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Drugs moved in hollow logs Courts: Case involves the loading of marijuana onto logging trucks in the Shuswap for transport to California.
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Brandon Slonski dives out of desperation to keep the ball in play during a game of beach volleyball at Canoe Beach.
This week North Broadview is the location of Salmon Arm’s first winery. Find out more on page A14. There was hot action from local players on the tennis courts this weekend. See results on A17.
eight men have been ordered extradited to the united States in connection with drug trafficking offences that involved filling logs with marijuana in north okanagan-Shuswap locations. A bc Supreme court document regarding committal to the u.S. ordered Shane donald Fraser, Todd Ian Ferguson, daniel James Joinson, darrell romano, robert romano, Ivan djuracic, Aaron randolph Anderson and Jamie daniel nenasheff to be remanded in custody to await surrender to the u.S. The 68-page document describes a seven-month investigation in 2006 in which rcMP officers assigned to the “monitor room” listened to more than 200,000 “intercepts” from 14 identified targets. An overview of the evidence states that from March 2006 to november 2006, a criminal organization with members in canada and the united States, dubbed by police the Fraser organization, distributed hundreds of pounds of high-grade marijuana from b.c. to california. It describes how, on at least nine occasions between March and September 2006, hollowed-out logs were imported into the u.S. by an American citizen who had been convinced to set up a log home business in Southern california that eventually became a front for the distribution of pot. “Investigation revealed that none of the log truck drivers were aware they were transporting marijuana into the united States,” states the document. deep creek, vernon, Kelowna
and Armstrong are the okanaganShuswap locations mentioned. Ivan djuracic and darrell romano’s address in 2007 was listed as Kelowna. Todd Ian Ferguson, Jamie daniel nenasheff and Aaron randolph Anderson’s address in 2006 was listed as vernon. evidence also stated at least two of the suspects met in vernon. regarding trafficking, on Sept. 15, 2006, surveillance showed darrell romano met with a group of men on Industrial Way in Armstrong at the “workshop,” a Quonset hut accompanied by a portable sawmill, several peeled logs and a flat-deck truck. on Sept. 17, 2006, an orange flat-deck truck drove to a property on Firehall Frontage road in deep creek. “djuracic was driving,” states the document. “Slits were clearly visible, lengthwise, on some of the logs. djuracic and r. romano unloaded the logs from the flat-deck truck onto an empty flat-deck semi trailer… and then returned to the workshop driving the orange flatdeck truck… “At 19:02 hours, nenasheff removed four more logs from the quonset hut and loaded them onto the orange flat-deck truck. At 19:26 hours djuracic departed in the loaded flat-deck truck. “At 19:51 hours the flat-deck truck returned to Firehall Property. The four logs were placed onto the semi trailer with the other six logs for a total of 10 logs. “between 19:55 and 20:10 vehicles registered to Anderson, d. romano and nenasheff arrived at See Evidence on page A2
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Expensive boat, trailer stolen Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a $65,000 boat and trailer believed to have been stolen on May 31. Police responded Sunday to a report of a theft of a boat from a marina in blind bay, near
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Taking on the tire
Four-year-old Mason Gage climbs down from the top of a large tire at the Elk’s Park playground.
Salmon Arm. The boat was on a trailer and was taken overnight sometime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. It appears the suspects cut the padlock on the fold-away hitch with a pair of bolt cutters and towed away the trailer and boat.
The boat is a blue and white 2011 Malibu Wakesetter with trailer, valued at approximately $65,000. Anyone with information may call the Salmon Arm RCMP at 250-832-6044 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Trio nabbed by police A quick response by members of the Salmon Arm RCMP led to the arrest of three men for a liquor store break-in. On May 30 at 12:25 a.m., police were dispatched to a break and enter at the bC Liquor Store on Trans-Canada Highway. Information was that
three men attempted to break the glass in order to enter the store. Upon breaking the glass, they then fled on foot. Police obtained a detailed description of them and immediately set up a perimeter. A short time later, the three were located and arrested without
incident. Two males were already subject to court-imposed conditions and one had an outstanding warrant of arrest. Police are recommending charges of break and enter with intent, mischief, and fail to comply with conditions.
Evidence supports transfer Continued from front the Firehall Property. Several males, unidentified due to darkness, worked in the area of the flat-deck semi trailer, then returned to the workshop before departing.” On Sept. 18, 2006, after the logs left the property on Firehall Frontage Road, continuous surveillance was carried out until they were unloaded in California on Sept. 22, 2006. In the warehouse in California, the court document states, 10
25-foot logs with hollowed-out compartments were found inside the warehouse. “Nearby three stacks of suspected marijuana were laid out on the floor. The packaging was clear and the marijuana was visible through the packaging.” The document states a total of 735.2 pounds of marijuana, including packaging, was found. Although a trial has not yet taken place nor have the accused been found guilty, in her reasons for judgement regarding extra-
dition, Madam Justice Watchuk found that, although there may be weaknesses in the evidence, “the totality of the evidence affords some evidence upon which a reasonable jury, properly instructed, could convict each of the persons sought for conduct corresponding to the Canadian offences of conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance and trafficking in a controlled substance.” This means the evidence meets the standard for extradition.
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Habitat saviour still flawed For fish: Government efforts lacking, regulation ineffective.
By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
If fish could talk, they’d probably have good things to say about RAR. The Riparian Areas Regulation is intended to protect fish-bearing waters and habitat by stopping encroachment from development. The intention, however, is not translating into action that satisfies many humans involved, nor, probably, the fish. Salmon Arm witnessed firsthand the flaws with RAR during the SmartCentres applications in 2011. In February of this year, B.C.’s Ombudsperson Kim Carter gave an update on 25 recommendations regarding RAR she provided in a critical review in March 2014. The review determined government oversight of RAR fell short. At that time, the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations accepted all but one recommendation. However, a year later, acceptance hasn’t meant discernible changes. In her February update, Carter said that as of December 2014, the province had implemented just one recommendation, updating its website to accurately reflect the ministry’s responsibility for RAR. She said action was still required in other areas. “We are still in the early stage of implementation,” said Carter. “Many of our recommendations address challenges that stem from the application of a professional reliance model in environmental protection.” Under the current regulation, a developer
hires a Qualified Environmental Professional, or QEP, who examines a riparian area and gives a recommendation that determines how close development can occur to a watercourse. Both the local environmental group, WA:TER (Wetland Alliance: The Ecological Response), as well as the city’s planning staff have expressed concerns with RAR. In fact, WA:TER’s experience with RAR was cited in the initial Ombudsperson’s report. Its members were responsible for protecting 40 acres of the Salmon River delta surrounding
evaluates a proposal, that professional must be independent, financially and otherwise, of whomever developed the proposal.” In response to questions from the Observer regarding conflict of interest, the ministry stated the Ombudsperson had not recommended the changes WA:TER has suggested and did not reject the ministry’s fundamental approach. “We are unaware of any conflict of interest in the ministry’s application of the model. If there is a specific complaint about a professional’s conduct, that complaint should be directed to the professional’s association.” Also frustrated with RAR are city staff. In response to a request from the provincial government to municipalities following the Ombudsperson’s March 2014 report, Kevin Pearson, director of development services, wrote to the ministry to describe the city’s experience with RAR. In the city, prior to any development requiring a building permit, land subject to RAR is identified through the development permit process. The property owner can register a covenant that restricts development within a standard 30 metres from the high-water mark. The other option is to hire a QEP, who in many instances determines the 30-metre ‘no development zone’ can be reduced. However, the city has no resources to monitor or enforce compliance, wrote Pearson. The city’s options are limited to preventing or allowing a development. Pearson told the Ob-
Kevin Pearson planning the SmartCentres site, when the professional reliance model did not. In response to the Ombudsperson’s update, WA:TER found the B.C. government has failed to remedy two fundamental flaws. The first is in response to the Ombudsperson’s recommendation that the ministry review all QEP assessment reports indefinitely. Instead the ministry will review reports for two years. The second flaw, stated WA:TER, is the failure of the province to avoid placing QEPs in a conflict of interest. “In order for a professional reliance model to be effective,” states WA:TER, “when a qualified professional
server the goal of RAR is worthy and the city does its best to administer it. However, “it puts the city in the middle between the developer and the regulation...” Recently ministry staff, who are now monitoring all QEP reports, sent the city one, two and three notifications on single reports, saying they have issues with them, implying the city should delay approvals. The issues are mainly technical ones, Pearson said. The city has not delayed them. The regulation states the city requires only notification the report
has been received by the ministry. “If they really want to have a say and hold up development until the ministry approves it, then they have to change the regulations.” Pearson says many of his counterparts also consider RAR flawed. The ministry told the Observer it is reviewing more than 100 bylaws, the results of which will be publicly available this summer. “(It) will inform our next steps with regards to promoting and ensuring full local government compliance with RAR.”
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Riparian area: Development closely encroaches upon the city’s Turner Creek, not currently considered a fish-bearing stream.
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Busson’s trail-blazing career
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Salmon Arm Observer
RCMP: First female police boss recalls her posting in Salmon Arm. OBSERVER STAFF
Despite being from Nova Scotia, Canada’s former top cop, Bev Busson, says her life has come full circle, having retired in the Shuswap where her career began. The Blind Bay resident was guest speaker at a May 21 meeting of Salmon Arm’s Citizens On Patrol. After a brief introduction, Busson stood before the appreciative audience and proceeded to summarize her 33-year career with the RCMP, beginning with how she came to her first posting in Salmon Arm. Busson (nee MacDonald) initially trained to be a teacher, but soon realized there wasn’t enough adrenaline in it for her. In May 1974, while driving to her summer job, she heard on the radio that the RCMP were now accepting applications from women. The following morning she pulled into the local detachment and asked an officer at the front counter for an application. She was told the force wasn’t accepting women. Then that officer’s superior entered the room and, with tears in his eyes, said he’d just heard the news.
“He had this look on his face like life as he knew it was over,” laughed Busson. “It probably was because things changed drastically after that.” At 23, Busson achieved her first of several groundbreaking career firsts: she and 31 other women were sworn in as RCMP officers. With a thirst for adventure, Busson asked that her first posting be in B.C., suggesting Vancouver Island or the Okanagan Valley. What she got was Salmon Arm. “So I get my posting… and I’m running around telling everybody, ‘I’m going to the Coast, I’m going to the Coast,” said Busson, having assumed Salmon Arm was on the Coast as it was named after a fish. In 1975, Busson left a Regina blizzard and made her way to the Shuswap. After mistaking Canoe for Salmon Arm (“They lied to me, they said it was a big town!”), she was greeted by a police road block on Tank Hill – a warm welcome from the detachment. Soon after, Busson said she was asked to a social gathering to meet the local officers’ wives. “One lady said, ‘I’m
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Reminiscing: Former RCMP commanding officer Bev Busson addresses members of the Salmon Arm Citizens on Patrol. so relieved and happy to meet you… the rumours were all over the place that you were tall, blonde and beautiful,’” said Busson, sparking an eruption of laughter. “It was a great reception.” Busson continued with a story of her first arrest, a man she found drunk on the road, who accused her of being lost as she drove him through town, showing off a bit before heading to the detachment. From Salmon Arm, Busson transferred to Kelowna, where she worked drugs and major crime for seven
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years, and then to North Vancouver. Busson was then given an opportunity by the RCMP to earn a law degree. In 2000, Busson was the first woman to become British Columbia’s commanding officer. In 2006, while preparing for retirement, Busson was asked by the Prime Minister’s office to take over the role of RCMP Commissioner. She said she initially turned the offer down, but ac-
cepted when they asked if she would do it on an interim basis until they could choose someone else. After the presentation, Busson was asked how far the force has come with the acceptance of women. She noted her daughter is with the RCMP, and said the “bullies” in the force are few and far between. And when they are exposed, they are dealt with properly.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is looking for volunteers for the Board of Variance (BOV) The BOV consists of three (3) members that review land use variance appeals for all CSRD Electoral Areas (A-F). The appointments are for a four (4) year term. Training will be provided to members. Individuals who best demonstrate the following attributes will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Have a background in land use development or local government • Have an understanding of the CSRD and local government process • An interest and passion for sustainable community development Expression of Interest forms are available on the CSRD website under Volunteer Opportunities (www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/ stay-connected/volunteer) or at the CSRD Office in Salmon Arm. Please submit or return completed applications via online form, email, mail, or in person by 4:00 pm Friday June 10th, 2015 to: Gerald Christie, Development Services Manager PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 E: gchristie@csrd.bc.ca T: 250.833.5919| F: 250.832.3375 TF: 1.888.248.2773 (within BC)
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Vernon Residential Construction program 2016 Housing Project for Okanagan College Okanagan College is accepting applications from qualified partners who would like to have their upcoming residential construction project considered as a “Home for Learning Project.” Home for Learning projects are a vital component of the Residential Construction Program. The Program, led by a certified Journeyperson Instructor, will fill the role of a framing and foundation subcontractor for the builder, and take the project from the initial stage (lot layout) to lockup (roof on, windows and doors installed), with no cost for labour.
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Citizens unite to save City News and Public Notices trapped ducklings CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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.
By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
They might have been a bit stinky, but that didn’t matter at all to a mother duck, who was obviously relieved to get her babies back. Last Monday, a group of people near the Churches Thrift Store witnessed a commotion involving a lot of peeping and a very distressed mallard. Turns out nine ducklings had fallen through a grate and into the storm sewer. Bystanders tried to move the heavy metal, but it was welded down. “It was so upsetting,” said Delors Caley, who was there with her son Michael. “That poor mama was beside herself and she couldn’t get to those babies. I think she realized we were trying to help. “ A small group of people pondered what to do next. Quickly, a fishing net was obtained from the thrift store and it was bent to allow it to go through the bars. Kathleen Bell and her young son joined in the effort, holding a flashlight as the ducklings were netted and brought to the surface. Soon all the babies were contained in a box, and to ensure none would end up
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. KATHLEEN BELL PHOTO
Above ground: Nine ducklings who fell through a storm sewer grate are safe in a box before being released back to their mother. A group of Churches Thrift Store patrons worked together to remove the babies from the storm drain. back in the drain or hit on the road, the rescuers decided to take the ducklings over to Peter Jannink Park. “There were a few tense moments when we weren’t sure if the mother duck flew off and we weren’t sure she was going to come for her babies, but back she came,” says Caley. “We tipped the box and there she was back with them all. It was so sweet.”
Bell said the rescue also enhanced her faith in people. “You know there’s so much disturbing stuff in the world, this was so nice,” she said. “It was just a feel good day, and so good to meet and work together with other animal lovers too.”
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City News and Public Notices REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City is seeking the services of a qualified engineering consultant to prepare a Request for Proposals or a Request for Qualifications document. The main purpose of either document is to solicit proposals for the completion of a Flood Hazard Risk Assessment and updated flood plain mapping for the Salmon River and potentially for other major watercourses within the City’s jurisdiction. Additional details and expectations of this Request for Professional Services (RPS) can be viewed on the City’s website at www.salmonarm.ca (click “Bid Opportunities” under the “Business” header on the Home Page), or by contacting:
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
CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 2015 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES Property Tax Notices for the City of Salmon Arm have been mailed. If you are the registered owner of property within the City of Salmon Arm and have not received your Property Tax Notice for 2015, please contact the City of Salmon Arm at 500 - 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, (250) 803-4000. Whether or not you receive a property tax notice, it is your responsibility as the property owner to pay taxes by the due date of July 2, 2015 in order to avoid a penalty. • To avoid long lines at City Hall, pay your taxes early. • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome. • Payment is accepted at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (open until 5:00 pm on July 2nd only). Payment may be by cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service. • Payment drop box is located on the outside wall to the left of the entrance to City Hall, which will be emptied at close of business on July 2, 2015. • Or mail payment to Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 • Post-marks are not accepted as proof of payment. • Provincial Home Owner Grant - If you are eligible, please ensure that the application form on the bottom of the tax notice is completed and signed (if you are 65 years or over please include your birth date). • The Basic Provincial Home Owner Grant can be claimed online at www.salmonarm.ca. • The Provincial Home Owner Grant must be claimed each year you are eligible. • To avoid a penalty on the Provincial Home Owner Grant it must be claimed even if a payment on the outstanding taxes is not made. • Provincial legislation has set minimum property tax payable at $100.00 for persons 65 years or over, veterans and handicapped (with required documentation) and $350.00 for persons under age 65. If your gross taxes are less than $1,120.00, your Provincial Home Owner Grant is adjusted accordingly.
Robert Niewenhuizen, Director of Engineering and Public Works rniewenhuizen@salmonarm.ca (250) 803-4017
• A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid balances of current taxes including unclaimed Provincial Home Owner Grants at the close of business, July 2, 2015.
Kevin Pearson, Director of Development Services kpearson@salmonarm.ca (250) 803-4015
• A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid Annual Water/Sewer accounts at the close of business, July 2, 2015.
The submission deadline for this RPS is Friday, June 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
• Receipts will be issued only on request.
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Stay cool at the wheel “The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are aboveaverage drivers.” - Dave Barry It has begun. Just like the season brings us sunny days, vistas of the sparkling lake and a bounty of sweet fruit and berries, it also brings a huge change to Salmon Arm – traffic. While winter roads can be a challenge, (you never want to get stuck behind that slow driver as you try to crest the hill on Okanagan Avenue) summer driving is a whole different experience due to the addition of the tourist traffic. In the haze of extra exhaust, heated pavement and the reflection of brake lights, the Salmon Arm regulars must adapt to the sudden influx of Winnebagos on our streets. It’s a small taste of what commuters from Calgary or Vancouver put up with on a regular basis, but for many of us, the added traffic is a small shock to the system. All of a sudden it happens. May long weekend hits and boom, the roads are populated with RVs, fifth-weels and trucks hauling all sort of water toys from Sea-Doos to cigarette boats. I was overwhelmed the other day to see a truck pulling a boat marked with giant oversized load banners. It was a sleek, lime green and yellow, ultra-high-powered speedboat that was literally the length of half the city block. (Glad I’m not their neighbours on the lake.) But along with the extra traffic seems to come another unfortunate spin-off, hotter temperatures of those behind the wheel, and likely some of their backseat drivers. Add into the mix a host of drivers travelling on unfamiliar roads and often with a ton of gear or pulling trailers, and it is a recipe for people to make driving errors. What we can all remember is that mistakes can and will happen. As fellow drivers we need to do our best to drive defensively and be ready to react. But there is something else we can all do as well. Remember our manners. There’s really no need to blast your horn at the driver who went out of turn at the Lakeshore Drive four-way stop. A middle finger salute is a less-than-welcoming gesture to a driver confused by Salmon Arm’s four-lane to two-lane and back to four-lane section of the Trans-Canada Highway. Who here hasn’t ever made a driving error themselves and shrugged sheepishly, while mouthing an apology to fellow drivers? Insults and even confrontations that escalate into road rage are simply out of line on the roads we all share. After all, we can’t all be above-average drivers. But we can be polite.
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Better ways to support seniors As we age, our ability to live independently is gradually stripped from us. But a new report from the B.C. Seniors’ Advocate suggests that is happening faster than it needs to. According to Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, many seniors are being moved into residential care facilities before they need that level of care, thanks to what she calls outdated and restrictive regulations. Many seniors could instead be accommodated in assisted-living programs and facilities, retaining more of their independence. Independent, active seniors are a big part of our community, where they make up a significant portion of the population and are still
contributing members of the community and economy through countless hours of volunteer effort. Helping them maintain that independence should be the goal, rather than encouraging them into residential care. Mackenzie’s report calls for a “fundamental redesign” of regulations for registered assisted living, to change spousal eligibility and reduce the number of higher functioning seniors moving to residential care. It’s time the government recognized that becoming a senior doesn’t mean you are no longer a vital part of society, and helped seniors in their quest to remain independent. – Black Press
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The Observer asked: What would you do if you were the Shuswap’s $1 million winner?
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VICTORIA – We might call ourselves Super, Natural or even The Best Place on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed around the world? Ever since U.S. billionaires and their environmental clients decided more than a decade ago to supervise our society, the impression that British Columbia is a primitive colonial backwater in need of “saving” has only been reinforced. In late April, the province and coastal aboriginal leaders announced completion of marine planning areas for Haida Gwaii and the North and Central Coast. U.S. activists knew about the announcement weeks before the legislature press gallery did, and a documentary crew was sent up to advance the narrative of the saving of the “Great Bear Rainforest.” Within minutes of the announcement, the World Wildlife Fund website trumpeted the creation of the “Great Bear Sea,” continuing the penchant of outsiders for renaming large parts of B.C. to fit their marketing strategies. Unlike the “Great Bear Rainforest” land use deal of 2007, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace were not represented. Instead, Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat beaming in the audience. McMillan’s role in directing U.S. foundation money to B.C. has prompted him to declare himself “a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project,” although in the early years he and his staff (currently 24 people) stayed behind the scenes while Sierra, Greenpeace et al took the credit. At the event, two aboriginal leaders gave a nod to the real funder of the ongoing effort to “save” the B.C. coast, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Gordon Moore is a co-founder of Intel Corp., maker of most of the world’s computer processor chips, now spending his vast fortune on the Amazon basin, B.C. and other “threatened” places. Other Silicon Valley and Seattle bil-
lionaires helped finance the original effort, and a strategy document surfaced in 2008 describing their plan to de-market the Alberta oilsands by creating a blockade against energy exports on our Pacific coast. That campaign has featured a fake cancer study and grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil production. The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror stories about “fracking” finding a receptive global audience. Last week I wrote about the plan by British manufacturing conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser to buy up farms in the B.C. Interior and replant them with trees. Contrary to my description, “RB Trees for Change” isn’t participating in the dodgy European carbon credit market. They’re just doing it for global marketing purposes, covering pioneer-cleared farms of our colonial backwater with forest for 100 years so they can advertise their soaps and cold pills as carbon neutral. Another 10,000 hectares of B.C. “saved” from destruction by benevolent foreign interests! Back to reality. B.C.’s auditor general issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the “cumulative effects” of industrial development. A familiar example of this is the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C. The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple ministries that have worked on this since 2010. Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional land use plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural values. Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than anything I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways.
Although the photo of the little dog shaking off on a dock at Gardom Lake was well composed, it is actually a community park that has a No Dog prohibition. From every entrance to the park and beach there are well-marked signs saying No Dogs, No Horses and No Motorized Vehicles. There have been other letters in your paper discussing irresponsible dog owners, so
I need not repeat what is already obvious. Dogs cannot read signs, so it is the owners that are the problem. Gardom Lake is a park with a sensitive ecosystem. The Western Painted Turtle is an endangered species and the loons, ducks and geese that breed and raise their young come up on the beach to forage. The beach, park and the
docks are all maintained by a local group of neighbours called the Gardom Lake Park Committee. This park is for families who want to enjoy nature – swimming, paddling or angling for fish off the pier. If you have a dog, leave it at home or go where there are places for dogs like Canoe Beach.
Anne Caughlan
Rally needed to focus on free speech Recently, I made my way to an advertised protest rally against Bill C51 held at the offices of MP Colin Mayes. After some delay, the spokesperson addressed those assembled but while railing against capitalism and other abuses, failed for more than half-an-hour to mention Bill C51 at all, and I left.
This bill will strip Canadians of the right to speak, write and even gesture if someone in authority pins the label terrorism on the subject matter. Of course those speaking up will be imprisoned. In the Roman Empire at one time, all Christians were labelled terrorists and suf-
fered gruesome fates. I have personally lived through the gagging of free speech and I had to rail against the gag. Somehow, the rally’s speaker missed the point of what to rail against urgently.
Mark Roberts-Seymour
Treachery trumps truth for Omar Khadr Many of the more dubious ‘facts’ swirling around Omar Khadr have been manufactured by devious people with self-serving, fear-based schemes. Never before has a Canadian government callously and publicly abused a child for the sins of his father. After a hapless child soldier is subjected to years of torture in a military prison, it is next to impossible to know what thoughts and beliefs may take root in the victim’s
mind, nor where his notion of truth begins and fantasy ends. Who among us would condone the incarceration of a child in such hellish conditions? Over the years our Prime Minister has gone out of his way to insure Omar Khadr was not treated fairly nor judged impartially. For years Harper has been using Khadr as a bogeyman to promote his bogus toughon-crime agenda.
If Mister Harper had originally thought the Conservatives could make more political points, and garner more financial contributions, by portraying Omar Khadr as an unfortunate misguided waif raised by a fiendishly cruel jihadi terrorist father, then there would be countless pictures in the media showing a wide-smiling Stephen Harper embracing poor little Omar. Lloyd Atkins
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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): 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 chew. So, the less you say, the better! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you’re a business-minded 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 plus keep friends and finances separate. Love and local neighbourhood activities are linked but expect the unexpected. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expect chaos and misunderstandings this week. 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. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You like to think you know what’s going on around you but this week, you really haven’t got a clue! There’s a lot happening behind the scenes that you don’t know about – which is just as well. It’s time to express yourself creatively via writing, painting, photography, or playing music. If you are single, you’ll find love and work are an exciting and unpredictable mix. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When it comes to a group, club or organisation you’re involved with, things are about to get complicated and confusing. When it comes to love, the best aphrodisiac at the moment is buckets of romance. Later in the week you’re bubbling over with creative ideas but it will take time [and discrimination] to sort the vague maybes from the definite keepers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work worries take centre stage this week as retrograde Mercury confuses communication with colleagues or puts you in an awkward position where you have to choose between a professional commitment and a relationship responsibility. If you are single, a friend may try to hook you up with ‘someone special’ - but they may not be the kind of special you are looking for!
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Allergy sufferers were likely breathing in the sweet smell of rain after a long bout of hot, dry windy weather. “Pollens are wind born and if we get hot, dry, windy days it blows the pollens around,” says Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist. Experts at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations agree. Although none were available for an interview, comments were emailed to the Observer Friday. “The Salmon Arm/Shuswap area is now seeing lots of cottonwood seeds flying about, in cottonwood ‘fluff’, said the email. “The continuing dry conditions (high temperatures/low relative humidity), plus normal spring winds, are spreading the cottonwood seeds higher, further and faster this year.” The email also noted that the pollen the area is currently experiencing is from conifer trees. “Last year was dry, which stimulates conifer cone production, so there’s lots of pollen this spring.” Lundquist says as well as adding moisture to very dry forests, the rain cleans the air and washes it out. On the plus side, Lundquist says the hotter than usual weather that sparked the allergy season should help it progress sooner. “I am more worried about severe weather like we saw in Cache Creek,” said Lundquist last week of the storm-ravaged community. “All that energy, particularly when it’s humid, hot and with the high sun angle, along with a lack of general rain, that’s a thunderstorm pattern that we usually see in July and August.”
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Steve Genn and SABNES volunteers reconstruct a new boardwalk to the bird-viewing platform near Christmas Island. Funds for the reconstruction of the platform were donated by the Rotary clubs of Salmon Arm.
Shuswap Friendship Day Brody Savoie is getting his wish. Brody, who is six, came to city council in April to request that council consider holding a friendship day. “I am writing because I want there to be a friendship day and I want it to be fun! and to show love and appreciation,” he wrote in his letter to council. Council has agreed. Mayor Nancy Cooper says Saturday, June 20 will be Shuswap Friendship Day. She said Brody will also be making a presentation the next day, June 21, for Aboriginal Day. EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER
Relieving parking pressure Parking is expected to improve at the Churches Thrift Shop. City council gave unanimous approval at its Monday development and planning meeting to rezone four parcels from M-2, light industrial zone, to C2, Town Centre Commercial, to allow staff parking and overflow parking at the adjacent thrift shop. The parcels are at 350, 360, 380 and 390 Fraser Avenue NW. The zoning change is supported by the official community plan. The application must still go to council for approval.
Seventh-year return Willow trees will likely be a topic of consideration when a rezoning application is considered by council. A parcel at 131 Harbourfront Dr. NE, next to the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, which was the subject of a development permit application in 2008 has come back, this time with an OCP amendment and rezoning application to change a portion of the parcel from C-6, Tourist/Recreation/Commercial Zone to R-4, Medium Density Residential. The application must still go to council, but councillors noted that willow trees were a concern in 2008.
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climates and abundant wildlife. Already their vines are growing in North Broadview, but the wine they have bottled so far comes from grapes grown for them in Keremeos, Peachland, Summerland and Armstrong. Theirs will be a winery with a focus on sustainability; they will add varieties of vegetation that complement the vineyard ecosystem and they will maintain natural features such as
existing trees and wild flowers. The couple would eventually like to participate in arts and cultural events, perhaps collaborating with area chefs to put on ‘Feasts of the Fields’ or offering wine-tasting seminars. They hope to open in early July and to have their website up soon. Says Smith: “A lot of exciting things are happening in Salmon Arm. It would be good to be part of that.”
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Expertise: Amanda Eastwood and Jamie Smith, for whom winemaking is a passion, plan to open Marionnette Winery in North Broadview at the beginning of July.
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Their enthusiasm bubbles over as they describe the intricacies of the art, science and passion that has enveloped their lives. Amanda Eastwood and Jamie Smith are talking about winemaking. As Eastwood holds up a glass of Marionette Merlot, Smith describes the significance of its ruby colour. Eastwood allows its aroma to fill her nostrils. She identifies a hint of coffee, of chocolate, of cherries. Among the rolling hills of North Broadview, Eastwood and Smith are creating their dream – the Marionette Winery. The name Marionette was chosen because, years ago, a family of puppeteers lived on the 40th Street NE property, travelling in beautifully painted, horse-drawn caravans. “It just seemed really magical and perfect for us – something so creative and interesting,” smiles Eastwood, noting she has a history in fine arts, while Smith is a musician. For them, winemaking has become a shared passion that is both a creative outlet and a business. Eastwood grew up in Brighton, England, her grandfather a winemaker in France. Smith grew up in Salmon Arm and, while living in Spain, he and Eastwood met. “We both got interested in wine when we were in Spain. It’s very much a part of the culture there,” explains Smith, noting many places in Europe are the same. “It’s very region-
al; you can’t separate the culture from the local wine.” The couple formalized their passion for wine by attending the University of Brighton, where they attained Bachelor of Science Honours degrees, majoring in viticulture, the science of grape growing, and oenology, the science of winemaking. The couple also took WSET courses, the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, where they learned more about wines of the world. Adding to their university education has been a wealth of practical experience. They have worked in the Loire Valley with famed winemaker and researcher Frédéric Brochet, well-known for his experiments with wine tasters that included using a colourless red dye to turn a white wine into red – a change that was not detected. His winery was an excellent place to work and learn, with his meticulous ways. “We had studies, but we hadn’t connected a hose to a tank...,” says Smith. “While we were there we turned into winemakers.” The couple has since worked at a variety of wineries, including in Portugal, England and, most recently, B.C.’s Gulf Islands. They’ve been able to find the yeasts that suit the styles of wine they want. Now the parents of two young children, the couple has, with support from Jamie’s parents Charles and Judy Smith, been working for two years on their property, a natural gem with unique micro-
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Jansen, Neid reap rewards of Synergy By Evan Buhler oBSeRVeR STAFF
Noah Jansen and Alton Neid will have to make sure their passports are in order as the two 14-year-olds have played their way onto the U14 B.C. provincial boys basketball team. The 24-man provincial team will travel to the U.S. to play five tournaments. They will play back-to-back tournaments in Las Vegas, play two in Linden, Wash. and one in Seattle, before a sixth tournament in Vancouver. Jansen and Neid will be based at Langley, B.C. basketball’s headquarters, starting June 26 and travelling in between to the various tournaments. Living arrangements are still up in the air; however, as their parents search for billeting, camping and hotel options. “This is such a huge experience and it is going to be a huge step up from playing school basketball,” said Neid. In a month’s time, the pair will be engrossed in practices and games, only having three days off to rest. “I can’t wait to show off my skills, and play to the best of my abilities,” says Jansen. There has not been a boy from Salmon Arm make a provincial basketball team since 2003 when Spencer Fife-Wilson made a B.C. team. This is the first time two players from Salmon Arm will represent the province on the same team. “It’s a historic event for both of these boys to make the team at the same time. I think we are starting to put Salmon Arm on the map for boys basketball,” said Rob Neid, the boys Synergy basketball coach. “There are more players coming up that could achieve the same thing Noah and Alton have,” said Rob. He estimates more
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headed for the big time: Fourteen-year-old Noah Jansen, left, and Alton Neid made the 24-man U14 B.C. provincial basketball team. The team will travel in the US and Lower Mainland for six tournament staring in late June. than 5,000 eligible basketball players were whittled down to 170 for the regional jamboree tournament, and then down to 36 for the official tryout for the provincial team. The pair are remaining humble despite the immense accomplishment and are quick to thank their current and previous coaches including Rob Neid, Aaron Smith, Mari-
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Wenatchee joins the BCHL The Wenatchee Wild will join the BCHL as its 17th franchise starting with the 2015-16 season, the team and league announced last Monday in the central Washington city. As a U.S.-based club, the Wild will be allowed only four Canadian players. They become the first U.S.-based franchise in the BCHL since the Bellingham Ice Hawks, who operated from 1990 to 1995.
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Bridge winners May 26 - 1st. Barb Grier and Gene Demens, there was a four-way tie for 2nd. John Parton and Lynne Story, Geoff Collins and Steve Raffel, Michael Clayton and Dan Quilty and Judy Harris and Barb Peterson May 28 - 1st. Chuck Buckler and Michael Clayton, 2nd. Ona Bouchard and Jim McLean, 3rd. Ruth Embree and Carol Jeffery. Cedar Heights Duplicate, May 27 - 1st. Michael Clayton and Dan Quilty, 2nd. Geoff Collins and Dave Duncan, 3rd. Al Christie & Doss Burman. Results for the Sunday May 31. 1st; Ona Bourchard and Peggy Petersen, 2nd; Arlene and Bert Lamoureux, 3rd; Michael Clayton and Len Magri. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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It was a repeat for Dan Swanson and Rob Arthur, who successfully defended last year’s Spalding Cup win. In a high pressure finish, Swanson and Arthur narrowly defeated Kaleb Fisher and Colin Holding on the second playoff hole, ending on the 16th green. Swanson and Arthur never gave up their lead after shooting a 6-under-par on Saturday and 5-under-par on Sunday. Fischer and Holding shot a 7-under-par on Sunday, the low round of the week, to force a playoff. Two-hundred golfers from all over the province flocked to the Salmon Arm Golf Club for the 88th Spalding Cup, B.C.’s longest running two-man best ball tournament. Geoff Newell played in his 38th consecutive Spalding Cup, winning the cup five times in the past. Tournament results for the 2015 Spalding Cup are as follows: Overall Low Gross winner was the team of Arthur/Swanson. For first place, winners were: Champ Flight, Fisher/Hold-
ing; First Flight, Gritner/Pearson; Second Flight, Flynn/ Pacholok; Third Flight, Anderson/Kobel; Fourth Flight, Weed/ Blair, and Fifth Flight, Hild/Hosker. In second place: Champ Flight, McAdie/Herbert; First Flight, Gulleckson/Ritchie; Second Flight, Wallis/Willis; Third Flight, MacMillan/Nystrom; Fourth Flight, Brown/Irwin and Fifth Flight, Aitken/Peterson. Third place: Champ Flight, Jordan/Jager; First Flight, Pinnette/Kramer; Second Flight, Shillington/ Stewart; Third Flight, Kuzek/ Evansen; Fourth Flight, Gibson/ Currie and Fifth Flight, Fawcett/Mikulin. In Fourth place: Champ Flight, Crowe/ Crowe; First Flight, Strang/Moffat; Second Flight, Ortman/Longworth; Third Flight, Scott/Evjen; Fourth Flight, Gaudette/Westwell and Fifth Flight, Cole/Bissonnette. Fifth place winners were: Champ Flight, Mayer/Albert; First Flight, Meeuwsen/ McKee; Second Flight, Danks/Minchau; Third Flight, Belfour/Spar-
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Chip-in: Salmon Arm Golf Club member Gerry Chu chips the ball
on the second hole during the Spalding Cup at the Salmon Arm Golf Club on Saturday, May 30. Dan Swanson and Rob Arthur successfully defended last year’s Spalding Cup win. row; Fourth Flight, Lott/Chatwell and Fifth Flight, Read/ Dempster. In Sixth place:
Champ Flight, Osborne/Harrington; First Flight, Grieve/Astasiewicz; Second Flight, Bonthuys/Henderson;
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Basketball duo eager to impress in US Continued from front “Noah has been playing for two years, and his growth in the game just took off. And he still has a lot more potential,” says Van Burskirk, a Synergy basketball coach. Neid is not a newcomer to the sport, he grew up playing bas-
ketball since Grade 3. Jansen and Neid are both involved with Synergy basketball, which is run by Rob Neid. “The boys play as much as possible. They play on their school teams, and with us at Synergy in the off season. Aaron [Smith] also opens the SMS gym at 7 a.m. so the boys can
play,” said Van Burskirk. Synergy offers the pair and many others up to six hours a week of court-time, which has helped accelerate the boys success in the game. Jansen and Neid admit they would not be where they are, and contribute their success in the sport they love to
being a part of Synergy. The prospect of playing in the States has the boys eager to play as much as possible and make an impact for their team to catch the scouts’ attention. “Not only will the U15 coaches be there to watch, but scouts from the U.S. will be there too, it’s very exciting, and it will be
great exposure,” said Jansen. For those interested in catching a glimpse of the pair in action, Synergy will host a tournament this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sullivan Campus.
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Marathon moms inspire kids By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
Cooking, cleaning, running kids to and from activities are just a few of the duties of a mother. Being a mom is a full time job. Add training and running in a marathon or participating in a triathlon into the mix and you get a marathon mom. “It’s a huge balancing act. Trying to find the time for training and taking care of you family is not easy,” says half-marathon runner Angela Vicars. “You have to have a very understanding family.” Sandra Major is another marathon mom, also a Grade 4 teacher at M.V. Beattie Elementary. She has learned the fine art of juggling family life and training for a marathon. “Marathon running is a very selfish sport, and it was okay when my kids were babies and they didn’t notice I was out running,” explains Major. When she started running marathons, Major set a goal to run 10. On Sunday, May 3 at the Vancouver
Marathon, Major ran her tenth 42 kilometre race, completing her goal. “Now that my kids are getting older I don’t want to miss out on any time with them. I was spending too much time away from my kids.” In her time as a runner, Major often spent it training in the cold temperatures of winter, running through dark nights and snowy conditions, going to bed late and waking up early to get her kids ready for school and head to work. “I owe a lot to my husband for stepping up to the plate and taking care of the kids when I was out training,” says Major. Major has run four marathons in Vancouver, two in Victoria, two in Kelowna, one in Las Vegas, and one in Boston. Major incredibly completed a marathon within a year of giving birth to each of her three kids, seven-yearold Peyton, five-yearold Reese and threeyear-old Tye. She explains once the training begins you would be amazed how quickly you can run
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believe is an important learning lesson and direct result of their involvement in leading an active lifestyle. “Even my four-yearold daughter Addyson wants to run the Wild Soles by herself, and I would like to think I have had that influence on her, and my oldest daughter Caillie,” says Vicars. Vicars is adamant about living an active life and passing it onto her children, just as her parent did for her and her siblings. She recalls after completing the Kam-
Du Plessis wins double The ladies vastly outnumbered the amount of men in the tournament draw last weekend at the Salmon Arm Tennis Club Closed Tournament. Results for the tournament are as follows: Ladies’ A Singles Winner Marietjie du Plessis over Wallis Thompson, 6-1, 6-1 Ladies’ B Singles Winner Marianne VanBuskirk over Susannah Wark, 6-0, 6-3. Ladies’ A Doubles Winners Loree Boyd and DeeDee Shattock over Barb Waring and Marietjie du Plessis, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. Ladies’ B Doubles Winners Cynthia Langford and Shannon Hecker over Sue Ford and Carol Ross, 6-4, 6-3.
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Kaleb Davis soars through the air as he takes a shot on net in a game versus Delta during the Lawrence Halvorson Memorial Tournament at the Shaw Centre on Friday, May 29. Both teams would later meet in the finals, with Shuswap running away with the game, defeating the Islanders 10-1. The other peewee Shuswap team placed fourth in the tournament. In the novice division the Outlaws placed sixth in a challenging group. NOUVELLE NOUVELLE COULEUR COULEURPOUR POUR2012 2012 NOUVELLE COULEUR POUR 2012 NEW COLOR FOR 2012 NEW COLOR COLORFOR FOR2012 2012 NEW
Parkes scores game winner The Shuswap FC U12 girls notched two wins against Kamloops Orange and Kamloops Blue on Sunday in front of a home crowd at Little Mountain. In the first match of the day versus Kamloops O, the Sharp Shooters set the tone early by making it 1-0 in the first five minutes of play. Center midfielder Phoebe Barnes sent the ball out wide to winger Jordan King. She passed the ball to
Lys Milne, who slotted the ball in the back of the net. Fifteen minutes later, Kamloops responded with a goal of their own making the score 1-1. Seconds later, after a series of give-and-gos, King passed the ball to speedy Braidy Parkes who blasted the ball in the back of the net making it 2-1. Shuswap defenders Laura Hall, Brooklyn Davidson and Janae Bocking were impenetrable in the second
half and the final score was 2-1 for Shuswap. Julia Hart and Parkes, who shared goal-keeping duties were outstanding. In the second match of the day, Shuswap came out strong, maintained possession and made crisp and concise passes against an aggressive Kamloops squad. Hall and Barnes controlled the middle of the field and continued to feed the Shuswap forwards. The Shus-
wap strikers peppered the Kamloops keeper with shots but she was able to hold them off and both teams were scoreless at half. Shuswap continued to pressure the goal and were rewarded early in the second half when King deked out a Kamloops defender and passed the ball to striker Alana O’Dell who finished with a beautiful shot. The final score was 1-0. Parkes and Hart shared the shutout.
under heavy pressure Salmon Arm’s Dillan Olson gets a shot away under pressure from a KMBA defender during a friendly tournament game at the Sullivan campus on Friday, May 29. The Golds featured Grade 10 and 11 players that will play on next year’s senior team. Evan BuhlEr/OBServer
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Inspired by people and events that have fed her soul, painter/ photographer/writer Lyn Maxwell will reveal her latest art series in a month-long exhibition at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Appropriately called Soul Food, the collection of some 47 pieces of art combine Maxwell’s love of painting and photography. “It was just one of those moments, where I thought, why don’t I try this – and I liked it,” she says. “It’s hard to believe it’s an original idea, but I had not seen anything like this before.” Using her own photos in all but two of the photo paintings, the talented artist applies a black and white photocopy of a person’s face to a canvas, then paints in the background. “That was the style that evolved; the faces are frozen in time and the surroundings are painted,” she says, noting the idea came to her about two years ago. “The contrast between the two is what I think makes it work.” Maxwell began the series in Mexico in November 2013 and says the size of the canvasses depended on what would fit into her backpack. Most of the paintings are 11” by 14” with only a few being either smaller or larger. “I do not call them collages; that conjures up cutting out piec-
es from magazines,” she says. “I refer to these as photo paintings.” “The photos were taken in Greece, Mexico and here and reflect happy times; people and events and moments that, to use the expression from the title, feed my soul,” she says. “They were painted in Mexico and here in Salmon Arm.” Several of the photos were taken on the Greek island of Amorgos, the easternmost of the Cyclades chain of islands, and one Maxwell and her husband John return to every year. “I take photos and every day I take my drawing book out, but I have not had success painting in Greece,” she says, uncertain if it’s because of the contrasting values with the light and the architecture. “I also write while I am there. Writing and drawing both seem to come quite naturally.” The writing includes a novel set on Amorgos with an interesting collection of characters that Maxwell spends about two hours a day crafting. “It’s a bit of a thriller,” she says with a laugh. “In the spring I’ll go back and add to the story. It’s one of those things that has to be worked on there.” While the Maxwells always stay in the same little apartment, one of their friends who lives on Amorgos takes them by boat to visit other Greek islands. And while they have now vis-
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Touch-up: Artist Lyn Maxwell puts the finishing touches on one of the artworks in her new series that combines her love of art and photography. ited some 35 island, Amorgos remains the favourite. “There’s something about the energy and the people and the fact it’s a bit off the beaten track,” Maxwell says. In contrast, when Maxwell and her husband make the annual trek to Puerto Vallarta, she paints almost every day. “Mexico feels to me to be a land of colour and painting works for me there,” she says. “I take the photographic material I have taken in Greece and finish them in Mexico – in a courtyard with natural light.” Response has been good from the few people who have seen Maxwell’s new series. She has been waiting to debut them in her exhibition that begins with a reception at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5 at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Rather than having a title, each piece of art is tagged with a phrase that trails off… leaving the viewer the opportunity to create
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Good times: One of artist Lyn Maxwell’s innovative pieces that capture people and events dear to her heart. their own story as inspired by the image. Maxwell’s exhibition runs to June 27. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Families are welcome to attend
Family Saturdays to create a collage project together. Artist Trading Cards is Tuesday, June 9 at 3 p.m. Coffee Break and Artist Talk is from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 18. The talk begins at 2:15.
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Salmon Arm Secondary students, parents and chaperones swing dance at the Big Band Dance held at the Sullivan campus on Friday, May 29.
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salmon Arm’s Aria and Jaeden Izik-Dzurko have brought home the gold. The siblings earned three gold medals representing the shuswap and okanagan at the Performing Arts b.C. Provincials in Powell river. Aria was chosen as the top performer in both the Junior Piano Concert class and the Intermediate Canadian Composer class. Aria was elevated to the intermediate level because she won the Junior Canadian at last year’s provincials.
“It was interesting watching her do ballet at the piano,” says mom Patricia, of her daughter’s graceful playing. Also a talented dancer, Aria is off to a threeweek intensive with the Canadian ballet school in Kelowna this summer. back at Provincials, Jaeden was a runner-up in the National Canadian Composer class and earned the top spot in the National Piano Concert class. The win qualifies him to represent b.C. this August at the 2015 National Music Festival being held in edmonton. Jaeden was also
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awarded the Linda stobbe Memorial scholarship for his performances. As the National class winner, he will also be on the program for a future concert with the Chilliwack symphony orchestra. For the third time, the talented young pianist successfully auditioned with the internationally renowned “Morningside Music bridge” in Calgary, a prestigious summer classical music training program for
advanced students from around the world. A salmon Arm secondary teacher, Patricia preaches dedication. “My fall back is that talented is overrated and there’s no way to get there without hard work,” she says. “That’s a little saying around our house.” Jaeden will share his talent in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 at First United Church featuring music by bach, beethoven, Chopin and shostakovich.
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On their way through Salmon Arm, Calgary’s Midsun Grade 9 Band performed a free concert consisting of a variety of concert band music including pop, jazz, classical and Zydeco at Marine Park on Friday, May 29.
Band hosts EP release party It’s time to turn up the dials a bit with some original Salmon Arm alternative rock. New up-and-coming alternative band, Crown The Guilty, will be celebrating the release of their premier EP, As Far As We Make It on June 5 at the Blue Canoe Bakery Café. Not only does this show mark the release of Crown The Guilty’s first EP, it also marks the one-year anniversary of the current formation of the band. Since last year, the band has shifted gears from playing primarily pop-punk covers to playing almost exclusively original music, with a new alternative sound. “With the EP, we feel we’ve found our own unique sound in the genre of alt-rock,”
Music men: Crown the Guilty will perform Friday, June 5 at Blue Canoe. says founder and front man, Ken Kosowick. “We are super excited to share this new sound.” The band attributes their sound to the diversity of their back-
grounds and influences in music – these ranging from Miles Davis to Billy Talent. The evening will also feature Vernon indie alternative band, Amistad.
Amistad has become known for their atmospheric sound and willingness to leave it all on the stage every time they perform, says Kosowick. He says although Crown The Guilty has yet to play with Amistad, band members are very “stoked” on the idea and encourage everyone to check out their album, LEE, on Facebook before the concert. Kosowick says the band has received generous support; several local businesses have jumped in to help make Friday’s show possible. The Blue Canoe Bakery Café has opened up their doors to house the event, and Acorn Music has provided all the sound and lighting equipment
Regional district looking for sharpshooters The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will exchange a GoPro camera for a winning photo. Other prizes will also be awarded. To date, response to the regional district’s quest for more photos for the 2015 Capturing the Columbia Shuswap
Photo Contest has not been as strong as had been expected. “The 2013 photo contest provided an opportunity to obtain photos CSRD can legally use and provided an opportunity for residents in the Columbia Shuswap to connect with their regional dis-
trict in a positive way,” says executive assistant Emily Johnson, noting photos could be used in regional district publications and advertising materials. Winners will be declared in three age categories: 12 and under, 13 to 18 years of age and 19 and over.
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necessary to make it possible. Doors open on the release party at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Blue Canoe for $10 and include one drink. For more information on the band check out Crown The Guilty on Facebook.
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Fostering self-worth in youth by evan buhler
Delivering his message to close to 100,000 students a year, Nash said he hopes he can make a difference in the lives of youth by helping them realize their self-worth. He is so passionate about getting his message out, that he does not charge a dime to the schools for the presentation.
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Robb Nash delivered a powerful message of strength and hope, encouraging Grade 8 to 12 students to lead lives of significance and purpose. Through personal stories, song and video, Nash sensitively discussed serious issues including drug and alcohol addiction, bullying, self-harm, depression and suicide at the Shaw Centre last Tuesday. After sustaining a life-threatening accident as teen, Nash, lead singer of the Robb Nash Project, fell into a downward spiral of anger, self-doubt and depression. Since recovering from significant physical injuries, Nash found music and his band gained national appeal and praise. In 2007, Nash had the opportunity to speak to students at a school about social issues facing teens. He said he realized many people don’t get a second chance at life and decided he was going
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Musical message: Motivational speaker, and musician, Robb Nash performs for Grade 8-12 students on Tuesday, May 26. to make the most of his second chance, using his story to encourage people not to wait until a tragedy to make every day count. Nash walked away from his record contract and fame with the goal to perform at more than 150 schools, detention centres, First Nations communities and other venues in a year. With seemingly unlimited energy, Nash performed impersonations of some wellknown pop culture
icons to grab the students’ attention. The show took on a more serious tone when Nash retold his chilling brush with death, incorporating song lyrics and personal stories. He then delved into difficult-to-talk-about subject such as depression and suicide. The most eyebrowraising part of the show was when Nash reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of suicide notes students had given to him, stat-
ing they did not need them anymore. Nash had received these notes in the past two weeks, adding to the hundreds received over the past year. He said it’s not just students that come to him, but also teachers and parents in the audience. “You have to overcome the demons in your head and follow your heart, because you do matter and you do have a purpose,” said Nash.
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this one,” said MacMillan “It was really quite exceptional and the adjudicator was very clear these were tough decisions to make.” MacMillan is also clear that the names on the trophies are only part of the story. Many people contributed to the success in each area. “I feel privileged to have worked with this group...” he says. “I have never worked with a group that worked so hard, and with such commitment, and who worked so well together.” Shuswap Theatre
dedicated their festival performance to the memory of the late Patrick Allwood. Allwood performed in many Shuswap Theatre productions as well as the Chase Players in the early days and in two Vernon Powerhouse Productions. Allwood was a founding member of Laughing Gas Improv Troupe. The current group will pay tribute to him at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20 when they take on Vernon’s Monkey With a Button Improv in a comedic challenge.
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SMITH, KAREN DALE (nee ANDERSON) Karen Dale Smith (nee Anderson) passed away on May 17, 2015 in the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops B.C. after a short battle with cancer. She is sadly missed by her sons Rodney and Shane, daughter Brandi, grandchildren and a great-grandson, relatives and friends, Karen was able to enjoy a celebration of her life on May 9, 2015 at her home in Scotch Creek where family and many friends came to share some time with her Karen jointly owned the Scotch Creek Store in the late ‘70’s/early 80’s. She worked for the Royal Bank for many years at various branches in B.C. and retired from the Chase branch. She was happy to be back living in Scotch Creek. There will be no funeral at her request. Donations may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Associations. 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2S9 JONES, JOHN CHRISTOPHER April 10 1933 – May 25, 2015 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on May 25th, 2015 at the age of 82 years. John was born in Lacombe, Alberta, April 10th, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Verna, his son Gordon (Debra), his daughter Karen and grandchildren Allyssa and Brandon Jones. He is also survived by his brothers Albert and Robert, and sister Muriel, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Barbara and Christopher Jones. John and family moved to Salmon Arm in 1965 where he was employed for a short time at Federated Coop before moving to work as a steam engineer at Canadian Safety Fuse (now Orica Canada) in Tappen, BC. He was employed there until his retirement in 1993. John loved to camp, fish, grow flowers and play cards. His love of children led to his coaching Little League Baseball; allowing car motors to be rebuilt in his garage, pick up trucks to be washed on his front lawn and musical instruments to be played in his basement with his pool table being used as a music stand. After retiring he spend much of his time creating woodworking projects for his family. John enjoyed people, jokes and a good laugh; and the family home was usually filled with friends and laughter. The family would like to thank Dr.’s McClelland and Levins for their special care and encouragement during his long fight with COPD. At John’s request no service will be held, however, friends are invited to the family home at 2435 – 5th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm for a gathering in his memory, on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 from 1-4 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of John through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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THOMAS, LLOYD Lloyd Thomas passed away peacefully in his home in Salmon Arm, BC on the evening of Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 67 years, surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. Born in Enderby, BC on October 8, 1947, living most of his life in Salmon Arm. Critical health issues had Lloyd in and out of numerous hospitals most of his adult life, he was blessed with his third kidney transplant, from his daughter, Candy, on December 3, 2001. This allowed Lloyd to continue living with strength and desire to not give up. Commonly referred to the Man with 19 lives. A Celebration of Life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Friday afternoon, May 22nd, at 2 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant, with tributes shared by Louie Thomas, Neskonlith Council Representative, Geri Matthew, Secwepemc Prayer, Michelle Larson, PJ’s Restaurant Representative, family readings by Pat Thomas as well sharing a tribute written by grandson Ryan Eberle; Eulogy by Bonnie Thomas; and Splastin Elders with Secwepemc Hymns. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Thomas (nee Allen), father, Mark Thomas, brothers, Percy, Ralph, Ken and Terry; Paternal and Maternal grandparents, aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Lloyd leaves his wife, Mary Thomas (nee Purdaby), married in the old church on the Reserve on June 2, 1971; sons, Patrick, Little Lloyd; daughters, Candy, Julie; grandchildren, Zenobia, Tasia, Miguel, Oscar, and Maria; adopted grandchildren, Ryan, Steen, Shawn, James, Daylan and Dale; Brothers, Harold, Louis, Gary, Gerry, Brian; sisters, Jane, Colleen, Delores, Lorna, Sharon, Bonnie; over 200 nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, many cousins in Enderby, Omak and Nespelum. Memorial donations in memory of Lloyd may be sent to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch, # 320 – 1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 9Z9 On line condolences may be sent to Lloyd’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home & Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
MUNK, EDWARD ALBERT Dec. 23, 1931 - May 11, 2015 Dad passed away peacefully at the Salmon Arm Hospital at the age of 83. He leaves behind his three children, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, three younger siblings and numerous cousins. A private family remembrance was held Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at the Mount Ida Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the wonderful medical staff and paramedics who gave him the greatest of care and Fischer’s Funeral Home for all their kindness and support in making our loss easier to deal with. BECKMAN, LINDA LAUREL Linda Laurel Beckman passed away May 24, 2015 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia at the age of 72. Linda was born on February 13, 1943 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital to parents Ken and Lily Haines and was raised in Silver Creek. She attended J.L. Jackson High School, graduating in the summer of 1961. From there she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing from 1961 – 1964. In 1965 she was wed to Rudy Beckman. They were divorced in 1982. She had a long career as an RN working in Vernon, Williams Lake, Campbell River and at Pioneer Lodge in Salmon Arm for the last 15 years of her career until retirement in 2001. Linda is pre-deceased by her parents Ken (1983) and Lily (2002). There will be Celebration of Life Tea for Linda on Saturday June 6th at 1:00pm in the Mountainside Room at Bowers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Online condolences may be sent through Linda’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com.
MEYERS, RAY 1925 - 2015 It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Ray Melvin Meyers, May 24 2015 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. His wife Phyllis of 68 years eagerly awaits his resurrection to health and youth in the future earthly paradise with their children Stanley (Leila) Meyers, Lavonne (Alfred) Heringer, Dale (Rose) Meyers and 7 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren. Ray was born July 23 1925 in Medicine Hat. He farmed in Eckville, Alberta until 1974 when they became actively involved in the full time ministry. In 1980 they moved to the Shuswap and enjoyed sharing their Bible based hope with many. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their care for Ray. Funeral services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 30 2015 at 2 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services, 250-833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Ray through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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1923-2015 Wendy passed peacefully at Heron Grove Care Home on April 24, 2015. She is survived by her four children, Nigel, Harry, Stephen and Martin, brother Greg and numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephew. She was predeceased by John, her husband of 48 years and twin sister Robin. Born in the small community of Telkwa BC she was raised there on the family farm and learned at an early age to appreciate nature and she loved country life. With husband John she spent many years on their cattle ranch before moving to Dawson Creek and finally retiring with him to the Okanagan. She was active in the music community and with nature activities and gardening and spent many years as a leader with 4H. She will be remembered for her love of music and the outdoors and a willingness to get involved. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon at 2:00 pm on June 13th 2015. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made by way of donation to the Allan Brooks Nature Centre or the North Okanagan Naturalist Club.
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Lost & Found LOST in Lakeview Meadows subdivision (23rd St NE & 20th Ave NE) “MAX” - large male brown tabby cat, 1-1/2 years old, he has a long thumb on his right paw (looks like he is wearing a mitten). Inside of ear is also tattooed. Missing since May 18. Reward offered. 250-833-0607
Lost & Found 87 yr old man lost upper/lower dentures in SA. Desperately needed! (250) 832-7314
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Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.
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You are so missed. Your voice, your laugh, your presence. You are forever in our hearts, Thought of each and every day, and are so deeply loved. We miss you, Nick Love for always and forever Dad, Mom, Jesse, Bernadette, Ryann, Ellincia, Brett, Kadie and Fawn
FOUND: bracelet in the parking lot in front of City Hall (250)833-6904
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is an outdoor nature based Waldorf program. Sept. reg. for preschool, childcare, and now offering a Parent & Tot Program.
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HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com
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Join one of western Canada’s largest voluntary, notfor-profit, care giving organizations! For more than 65 years, The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) provides quality health and community services to seniors and adults with disabilities. We are currently inviting experienced applicants to join our team in Salmon Arm:
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ALLWOOD, PATRICK VINE Patrick Allwood died in the evening of May 20, 2015. He was born in Victoria, BC on Sep. 23, 1934 and grew up in Revelstoke and on Vancouver Island, attending Qualicum College boarding school. He worked for CP Air, serving as General Manager in Lima, Peru. In 1966 Patrick married Erika, from Germany, and, while in Peru, their children Kevin (died 1989) and Tessa were born. Patrick and Erika moved to Salmon Arm where they owned and operated Salmon Arm Stationery from 1974 to 1995. Patrick loved the theatre and acted in and directed many plays. His enthusiasm led to his career as Town Crier for Salmon Arm and to entertaining children as Santa Claus. Music and bicycling were an important part of his life. Patrick was active in the community, serving as president of the Downtown Improvement Association and as a member of the founding group of the Shuswap Art Gallery. On June 20 at 3 pm a celebration of the life of Patrick Allwood will take place at 341 Foothill Road SW in Salmon Arm. In memory of Patrick, donations to the Shuswap Theatre through Shuswap Community Foundation would be appreciated.
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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.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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Advertising Sales The Connector is seeking a part-time Commission Salesperson in the Shuswap area. We are based in Kamloops but distribute our monthly newspaper to many areas in the Interior. Interested parties may forward their resume outlining their credentials and experience to: sharon@connectornews.ca No phone calls please.
FRONT LINE COOK & BUFFET COOK Serious applicants ONLY. Wage dependent on experience. Drop off your resume: PJ’s Family Restaurant 530 TCH, Salmon Arm
BEAVERDELL FARMHAND needed immediately. Haying and Irrigation. Pay is $2200/month plus use of 2BR cabin ( rental value $800) Call Gord (250)484-5470
HOUSE Cleaner required, bi weekly schedule, Tappen area (250)517-7871
STRAWBERRY PICKERS req’d at the Berry Patch 3930 10Ave. NE TCH, SA (250)8324662 Kevin or Kate Stadnyk
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JOIN our green team today. Chemical free products, cleaning homes, fair wage, plus km for travel in your reliable vehicle. Flexible hours. Call or text to apply (250)804-7979, or email:clean@girlsgonegreen.ca
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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
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CAKE DECORATOR WANTED IN OUR UPTOWN STORE Our bakery department requires a part time cake decorator. The Cake Decorator must be experienced, creative and skilled. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askews team then we want to hear from you. This part time is 20 – 32 hrs/wk, wages will be depend on experience. Please apply in person with resume and references, to; Corrie Jagt, Bakery Manager – Uptown Store or by email to corrie@askewsfoods.com
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
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.
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
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 Braby Motors is searching for a full time JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. 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
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
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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-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
ACCOUNTANT 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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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250-253-4663 Legal Assistant Instructor Our Kamloops campus is currently recruiting an instructor to lead our Legal Assistant Diploma program. The ideal candidate will have a certificate or diploma as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal and have a minimum of 2 years’ fulltime occupational experience. Teaching experience is also considered an asset. 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Send applications to: bruce.wilbee@sprottshaw.com
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Feed & Hay 1st cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, big squares, $120/bale. Straw for sale, $60/bale. Also Bark Mulch. 1-250-804-6720
Poultry 5 week old Isabrown Pullets laying chicks $10. each (250)832-0916
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BUD HAYNES, Ward’s Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-3475855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.
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$200 & Under SET of 4 tires with aluminum alloy rims 185/65R/15 $188. (250)832-8732 TREADMILL $110., Patio set with table & 4 chairs, good cond., $104. (250)833-5821
$300 & Under FREE Spirit 680 Ex. bike $125.00. Kitchenette table 4 chairs $150. 7’ Xmas tree, 120 lights $125. (250)832-8391
$400 & Under QUILT FRAME, hand crafted, expands 6’-8’, $400, (250)832-3320
$500 & Under SOFA & love seat, beige, good condition, $500 OBO. (250)832-7494
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 FRESH STRAWBERRIES THE BERRY PATCH 3930 - 10 Avenue NE TCH Salmon Arm (250)832-4662 Strawberries ready now. Place your orders (250)8325398, 2250 40th St SE, signs
Garage Sales 2906 Cedar Drive., June 6, 7, 9-4, appliances, furniture, misc, all must go! 2964 Desfosses Rd., Jun 6,7, 8-3, chainsaws, tools, u-trailer, riding mower, household, etc. BLIND Bay: Huge sale, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Fri. Jun 5, 12-6, Sat Jun 6, 8-3 hshld, hot dogs, + CRYSTAL Springs Complex multi family sale, 900 10Ave SE, Sat. June 13, 8am-1pm MEGA Moving Sale. June 13th Sat. 8:30-3. 3362 McBride Rd. Blind Bay. Hshold & much more. Mt Ida Mews 5th Ave SE behind seniors Centre Salmon Arm, Sat, Jun 6, 8-2, great clothing, hshld, knickknacks. MULTIFAMILY sale, 2225 Sunset Point, Blind Bay. Sat. June 6, 9-2. Lots of items. MULTIFAMILY sale. Eagle Bay Estates Comm. & 4713 Eagle Bay Rd. June 5-6 8-?. Hhold, wood splitter, camper, Hobart 250 Ironman wire feed complete. Ferist Nobb, 2hrs on. 12� New Craftsman Planer Molder, 240 volt shop heater, 6� jointer. MULTI-family: Sat, Jun 6, 9-5 & Sun, Jun 7, 9-1, 2551 20th Ave. SE, hshld, & much more! SALMON Arm, Raven, 4821 Lakeshore Rd. NE, Sat Jun 6, 8:30-1. Hshld & various items SORRENTO Place MHP #5 2932 Buckley Rd, June 6, 10-3, inside & outside furn., small appl., power & hand tools, kitchenware, lots of misc
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Mobile Homes & Parks
Shuswap Adventist School Fundraiser Yard Sale Brunch available for purchase June 7, 2015 8am-3pm 3270 60Ave. NE (250)804-0656 for info
Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Best pricing for New Homes in Sicamous Bi-weekly payment from
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Land and Home Ownership
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
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Misc. for Sale
Mortgages
3 sheets 5mm 4’x8’ birch plywood, $10/ea. Call Richard (250)804-2681
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
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. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca WINDOW air cond. 12,000 BTU, used 1 yr. $275. Bomadeire quad. 500cc with snow blade $3500. (250)833-9110
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Misc. Wanted 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
250-833-4728
Best rate 5yr-2.69%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca Rates Consistently better than banks
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Rentals
Rentals
Office/Retail
Townhouses
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
3BDRM., DT, avail. July1, No pets, smokers or partiers $900/mo. (250)832-0033
Suites, Lower 1BDRM + den, quiet, close to town, private entrance, W/D, NS, NP, $800/mo incl. util., avail. July 1, (250)832-2898 1BDRM suite near Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, tv $700/mo NS (250)833-2051 2 br bsmt large $900.00 in town. NS, NP, W/D, F/S, utilities included, ref check and prof ref required, suit quiet single or couple. 31 - 1st Street SE, 250-653-2401 or thefirm@cindylbrattlawcorp.com QUIET tenant for bright, clean suite, private entrance, incl. internet, utilities, NS, NP, $675/mo + DD (250)832-3450
Suites, Upper 1BDRM+den, Tappen, bright, quiet $750 all util. incl., NP (250)835-4329 (250)804-6016
Rentals
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.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Sport Utility Vehicle
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
1BDRM. balcony apt. downtown f/s & hot water incl., NP, NS, $680/mo.(1-855)852-5660
For Lease
SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office space, TCH frontage, $863/mo. (250)804-8806
Cottages / Cabins 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
Cars - Domestic 1928 Ford pick up, T-bucket 350-V8, auto, everything chromed, oak dash, headers, new tires, needs some work; $17,000 (250)832-0560
Motorcycles 2012 Harley Davidson FXDC dyna superglide custom, 5800 km, mint condition, extras, $13,500. black & chrome, (250)833-3533 after noon IMMACULATE 2005 Yamaha FZ1. Properly maintained with sensible extras. Performs as new. $3200. (250)833-2446
Recreational/Sale BOLER trailer, mint cond., plumbing & interior upgraded, gas brought to current standard. For info (250)832-6705
Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
Boats 12’ aluminum with trailer and 4.5HP motor $800. (250)6755027
Sport Utility Vehicle
AWD, V6, remote start, trailer hitch, air, cruise, all weather floor mats, 2 sets Michelin tires on rims, 95,600 kms. Asking $15,495.
Commercial/ Industrial 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
Transportation
2010 Ford Escape XLT
1BDRM, in near new 4-plex, priv entr, mature adults, quiet pet OK, f/s, air cond. $775, 1070 1St. SE, (250)833-2129
“I’m too big for a car seat!” Keep your child safe in the car.
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Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid – Surplus Firefighting Apparatus” and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 11 AM Pacific time on June 24, 2015 for the following unit which has become surplus to the Regional District’s volunteer fire suppression function: 1976 International Tender • Four (4)-Speed Automatic Transmission • Two (2) Wheel Drive • Gas Engine • 62,706 km • Decal Expiry: 31 JAN 2016 This truck may be viewed at the Ranchero/ Deep Creek Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Regional Fire Chief at 1.888.248.2773 toll-free (local 5945) or Marvin Gros, Fire Chief at 250.832.6844 or 250.546.8390. To see a photograph of this vehicle, visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca This unit is being sold “as is/where is”. All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes are extra. Kenn Mount, Regional Fire Chief E: kmount@csrd.bc.ca T: 250.833.5945 TF: (BC only) 1.888.248.2773 (during regular office hours)
Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca 781 Marine Park Dr. NE • PO Box 978 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1
250-832-8194 Toll Free 1-888-248-2773
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Out on the Town
Wednesday, June 3, 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, JUNE 3
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
LOONIE JUNE – Second Harvest (community food bank)
RELAY FOR LIFE – Walker’s & Talker’s Relay for Life team
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity
hosts the annual fundraiser for the month of June. If every family donates just one loonie, it would raise $8,000 to $10,000. Look for Second Harvest tins in local stores to donate or go online to www. shuswapsecondharvest.ca.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION – Salmon Arm Secondary’s Sullivan
campus drama students present In My Life at 7:30 p.m. June 3, 4 and 5. Tickets at $8 are available at the door.
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.
hosts a fundraising barbecue at 11 a.m. at the Askew’s Uptown.
ARMY CADETS – 1787 Salmon Arm Rocky Mountain
Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps’ 75th Annual Ceremonial Review takes place at 3:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.
MONDAY, JUNE 8 H0ST FAMILIES – are needed for nine female Japanese
students between the ages of 15 and 17 years, from July 22 to Aug. 9. Call Michelle Atkins at 250-253-4346. An
of the Earth, a 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 GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS – the
monthly sale of knitted goods takes place at the Mall at Piccadilly. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for African grandmothers. 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.
CONCERT – Roxy Roth hosts In the Groove: A Studio
Concert at 6 p.m. at the Little Mountain Fieldhouse, featuring students performing their year-end pieces on piano and guitar. Admission is a toonie or a treat
SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTRE – hosts a Seniors’ Resource
Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Mall at Piccadilly. Find exciting things to do to enrich the retirement lifestyle.
CLASSICAL CONCERT – Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, who won a gold
medal at last weekend’s Performing Arts B.C. Provincials in Powell River, performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Enjoy beautiful music by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin and Shostakovich.
MONDAY, JUNE 15 FAMILY CAREGIVERS – An Alzheimer Society of B.C.
workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fletcher Park Seniors’ Centre, 320A Second Ave. NE. Preregistration is required. Call Carly Gronlund at 1-800-634-3399 or send an email to cgronlund@ alzheimerbc.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
The portable x-ray unit really goes the distance. It enables medical staff to quickly and efficiently facilitate exceptional care wherever general x-ray is needed while minimizing patient discomfort. A portable x-ray unit costs $60,160
ART GALLERY – Artist/photographer/ writer Lyn Maxwell will speak about her Soul Food exhibition at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery from 2 to 4 p.m.
You can make a donation today!
BATTLE OF TWO LAKES – Laughing
250-803-4546 www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org info@shuswaphospitalfoundation.org We are a registered charitable society which exists to encourage gifts, donations, bequests, endowment funds & property of any kind to support Shuswap Lake Health Care Facilities
RELAY FOR LIFE - SASCU Crewzers team
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.
free event featuring the Ben Johnson Ministries from 3 to 6 p.m. at Marine Park. Free hotdogs, face-painting and balloon animals. Every hour includes a concert and a special 20-minute children’s presentation. For more information, call 250-832-3121.
T hank you!
ART GALLERY – writer, photographer and
CROWN THE GUILTY – Ken Kosowick, singer songwriter-
FAMILY EVENT – Five Corners Pentecostal Church hosts a
Your Donations Make A Difference
SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY - presents The Salt
hosts a fundraising barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SASCU main downtown branch. Donate to enter your name for a beautiful Ducks Unlimited print to be drawn at 2 p.m.
Centre serves breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon.
information session will be held at 7 p.m. at Shuswap Middle School.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 ART GALLERY – The monthly Artist Trading Cards event
runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 WOW – Shuswap District Arts Council launches the 22nd
season of the Wednesday On the Wharf Summer Concert Series with the SAS Jackson Jazz Band, joined by the Shuswap Middle School Jazz Band, at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. WOW continues each Wednesday throughout the summer until Aug. 26.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 RELAY FOR LIFE – The Canadian Cancer Society hosts the
annual fundraising event that honours those living with the disease and those who have died. The theme for this year’s event that runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the first time is Super Heroes – Good Versus Evil. The opening ceremony takes place from noon to 1 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Gas Improv representing Shuswap Lake takes on Monkey With a Button for Swan Lake in a battle of comedic talent at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre on Hudson Avenue. Mature content. No-host beer and wine available before show and at intermission. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arts, online at www.shuswaptheatre.com or at the door.
SPIRIT SEARCH – Natasha
Rosewood, intuitive reader, past life regressionist, ghost-buster, spirit medium and author of three books, has studied and practised metaphysics for more than 40 years, helping many people clear blocks and find their joy. She presents a psychic development mini workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holistic Health Centre, 2 - 661 Ross St. NE. Pre-registration is required. Call Jane at 1-250-975-1952.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 PSYCHIC READING – Book your psychic reading with
Natasha J. Rosewood by email to natasha@ natashapsychic.com, visit www.natashapsychic.com, or call 1-778-558-2832.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 LAST CALL – Last day for lunch before fall as the kitchen at
the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre will close for the summer.
MONDAY, JUNE 29 SUMMERTIME HOURS – The office at the Seniors Fifth
Avenue Activity Centre adopts summer hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leave a phone message at 250-832-1065 and your call will be returned. Many activities will continue through the summer, pick up a calendar at the centre.
NEIGHBOURLINK – sponsors free half-hour appointments
with a lawyer to those who qualify. Call 250-832-3272.
You can now upload your own events on our website…AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.