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30th St. SW
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Husqvarna 455 Rancher55.5 cc - 3.5 hp • Chain pitch 3/8
• Performance• Durability• Innovation
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z Askew’s z Buckerfields*z Canadian Tire*z Chase Sears*z Coopers*z D.Q.z Home Depot*z Home Hardware*z Parkland Sears*z People’s Drug Mart*z Pharmasave*z Safety Mart*z Safewayz Save On Foodsz Shoppers Drug Martz Superstore*z Tru Hardware*z Walmart*z Wholesale Club**Limited distribution
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Stop speedingPolice, schools take aim at local drivers.PlusSouth Shuswap A8Sports A26
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BreachMan convicted in bank stand-off back in court. PlusChase Heat A19What’s On A20
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Eye on the finishn Larch Hills Ski Club member Kai Wilson was sure to stay warm in the two-kilometre race at the 29th Annual Reno Keski-Salmi Loppet held Saturday morning at Larch Hills. The race drew 464 participants and 250 volunteers to the hill. The competitive 36-kilometre distance was won by Olympian Brian McKeever, while on the woman’s side Abbigail May, of the Larch Hills Ski Club, took first place.
James murray/market news
CSRD fights back on flood downloading
Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors are resolute in their belief that flood management remains a provincial responsibility, just as it is with wild land interface fires.
Directors at last week’s board meeting in Salmon Arm unanimously approved a resolution that will be sent to the Southern Interior Local Government Association for consideration at their convention in May.
The issue arose from widespread flooding experi-enced in the Shuswap last spring.
“In the aftermath of the flooding in Sicamous and Swansea Point, various provincial officials indicat-ed that the local authority is responsible for carrying out flood protection and mitigation works,” wrote chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton in his report to the board, pointing out this position is con-trary to board policy W-5, which states the regional district will not respond to flooding events. “The is-sues relating to a local government providing flood management to Crown waterways are numerous and include the process for establishing the service, determining who would fund the service, the meth-od of taxation and acquiring the necessary expertise to manage such flood incidents, to name a few.”
Following discussion with staff from CSRD and the Regional District of North Okanagan and senior government officials, it was recommended that a joint resolution be sent to SILGA.
Just as Victoria assumes incident command and provides on-site response for wildfires, the reso-
Dispute: Politicians send resolution to southern Interior Local Government association.By Barb Brouwermarket news staff
See Directors on page 2
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lution notes overland flooding has “poten-tially profound adverse consequences in terms of public safety, private and public property in-terests, economic pros-perity and public infra-structure.”
Also noted is the fact the province is the stew-ard of water resources in B.C. and local authori-ties lack the mandate, statutory jurisdiction, financial and technical resources, equipment and the staff necessary to provide emergency site response, mitiga-tion and flood remedia-tion works.
The resolution, which will be forwarded to the Union of British Co-lumbia Municipalities (UBCM) as well, asks that the province “take immediate and direct responsibility for flood management including but not limited to:
• Incident command during emergency flooding events
• Identification of
flood related hazards• Remediation of
stream channels so as to mitigate future flooding
• Monitor stream flows and levels in wa-terways posing a risk to life, safety or property
• Respond to sud-den cessation of stream flows or reports of de-bris dams, executing tactical evacuations when warranted and communicate with the emergency operations centre.”
Rhona Martin, Area E Rural Sicamous direc-tor and past president of SILGA, asked for board support for the resolu-tion, maintaining there are concerns about oth-er waterways as well.
She said the province needs to be pressured to make sure work is being done to monitor the is-sues.
CSRD chair Dave Raven asked if the re-gional districts of the east and central Koote-nays should be included in the resolution, some-thing the board agreed to unanimously.
Perusing the pagesn Katie and Ashyn Lindgren look at one of the children’s books for sale at the Friends of the Li-brary book sale held over the weekend at the Mall at Piccadilly.
James murray/market news
Directors want B.C. to manage floodingContinued from front
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Think of me and slow downn RCMP officers Const. Yvonne Dibblee, far left, and Const. Donelle Gillis, far right, along with students from South Broadview Elementary School, hold up a banner to create awareness of the RCMP’s new campaign to curb speeding.
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Summer Stomp eyes fairgrounds, Sicamous
The Salmon Arm Fall Fair-grounds and sites in Sicamous are options being considered by Summer Stomp organizers for the event’s home in 2013.
Steve Hammer, treasurer with the non-profit Summer Stomp, confirmed the fairgrounds are one of three locations being consid-ered for their event, billed by the organization as the “best biker charity party going.”
“It is very preliminary but it is an option, and we actually have a meeting coming up… and we’ll have some more clear direction of which one we’ll be pursuing at that time,” Hammer explained.
On Monday, Salmon Arm city council considered a letter from
RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane, who says he’s been advised that the Summer Stomp “is seeking ap-proval to use the fall fairgrounds” for 2013. Keane also notes the city is responsible for 100 per cent of costs related to “special events” outside of the municipal policing contract.
Coun. Alan Harrison said the Stomp’s interest in the fairgrounds has come before the fair’s board of directors, and the board has not committed to leasing the grounds.
“I would understand they would like to hold their annual general meeting first, and their (AGM) is in February,” said Harrison. “So they haven’t made a decision if they want to lease the grounds…”
Harrison said he advised the board that if they decided to lease
the grounds to the Stomp, they “should consider collecting an amount to help pay for RCMP po-licing costs.”
Despite there being no applica-tion from the Stomp, or further de-tails available, Coun. Chad Elia-son said he was supportive of the group using the fairgrounds. How-ever, he said he wouldn’t support a request for a noise bylaw exten-sion. Eliason said he also wouldn’t consider an application from the Stomp to the Agricultural Land Commission to use adjacent ag-ricultural land for campgrounds, as is done for Roots and Blues. Coun. Denise Reimer agreed with both conditions.
This, however, is not a con-cern for Hammer, who says if the Stomp goes to the fairgrounds, the
organization will not be making either application to the city.
Hammer also confirmed that Si-camous is another location under consideration.
“That’s one of the options we’re exploring,” said Hammer. “Si-camous has their burnout event on that weekend, the same weekend as the Summer Stomp, so we are going to be talking to Sicamous. We have a meeting coming up with the event planner for the Si-camous area.”
Last year’s event, held in Silver Creek, drew the ire of Columbia Shuswap Regional District direc-tors, who were particularly upset the organization didn’t shut down the music by midnight – a condi-tion the Stomp agreed to with the CSRD.
Without an exemption, Salmon Arm’s noise bylaw restricts noise before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Regarding Sicamous, Hammer says he is impressed with how open and welcoming the commu-nity has been to different events such as the burnout.
“If you’ve got sort of a city that’s welcoming and a council that wants to work and have events and bring visitors and tourists and attractions to their town, and one that’s going, ‘we’re not going to do this, we don’t want to do this, we don’t want to do that,’ where would you go?” asked Hammer.
“As sad as it is, Salmon Arm re-ally is putting out the message that they’re not really inviting events, tourists and visitors to Salmon Arm. And it’s sad.”
Motorcycle party: CsrD directors miffed that group did not uphold noise restrictions last year.By Lachlan Laberemarket news staff
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Keeping faithn Buddhist Nancy Whitticase speaks about women in the context of religious faith during the annual World Religion Day celebration held Sunday at the SAGA Public Art Gallery.
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Salmar awardson slate
The Salmar Com-munity Association is looking for excellence in arts or sport.
The association has once again budgeted $1,000 for the Salmar Award of Excellence, says board member John Henderson.
Criteria for the Salmar Award of Excel-lence includes:
The award will be made to an individual who has attained an out-standing level of skill or expertise in his or her field of performing arts or athletics to be recog-nized at the provincial and /or national level.
By his or her perfor-mance, the successful recipient will bring rec-ognition to himself/her-self and the Shuswap.
Over the years, the Salmar board will strive to present the award to various disciplines.
Nominations for the award should be made to the Salmar board by March 31.
The grants committee will consider the nomi-nations and will take a recommendation to the June board meeting for approval.
The first recipient was Olympic swimmer Rick Say in 2005.
Other recipients in-clude Eric Nipp and Marisa Gomez, who shared the 2006 award, Jesse Heckrodt, Lani Gibbons, Allyson Mar-shall, Stephanie Na-kagawa and Rebecca Howard.
No award was given in 2012, but Hender-son says $1,000 was donated to the Shus-wap Community Foun-dation in memory of Rosemary Venard, a longtime Salmar The-atre staff member and community volunteer.
If you know some-one who deserves the award, you are encour-aged to write a letter of nomination describ-ing why they should be considered to the Salmar Community as-sociation at Box 338, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N5.
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WORSHIPTogetherKnow that the Lord,
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we are His people. – Psalm 100:3
Phone for Information250 517-8655 or
250 832-4705
9:30 am Bible Study11 am Sunday Worship
Pastor R. BrownSASCU Rec Center, Rm. 101 (west side)
Shepherd of the ValleyLutheran Church (LCC)
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Pre-service singing 10:45 a.m.
Worship service 11:00 a.m.
T.C.Hwy. across from RCMPRev. Woldy Sosnowsky
250 832-7282
Mountain View Baptist Church
Pastor Benje BartleyFor info.: 250 833-5636
1981 9th Ave. NE (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church)
Worship: 9:00 a.m.Sunday School
for the whole family @ 10:30 am
Seventh-dayAdventist Church
3270 60th Avenue NE • 250 832-8936Web: www.salmonarmadventist.caStudy Online: www.bibleinfo.com
Join us each Saturday ~ All ages
9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Church of ChristWe meet at 2560 Auto Road SE
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Phone for Information250 833-0927
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River of LifeCommunity Church
2405 Centennial Drive,Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.
(Nursery to age 12)
Pastor Reuben Pauls - 250 675-3636
Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Hillcrest School, 1180
20th Street S.E.O� ce - 331 4th Street N.E., 250 832-9142
Interim Priest in ChargeRev. Canon Barbara Stewart
10:00 a.m. Services Sundays and Wednesdays
170 Shuswap Street S.E., Salmon Arm
St. John the EvangelistAnglican Church
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191 - 2nd Ave. NE ~ 832-9196
Salmon Arm Mennonite Church
Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615
4480 - 30th Street NESunday Worship ..................................... 10:00 amSunday School .........................................10-11 amMessage ............................................... 11-11:45 am
Every 4th Sunday evening Hymn Singing 5:30-6:30 pm
Every other � ursday Prayer Service & Bible Study 7:30-8:30 pm
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Broadview Evangelical Free Church
Bob Bartell - Lead Pastor Tamara Peterson - Women’s
Ministries PastorDaron Blenkin - Student
Ministries PastorRudy Evans
- Children’s Ministries Pastor
350 - 30th Street NE250 832-6366
Worship Service at 9:45Nursery Care for ages 2 & underSunday School for ages 3 - Gr. 8
Crossroads FreeMethodist Church
250 832-8068121 Shuswap Street SW
PASTOR GEORGE FLEMINGSunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.
Traditional Service
Emmanuel FreeLutheran Church
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Canoe Senior Citizen’s Centre7330-49th St. NE
Sunday Worship11:00 a.m.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 25FLOWER POWER –The Seniors Resource Centre hosts its annual Flowers For
a Friend Sale at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SAGA – The opening reception for “Signs of the Seasons,” a new exhibition, takes place at 7 p.m. at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Family literacy book-making projects are on tap for the free Family Saturdays art-making project tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SINGING AT SUPPER – Country singer Abe Zacharias entertains diners at Jane’s Place in the Mall at Piccadilly from 5 to 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, JAN. 26 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents A Late Quartet, a U.S. fi lm
about four accomplished musicians who have played together for many years and have to re-evaluate when one of them is forced to retire, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. On Wednesday, Jan. 30 catch Neil Young Journeys, essentially a concert fi lm that showcases Young’s blazing guitar and “bruised wonder of his voice,” at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JAN. 27CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST - Shuswap Variety Committee presents their
annual $8 breakfast at the legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds go to Variety the Children’s Charity. Variety auction runs Feb. 9. Doors open at 11 a.m. Drop off donated items at the legion or call Brenda Dehnke at 250-832-3157.
SILVER CREEK – Breakfast of French toast or pancakes along with ham and eggs for $5 will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Silver Creek Seniors’ Hall.
THURSDAY, JAN. 31JAZZ CLUB – Hear The New Morgan Childs’ Quartet, celebrated Toronto
tenor saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, and three-time national Jazz Award pianist Dave Restivo at 7 p.m. at SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by a suggested minimum donation of $15.
STRESS BUSTER – Learn a combination of massage techniques for head, neck and shoulders presented by Shuswap in Transition at 351 Hudson Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. Wear a T-shirt.
SATURDAY, FEB. 2 TURKEY DINNER – Annual festive dinner at 6 p.m. at the Silver Creek
Seniors’ Hall features door prizes, raffl e and pot luck dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults, $25 for a family with children 10 and under and $6 for teens 11 to 16 and are available at the Silver Creek Store, or call 250-832-4174. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL –Contestants in the 13th annual Shuswap Music Festival to be held April 10 to 24 must register online at www.musicfestivalweb.com/shuswap by Jan. 31. New this year, registrants must pay entry fees online. The annual festival showcases the musical talents of local youth during a two-week event that culminates in a gala concert.
RELAY FOR LIFE – Organizers have planned a “new, refreshed and exciting relay” for June 8 and 9 at the Elks Park. As an incentive, on Jan. 27, one team from those who have registered by midnight Jan. 26 will win a draw for a “5 Star Tent” that includes a tent, comfy lawn furniture, beverages and appies at midnight. Another tent will be awarded at a team captains’ meeting.
STORY TIME – Preschool storytimes at Okanagan Regional Library – Salmon Arm are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Toddler storytime, for children ages one to three, is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
DRUM SONG – Shuswap Pipes and Drums of Salmon Arm has two openings for tenor drummers. Sticks and lessons will be provided for beginners. The band also provides drums, slings and uniforms. All ages are welcome. Contact Peter MacNeil at 250-675-6850 or [email protected].
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Feeding migratory wild bird populations, espe-cially during the harsh winter months as they pass through an area, is a wide-spread and popular form of human-wildlife interaction. It is a practice, however, that has also been debated by ornithologists for some time. Proponents believe that feeding wintering birds helps increase survival rates, while others say that it causes birds to become not only dependant on un-naturally supplied food, but also nutritionally imbal-anced because of unnatural food sources. Either way it is probably better to attract birds naturally by planting and growing native plants in and around your yard. If you plant them, they will come.
If you are going to feed wild birds do so only when natural food sources are lim-ited. Consult your local bird feed store or the Internet to determine the right type of bird seed for the season and species. Place feeders in protected areas, out of the rain, snow and wind and away from windows. Also ensure that feeders are not
accessible to other animals (i.e. cats) by using baffles or other means to prevent ac-cess, and, if you own a cat, keep it indoors when birds are feeding. Do not throw feed on the ground or on top of the snow, and clean up spilled seeds as often as possible. This will not only reduce risk to birds from predators but also prevent attracting mice and other rodents. Clean feeders reg-ularly with a 10-per-cent solution of bleach diluted in water to prevent disease, as there is strong evidence to suggest that bird feed-ers are responsible for the spread of salmonella among birds. And, above all else, if you do start feeding birds in harsh weather or when natu-
ral feed is limited, make sure you continue to put feed out on a regular basis until the weather turns milder. Birds using one feeder will be driven away by birds at an-other feeder.
Birds require high-energy, high-fat food during cold winter weather to maintain their body fat reserves in or-der to survive the evenings when temperatures can drop dramatically.
Always adjust the quan-tity given to the birds’ de-mands, and once you have established a feeding rou-tine, try not to change it as the birds become used to it and tend to time their visits accordingly.
Black sunflower seeds, pinhead oatmeal, soaked sultanas, raisins and cur-rants, mild grated cheese, meal worms, wax worms and seed mixtures (without loose peanuts) are all excel-lent foods to provide. Soft apples and pears cut in half, bananas and grapes are also good.
Temporary food short-ages, however, can occur at any time of the year and if it happens during the breed-
ing season, feeder food can make a major difference to the survival of young. A recent British study that focused on the European white-tailed chickadee seems to indicate there are a number of benefits to birds that have been attracted to feeders. The study showed that while birds that had ac-cess to feeders laid the same number of eggs as those that had to find all their own food, the feeder birds laid their eggs earlier, giving their young a greater chance to fatten up before other bird families were competing for the same food sources. Their young also grew up stronger and healthier.
It is likely that these find-ings would apply to Cana-dian chickadees and similar other bird species as well.
We interfere enough with nature by continuously al-tering natural habitat. So if you do choose to feed wild birds during the cold winter months, do so because you genuinely want to help the birds survive rather than for your own personal enjoy-ment. In other words, inter-fere as little as possible.
All fired up about severance
To bird feed or not to bird feed
Premier Christy Clark has questioned a decision made in secret by an all-party committee to extend $127,000 in severance pay to MLAs who are recalled by voters. And so she should.
The decision was made in February 2011, at a time when recall campaigns were targeting B.C. Liberal MLAs over the imposition of the harmonized sales tax. It was belatedly disclosed in minutes from the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, which began public disclosure of its proceedings this fall after a critical report from B.C. Auditor General John Doyle.
The severance amount equals 15 months of an MLA’s base salary, which was frozen at $101,859 a year in 2010, when the B.C. government imposed a two-year freeze on public service salaries.
Severance has been available to MLAs defeated in elections since 2007, and also to those who retire at election time before reaching six years in office, when they becoming eligible for a lucrative pension. Legislative speaker Bill Barisoff defended the deci-sion, telling reporters that MLAs who are recalled because of cabinet decisions rather than personal misconduct deserve severance so they can make the transition to another job. It can be difficult for defeated MLAs to find work, he said.
What a crock.What Barisoff doesn’t seem to understand is that
not getting re-elected is like your employer letting you go and, okay, maybe an argument can be made for severance, albeit a weak one.
Being the subject of a successful recall, whether because of a cabinet decision or not, is akin to being fired with cause. Let’s make it clear, the decision for severance came from an all-party committee, not just the governing Liberals. And, it shows the disconnect those who inhabit Victoria often have with the rest of the province.
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View pointIn his Jan. 19th letter
to the editor, “Interna-tional development a critical issue,” Bruno Marquis asks the Harp-er government to cancel cuts to international de-velopment funding.
Most Canadians seem to have missed the relatively recent report to the Canadian Senate which pointed out that
our “foreign aid” at-tempts have only made matters worse. There are now even more peo-ple who are just as bad-ly off, or worse, than the people we were trying to help in the first place.
Whether that actually constitutes some form of cruelty, I leave for others to debate. What is clear though, through
the documented suc-cessful projects, is that the most effective way to help people in other nations is to provide education for women and make contraception readily available.
Of course, the Harper government’s ideologi-cal bent is diametrically opposed to that sort of aid, as are the leaders of
many of the nations re-ceiving Canadian aid. If that continues, then per-haps the most humane way for Canadians to help other countries is to completely withdraw all aid.
Personally, I do not support that position, as I would rather see Canadians in a peaceful and helpful role on this
planet. At the very least, this topic requires some serious, thoughtful, non-partisan, and com-prehensive discussion in our Canadian Par-liament – a task which seems to be beyond the grasp of our current crop of members.
Rick Shea
Foreign aid far from a solution to global problems
Government credit helps out first-time home buyers
Our government rec-ognizes that first-time home buyers can face additional expenses such as legal fees, land transfer taxes, and other costs involved in buying a family home. We also understand that buying a first home is a mile-stone for many Canadi-ans and is likely the sin-gle largest investment
they will ever make. To help make this dream a reality, the Harper government created the First-Time Home Buy-ers’ Tax Credit to sup-port families into home ownership.
The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit pro-vides tax relief to fami-lies to make home own-ership more affordable.
In its first two years alone, more than 550,000 Canadians claimed the credit which resulted in over $2.5 billion claimed.
Not only are fami-lies keeping more of their hard-earned dol-lars in their pocket, but when people are buy-ing homes, local trades -people are being put to
work, businesses get a boost, and both the real estate industry and the economy thrive.
If you, your spouse or common-law partner bought your first home this year, you can claim an amount of $5,000 on your income tax return. The amount only ap-plies if you did not live in another home owned by you or your spouse or common-law partner in the year of acquisi-tion or in any of the four preceding years.
Equally important, if you or a person related to you is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, you can claim the credit even if you are not a first-time home buyer, as long as you are pur-
chasing a house that is more accessible or bet-ter suited to the needs of the person with a dis-ability.
Tax relief measures like the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit, are an essential part of the Harper gov-ernment’s effort to stim-ulate the economy and to create jobs, growth and long-term prosper-ity for Canadians.
This tax credit is part of the Harper govern-ment’s strong record of providing tax relief to Canadians. Thanks to these efforts the average family of four now re-ceives more than $3,000 in extra tax savings. The federal tax burden for all Canadians is now
the lowest it’s been in half a century.
For more information and to find out about other credits and deduc-tions for homeowners, I encourage you to visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website at www.cra.gc.ca.
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A Sorrento man charged with production and possession of 800 marijuana plants walked free after a judge ruled police made too many errors on a search warrant request.
On April 8, 2011, two RCMP officers showed up on the doorstep of Darren Farrell with the in-tention of providing information on a gun that had previously been seized from his residence.
This visit ultimately resulted in the police ob-taining a search warrant and the subsequent sei-zure of 800 marijuana plants.
A week later on April 15, Farrell was charged with production and possession of more than three kilos of marijuana for the purpose of traf-ficking, as well as hydro theft.
The court did not question the fact that there was a “commercial operation” on the property but had several objections to what happened during the days leading up to the bust.
Farrell’s lawyer, Julian Van Der Walle, argued the intent of the two officers just days before was not to provide gun information, but rather to con-duct what he calls a “snoop and sniff” test.
Judge Ian C. Meiklem did not buy this argu-ment, stating he believed the RCMP officers were on the property for the right reasons; however, he
did find several flaws in the information that was provided in order to obtain a search warrant.
While one of the RCMP members who visited Farrell’s property on April 8 was a senior officer, the other had only two years of experience. It was this officer who submitted the information for the search warrant.
Meiklem suggested that it may have been inad-equate training that led to the multiple mistakes, but said they couldn’t be ignored.
The information provided in the search warrant stated the officer smelled marijuana while on Far-rell’s property on April 8, but failed to indicate the senior officer did not smell the drug.
Also noted was the fact the officer did not try to isolate the smell to the property, ensuring that it was not instead coming from another property.
The officer admitted there were possibilities the smell may have come from another property.
The warrant had also failed to note that when asked about power usage, a BC hydro representa-tive told the officer the amount of electricity used on the property did not suggest illegal activity.
Considering this information, Meiklem judged the search was unreasonable and ultimately a breach of Farrell’s rights.
Meiklem deemed the errors to be “negligence to a degree the court should not condone.”
By Cavelle LayesMARKET NEWS STAff
Dates to rememberTreasure Island au-
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Wheels to Meals, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sorrento Drop-in Centre.
Sponge Ball, every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Shuswap Lake Estates.
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ery Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., White Lake Hall, for information, call Tim at 250-835-2141.
Lego Kids and Cre-ative Kids for kids in grades four to six, every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30. p.m., at Shuswap Lake Estates.
Cribbage, Tuesdays 1:30 p.m., Sorrento Drop-in Centre.
Carpet bowling, Wednesdays at Blind Bay Hall at 1 p.m.
Eagle Bay Hall ac-tivities include scrap-booking sessions at 10 a.m. the first and third Monday of the month. Quilting sessions take place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month. For more information, call Inez at 250-675-453. Crafting sessions take place at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. For more info, call Dot at 250-675-4282. Pool takes
place every Wednes-day at 7 p.m. Call Al at 250-675-2178. Darts and bridge are played Fridays at 7:15 p.m. Call Terry or Eugene at 250-675-3006. Arts Club, takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. Call Rolly at 250-675-5386. A coffeehouse runs on the fourth Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call Gaetane at 250-675-2178 or Dave at 250-675-4850.
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Divine renovationn Quinton Lingren, one of the project managers and a member of the Lakeside Community Church congregation, surveys plans to convert the former Live Wire Nite Club on Hudson Avenue in Salmon Arm into space for their church.
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Treasure Island needs kids
Shuswap children are getting their chance to go on a pirate ad-venture and try their hand at a little acting through the Shuswap Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Treasure Island.
“Treasure Island is an exciting tale of pi-rates, buried treasure and adventure,” says Karen Brown, owner of FACES studio. “It tells the story of young Jim Hawkins and his search for the buried treasure of the evil Captain Flint.”
While the produc-tion will be based on the classic tale by Rob-ert Louis Stevenson, the studio’s artistic di-rector, Mary Jackson, will be rewriting the script to better suit the ages of the children taking part.
This will be the the-atre company’s first of what Brown hopes will be many productions.
Auditions for the play begin tonight and Brown is encouraging all children in the area to try out.
While the pro-duction company is working closely with FACES studio, it is ac-tually a separate entity, so even children who are members of other studios are welcome to
participate.Normally, Brown
would be hosting Fri-day Night Stage Lights every Friday at a cost of $5 per week.
Normally Brown would be hosting Fri-day Night Stage Lights every Friday at a cost of $5 per week.
This is going to change slightly for the production company explains Brown.
To ensure the weekly participation of those involved in the play, Brown will be charg-ing a $100 fee.
This fee will be made in installments over a five- month pe-riod and will still equal out to be $5 per week.
Brown hopes to in-
corporate some of her FACES workshops into the play as well, and has already invited her art department to help create the set and props to be used in the Treasure Island.
“There may be an opportunity to host an African style dance workshop with chil-dren,” says Brown.
Some children will also be given the chance to showcase their vocal abilities in a few singing roles, which appear through-out the production.
The play is expected to be stage-ready by mid-May, and will be open to the public.
Brown also hopes to take the production
to the stages of local schools in the area as well.
Any child who wish-es to audition should meet at FACES stu-dio, located at #7-2676 Fairway Hills Rd. The studio is part of the Blind Bay Market-place.
Children are asked to memorize a piece of about 20 to 30 seconds in length.
“This can be any-thing from a para-graph of their favourite book, to a rhyme or what-have-you,” says Brown. “If they are interested in a singing part, they can perform a recognizable song like O Canada or Hap-py Birthday.
By Cavelle LayesMArKet neWS StAff
Casting: Auditions for young actors run tonight.
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Church marks 80 years in Salmon Armn The Five Corners Pentecostal Church celebrated their 80th anniver-sary with Cathy Ingebrigtson (Richmond), right, who represents the third generation of a family that has faithfully attended this assembly since its first service in 1933, attended by her grandparents. Also pic-tured is Mayor Nancy Cooper, pastor Ken Finstad and Ken Russel, Dis-trict Superintendant of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
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Cause of winery fire unknown
A full week after fire destroyed Granite Creek Estate Wines’ wine-making facility in Tappen, owners Heath-er and Gary Kennedy are still trying to com-prehend the loss, the source of which they’ll likely never know.
The ignition source of the fire is undetermined, says Columbia Shus-wap Regional District Fire Services Co-ordi-nator Kenn Mount, who filed his report with the Office of the Fire Com-missioner Friday.
“We know it started in a room in the basement but we couldn’t find any evidence of what could have actually started the
fire,” he says.Mount says the fire’s
intense heat melted the floor, causing large sup-port beams to collapse into the basement, tak-ing the roof with them.
“There was a lot of heavy storage on the upper level and evi-dence of a heavy snow load on the roof,” he says, noting the walls had buckled outwards.
Not knowing what caused the fire adds to the couple’s pain, says Heather.
“It’s been very hard looking over there and it makes it hard too, not knowing,” she says. “It’s always going to be a puzzle.”
The conundrum of what becomes of their winery and business is
something the Kenne-dys have not yet begun to solve.
“We’re just trying to digest it now,” she says, pointing out the family still has their home and wine shop, with some wine, and the beautiful yard where they host events such as wed-dings.
Sadness aside, the Kennedys have been amazed by the support they have received.
“People have been coming out with food and goodies. It’s won-derful – so many angels in our community,” she says. “And the firemen did an awesome job – they did a good job on the fire and of taking care of us, and we so appreciate that.”
By Barb BrouwerMArKet neWS StAff
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Keith Minnis and Cole Brummitt are both Salmon Arm Secondary students that took the Dual Credit (ACE-IT) Welding Level C program at Okanagan College. They are also both Secondary School Apprenticeship students at Milestone Fabrication.
Keith’s interest in welding comes from his family business, Milestone Fabrication. He is interested in continuing with his next level or perhaps underwater welding in the future.
Cole’s interest in welding comes from a friend who has a promising financial career in welding. He, too, is interested in getting more apprenticeship hours to continue in the trade.
For more information on Dual Credit Programs contact your Career Co-ordinator or the District Career Supervisor Mark Marino at [email protected]
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Municipalities and regional governments stand to benefit from additional financial and operational over-sight through the office of B.C.’s new Audi-tor General For Local Government.
Having started work this week at her new of-fice in Surrey, Auditor General for Local Gov-ernment, Basia Ruta says her first audits to probe spending in local cities will be underway by the end of April.
The Ontario char-tered accountant and se-nior federal bureaucrat will lead performance audits of municipalities and regional districts and deliver non-bind-ing recommendations to help improve local government efficiency and effectiveness.
“I think the mandate allows us to really pro-vide some meaning-ful information,” said Ruta.
Ruta hasn’t decided which communities she’ll scrutinize first, and says she intends to meet municipal reps, financial executives, chambers of commerce and other stakehold-ers before formulating a service plan and de-
ciding on initial audits within the first 100 days.
“We can do horizon-tal audits that could im-pact many, many com-munities on a single issue,” said Ruta.
“It doesn’t have to be just focused on one community. So you can have broad-based issues, broad-based ob-jectives that you go and pursue.”
Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper and Columbia Shuswap Regional District chief administrative officer Charles Hamilton are both positive about the province’s establish-ment of the AGLG.
Cooper says the City of Salmon Arm already undertakes internal au-dits of municipal poli-cies and procedures, and external audits are done at the end of the year for the city’s fi-nances.
She says it won’t hurt having the auditor gen-eral take another look at these, and seeing if there are better ways of doing things, and sav-ing money.
“Even if it helps people to feel their mu-nicipal government is being more transparent, those things are good,” says Cooper.
While it’s still too
early to comment on specifics, Hamilton says, philosophically, he too is supportive of the AGLG.
Hamilton said there was some concern when the position was first announced and municipalities and re-gional districts were asked for comment.
“I think there was some concern… the auditor would be sec-ond-guessing policy decisions. And the as-surance came from the province that that cer-tainly wasn’t the role,” said Hamilton.
“It was to look at val-ue-for- money issues rather than whether we should be doing some-thing or not. But it’s still kind of early to tell.
“I don’t know how the work plan is going to be generated. We’ll see how it goes and if we can learn things, how to do things more efficiently or effec-
tively, or provide better value, I think it’s in all our interests to look at that.”
Ruta has emphasized that it’s not her office’s position to question policy.
“We wouldn’t be commenting on tax rates, for instance,” said Ruta. “We wouldn’t be commenting on collec-tive agreement negotia-tion rates – that’s really a matter of policy.”
But she said au-dits could weigh in on whether the per-formance of a civic program or function is meeting its objectives or whether adoption of best practices might bring better value for money.
Business groups including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce pushed for the new watchdog.
-With files from Lach-lan Labere
Municipal auditor starts jobBy Jeff NagelBLACK PRESS
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North Okanagan RCMP dealt with nearly one impaired driving-related offence per day in 2012.
Statistics show there were 300 total offences in 2012 – 191 Criminal Code impaired driving charges and 101 90-day Immediate Roadside Pro-hibitions (IRPs) issued.
The overall numbers are down from 2011, when there were 348 offences. But 2012’s stats show 18 more impaired drivers than 2011’s 173. However, there were more 90-day IRPs issued in 2011; 175 compared to 109 last year.
In 2010, there were 352 impaired driving relat-ed offences: 280 impaired drivers and 52 90-day IRPs.
“There could be a number of factors for the numbers in 2012,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.
“Some of the numbers could have come during the time period when the IRPs were suspended by a provincial court ruling, and while changes were being made to the rule so officers may not have issued that many.
“It could also be that people are being more cautious out there.”
There are four factors that will result in a person being charged with impaired driving under the Criminal Code of Canada: if you’ve been drink-ing and are involved in an accident; if you’ve had a prior impaired driving charge; if you’ve previ-ously been issued a 90-day IRP; or if you’ve been issued three, three-day IRPs.
If you’ve never been charged before, that’s when police will issue an IRP. You won’t get a criminal record, but it will likely cost you close to $5,000 to get your car back on the road.
The vehicle gets impounded and all drivers are required to purchase a device that the offending driver must blow into before starting the vehicle. Drivers must have the equipment for one year af-ter receiving the IRP.
So while the overall numbers went down in 2012, there were still more people charged with impaired driving, and that leaves the detachment scratching their collective heads.
“You folks (media) have done a great job for us by always putting it out to the public and letting them know we’re checking for impaired drivers on a regular basis,” said Molendyk.
“We keep making people aware it’s an offence to drink and drive and that we’re out there. But people still take chances and figure it won’t be them.”
Over the past week, the RCMP issued one 24-hour suspension for drugs, four three-day IRPs, one 90-day IRP and arrested one person for im-paired driving.
Impaired driving stats hold steadyBy Roger KnoxBLACK PRESS
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CSRD gets behind plan to develop an agricultural strategy
A plan to grow the agricultural sector in the Shuswap got the blessing of directors at last week’s Colum-bia Shuswap Regional District board meeting in Salmon Arm.
Directors unani-
mously approved the terms of reference for the creation of a com-mittee to assist CSRD Development Ser-vices, Shuswap Eco-nomic Development and Salmon Arm Eco-nomic Development Society to develop an agricultural strategy.
The term of the com-
mittee will be from January 2013 to March 2014.
“The intent of the Shuswap Agriculture Strategy project is to support the growth of
the agriculture sector of the Shuswap region in order to create a sustainable agriculture economy, protection of agriculturally capable land and to integrate
existing economic and land use policies into future strategic plans that are approved by the CSRD board,” wrote economic devel-opment officer Robyn
Cyr in a report to the board.
“For the purposes of the project, the Shus-wap Region will be defined as the City of Salmon Arm, the Dis-
trict of Sicamous, and CSRD electoral areas C South Shuswap, D Falkland, Silver Creek, Ranchero, E Rural Si-camous and F North Shuswap.
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Plan for PST returnBusinesses that sell
or lease taxable goods, or sell software or tax-able services in B.C., can now register to collect the PST, an-nounced Minister of State for Small Busi-ness Naomi Yamamo-to.
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Businesses can reg-ister three ways:
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• In person – go to the nearest Service BC Centre. See locations at: www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/
• By mail or fax –complete the Applica-tion for Registration for Provincial Sales Tax (FIN 418) found at: www.gov.bc.ca/pst (Go to Forms and Pub-lications.)
Businesses also can get the form at the nearest Service BC Centre, or by calling 1-877-388-4440 to have one mailed out.
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January 2013 ■ Family literacy Week challengeThe challenge is for community members, businesses,organizations, and schools to “Jam the GM” withdonations of gently used children’s books. All books will be distributed to local organizations that provide services for families in the North Okanagan-Shuwap.
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Prepping to ski like piratesn Neil Caves, the South Boradview Elementary librarian, instructs a group of South Broadview students including Alyssa Howkins, Elina Hutchinson, Ashante Krizay, Ashley Jensen, Jaida Lamond, Hanna Boersema, and Hollie Southoff in the finer points of cross-country ski-ing during the school preparations for today’s Pirate Loppet at the Larch Hills Ski area.
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Dreamlift Day set for Jan. 30The annual Wendy’s
DreamLift Day will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 6 a.m. to clos-ing and that includes the Salmon Arm loca-tion.
The gross proceeds from the day’s sales in the restaurant’s dining room and drive thru, as well as staff, manage-ment and owner’s wag-es will be earmarked for the next B.C. Inte-rior “DreamLift to Dis-neyland.”
The nine participat-ing Wendy’s include Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelow-na, West Kelowna and Penticton.
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Refer a Child. Wendy’s wants everyone in the BC Interior to know how to refer a child who may be eligible for a DreamLift to Dis-neyland. Whether you are a parent, guardian, doctor, health care pro-fessional, teacher, rela-tive, friend or neigh-bour, there is a simple way to start the refer-ral process. Visit sun-shine.ca and click on Dreams.
The Sunshine Foun-dation of Canada is a fully independent na-tional charity working to make dreams come true for children, be-tween the ages of three and 18 years, who are
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On Wendy’s Dream-Lift Day, local celebri-ties and dignitaries will be on hand along with members from the RCMP, fire depart-ments, BC Ambulance and other services to help fill orders.
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A man convicted of holding up the Chase Royal Bank last April breached his sentencing conditions but won’t be going to jail.
John Edmond Leb-lanc appeared in court on Friday, Jan. 18 after he was caught drinking despite the conditions of his earlier sentenc-ing.
This is not the first time he has appeared in court for the same rea-son.
Another occurrence was on Dec. 15, which led to a seven-day sen-tence with a two-day credit, resulting in Leblanc spending five nights in prison.
Leblanc was once again released on con-ditional sentencing only to arrive back in court on Dec. 24 after he failed to report to pro-bation. There was no action taken that time, and he was once again released.
While Crown lawyer Stephen Lawhead did not wish to terminate
Leblanc’s conditional sentencing, he warned of future repercussions if he continues to make his way back to the courtroom.
“He is running out of chances,” said Law-head.
Lawhead did, howev-er, recognize that Leb-lanc was actively trying to fix the many prob-lems in his life stem-ming from his troubled past, even going as far as creating a business and taking on the role of entrepreneur. This ad-vancement for Leblanc resulted, however, in yet another setback.
Lawhead explained to the court how Leblanc’s landlord did not favour the frequent phone calls and foot traffic his busi-ness generated.
He was soon evicted and became homeless.
“This makes his situ-ation complicated,” said Lawhead, referring to the dilemma of how Leblanc’s conditional house-arrest sentence would be imposed with-out a house.
Leblanc is now work-ing with his probation
officer to find a place to live and, until then, he will likely be relying on hostels.
Michelle Stanford, Leblanc’s lawyer, re-minded the court that while serving his condi-tional sentence, Leblanc has not purchased street drugs, he has been co-operative with his pro-bation officers and has committed no new of-fences.
She also pointed out that Leblanc is dealing with ghosts from his
past, his withdrawal, and isolation on top of many other hardships.
Stanford says Leb-lanc does recognize and understand the terms of his arrest and is willing to abide by those terms.
Leblanc apologized for wasting the court’s time, telling the judge, “I promise you will never see my face in here again.”
Judge Stella Frame ruled Leblanc was to be released on his pre-vious terms, he was to
report to probation im-mediately, and find a new residence as soon as possible.
“I hope whatever was going through your system is gone,” said Frame.
ChaseLeblanc breaches conditions
Chase council is in-terested in a unique training opportunity for Chase firefighters that would allow them to take part in a controlled structure fire. However, council would like more information before any-thing is approved.
Council has already received four letters opposing a controlled
structure fire at 1042 Hillside, but Coun. Rick Berrigan says this will not be enough to persuade him to forbid the event.
“I am not basing my decision solely on these four letters,” says Berri-gan. “I feel that it is our due diligence to canvass the neighborhoods that this fire would affect and therefore base it on a community as whole, not four letters.”
A letter to the vil-lage from Mary Porter stresses her opposition to the training opportu-nity. She explains her concerns with burning the house with all of its wiring, plumbing and siding intact. This, she says, would cause harm to those living in the area with breathing dif-ficulties.
Porter argues that proper demolition would be better suited
for the situation and provide fewer health concerns.
The owner of the property had considered a traditional method of demolition, going so far as getting a quote for several thousand dol-lars. However, they de-cided to ask the Chase fire department if using the building for practice would be better use of
n Downtown Chase was cordoned off by police on April 26, 2012 when a man who said he was armed barricaded himself inside the RBC Royal Bank. He eventually gave up without harming anyone.
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The Chase Heat held their destiny in their own hands this past weekend with a pair of home games at Art Holding Memorial Arena.
On Saturday, Jan. 19 they played the sixth game of the year ver-sus the division-lead-ing North Okanagan Knights. The 4 -3 score at the end was flattering for the home team, as they managed a miser-able 18 shots on Austin Buzzell between the pipes for the Knights, who fired 47 shots. Ear-ly on it was clear Buz-zell was having an off night as the Heat poked two past him to get out
to an early 2 – 0 lead; four shots in the first, six in the second and eight in the third lost them a great oppor-tunity for success. The old adage ‘you can’t win if you don’t shoot’ held true in this contest.
Sunday the 20th saw the league cellar-dwelling Grand Forks Border Bruins in town. Chase fired 50 shots at Robert Dunsmuir in net for the Bruins, with two sneaking past him. Unfortunately, the Bru-ins poked in three of 25 shots to take a 3 – 2 vic-tory.
So whether it is a slap shot or a wrist shot tak-en, the Heat find them-selves as long shots to
make the playoffs in their second campaign. With 10 games left they are 11 points behind the Kamloops Storm. The Storm have eight games left with three of them
against the Heat. Next up tonight at 7 is the Princeton Posse. The Heat Awards Banquet will be held on Feb. 10 at the community hall. Tickets to the bun fest
can be purchased at any of the home games.
Heat remain 11 points back
the property.In a presentation to
council, Brent Cham-berlain, Chase fire chief, explained that his department is very sen-sitive to the needs and concerns of the com-munity. He pointed out that one of the leading causes of death in fire-fighters is cancer of the throat and lungs caused by inhalation of toxins, not only during a fire but after it.
Chamberlain assures he does not take the health of those living in the area lightly. He explained to council that both he and his of-ficers go to the site well before the fire is going to take place. They sur-vey the area to see what is involved. They take note of many things
including the contents inside, what kind of wiring there is as well as the siding.
“We are not going to burn a house with all that on it. We are go-ing to, by all means, get all that stuff off,” says Chamberlain.
Chamberlain contin-ued to explain what a rare opportunity such as this means for the de-partment.
“It is very inexpensive training. For me to send one crew of three or five to the Kamloops train-ing facility it is $5,000 not including transpor-tation or meals.”
With a crew of 24 members, this is a bill that can quickly add up.
Chamberlain pointed out to council that this particular training op-portunity is useful for a number of reasons, including that it allows
everyone on his crew to get involved.
It would allow his crew members to prac-tise a number of differ-ent scenarios and get some firsthand experi-ence under their belts.
He pointed out that the majority of his crew is fairly new, and while they do what they can for training each week, they get bored with run-ning the same drills, and it is not the same as ac-tual on-fire experience.
During the trailer park fire at Whispering Pines earlier this year, Chamberlain’s crew had a core group of ex-perienced firefighters with them. However, two thirds of the group were thrown into it.
“As their boss and their friend I am quite proud of them,” says Chamberlain of how they handled the trailer
park fire.“The people of Chase
should also be proud of them because we put our lives at risk every time we go out to a fire. Whether it is a big fire, small fire, or a highway rescue, we put our lives at risk.”
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Fire chief in favour of training opportunityContinued from pg. 18
n On a retrieve, Heat captain Kurtis Johnson slams the puck into the goal but Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmuir again deflects it. Heat shots-on-goal were 50 to the Bruins 25, but the Bruins won 3-2 on Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Art Holding Arena in Chase.
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Judith Guichon was recently named to the role and will be touring around the province.
The intent behind her travels is to allow her to meet people
in many different ar-eas and communities throughout B.C.
During her time in Chase she will visit the village office where she will meet the may-
or and council before heading out for a tour of the community.
She will end her day at the community hall at 5 p.m. for a recep-tion with anyone who
wishes to come out and meet her.
Guichon will ad-dress those in atten-dance before mingling with those who may want to meet her.
Chase Heat take on the Princeton Posse to-night, Jan. 25, 7 at the Art Holding Memorial Arena.
A Free Fam-ily Skate and activities will be on Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to noon at the Art Holding Me-morial Arena, bring a book donation and help fill the penalty box.
The lieutenant gov-ernor will be address-ing residents Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. in the commu-nity hall.
Chase Fish and Game Banquet, Feb. 2, at the Chase Com-munity Hall, doors open at 5:30 with the banquet beginning at 7 p.m.. Tickets available at Tim’s Archery and Naramada Video at $25 per person. Free local
rides home will be pro-vided
The Chase Curling Rink will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Eat great lo-cally purchased food with all proceeds going directly to the strug-gling curling club.
Chase Coffee-house goes the second Friday of each month until May, beginning 7 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall. En-tertainers welcome. Come sing, play and enjoy. All proceeds go to Chase Citizens on Patrol.
Ladies Ski program runs every Friday in January from 9 to 11 a.m.. For more infor-mation, contact Patri-cia at 250-679-3951.
Girl’s Group, Adam’s Lake Indian Band, learn to skate Program 6-9 began Jan. 22 and ends March 13. For info, call Jane Herman at 250-679-3870 or email her at [email protected].
Chase Village Coun-cil has announced that the legal action taken against the village re-garding the sublease of arena land to the Chase Canyon Eco-Adventures has been officially discontinued.
In 2011, Chase resident Mary Porter launched the lawsuit against the village al-leging that the lease agreement between the village and the recreation society for the arena lands did not permit the sublease of a part of those lands for a purpose other than
‘arena’ uses.This would mean
that a zipline business would not constitute arena uses.
However, the vil-lage argued that over the years, a number of events have occurred on the arena lands, including rodeos, car shows, weddings, fu-
nerals and graduation ceremonies.
According to the vil-lage, the intention of the original agreement between the village and the recreation so-ciety was not to restrict the use of the lands to arena uses only.
The village has since changed the lease
agreement between the village and the recreation society to broaden the language to allow for uses on the lands that fit with a broad range of ‘recre-ational’ type activities.
The completion of these changes resulted in Porter dropping her lawsuit.
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WHITEHEAD, JOANJULY 23, 1916 - January 13, 2013
Joan Elizabeth W h i t e h e a d (McLaughlin) passed away at Cottage 5 Hillside Village in Salmon Arm on the evening of Sunday, January 13th, 2013 at the age of 96. She was born in Vernon BC on July 23rd, 1916. As a child she lived in Vancouver, Alberta, Grindrod and Notch Hill. In 1940 she met and married Hans Whitehead and together theymoved to Campbell River where Hans loggedand they saved money to purchase land in EagleBay, BC. Their two girls, Vera Whitehead (Jensen) was born in Comox and a second daughter Anna Whitehead (Mackay) was born in Vernon. In 1946they moved to their land in Eagle Bay and built asmall house. Joan was a stay at home mother running the house and raising her two girls. She was always very active in the community, spending hours doing crafts, sewing, knitting,needle and petit point, rug hooking and any othercraft that struck her fancy. She loved to attend the dances at the Eagle Bay Hall, and helped do lots of fund raising so there was a community hall. She also loved her scrabble and every Wednesday afternoon friends gathered to play scrabble and have afternoon tea. For many years she ran theOkanagan Regional Library out of her home. After her husband passed away in February 1983 she continued to live on the property. Everyone inEagle Bay, might not have known her name buteveryone knew the little lady that walked miles and miles on the road every day, sometimes hikingto the store twice a day, very seldom did she accept a ride. Mom was always very supportive and there for her family, always a good sport. She retained her sense of humor until her passing .She had five grandchildren, Sandra (Blair) Downie,Wanda (Darrell) Johnson, Brian Mackay, Carolyn(Gary) Edwards, and Garry (Julie) Jensen. Shewas very close with and received great joy from her grandchildren and them from her. She woulddrop anything she was doing to play games withthem. She had eight great grandchildren, David, James, Richard, Christopher, Nicole, Nathaniel,Larisa, Zara, Mallory and Cailyn and two great,great grandchildren, Danika and Keegan. Shewas predeceased by her husband and four greatgrandsons, Michael, Alexander, Kenneth and Raymond.
On October 11th, 2005 she settled into Cottage 5 at Hillside Village and we feel that she had the best of care. We as a family would like to thankthe staff of Cottage 5 for the care and special attention that she was given. There will be agathering in August 2013 at the Eagle Bay Churchfor a memorial.
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TATCHELL, DOROTHY JEAN“Music ... in time of care
and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dorothy Jean Tatchell (Nee Inkster), 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6th, 2013, surrounded by family.
Dorothy was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she nurtured what would become a life-long passion for music, reading and sports. It was at the Winnipeg Tennis & Canoe Club where she also nurtured a rare love at-first-sight relationship with Spencer, her future husband.
They married in 1947 and spent the next 59 years west of the rockies as they moved throughout the Kootenays, the Cariboo & theOkanagan, including an 18 year stop-over inSalmon Arm before settling in Kelowna to enjoytheir retirement years.
Despite raising seven high-spirited children,Dorothy was an energetic and dedicated community volunteer. As an accomplishedpianist//organist she devoted her musical talents to Sunday Church services & choral groups,taughtKindergarten, was a strong advocate for mentalhealth, and a member of the Kinettes.
Her natural flair for fashion matched her vibrantpersonality and boundless joy of life that wasconstantly on display through her infectious laughter that could brighten any room.
She enjoyed a feisty game of bridge at the localbridge club where she embraced her need forintelligent and competitive stimulation, and honed her sharp wit.
Dorothy will best be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband and seven children,13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Dorothywas predeceased by her husband Spencer, sonBrian; sister Kay McEwen and brothers Dave,George and twin brother Gordon.
She is survived by her brother-in-law ArnMcEwen; children: Greg (Michiko), Vancouver; Janice LeBlanc, Kelowna; Garth, Vancouver,Sandra (Brian) Gibbons, Salmon Arm; Stephen(Kim), Kelowna; Michael (Jacqui), Furry Creek;grandchildren: Terri, Tommy, Allanna, Vancouver; Kyle, Todd, Victoria; Erin (Austin) Drecksel, Utah;Tanis & Lani Gibbons, Vancouver; Chris, Michael,Andrew,
Vancouver; Carter & Auburn Drecksel, Utah;Nolan LeBlanc, Victoria.
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TAYLOR, Rosemary (Bidochka)April 15, 1924 – December 26, 2012
Our beautiful and amazing mother passed quietly on December 26, 2012 at the Kitimat General Hospital with her family at her side.
While on this earth she was an angel to all who knew and loved her and now she is the sweetest angel in heaven. She always had a smile and kind word for anyone she met.
Mom is predeceased by her Mother and Father (Metro and Mary Bidochka), her husband (StephenTaylor) and her brother (John Bidoka).
She is survived by her four loving children;Sharon Nichols, Heather Nagel, Laurel Gray and Gary Taylor as well as all her grandchildren andgreat grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held in Salmon Arm this Spring.
Mom may be gone from this earth but she will never be forgotten. She is smiling at us all from above.
WRIGHT, LILLIANJanuary 28, 1924 – January 16, 2013
Lillian passed away peacefully at Citadel Care Centre in St. Albert, Alberta.
Lillian is survived by her son, Warren (Susan) of Tlell, BC and daughter, Carolyn (Paul) of High Prairie, AB; grandchildren, Kimberley (Jeremy) and great grandchildren Keira and Cole; Kelly, Justin and Tyson.
Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Jack; sister, Edna and brother, Ernie.
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LYDIA HARDERIt is with sadness
that the family of Lydia Harder announce her passing on January 16, 2013 at the age of 94, with her son George (Lucille) and daughter Dorothy (Ewen) at her side. Mom was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on July 29, 1918 to Fred and Wilhemina Schock. She married Abram Harder on May 10, 1938. Five children made up this family beginning with Hilbert Edward, Raymond Clarence, George Keith, adaughter Dorothy May and another son RichardPaul. She was predeceased by her parents, 8brothers and 1 sister being the only survivingsibling at the time of her death. She was alsopredeceased by her youngest son (Richard) Paulin November 1978 and her husband Abram in June of 1998. May 10th, before Dad’s death in June, they were married for 60 years. Mom was born and raised into a farming lifestyle and spentmany of her early adult years married and raisinga family in the same way. When the younger children were preschool ages the family moved to BC residing around the Okanagan Valley, the West Kootenays for a few years and then settling in Salmon Arm in the mid 1970’s. Mom will be remembered for her love of her family, gardening, and being a homemaker which included canningfruit and vegetables, baking bread, (in the earlyyears in a wood stove) sewing and caring for her children as well as enjoying grandchildren and great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.It was always an interesting topic of conversationto discuss the changes that Mom had seen and experienced in her lifetime. We also marvelled at how the life lessons learned in her farming upbringing and early adulthood as well asliving through and experiencing the depression years were never forgotten by her right to theend of her life. She is loved and will be fondly remembered by Hilbert (Trevor), Raymond (Emily), George (Lucille) Dorothy (Ewen) , numerousgrandchildren, great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild as well as nephews and niecesand many good friends. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Drs Keith andLaura Hepburn, the nursing staff at Shuswap LakeGeneral Hospital as well as the staff at Bastion Place for their care of our Mother in the last weeks of her life. Also, her fellow tenants at her home inParkview Place who daily made sure that she wasOK for another day. Thank You.
A celebration of life service will be held from thefamily plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm, onSaturday afternoon January 26, 2013 at 1 p.m.with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant with the eulogy shared by her daughter, Dorothy McIntosh. Family and friends will be gathering at BowersFuneral Home at 12:35 p.m. for the Funeral Procession at 12:45 p.m. A reception will followat the Senior Centre on 5th ave. S.E. allowing the family and friends time to continue sharingmemories.
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CAMPBELL, DANIEL JOHN NOVEMBER 6, 1959 - JANUARY 12, 2013
It is with great sorrow that the family of Dan Campbell announces the sudden passing of our son, brother and uncle at the age of 53 years. Dan was born in Salmon Arm and spent his early years living a life that many boys could only dream of. He always had a horse to ride, a dog by his side, and a bike to take him on many an adventure. As a boy, Dan was involved in several sports including hockey, baseball, boxing andskiing, all with the coaching and encouragementof his father. He loved to listen to music of allkinds and always enjoyed a challenging game ofchess with his friends, (especially when he wason the winning end). At the young age of 15 heleft school and moved to Calgary and soon after his arrival he took a job learning to work withsheet metal. He decided to go back to school in order to acquire his journeyman ticket as a sheet metal cladder and he later graduated from BCITreceiving a top achievement award for his class in 1982. He worked throughout BC and Alberta forseveral years before he endured a series of events that forever changed his life and ended his career.Throughout his life though, his good nature andsense of humor remained intact and there was never a time spent with him that he didn’t makeyou laugh. He was a friend through and through to so many and he will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends. Dan is survived by his parents, Bruce & Elizabeth Campbell, his sister,Jeanne Wensrich and her husband Brent, hissister Marianne Campbell, and his brother-in-lawJohn Anhorn, his nephew Daniel Anhorn, three nieces, Rebecca Campbell, Jacquelin Anhorn, Tiffany Rieker, and the newest addition to his family, his great niece, Roselyn Karpiak whose arrival gave him the title of “Great” Uncle (onewhich he felt was most appropriate) There are somany others whom he considered as family andwe trust that they all know who they are.
There will be no service at this time but acelebration of Dan’s life will be planned for the coming summer and announced at a later date. Thank you to all of the emergency personnel foryour attendance & compassion at such a difficult time. Dan’s family would also like to extend aheartfelt thank you to Dr. Adriaan Heunis and hisstaff for their care and kindness towards Dan overthe years,
As well we wish to convey our sincere appreciation to all of Dan’s wonderful friendswho were there for him always. Your unwaveringfriendship meant the world to him.
If you wish to do something in memory of Dan,a donation to the SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society would be very kind.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD.,Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Dan’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
KENNEDY, AUDREY BEATRICE 1929 - 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Beatrice Kennedy at the age of 83 on January 15, 2013 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Audrey was born April 11, 1929 and raised in Standard, Alberta. In 1949 Audrey married Andrew Kennedy and in 1966 they moved to Salmon Arm where Audrey was the first person hired by Canada Manpower where she worked tillher retirement in 1988. Audrey is pre-deceased by the love of her life Andy in 1999. She will be sadly missed by her children Andrea, Angela (DonFarquhar), Anita (George Bouchard), Andrew Dale(Cindy Turner), Allan Terrance (Brandi Fast). Her10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren all knew the love of a grandmother who lived herlife for her family and friends. Audrey was theconstant of their lives in an ever changing world.
An open house for Audrey was held on Saturday,June 19, 2013 where family and friends cametogether to honour and pay tribute to this special lady. On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 aCelebration of life service will be held at the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant.
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A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. The leaves andflowers may wither, The golden sun may set. Butthe ones who loved so dearly, Are the ones whowon’t forget.
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If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane,I’d walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
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Applicants must possess a Recognized RCA certifi cate and Be registered with BC CACHWR.Shifts include full time, part time, Full time night shift and casual on call.
Resumes complete with supporting documentation can be emailed to [email protected] or fax to 250-434-8566.
While we appreciate all applications, Please note only those short listed will be contacted.
Residential Care AidesChase B.C.
Career Opportunity: Development Forester Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.Are you interested in joining a dynamic team and becoming a key member of a growing forest management business? Working within Forsite’s Forest Operations Group, you will be expected to play a key specialist role in the support of forest development, including the areas of timber appraisal, forest stewardship and silviculture systems.Applicants should be an RPF with over 10 years experience in forest development planning (of which at least 5 years must be in the area of operational timber development).For a full position posting and submission requirements, visit www.forsite.ca/forsite_careers.html
RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONGCasual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends)
Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid.
Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.
Start rate per hour - $15.54 per hour + benefits
Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to:Kindale Developmental AssociationPO Box 94Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0E-mail: [email protected]: 250-546-3053
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INSWages per BCGEU Agreement
FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON WORKERThe Family School Liaison Worker is a yearly contract position under the direction of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC). This position will serve students who attend schools within School District 83 for the 2012/2013 school year. The schools served are identified by School district 83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education, based on priorities, concerns and issues.Qualifications will include a Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a working knowledge or experience with Aboriginal communities. There is one full time position and one half time position required for the balance of the 2013 school year. Terms to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.Reports and updates will be provided to the FNEC and/or the District principal on a regular basis. These positions will be reviewed upon completion.For more detailed information, contact Irene LaBoucane, District Principal, Aboriginal Education at 250-832-8223.Applicants who qualify must apply in writing with a complete resume of documentation and references to:First Nations Education Council c/o Irene LaBoucane District Principal, Aboriginal Education School District #83 (North – Okanagan Shuswap) 220 Shuswap Street NE, Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Phone: 250-832-8223Deadline: Friday February 1, 2013
is inviting applications for the position of
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
PLUMBERS, CABINET MAKERS
Twin Anchors Manufacturing is looking to hire:
Plumbers, Cabinet MakersApply in person or email:
Val Holmes Twin Anchors Marine (1977) Ltd. 675 Old Town Road, Sicamous, BC Canada [email protected]
MANUFACTURING
culture that specializes in the manufacturing of Rollshutters, retractable Habitat Screens™, and Vandal Panels™. Our value proposition is to take a customer intimate approach in providing our clients with excellent service, innovative products, superior after sales support, and the right solutions for security, shade, and storm protection. Our products are distributed across North America and the Caribbean.Our business is growing and we want you to grow with us. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, like working with people, and are committed to making a di erence, alius is the right t for you.We are recruiting for the position of Purchaser. We are looking for a talented, results oriented, candidate who thrives in a fast paced, exible, and challenging environment. We reward good ideas and initiative, and allow you the freedom and autonomy to do your job. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with Production and Sales, you will be responsible for, among other things:• All stages of the procurement process• Use of databases, spreadsheets and word
processing software to monitor inventory and prepare statistical and written reports with varying degrees of compelexity and detail for Management
• nsure the e cient availability of materials based upon established inventory levels, seasonal uctuations, and sales projections
• Facilitate regular physical inventory counts and maintain procurement and inventory records
• Assist in the transition from current systems to a new ERP system
• Identify creative solutions for material-oriented production and purchasing problems
• Facilitate all areas related to Logistics such as the planning and coordination of Container, FTL, and LTL freight, both inbound and outbound
• Co-ordinate e ectively with respect to Customs documentation and clearance of inbound shipments
• Monitor vendor performance in terms of cost, quality and delivery
• Have a working knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost-reduction techniques
• Communicate and qualify standards of quality, tolerance, and product speci cation
• evelop and maintain e ective co-operative relationships, both internal and external
Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of years related procurement experience, an Inventory Control or Purchasing certi cate, and to those with ERP systems experience. Applicants should also be pro cient in Microsoft Excel and other MS O ce programs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency at all times through e ective time management with a focus on follow up and follow through.Please forward your résumé to [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We respectfully request no telephone enquiries regarding this position posting.
RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONGCasual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends)
Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate and First Aid.
Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non-verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.
Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to:Kindale Developmental AssociationPO Box 94Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0E-mail: [email protected]: 250-546-3053
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INSWages per BCGEU Agreement
PN Clinical Instructor(Acute Care)
We are recruiting for a temporary position of PN Clinical Instructor (Acute Care) for the period of Feb 18 – Mar 22. This position will be based out of the Shuswap General Hospital in Salmon Arm. Candidates will be a BC licensed LPN or RN with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in acute care. Hours will be 36 hours per week with possible shift work. Please send your cover letter and resume to:
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Dry End Supervisor to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong leadership skills with a proven commitment to safe work performance. Good communication skills coupled with and supervisory experience are crucial to the success of this position. Minimum of fi ve years’ experience in wood products manufacturing A strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment. Post-secondary education in wood products manufacturing or a related fi eld would be an asset
READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer off ering excellent pension and fl ex benefi t programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by Jan. 31, 2013
We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply today at www.tolko.com
Announcements
Lost & FoundFOUND: Hummingbird ear-ring, Dec. 14 outside of Cente-noka Mall’s west entrance (250)832-8654
Lost: black Samsung phone on Jan 15 possibly in the parking lot beside lifetime fi t-ness if found call 250-832-0983 pictures on phone are sentimental and irreplaceable.
LOST: Prescription glasses with green squares on t;he side of the frames. Clueless as to where they might be (250)833-1857
Sports & RecreationHUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfi rearms.com
Travel
Vacation SpotsGreat Vacation Deal!
13 nights on the beach at Paradise Village in Nuevo (Puerto) Vallarta for only $100/night! First come, fi rst serve! email: [email protected]
Employment
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capa-bility. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
DRIVERS WANTED:Terrifi c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.
under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
Required Immediately:Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifi able experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On CallBoat Truck driver Canada/US;Furniture Delivery Driver throughout BC; Full time Driv-ers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your re-sume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250- 546-0600 or by email to [email protected] No phone calls please
Help WantedDRIVER BFI Canada is seek-ing a FT residential garbage truck driver. The successful applicant should be strong, de-pendable, punctual & diligent. A minimum Class 3 license is required. Please email re-sumes with drivers abstract to robert.hurdle@bfi canada.com
GREAT Canadian Oil Change is now hiring. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, are good with computers and work well with the public, come join out team! Automo-tive repair experience or knowledge an asset. Weekend work required. Apply in person between 8am and 6pm or by fax 250-832-1042
Employment
Help WantedPT/FT Care-Aid needed. Must have certifi cate, own transpor-tation, fl exible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume:[email protected]
Shuswap Home Repair is seeking 2 handymen for PT/ FT work depending on abilities, must be honest and trustworthy, pay based on ex-perience, [email protected] (250)833-9446SKYLINE TRUCK STOP is now hiring a full time cook. Send resumes to [email protected]. or fax to 250-836-4950.
Career Opportunities
Employment
Home Care/SupportWANTED private care provid-er in North Grindrod. Must be a licensed care aid. Would provide personal care to para-plegic T8 with double ampu-tee. Please contact Dave for more info 250-801-0764.
Help Wanted
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Services
Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Employment
Ofce SupportWE ARE a busy law fi rm in Salmon Arm and need to re-place our current receptionist secretary and runner. We do not require applicants to be experienced, but education, training or experience could be an advantage. Please e-mail ([email protected]), fax (250- 832-6177) or deliver (#320, 351 Hudson Avenue NE) your resume and letter to the atten-tion of Dennis Zachernuk.
RetailPARTS Person position. Seeking a hard working, ener-getic individual for our Kam-loops store. Successful appli-cant shall have: Basic agricultural mechanical knowl-edge, Excellent computer skills, & be a Self-Starter with good communicative & inter-personal skill. Interested can-didates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250-546-3165, email: [email protected]
Trades, TechnicalHD Service Technician. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th yr appr. Service Technician for our Armstrong location. We are a Case IH Agricultural/ Light Ind. dealer. Noble Tractor offers a competitive salary w/ group benefi ts & retirement pkg. Submit resume to: [email protected], or Noble Tractor & Equip., 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4NOBLE Tractor & Equipment, a Case IH & MF dealer, re-quires a Service Supervisor/ Lead Hand for our Kamloops store. Ag. tech background is desired. Successful applicant will also handle service dept. scheduling, inquiries, & paper-work. Send resume to: Gordon Gerrits, Noble Tractor, 580 Chilcotin Rd, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G5, fax: 250-851-3146, email: [email protected].
Work WantedCARPENTER with 45yrs. ex-perience, new houses, renova-tions, drywall, painting & fi n-ishing. Excellent references (1-250)878-4460
Computer Services
Garden & Lawn
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Esthetics ServicesPERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free con-sultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: [email protected]
Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
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Cleaning ServicesVANESSA’S CLEANING SER-VICE Oraganizing, shopping and move outs. 250-833-1548
Medical SuppliesRESPIRONIC Evergo portable oxygen concentrator. Comes with extra (3rd) battery and ex-ternal charger. 28hrs on unit, purchased new on 10/12/2012 Call 250-675-4040 after 4pm
Misc. for Sale6 PERSON HOT TUB. Notheating. $900.00. Must go. 250-836-4876 or 250-804-9712.77 GAL. FISH TANK with pol-ished aluminum and cherry wood stand. 48” wide, 18” deep and stands 5’ high. Dual lighting, ornaments, gravel. New aerator and new Fuval 403 fi lter/pump. Empty and clean. Ready to go. $400.00 OBO. 250-803-0560 or 250-804-5156.APPLE iMac: silver 20” Core 2Duo, 4 gigs ram, wired apple keyboard, wireless mighty mouse, clean install of OSX. Great shape, no issues $600 Call 250-832-6765CORT 6 string acoustic guitarwith pick up cutaway body, hard shell case $450 250-833-1976 or 250-517-8087
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Spacious Rancher with detached 24 X 32 garage shop w/ 12’ ceilings. Attached oversized single car garage, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths. Beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard! All on one level with patio doors off of dining room.
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$259,900
Underground Services Installed. Individual Wells, Lots of Water.
HIGHLY visible 1000 sq ft commercial property $1200 month, available immediately. Ground fl oor, central heat/air, utilities extra. Fenced yard op-tional. 250-321-4724
Houses For Sale
Interior South
Real Estate
For Sale By OwnerDOWNSIZING or trade for property with trailer/sm. house on 1/2-3 ac. Prefer east of S.A., Grindrod N., Malakwa. Asking $333,000. Upgrades, roof, wind, siding, insulation, bath, garage. (250)517-8797
Houses For SaleFSBO - downtown SA, excel-lent revenue property or start-er home, vender motivated. Please call 250-804-1453 or 250-463-4197
Homes WantedLOOKING to relocate to Sal-mon Arm area looking to rent 1 or 2 bdrm with W/D F/S own entrance with parking utils inc. Never home always away working, back once every month. Leave msg 604-787- 8569.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Bright & Clean 1981 D/W Mo-bile in park, $56,500. 2bdrm + diningroom, f/s, w/d, shed, call or text 250-540-8358 or 250-681-4109
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent1bdrm across from City Hall. Adults, N/S, pets negot., refs req’d $690/mo. Phone: 250-833-0420, 250-253-0606
1BDRM adult oriented in quiet building facing McGuire Lake, on bus rte., walk to DT & hos-pital, coin laundry in bldg., unit has AC/F/S, heat/hot water incl., NS, NP, ref’s & DD req., $775/mo. (250)546-3066 (250)546-1970
Mobile Homes & Parks
Lots
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent1 bdrm apt. available immed. Central loc. Mature adults. Pet negotiable. $695/mo. Phone 250-832-6490
1BDRM unit, 951 5Ave SW, Salmon Arm $795/mo + Hydro Please contact Andre: (250)832-3172 (o/h)
2 BDRM. APT. in Sicamous. NP, NS. $650/mo. plus DD. 250-804-3485.
DOUGLAS MANOR 2-bdrm. $825/mo. incl. f/s, d/w, a/c, heat, h/w. N/S N/P. Avail. Jan 1. 250-803-1694
ENDERBY clean, quiet 1bdrm, fully furnished, all inclusive, also Salmon Arm: 2bdrm upper fl oor, built in hot tub and BBQ (250)549-9471
Homes for Rent1BDRM waterfront cottage, Sunnybrae, quiet, bright, clean, gas F/P, garage, stor-age, NS, NP, ref’s req. $795/mo. (250)804-9706
2BDRM. 1bath fenced 1/2acre close to DT SA, pet okay, 5appl., 2 car carport, $1200/mo. + util (250)878-3200
2BDRM. 2bath lakeview top fl oor suite in newer sub divi-sion in SA, fully landscaped, fenced back yard, dbl. at-tached garage, covered front deck, NG hookup for BBQ, 6appl., util. incl., small pet neg., avail. Mar1, possible ear-ly possession, professional or mature person, couple pre-ferred (250)804-4355 (250)833-8535
2BDRM. bsmt. suite, 3bdrm. upper fl oor & also 4 & 5bdrm whole house, one close to DT & one on 20ST SE, F/S/W/D, pet friendly, avail. now (250)549-6554
2BDRM Home w/half base-ment in Canoe incl FS Hydro NS NP $900 250-833-2518
2Bdrm upgraded Mobile SA West rural setting NS W/D F/S DD $800 250-832-9070
3 BDRM, 2 Bath, newly cus-tom renovated home, 3 min to town/beach/golf, 2 car garage, wkshp. Barns/paddocks/outdr pets negotiable. N/S, N/P Avail Apr 1, Ref requ’d, $1500+util. [email protected]
3 bd rm + den, 1644 sq. ft. + storage, dble garage, air cond. Large covered deck with lake/mtn. view. $1,500/mo + util, incl. all appliances. NS, NP, DD, ref. required, 250-832-2510
Rentals
Homes for Rent4 BED HOUSE in South Broadview school area, N/S, $1350/mo + util, avail now. for info: [email protected] or 1-250-886-1808BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm 2bath home in hillcrest area, 5 appliances, large yard, amazing view from balcony Avaliable Feb 1st $1650 + dd utilities not included Call 250-463-4670
Great location Modern 3 bdrm, 2 bath in SA Avail Now 5 appl., dbl garage, NS, NP, DD & refs. reqd. $1100 + util., 250-804-8824 [email protected] RENTAL Humming-bird Beach Resort, Swansea Point near Sicamous. Monthly or longer off season rental of Cabin! $1,500 per month. Contact Steve at 403-650-1600 or [email protected] 6bdrm house incl. full 3bdrm suite on lower level, quiet country setting, near convenience store & school, 10km from SA, $1600/mo. + DD & util., ref’s needed, avail Feb 15, no drugs, no alcohol, NS, NP (250)832-4642SMALL HOUSE IN Green Acres Mobile Park, Malakwa. Only $400/mo. 250-836-2778.SORRENTO nice 3+bdrm house, 2bth, lakeview, near beach/town, , lrg rec room W/D/F/S incl., avail. immed, $1100/mo + util. DD req. (250)803-1081TOP fl oor of 2bdrm. lakeside home, no outside maint., very private, all util. incl., panoramic lake view, 2min. to town, own-er lives in bsmt. suite, NP, only mature persons need apply $1200/mo., avail. March 1st (250)832-5041
Suites, Lower1bdrm daylight W/D Sher-wood Forest NONSMOKERS, N/P $650+util 250-803-61051 BDRM detached suite $650 util. inc. 10 min west Avail Feb 1 (250)253-07591 bdrm for mature quiet sin-gle person. WD in suite, Sep entrance. NS NP $650/Mo incl util. 250-804-01251Bdrm W/O. Avail Mar. 1 NS NP $700/mo util, cable incl. DD& Ref’s req. 250-832-44481 bedroom. Includes w/d, f/s, utilities, satellite. No smoking. No pets. Near 5 corners. $625/month. 250-832-80991BRM bright level entry near dt ns np w/d dw util cab wifi incl $750 (250)832-59192BDRM., 5appl., near 4 schools, rink, NS, NP, back yard, a/c $900/mo. incl. util.+ DD, avail. now (250)295-5498
Homes for Rent
Rentals
Suites, Lower2BDRM., close to town, pri-vate, NS, NP, DD, avail. immed., $800/mo. utilities in-cluded (250)832-0073
2BDRM newer Daylight Suite avail now, util/Cable/WiFi incl. $950/mo. (250)253-2557
CHASE deluxe 1200sqft. day-light suite incl. util., cable, in-ternet & laundry. Working or retired person, DD, avail. Feb 1, $750/mo. (250)679-8377
One Bedroom + Den Bsmtsuite. 900sqft near Bastion school. Large bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath, large kitch-en/dining area. $900 incl utilities. NS (250) 517-9617
Newly Reno’d ONE BDRM suite util incl. $675/mo, Avail Immed NS. (250)804-0399
Transportation
Auto Financing
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Cars - Domestic2000 Pontiac Sunfi re, 63,515km, always been prop-erly maintained, ex. cond., $4000. obo (250)833-0150
Sport Utility Vehicle1995 Tracker Sunrunner 4x4, auto, PS, PB, hard & soft top, factory tow system, immacu-late cond., never winter driven, must see $5200. fi rm (250)832-4652
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 P/S P/B P/W 4 Dr. V8 220,000kms Winter/Sum-mer tires on rims $3600 many extras 250-675-4626
Trucks & VansGMC SIERRA 1500, 2002 4X4 pick-up. Ext. cab, 5.3L V8. Clean, reliable, well maint., no accidents, full load, heated leather seats, A/C, CD, AM/FM., remote start, on star cap., rocker panels, nerf bars, box rails. $9200. O.B.O. Call Steve-oh eve. (250) 804-1728
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To learn more about how Enactus is enabling progress in our community, visit: www.enactusoc.ca or follow Enactus on Twitter @enactusoc
Salmon Arm students Jordan, Kris, Ryan, Tom, Samantha and Caitlin with faculty advisor Terry Kosowick at the
After eight years of service to the community, SIFE Okanagan is building on its promise to use the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. The student-led organization is undergoing a name change to become Enactus. But don’t let the new look fool you – the group’s mission is still the same. Moving forward Enactus will continue to make connections with the community. More than 100 students throughout the valley will work with youth, not-for-profit organizations and drive community initiatives to improve the lives of others.
en•act•usentrepreneurial – we see opportunity, and develop projects which build the talent in our region and enable progress.
action – we provide leadership, inspire change and take action in our community.
us – we are the students of Okanagan College, powered and supported by our College and our partners in the community.
After eight years of service to the community, SIFE Okanagan is building on its promise to use the power
Okanagan College
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Celebrate Unplug & PlayFamily Literacy Week at work
January 21-27, 2013
www.shuswapliteracy.ca
encourage staff members to bring a book or magazine to work to read during break times
organize a used book exchange for staff
start an informal workplace book club
SportS
I had the pleasure and honour of skiing the in-augural one-kilometre event in last weekend’s Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet as surrogate grandma accompany-ing four-year-old Romy Hansen from Kam-loops. As I skied along in this sea of two, three, and four year olds, I could see the sport of cross-country skiing is in enthusiastic hands. It has a brilliant future.
At its inception 29 years ago, the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet had one large Jackrab-bit category – under 13. Any of the younger skiers were at a distinct disadvantage if they wanted to be competi-tive. Over time the or-ganizers have broken down this large cat-egory into smaller ones and, this year, with the growing number of ski-
ers four and under, we established the A1 cat-egory for these tykes.
Now there are four categories under 13 years which makes for a very exciting awards ceremony, where each category has its medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I believe we can credit the Jackrabbit ski pro-gram for the insurgence of interest in nordic skiing. Kids of three to four years are wel-comed into the Jack-bunny program, then
graduate to Jackrabbits as their age and abil-ity increases. So many carry on to the Junior Racing Team when they hit eight to nine years, with a terrific base from the Jackrabbit program. Others who don’t want to race are welcomed into the Challenge pro-gram which embraces the backcountry areas of the Larch Hills and takes the participants on super adventures in the system off set track. Something for every-one.
Next on the Larch Hills Junior Rac-ing Team competi-tion schedule is the BC Championships in Prince George on Feb. 2-3. Having won the championships for the past two years run-ning, the Larch Hills team is gunning for its third straight title. That
would be a champi-onship record. Prince George, being an eight-hour drive away, is a bit of a challenge to get to but an inveterate num-ber of racers, parents and coaches are going for it. Best of luck to these skiers and compa-ny, in the races – classic individual distances on Saturday, skate relays on Sunday – in the age aggregate titles up for grabs, and the over-all championship title. We’ll be cheering from here!
There is a new light pole in the start area by the LH chalet thanks to the generous donation of labour by Dan Smith of Dancor Electric Lim-ited. Great for night skiing/gathering and a wonderful permanent pole for the start line of
Taking chargen SilverBack for-ward Brayden Sherbinin fights for possession during Friday’s 3-1 victory at home against the Trail Smoke Eaters. Saturday night Salmon Arm defeat-ed Trail 4-3 in an exciting overtime finish at the Comin-co Arena. The ’Backs are on the road Friday, Satur-day and Sunday to take on Langley, Chilliwack and Surrey.
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Loppet for the very young
TraiL TaLes
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All WeekJam the GM Children’s Book Drive> SALMON ARM GM and PICCADILLY MALLHelp “Jam the GM” full of gently used children’s books. All booksdistributed to family organizations in the North Okanagan-Shuswap.
Random Acts of Reading> PLAYFORT PUBLISHINGListen for local celebrities reading books around the community. Free book giveaways.
Bring a Book to Work WeekBusinesses and organizations are encouraged to promote reading and book discussions during regularly scheduled employee break times. Organize a used book exchange or start a book club.
Monday, January 21Family Literacy Week Opening Ceremony - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 1:30PMMinister George Abbott will officially open Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week and present the COFLA Literacy Award to LASS. Free refreshments and book giveaways.
“Retro” Family Game Night - SALMON ARM> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 6 - 8PMThis is an evening for families to come out and play retro board games together.Hot chocolate, snacks and door prizes will be provided.
Come Try Curling! - ENDERBY> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30 - 5:00PMFamilies are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.All equipment will be provided.
Tuesday, January 22Family Skate - SALMON ARM> SHAW CENTRE 2:30 - 4PMCome out for a free skate at the rink! Skate rentals available at Chevy’s for a small fee.
Family Skate - ENDERBY> ENDERBY ARENA 11AM - 12 NOONFamilies are invited out for a free skate!
Carlin Country Sliding Party - CARLIN> CARLIN SCHOOL 6:30 - 8PMThe Carlin PAC invites families from all schools to join in the fun of an old fashioned country sliding party. Bring your own toboggans and sleds.Hot chocolate and a warming bonfire will be provided.
Wednesday, January 23Preschool Storytime - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AMJoin us for stories, rhymes and singing for little ones .
Books with the ‘Backs - SALMON ARM> SHAW CENTRE 4:30 - 5:30PMCome out and buddy read with a player from the SilverBacks. Bring yourown book to read or choose a book at the arena. Participants will receive a free ticket to a SilverBacks game compliments of Hucul Printing - while quantities last!
Preschool Storytime - SOUTH SHUSWAP> SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AMJoin us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.
Armstrong Early Years Fair - ARMSTRONG> ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY 8:30AM - 11:00AMChildren from the ages of 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend. Activities include: storytelling, snacks, face painting, information about children’s services and programs, games, play area, book giveaways and much more!
Preschool Storytime - ARMSTRONG> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AMJoin us for stories and rhymes for little ones and their families.
Family Curling Afternoon - ARMSTRONG> ARMSTRONG CURLING CLUB 3:00 - 6:00PMFamilies are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.All equipment will be provided.
Thursday, January 24Salmon Arm Early Years Pirate Party - SALMON ARM> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 9:30 - 11:30AMAhoy there me hearties! Children aged 0 to 5 and their parents/ caregivers are invited to attend a Pirate Party (costumes welcome). Activities include: performances by children’s entertainer Roxy, snacks, information about children’s services and programs, pirate games, play area, book giveaways and much more.
Soup & Stories Program - SALMON ARM> SHUSWAP FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 3:00 - 4:00PMParents with their children ages 0 to 12 are invited to learn new storytelling techniques. Join local storyteller James Murray for some stories, yummy soup and a free book!
Family Curling Night - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 6:00 - 7:30PMFamilies are invited to come out and try the fun sport of curling.All equipment will be provided.
Crazy Hat Family Skate - SICAMOUS> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2:00 - 4:00PMCome out for a free skate at the rink! Skates of various sizes areavailable to borrow at no charge.
Friday, January 25Pirate Loppet: Grade 3 - 7 Students - LARCH HILLS> LARCH HILLS SKI AREA 11AMWell shiver me timbers! Dress up in your favourite pirate costume and participate in the annual Pirate Loppet cross country ski event. Students may register at their school or at Skookum Cycle & Ski. There is a minimal charge for this event.
Family Games Night - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 4:00 - 8:00PMJoin in some family fun by trying different board games.All games will be provided.
‘Play Again’ Film Documentary - CARLIN> CARLIN ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7PMThis film inspires families to take action to reconnect children to the natural world.Film is appropriate for children ages 10 and up. Child-minding by donation will be available for younger children.
Parents & Tots Fun Day - SICAMOUS> CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL 10:00AM - 12NOONChildren aged 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend the Fun Day. Activities include the limbo, parachute, yoga, balance beam and obstacle course. Fresh fruit will be provided.
Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive - SICAMOUS> SICAMOUS EAGLES GAME - SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 7:00PMBring a bag of gently uses children’s books to the Eagles game and help “Jam the GM” full of books! Free admission for children under 12 who donate a book!
Saturday, January 26Puppet Play - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 11:00AMJoin us for a fun puppet play for little ones and their families.
Family Art Saturday - “Build a Book” Project - SALMON ARM> SAGA PUBLIC ART GALLERY 11:00AM - 4:00PMCome out and create your very own book. All ages.
Family Scavenger Hunt - SALMON ARM> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 2:00PMCome to the library for a fun-filled scavenger hunt!
Preschool Storytime - ENDERBY> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 11AMStories, songs, puppets and fun! For ages 3 and up!
Preschool Storytime - SICAMOUS> SICAMOUS LIBRARY BRANCH 11:00AMStories, songs, puppets and fun! For ages 3 and up!
Photo Treasure Hunt Kick-Off - SICAMOUS> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 10:00AM - 1:00PMChallenge the members of your family to participate in the phototreasure hunt. Prizes! Call Pam 250-515-1692.
Unplug & Play the Canadian Way - SICAMOUS> SICAMOUS EAGLES GAME, SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 7:00PMMake it a family outing and come cheer on the Sicamous Eagles. Free admission for local minor sports participants featured on ice for their sport.
Sunday, January 27D.E.A.R (Drop Everything and Read)> ALL COMMUNITIESCelebrate National Family Literacy Day today by making time for everyonein the family to D.E.A.R. Happy reading!
Unplug & Play Family Pool Party - SALMON ARM> SASCU RECREATION CENTRE 1:00PM - 4:00PMLeave the mitts and toques at home and bring your swimsuits.Enjoy music, games, activities and more!
Snowmobile Winterfest - SICAMOUS> NORTHWAY’S FIELD 10:00AM - 2:00PMCome out for some family fun! Lions’ concession,bonfire and snow games.
Armstrong Curling ClubArmstrong & Falkland ECD CommitteeCarlin PACEagle Valley Sports & Leisure AssociationEnderby Curling ClubEnderby & District Chamber of CommerceEZ Rock 91.5 FMHucul Printing
Okanagan Regional LibraryNorth & South ShuswapCommunity Resource Assoc.Piccadilly MallPlayfort PublishingSAGA Art GallerySalmon Arm Curling ClubSalmon Arm GMSalmon Arm Observer
Salmon Arm RecreationSalmon Arm SilverBacksSchool District 83Shuswap Family Resource CentreShuswap Childrens’ AssociationSicamous EaglesSicamous & Malakwa ECD CommitteeSkookum Cycle & Ski
For full event details visit: www.shuswapliteracy.ca
the loppet.Wonderful loppet,
terrific skiing, super ski season. Sun at Cec’s Cabin – anyone that is finding the overcast of Salmon Arm getting them down. Moose have been sighted on the South Loop. A one-antlered moose was sighted by the race team a couple of weeks ago. A skier from Enderby found the dropped sin-gle antler on Larch Hills Road, and she gave it to the LHNS to display in the chalet. Quite the find.
Pirate Loppet this Friday. The hill will be crawling with more than 400 school kids – some of them skiing their first event ever. Most of the schools involved in the Pirate Loppet have had their students up to the Larch Hills for a couple of sessions on skis already, with assistance from Larch Hills member volunteers. The annual Pirate Loppet is a high-light for these kids, and for the growly pirates who line the course and make the event such fun for everyone.
We’ve been skating/playing hockey on the lake, close to shore in front of Raven subdivi-sion. Great Canadian tradition – pond hockey. Give it a go. Also, ski-ing the foreshore is ter-rific.
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Hanna to Huskies
The SilverBacks have announced that 18-year-old defence-man Shane Hanna from Salmon Arm has committed to the NCAA’s Michigan Tech Huskies.
The ’Backs say Hanna has developed into one of the pre-mier offensive defend-ers in the BCHL over the past two seasons. His 3.5 GPA and his dedication as a student athlete is now being re-warded with the com-mitment to the Huskies program.
Moose sighted
A28 www.saobserver.net Friday, January 25, 2013 Shuswap Market News
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