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Woman Osprey home vacated rescued from lake By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

Thursday was moving day for a pair of ospreys in Salmon Arm. Because an osprey nest at 10th Avenue and Fifth Street SW at the entrance to the fairgrounds was at risk of catching fire, BC Hydro moved it onto a specialized platform. Arne Langston, BC Hydro’s natural resource specialist, said ospreys tend to build nests on power poles because of their height and structure, which usually includes two parallel beams at the very top that the birds can wedge their sticks between. However, the nests are at serious risk of catching fire. “We have to look out for the safety of those birds and that’s why we have to move them sometimes; we don’t really have a choice,” Langston said. “It would be a lot harder to fix if there was a problem.” The nest on 10th Avenue SW and 5th Street SW was sitting on conductors that would spark the nest if it were to rain, possibly killing the birds and putting people out of power for several hours, she said. BC Hydro monitors several ospreys to make sure they do not build their nests on power poles. Once the nest is established, BC Hydro cannot destroy it because the birds are provincially protected. At that point the Crown corporation has to install specialized platforms next to the original location. If the nest is not established and is at the earli-

Heroes: Victim insists two men saved her life.

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Location, location: BC Hydro power line technician Rob Lacheur places

an empty osprey nest on a new platform at 10th Avenue and Fifth Street SW, in hopes that the birds will move from their old perch atop a hydro pole. est stages they are able to remove it, hoping the fish hawks will start building in a tree instead. BC Hydro tries to monitor the birds closely enough to

catch them before they establish their nests, says Langston, but the birds can build a nest in a couple of days. BC Hydro sometimes puts triangular fibre glass protec-

tors over power poles that ospreys are trying to nest on. Langston says it’s important for residents to understand that BC Hydro is not destroying established nests.

A grey morning on the lake got a lot darker for one Calgary woman Saturday. Millie Barron was on Shuswap Lake between Wild Rose Bay and Anglemont when the engine died and, taking on water, the boat started sinking. “I was way out and I began whistling and screaming,” Barron says. “I was standing on top of the inboard motor, I was totally panicking.” Fortunately for Barron, a young boy on the beach heard her screams and told nearby adults. The adults were Triton Docks owner Don Lauzon and one of his customers, Anglemont property owner Jevon Bennato. The men took Lauzon’s 24-foot pontoon boat with an onboard winch out to Barron. And while Lauzon towed the boat to shore, Bennato jumped on-board to figure out what was going on. “The boat had died and there was about six inches of water in it,” says Lauzon, pointing out the line off the water pump intake was sucking water straight out of the lake into the boat. “The bilge wasn’t working and that was making the problem that much worse.” Lauzon beached the boat at the Anglemont Marina – Barron’s original destination – and he and Bennato got a portable bilge pump going, got the engine running again and called her husband to come and get her. “She was extremely grateful,” said Lauzon, laughing off hero status. “It’s one of those things, someone’s in trouble, you just deal with it. I guess it was lucky, because there were no other boats in the area.” But Barron believes the people who took part in her rescue are heroes. “I’m lucky to be alive, the way I look at it,” she said Tuesday from her Calgary home. “They totally downplayed it, but they saved me and they need to be recognized for their efforts.” See Air horn on page A2

This week Shuswap Theatre steals the show at Ozones. See more on page A19. Students get a ﬁrst-hand glimpse of the realities of drinking and driving. See A2.

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An overturned vehicle with young people trapped underneath, a driver taken away in handcuffs, blood and injuries and death. Grade 12 students at Salmon Arm Secondary experienced the real deal when it comes to impaired driving. Teacher Stanley Koroluk’s Law 12 class ran a mock impaired driving crash on Thursday, May 16 that had emergency units responding as if they were at the scene of a real accident. The class is filming a commercial to deter people from drinking and driving, focusing on events surrounding grad. The mock accident is one among many scenes the class has filmed for the commercial they hope will be aired on TV. Ben’s Towing provided a damaged truck which was safely rolled over into the ditch on 10th Avenue SW. Three students climbed into the overturned cab while one student lay deathly still next to a pole a few feet from the vehicle’s front end, just as a person ejected from the vehicle would. The camera started rolling and Salmon Arm Rescue Unit, four para-

medics, a police officer and a coroner all arrived on scene, sirens blaring. The students experienced every step of a real crash from being removed from the vehicle with the Jaws of Life to getting rushed away in an ambulance. The authenticity of the scene, with students painted with ‘blood,’ had onlookers looking worried. “The decision was made by the class as well as all the emergency services that were here, that they would film the entire scene and roll with it the way they would in a real-life collision,” said Const. Mike Dibblee. “Everything they did here today is what they would do at a collision.” Dibblee pitched the commercial idea to the Law 12 class as another way to deter impaired driving. The class was enthusiastic and created the story line, which depicts an impaired driver leaving a grad party, leading to the death of a passenger who is not wearing a seat belt. Student Jackson Calvert was one of the ‘surviving’ passengers, and was the first to be removed from the truck by the rescue unit and paramedics. “It was kind of scary, I really couldn’t see

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distraught grad student away from her deceased friend who was thrown out of a truck during the mock accident. anything,” Calvert said. “They had my head covered up and everything, and all I was hearing was popping, and I felt myself kind of being jerked around. It was scary. It has really made me aware of what actually goes on. It’s not just someone crashes and someone gets hurt. There’s serious implications.” The students have been working on the commercial since the end of March and will be done within the next two weeks. “I’m hoping that they learn more from doing this than they can get from class and lecture,” said Koroluk. “It covers 10 of the chapters that we have to deal with and just the practical application of what they saw and what we went

Air horn recommended Anglemont Marina for a pre-season check-up. “I will never go out on the water in spring again; if I can’t swim in it, I won’t go on it,” she says with conviction, noting she is an avid water fan. And while the family boat has all the neces-

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sary emergency equipment, Barron has advice for other boaters, advice she has acted upon herself: “Forget the whistle, get an air horn, ’cause nobody can hear a whistle when the boat motors are running,” she says.

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Gas leak halts work Whether they’re By Jessica Klymchuk

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Construction machinery caused a gas leak at the SmartCentres construction site last Wednesday. FortisBC reports that a crew was summoned to 2521 Trans-Canada Highway about 9 a.m. Wednesday in response to a natural gas leak. A second crew from Kamloops joined the Salmon Arm crew later that day and the leak was deemed under control at 4:30 p.m. Crews decided to conduct a bypass and reroute the gas, allowing them to repair the line without shutting off the gas completely to avoid affecting 168 customers. Six customers were still affected and gas was restored to them at 6:30 p.m., Fortis reports. The gas was blowing clear and dissipating into the atmosphere, as there was nothing blocking it. FortisBC spokesperson Michael Allison said this is the safest situation possible. “We always want to promote safe digging practices,” Allison noted. “I’m not sure what happened in this case, but I know that 90 per cent of all damages can be prevented if people follow safe excavation practices.” Fire department units were on scene as a precaution in case anything went wrong.

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Shopping centre leak: A worker surveys the area surrounding the spot, in foreground, where machinery caused a gas leak at the SmartCentres construction site.

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Bike rally welcomed Sicamous: Good feedback about Summer Stomp. By Jessica Klymchuk OBSERVER STAFF

Sicamous is welcoming the Summer Stomp & Burnout. The Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce and the Stomp committee heard positive feedback at their public forum held May 13. About 30 people attended the town hall meeting to update themselves on the events on July 18 to 21. “It was 100 per cent positive feedback from the community,” said Steve Hammer, Summer Stomp events chair. “The community is very accepting and embracing the event with open arms.” The committee and chamber took comments, questions and concerns surrounding the Stomp. Chamber executive director Michelle Wolff said the biggest concern that arose was access to Main Street. Main Street will be

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The process to prohibit smoking in all city parks, not just Fletcher Park, has moved another step forward. One part of that process may include an opportunity for local creativity. At city council’s May 13 meeting, council unanimously approved first and second readings of a bylaw to expand the smoking prohibition. Corey Paiement, the city’s corporate officer, told council he had received input from Trish Hill, tobacco reduction co-ordinator with Interior Health, who made three recommendations: 1) council consider prohibiting smoking in the future on public lands such as city hall, the Shaw Centre, SASCU Recreation Centre and the city public works yard; 2) the city include a prohibition on smoking in future land leases; and 3) the city exempt traditional aboriginal cultural use of tobacco – but not nonceremonial use – from the prohibition. Coun. Denise Reimer suggested council send a letter to leaseholders letting them know the city is considering a smoking prohibition for the future. That could include such properties as the southern part of the fall fairgrounds leased to the agricultural association, the Rod & Gun Club property in South Canoe and the Salmon Arm Tennis Club property. The bylaw also recommends eventually putting up a total of 134 no-smoking signs at the entrance to city parks, at a maximum cost of $150 each. The parks listed as requiring the most signs are Blackburn with 20, McGuire Lake Park with 12, Little Mountain park and fields with 12 and Turner Creek Trail with 12.

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ing a bylaw to prohibit smoking in all Salmon Arm parks. Local design artists could be asked to create signage. Coun. Alan Harrison suggested that council take $5,000 from its $20,000 council initiatives fund to pay for one-quarter of the signs recommended. “I think staff could take that number and hit the higher traffic areas I’m not one for going out of the box, but I think Councillor Jamieson has a pretty good idea... Maybe the sign could look like a cigarette...

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in parks.” Coun. Ken Jamieson suggested the city try some new and innovative signs. “It might be a great opportunity to enlist some of our local innovators… We can be a bit more creative in ways we advertise and incorporate public art in our landscape.” Paiement said the standard signs cost less as staff can handle the design. Coun. Debbie Cannon spoke against changing sign design, noting the additional cost. “We could look at creativity in other things, but it is a bylaw we’re putting forward. I think we should have

uniform signs.” Kentel agreed. “If we put it out there, there is usually a time delay. If we miss somebody, we’re in trouble. I think we need to get on with it and do it as economically as possible. I think we should do it as uniformly as possible.” Coun. Chad Eliason said signs are generally pretty boring and, as there will be no active enforcement of the bylaw, catchy signs could help enforce the message. Harrison said one of his favourite signs is the one in the skateboard park. “I’m not one for going out of the box, but I think Councillor Jamieson has a pretty good idea,” Harrison said, adding that he would consider amending his motion to $6,250 for the signs to allow for a local design component. “Maybe the sign could look like a cigarette. I don’t know, I’m not that creative.” Rob Niewenhuizen, the city’s director of engineering and public works, said one reason for consistency of signs is for easy replacement if they are stolen or vandalized. When it came time to vote on the $6,250 for signs and a local design, the motion carried, with Kentel and Cannon opposed. A public input session will be held at an evening council meeting before third reading and any amendments are considered.

City News and Public Notices COUNCIL MEETING – HANEY HERITAGE PARK MAY 27, 2013 The Administrative Portion of the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, May 27, 2013, will be held at Haney Heritage Park Tea Room commencing at 2:30 p.m. The Public Input Portion of the meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

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Not so Super, Natural It’s a dirty word in some circles. The ‘E’ word. But really, it ultimately describes us all. It should be unnecessary, redundant. “Environmentalist.” To be human is to be an environmentalist, isn’t it? What human being doesn’t care about having air to breathe and water to drink and food to eat. That’s the environment, as it’s called, and it’s pretty crucial to being human. Other than those rare individuals who have their hopes pinned on Mars, most of us remain intimately dependent on the health of the environment. With the provincial election over and Christy Clark firmly at the helm, the province is going to need many more of its citizens getting in touch with their inner environmentalist. Although our new premier is a parent with a big stake in the long-term future of B.C.’s environment, her stated vision of liquid natural gas fueling the engine of B.C.’s economy is short-sighted and misguided at best. Liquid natural gas sounds clean and good and pure, but the process of fracking is anything but. Along with being a terribly toxic process, it uses huge amounts of fuel – fuel that is growing more scarce by the day and could be better used. And, unlike Vegas, what happens in northern B.C. doesn’t stay in northern B.C. The designer of our wondrous planet made the environment interconnected. Devastation of water, air, plants and animals in northern B.C. will be felt throughout the province. Most frightening to me, however, perhaps because I grew up two minutes from the ocean on Vancouver Island, are the plans for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Project. It is unbelievably naive to think there will not be a pipeline leak or a tanker spill. History tells us otherwise, particularly regarding the record of the company in question. Super Natural B.C. will take on a whole new meaning, when our ocean creatures die a tormented death and their well-oiled bodies wash up on shore. While Ms. Clark has listed her ‘five points’ regarding B.C.’s conditions for the pipeline, the two stating that there must be ‘world-leading marine and land oil spill response, prevention and recovery systems,’ to me, tell the whole story. There will be damage. Then there’s the fact the province will rely on the federal review. Meanwhile our prime minister is in the U.S., busily promoting the Keystone pipeline, while an Enbridge team of oil spill response surveyors visited B.C.’s Hartley Bay last week. As the saying goes, if you think the federal review is not going to give the nod to the project, then I have a nice piece of pristine wilderness near Fort McMurray to sell you. In this community and across the province, work is ongoing to improve relationships between First Nations and settlers to B.C. Yet here we go again. Coastal First Nations, for instance, are stridently opposed to the Enbridge project, yet that opposition is going unheeded, jeopardizing everything central to their lives. Of course people need jobs and a way to put food on our plates, but those jobs must not destroy that which sustains us. Now, more than ever, is the time to embrace that inner environmentalist.

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Shuswap voters dropping out A lot of us apparently just don’t care. Or simply don’t recognize the correlation between our lives and whether we vote in elections. During this past provincial election, the unofficial grand total of about 52 per cent of eligible voters voted. While that number varied in ridings from about 39 to 72 per cent (and unofficially about 57 per cent here in the Shuswap), thousands of people, for whatever reason, couldn’t be bothered. In this election, the percentage of provincial voters dropped a few points from about 55 per cent in 2009. The difference in the Shuswap over the years is dramatic. In 1991, 76 per cent of eligible

Shuswap voters voted; in 1996, 73 per cent; in 2001, 72 per cent; in 2005, 64 per cent and, in 2009, 57 per cent. While there are lots of theories on why people aren’t voting, they remain theories. It’s often been suggested that proportional representation, which wouldn’t see votes ‘wasted,’ would be key in inducing voters to take to the polls. In this election, for instance, the Liberals took 44.43 per cent of the provincial vote, the NDP 39.49, the Green Party 8 and the Conservative Party 4.77. Whatever the reason for this apathy, it is crucial to our province that we determine why and then work to engage the citizens once again.

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The Observer asked: Were you surprised by the provincial election results?

Ariss Sutherland “Not particularly, but then again, I don’t follow the polls.”

Duncan Shantz Margaret Zsadanyi “The NDP did start out with quite “Yes. The polls certainly got a lead, but I wouldn’t have bet on things all wrong.” the outcome.”

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Tom Fletcher One benefit of the surprising fourth term for the B.C. Liberal Party is that the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake. Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined B.C. politics for a generation. BC Ferries will continue as an armslength operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue. The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident supporters likes to say. That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure. There will be no $10 million rehash of the BC Rail sale and subsequent seven-year trial, to enrich elite lawyers once again. The NDP promised an inquiry for strictly political reasons, to drag their opponents through the scandal one more time. It was not a prelude to “nationalizing” the province’s train service, dream scenarios of the NDP provincial council notwithstanding. Costly legal confrontations over development projects have been avoided. The Jumbo Glacier Resort proponents finally won a 20-year fight for permits, and the NDP promised to take them away. A larger ideological battle over private power contracts has also been avoided. The B.C. Liberals have been caught by a sudden shift in power markets caused by cheap, abundant natural gas, but the bil-

lions in commitments to independent power producers isn’t the fiasco that critics have described. If all those privately developed run-ofriver hydro projects were owned and operated by BC Hydro, the Crown corporation would have to staff them and maintain them all for the next 40 years. There are differing views about the future demand for electricity in B.C., but it can only rise with industry and population growth. A decade of federal and provincial work to end duplication of environmental assessment won’t be undone. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s promise for “made in B.C.” reviews was a strategy to choke resource projects to death under endless procedure, which may yet be the fate of the Jumbo resort. We will have a Seniors’ Advocate office, but it won’t be staffed up to duplicate the ombudsperson’s role of taking complaints. That’s good, since the ombudsperson has become ineffective, labouring for years over a massive seniors’ report with so many recommendations it sank like a stone. We have 85 seniors’ advocates now. They’re called MLAs, and they definitely take complaints. They have staffed offices in their home communities and in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ athome and institutional care. A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the healthcare system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats. There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage. This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics.

Steve Hall “Yes, a little bit. I thought it would be closer.”

Stu Janzen “No. What the NDP needed was their own Christy Clark.”

Support for bereaved offered May is Canada Hospice Month. On May 5, I was privileged to participate in the first of the Hikes for Hospice sponsored by the Shuswap Trail Alliance as a fundraiser for Shuswap Hospice Society. The company, the cause, the spectacular view from atop the Enderby Cliffs made it a perfect day. Hospice is a holistic palliative/end-of-life care that ensures symptom management, physical and emotional/spiritual support of the patient and his/her family. It focuses on caring not curing, living as well as possible to the end. Quality of life, family wellness,

community involvement and personal choice and dignity are all part of the compassionate and progressive vision of hospice. Shuswap Hospice Society, a member of B.C and Canada Hospice Palliative Care Associations, is a trained volunteer-run, non-profit organization that for more than 25 years has provided compassionate emotional support to the dying and the bereaved in the Shuswap. Care/counselling is received in hospital, home or long-term care facility, free of charge and for as long as needed. As an integral member of the End-of-Life Care Team, the society is funded by the Interior Health Au-

thority, by memorial, personal or corporate donations and by fundraising events such as the Hikes for Hospice. Are you facing a life-limiting illness and/or grieving the loss of a loved one? You are not alone. Shuswap Hospice Society can help. For more information, call 250832-7099 or email: brenda@ shuswaphospice.ca. You are more than welcome to participate in the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s September Hikes for Hospice so you can stay healthy, have fun and support a great cause. Adele Preto, chair, Shuswap Hospice Society

Chagrined with Harper legacy Like many Canadians, I was disappointed to see Stephen Harper win a majority in the Canadian Parliament. For the next 10 months our worst fears were realized as he lived up to his electionnight boast that “you won’t recognize Canada when I get through.” Some truth started to ooze from more a cabal than a caucus that clung to him and to power. We started to hear about “robo-calls” and “burner cell-phones” and irregularities in Etobicoke, and we rationalized that these were the tip of the iceberg. We started to see a differ-

ent side of CBC darling Tom Flanagan and his attitudes toward sexual exploitation of very young children. Then, to see unrepentant and convicted Bruce Carson and his onethird-his-age escort paramour investigated for approaching native people with a deal for potable water. So my plan of action: I turned 70 on Aug. 15, 2012 and on that day, reflecting on my life, chagrined at what was happening to the country I was born in and amazed at how little protest there was, I had to do something. That something was to walk to Ottawa from Victoria to

hopefully concentrate focus on a government that has a predilection for ignorance of science both physical and sociological and a similar predilection for all things military, and a willingness to perform crimes against humanity as in Afghanistan where the “Harpercrits” facilitated torture. On a daily basis, Harper is destroying Canada. He is destroying the Supreme Court, the CBC, the RCMP, banks, our election process, the environment and Canada’s reputation world-wide. Ted Musson

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Shorts The campaign to purchase three TrailRiders for the Shuswap is underway with a demo available throughout May. Debra MacDonald is working with community partners to raise money for the first TrailRider, a one-wheeled piece of adaptable equipment that has a seat for a disabled person to sit on. Charitable donations can be made to the Shuswap Trail Alliance. To book a demo, call Debra at 250832-1353.

tennis tournament The Salmon Arm Tennis Club Closed Tournament takes place this weekend, Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26, at the tennis club.

Female hockey Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association has set up two meetings in June relating to female hockey in the 2013-14 season. The first, at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Enderby on June 13 at 7 p.m., is for female midget players wishing to try out for the Salmon Arm Midget Female Rep team. The next meeting, June 20 in the Uptown Askew’s community meeting room at 7 p.m., is for players interested in Atom, Pee Wee and Bantam, and will focus on the formation of a female recreation team. For more information, call 250-832-0095, or email saminorhockey@ shaw.ca.

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Jim Maybee has been training six hours a week as he gears up to conquer cancer. On June 15 and 16 he will ride his bike through the Pacific Northwest in The Ride to Conquer Cancer that benefits the B.C. Cancer Foundation. “I used it as an opportunity to get myself back on the bike and to help raise money for something that’s affected a bunch of people in my family and people I know,” he said. “It’s amazing how many people I know who have had either a scare or had to go through treatment.” Since battling cancer in 2001, Maybee has felt he should do something to help support others with the disease and work towards a cure. During his diagnosis he felt a connection

to Lance Armstrong who also battled cancer and shared his love of cycling. Maybee has been a bike mechanic for 20 years and started Trailheads Bike and Ski Repairs two years ago. Now he is able to help the cancer community by doing what he loves. “I think it’s going to be a really neat experience,” Maybee said. “I think it’s probably going to be an emotional experience and hopefully rewarding in the end.” The Ride to Conquer Cancer covers 240 kilometres from Vancouver to Seattle. In 2012 the 3,011 participants raised $11.2 million for the B.C Cancer Foundation. Maybee has chosen to donate the funds he raises specifically to childhood cancer research. “I look at is as, okay, I’m 40, I’ve had the chance to live but if

Shuswap nets wins in Kamloops tourney The Shuswap Bantam Lacrosse Team saw strong competition at the recent Kamloops Snakebite Lacrosse tournament. First up for Shuswap was a 7-5 win versus Semiahmoo. Drew Bannister scored four goals, with Brayden Fairley, Kyle Clarke and Ethan Dodge adding singles. Saturday morning action resulted in a 9-9 tie with North Delta. Bannister led the goalscoring with five goals, and singles were added by Dom Young, Tyler Chartier, Dodge and Fairley. Shuswap came out strong Saturday after-

noon to beat Kamloops 11-6. Watson and Bannister each netted three, Chartier and Dodge two each and a single came from Clarke. Sunday morning’s round-robin final against Vancouver ended in a 6-6 tie. Bannister netted three, Chartier two and Fairley one. Due to the point system, Shuswap and Semiahmoo edged out North Delta for the finals Sunday. Shuswap came on strong with Chartier and Fairley getting hat tricks, Bannister and Watson putting away two apiece, and Dodge and Young placing singles to win it 12-5.

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Hours of training translate into about eight seconds of competition. When the weather’s colder, Rydr Strobl can be found pursuing a sport of the speedy kind. Like his father Eric, Strobl takes part in speed skiing. Speed skiing is similar to downhill racing, except the course is a straight line, so skiers reach extreme speeds. The current world record is 251.4 km/h or 156 mph. Specially designed courses are one-kilometre long and there are just 30 of them worldwide. Strobl, who’s 16, starting training for speed skiing about five years ago. Although he’s been downhill skiing since he was three, because of the specialized tracks for speed skiing, there’s really no opportunity to do practice runs. He trains by practising his ‘tuck,’ the position he must get into in order to navigate the hill. He strengthens

the muscles needed for the position, and does visualizing as well. “It’s lots of practice up here as well,” he says, tapping a finger to his temple. “You go from theoretical to doing the actual thing.” This past season he competed in the FIS Speed Skiing World Cup, which was held Feb. 28 to March 3 at Sun Peaks Resort. He placed third in the junior men’s category, behind a skier from Great Britain and one from France. Before the race, however, they were able to do a few practice runs. Strobl’s top speed was 145.8 km/hr in the approximate eight second run. He says the first time is a bit scary. “My first time experience looking down the track was ‘holy crap.’ The whole experience after you go down is exhilarating. You want to get up there and do it again and again and again.” And how did the race feel? “It was over pretty quickly. You can feel the wind going around you.

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World Cup at Sun Peaks Resort in March. You’re more focused on getting lower, keeping fast. You do kind of notice it, but you’re not noticing how fast you’re going. You’re just going, ‘Ohhhhh boy.’” It’s an eight-second rush, he says. And is it worth it? “Oh yeah.” Although the race is over quickly, the sport does take its toll, he says. One demanding aspect is stopping extremely quickly. Through the whole event at Sun Peaks, just one racer crashed, Strobl said, and that happened when he fell over on the end gate.

The top level of speed skiers wear special spandex suits – almost like rubber – that come right up to their necks. They wear special aerodynamic helmets as well. The guys in the rubber suits were clocked at 160 and 170 km/hr, Strobl says. He said it’s not an extremely competitive sport, more of a group of skiers with lots of camaraderie. “We’re not trying to steal each other’s secrets. Everybody’s friends up there, helping each other out.”

While speed skiing is big in Europe – the French and Italian and Austrian teams are sponsored – Canada doesn’t really recognize the Canadians as a team, he says. Strobl still has plans to speed ski in Europe, however. “Oh, yeah, totally. In a few years I hope to go over to Switzerland and do the track there.” Asked if speed skiers are a special breed of people, Strobl replies: “Usually they’re pretty good people. I wouldn’t say brave, maybe a bit crazy.”

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Swimmers dip toes into regional meet Eight of Shuswap Swimming’s newest swimmers voyaged to Westbank this past Saturday to test their talents at the Liquid Lightning Spring Jamboree. Jamborees are meets held at the regional lev-

el for new and developing swimmers. Swimmers strive to achieve a ‘regional’ standard at these meets to demonstrate their readiness to advance to the regional invitational level. The meets are also designed to foster

and nurture the joy of swimming. Linden McCallum, 13, and Paige Rasmuson-Saitz, 11, each raced to subfour-minute times in the 200-metre individual medley to meet the regional standard.

Also competing for Shuswap were: Holly McCallum, 11; Austin Lawrance, 12; Nicole Congdon, 12; Rylee Grossman, 13; Jada Maas, 10; Eva Mosher, 9; and Teagan WebsterLocke, 10. Each swimmer com-

peted in five races within three hours.

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Two bands, great stories, a night of fun Get ready to hear fine stories set to music Friday night as the Steve Brockley Band and a Million Dollars in Pennies appear in concert at the Salmar Classic Theatre. The concert will celebrate the release of the B.C.-based folkcountry trio’s second album LeBoeuf. The Steve Brockley Band released their self-titled debut album in 2010 to critical acclaim and, after spending the last couple of years touring across Canada playing club dates, house shows and festivals, the boys are currently based out of a wood-paneled Buick named John Candy, to promote LeBoeuf on a cross-Canada tour. The band is Steve Brockley on guitar and vocals, Kevin Bertram on upright bass and Salmon Arm’s own Leon Power on drums and mandolin. Their new album was produced

by John Raham (Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford, Po’ Girl) with songs written by Brockley, and includes all of the signature staples of the band – storytelling, clever metaphors and great musicianship. But this one is a much more personal album for the band. “When we recorded the first album, we were brand new and we just got in the studio and recorded and mixed the whole thing in three days – quick and dirty,” says Brockley. “On this one, after spending the last couple years on the road together, we felt we owed the new material the best possible opportunity to come alive. We took the time we needed to capture the songs without chasing them away.” Born in B.C. and formed in Montreal, the Steve Brockley Band can’t easily be defined by one sound or musical genre. Though it is apparent that the band

is part of the tradition of folk music, they’re able to take the style in new directions without making the audience feel uprooted. Getting to the heart of a song is their main goal. Not just digging into the notes, but nailing those spaces in between the notes. When you’ve got a good song, you want to let it breathe. A percussive double bass swagger, drum grooves from the gut and a rolling, fingerpicked guitar bring their brand of folk music to life. There’s no rush to the end of a song – if it’s right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry, so nothing good gets away. The band has been selected to perform at Toronto’s North By North East (NXNE), sister festival to SXSW and the largest festival of its kind in Canada. Much closer to home this year, Mike Shaver and Stephanie Webster of a Million Dollars in Pennies, will share some of the mu-

sical results of last year’s highly successful cross-Canada bike ride, as well as new material created during a winter of near-hibernation. “We’re still sifting through the trip and I think that will take several years – so many pictures and memories to work through,” laughs Webster. “We’ve had a quiet winter, haven’t done very many shows so I am excited to play for the hometown folks.” One of the new songs is dedicated to drivers the couple encountered on their adventure by bicycle, Webster says with a grin. Their music is a mixture of mellow and some upbeat, she says, noting the enormity of adjusting to being in one spot, getting jobs and spending a mostly quiet winter after the grand, life-changing, busy trip meeting new people, seeing new things and being so physically engaged.

“I’m looking at music through different eyes, from the wide, world view to the introspective,” she says. “For me personally, it’s a really interesting shift in how I related to music… It’s become a lot more personal for me and I’m struggling with certain aspects of it, and other times it’s liberating.” Webster says she and Shaver are both very excited to be playing with the Steve Brockley Band. “Their new album is incredible and they’ve been on the road for more than a month, so they’ll be good,” says Webster, feeling inspired by the recent sun and ready to shake off winter. “I’m excited to support what they’re doing as well and to bring people out to enjoy incredible music.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8. Tickets at $20 are available at Acorn Music, Synergy and the Shuswap Pie Company.

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SCHOOL PLAY – King’s Christian School presents Nicholas Nickleby at the

Shuswap Theatre nightly until May 25. Call 250-832-5200.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

DANCE PARTY – Family dance at First United Church from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

with the Black & Bluez Band. Advance tickets are available at the church, phone 250-832-3860. COFFEEHOUSE – Shuswap Writers Group and Shuswap Association of Writers are hosting presenters from the Word on the Lake Festival from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is $10 for the public and $8 for members. Refreshments will be served. BAND – The Steve Brockley Band performs in a CD release concert along with a Million Dollars in Pennies at the Salmar Classic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Acorn Music, Synergy Studio and The Shuswap Pie Co.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

AUCTION ACTION – The Shuswap Association of Writers hosts a silent auction

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Lots of items to bid on jewelry, gift certiﬁcates, Roots & Blues passes, books, crafts of all kinds and much more. SATURDAY NIGHT LOOSE – Shuswap Association of Writers presents Lucas Myers performing “The Return of the Cromoli Brothers” and Kelly and Blu Hopkins in a fundraiser for Second Harvest at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation. AKONJO – The Akonjo Village Project in Kenya, East Africa will beneﬁt from the Akonjo Fair Saturday, May 25 from 9 to 3 p.m. by the bridge in Enderby and featuring rummage, plant, book and jewelry sale. OPEN HOUSE – Annual Shuswap SPCA garage and bake sale takes place at 5850 Auto Rd. SE at 9 a.m., followed by shelter tours, kissing booth (licking booth), face-painting and barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. BENEFIT CONCERT – Jessie Mast, Megan Abel and Kieran Rambo host a concert to raise funds for students going to serve in Hungary in July at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Also a silent auction. Admission is by donation.

TUESDAY, MAY 28

PRO LIFE – The Shuswap Pro-life Society hosts a presentation by Mike

Schouten of We Need a Law, at 7 p.m. at Five Corners Pentecostal Church.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

RECONCILIATION – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a healing circle at

6 p.m., an evening to discuss healing and reconciliation issues. FILM FARE– Shuswap Film Society presents documentary, Ai Weiwei at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

THURSDAY, MAY 30

PHANTOM RETURNS – Vernon Soprano Melina Moore teams up again with

Peter Karrie to perform music from The Phantom of the Opera and other Broadway hits at 7 p.m. at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Tickets at $39 are available at www.virtualvernon.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

RELAY FOR LIFE – Credit Union Crewzers host a fundraising barbecue from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the downtown SASCU branch. From 3 to 6:30 p.m. Walkers After Midnight host a Night at the Spa at Bonnie’s Skin Care & Esthetics, featuring manicure,pedicure or hairstyling at Xquist Hair Design for $25. Call Aileen at 250-832-6673 or Brenda at 250-832-3702 to book an appointment. SHOWCASE – Songwriters Showcase features performances by Blu and Kelly Hopkins, Jesse Mast and Ken and Janet Bates at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church hall. Tickets at $10 are available at Acorn Music. CARNIVAL – North Canoe School hosts a Spring Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m., with silent auction with food, obstacle course, dunk tank and more. MOVIE NIGHT – The Salmon Arm Secondary Leadership Group invites the community to an Amnesty International movie night featuring The Boxing Girls of Kabul at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Campus.

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Salmon Arm Secondary students Arianna Sholinder, first, Megan Buers, second, and Lucy Grainger, third, are the winners in the SAS Speaks poetry competition held May 2 in the atrium of the Sullivan campus.

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Presbyterian Church: Public invited to restorative forum following First Nations healing circle. Members of First Nations will participate in a Hummingbird Healing Circle this weekend at Pierre’s Point. The objective is to bring all nations together in a “Peace Through Arts” event led by Rev. Mary Fontaine of Hummingbird Ministries Healing Circles. Hummingbird was founded by Fontaine, a member of the Mistawasis Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan. Hummingbird’s programs and objectives include the wellbeing of First Nations, and goodwill between First Nations people, the church and Canadians. Hummingbird Circles are established in various locations throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, in line with First Nations’ values of kinship and hospitality. This event is open to anyone from any background or culture, who wishes to experience a healing circle and to share in the arts such as music, drama and dance. The circle reflects the respected indigenous values of listening, community and equality before God, says Fontaine. The circles include a welcome, prayer and sacred songs in indigenous and other languages. On Wednesday, May 29, a follow-up, restorative forum to

discuss healing and reconciliation issues for the Shuswap and North Okanagan will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. It will be an evening of sharing ideas and impressions from the Kamloops Truth and Reconciliation Hearings, and other thoughts and concerns around aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky says Hummingbird Ministries works under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, one of several churches in Canada that operated residential schools. The Presbyterian Church operated two schools until 1964 – one in Thunder Bay and the other in Winnipeg. “The Presbyterian Church has been a leader in the healing and reconciliation process,” says Sosnowsky. “In recent times, the church has initiated healing and reconciliation with various groups.” Fontaine, a Cree and a Presbyterian minister, has taken this on as her ministry in the Lower Mainland. This is her first trip outside of that region, says Sosnowsky. Fontaine works with church and non-church people and street people. “She uses traditional tools of singing, dancing and drumming,” says Sosnowsky who attended UBC’s School of

Theology after retiring as a teacher, counsellor and principal in North Vancouver where he worked closely with First Nations youths. “It resonates with people, that’s why her ministry is effective.” An immigrant from Ukraine when he was very young, Sosnowsky says he understands what it is like to be discriminated against because of name and origin. “As I went to school, I could see native kids were clearly discriminated against,” he says. “Those kids went home to substandard conditions. We did school together, but they went back to a different world.” While the weekend healing circle is primarily directed at First Nations people, Sosnowsky is hoping to have a healthy showing of native and non-native people at next Wednesday’s forum. “We’re not awful people, but we have to make sure we acknowledge our mistakes,” he says. “The first step is to begin a conversation between the people who were harmed and those who represent those who did the harming – even though they may have not been involved in the actual decisions.” The forum begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky at 250-8322454 or 250-832-7282.

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Stage call King’s Christian School students Adri Heyde, Shelby Gulka, Paige Tower, Taylor Rands, Amelia Kruk, Brayden Gilliam, Tyler Hennig, Feike Beukeboom and Mark Landie rehearse a scene from Nicholas Nickleby running May 22 to 25 at Shuswap Theatre.

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Tickets: $10 adults $6 kids

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Catch paddling action on film With your ticket to the reel Paddling Film Festival, you can enter the Yakima Take It easy sweepstakes for a chance to win a complete base rack package. You will also receive free digital subscriptions to Rapid, Adventure Kayak, Canoeroots and Kayak Angler magazines, a $39 value. Audiences can expect to see these great films: Rock the Boat – Saving America’s Wildest River, where a local boater insists on seeing the LA (Los Angeles) river as a river again, causing a local controversy that takes on national proportions; two friends on a quest to travel the ultimate

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The shuswap Association of rowing and Paddling and Copper Island Diving present the eighth Annual reel Paddling Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at the salmar Classic Theatre. This is an international film tour of more than 25 films presenting the world’s best stand-up paddle surfing, hairy white-water action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, headwaters, canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, gruelling kayak fishing battles and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of paddling life.

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river by any means possible in Go Ganges!, epic adventure on the holy and polluted Ganges; That First Glide, a documentary that traces stand-up paddling’s deep roots in early Polynesia and Hawaiian history and how it is rapidly expanding today; and Huck that explores what it means to kayak off of big waterfalls, considering both the risk and rewards of a life driven by free fall. There will be a cash bar and door prizes at the May 30 festival. Tickets at $8.50 are available at Copper Island Diving at 271b Trans-Canada Hwy. Ne. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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Value and fun at Carlin Country Market Carlin elementary and Middle school hosts the annual Carlin Country Market saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Carlin Country Market is Carlin school’s primary fundraising activity. The schoolyard is turned into an outdoor festival. The market includes a “pay-what-you-can” garage sale, a Tim

Horton’s coffee and doughnut stand, Tappen Co-op ice cream, a live entertainment stage featuring local acts, a demonstration stage highlighting dancing karate, gymnastics and acting. enjoy items from the concession stand, buy goods at the open-air market and get a raffle ticket for the class theme baskets. The kid’s carnival

features face painting by artist Kristy schroeder, a shaved ice stand, games, bouncy houses and sports. New this year are a dunk tank, a candy stand and an on-site cash machine. emergency vehicle and Jaws of Life demonstrations and a show and shine are all back by popular demand. For those with a green thumb, there is the ev-

er-popular plant sale, and the silent auction features local business. Admission is by donation and the public is welcome. A free shuttle is provided to get visitors up the hill from the parking lots. remember to bring empty cans and bottles to drop off at the gate. Call Carmen Massey at 250-835-8766 or email ctmassey@hotmail.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week fosters you plenty of marvellous opportunities to increase your knowledge to various levels. If you have felt a bit lacking in certain abilities, now you can master those skills. Get out and about and embrace life’s joys in its multitude of colours and flavours. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The lunar eclipse brings you a turning point in your life in the avenue of joint resources, intimacy issues and serious soul bonding. Matters pertaining to such elements will clear up and it will become more obvious to you which course of action should be employed next. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are gradually leaving the shadowy area of your life and you are embarking into a more upbeat chapter. This lunar eclipse will fall in the area of your life dealing with primal partnerships and associations. The definition of twosome has a reshaped meaning to you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): This lunar eclipse will highlight the area of your life that has to do with health and work. This is a wonderful time to rid yourself of any bad habit. You may find yourself appreciating the new structures implemented at work. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s your special time to go on board of the vessel of fun. Passion and excitement follow you everywhere inspiring you to celebrate just about every occasion you can. The universe promises you fireworks in your love department which you will savour till the very last drop. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Personal developments will come into focus during this lunar eclipse. You may consider changing your residence or your relationship with your parents may change its dynamics. Listen to your internal voice that shouts for liberation of an emotional burden and a hint of forgiveness.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are entering a new phase in your life where you seek to evolve spiritually and connect more with the people abroad. Expect exciting ideas to trot through your head now and that can be an answer to your pending dilemmas. You may receive important news this week through an important conversation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will give your earnings and spending ratio a second thought. You may realize that, after all, you can live without certain possessions in your life without ruining your budget. This lunar eclipse will make you adapt to a new approach in terms of your personal finances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ready or not, the lunar eclipse in your own sign signals big changes coming your way. You are about to see a more refined picture of yourself and your own personal needs. Past love experiences have contributed to your currently reformed identity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Walking on memory lane sets a more nostalgic vibe to your daily pace. Sudden striking realizations can enlighten you to see facets of your life which you have not been able to see until now. Invite spirituality in your private zone. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may come face to face with a friend’s or a group’s side which you may not be entirely ready to deal with. You may suddenly decide to walk away from someone who doesn’t seem to be who they appear to be. Maintain your standards high and contain your emotions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Career prospects will come to the fore during this lunar eclipse. Expect a professional highlight which will come to you quite fast. Relationship with authority figures will also be prominent at this time. They will serve you as the main guideline to your future endeavours.

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GERALD ANTHONY AMBIL November 10, 1951 - May 13, 2013 Gerry died on May 13, 2013 at Bastion Place, with his loved ones by his side. He died as he had lived, quietly and with no fuss. Gerry was born in Revelstoke to Tony and Hulda Ambil, and grew to adulthood there. Growing “tired of shoveling snow uphill,” he moved to Salmon Arm in the early seventies and started a thirty-three year career at Federated Coop Sawmill in Canoe, where he was known to many as Hippie, or just Hip. (In those days his hair was long and went all the way over his head.) After the mill closed he enjoyed working at Jacobson Ford until his illness forced him to retire in September, 2011. Gerry spent many leisure hours at Pro Body Shop, where he was known as PIN. From the age of fourteen Gerry always had a motorcycle, and riding was his great joy from April to October. This was the first year since 1965 that he wasn’t off for a scoot whenever the weather would allow. His many biking buddies will miss him on their rides. Gerry was a true gentleman in his respect for others and his willingness to help anyone who needed a hand. It is a mark of his loyal nature that he maintained friendships formed in childhood, with neighbours, and with co-workers to the end of his life. His common sense approach to problems and his straightforward attitude to life won him respect from a wide circle of friends. He was a loving and considerate husband and father to Diane and her sons. Gerry was predeceased by his parents and a stepson, Peter Urae. He is survived by his wife Diane, and step-sons David and Chris Urae, and by his brother Peter Ambil. A celebration of Gerry’s life was held on Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Yan’s Restaurant, Gerry’s favourite place to eat. From the time of his diagnosis, Gerry said, “Don’t feel sorry for me - I’ve had a good life. I feel sorry for the kids who don’t get to live their lives as they would want.” In keeping with his wishes, those wanting to make donations in Gerry’s memory may do so to the Cancer Ward of B. C. Children’s Hospital, or to any Relay for Life team. Online condolences can be sent through Gerry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.

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AUDREY GENEVIEVE RENNEY May 22, 1923 - May 10, 2013 Audrey passed away suddenly at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age 89 years. She was born in Admiral, Saskatchewan and moved to Salmon Arm in 1937. In 1941 she moved to Vancouver where she met and married Joe Renney on August 26, 1949. She had twins Mark and Jolene in August 1952. She was a professional seamstress and was a long time, active member of “The Bridge Community Church” in North Vancouver. In June 2012 Audrey returned to Salmon Arm and moved into Shuswap Lodge Retirement Residence to be close to her sister, Noni. Audrey was pre-deceased by her husband Joe. She leaves her son, Mark; daughter, Jolene; daughter-in-law, Arlene; grandchildren: Andrea, Trevor, Casey and great-grandson Marlow, sisters: Doris, Noni and Eileen. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shuswap Retirement Residence. Salmon Arm. Online condolences can be sent through Audrey’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.

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PELLETIER, ANDRE JOSEPH “ANDY” APRIL 17, 1931 – MAY 13, 2013 Born in Duck Lake, SK, passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 82 years. Andy was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife Marianne of 57 years on June 5, children Dorothy (Tim) Roth, Dan (Shelley) Pelletier, Bev (Mich) Snow, Gordon (Erin) Pelletier, Lorraine Pelletier, Len Pelletier, eight siblings, 26 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends. Andy was a resident of Salmon Arm since 1972 where he worked in the construction industry. His hobbies included wine making and many little woodworking projects. Prayers will be offered Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 90 1st Street, SE, Salmon Arm, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Paul Sims Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Andy’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. PEACHEY, BEAULAH Mum recently passed away peacefully in Delta Mountain View Manor in Delta, BC. in her 95th. year in the presence of her loving daughter Margaret Kennett and grandson, Dave Kennett. Born and raised in Blind Bay BC., Mum married Dad, Francis Wilfrid Peachey in 1943. Mum and Dad spent many years in Brentwood Bay and Sidney. Mum will be forever remembered for her unconditional love of family and her caring generous spirit. Her abiding faith, courage and ability to live “in the now” in the face of adversity were amazing. Mum had a way of drawing beauty, joy and thankfulness from all the simple things of life. Mum was an accomplised badminton player in her early adult years and throughout her lifetime created beautiful toll art pictures, was an avid bridge player, loved to cook and was a kind friend to many. Hawaii was Mum and Dad’s “paradise on earth” and Mum was blessed to have had over twenty memorable trips to the Islands. Mum is survived by her loving daughter, Margaret, son in law, Jim Kennett (Heather), Grandson, David (Coral) and great grandsons James and Graydon Kennett. She is also survived by her sisters Jean and Sadie and many neices and nephews and their families. Mum was predeceased by her husband Wilfrid, brothers, Jim, Ron and Ed and sisters, Lucy and Madeleine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beulah’s memory to the Alzheimer society of BC., #290, 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond BC., V6Y 3Z5.

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Lost & Found FOUND: 3 puppies about 12 weeks old 2 males and a female, perhaps Rotweiller Mix on TCH between Tappen and Blind Bay 250-803-1005 FOUND in Salmon Arm by JJ’s a set of Keys 250-833-1045 LOST: Olympus Camera in black cloth case. Lost May 14 between Cemetery and Shuswap Street. Reward 250-8327564

Sports & Recreation Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, missed and very dear

Barbara, Rachel, Mark, Naomi, Kama, Al, Brody, Rene, Linda, Abi, Koren, Zac, Daniel, Mary

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

Travel

Timeshare

Coming Events Blind Bay Farmers Market invites “Make, Bake or Grow” vendors to get their applications for 2013 season. Thursdays, May 16 - Aug 29. Contact Deb Gibson at gibsonda2012@gmail.com. “Your Source for Local Produce, Crafts & Fun”

Information Watkins 8oz extracts sale priced, limited quantity, New Dietary supplements. natural home and personal care, traditional favourites. Book your event. Receive free product. Leslie Blaikie Consultant #395804 Ph/Txt 250-803-4393email:

leslieblaikie@watkinsonline.com

Cards of Thanks

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Travel $399 CABO San Lucas, all Inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $399! 1-888-481-9660. www.luxurycabohotel.com

Employment Business Opportunities A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. Invest With Confidence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profitable Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363.

Cards of Thanks

We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com. TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Farm Workers WE are looking for light farmers or heavy gardeners. We are a 25 acre resort on Shuswap Lake that is water accessible only. We would prefer a couple. We are installing a 100ft x 25 ft greenhouse this summer and have many established gardens too. You would be required to live on-site and help with dinner parties later in the summer as well. Please visit the website if interested and e-mail resumes directly to Narrows Village. www.narrowsvillage.com

Help Wanted

Blind Bay Village Grocer would like to add to their team. We are looking for team members in Meat Dept. (wrapper) Grocery Dept., Cooks with experience & Cashiers Apply in person with resume 2798 Balmoral Rd. in Blind Bay Couple to live on site and manage small motel and campground in North Shuswap. Duties include all building and yard maintenance, housekeeping and staff management. This is a year round position with accommodation and vehicle supplied. Reply in confidence to: a d m i n . m a r k h o e @ t e l u s. n e t Attn Penny. Thank you in advance only short listed couples will be responded to. Cross Country BC, Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing is seeking an Ofﬁce Coordinator. The office is located in Vernon, BC. For full ad visit www.crosscountrybc.ca Submit applications to: gmanhard@telus.net

Employment

Help Wanted

HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454. NOCCS is accepting resumes from passionate and professional Infant Toddler Educators. Performance and dedication are rewarded with competitive wages, benefits & incentives. Resumes to ed@noccs.ca PT Customer Service Agent position for the right person looking for 10-20 hours per week. Must have computer and cash experience, quick learner and enjoy working with people. Bindery experience an asset. Please email resumes to: kari.store161@telus.net Looking to start first week of June.

Salmon Arm

seeking Part Time Desk Clerk

Must be able to work weekends Apply with resume

2401 T.C. Hwy, Salmon Arm

DINOFLEX Group L.P. ® We want you to join our Team…. Dinoflex Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber products is looking for a dynamic customer support representative at our Salmon Arm factory. Our sales team provides service and support to distributors worldwide through a variety of communication mediums. If you are customer focused, love to multi task and want to support a product you believe in, this job is for you. This inside position supports the sales team, assisting in the provision of product information, technical support, quotation data entry, responding to online customer inquiries, following up on projects and other related customer service responsibilities. This highly interactive position requires clear and concise communication skills relating to product knowledge and technical support on product suitability and installation.

An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury;

A degree or diploma majoring in Business is preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years previous related experience. Candidates with strong customer service and inside sales skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office along with a good mathematical aptitude should apply. Experience in the flooring industry is not essential, but experience working with customers is a must. For more information about our company and our products, visit www.dinoflex.com

CONCRETE Finisher required, for local company, experience with formwork/finishing a must (250)833-6972

Dinoflex thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

Career Service / Job Search

Dinoflex Group offers in-house training, benefits and competitive salaries. To be considered, please email your cover letter and resume by June 15, 2013 to info@dinoflex.com or by fax to 800-305-2109 or mail to Dinoflex Group, PO Box 3309, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S1. Quote position code PP900

Career Service / Job Search

CARRI’S RESTAURANT Centenoka Park Mall

Lynne & Barry are retiring. We wish to thank all of our customers over the last 18+ years, who have supported us and have been just like friends.

Thank You All!

Liquidation Sale

offers will be accepted immediately.

250-832-5560

Coming Events

SASH Grad Reunion

Grad Classes of 1976 to 1978

Saturday, July 20, 2013 • 7 p.m. Come and Go Intermissions Pub & Sports Bar @ Shaw Centre $15 @ the Door, Cash Bar For info. & RSVP: sashreunion@gmail.com

WELLNESS CLERK Askew’s is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to provide customers with friendly, helpful service and support in our Wellness Center located in our new Salmon Arm store. As a part of the Askew’s team, you must possess excellent customer service skills and have an interest in and extensive knowledge of herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathies, and special diets. Product knowledge is essential. This is a permanent part time position. Visit our website at www.askewsfoods.com for more information on this position.

Are you unemployed and wondering what your options are? Come visit our Salmon Arm or Sicamous WorkBC Employment Services Centre, we are here to help. Sicamous:

1217 C Shuswap Street | Sicamous, BC | V0E 2V1 | 250.836.2655

Salmon Arm:

101-310 Hudson Avene NE | Salmon Arm, BC | V1E 1R6 | 250.804.4770 w w w. Wo r k B C - S i c a m o u s. co m | w w w. Wo r k B C - S a l m o n A r m . co m The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

PRODUCE CLERK Part Time possibly leading to full time Our Salmon Arm Downtown location is looking to fill a permanent part time position, which may lead into full time. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. Please apply in person to; Dave Swetlikoe, Produce Manager Email: dave@askewsfoods.com

MEAT CUTTER Apprentice

Permanent full-time apprentice meat cutter required in our Salmon Arm Uptown location. Must have experience and wage is dependent on experience, plus benefits. Please forward resume, preferably in person to; Karl Kreipe, Meat Manager Fax: 250-832-7623 Email: karl@askewsfoods.com

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the following position

(Casual/On-Call)

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK The CSRD is seeking an energetic, outgoing and friendly person to play a front line role in the Administration Department. Applications are now being accepted for a Casual/On-call Administrative Clerk to provide relief work of a clerical nature on a call-in basis. As part of the Administration team, the Administrative Clerk provides reception, clerical support and centralized public information services to all departments with the primary function being reception. To find out more about this position you can visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca. If you are interested in this position, submit a letter of interest supported by a resume outlining experience and education no later than 4:00 PM Thursday, May 30th, 2013, to: Colleen Goodey, Administrative/HR Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 Telephone: (250) 833-5922 Fax: (250) 832-9774 E-mail: cgoodey@csrd.bc.ca The CSRD thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salmon Wednesday,May May22, 22,2013 2013 Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday,

Employment Help Wanted SMITHRITE DISPOSAL LTD Is looking for a full time/part time driver with a class 1 or 3 air ticket to work Wednesday and Thursday dayshift in the Salmon Arm area. Experience driving a roll off tuck would be a definite asset. Please forward a copy of your resume in either word or pdf format to: frank@smithrite.com

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS required for up and coming bar/restaurant in Sicamous BC specializing in caribbean cuisine. Experience is an asset but employer is willing to train the qualifying applicants. Please fax resume to 250836-2450 or email to jamesh@twinanchors.com

PART TIME cleaning staff for Scotch Creek Cottages. Pleasant workplace $1518/hr. for reliable, conscientious workers. Contact us at 250-955-0080 SERVERS/BARTENDERS required for up and coming bar/restaurant in Sicamous BC. Must be team orientated and able to work in outside conditions as establishment is 70% deck. Please fax resumes to 250836-2450 or Email to jamesh@twinanchors.com. Experience is an asset but employer is willing to train.

Employment

Services

Misc Services

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Carpenter and Carpenters helpers required for approx. 3mos. work in Celista own transportation a must, min. 2yrs framing & foundation experience, residential construction (1-250)317-6999 GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209. LOCAL Logging Co. looking for a qualified hydraulic loader operator. Must have minimum 5yrs exp. Malakwa area. email westwaylogging@shaw.ca LOCAL Logging Co. looking for certified heavy duty mechanic. westwaylogging@shaw.ca LOCAL Logging Co. looking for qualified fallers or falling contractor Malakwa area. Email westwaylogging@shaw.ca

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

Services

Home Improvements

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Esthetics Services

FLOORING SALE

PERMANENT Laser Hair reduction. Call for a free consultation. Sada (250)832-4266 Shuswap Laser Clinic or email: info@shuswaplaser.com

Financial Services

LEGAL ASSISTANT needed for a solo litigation practice in Salmon Arm. Must be cheerful, self-starter, team player. Flexible, part-time (max 35 hour/wk). Word processing skills mandatory; office skills/experience an asset. Will train the right applicant. Email resume to crerarlaw@shaw.ca or mail to Box 2014 Salmon Arm V1E 4R1

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Legal Services

WE PROVIDE: • Competitive wages & benefits • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing Apply in person and drop off your resumé to: The Auto Service Desk 1151 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C. Attn: Mark Sandau e-mail: service482@shaw.ca

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) PAVEMENT PATCHING QUOTATION PROCESS The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Pavement Patching Services for the 2013 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, BC or downloaded from the School District #83 website at www. sd83.bc.ca Quotation process closes at 12:00 PM June 5, 2013. Further information can be obtained via email to fmarasco@sd83.bc.ca

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Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154 Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Window Cleaning

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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CRYSTAL Clear Window Cleaning. Home or business. Work guaranteed. Call Glenn (250)463-2059

1.877.835.6670

Landscaping Fir bark mulch. $25 yard. Old manure $25 yard. We deliver. 250-804-6720

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

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

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

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IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR A

Do you have experience in automotive repair? Must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Experience is an asset.

Painting & Decorating

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

Excavating & Drainage

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663

Own A Vehicle?

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location

SERVICE ADVISOR

Home & Yard •Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

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

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

250-260-0110 or 804-3030 Financial Services

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Pets & Livestock

Wednesday, Wednesday,May May22, 22,2013 2013 Salmon SalmonArm ArmObserver Observer

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Feed & Hay

Poultry

Garage Sales

Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158.

5 week old Brown Leghorn Pullets laying chicks $7.50 each (250)832-0916

Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630

Merchandise for Sale

6620 51ST NE Canoe Creek Estates Sat/Sun May 24/25 Rototiller Air compressor 12x8 Crank awning, Chainsaw, tools and hshld goods. CHASE 118 Leighton Place, Sat & Sun May 25 & 26. Garage/Estate sale, furniture, motorcycle accessories, collectibles, art, tools, clothes, all household items for sale! HORSE Tack Sale. Sat. June 1, 9:30a.m.-3pm, Grandview Bench Hall, 607 Grandview Bench Road. Table rentals call Maggie (250) 804-0392 Shifting Saddles 4-H concession available. Massive yard sale. Power tools, fishing gear, camping equip, hardware, electrical, plumbing and more 3733 Edgehill Dr. Off Mobely Rd in Sunnybrae May 25/26 8amnoon. MOVING Sale, furn., tools, gardening eq. hshold items. May 25, 9-4, 1465 Vella Rd. (Off Ford Rd) in Tappen MULTI garage sale on Bolton Rd. across from Tappen Esso Sat Sun May 25/26 8-4 SALMON Arm: Moving Sale, 1131 Old Auto Rd. SE, Sat. May 25, 8-?, tools, fish smoker, furn., clothes, books, etc.

Livestock Free sawdust, white wood or cedar, for trucking for phone 1 (250)838-6630 or 804-6720. SHEEP Katahdin/Dorper nonshearing. 3 ewes K/D X. 1 with newborn twins $350. 1w/single lamb 5weeks $300. 1 due anytime $250 & 1 purebred K ram $250 friendly,tasty lawnmowers. 250675-2717

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming. Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136

Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, May 26, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

Building Supplies Cedar Fir Pine Lumber for sale. Planed or rough all sizes avail. 4650 TCH at Sandy Pt. Rd. Beams and fireplace mantles low prices 250-803-0148

Furniture

With Dignity & Understanding. N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Decorator rug 6x9 Beige with rust colour deco birds in corners. $49 250-804-2015 TWO Mr. & Mrs. Oak dining Chairs with Arms. Like New with foam pads. $40/ea 250804-2015

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Misc. for Sale

SHUSWAP MARINA, Garage Sale, Sunday, May 19th, from 10:00 AM 2:00 PM (no early birds) New and used props, dock hardware, dockedge, marine parts, kicker bracket, boat seats, gas tanks, trailer accessories, clothes, wakeboards, bindings and much more... PH (250) 675-2250, www.shuswapmarina.com, we are located in Blind Bay, on Ingram Road. Opposite Copper Island

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

1991 Knight Car Dolly Utility Trailer For Sale in Nelson. Good shape. New wiring and repacked bearings. Two sets of straps - one for larger vehicle & one for smaller vehicle. $500 firm. 250-354-7471. 2004 AWD Subaru 4dr. Sd. 14ft Zebac Inflatable w/trailer Equipped for down rigger fishing. Don. 250-675-2472 ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, May 26, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com For consignments call (250)835-2126

T.O.P.S. BC 1767 Fundraiser Sale Misc. Hshld, baking, books, plants, etc. Sat My 25 8am-2pm St. John’s Church 170 Shuswap St. SA

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TRAMPOLINE, Klingerman piano, 32” Sony TV, hideabed couch, stand up brass mirror (250)832-1199 WALL oven & cook top electric 27” oven w/30” cook top, good cond. $150. (250)8334039

Misc. Wanted PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 1BDRM. near new condo, quiet pet ok, top floor of 4plex, park near door, priv. & level entry, wide doorways, adults, bus stop 2blocks away $145,500. (1-250)558-9949

Houses For Sale

Lots

149,900 plus GST

250-833-4728

per month OAC

www.eaglehomes.ca

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

699

1-877-60HOMES

Homes for Rent

GREEN EMERALD ESTATES

Lakeview Lots On sale 16,976 to 19,179 Sq.Ft. 20th St. at 45th Ave NE Upper Lakeshore. Custom home packages available 250-833-5855 www.greenemeraldinc.com

Mortgages

All for only

Items for sale include complete computer systems and computer components. A detailed list and the location for viewing of all items may be obtained from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office during regular hours or on its website at www.csrd. bc.ca. • All items will be sold “as is/where is” • No warranties expressed or implied • Applicable taxes extra Sealed bids, clearly marked “surplus office equipment bid” delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 2 PM local time on Friday, June 7, 2013. High bid ties may be decided by draw. Successful bidders must remove their items(s) by 4 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Homes for Rent 2 BED/1 bath bright open mobile in Broadview. 6 appl., fenced yard. NS $950. + util. Avail. June 1 (250)803-4337

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

FOR SALE BY BID SURPLUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1BDRM apartment, downtown SA Private balcony. Clean, bright. Laundry. Parking. NS NP. Quiet, great location. Suomi Apartments. $650/mnth. Keith 250-832-6060 1BDRM new quiet pet OK, adults, private entrance, 1070 1st SE (250)833-2129

LG. couch, 2chairs $150. 32” GE tv, kg. size handmade, carved bookshelf/headboard, frame, mattress, down filled pad $400., unique “420” handmade coffee table, ceramic tile handmade dining table 4chairs, $200. (250)832-8038

• New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway

(604-6637)

Homes for Rent

R E N TA L S

3 Bedrm., 2 Bath House F/S, W/D, NS. 3111 Cedar Drive, Blind Bay

1200/mo.

2 Bedrm. + Den, 1 Bath Basement Suite util incl. $ F/S, W/D, NS/NP. 2517 Forest Drive, Blind Bay 800/mo. 3 Bedrm., 2 Bath F/S, NS/NP 2748 Tranquille Place, Blind Bay 2 Bedrm. 2 Bath, Condo Downtown F/S, W/D, NS/NP. #6-120 Harbourfront, Salmon Arm

1100/mo.

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage. All one level. Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area. New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater. $207,000. Call (250)832-6765

HOME BUYING MADE EASY

Rentals

SAUNARAY 2 SEATER. FAR Infrared sauna. $2400. SaunaRay 2 seater. Allergy free Basswood 48” X 39”x73” (250)832-0046 SAWMILLS from only $3997 Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD:

Houses For Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Merchandise for Sale

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Townhouses SHUSWAP RIDGE - Quality Townhomes. 2 styles and a demo unit. Great location. 2751 15th Ave NE Near SAS and Askews. Call or text Dane. 1-250-808-2400

1 Bedroom Apartment nicely renovated above commercial space in downtown SA, F/S included available June 1st, $550/mo. Call Lisa Nobbs Royal LePage Access Real Estate (250)833-7628 2 Bdrm Apartment DT Brand New 160 Hudson 2Bdrm house upper avail end of May 3Bdrm Bsmt suite in Enderby Sm pet ok 250-549-6554 2BDRM avail May 15, freshly painted, NS, NP, kids welcome $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 2 bedroom apt. ground ﬂoor quiet building, adult oriented, avail. now, on bus route, walk to DT & hospital, heat/hot water incl., AC in suite, coin laundry, NS, NP, across from McGuire Lake in Salmon Arm $795/mo. plus ref’s & DD (250)546-3066 (250)546-1970 Bright 2 bdrm apt. available June 1. Central loc. Mature persons. Pet negotiable. $795/mo. Phone 250-8326490 Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W & HEAT, NS, NP. Available immediately $720 & $825/mo respectively (250)803-1694 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. 2bdrm. $800. avail. May 1st, NS, NP, Call Robin (250)833-5458 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furn. Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. Avail 1 Bdrm + study (furnished) $795 + Hydro Avail June 1. Bachelor (furnished) $700 + Hydro *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d 250-833-9148 Sun Ridge Estates Seniors 55+ 2 bedroom apartment 1100sqft., 3 appliances Fireplace, Air Conditioning Common & Guest Rooms Starting at $1000/month Please call Troy (250)833-9158 Walk to Town Covered parking level entry 2Bdrm NS NP $590 plus Util. 250-832-4412

Misc for Rent 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo, close to amenities 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house Overlooking SA Bay

Call AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Beautiful 4 Bdrm garden tilled, garage, 13km from SA Hydro incl. $900/mo Shared Kitchen 250-832-3434 CHARMING small 2bdrm home, lovely lakeview ideal for single working adult NS No dogs $775/mo (250)832-7644 SA Lg. 3Bdrm 1.5 bath on acreage New appl W/D Private Patio NS NP Suits couple. $1100mo plus 1month DD Ref’s tthstrobl@hotmail.com TOP floor 3-bdrm. house, heated garage, parking, laundry utilities incl. No smoking. $1,200/mo. (250)833-8966 UNIQUE, architectural 1600 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. in Hillcrest area. Large windows & balcony feature amazing view in treed setting, privacy. NS NP DD, ref’s. $1295. 250-832-2163 email izik.d@telus.net

Shared Accommodation WIFI, movie theatre, pool table, pet friendly, cheap STORAGE avail., (250)833-1497.

Suites, Lower 1BDRM. w/o suite, util, wifi, satelite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)832-7809 Avail June 1st BRIGHT 2bdrm quiet suite close to DT SA on bus route, utilities, laundry, cable incl’d. avail. Jul.1, $750/mo. NS, Call (250)803-1081 FRESHLY painted, new drapes.2 bedroom level entry suite with large deck and lovely view of downtown . furnished or not . perfect for couple with small child , senior couple ,or workers coming to town who want a furnished suite . dishes bedding , tv .ect . Hydro ,heat,. cable ,internet,laundry included in rent. 900.00 monthly. 400.00 damage deposit .ph.250 833 4588

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Salmon Arm Observer

No help for injured duck

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Tracking down assistance: Sherrie Favell wants the public to know where to go if they find injured wildlife. Kamloops Wildlife Park for advice and Favell was back out at the lake at 6:30 p.m looking for the solitary duckling, who would be reared at the park and released back at McGuire Lake. “I went back several times on the weekend but couldn’t find one alone,” Favell says. “I was told another mother duck will adopt them if they’re young enough. That’s what I was hoping for.” Since the closure of Kee-Two Wildlife Rehabilitation in Salmon Arm, there has been nowhere locally for people to take injured wildlife. Favell says there are people who told her they want to start a wildlife rehab facility here but are being hampered because of red tape, politics and funding. “There is a place but you have to phone BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops first,” she says. The wildlife park can be reached at 250-5733242 ext 230 from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. or visit them at www.bczoo.org.

New sign for industrial park Salmon Arm’s industrial park will be getting a new entrance sign. At city council’s May 13 meeting, council unanimously approved using $22,000 of the city’s industrial park signage reserve fund to put up a new sign at the intersection of

Highway 97B and Auto Road. The balance of the reserve fund, about $6,700, will be put towards an internal sign and business directory. Staff reported that the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce is currently working on the second sign.

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A beautiful, sunny day at McGuire Lake lost its glow for one Salmon Arm resident. Shuswap Lake General Hospital employee Sherrie Favell was enjoying a picnic lunch Friday, May 10 when a friend pointed out a duck in distress. The female duck had a broken wing, was bloated and was issuing a sort of strangled “enhh” sound rather than a quack, she says. Favell returned to the hospital in search of a phone number for wildlife assistance but couldn’t find anything. When she arrived at her second job at McGuire Lodge, she managed to get a phone number – one that directed her to another number that, in turn, directed her to another number. “It took me almost three hours to track down a number for wildlife assistance,” she says of finally connecting with the Kamloops Wildlife Park. “I talked to a lady who told me we don’t actually have someone to come out there and gave me information on how to catch the duck.” Favell got a crate and towels and went over to the lake but it was too late. “I found her floating upside down, “ she says. “Oh God, I cried because I thought if I captured this duck, she’d get help and have a chance.” Favell was even more upset when she saw a small duckling floating near the female bird. Another call to the

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New flavours of water come with cautions HealtHy bites

Serena Caner The warm weather has arrived, and while we know we should be drinking water, sometimes we want something a little more interesting. Being a pregnant diabetic who dislikes the flavour of artificial sweeteners, my beverage choices are pretty limited these days. However, when I perused the refrigerated beverage aisle of my local grocery store, I was amazed at the variety of new products available (and their prices). Stevia-sweetened beverages, like Zevia: Steviol glycosides were approved in 2012 by Health Canada to be added to certain beverage and food items. This sweetener, extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant, tastes 200300 times sweeter than regular sugar, therefore little is needed and no calories are consumed. Although derived from a natural plant, it still has those bitter undertones similar to many artificial sweeteners, so do not expect the product to taste like its sugar-sweetened counterpart. I was amused by the “recommended doses” printed on the side of the can: Children four to 13 years drink up to two to three cans per day. Adolescents and adults: consume up to five cans per day. I am unsure what governing body has made those recommendations. Fortified waters, like Vitamin Water: Despite its healthy title, drinking these waters is more like washing down your morning multivitamin with a can of pop. Why did Health Canada allow manufacturers to fortify sugar-sweetened beverages? Good question. Vitamin waters are considered a “natural health product” and therefore are subject to less stringent regulations. However, vitamin water still contains eight teaspoons of sugar per bottle. Being heavily

supplemented, I would not drink more than

one per day. The lowercalorie Vitamin Zero water is sweetened with a combination of stevia, fructose and erythritol. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that provides fewer calories than

sugar because it is not completely absorbed in your body. This means too much may cause abdominal discomfort, gas or diarrhea. There are also a number of other flavoured waters

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beverages” on occasion, both your body and bank account will thank you if you make water your habit. Some cheaper alternatives include diluting fruit juice with carbonated

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MP Mayes turns 65

By Martha Wickett

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North OkanaganShuswap MP Colin Mayes turned 65 in April, but he’s not quite ready to collect his MP pension yet. “I haven’t made my decision whether I’m going to run for re-election in two-and-a-half years; it’s one of the things I’m considering.” There is no rule regarding when an MP must retire. The oldest

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