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Algae blooms in lakes
Shuswap, Mara: Citizens point to need for better water management. By Lachlan Labere OBSeRVeR STAFF
Another algae bloom in the Shuswap has residents concerned for the health and protection of the region’s lakes. Reports of a yellow-brown substance floating just below the surface of Mara lake began to pop up late Thursday. On Friday, May 22 the bloom was spotted from Two Mile, and later in Shuswap lake. Salmon Arm biologist Jeremy Ayotte said he and five others were on a canoe excursion Friday, paddling along the east side of Shuswap lake toward Anstey Arm, when they encountered a “yellow-orange mat of algae hovering about a metre below the surface.” “It was patchy in places, sometimes wispy and thin,” Ayotte explained in an email. “In other places it appeared to be a solid mass. There was no smell, but it also didn’t appear to break the surface of the lake.” Ayotte said the algae didn’t extend north of the narrows, noting “the nutrient-laden water from Salmon and Shuswap rivers flows west through the narrows, “and the bloom likely wouldn’t spread into the cooler, cleaner waters of the Anstey Arm.” The bloom was reported Friday to the Ministry of environment, which did not provide its findings before press time. Ayotte, however, said last week’s weather and lake conditions – unusually warm temperatures and calm waters – were conducive to algae blooms, as seen in Shuswap lake in 2008, and in Shuswap and Mara lakes in 2010. “It’s the canary in the mine shaft thing that we need to watch for,” Ayotte told the Observer. “It’s that algae that’s going to tell us when the nutrient regime is out of balance, or out of whack in the lake.” See Advocates on page A2
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Willow Jamieson and her brother Aidan race along a temporary track during the Twilight Family Fun Ride festivities in front of the Shuswap Children’s Association on Friday, May 22. Businesses around downtown held interactive bike-related activities for families, including a barbecue at Ross Street Plaza.
Expert says boat not at top speed By Tim Petruk KAMlOOPS THIS WeeK
The speedboat that collided with a houseboat on Shuswap lake in 2010, leaving one man dead, could have been travelling as slowly as 32 km/h, a judge has been told. leon Reinbrecht’s trial in B.c. Supreme court in Kamloops resumed yesterday after a month-long break. Reinbrecht is charged with one count each of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm stemming from a fatal collision on Magna Bay on July 3, 2010. Ken Brown was killed when his houseboat was struck nearly head-on by Reinbrecht’s speedboat. Reinbrecht does not deny operating the speedboat, but his lawyers have argued the
This week Dragon Tao members take to the lake for an early morning experience. See A15. Tomorrowland, which features Shuswap landscapes, is now playing. See A21 for more.
houseboat was not properly lit in vehicle collisions testifying prior to the nighttime crash. for the defence, believes the The trial, which began in speedboat was at the lower early February, has heard end of its planing speed, likely from witnesses who claim to 32 km/h, when the collision have seen a speedboat driving took place. leggatt admitted erratically, zig-zagging and it is difficult to determine the doing high-speed doughnuts speed of either boat. before the collision. “It’s not a case where you One witness claimed to Leon Reinbrecht can calculate the speed, with have heard the speedboat at precision, of either vessel,” he Accused of full throttle seconds before said. negligence the crash. Taking the stand “You can make assumpyesterday, however, mechanitions.” cal engineer Timothy leggatt said there leggatt said he based his opinion largeis nothing to indicate the speedboat was ly on the fact the 4,000-pound speedboat’s travelling anywhere near its top speed of propeller caused minimal damage to the 72 km/h when it hit the houseboat. aluminum structure of the houseboat. Based on the damage caused to the inThe trial is expected to conclude this side of the houseboat, leggatt, an expert week.
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Advocates call for more monitoring Continued from front Ayotte says this third bloom stresses the need for better management of the Shuswap watershed. Shuswap Environmental Action Society president Jim Cooperman agrees, calling for an active Shuswap Watershed Council, as well as point-source monitoring of suspected nutrient sources, specifically agricultural operations along the Shuswap River. “When they first started SLIPP (Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process – the watershed council’s previous incarnation), that was the plan, to do point-source monitoring and, to my knowledge that hasn’t been done yet,” said Cooperman. “They’ve identified nutrient spikes in the river and in Mara Lake, but they can’t tell you where it comes from. The point-source monitoring will tell you the source of the nutrients.” Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area C South Shuswap director and watershed council chair, Paul Demenok, called news of the recent bloom “distressing,” and said the council – comprised of local
and regional governments, First Nations and B.C. government agencies – would have to “redouble our efforts with monitoring and mitigation plans.” But Demenok adds the council is still in the process of establishing the sustained funding needed to focus on problems like this. As for determining nutrient sources, he said that would be one of the goals of the council’s five-year plan. “That’s a very important component of the water-quality monitoring program that’s been put forward…,” said Demenok. “There have been suggestions the sources are agricultural. We still need to confirm that, we still need to do the science that points to the sources of phosphorous in the Shuswap, Salmon and Eagle rivers.” Cooperman says all governments that rely on the Shuswap watershed should take heed of the bloom and support the watershed council in moving ahead. “The entire region is dependent on the health of the lake,” said Cooperman. “If we let it go downhill, and we get more algae blooms year after year, it may decrease visitation and affect the whole economy.”
Shake it off Molly, a yellow Labrador, dries off after jumping into the lake at Gardom Lake Community Park on Friday, May 22.
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Drugs, stolen wire seized RCMP are recommending several criminal charges after a road check turned up a large quantity of industrial wire and some drugs. On May 22 at 9 p.m., police were conducting a road check on the Trans-Canada Highway near Canoe and stopped a vehicle
with two men and one woman inside. The occupants were from Alberta and subsequent police checks revealed that both men had outstanding warrants of arrest from Alberta. A search of the vehicle revealed a significant amount of industrial wiring and some drugs. Further checks confirmed the wiring had been stolen from a hardware store in Camrose, Alberta.
Both men were arrested and the woman was transported to a woman’s shelter. One of the men was later released on court documents while the other man was held in custody to appear in a provincial court before a judge.
Rolled semi On May 24 at 7 a.m, Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a report of a semi-truck with a
grizzly in the Omineca 7-38 Wildlife Management Unit near Mackenzie. He left on a hunt with fellow North Shuswap residents Marcus Glass, 45, and Thomas Glass, 42, on May 11. The three men were expected to return home on May 20, but
when Marosi failed to show up at work last week, one employee at his construction company in Salmon Arm alerted police. It turns out the men had asked another hunter to tell their families they would be returning late, but the message wasn’t passed along.
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trailer on its side near Canoe. The semi apparently rolled onto its side after striking the guard rails. The driver sustained a minor injury and there was damage to the semi and trailer. RCMP issued a violation ticket to the driver for driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. There was no other damage or injuries.
The Salmon Arm branch of the Okanagan Regional Library may face staffing and service cuts. Now you have a chance to have your say about its future. Please attend the Town Hall Forum organized by the ORL. When: Thursday, May 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Salmon Arm Branch, #285 Piccadilly Mall, 1151 10 Ave SW Who: Representatives of the library will be there to hear from our community
Missing Shuswap hunters found Three hunters from the Shuswap area who were reported missing in Northern B.C. are safe. The RCMP has confirmed Tuesday morning that the three men were located in the Tsay Keh Dene area. Anglemont resident Enrico Marosi, 34, was granted a draw for a
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The management unit covers a large area of forest and the exact location of where the hunters were going to be was not known. A search and rescue operation was underway when the men were located. RCMP noted all three were experienced outdoorsmen.
As front line library workers, we know how important the Salmon Arm library branch is to our community. It is a place to learn, to explore and to connect. It is an important place for our community to come together and so much more. Please make sure that the board and leadership of the ORL hear from you. A message from CUPE 1123 representing workers at the Okanagan Regional Library.
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Green candidate withdraws By Richard Rolke OBSERVER STAFF
The Green Party is without an OkanaganShuswap candidate leading up to this fall’s federal election. Dave Smith has withdrawn his candidacy due to what he calls “irreconcilable differences on campaign policy and strategy among members within the local Green Party.” When contacted, the Coldstream resident would not provide further details. “I really don’t wish to because I wish the party well. I’d like to leave them with the greatest opportunity possible and not dirty laundry,” he said. “The Green Party has a very broad range of participants and I find myself at one end of the extremes. I’m a prudent accountant and fiscally conservative and that didn’t work very well.” Smith says he wishes the party well in finding a new candidate and he says he has appreciated the efforts of campaign members who have supported him. He also goes on to say that he continues to stand behind party leader Elizabeth May. “My support for Green policy is totally there, especially for extreme environmental challenges. I hope other parties can pick up on it.” The OkanaganShuswap Green Party executive says it’s
“saddened” by Smith’s resignation. “Dave was an excellent candidate, whose
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Tappen Co-op marks a century By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
More than 12,000 vehicles a day can drive by the Granite Trading Association building during the summer. Many who stop, be it for gas, groceries or one of its famous ice-cream cones, will likely know the place as the Tappen Co-op. While it hasn’t always been at its current location, the co-op has been serving the Tappen area for a century. Next month, this community hub will be recognizing its centennial with three days of celebration, open to co-op members and the general public alike. On Thursday, June 4, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., the co-op will have First Nations dancers, cake and stories and “100 cent” ice-cream cones. The next day, June 5 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. there will be a vintage car show, displays from the Deep Creek Tool Museum, the Notch Hill Museum, needle arts demos and more. On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the co-op has lined up several events for the whole family. From 10 to 1 there will be kids activities includ-
ing Trixie the Clown. Live music by the Retro Rebels is scheduled between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Ernie Philip will be sharing his joy of dance with a First Nations Fancy Dance demonstration between 2 and 2:30 p.m. In addition, there will be historical displays and a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In preparation for the centennial, the coop’s board of directors set up a website at tappencoop.ca. It features a 100-year timeline by the decade. With a mix of photos and meeting minutes, the website shows how the co-op evolved from the Association of Tappen Farmer’s Exchange to the Granite Trading Association, officially formed on April 27, 1915. In the 1930s, the farmer’s exchange building was replaced with a new, larger store, located just east of the current location. That store served the Tappen community until the mid-1950s, when a new store was built that could be accessed from the Trans-Canada Highway that was under construction. Tappen Co-op manager Andy Munro
notes that while the store’s footprint hasn’t changed much since then, the commodities it carries has. “We used to do feed, we used to do hardware, we had meat in here and all that kind of stuff,” said Munro. “But as people got more mobile, now I won’t say it’s like a convenience store – it’s a little bit bigger than that, but that’s mainly what it had to do to continue. And then those ice cream things we sell in the summer are what helps us get through the year. That’s such a big draw.” Asked how he sees the co-op’s future unfolding, Munro said one of the biggest challenges is access off the highway, and not knowing exactly how the province will upgrade that stretch of the TransCanada. “I often wonder in the summer how many more people would turn into here if we had better access. Hopefully that will come, but it’s been hard for us to plan any major changes to this, not knowing, if they ever do upgrade the highway, if it will even be where it is. And that bridge by us, if they fix that up, what’s going to happen?”
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Proposed Rezoning of Lot 3, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP46272, from R-7 (Large Lot Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). Civic Address: 3440 – 20 Street NE Location: On the east side of 20 Street NE, east of Lakeshore Road NE Present Use: Vacant Lot Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling with Detached Suite Owner / Applicant: S. & C. Matte Reference: ZON.1028/Bylaw No. 4096 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from May 26, 2015 to June 8, 2015, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer
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Adding a list to the list Things to do: Laundry Groceries Clean bathroom Make a bucket list. We are all busy people. For many of us, it is life in high gear. For me, with three kids, a full-time job and a husband who oftens needs to travel for extended periods for work, I call it the triage of my life. You live day-to-day, just getting the immediate problems dealt with – which kid is screaming the loudest, which soccer uniform needs to go in the wash first, which kid needs to be picked up where. Soon, the grind seems to take over and you can lose sight of those things about life that bring you joy, that stretch your mind and kick you out of your comfort zone. That’s why I was inspired by Shuswap Hospice’s bucket list campaign. Check it out at www.shuswaphospice.ca. They have introduced a bucket list challenge 2015, suggesting that we could all benefit from making a to-do list of things we really want to accomplish in our lives. A bucket list is, to be blunt, a list of things you’d like to accomplish before you, ahem, kick the bucket. An article on the Shuswap Hospice website by Elizabeth Scott, a stress management expert, says the process of creating a bucket list can bring clarity, a sense of purpose and more fun into our lives. “When you make a list of all the things you’d like to do, this activity may be a springboard to becoming more aware of what’s really important to you,” she writes. “When you start thinking about what you really want to do, you can find perspective on how you are currently spending your time, and on what you’d like to be doing, so the time and energy for things that really matter to you aren’t eaten up by the time you put into the things that matter less.” The society has started a list of its own to help get you started. It includes: Make someone laugh every day for one year, hike the Enderby Cliffs and give support to someone who needs it. It is also pointed out that even if you don’t ever cross all the items off your bucket list, the very act of making the list is a valuable exercise in helping you to remember what you value the most in life. You probably will accomplish some of them – and some is better than none. I have started my own list, although informally, when for my 40th birthday, having never played a team sport before, I decided to play soccer with the Shuswap Women’s Recreational league. Despite my obvious shortcomings, they welcomed me to the field and now it has become a highlight of my week. But I think I need to go the step further. Making my bucket list is on my to-do list. Now I just have to make the time.
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Preparation can reduce flood risk You don’t have to be a boy scout to know that being prepared for an emergency is the best way to go through life. In modern times we sometimes forget that we can be at the mercy of Mother Nature more than we like to consider. So we drop our guard and forget that emergencies aren’t just things that happen to other people. A torrential rainstorm over the weekend in Cache Creek brought severe flooding. The Shuswap got rain, but we were spared the severity of the system. But more rain is in the forecast for the Shuswap and that’s why emergency officials are cautioning people that flooding may be on its way. Personal preparedness is the key, which means
it’s up to you to protect yourself. If you have an area that susceptible to flooding, take steps now. Clear storm drains, watch for ditches clogged with debris or move valuable items away from low-lying areas. There are also safety measures to be aware of for all residents. Water levels can rise dramatically and pets and small children should be monitored at all times. While water may look safe, even fun, currents can be unpredictable, and cold water can overwhelm even seasoned swimmers. Although serious flooding is difficult to predict, it’s certainly possible and the time to prepare is now, not when the water starts heading towards your home, or farm, or animals.
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The Observer asked: What is your favourite thing to purchase at local farmer’s markets?
Pam Treleaven “I like to pick up plants in spring, and unique hand-crafted items.”
Ladine Higgs “Fresh produce is what I like to buy.”
Stewart Gilbert “I look for local produce or locally built products.”
The B.C. Liberals go long with LNG bid BC VIEWS
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VICTORIA – Opposition politicians were outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to secure its first major liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week. Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years. The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term. Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum. These corporate giants will review a project development agreement and, if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases. Environmental changes such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global
market is swimming in gas and will never support huge green-field projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years. The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert.
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Speech services deserve more I’d like to congratulate and thank School District 83 administrators and trustees for recognizing that school boards have the obligation to fund Speech and Language services for school-aged children. They have shown this commitment by reversing the proposed cut to this service in the 2015-16 school budget.
Though there will be no decrease in funding in 201516, there is no increase either. At current levels of funding, only about 50 per cent of referred children actually receive help. This is simply due to the lack of resources and varied complexity in caseloads. We have an opportunity to be proactive in working
with groups and government, now, to find solutions to helping our children with needs in this area. If we, as a community, esteem literacy to be of great importance, we need to value and fund Speech and Language services.
Jennifer Henrie
Tired of irresponsible dog owners Every week I read comments for and against dogs in our parks and on our beaches. Enough is enough. People’s rights should far outweigh dogs. My children’s rights should have priority. There are obviously fewer responsible dog owners, because the mess is everywhere. It’s on my sidewalks, it’s in my city parks, it’s in my provincial parks, even in my yard. Everywhere I choose to recreate with my young fam-
ily, there it is. On our neighborhood walks, on our hikes, and on our bike rides. I am tired of hearing the words: “Don’t worry he’s friendly,” while dogs run offleash and jump on my kids. I don’t care if your dog is friendly, I don’t want him all over me or my family. I am tired of dogs being on beaches that are clearly not dog beaches. I am tired of seeing poop bags tossed on the side of trails, in trees, or stuck in fences.
Until all of you dog owners can pick up after your pets, the rules and signs need to be followed. Keep them on-leash, pick up after them and stay in the designated pet areas. It’s as simple as that. Let my family enjoy our beautiful outdoors and maybe even spot some wildlife that haven’t been chased or scared away by your pets.
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1925
It was noted that Mayor Newnes had set an example by having his house painted. The smithy had also had the same cream colour and made a smart appearance of the town as seen from the railroad.
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1935
The pupils of Miss Dora Springer, A.T.C.M., staged a musical play staged a musical playlet on the life of Mozart. Proceeds from the concert went to the Girls’ Hospital Aid. There were five criminal complaints acted on by police in the month of May: one man in a state of intoxication on Front St., a case of attempted arson (tried to burn down the Canadian Legion building), a magazine saleman defrauding local citizens of $2, theft of chains from local parks and an attempt to obtain a meal from the Royal Cafe without paying for it.
1945
Damage estimated at $5,000 was caused by a fire which gutted the living quarters of J.G. McLeod, proprietor of the Model Shoe Shop. The shoes and harness shop adjoined the Rex Theatre, and was separated from Beer’s Department Store by a narrow lane. The Liberal government announced that begining in July, family allowances would be paid monthly.
1955
The largest class in Salmon Arm high school’s history, 64 students, graduated from Grade 12 this week. Hon. Ray Williston, minister of education, and himself a graduate from Salmon Arm High School, addressed the graduates. Joan Fladmark received the Rotary scholarship for the highest academic acheivement. Winners of other scholastic awards were Janice Skene, Shirley McGregor, Shirley Sloan, Audrey Downey, Don Munro and Glendine Barr.
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The stern, cavernous building that destroyed the lives of so many children still holds the power to frighten and sadden. But now in a way that promises to broaden young lives, not devour them. Four Grade 6 and 7 classes from Shuswap Middle School travelled to the former Kamloops Indian Residential School to learn about its horrific past. Three of those young people were Grade 7 students Olivia Leversedge and Megan Doran and Grade 6 student Mitchell Pugh. They spoke of their experiences. “It shocked me,” said Megan. “The fact they would take children from their homes and from their parents without their parents’ permission.” Olivia, who is Métis and was aware of the existence of the schools before her class learned of them, speaks of the horror that befell children from the moment they entered the school. “As soon as the kids got there, all the people thought they were dirty, so they doused them in kerosene to de-louse them. They also scrubbed them with lime.” The children were forced to sleep covered in kerosene for a night, adds Megan. For Mitchell Pugh, his feelings about the class visit were mixed. “I was happy and not happy at the same time. I was happy so I could see things in the past, what people did to other people. I was not happy because that place was
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operated from 1893 to 1978, and the current building was constructed in 1923. Megan points out the school was run military-style, down to the way the children had to make their beds. And “everything was done in silence, except at night.” Then, Olivia explains, each child would have to recite part of a prayer. “It would start at one end (of the room where the children slept) and go in rows and rows. They couldn’t go to sleep until every kid’s was done.” Along with visiting the school, the Salmon Arm students were prepared by discussing residential schools and reading a book about them. Upon their return they had a visit from Splatsin elder Ethel Thomas, who attended the school. Although the students agreed parts of their visit were horrifying, they all concurred it was a worthwhile experience – albeit one that is best not provided to classes earlier than Grade 6. “So people don’t forget the past and just push aside people that went through that,” Mitchell emphasized. Megan notes the residential schools were not in the long-forgotten past and people should continue to visit and learn. “I knew it was recent but I didn’t know how recent it actually was until I got there…” Olivia thinks understanding the past is key. “I think people should learn from their mistakes and never do it again. Future generations could do that and I just hope they won’t. They should learn from the mistakes.”
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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 20) Mercury is reversing through your talking zone – where it hooks up with Mars on Wednesday and squares Neptune on Friday. So there is the potential to get yourself knee-deep in a communication quagmire. If you rush around then you’ll miss vital details – and mix-up all modes of communication. Plus, if you jump to conclusions and offer unwanted advice, you’ll find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew. TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Money matters look mighty confusing ATM! If you’re a businessminded Bull who would like to avoid a financial fiasco then this week is the time to get everything in writing; double-check all the fine print; avoid signing major contracts; steer clear of your favourite shopping haunts (especially online) plus keep friends and finances separate. When it comes to your romantic life, love and local neighbourhood activities are linked. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Expect chaos and misunderstandings this week as impulsive Mars increases your impatience, plus retrograde Mercury and Neptune scramble your communication antennae. If you blurt out the first thing that comes into your head, then you’ll spend most of your time repairing relationships after your reckless indiscretions. Also, try not to be too discouraged, as the gap between personal goals and professional reality appears to be increasingly wide.
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Salmon Arm hockey parents avoid homework By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
The Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association won’t be requiring parents to take a Respect in Sport course, but the president of the association says it is already taking action to combat over-zealous hockey parents. In part because of a violent incident in the stands at the Sicamous arena during a game between a Salmon Arm and Penticton team, the Penticton Minor Hockey Association has decided that before players are able to step on the ice next season, one of their parents/ guardians will have to complete the Respect in Sport course. In January, both Penticton and Salmon Arm’s associations investigated a fight between fans in the stands and RCMP were involved. No charges were laid.
Salmon Arm will not be making it a requirement, as it already has a proactive policy in place. “We are already meeting with the parents on each team at the
down the road, we are prepared to deal with it by talking with those individuals involved.” Giandomenico says he foresees the national hockey associations eventually making a
respect in sport course mandatory for all parents. “I think it is coming. This is a game known for passionate parents and when their kids score or play or get
injured, there are all realms of feelings involved and with those ups and downs, sometimes people don’t acts as they normally do,” he said. “But I can’t say it
has been a big problem for us. Any issues have been dealt with quickly, so it doesn’t get into a bigger situation.” -With files from Penticton Western News
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Tim Giandomenico SAMHA preSident PMHA is following the example of the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association and Alberta Hockey in requiring the online course for parents. Kamloops has reported incidents have declined since the requirements were put in place. “I think that by parents taking the course and seeing some of the questions and there are some videos they have to watch, I think by actually seeing it makes them think,” said Val Fulton, vice-president of the PMHA. Parents can be tracked to see if they have completed the course through the Hockey Canada registry. Salmon Arm Minor Hockey president Tim Giandomenico says
beginning of the season and have a discussion about what is appropriate behaviour and what is not,” says Giandomenico. “We give them hand-out material and, should there be an issue
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Bee exposes sign slip-up
August August 14-16, 14-16, 2015 2015
By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
It might not be as visible as some, but it’s a spelling mistake just the same. At the Second Annual Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society Team Spelling Bee held May 1 in Salmon Arm, Jen Findlay, literacy outreach co-ordinator, pointed out that three signs in Salmon Arm had the word “visibility” spelled wrong. They were missing the fourth ‘i’, which can be a tricky error to spot. She said she emailed the city following the bee. Rob Niewenhuizen, the city’s director of engineering and public works, told the Observer last week that the signs with erroneous spelling had been
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Spot the error: This old sign on Third Street SE between Fourth and Fifth avenues contains a spelling mistake, as do two others. replaced. He said ‘Limited Visibility’ had been upgraded to the new standard, ‘Vision Limited’ – removing the margin for error. However, the searing investigative powers of an Observer reporter found three misspelled
signs remained in the locations Findlay had suggested: on Third Street SE between Fourth and Fifth avenues; on 10th Avenue SE near the entrance to Little Mountain; and on 20th Avenue NE between 30th Street NE and Highway #1.
Niewenhuizen said Monday he believes the new signs have now been ordered – and noted the misspelled ones are “very old” and have been there “a long time.” “It took a spelling bee to find the error,” he smiled.
Lotto millionaire hails from Enderby Tanya Williams gave herself an early birthday present after turning her Free Play and $1 win from a previous draw into a $1 million Maxmillion prize. The Enderby resident, who celebrates her birthday next week,
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was on her morning commute when she decided to make a quick stop at a gas station to fill up and check her Lotto Max ticket. When the cashier told her it was a winner, Williams wasn’t quite prepared for just how
much that prize was worth. “I thought maybe I had won a dollar or something,” she laughs. Williams, who works for the Splatsin First Nation, plans to spend the winnings on
upgrading the family vehicles, purchasing some property to build a home and financially securing her son’s future. The winning ticket was bought at the Quilakwa Stop and Shop in Enderby.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Salmon Arm Observer
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, MAY 27 ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS – 222 Shuswap Squadron
holds its Annual Ceremonial Review at 6 p.m. at the Shaw Centre. Everyone is invited.
SHUSWAP FOOD ACTION COALITION – presents Let Your Food
be Your Medicine, a seminar on the relationship between food and good health, facilitated by an educator and nutritional consultant, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Little Mountain Field House, 250 30th St. SE. Learn how to use food to optimize your immune system, fight viruses, bacteria, superbugs, overcome weight problems, get rid of Type 2 diabetes and more. Tickets at the door.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL – takes place at 7:30 p.m. in
the Salmar Classic, an international film tour that offers the best action, adventure and paddling lifestyle films of the year across the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe. Tickets available at Wearabouts and Copper Island Diving. For more information, visit www. shuswaprowingandpaddling.com.
SPRINGTIME MELODIES – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
hosts a gala concert, an evening of classical, folk and modern music with performances by Owen Sutherland, St. Andrew’s Children’s Choir, Vernon Kalamalka Chorus, Ceilidh and more to benefit the SAFE Society’s women’s shelter at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call
Outdoor Learning Foundation, at 7:30 p.m. at Elk’s Hall. Tickets are available at Acorn Music. PUBLIC PADDLE – The Shuswap Association of Rowing and
Paddling hosts a day of free rides on a variety of nonmotorized watercraft from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Canoe Beach. See some of the newest equipment available. Qualified individuals will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is by donation. Barbecue and refreshments will be available.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents X+1, a UK film about a
young, autistic math prodigy and his long-suffering mother, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 31 GARDEN TEA CONCERT – St.
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Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts an afternoon of classical, folk and modern music to benefit the SAFE Society’s women’s shelter at 2 p.m., featuring performances by Andrea Roberts, Celidh and more. Admission is by donation. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 250-832-7282.
by WAT:ER (Wetland Alliance: The Ecological Response) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). Several speakers will discuss local invasive species issues, community initiatives for tackling these problems, and effective, eco-friendly techniques used to manage these pesky invaders from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Deo Lutheran Church,1801 30th St. NE. Refreshments will be provided.
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TOWN HALL – Okanagan Regional Library
invites members of the public to share their thoughts on services most important and vital in the Salmon Arm and Shuswap communities from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm library in the Mall at Piccadilly.
SALMON ARM JAZZ – presents Thick As
BOOK-SIGNING – Author Joyce Fetterley will be signing her
new book, One Cornishman’s Children, about the mining family in which she grew up, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Book Nook.
SHUSWAP CYCLING CLUB – The end of bike month will be
celebrated with a barbecue from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ross Street Stage with draws, prizes and entertainment. Kids’ draw for Shuswap Challenge is at 4 p.m.
FREE CONCERT – Calgary’s Midsun Grade 9 Band performs
a variety of concert band music including pop, jazz, classical and Zydeco from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marine Park.
LADIES RETREAT – “Deep Calls unto Deep” is the theme of
this event planned for women and teen girls and featuring worship, teaching, food and fellowship. Guest speaker is Letty Bremnes, formerly a pastor’s wife in Salmon Arm and now serving in missions in Ecuador, at Living Waters Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Contact Bev Flewwelling by email at jbflew@telus.net, or by phone at 250-804-8775.
FINE FIDDLING – Acclaimed Canadian fiddler Scott Woods
presents Fiddling in the Key of ...eh? from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre, featuring an exploration of great fiddling styles.
Eco-Pirate: The Story Of Paul Watson, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Admission is by suggested $5 donation. All proceeds to benefit Sea Shepherd’s marine conservation efforts.
Arm Secondary, Sullivan present In My Life at 7:30 p.m. June 2,3,4 and 5. Tickets at $8 are available at the door.
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Thieves, featuring Richard Owings on violin, Jordan Dick on guitar, Blair Shier on bass and Larry Keats on drums, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs, 551 TransCanada Hwy. Admission is by donation. Beer, wine and tapas menu.
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SATURDAY, MAY 30 RECITAL – Shuswap Dance Center presents Opposites at
1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the studio, 590 Okanagan Ave. SE. Tickets available at the studio during operating hours or at the door.
TRUNK SALE – Hosted by the Columbia Shuswap Regional
District’s Waste Reduction Program, from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot, north side of the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds at 481 Fifth Ave SW. Just shop or, if you have a lot of stuff you wish to sell from the trunk of your vehicle, register for a spot by calling Carmen Fennell at 250-833-5936.
SLEEPING CHILDREN – Comfort Inn & Suites hosts a
fundraising Show and Shine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 1090 22nd St. NE to raise money to buy bed kits for children around the world through the Sleeping Children Around the World program. All funds raised go to the charity. The Show and Shine will feature popcorn, hotdogs and beverages. Donations of $10 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt.
BOOGIE FOR NATURE – John Treichel’s Scattered Atoms
Blues Band and special guests, the Butterballs, perform at a dance and silent auction to benefit the Shuswap
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 GRADUATION RECITAL –
Soprano Hannah Gomme presents Love Sight: A Graduation Recital accompanied on the piano by Terry Logan and Norma Jean Gomme at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation.
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY - presents The Salt of the Earth,
documentary on famed Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, who is embarking on the discovery of pristine territories of flora and fauna and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project looking at Planet Earth’s beauty, at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 ART GALLERY – writer, photographer and painter Lyn
Maxwell has shared many meals with friends she has made in her annual travels to Greece, Mexico and Vancouver. She celebrates their stories in a unique blend of photographed faces and painted foregrounds in Soul Food, a June exhibition that opens with a reception at 7 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery.
CROWN THE GUILTY – Ken Kosowick, singer songwriter-
rhythm guitarist, keyboardist Aaron Bissonette, lead guitarist Cam “Shreder” McGregor, drummer Jake “Macky P” Mcintyre-Paul and bassist Austin Pugh release their debut EP, As Far As We Make It, at 7 p.m. at the Blue Canoe, with special guests Amistad and Floorboards. Tickets available at the Blue Canoe.
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A morning paddle with Dragon Tao By Evan Buhler
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My alarm abruptly wakes me up, it’s Friday, May 22. In a groggy state, I roll over and look at the time, it’s 5 a.m., much earlier than I prefer to be awake. I grab a bite to eat and get ready before heading down to the wharf to meet the Dragon Tao dragon boating team for a 6:30 a.m. practice on the lake. At the wharf, I am warmly met by John Hind, a nine-year veteran of the Dragon Tao team. Shortly thereafter I was fitted for a life jacket and given a crash course on the proper paddle grip and technique. Creating an A-frame with my arms and the paddle and not paddling with my arms, but with my stomach and leg muscles, was the key. How hard could it be, I thought? Before I know we were piled on to the dragon boat and ready to paddle. I took my seat near the back of the boat and eagerly waited to start paddling. The Dragon Tao team is one of five teams in Salmon Arm and is the only inclusive mixed team represented in the Shuswap Association of Rowing & Paddling. The team is open to anyone aged 16 or older and even has a few team members older than 70. As we slowly paddled out, I tried to remember what John had told me about dragon boat paddling. “Forget everything you know about paddling a canoe, this is nothing like that,” he explained back on the dock. I attempted to stay in rhythm with the rest of the team but struggled to keep the tempo, having to stop every few strokes and then try again. I kept on reverting back to the classic J-stroke technique used for canoe-
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Full steam ahead: Members of the Dragon Tao dragon boat team practice on Shuswap lake on Friday, May 22. The non-inclusive team has members that range in age from 20 to more than 70. ing, which is not as powerful, and messed up my timing with the team. We started off paddling for one to three minute intervals with an minute break in between, towards Christmas Island. I often lost myself staring at the beauty of my surroundings as the early morning sunshine kissed the top of Mt Ida, listening to the sound of 15 paddles swooshing through
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Jonah Rivette gets fitted for shoulder pads by Rob Elllis during Shuswap minor football’s equipment pick up and registration day at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields on Saturday, May 23. Many returning and new players are geared up and ready to go for spring camp starting June 2.
Jewels bid farewell The Salmon Arm Secondary Jewels rugby team returned home after finishing fifth in the provincial championships held in North Vancouver last weekend. The Jewels won two games and lost one game in the tournament. Seniors playing in their final season for the Jewels were Brooke Miller, An-Mei Andreassen, Laurel Poloway, Brianna Rae Henderson, and Ebony Derkson.
Spalding Cup Action The Salmon Arm Golf Club is gearing up for the 88th annual Spalding Cup this weekend. The tournament is the longest running two-man, best-ball tournament in the province. More than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the prestigious event. EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER
Solid start for Martin-Patterson West Martin-Patterson came away with victories in both singles and doubles tennis play at a season opening tournament at Lakeview Heights in Kelowna. In his singles final, Martin-Patterson beat a tough American college player in three sets. Wallis Thompson also played singles and doubles, coming second in both, an outstanding result for the 17-year-old up and comer.
Sign-up, Bike For Your Life Online registration for the Bike For Your Life Century Ride benefiting the Salmon Arm Second Harvest food bank will open on Monday, June 1. Cyclists can choose from various distances including 100 kilometres, 75km, 35km and 10km. To register, visit www.bikeforyourlife.com.
Hike the Enderby Cliffs Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Shuswap Outdoors Club hike on May 31 at the Enderby Cliffs. The three-to-five hour hike offers stunning views of the surrounding valley. For more info, contact Connie at 250-832-8729.
Bridge winners May 19 - 1st. Mike Clayton and Steve Raffel, 2nd. Judy Harris and Barb Peterson, 3rd. Ona Bouchard and Ruth Embree. May 21 - 1st. Dennis Roberts and Doreen Roberts, 2nd. Ona Bouchard and Jim McLean, 3rd. Colleen Luco and Brian Luco. Cedar Heights Duplicate, May 20 - 1st. Don Sillars and Jim Allison, 2nd. Eileen Harle and Steve Raffel, 3rd. Fred Viehoffer and Graham Skinner. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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SAS crowned provincial champs For the second consecutive year, the Salmon Arm Secondary mountain bike team was crowned provincial champions. SAS exerted their dominance at the 2015 BC School Sports Mountain Bike Provincial Championships in Powell River. Lead by the van Varseveld brothers, Konrad and Seth, and Emily Williams who were named Kings and Queen of the Mountain, each placed first in the cross country and second in the enduro
events in their respective divisions. The cross-country track consisted of a challenging 5.5 kilometre loop, which passed though various terrain. Rachel May placed second in each of her two races. Aidan Hepburn finished second in the cross-country event and seventh in the enduro event. Jessica Brown raced her way to third in both disciplines. Torrey McKee came in third in the crosscountry event and
eighth in the enduro event. As a team, SAS cycled away from the competition in the cross country event claiming more than 100 points over their closest competitor. In the enduro discipline, SAS battled a tough course and finished second behind Lakes District Secondary School. In the overall scores, SAS finished a commanding 70 points ahead of Lakes District Secondary School, who finished second place.
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Sense of camaraderie keeps team together Continued from A15 team coming together to propel the boat from a standstill. After a few more rounds of 3-6-9 the practice was over. I was left wanting more. Sharon Thirsten, a team member since 2004, said she loves the sense of camaraderie on the team between young and old, and
that’s what keeps her paddling. “We have three members in their 20’s this year, which we are very pleased about as it helps to balance our 70-year-old members,” laughs Hind. The teamwork and early-morning practices twice a week paid off last year for Dragon Tao as they raced their
way to winning the Harrison Lake festival last July. “We seem quiet and not very competitive, but when we get in a race and the adrenaline starts pumping, you better look out,” says Thirsten. As a newcomer, Liz Willms has thoroughly enjoyed her experience after five weeks.
“It’s something totally different, that I have never tried. It’s also great cross-training for other sports,” says Willms. Dragon Tao will continue to practice at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays as they gear up for three festivals this year in Salmon Arm on June 20, Harrison Lake in July and Kam-
loops in August. Hind encourages those interested in the sport to give it a try. For more information about dragon boating, e-mail johnhind@hotmail. com, or call 250-8320083.
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SMS students learn new skills More than fun: Limber hopes kids learn lesson from wheelchairs. By Evan Buhler oBSERvER STAFF
For the past week, students at Shuswap Middle School have been playing basketball in PE class. They’ve practised many shooting, dribbling and passing drills as one would expect. However, instead of running, they have been rolling up and down the court in wheelchairs. Teacher Kira Limber is a former B.C. provincial player, and she looks forward to introducing the students to the sport every year. “I think teaching the kids about wheelchair basketball is a great learning tool and it opens their eyes to a new experience,” he said. Limber was introduced to the sport by her sister, Marni Abbott, who is an assistant coach for the women’s national wheelchair
basketball team. Abbott distinguished herself as one of the world’s premiere wheelchair basketball players winning three Paralympic gold medals, a bronze, and three world championship titles as well. After a knee injury left Limber unable to regain her once dominant basketball form, her sister asked her to take up wheelchair basketball, as they were in need of players to fill out the roster. Limber admits she was skeptical at first since she was an ablebodied player. “Right away I was hooked. The chair makes it fun.” The sport is inclusive to both disabled and able-bodied athletes, making it a fun activity anyone can enjoy. The broad smiles on the students’ faces as they whipped around the gym were a good indication of the fun to
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Driving to the hoop: Chase Kerr holds the basketball in place
vincial Team Jamboree Tournament held last weekend. The scouts took notice of Jansen’s aggressive play at both ends of the court, and invited him back to Langley. Neid’s play also caught the eye of scouts. The six-foot tall
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as he carries the ball to the hoop during a unique PE class where able-bodied students were able to try wheelchair basketball at Shuswap Middle School on Friday, May 22. Students learned basic skills before participating in a friendly scrimmage game. be had. “The chairs are incredibly agile, they can spin on a dime,” said Limber. The wheels are angled out and the chair is lower to increase stability.
There’s a third wheel in the back, as well, to prevent tipping backwards. Before playing a friendly game, Limber taught the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting from
Jansen, Neid hope to stand out Noah Jansen and Alton Neid will return to Langley for the second weekend in a row after being invited to battle for a spot on the U14 provincial basketball team. The local duo helped lead the okanagan regional team to a fourth-place finish in the 17-team B.C. Pro-
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Neid was a defensive force, shutting down much bigger players. More than 40 players from the jamboree tournament were invited back to Langley.
Those players that make the provincial roster will travel to vancouver, Seattle and Las vegas to play in tournaments, while representing B.C.
the wheelchair, which the students quickly picked up. “I really hope this helps the kids to look past the chair and to see the person, not just the chair,” said Limber.
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Sharp Shooters continue to roll Shuswap FC U12 girls played with grit and determination as they defeated Kelowna White and Penticton in Kelowna last Sunday. In the first match of the game against Kelowna, Shuswap possessed the ball well and displayed some beautiful passing combinations. Shuswap striker Jordan King put Shuswap on the board early in the first half when she received a pass from Phoebe Barnes, turned and slotted it with her left foot just inside the near post. Shuswap continued to control the play and defenders Laura Hall, Brooklyn Davidson, Julia Hart and Jannae Bocking let nothing past. The score remained 1-0 until the second half when Kelowna equalized with a goal of their own. Shuswap was not dismayed and continued to create chances until they were finally rewarded with five minutes left in the match when So-
phia Ruckle, off a Lys Milne pass, sped past a Kelowna defender and blasted the ball into the back of the net, beating the Kelowna keeper. This proved to be the game winner and the final score of this nailbiter was 2-1. Braidy Parkes was outstanding in goal. In the second match of the day against an aggressive Penticton squad, Shuswap set the tone early when King robbed the Penticton keeper of the ball and calmly put the ball in the back of the net making it 1-0. A stunned Penticton squad was unable to recover and King was able to score again with a well-struck shot early in the second half. Ruckle put Shuswap on the board next on a beautiful shot from the left giving the Sharp Shooters a commanding 3-0 lead. Penticton was not to be shut out and soon responded with two goals of their own, narrowing the scoreline to 3-2 for Shuswap. Laura Hall and
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passed the ball to an open King who earned the hattrick by making it 4-2 with a beautiful goal. King finished off the scoring for Shuswap with another wellstruck ball, making the final score 5-3. Julia Hart made several excellent saves and was stellar in goal.
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Taking vocal artistry to new heights By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Another talented performer with roots in Salmon Arm is coming home. Hannah Gomme graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary in 2011 and has spent the last four years earning her degree in vocal performance from UBC Vancouver. Her degree emphasizes classical voice, something she describes as a mixture of opera and art song, which is basically classical music written for a single piece, she explains. The last step in fulfilling all the requirements of her degree, was to perform a graduation recital in front of an examination panel that included her choir leader and UBC music department heads. The recital, which is worth 40 per cent of her total mark, was open to the public and attended by family and friends. Accompanied by a pianist, Gomme’s recital included performing songs in five different languages – French, German, Italian, Latin and English. Unlike many who face examinations with trepidation, Gomme enjoyed hers immensely. “I loved it, I thought it was wonderful,” she says with enthusiasm. “You spend your whole year working on a one-hour repertoire of pieces, you learn them, internalize them and love them and then you get to share them with your friends and family and show them what you’ve been working so hard on.” Students choose their own pieces but are required to share them with their professors and examiners to make sure they follow required guidelines. “I just basically did a whole bunch of research and listened to composers I love and tried to find more obscure
things along with familiar ones,” she says, noting her repertoire included a couple of excepts from Mozart’s Exalte Jubilate, also songs of Schubert’s Lieder and Bellini’s Art Song as well Fauré’s Song Cycle - Poemes d’un Jour and finally, excerpts from Ralph Vaughan Williams’ House of Life. Gomme also performed a number that is particularly dear to her heart – a folk song by Joni Mitchell called The Circle Game. “That was the song my grandmother and my mother sang to me when I was young, so I dedicated it to them.” Following the recital, examiners visit with students backstage to provide comments on the recital – comments that, in her case were welcoming and heartwarming. “I was overwhelmed with gratitude and love for my family and friends – and actually some students,” she raves of her recital and the support she was shown. And then, like most other exams, there was a two-week wait to get her results. Gomme’s enthusiasm stretches back to her days growing up and studying in Salmon Arm. “I always loved music, from kindergarten on it was my favourite class,” she says, noting her training outside the classroom began with one of teacher David Izak-Dzurko’s summertime music programs. She was eight years old and says that her parents realized she loved to sing and asked her if she wanted to take voice lessons. So began a long and special music relationship with Armstrong’s Terry Logan. High school musical theatre, with former SAS teacher Cathy Hay also provided impetus in Gomme’s desire to follow a musical career path, as were classes in musical composition with Brian Pratt-Johnson. Gomme says playing tenor saxo-
phone in the SAS jazz and concert band with Michelle Reed was also influential. “It was nothing but positive and they are so talented themselves,” she says. “I realized I wanted to follow in their footsteps.” Although she says Salmon Arm has a great education program, she is disappointed the choir had been disbanded by the time she got to high school. “Salmon Arm is lucky to have so many amazing music teachers for the size,” she says. “Unfortunately, the arts in school are not getting as much funding. Those teachers could do so much more with a bit more money.” Gomme’s talents went beyond high-school venues. She appeared in R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum’s Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre productions for two years. Taking a brief hiatus from educational pursuits, Gomme is in the process of auditioning for the Vancouver Chamber Choir and hoping to audition for a seat in university in 2016 to earn a masters in voice performance. “I am taking one year off to work and perform and,
if I get some awesome jobs...,” she pauses. “Whatever, whether stage or school, I will continue to perform and I will never stop taking lessons.” Salmon Arm residents can hear Gomme perform a varied program at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at United Church. “A large portion of it would be from my recital, as well a few different surprises from when I was in high school – personal favourites from when I was younger.” Admission to Gomme’s concert is by donation.
Song in her heart: Hannah Gomme will share the recital that completed the requirements of her UBC degree in vocal performance Wednesday, June 10 at First United Church. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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Workshop to offer clay play By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
On a brilliant warm morning, a potter sits in Zen-like fashion, gently coaxing a slab of clay to respond to his touch. “It’s very meditative, at least at first, because you have to pay attention to what you are doing,” says potter Duncan Tweed as he fashions an elegant vase. “It’s all in the touch. I can make a pot blindfolded; I can feel a weak spot and tell when the clay is going to twist.” An artist with 12 years’ experience in working with clay, Tweed is one of two instructors at The Workshop Studio Gallery on 50th Street NE. His introduction to ceramics was at his high school in Arizona where he needed an art credit. “It’s very rewarding to build something with your hands,” he says, describing ceramics as being somewhere between stone and glass. “Some of the oldest known artifacts are ceramics.” Tweed worked with an artist in the summers and graduated from university in Flagstaff with a fine arts degree in ceramics
and a business degree in management. While in college, he met KJ MacAllister, an Edmonton potter and owner of The Workshop Studio Gallery. The two stayed in touch and when MacAllister bought the large acreage in Canoe, she invited Tweed to move to the Shuswap to teach. Impressed with the beautiful surroundings and the community support the many area potters receive, Tweed says he was surprised that, as far as he knows, nobody else is giving lessons. Limited by the number of wheels, the studio offers six-week courses to three people at a time. “It’s heavy instruction,” he laughs, noting students get as much or as little help as they wish. While most people are attracted to learning to use the wheel, Tweed says there is always leftover clay so students do get to craft something using the slab method. Tweed is delighted that he no longer has to make “100 mugs a week” to survive and can satisfy his own passion for creating with clay when he’s not teaching. “You don’t really
tures musicians from Salmon Arm as well as guests from the Okanagan. The program presents a variety of styles of music including: concert piano and instrumental pieces, soloists singing show tunes and inspirational songs, and folksy vocals, fiddle tunes and jazz. For the gala the church is decorated with the trees and flowers of spring to provide a festive atmosphere. The event has been well-received and people have been generous with their donations,
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Easy touch: Potter and ceramics instructor Duncan Tweed of The Workshop Studio Gallery shapes a small vase out of clay in his studio on Friday, May 22. know clay until you have thrown a ton of it,” he says, sipping tea in the large, airy studio. But Tweed is quick to gesture to shelves displaying some of the excellent items students have created, to emphasize that anyone who takes a six-week course at the workshop will be making items they are happy with. Students also learn about the glazing process, choosing from a few thousand colour options provided by several under- and over-glazes. Within a few weeks, Tweed says some of
the work he and fellow instructor Jeremy Pawlowicz create will be available for sale in the gallery. If The WorkshopStudio Gallery proves to be a success, future plans include inviting artists to hold weekend workshops and, further down the road, creating a large, multi-purpose facility that would focus on other mediums such as painting and drawing and possibly an artist-in-residence program. For more information, call 1-778-4895249 or visit www. theworkshop-studiogallery.com.
Gala benefits women’s shelter St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will be alive with the sound of music this weekend. Not only will two concerts be entertaining, funds raised by admission donations will be used to support women and children in distress. The church has hosted a benefit concert in aid of the SAFE Society’s women’s shelter for several years. This year Andrew Stoney, the church’s musical director, has invited many of his talented musical friends and associates. The concert fea-
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which have all been passed on to the SAFE Society, says Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky. The concert is supported by a grant from the Presbyterian Church in Canada. “In past years the concert was held on a single night,” says Sosnowsky. “This year we have decided to add a second concert, a Sunday afternoon matinee – a Tea Garden Concert. The church will be decorated and patio furniture will be added to allow for tea, coffee and confection service. “Invitations have
been sent out to the retirement homes and care centres in Salmon Arm with the hope that people who are often housebound can get out and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music and a cup of tea or coffee with a sweet,” Sosnowsky says. “Of course, the general public is welcome at both events.” Salmon Arm Grand Concert/Gala to benefit the SAFE Society takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at 1981 Ninth Ave NE. Admission is by donation.
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Thick As Thieves, featuring Richard Owings on violin, Blair Shier on bass, Jordan Dick on guitar and Larry Keats on drums, performs from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 28 in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy., by donation.
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The North Okanagan has hit the big screen. Disney’s Tomorrowland, partially shot in Grindrod, opened in theatres Friday, while Go With Me, which was also filmed in the region, has been marketed at a prestigious trade fair in Europe. “It’s really amazing. Word is getting around,” said John Trainor, an Armstrong resident and Okanagan Film Commission chairperson. Trainor and film commissioner Jon Summerland attended Tomorrowland’s premiere in Vancouver Thursday. “It’s definitely a family movie and there’s lots of interesting special effects. The audience enjoyed it,” said Trainor. “It (the premiere) was cool. It was a who’s who of Vancouver and lots of film industry people were there.” Missing was the star, George Clooney. “There was a rumour he’d be there but he didn’t show,” said Trainor. Clooney and the rest of the cast and crew were in the North Okanagan in the summer of 2013, and the region is profiled early on in the film. “There is a very cool scene, that I actually watched be shot, where a young George Clooney comes in on a jetpack and crashes,” said Trainor. “The farm house and farm and certainly the hills around Enderby are recognizable. There were also back roads in Armstrong I recognized.” At the same time that Tomorrowland is turning heads in the-
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on location: Britt Robertson plays a gifted teenager in Tomorrowland, now showing in theatres. atres, another movie with North Okanagan links is also garnering attention. The trailer for Go With Me was featured at the film industry’s sales market in Cannes, France. “We were meeting with international film distributors who want to look at your movie,” said Rick Dugdale, producer and president of Hollywood-based Enderby Entertainment, which is named after his hometown. Go With Me, which stars Anthony Hopkins, was filmed in Enderby, Armstrong and Vernon in late 2014. “Everyone is extremely excited,” said Dugdale of the response to the trailer. “They are seeing the look of the film and what the genre is — a suspense thriller. More action plays well overseas.” It’s anticipated the film will be shown at a Canadian film festival soon and distribution plans for North America are being put together. It could be released in February or March. “No matter what happens, we will show it in Vernon,” said
Dugdale. Post-production is taking place in Sweden and Hopkins has been following the process with keen interest. “When the lead cast is happy, we have executed what we hoped to do,” said Dugdale. Trainor is convinced more major films will come to the region, particularly after attending Tomorrowland’s premiere. “The director and producer were impressed with the local crews and that’s what it’s all about,” he said. “It’s a great place to film a movie. It’s a very professional place to shoot.” It has been suggested that Tomorrowland could pump $91 million into B.C.’s economy. “I wish we would give a little more due to the impact these productions have so the film commission is not going every year cap in hand for another two per cent (funding increase) from regional districts,” said Trainor. “We have an operating budget under $200,000 and we bring tens of millions into the Okanagan.”
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Master of fine fiddling, eh? Multiple winner at the Canadian Open and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championships, Scott Woods is keeping the tradition of old-time fiddling alive as he brings his newest show called Fiddling in the key of‌Eh? to Salmon Arm on Friday, May 29. Woods was musical director and played the part of Don Messer for seven years with Memories of Don Messer’s Jubilee that toured extensively throughout Canada. He was also the headline act that launched the Don Messer Centennial Celebrations in Harvey, NB in 2009. Woods and his band perform up to 150 concerts every year, most of which are fundraisers supporting churches, charities and other community service groups.
The Scott Woods Band has its roots in The Merv Woods Orchestra, originally started by Scott’s father Merv in 1950. “My dad always taught us to give back whenever we could,â€? Scott recalls. “We hope to continue doing this for many years to come.â€? Woods’ latest production, Fiddling in the key of‌Eh? explores some of the great Canadian fiddling styles from Cape Breton and Scottish tunes to Acadian and Irish influences to French Canadian, MĂŠtis and Eastern European. Joining him on stage is Cape Breton tenor Tommy Leadbeater, guitar virtuoso and East Coast Music award- inner, Bruce Timmins, and multiple Canadian Open Step Dance Champion,
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Familiar face gone from community Heartfelt condolences are being expressed following the death May 20 of well-known community member Patrick Allwood. A longtime member of the Shuswap Theatre Society, Allwood was in many productions and was also a
part of Laughing Gas Improv. Well-known for his unique and hearty laugh, Allwood was, for several years, the face of the Salmon Arm Observer’s Santa Claus in Christmas advertising campaigns. Allwood’s reputa-
tion as the Mall at Piccadilly’s town crier grew beyond walls as he took the role to the greater community during Salmon Arm’s centennial in 2005. A Shuswap Theatre message of condolence indicated there will be a gathering at the All-
wood home on Saturday, June 20. Allwood’s wife, Erika, has asked that people donate to the Shuswap Theatre Fund through the Shuswap Community Foundation in memory of the longtime community booster.
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Film festival paddles into water adventures The Shuswap Association for Rowing and Paddling (SARP) and Copper Island Diving present the 10th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival this Friday at the Salmar Classic. The festival is an international film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea
kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboard and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100-plus cities. Feature short films on activities offered through SARP will be shown, including outrigger canoeing, dragon
boating and rowing. Audiences will see a wide diversity of films and attendees will receive free digital subscriptions to Rapid, Adventure Kayak, Canoeroots and Kayak Angler magazines, a $39 value. The Reel Paddling Film Festival takes
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Jean passed away on May 13, 2015 at Noric House in Vernon, BC with family by her side. Jean was born on August 13, 1926 near Green Water Lake, SK. She left the farm to join the Navy during WW II as a WREN. She was stationed at Halifax until the end of the war. After the war she moved to Vancouver where she worked and trained in the hospital. That is when she met and married Roy. They raised their children and lived in Revelstoke, BC for many years. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Lyle - Nicole, Ashley; Doug (Deb) – Leon (Jennifer) - Jessica and Christina; Myrta (Jordan) - David as well as Myra (Gary) - Amy (Kobe) and Cory predeceased. Jean was an involved member of the Legion with a lifetime membership. She also attended WREN and naval reunions that took her too many places around the world keeping her in touch with her lifetime WREN friends. After retirement they moved to Sicamous where they built a house on Mara Lake. Later moving closer to family in Salmon Arm. Jean became involved with a small evangelical church and came to know her Saviour and was baptized in her late 70’s. After her husbands death in 2008 family moved her again to Vernon to be better cared for as her health was declining. Many thanks to Noric House, for their commitment to her care. We will celebrate Jean’s life in Salmon Arm B.C. at Fischer’s Funeral Services on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. The family asks in lieu of flowers please donate to either the Cancer Society or the Diabetic Foundation, as these were two needs that were close to her heart. Email condolences and share memories of Jean through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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IAN WILFRED EASTMAN JANUARY 10TH 1943 MAY 13TH, 2015 It is with great sadness the family of Ian Eastman announces his passing at Mt. Ida Mews in Salmon Arm on May 13, 2015 at the age of 72. Throughout his life Ian enjoyed skiing, golfing and traveling. Ian worked in logging and road construction and was well known for his work ethic. He was a member of Drifters Rod & Custom Club and was very proud of his 1949 Ford Custom pickup. Ian greatly appreciated all his wonderful friends and family that kept in touch with him over the years. He is survived by his long-time partner Elizabeth, sister Marnie (Joachim, nephew Tory) Son Sean (grandchildren Riley, Jenna and Piper) Son Neal (granddaughters Ashley, Cathy and Julia) Stepdaughter Cathy (grandchildren Tyler, Jason, Taylor and Sarah) Stepson Ryan (granddaughter Jazzlyn) A celebration of Ian’s life will be held on August 1st 2015 at the Eastman-Christian home in Blind Bay. Special thanks to Dr. Plessis and the wonderful, caring staff of Mt. Ida Mews. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Ian’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. JOHNSON, JUANITA (NICKI) Juanita (Nicki) Johnson passed away peacefully on May 17, 2015 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, B.C at the age of 78. Nicki was predeceased by her parents Waldemar and Elsie Protsch and niece Julie Schau. Left to mourn are her daughter Shanna (Kelly) Evanger and grandchildren Owen and Lauren, her brother Garry (Shirley) Protsch and nephew Parry (Jennifer) Protsch, her sister Karen (Rick) Humphreys and numerous cousins. Nicki was born in Vermilion, Alberta on November 9, 1936. She was raised on a farm in Dewberry, Alberta and moved to B.C. in her 20’s. She lived in the Salmon Arm area for 25 years where she enjoyed music, gardening and crossword puzzles and was noted for her sense of humor. Nicki was very artistic and leaves as a legacy her artwork which depicted peaceful outdoor scenes. The family wishes to thank Dr. McCallum, Shuswap Community Care and the staff at Bastion Place for the wonderful care they gave her. A funeral service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 20th with Pastor Bill Kiesman officiating. Interment of Nicki’s cremated remains followed in Mount Ida Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent through Nicki’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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HARRIS, GWENDOLYN Gwendolyn Harris, known to her family as Nana the Great, died peacefully on May 12, 2015 at Hillside Village, her home for the past five years. Born on August 4, 1914, she was the good news on an otherwise bleak day in world history. Her family had deep roots in Manitoba. Her grandfather was Chief Factor for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Lower Fort Garry and her family was held prisoner for three months and marched through the Manitoba wilderness during the Riel Uprising. In 1932 she moved with her parents to Vernon, where she caught the fancy of Frank Harris, whom she married in 1940. Harris, as publisher of the Vernon News from the 1940’s until the paper was sold to the Thompson chain in 1970, relied on her unfailing support, not just in business, but in furthering the growth and development of Vernon and in raising their two children. Their home was constantly open to their many friends and to the community they both loved. She was a consummate hostess. Gwen was predeceased by her son, John Rogan Harris, in 1967, her husband in 1997, and her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Alleyn Harris, and her nephew Ron. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne, and husband Ian Wickett, her granddaughters Claire, husband Eric Hyndman and her great grandchildren Molly, Nolan and Ellie; Darcy, husband Brad Calkins and her great grandchildren Sam, Max, Katy and Ian; and Allison, husband Matt Karns and her great grandchildren Rogan and Lily, and her nephew, Bill Harris, his wife Fran and their family. On June 6, Gwen and Frank will join their son John in the family plot in the Vernon Cemetery, to be followed by a tea in Gwen’s honour at her family’s home in Salmon Arm. We are so grateful to the Hillside staff for the love and care they provided to Gwen throughout her stay with them, for the thoughtful care provided by her medical community, and, of course, to Martha Wickett for her ongoing support and love. Online condolences may be sent through Gwendolyn’s obituary at bowersfuneralservice.com
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MARION YORK August 2, 1938 - May 9, 2015 Marion York passed away peacefully in Kamloops on Saturday May 9th, 2015. She is sadly missed by her loving husband Ron and lovingly remembered by her sons Christopher of Montreal and Bretton of Kamloops, grandchild Kim and great grandchild Lola as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and relatives. Marion is predeceased by her mother and father James and Annie MacDonald. On August 2nd, 2014, Marion celebrated her 76th birthday with the joy of entertaining many of our close friends and family at our home with music and refreshments. To her it was a celebration of her life doing what she loved to do, entertaining and having fun with her friends and family. There will be a “Celebration of Life” on Saturday June 6th, 2015 at 11am at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River Street, Kamloops, BC. In praise of our marvelous health care system we wish many many thanks to all the doctors and nurses who did such a wonderful job of looking after Marion throughout her six year struggle with cancer. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops BC (250) 554 2429 Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
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(March 10, 1944-May 23, 2012) Those we love are never really lost to us-we feel them in so many special waysthrough friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days . . . in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone . . . Those we love are never really lost to us-For everywhere their special love lives on. We love you. We miss you. You are in our heats always… Gordon, Kevan, Krista, Jodie and all who love and miss Joan
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Deborah Ann Tracy (Morrison) May 25, 1955 - May 31, 2012
A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts That never can be filled. Oh, dearest one, how we miss you! And as dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever near. Oh, how long and sad the day, Since from earth you passed away! We miss your sweet and smiling face; we miss you everywhere. Forgotton to the world by some you may be, But dear to our memory you always will be. ~ From your Observer family.
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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, BC is hiring for the following summer positions beginning early to mid-June:
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Braby Motors is searching for a full time JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN.
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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 BRABY MOTORS OFFERS: -Excellent wage & benefits packages -Performance incentives -Modern shop and equipment -Management support -Specialized training available Please email your resume to: brandon@brabymotors.com by fax (250)832-4545 or come by and see us in person: 1250 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Box 880 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N9 250-832-8053
Medical & dental benefits Employee matched RRSP program Full time salary position $100,000-$140,000 annually based upon experience. To apply email resume and cover letter to: info@nfpl.ca
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for the Accounts Payable Clerk position. This is a full time CUPE union position and the rate of pay is $19.94 per hour. Qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 plus six months post secondary courses in business education including Business Accounting 111/121. • Six months’ recent Accounts Payable experience in a similar position with a high volume of transactions. • Demonstrated ability with Accounts Payable software in a computerized environment (Harris SDS Software preferred). For further details on duties, responsibilities and other qualifications, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Please submit a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to apply@sd83.bc.ca by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2015. We thank all applications for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is inviting applications for Aboriginal Education Workers’. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $22.54 per hour. Qualifications: • Grade 12 or the equivalent plus 6 months post secondary in human or social service coursework or equivalent. • One (1) year of direct experience with Aboriginal students and families in the education or recreational environment. • Cultural awareness of the First Nations and Aboriginal community. • Working knowledge of computers and the ability to organize and maintain record keeping. For details on qualifications, responsibilities and duties, please visit “Make a Future” to see full job description at www.makeafuture.ca. Please submit your resume with full supporting documents (Proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references to apply@sd83.bc.ca by 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2015 or Fax No. (250) 832-3751
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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.
Commercial Service Person needed for local trucking company, Must have some experience and be mechanically inclined. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. Wages based on experience. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Commercial Tire Person needed for local trucking company, Must have some experience and be available immediately. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. Wages based on experience. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE DISHWASHER needed Monday-Friday. Apply with resume Jane’s Place in Piccadilly Mall
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Hilltop Toyota in Salmon Arm has an opening for a Journeyman Technician (or 3-4 year Apprentice). This is a great opportunity for a technician to work towards their future while improving their skills and knowledge at a Toyota dealership. This career includes employer paid training (through Toyota Canada), which can culminate in YOU becoming a Master Technician, if that is your desire. Desire + ability = success. Become the best you can be with a career you can build on! To assist you, we offer a good pay plan with benefits and a pension plan to assist you in planning YOUR future. Please send your resume to: James MacDonald, Service Manager service@hilltoptoyota.net or james@hilltoptoyota.net or fax: 250-832-9933
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SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING Is looking for an individual interested in becoming a housemate for 2 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Controller 6DlDr\ XS to Ser DnnXP SlXV EeneÂżtV Closing Date: 4:30pm Thursday, June 11, 2015 4ualiÂżFations 5eTuirements: Five years supervisory experience, preferably in First Nation Administration, and, Ć” 3rofessional accountinJ desiJnation &A, &*A, &0A, &AF0 , or Ć” (Tuivalent experience of related senior Âżnancial and administrative experience & level 3-4 $pply to DireFtor oI 2perations, %o[ 31 , Chase, %C 90( 100 )a[: 250 530 Job description is available from )ront Counter 6uperYisor at 250 32 5 &KecN us out at Kttps ZZZ facebooN com NesNonlitK,ndian%and
As part of a team you will work to enable the individuals to have an enjoyable, well connected life. You will be equally responsible for the care and upkeep of the home, both inside and out. Remuneration and a flexible schedule will be negotiated. References and a criminal record search will be required. Please send your reply to: Shuswap Association for Community Living j.crawford@shuswapacl.com or Fax: 250.832.1076 ACCOUNTANT
Estimator Location: Salmon Arm, BC Mill Tech Industries is an innovative company providing leading edge, high speed lumber handling equipment to the forest industry. Mill Tech is located in beautiful Salmon Arm, BC and offers competitive wages and benefit packages. Mill Tech is currently seeking a highly self-motivated individual for the role of ‘Estimator’ to join its team of professionals within the sales and marketing department. While training under the current chief estimator and sales team, you will learn to accurately and efficiently prepare estimates and quotations for the products we manufacture. The successful applicant will possess: • A strong aptitude for mechanical equipment • Strong math skills and an attention to detail and
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• Effective communication skills • Proficiency in MS Excel and Word • The ability to work in an often fast paced environment meeting project deadlines. Please submit a covering letter and your resume via e-mail to: robv@mill-tech-ind.com Deadline: June 30th, 2015
Braby Motors has a unique opportunity in our administrative department. Due to the pending retirement of our long term office manager (since 1990), we require an experienced accountant. Skills required (but not restricted to) include: Accounts receivable, accounts payable, review and corrections of daily postings for fixed and variable operations, payroll for up to 40 employees, a working knowledge of all government agencies including GST, PST, payroll deductions and experience with budgets and forecasts. Ideal candidate should have some sort of accounting certificate and minimum 3 years accounting experience. Experience in automotive accounting would be an asset but willing to train the right candidate. This is a long term position with full benefits. Remuneration will be based on experience. Email resumè to cheryl@brabymotors.com or fax to 250-832-4545.
Mechanical Drafter / Designer
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
Location: Salmon Arm, BC Mill Tech Industries is an innovative company providing leading edge, high speed lumber handling equipment to the forest industry. Mill Tech is located in beautiful Salmon Arm, BC and offers competitive wages and benefit packages. Mill Tech is currently seeking a highly self-motivated individual for the role of ‘Mechanical Drafter/Designer’ to join its team of professionals within the mechanical engineering department. All levels of experience will be considered. The successful applicant will possess: • A diploma in mechanical engineering technology • A strong aptitude for mechanical equipment and CAD
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• Effective communication skills • The ability to work in an often fast paced environment
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• Willingness to go ‘above and beyond’ to ensure a successful project. Please submit a covering letter and your resume via e-mail to: robv@mill-tech-ind.com Deadline: June 8th, 2015
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FRONT LINE COOK & BUFFET COOK Serious applicants ONLY. Wage dependent on experience. Drop off your resume: PJ’s Family Restaurant 530 TCH, Salmon Arm
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -18th/16 St. NE -10th & 10th SW CANOE -47 St./72 Ave. NE SICAMOUS -Downtown Call Valerie 250-832-2131
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Automotive and/or Diesel Technician Jacobson Ford Sales - Salmon Arm
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If you are a professional Auto Technician that has exceeded the expectations of your customers and your current employer, then you are the person we’re looking for - and we’re willing to pay you up to $5,000 to come work with us! Everyone offers a competitive wage. We do too. But we pay more than just a dollar per hour wage, we also offer: • • • •
A registered employee retirement pension plan Extensive benefit plan Disability and life insurance coverage Dental and prescription drug coverage - plus so much more
We would also be happy to get any of our current staff to call you as a reference as to their satisfaction with their career at Jacobson Ford. If you have any questions, or would like clarification or further explanation on anything, please reply to us. Call or email our manager, Lei-Anne right now 250 832 2101 • leianne@jacobsonford.com
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We require an individual to maintain our fleet of trailers in the Armstrong Area. The successful candidate must have some mechanical knowledge of trailers and be physically fit. The right individual must be able to work under little supervision, in an outdoor setting year round. Must have their own reliable transportation to and from work. This position is from Monday to Friday no weekends. Please fax or email resumes to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com or 250-546-0600, only those selected will be contacted, no walk in please.
1st cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, big squares, $120/bale. Straw for sale, $60/bale. Also Bark Mulch. 1-250-804-6720
LARGE PLANT SALE. 2700-65Ave NE, Thurs-Sat May 7-May 29. Veggies, Perennials, grasses and Annuals (250)833-2180
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Home Improvements CARPENTRY, drywall, painting, flooring, tile. 31 yrs exp, small job ok. Free Estimates. Call Brad (250)448-1442 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.
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Pets Springer Spaniel Cross Lab male puppies. Avail May 20th. $350. 250-579-1831.
Poultry 5 week old Isabrown Pullets laying chicks $10. each (250)832-0916
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SET of 4 tires with aluminum alloy rims 185/65R/15 $188. (250)832-8732 YARD Machines 10” rototiller, used very little, $150. obo (250)832-8992
$300 & Under FREE Spirit 680 Ex. bike $125.00. Kitchenette table 4 chairs $150. 7’ Xmas tree, 120 lights $125. (250)832-8391
Fruit & Vegetables BERRY pickers needed from June1-Sept 30, camping avail. at the farm. (250)832-5398 FOR SALE: farm fresh rhubarb $1/lb. Beekeeper keep your hives here in exchange for honey. 4400 TCH NE Frontage Rd. (250)832-4417
Garage Sales 1041 17 St. SE, May 30-31 Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4. Furn. Tools and much more! 2 FAMILY sale. #28 & #38 Naylor Rd. Turn at Hadow Rd; books, tools, hshold. Sat. May 30th, Sun May 31 9-4. BLIND Bay, May 23rd, 9-2, multi-family sale, 2416 Eagle Bay Rd. Many household items, snowblower, tires, fishing equipment, 16 inch 6 bolt wheels for chev pick-up. RV supplies, movies, books, xmas tree and many others. COMMUNITY garage and BAKE sale Saturday May 30, 9-1, Deo Lutheran Church 1801 30th St NE. To reserve a table (no charge) call Pastor Erik 250-517-9956 or email pastorerik@gmail.com Estate Sale. Sat & Sun, May 30 & 31, 10am-6pm. Boat, fish & camp equip, tools, xmas tree, pontoon boat, elliptical trainer. 751-3rd Ave SE HUGE COMMUNITY garage sale-CSRD Trunk Sale May 30, 8 am till noon. North side of the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds-481 5th ave SW. Register with the CSRD to reserve a free space to sell your garage sale items out of your vehicle at 250-833-5936 or visit www.csrd.bc.ca. MOVING Sale! 331 17 St. SESat. May 30, 8:30 am 1:00 pm. Lots of great stuff!!
FRESH STRAWBERRIES THE BERRY PATCH 3930 - 10 Avenue NE TCH Salmon Arm (250)832-4662
Multi-family. Fri & Sat, May 29th (10am-5pm) & 30th (8am-2pm). 2041-30th St NE. Hshld, tools, no early birds.
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Shuswap Lake ESTATES Golf & Country Club Live • Golf • Enjoy Blind Bay
LEASE OPPORTUNITY Perfect opportunity to be your own boss! Lease an established four season restaurant & lounge at Shuswap Lake Estates championship 18 hole golf course! Located in beautiful Blind Bay. For more details contact Wendy at 250-675-2315
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Huge Garage Sale Sat. May 30 8am-2pm Snack Bar Open with Refreshments for Sale First United Church 450 Okanagan Avenue Salmon Arm
SA: 111 2 Street SE, upstairs of the house, May 27 until sold, 8am-? SA: 20 1581 20th St. NE, Sat, May 23, 8-1, household items SA: 2261 10th Ave (TCH) SW next to Xcalibur, May 30 & 31, 8:30----- good variety
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3 sheets 5mm 4’x8’ birch plywood, $10/ea. Call Richard (250)804-2681
MAKITA 15.5” thickness planer, new knives & 4 old knives all sharp, $1,200. Reason for selling I need a larger machine. (250)832-8832
DIGITALIZE your old slides & photos Epson V700 scanner ex. cond., only 4mos. old $650. obo (250)833-0931
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BLIND Bay: 2444 Sunrise Blvd. Fri, May 29, 4-?, Sat 30 & Sun 8-? Everything must go!
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SA: After Moving Sale 281 24ST. NE, May 23 & May 30, 8-4, glass coffee tables, dishes, pics, books, jewelry
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SA: 8-481 97B Hwy. NE Carriage Ln (nxt to Haney Heritage Village) Sat. May 30, 8-4. Various treasures for everyone
SALMON River valley: huge community sale, 3187 Johnson Rd., sat/sun. May 30-31, 8-4, Horse tack, hshold, gates, railings, tractors, + more
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SA: Multi home treasures, “The Village” 10th St. & 10th Ave. SW, Sat. May 30, 8-2 SA: Multi family, Sat. May 30, 9-2, 460 Foothill Rd. 1.6 km from Husky gas station. Proceeds go to Relay for Life
MOVING-Sat/Sun, May 30/31, 8-?, 3320 Roncastle Rd, Blind Bay, must sell, home, garden, lots of tools; 12’ aluminum boat, motor, trailer, with everything $3,500.
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Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
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Garden & Lawn
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• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw
PICK-UP OR DELIVERY
DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
Misc. for Sale
www.dandeglan.com
Misc. for Sale
981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
250-832-0707
Farm Services
Farm Services
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
We Deliver
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Home Improvements
Home Improvements
CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available
Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience fixing old houses • Local References
Financial Services
Deluxe Designer DISPLAY KITCHEN and Island FOR SALE! 250 833-5668 Financial Services
PRICED FOR QUICK SALE
$
7000
(appliances not included)
original value
$29,000
• 3/4” raised panel • Solid clear maple doors • 12’ x 12’ corner design plus curved island
CABINETS MUST BE MOVED by MAY 30, 2015
appliance & electronics 255-5th St. SW, Salmon Arm • 832-1977
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Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Misc. for Sale
Commercial/ Industrial
For Sale: Yakima Skybox Pro 12 Silver and Yakima Highroller Upright bike racks. Yakima roof rack that fits factory roof racks. Locking cores and key match locks on bike racks, box and roof rack. Box and bike purchased new in 2009. Roof rack a couple of years older. Excellent condition. Rarely used and stored under cover. $900 OBO. Located in Nelson 250-354-7471 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for 10K-24K jewelry, old coins & $5 coins & higher. Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town. PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670
Real Estate Houses For Sale 2014 2bdrm, 2bath, carport, patio, sundeck, garden shed in Countryside MHP. Below cost at $138,000. (778)489-4448
Mobile Homes & Parks
For Lease
Downtown Salmon Arm 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
47000
Land and Home Ownership
250-833-4728
eaglehomes.ca/listings
Mortgages
Office/Retail PROFESSIONAL OFFICE rental available by the month or lease. Reception, admin, private office included. Quality ground floor, high traffic office location in downtown Salmon Arm. Contact Keith Chancellor (250)832-6060 or kchancellor@shaw.ca PROFESSIONAL office rental in medical building. Located close to hospital. 1,079 sq. ft. plus shared reception and common areas. Enquiries to contact Cynthia
1BDRM + den, quiet, close to town, private entrance, W/D, NS, NP, $800/mo incl. util., avail. July 1, (250)832-2898 1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo. NS, No pets, Available June1st, (250)832-6720 LARGE 1bdrm., avail immed., 1 tenant only, NS, NP, $800/mo. util incl., (250)8328168 or (250)517-9285
Suites, Upper 1BDRM + den, 10 min to town bright $750 all util. incl., NP, (250)835-4329 (250)804-6016 LOVELY 1 bdrm bsmnt suite, gas fireplace, patio, $700. 1 upp suite 2bdrm, lrg deck, carport, $1,100. Walk to town. Responsible, mature people. Leave msg @ (250)832-7754 w/ references. Avail. Jun 15.
Want to Rent QUIET non-smokers, nondrinkers need four bedroom & basement house. Have good references. (250)833-4366
Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Transportation
Rentals
Cars - Domestic
Apt/Condo for Rent
1928 Ford pick up, T-bucket 350-V8, auto, everything chromed, oak dash, headers, new tires, needs some work; $17,000 (250)832-0560
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. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148
Sport Utility Vehicle
Legal Notices
Boats 12’ aluminum springbok boat. 9.9 4-stroke long leg 2010 Honda. New seats, lots of storage. Net, downrigger, oars, life jackets, trailer. $3,500. Launch & go! 250-675-2864.
Motorcycles IMMACULATE 2005 Yamaha FZ1. Properly maintained with sensible extras. Performs as new. $3200. (250)833-2446
Sport Utility Vehicle
2010 Ford Escape XLT AWD, V6, remote start, trailer hitch, air, cruise, all weather floor mats, 2 sets Michelin tires on rims, 95,600 kms. Asking $15,495. Call: 250-832-2533
Notice to Creditors and Others Re: The estate of Phyllis Margaretta Patricia Mattila 17-900-10Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W6 Deceased Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Phyllis Margaretta Patricia Mattila are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Columbia.) The particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor: Douglas Lagore, 17-900-10Ave. SE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2W6 on or before June 18, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. •
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LITTLE Mt. Sub - 4bdrm, 2bath, 5appl., AC, gas f/p, lg deck, dble gar, avail July 1, $1550/mo. (250)832-1564
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
Homes for Rent
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC
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Cottages / Cabins
Suites, Lower
$
Transportation
1BDRM cabin Sorrento area $450/mo + util., wood heat, avail June 1st (250)675-2851 BRIGHT, clean fully furn. cottage, Paradise Point, past Sunnybrae, 1bdrm., kitchen living & dining room, laundry. Avail in June $50/day. incl. hydro, sat tv & internet. (250)835-8236
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Tenders
Tenders
INVITATION TO TENDER Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2015 field season. Opportunities are available for 75 ha of manual brushing (AD061622), and 79.9ha of chemical ground site prep (AD061623). 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 29th, 2015
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THANK YOU to everyone that submitted nominations. Watch for our Inaugural Section in early July! Nomination Categories: • COACH Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement. • MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community. • COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them.
2015
• 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 Leader Awards 2015
• 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.