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Pushing for local produce By Martha Wickett OBSeRVeR STAFF
An idea about greenhouses is germinating in the minds of a newly formed group in Salmon Arm. With unobtrusive cauliflower gaining unexpected celebrity these days because of its cost, and other produce getting pricey, the Plan 4 Prosperity group has been thinking about ways to start growing local produce quickly. Spokesperson Jim Kimmerly explains that as the price of produce and the American dollar climb, and with much food imported from california, Mexico and sometimes South America, citizens in the Shuswap are left in a bind. “There’s no reason why we can’t grow this ourselves but in a greenhouse format,” he says, quickly adding that the idea is still in its early stages and more research needs to be done. His initial inquiries show about 50 per cent of farmland in the area is unused. “If you take an acre of land and look at the yield doing traditional farming, a greenhouse could do eight to 10 times more yield than farmland, depending on the crop.” Kimmerly said he was asked to form the Plan 4 Prosperity group, which includes successful businesspeople as well as those with other backgrounds. Although prosperity is often thought to be linked to the economy, in this context it refers to community, economy, culture and environment. A person can feel rich, for example, if what they’re doing is protecting the environment, he says. Regarding greenhouses: “You start off trying to supply your local market – Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm area. We will be meeting with farmers to get an idea. We will also be talking to grocers as well to see what their needs are. “If there was ever a good opportunity, the table’s been set for it. The opportunity is now. The high dollar will stay for a while now. This is the opportune time.” He’s already heard of another couple of small operations starting up. “I applaud those people, they see what the potential could be. You start small, build on that and See co-op on page A2
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tricky rescue: A search and rescue volunteer brings a snowmobiler stranded for two nights on Crowfoot Mountain out of a gully via winch as the Vernon Search and Rescue helicopter hovers above.
Pair rescued from gully Snowmobilers: Poor visibility hinders search in dangerous terrain. By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF
A team of 30 searchers and a winch-equipped helicopter were involved with the rescue of two snowmobilers from crowfoot Mountain on Saturday. After two cold, wet nights on the mountain, 48-year-old Mike Griffiths of Moberly lake and chase resident Allan dunk, 46, were hungry, thirsty and thankful for members of the crowfoot Snowmobile club as well as Shuswap and Vernon Search
This week A Shuswap artist forges photography and metal in unique creations. See A19. Canadian beef is in high demand, leaving local meat eaters paying more. See A3.
and Rescue. Griffiths and dunk made a four-hour run out to Grizzly lodge last Thursday, calling friend Brad Hutton in chase at 2:30 p.m. to say they were heading home, with an eTA of about 6:30 p.m. But the men lost their way because of the low cloud, fog and snow. When the pair failed to return, Hutton called the snowmobile club, whose members immediately began searching. RcMP Sgt. Gary Heebner of the chase detachment
says police were alerted at 4:33 a.m. and immediately called on Shuswap SAR for assistance. Heebner says an RcMP helicopter and one from lakehead Helicopters in chase began an aerial search Friday but had to call it off because of the poor visibility. The Vernon SAR helicopter was also called in but was not able to get into the area and spent Friday night in Salmon Arm. Ground searchers, including 13 members of SAR and some 17 members of the
crowfoot Snowmobile club, went looking for the two men in the area of Grizzly lodge. “later in the day, we got radio communication, but the visibility was so poor, even with communications, they had to spend another night out there,” John Schut, Shuswap SAR search manager, says. “The avalanche danger was high so we had to be careful about where people were going.” Griffiths says Hutton loaned radios to SAR and See rescue on page A2
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told them what frequency he and Dunk were operating on. “They’re only good for a 2.5-kilometre radius, so when we got in contact, it was ‘right on, we know you’re within two kilometres,’” says Griffiths. “We gave them our GPS co-ordinates and that’s how they found us so fast.” Griffiths and Dunk made a snow cave with a roof, but the rain percolated through and made for a uncomfortable nights and sleep in 20-minute increments. SAR members meanwhile spent Friday night at the Crowfoot Mountain Chalet and took up the search again at first light Saturday. The Vernon SAR helicopter arrived and was able to pluck Griffiths and Dunk out of the 150-foot-deep ravine in about 15 minutes. Trevor Honigman, public information officer with Vernon SAR, says the helicopter is an asset for the whole region, not just Vernon, and members are always happy to provide mutual aid. “This is the only search
pretty soon you have your own industry.” He said his group has other ideas as well, and differs from the economic development society and other organizations as it can focus more on specific ideas. He said he would welcome input from other people who are interested in a greenhouse project. Retired farmer John McLeod, who serves on the city’s agricultural advisory committee, is pleased with the idea. “I think it would be an excellent initiative. We all came from an agrarian background and we’ve turned our backs on it. And now, suddenly, a head of cauliflower is all over the news, and we’re surprised. If we don’t look after our food sovereignty, if we put that in the hands of the foreign multinational, there’s a real good chance something wrong could happen, and it is happening, and we’re still not paying attention to it.” He would like to see food locally grown and prepared for hospitals and seniors’ homes. Now, he says, 50 per cent of hospital food ends up in the landfill. If, for instance, the B.C. budget for hospital food is $10 million, that’s a waste of $5 million. He’d like people to picture dump trucks full of money going to the landfill and dumping it in. “We could be putting local people to work with local dollars, a local economy, local agriculture.” McLeod adds that Shuswap Food Action Co-op is currently developing a land database, inviting people with underutilized arable land to go to the co-op website and register it. That way land and potential cultivators could be matched.
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Good to go: A search and rescue volunteer gets a thumbs up from the helicopter crew as he prepares to descend into the mountain gully for a rescue. unit in Canada that is certified to utilize the winch in rescue operations,” says Honigman, noting it is a pilot project being assessed by Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC ) and BC SAR. “We want to show that a volunteer team can have the training and skill sets to use this technology efficiently and effectively.” Honigman says the winch allows the helicopter to send a team straight down and winch people right back up.
“This was in an area of 100-foot plus trees… The terrain was so steep, we couldn’t get the snowmobiles out,” he said. The men were taken to Shuswap Lake Hospital but declined treatment and headed to the Crowfoot Snowmobile Club to say thank you to their members and to SAR. “SAR was awesome, but the reason I was found so quickly was because of the people who know the mountain so well,” said Griffiths.
“I appreciate what everybody did but SAR’s headquarters is a 1973 bus and I think people should give them funds so they can get some better communication tools. They are doing the best they can on no budget.” Meanwhile, Schut says this is the third time the SAR helicopter has responded with mutual aid – one for a heart attack at Morton Peak and another for a person with a fractured spine at Blue Lake.
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Beef prices stay high Market: High demand means shoppers pay more.
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Wanted: Canadian cattle ranchers fared better than their American counterparts who were impacted by drought. the prices are higher on that side as well.” The 4H club is also supported by a loan program with Community Futures, so that can help offset the initial costs of purchasing the young animal. As a cattle-ranching family, Schweb also sees the higher prices as helping keep ranchers in business, especially after years of very low beef prices, which saw ranchers struggling to make a living. “The industry has to be sustainable if it is to survive and if we are to keep new young people in the industry,” she says. For the consumer looking to keep costs down, Kreipe advises people buy only what they need. He also suggests another alternative. “Add more chicken and pork to your menu. At least for now.” Schweb says the 4H program is a good way for people to access high-quality beef products at fair prices. She says some people are deterred by the requirement to buy the whole
animal, but she suggests people get together and split the costs of purchasing a steer at auction and then dividing the meat. “It’s an amazing way to stock your freezer at a decent price, help some hard-working kids out and know that you are getting meat from animals that have been raised with the best of everything.” The annual 4H stock show is held in July.
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Cauliflower may have earned the reputation recently of being one of the priciest items at the grocery store, but that may soon be replaced by hamburger. While the price of produce has climbed this winter, the price of beef is on the rise and consumers are going to have to dig deeper for quite some time if they want to put a steak on the barbecue or a roast beef in their oven. “Prices are up and supply is way down,” says Askew’s Uptown meat manager Karl Kreipe. “Customers can be expecting beef prices to stay high for the next six months at least.” Part of the issue is beef has become a world commodity, much like oil, and is sold on the markets to the highest bidders. Shipping technology has increased to the point where it is relatively easy to move large amounts of beef to consumers around the world. When there is demand, the product goes to those willing to pay premium prices. Kreipe says drought in many places in the U.S. caused massive reductions in cattle herds, as ranchers couldn’t afford to feed their animals. This has caused a reduction in supply and U.S. buyers are now coming to Canada to purchase and import Canadian beef products. “Because the U.S. dollar is so good compared to the Canadian right now, a lot of beef is being picked up by the U.S. to satisfy their markets, which is leaving a shortage in ours,” says Kreipe. “Some of
my really big suppliers are telling me, ‘Sorry, there’s just no beef around.’” Cuts of beef that have traditionally been considered cheaper are also moving up in price. As in other places in the world, those so-called lesser cuts are more valuable. “On the world market, some of those cheaper cuts can be worth just as much as the expensive ones, so that is driving prices of those cuts up across the board.” Another issue with meat prices is the length of time it takes to produce beef. A chicken can go from hatching to market in six weeks, a pig in six months. But it takes two-and-a-half years for a baby calf to be ready for slaughter. “With the size of the herds so reduced, they just don’t bounce back very quickly. And fewer cows ready for market means less supply, which means higher prices for what’s available,” says Kreipe. Another place high prices are being felt is by the local 4H beef club. They are making the program, which sees children raise a steer, show it and then sell it, increasingly more expensive. Trudy Schweb, a 4H leader, says the young members used to be able to purchase a calf for 99 cents a pound. Now the cost has risen to $2.50 per pound. “The cost of getting into a beef project is hindering kids,” she says. “That being said, the kids last year sold their steers at auction in July and we had a record-breaking sale, so
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Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Tel: (250) 833-5942 Attention: Hamish Kassa (hkassa@ csrd.bc.ca)Applicant: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Dr NE, Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Tel: (250) 833-5942 Attention: Hamish Kassa (hkassa@csrd.bc.ca)
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Donald Station & and southtrade to Harrogate. Pesticides:north Thetoactive ingredients names of the Pesticides (bacterial agents) proposed for use under this plan include: Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names of the Pesticides H-14 (AM65-52) (Vectobac 200G); Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (including bacterial agent(s) proposed for use under this plan include: (BMP-144) (Mosquito Dunks var & Aquabac & Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis200G); Strain H-14 (AM65-52) (Vectobac WSP & VectoLex CG). thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (BMP-144) 200G); Bacillus (Mosquito Dunks & Aquabac 200G); & Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex
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Thieves: Victim uses noise to call police. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
When a Salmon Arm homeowner witnessed thieves stealing his allterrain vehicle, he figured the best way to get help was to get noisy. Seeing the thieves drive away, he jumped into his car and followed them, honking his horn in order to get people to call police. It worked. Just after midnight on Monday, Jan. 25, Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle honking its horn as it traveled on the city’s southeast side. Officers went to Old
Auto Road and Seventh Avenue SE, where they found the owner. He showed police a Mazda pick-up truck and utility trailer sticking out of a snowbank at the side of the road. He explained that when he began following the two suspects, they sped away and eventually lost control of the truck. They were last seen fleeing into a wooded area on foot, but police couldn’t find them. The investigation revealed that the stolen quad had been loaded onto a stolen trailer being towed by a stolen pick-up truck. All three had been stolen from
different people in separate locations around the city. The ATV and trailer were returned to their owners undamaged. The stolen truck did not fare so well as a result of the crash. “We recommend that you lock your cars and trucks, invest in a locking device for your trailers, lock up your ATVs and keep them out of sight. Doing any or all of these things makes it harder for thieves to target you or your property,” said Staff Sergeant Scott West. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.
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City News and Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303:
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 1) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303:
Proposed Rezoning of Lot 2, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 34628 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone) Civic Address: 4801 – 11 Street NE Location: West of Lakeshore Rd NE in the Raven Neighbourhood Present Use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Secondary suite within existing single family dwelling Owner / Applicant: Lisa MacQuarrie Reference: ZON-1039/ Bylaw No. 4124
Proposed Rezoning of Lot 1, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP73127 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). Civic Address: 1061 – 47 Avenue NE Location: West of Lakeshore Rd NE in the Raven Neighbourhood Present Use: Single Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Secondary suite within existing single family dwelling Owner / Applicant: Dennis & Kelly Lowe Reference: ZON-1040/ Bylaw No. 4125 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from January 26, 2016 to February 9, 2016, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-8034021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer
CULTURAL MASTER PLAN TASk FORCE The City of Salmon Arm is seeking a Citizen at Large to join the Cultural Master Plan Task Force. Those with a background in the arts, social programming, tourism and/or community planning may be interested in applying. The purpose of the Task Force is to investigate the potential of a Cultural Master Plan and prepare a report, by consensus, identifying: • • • • • •
Scope; Phases; Consultation / Cooperation; Best Practices; Probable Cost / Budget; and External funding opportunities.
Council will select and appoint the member. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the undersigned. Interested individuals should submit a written application form, which can be found on our website www.salmonarm.ca or at City Hall. Applications must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. February 16, 2016. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2 Phone: 250-803-4029 E-mail ejackson@salmonarm.ca .
OFFICE CLOSURE City Hall will be closed Monday, February 8, 2016, to observe Family Day. For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC
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It’s all about priorities
Do you want services or stuff? While a bit simplistic, at a recent School District #83 Town Hall meeting, it could be boiled down to this message. As in, do you want to keep schools, specifically those with low enrolments, open but cut programs to students – things like music, library time, counselling, literacy interventions? Or would you rather have fewer schools open, but keep those services? As Superintendent Glenn Borthistle pointed out, budgets are about choices. If you spend money in one place, you must cut from another. In the case of this school district, there isn’t the money for both. With declining enrolment (schools are funded, for the most part, on a per-pupil basis) and after millions in cuts over the last few years, the bleeding isn’t stopping. Roughly another $1.5 million will need to be trimmed out of the School District #83 budget for the coming year. No one likes to close a school or can deny the ripple effect that closing one can have on a community. Of course, the case of Silver Creek Elementary is the prime example in this area. With enrolment sitting at 43 students, the school is being eyed again for closure. School trustees voted to keep the school open last year, against all economic arguments, but it seems it’s becoming increasingly hard to justify. A closure would impact families – kids would spend more time on busses and lose the smaller school atmosphere. It would also impact the area. The loss of a school makes the area less desirable for families to live and harder to attract new residents. This can spin-off into other closures. The Silver Creek library is also at risk, other infrastructure can decline and the sense of community a school hub creates becomes eroded. But, in my view, the message of the majority of parents in the school district was heavily weighted in favour of spending money on the service side, rather than the “stuff.” And this means kids attend schools that have those programs, rather than go to a school where they have been wiped away. (Another interesting observation was that the district place less emphasis on spending for new technology and instead, focus on the basics of literacy, mathematics and social skills.) While this can apply across the board, in the case of Silver Creek, the option of amalgamating with Salmon Arm West Elementary, certainly seemed more palatable than last year’s motion, which indicated the Silver Creek students would move to Hillcrest Elementary. Still, some residents wanted to see the 85 Salmon Arm West students shifted to Silver Creek instead of the other way around. It’s unfortunate that the B.C. government is not placing enough of a priority on education and that these choices have to be made. But that’s a whole other column. These are tough decisions. It’s time for the school board to make them. As was pointed out, the status quo is not an option.
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Lobbying for a fair health-care plan Meetings held last week in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff likely shaped up more like contract renegotiations than get-togethers over coffee and cake. Especially when it came to voicing the case for B.C. – which absorbs more retirees than any other province, and along with them, their increasingly complex health-care needs. The problem is that the portion of federal health-care money designed to provide care for retirees does not transfer with them when they change residences. No doubt B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake reiterated this province’s beef with the health-care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011 – that it was based on
population, with no age component. His argument is a sound one. Because healthcare costs increase as people grow older, a percapita formula makes for a non-level playing field between provinces such as B.C., which is relatively older, and Alberta, which is younger. In 2004, the Liberal government of the day instituted a program with annual increases to health transfers of six per cent. The formula was changed by the Conservatives after 2011, when increases were tied to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017. Here’s hoping the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today – not just 2017 or beyond. -Peace Arch News
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The Observer asked: Should the school district implement a fee for riding the school bus?
Jennifer Irmen “No, that’s what my tax dollars already pay for.”
Taylor Cowan “No. There are already lots of fees associated with going to school; we shouldn’t have to pay for the bus too.”
Melanie Lega “No, riding the bus is part of going to school. That’s what our taxes are supposed to cover.”
Camille Macleod “Yes, it could help the districts with funding more for the schools.”
Paul Castle “I would like for it not to happen; I didn’t have to pay to ride the bus when I was in school.”
Family grateful Palliative care in country must improve for kindness following fire Our family would like to thank this amazing community for its kindness, compassion and generosity. On Friday, Dec. 18, while we were away, the home that we were renting caught fire. By all accounts, it was an electrical fire that grew so rapidly and with such intensity that we are now grateful we weren’t home. The outcome may have been very different had we been home or. worse, asleep. The community sprang to our assistance immediately. In the hopes that this doesn’t sound like an Oscar recipient’s speech, we would like to extend our profound thanks to: Our great neighbors in the Appleyard subdivision who very quickly notified emergency services and later helped with moving and kind support. Our incredible fire department, whose volunteer members left their employment and families, just before Christmas, to reach the fire with all resources in eight minutes and knock the fire down within a very few minutes. Chief Brad was there in six minutes and once his crews were working on the fire, relentlessly hunted around town to notify family members. You are all amazing and deserve the gratitude of everyone in this community for the protection you provide. Our families and their friends, who opened their homes, their hearts and their possessions to us while we had nothing and were in shock and who went even further to ensure that we had what we needed to rebuild. Family really is everything. We love you all. Our friends, who rallied by our sides to cheer us up, to seek all manner of donations from this incredible community and share continuous words of encouragement. We are so lucky to have you. Emergency services, aid groups and merchants for your very hard work and incredible kindness. Finally, the young family who we had never met that appeared at the front door with food, gifts and a bird cage with two budgies to replace the identical pair that perished in the fire. You will always hold a place in Nixon’s heart. Thank you again and again. We hope you all have a very happy, safe and enjoyable 2016 Kim, Tyler and Nixon Dymond
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is leading the moral and ethical down spiral. The federal government received a measly four-month extension from the SCC to rewrite the laws that it struck down, that made abetting, counselling or providing the means to compel someone to commit suicide a criminal offence, punishable by 14 years of imprisonment. It was meant to protect the vulnerable. That “right” is now given to physicians. Will those physicians who oppose providing the means or directly killing their patients be granted exemption? What becomes legal becomes a duty! The government has been mandated to rewrite the struck-down law on assisted suicide. Will they put safeguards in place, modelled after Holland and Bel-
gium where people are euthanized with or without their consent, where parents can request the death of a child that they deem incompatible with life, and where depressed people qualify? The Provincial-Territorial Advisory Group on Physician Assisted Death released its report, defining a “grievous and irremediable’’ condition as a serious illness or disability that cannot be alleviated any means acceptable to the patient, as justifying assisted suicide. In the meantime, Quebec’s euthanasia law had several court challenges, lastly the SCC giving Quebec the right to circumvent the Criminal Code of Canada. Quebec’s law is a recipe for abuse. It does not limit euthanasia to terminally ill people – a grave and incurable illness
suffices. People with disabilities who are in a state of advanced and irreversible decline qualify. The law states that euthanasia death must be reported after the death has occurred. Since the person is dead before the report is submitted, how can the person be protected from abuse. Euthanasia and assisted suicide puts a burden on the elderly, making them feel that they should avail themselves of death. Or rich aunt Gladys who is just living too long for the inheritor, she can be made miserable. Sadly elder abuse is widespread. Canada can do better, it must increase palliative care. Hildegard Krieg
Local drivers continue to get burned at pumps I often wonder who is in charge of the local ‘gas cartel’ here in Salmon Arm. Do the owners of the local gas stations really expect us to believe that within minutes all stations here are contacted by their “head offices” to up or lower the price of gas all to the same price? It should also be noted that lately price drop occurs on Fridays after the local weekly newspapers come out and the “Are we being burned at the pumps” sta-
tistics are reported. Today Friday, Jan. 22 the local price dropped at all stations here to 96.5 per litre. That same litre of gas was 80.9 in Kamloops, 74.9 in Prince George. And just to aggravate myself some more I looked up on gasbuddy.com the price in Edmonton is 62.9 per litre. Every time I drive into Kamloops I keep looking for the pipeline or refinery
that is supplying their constantly cheaper gas but I cannot find them. We don’t live out in the middle of nowhere, the Trans-Canada Highway runs through Salmon Arm. Why don’t the numerous full fuel tankers that constantly drive past every Salmon Arm gas station drop off “cheaper” fuel here? We are being burned at the pumps! Tom Harris, Blind Bay
Province wastes arable land while food costs soar I would like someone to explain why our produce prices took a giant leap because of a prolonged drought in California. It seems to me that since one of our less illustrious prime ministers hornswoggled us into the free trade
agreement we are unable to grow vegetables and fruit that were previously produced in Canada. Instead B.C., for instance, the third largest Canadian province, is adamantly proceeding on flooding more arable land with another
questionable dam. Some may recall that WAC Bennett’s High Arrow dam south of Revelstoke was later declared redundant. Any explanation for our dependency on imported vegetables and fruit formerly produced in Canada had bet-
ter be good and not any high finance mumbo-jumbo. However, I do know what goes out of my wallet for food and it would be better if it was produced at home. Alli M. Graham
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1936
Three provincial government inspectors had arrived at Sicamous to inspect the S.S. Whitesmith. Conditions at Seymour Arm made it impossible for a small boat to get in there, so all services to that community were temporarily suspended. Ernest Doe asked permission of district council to go over the minutes from the start of the council in 1905 as he wished to write a history of the district. George E. Davies entered the Bank of Commerce in Kamloops to begin his banking career.
1946
Lifting of building controls announced from Ottawa signalled a start on construction of a new modern creamery by the Salmon Arm Co-operative Creamery Association. Estimated cost of the proposed plant was approximately $30,000. The new building would include provision for ice cream freezing and milk pasteurizing rooms. A ski club was organized in Salmon Arm. Officers elected were Ralph Bartman, Mac Turner, Marguerite Perry, Roy Farrell, Earl Mackay and Roy Simpson.
1956
The building formerly occupied by Salmon Arm Hardware on Alexander Avenue, near the Tavern Inn, was purchased by G.H. Whale of Modern Electric. Rinks skipped by Phil Fraser and Bill Smith won the right to represent the Salmon Arm Curling Club in the North Okanagan Zone curling playdowns for the provincial finals.
1966
Wilcox Hall, Salmon Arm, closed its doors, took stock for four days, then re-opened as Marshall-Wells of Canada. Helen and Richard Askew of the local figure skating club were among the 29-member B.C. delegation going to the Canadian figure skating championships in Peterborough, Ont. Salmon Arm Jewels, provincial basketball champions, won the annual Tartan Invitational Tournament in Vernon. Nineteen local farmers took a farm business management course sponsored by the department of agriculture.
Top choice: Left, Ironwood chef Scott Cavill, Alexandra Jacques and Steve deBoer of Drew Lee-Hai, event sponsor, pose with the inaugural trophy; Enactus members Jacques and Laureen Shannon sample soups.
Soup’s On treats tastebuds, raises funds By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
It was the soup many people sampled first and the one that most satisfied their tastebuds. Ironwood Restaurant chef Scott Cavill’s wild mushroom soup won the People’s Choice award at the inaugural Soup’s On fundraiser hosted by the members of Enactus Okanagan College. Some 109 people took the taste test and organizers had to turn away about 30 others, who showed up at Chances Casino last Thursday evening to sample soups donated by 17 local restaurants. The event was a stellar success that raised about $1,000 for Second Harvest and another grand for Enactus, which will be invested in other community projects. “Our overhead was minimal because everybody in the community was so generous,” says Laureen Shannon, president of the Salmon Arm campus chapter. The name of the organization that includes 17,000 university programs in 36 countries comes from its motto: “We believe investing in students who take ENtrepreneurial ACtion for others creates a better world for US all.” It is a program 44-year-old Shannon believes in wholeheartedly. A widow and mother of boys nine and 13 years old, Shannon will graduate in May with a diploma in business administration and plans to pursue a degree in human resource management.
“I joined Enactus to give back to the community and to be on a team,” says the bubbly team leader. “It gives me a really good feeling to do something that’s so positive for the community. And a lot of it is really sustainable.” Shannon says the group investigates community needs and tries to do something about it by creating high-impact projects, whether they are focused on the environment, social and or economic issues. With their popular Launch-a-preneur program on hiatus this year, the group was looking for another project. Alexandra Jacques suggested Soup’s On as a way to raise awareness and support Second Harvest. “Alexandra was the project co-ordinator and this was her first event; she did it all and she did a fantastic job,” says Shannon, noting Jacques went above and beyond, visiting restaurants with a well-prepared package explaining the event, its purpose and what it could do for the participants. “She surprised me, not because I didn’t think she could do it, but she’d just never done it before.” Cavill, the winning chef, was not approached because the Ironwood Restaurant at the Salmon Arm Golf Club is closed for the season. He heard about the event and went to the casino to find out how to get involved. Reaching out earned him bragging rights and a trophy with a bowl and spoon atop a
wooden base – and maybe a reminder to people that the Ironwood is a great place to have a meal. Jacques, meanwhile, is thrilled with the success of Soup’s On and, while she will have to go to Kelowna to continue her studies next fall, she is hoping she can return to co-ordinate what she hopes will become an annual event. She got the idea from Soupalicious, an annual event her boyfriend’s parents have organized in Utopia, Ont. for eight years in order to raise money for that small community. Jacques was also thrilled that when Enactus added door prizes and a people’s choice award, participating restaurants contributed items for prizes and others said they would happily have done so had they been asked. The 27-year-old is studying business admin and wants to specialize in hospitality and tourism, with a focus on event planning and co-ordinating. “I am already thinking of all the things I am going to do next year; we’ll definitely need a bigger space and more tables,” she says, noting organizers got wonderful feedback and suggestions and a commitment to attend the next one. “It was a great opportunity to see if it’s something I’d really like to do…” she says. “I would recommend Enactus for everyone; it’s a great experience, looks good on resumes and provides great job opportunities after college.”
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Traffic concerns don’t deter car wash approval By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
A detour into traffic concerns didn’t deter city council from approving a development permit for a new car wash at the top of Tank Hill. The permit, approved unanimously by council, allows for the construction of an automated car wash with three self-serve bays, three vacuum bays and a mechanical/office building at 2801 10th Ave. NE – at
the back of the commercial complex where the Shell gas station and Mac’s convenience store are located. The use is supported by the official community plan and the property’s C3 service commercial zoning. Council’s approval followed a public hearing, during which Birte Decloux of Kelowna-based Urban Options and Planning Permits addressed concerns raised by councillors and the residents of a neighbouring residential strata.
To one of those concerns, noise, Decloux emphasized the materials and technology used would largely mitigate noise reaching the closest residence to about 20 decibels – equivalent to the sound of a watch ticking. The strata also commented how the site of the proposed wash currently serves as “unofficial overflow parking for Setters Pub and Budget Car Rental. Decloux said the developer is providing 19 more parking
stalls than what is required by the city, and can easily accommodate the 10 stalls Setters uses. Also speaking at the hearing was David Askew, who complimented the development, but said he was concerned with the impact it would have on his Uptown Askew’s property and its future development. “There’s now a covenant on our property that says before we do any further development, we’ll have to do another traffic study, and
I’m quite sure the applicant wishes to attract traffic to the area,” said Askew. “And that traffic will add congestion to the area and when I come to try and get my covenant removed, I’ll be responsible for any increase in congestion that has occurred by other developments…” City engineering and public works director Rob Niewenhiuzen confirmed that traffic study was completed in 2014, and calls for improvements at the 11th
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Sticking to roots of Roots & Blues Festival OBSERVER STAFF
From board chair Lodi Kieken to artistic director Peter North and festival director David Gonella, the word is “turnaround.” This was the term all three used to describe the state of affairs at the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society’s Jan. 20 AGM. Chair Lodi Kieken said several folks at last year’s festival offered comments along the lines of “we’re back.” He thanked North, Gonella and office manager Cindy Diotte for their hard work. BDO Canada’s Angie Spencer provided an unaudited statement of operations, calling this year’s $30,074 loss remarkable compared to the $127,871 loss in 2014. Spencer also reported that grants, donations and mem-
berships were down slightly but in-kind contributions were up from $159,659 in 2014 to a whopping $223,136 in 2015 – a significant factor in the lower overall loss. In his report to the board, North said 2015 proved to be a “light-at-the-end-ofthe-tunnel” year for the festival in terms of his role and the vision for the festival. He said he felt it was necessary to revisit the mandate of the festival when it was first born. “The decision was made to go back to the template of the folk festivals that started in Winnipeg so many years ago,” he said, noting Shuswap festival’s roots and blues banner covers a big slice of musical territory. “My feeling as artistic director was that if we are indeed a roots and blues festival, that is what our
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Dead songbook also worked well, he said. “The chemistry of the workshops, the themes and titles seemed to work and all the artists were afforded the proper amount of time to deliver their talents to our audience,” he said. “As we entered the fall, it seemed obvious the Canadian dollar was not going to be our friend... I made a point of contracting a number of Canadian acts as quickly as possible.” And that’s working both ways, as many artists are contacting the festival to express an interest in taking part. The interest extends to enthusiastic volunteers, many of whom have already made a commitment to return to help in 2016. For information or to buy tickets still at earlybird prices, visit www.rootsandblues.ca.
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Province says smart meters to be under budget By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
BC Hydro’s wireless grid system was officially complete at the end of 2015, with a total cost the Crown utility now projects to be $777 million. That’s $153 million below the original budget, said Greg Reimer, executive vice president, transmission, distribution and customer service for BC Hydro. It includes all the elements required by the B.C. government when it ordered the installation of the smart meter system as part of its Clean Energy Act in 2010. Reimer said in an interview the system has also exceeded the $70 million in savings projected for the first three years of operation. “We’ve realized about $100 million in benefits during that time, particularly from operational savings,” Reimer said. “Customers are getting more
accurate bills. We’ve reduced our manual meter reading and our bill estimates. Meter reading and billing is automated through the system.” The smart grid had its severest test at the end of August 2015 when a windstorm brought down thousands of d r o u g h t - w e a ke n e d trees, leaving 700,000 customers on southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland without electricity. Power was restored to all areas in five days, which was half the time it took to recover from the December 2006 windstorm that flattened trees in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, Reimer said. The 2006 storm blacked out only half the number of homes of the 2015 event. Reimer said the ability to test an entire power line after one break is repaired means the crew doesn’t have to drive the rest of the line, and can move
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to the next confirmed problem when repairing storm damage. BC Hydro has defended its power theft savings after NDP energy critic Adrian Dix questioned them. In a recent letter to BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald, Dix said the company’s estimate of power theft by marijuana growers was “magically” inflated by then-energy minister Rich Coleman in 2006, then increased again in the utility’s 2011 business case for the wire-
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Testing lab: BC Hydro is required to test meters annually to make sure they are accurately measuring electricity use. less system. Reimer said the business case projected a
75 per cent reduction in power theft, and the reduction for this fis-
cal year is projected at 80 per cent, as the smart grid detects actual power consumption and compares it to billed amounts. While it’s officially complete, the smart grid requires ongoing maintenance and annual testing of meters to meet federal accuracy regulations. BC Hydro also plans to install more than 4,000 meters that use commercial cellular phone networks to send in readings. Those are for loca-
tions with concrete basement meter rooms that can’t reach the grid, or rural areas where it is too expensive to extend the BC Hydro wireless grid, Reimer said. There are still 13,320 BC Hydro customers, some of whom reside in the Shuswap, who have refused to accept smart meters, opting to pay a monthly fee for manual meter reading of a mechanical meter or a wireless meter with the radio transmitter turned off.
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Track setters: Clockwise from top left, Claire Van Bergeyk of the Larch Hills Nordic team skis in the two-kilometre classic race in the Teck BC Midget Championships at Larch Hills on Saturday, Jan. 23; Julia Hart of the Larch Hills Nordic team pushes toward the finish line; Larch Hills Nordics skier Sam Calkins pushes off from the start gate; Emily Macleod, left, Sabien Deny and Tess Nuttall sprint towards the finish line in the last 20 meters of the race; Justin Siever of the Telemark Nordic team starts the race with a powerful push; Larch Hills skier Max Beckner, left, passes Strathcona-Nordics’ Noah DoeschnerFretts in the last 100 metres of the classic race and Cameron Carelse of the Larch Hills Nordic team speeds to the finish line.
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Unplug and Play events Unplug and Play family events continue with family fitness on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Hillcrest Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Skate and read with the Silverbacks goes from 2:20 to 4 p.m. at the Shaw Centre on Thursday, Jan, 28. Also on Thursday is family yoga at Sweet Freedom Yoga from 5 to 6 p.m. and the Under the Lights Family Snowshoe event is at the SASCU Sports Fields at Little Mountain from 5 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 30, SYSA will host a family footy event at the Salmon Arm Indoor Soccer Arena from 1 to 3 p.m.
Junior basketball action The Salmon Arm junior Golds and Shuswap Grade 8 basketball teams will host a tournament this weekend at the Sullivan Campus. The junior Golds play at 3 p.m., while Shuswap will play at 4:30. On Saturday, the junior Golds play at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Shuswap plays at noon and 3 p.m.
Stay gridiron sharp Peewee to bantam football players that want to develop their skills and stay sharp in the off season can play flag football every Friday night until spring break from 7 to 8 p.m. at the SASCU Indoor Arena. Teams will be combined and the cost is $4 per session.
Bridge results Results for Jan. 17: first Sande & Milford Berger, second Edie & Jack Swanson, third Barb Grier & Peter Budda and fourth Dan Quilty & Gerry Chatelain. Results for Jan. 20: first Glenn Coe & Dan Quilty, second Betty & Charlie Ward and third Doss Burman & Al Christie. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Guidos rink off to provincials The Salmon Arm Secondary girls curling team will find themselves in familiar territory after qualifying for provincials over the weekend. The Salmon Arm squad sailed undefeated through the regional playdowns in Kelowna. Seven girls teams were competing for the Fred Harris Memorial Cup representing girls high school curling supremacy in the Thompson/Okanagan Region. Skip Lorelei Guidos, third Mikaela Paetsch (throwing 4th stones), second Danielle Paetsch and lead Emma Denty will travel to Delta for the March 3 to 5 tournament.
This will be the third trip to provincials for Guidos, and Mikaela and Danielle’s second. “I am very proud of the girls, they were solid through every position and kept getting stronger with each game. In fact, they were unstoppable in the final game against Kelowna Senior Secondary,” said coach Kate Horne, of the team’s resilient play. Three of the team members are in Grade 12 and Horne quipped that their exam schedule will finally slow them down, just a little, as Monday practice was cancelled to ensure they focus their efforts on scholastic achievement. But they will be
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Denty, left, Danielle Paetsch, Mikaela Paetsch, Lorelei Guidos, and coach Kate Horne celebrate winning the regional playdowns. right back at it Tuesday night. “Our team works very hard at their game.
Not all coaches are so lucky,” said Horne. “We are very grate-
ful for the support and very proud to represent Salmon Arm.”
SAS wrestling gaining momentum Salmon Arm Secondary’s Rohan Kafle and Elijah Lazar both claimed gold medals in the Western Canada Wrestling Tournament at the Richmond Oval over the weekend. The SAS wrestling team entered participants in five of the six age categories. Of the 23 wrestlers attending, 11 placed
in the top six, earning team points. Once considered a new program with a few good wrestlers, Salmon Arm is now considered to be a program that is entering the top echelon of teams in the province. The senior boys finished fourth in team standings. “We are not there yet. We did well as a
team with senior boys but we are still behind with the senior girls, junior boys, and junior girls,” said wrestling coach Ray Munsie. “We have the quality and at the senior level we have athletes who have been with us for three and four years and we have added the depth.” The junior boys have
some outstanding individuals, but the depth is not there yet said Munsie. He says they lack numbers on the girls side of the team. “We simply don’t have enough participation to pose a threat. We need more girls in our program if we will ever enter that top level,” explains Munsie. Skylar Bailey, Drew
Bannister and Cole Swetlikoe placed sixth in their wight divisions, earning points for the team. Jacob Fagrie placed fifth. Claiming bronze medals were Ryder Fortes, Shyanne Matthys, Kaylin Namislo, and Colin Robinson, while Awatar Kafle brought home a silver medal.
Larch Hills dominates championships More than 230 skiers from across the province as well as Alberta and Washington participated in the Teck BC Midget Championships last weekend. Once again, the Larch Hills Nordic Team won the aggregate award for the club with 290 points, followed by Telemark at 109 points, and Hollyburn at 95 points. The weekend consisted of
a classic interval start race and relay event on Saturday, and a skate technique sprint event Sunday. In the classic event on Saturday, Trond May placed first for the 2003 boys. Claire Van Bergeyk placed first and Lys Milne was third for the 2003 girls. Cameron Carelse claimed second for the 2004 boys, while the girls swept the podium.
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in the 2006 category. In the girls relay event, Larch Hills team Purple Pigs consisting of Sophia Van Varseveld, Milne, Van Bergeyk and Moore took second place and, in third, was the Little Larches consisting of Isabelle Wilkie, Julia Hart, Samantha Vukadinovic and Zara Bucher. In the boys event, finishing in second place was
The Hot Dogs, consisting of Eric Moore, Jacob Hepburn, Cameron Carelse and Trond May. On Sunday, skiers competed in an exciting day of skate technique sprints. Trond May, Julianne Moore and Hilary Vukadinovic each claimed first in their division, while Zara Bucher and Eric Moore placed second.
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Minor hockey’s heart and soul By Evan Buhler obSERvER STAFF
A volunteer’s dedication is the cornerstone of any successful minor sports association. For more than 35 years there was one name synonymous with the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association. That name was Wendy Pottie. Throughout her many years as a registrar, bill collector, archivist and public relations person, Pottie cared for and nurtured minor hockey in Salmon Arm. “Wendy was the epitome of a dedicated volunteer here in Salmon Arm,” said Roy Sakaki, Salmon Arm Minor Hockey administrator. Sadly, Pottie passed
away last year. Pottie has been described by many as the heart and soul of minor hockey in Salmon Arm. Kelly Moores can attest to that statement. Moores, who was involved with minor hockey, took over the registration process when Pottie suffered a stroke in the early 2000s. “She was absolutely the best volunteer I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and I have worked with a large number,” said Moores. He recalls her organization was second to none. “She kept copious records in her basement. She kept files on every player. If you mentioned a player’s name
from her time with minor hockey, she could tell you all about that player,” recalls an emotional Moores. He recounts a few in-
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stances when she was able to help a family who lost their child’s birth certificate. Even after her boys finished playing minor hockey, Pottie tirelessly continued her volunteer work.
“It means a lot to everyone in the community that she stayed on as a volunteer even after her kids had left the sport,” said Moores. John Maxwell, former president of Salmon Arm Minor Hockey, dubbed Pottie “minor hockey’s den mother.” Pottie was even known to help out financially allowing for deferred payments so that those with financial difficulties could afford to have their kids play. Last year after Pottie passed away, the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association renamed the yearly volunteer award in Pottie’s name. “For someone who gave so much to the community we decided to rename the award af-
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ter Wendy, so that her memory will live on in minor hockey,” said Sakaki. Pottie enjoyed many hours of watching children of all ages play minor hockey in many arenas. “You could really see that she cared about each and every one of the players that she helped register,” said Moores. She always watched Hockey Night in Canada on television unless there was a Silverbacks game in town. This Saturday, as part of the fourth annual Hockey Day in Salmon Arm, Pottie’s husband John will be on the ice to help with the ceremonial puck drop before the Silverbacks game.
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Canada’s favourite winter pastime will be honoured this Saturday as the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association will be hosting its fourth annual Hockey Day in Salmon Arm. “It’s a way to salute everyone involved in hockey, from the Timbits players to the ’backs, and all the parents and volunteers who are involved with hockey in Salmon Arm,” said Roy Sakaki, Salmon Arm Minor Hockey As-
sociation administrator. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. both the Spectator rink and Hucul Pond will be full of action. This weekend will be the start of playoffs for the rep teams, including the bantam and Midget Tier 2 teams. Every level of hockey will be represented during the day. “We have a great history of hockey here,” said Sakaki enthusiastically. “It will be a great focus on hockey all day, and what better way to end the night than watching the Silver-
backs take on their arch rivals from vernon.” on Saturday evening, the Silverbacks will pay tribute to the Shuswap Totems, Salmon Arm’s first junior A hockey club, by wearing replica jerseys. Gord Mackintosh, the Totems’ first general manager, will be at the game. “It’s exciting, it’s quite an honour to be recognized as the first team in Salmon Arm,” said Mackintosh. A few of the original Totems players will also attend the game, including hometown player
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’Backs eager to get back on right track By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
January has not been a friendly month for the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm just wrapped up a threegame Island road trip, returning with a single point from a tie on Sunday. “It was disappointing to only get one out of a possible six points; that being said we did take some positive steps forward against a great team in Nanaimo,” said Silverbacks head coach Brandon West. Over the weekend, Cowichan and Victoria both got the better of the ’Backs. This month, the Silverbacks have three wins from 10 games, and have two more games remaining in
January, a home-andhome with Vernon. On Friday evening, Kade Kehoe provided the winner as the Cowichan Valley Capitals defeated the Silverbacks 6-4. Ayden MacDonald’s second goal of the game made it 4-2 for the Caps after the first period, with Chase Zieky and Ross Heidt scoring for the ’Backs. Elijiah Barriga got the ’Backs within one in the second but Kehoe’s goal early in the second clinched it for the Capitals. Taro Hirose scored his second of the night for Salmon Arm after that, but Mitch Meek iced it late with an empty-netter. In Victoria the following night, PJ Conlon scored twice, seal-
ing the game with an empty-net goal, to lead the Victoria Grizzlies to a 4-1 win over Salmon Arm. Heidt scored his second in as many days, opening the scoring in the first for the Silverbacks. But it was the only puck to get past
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the Grizzlies’ Matthew Galajda as he made 37 saves for the win. Conlon, Mitch Barker and Brayden Gels-
inger scored in the second for Victoria to put them in command. The Silverbacks took the ice for the third game in as many days against Nanaimo and held the league’s top scorer Sheldon Rempal at bay, coming away with a 2-2 draw. A mere 22 seconds into the game Corey Renwick gave the hosts the early lead and Matthew Hoover added his 33rd goal of the season, giving Nanaimo a 2-0 lead after the opening period. Josh Blanchard scored midway through the second period and Hirose netted his 12th of the season in the third, forcing overtime. After two five minute overtime periods, the two sides settled
for a point each. “We played really well in the second half of the game. We had plenty of chances, but couldn’t capitalize on those chances we were given,” said West. The last time Vernon and Salmon Arm met, the Vipers turned a 5-1 defect into a 10-5 win, a game that West calls irrelevant at this point. “It’s in the past; we’re not going to reflect or rely on the past to dictate our play in the present.” The ’Backs open up their home-and-home series with Vernon on the road, Friday evening, before returning
to the Shaw Centre on Saturday. The game will be the marquee event during the fourth annual Hockey Day in Salmon Arm and puck drop is at 7 p.m. “The guys are well aware of the streak we are on right now (win-
less in six games) but there is still a good attitude in the dressing room. There is an understanding around everyone that we know we have to start winning games. We just have to polish a few parts of our game,” said West.
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The Salmon Arm Golds senior basketball team’s run of 10 wins in a row was broken in their first game at the Abbotsford tournament over the weekend. Game one was against the second ranked AAA team in the province, Steveston London. A slow start saw the Golds fall behind by 15 in the first quarter, as Steveston went on to win 78-61. Josh Kujat led the team in scoring with 16 points, six rebounds and four steals, while Dillan Olson contributed 14 point and Daw-
son Mayes chipped in with nine. Head coach, Rhys Waters was unable to make the trip as he was under the weather, so assistant coach Jordan Grieve took over the coaching responsibility. “The boys fought extremely hard to get back into the game led by great team defence. We got to within five points at the end of the third quarter,” said Grieve. “We showed that we can compete with the best AAA teams in the province.” The Golds responded well in their second game as they downed
Mission easily 68-33. The first quarter was a back and forth but the Golds held on to a fourpoint lead after the first quarter. In the second frame, the Golds took over control of the game and never looked back. “Everyone got into the game and every player scored,” said Grieve. Dawson Mayes earned game star honours as he contributed to the Golds fast-break offence. Dillan Olson knocked back a gamehigh 20 points and Dawson Mayes added 10 of his own. In the final game of the tournament, three
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tion of Writers which is a B.C. registered Society. “our mandate is to organize events to enrich the cultural life in our community and British Columbia, with a focus on the written arts,” says president Kay Johnston of the three-day event that is in its 13th year and attracts participants from B.C. and Alberta. “We are fortunate to have bestselling and awardwinning authors Robert Sawyer, Michael Slade and Ted Bishop to name
a few to lead our workshops, master classes, and panel discussions this year.” Word on the Lake sessions include both skill development workshops and open forums with authors based on questions and answers in an intimate setting. Many of the authors bring a selection of their books, which are available during the festival and may be signed during a session on Saturday afternoon. A young writers’
workshop takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, with a popular coffee house getting underway at 7 that evening. Aspiring writers can register to get valuable feedback on their work in a Blue Pencil Café. The always popular and entertaining banquet takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday. Sunday’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and a social time at okanagan College.
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Contest opens for 2016 writers’ festival Sharpen your pencils, ready your pens or dust off your keyboard – whatever it takes to sit down and write. The Shuswap Association of Writers has announced the opening of the 2016 Askew’s Foods Word on the Lake Writing Contest. Contestants may submit original unpublished works in the following categories: fiction, non fiction and poetry. First-place winners will receive a cash prize of $150 plus a 2016 conference package including banquet ticket ($230 value) and will be published in the Askew’s’ Foods Word on the Lake Anthology, which will be available at the festival. The contest closes at midnight on April 11. Winners will be contacted prior to the festival, which takes place May 20 to 22 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and okanagan College. Winners will be recognized at the Saturday night banquet. For more details concerning the writing contest, including submission guidelines, visit www.shuswapassociationofwriters.ca. Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival is the major annual event of the Shuswap Associa-
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features an unidentified woman and man at work with printing equipment at the Salmon Arm Observer, circa 1909. the first issue of the first paper published in Salmon Arm, it will be fitting, and no doubt looked for, by the good people of the district, that some declaration of policy be made by the publishers of the paper. It is not our desire to go into much detail or to make any extravagant claims on the district we hope to serve, but given adequate support, we hope to turn out as good a local paper as the field can reasonably expect. “In this respect we think it will compare favourably with the other Interior weeklies but we will leave our readers to judge in the next few issues.” After the sale of the paper in 1909, the name was changed to The Salmon Arm Observer and Shuswap Lake Recorder, and moved the paper to Alexander Av-
enue, where it remained for 35 years. With each of several more changes in ownership, the paper grew and was able to include more world news. In 1944, a family connection that was to last for 32 years began with the sale to Frank D. Marshall. In 1947 the paper was moved once again – this time to a newly constructed building on Hudson Street. The acquisition of an automatic web press upgraded both the print shop and the paper. Well-known to the community, Denis Marshall assumed the position of publisher following his father’s death in 1964. Gordon Priestman, a well-respected journalist and astute follower of community affairs, joined the staff as editor
in 1967 – a position he held for many years. The growing array of technical printing equipment made it necessary to enlarge the premises and to move the stationery business to a separate building – also on Hudson Street. Major technological changes came about in 1973 when the newspaper moved to offset printing made possible by the purchase of electronic typesetting equipment. Ian and Lynne Wickett purchased the paper and commercial printing business in 1976, ending the 32-year tenure by the Marshall family. However, the Marshalls continued to operate the stationery business known as The Marker for a number of years. In 1989, Hucul Printing Ltd. was formed
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The City of Salmon Arm’s infrastructure project for Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 is the Montebello Block to be built at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. The name is taken from a historic landmark – the Montebello Hotel. Built in 1908, the upscale hotel had indoor plumbing, a bar and pool tables. The building stood at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Alexander Street and remained an iconic part of downtown Salmon Arm until it was consumed by fire in 1967, tragically claiming two lives, destroying several other businesses and changing the town’s landscape forever. “Just as the original hotel was an architectural keystone in Salmon Arm’s downtown core, the Montebello Block is the architectural presence that will make R.J. Haney Heritage Village feel complete, as if it is densely populated like the core was more than 100 years ago,” says Haney general manager Susan Mackie, noting the Montebello Block will share the history of long-ago tenants. The Salmon Arm Observer & Print Shop has a long history with Salmon Arm, being established just two years after the birth of the community. The first owners, W. and H. Fraser, moved to Salmon Arm in 1907 and set up in temporary quarters provided by McCallum and Wilcoxfurniture and harness dealers. In December 1907, The Observer acquired their own premises, publishing their 10th issue from a building that later housed the telephone exchange. “Subscription rates were $1 a year, 50 cents, six months, 25 cents, 3 months, 5 cents a copy, payable in advance, otherwise $1.50 a year,” reported historian Ernest Doe in Centennial History of Salmon Arm. The first editorial of Observations, as it was called, notes “In this,
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Art on display Patrons mingle and admire the art on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery’s annual members’ juried exhibition, featuring more than 40 new works by local artists.
Congratulations to the Salmon Arm Refugee Coalition and our fellow Rotary Clubs. You may have read the stories in the newspaper about the coalition of citizens and organizations bringing Syrian refugee families to the Salmon Arm area. The Rotary Club of Salmon Arm fully supports the great work being done by the Coalition, and will welcome our new citizens by participating in whatever ways we can to help them settle here.
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Call for pie makers r.J. Haney Heritage village and Museum has issued a call for pies. “If you’ve got the best pie-baking skills in the shuswap, you are invited to enter your homemade pie in the 20th Annual best of the shuswap Pie baking Contest at the Heritage Week Celebration on saturday, Feb. 20 at the Mall at Piccadilly,” says village manager susan Mackie. Pies are judged by appearance, authenticity, texture and taste, and must be apple, fruit or berry pies that are made the old-fashioned way – from scratch. Winners will walk away with this year’s title, an engraved trophy and dinner theatre tickets for two to the 2016 villain and vittles summer Din-
ner Theatre Production. Winners also have the opportunity to enter a pie in next year’s best of the shuswap Pie Auction. entrants are asked to drop off their pies between 10 and 11 a.m. saturday, Feb. 20 at mall’s centre court. For official pie contest rules, call the village at 250-832-5243 or email info@salmonarmmuseum.org. “This popular pie contest promises to be lip-smacking tasty and everyone is welcome to participate,” says Mackie. After the judging has concluded, slices of the pies will be available for purchase for $2.50 each. Proceeds will go towards extraordinary projects at the Heritage village and Museum.
Walk for the hungry There’s still time to get a team together for the Coldest Night of the Year walk, which takes place on Feb. 20 to raise funds for the salvation Army Food bank. registration begins at 4 p.m. and closes at 8 at First United Church. All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating.
The opening ceremony is in front of City Hall at 5. From 6 to 8 p.m. a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers at the seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre where the walk concludes. Walkers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth aged 13-17) do not have to pay the $25 registration fee. rest stops will be
provided at starbucks, Piccadilly Mall and at the Lighthouse shelter. safety and support volunteers will be at key corners and intersections. Dress for the weather, whatever it is. For more information, contact event co-ordinator Chris Moore at info@blueseaphilanthropy.org or call 250-833-4066.
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DORIS HOWE, October 23, 1914 – January 1, 2016 “Her Laughter brought so much Joy!” As we mourn the loss of our beloved Mother, she will always be remembered for her zest for life, quick wit, amazing laughter and thirst for new experiences and knowledge. Doris was predeceased by her husband George and leaves her four children; Jim (Bonnie), Karen (Jim), Ian, Brian (Kim), nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Mum left us a legacy of wonderful memories. As per her request there will be no memorial or church service.
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FARQUHAR, HAROLD JAMES Nov. 28, 1926 - Jan. 13, 2016 Harold James Farquhar (89) of Chase, B.C. passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home on 13 Jan. 2016. After growing up on the family farm, he left home to work in the pulp industry and eventually moved to B.C., where he worked at the Bluebell mine in the Kootenay area. He married Eileen Reilly in 1952 and later, took over the family farm for 10 years, while raising four children: Susan, Betty, Colin and Catherine. He moved his family back to B.C., where he worked for Adams Lake Lumber until his retirement. Harold enjoyed many activities with Eileen at his side. The Shuswap area was perfect for many activities, such as golf, fishing, camping, boating, gardening and cross-country skiing. They loved square dancing and travelling south as snowbirds. Harold enjoyed meeting new peope and spending time with family and friends. Harold was a soft spoken man but often witty and quietly smiling. Visiting, laughing and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was his greatest joy and he was extremely proud. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eileen, two daughters: Betty Jackson (Ken) and Catherine Jones (Darrel), son Colin (Anita), six granddaughters and one grandson, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers: Doug (Mary), Willard (Ena), and Roy (Barbara) and one sister Edith Nelson (Lorne). He was pre-deceased by his oldest daughter Susan in 1972, by brothers Clarence (May), Howard (Rose), George (Marjorie), and John (Anna), and two sisters Lillian Dodds (Andy) and Donalda Riley (Len). There will be a celebration of life in the summer. If friends wish to make a donation, a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C., would be appreciated.
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JOHN RUTCZYNSKI John Rutczynski passed away peacefully January 12, 2016 at his home. John was born September 11, 1948 in Calgary. His family moved to Salmon Arm in 1960. John started his pipe laying career in Salmon Arm then moved to Vancouver following the work. He moved back to Salmon Arm in 1991 and worked for Mounce Construction until 2013 when he very reluctantly retired due to health reasons. John leaves behind his good friend Norma Kaufman, niece Diana, sister Chiquita, brother inlaw Andrew and many good friends. As per John’s wishes there will be no funeral service but there will be a memorial held sometime in the early spring when it will be easier for friends traveling from farther away who wish to attend.
TRY A CLASSIFIED AD COLIN DUNCAN SHANTZ “DUNC” Colin Duncan Shantz “Dunc” peacefully left this world Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 87 years. Left behind to celebrate his life is his loving wife of 66 years, Helen E. Shantz (Keskinen); his son Gregory Shantz and wife Tara Shantz of Armstrong and their children Katie and Jared; son Brian Shantz of Salmon Arm and his sons Michael and Jeremy and their mother Patricia Shantz; daughter Heidi Kotani and her children Hana and Jesse of Kamloops as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father Colin G. Shantz, mother Eda M. Shantz and brother George T. Shantz “Bud”. Duncan moved to Canoe as a 3 year old boy with his family where they bought 40 acres and then built the Canoe Shingle Mill where Dunc and his brother Bud worked many an hour after school and Saturdays. After graduation from SA High School he worked for Federated Co-op running a tug boat on the Shuswap Lake. He later worked for the CP Railway, owned his own logging company and worked in construction, building the Revelstoke Dam and finishing with the Roger’s Pass Tunnel Project. After retiring at 60 he enjoyed travelling, golf, curling, carpentry, and gardening and built a new home overlooking the Shuswap Lake. Most importantly, Duncan loved providing for his family and was a loving husband, father, “Buppa” to his 6 grandchildren and friend to many. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always willing to share his wisdom and experience with those he loved. Our lives are full of his stories and we are richer to have had him for so long. The light he leaves behind will shine on our paths as we continue our own journey. His wishes were for no service and only a celebration of his life with family at a later date. We are grateful for the care and support the emergency, I.C.U. and all the staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm gave Dunc while he was there. Thank you! Cremation arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, B.C. Online condolences may be sent to through Dunc’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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Help Wanted
Have you ever wanted to work in a BC Provincial Park?
Exciting opportunities available! We have positions available in all aspects of Park Operations. Full time, Part time, Live in and Hosts. We are hiring for the following BC Parks: • Heralds Park in Salmon Arm • Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Parks • Shuswap Lake Park in Scotch Creek and more!
Join us at our open house Job fair!
February 20th from 10am-5pm at: Monashee Room - Prestige Harbourfront Resort 251 Harbour Front Dr NE, Salmon Arm, BC Please bring resumes and your questions! Pre register by sending your name and resume to: jobfair2016silvertipshuswap@outlook.com
Maintenance / Custodial Position The Shuswap Recreation Society is accepting resumes for the position of Maintenance / Custodial staff. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and will require flexible schedules to coincide with events and operations within the Shaw Centre. Responsibilities: • Custodial Services • Event Set-up and Take-down • Minor Maintenance Qualifications and Experience: Required: • High School Diploma; • Custodial Experience • WHIMIS certification • Schedule flexibility including weekends and evenings • Mechanical inclination and ability to lift heavy objects from time to time. 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
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Real Estate
Rentals
Financial Services
Financial Services
Home Improvements
Plumbing
Misc. for Sale
Homes Wanted
Greenlight Carpentry Finishing, light framing and renovations. Lyle Fenwick (250)832-5125 (403)506-6323
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.
STEEL BUILDING Sale. “Really big sale: extra winter discount on now!!” 21x22 $5,190; 25x24 $5,988; 27x28 $7,498; 30x32 $8,646; 35x34 $11,844; 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422, www.pioneersteel.ca
QUALIFIED buyers looking for 3+ bdrm home in SA $300400k. Spring poss. Must be
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
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DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools
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Farm Services
Farm Services
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.
• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust
We Deliver
250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Garden & Lawn
Garden & Lawn
Misc Services FRUIT Tree Pruning. Call Sandy Acres Berry Farm 1 (250)832-5398
(250) 833-2505
(Ceiling & Trim extra)
Livestock
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• 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
Financial Services
Auto Financing
FOR Sale: Piglets $50 + other sizes available. Phone for more info (250)832-7462
Merchandise for Sale
MAKITA miter & skill saw, Sthil chain saw, angle grinder, air stapler, various other tools & materials.(250)463-2122
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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Sport Utility Vehicle
REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca
1/Bdrm across from City Hall. Adults, N/S, No pets. Ref’s required. $710/mo. Call 250-833-0420 after 6pm.
2012 Mercedes ML320 SUV 212K Auto loaded DVD, very clean, heated seats & more. $5900 (250)675-3790
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:
Cottages / Cabins
LARGE updated 1 bdrm in Sicamous. Internet, cable incl, hydro extra. $640/mo (250)832-4429 (250)804-1457
Sunnybrae Cottage Monthly Rental Paradise Point Fully furnished 1 bedroom kitchen, living, dining room & laundry $850/month includes hydro, sat tv & internet (250)803-2480
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
www.habitat.ca
TEMPO treadmill, used little, new $500+, sell $200. (250)832-8992
Pets
Pets
PET GROOMING With Michelle
Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
Misc. for Sale
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT
Super Self Storage
4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC Claims a Warehouseman’s lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be disposed of on or before February 29, 2016. CRAIG GRANT JULIE MCEACHERN MICHELLE HUSKA SARAH RUSSELL
Amount owing: Amount owing: Amount owing: Amount owing:
Phone: 250-803-0030
$263.20 $515.20 $442.90 $341.95
Fax: 250-803-0066
IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT
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Misc. for Sale
Cars Trucks SUV’s & Vans
EXCELLENT, young calico cat, very responsive, good with kids & other animals (250)833-4228
Misc. for Sale Donate Today!
Want to Rent
Tools
www.spca.bc.ca
Pets & Livestock
Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
DAILY, weekly, monthly meals can be incl., single or double private bdrm, living room, bath, incl. sat tv, wifi & laundry, avail. Mar 1 (250)804-5545
SHOP- Wanted to rent, in which to build boat. Rural garage ok. (250)804-3403
Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local
3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour
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Misc. Wanted
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market & bank value. No agents.
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Claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following person. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be disposed of on or after February 21, 2016 DAVID DILIGENTI Rent/Storage owing: $6,400 ITEMS: Dewalt compressor 200 psi Dewalt nail gun Dewalt table saw Bosch reciprocal saw Danny Kass snowboard, MTX binding, Burton boots and snowboard bag 50 inch Samsung TV Various items of clothing Harley Davidson motorcycle
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Trucks & Vans 1997 Dodge 3/4Ton 4x4 ext. cab, 30K on new engine, new tires & brakes, very good cond. (250)804-8255
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“Jam the GM” Children’s Book Drive > SALMON ARM GM and PICCADILLY MALL
Family Board Games & Scavenger Hunt > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH
Bring a Book to Work Week > ALL COMMUNITIES
Saturday, January 23
Art Activity “Goya Winter Tree Scenes” > CARLIN HALL LOWER LEVEL 10AM - 12NOON
Pre-registration required, contact Arts Council for the South Shuswap at 250-515-3276 or admin@shuswaparts.com.
Boogie Basic Dance Class
> ARMSTRONG DANCE ACADEMY 10AM - 11:30AM
Monday, January 25
Drop Everything And Read with a Parent/ Caregiver Enderby Family Ice Skate > ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1:20PM - 2PM Family Curling Night
> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM > FALKLAND LIBRARY BRANCH 2PM - 4PM
Let’s Play Art Together
> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 2PM
Family Storytime
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 2:30PM
Family Games Hour
> SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 3PM - 4PM
Skating with the Eagles
> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 12:30PM - 1PM
Armstrong Early Years Fair
PJ Storytime
South Shuswap Winter Fun Play in the Park
Parents & Tots PJ Party and Storytime
Bring clean indoor shoes.
> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 3PM - 4:30PM
> HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9AM - 11AM > EAGLE VALLEY RESOURCE CENTRE 10AM - 12NOON
> BASTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6:30PM - 7:30PM
> SORRENTO BLIND BAY PARK 3:30PM - 5PM
Tuesday, January 26
Hillcrest Family Fitness
> HILCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6:30PM - 7:30PM
> CARLIN HALL LOWER LEVEL 3PM (AGES 5-6), 4PM (AGES 7-9), 5PM (AGES 10-14)
> ARMSTRONG VISITOR CENTRE 9AM - 4PM
Thursday, January 28
Salmon Arm Musical Petting Zoo
> ENDERBY DRILL HALL 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Enderby Free Skate
Drop-In Story Walk™ Free Public Skate
> ENDERBY ARENA 12NOON - 1PM
Sicamous Crazy Hat Skate
Enderby Kidz & Company Gymnastics Salmon Arm Early Years Fair “Pirate Party”
Hip Hop/Break Dance with Miss Cera
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM - 7:30PM > ENDERBY ARENA 8PM - 9PM
Sticks & Pucks Shinny
> DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY CENTRE 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Saturday, January 30
StrongStart Outdoor Play Day
South Broadview Sledding Party
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW SCHOOL 12:30PM 3:30PM
> ENDERBY LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM
Magic Show with Leif David
Drop Everything And Read with a Parent/ Caregiver
> SOUTH BROADVIEW SCHOOL 4PM - 6PM
Family Storytime
“Build a Book” Project at Family Saturdays
> SALMON ARM ARTS CENTRE 11AM - 3:30PM
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 4PM > SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 6:30PM
> HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1:15PM
Carlin Art Activity
> SHAW CENTRE 2:30PM - 4PM
Bring indoor cleats or clean running shoes.
Sticks & Pucks Shinny
Let’s Play Drama Together
> ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BRANCH 2PM
> CARLIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL 6PM 7:30PM
Carlin Country Sliding Party
Skating and Books with the ‘Backs > ENDERBY ARENA 2:45PM - 3:45PM
SYSA Family Footy (Soccer)
> SALMON ARM INDOOR SOCCER ARENA 1PM - 3PM
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Sunday, January 24
> ENDERBY ARENA 12:45PM - 1:45PM
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW SCHOOL 8:15AM 11:15AM
Enderby Lego Building
> ENDERBY ARENA 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Family Storytime
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 10:30AM
> SALMON ARM CURLING CLUB 4PM - 5:30PM
> SICAMOUS RECREATION CENTRE 2PM - 3:30PM
Family Storytime
Family Games & Yoga
Family Storytime
Unplug & Play Family Swim
> CARLIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL 6PM 7:30PM
Enderby Come Try Curling!
Puppet Play
Armstrong Family Rollerskating
Wednesday, January 27
Fun Family Yoga
Family Storytime and Music
Armstrong Family Ice Skate
> STRONGSTART AT PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:15AM - 11:15AM
Under the Lights Family Snowshoe Night
> HASSEN ARENA ARMSTRONG 3PM - 4:30PM
Enderby Family Ice Skate
> ENDERBY ARENA 5:45PM - 7:15PM
Enderby Family Place Activities & Lunch > ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH 8:30AM - 12NOON
> SWEET FREEDOM YOGA STUDIO (BESIDE JUNGLEMANIA) 5PM - 6PM
> SALMON ARM LIBRARY BRANCH 2:30PM > SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY BRANCH 3PM - 4PM
> LITTLE MOUNTAIN SPORTS FIELDS 5PM - 7PM
Bring snowshoes and headlamps if you have them. Some snowshoes will be available.
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> NOR-VAL RECREATION CENTRE 3:45PM - 5:45PM
StrongStart Big Buddy Reading
> ENDERBY CURLING RINK 3:30PM - 5PM
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Thanks to our Supporters:
Armstrong & Falkland EYC Armstrong Dance Academy Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber Armstrong/Spallumcheen Parks & Rec Arts Council for the South Shuswap Asparagus Community Theatre Bastion, Carlin, Hillcrest and South Broadview PACs City of Salmon Arm
Enderby Curling Club Enderby Recreation Services Enderby Resource Centre EZ Rock 91.5 FM FACES Happy Sprouts Music In the Groove Studio Kidz & Company Mall at Piccadilly
NSSCR ECD Okanagan Regional Library Salmon Arm Curling Club Salmon Arm ECD Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm Recreation Salmon Arm Silverbacks School District No. 83
Shuswap District Arts Council Shuswap Youth Soccer Assoc. Sicamous & Malakwa ECD Sicamous Eagles Sicamous Recreation Society Sicamous Parents & Tots Sicamous Preschool SPARC Sweet Freedom Yoga
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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, JAN. 27 MEDITATION – A drop-in class of guided meditations
and a teaching takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW. Suggested donation is $10. For class topic and information, call 1-250-558-0952 or send an email to www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please.
THURSDAY, JAN. 28 UNPLUG & PLAY – In the Groove Studio takes part in the
Literary Alliance’s Unplug and Play Week with a Pirate Party and Early Years Fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.
GREEN THUMBS – The Shuswap Garden Club meets at 7
p.m. at the Scout Hall, 2460 Auto Rd. Karen Froess will talk about “lasagne gardening.” Everyone is welcome. Call Trish Toms at 250-832-1965.
3690 - 30th St. NE. Vince Fischer will speak on the importance of wills, enduring power of attorney, etc. For more information, call Edna Gowriluk at 250 8326599. SHARING STORIES – The Storytellers Club holds its first
meeting at 7 p.m. in Askew’s Uptown meeting room to discuss setting the scene, how to make a written story interesting verbally, a sample five-minute story and planning for future meetings. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Estelle at 250-5466186.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents All the
Time in the World at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Two physicians from Dawson City, Yukon feel their family is losing its focus. They pack their bags and family and move
WEEKLY CRIB – Enjoy a game of crib every
Centre hosts the monthly event at noon for those celebrating birthdays in February. Purchase tickets by Wednesday, Feb. 3. HAPPY TRAILS – Shuswap Trail Alliance party and silent
auction takes place at the SASCU Recreation Centre gym,with DJ Patrick Ryley and live music by the Whiskey Danglers and food provided by Blue Canoe. Donations to support the trail alliance’s programs can be made by calling Winston Pain at 250-804-6451 or drop items off at Lakeside Insurance. Tickets are available at Skookum Cycle.
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents 45 Years at
5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. A week before their 45th wedding anniversary, Kate and Geoff Mercer’s genteel life in the English countryside is threatened when Geoff receives a letter saying the body of his longdead first love has been recovered – perfectly preserved – in the Swiss Alps. CANASTA – Hand and foot canasta takes
Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For information, contact Donna Bernard at 250-8330123.
place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For more information, contact Pat Bolen at 250-832-4174.
SNOWBLAZERS – Snowmobile Club
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10
monthly meetings are held every third Thursday at the curling rink from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss chalet, trails, fundraising and preservation of Fly Hills recreation. Visit www.sasnowblazers.com.
TOASTMASTERS – Check out
Salmon Arm Toastmasters, which meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. Or check online at salmonarmtm.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29 BOOK BARGAINS – The Salmon
Arm and South Shuswap Friends of the Library hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mall at Piccadilly and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of gently used books may be made at both library branches the week prior to the sale only.
RECRUITMENT – Shuswap Search and
Rescue is looking for dedicated volunteers and will host an information session at 6 p.m. at 4871 46 Ave. SE. Call 250-804-7918 or email shuswapvsar.org.
Clearance Event
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UNPLUG & PLAY – In the Groove Studio takes part in
Unplug & Play Week with a Musical Petting Zoo from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm library.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Carol at 5
and 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
OPERA – Live from the MET to the large Salmar screen
at 9:55 a.m. comes Turandot. Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand.
UNPLUG & PLAY – The Salmon Arm Art Centre’s Family
Saturday program offers a Build a Book project from 11 a.m. to 3:30 and Puppet Play takes place at 2:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2 PROBUS – The club meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Elk’s Hall,
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to an isolated area of the Yukon for a year. This documentary reveals the transitions that take place during their year in the wilderness.
THURSDAY, FEB. 4 MURDER MYSTERY – The Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio
presents Funkin’ Dead, a five-act murder mystery with a four-course dinner Feb. 4 to 6, 12 to 13 and 19 to 20. Drinks are served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.saactorsstudio.com, Intwined Fibre Arts or by calling James at 250-833-5134!
WEEKLY CRIB – runs every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at
the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall. For info, contact Donna Bernard at 250-833-0123.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5 KNITTED WEAR – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers
sale of knitted goods takes place on the first Friday of every month at the Mall at Piccadilly.
BIRTHDAY LUNCH – The Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity
THURSDAY, FEB. 11 WEEKLY CRIB – Enjoy a game of crib every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For information, contact Donna Bernard at 250-833-0123.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13 HEART SONGS – The Ancora Women’s
Ensemble performs in concert at 2 p.m. at St John’s Anglican Church. Tickets are available at Acorn Music or by calling 250-832-9832.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14 HEARTSONGS – Everyone is welcome to attend this concert and dessert event to raise funds for a conference at 6 p.m. at Five Corners Church. It includes live music, a cake auction and more. DAY AND NIGHT – An affordable pancake breakfast will
be held at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre from 8 to 11 a.m. A jammers dance begins at 7 p.m. Play an instrument or enjoy dancing to the music.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20 COLDEST NIGHT – Walk with others to raise funds for the
Lighthouse Shelter and Second Harvest. Contact event co-ordinator Chris Moore at info@lueseaphilanthropy. org or call 250-833-4066.
CALLING ALL PIES – R.J. Haney Heritage Village
announces the 20th annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest to be held at the Mall at Piccadilly on Saturday, Feb. 20 during Heritage Week celebrations. For rules and more information, visit www. salmonarmmuseum.org.
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