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Shiver me timbers Sarah Ewanyshyn, a Grade 1 student at Bastion Elementary, gets ready to ski in the annual Pirate Loppet, which had more than 500 students from around the region participate in the annual, non-competitive cross-country ski event on Friday, Jan. 29 at Larch Hills Ski Area. See more on A14 and A19.
Parents found guilty for spanking teen Court: Punishment for daughter’s nude Snapchat photo leads to assault conviction for couple. By Tim Petruk KAMlOOPS THIS WeeK
Two Salmon Arm parents have been convicted of assault with a weapon after spanking their 14-year-old daughter – one with a mini-hockey stick, the other a skipping rope – after learning she sent nude photos on the mobile app Snapchat. The accused cannot be named to protect the identity of their daughter. On Valentine’s day 2015, the father seized his daughter’s cellphone after she renewed acquaintances with a young man her fam-
ily did not like. Reading through his daughter’s text messages, the father found references to nude photos being sent on the Snapchat app. He confronted his daughter and offered her two options for punishment – be grounded for an extended period or be spanked. She chose the latter and the father took her to the garage of the home, where he used an 18-inch plastic mini hockey stick to spank his daughter two or three times on the buttocks, over top of her pyjama bottoms. A short time later, the girl’s mother returned home and struck
her daughter two or three times on the buttocks with a skipping rope. While administering the spankings, both mother and father told their daughter they were punishing her out of love, not hate. “The child understood that her parents’ beliefs about discipline came from their adherence to the Bible, which they believe advocates the use of the ‘rod’ to spank, rather than the hands, as hands are to be used as instruments of love,” Salmon Arm provincial court judge edmond de Walle said in his ruling. On Feb. 16, 2015, the girl told two friends at school about the
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spankings and showed them her buttocks. de Walle noted one friend noticed they were red and swollen and covered in purple and green bruises, while the other friend saw red and purple marks. The friends told the school principal, who then called the Ministry of children and Family development and a police investigation began. A trial took place in november and a ruling was released last week. In the ruling, de Walle said the spankings were not reasonable and convicted both parents. They
are due back in court for sentencing on March 4. de Walle noted section 34 of the criminal code of canada allows a parent to use force “by way of correction,” noting the force must be intended for educative or corrective purposes. “It is my finding that the force applied to the child was clearly not intended for educative or corrective purposes,” de Walle wrote. “The father testified that his purpose in spanking the daughter was for punishment. He was unable to articulate any other purSee Spanking on page A2
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Body found at Jackson
Police are indicating there was no foul play involved after the discovery of a body Monday morning at the Jackson campus of Salmon Arm Secondary. The body of a 27-year-old man was discovered at 6 a.m. below the school’s tennis courts near the field house. The man’s family has been notified, but the identity of the victim has not been released by the BC Coroner’s Service.
While students arrived to find an area blocked off with police tape, Salmon Arm RCMP Sgt. Andrew Hunter says there was no indication of a suspicious death and the investigation has now been turned over to the Coroner’s Service. Principal Reid Findlay emailed a notice Monday morning to inform parents of the difficult situation and to ask them to contact him with any concerns.
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Spanking exemption has judicial limits Continued from front pose for the spanking.” The judge noted the Supreme Court of Canada has concluded the spanking exemption in the criminal code does not apply to corporal
punishment of children under two or teenagers, based on current expert consensus. In addition, Canada’s top court has concluded that “only minor corrective force of a transitory and tri-
fling nature” can be exempted from criminal sanction. “The parents took no educative or corrective steps by seeking out expert help or any other assistance to discuss their daugh-
ter’s actions with her,” de Walle wrote in the court judgment. “Their actions were solely punitive and not corrective. In my view, the actions of the parents were also degrading.”
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The numbers tell a tragic story. The return of late-run Adams River sockeye was only six per cent of its cycle average. And spawning success for the Adams River sockeye population was just under 66 per cent, the third lowest on record, reported Keri Benner, program head of Fraser Sockeye Stock Assessment at Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Kamloops. This is the second year in a row Adams/ Shuswap sockeye have had far fewer spawners than what were expected pre-season, and more importantly, what the Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) estimated in-season. Only 9,700 sockeye returned to the Adams/ Shuswap area (and only 3,183 females spawned). “Seven years ago the crash in the Fraser River salmon resulted in major media coverage and the comprehensive, expensive Cohen Commission – and then the Harper government ignored the recommendations and approved more fish farms despite the concerns,” says Shuswap Environmental Action Society president Jim Cooperman of the $26 million Cohen Report completed in October 2012, after 18 months of testimony. The report, The Uncertain Future of the Fraser River Sockeye, was heralded as a blueprint for salmon conservation and provided 75 recommendations to government. Cooperman says he believes possible causes for this year’s poor re-
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were dramatically low in the past season. know what it means other than it’s (been deemed) very important and we will receive resources.” But Cartwright says no new funding will be in the works until the end of the fiscal year on March 31, and there’s no indication of how early in the new fiscal year the funding will be forthcoming. “There’s no significant changes to what we expected,” he said, noting anomalies happen from time to time in nature and some runs that have been less than 10 per cent of expected run size did come back. “When it’s less than 10 per cent, everybody’s quite concerned, but I don’t think there’s any one single smoking gun.” Cartwright says the department is still put-
ting pieces of the puzzle together and he is certain there will be studies to better understand what happened. “Science doesn’t deliver on anyone’s timeline; it has one of its own,” Cartwright says of critics who demand immediate action. “It happens however long it takes… sometimes it takes years or several salmon cycles to understand.” But the numbers are discouraging. “The salmon are on a four-year cycle, so to get an idea of how good or bad the return is, one must review the numbers,” says Cooperman. Statistics from 1938 to 2009 are available at http://www.salmonsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ Adams-River-Escapements.pdf.
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Woman imprisoned for negligence By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
Christina Laforge was taken into custody Monday to begin a two-year jail sentence for the death of Troy Charlton. Laforge, a former Malakwa resident, pleaded guilty in September 2015 to the charge of criminal negligence causing death. Her sentence, delivered on Feb. 1 by Salmon Arm Provincial Court Judge Edmond de Walle, includes a threeyear driving prohibition to begin upon the date of her release. Charlton died as a result of injuries sustained from being thrown off the hood of Laforge’s car in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Sicamous RCMP Const. Dusty Miller was on patrol that morning, travelling west on Main Street when he saw a vehicle’s headlights between the west and eastbound lanes coming towards him. The oncoming vehicle then swerved entirely into the westbound lane before returning to the eastbound lane. Sus-
pecting the driver to be impaired, Miller slowed down as the oncoming vehicle drove by. As he was about to pursue the vehicle, Miller witnessed a form lying on the road. He got out of his vehicle and discovered Charlton, whose head was resting in a pool of blood. Moments later, Laforge, the driver and sole occupant of the passing vehicle, appeared at the scene. Appearing distraught, she asked if Charlton was dead and said she knew first aid. Charlton, 49, died while en route to hospital. Laforge was arrested on Aug. 15, and subsequently charged with two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts of criminal negligence causing death as well as dangerous driving causing death. During their investigation, police learned Laforge had consumed a significant amount of alcohol prior to Charlton’s death, when she had been attending a party at her sister’s house for Charlton’s birthday.
Charlton was said to have left the party on foot sometime between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Efforts were made to take away Laforge’s car keys and have her stay the night. But Laforge later found her keys and left the party sometime after 2 a.m. Sometime after 2:30 a.m., a Sicamous Askew’s employee witnessed a white sedan driving very fast on Main Street with a person on the hood. The witness stated it looked as though the person was hanging on for dear life, but was not distraught. The witness then heard the brakes and, soon after, saw police attending to a body on the ground. Using surveillance video footage from different downtown businesses, police confirmed a white sedan had been driving through town with a black mass on the hood. Using this footage, police were also able to extrapolate the speed at which Laforge was travelling – between 72 and 76 kilometres an hour. From this, police reported Charlton’s body was
travelling at about 56 kilometres an hour when he was thrown from the hood of Laforge’s car and struck the pavement. Laforge told police she had a lot to drink and did not remember leaving the party. Nor did she recall when, where or how Charlton appeared on the hood of her vehicle. She said she didn’t remember what happened after that, she “just wanted him to get away from me, leave me alone.” Arguing Laforge needed to be held accountable, the Crown recommended a sentence of two to three years, a DNA order and a driving prohibition of three to five years. Defence lawyer Melissa Klages said Laforge had shown remorse for Charlton’s death and has since experienced major depression and social anxiety disorder. Klages asked that if the court were to impose a two-year jail sentence, it be the full two years and not two years less a day so that Laforge could access federal programming for her psychiatric and medical needs.
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De Walle recognized Laforge’s remorse and efforts at rehabilitation, but said the mitigating factors were outweighed by the aggravating factors that put Laforge in the “upper range of moral blameworthiness.” He noted the accused had consumed a significant amount of alcohol and was aware the victim was on her vehicle, yet “did not immediately stop and come to a safe stop so the victim would not be hurt or injured.” De Walle said two years in prison would serve as a fit and proper sentence. “I have no control of what happens once you are taken into custody,” de Walle told Laforge. “My expectation is you will receive whatever medical care or treatment you will need…”
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Men involved in fight won’t speak to police By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
Salmon Arm RCMP are reporting there was a physical fight but not a stabbing in the Ranchero area over the weekend. Sgt. Andrew Hunter of the Salmon Arm RCMP says an altercation was reported to have taken place outside near the Mellor’s Lucky Dollar Foods store just after midnight on Jan. 31. The store
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was closed at the time of the incident. Rumours were circulating that a man was stabbed in the store, but Hunter says that is inaccurate. A group of men were involved in the altercation, however, police say none of them would provide information. Alcohol was involved in the incident. No charges have been laid. Police say the fight did not pose a threat to the public.
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on 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 2) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303:
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 .
2016 COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES DATES & LOCATIONS The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2016, has been CANCELLED. The In-Camera Council Meeting, of Monday May 9, 2016, will commence at 12:00 p.m. in Room 100 at City Hall. The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2016 will be held at Sullivan Campus of Salmon Arm Secondary School, 1641 - 30 St NE, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Input portion of the meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2016 will be held at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, 751 Highway 97B NE, in the church, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Input portion of the meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, commencing at 7:00 p.m.
OFFICE CLOSURE City Hall will be closed Monday, February 8, 2016, to observe Family Day.
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Annihilating violence Gloves to the ice, the NHL player lands a punch to his opponent’s head. Fans cheer. At the same moment, not far away, a parent chastises his young son for hitting his little brother. Messages society gives about violence are contradictory and jumbled. The recent court case involving a Salmon Arm couple who spanked their 14-year-old daughter with a mini hockey stick and a skipping rope, leaving bruises, because she had posted a nude photo of herself on the mobile app Snapchat, has highlighted the mixed views about spanking and corporal punishment. The judge found the parents guilty of assault with a weapon, stating the law allows educative or corrective steps but the parents took neither. He noted they did not seek out expert help or any other assistance to discuss their daughter’s actions with her. “Their actions were solely punitive and not corrective. In my view, the actions of the parents were also degrading.” On the Observer’s website and Facebook page, readers have both backed the parents’ stance and decried the justice system, as well as applauding the judge’s decision and condemning the parents’ actions as abusive. My views are mixed. For a baby or young child, violence is always frightening. Until a young person is conditioned or forced to accept violence, the sight of one person hurting another is disturbing. They want it to stop and they want to fix the problem. To me, this quality is to be cherished, nurtured and protected. Violence is never a good solution to a problem. Our human history would be quite different if violence was never an option. People who have been spanked or hit as children often say something to the effect that: “My parents spanked me and I turned out okay.” Yes, they probably did, but would their lives have been different if they were never spanked? Would their tolerance for violence be different? Would they be able to think of more creative solutions to problems with their children? While I see no rational justification for violence against children, I also hate the idea of condemning parents. Being a parent is probably the biggest, most complex project most people will tackle. It comes with no parenting manual, no pay and lots of expectations, both internal and external. While there can be untold joy, there can also be heartache. At the same time society talks about children as our future, that role is not backed up with resources. Child-care workers, for instance, are often among the lowest paid. Resources at schools are dwindling, yet the country’s rich are getting richer. Parents, more and more who are struggling financially, get no breaks and are often left to their own devices to try to raise their children. In order to put a stop to violence against children, society must support those front-line heroes, parents, who ultimately love their children and want to do right by them, but need help to do that. If it takes a village (or a province or a country) to raise a child, it’s time the village started pitching in.
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You can add your voice online by googling ‘Government of Canada Pre-budget Consultations 2016.’ Near the bottom of that page you will see coloured boxes for Online Consultation, Email, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The website also notes that: “Stakeholders who traditionally provide their input through the Standing Committee on Finance, who wish to share their proposals for Budget 2016, are encouraged to make their submissions directly to the Minister of Finance at: fin.2016pbc-cpb2016. fin@canada.ca. All submissions will be reviewed in the course of the pre-budget consultation process. We hope to hear from as many Canadians as possible.” That would include Salmon Arm citizens.
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The Observer asked: What do you do as alternatives to screen time in your family?
Megan Bacchus “We go to the library, do jujitsu and swimming.”
Jolene Thomas “I like to go to the art gallery and look at the great artwork.”
Becca Pilon “I do a lot of reading with my little boy; we also go for walks down by the lake.”
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Tom Fletcher Communities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes. Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing. It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013. In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime. One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identified 42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked. Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks. The city opened a shelter in a vacant
Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria. The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms. The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman. Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside. Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment. Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.” The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka. It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.
What should be expected of an outdoors person? In the last few weeks, our local Search and Rescue groups have put aside their own safety and comfort to head out and extract snowmobilers that have gotten themselves into foolish situations. I’ll start by emphasizing that if you are injured, lost or somehow incapacitated then please, use the resources of our Search and Rescue (SAR) members. These folks train hard to be able to safely extract you from dangerous situations. However, in at least three recent cases there were no injuries or immediate danger to those calling for rescue. They were simply in a bind
and they were unprepared for what they had tried to accomplish. Specifically, from what I can tell from reports of these incidents, none of the riders even had snowshoes with them. If you’re going to go out into the wilds and entertain yourself (and by all means, please continue to do so because it’s beautiful out there) you need to be prepared for things to go wrong. At the very least, you need snowshoes, proper clothing, a first aid kit and a few other wilderness necessities. If your machine is stuck and you know where you are and you know how to get out then start walking. Don’t sit and pout, waiting for someone
to get up from their table and come get you! When you finally get out, you’ll be cold and tired but that feeling will come back to you the next time you think about heading out unprepared and it might make you plan a bit better for future adventures. The first person you should look to for assistance is yourself. If you honestly can’t get it done on your own then call out the SAR team but please give that first option a shot. Being prepared to deal with the repercussions of what you take on is your own responsibility first. Grant Hiebert
Many Canadians unaware of abuse It happened in Salmon Arm; a father spanking his 14-yearold daughter and mom who used a skipping rope were charged with assault. The judge ruled the parents’ actions were solely punitive and not corrective, they were degrading, and amounted to excessive corporal punishment.” Does this surprise you? The latest Canadian survey reveals that more than 60 per cent of us knew nothing about residential schools. And an
even greater number are unaware of the “doctrine of discovery,” which legitimized this kind of behavior. I wonder how many of us know anything about the truth and reconciliation commission which went across Canada in the past five years to discover the whole truth about residential schools? And the 94 recommendations to correct the injustices done to indigenous people? There is a final report by Justice Murray Sinclair, released
June 2, 2015. Now we are reaping the results of how we have been treating our neighbours for the past 400 years. Dr. Gabor Mate has spent the last 11 years working in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside to bring hope to some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Here is scientific evidence of what we have been doing to one another. Dan MacQuarrie
Cat owners need to think of the birds It is good to see a collection of birds in our yard once again. They came last year but did not have a long stay. Our nesting boxes were unused and the feeding stations did not need to be replenished. We know the birds were here
because of the clumps of feathers we found around the yard. Our local cats had been well fed once again. Since then, the number of cats has multiplied while the bird population has been decimated. If you are a cat owner and
allow your cat to roam freely, please make sure the cat wears a bell or similar noisemaker to give the birds a chance. Brian Jackson
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petroleum engineering professor, his wife in her early twenties, a two-year-old and a sixmonth-old. “We expect them in three to four weeks and the other family in four to six months,” said Ayotte. Some groups know who their families are but have no idea when they will arrive. And, according to Zakreet, the refugees have no idea where they are going until they are on the plane to Canada. Other group reps provided updates on when they expect their families and where they are in terms of housing, furnishings, clothing and other concerns. A church coalition including Broadview/ Lakeside/Crossroads knows who their family is as does Shuswap Rotary. Deo Lutheran, Shuswap Community
Church and Cornerstone (Christian Reformed) have agreed to take a family but don’t yet know who they are. Mike Boudreau said the data base he set up is being under-utilized. “One of the real powerful things that isn’t being used is the ‘Contact Us,’” said Boudreau, noting anyone can visit shuswaprefuge.com, contact any of the groups and apply to volunteer or to donate a variety of needed items. Criminal checks will be required for any volunteer who will be working with children. Ayotte reminded the group that the bank account now established at SASCU is not to support refugees in their everyday lives (which is covered by the support groups) but rather as a reserve for such events as major dental work, funerals or hearing aids.
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Compassion, care, concern – three words that describe the manner in which members of the steering committee for the Salmon Arm Refugee Coalition are preparing for Syrian refugees. Members representing the much larger community committee met last Thursday to provide updates on the activities of their own groups and discuss matters of concern to the group as a whole. Salmon Arm’s first Syrian refugee, Mustafa Zakreet, earned high praise for his willingness to learn and enthusiastic interest in helping the groups and other refugees when they arrive. “We’re anxiously waiting for Mustafa’s father and brother and have also applied to bring over one of his brothers, who has a wife and young child,” said Joyce Henderson, one of some 35 members of Zakreet’s sponsoring group. First United Church is still waiting for their family but, knowing there are young children, held a highly successful baby shower. “Between 35 and 40 people attended and they were very generous,” said First United co-coordinator Darlene Ogilvie, noting the
group is looking for gently used car seats. “We served some traditional Syrian snacks – hummus, labal, baba ganoush, halva, pita, dates, figs, dried apricots and peppermint and anise teas.” St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church has seen a significant change in their plans to bring a family from Lebanon through the private process. The Franciscan priest in Lebanon who has been helping to facilitate the process to bring Syrian families to Canada advised Brian Ayotte that the translator had included one family member on the family application who is 19 and must therefore have a separate application. “It appears the oversight will delay the family’s trip to Canada by several weeks,” said Ayotte, noting that at the present time, private sponsorships are being processed more slowly than the federal BVOR (Blended Visa Office Referred), which have the same stringent screening. In the meantime, Ayotte got a call asking if St. Joseph’s would like to take on a family through the government process, something parishioners readily supported. The governmentsponsored family includes a 34-year-old
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Family celebrates news of cancer remission By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Megan Senn and her mom have received the best of gifts for their upcoming February birthdays. Megan, 16, was diagnosed with leukemia in August. Since then she has been in Vancouver, undergoing treatment at BC Children’s Hospital. Megan’s birthday is Feb. 26 and her mom’s, Karen Quinton, Feb. 11. Quinton explains that Megan’s leukemia is now in full remission. “Her latest bone marrow biopsy confirms that even at a microscopic level, no cancer cells can be detected. Terrific news worth celebrating! Chemotherapy is working and Megan’s body is responding!” she writes in a letter provided by Megan’s aunt, Leslie Stewart. “Megan’s doctor describes treating leukemia like shovelling while it is still snowing. As soon as you clear a path, snowflakes fall where you have just shovelled and you need to shovel again. So even though Megan is in remission, she must continue chemotherapy to ensure her leukemia stays in remission.” Quinton expressed her gratitude for all the support. “I am continually amazed and grateful for the support Megan
and I receive from the Salmon Arm and Sicamous communities. It is because of your generosity that I am able to stay here with Megan and focus my energy on helping her heal. Your prayers, emails, dinners, chauffeuring, letters, visits, care packages and fundraising are all greatly appreciated.” Megan will receive intensive chemotherapy treatment in Vancouver until spring. Once they are able to come home, they will need to make frequent trips back to the hospital until January 2018. Megan has three siblings: Connor who’s 15 and who just arrived in Vancouver to stay with his mom and Megan; Heather, 19 and Courtney, 18. Quinton is a Grade 1 teacher at Parkview Elementary in Sicamous but has also taught at other district schools. Megan has Down syndrome, so Stewart notes it’s been crucial to have her mom by her side to help her understand what’s been happening. Stewart, other family members and friends have been fundraising to help cover the many expenses that Quinton, a single mom, is facing. Stewart explains that Megan is now staying in Ronald McDonald House with her mom, so she is considered an out-patient, and some
be made at any branch of Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union, by asking for the ‘In trust for Megan Senn, account 1626480.’ Quinton says she and Megan have experienced much kindness at the hospital from caring health-care professionals, to volunteers who make dinners, to professional athletes who drop by for a visit. Through all the treatments, Quinton says Megan’s spirit shines through.
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Karen Quinton pose for a selfie after hearing Senn’s leukemia is in remission. of her medical supplies aren’t covered. Living in Vancouver is expensive, with costs for fuel, food, nutritional supplements and hospital parking adding up quickly. The BC Family Residence Program and Variety Club paid for the first three months of their stay at Ronald McDonald House BC but that coverage has run out. To help, two fundraising events in the Shuswap are planned to help the family, appropriately promoted as “Double the love in two towns.” A chocolate bake sale will take place at the Mall at Piccadilly on Saturday, Feb. 13 from
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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Then, in Sicamous, a beef on a bun fundraiser will take place at the Askew’s grocery store on the same day, Feb. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to the fundraisers, funds can be donated via a GoFundMe account under Megan Senn Recovery Fund at http://www.gofundme.com/6q3mrt38. Donations can also
“Although necessary, the chemotherapy Megan receives has numerous negative side effects. Nausea, hair loss, dizziness and extreme fatigue occur frequently. Megan has also experienced some rare, severe side effects including diabetes, blood clots, seizures and strokes. She has primarily been using a wheelchair since October but uses a walker when she feels good. Megan is working with
a physiotherapist to regain her mobility. She has required more than a dozen blood transfusions as her bone marrow recovers from the cancer and the chemotherapy,” she explains. “Through it all, Megan’s famous smile continues to shine. She brings joy, love and laughter to everyone around her and is a favourite patient of many nurses, doctors, housekeeping staff and volunteers. She is my hero.”
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The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2015 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2016. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re impatient to make some snappy decisions this week Rams but resist the urge to be too blunt. If you blurt out something inappropriate today, you may regret it tomorrow! Think things through before you speak … and realise that your first thought isn’t necessarily the best one. The more you try to control others, the more woeful the weekend will be. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The focus is on improving partnerships [whether of the romantic, platonic or business variety] as you kick-start a stale marriage or freshen up a long-term friendship. It’s also a wonderful week to envision your dreams for the future, formulate your goals, plus consolidate any travel plans you have in the pipeline. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The week starts with a rush as the Mercury/Uranus square revs up your motor and speeds up your mind. But – if you are in too much of a hurry – you could make a messy financial mistake, or upset the applecart with a ridiculously rash statement [either in person or online]. The week ends well when the Mercury/Jupiter trine boosts your spirits and stimulates your study gene. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mars and Pluto help you view a problematic partnership in a deeper and more profound way. With a few strategic tweaks, the relationship can be turned around and transformed. You’re also keen to show loved ones how much you really care. Avoid being too overprotective though. All relationships need room to breathe and there’s a big difference between loving and smothering. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stimulating conversation and careful research are the keys to a pleasantly productive week. Mars is charging through Villa Leo so get ready for changes and hold on tight. And your fiery temper – or an impulsive outburst – could set the Cat amongst the pigeons on the weekend. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The stars favour being proactive and making connections with others, especially involving work projects. But don’t be too quick to say exactly what’s on your mind. And avoid making impulsive financial decisions. Curiosity is high on the weekend so add some variety to your usual routine.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Avoid the temptation to make hasty financial decisions, as impulsive money moves could land you in a heap of debt over the next few weeks. So avoid window shopping and internet browsing, which could lead to a spontaneous spending spree. Friday or Saturday is the time to nurture and feather your nest as you clean, tidy and decorate home and hearth at Villa Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When communicating with others on Monday, stick to the facts. Otherwise you’re likely to blurt out something silly that you immediately regret. On Wednesday, Mars and Pluto intensify your need to communicate with others. So it’s a good day to express your feelings in person or via a timely post, text or tweet. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re keen to get your point across on Monday but strive to communicate clearly [and slowly] otherwise you’ll be misunderstood. If you are organised and enthusiastic mid-week, then you can catch up on unfinished business. It’s also the time to make positive connections, as you communicate with movers and shakers. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whatever you do, you’re in for the long run. But, if something isn’t working out, don’t be afraid to change horses mid-stream. Mercury and Venus [in your sign] encourage you to be flexible and adaptable, as you compromise and negotiate with heaps of class and style. The stars also put you in the mood to nurture and reward yourself with some of life’s little luxuries. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): With Uranus [your ruling planet] squaring Mercury and then squaring Venus, you’re apt to make some hasty half-baked decisions this week involving work and/or relationships. As birthday great James Joyce reminds us “Mistakes are the portals of discovery” as we live and learn through the choices that we make. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This week, make sure you surround yourself with positive people who boost your confidence and encourage your dreams. But avoid getting drawn into discussions about money or politics, as misunderstandings are likely. It’s a wonderful weekend to network with family and friends in a variety of stimulating ways.
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Shuswap waterfront owners want data on docks By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Shuswap waterfront owners want to know exactly what docks do to fish habitat. The Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) is preparing a grant application to the Pacific Salmon Foundation to help fund research into the effect docks and beach modifications have on fish habitat. Armed with a letter of
support from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the association sought and got approval for a letter of support from Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors. A comprehensive Foreshore Inventory and Mapping project was completed by the CSRD in June 2009 and handed over to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO). It revealed 2,789 docks on the fore-
shore of Shuswap, Mara and Little Shuswap lakes and Little River. Next on the list at 1,529 were retaining walls, many of which were built below the high-water line. A total of 200 concrete boat launches and 51 marinas were also tallied, along with 1,170 groynes - piles of lake bed or beach rocks whose construction, in most cases, required the use of heavy equipment. In a letter to the CSRD board, SWOA president Bo Wilson noted the associa-
tion and the ministry have determined that scientific research is needed to fully understand the effects these structures have on fish and their habitat. “Discussions to date have resulted in a desire by both SWOA and FLNRO to jointly explore having researchers from Thompson Rivers University undertake direct research projects to assist in resolving these issues by providing scientific evidence for Shuswap and Mara lakes guidelines on
these issues,reads the proposal dated Jan. 13.” Several factors would be part of the study, including dock size, depth of water under the dock, design and differing sensitivity to impacts depending on area. “At this time there is no ability for the province to fund the necessary research. SWOA has offered to help fund it though membership fees, grant applications and industry donations to ensure land use decisions are based on the best scientific
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Caelynn Marie Bennett is three weeks old in this photo. Her mom & dad, Melanie & Hugh, live in Salmon Arm.
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Morgan was born August 22, 2015, to Catherine & Dillon Lavigne, and loving big brothers Damien and Jay Ryder.
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Dainen (left) and Tanner (right) were born on February 17, 2015. They are 7 months old in this picture. Parents Stephanie and Scott live in Tappen, B.C.
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Gavin Melmac, 2015’s New Year’s Baby is 5 months old in this photo. His Mom, Brenda, lives in Salmon Arm
born June 10, 2015 Philip Reid is six months old in this picture. Dad, Chris and mom, Anna are from Salmon Arm.
Daniel Mori is four months old in this photo. His mom, Wendy and dad, Alan live in Salmon Arm.
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Avery was born on June 18, 2015, loved by big brother Logan. Parents are Ashleigh Lavigne and Kurt Reinelt.
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Magical moments (Left) Magician Leif David has help from Tianna Willison to put the pieces of the Canadian flag back together during an Unplug and Play event at the library on Tuesday, Jan. 26. (Below) Katelynn Maw reacts to David pulling a paper chain out of his mouth.
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Graham is 8 months old in this photo. He is a very happy baby and a blessing to our family! He adores his big brothers Nathaniel and Jeremy. Proud parents are Adam and Rachelle, grandparents Mel & Sherry Kaufman and Jack & Ellen Kalf!
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Liam Edward was born on April 28, 2015. He is 5 months old in this picture. Proud parents are Robert and Winnie Togado
Evelyn Russell is two weeks old in this photo. Her mom & dad, Katharine & Daniel, live in Oyama.
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Ewan Shaw Van Nostrand is seven and a half months old in this photo. His mom & dad are Dianne & Ben. Proud grandparents are Pete & Carol Peebles, of Prince George, BC and Dick & Joanne Van Nostrand of Dawson City, Yukon
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At a regular meeting of city council, Mayor Newnes stated that the CPR had several carloads of ashes shipped here and council obtained some of these which they proposed to use on crossings and streets, where necessary.
1936
On the front page of the Observer were pictures of King George V, whose death had recently occurred, and the Prince of Wales. The king was described as a well-loved monarch and a true Christian gentleman. The Prince of Wales, who had just been proclaimed King Edward VIII, was a popular prince, although a bachelor. G.M. Salt, president, occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Salmon Arm Creamery Association. Manager R.J. Skelton reported there had been an increase in production of 10 per cent over 1934 and they had sold all their pack.
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1946
A new cold storage warehouse and packing plant was planned by the Salmon Arm Farmers’ Exchange. To be erected at Canoe, the cost of the completed project was estimated at approximately $100,000. Daily mail service was to be inaugurated on Salmon Arm Rural Routes 1 and 2, according to notices received from Ottawa by postmaster J.L. Jackson. A number of Salmon Arm soldiers returned from overseas on the liner, the Queen Elizabeth. Among these were Sgt. Phil Calvert, Dvr. F.G. Shirley, Sgt. Ted Morton and Dan Cranfield of Larch Hills. In the high school activities column, we learned that two veterans of the Second World War, Sub Lieut Laurence Collier and F/O Bob Purkis, were guest speakers at a literary meeting.
1956
Presaging the conversion to dial equipment in Salmon Arm in 1957, a total of $40,000 was to be spent by Okanagan Telephone on its exchange here. Margaret Raffel of Salmon Arm skied her way to easy victories in both the senior women’s slalom and downhill championships of Kamloops Ski Club.
Ahoy, mateys: Clockwise from top: Grade 5 Hillcrest student David Chancellor, Grade 1 Bastion student Keira Cadden, Grade 7 Shuswap student Jalen Thurgood, Grade 4 Bastion student Brynne Smith and Grade 4 Highland Park and Bastion students Wyatt Andres and Kai Wilson ski in the Pirate Loppet at Larch Hills Friday.
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Hockey Day showcases talent By Evan Buhler observer sTAFF
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on saturday, hockey players from atom to the silverbacks, parents, coaches, volunteers friends and neighbours enjoyed Canada’s favourite pastime – celebrating the fourth annual Hockey Day in salmon Arm. by all accounts Hockey Day in the city was a great success. “on a whole it was a very successful day. All the games went really well. It’s nice to show off our players’ development. The day came to a climax for the silverbacks to get a great win against vernon,” said roy sakaki, salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association’s administrator. sakaki also commented on the seven past presidents of minor hockey and former Totems in attendance. “It was great to see all the guys again and listen to them share stories about the heydays.” Throughout the day, the shaw Centre was abuzz with energy, featuring many playoff battles for the local peewee, bantam and midget teams. The Atom Development A team took on their bitter rivals from Kelowna. In thrilling fashion the silvertips claimed a 4-3 victory. “our Midget Teir 1 team knocked out West Kelowna over the weekend and will move on to the semis to face vernon,” sakaki said. The bantam Tier 2 team, who will host the provincial tournament in March, battled Kelowna in a do-or-die playoff elimination game. They prevailed 3-0, forcing a third game in the series.
Fun for all ages: Hockey players from the novice level to the Silverbacks took part in game action on Hockey Day.
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Indoor soccer tournament The Shuswap Youth Soccer Association will be hosting a U15/16 and U17/18 indoor tournament at the SASCU Memorial Complex indoor arena. The U15/16 girls team plays on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the U17/18 boys team will take to the field at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Shuswap basketball action Shuswap Middle School welcomes everyone to their third annual Barry Dearing Basketball Tournament taking place on Feb. 5 and 6. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Barry Dearing Foundation, which provides funding to students in School District #83 who can’t afford to participate in extra curricular and community activities. The first SMS game goes Friday at 2 p.m. against Westsyde from Kamloops.
Polarthon champ Salmon Arm’s Alex Seal claimed a second place finish in the long-course solo category of the 2016 Polarthon two weeks ago at Stake Lake in the first incarnation of the event in four years. The Polarthon is a winter triathlon including skiing, snowshoeing and skating. However, skating conditions on Stake Lake were unsuitable for the event this season, prompting a switch to a duathlon, with athletes competing in skiing and snowshoeing disciplines.
Register for box lacrosse Registration for the Shuswap Outlaws box lacrosse teams is now open. First year registrants from the Mini-Tyke, Tyke and Novice age groups are eligible for a 50 per cent discount on their registration. This discount will not be reflected on the registration page. The divisions are based on the player’s age as of Dec. 31, 2016. For more information and to register, visit http:// www.shuswapminorlacrosse.com/registration.
Bridge results Results for Jan. 26: first Ruth Embree & Steve Raffel, second Barb & Dave Peterson, third Ona Bouchard & Jim McLean. Results for Jan. 27: first Betty & Fred Bergmann, second Betty & Charlie Ward and third Vicki Coe & Jack Ashenbrenner. Results for Jan. 28: first Dennis & Doreen Roberts, second Ona Bouchard & Jim McLean and third Barb & Dave Peterson. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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’Backs, Vipers share spoils By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
The season series with bitter rivals Vernon has come to an end, with each side getting the better of each other over the weekend. On Friday evening in Vernon in the first game of a home-andhome series, a goal a period was enough for the Vipers to earn a 3-2 win over the Silverbacks. AP player Josh Latta made an instant impact in the game for Salmon Arm, scoring his first goal in the BCHL just over two minutes into the game. Defenceman Kodi Schwarz scored a little over a minute later, giving the Silverbacks a 2-0 lead just 3:39 minutes into the game. Mitch Oliver got one back for the Snakes heading to the first intermission before Ben Butcher tied the game in the second. “We got off to a really good start, but as the game went on I feel our execution in both zones of the rink seemed to fade away,” said Brandon West, Silverbacks head coach. He said missed opportunities cost them the win. “We missed three empty nets and ran into a goalie (Andrew Shortridge) who
played very well.” Early in the third, Vernon’s Joe Sacco scored the game winner. The following night on Hockey Day in Salmon Arm at the Shaw Centre in front of more than 1,600 fans, the Silverbacks downed the Vipers 6-1. No one had a bigger smile on their face than Nick Hutchison after he scored the game’s opening goal. Hutchison returned to the lineup on Friday for the first time since suffering an injury in mid November. “He was a big boost to the lineup. Anytime you have a player that contributes offensively and on the finer details, your team will be better. He adds a lot of depth to the team,” said West. On a line with Chase Zieky and Elijiah Barriga, the Hicksville, N.Y., native scored his second of the night just over three minutes later, and continued to create offensive chances throughout the game. West applauded Barriga’s effort on Saturday, noting he was moved from the centre position to the left wing and provided a constant spark on the line. The goals by Hutchison were all the goals the ’Backs would need as Angus Redmond made 28 saves
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Welcome back: The Silverbacks’ Nick Hutchison celebrates his first goal since returning from injury during a game against Vernon at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Jan. 30. Hutchison scored two goals in the Silverbacks’ 6-1 victory. for the win. “Despite the result on Friday night, I think the boys’ response on Saturday was great. Our depth was really hard to handle and we wore them down,” said West. Ross Heidt scored a natural hat trick and Latta also scored for extra insurance, as Salmon Arm native Colton McCarthy scored the lone goal for his team. “Josh had a great weekend with us, he is committed to us for next season and he rel-
ished the opportunity he was given,” West said. A pair of Silverbacks remain sidelined with injuries and their return is still unknown. Defenceman Ryley Booth remains out of action as he is still recovering from a concussion, and Carson Bolduc is out with an undisclosed injury. There are only 12 games remaining in the regular season and nine of the ’Backs remaining games are against division rivals. “Every point means a lot more now and ev-
eryone is clawing for points,” said West. Currently, the Silverbacks sit six points behind West Kelowna, who have clinched a playoff berth, in third place with three games in hand. “Second place is our goal, and we’ve got games in hand but that doesn’t mean anything if we don’t get the points.” The Silverbacks will face off against the Cents on Friday at the Shaw Centre at 7 p.m. before heading to Merritt on Saturday.
Fans, players treated to memorable day Continued from A15 “All-in-all I can say with confidence that all the fans had a great time and we will continue to build on the event for the community,” said Sakaki.
All minor hockey teams in the area received free tickets to both junior games. Many of the teams took advantage of the offer and could easily be spotted wearing their orange-accented Silvertips jerseys.
Food donations were also collected at the entrance for the local food banks. In the second intermission of the Silverbacks game, Braby Motors sponsored the Braby Shoot to Win contest, which gave
four people one chance to win a brand new vehicle. Unfortunately, no one drove away in the new vehicle, but a few contestants came within inches. In a fitting end to the day’s celebration of hockey, the
Silverbacks defeated the Vipers for a 6-1 win, which received a standing ovation from the 1,600 fans. Seal Skull Hammer put on a show, wrapping up the night at Intermissions Restaurant and Lounge.
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Golds put up valiant fight By Evan Buhler OBSeRVeR STAFF
In front of jampacked bleachers, the Salmon Arm senior Golds basketball team played against Kelowna Secondary on Monday evening. Facing off against what is arguably one of the best high school teams in the country, SAS knew it would be a tough challenge to contain the Owls. KSS is one of the strongest high school teams this province has ever seen. They haven’t lost to a B.C. team this year, and have only had four exhibition losses to high schools from New York, California, Washington and Ontario. The atmosphere was tense in the first quarter, and the tension was high as the Golds struggled to keep pace with the Owls’ quick transition game, falling behind by more than
20 after the first frame. After the whirlwind opening quarter, second-year guards Josh Kujat and Dylan Olson provided stability on both sides of the ball. The Golds calmed down in the second quarter and played their game, tying the quarter but still trailing by 20. Four baskets from beyond the arch after the half saw the Golds win the third quarter by four points, but they were unable to even the score. Leading the way offensively for the Golds was Kujat, who scored a team high 15 points, while Olson chipped in with 11. Head coach Rhys Waters gave his starters a rest in the fourth frame and Kelowna took advantage of the less-experienced Golds players, going on to win 99-57. “While the score looks like a blow out, we played pretty well.
KSS beats top 10 AAAA teams by 30 to 40, so we actually feel we did a nice job hanging with them,” Waters said. “Obviously the first and fourth quarter got way out of control but our top end definitely played with them, and our two players considering post-secondary basketball showed they can play with the best guards in B.C.” Waters said his side’s goal was to keep it to a 20-point game through three quarters, which they accomplished. The Golds will return to league action on Thursday for a home game against Rutland. The Jewels will begin the evening’s games at 5 p.m., and the Golds will start at 6:45 p.m. The Golds’ final home game of the regular season will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Sullivan Campus gym. Tip off is at 1:45 p.m.
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Skaters claim Coyote Cup Not only did the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers speed skating club earn the Coyote Cup for the visiting team with the most points, they also had four skaters qualify for the BC Short Track Championships. Phoenix Nash, Aila Norlin, Bradley Hlina, and Alex Seal raced their way to qualifying times for the BC Short Track Championships to be held in Kamloops March 5 to 6. At the fifth annual Coyote Cup in Kamloops on the weekend, 18 local skaters competed in four races with medals given based on highest total points. Division two skaters raced in the 100-metre, 200-m, 400-m, and 500-m distances. Alex Watkins sped to three personal bests and received an iron medal. Lincoln Thurgood placed first in three races, attaining four personal bests in the pro-
cess and was awarded a gold medal. Corbin Coubrough achieved four personal best times as he placed first in the 200-m and was presented a silver medal. Mackenzie Keating placed second in the 400-m and 500-m races, tying for a silver medal, and achieved personal bests in all four of his races. Zachary Watkins finished second in the 100-m, accomplished three personal bests, and was awarded an iron medal. Keagan Isaac set personal bests in all his races, placed second in the 100-m and received an iron medal. The division three skaters raced in the 200-m, 400-m and 500m distances. Callie Belway won the 400-m race, attained three personal bests and brought home a silver medal. Ila Isaac placed first
in the 500-m race, secured two personal best times and received a silver medal. Racing to three personal bests and tying for the gold medal after finishing first in the 200-m and 400-m was Jett Nash. Division five skaters raced in the 200m, 400-m, 500-m and 1200-m distances. Aila Norlin accomplished two personal bests and secured a gold medal. Norlin made a timely pass on the last corner of the race to claim the fastest time in the 500-m race. Phoenix Nash sped to first in the 1200-m, setting a new personal best in the process, reached a personal best in the 200-m and received a silver medal. Jack Isaac was awarded a silver medal after placing second in all his races and achieved personal bests in all of his races. Daniel Hlina came
in second place in the 400-m with a personal best and received a bronze medal. Jalen Thurgood competed in her first speed skating meet, attaining four personal bests and an iron medal. Division six raced in the 200-m, 400-m 500m and 1500-m distances. Bradley Hlina achieved a personal best in the 1500-m, placed third in the 200m, and was awarded an iron medal. Jack Verdurmen sped to a gold medal after finishing first in the 200-m and 400-m with four personal bests. In the Active for Life adult category, Alex Seal secured a gold medal while Rick Hofmann received a silver medal after racing two 500-m races and two 1000-m races. The Ice Breakers will now focus on the upcoming races in the Vernon Funale on Saturday, Feb. 6.
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Scoring a major Milana Mazzotta scampers into the end zone, scoring her first touchdown, with help from a block by coach Andrew Van Dokkumburg on Austin Beasley during a friendly flag football game at the SASCU Memorial Complex indoor field last Friday. More than 20 kids took part in the game, which was run by Shuswap Minor Football Association. Evan BuhlEr/observer
Skiers sweep four podiums In the bantam category one, at the Teck okanagan Cup #2 event, Larch Hills skiers claimed all but one of the six podium positions. eric Moore and eli Decker placed second and third for the boys and emily Carelse, Hilary vukadinovic and Tessa elliott swept the podium in West Kelowna last weekend. For the Atom Girls two, reese Major was second. In the Atom boys three, Kian smith placed first. Finishing third in their respective Peewee categories were Madeleine Wilkie, in category one and samantha Peterson in category two. Max Calkins placed first in the Peewee boys category one, and in the category two, Jonathan breugem placed first with ben Milne right behind in second. In the bantam boys two category, Cameron Carelse placed second, while samantha vukadinovic, Isabelle Wilke and Nadia Henrie swept the podium in the bantam two category. Julianne Moore skied to a
first place finish and Lys Milne placed was second in the Midget one girls, while Trond May placed second for the boys. In the Midget boys two, Calvin Hepburn placed first and stephen Moore placed second. Lucy elliott, Maggie beckner and Maggie rodwell swept the podium in the Midget two girls. Konrad van varseveld placed first in the Juvenile boys two category, while in the Juvenile girls one category, Natalie Wilkie placed first and rachel bates was right behind her in second place. In the Junior girls one category rachel May skied her way to a first-place finish and Mhari runciman placed third. seth van varseveld and Andrew Nash place first and second in the Junior boys two category. In the Junior men one category, Alexander Corbett placed first and in Junior men two, John Connor placed first. Thomas Hardy placed first in the open category. In the Masters men 30-39 age category, Matt Henrie finished
Determined finish: Peyton Major raced to a fourth place finish in the Peewee girls 1 category. in second. In the Masters 40-49 age category, brian and Abbgail May each placed first in their respective categories. Laura Hepburn finished second and randi ostby was third in the Masters women 40-49 age category. In the Masters women category 50-59, Debbie Phillips was second.
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Playing away from home Hockey: Revelstoke players join Salmon Arm squads. By alex Cooper BLACK PReSS
For Peter Grimm, there was no doubt about going to Salmon Arm to play hockey when he entered Midget. “I knew I wanted to keep playing hockey and eventually move on to Junior,” he said. “The only option was going to Salmon Arm.” Grimm is one of several Revelstoke minor hockey players who have had to try out for Salmon Arm teams because of the lack of a midget team in town. Others include former members of the Revelstoke Grizzlies, Josh Pilon and Nii Noi Tetteh, and current player Ullar Wiatzka — all of whom played for the Thompson Blazers of the BC Major Midget Hockey League. There’s at five other Revelstoke youth in a similar boat, playing various levels of hockey for teams in Salmon Arm. For Grimm and his parents, it meant traveling to Salmon Arm twice a week for practices, and then hitting the road every weekend to go to games and tournaments. He played two years in Salmon Arm, starting when he was 15, but this year, he made
the jump to Major Midget. He is living with a family in Kamloops while he plays for the Thompson Blazers. “For us, to make the decision to commit to play in Salmon Arm was a commitment to
Peter,” said his father Kevin Grimm. “He was working out in the gym and on the ice, and doing well in school.” Kevin said there was never a doubt for him and his wife Stacey to reciprocate Peter’s commitment by driving him to Salmon Arm for games and practices, and putting in volunteer hours with the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association. “Because he was so committed to it, how
do we say no to him,” he said. “You can’t tell him you’re not going to do it. We just had to find a way to make it work.” It wasn’t an easy road. This year, Peter failed to make Junior B and was cut from the Blazers at training camp. His hard work paid off when he was brought re-called partway through the season. It’s not just midget players that have to play away from Revelstoke this year. Due to a quirk in age groups, there’s no local peewee team this year. This has meant a few players are playing up in Bantam, while others are playing down in Atom. Carlos Serrouya, 12, found himself without a team, but when he made the Salmon Arm peewee Tier 2 squad, his parents agreed to let him play there. “The unusual thing is he’s young to have to do this — younger than other Revelstoke players,” said his father Rob. He said they talked about the move at length. “He was really keen on hockey,” said Serrouya. “When he made their Teir 2 team, we thought it would be a unique
coveted Pirate Loppet Flag for having the most skiers per school population. The goal of this non-competitive event is to encourage cross-country skiing as a fun, active and social experience, and appeal to a wide range of ages and skiing abilities. Throughout January, over 40 Larch Hills ski club volunteers hosted local school children, introducing them to the trails and preparing them for the Pirate Loppet. These sessions enabled the young skiers to develop their skills
and gain confidence in this lifetime sport. The event was made possible by incredible support from the community. School District #83 Director of Instruction Morag Asquith acted as official starter along with Monashee Mountain Man Mike evans and his black powder rifle. Funds raised through the Pirate Loppet are given back to schools in the form of a grant to purchase cross-country ski equipment. Over the past five years, $10,000 has been granted.
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opportunity to try out that kind of hockey.” The Serrouya’s made the drive to Salmon Arm twice a week for practices in the fall. For the practice Thursday at 6:30 a.m., that meant heading down the highway the previous night and staying with a local family. For the winter, they have billeted Carlos with one of his teammates. “He was super keen at first and now he’s still super keen on hockey, but he now admits he misses his parents,” said Rob. “And maybe even his sister.” Peter Grimm is in his third year of midget. He hopes to land on a junior team next year and eventually play hockey while in college of university. “I know at some point it’s going to have to come to an end,” he said. “I definitely would miss it though.”
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Ian and Katy Calkins battle for possession of the ball during an Unplug and Play family footy event at the SASCU Memorial Complex indoor field last Saturday. More than 30 kids attended the free event.
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Creating one’s own magical system is not easy. Author Jodi McIsaac, who will present at this year’s Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival, discovered that when she wanted to write about a single mother and her daughter who have magic powers and are drawn into a magical world – a storyline woven through her Thin Veil trilogy. Unable to create her own magical system, McIsaac began researching others. A long stretch from her seventh-generation Celtic roots, the author nevertheless became intrigued with the magical folklore of Ireland. “The more I researched, the more I liked it,” she says, noting she has spent time in the country. “What I found most inspiring was that grey area between myth and history, and a lot of the Celtic legends have that.” Legends such as Cormac mac Airt who, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, was the 115th High King of Ireland. Another example is Saint Brigid of Kildare, who shares her name with an important Celtic goddess. Published in 2013, McIsaac introduces her readers to this magical area in Through the Door, the first
of her Thin Veil stories: Seven years after the love of her life leaves with no forwarding address, all Cedar McLeod has left of him are heart-wrenching memories of happier times and a beautiful six-year-old daughter, Eden. One day, Eden opens her bedroom door and unwittingly creates a portal that leads to anywhere she imagines, and soon the child mysteriously vanishes. Join Cedar in a desperate search through a world of Celtic myths, fantastical creatures, and bloody rivalries. The magical, mysterious saga continues through Into the Fire, Among the Unseen and Beyond the Pale (a Thin Veil Novella) that details the beauty and tragedy of Tír na nÓg leading up to the events of Through the Door. The Thin Veil series, is now offered in a single collection with the addition of exclusive bonus material. In Pro Patri Mori, a short story included in the Phantasma Stories anthology, a young Irish soldier fights for freedom during 1919’s brutal War of Independence. When Padraig is wounded and left for dead, he is tended to by a trio of spirits who have their own agenda in the war. McIsaac grew up in Fredericton, NB, and was a short track speed skater for years, earned a BA in communication studies and
was a speech writer for former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna. She spent a summer working with refugees from Kosovo before earning an MA in Global Studies. After a stint as a fundraising and marketing executive with non-profit organizations in Toronto and Vancouver and having children, McIsaac settled down to doing what she had always wanted to: write novels. In her recently published A Cure for Madness, McIsaac leaves the Celtic world again, penning a tale about mental illness, a terrifying pathogen outbreak in a town in Maine and hard decisions. While she would never say never about continuing the Thin Veil series, McIsaac says she has so many other ideas percolating in her head. “I am currently writing a fantasy history series – going back to the same readership as Thin Veil,” she says. “It’s about a former IRA volunteer in Belfast who goes
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Magic: Author Jodi McIsaac will present at Word on the Lake, which runs May 20 to 22 at the Prestige. back in time to try to change Irish history.” In her workshop at the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival that runs May 20 to 22, McIsaac will offer several different meth-
ods of structuring a story – the hero’s journey, Vladimir Propp’s Morphology, story engineering and another common one, the snowfall method in which the writer starts with a single sentence and hopes for a snowstorm of words. “A lot of writers, myself especially, want to write a story, but how do we build the scene?” she asks.
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“If you can have some kind of map or guide that can give you suggestions, it helps. I use a bunch and it gives me a place to start instead of the panic of staring at the empty page.” McIsaac says she always begins a project by outlining before she writes, and has had to throw 20- to 30page outlines out because they “weren’t that good.” “My outlines are flexible as I am writing,” she says. “I get to know my characters and I am also researching as I write.” Other presenters include Joelle Anthony, Victor Anthony, Ted Bishop, Susan Fox, Alyson Quinn, Jodie Renner, Robert J. Sawyer, Arthur Slade, Michael Slade, Alan Twigg, Richard Wagamese and Howard White. The always popular festival includes a Friday night coffeehouse, youth and adult writing contests, blue pencil edit sessions, author signings, a Saturday-night gala, book and CD sales. The Shuswap Association of Writers (SAW) was founded in 2004 as a vehicle for organizing the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival, which takes place Friday night and Saturday at the Prestige and concludes Sunday with a continental breakfast and workshops at Okanagan College. Registration for the 2016 event opens on March 1. For information on the festival, visit wordonthelakewritersfestival.com.
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Music straight from the heart In a fitting tribute to love, the award-winning Ancora Women’s Ensemble will perform “Heart Songs” on Valentine’s Day weekend. The ensemble is a 15-voice adult choir with members from the Shuswap and North Okanagan areas. Ancora will deliver an eclectic repertoire of music, performing Canadian works for women’s choir, contemporary classical pieces, a Broadway show tune and a modern musical setting of a seventh century biblical text. As well, Ancora will be premiering a harmonically adventurous piece written especially for the ensemble by nationally acclaimed composer, Jean Ethridge, who resides in Salmon Arm.
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Ensemble: Members of Ancora will present Heat Songs at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at St. John’s Anglican Church. Some of the pieces will be performed a cappella and some will be accompanied by talented pianist Jim Johnston. Ancora will also welcome two guest artists – Elizabeth Johnson,
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says ensemble member Anna DeWolff. “Also, Diane Jewell, a drummer from a local First Nation, will accompany Ancora in Warrior, a powerful, emotionally moving piece.” Ancora has been
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Last season 12,424 visitors explored the museum and discovered the five exhibits – The Train Stopped Here, Fish on the Run, The Secwepemc First Nations, The Peterson Brothers Ltd. – Salmon Arm Orcharding Family, and No Irrigation Required – Salmon Arm’s Apple Industry. A total of 2,623 people enjoyed the popular Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre and many others experienced the many special events hosted by the village. This year’s 20th Annual Heritage Week keepsake poster features an image from the museum’s collection. The Government Wharf in Salmon Arm Bay has been a community gathering place since it was constructed as a private jetty in 1896. The heritage celebration is going on the road and will be on location at the Mall at Piccadilly from Feb. 18 to 20. It will include a silent auction made possible by the generous donations of items by local businesses and
individuals. “With the help of the Salmon Arm community, the silent auction has become one of the village’s most successful fundraising events of the season,” says Mackie. “There are more than 100 items being auctioned and bidding closes Saturday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.” That Saturday is a day for the whole family. Jane’s Place is hosting a $5 plus tax pioneer breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. Part of the proceeds are donated back to the village. The 20th Annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest takes place and winners will walk away with this year’s title, an engraved trophy and dinner theatre tickets for two to the summer production of Villain and Vittles. Pies must be made the old-fashioned way, from scratch and be apple, fruit or berry. Pies are judged by appearance, authenticity, texture and taste. Pies can be dropped off at the mall’s centre court from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 20. “This popular pie contest promises to be
lip-smacking tasty and everyone is welcome to participate,” Mackie says. “After the judging and awards, slices of the pies may be purchased for $2.50 each.” At noon, the “Best of the Shuswap Pie Auction” will begin. Everyone is welcome to bid on pies that are baked and donated by winning pie contestants from past years and celebrities. At Family Fun Day, participants will enjoy the craft table, panning for real Haney gold, discovering the exhibit designed especially for Heritage Week by the museum’s curator, see pioneer displays, demonstrations and more. Proceeds from Heritage Week support the extraordinary projects and educational programs at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. For more information on Heritage Week, the pie-baking contest and other village events, contact R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum by phone at 250-832-5243 or check out the website www.salmonarmmuseum.org.
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Two legendary figures from a legendary band in the world of roots rock music are headed to the 24th edition of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett belong to Little Feat, a group festival artistic director Peter North says has “quite simply been one of the major forces in Americana and rock and roll music since the late Lowell George put the band together in 1969.” It’s been a legacy of classic albums, from Sailin’ Shoes and Waiting For Columbus through to recent efforts like Chinese Work Songs and Rooster Rag, for this California-based band that put a whole lot of New Orleans funk into their musical mix as the years progressed. Barrere was enlisted by Lowell and immediately the guitarist and
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Two for the road: Accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Fred Tackett and musician-songwriter Paul Barrere, both members of Little Feat, perform as an acoustic duo. singer started having an impact on the band, contributing songs like Skin It Back, Fat Man In The Bathtub, All That You Dream, High Roller, Old Folks Boogie and Missin’You. While Fred Tackett didn’t officially join Little Feat until 1988 after a nine-year hiatus following Lowell’s
death, he had made his mark with the band years earlier, contributing the song Fool Yourself and guitar to the Dixie Chicken album and also playing on the Time Loves A Hero and The Last Record Album sessions. “Tackett, and this is the short list, has also recorded with the All-
man Brothers, Jackson Browne, Glen Campbell, Bob Dylan, Vince Gill, Rickie Lee Jones, Aaron Neville, Van Dyke Parks, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Ringo Starr, Tom Waits, and the Wallflowers,” says North. Tackett and Barrere first played together on the album Dixie
Chicken some 35 years ago and since then have played together or individually on numerous recording sessions for Little Feat and countless others, including Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Dionne Farris, and the Wallflowers. Barrere and Tackett will be playing acoustic solo shows and plugging in with their good friends, The New Orleans Suspects, at Roots and Blues 2016. Other 2016 acts include Delhi to Dublin, Great Lake Swimmers, Whitehorse, Jarekus Singleton, The Bros Landreth, Amy Helm and Digging Roots. To learn more about the 2016 festival slate and to purchase tickets while early-bird pricing is still in effect, visit www.rootsandblues.ca.
Club helps members speak out Salmon Arm Toastmasters is opening the window to their club Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6:50 to 8:45 p.m. in Room 130 of Okanagan College. This open house is an opportunity to meet members and hear guest speaker and language teacher Caleb Espinoza talk about finding your voice in a crowd. “Salmon Arm Toastmasters provides a
supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Emily Johnson, the Salmon Arm club’s vice-president of public relations. After hearing from Espinoza, members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics or im-
promptu speeches and evaluations. Ian Clay, who has been a member of Toastmasters for more than 20 years, will be the Table Topics master. “Table Topics are one of my favourite parts of the meeting,” he says, explaining guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. “It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.”
Other speakers include club president Walter Scheidegger, Johnson, and Julia Blackburn, club vicepresident of education. Regular weekly meetings of the Salmon Arm Toastmasters are Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. For more information about this event and the club, visit www.salmonarmtoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org.
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DORIS LILLIAN RITTER (HOLTZMAN) 1923 – 2016 Doris (Dorie) Ritter passed peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC on January 23, 2016 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph and daughter Lorraine and is survived by her children Joanne, Dianne (Barrie), Doug, Don (Jacquie) and Cathy (Rick), and brothers Milton and Alvin. Doris was born in Miniota, Manitoba and grew up on the family farm near Kelstern, Saskatchewan. She and her husband spent their retirement years living in Canoe. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma will be dearly missed. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Doris’ obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com
DAVID EDWARD NORDSTROM July 15, 1941 - January 26, 2016 Dave was born in Armstrong BC and after graduation, studied at UBC, and in London, England. He had a varied career as a school teacher, school counsellor, and private counsellor. He also worked in children’s and psychiatric hospitals. During his 22 years in Victoria, he was instrumental in creating programmes for Capital Families. One of his favourites was the “Tanta- Oom” mentoring project which matched young people with professionals in their fields of interest. Some of his other workshops were “Dads and Kids” and “Anger Management”. As a Chaplain in the Unitarian Church, he conducted marriages and memorial services. He was an amateur artist and musician, and wrote reviews of musical events for several newspapers. More recently he offered a course on “Civil Debate” at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Dave is lovingly remembered by his wife, Jean Ethridge, son Tony (Nicole), grandchildren Bethany, David and Megan, and son Andrew (Lisa), grandchildren Haylen and Jager, and other extended family. He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret, father, Bill, brother Eric, sister-in-law Audrey and brother Tom. Thank you to all the staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their exemplary care of Dave, and to Judy Evans, Hospice Coordinator, for her spiritual guidance. Special thanks to Dr. Bell, Dr. Britto, Dr. Malinowski and Dr.Spencer. The Memorial Service will be held at Bower’s Chapel, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 3 P.M. No flowers. If so desired, donations may be made to Potters without Borders. www.potterswithoutborders.com Online condolences may be sent through Dave’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.
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SUTHERLAND, “LUCKY” WAYNE Lucky Wayne Sutherland passed away in Kelowna General Hospital on January 16, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Born in Vancouver, BC on September 13, 1938. Lucky was well known and respected in the Shuswap for his long and active life in the area. His hard work included 30 years with A.D. Booth, Jack Brooke for 5 years and then several years with Vernon Paving. Lucky was a key member of the Salmon Arm Volunteer Fire Department, including Master Mechanic, Training officer, and Hall 2 (Broadview) Captain. He enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, and a passion for Ice Fishing. Lucky leaves his loving wife, Marilyn; three children, Lisa (Brent) Gagnon of Langley, Rick (Catharina) of Salmon Arm, Bill (Jodie) of Pritchard; 4 grandchildren, Tracy (Curtis) Bellows, Jacey Sutherland, Tyson Sutherland, and Samantha Caron; 2 great grandchildren, Harper and Adlyn Bellows. He was predeceased by sister, Josephine and brother, Daniel. On line condolences may be sent to Lucky’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com At Lucky’s request, no formal service, the family will hold a family gathering when weather permits. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
TRY A CLASSIFIED KUNZE, MARIA It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Maria Kunze on Saturday, January 30, 2015, at the age of 88. Maria was born in Berlin, Germany. After graduating high school, Maria worked as a secretary. It is in Berlin that Maria met her husband, Karl- Heinz. Married for 51 years, they raised three sons, Dietmar, Reinhard and John. In the fifties, the family began a new life in Calgary and called this city home for many years. KarlHeinz and Maria eventually retired to White Lake, BC, where they took pride in tending to their garden and orchard. A woman of faith, Maria was active in the Seventh Day Adventist church. She also loved to sew, knit and fish. In her final months at Hillside Manor in Salmon Arm, she enjoyed playing the organ, listening to German music and writing her memoirs. Maria is predeceased by her husband, KarlHeinz in November 2003 and her son, Dietmar in May 2007. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Reinhard and John, daughters-in-law, Rae Kunze, Cheryl Guttridge, and Claudette FinkKunze, grandchildren Cindy (James) Gibbons, Christine (Dennis) Kovacic, Chartotte (Walter) Mandel, Carolynne (Steven) Wolfe, Corrine (Gary) Gordon, Daniel (Zlata) Kunze, Christopher Kunze, Laurie Tripp and 12 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Maria’s life will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (3270 60 Avenue NE) in Salmon Arm BC on Sunday, February 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Memorials in Maria’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent through Maria’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com
Project: Lakeside Manor – Phase 2 Framing and Structural Steel Owner: Lakeside Manor ments Ltd.
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to provide full-time live in support to a young man with developmental disabilities. The home is located in Grindrod. Compensation includes rent, utilities and a monthly remuneration. Successful candidate with have relevant experience, valid First Aid and CPR, valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and must pass a Criminal Record Review. Please email your resume with references to: j.crawford@shuswapacl.com
Small proďŹ table store business with very good lease. 25 years at this location. Selling price = amount of product purchased, less 30%. Serious interest only. 250-463-2835
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Mascon Cable Systems www.mascon.bc.ca
OPEN HOUSE Feb 21, 2016 Salmon Arm Airport
Dual Flight Instruction Ground School
250-832-1845
250-833-2359
Intro flights now available
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Grounds / Facilities Maintenance Position
The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association is accepting resumes for the position of Grounds / Facilities maintenance. This position reports to the president or designate. It will require flexible schedules to coincide with events and operations held on the grounds and buildings.
Responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of grounds and buildings - Seasonal preparation of grounds and buildings - Supervision of work done by outside contractors
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma - Maintenance, construction and/or agriculture experience - Availability for weekends and evenings in addition to daytime - Clean driver abstract
Complete job description on request
Resumes can be emailed to lacres1@telus.net or delivered to 351 – 3rd Street SW, Association Office, to the attention of Phil Wright.
We are a Cable TV and High Speed Internet Service Provider located in Salmon Arm BC. We are seeking a conscientious and customer service oriented individual to join our team for the following position: Part Time Customer Support Reps – Shifts would vary. Hours of Operation are 7 days a week 6 am to 9pm. Responsibilities will include Customer Service and Technical Support for our Digital Cable, Internet, Digital Phone and Wireless Internet . You will need to be technically inclined, internet savvy and customer focused.
More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.
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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Auto Rd & 20th St. SE -Auto Rd/15th/12th SE SICAMOUS -Shuswap Ave. -Downtown Sicamous CANOE - Canoe Beach Drive -50 St/72 Ave Call Valerie 250-832-2131
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We offer a competitive salary. May work into a full time position for the right applicant. Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to info@mascon.ca.
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.
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Responsibilities: • Custodial Services • Event Set-up and Take-down • Minor Maintenance Qualifications and Experience:
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Temporary/ PT/Seasonal MARA Lake Provincial Park is Hiring Seasonal part-time employment is available at Mara Lake Provincial Park. May 6 – June 17 would be (approx.) 12 hours per week June 18 - Sept 5 would be (approx.) 28 hours
per week Sept 5 - Sept 25 would be (approx.) 12 hours per week.
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.
Prefer that you own an RV and are willing to live on-site in our service yard. Preference will be given to those with Provincial Park, grounds maintenance and cleaning experience. Applications can be found on our website; www.campokanagan.com or by emailing your resume to info@campokanagan.com
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.
Work Wanted TREE PRUNING (250)832-4247
Shuswap Recreation Society 2600 – 10th Avenue NE Salmon Arm BC V1E 2S4
Obituaries
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Home Improvements
Plumbing
Misc. for Sale
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.
HANDMADE in school, large 3’x7’ cedar table $200. benches to match $92.00 (250)8335821
Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local
REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
FREE: Kodak Carousel slide trays, each in storage box. 6 holding 140 slides, 12 holding 80 slides. 250-832-2350
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Misc Services FRUIT Tree Pruning. Sandy Acres Berry Farm 1 (250)832-5398
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Livestock
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
FOR Sale: Piglets $50 + other sizes available. Phone for more info (250)832-7462
3 Rooms For $299
Merchandise for Sale
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2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)
Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
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Pets & Livestock
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Firearms Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (PAL) Downstairs at Chase Legion Feb 20 & 21, 9am-5pm Cost $120 includes manual & exams Pre-registration required Call Ivan: (1-250)679-2758
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
Real Estate Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC Rates Consistently better than banks
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Apt/Condo for Rent
SICAMOUS: Avail Feb. 1 $550/mo utils incl. Call Lynn at 1 (250)836-5741
Heavy Duty Machinery
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8 Ft. Camper - Camperette. Must be in good Condition. (250)832-4652
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Legal Notices
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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
Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449
Pets
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Fax: 250-803-0066
Homes for Rent CHASE: 3bdrm, 3bath, 5appl. plus central air & vac., $1200/mo. avail. Feb. 1st, (250)318-1393 (250)679-3695
Shared Accommodation
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Monday to Friday
All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs
Suites, Lower 1 bdrm (brand new) avail Feb 1. w/d/f/s. N/P, N/S. $800/mo. + util. 250-803-6868
Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604
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Arnold adjusting to life in Parliament By Jennifer Smith BLACK PRESS
Despite the challenges of being in opposition, Mel Arnold isn’t deterred from the job of representing his constituency. Until recently, the North Okanagan Shuswap MP has been part of a majority Conservative government. But that changed during the federal election when the Liberals formed government. Although the Conservative stronghold on the region remained and Arnold was elected, taking over for Colin Mayes, but as an opposition member. He is one of 214 new MPs. “It might be a little bit more of a chal-
lenge,” said Arnold, a 56-year-old Salmon Arm businessman, husband and father of one grown daughter. “We might have to possibly present more of a stronger case for funding.” He is dedicated to ensuring that the smaller communities, where funding can go a lot further, aren’t ignored. “This government may be more centred around larger areas,” he said as there appears to be a focus around transit for centres such as Toronto and Vancouver. One area Arnold is set on seeing some federal dollars flow this way is for water control and availability. “If there is infrastructure work to be done
with that I’ll be fighting hard to get funding for that.” Arnold has been named the deputy critic for fisheries, oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard in the Conservative shadow cabinet.
resources is vital for Arnold. “If we get the zebra or quagga mussels it would be devastating,” said Arnold, who will be pushing for check stations at the borders as well as education.
If there is infrastructure work to be done with that I’ll be fighting hard to get funding for that.
Mel Arnold MeMber of ParliaMent
With a background in marine (boat and RV refinishing) and the B.C. Wildlife Federation, protection of the country’s precious
“We’ve been lucky so far.” Employment is another hot topic, with reducing red tape and opening up training
Bart’s Muffler offers more than muffler repair. For many years Bart’s has been a full service automotive maintenance & repair shop. You can bring vehicles, trailers & RV’s of all types, new or used in for a range of the latest in servicing repair & maintenance. Five hard-working employees are happy to help customers with any of their automotive needs. “We strive to build trust & relationships with our customers.” says owner/manager Dave Bartman. For all your automotive needs & to experience excellent customer service. Call Bart’s Minute Muffler & Maintenance.
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“We’re questioning how they’re going to pay for some of the things they’ve committed to.” Having lived through the tough times of the ’80s, when interest rates reached 18 per cent, Arnold is concerned for the country’s residents. “If that interest rate all of a sudden doubles it would be devastating to personal finances and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen.” Resources are another major topic, including the softwood lumber agreement, which has expired. “B.C. and Alberta’s revenues could be dropping off,” said Arnold, noting the effect on transfer payments
as they are the largest contributors. Arnold is keen to work hard for his constituents on these and other issues, and has already been assisting with immigration, work visas, employment issues and helping local businesses. A new office in Vernon, in Mayes’ old location, is set up and he has an office in Ottawa. With his party no longer in government, Arnold says the Conservatives have listened and are sticking to their core values but will have a different tone. The party, which he is vice chairperson for the B.C. caucus, is also confident in its future. “We like to think of ourselves as government in waiting.”
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opportunities as priorities. While trades are needed Canada-wide, so too are doctors and health-care staff. “We’ve reached a point where there are more seniors over 65 than people under 15,” said Arnold, of national stats released in October. Despite the numbers, he’s concerned to see the government returning the age of retirement benefits back to 65, which the Conservatives were going to bring to 67, due to people living longer. Such changes, along with promises made, have left the opposition wondering if the government is going to run Canada into further debt.
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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, FEB. 3
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents All the Time in
RECRUITMENT – Shuswap Search and Rescue is looking for
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 to an isolated area of the Yukon for a year. This documentary reveals the transitions that take place during their year in the wilderness.
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, 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 250833-5134.
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.
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.
TOASTMASTERS – Salmon Arm Toastmasters hosts an open
house from 6:50 to 8:45 p.m. in Room 130 of Okanagan College. Regular meeting will follow presentation by special guest Caleb Espinoza. Everyone is welcome. Salmon Arm Toastmasters usually meets weekly on
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.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 CAMPUS EVENTS – Okanagan College hosts a bannock-
making contest.
Maintenence Service WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS.
Package includes:
Toastmasters, which meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. Or check online at salmonarmtm.com.
WEEKLY CRIB – Runs every Thursday
from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall. For info, contact Donna Bernard at 250833-0123.
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.
• up to 5 litres of genuine Mopar® Motor Oil • Mopar Oil Filter • Rotation of 4 tires • Peace-of-Mind Inspection of cooling system, all fluid levels, electronic battery test, front and rear brake systems, exhaust and suspension systems • Provide written report • Manufacturer’s check
74.95 and $84.95 for HEMI
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BIRTHDAY LUNCH – The Seniors’
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
Peace-of-Mind
TOASTMASTERS – Check out Salmon Arm
Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts the monthly event at noon for those celebrating birthdays in February. Purchase tickets by Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Resource Centre, 161 Trans-Canada Hwy. NE. To register, send an email to karen1raven@gmail.com or briannelfester@gmail.com.
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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 long-dead first love has been recovered – perfectly preserved – in the Swiss Alps.
CANASTA – Hand and foot canasta takes 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.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9 FLAPJACKS – First United Church Men’s Club presents the
annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 5 p.m. at 450 Okanagan Ave. Tickets are available at the church office and at the door.
LARCH HILLS – The Larch Hills Nordic Society meets at 7
p.m. in Room 1 of the SASCU Rec Centre. All current and prospective members are welcome.
Conditions apply. See your retailer for details
250-832-8053
1-888-832-8093
Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 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.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18 SNOWBLAZERS – Snowmobile Club 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.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER – Interior Health is recruiting volunteer leaders to train and then co-lead free sixweek (2.5 hours/week) selfmanagement workshops for people living with chronic pain. A free, four-day leader training takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26, 27 and March 4 and 5 in the community room at Uptown Askew’s. Attendance all four days is required. Ongoing support is provided and a small honorarium given for workshops led. To register, call toll free 1-866-902-3767.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19 FUNDRAISER – A Burger, Beer and Dance Fundraiser will be held for Kaden Sagh at Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall, 3690 30 St. SE. For tickets contact Sancha at 250-833-6587 or Kristie at 250-833-2601.
FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents the 27th
Annual Shuswap International Film Festival to Feb. 27. Details to come.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
COLDEST NIGHT – Walk with others to raise funds for the
SATURDAY, FEB. 13
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.
DOUBLE THE LOVE – Shop at a chocolate bake sale in the
FUNDRAISER – Fly Hills Snow Blazers host a dinner and
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Rams, an
enchanting Icelandic film about two estranged unmarried brothers who are reunited after 40 years by an infectious disease that threatens to decimate their prized sheep, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
Mall at Piccadilly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to support Megan Senn, who is being treated for leukemia in Vancouver. She and her mom have been there since August and need help with expenses.
dance at 6:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Curling Rink, featuring the music of Shoe Swap. Tickets are available at Shuswap Xtreme Recreation, Hideaway Liquor Store and at the door.
FOOD CLASS – Learn to make your own naturally fermented
vegetables from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shuswap Family
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Hands-on (Above) Kids use markers, pencil crayons and stamps to personalize their handmade book during the Build a Book event at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery on Saturday, Jan. 30. (Right) Armaan Dhaliwal stitches his book together.
Bring a full bag of groceries to the Salmon Arm Observer office (171 Shuswap St.) in the month of February and receive a gift certificate to a local merchant Evan BuHlEr/observer
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• ENGAGEMENTS • WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES
Bobbie-Jean Brewster and Darren Nelner
R.J. Haney
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Heritage Village & Museum We will take care of all the details, so you can relax and enjoy your perfect day
www.salmonarmmuseum.org • 250-832-5243
Imagine your wedding at one of the most charming settings in the Shuswap, surrounded by a historical village perfect for creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Parents Barbara Brewster of Hope, B.C. and John Brewster of Salmon Arm, B.C. are very excited to announce the engagement of their daughter Bobbie-Jean Brewster (formerly of Salmon Arm) to Darren Nelner, youngest son of Larry and Lilia Nelner of Hanna, Alberta. Wedding plans are forthcoming for the summer of 2017 in Innisfail, Alberta where both Bobbie-Jean and Darren are now residing. Congratulations to the happy couple.
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3 km off the Trans Canada turn south at Old Spallumcheen Rd. Sicamous
Hyde Mountain Golf Course would like to Congratulate everyone that became engaged over the Holidays! This is a very special time for you and we would like to help you plan your Wedding here at Hyde Mountain. We have been hosting weddings for many years and have the expertise to help you make your day seamless.
For more info give us a call at 250.836. 4653 or email info@hydemountain.com • www.hydemountain.com
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