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Murder case heads to court By Tim Petruk

KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Murder proceedings against a man and woman accused in a 2008 schoolyard shooting death in Salmon Arm began this week in a Kamloops courtroom. Tyler Myers was shot to death next to Bastion Elementary School on Nov. 21, 2008. The 22-yearold’s body was discovered the following day. Four years later, a 20-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Because both accused were youths at the time of the alleged murder, neither can be named. At the time of the arrests, police said both of the accused were known to Myers. On Monday, lawyers began three weeks of voir-dire hearings aimed at sorting out issues with evidence ahead of an anticipated jury trial getting underway in August. The evidence heard during the voir dires is bound by a court-ordered publication ban.

Man implicated in fatal crash By Tracy Hughes

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Looking for logos: With the new school district administration building in the background, District Parent Advisory Council executive Kari Wilkinson, Pearl Hiemstra and Heather Hamlin Gravells want to see changes, including decal identification on all school district vehicles.

DPAC wants top-down cuts

Education: Parents concerned about expenses, ‘fancy’ vehicles. By Tracy Hughes

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A Salmon Arm man is facing charges after a two-car crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near the B.C.-Alberta border on April 24 left a 37-yearold Calgary man dead and another injured. Golden-Field RCMP say the crash happened at about 7:15 p.m., three kilometres east of Field. “At this time we believe that the eastbound vehicle failed to negotiate a curve striking an oncoming westbound vehicle,” Const. Spencer Lainchbury said in a media release. The 32-year-old Calgary man driving the westbound vehicle was treated by paramedics at the scene, but his passenger, a 37-year-old Calgary man, died at the scene. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 33-yearold Salmon Arm man, was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital in Calgary but is expected to survive. See RCMP on page A2

Members of the District Parents Advisory Council have come up with their own ideas for making the $1.8 million cuts needed to balance School District #83’s budget – and they are wielding sharp pencils and not shying away from controversial topics. “Parents have had enough,” says Kari Wilkinson, who became president of the District Parents Advisory Council (DPAC) earlier this month. Upset about the school district’s proposed budget cuts, the DPAC decided to present its own version to school district trustees and administration at a meeting last week. “I think it’s fair to say the reaction included raised eyebrows and ruffled

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feathers,” says Wilkinson. Glenn Borthistle, district superintendent, says the board values the public input it has received, both in meetings with the DPAC and the various employee groups, as well as the response from parents and the general public in the form of letters or phone calls. “We have received a lot of feedback and a lot of fair comment. The district and board will be reviewing all the submissions as part of our budget process which will continue right up to the meeting on May 12.” That is the date when the school board is expected to vote on the final budget options. Currently, more cuts have been suggested than needed, so some of the proposed cutbacks will be reinstated in this year’s budget. “We are following up on everything

to look at how to tighten up what we are doing,” says Bobbi Johnson, school board chair. Wilkinson says parents on the DPAC think there needs to be more accountability and transparency when it comes to the budget process and expenses. She worked with the DPAC executive including secretary Heather Hamlin-Gravells and treasurer Pearl Hiemstra, to develop their own budget options. The school district’s proposed reductions to the 2015/2016 budget include cutting student services such as literacy intervention, music, speech and language support, services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and See Board on page A4

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Transfixed by trains Ty Pilkington watches the model trains with delight at the Salmon Arm Model Railroad Association’s display in the Mall at Piccadilly on Saturday, April 11. EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER

Motorcycle crash claims Malakwa man By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A 52-year-old Malakwa man died while en route to Sicamous Thursday night after his motorcycle left Highway 97A and collided with a rock face. Police have not yet released the name of the victim, who died at the scene of the crash which occurred one kilometre south of Sicamous on April 23. RCMP officers with

the Trans-Canada East Traffic Services and the Sicamous detachment responded at 7:12 p.m. A report released Monday morning by Cpl. Mike Wasylenki with Traffic Services states two motorcycles were travelling north on the highway when one of the motorcyclists, riding a 2006 Harley Davidson, went off the road to the right, striking a rock face and coming to a rest in the

southbound lane. A motorist who came upon the scene stopped to assist, calling 911 and helping to direct traffic. The second motorcyclist returned to the scene and was there briefly, says Wasylenki, before departing in a distraught emotional state. “The cause of the collision and circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation,” says Wasylenki.

RCMP indicate impaired driving charges likely Continued from front “We are continuing to investigate, but believe that speed and alcohol likely contributed to the collision,” Lainchbury says in the release. “We will likely be forwarding charges

for impaired driving causing death against the driver of the eastbound vehicle.” The Trans-Canada Highway was closed between Golden and Lake Louise for several hours to give the RCMP East Kootenay

Traffic Service Unit and the collision reconstructionist time to investigate. It has since reopened. The accused’s name is not being released until criminal charges are approved and filed by Crown counsel.

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More than 250 Salmon Arm citizens have asked the city to increase bus service for the community. Mike Caley of Shuswap Connextions, a self-advocacy group dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities and educating others, circulated a petition regarding bus service. The petition, with more than 250 signatures, asks that busing hours be increased to 9 p.m. on weekdays and bus travel be offered on Sundays. “There is insufficient busing hours for the amount of residents, especially seniors and people with disabilities who have no other means aside from the city bus to get around in our community,” the petition read. Council discussed it at their April 27 meeting. Coun. Ken Jamieson

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noted the issue of transit comes up frequently, is important and council will take the message to BC Transit. Coun. Alan Harrison acknowledged those who signed and said he wants them to know that the province has pulled back on its share. While it used to be about a 50-50 split for improvements, the city now has to shoulder 100 per cent of increases. “We’ve seen across the province, cities not adding to their fleet. One hundred per cent is too expensive and that’s going to make it more difficult.” Coun. Chad Eliason noted transit is important to many people in the community and is not a luxury serivice. “I think it’s time we start looking at ‘made in Salmon Arm’ solutions,” he said, suggesting the school district and the city consider sharing costs and almagamating services. “We need to look

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was struck by Reinbrecht’s speedboat just after 11 p.m. on July 3, 2010, following a postCanada Day fireworks display on Magna Bay. Reinbrecht’s trial, which originally began in early February, has been plagued by delays. In its first week, the trial was adjourned for two weeks to allow defence lawyer Joe Doyle more time to review evidence that surfaced shortly before the trial began. When the trial resumed, it was adjourned for another 10 days to allow lawyers

to examine a disc of evidence that had not initially been disclosed by police. Another two-week break was taken in March due to a scheduling conflict for B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan. Lawyers hoped the trial would conclude in early April, but Donegan scheduled time until the end of last week for a worst-case scenario. The Crown closed its case last Wednesday and the first of two defence expert witnesses gave evidence on Thursday and Friday,

April 23 and 24. Donegan is now tied up hearing a separate matter until late May. To this point, the trial has heard conflicting evidence about the lighting on Brown’s houseboat. A police witness admitted last week the houseboat was not properly equipped with lights according to Transport Canada regulations. Some witnesses have described the houseboat as being fully lit, while others have testified the boat was difficult to see prior to the crash.

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Presentation: Trustees, school district administration and members of the District Parent Advisory Council from schools around the region discuss budget options.

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school district employee expenses, including $633,986 in 2014 of which $133,685 make up the expenses for eight staff members. The DPAC report suggests a “significant reduction” in expenses for employee travel and professional development be implemented, including a policy to hold management and school district retreats in school district facilities only. “Past practices of retreats

Vehicle policy

Another area under scrutiny eliminating the gifted educaby the DPAC is vehicle owntion program. Significant cuts ership and use, especially for to counselling, grief counselling management. and healthy living programs are The DPAC report states many also outlined. of these vehicles are not identi“Our position is that if there fied as school district property is not enough money for learnand are not always used for ing resources, grief counselschool district business. ling, mental health, then we “F150 Platinum Ford trucks need to be cutting right from the at a cost of $60,000 for managetop — employee expenses for ment personnel are not necestravel, professional developsary. Small commuter vement, all those things should hicles economical on fuel be going down if we are in should suffice for getting such dire straits that we have staff around our district. to cut programs that have Further, SD83 vehicles direct benefits to students,” should not be available for says Wilkinson. personal use on weekends Glenn Borthistle The DPAC report notes and or vacations to haul the district enrolment deboats or trailers with,” says SCHOOL DISTRICT cline should also mean a the DPAC report. SUPERINTENDENT decline in management and A Ministry of Finance administrative hours at the Administration costs are four per transportation policy docuboard office. The DPAC cent of our total budget, which is ment available online and would like more informa- very comparable with other school forwarded from the Ministion on how administrative districts of similar size in our province. try of Education outlines an staffing levels relate to the extensive vehicle policy for declining enrolment. government vehicle use. Borthistle says administration held at ski resorts should not be It states: “An employee concosts for the district are not out happening,” states the report. ducting government business Borthistle told the Observer must use the most cost-effective of line. “Administration costs are cuts to these retreats were made and appropriate mode of transfour per cent of our total budget, in a budget from a previous year. portation, choosing from public He added that the general transportation, use of a governwhich is very comparable with other school districts of similar public may believe expenses are ment, rental or private vehicle. personal, but that is not the case. It goes on to say, “All governsize in our province.” “These are approved business ment vehicles, unless exempted He also notes the provincial government is already requiring expenses for travel, association by the ministry’s executive cuts to school administration fees and professional develop- financial officer or designate, that will mean a $360,000 re- ment and they are signed off to must display a decal according duction for School District #83 ensure they are compliant with to government standards.” financial office procedures.” administration. The lack of identification He adds that the board has the markings on school district “We are looking at ways to authority to set the budget for management vehicles is somemeet those targets,” he says. these items and cuts could be thing Johnson says is “on her made. list of items to look at.” Employee “I will say this: district staff There is also a section dealing expenses spend a lot of time striving to be with appropriate use of governWilkinson says in the past transparent and compliant with three years, a total of $1.8 mil- the goal of accurately reporting Continued on A5 lion has gone out to pay for these costs.”

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Input welcome, decision May 12 Continued from A4 ment vehicles stating: government vehicles must only be used for business purposes. Exceptions for limited personal use can be made for incidental use while travelling or travel between an employee’s home and workplace when this is a condition of employment. “Any additional personal use requires approval from the executive financial officer or designate,” states the provincial policy. The Observer obtained information from a source who asked not to be identified for fear of losing their job. They report the school district owns or leases four Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs including 2015 models, a Ford Escape SUV, a 2015 Ford Edge crossover SUV, two Ford crew cab trucks and a Chevrolet Silverado — all specifically designated for managers. One of the trucks has an additional fifth wheel hitch installed on it, even though sources say the school district owns no fifth-wheel trailers to pull. “We don’t need fancy trucks. Why are we funding these vehicles on the backs of our kids? That can stop and I think 99 per cent of the parents in the district would agree with me,” Wilkinson told the Observer. Borthistle confirmed some district staff are provided vehicles in lieu of paying mileage. “I believe there is a business case that it is a better deal for the school district to provide vehicles as opposed to laying out amounts of cash monthly for mileage expenses.” The Ministry of Finance policy also addresses this issue. “Generally, when daily travel exceeds approximately 150 kilometres (or 13,000

kilometres annually), a government vehicle becomes more costeffective and should be used.” Wilkinson suggests the school district’s vehicles be equipped with GPS systems to monitor appropriate use and determine whether mileage payments would be more cost-effective. When asked about personal use of vehicles and whether there are more affordable options, Johnson says the school board will also be reviewing those items as part of the budget process.

to upgrade the school district’s hardware and software. It was noted that the school district is falling behind on the levels of technology required both to facilitate student learning and remain administratively current. The DPAC report suggests a phased approach, believing this would be the most fiscally prudent way to update the technology. “I get the need to stay on top of technol-

We don’t need fancy trucks. Why are we funding these vehicles on the backs of our kids? That can stop and I think 99 per cent of the parents in the district would agree with me.

Capital costs The DPAC also had concerns about the school district’s capital budget, which includes the costs for the new administration building under construction next to the Downtown Activity Centre on Shuswap Street. As mandated by the Ministry of Education, the capital and operational budgets of the school district are entirely separate. Funds from one budget cannot be transferred to the other. This means the cost of the new building is not a part of the operating budget that is facing the $1.8 million cut. However, the DPAC is concerned about the total taxpayer cost of the project and that promised capital upgrades to the gym and library at Carlin Elementary-Middle School and to the gym at Len Wood Elementary have not been completed.

Technology plan

The proposed DPAC budget would phase in $882,000 in technology enhancement for the school district. In a report for the school district conducted by IBM, which no longer sells computer systems, the recommendation was

lic input right up to that date. “At the end of the day and as difficult as the reduction process is, we still have nearly $60 million to spend and employ 700 people in our district in an effort to provide quality education. We need to spend that money wisely and we value public input.” Wilkinson too, encourages parent input on the budget. “The board gives a

countable, effective voice for parents. “We are not saying our budget is the perfect answer, but it is another option,” says Wilkinson. The next DPAC meeting will be the day after the budget vote. Wilkinson says everyone is welcome to attend.

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ogy enhancements, but with new technology, it’s not always the best idea to jump in all at once… You want time to work out the bugs. If you are a small business owner, you do these things in stages as you can afford it,” says Wilkinson. Borthistle, however, says this would put the school district in a position where IT staff would have to maintain two different systems simultaneously, thus creating additional costs and strain on staffing resources. He says the school district is already looking at a two-year implementation. “It is a lot of money, but we also need to make sure our students are prepared for the current world and to have the technology capabilities so our organization can run efficiently,” he says.

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Balanced for partisan purpose It would be hard to imagine the 2015-16 federal budget looking the same if an election wasn’t scheduled in Canada later this year. The promise to balance the federal budget was kept by the Conservative Party of Canada, who were elected while the country was running a deficit of more than $55 billion. At the end of this year, the feds are expecting to take in $1.4 billion more than they spend. If their spending plan comes true, Canada can use that surplus to chip away at the $614 billion that we collectively owe in debt. Individually, that’s more than $17,000 per Canadian. When the Conservative Party won their first majority in 2011, Canada’s debt was sitting at $519 billion, and a deficit of nearly $30 billion was in place. It was truly impressive how the Conservative Party figured out how to curve that massive public deficit into a surplus in just four years. As Finance Minister Joe Oliver said on Twitter, “This budget didn’t balance itself.” But in fulfilling their promise and painting themselves as fiscally responsible before this year’s election, it seems as though they borrowed from the future without having to call it debt. Because of the obvious cost and burden of debt, running a deficit never sounds like a good idea. But for an organization that looks after tens of millions of people, the way the Government of Canada does – you can’t always save up until you can afford what you want. By investing with borrowed money, the revenue that can be taxed off the commerce facilitated through public spending (i.e. infrastructure and tax cuts), will ideally outweigh the interest from the debt. By spending billions of dollars to bail out General Motors and Chrysler, the government was investing in their success, at a time when the whole world’s private investors were willing to let them crash and burn. Thanks to the bailout, those two auto companies are both back on their feet, and private investors see value again in purchasing their shares. One reason why the federal government didn’t account for a deficit was by off-loading the remaining shares they had with General Motors, and will collect a one-time payment expected to be over $3 billion. Another reason the Conservative Party avoided a deficit is because they took the surplus from the country’s Employment Insurance account, which could have otherwise been applied to lower premiums. Or it could have been saved in case the program runs a deficit in the future. Our surplus was achieved also by dipping into a piggy bank called the contingency fund. The account was never well-defined, but in taking $2 billion of $3 billion out, it seems like that money was contingent upon fulfilling partisan promises. I can appreciate the intelligence it would have taken, year-afteryear, for the Conservatives to present a balanced budget for 2015. And because they want to win the political popularity contest again this year, it’s hard to blame them for making investments that may not be in the long-term interests of Canada. -Dan Walton is a reporter for the Penticton Western News.

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Program gives organ donation a boost Shuswap residents have played their part in saving the lives of others through organ donation. Effective now, British Columbians visiting all Service BC locations have been offered the opportunity to register their decision on organ donation. A program, which was initiated last year under the leadership of Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo builds on last year’s successful pilot program held at four Service BC offices including Salmon Arm. The pilot program showed a four-fold increase in the number of registrations than in the same period the previous year. Due

to the success of the initiative in cities like ours, the government has decided to expand the program to all 61 Service BC sites in the province. As most citizens access some type of government service through one of these locations, it is an ideal place to reach out to the many people who might consider donation, but haven’t taken the step to make their wishes known. With 465 citizens on the transplant waiting list, signing up to become an organ donor could help save lives — possibly the life of a neighbour, co-worker, friend or family member in need.

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The Observer asked: What could be improved with the city’s recycling program?

Tammy Wells “Having separate collection bins for specific items for street pick up would be nice.”

Shayne Lawrence “The sorting facility should be cleaner and more organized.”

Vic Phillips “I would like to be able to recycle Tim Hortons cups like they do in Vernon.”

Joyce Henderson “Expand what can be picked up at the curb, like styrofoam.”

Darren Simpson “Extend the recycling hours at the depot – before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.”

Vote against Crash investigation should be reviewed Bill C-51 An open letter to MP Colin Mayes: Several weeks ago in the Salmon Arm Observer, you stated that you had not heard any objections to Bill C-51 from individuals, just form-letters originating from a political party. To quote: “I haven’t seen a non-form letter saying they (constituents) have a problem with the government protecting them.” Pardon my tardiness in writing to you, and please be assured this is no political-party form letter. I don’t have a problem with being protected, but I do have a problem with the Harper government ignoring the wisdom and suggested amendments of their parliamentary colleagues in other political parties. I have a problem with Bill C-51 which seems chillingly similar to the laws enforced in Nazi Germany in the early 1930s – and we all know how that turned out! I have a problem with the Harper government sullying the reputation of all Canadians by engaging in a bombing campaign which is illegal under International Law. There are better, more humane ways to be in the world. I have watched two Christian organizations whose mandate is to seek justice, and promote understanding and peace, KAIROS, and Project Ploughshares, lose their federal funding. Because I support the work of these organizations will I be viewed as a suspected terrorist? If this government truly wants to protect Canadians, and others around the world, it needs to stop stifling those who protest, oppose and speak out about injustice, and listen to their voices. If this government wants to protect Canadians, it needs to take strong action to stop funding and promoting the fossil-fuel industry, and instead invest in clean, renewable energy. For the effects of human activity on climate change will bring about global suffering far beyond the radical and abhorrent behaviour of a relatively small group of terrorists. I urge you to vote against Bill C-51. Rev. Juanita Austin

The latest update on the trial of Leon Reinbrecht reveals yet another avenue for the defense that should not exist… a police officer meddling with a defense witness. In a previous report we have heard how the victim’s corpse was tested and found to be in a state of intoxication at the time of his death. Perhaps this was included in the case to show that his death may not have been

as painful as if he were sober. The significance of this fact in the case is minuscule in comparison to the fact that there has not been a report on the intoxication levels of the accused. The simple facts of this case should be sufficient to warrant a clear verdict in this matter. Let us hope that the incompetence of some of the parties involved with the

Crown’s case does not jeopardize a just result. In any event, it certainly appears that this case has been bungled from the start and a thorough investigation of the handling of these matters should be undertaken. Phil Mitchell Blind Bay

Conservatives have the financial track record Contrary to what Justin Trudeau and his followers would have us believe, budgets do not balance themselves. This week’s balanced federal budget required the hard work of accountable cabinet ministers and staff to determine realistic revenues and expenditures. While it would have been easy to bolster revenues by increasing taxes in the short term, the loss of jobs and future investment over the long term would have been the cost. Joe Oliver followed through on the promise made to Canadians to produce a balanced budget that will help keep Canada’s economy the strongest of the G7 countries.

While the opposition parties make plans to increase taxes and grow government, they have no plans to keep Canada moving forward. Few people are aware of JT’s bizarre plan to use the Canada Pension Plan reserves of seniors to fund infrastructure projects. Nor have people been told the truth about the $20 billion cost of angry Tom’s carbon tax that would kill Canadian jobs and cripple Canada’s economy. This week’s budget will allow job creating businesses to thrive with investments in skills training and support for entrepreneurs.

Families will be able to keep more of their money in their pocket with the lowest federal tax burden in over half a century. Stephen Harper and the Conservative government have shown they can be trusted to manage Canada’s finances through the toughest of economic times while still encouraging investment and growth for the future. This is far cry from the higher taxes, bigger government plans of the opposition. Mel Arnold, Conservative Candidate, North Okanagan Shuswap

Service clubs need membership support to continue The number of members in all service clubs in Canada, and specifically in Salmon Arm, have fallen drastically over the past few years, and some are on the edge of having to close. A recent example in our community was the demise of the Lions Club which, we understand, was at least partially a result of reduced membership. It is, of course, recognized that there have been many changes in our society including working couples, which have had a major influence on the membership numbers as people do not always have time available to take part in such activities. Service clubs in our area regularly donate funds to local organizations such as food banks, children’s activities, seniors assistance

organizations, etc. These funds are compiled from the clubs’ own fundraising events and, in many cases, from substantial government funding (lottery revenues) provided for this purpose. As President of Salmon Arm Elks, and as an executive member of a local recipient charitable organization, I am fully aware of the importance of government funding that is donated through service clubs, as well as how it provides a necessary assistance with the delivery of important programs and services to people who benefit directly from them. In order to maintain the availability of government funding to charitable organiza-

tions in our area, we must help keep all of our local service clubs viable. Membership is the only way to do this and I encourage your readers to consider joining an organization of their choice. (You can call Peter at 250-8326145 for further information on Salmon Arm Elks.) You do not have to attend all business meetings if time does not always permit, but your membership support will help ensure the continued operation of each club. A successful group of service clubs is important and will help ensure continued government funding to assist needy people in our community. Ron Reddecliff

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The building housing the hospital was no longer adequate and people in the area were faced with an acute situation – to immediately arrange to build a new hospital and to raise money. For a building which would probably cost from $12,000 to $14,000, a considerable portion would have yo be raised locally. Considerable business was transacted at a city council meeting. Sanitary conditions at the hospital, where the septic tank was overflowing, was also discussed.

1935

Preparing for the May Day festival, the May Queen-elect was drawn for. She was Tina Jackson of Mt. Ida and Mildred Hudson from Salmon Arm West was her maid of honour. Maids representing other schools were: Irene Smith, Marian Turner, Violet Zufelt, Jen Caldwell, Ethel Hilmer and Lois Harrington.

1945

At the request of the provincial department of health, an emergency Epidemic Committee was organized to take all possible precautions against any outbreak similar to the worldwide influenza which occurred after the first world war. Citizens of British Columbia and the Yukon were being called upon to raise $40 million in the Eight Victory loan drive, which began April 23.

1955

A dry kiln and refuse burner were being installed at the plant of Salmon Arm Lumber and Timber Company at Salmon Arm West. Eight hundred yards of gravel were placed on city streets in a four-day blitz to repair some of the damage caused by winter frost following an abnormally wet fall. A $15,000 expansion and improvement program was underway at the Salmon Arm creamery of the Shuswap Okanagan Dairy Industries Co-operative Association.

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To most people, a clump of tea leaves in the bottom of a cup is simply something to be tossed out. To some intuitive people however, the tiny leaves can tell a big story. Tanya Lester is a longtime tea leaf reader to whom information is revealed in the form of pictures. In this reporter’s case, the indecipherable (to me) clump told Lester that I am spiritual, nurturing and mentoring by nature, that she sees me climbing and that sometime within the next year I will be reporting on a story of provincial or national significance concerning First Nations people. While I was quite agreeable to her description of me as a person, I was less impressed about her prognostication for a possible story as that is, after all, the nature of my job. However, my attitude did a 360 when Lester spoke of my recent exercise regime, or lack thereof, and the need to be writing my memoirs. “I see a downward yoga,” she said, which to her meant that while I had been exercising regularly, there had been a significant pause. “Funny you should mention that,” I said, explaining that a recurring cold had kept me out

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of 6:30 a.m. aqua fit classes and a lack of snow had thwarted my snowshoe adventures this winter. But, I reassured her, I was planning to head back to the pool last Monday morning, which I did. Wednesday and Friday too, Tanya! Lester indicated that the matter of memoirs had come up very recently. Well, exactly the day before as it turns out, when my accountant suggested I start writing my life’s story for possible tax breaks – something I intend to investigate. As well, one of my friends had pointed out that I should do this and, thirdly, the idea had recently come to me too. I was sorting through photos of grandparents and even a couple of great-grandparents from the early 1900s and wishing I knew more about their lives as I hang them in my “rogue’s gallery.” It occurred to me then, that while my own children have no interest now, perhaps when they are my age, they too may wish to know more about their ancestors. Oh, and about the climbing; just the day before, one of my girlfriends and I had decided to add Enderby Cliffs to our list of hikes this year. So, there you are, three very direct pictures revealed from the remnants of a delicious cup of Earl Grey. A few other revelations were harder to assess as they con-

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cern the future, but Lester says she has a fairly high accuracy rate. Lester says that seeing pictures opens her intuition. “The picture in the leaf might be the beginning and then I see a series of stories that I tell you when I am doing the tea leaf reading,” she says, noting that she could be 80 per cent accurate, or the crux is accurate but other side stories might not be so accurate. Lester’s introduction to tea leaf reading was by accident. Some 20 years ago, she was living in Winnipeg when a friend wanted to host a tea party. “We thought wouldn’t it be great if we could get a tea leaf reader and a light came on in my third eye,” she laughs. Lester had had a book on tea leaf reading for many years – unopened. And every time she tried to grab it for a garage sale, it ended up back on the shelf. “My arm automatically would put it back on the shelf; no kidding!” she laughs, noting that the readings she gave at her friend’s tea party were quite successful. “I had found my passion and within a month I was doing readings in Osbourne Village in Winnipeg.” Lester is the author of four books, including Confessions of a Tea Leaf Reader, in which

she describes some of her successful readings – without identifying people or places. She has also written a novel, Friends I Never Knew, Short Stories - Dreams and Tricksters and the non-fiction Women, Rights/Writes. As an intuitive counsellor, Lester offers past life regression, Tarot readings and psychic channelling. “When someone asks me questions, often my guides come around and help give answers,” she says, noting she sometimes acts as a medium between someone in the spirit world and someone on earth’s plane. She says the most enjoyable readings are those that help people who are really troubled see not just what good is in their life at the present time, but how they can see new possibilities. “I feel gratified when someone leaves and the weight is off their shoulders,” she says. “You don’t lie and you don’t say something is good when it’s not. When I see something is not going well, I try to use intuition so people can do something to help solve a problem.” Lester will be residing in Salmon Arm until the end of May. She can be reached at 250-832-6964 or 250-5380086.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week is all about formulating smart strategies and finding solutions. Focus intently on work, education or business matters, as the Sun/ Pluto trine gives you the extra power and passion needed to boost your public profile or fast-track your finances. Peacemaker Venus shifts into your domestic zone (until June 5) so it’s the perfect time to sort out a problem with a recalcitrant family member. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hey Bulls – are you being determined or just plain stubborn? The Full Moon stirs up old resentments but holding onto grudges will get you nowhere fast. Singles – May 8 through until June 5 is the perfect time to go looking for love within your local neighbourhood. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This week Mercury and Jupiter bring lucky opportunities involving communication, social media or local community connections. So get your ideas out there (in person and online) as you entertain others with your Gemini general knowledge, nifty networking skills and sparkling repartee. On the weekend resist the urge to overspend … and steer clear of work colleagues, as they are likely to completely misinterpret your true motives. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Communicating with a child, teenager or close friend could be especially problematic, as moods fluctuate and tempers fray. The Sun and Mars encourage you to put more energy into pursuing your dreams. No side-stepping Crabs! It’s time to set ambitious goals – and then pursue them with plenty of passion and purpose. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Watch out for domestic dramas early in the week, as the Full Moon shines an unforgiving spotlight on family fiascos. Mid-week looks good as powerful Sun/Pluto aspects promise recognition at school, professional rewards or personal insights. You also have the power to influence people in positive and inspiring ways so don’t waste the opportunity to make a real difference. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mercury (your ruling planet) is in your career zone, so step up to the professional plate and showcase your Virgo versatility. A relationship with a romantic or business partner looks complicated on the weekend, as Neptune scrambles your communication antennae. So leave sensitive discussions or delicate

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Bumpy ride concerns city By Martha Wickett

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onto the Trans-Canada Highway, it’s really difficult to see pedestrians. I wonder if they can do an overhead light,” he said, suggesting it must be one of Salmon Arm’s darkest. Rob Niewenhiuzen, the city’s director of engineering and public works, said these issues did come up at the city and transportation ministry’s traffic safety meeting, but he doesn’t think the ministry would be interested in

doing “one-offs.” “It’s ultimately up to the driver and there are pedestrian crossing signals.” Eliason emphasized: “It’s dangerous. I can run the first half or the last half, but not everyone’s as quick as I am. And I’m not as quick as I used to be. I’ve seen people hit there.” Coun. Kevin Flynn said he uses the intersection five to 10 times per day. “I think we should

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Minor baseball undergoes revitalization

In the spotlight: Community pleased to see ball return to the diamonds at Blackburn Park. By Evan Buhler OBSErvEr STAFF

The boys of summer are back, and they are centre stage, once again playing ball at Blackburn Park. “We are back in the spotlight again. Playing at Elks or Klahani Park is great, but people don’t know you are playing, it’s out of the way,” says Tim Alstad, director of media and communications for the Salmon Arm Minor Baseball Association. “Playing in town at Blackburn Park is important because we are visible and people can see us playing.” This year baseball in Salmon Arm has seen a resurgence, due in large part to the success of the Salmon Arm Heat Peewee A team that placed third at provincials last year, as well as numerous volunteers. “We have seen our registration increase by more than 50 per cent this year, compared to last. I think a big part of that is the publicity our successful Peewee team received last year in provincials,” says Alstad. The peewee A team was also featured on a float in the Fall Fair Parade last year and received many praises from the community. Salmon Arm has a rich baseball tradition. In 2001, a peewee team not only won provincials, they also went the distance in the Western Canada Championships. Long before 2001, teams from Salmon Arm were perennial contenders for the pennant in all age groups, including adult leagues. Trips to provincial championships were commonplace up until around 2006, when the association saw a significant drop-off in registration. There was even talk of dismantling the

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new era: Members of Salmon Arm’s bantam baseball team Colby Geiger, left, and Trent Thompson pose before a

game at Blackburn Park on Sunday, April 26. After a few tough years baseball is back and flourishing in Salmon Arm. baseball diamonds at Blackburn Park to make way for more soccer fields, in order to keep up with the demand for soccer in town. “There was a loss in interest in the sport and a real lull in registration. Our numbers were very low and it was tough to put to-

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Golds and Jewels dominate

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Join in on the tennis action The Salmon Arm Tennis Club would like to invite the community to the club’s annual Open House which takes place Saturda,y May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To show appreciation for community support, people are welcome to a drop in to meet club members and enjoy a day of fun, information and demonstrations. The day will kick off with a free breakfast of European Apple Pancakes accompanied by a delicious baked ham. Fresh fruit and other goodies will also be provided along with beverages. Throughout the day, guests are invited to try out racquets and enjoy some free tennis on the courts.

Hike for Hospice Hike the Enderby Cliffs for a good cause on May 3. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the Enderby IGA. The group will depart at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.shuswaphospice.ca/hike-the-enderby-cliffs.

Build, or donate to local trails Help build more trails by becoming a Trail Blazer. Donate online at www.shuswaptrails. com, or drop off contributions at G-Force (Chase), Sutherlands Bakery (Enderby), Skookum Cycle & Ski (Salmon Arm), Eagle Valley IDA (Sicamous), Sorrento Prescription IDA (Sorrento). All donations are tax deductible and go directly to building and maintaining trails throughout the Shuswap. Please donate by Saturday, May 30.

Gear up for Bike Month May is Shuswap Bike Month – check out www. shuswapbike.com for the event schedule. And don’t miss the Salty Street Festival, Saturday, May 9 on Hudson Street, or the Salty Dog sixhour enduro as it hits the South Canoe trails the next day, Sunday, May 10.

Bridge winners The bridge results from the Duplicate Bridge Club for Thursday, April 23rd saw the team of Dennis and Doreen Roberts, in second place was Brain and Colleen Luco, in third place was the duo of Nan Adams and Terry Jobe, and rounding out the top four was the pair of Dan Quilty and Gerry Chatelain. The results for Tuesday, April 21 saw Dave Peterson and Tom McNie take the top spot followed by Jim McLean and Ona Bouchard in second place. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

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Junior Jewels The Junior Jewels easily defeated the visiting South Kamloops Secondary Knights 3118. Just seven minutes into the match, Zaela Szcouby scored a try giving the Jewels an early lead, and setting the tone for the rest of the match. Kamloops narrowed Salmon Arm’s lead, but could only muster a three-point penalty. Krystine Hamre has made it a habit all season of scoring two tries a game and continued her streak, evading all tackles by South Kamloops. In a feat of strength and determination, Serena Boehme fought off three Kamloops defenders in the last five metres, dragging the them along to make the try.

Senior Golds The Senior Gold rolled over the Knights 27-7 at Little Mountain last Friday evening. Tries were scored by Derek Beer who wriggled his way between three South Kamloops players to reach the try line. Cody Jordan scored a beautiful try when he received the pass

from Brandon Sanford. It was started when Brandt Adams made a dashing run from the base of the scrum. Jordan scored again from the fullback position barreling through and bouncing off players into the try zone. Jordan scored his third try of the game for a hattrick, set up by a pass from Liam Westbrook.

Junior Golds The Junior Golds Gabe Wallace barrelled in for a try just two minutes into the match, setting up the 24-5 final. Noah Dies was great on both sides of the ball contributing offensively and defensively. He ran a wide sweeping run, not allowing any South Kamloops players to catch him as he scored close to the posts almost untouched. The big man, Devon Small, was constant force on defence tackling and on attacking. An unselfish pass by Eric Bruce to Small led to Small’s only try of the match. Alex Muir had an impressive game at standoff picking up five points for himself. The SAS versus South Kamloops Rug-

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Hoisted up: Salmon Arm Secondary’s Krystine Hamre, left, wins

the throw-in after being boosted by Brianna Henderson against South Kamloops Secondary’s Katie Elliot during a game last Friday evening. The Jewels won 31-18. by tradition has been going on for four years now where, after the game, the opposite team shares a meal and swap stories.

Next season South Kamloops will host the jamboree event. Salmon Arm Secondary Coaches Danny Hughes, Greg Seed,

James Cookson, Jan Crerar, and Jordan Klaws appreciate the SAS parents and their support and encouragment of the players.

Volunteers step up to plate to save baseball Continued from A15 It appears the ‘dark years’ are behind minor baseball and they are once again in the limelight. With eight minor league teams from Blastball to Bantam

the league is healthy once again, and currently makes use of the diamonds at Blackburn Park, Klahani Park and the Elks Park. Alstad is proud to see minor ball flourishing once again and attributes much of the success to the community.

“We were playing an exhibition game two weeks ago at Blackburn and there were at least 10 cars driving by that pulled over to watch the game. They were stopping by and saying ‘Baseball is back! This is great,’” says Alstad

with a wide grin. He says there is a strong presence of young committed parents involved in the Blastball and Tadpole divisions, which he hopes will carry throughout the coming years and help the game continue to grow.

“There are lots of old ball players that call Salmon Arm home. We are a good baseball community.” Alstad says the game has a lot going for it as both a team and individual sport and is great sport to play once hockey season is done.

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Sharp Shooters notch two wins The shuswap sharp shooters U12 girls soccer team continued their dominance as they stormed to two wins from two games over last weekend in Lake Country defeating both Kamloops clubs. In the first game of the day, shuswap came out firing and nearly capitalized on the first play of the game as Jordan King crossed the ball in to braidy Parks who fired a bullet that was well saved by a strong Kamloops keeper. shuswap continued to apply pressure and pepper the Kamloops keeper with shots.

The sharp shooters were soon rewarded when King made a crafty run up the wing and slotted the ball past the keeper with a far post shot. The score remained 1-0 at half. Kamloops came out strong in the second half but was kept at bay by a strong shuswap midfield and defence led by Phoebe barnes, Lys Milne, Jannae bocking and brooklyn Davidson. shuswap continued to apply pressure of their own and made it 2-0 when Holly McCaskill battled her way down the field and managed to find the

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owls easily knocked off the senior Jewels. The Jewels opened the scoring after a great series of passes up the left side of the field. Gabby Jackson was on the receiving end of the fluid-passing play and calmly scored the goal when she placed the ball into the back of the net to finish off the nice passing sequence. Kelowna opened

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Men’s chorus shares their love of singing By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Some 37 men are drawn together by the sheer joy of singing. Formed originally for a 2007 conference held in Salmon Arm, the Shuswap Men’s Chorus has been giving full voice under the direction of Mary Landers. The Rotary District 5060 Conference was a combined Canada - U.S. Rotary event where the men sang O Canada and The Star Spangled Banner. “They did a couple of songs too, and they sounded so good,” says Landers, noting that, at the end of the night, it was decided the men had performed so well, a men’s chorus should be formed. “We had a bunch of guys end up joining.” The group took a hiatus after the conference because Landers was away, but began again in the spring of 2009. An early concert was held to raise funds for a gamma probe for the operating room at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. “It has continued to be a chorus that has a charitable side,” says Landers. “We make donations when we can and have developed $750 scholarships for two high-school students involved in the fine arts or going into the arts.” The Men’s Chorus has two concerts per year and rehearses Wednesday evenings from October to May. Landers says concerts are also held on Wednesday nights not only because it works well for members but because the Shuswap Singers and the Salmon Arm Community Band have weekend concerts. Chorus members travel to Salmon Arm from Vernon, Sorrento, Enderby and Sicamous, and several original members continue to sing with the group. “We have quite a big core who have been there all the time; some go and come back and others join,” Landers says, her eyes lighting up as she talks about they guys. “They’re

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Fine blend: Members of the Shuswap Men’s Chorus gather with co-director Jean MacLennan second from left in second row and director Mary Landers, far right of second row beside accompanist Jim Johnston. a great group of people; many are retired and they were all successful in their careers. I think they’re all kind of winners.” Not only do the men have a terrific work ethic, but they have a great sense of play and, despite their wide degree of difference in terms of politics, interests etc., they mesh very well. “They don’t necessarily socialize a lot, but when they get there, they’re happy to see each other. There’s a really good sense of camaraderie and great support,” she says, pointing out she has discovered men do it very differently than women, often simply shaking hands, offering a gentle tap on a shoulder and a quiet word or two. “I have noticed in four different instances, when tragedy strikes, it has not been more than two weeks that they return and nobody fawns.” Landers says she is not part of that camaraderie and support. It is something that happens between the men and is fascinating to watch, she adds. And there’s lots of cheekiness too, Land-

ers laughs. “We have some young guys looking to join and we’re always looking for that,” she says, noting there are no auditions and anyone can join the chorus. “That can be a risk if you’re fussing about having a more polished choir, but they seem to fit in and it seems to work,” she says with a wide smile. “I want it to be a very inclusive group; it’s a community choir and there’s more and more evidence people who sing in choirs are happier and live longer.” The men will be giving full voice when the Shuswap Men’s Chorus presents Men Aloud With Friends on Wednesday, May 6 at First United Church. The friends include guests Mount Ida Harmony, a larger barbershop group organized by Ron Long, and a quartette known as Foursome Time. Men’s Chorus members Fred Green and Terry Greenough will perform solos and talented Jim Johnston will provide accompaniment.

“A lot of the music has a water theme – Deep River, The Water is Wide, Wood River, Bring Me Little Water Sylvie,” says Landers, adding that the men will also sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. “It’s American and combative but it sounds wonderful with men’s voices – very stirring.” Water is the theme of this year’s Chorfest, the annual choral weekend sponsored by the British Columbia Choral Federation, which is being held in Vernon. Shuswap Men’s Chorus will perform in a core choir in the event that has been dubbed Chorfestivity. Not only will there be more than 230 adults in the Chorfest Choir, but the Children’s Chorfest, which is run concurrently, has a registration of 120 singers – some of them from Salmon Arm. These groups will be on stage for the massed numbers ending a public concert to be held at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Admission will be by donation, (suggested $10) and doors open at 1 p.m.

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“Does this mean that the whole friendship was based on nothing? Was the love they felt not real?” he asks. “While the exotic nature of a cold-war spy story is intriguing, it seems to me we all struggle with questions about what is real in our relationships.” Formal training

shines in newcomer Varnes’ portrayal of Barbara. But all the actors have risen to the occasion, each one turning in a fine performance. Pack of Lies runs April 30 to May 3, and May 7 to May 9. For information, and to buy tickets, visit shuswaptheatre.com.

to five students in every classroom of 30 across the nation struggle in the classroom, in making friends, in participating in activities and in functioning with their families. On May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., drop in to ‘Sharing the Care Resource Fair’ at Shuswap Middle School. This is a communitywide event for parents, caregivers and those who work with chil-

dren and youth. Learn more about child and youth mental health and substance use and the resources available in our area. The doctors of B.C. and the Ministry of Health are committed to increasing timely access to support and services for child and youth mental health and substance use through funding for one of the largest initiatives of its kind – the

Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative. The Shuswap action team includes a diverse cross-section of mental health and substanceuse service providers, stakeholders and youth and families. For information about the Resource Fair, contact Monica Kriese at 250-8336100, or email monica@forcesociety.com.

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Youth gain gallery experience By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents #BecauseArt, the bi-annual multi-media youth exhibition featuring work by more than 75 artists aged 15 to 25. Unlike the school shows that used to run years ago, this is designed to put the onus on the artist in order to gain exhibition experience, says art gallery curator/director Tracey Kutschker. “It’s specially designed for them to learn how to present their work and build a relationship with their local art gallery,” she says. “So each artist has to register properly, frame their work, deliver it with a cohesive list of works, attend opening

night and help promote the exhibition.” Each young artist is allowed up to four pieces of art for this exhibition. Kutschker will select an individual for the Curator’s Award and there will be two special recognition awards given to artists who have also entered outstanding work.” #BecauseArt is a hashtag on Twitter that can be searched to discover things people do in art “just because,” says Kutschker. And followers of her Twitter feed, SAAGcurator, can see photos of some of the work in its creation stage. The exhibition opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1, and features live music by Ken Ko-

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Spring production: Amitai Marmorstein playing Hades, far left, rehearses a scene from Caravan Farm Theatre’s In Like a Lion, with James Fagan Tait who plays Zeus, Randi Helmers playing Demeter and Rachel Aberle, who plays Persephone. This is Caravan’s first spring production in at least 15 years and has only a one-week run.

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Spring is a time of new life and renewal. It is a word that has particular resonance at Caravan Farm Theatre this year as they present their first spring production in at least 15 years. “It’s very exciting; we’re adding a show in another season so now we’ll have four shows in four seasons,” says Caravan’s artistic director Courtenay Dobbie. And keeping in tune with spring, the play, In Like a Lion, by Vancouver-based playwright Jan Derbyshire, is a modern, comedic retelling of a classic Greek myth about how the seasons came to be. In Like a Lion focuses on spring and a young Persephone, daughter of the mighty Zeus, who falls in love with Hades, god of the underworld. Hades takes Persephone to his underworld home, which angers her mother, Demeter, goddess of agriculture and all things living. “She’s so mad that she takes away all the food and bounty so

everyone is starving,” says Dobbie of Demeter and Zeus’ epic quest to the underworld to find their daughter. “They decide she’ll spend half the year down below and up in spring and summer.” Typical of the Greek myth, the production features a children’s chorus composed of 14 Armstrong children from grades five through seven. Having the children perform is another commitment by Dobbie to include the local community, as she did by hiring local First Nations youth for the winter show. “It’s fun to have them around; they’re sweet, excited and talented, and they love being here,” says Dobbie of the Greek chorus. Because of the fickle nature of spring in the North Okanagan, the one-act In Like a Lion will be performed in the timber barn. And Caravan’s beautiful horses will enter the barn and production drawing chariots behind them. Directed by Caravan’s interim artistic director Anita Rochon, who directed Caravan’s winter

show, The Contest of the Winds, In Like a Lion takes place in the present day with a stellar cast of professional actors from across Canada. “It’s a Caravan retelling of an ancient myth with modern language, modern jokes, modern references and modern songs,” says Dobbie, who wrote the music for the production. “It’s quite funny.” In Like a Lion runs for only one week from May 5 to 10 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Wednesday, May 6 is “I Love Mom Day,” when women are encouraged to bring their mothers or grandmothers, who are admitted to the show without charge. Sunday, May 10 is not only Mother’s Day, it is the first Caravan Market day of the season – a festive day with wagon rides, food, local artisan arts and crafts and a petting zoo. Dobbie encourages families to treat their moms to the Mother’s Day Market and stay for the matinee. Tickets are available at ticketseller.ca or call 1-866-311-1011.

Relay fundraisers rolling out in May Several opportunities exist to support those who will participate in the June 14 Relay For Life: • “Save on Foods” Relay for Life team holds a Ribs and Pasta Buffet at the Wicked Spoon featuring live music, silent auction, games and more at

5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Tickets are $25; • SASCU Crewzers host a barbecue at the uptown branch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and at the downtown branch on Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doors can enter a draw to win a beautiful Duck’s Un-

limited print; • Luminaries will be available for sale for $5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 and 9 at the Mall at Piccadilly. Luminaries are meant to honour those fighting cancer and remember those we have lost to cancer. They will be placed along

the relay track. Decorate them yourself, or Relay for Life volunteers can do it for you. Include a donation of a non-perishable food item for the food bank; • Barb’s Sidekicks hold an art and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at 651 6th St. Se.

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LARSON, JOYCE MABEL 1940 - 2015 We are so sad to announce that our dear friend and sister, Joyce Larson passed away on Monday, April 20th, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer, just prior to her 75th birthday. She died peacefully surrounded by her church family and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her first husband Evan Larson, her third husband Don Oliver and her sons Shane, Brian, Derrick and Wade Walsh. She is survived by her brothers William and Blair Patterson and sisters Elva Rogers and Nellie Patterson as well as her sisterin-law Joan Mounce and brother and sister-in-law Glen and Eleanor Larson. Other surviving family members include her foster daughter Eva Bailey, granddaughter Montana Bialey, ex-husband Gerald Walsh and her “adopted” grandson Gary Baars. Joyce was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on April 23, 1940 and sadly, her mother died within a few months of the birth. During her childhood, Joyce lived with her aunt and later with her father and step-mother. She came to British Columbia, the first time in 1960, then returned in 1964, travelling by train with four young children to meet her husband in Coal Harbour. Joyce resided in several other BC communities including Vancouver, Chilliwack, Surrey and Revelstoke before moving to Salmon Arm. During her life, Joyce was an active member in a number of organizations; Al Anon, Citizens on Patrol and Power Pioneers. Joyce was a small lady with a “larger than life” personality. She touched the lives of many people and dispensed her homespun Maritime wisdom to all who knew her! Joyce loved and valued people and cared for them unconditionally without prejudice. She was especially fond of children and delighted in her interactions with them. Joyce will be greatly missed by her church family, friends at MacIntosh Grove and the Senior’s Centre as well as her relatives in BC and Nova Scotia. We thank the doctors and nurses of Shuswap Lake General Hospital for the kind and professional care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ShuswapHospitalFoundation.org 250-803-4546. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at the Salmon Arm Church of Christ on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 PM (located at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Rd., Salmon Arm, BC). Lunch and fellowship will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm 250-833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Joyce through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

POWELL, M. HELEN August 11, 1926 - December 5, 2014 Helen Powell passed away peacefully on December 5, 2014 at Mt. Ida Mews in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the wonderful age of 88. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm. Email condolences and share memories through Helen’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices. com.

Tammy & Vince Fischer

FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD. 4060-1st Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, 833-1129 www.ﬁschersfuneralservices.com Serving Kamloops to Golden Toll Free 1-888-816-1117

CAVE, BEATRICE MARJORIE 1927 – 2015 We regretfully announce the passing of Beatrice Marjorie Cave on April 24, 2015 at the age of 87 years. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hillside Village with loved ones by her side. Bea was born in Edmonton, AB on March 2, 1927, the eleventh child of Valentine and Minnie Kulak. She is survived by her loving husband Vincent Cave of Salmon Arm, children Darlene Grothen of Fairview, AB, Dale Buckmaster of Williams Lake, Randy (Alice) Buckmaster of Enderby, and Kelly Buckmaster of Salmon Arm, as well as eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Bea was a very gifted person who loved many different crafts, from oil painting to papertole and was a perfectionist, everything had to be just right before she was satisfied. She was an accomplished seamstress and made all her own clothes for many years. Bea loved music, country & western mostly, and had a good singing voice. She loved to play her Dobro and sing. She also loved the Lord and I am sure she is singing with the angels now. There will be no funeral, but a family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Bea through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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MAJOR VAUGHN K. SINOTTE, C.D. Vaughn went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on April 13, 2015 in Kelowna, BC. Vaughn was born in Kingston, Ont. On September 13, 1964 and received his elementary, intermediate, and high school education in Calgary, Alta., Salmon Arm, B.C. and La Ronge, Sask. He attended the U of S graduating with a B. Comm/LLB in l989. Vaughn practiced law for 10 years in Saskatoon, Sask. and Kelowna, B.C. while commencing a long career with the Primary Reserve Component of the Canadian Armed Forces serving part and full time. He began his Military Career in 1991 with the North Saskatchewan Regiment and upon moving to Kelowna in 1994, he joined the British Columbia Dragoons where he served as Operations Officer and Regimental Adjutant. Vaughn was deployed to Bosnia in 2003-2004 as a Liaison Officer and later in his career was Deputy Commanding Officer for Regional Cadet Support Unit North in Whitehorse YT. He completed his career as a Plans Officer at 39 Canadian Brigade Group in Vancouver. Vaughn’s honors and awards include the Canadian Decoration, NATO medal for operations in the Balkans and the Canadian Peace Keeping Service Medal. Vaughn was a tremendous mentor, planner and leader and he touched many lives in a positive way. Vaughn is survived by his wife Susan, mother Ellen Norris, father Rick (Cece) Sinotte, sisters Christine (Sam) Blacklock and Jillian Sinotte (Tyler Donner), brothers Ryan (Erin Neall) Sinotte, Patrick (Crystal Naka) Sinotte and and step-brothers Lyle (Cathy) Hill and Alan Hill. Also survived by his father-in-law Leon Cairns and sisters-in-law Bonnie (Rob) Raisbeck, Marilyn (Brent) Donald, and Michele Cairns (Brad Smith) as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends. A special thanks to the staff at the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their amazing care. A memorial service was held on Saturday April 18th, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cathedral of St. Michael and All Angels, followed by a reception at the Brigadier Angle Armouries on Richter Street. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund or the Royal Canadian Legion. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440

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A combined memorial service for Alf and Olga Ames will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made c/o Bowers Funeral Service PO Box 388, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5 Alf & Olga Ames Community Service Bursary This bursary is dedicated to a deserving student that has demonstrated community involvement and contribution.

No one knows how much we miss you. No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you. Life will never be the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Always tender, fond, and true. There not a day, my Brandon, We do not think of you.

SALMON ARM, BC

Help Wanted

Bookkeeper Drew Lee-Hai & Associates is seeking a FT bookkeeper in a fast paced office environment. This position provides a wide range of accounting tasks including bookkeeping, payroll, GST, WCB and record keeping. The candidate must possess strong communication, computer and interpersonal skills. Must be efficient, organized, and able to multitask and perform a variety accounting tasks with little supervision. Minimum of five years experience required. Experience in Simply Accounting and Quickbooks would be an asset. Please send your resume to: Human Resources PO Box 697 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N8 Email: info@drewleehai.ca Fax: (250) 832-5377

Askew’s Foods is a family owned business with 4 grocery stores two in Salmon Arm, Armstrong and Sicamous. We have been in business since 1929 and are proud community supporters. Askew’s Foods is recruiting for the following positions. MEAT WRAPPER Salmon Arm - Downtown Meat Dept requires a responsible person to work alongside our meat cutters to package, label and display all cuts of meat. Experience would be an asset but willing to train the right candidate. Must show the ability to work unsupervised. This is a perfect opportunity for a high school or college student. 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; Larry Robinson, Meat Manager – Downtown Store or by email to Larry@askewsfoods.com

Business Opportunities

Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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LOST: Would the person who found an old black change purse on April 21 with 3 keys and change in it, please return it to NO FRILLS, no questions asked. Has sentimental value for me, was my father’s

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

Timeshare

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FULL TIME MEAT WRAPPER Our Sicamous Meat Dept requires a responsible person to work full time alongside our meat cutters to package, label and display all cuts of meat. Experience would be an asset but willing to train the right candidate. Must show the ability to work unsupervised. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive benefits and pension package, wages depends on experience. Please apply in person, to; Ron Daniel, Store Manager –Sicamous Store or fax to 250-836-3090

TECHNICIAN POSTING Braby Motors in Salmon Arm, B.C. is searching for a full time JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge experience is preferred. Salmon Arm is located in the heart of the Shuswap and is a great community to be a part of. It is an ideal location for a minimal commute to work and enjoy the best of what all seasons have to offer. Our shop is a busy and growing location which could be ideal for the right candiate. Our shop offers a variety of all maintenance and repairs, a clean and organized work environment and overall an excellent atmosphere to work in. Candidates with Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep training preffered.

Askew’s Foods is a family owned business with 4 grocery stores located in Armstrong and Sicamous, 2 in Salmon Arm. We have been in business since 1929 and are proud community supporters. Our Sicamous store needs help for the busy summer months. If you are energetic and enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team then we want to hear from you. We have the following temporary full-time positions available – which are perfect for college students: Cake Decorator Bakers Bakery Clerk Deli Clerks Grocery Clerks Please forward resume to Ron Daniel, Store Manager Tel: 250-836-4899 Fax: 250-836-4399 Email: askews3@telus.net

Lost & Found

LOST: would the lady that picked up my set of Acura car keys & other assorted keys in Findlays on Saturday April 18 please return them to the Police Station

Lost & Found

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA! Forever in our hearts, Love Mom & Dad

Employment

LOST: Polaris ATV seat, black, lost early April from the 19Ave. NE area (near Bastion School) to Sandy Point turnoff. (250)832-8940

Piccadilly Care Centre Currently we are looking for a Dietitian for a 4 hour per week position or 8 hours every second week. • This position would assess all residents upon admission and annually, complete a documented in-depth nutritional assessment based on the residents’ needs, abilities and goals. • Perform swallowing assessments and make recommendations on diet textures, feeding techniques and safety precautions. • Provide staff in-service education on nutrition related topics (e.g. dysphagia, therapeutic diets). • Consults with the Food Services Manager in planning the menu and textured diets, and other dietary matters as they arise. Qualifications: • Must have a university degree in Food and Nutrition or related field of study. • Two (2) years recent related experience an asset. Please forward resume to: Charlotte Robertson, Administrator 821- 10th Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T2 Email: crobertson@parkplaceseniorsliving.com

Announcements

BRABY MOTORS OFFERS: • excellent wage & benefits packages • management support • modern shop and equipment • specialized training available Please email your resume to: brandon@brabymotors.com, By fax (250)8324545 or come by and see us in person. 1250 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Box 880 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N9 250-832-8053

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education/Trade Schools

• CLASS 1 – 4 DRIVER TRAINING • AIR BRAKE COURSE

Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of sawmill equipment in the world. We actively seek talented individuals to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership.

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We are looking for a Parts Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment.

Help Wanted

Parts Sales Representative – Optimizer specialist

Certiﬁed Dental Assistant We are in search of a Certified Dental Assistant to join our fabulous, fun team at Shuswap Orthodontics. If you have an excellent understanding of customer service, a great attitude and love to have fun at work, we will train you to learn the rest. A desire to complete the Orthodontic Module is a prerequisite. Permanent position, 4 days per week. Apply immediately with resume and hand written cover letter to: #202-571-6 St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1R6

Responsibilities: • Source sales opportunities through inbound leads, follow-up, cold calls and emails. • Understand customer needs and requirements • Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest Requirements: • A strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. • The ability to read engineering drawings. • Experience in a Customer sales and service environment. • Knowledge of Data Base Systems and Microsoft software. • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, Strong phone presence • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively Interested applicants should email their resumes in confidence to Nick.Proteau@USNR.com

NEEDED Industrial Butcher/Slaughter persons in Salmon Arm, Rocana Meats Ltd. Benefit package available. Phone (250)8335111 or email: dave@inlandpackers.com COOK/BAKER, full time, needed immediately, at Home Restaurant in Sorrento. Apply in person to Brad

Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947. Whether you’re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program. For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Capreece Bowers, Celebrant & Clinical Counsellor

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Employment

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Employment

Help Wanted

FT & PT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr. Email

IMMEDIATE Hire FARMHAND Beaverdell, B.C. Pay $2000/month plus 2BR House to live in. Contact GORD (250)484-5470

COLLEGE PRO PAINTERS needs F/T Summer Painters ✦must be hard working, team players who like working outside 40 hrs weeks minimum start May 1st ✦Starting wage is $11-15/hr (Piece Rate with potential to increase hourly wage) $500 signing bonus or a $250 referral bonus if you stay until the end of summer Phone: (250)462-5818

resume: salmonarmca@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED Salmon Arm All positions, F/T, P/T. Apply by Email or Fax ONLY!! Fax: 250-832-3044

Email: eric.hodson@salmonarmrona.com

NEEDED experienced retail meat cutter. Apply with resume in person to Windmill Meats in Salmon Arm or email: info@windmillmeats.ca SALMON Arm Go Karts is looking for F/T & P/T help. Must work well with the public. Resume to: info@salmonarmgokarts.ca

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Excavating & Drainage

Email: dss.collegepro@gmail.ca

Website: www.collegepro.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

Farm Services GROCERY CLERKS & CASHIERS Our Uptown and Downtown Grocery Department requires a full and part time Grocery Clerks. Experience would be an asset, if you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askews team then we want to hear from you. Wages will be depending on experience. Please apply in person, to; George Green – Uptown Store Manager or by email to george@askewsfoods. com or Downtown to Steve Reid - Downtown Store Manager or to his email at steve@askewsfoods.com

Farm Services

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Garden & Lawn

Intermediate Accountant Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm, BC has an immediate fulltime vacancy for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Canoe team. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant duties include full cycle accounting; journal entries, inventory analysis and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, assist with monthly management reporting, variance analysis and annual budget preparation, as well as various other accounting and administrative duties. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a full cycle accounting role • An Accounting Diploma is preferred as is enrolment in the CPA program of studies • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting controls and procedures • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Detail oriented, accurate, flexible and strives to meet deadlines • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience with ERP Systems, preferably SAP Business One • Forestry and manufacturing industry experience would also be an asset. This position offers a competitive salary with a full range of benefits for the successful applicant. Preference will be given to those applicants who have post-secondary education in accounting from a recognized educational institute. If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, by May 1, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Garden & Lawn

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PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Home Improvements

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Hillcrest School area. CHASE -Brook Dr./Leighton 95 pp -Whispering Pines/Okanagan Ave.74 pp Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Services

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Cleaning Services

Services Garden & Lawn

$200 & Under

P&K Landscape Maintenance is now scheduling the following services. Regular lawn cutting, Fertilizing, Aeration. For a free estimate call Trevor at 250-833-0314 or e-mail pk.land@telus.net

DANA Douglas hospital air mattress, 1yr. old, 36x80, new $325 now $165 (250)835-8494

Home Improvements Carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, tile. 31 yrs exp, small job ok. Free Estimates. Call Brad (250)832-9590 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Kitchen Cabinets

Financial Services

DOWNSIZING hshold items, treadmill, glassware, tools. Everything must go. Priced to sell be prepared to buy. Sat. May 2, 8:30-4, 3140-28 St.NE. No earlybirds.

Misc Services

HOUSEHOLD items, books & much more. May 2, 8-?. #35 1361 30 St. SE Broadview MHP

Home & Yard •Fencing •Decks •Patios

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

250-253-4663

Pets & Livestock

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

Garage Sales

Better Than a Garage Sale!!

Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience fixing old houses • Local References

Garage Sales 5KM on Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. #3793, May 2&3, 8-4, furn., diesel PU, sports equip., tools, toys, 950 JD tractor, etc

GIANT Multi-family. Ravencroft & lower Raven sub. Follow signs. May 2nd, 8:30am-2:00pm

WINDOW CLEANING up to 3 stories high also high pressure washing (250)833-5153

Garage Sales

Furniture SOLID oak Farmers’s Harvest dining table, 63” x 34”, $150. obo (250)833-1399

WE sell kitchen cabinets & do installation, complete kitchen renovations. Free estimates. Call Brad (250)832-9590

$1,000 Reward for Missing Dog!!! Lost on April 13th, 2015. She is a small black miniature pincher. 11 lbs, black and tan color with a bit of grey due to age. When she went missing she was wearing a beige jacket with brown teddy bear patterns on her coat. The coat has a blue trim. She was last seen near old Sicamouse road in Grindrod. Please call me if you have any information at 778-883-7219 or donnadinh2@gmail.com. Thank you please help us!!!

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for seniors or disabled, light physical assistance, general care, supervision of medications, housework,meals, etc. Drive you to your appointments or shopping. Tappen & Salmon Arm area (250)804-6043

Merchandise for Sale

LARGE multi generational sale Sat. May 2nd, 8am-2pm, 1681 18 Ave SE. 250-8337977 MAY 2 & 3, Sat.& Sun. 10 - 4 Behind TD Bank downtown SA Furn. antiques, sports eq, tools, and much more! MULTI-FAMILY garage sale. Furniture, toys, books, tools and more. 1460-10 Street SW. Saturday, April 25. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. SA: 2381 4Ave SE, May 2, 8:30-12, furniture, beds, miscellaneous household. SAT. May 2, 8-2 130 Shuswap St. SE. All must go! Hshld, gym equip. No early birds. SAT May 2 & Sun May 3 8:30-4. 1770 50Ave. NE (Raven Hill at top of 18 St. NE) Luggage, electronics, bar sinks, tent and camping gear, dog kennels, paintball guns, play station 3, kids’ toys, artificial Christmas trees and lights, kitchenware and appliances, mountain bike, golf clubs, garden tools and pots, 14’ wooden step ladder, John Deere L120 snow blade with weights and chains, clothing, and much more. St Andrew’s & Mountainview Churches are hosting their annual garage & trunk treasures sale on Sat. May 2 at 1981 9 Ave NE, beside the bowling alley, from 8-1. Bring your treasures and sell them from your trunk. Parking fee $10.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

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Misc. for Sale CUSTOM built skateboard ramp, 8’x4’x8’, $300. metal adjustable Ollie rail $120. , brand new generator $300., sump pump $100. (250)832-0512

Financial Services

On May 9th, the Shuswap SPCA is hosting an Open House fundraising event including a Plant Sale, Garage Sale and Bake Sale – too good to be true you say?! Bring your family & friends to the Downtown SASCU parking lot (across from the CPR building on Lakeshore Drive) between 8am and 1pm for some fun; find some great treasures and maybe the promise of adopting a loving pet! Come out and show your support of the SPCA and its programs for animals in need – like ‘Chinook’ (pictured above). A hot dog with a drink will be available for $2 or purchase the yummy home-baked goodies!

Spring Tire Changeover Special! Only $50 for 4 tire changeover and balance. Flexible schedule. Evenings, weekends, I’ll work around YOUR schedule. I also have new tire sales available Call Dan (250)835-4632

Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for 10K-24K jewelry, old coins & $5 coins & higher. Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town. PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Lower

Scrap Car Removal

1BDRM. balcony apt. downtown f/s & hot water incl., NP, NS, $700/mo.(1-855)852-5660

LARGE 2bdrm walk in suite, FSWD, NS, NP, suitable for working couple or single (250)832-8803 leave message

#1AA Auto Recyclerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (250)833-9148

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Commercial/ Industrial For Lease Downtown Salmon Arm OfďŹ ce/Retail Space 2400 sqft., professionally finished, high visibility, high traffic location, quality building, ground floor, level entry, wheelchair accessible, HVAC air & heat, ideal for professional or retail C-2, $12/sq ft. Call Keith Chancellor 1 (250)832-6060

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Land and Home Ownership

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eaglehomes.ca/listings RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Community Newspapers

SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office space, TCH frontage, $863/mo. (250)804-8806

Homes for Rent CENTRALLY located new 4 bdrm home for rent June 15th. This home comes with 6 appl., 3 full baths, green space & very quiet neighbourhood. Please call (403)630-6073

Suites, Lower 2BDRM, quiet, suitable for 1 adult or couple, close to town, private entrance, W/D, NS, NP, $850/mo (250)832-2898

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BRIGHT, lakeview, newly renovated 1 bedroom above ground walk out suite in Hillcrest, NS, NP $820/mo. heat & electricity incl. (250)832-6765

Mortgages

Daylight Bachelor Suite Suitable for single person Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bathroom,close to town, college and bus route F/S, W/D. Separate parking and entrance. NO SMOKING. N/P, DD and refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. $625/mo inc. util. Available now lynda.jb@shaw.ca Call or text (250)833-5123

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC

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

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Legal Notices

IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS ACT

Super Self Storage 4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be disposed of on or before May 27, 2015. DAMYEN MARTIN SAMUEL RINER

Amount owing: Amount owing:

Phone: 250-803-0030

$732.15 $314.40

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Boats

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Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports 2000 Toyota Camry, V6, grey, 4dr, PS, PW, PB, extra snow tires on rims, great running car 234,450km, asking $4400. (250)832-8877

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Tenders

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RETAIL SPACE OPERATOR FOR THE SHAW CENTRE The Shuswap Recreation Society invites Expresions of Interest (â&#x20AC;&#x153;EOIâ&#x20AC;?) from qualified Respondents to operate retail space at the Shaw Centre under a 3 (three) year license agreement with an option to renew for 2 (two) additional years not to exceed 5 (five) years total. Information packages and all other queries related to this Request for Expression of Interest shall be submitted in writing to the attention of: Dale Berger, General Manager Email: dberger@salmonarmrecreation.ca The deadline for all enquiries is 5:00 p.m., local time, on May 8, 2015. The deadline for submissions of the EOI is 4:00 p.m., local time, on May 15, 2015.

INVITATION TO TENDER Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2015 field season. Opportunities are available for 220.6ha of planting (AD061621), and 972.9ha of surveys (AD061620). Projects are being funded through the Land Based Investment Program (LBIP) and are subject to funding approval. Tender Information can be found on the LBIP website: https://www.fialicensees.com/FIA_ Advertisements/PublicAdvertisements.aspx Closing Date: May 8, 2015

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Out on the Town

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 JAZZ SALMON ARM – presents an extra show this month,

featuring the Willy Gaw Quartet playing Djangoinspired music, followed by the incredible arrangements of Richard Owings in Thick as Thieves, and the Shields Johnston Fielding Trio performing an evening of Brazilian music, at 6:30 p.m. in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs. A cash bar and tapas menu will be available.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 HAVE A HEART – EZ Rock hosts its annual radiothon to

support the Shuswap Hospital Foundation all day at Save-On-Foods at the Mall at Piccadilly. Participate in a diamond dip, enjoy great entertainment, a barbecue and donate to help raise $20,000 for a post-anaesthetic monitor for the hospital.

p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill, with a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and entertainment by Motes and Otes at 7. Door prizes, games, silent auction. Tickets are available at the Wicked Spoon or Save-on-Foods. There is still time to get a team together to take part in this year’s Relay For Life, which runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Elk’s Park. Call 250-833-4334 for more information. PLANT AND BAKE SALE - takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at

St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St.

SHUSWAP SPCA – hosts a round-up of puppies and kittens

under four months old, from noon to 3 p.m. for whatever reason, no questions asked. No surrender fee required for this day only. All Shuswap residents are welcome.

village. OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY – presents Leacock Medal

for Humour finalist Neil McKinnon, who will read from his new novel, The Greatest Lover of Last Tuesday, about the exploits of 80-year old Alberto Camelo, the self-proclaimed World’s Greatest Lover, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm branch.

JUST FOR KICKS – The dance studio presents the annual

recital Tuesday through Saturday, May 9 at 6 p.m. with a matinee at 1 p.m. May 9 at the Just For Kicks studio (in the quonset hut on the north end of the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds). Tickets are available at Lucky’s in Centenoka Park Mall.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 SHUSWAP MEN’S CHORUS – presents Men Aloud With

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FRIDAY, MAY 1 GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS – group

hosts its regular first Friday of the month sale at the Mall at Piccadilly. Proceeds go to Africa to support grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren because of the AIDS epidemic. Contact Marj at 250-804-2919 or Marlene at 250-832-8718.

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NIGHT OF THE STARS – the best

of the best entrants in the Shuswap Musical Festival perform in the always popular concert at 7 p.m. at First United Church.

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SUPPORT GROUP – Shuswap Autism Spectrum

Disorder support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 for parents and guardians and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for members of the public, at the Public Health Unit, 851 16th St. NE. Call 250-833-0164 ext. 7.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 SHUSWAP MIDDLE SCHOOL – hosts Sharing the Care Resource Fair, a community-wide event for parents, caregivers and those who work with children and youth to drop in and learn all about child and youth mental health and substance use resources in the area and to learn more about child and youth mental health, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open house format.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

performs in the library of the Downtown Activity Centre at 7:30 p.m. in a fundraiser for Aspiral Youth and CKVS-FM.

SUNRISE GRIEF RETREAT SOCIETY – hosts a retreat to

Friends at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church, with special guests Mount Ida Harmony and Foursome Time. Tickets are available at Shuswap Clothing and Shoe, Pink Cherry or from choir members.

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Tuesday, May 5 at the Deep Creek Retreat House, a safe environment to explore the grief journey with compassion and respect for an individual’s process. A team of health-care professionals and therapists will be in attendance. Group sessions, massage therapy, healing touch, guided meditation and gentle yoga. For information or to register, call Andrea Hoye at 250-307-7850 or visit sunrisegriefretreat.org.

BIRTHDAY LUNCH – at noon at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue

Activity Centre for members with birthdays in April and May. Purchase tickets by April 27.

PSYCHIC READINGS – will be offered at the Holistic Health

Centre (opposite Prestige Harbourfront Resort). Call Eberle at 1-250-975-1952 for an appointment.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 SHUSWAP HOSPICE – hosts the second annual Teddy Bear

Hospital and Community Health Fair fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mall at Piccadilly parking lot in front of Save-on-Foods. Take your teddy bear in for a check-up, bouncy houses, face-painting, on-site colouring, food, fun, raffles and prizes.

RELAY FOR LIFE – Save-on-Foods presents a fundraiser for

the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at 5:30

SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents Woman in Gold, the

true story of one woman’s journey to reclaim her heritage and her family’s possessions, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

MANIFESTATION MINI WORKSHOP – to help participants get

clarity, set intention, remove blocks, the secret they didn’t tell you and you’re in charge, live your dream, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holistic Health Centre (opposite Prestige Harbourfront Resort). For your spot, call Eberle at 1-250-975-1952.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 SENIORS’ FIFTH AVENUE ACTIVITY CENTRE – hosts a

Jammers Dance at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 PROBUS – Phil McIntyre-Paul, executive director of the

Shuswap Trail Alliance, will be guest speaker when the club meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Elks Hall, 3690 30th Street NE. For more information, contact msberger@shaw.ca or call 250-804-0977.

CASTING CALL – Auditions for R.J. Haney Heritage Village

& Museum’s 2015 Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre take place at 4 p.m. in Marjorie’s Tea Room at the

POTTERY SALE – The Shuswap Pottery Club holds a show and sale of items made by club members at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday during mall hours.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 SHE SHOE SWAP – FOR CHARITY – takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across from Sport Chek in the Mall at Piccadilly. Donate gently used purses and shoes in drop boxes at RBC Royal Bank on Alexander Street and Brooke Downs Vennard law offices on Third Street NE. As well, enter a raffle to acquire a new designer bag by buying tickets at Shuswap Clothing and Shoe. Anyone who has a designer bag they would like to donate to the raffle may do so by calling Kathryn Vennard at 250-832-8880. CHARITY GARAGE SALE – Royal LePage Shelter

Foundation and the SAFE Society will benefit from the garage sale and barbecue event that runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Royal LePage parking lot at 2-551 TransCanada Hwy.

RELAY FOR LIFE – The SASCU Crewzers team hosts a

fundraising barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Uptown SASCU branch. Donations made at the barbecue give donors a chance to win a beautiful Duck’s Unlimited print to be drawn at 2 p.m. June 5 at a fundraising barbecue at the downtown branch. And the Polka Dots team holds a pulled-pork barbecue and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centenoka Park Mall.

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Nomination Categories: • COACH Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement. • MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.

Community Leader Awards 2015

COMMUNITY LEADER NOMINEE

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

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• COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them. • ABOVE AND BEYOND This person makes a positive contribution to their community through their work. Someone who goes beyond the requirements of their job to support the community and make it a better place. • EMERGENCY SERVICE Makes a positive contribution to the community by going the extra mile – over and above the call of duty. Is exemplary in the area of emergency services and unselfishly shoulders enormous responsibility while accepting the potential risks and challenges of the job. • SERVICE ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to one community service organization. This person is well thought of and is significantly relied upon by others in the organization. • VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives. • YOUTH VOLUNTEER Makes a positive contribution to youth in the community. Someone who is depended upon and committed to provide direction, programs and/or support to ensure our youth have positive experiences. • ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Makes a positive contribution to the community by championing environmentally friendly initiatives. Someone who inspires others to be “green” by being a leader in ecologically sound practices. • COMMUNITY BUILDER Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.

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