, seeing all forms of art represented – visual, performing and culinary.

• Live music in a marvellous setting was what the Arts Council for the Shuswap would be serving up with Music in the Bay. People were invited to bring their lawnchairs or blankets to Centennial Field Thursday evenings, from July 2 to Aug. 20, to enjoy the series of complementary concerts. The shows would run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with refreshments available on site.

• The Arts Council for the South Shuswap issued a call for artists in order to make the Shuswap Festival of the Arts sustainable. The 2015 festival would take place July 23 to 26 in the South Shuswap with a new format, incorporating all forms of art – visual, performing and culinary. Those taking in the festival could enjoy complimentary access to many venues in Sorrento and Blind Bay to view works of art.

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Cod Gone Wild on July 24. The festival offered many workshops in felting and fibre arts, pottery, painting and more.

• Despite pleas for approval by Area F director Larry Morgan, a request for a development variance permit for Captain’s Village Marina was rejected.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors pondered the matter at the May 21 board meeting and followed a staff recommendation when it came time to vote.

The applicant was proposing to build a large indoor boat storage facility on the Captain’s Village Marina site located in Scotch Creek.

In order to build the 277- by 218-foot storage facility he asked the board to relax the minimum building height for a principal building from 11.5 metres to 22.5 metres.

• Chase’s Art Holding Memorial Arena

will look much different by this time next year. The ThompsonNicola Regional District board of directors gave the village $45,000 from the Federal Gas Tax-Community Works Fund to help with upgrades to the community’s lone indoor rink. The updates include repairs to the boards, the glass and the penalty boxes. There will also be updates made to the scoreboard and the sound system, while all lights in the arena will be replaced.

• Material from an osprey nest near Pritchard ignited atop a power pole. A BC Hydro crew extinguished the fire and relocated the nest, which was not damaged, to a new, safer location.

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cessfully lifted off the pole and set on a new platform just a few feet away.

• Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors unanimously approved $5,500 from the Electoral Area F North Shuswap Community Works Fund to the Village of Chase for the rebuild of their Ice Kube Compressor.

Infrastructure upgrades to the tune of $30,000plus were needed at the Chase and District Art Holding Memorial Arena, but not all upgrades were eligible for gas tax funds.

• Fire crews extinguished a wildfire believed to have been person-caused near Golf Course Road in Anglemont on June 10.

The fire grew to half a hectare and was burning in standing timber and showing rank two and three behaviour.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE – The Shuswap String Orchestra Society

gives music lovers an opportunity to dance in the new year to a great rock-and-roll band, Paisley Groove, at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall. Festivities will begin with a special movie theme concert by members of the String Orchestra conducted by Gordon Waters. In addition to live music, there will be midnight snacks and a silent auction to help raise funds for the orchestra. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve party are available at Acorn Music or by phoning 250-832-8669.

FAMILY FUN – Five Corners Church holds its Annual New

Year’s Eve Snow Party, beginning at 5 p.m. with sledding and a bonfire to 8 p.m., inside family games from 8 to 10, and music and worship from 10 p.m. to midnight. The event includes a special coffee house from 5 to 10 p.m. at 3160 10th Ave. SE. For more information, call 250-832-3121.

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Brooks Tribute to Garth Brooks at 3, 6 and 9 p.m. at B’s Eatery and Public House at Chances, featuring a special New Year’s Eve menu.

Camellias at 1 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life.

DINE AND DANCE – The Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity

Centre hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and a Jammers dance begins at 7 p.m. If you play an instrument, go and play, or enjoy dancing to the music.

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FRIDAY, JAN 22 evening of music at the Java Jive to raise funds to return to Kenya to promote sustainable jobs as a way for people to move from poverty, rather than reliance on NGOs. On Saturday, Jan 23, Seal presents Poverty, Inc., a documentary by Michael Matheson Miller, at 7:30 p.m. with a silent auction at 6:30. Miller spent four years travelling to 20 countries to meet with those who give and those who receive humanitarian foreign aid.

What he found is that the system, initiated after the Second World War is broken.

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PROBUS CLUB – meets at 9:30 a.m.

at the Elk’s Hall, 3690 30 St. NE. Vince Fischer will speak on the importance of wills, enduring power of attorney, etc. For information, call Edna Gowriluk at 250-832-6599.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8 BIRTHDAY LUNCH – The Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity

Centre’s Birthday Lunch is held at noon for all those celebrating birthdays in January. Take your friends and family. Buy tickets by Wednesday, Jan. 6.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents James White

at 7:30 at the Salmar Classic, a film about a young New Yorker who struggles to control his reckless behaviour as his mother battles cancer.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10 BALLET – The Bolshoi Ballet performs The Lady of the

FRIDAY, JAN. 15 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents a weeklong

showing of The Spotlight to Jan. 22 at the Salmar Classic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. In 2001, a team of Boston Globe journalists investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 OPERA – Live via satellite from New York’s Metropolitan Opera, enjoy Les Pêcheurs de Perles at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17 SYMPHONY – Kamloops Symphony presents the Magic of

FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Theeb at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. The film is about the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, when a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination,

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 BALLET – From the live stage performance in Russia to the Salmar Classic’s big screen comes The Taming of the Shrew at 1 p.m. This new production was staged exclusively for the Bolshoi and cannot be seen anywhere else. Tickets are available at Wearabouts or at the door.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Carol at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Therese Belivet spots the beautiful, elegant Carol in a 1950s Manhattan department store.

The two women develop a fast bond that becomes a love with complicated consequences.

OPERA – Live from the MET to the

large Salmar screen at 9:55 comes Turandot. Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5 HAPPY TRAILS – The annual Shuswap Trail Alliance party

and silent auction takes place at the SASCU Rec Centre, featuring DJ Patrick Ryley and live music by the Whiskey Danglers, with food provided by Blue Canoe. All businesses throughout the Shuswap are invited to support the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s programs by contacting Winston Pain at 250-804-6451 or by dropping items off at Lakeside Insurance. Tickets are available at Skookum Cycle.

Vienna from 2 to 4 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Buy tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483,

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