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Mt. Ida fire under control Investigation: Wildfire believed to be caused by human activity. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

A 0.5-hectare wildfire on the south side of Mt. Ida north of Haines Creek was in mop up yesterday and under investigation. Fire information officer Kelsey Winter says the wildfire was reported at 4 p.m. Monday, June 22 and, despite initial reports of a lightning strike, is believed to be human-caused. A three-person rappel crew, a 20-person unit crew and tankers responded quickly. At 12:30 p.m. yesterday, a guard had been established around the fire and a 20-person unit crew, a bulldozer, an excavator and two water tenders were fighting the fire. “They were getting rain in the south end of the zone in the morning and there’s a chance for Salmon Arm to get some in the afternoon,” said Winter, hoping for precipitation to help quell the blaze. Unfortunately the Environment Canada forecast also included the possibility of a thunderstorm. With Salmon Arm already in high fire danger rating, the forecast for the next seven days, at least, is for dry and very hot conditions. Winter said that without precipitation, the fire danger rating would reach extreme by the weekend. Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Coldwells says the intense ridge of high pressure is building from the deserts of Arizona and Nevada. She says temperatures in the Salmon Arm area will top out about 37C to 38C this weekend and will “be flirting with records.” “On June 28 we’re forecasting 37C and the record is 35.6 set in 1937,” she says. In the meantime, Winter advises extreme caution and says a campfire ban by the weekend is a possibility. “The more we see abandoned fires, the more likely it is a campfire ban will be put into effect, she says, noting several factors are taken into account when effecting a ban. To report a wildfire, call 1-800-663-5555 or dial *5555 on a cell phone.

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Paddle power The Kamloops Dragon Boat Club competes in the 12th Annual Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June 20. Clubs from around the region participated in the increasingly popular sport. For more from the Shuswap Paddling Festival, see page A16.

Rescuer becomes the rescued Mt. Logan: Climbers caught in storm. By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Gordon Bose got the best of Mount Logan, before nature got the best of him. The Salmon Arm man was recently part of an expedition to the summit of Mount Logan, the jewel of Kluane National Park in the Yukon Territory and the nation’s tallest peak at an estimated 5,959 metres. The expedition began in late May. Bose and two other men, all seasoned mountaineers, ascended via the East Ridge, and reached the summit on June 2.

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The following day, as the men began their descent, the weather took a turn for the worse, eventually forcing them to contact the parks service and a rescue operation was arranged. On June 11, they were lifted off the mountain by helicopter. As vice-president and technician with Shuswap Search and Rescue, the irony of having to be rescued from the mountain isn’t lost on Bose. “I kind of took the brunt with some frostbite,” said Bose. “One of the other fellows had a little bit of pulSee Altitude on page A2

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Blowing snow: One of the climbers battles the high winds on Mount Logan.

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Altitude complicates helicopter rescue Continued from front monary edema, which is sort of a side effect of being up at high altitudes for a long time. But he’s fine. And the other fellow is in pretty good shape, so we all managed to get off without any major complications.” Bose said this was their second shot at Logan, the first having been dashed by bad weather before they even got started. The weather was initially more accommodating the second time out. Reaching the summit took about two weeks. Bose said the team had food and supplies for three. “We’d take a load of food and fuel and carry it up the ridge a ways, then dig a whole in the snow and cache the stuff, then go back down to where we were, and so we had to triple carry to get our stuff up the ridge because we had so much…,” Bose explained. Bose said all was good until the day after summit day. As the men were moving camp, a storm blew in. Bose said they estimated the winds were blowing 160 kilometres an hour, while the temperature had dropped to about -25 C. “At that time I managed to get some frostbite on some of my fingers,” said Bose. “Weather conditions were just too severe to carry on.” The men took shelter from the whiteout

in what Bose describes as a snow cave. There they camped for three days until the storm finally passed. “We had a couple of more travel days and then the weather turned on us and pinned us down some more,” said Bose. “It wasn’t as severe so we could set up our tent… which was a lot more comfortable then the snow cave.” At this point, the three assessed their situation and their options. They’d planned For the safety of preserving my fingers and the crew – at that point we’d been 12 days about 5,000 metres, which is fairly high altitude to be stuck there – so we decided to phone the Parks Service.

Gordon Bose SALMON ARM CLIMBER to descend via Kings Trench on the mountain’s west side. Getting their, however, involved another twokilometre climb and there was concern Bose’s hands would freeze again. “For the safety of preserving my fingers and the crew – at that point we’d been 12 days about 5,000 metres, which is fairly high altitude to be stuck there – so we decided to phone the Parks Service.” Bose said the rescue

involved a co-ordinated effort between Kluane park staff, rescue specialists from Banff and Jasper, a helicopter crew contracted from Haines Junction, as well as a helicopter crew from Denali National Park in Alaska – friends of one of the climbers. Bose said there was a window of about twoand-a-half days to plan the operation, as the weather wasn’t immediately conducive to a rescue attempt. “It’s fairly technical to fly in a helicopter and landing and pulling people off at that altitude. They wanted everything to go in their favour, so they waited until the weather window was right.” Bose says that after the rescue, he and the team took part in a debriefing. “They wanted to get feedback from us how the operation went,” said Bose. “We had a real good discussion back and forth… It’s stuff they train for, but because it was such a well-controlled operation, they could take the time and do the planning, so it was a really good exercise to run through it all.” Despite having to be rescued, Bose says he still feels a sense of accomplishment for having conquered Mount Logan. “It’s off my bucket list now,” said Bose. “It was beautiful up there, a great experience, but there’s lots of beautiful areas to explore around the Selkirks and the local mountains without having to go so high.”

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Bose, centre, and his fellow climbers pose at the summit of Mount Logan, the highest peak in Canada. The men later had to be rescued after a storm came up the day after reaching the peak.

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(Above) Members of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band and special guests paddle in a canoe during National Aboriginal Day festivities at Marine Park on Sunday, June 21. The trip took them across Salmon Arm Bay. (Left) Three-year-old Sequoia Antoine sits on his dad, Frank’s, knee while listening to speakers.

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Trees top deliberation By lachlan labere oBSERvER STAFF

There was no weeping, but certainly concerns expressed for a stand of willow trees on the waterfront that may be impacted by development. Public hearings were held Monday night in City of Salmon Arm council chambers for zoning and official community plan amendments that will allow for medium density residential development at 131 Harbourfront Drive NE – adjacent to the Prestige

Harbourfront Resort and the west access to the foreshore walkway. Proposed for the properties are three four-plexes. Apart from brief speeches by the applicant’s representative, the only other person to address council during the hearings was Mike Saul, a Salmon Arm Nature Bay Enhancement Society director, who shared his concern the fate of the willow trees that border the property. He fears the “applicant may consider that he then has the

right to take down all the trees without coming to council.” Saul said the trees are used by migratory birds. Staff said the city is aware of two arborist reports indicating the trees are hazardous and should come down. Saul asked if core samples were taken. “The trees, they said, have reached their maturity,” Saul commented. “But when most of us reach our maturity, we don’t want our legs cut off, and trees live a long time after they’ve

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Two local organizations are cultivating support for a community garden. Salmon Arm resident Leslie Gurney has donated an acre of her property at 2870 60th Avenue NE for the garden, being proposed by the Shuswap Food Action Network in partnership with the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. On Monday, Gurney and Ebony Vardal, who oversees the resource centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community kitchen program, pre-

sented the proposal to Salmon Arm city council. They explained how the garden would be a community asset, providing educational opportunities on gardening, education and environmental issues while supporting local food banks and programs with a sustainable food source. Gurney said the idea would be to start small and grow over time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The plan for us would be to have one organization that says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yes, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to take on a plotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;Ś rather than the whole acre get-

ting started right away,â&#x20AC;? said Gurney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be over a three or four year term in order to get the whole thing to run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest thing though is, we really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t started until we have a commitment for water.â&#x20AC;? And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the city comes in. Vardal and Gurney asked the city for inkind support, including the installation of a separate water line to Gurneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property to service the garden. They also asked the city to waive the fees for the installation of the wa-

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CSRD looks to add books to recycling menu By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is looking to expand its recycling offering to include hard-cover books and commercially generated cardboard. Ben Van Nostrand, team leader of Environmental Health, said books used to be accepted under a previous recycling contract, but with the conversion to the MMBC program, the policy on books is not consistent across the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see what the costs are and whether we could use a tipping fee or taxation to help keep these sorts of items out of our landfills,â&#x20AC;? said Van Nostrand. The issue is particularly prevalent for colleges and school libraries who often have large volumes of used

or damaged books that are no longer suitable for borrowing. This leaves them with little option other than throwing them in the garbage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing that happens in rural areas

is people take stuff like that home and simply burn it,â&#x20AC;? which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good for anyone,â&#x20AC;? said director Rene Talbot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be far better to allow people to recycle it at the transfer station.â&#x20AC;?

The board voted to have staff investigate options for the recycling program and wrote a formal letter to MMBC requesting these items be formally added to the list of accepted products.

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Crossing that bridge

Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area D director Rene Talbot cut the ribbon to officially opened the rebuilt Syme Bridge, which runs between both municipal areas.

Mitigating TCH closures By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

A device that looks like a refrigerator is expected to reduce avalanche-caused waits on the Trans-Canada Highway. Todd Stone, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, described new avalanche mitigation measures planned for Three Valley Gap during a presentation June 9 to the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. Stone talked about existing ways to control avalanches there which include “going up in a helicopter and

shoving bags of explosives out the window. What could possibly go wrong?” he quipped to laughter. The challenge with that method, he said, is helicopters can only fly when it’s safe – not at night or during inclement weather. He said that’s why the Three Valley Gap section of highway has always had long waits. The new technology involves putting the fridge-like structure on the top of avalanche paths. It is then controlled remotely. “The fridge door opens – something comes flying out and

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Discussion: Minster of Transportation Todd Stone addresses members of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. explodes.” Stone said it’s estimated the average length of highway closures with the new technology will be 60 per cent less. “If it’s an average of

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IN PLAIN VIEW

Lachlan Labere

Making a media break I think I need to be a media shut-in more often. During the past couple of weeks, my family spent five days camping near the Yukon at the exquisite Boya Lake Provincial Park. This was sandwiched between about six-and-a-half buttnumbing days on the road, relieved by brief visits to roadside attractions, bathroom stops and a lovely afternoon in my former hometown of Kamloops. Throughout the holiday, I think our only exposure to the news of the world, or at least of Canada, was during the drive home courtesy of CBC radio. While we had Internet access at the park (courtesy of my mother-in-law, the park operator), it received little attention. Instead, our long days there (the sun didn’t set until about 11 p.m.) were spent mostly outdoors, helping Grandma with her park duties, boating excursions on the tranquil, turquoise waters of Boya, short hikes, enjoying meals (or at least marshmallows) by campfire and just kicking back, watching the aspens bend as the wind shook their leaves. One afternoon, while sightseeing on the lake by kayak, I saw a family of beavers at play near one of the park’s large beaver dams. The water was so clear I could see the furry critters as they darted back and forth beneath the surface. During the peaceful paddle back, my former co-worker James Murray came to mind. I considered how he’d enjoy being in my place (though probably in a canoe, not a kayak). On another lake outing, I watched as a common loon slid into the water from vegetation along the shore of one of the small islands. The loon quickly disappeared beneath the surface, resurfacing moments later about 30 feet in front of me. It then began to sing. This process repeated a few times as the bird lured me away from its nest. We enjoyed spotting numerous black bears on the side of the road between Dease Lake and Boya. My Hinterland Who’s Who experience was completed during a drive to Watson Lake, when I came across a very tall cow moose standing in the middle of Highway 37. On the drive home, the news seemed to be focused on our scandalous Senators and the more scandalous $24 million audit of their expenses, and on B.C. Premier Christy Clark committing $150,000 in taxpayer dollars to support a privately sponsored International Yoga Day event on June 21, the same date as National Aboriginal Day. While I agreed with some of the backlash that brought a quick end to the yoga event, I failed to get riled up about it as I might have two weeks prior. It all just struck me as more of the same. It’s Monday now, back in the newsroom, and the reporter in me is slowly returning. There’s some good news coming from the province today regarding the construction on the highway. Hmm, just thinking about the highway makes me wish I was back on it, with family, heading out for another potentially media-free adventure.

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Bringing leadership to rail line There was a lot of optimism as the Splatsin First Nation gathered with the North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap regional districts in Sicamous. On a stretch of the discontinued rail line, the organizations signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to find a way to acquire the corridor from Canadian Pacific for community use. “Forty years from now, what we are doing today will have an impact,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief. And that certainly could be the case if the purchase occurs and a recreational corridor for visitors and locals is developed, giving a much-needed boost to the tourism sector. While the two regional districts are involved, the leadership for this pro-

cess has come from the Splatsin. Wednesday’s ceremony came two weeks after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recounted the often strained relationship between aboriginals and non-aboriginals in Canada. None of that was evident as leaders from Spallumcheen to Sicamous stood together. “I hope this is the first step of many we walk together,” said Rhona Martin, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District chairperson. A lot of work still has to occur, including a potential source of funds, and ultimately the rail line may not be acquired. But the fact that all of us as neighbours are working together is already the best outcome possible. –Vernon Morning Star

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If you could go back and tell your high-school self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Jenna Klynstra “I would definitely plan to go to university sooner.”

Bill McNary “I would finish school and get into the trades.”

Ryan Letourneau “I think I would have told myself to move to the Okanagan quicker.”

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VICTORIA – I’ve just spent two weeks viewing events from the opposite side of Canada, in and around St. John’s Newfoundland. It’s the same country, but you wouldn’t know it sometimes. Here on the West Coast, “kayaktivists” paddled around a Shell offshore oil drilling platform being serviced at Seattle, striking poses of resistance for the media from their petroleum-based watercraft. Meanwhile at Bull Arm outside St. John’s, work continues on a massive “gravity-based structure” that will soon be drilling into the Hebron oilfield 350 km offshore. It will have living quarters and drill rig above and a tank with capacity for 1.2 million barrels of crude below. Offshore oil has turned St. John’s into a boomtown. With one industrial park nearing capacity on the edge of town, a second is under construction. Locals call it “Dannyland,” after its developer, former premier Danny Williams. St. John’s Airport is buzzing with flights back and forth to Edmonton and Fort McMurray, and crew helicopters shuttling back and forth from offshore oil rigs. Tourism is picking up, with a new cross-Canada ad campaign and WestJet starting service to Dublin and London. A foreign supplier won a contract for tankers to bring oil ashore. With no media-connected environmental groups to steer the subject to far-fetched disaster scenarios, debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature turned to concerns about maintaining local employment. Outside the city, parallels with B.C. become evident. Tiny towns struggle to hang on as young people choose opportunity over isolation, and the only expansion is at church graveyards. While cities struggle with high housing and recreational property costs, homes in remote areas are going for a song. Up north in Labrador, a hydroelectric dam at Muskrat Falls is under construction. Its $8 billion estimated price tag is

in the same range as BC Hydro’s Site C project on the Peace River, which will part a sea of protesters and lawyers and move ahead this summer. Nalcor Energy, Newfoundland’s electrical utility, is dipping into contingencies in an effort to keep it on time and on budget. Here on the Left Coast, enviros and the Green Party rail against hydro as well as oil and gas, and of course you can’t even mention nuclear. Climate activism proceeds in a logical vacuum in these parts, as it often does in Europe. Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed on to a farcical “carbon free in 85 years” pledge at the G7 meeting in Germany. But hey, it’s an election year, not a time for serious discussion of issues. Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine at Fort McMurray has started production from its $9 billion second phase, with the help of many Newfoundlanders. Production continues to grow, heavy oil prices have surged with paving season, and large-scale liquefied natural gas export plans begin to take shape in B.C. With the legislature about to be recalled to endorse the Petronas-led LNG export project, Premier Christy Clark has assembled a climate action team with representatives from industry, First Nations, local governments and a couple of professional protesters for good measure. They have an absurdly short deadline to recommend changes to B.C.’s token carbon tax, as gasoline consumption returns to pre-tax levels despite continued high pump prices. In St. John’s, another long, cold winter has finally loosened its grip after piling snow to doorknob levels. Every street in sight is being patched and repainted. The debate about new energy supplies has a more serious tone in Newfoundland. The last elected premier, Kathy Dunderdale, lost her job in the wake of winter power blackouts. -Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Amanda Muselle “I would finish school before having kids.”

Cathy Poulette “Take it as it comes, because there is so much going on in their lives at that time.”

Hot cars, pets don’t mix Why does the issue of pets in vehicles always seem to rear its ugly head every year when it gets hot? Would people leave their two-year-old in a vehicle? Most animals are working with an equivalent of a two-year-old human brain and obviously cannot speak for themselves. But, one of the things that registers with them is pain and distress. Put yourself in that position. Would we sit in a hot car with the windows rolled partially or all the way up?

The answer is no. I am not going to say I have not let my dog ride in a pickup truck, because I have. But, that was long ago. We have had many pets over the years and, as I remember, we were forced to give two dogs away. One was given to us and the other was rescued from my workplace. We just couldn’t give either one of them time they needed for exercise and companionship. In my view, that is the

key — before indulging yourself with a pet, you have to commit to that pet. That means not giving it away after growing tired of it. It is a long-term commitment that includes not allowing it to sit in vehicles in the summer and hot weather. It simply belongs at home and, if you realize you can’t do that before you bring a pet into your home, just don’t get one. Seems pretty simple. Dave Brummund

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U17/18 team crowned champs Tips and Reds win pennants The gold medal match in the Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League U18 girls division was a nail biting, hair pulling, and screaming production that saw Shuswap FC defeat Penticton’s Pinnacles FC 2-1, last Sunday in Kamloops. In order to make it to the playdowns, the girls select team won their final game of the regular season, which caused a log jam, three-way tie for first at the top of the league table. Shuswap’s run to the playdowns continued in a semi-final match up last Thursday in Vernon. Elena Bruns got things rolling for Shuswap, scoring the first goal of the match after spotting a loose ball in the box and placing it in the corner of the net. Shortly after, Vernon turned the play in their favour, scoring off a scrambled corner kick to knot the game at one a piece. It was an end-to-end affair with both clubs trading their fair share of quality scoring chances. It was a long battle in net for Shuswap’s fourth goalie of the season, Kairo Mair, as she made several stellar saves to give her club a fighting chance. Eventually, with time winding down Shuswap broke the deadlock. Rebecca Macdonald skillfully weaved through several Vernon defenders, dribbling down the left flank before coolly slotting home the eventual match winner just past the far post. Macdonald’s goal clinched a spot in Sunday’s final, against Pinnacles FC, who defeated Kamloops 4-1 in the other semi-final match. Just as they did in the semi-final, Shuswap opened up the scoring in the match. Libby Olsen’s powerful long range effort was no match for the outstretched hands of the Penticton keeper, as the shot screamed into the top right corner. Not too long after taking the 1-0 lead,

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Penticton bound: The Shuswap FC U17/18 girls select soccer team were victorious last Sunday against Pinnacles FC in the TOYSL finals in Kamloops. The club will head to Penticton for provincials on July 9-12. Pinnacles FC headed home a crossed ball off of a free kick. Just before the half-time whistle, Shuswap was called for a hand ball in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the side from Penticton. In an odd decision, Pinnacles FC called upon their goalkeeper to attempt the spot kick. Mair stood tall and guessed correctly, making the save. Mayhem ensued as Shuswap quickly tried to take advantage of an empty Penticton net, as the Pinnacles keeper desperately scrambled back to her net. Shuswap was unable to take advantage of the empty net and the first half ended 1-1. Fifteen minutes into the second half, Shuswap received a free kick about 25 yards out.

MacDonald struck a lobbed shot over the wall and beat the keeper, giving Shuswap a 2-1 lead with 30 minutes to play. The next half hour saw the central defense pair of Brianna Stale and Jocelyn Friesen shut down the Pinnacles attacks. With time running out, Penticton received an indirect kick, six yards from the goal line. Mair stood her ground and fearlessly dove towards the kicker, the ball hit her so hard it ricochetted off and out past the 18yard box. The final whistle blew and Shuswap FC had won the TOYSL U18 gold medal. The girls also qualified for the 2015 BC Soccer Provincial Championships in Penticton, July 9-12.

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In a pressure-filled affair, the Salmon Arm Bantam Tips narrowly defeated Kamloops 8-7, at Blackburn Park for the Thompson Okanagan championship. At the top of the third inning, the Tips defence shut Kamloops down with quick infield work and stellar pitching, then they drove in two to end the third up by three runs. After grabbing another pair in the fourth, Salmon Arm was up 5-0. After a Kamloops player sustained an injury, the visitors started to rally back scoring a run in the fifth. Kamloops kick-started their offence in the top of the sixth, scoring three before being retired. With the score 5-4, Salmon Arm answered back with three runs of their own. The seventh and final inning saw Kamloops take advantage of a few Tips errors before Eckland calmly struck out the final threat to end the game and win the championship.

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Former ’Back inks for UConn Former Salmon Arm Silverback and Montreal native, Karl El-Mir has signed on for the upcoming season with the University of Conneticuit Huskies last Wednesday. El-Mir tallied six goals and five assists for the ’Backs in 29 games before being traded to the Grand Prairie Storm in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

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Shaw Centre to host provincials Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association has been awarded the Bantam Tier 2 2015-2016 provincial championships which will be held in Salmon Arm starting March 13, 2016. The last time Salmon Arm hosted the provincials was back in 2013-14 when the Salmon Arm Midget Females were the host team. It is expected that at least eight teams representing the various areas of the province will converge at Shaw Centre to vie for the Bantam Tier 2 championship.

Epic sports camps Looking to find a mega summer sports camp to keep your kids active? The Epic Sports Academy is offering two camps for boys and girls between the ages of seven and 12 Shuswap Middle School from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. between July 6-10 and Aug. 10-14. The camps allows participants to learn and improve their skills in volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, softball, track and field, badminton, karate and ringette. Contact Gregg Nicholson at 250-503-6661 or by email: nick10@telus.net. Have a sports event? Write to us at:

Paddling all out: Val McKay of the Friends Abreast dragon boat team competes in the in the 12th Annual Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June 20; members of the Kamloops Dragon Boating Club receive high-fives after winning a race; Salmon Arm team, Dragon Tao competes in their first heat of the day and teams from Salmon Arm and Revelstoke paddle it to the finish line. Teams came from Calgary, Kamloops, Kelowna and Nelson to participate in the competition. The event was a featured part of Shuswap Paddle Month, which has one more event scheduled – a Paddle Day in the Bay on June 27.

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Sharp Shooters end season on positive note

The Shuswap FC U12 girls finished their season the way they started, winning in a dominant fashion. In front of a home crowd at Little Mountain Sports Fields they defeated Kamloops Orange and Vernon last Sunday. Striker Braidy Parkes put Shuswap on the board first when she received a brilliant pass from Holly McKaskill. Parkes’ shot was parried by the Kamloops keeper, but she got her own rebound and struck the ball in the back of the net. Sophia Ruckle scored next for Shuswap after she stripped the ball from a Kamloops defender and powered her way to the goal, making it 2-0 with a beautiful shot. Shuswap’s defence was led by sweeper Janae Bocking and defenders Brooklyn Davidson, Lys Milne, Alana O’Dell and Laura Hall. Shuswap struck once more in the second half and completed the shutout against Kamloops. In the second match of the day, early in the game, Parkes won the ball off a Vernon defender and crossed the ball to King, who calmly slotted the ball in the back of the net. Vernon countered shortly after with a goal of their own. The Sharp Shooters quickly regained their composure and Hall continued to dominate the middle of the field as Shuswap continued to apply pressure. King won the ball off a Vernon goal kick and scored a brace making it 2-1. The Sharp Shooters maintained possession throughout the game with Milne, Davidson and King threading the Vernon defence with quick, accurate passes. Parkes was relentless on the outside and proved to be too much for the Vernon defence when she crossed the ball perfectly to Ruckle, who onetimed it into the back of the net for her second goal of the day. Shortly after, O’Dell found Parkes open in the front of the net, and she calmly scored with a well-placed shot. The score was 4-1 at half. Vernon applied some pressure in the second half, but Bocking, Hart and McCaskill quickly shut down any attack. In the end, Shuswap’s attack was too much and the final score was 6-2 for Shuswap. The Sharp Shooters finished the season with a 14-5-1 record.

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries folk are natural entrepreneurs. This week the Jupiter/Uranus trine galvanises your entrepreneurial side and smart, savvy Rams will take a creative idea and spin it into a viable venture. With the Sun and Mars shifting into your domestic zone, it’s also time to focus concentrated attention on your nearest and dearest. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Awesome opportunities are around – but they aren’t immediately obvious. They are hidden in unexpected places so don’t waste the chance to get ahead! But is a fair-weather friend or acquaintance leading you up the primrose path to financial trouble? Are you sick of being single? An introduction from a family member could lead to long-term love. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get your skates on Gemini! Jupiter and Uranus send a lucky opportunity via social media or community connections, but you may have to jump in and make a split-second decision … which is your speciality. Make sure you communicate with family and work mates clearly. It will be very easy to misinterpret what others are saying so take the time to double-check. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s time to crawl out of your cosy Crab cave and take on the world with confidence and plenty of chutzpah. No excuses Cancer … get motivated and get moving! Be inspired by birthday great, the writer, lecturer and political activist Helen Keller [who was also blind and deaf] “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lady Luck is on your side this week Lions, courtesy of the Jupiter/Uranus trine. So do all you can to milk the good fortune that comes your way – especially involving personal projects, publishing, travel, education, commerce or international connections. But don’t complicate matters by overthinking things … roll your sleeves up and strike while the iron is hot! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are people aware of the substantial amount of work you’re doing behind the scenes? Your efforts will be applauded further down the track. Attached Virgos – are you seeing your partner clearly? Singles – don’t fall for an online dating profile that’s all gloss and no substance. If someone looks too good to be true then avoid them like the plague!

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s a wonderful week to shake up a stale marriage; start a romantic relationship; reboot a business partnership or steer a close friendship in a fabulous new direction. A dynamic new person or peer group could enter your life, bringing a breath of fresh air to tired old routines. It’s a great time to go for excitement and change and you won’t be sorry. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s the perfect time to launch a professional project, apply for a promotion or look for employment. If you’re doing volunteer work – others will notice and appreciate your efforts. Your moody, mysterious and sensitive nature is emphasised on the weekend. Make sure you surround yourself with people who understand your particular peccadillos. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re set for a successful and stimulating week … but some caution is required. If you say the first thing that pops into your head [which is a Sagittarian specialty!] you could find yourself in hot water. Current relationships are more complicated - and situations more complex - than they appear on the surface. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be careful in the way you communicate, otherwise you could say too much or be misunderstood. Praise and ebullient encouragement will get you much further than random negative remarks or constant criticism. With Jupiter and Uranus on your side you’ll find the more positive energy you put into close relationships, the more they will sparkle and shine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your mind’s buzzing with creative and innovative ideas so it’s a terrific time to broaden your mental horizons, as you communicate with family and friends from home and away. Social media is also favoured, and you could find something you post unexpectedly goes viral! When it comes to a financial transaction, read the fine print thoroughly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Tricky Neptune aspects can aggravate sensitivities or trigger allergic reactions, so steer clear of food and drink that doesn’t agree with you. Avoid making important decisions as your feelings are likely to change many times throughout the week. The weekend stars stimulate the artistic, humanitarian and spiritual sides of your Piscean personality.

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Friendship Day: Clockwise from top left, event organizer, Brody

Savoie hops past Kaden MacGowan in a sack race during the first annual Shuswap Friendship Day festivities at Marine Park on Saturday, June 20; Brody prepares to throw a soaked sponge and Sam Richmond and friend Olyn Baker participate in a three-legged race. Seven-year-old Brody recently appeared before Salmon Arm Council with his mother, Michelle Kuster, about having a Friendship Day. As many as 50 children arrived throughout the day to enjoy the activities mother and son had organized, including several games and races, friendship bracelet making and a wet sponge toss. One of Brody’s favourite places is the Salmon Arm Library and books were also handed out during the event. He has been researching the United Nations and readily announces his next big idea is to encourage others to celebrate Friendship Day and “have it happen all over the world.”

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haney: Audience treated to hearty food, theatre.

r.J. Haney Heritage village is celebrating 22 years of villains and vittles Dinner Theatre Productions. This season they are proud to present The Everlasting Railways Blues. The story is about the coming of the railroad to Western Canada, a historical event that has become legendary. Guests will hop aboard C.P.r. Parlour Car 2426 and take a trip through that exciting time. The trip will be guided by Haney’s amazing and talented local File photo actors – Alaura bibby, Joy Peters, emilyn sim From seasons past: Aidan Sparks, Ami Owens, Reid Gomme and David Wray, says and Maria Wallis performed in the 2014 Villain and Vittles Dinner Haney Heritage village manager susan Mackie. Theatre production of Peter Blacklock’s Nellie Trueheart’s EnThis season’s cast counter with Pureville N.E. will entertain visitors with their songs and of the salmon Arm area.” for adults, $22 for seniors, $14 dances while sharing the real opening night is Wednes- for children ages five to thirteen stories behind some of the leg- day, July 1, with shows every and free for children four and ends. Wednesday, Friday and sunday under. Prospectors are warned to evening in July and August. For more information call keep their gold nuggets in their There will be a special matinee 250-832-5243, visit the r.J. socks. performance on Thursday, Aug. Haney Heritage village and “Joining us for his sixth suc- 20. Check in starts at 5 p.m. Museum website at www. cessful season as writer and di“Come and enjoy a home- salmonarmmuseum.org, or like rector is local playwright, Peter cooked dinner with all the pio- them at facebook.com/Haneyblacklock,” Mackie says, point- neer fixings served from Marjo- heritage. ing out The Everlasting Railway rie’s Tea room,” says Mackie. “This is a not-to-be-missed Blues is a family-oriented pro- “Dessert follows the play with highlight of salmon Arm’s duction sure to charm and enter- homemade rhubarb crisp and summer entertainment,” says tain audiences of all ages. “Peter ice cream.” Mackie. is known for his original musireservations are a must. Adr.J. Haney Heritage village is cal scores and humorous story- mission to Haney’s villain and located at 751 Hwy. 97b across telling while sharing the history vittles Dinner Theatre is $25 from Drivers Car & Truck sales.

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Corner Gas: Tickets for show available on Friday. The creator and star of the wildly popular television sitcom Corner Gas is coming to Salmon Arm. Audiences will get a chance to see and hear Brent Butt up close and personal when he takes his stand-up act on the road next October. That will include a stop at Salmon Arm’s Salmar Classic Theatre on Monday, Oct 5 at 7:30 p.m. Butt became known in Canada for his clean and relaxed comedic style, and after several TV specials, he created Corner Gas in 2004, and starred in the role of Brent Leroy. The series was an instant hit for CTV, becoming the top sitcom on Canadian television. It eventually aired in 26 countries. The final season for the show was 2009, but the show continues to maintain its popularity today, with constant reruns on the Comedy Network and CTV. Corner Gas received Gemini awards, Canadian Comedy awards, Director’s Guild awards, Leo awards and was voted the “Funniest Show on TV,” by TV Guide readers. Just this past Christ-

mas season, Corner Gas The Movie hit the big screen. It was originally given a limited run in select cities, but became so popular with fans that it was given a longer run with additional cities added to its distribution. In an uncommon move, the return to Dog River with its beloved cast, also made its network broadcast debut on the Movie Network, CTV and the Comedy Network in the same month as its theatrical release. Butt was born and raised in the small, farming community of Tisdale, Sask. and honed his comedic storytelling prowess at the local coffee shop. His career, which was the subject of an episode of the cultural affairs program, Adrienne Clarkson Presents, is an interesting one. He has become a regular at Just For Laughs, as well as appearing on numerous national and international television programs. Aside from his own national special, Bedtime with Brent Butt, he has been seen on several networks and TV shows, including Kids in the Hall, The

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Laughter: Brent Butt, Corner Gas creator and star, will perform in Salmon Arm in October. Tickets go on sale Friday. X-Files, Cold Squad, Millennium, and the movie, Duets, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. He was named “Best Male Stand-Up in Canada” at the 2001 Canadian Comedy Awards, and has hosted the Juno Awards. In 2013, Butt was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to com-

munity and country. Tickets for a memorable night of comedy with Brent Butt live, and special guest, go on sale Friday, June 26 at the Salmar box office at the Grand or Classic theatre locations. For out of town patrons, call 250-8322263 to reserve your seats. Tickets are priced at $49.50 including GST.

Dinoflex Annual Donation to Shane Gorner Memorial Fund On behalf of all the employees at Dinoflex it gives me great pleasure to present our annual financial gift to the Shane Gorner Memorial Endowment Fund in memory of our friend and co-worker Shane. The Shane Gorner Memorial Endowment Fund was set up by the Gorner family. It is used to assist individuals whose primary continuing education will be focused in the arts and who, under normal circumstances, would find it financially challenging to pursue further education. This year it is even more special now that the fund has grown to the point the Gorner family is able to direct monites from the fund to benefit local students at Salmon Arm Secondary. If you would like to make a charitable donation to Shane’s fund, please stop by the Shuswap Community Foundation office at 450 Lakeshore Dr. NE Salmon Arm or send a cheque to Box 624, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N7. Please make the cheques payable to Shuswap Community Foundation and note “for Shane Gorner Memorial Fund.” - Mike Bunz, CEO of Dinoflex Group LP ▼

Mike Bunz, CEO of Dinoflex Group LP presenting cheque to Shane Gorner’s father, Lorne Gorner.

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Jenny & Mike Gilburg celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on June 17th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Salmon Arm, and at their home on June 20th.

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El Javi, left, and Jordi Marin of the flamenco group El Javi, from Los Angeles, perform at Music in the Park during the Dragon Boat Festival at Marine Peace Park on Saturday, June 20.

Haney seeking bed sheets by Deborah Chapman CoNTrIbuTor

It isn’t often that staff members at r.J. Haney Heritage village have to beg when it comes to laundry, especially for sheets and pillow cases. We usually have enough. This year we’ve been working on the textiles in the museum storage and part of the project has been to increase the hanging space for the collection of clothing. We now have two new closet rods and an extra 32-linear feet of storage for the museum’s dresses, gowns, and other clothing. A couple of weeks ago, salmon Arm’s Fire Prevention officer caught us working on the project. Jim Nickles never warns us when he is coming. For no particular reason, I had half expected him in August. When Jim arrived at the end of May, in time for the season’s opening, he saw the temporary rods placed across the aisles in the collection area with clothes hanging from them. Part of Jim’s job is to inspect public buildings for safety. I could tell from the wondrous

look on Jim’s face that we weren‘t in compliance. The path to the exit wasn’t clear for anyone over six feet. I tried to reassure Jim that everyone working in the basement was less than five-foot-six. of course he smiled, ducked his head and I knew the clothes would be mentioned in his report. That would be an easy fix as the storage was temporary. so later in the week, staff member ryan Gauthier built an open air closet in the basement. We moved a lot of artefacts so the closet could hug two sides of three support beams. ryan had sealed the raw wood to control its natural acids from transferring to the clothing bags. There was a little joking in the workshop as he and colleague Nev Whatley talked about museums in New York City. one of the two had been watching a documentary on the standards of big city museums. When I heard them, I reassured the two that we have standards at the salmon Arm Museum too. small-city museum standards where we do the best job we can with the skills and

materials we have and we try very hard to be big city in attitude and delivery. Aiming high always paid off for us. We always pass inspection – or would shortly. As ryan constructed the “closet” for the clothes, volunteer and retired home economics teacher Doreen Paterson sorted the clothing for stability. Anything hung had to be well constructed and in good condition. volunteer Pat Turner had been sewing garment bags for the clothes. over the winter she’s been on the hunt, making the rounds at the thrift shops to purchase pure cotton, plain white sheets. she washed each sheet three times to remove any soap residue. Pat had sewn bags for dozens of garments, but, as Jim Nickles saw, there were still more to do. At press time the closet is done, but Pat has just about run out of materials. If there are plain white 100 per cent cotton sheets in your linen closet, call the museum today at 250-832-5289. We need donations desperately. Please help us with our laundry.

Make Canada Day special for kids The annual, volunteer-run Canada Day Children’s Festival is getting ready to roll from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. This popular, free event features games, wagon rides, bouncy houses and entertain-

ment with the aboriginal storytelling of Kenthen Thomas, clown and magician uncle Chris and Kiki the eco elf. Local businesses have generously donated goods for a silent auction and the

children’s festival will benefit from donated foods to be sold by a variety of food vendors – pizza, ice cream, milk, coffee and juice. other vendors will sell hotdogs, bannock and cold treats. While several people

have agreed to help with set up, organizers still need volunteers to help out during the festival and for tear-down at 3 p.m. If you can help, contact Karen or Kari at volunteer@sachildrensfest.com.

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MURIEL CAROL HOWARD Our hearts weep as we announce the passing of our precious sweet mother, Muriel Carol (Jones), (Henry) Howard, fondly known as Carol. Born November 15, 1935 in St. John New Brunswick, she was in her eightieth year when our journey with the cancer ended. She left us early in morning on June 10, peacefully and gently, (much as the way she lived her life) with family at her side at her home in Salmon Arm. She leaves behind her faithful and beloved companion of 13 years, Mimi, her ever protective, little dog. Loving and missing her greatly are her children: Carol Ann Henry, (Glynne) Green; Wanda Henry; Robert (Tina) Henry and Sandy Henry, Milne. The loss and memories of ‘Nana’ will be shared by grandchildren Colyn and Byron Green, Chris, Micheal and Sarah Henry and Andy Milne…she was devoted to them. Great grandchildren Aaden and Silas Henry were fortunate to have had some time to experience her love. In her later adult years mom connected with both a maternal half-brother Rick (Helen) Burke of Melbourne Australia and a paternal half-brother Jim (Gloria) Carter. These relationships blossomed and provided comfort to mom through her end of life journey. Having spent ½ of her life on the east coast, Mom leaves behind dear and close friends on both sides of the country. Some of whom she remained in close contact with until her final days. Mom cherished her friends and they cherished her. The appreciation we have for the home care aids from Shuswap Community Care is immeasurablewe couldn’t have done it without you! Mom’s ‘regulars’ became like an extended family network, trusted and valued for what they individually brought to mom’s care, we were so privileged to have you. Your stories, laughter, gentle care and nurturing contributed greatly to Mom’s contentment and quality of life, a heartfelt Thank You to each of you, you went above and beyond! Thank you to Hospice volunteers, Barb, Penny and Katherine. The stories, foot and leg rubs, and quiet companionship meant a great deal to mom and she welcomed your visits. Thank you to her nurse Lorraine Prosser and Dr. Grant McCallum. Not only were mom’s pets special to her, family pets, friends pets, neighbourhood pets all held an endearing place in her heart. Mom’s charity was SPCA, should you wish to make a donation in her memory. Please join us for a memorial and celebration of mom’s life that will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday July 4th at Fischer’s Funeral Services in Salmon Arm. There will be an opportunity to share memories and stories over a light lunch. Email condolences and share memories of Carol through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices. com.

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KIDNER, ORVILLE ALVIN (OAKIE) Orville (Oakie) passed away peacefully in Cottage 1, Hillside Village, on June 17th, 2015, with Pat, Penny and Eileen at his side while he rested his hand on “Little Joe”, the therapy dog. Oakie was born in Salmon Arm on July 27th, 1921 and called the Shuswap his home for his 94 years. In 1950, he took over his father Jake’s trucking business and for the next 32 years managed O.A. KIDNER GENERAL HAULING as well as tended to his family orchard and farm. He and Edie retired to their lakefront home in Canoe in 1977 to pursue their love of camping, fishing, gardening and participating in their grandchildren’s activities. Oakie was predeceased by his parents Jake and Hilda Kidner; brothers and sisters Rosie, Wilda, Ruby, Myrtle, Ada, Pearl, Arnott and Lila and his beloved wife Edie in 2001. He is survived by daughters Pat (Bud Carlson) Stanley, Penny (Derry) Ogasawara, son James (Richard Foote) Kidner; grandchildren Doug (Lynn) Stanley, Eileen (Tim) Mayner, Dwayne Stanley, Candace Kalke, Kristi (Jeremy) Kalke Osborne; great grandson Bradley Michaud, step great grand children Matthew (Aileen) Landry, Stacey (Vince) Lemire; great-great grandchildren Preston, Evan, Sutton; brothers Murray and Robert Kidner; sisters-in-law Alice Garlock and Colleen Murphy; numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Oakie’s life was held on June 21st at Bowers Funeral Home – Opening remarks and remembrance by Jack Bowers; blessings by Colleen Murphy; tributes by family and friends. Following the service and luncheon Oakie was laid to rest beside Edie in Mount Ida Cemetery. Casket bearers were Doug and Dwayne Stanley, Derry Ogasawara, Jeremy Osborne, Brian Lund and Robin Rebinsky. Oakie’s family would like to express their gratitude to the Caregivers in Cottage 1 and Wendy Seibel (R.A.) for the devoted TLC they provided Oakie with these past few years. Memorial donations sent to the BCSPCA in Oakies’ memory would be appreciated, BC SPCA Donor Relations Team, 1245 East 7th avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1 On line condolences may be sent to Oakie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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HAM, ELSIE May 11, 1930 - June 16, 2015 Elsie passed away on June 16, 2015 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, at the age of 85 years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wayne, seven children, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1:00 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1981 9th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm with Pastor Benje Bartley officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share your memories of Elsie through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

JONES (SYMINGTON), KATHARINE ANN Mom (known to most of you as Kay) died June 16, 2015 at an extended care home, The Good Samaritan Hillside Village in Salmon Arm. She had a variety of ailments which first put her in extended care 13 years ago (fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, heart disease), but her strong Scottish will kept her going, as she recently sang on her 80th birthday 3 weeks ago. She was born on June 2nd 1935 in Edinburgh Scotland and was the eldest daughter of the Rev John Symington and Jessie (Gyp) Symington, of Dumfries, Scotland. She graduated from Hutcheson’s Girls Grammar School in Glasgow and trained as a nurse and midwife at the Deaconess Hospital in Edinburgh. Mom had the travel bug, going to exotic locations in Europe, then ultimately to the United States and Canada, where she worked as a nurse. Somehow she ended up in Lillooet BC, meeting a handsome, dancing rancher (Dad). The next thing you know she was married, pregnant , and raising 3 sons on the Jones Ranch at Texas Creek Road in Lillooet. She worked full time as a nurse in Lillooet, delivered many a baby, was the one who took care of all the injured sons/cousins at the farm, cleaned the house, cooked most of the meals, was the primary breadwinner, dealt with farm family dynamics and supported dad in politics/school board/golf course. You can see why she enjoyed her glass of wine and cigarettes. Mom loved music and dance and was a fan of Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Carousel; she was often singing while in care, knowing most of the church songs by heart. I’ll always remember her thick Scottish accent, telling us boys to get ‘ooot’, along with her desire that we don’t choose farming as a profession ( 1 out of 3 ain’t bad.. ) She was a good Mom, who we could always count on to be there, probably under appreciated, and not deserving of all her medical challenges, but sometimes life is like that. She is survived by her younger brother David who lives in Gray Creek BC and by her three sons, Andrew, Michael and Ian and by many grandchildren, all of whom live in BC. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 27th, at First United Church, 450 Okanagan Avenue SE Salmon Arm BC at 1PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Chronic Pain Association of Canada (http://chronicpaincanada.com/get_ involved/donate ) would be most appreciated.

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Announcements

Employment

Sports & Recreation

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

Dr. Aditya Seth Inc. Salmon Arm Eye Surgeons & Physicians Unit 135A-1151-10Ave SW V1E 1T3 requires one full time permanent administrative assistant. Duties include: ◆Schedule & confirm appointments & meetings of employer ◆Order office supplies & maintain inventory; ◆Set up & maintain manual & computerized information filing systems; ◆Determine & establish office procedures; ◆Record & prepare minutes of meetings; ◆May compile data, statistics & other information to support research activities; ◆May organize conferences. Education: completion of secondary school. Experience: 2-3 years. Knowledge of English required. Mail, email: adityaseth2015@gmail.com or fax: (250)832-1106

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

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

Information

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

Office: 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

Travel

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

Education/Trade Schools 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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Classiﬁeds Get Results! Business Opportunities

Career Opportunities MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535, www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Driver required to run our recovery flatbed truck. The successful candidate must be able to travel into the US. We require this individual to be available when needed. This would be a perfect position for someone who is semiretired and looking for some casual work when needed. We require this individual immediately. Please Fax resume and a current abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com and put recovery driver in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins please.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday Jennifer!!

Obituaries

There will be an open mic available for anyone who has a story, thought or a memory they want to share.

Employment

Celebrations

ALBERT E. SCHARTNER February 2, 1933 – June 15, 2015 A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am, June 29, 2015 at the Christian Reform Church, 1191 22nd St. NE Salmon Arm, BC. Bert was born February 02, 1933 at Three Hills, Alberta and passed away June 15, 2015 at Salmon Arm, BC. He was a farmer, truck driver, paramedic and worked with the handicapped. He was known to be a high-spirited person who was not afraid to say what was on his mind. Bert was predeceased by two sons; Earl and Mark. He is survived by his wife Luella; daughter, Yolanda; son, Ron and seven grandchildren. May God be with you. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Bert’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bert’s name may be made to the Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church, ‘Help Fund’, 1191 22nd St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N1.

Shuswap Optometric Centre has an opening for a receptionist. We are looking for a strong team player with great people skills who enjoys providing excellent service. Previous medical/professional office skills/experience is an asset, but we will happily train the right applicant. Bring your resume into our practice in person and ask for the Office Manager.

#3 - 160 Trans Canada Highway NE Salmon Arm www.shuswapoptometric.ca

Food And Beverage Services Manager

Alaska… LOVE that 3 to 1 ratio!

From the Observer Gang

We will be gathering at Club Shuswap (formally Shannon’s) at 11:00 am luncheon to follow

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

STRAWBERRY PICKERS req’d at the Berry Patch 3930 10Ave. NE TCH, SA (250)8324662 Kevin or Kate Stadnyk

SUN., JUNE 28

The Cook Family will be having Len Cook’s celebration of life.

Timeshare

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Prep/Line Cook Part-time leading to full-time. Day shifts. Wages based on experience. Reply to: tammy@blindbayresort.com

To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -18th/16 St. NE -Okanagan, 2nd/1st SE -27St/28St NE -2 Routes in Raven Sub -4 Ave/4A/4B SE -2 Routes near Hillcrest School SE SICAMOUS -Mara Lakeview MHP Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Obituaries

MARVIN A. LUNDEEN 1924 - 2014 Marvin died on December 13, 2014 at the age of 90 after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. He was born in Govan, SK and in 1930 homesteaded with his family in the BC Peace River country where he grew up. He enlisted in the RCAF in 1943 and met his future wife, Frances Miles, in 1945 while both served at Tofino. They were married in 1946. With Frances’s support, Marvin earned a law degree from UBC and was called to the Bar in 1951. He practiced law in Dawson Creek, BC until 1974. He was a founding member of the BC Law Foundation and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1971. In 1974, he was appointed a Provincial Court judge, based in Salmon Arm, BC until his retirement in 1990. Marvin relocated to Port Coquitlam, BC in 2010. Marvin was an avid curler, golfer and, earlier in life, horseman, and took leadership roles in many organizations. Above all, he valued family and enjoyed his three children, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, his sister and family, and his many nieces, nephews and their families. Marvin is predeceased by his parents, Swan and Olivia, brother Harold (Millie), sister Darleen (Judd) and his beloved wife Frances. He is deeply missed by sister Mardelle Blanchette (Marcel), sons Richard (Gabriele) and Barry (Victoria) and daughter Trudi, grandchildren Jeff (Laura), Amanda (Nathan), Rob (Jessica), Mark (Jamie), Riley, Jennifer and Lisa (Kostas), and great grandchildren Chantal, Austin, Malakai, Freya, Noah, Olive, Adreanna and Leo. A celebration of life service, with a reception, will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday morning, July 18th at 10 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant, tributes will be shared by family and friends. On line condolences may be sent to Marvin’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

The Shuswap Recreation Society is accepting resumes for the position of Food and Beverage Services Manager at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. This position is responsible for providing a high level of food quality and customer service as well as recruitment, training and supervision of junior staff. The position reports to both the General Manager and the Business Manager of the Shuswap Recreation Society. Responsibilities: • Food and Beverage Operations; • Customer Service; • Financial Performance; • Human Resources; Qualificaitons and Experience: • Required: - High School Diploma; - “Food Safe” certificate; - “Serving it Right” certificate; - Five (5) years’ experience in a Food and Beverage operation; - Three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a Food and Beverage operation; - Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; - Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience utilizing computer software in relation to restaurant operations and reporting; Resumes can be emailed to dboyd@salmonarmrecreation.ca or delivered to the SASCU Recreation Centre, 2550 - 10th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm BC to the attention of Darby Boyd. Shuswap Recreation Society 2600 - 10th Avenue NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2S4

North Okanagan Shuswap School District No. 83

ABORIGINAL OUTREACH WORKER The Aboriginal Outreach Worker is a yearly contract position under the direction of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC). This position will serve students who attend schools in the local school district for the 2015/2016 school year. The schools served are identified by School District 83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education, based on priorities, concerns and issues and according to the terms of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement. Qualifications would include a Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a working knowledge or experience with Aboriginal communities. This is a part-time position for a one school year contract with terms to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience due to an incumbent’s maternity leave. For further details on duties, responsibilities and other qualifications, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Please submit cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to apply@sd83.bc.ca by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015. We thank all applications for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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

www.bowersfuneralservice.com

440 - 10th Street SW (PO Box 388) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5

250-832-2223

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Help Wanted

Financial Services

Home Improvements

Shuswap Lake Motel in Sorrento is looking for cleaning staff. Part time, 1-2 days per week, must be available for weekends. Call (1-250)675-2420

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

SICAMOUS KOA Campground currently seeking individuals for the following seasonal positions: cleaning & office. Please apply in person. STORE ASSISTANT Gibbons Motor Toys is hiring for a position to assist with various store duties at their Salmon Arm location. Minimum Qualiﬁcations Include: High school diploma, basic math and computer skills, ability to multi-task, proper phone etiquette, positive attitude, adapt well to changes, ability to communicate effectively with both customers and co-workers, fast learner who takes initiative. Duties Include: Daily cash reconciliation, data entry, keeping storefront clean and organized, answering multiline phone, assisting with parts & boat detailing, other tasks as assigned, on-thejob training provided. Group Benefits and Pension Plan may be applicable. Please apply with resume in person or via email: timp@abgmt.com

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Cleaning Services LICENSED cleaning service S.A., Tappen, & Canoe. Ref avail. $20/hr. (250)804-6043

Home Improvements CARPENTRY, drywall, tile, painting, flooring. 31 yrs exp, small job ok. Free Estimates. Call Brad Elliott (Salmon Arm Resident) (250)832-9590

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Irrigation Design, Install & Repair Small reno’s and repairs, Interior painting and trim Licensed & Insured

Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED POWERSPORT Mechanic required in Whitehorse, Yukon for ATV, snowmobiles, marine, etc. Let’s Talk! $25.00 + per hour DOE. Contact Chris, 867-6332627, www.checkeredflag recreation.com or email: checkeredflag@northwestel.net

Home & Yard

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663

Help Wanted

Our Uptown Deli/Café Department requires part time help (25 to 30 hours per week). This help is needed on the Deli side, experience would be an asset but not necessary. Must be able to multi task, have excellent customer service and hold a food safe certificate. The shift we are looking to fill will be mostly evenings, 4-10 p.m. If you are energetic and enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, then we want to hear from you. Please forward your resume, preferably in person, to: Shannon, Deli/Café Manager – Uptown store, or email to head office: shirley@askewsfoods.com.

sachildrensfestival@gmail.com

Services

Financial Services STOCK trading? Meet others, share your interest & abilities salmonarmshareclub@gmail.com

Acorn Dental is looking for a full time (32 to 40 hours per week) dental receptionist to start immediately. Our ideal candidate is organized, knowledgeable and focused on helping us achieve our goal of providing excellent patient care. A personable, professional person who is motivated, caring, and loves dentistry would be the best ¿t. (xperience is an asset, but training will be provided for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work in a beautiful, established dental of¿ce with a friendly and committed team. For additional information regarding Acorn Dental and our patient-oriented service philosophy, please visit www.acorndental.ca.To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to andrea@acorndental.ca.

Volunteers

Excavating & Drainage

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

www.dandeglan.com

PRODUCE CLERKS – FULL & PART TIME

Our Salmon Arm – Uptown, Produce Department, requires experienced staff to fill two positions, 1 full time and 1 part time position. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. Please apply in person to: Mike Medwid, Produce Manager – Uptown Store or apply by email to shirley@askewsfoods.com in head office.

Dairy Queen is now hiring! We are seeking reliable, dedicated and team oriented staff members. ~ Full and Part Time positions ~ Must be availble to work a combination of day, evening and weekend shifts. Competitive salary offered.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to dairyqueensa@gmail.com (email preferred) or drop off at Dairy Queen.

Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society

Job Opportunities

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is a nonprofit charitable organization that promotes literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area through awareness, collaborative partnerships, and education in order to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and the community.

1. Literacy Outreach Coordinator/ Executive Director Dental Receptionist

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

DELI CLERK

Volunteers CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!! We are still short on volunteers this year! Please spread the word & volunteer your time if you can! Without our amazing volunteers each year, we could never pull off the Children’s Festival! June 30th 9am-3pm & July 1 between 7am & 7pm there are volunteer opportunities! Please message us on Facebook or Call (250)833-0164 Ext. 8 or e-mail

Help Wanted

Misc Services

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Help Wanted

-the position involves the coordination of literacy programs, partnerships, and initiatives as outlined in the District Literacy Plan and directed by the LASS Board -job responsibilities include the planning, organizing, administration, and evaluation of all LASS activities consistent with the mission, vision, and policies set by the Board and governed by the annual budget -part-time salary position (based on 20 hours/week) Detailed job descriptions can be found at: www.shuswapliteracy.ca

2. Blind Bay Cyber Seniors Program Facilitator

-the position involves the coordination and management of the new Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Program in Blind Bay -job responsibilities include tutor recruitment, scheduling, volunteer management, and monitoring of the overall program -part-time contract position from September 2015 to March 2016 (180 hours) Detailed job descriptions can be found at: www.shuswapliteracy.ca Please send a resume and cover letter outlining the position(s) for which you are applying along with at least 3 references to: Jennifer Findlay admin@shuswapliteracy.ca 250-833-2095 Application deadline: July 15th, 2015

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

250-832-0707

Farm Services

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Home Improvements

Home Improvements

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

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

Garden & Lawn

250 833-5668 Garden & Lawn

’s BARlMaSnALd S E F

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

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

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Financial Services

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Pets & Livestock

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Feed & Hay

Fruit & Vegetables

Garage Sales

1st cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, big squares, $120/bale. Straw for sale, $60/bale. Also Bark Mulch. 1-250-804-6720

BERRY pickers needed from June1-Sept 30, camping avail. at the farm. (250)832-5398 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 STRAWBERRIES, U-pick, available now, Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm, 3820 40th St. SE, (250) 832-2807 phone for picking time

MULTI family; 541 6th St SE Sat Jun 27; 7-?. hshld, books, kids clothes & toys, kitchen etc SA: 3 Family Sale. 1820 23Ave. NE, June27, 8-12, childrens & variety of household SA: Downsizing, 2391 20Ave. SE, Sat. June 27, 8-4, tools, hshld, quad, boat, trailer, mobility scooter. LOW PRICES! SA: Multi Family Sale, 1211 16St. NE, June 27, 28, 9-4, Don’t Miss This One! SORRENTO: 628 George Dr, Sat, Jun 27. 9-4. Go 2km west of Sorrento follow signs left off Elson Rd. Lawn mowers, snow blower, garden tools, BBQ, hshld, misc. clothing, jewelry, 2 leather halters, Australian long riders coat

GOOD hay, $4.50-$7.00/bale, alfalfa & grass (250)803-8298 (250)832-4160 HAY for sale to be picked up in field. Approx 130 Bales (250)835-8836

Pets WANTED a good home for a energetic Great Pyrenees spayed female, super friendly (250)832-9193

Poultry RED Rock Cross laying pullets 12 weeks old $13.00 each 250-835-2000

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale

ESTATE Garage Sale. Blind Bay. 2487 Centennial Dr., Sat. June 27th 9-1. Tools from screwdrivers to drill press, old radio’s, & much more.

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 $2,200DMG.Huge freezers. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

10,000BTU Danby portable air conditioner, excellent condition, $225. (250)832-9800 GRAD gifts: Unique one-of-akind gifts handmade in Salmon Arm. Pens, jewelry, art, & more. (778) 489-3507 garylittle77@hotmail.com HOBART Welder, 205 wire feed, C/W, Feris-Non Feris. 6” Jointer. 121/2” Planer Molder, new. 9’ Swather. (250) 675-4477 ROLLTOP desk, double pedestal, excellent condition $350. (250)832-8142 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.

Pets

Sport Utility Vehicle

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for Sale: bucked, split and delivered $150/cord & up. (250)804-3216 www.shuswapfirewood.com

Garage Sales EAGLE Bay: 4909 Parker Rd., June 27, 8-1, sports, water toys, tools, guitars, bldg. materials, collectibles, musical stuff. More than your average garage sale.

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

PET GROOMING With Michelle

2010 Ford Escape XLT

Monday to Friday

AWD, V6, remote start, trailer hitch, air, cruise, all weather floor mats, 2 sets Michelin tires on rims, 95,600 kms. Asking $15,495.

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

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

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

Call: 250-832-2533

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

Homes for Rent

R E N TA L S

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath ½ Duplex F/S, Carport, N/S N/P #2 980 1st Ave SE, Salmon Arm 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath House 5 Appliances, Garage, N/S 1073 Dilworth Rd, Sorrento

Call Merry!

$900/mo. Call Merry!

$1250/mo.

2 Bedrooms + den, 2 full bath condo N/S, N/P Call Merry! #10 1215 Notch Hill Road $950/mo. 2 Bedroom + den Semi-furnished, incl. util., N/S, N/P Lakefront Suite

Merry Anderson 250-833-2799

Call Charlotte!

$1200/mo.

Charlotte Hall 250-517-8329

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Rent To Own

SINGLE Bed with vibrator & heater $50., 250gallon diesel fuel barrel $50 (250)832-9193 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca 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 WOODS 18 cu’ upright freezer. $75.00. Lancaster Dehumidifier. $45.00 (250)833-4996 WROUGHT iron bed, ornate. Can be seen at Erikson’s Appliances $150. (250)832-9968

Misc. Wanted PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670 WANTED: rent/buy boat buoy or moorage in Canoe area. Please call (604)376-1523

Free Items FREE Hay. U cut it, U rake it, U bale it, U haul it away (250)832-9639

Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.69%OAC

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

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Legal Notices

Rent to Own

Mobile home in Green Acres Malakwa, 2 Bedroom, 1 full bath, & 1/2 bathroom including Pad Rent

Only $590/mo. (250)836-2778 (250)762-7401 bryan5@shaw.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

Ofﬁce/Retail PROFESSIONAL OFFICE spaces available for rent within quality, office building in downtown Salmon Arm. Hydro, Heat, AC, Reception included. Rent by month or lease. Private offices. Ground floor, high traffic location. Perfect for single professional or small businesses. Call Keith Chancellor (250)832-6060 or kchancellor@shaw.ca

1BDRM. balcony apt. downtown f/s & hot water incl., NP, NS, $680/mo.(1-855)852-5660 1ST floor 2bdrm 1.5 bath condo in S.A. Close to shopping. Storage unit, balcony, covered parking includes all appliances. NG and water incld. N/S,N/P. Quiet building and perfect for a retired person or senior. Ref required. $1100 per month 250-515-2700. LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.

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

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Cottages / Cabins Sunnybrae Cottage July/August Weekly Rental Saturday pm to Saturday am Paradise Point Fully furnished 1 bedroom kitchen, living, dining room & laundry $750/week includes hydro, sat tv & internet (250)835-8236

Legal Notices

COURT BAILIFF SALE NORTH CENTRAL BAILIFFS LTD. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca

The Court Bailiff offers FOR SALE BY TENDER, the interest of CAROL JOSEPHINE OVELSON the Judgment Debtor, in the following goods: The shares of Carol Josephine Ovelson in M.B.M. Marina Ltd. (“The Marina” in Sicamous, BC), specifically: 1. Certificate # 36 - consisting of 1 Class "B" shares 2. Certificate # 40 - consisting of 47 Class "B" shares 3. Certificate # 49 - consisting of 345 Class "B" shares 4. Certificate #D-2 - consisting of 1,000 Class "D" shares For particulars, contact North Central Bailiffs Ltd. 491-1033. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Sealed bids will be accepted on the units until July 24th, 2015. Goods to be sold as is where is. Bidder takes responsibility to ensure they are satisfied with the description of unit/goods being sold. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment upon successful bid, plus sales tax. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Donald McPhail Court Bailiff

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Rentals

Suites, Lower 1BDRM + den bsmt suite, quiet, private entrance, W/D in suite, NS, NP, $775/mo incl. utilities, (250)832-2898 1 BDRM Ground level suite for rent in Hillcrest area. Utilities, TV included, NS, NP, $800/mo. 250-803-1095 2BDRM NS, NP, no children close to DT, avail July 1 $1,100/mo util incl proof of F/T employment (250)253-4444

Suites, Upper 1BDRM+den, Tappen, bright, quiet $750 all util. incl., NP (250)835-4329 (250)804-6016 1BDRM suite near Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, tv $700/mo NS (250)833-2051

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1928 Ford pick up, T-bucket 350-V8, auto, everything chromed, oak dash, headers, new tires, needs some work; $16,000 (250)832-0560

Recreational/Sale Montana 5th wheel 4 slides hardwood flrs incl Ford F350 diesel new tires must be seen $35,000obo 1-(575) 740-1511

Trucks & Vans 1994 B4000 Mazda 4x4, ext. cab, canopy, 225km, 5spd., power locks & windows, $3400. obo (250)832-0294 2010 Ford XLT 4X4 128,000 km, fully loaded, good condition. $15,500 (250)833-6461

Boats VANGUARD Cutlass. 100 hp Mercury motor. Very good cond. New top. Incl. trailer. $3500. (250) 835-4475

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Out on the Town

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our ofﬁce, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents the

folk/Celtic sound of Cod Gone Wild at 6:45 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation WOW continues each Wednesday until Aug. 26.

STORYTIME IN THE PARK – Okanagan Regional Library and

SA Early Childhood Development Committee are hosting Story Time in the Park once again this year. Join the fun at 10:30 a.m. June 24 at the SASCU Sports Field Complex (Field of Dreams) for the first storytime with Ardie.

CALL FOR ARTISTS – Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts

has some 50 artists on-board but needs 75 to 80 to make the event viable on a yearly basis. The festival is scheduled to run July 23 to 26. Interested artists may contact admin@shuswaparts.com.

Tappen hosts the T-Buckley Trio at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6. Proceeds go to fundraising for the hall. Coffee, tea and goodies available for purchase.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 SUMMERTIME HOURS – The office at the Seniors Fifth

Avenue Activity Centre adopts summer hours – Monday, Wednesday, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents the

folk/rock sound of Greg Drummond at 6:45 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the

drive from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the area around 17th Street SE between Auto Road and Okanagan Avenue but will also be canvassing the surrounding area to raise funds to send a group of girls to an international camp in Derbyshire, England. To request pick-up or drop-off, call 250-253-1733. OZONE EXTRA – Kelowna’s Fred Skeleton Theatre

Company presents their OZone Festival-winning play, Our Country’s Good, a dark comedy about British convicts mounting the first theatre production in Australia, all in the shadow of the hangman’s noose, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arts, 80 Hudson Ave. NE, online at shuswaptheatre.com, or at the door.

MONDAY, JULY 6 SHUSWAP KIDS ARTS – Art and drama

daycamps take place during four summer sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – July 6 to 9 and July 27 to 30 for children ages nine to 12 and July 13-16 and Aug. 10 to 13 for ages six to eight. Each day includes art lessons with a mix of drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. Drama workshops include drama games, character development and simple play building. At 1:30 p.m. on the last day of daycamp, there is a mini art and drama show for friends and family to enjoy. Cost to attend the daycamps is $160 per child or $310 for two siblings. To register a child, call 250253-4346 or email shuswapkidsarts@ gmail.com.

ART GALLERY – Artist/

photographer/writer 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 at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

SANDY CAMERON HOMECOMING SHOW –

Sandy Cameron returns to make some music with old friends for their season finale 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs, 551 TransCanada Highway. Admission by donation. Beer, wine and tapas menu available.

WOW – Wednesday on the Wharf features 380 Alexander Street NE Salmon Arm P. 250.832.8040

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MINDFULNESS GROUP – began

June 18 and runs Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Maple Tree Medical, rear entrance. Everyone welcome. Contact Madeleine Eames 250-833-6652 for further information.

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. Several programs are ongoing.

SHUSWAP COFFEEHOUSE – Play, sing and dance at the last

coffee house until fall at the Downtown Activity Centre, from 7 to 10 p.m. Door prizes to be won and fun to be had. Beverages and snacks available. All ages welcome.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 DINNER THEATRE – Preview performance of Podollan Inns

and Table 24’s Last Call at Club Vingt-Quatre, a fouract, four-course murder mystery dinner theatre production, which will run July 4, 11, 18 and Aug. 8, 22 and 29 at the Podollan inn on the Trans-Canada Highway. Drinks are served at 6 and dinner and play begin at 7. Call 250-832-5024 to reserve your seat.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 CONCERT – Carlin Hall at 4051 Myers Frontage Rd. in

490 - 4900 27th Street, Village Green Centre, Vernon P. 250.545.4944 www.jcbradleyjewellers.com Locally owned and operated

shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation. WOW continues each Wednesday until Aug. 26. R. J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE DINNER THEATRE – presents

The Everlasting Railways Blues. Opening night is July 1, with shows every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening in July and August, and a special matinee performance on Thurs., August 20. Check in starts at 5 p.m. Come and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with all the pioneer fixings served from Marjorie’s Tea Room. Reservations are a must. Call 250-832-5243 or visit our website at www.salmonarmmuseum.org or like us at facebook.com/Haneyheritage.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 JAZZ @ THE PLAZA – presents The Jazz Handles and PJ

and Friends at 7 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza. Jazz @ the Plaza runs every second Thursday until Aug. 27.

FRIDAY, JULY 3 Lunch Box Stage – Enjoy the alternative-folk music of Jonah August at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza

SATURDAY, JULY 4 FUNDRAISER – Salmon Arm Pathfinders will do a bottle

Blackberry Wood at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Peace Park. Vancouver’s Blackberry Wood consists of guitar, vocals, stand-up bass, drum-kit, percussion, and horn section playing alt/country, Gypsy, circus music. Take a blanket or chair and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation WOW continues each Wednesday until Aug. 26.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

LUNCH BOX STAGE – Enjoy the bluegrass/ gospel sounds of Tovie and Friends at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza. CONCERT – Considered one of Montreal’s most

electrifying guitarists, Cécile Doo-Kingué blends blues, soul and afro-folk to create a unique sound. She will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Tap and Grill.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 SHUSWAP VINTAGE CAR CLUB – hosts the Harbour Front

Cruise Show and Shine – a display of cars, at Peace Park near the Prestige Harbourfront Resort from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents 100

Mile House at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Peace Park. The husband and wife duo of Peter Stone and Denise MacKay won the Best Emerging Artist award at last year’s Edmonton Folk Festival with their rich arrangements, beautiful harmonies and captivating lyrics. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation.

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.

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FINAL WEEKEND. GET

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