Salmon Arm Observer, March 25, 2016

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Asbestos discovered at indoor arena Public health: Facility closed down until remediation work can be completed.

By Tracy Hughes

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The SASCU Indoor Memorial Arena has been closed indefinitely due to exposed asbestos.

The complete closure of the building took place March 22 after Interior Health reviewed the situation with the executive of the Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association, who own and operate the facility. The association is also commonly known as the Fall Fair association.

Colleen Ingram, the association’s

administrator, says the situation began a few weeks ago when one of the tenants using the building went into a storage room and noticed material on the floor that was suspected to be asbestos.

The tenant reported this to the association and the grounds manager had the substance tested. Ingram says the samples came back positive for asbestos approximately two weeks ago.

Health Canada states breathing in asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other respiratory diseases.

At that point, the association con-

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tacted a restoration company and taped off affected areas with plastic. For part of that time, tenants continued to use the facility.

But following consultation with Interior Health this week, the indoor arena building is now closed to public access and all the user groups, including spring break soccer camps, had to be re-located.

“While the association was already moving to take appropriate action, we advised them it was best to not use the facility at all. From our point of view, we want to do everything possible to minimize the

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risk of exposure to the public,” says Juliana Gola team leader with Interior Health’s environmental health program.

Gola says Interior Health received information about the positive test for asbestos from a member of the public and followed it up. She says the association was already letting user groups know of the situation and was taking the appropriate steps.

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Association waiting for report Continued from front company assessing the situation was set to take place Wednesday.

“We are awaiting a meeting with the restoration company who is going to come up with a remediation plan. Once we have that, then we will have a better idea of what we need to do,” says Ingram. “At this point we have no idea when we can reopen.”

Ingram says the timing is somewhat fortunate, as many of the user groups would be moving to outdoor fields, but there is concern about how long repairs might take.

“We do have some time before the fair would be an issue, but we have to wait until we have a plan to go forward,” says Ingram.

Gola says once the remediation work is complete, Interior Health will follow up to ensure the building is safe for public use.

The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Asso-

ciation purchased the building from the city of Salmon Arm some years ago and operates it for use during the annual Fall Fair, as well as leasing it for other events and activities.

A number of youth and adult soccer groups, as well as archery, make use of the facility on a regular basis.

Shuswap Youth Soccer has worked with the school district to make arrangements for the use of the lower fields near the new district education support centre for their soccer camps, which feature elite, out-of-town coaches for 76 local players.

Kevin Harrison, executive director of Shuswap Youth Soccer, says their group has also cancelled all soccer practices for next week and will be working to reschedule all events planned for the indoor facility.

“Until the board is 100 per cent convinced there is zero risk of hazardous exposure to our children we will

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n The SASCU Indoor Memorial Sports Complex has been closed indefinitely due to the discovery of asbestos in the facility. The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association, which owns the building, has retained a company to determine what remediation work will be required. not be entering the building,” he said.

Star McGregor, secretary with the association, says remediation work was done on asbestos that was discovered when the association renovated its office area some years ago. She says further deterioration in some of the cinder blocks in the building appears to have exposed further areas of the toxic substance.

Suspected heist at Bank of Montreal Salmon Arm RCMP were on scene at the Bank of Montreal late Wednesday afternoon for a reported bank robbery.

As of 3:45 p.m. on March 23, the bank, also known as BMO, was closed to the public. Marked and unmarked police cars were parked on the sidewalk.

Witnesses reported seeing an RCMP dog team out searching the area near the bank.

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MP gives thumbs down to budget

By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

The Liberals’ first budget is getting a failing grade from Mel Arnold.

The Conservative MP for North Okanagan-Shuswap says the federal document introduced Tuesday is a disappointment.

“There’s nothing about job creation and business investment,” he said.

“And there’s debt load being passed on to families, about $3,200

this year for a family of four.”

Debt is expected to increase by $113 billion by 2020/21.

Arnold says the Liberals promised a $10 billion deficit during the election but it’s now $29 billion.

“Promise broken.

Another promise also broken is not getting back to balanced budgets. There’s no plan for that,” he said.

The budget includes $120 billion over 10 years for infrastructure with the primary focus

MP Mel Arnold being transit, water, sewer and affordable housing.

“I will be working hard to get our share of the dollars into North Okanagan-Shuswap,”

said Arnold.

“My concern is the money may be funnelled into major urban centres. Projects should be based on merit and we have lots of those in this riding.”

With the budget now released, the opposition parties will be pushing for changes.

“With a majority government, it’s sometimes difficult to get amendments but we need to make people aware of what this is costing them in the long run,” said Arnold.

Opposition blasts broken promises

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has handed down his first budget with a massive deficit of $29.4 billion – three times what had been promised during the election campaign – as the new Liberal government embarks on a stimulus program.

The budget forecasts more than $100 billion in deficits for the next five years, contrary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s election promise to balance the budget in four years.

Morneau billed the budget as a plan to “revitalize the Canadian economy” and deliver a tax break to nine million taxpayers, and a more generous, taxfree child benefit.

Conservative leader Rona Ambrose said the finance ministry reported on budget day that the Liberal inherited a $4 billion surplus.

“There was still a surplus in January, and they’ve blown through that in the first 100 days,” Ambrose said.

“What we’re seeing now is reckless spending without a job creation plan, and no actual plan in the budget to return to a balance.”

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair took aim at Morneau’s move to target additional Employment Insurance coverage to areas of the country hit hard by the slump in oil and com-

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A recent survey by B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie showed just 39 per cent of seniors knew about MSP premium assistance and 66 per cent pay full premiums when the number should be fewer than 50 per cent.

“Many of our seniors don’t have a lot of disposable income, so this assistance will give them some financial relief,” Kyllo said.

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Once the MSP changes from Budget 2016 are implemented Jan. 1, 2017, nearly two million British Columbians will pay no premiums.

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Tragic deadline for troubled youth What are the limits of compassion in our society, and specifically B.C.? Can we put a price on it?

Does it stop at a certain age?

Right now, young people in care in the province are being virtually cut adrift in our society as soon as they reach the age of 19. It’s time enough for them to fend for themselves, our society evidently believes. It’s a convenient solution for many of us, but it forgets that there are good reasons, often profoundly complex, why these individuals were placed in care as children.

“So what?” our society seems to say. “It’s not my problem and I shouldn’t have to pay for it.”

It is Stephanie Cadieux’s problem, however. The Minister of Children and Family Development, and Surrey-Cloverdale MLA, is well-aware of the challenges of young people aging out of the system, and says her ministry is doing everything it can to increase support for the transition. But whenever the death of a young person formerly receiving government help is discovered, it seems to serve as a tragic reminder of how the system is failing.

This week we learned of the demise of another teen, Patricia Lee Evoy, 19, who was discovered in a Burnaby apartment March 10, the apparent victim of a drug overdose. She had been on a youth agreement to receive financial help, but it expired when she turned 19 in October.

The BC Teachers Federation is now calling for Cadieux’s resignation, after an emergency motion passed by some 700 teachers. The teachers say there are far too many young people like Evoy, and it’s time the government does more.

While the BCTF call may do a grave disservice to those in government working hard to deal with a complex situation on a case-by-case basis, it’s hard not to agree that more should be done.

As a society, we can espouse many things, but, ultimately, our level of compassion must be judged by our actions.

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Perennial procrastination doesn’t pay Okay, I’ll admit that sometimes I might have a habit of putting things off until later … and that more often than not, “later” doesn’t seem to happen until it’s almost too late. I don’t know how many times I’ve started to get things ready to go fishing, only to discover that something I should have done at the end of last season, well, hasn’t quite been done – yet.

Here is just a short list of some of the things that I meant to do over the course of the winter – so I wouldn’t have to scramble to get them done before heading out to go fishing this coming season.

I really did want to make sure all my fishing gear was in order. You know, check all my lines, leaders, and tippet to make sure the lines were clean and there were no ‘wind knots’ in my leaders left over from my last fishing trip. When I do get around to cleaning my fly lines, I’ll use a solution of slightly warm water and a small amount of dish soap which will ultimately enable the lines to go through the guides easier. Commercially made ‘line wipes’ are

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I don’t know how many times I have started to load my electric trolling motor into the vehicle only to ‘suddenly remember’ that I forgot to charge the batteries. A smarter person would have put them onto a trickle charger when they got back from their last fishing trip. But not me; I like to do things the hard way. I always use two deep-cycle batteries so when I am gone for several days, I can have one charging at the cabin while I am out fishing with the other. My point is that a battery with no charge isn’t much good to you when you’re at the lake wanting to head out to do some fishing.

Another thing that I have, upon occasion, neglected to

do when I got back from a fishing trip, is to clean out the cooler and put the icepacks back in the freezer.

Again, on more than one occasion I’ve gone to put food and drinks in the cooler, only to open it and see my ice-packs sitting there on the bottom of the cooler at room temperature. And, even worse, the sight of blue-green mould, well it can be a little disgusting.

What’s even more disgusting is when there are a number of ‘unidentifiable’ packages in the cooler that were left over from last year.

I have learned, again the hard way, to make sure that I bring along a number of packages of matches, as well as a bundle of newspapers and some fire starter. I put some in with the stuff in the cooler, a couple in one of the pockets of my fishing vest, a couple more in my tackle box. I even have matches in my first aid kit, which is another thing that you should make sure always gets restocked. Sitting around, listening to a fire crackling in the wood stove is for me one of the more pleasurable parts of going fishing and staying at the

cabin. Trying to find matches to start a fire is one of the less enjoyable things.

Sometimes the smallest of things can completely screw up even the best planned fishing trip. I know.

I’ve learned, again the hard way, to always keep a spare stopper for my boat in my tackle box. Over time the rubber on the stopper can get hard and crack. It only takes a small amount of water leaking into your boat to get everything that’s sitting on the bottom wet.

A couple of rolls of toilet paper, flattened down, do not take up very much space but they sure can come in handy. So can garbage bags, soap, mosquito repellent, and some rope – all things that I have forgotten to pack at one time or another. They are also the kind of things that get used up.

Yes, in the past I may have been slightly prone to putting things off until later, but no longer, no sir, because even a guy like me learns after a while – especially when it’s the hard way.

-This column originally ran in the Shuswap Market News in 2012.

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n Ardie Burnham reads a story to children during afternoon storytime at the library on Saturday, March 5. Storytime runs every Saturday starting at 2:30 p.m. and is aimed at ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome.

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n Talented sculptor Luke Stalker-Switzer works on one of his creations at a studio in Salmon Arm. He will attend a Meet the Artist event at South Shuswap Arts Centre in the lower level of Carlin Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Province fronts funds for study It was a letter Columbia Shuswap District directors and staff welcomed.

On March 2, Peter Fassbender, minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, wrote to CSRD chair Rhona Martin to inform her of his decision to fund a governance study in Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD).

A $50,000 grant will be provided to the regional district to undertake that study.

The purpose of the study is to provide South Shuswap communities with information on the current governance system by: identifying all local services and service providers, including costs and methods of cost recovery; describing any concurrent service geographies and how decisions are made in relation to services; and, engaging residents and property owners in the identification of common

interests and concerns. the CSRD board. The commit“It is anticipated that upon tee will oversee the work of one completion of the study, the or more consultants with exCSRD Board would fully con- pertise in local government and sider its recommendations,” community engagement who read Fassbender’s will be retained by letter. “This could the CSRD to carry include considerout the study. ation of enhanceThe study will be ments within the guided by the terms current regional of reference develdistrict system oped by the CSRD such as requesting in conjunction with change to the elecMinistry of Comtoral area boundmunity, Sport and ary, or by developCultural Developing a sub-regional Charles Hamilton ment staff. service structure The ministry in the South Shuswill follow up with wap, or of potential further CSRD administration with restudy work.” spect to the terms and condiThe success of the study will tions of this grant and the transbe enhanced by development fer of funds. of a robust process and clear “I am quite pleased about expectations for process partici- this, said CSRD chief adminispants, he noted. trative officer Charles Hamilton The study is to be managed with a smile. “Some would say by a volunteer community- we have been working on it for based committee appointed by decades.

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The Elks do extensive work by providing financial support to their national charity “Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children” regarding hearing impaired youngsters. This national charity was founded in 1956 and is dedicated to providing direct assistance to any child with special needs especially with regard to hearing disorders but certainly not limited to such. The local Lodge and the national charity also provide significant funding towards the B.C. Family Resource Society which delivers extensive treatments not readily available in our community. The Elks also step forward to make funds available to family members to travel with their child to receive treatment making it possible to provide comfort during a difficult time – there is nothing more important than being with your child during a time of need.

Salmon Arm Elks assist many charities within the local areas such as food banks, seniors’ assistance, youth groups, etc.

During the past years with the assistance provided by B.C. Government (Lottery) grants and Lodge fund-raising activities (dinners, camp-outs, STOMP gate attendance, annual Family Variety Show, etc.) this assistance has amounted to about $25,000 annually.

The Elks Park and the ElkCanoe Children’s Camp located in Salmon Arm are important assets for the community. The Park provides a place for R.V. parking, church and family reunions, sporting activities and is the home for Salmon Arm Minor Baseball. It has gained the reputation for being a safe and well maintained venue and has become a popular spot for local people and others from outside the area. ElkCanoe is designed to provide a camping experience for supervised groups of children who, in many cases, would not otherwise have such opportunities.

The Salmon Arm Elks Community Hall is also located at the Elks Park and has become the venue for many family celebrations such as reunions, weddings, etc. as well as many other functions, both private and corporate, (banquets, church and memorial services, etc.) and is the venue for the Annual Elks Family Show which provides quality family entertainment and has been held every June for the last 29 years.

Each year the Elks conduct a telephone campaign directed toward businesses in our local community to raise funds to assist in their endeavours. The Annual Family Show is one of the most significant fundraising events which allows them to continue their work. The event this year will be held at the Elks Hall on 30th Street on Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. and will feature the very popular children’s entertainer Leif David “Ali-kazam” who has worked extensively with the Okanagan Regional Library throughout the area as well as performing elsewhere in B.C. – from Whistler to Vancouver Island to the Fraser Valley to the interior of B.C. Leif provides a quality show that is suitable for families with children ages five and up and we are very fortunate to have this caliber of entertainment available to us.

Each business is asked to either purchase or donate a few tickets at a cost of $10 per ticket. Donated tickets will be given out within the community through various agencies such as the Family Resource Centre, Children’s Services, Women’s Shelter and any other agency that may be suggested. Salmon Arm Elks will ensure that all funds raised shall remain in our community.

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April is Daffodil Month!

The Salmon Arm Canadian Cancer Unit invites the residents of Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Blind Bay to participate in the springtime tradition of purchasing fresh Daffodils on April 1 and 2 in the following locations: Askews Downtown, Walmart, Askews Uptown, Piccadilly Mall, Sorrento Shoppers Plaza, (April 1 only), and Blind Bay Village Grocer (April 2 only) EVAN BUHLER/MARKET NEWS

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors were not impressed that their impassioned plea to the federal finance minister received a noncommittal reply.

Given the opportunity to provide comments related to the federal budget, which was revealed yesterday, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District chair Rhona Martin sent a letter on behalf of the board on Feb. 22, outlining the need for upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway.

In response, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau sent a form letter thanking the CSRD for its input, however the letter made no mention of the regional district’s request, or the TransCanada Highway.

In her letter, Martin pointed out how pleased the board has been with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s On the Move 10-year Transportation Plan in which the province recognizes the need

for safety and plan to continue four-laning the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border.

And while she supports federal plans to upgrade infrastructure in national parks, Martin asked for financial support for the TCH particularly in the Interior.

“A recent report from the Insurance Corporation of B.C., Quick Statistics, February 2016, shows that the contributing factors in fatal crashes over a fiveyear average indicate the roads of the Southern Interior region are, by far, the most dangerous in B.C.,” she wrote.

While acknowledging the remaining roadway to be fourlaned is the hardest to build, Martin pointed out from 2005 to 2012, there was an average of 522 collisions and 64 unplanned closures per year.

The letter listed the critical safety, mobility and economic importance of the Trans-Canada.

“We the board of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District,

with the ardent support of our member municipalities City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, City of Revelstoke and Town of Golden earnestly request that the Government of Canada allocate funds in the 2016 budget to fund continued improvements to the TransCanada Highway…” concluded the letter.

While thanking the board for its input, Morneau’s letter was not considered a cause for celebration.

“As you know, Budget 2016 will be developed in a time of ongoing economic challenges for Canada,” responded the minister. “Our government remains committed to investing in middle-class families and making sure they have every opportunity to succeed.”

District of Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz was vocal in his opinion on the subject that has long concerned members of the regional district board and area municipalities.

“I am not happy with this response,” he said.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District PROPOSED Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 830-14 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 825-31 Lakes Zoning Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 900-12 What is Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 830-14?

The proposed CDF3 zone would have 11 Development Areas (DAs), as shown on the following sketch;

Bylaw No. 830-14 proposes to introduce a new OCP designation CD Comprehensive Development within the Secondary Settlement Areas to allow innovative mixtures of land uses such as housing types, higher densities through clustering, commercial uses in keeping with the Settlement Areas, public open space, and infrastructure into Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 830 and to redesignate the subject property from RR Rural Residential within a Secondary Settlement Area to CD Comprehensive Development within a Secondary Settlement Area, as shown outlined in bold and cross-hatched on the map below:

Development Area 8 - The permitted principal uses in DA 8 are proposed to be outdoor recreational vehicle/boat on trailer/boat trailer storage, public utility, maintenance shop, and effluent ground dispersal area. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 1.0 ha. (2.47 ac). In this development area, a landscape screen of not less than 1.8 m in height formed by a row of shrubs, trees, wooden fence or masonry wall, would be required along parcel lines adjacent to Squilax-Anglemont Road, other zones or development areas.

Development Area 9 - The permitted principal uses in DA 9 are proposed to be open space and passive recreation.

The CDF3 zone development areas, summarized are as follows: Development Area 1 - The permitted principal uses in DA 1 are proposed to be resort residential space, wastewater treatment facility, caretaker residence and the secondary uses would be storage sheds and decks. The minimum parcel size for subdivision into bare land strata lots would be 202.3 m² (0.05 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. This area is also where the existing wastewater treatment facility is located, together with a caretaker single family dwelling. The maximum number of lots for resort residential spaces in DA 1 would be 110, which has been revised from 102.

What is Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 825-31?

Bylaw No. 825-31 proposes to rezone Lot A, Sections 25 & 26, Township 22, Range 12, West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, Plan KAP76386 from Rural-1 (RU1) to Comprehensive Development 3 (CDF3) in order to facilitate a development consisting of 292 lots, for a variety of residential and resort uses and small scale neighbourhood commercial uses, as shown outlined in bold and cross-hatched on the map below:

Development Area 7 - The permitted principal uses in DA 7 are proposed to be passive recreation, open space and public utility.

Development Area 2 - The permitted principal uses in DA 2 are proposed to be convenience store, retail store, rental shop, office, recreation services, restaurant, pub, personal services, public assembly facility, day care, recycling drop-off facility, and public utility. The secondary uses are accessory use and accessory upper floor dwelling unit. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 404.7 m² (0.1 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases.

The maximum number of upper floor dwelling units in DA 2 would be 4. In this development area, a landscape screen of not less than 1.8 m in height formed by a row of shrubs, trees, wooden fence or masonry wall, would be required along parcel lines adjacent to Squilax-Anglemont Road, other zones or development areas.

Development Area 3 - The permitted principal use in DA 3 is proposed to be single family dwelling and the secondary uses would be guest suite, vacation rentals and home business. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 202.3 m² (0.05 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. The maximum number of lots for single family dwellings in DA 3 would be 85.

Development Area 4 - The permitted principal use in DA 4 is proposed to be attached single family dwelling (in a side by side duplex configuration) and the secondary uses would be home business and vacation rentals. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 202.3 m² (0.05 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. The maximum number of duplexes in DA 4 would be 22, which would permit a total of 44 dwelling units.

Development Area 5 - The permitted principal use in DA 5 is proposed to be single family dwelling and the secondary uses would be guest suite, home business, and vacation rentals. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 404.7 m² (0.1 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. The maximum number of lots for single family dwellings in DA 5 would be 20.

Development Area 6 - The permitted principal use in DA 6 is proposed to be single family dwelling and the secondary uses would be guest suite, bed and breakfast, home business, and vacation rentals. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 1,214 m² (0.3 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. The maximum number of single family dwelling lots in DA 6 would be 26.

Development Area 10 - The permitted uses in DA 10 are proposed to be open space. This area has been earmarked

by DFO as an important habitat feature and should not be disturbed in any way.

Development Area 11 - The permitted principal use in DA 11 is proposed to be single family dwelling and the secondary uses would be guest suite, vacation rentals and home business. The minimum parcel size for new subdivision would be 202.3 m² (0.05 ac) with community utilities and 1 ha in all other cases. The maximum number of lots for single family dwellings in DA 3 would be 3.

The overall density of dwelling units and resort residential spaces for the development would be 10.0 per ha (4.05 per ac), for a total of no more than 292. Some additional definitions are also proposed to be added to the Zoning Bylaw, and some existing definitions are proposed to be modified.

What is Lakes Zoning Amendment (Gateway Lakeview Estates) Bylaw No. 900-12?

Bylaw No. 900-12 proposes to amend Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 by adding a site specific density to the Foreshore Multi-Family 2 FM2 zone for the foreshore adjacent to the subject property that would allow a 20 slip group moorage facility and 35 private mooring buoys When?

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 6:00 PM Where?

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Community Hall/Fire Hall, 3852 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Scotch Creek, BC. Who should attend?

Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the Public Hearing.

How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?

A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM., beginning Friday March 4, 2016 and ending Wednesday, March 30, 2016 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays).

How do I send a written submission?

Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Offices until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing.

Written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant.

Email submissions may be sent to: dpassmore@csrd.bc.ca Who can I speak to about this application?

Dan Passmore, Senior Planner T: 250.833.5915 dpassmore@csrd.bc.ca

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n Skyler Watson-Cribb and Logan Cummings program their robot before testing it during a robotics workshop at Hillcrest Elementary School presented by GearBots on Monday, March 14. The workshop is taught by high school teacher Dereck Dirom and focuses on teaching kids the basics of coding, and developing their interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

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Terrorism impact on Brussels GLOBAL VIEWS Gwynne Dyer Belgium may be a boring country, but it still seems extreme for a Belgian politician to say that the country is now living through its darkest days since the end of the Second World War. Can any country really be so lucky that the worst thing that has happened to it in the past 70 years is a couple of bombs that killed 34 people?

That may sound a bit uncharitable, but respect for the innocent people killed by terrorists does not require us to take leave of our senses. What is happening now is the media feeding frenzy that has become almost a statutory requirement after every terrorist attack in the West.

And people do let themselves get wound up by the media-generated panic. Last night at dinner a young man, staying with us overnight in London before taking a morning flight to the United States, openly debated with himself about whether he should cancel his (non-refundable) ticket or not. It was a ticket

from London to Chicago that went nowhere near mainland Europe at all.

This story will dominate the Belgian media for weeks, and the rest of the Western media for the remainder of this week. Even non-Western media will play it for a day or two. Almost nothing new or useful will be said, and then the frenzy will die down – until next time.

This is a very stupid way of behaving, but you will notice that I am a part of it. No matter what I say about the bombs in Brussels, the fact that I am writing at length about them in a column that appears all over the world contributes to the delusion that they are not only a nasty event but also an important one.

It is the sheer volume of coverage that determines an event’s perceived importance, not what is actually said about it. But if we in the media are compelled to write about an event like the Belgian bombs anyway, what can we truthfully say about it that will not feed the panic?

The first thing, after every terrorist attack, is to stress that the media coverage of the attack is its primary purpose – indeed, almost its only purpose. It’s obvious and it’s trite, but if you don’t actually say it people forget it. Like the health warning on cigarette packets, it

should be part of every story on terrorism.

Secondly, we have to put the alleged “threat” of such terrorist attacks into perspective. People rarely do this for themselves, because once events are beyond the range of their daily experience most people cannot distinguish between what is truly dangerous and what is only dramatic and frightening.

It really does help to remind people that terrorism is a statistically insignificant risk – that they are in much greater danger of dying from a fall in the bath than of dying in a terrorist attack – even if that approach conflicts with the journalists’ natural urge to emphasize the importance of whatever they are writing about.

And finally, a little dispassionate analysis quickly deflates the notion that terrorism is “an existential threat” (as British prime minister David Cameron once said). For example, the recent terrorist attacks in Europe have been largely confined to French-speaking countries.

Muslim immigrants in France and Belgium mostly come from Arab countries, and especially from North Africa, where French is the second language. Radical Islamism is much weaker in the rest of the Muslim world, so Germany (whose Muslims are mostly Turkish) and

Britain (where they are mostly of South Asian origin) generate fewer Islamist extremists than the Francophone countries, and face fewer terrorist attacks.

France’s and Belgium’s Muslim citizens are also less integrated into the wider community. French housing policy has dumped most of the immigrants in high-rise, low-income developments at the edge of the cities, often beyond the end of the metro lines. Unemployed, poorly educated and culturally isolated, their young men are more easily recruited into extremist groups.

The point of this sort of analysis is to cut the problem down to size.

There is no terrorist army in Belgium, just a bunch of young men making it up as they go along. For example, the Brussels attacks happened four days after the arrest of Salah Abdeslam, the sole survivor of the gang who carried out the attacks on the Bataclan arena and the Stade de France in Paris last November.

Back in Brussels after failing to use his suicide vest in the Paris attack, Abdeslam was a psychological wreck, and his Islamist colleagues undoubtedly expected that once in police custody he would sing like a canary. So they decided to launch another attack and go to glory before the police kicked in their doors.

Prime Minister Charles Michel issued the usual ritual incantation about Belgians being “determined to defend our freedom,” but Belgium’s freedom is not at risk. Terrorists are not an existential threat. They are a lethal nuisance, but no more than a nuisance.

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n The Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. has added the South Thompson to the province’s most endangered list, based on the state of the internationally renowned steelhead run.

River a cause for concern The South Thompson River has the dubious honour of being added to this year’s most endangered rivers list for British Columbia, compiled since 1993 by the 100,000-member Outdoor Recreation Council (ORC) and based on public input.

The list highlights the Seymour, Fraser, Cowichan, Thompson, Peace and Skeena Rivers and Shawnigan Creek Sharing top spot on the endangered list for the lower mainland, but spanning multiple regions as well, is the Fraser River, the highway home to the Shuswap for several salmon species.

While facing numerous development and industrial pressures along with urbanization and pollution, the Fraser is also confronted with pressures associated with climate

change.

Last summer, the river was especially warm.

“Of particular concern is that changing climatic conditions could push more and more native species northward over time,” said Mark Angelo, ORC Rivers chair and well-known river advocate.

In support of this, recent studies have indicated that aboriginal fish catches could diminish by up to 50 per cent by 2050 as marine species move up the coast in search of cooler waters.

Along the Fraser’s most urban stretch, there is also a major need for a comprehensive environmental sustainability plan that better assesses the cumulative effects of the many major development projects now occurring in the Fraser River estuary.

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Further upriver, there is also a need for a collaborative plan aimed at protecting key habitats along the river’s most productive stretch between the towns of Hope and Mission; a stretch known as the Heart of the Fraser.

The Thompson River is considered endangered based on the state of the river’s internationally renowned steelhead run.

These fish are considered “an extreme conservation concern” and their precarious state highlights the need for a more precautionary and selective approach to the overall salmon fishery.

The Thompson steelhead run, which now numbers just over 400 fish, requires dramatic action including the development of a comprehensive recovery program.

In addition, water licences and water ex-

traction rates on various tributaries must be more closely monitored to ensure adequate flows remain for fish.

There are also increasing concerns being expressed about industrial development proposals such as the Ajax mine in Kamloops.

As one scans the rivers that are profiled this year, it’s important to note that this list is not meant to be allinclusive and there are clearly other rivers that ORC will continue to follow. But this year’s list focuses on those river issues deemed most pressing at this point in time.

“The endangered rivers release, now in its 23rd edition and released every two years, helps create a greater awareness of the many threats that confront our waterways,” said Angelo.

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Gateway Lakeview Estates Public Hearing Information

Gateway Lakeview Estates is a 72-acre property located on Shuswap Lake, north of Lee Creek, at 2633 Squilax Anglemont Road. Gateway has a development application currently under consideration by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD). On Wednesday March 30 at 6pm, the CSRD will be hosting a public hearing at the Scotch Creek Firehall. At this public hearing, Area F Director will hear from the public whose interests may be affected, before CSRD Directors make a decision on the proposed bylaw amendments. Gateway is asking for your support at this public hearing or by sending a letter of support to the CSRD in advance of this public hearing date.

Through the development review process, Gateway has made several changes to development plans to address community concerns. The development has significantly reduced the number of units originally proposed, and has offered pedestrian access safety improvements subject to Ministry of Transportation approvals. A significant change is proposed for the future of the existing water treatment lake discharge. Gateway’s current wastewater treatment plant uses state-of-the-art membrane technology that effectively removes pathogens, nutrients, decaying waste and sediments, making the treated water suitable for reuse options. Wastewater is treated to the highest water quality standards and the system is monitored and professionally managed by Corix utilities.

If approval is given to complete the development, Gateway would upgrade the sewage discharge system, sending treated effluent to a combination of on-site infiltration and subsurface drip irrigation systems. This new effluent discharge method would substantially reduce and potentially eliminate the use of the lake outfall discharge.

Moving discharges to reclaimed on site water use is in keeping with the intent of the CSRD’s Liquid Waste Management Plan. The Ministry of Environment is also supportive of the reclaimed water reuse approach. A new treated water discharge system would meet all requirements of the Municipal Wastewater Regulation.

Supporting Gateway’s rezoning will allow the development to make sewage management upgrades that will effectively eliminate lake discharge.

For more information, please contact Phil Cook, director Gateway Lakeview Estates Tel: 778-808-7979 OR Odete Pinho, Tel: 604-568-8876 email op@odetepinho.com

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Dog shooting under investigation Chase RCMP and BCSPCA are investigating, the shooting and improper disposal of a dog in a recreational area near Celista.

Early on March 20 morning in the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club parking lot, sledder Jay Foster reported that a friend had found the male bulldog or bulldog cross with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Chase RCMP soon received a report that an unknown individual(s) dumped the body of a medium sized shorthaired dog.

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n This male bulldog or bulldog cross was found fatally shot in the parking lot of the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club on March 20. order for the appropriate provincial agency to investigate the matter, noted Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in a post on the Chase detachment website.

Police said the dog was not tortured.

Foster later posted

photos to Facebook, noting the dog had no identifying tattoos and looked healthy.

According to provincial legislation, an owner can legally shoot his own dog or property owners can shoot dogs who are menac-

Hospital district switch needs provincial order in council It’s not the answer he wanted, but Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area F North Shuswap director Larry Morgan might get better news soon.

Morgan has been pressing for his electoral area to be switched from Interior Health’s Thompson Regional Hospital District to the North Okanagan/ Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District like most of the

other electoral areas and municipalities in the regional district.

In a letter to CSRD chair Rhona Martin, Erwin. J. Malzer, chair of Interior Health’s board of directors, advised that the appropriate party to address with the request is Minister of Health Terry Lake.

“It is our understanding that an order in council is required, which is within the

purview of the provincial government,” writes Malzer. “We would appreciate it if you could keep Interior Health advised during this process.

Charles Hamilton, CSRD’s chief administrative officer, said he is quite pleased the matter is finally moving forward.

“Some would say we have been working on this for decades.”

What’s on in Chase

The Sorrento Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27 in Blind Bay Park.

The Chase Excellence Pageant is at Chase Secondary on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. where people will wit-

ness the crowning of the 2016 Miss Chase and princess. Light refreshments will be available by donation. For information, call June at 250-055-2913 or Annie at 250-679-4072.

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will be on Saturday, May 7, at the Art Holding Arena in Chase, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Exhibitor space is filling up quickly. Purchase space at www. chasechamber.com or call the office at 250679-8432.

ing people or livestock as long as it’s done in a humane manner.

Because the incident appears to have taken place on Crown land, the investigation will remain active.

Meanwhile, Foster created an online Go Fund Me account to raise funds to help pay for the SPCA’s investigation into the incident. Dedicating the fundraising campaign to the “Memory of Oskar.”

“Oskar was found shot and deceased in the Crowfoot Parking lot in Celista, B.C. and left for the World to see,” says Foster

on his post, which as of yesterday morning had raised $160 of the $5,000 target. “Thanks to the BC-SPCA there is an ongoing investigation into his death and hopefully through our support someone will be held responsible ... But this work does come at a cost and even though we have not offered a cent, the SPCA is going to help bring Oskar some justice and the more dignified ending he deserved.”

Those who wish to donate to the cause may do so at www. gofundme.com/dsvdve6k.

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Brook & Jaxon Tristan & Natalie The 70th Annual Interior Championships have come to an end. We all had an exceptionally great time competing in Vernon and Kelowna this past weekend. Team Chase had one of its best years yet! With seventeen teams competing from all across the Interior, Village Lanes placed fourth overall! Our ladies team comprised of Kaitlyn Deleeuw, Rita Carlson, Barb Lawrance, Karen Dennis, Terry Vandevosse, and Shirley Danyluk placed second in their division; just shy of bringing the ladies title back to Chase for a second consecutive year. The Chase men’s team comprised of Bill Pacholok, Kelly Collins, Gord Buresh, Derek Vigue, Rod Thiessen, and Gene Popadynetz placed fourth in their division. While the team had its struggles, Kelly Collins made Chase history this past weekend, earning a spot on the very prestigious Men’s All-Star team. Of over 100 male competitors, Kelly placed fourth overall, averaging a 264. Way to go Kelly, way to go! The mixed event is where Chase really showed everyone who is boss, bowling absolutely extraordinary and placing second in their division. “They all bowled absolutely amazing. I myself was shocked that they didn’t place first. There’s no denying that that team is full of chemistry,” states Bryan Sargeant, proprietor of Capri Valley Lanes in Kelowna. Not only were our adult bowlers full of success this weekend, our Youth Bowlers had triumphs of their own. Village Lanes hosted the Youth Doubles Zone Finals this past weekend, and have two local teams that will be advancing on to the Provincial Finals in Vernon in April.

Congratulations to Jaxon Williams and Brook Mindel who will be bowling in the bantam division. Also, to Natalie MacDonald and Tristan Jules who will be representing Village Lanes for the second consecutive year, in hopes that this year they will bring home a Provincial Gold Medal.

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Street names mean much more

CURATOR’S COMMENTS Deborah Chapman

Street Names mean something.

Over the last five years, the City of Salmon Arm’s Community Heritage Commission has been working on a program that acknowledges the historic names of our roads.

They were names that meant something in community development.

So far, 38 streets have been designated.

They have stylized brown signs above the Calgary-grid-inspired numbered streets.

The street names were replaced with numbers in 1973. It seems the community leaders of the day wanted a whole new approach that made it easy for newcomers to find locations. A similar scheme had been proposed in 1968, but found a very vocal opposition.

“The whole idea is stupid; old names

mean something, numbers don’t,” Ethel Belli-Bivar told the municipal council.

Some ideas don’t go away. When the item came back on the agenda for a second time, community leaders thought that a grid system, no matter how many of the streets curved, was better. Perhaps Ethel was not her usual vocal self.

When Robert Hobson was contracted to create a Heritage Strategy for the City of Salmon Arm in 2009, he spent some time in the community figuring us out. He looked at the street names. He noted the lack of community history. One of Hobson’s recommendations to council was the program we have today.

The city leaders accepted the Hobson strategy and created the Community Heritage Commission to spearhead the work.

Every year the committee has worked away at the recommendations Hobson made.

It chose streets, buildings, and spaces that should be on a heritage register.

It created a template for street signs and plaques.

Jump ahead to 2014 when a friend had a

medical emergency shopping at Askew’s, the local grocery store.

My friend and the mother of my surrogate grandchildren, had her girls Jasmine and Morgan with her.

The girls ran to get help.

An ambulance was called.

But what were the staff at Askew’s to do with the two lively eight-year-olds?

When asked for their phone number, neither Jasmine nor Morgan knew it. Memorizing the number was on the mom’s list of things to do.

Where do you live?

The girls were asked.

The two surrogates were healthy and active and could probably have walked their way home, but they couldn’t tell the clerk what their street address was.

“What about a grandparent?”

The

clerk asked. The staff at Askew’s were skilled.

The girls knew their grandma’s name. First and last.

Askew’s staff checked the telephone listings and called for help. They were connected to the girls’ other local grandma. Mom was going to be okay.

So fast forward another year. Travelling to or from one of our adventures, I asked the nine-year-olds sitting in their booster seats, “Where do you live?”

“On Leech Hill,” they chimed in unison.

Their actual street address – a number – was still a mystery.

Almost 50 years later, I have to agree with Ethel Belli-Bivar.

Names mean something, numbers don’t.

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KEITH HARTER TRENHOLM 1934 – 2015 A celebration of life service for the late Keith Trenholm, who passed away December 21, 2015 at the age of 81 years will be held at Bowers Funeral Home, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm. A reception following the service will be held in the mountainside complex.

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JOHN NORMAN CUNNINGHAM October 9, 1935 - March 17, 2016 John Cunningham peacefully passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice after a short illness.

Loved ones were by his side, as well as the wonderful support staff at hospice.

John leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Jeannie; sons, Fred (Lynda), Brian (Michele) and Jeannie’s son Kelly (Dev); and daughter, Tracey (Mike). He is survived by six grandchildren, two great grandsons, five siblings and extended step family. Special thanks to John’s brother, Bob, for all his support over the past weeks.

John touched many lives in his lifetime as a heavy equipment operator, window cleaner, city transit driver and trucker.

He retired in Turtle Valley 20 years ago where he enjoyed life on the farm. Many fun times were spent camping, travelling and enjoying hot dog nights around a campfire at the farm.

John, who was predeceased by two daughters, Wendy and Denise, and stepson, Rusty; will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. A hard working man, he leaves a large hole in all our hearts! We’ll miss his stories, humour and loving ways!

Thanks to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice staff, Dr. Heunis and Dr. Sze. A celebration of life was held at Chase Creekside Senior Centre on Sunday, March 20.

If so desired, contributions in memory of John may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9.

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

Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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BOB HARRISON 1944 - 2016 Robert Donnie (Bob) Harrison passed away suddenly at his residence in Pritchard, BC in the early hours of Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 72 years.

An overflowing group of family and friends gathered in the Pritchard Community Hall on Sunday, March 20th at 11 a.m. for a celebration of life service with close friend Mike Pagdin presiding. His daughters, Lynnette and Sheryl shared the eulogy, with a tribute by granddaughter, Charli. Music was led by Liz and Corey Webber. The community hall ladies group served the beef on a bun provided by family followed by refreshments kindly supplied by local church members and friends for the Reception that followed.

A true pioneer of Pritchard, as his great grandparents settled on the Ranch in 1905. Bob loved farming, his cattle, friends and most of all his family. Bob was born in Kamloops, BC on February 29, 1944, making his life joy living and ranching on the family homestead.

Part of his career included various trucking, with real passion working in the hay season, and with related equipment.

Predeceased by his grandparents, Ellen and William Harrison, parents, Eileen and Bob Harrison, brother and sister in law, Ken and Shirley Harrison.

Beloved husband of Barb, father of Lynnette (Marc) Kies and Sheryl (Nathan) Wurtz. Bob also had 5 grandchildren that he loved dearly - Emma, Danieka, Jakob, Charli and Greta; also sisters Roberta (Wil) Hartman of Surrey, Susan (Doug) Inkster of Chase, brother Allan (Jean) Harrrison of Kamloops, many nieces and nephews, and a host of long-time friends.

Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. Online condolences may be sent to Bob’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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JANZEN, MAXINE CAROL (nee Ellefson) January 28, 1943 - February 29, 2016 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on February 29, 2016 at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be held at the OAPA Hall in Sorrento on Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving son Danny, grandson Cody Janzen, daughter-in-law Pat Janzen. She will also be missed by her sisters; Bev (Jim) Shelby, Shirley (Selmer) Peterson, brother Bryan (Linda) Ellefson and numerous nieces and nephews as well as countless friends. Maxine’s family is grateful for the gift of presence that her friends shared.

Maxine was predeceased by her husband Shagg (Walter), son Doug and precious grand-daughters Ali and Cassidy.

Maxine was born in Lethbridge, Alberta to Barney Ellefson and Mary DeMaere. She spent many wonderful years in Alberta where both Danny and Doug were born before the family moved to their Shuswap Paradise in 1979.

Throughout her life Maxine was an enthusiastic and welcoming individual who embraced family and friends. As a lady of strong opinions she reveled in spirited conversations, never letting her stubborn streak stop a good laugh.

Maxine adored her grand children and loved spending time with them. She tended her magnificent fish pond, beautiful flowers and parklike yard with tenacious pride and passion.

Each season brings its own unique blessings and her family gives thanks for all those endeavors she enjoyed.

At Maxine’s request cremation has taken place. If friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice. The family would like to thank the staff of Shuswap lake General Hospital and Royal Inland Hospital for their care of Maxine and kindness to the family.

“Let us not look for you only in memory, When we would grow lonely without you, You would want us to find you in presence, Beside us when beauty brightens, When kindness grows And music echoes eternal tones.”

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

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CHAPMAN, CHESTER HENRY September 11, 1927 - March 17, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chester Chapman of Sicamous BC. Chester was born on the homestead near Tisdale Saskatchewan.

At age 7 the family moved to New Westminister where he completed school and vocational training.

As a young man he was very athletic and played on a minor league hockey team. In 1951 he married Margot his wife of nearly 65 years. Chester worked as a welder fabricating boats, movie screens and other large projects. Chester’s love of adventure lead them to Mara Lake in 1961 and later to Sicamous. He developed several campgrounds, marinas and a local subdivision.....he was always dreaming of a new idea! Chester enjoyed the great outdoors: boating, water skiing, snowmobiling and curling. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. In later years Chester & Margot spent many winters in Arizona. As a life long legion member he enjoyed a beer with friends. He is survived by his loving wife Margot, daughters Susan & Sharon (Charles), grandchildren Dylan & Dana, brother Keith (Val), sister-in -law Sheila, and many nieces & nephews. Pre-deceased by parents Harry & Floss, sister Doreen, brothers Don & Gordon. He will be remembered for his story telling and willingness to lend a hand.

Celebration of Life Saturday April 9, 2016 Sicamous Seniors Centre 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation.

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CULVER, Donald Robert (November 8, 1944 – March 4, 2016)

Don was born in Yorkton, Sask., the fourth child of Robert and Jean Culver. His childhood, marked by the death of his mother, was in Salmon Arm, Kamloops and Terrace.

In his school days, Don enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and pole vaulting to 10’6”, also remaining a lifelong Dodgers fan. He worked summers to graduate from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and married Irene Watson in 1968. After years of working in the Alberta oil industry Don took a degree in education from U of A. Subsequently Don and Irene operated a successful vending business in Calgary.

Don was a quiet man, who enjoyed his family, home & garden. With Irene he retired and moved to Chemainus in 2009, fulfilling a dream of living and walking on the seacoast. Don and Irene managed to visit every island served by B.C. Ferries. He delighted in exploring all the trails and beaches the area has to offer. “You never know what's there until you get to the end of the road” as he often said. Don passed on after a brief but valiant battle with stomach cancer.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Irene, 3 children; Scott (Ilona) of Edmonton, grandchildren, Connor, Duncan and Rowan; Alison (John) of Okotoks, grandchildren Hayden and Tegan; and Michelle (Devin) of Calgary. He leaves his siblings Maxine Veach (Penticton), Dave (Eva) of Salmon Arm, Stuart (Ann) of Oliver, Nairne (Cliff ) of Ladysmith, and Elaine (Jim) of Victoria. He also leaves cousins, nieces and nephews, one aunt, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and his mother-in-law Mary Watson of Edmonton. Several months before Don’s passing, he wrote farewell letters to many of his family, Don loved all his family equally and will be greatly missed.

No funeral by request, but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences, anecdotes, stories and memories of Don may be directed to culverid@telusplanet.net.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

When I am gone, release me, let me goI have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I travelled on alone So grieve a while for me if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on; So if you need me call and I will come.

Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you, soft and clear, And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home"

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The Sagh family would like to thank you all so much for the support, well wishes, prayers, meals, visits to Vancouver and donations while Kaden was in the children’s hospital battling cancer.

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Employment

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems

Misc. for Sale

Sporting Goods

Apt/Condo for Rent

Office/Retail

6CUFT. mortar mixer, like new & 14” BB mason’s saw w/diamond blade (250)675-3265

Everything Winter is on Sale

LAKEVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm + Study Fully Furnished $865 + hydro, avail. Mar. 1 Viewing McGuire Park & Mt Ida. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building.

Short Term available Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148

Bizzy Bee Delivery Inc. is looking for a motivated person to be a Delivery Driver, must be over 19yrs. of age, have cell phone & a car. Wage is by commission.

The job for p/u & deliveries for people & businesses in town. For more details call Doug (250)833-2571

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Auto Rd & 20th St. SE -Auto Rd/15th/12th SE -28 Ave./30th St NE -20th St. NE (Near Bastion School) CHASE -Leighton Ave/Brooke Dr. -Larch/Juniper/Pine Call Valerie 250-832-2131

R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is hiring in all departments.

Come join our team. For more details visit: www.salmonarmmuseum.org/ employmentatthevillage.htm or call : (250)832-5243 SERVER/LINE COOK Part-time Apply in person with resume to Sorrento Home Restaurant Attention: Brad

Medical/Dental Dental Hygienist Needed Maternity leave position available in the Okanagan Shuswap as of June 15, 2016. Min. 2 days/week.

Days worked have some flexibility. All types of patients treated, all age groups covered. We have a well cared for patient pool.

Contact with resume and pertinent info via email: northokanagandental @yahoo.ca

Trades, Technical OKANAGAN traffic control, is looking for BCCSA certified, experienced traffic control with transportation. Hard working, enthusiastic team players only apply. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm only 1-250-546-8017 or resume Okanagan_tcp@hotmail.com

Work Wanted TREE PRUNING (250)832-4247

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds.

Visit getserious.ca

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WHERE DO YOU TURN

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Garden & Lawn Shuswap Property Maintenance We are currently taking new clients for the 2016 season.

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Services: lawn maintenance, fruit tree, evergreen & deciduous pruning, spring clean up, aerating, dethatching & fertilizer programs available.

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email: spm2007@telus.net

Handypersons Fixing It Right

If it’s Dirty or Broken we can Help!

Local family of 5 years specializing in Honest, Safe and Reliable Workmanship.

Automotive Maintenance, Property Management, Household Repairs & Cleaning, Pumps and Pools.

It’s worth your time to add this to your contact list.

(250)833-2912 or fixingitright1@gmail.com

CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Irrigation Design, Install & Repair Small reno’s and repairs, Licensed & Insured

CRAFTSMAN gas powered lawn mowers $25 each., Stihl gas powered weed wackers $50 & $75, driftwood lawn furniture at various prices (250)517-8087

Misc Services

RED 4 wheel walker, good cond., height adjustable & basket. $50 (250)832-7968

Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

FRUIT Tree Pruning.

Sandy Acres Berry Farm 1 (250)832-5398

Call

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(250) 833-2505

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay SECOND crop orchard grass hay, $10/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Livestock FOR SALE: 2 yr. old reg Black Angus bull. Very good disposition & calving ease for your heifers.

Lorraine/Jake eve: (250)832-8859

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales MOVING Sale. Sat, Mar 26, 9-3. 602 Birch Ave, Sicamous.

No earlybirds please.

FNA-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Free Items FREE to someone truly in need, senior’s walker, 4 wheel, very versatile (250)675-0060

Office/Retail

Misc. Wanted Buying Bullion, silver & gold coins, bars, ingots, collectors coins, coin collections, antique money plus ANYTHING GOLD or SILVER. Todd’s Coins 1250-864-3521 Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030.

We can make House Calls!

Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins.

Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks

We are looking for an energetic, curious and enthusiastic person to join the award-winning news team at the Observer.

We produce three news products per week out of our office in Salmon Arm, B.C. The Salmon Arm Observer is our subscription-based news products covering all facets of life in the community from news, arts, business and sports. The Eagle Valley News is a similar, but smaller product for the nearby District of Sicamous, and the Shuswap Market News is a freedistribution, regional product.

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Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Excavating & Drainage

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The suitable candidate must display excellent writing skills, a talent for photography, and a keen interest in digital media.

Knowledge of newspaper design, as well as CP Style, is a plus. Lay-out of pages using InDesign will also be required.

Potential candidates must have post-secondary journalism training from an accredited school, plus provide a resumé, references and a brief portfolio of both written and photographic work.

All candidates must have a reliable vehicle and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings as required.

This is a full time temporary salaried position.

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

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• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

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To apply, please send resumés and clippings to: Tracy Hughes, Editor, Salmon Arm Observer PO Box 550, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7 or email: newsroom@saobserver.net

Farm Services

REIMER’S We Deliver

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Rooms for Rent SA: 1bdrm. & bath w/shared kitchen, living & laundry rooms, preference given to female health care professional (250)803-1960 (250)832-4663 SORRENTO. Shared accom.

Prefer mature, working roommate 1 (250)571-0484

Suites, Lower CLEAN 2 bdrm, Hillcrest area, big back yard, own driveway.

Laundry, F/S & basic util. incl.

N/P, N/S. $800/mn. Avail. May 1st. Call Tyler (250)463-2314

Misc Services

Misc Services

Rates Consistently better than banks

Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

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

The Salmon Arm Observer, Eagle Valley News and Shuswap Market News are looking for a full-time reporter/ photographer on a temporary basis.

in the classifieds!

Want to Rent

Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca

Find Your Dream Home

SENIOR w/ a passion for organic gardening needs a place to rent. Prefer a suburban/ rural setting. N/S, N/D. Please call: 1(250)545-7958 or email: hagenup@gmail.com

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

1BDRM suite, in town. Avail.

May 1st, in quiet seniorsoriented building.

Balcony, A/C, N/P. H/W & heat incl. $700/mn (250) 832-5858

Farm Services

(250) 804-1457 or (250)899-3059

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

Help Wanted

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE - SICAMOUS 1450sq. ft. 2 lg offices, reception, central area, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. Live/work studio or your idea.

New floors, fresh deco, cable, internet. $800 OBO

Perfect Fixer Upper just needs cosmetic work.

Doublewide mobile backs onto golf course in Countryside MHP. Asking $45,000.

Century 21 Lifestyles Raymond Pilon (250)833-5153

Rentals

Excavating & Drainage

Homes for Rent

MOBILE home in Tappen, close to school. 2 bed, new appli. Avail. Apr. 1st. $800. + utils. (250) 804-3303 Eves.

UPRIGHT Grand Theilin w/ bench $300 (250)517-0192

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LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.

LG Home in Malakwa, 4 or 5 bdrm, w/ 2 garages, lg fenced yard. Avail. Apr. 15 or May 1st. $1500/mo. (250)836-5559

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

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Summer Tire Changeover Special!

Still need your summer tires put on?

Only $50 to mount & balance 4 tires on rims Already on rims? Only $20 to install on your car.

Keep more $$$ in YOUR pocket Call Dan (250)835-4632

Heavy Duty Machinery

Handypersons Services Painting, Carpentry and reno’s Chimney/Eavestrough cleaning. All Home repairs, Chainsaw work Call Bill 250-832-4699

Help Wanted

RIVAL Meat Slicer, Infrared Turkey Cooker, Oak dining set, nook style w/ rect. table w/ 2 chairs (250)835-8566

SAVE 25 - 60%

Quality office or retail space in busy downtown Salmon Arm Ground floor, level entry, store front, wheelchair accessible, HVAC, lots of free parking.

2500sqft. currently set up as offices, could also be retail.

High traffic, high visibility location. $12 per sqft. 3 or 5 year lease. Call Keith (250)832-6060 or kchancellor@shaw.ca

• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Sandy Acres Berry Farm

Professional orchardists and berry growers in Salmon Arm for 29 years are now offering the following services: • Fruit tree pruning, spraying.

• Trees, shrubs, bushes pruning, as well as fertilization of trees and lawns, etc.

• Drip irrigation - design, supply and installation.

We are certified and licenced pesticide applicators.

Please call 250-832-5398 or cell 250-253-8997

Pets

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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Friday, March 25, 2016 Shuswap Market News

Community Leader Awards 2016

COMMUNITY LEADER NOMINEE

ENTRY FORM

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________________ Address:

__________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:

____________________________________________________________

Category (One Category per Entry):_______________________________________________ Nominator Name:

__________________________________________________________

Nominator Phone Number: ___________________________________________________

Attach this form to your typewritten submission and send to: Attention: CLA Nominee P.O. Box 550 171 Shuswap St. NW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7 or email to: cla@saobserver.net

Submissions must be in by May 4, 2016

Do you know someone who makes a positive contribution to our community?

Tell us about them!

The SUBMISSION you provide should be approximately 250 words and include information such as: length of time nominee has spent in the community; specific examples of the work and/or contribution he/she has made; community associations and memberships. Please provide references of other individuals who may be able to provide further support on the nominee’s behalf.

Nomination Categories: • COACH Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement.

• MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship.

Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.

• COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them.

• ABOVE AND BEYOND This person makes a positive contribution to their community through their work. Someone who goes beyond the requirements of their job to support the community and make it a better place.

• EMERGENCY SERVICE Makes a positive contribution to the community by going the extra mile – over and above the call of duty. Is exemplary in the area of emergency services and unselfishly shoulders enormous responsibility while accepting the potential risks and challenges of the job.

• SERVICE ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to one community service organization. This person is well thought of and is significantly relied upon by others in the organization.

• VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives.

• WORKING WITH YOUTH VOLUNTEER Makes a positive contribution to youth in the community. Someone who is depended upon and committed to provide direction, programs and/or support to ensure our youth have positive experiences.

• ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Makes a positive contribution to the community by championing environmentally friendly initiatives. Someone who inspires others to be “green” by being a leader in ecologically sound practices.

• COMMUNITY BUILDER Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.

• YOUTH VOLUNTEER This person is currently enrolled within the School District or College and has not attained the age of 21. This youth makes a positive contribution to their community by volunteering their time outside of their academic pursuits.

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Out on the Town

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

hosts a birthday lunch at noon for all those celebrating birthdays in April. Purchase tickets by Wednesday, March 30.

EASTER MUSIC – Five Corners Church Ladies Ensemble

presents Your Great Name, an Easter Cantata, at 7 p.m.

The cantata will also be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to Syrian Refugee Relief.

KNITTED WEAR – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers sale

of knitted goods takes place on the first Friday of every month at the Mall at Piccadilly.

FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER – The Shuswap Lake Health Care

GREEN THUMBS – The Shuswap Garden Club meets at 7

p.m. at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Rd. Guest speaker Gabrielle from Green Croft Gardens will talk about heritage seeds and certified organic growing. Everyone is welcome

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 GOOD FRIDAY – The Shuswap

Ministerial Association presents a community Good Friday service from 7 to 8 p.m. at Five Corners Church, 3160 10th Ave. SE.

Auxiliary hosts its annual garage sale with baking and books from 3 to 8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 at the Mall at Piccadilly. Donations of toys, furniture, books, etc. will be gratefully accepted. Drop items off at

funds to support Laura Phillips, who is fighting cancer, and her family at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the laughs with Diamonde Tschritter, Jared Borland and Kelly Dyer, great music, silent auction, cash bar and safe ride home support. Tickets are available at Askew’s, Ford, Rona, Pedro’s, Canoe General Store or by calling 250-8032531, 250-804-9697 or 250-804-6929.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP – The Shuswap Association of

Writers presents a workshop on character development with author Julie White from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the board room at the Mall at Piccadilly. Call Judith at 250-8041040 to reserve your spot.

FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Man Up, a romantic comedy about taking chances, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

Think

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 PROBUS – Club of Salmon Arm meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Elk’s Hall, 3690-30th St. NE. Speaker will be Judy Evans from Hospice. For information, call Edna Gowriluk at 250-832-6599.

SILVER CREEK – The community

association hosts a movie night at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH – Sing the

Messiah along with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir accompanied by the Orchestra at Temple Square via the Internet, at 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1400 20 St. Take your personal copy of the score, if you have one.

Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY MARCH 26 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film

New spring stock arriving daily.

FULL SERVICE AUTO SHOP for all your automotive needs!

Canadian Tire

JOB FAIR – The Neskonlith Indian Band in collaboration with WCG and Okanagan College presents a job and career fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Light lunch will be provided.

Great prizes, including Smart TV and Play Station 4. For more information, call June Manuel at 250-463-4937.

FUNDRAISER – First United Church

presents Soul to Soul: An Evening of Song to touch your soul, with Kim MacMillan and Friends – Peter Clark, Elaine Holmes and Jean MacLennan from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds to support refugee settlement in the Shuswap. Refreshments will be served.

Society presents Truth, a story about an American television 1151 10th Ave. SW • The Mall at Piccadilly, Salmon Arm Store Hours: Mon.-Wed. • 8 am-6 pm segment in the run-up to the WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 250-832-9600 Thurs. & Fri. • 8 am-9 pm Locally Owned & Operated Sat. • 8 am-6 pm & Sun. • 9 am-5 pm 2004 presidential election that SHUSWAP WRITERS GROUP – meets at 11 suggested George W. Bush a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 to 31, from 10 avoided being drafted to Vietnam due to his father’s every month in the meeting room at the Mall at Picadilly. a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1, or call Chris at 250-833-1881 for political influence. Show runs at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the For more information, contact Dorothy Rolin at 250-832pick-up.

Salmar Classic.

3537.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 FARM TO FORK – Kindale presents a fundraiser featuring the BUDDHIST MEDITATION – A drop-in class consists of guided best of Okanagan-Shuswap food and beverages, sample EASTER FUN DAY – takes place at Five Corners Church at 9 meditations and a teaching and takes place from 7 to and shop with 40-plus vendors, wine pairings and silent a.m., a morning of games, prizes and candy. A specialty 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 auction at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort from 6 to 9 coffee bar will be available along with a continental Shuswap St. SW. For class topic and information, call p.m. Entertainment by Blu and Kelly Hopkins. Tickets breakfast. For more information, call 250-832-3121.

1-250-558-0952. No fragrance please. are available online at www.kindale.net or at the Kindale WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Thrift Store at 885 Lakeshore Dr. SW, or call Danelle at THURSDAY, APRIL 7 250-804-5668.

FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Guantanamo’s WELL-SPOKEN – Salmon Arm Toastmasters host an auction Child, a documentary about the incarceration of Omar INFORMATION – An education and information session to night and invite anyone who is interested in Toastmasters Khadr in the notorious U.S. detention camp in the provide knowledge to the community about the myths, to check them out and have fun at the annual fundraiser, military base in Cuba, at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. facts and benefits of harm reduction within Salmon Arm from 6:50 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. takes place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 181 Trans-Canada Everyone welcome!

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Hwy. NE. LIVE MUSIC – Lydia Hol, one of Canada’s dynamic young PUPPET PLAY – Runaway Moon Theatre presents 21 Ways SATURDAY, APRIL 2 artists, performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Barley Station to Make the World Last Longer, with 28 puppet Brew Pub. characters. It is a practical, hopeful, and simple tribute to LANGUAGE TRAINING – Learn to Speak Syrian Arabic in the beauty of humanity and perhaps necessary Room 130 of Okanagan College’s Salmon Arm campus FRIDAY, APRIL 8 approaches to living on an endangered planet, at 7:30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will feature a fourTYPE 2 – A free six-week session of workshops for adults p.m. at Shuswap Theatre. The production also runs at hour crash course in basic Syrian Arabic greetings, with Type 2 diabetes and their families to learn how to 7:30 p.m. on April 1 and 2 and a 2 p.m. matinee on conversation and the numbering system dialect with better manage symptoms and activities takes place from Saturday, April 2. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arabic speaker Mustafa Zakreet. To reserve a seat, call 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays to May 13. For more Arts.

Sandra Baumgartner at 250-804-1886. information, call SelfManagement 1-866-902-3767 or go

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

FIFTH AVENUE – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

COMEDY NIGHT – The families and team members of the

to www.selfmanagementbc.ca/diabetesprogram.

Salmon Arm Oil Kings host a Comedy Night to raise

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