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Liquor store owners want buffer Salmon Arm: Gord erickson appeals to council for a one-kilometre distance between outlets. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Would it be legal and could the city enforce it? These are two questions Salmon Arm municipal council want answered in a future staff report on a requested bylaw to keep a minimum distance of one kilometre between future liquor retail outlets. This would include grocery stores that opt to sell wine, as is now permissible in b.c. requesting the bylaw is Hideaway Pub and liquor Store owner Gord erickson, on behalf of himself and independent liquor retail
outlet owners, along with b.c. Government Services employee union president Stephanie Smith. In a presentation Monday to the city’s development and planning committee, erickson said local liquor retailers feel there are already enough options to access liquor in the downtown area alone. He also expressed concern regarding staffing at liquor operations in grocery stores, noting how his employees are well trained to sell alcohol, and if things aren’t done properly they can be severely reprimanded by the province. “We’re concerned if the grocery people have wine and groceries
and, eventually, liquor and groceries, will they be able to be as safe as us in doing that?” said erickson. “It’s a pretty big concern. We have 16, 17, sometimes 14 year olds in the grocery business, out there stocking shelves, retailing groceries… How are they going to be as careful or be reprimanded if they do something wrong? So it’s a pretty big concern from a safety standpoint.” Smith’s letter to council highlights similar concerns regarding grocery store wine sales, and advocates for a one-kilometre rule at the municipal level. erickson said he recently met
This week B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon visited Salmon Arm Monday. See page A2. Wild Soles runners took to the trails of South Canoe, with one event left next week. See A21.
and discussed these and other related concerns with coralee oakes, the minister responsible for liquor distribution. “She explained while her ministry was setting guidelines for the whole province, each community was unique and that different models may be appropriate for different situations,” said erickson, adding Kamloops and Port coquitlam are among municipalities to have adopted their own bylaws. city development services director Kevin Pearson noted his colleagues in Kamloops do not support the bylaw and noted it was a political decision. He added they
are now reviewing their first variance request. couns. Ken Jamieson and Kevin Flynn said if they were to entertain a similar bylaw, they’d first have to know it could be enforced. Flynn went on to say he agreed with erickson’s position, but acknowledged he might be in the minority. coun. Alan Harrison suggested there might be a way to address some of erickson’s concerns and still allow liquor sales in grocery stores. but he also wanted more information before making a decision, such as how the province determines which grocery stores are allowed to sell wine.
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Police ask for public’s help to locate woman RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 27-yearold woman with connections to Salmon Arm. Ashley Marie Simpson was reported missing on Saturday but was last seen on Wednesday, according to Vernon RCMP. She is described as a Caucasian woman with brown eyes and brown hair, about 5’5” tall, weighing 119 pounds. Simpson also has tattoos on both forearms. On the left arm is the word ‘Gypsy’ and a flower, while her right
Ashley Simpson MISSING SINCE APRIL 27 arm has a dragonfly with strawberries. Concerned family members report she may have been hitchhiking on either Yankee Flats Road or Salmon River Road.
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RCMP: Distracted, aggressive and impaired drivers a continual issue. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
In terms of policing, Salmon Arm and area is a busy place, with distracted, aggressive and impaired driving taking the top spot. RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott West told Salmon Arm councillors the local detachment has been active on a number of fronts in the first quarter of 2016. “We are working hard to make things safer,” West said, noting that includes traffic enforcement. “We had two members and three honourable mentions listed on the Alexa’s list (in April); they’re outstanding officers.” Alexa’s team is named for a young Lower Mainland girl who was killed by a drunk driver almost eight years ago. Police officers who take at least 12 impaired drivers off the roads are added to the honour roll. “Four of our members took 50-plus impaired drivers off the roads just in Salmon Arm,” he said. West noted that motor-vehicle accidents were up year-to-date, as were thefts from motor vehicles. “Theft from motor vehicles was the priority last month as it had increased about 400 per cent (from 11 in first
quarter 2015 to 26 in 2016),” reported West at the April 25 council meeting. A campaign to remind people to remove valuables and lock their vehicles, combined with stepped up patrols in affected areas, was effective. “The numbers decreased to 136 per cent so the trend was arrested and has returned to a monthly average range.”
Staff Sgt. Scott West RCMP Break and enters were up in the first quarter of 2016 – from three in 2015 to five to date 2016. He said higher than normal temperatures sparked annual complaints of cabin break and enters earlier this year. While complaints involving mental health issues are up, something for which West says he has no answers, domestic violence calls were well down. “I don’t think it’s under-reporting, I think
it’s as a result of people choosing to leave the area,” he told council. In terms of mental health, West said RCMP officers have been getting more training, with the result that physical contact is down to about four out of 10 incidents from the previous average of eight. West says when he took over the detachment last year, he had concerns about training, including the need to switch to police carbines. “From my perspective, it’s a good thing, because a patrol carbine (with single bullets) is less damaging than a shotgun in an armed confrontation,” he said, noting only two of his officers were trained to use tasers, and one of them spent most of the time in the detachment. Five officers have since been trained and are now spread across the watches. Following the meeting, West said he is proud to serve the RCMP in a community like Salmon Arm. “It has been my impression that people here care about one another and support the local RCMP in our efforts to combat the criminal element,” he said, acknowledging the support of partner agencies such as the hospital, the school dis-
trict, provincial Crown, the city, regional district, the Safe Society and mental health. “I also take great pride in the members here and their dedication to their job and to this community. They spend long hours investigating files. A
high percentage of our officers are involved in mentoring youth through coaching sports and being leaders within local youthoriented groups.”
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Industrial park plan at issue City: Plan4 Prosperity calls for infrastructure upgrades. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
There is agreement on the value of the industrial park but not necessarily on growing its potential. Jim Kimmerly, chair of the group Plan4 Prosperity takes issue with comments Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper recently made in her column in the March 25 edition of the Shuswap Market News. Cooper noted the city is hoping to support local businesses and attract more industry by offering an industrial revitalization tax exemption program for specified areas of Salmon Arm, including the industrial park. That includes a 100-per-cent exemption on the municipal portion of property taxes for five years, plus a five-year sliding scale exemption, returning the property to full taxation in year 10. But Kimmerly says growth will be painfully slow if the “right elements” are not put into play. Kimmerly says Plan4Prosperity maintains that, in order to attract more investment, the city needs to develop a compre-
hensive plan to address future spoke up at the April 25 counexpansion and growth, including cil meeting, where a tender support services such as sewer, was awarded to Mountain Side streetlights, sidewalks, signage Earthworks Ltd. of Salmon Arm and expanded bus service for to install 325 metres of 525mm people who work in the indus- diameter storm main along 46 trial park. Avenue SE from Auto Road SE “The Plan4Prosperity be- to 50 Street SE. lieves that this area could be The almost $400,000 project made much more attractive to will also include the installanew investment in tion of portions of light manufacturcurb and gutter with ing companies incatch basins, ditchcluding renewable ing where required energy, technology and restoration of all and in a remanuexisting driveways. facturing operation “There has been that makes new significant developand useful products ment in the industrifrom waste mateal park, said Coun. Jim Kimmerly rial,” says KimTim Lavery, a statePlan4 merly. “These types ment that was folof businesses would lowed by one from ProsPerity be a great addition Coun. Alan Harrito the many great son, who noted the companies currently operating in cost did not include the $70,000 the industrial park, and go a long plan developed for the project. way in providing better-paying “We are doing what we can to jobs that would help keep more make sure the industrial park is of our young people here and viable and attractive,” he said. attract more young families to Coun. Kevin Flynn pointed Salmon Arm and area.” out he would like to have an acWhile Cooper told the Ob- counting of all the projects the server she had no immediate city has completed in the induscomment, several councillors trial park and at what cost.
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Future budgets worry DPAC By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
While School District #83’s budget options spare any student cuts this year, the District Parent Advisory Council says the situation is a reprieve not a solution. The parents group, known as the DPAC, has been a primary voice regarding spending concerns in the school district, which have intensified recently following the discovery that over the past five years approximately $10.5 million in operational surplus funds was transferred to fund capital projects. These capital funds were used, in part, to fund the new $9.3 million District Education Support Centre. “Though DPAC is happy students won’t be affected as gravely as originally proposed, we caution that this is only a temporary, onetime solution, that has not mended the trust between parents and the school district,” says Kari Wilkinson, president of the DPAC. The school district needed to reduce its budget by a projected $1.3 million this year and had previously been looking at significant cuts to student programs in order to balance the books. Instead, a new bud-
get option that appears to be favoured by most trustees calls for the elimination of a $500,000 transfer to the capital funds, which largely comes from the postponement of the school district’s technology plan to upgrade computer systems. This transfer, when combined with a $300,000 one-time savings on employee benefit premiums, leaves the school district with a much narrower surplus of $186,200.
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With this plan, the vast majority of cuts to student programs and services will not be required and those levels of service will remain the same as the current school year. The budget decisions are not yet final. Trustees will vote on the budget at the May 10 regular meeting. At the committee meeting where the budget was discussed, trustees recognized the solution is temporary.
Advisor to meet trustees By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS
The process to reform the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is moving ahead. Special advisor Liz Watson will be at the board office this week as part of her government-appointed duties. “She will meet with every trustee and perhaps with trustees as a group,” said Bob Fowler, an ArmstrongSpallumcheen trustee. The board asked for the Ministry of Education to appoint a trustee after widespread community concerns about the transfer of $10.5 million in operational
surpluses to capital funding over the past five years, as well as three trustees resigning. Watson will look at governance practices, board relationships with district management and external stakeholders, board accountability and evaluation mechanisms, budgeting processes and capital planning. “There seems to be a disconnect with the trustees and administration. I believe the process will help us be a better board,” said Fowler. Watson is expected to provide a report to the ministry by May 20.
The school district will likely need to make another sizeable reduction to the budget at this time next year. “We have to be careful about what funding is sustainable and what is one-time money,” said board Chair Bobbi Johnson. For at least one trustee, there remains the hope that by next year there could be additional provincial funds put into education. “The policy of having schools at 95 per cent capacity, I hope there is some recognition of how this is unrealistic in a rural school district,” said trustee
Larissa Lutjen. “In an election year we may see some different policies that could take the pressure off us.” But the DPAC is doubtful about any new funding from the province and is concerned for the future. “Indecision is not without consequence. When trustees continue to delay major decisions such as school reconfigurations and reexamining a top-heavy organization, pressure continues to mount every year,” says Wilkinson. “DPAC continues to advocate for studentfocussed decision making.”
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City News and Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303: Proposed Rezoning of Lot 2, Section 31, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 10320, from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). Civic Address: 6531 – 50 Street NE Location: Just northwest of the Trans Canada Highway; on the west side of 50 Street NE Present Use: Single family dwelling Proposed Use: Detached suite Owner / Applicant: L. & H. Hobson Reference: ZON-1048/ Bylaw No. 4145 2. Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments: “District of Salmon Arm Zoning Bylaw No. 2303” is hereby amended as follows: 1.Appendix 1 – Offstreet Parking and Loading – Section 11. Boats, Trailers and Wrecked Vehicles: Delete the following: “No commercial vehicle, truck, bus, contractor’s equipment, dismantled or wrecked automobile, boat, trailer, or similar vehicle, conveyance, craft or equipment shall be parked or stored unenclosed in any Residential Zone, except the following which may be stored in the rear or side yard only:” And replace with the following: “No commercial vehicle, truck, bus, contractor’s equipment, dismantled or wrecked automobile, boat, trailer, or any similar vehicle, conveyance, craft or equipment shall be parked or stored unenclosed in any Residential Zone, except the following which may be stored in the front, rear or side yard only:” Add the following to Section 11. Boats, Trailers and Wrecked Vehicles: .6
Front yard parking and storage is limited to two (2) vehicles of any type permitted within Section 11.
Applicant: City of Salmon Arm Reference: ZON-1054 / Bylaw No. 4144 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 April 26, 2016 to May 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 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer
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Where’s the rewind button? It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. My husband remembered this. (Or his own mom reminded him when she called this weekend.) And he asked me if there was something I might want out of the deal. I think he was considering garden plants or maybe a pedicure. But I know what I really want. Do-overs. And not so I could re-live all the endearing little Hallmark moments that the precious fruit-of-my-womb have created in my life. Exactly the opposite. I want to be able to snatch back moments in my parenting life that weren’t exactly bright, well-thought out or just plain dumb. Here’s sampling of some of the things I wish I could re-wind and have another crack at: • When I thought it would be a really good idea to spend a bajillion dollars on buying Christmas presents for a one-yearold. Really, all the kid needed was to unwrap an empty box and maybe get a new wooden spoon for hitting our pots and pans. Let’s add into this all the times I spent money on brand-name fancy outfits that usually involved lace or velvet, and the child wore said outfit for about 38 seconds flat before spitting up on it. • That time I went to the grocery store only to have the clerk point out that I was still sporting a vomit-soaked burp cloth on my shoulder. • When I did laundry instead of napping when the babies were napping. I regret ALL OF THOSE TIMES. • Yelling at the top of my lungs, “All of you kids, stop yelling!” (Irony overload here.) • Thinking it would be cute to put a naked baby down on our white carpet for a photo shoot. (Babies should come with the warning label “Contents under pressure.”) • That time I gave out whistles in goodie bags to the children who attended my five-year-old daughter’s birthday party. Five years later, most of the parents have forgiven me, but there are still a few who cross the street when they see me coming. • When I introduced my kids to the free cookies at the grocery store bakery. Now, every time we go to the grocery store they beg at the counter with faces that resemble abused dogs at the SPCA or else they have a full-scale meltdown in the store if I say no. Also, I can now never go to the grocery store alone. No child passes up the chance to come along with mom and get a cookie in the process. • That time I looked over to see my children eating popcorn off the floor of the Shaw Centre during a hockey game and the oldest one loudly exclaiming to all that sat nearby, “Don’t worry Mom, you don’t have to buy popcorn, this stuff is free!” Sadly there is no rewind button on the magical remote control of life for some of these moments. The best I can hope for now is that others don’t repeat these same mistakes. Happy Mother’s Day.
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Pull the plug on political pay-outs You know what B.C. stands for? Bring Cash. Unfortunately, that old Alberta joke has nothing to do with the risk of fines for our comparatively under-enforced speed limits. It does have something to do with the cost of doing business in British Columbia. Well, as it it turns out, Premier Christy Clark is truly a B.C. gal. It was recently revealed that the premier, since becoming an MLA in 2011, has received about $300,000 from the BC Liberal Party, including a $50,000 payment in 2015. This is, of course, on top of the $195,468 salary and expenses she receives to run the province. While it was known the premier receives an annual “top-up” from the party, the amount was
only just disclosed as a result of a Globe and Mail report. The top-up money is collected through taxdeductible political donations and party fundraisers, such as a $5,000-a plate private Liberal Party dinner in Oct. 2014, for which 21 individuals paid to have exclusive access to the premier. Or how about a more recent dinner at the home of Simon Fraser University chancellor Anne Giardini, where 10 guests paid $10,000 each to bend the premier’s ear. Legally, the premier may be in the clear. As for perception, frankly, it looks as though she is selling access through party donations, and then pocketing a good portion of the money. There’s a reason other provinces have abandoned this practice. It’s time for B.C. to follow.
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The Observer asked: What sports facility would you like to see in Salmon Arm?
Jenny Lawrence “I’d love to see another ice rink so that we wouldn’t have to travel out of town so often.”
David Miege “I would like to see a fully laid out paddling facility for kayaking, canoeing, ect.”
Alan Corbett “I think if we had a track facility it would be used quite well.”
Pat Sherman “It would be great to see something with soccer and football fields with a track around it.”
Sue Doray “Another rink would be good, I think a lot of players would benefit from more ice time.”
Community There’s more to the education story deserves new school board I would like to request the complete resignation of all School District 83 Trustees of the Board, the Board Chair, the Vice Chair, the Superintendent and the Secretary Treasurer. It is very clear that you have all not done your jobs properly. As parents, we are completely disgusted with the proposed cutbacks to our children’s’ education, despite the non-transparent transfer of $10.5 million in operational surplus into capital funding that has gone on for over five years. How can any one of you even suggest that you didn’t know where the money was How can any one of you even suggest coming from? It is your job to ask the that you didn’t know right questions and to raise where the money red flags when necessary. was coming from? It is your job to manage the school board effectively and responsibly. My son is a Kindergarten student at Carlin School and I Tim see the rotten window frames, Mascarenhas the old stained carpets, and the dilapidated playground equipment on a daily basis. There is even a potent septic smell coming from the septic pump house that the children play around during their outside play. Every student has the right to learn. Before any new budget cuts are made to the operational funds of our schools, the board needs to be cut. The message is clear from parents – School District #83 needs to clean house and the Board needs to “Get Out and Resign!” I urge you to spare yourselves the public embarrassment and prove to the students that you made a mistake and can at least show them some level of remorse by resigning. A special advisor has been appointed to review the School Boards conduct and the report will be submitted on May 20, 2016. Do not continue to compound your mistakes by voting in the school board’s budget on May 10, 2016. Tim Mascarenhas
I am finding the challenges with our local school district interesting. It seems people are reacting to two main issues (e.g., misleading statements and an apparent lack of transparency). This can definitely make people feel misguided and tricked. There is a bigger picture that seems to be shadowed by the resentful feelings. In the BC Education System (Public only) financial reports and budgets are made public. These are on the School District web site along with the Board of Education (BOE) minutes/packages and the five year capital plan. (Go to: www.sd83.bc.ca then “District Information” then “Synopsis of Board Meetings” then “Board Meeting Agendas
and Minutes”). As a person who has maintained a strong interest in public education, I can appreciate the big picture of saving money to build the new board office. The old board office downtown was a money pit with no accessibility. The buildings the district closed to amalgamate staff are also old and expensive to maintain with out-dated heating systems, poor air quality and pest problems. Money will be saved by selling the others and not having the overhead. Important: SD83 does not receive much annual grant money for capital ($1.29 million). Capital basically includes buses, capacity (new building/additions), and
renovations to gyms, libraries, classrooms, heating, air quality, etc. One bus costs $350,000 and our district relies heavily on buses, and old buildings need upgrades (e.g. Hillcrest’s heating: $2.3 M). It seems important to set aside emotion and to do more reading, critical thinking and collaborative problem solving. Transparency is achieved by asking questions and attending meetings regularly. I am hoping the public goes further up the ladder – as public education is underfunded! For every complaint locally, copy to government officials. Margaret Lichtenegger
Seniors being treated as a profitable commodity Is the B.C. government catering to the corporations caring for our seniors? The Senior Advocate’s report states that a large percentage of senior facilities in B.C. are understaffed. Further investigations show that many of these are privately owned “for profit.” Why? The facts are: for-profit facilities put their excess revenue into the pockets of the owners and stockholders. That their costs, on average, are lower for the purpose of generating profits. That the government did not mandate that public funding be directed toward staffing
levels rather than profit. That the government refuses to legislate enforced staff levels. That the government refuses to fine or penalize for non-compliance. That the health authority system of progressive compliance allows for the neglect of our seniors for years, with no more consequences than verbal and written warnings. When the government privatized senior care, their failure to implement safeguards against neglect in the favor of profit, is a direct contravention of the “Residents Bill of Rights,” to be pro-
tected from abuse and neglect. All of these facts indicate that the lack of regulations and enforcement that govern these facilities was specifically designed to keep corporations in the highly profitable business of neglecting our seniors. Yes, the government does cater to these corporations and the reason they provide the worst quality of care is because the Government allows them to do so. Judy Galley
Sell the SD#83 admin office, invest in neglected students I am encouraged to see that a very active “Parent Advisory Committee”, displaying skills worthy of forensic accountants, have uncovered the fact that about $2 million per year, for at least five years, was left unspent for school operations, and this $10 million was transferred from the operating budget to the capital budget, which then financed the construction of a new board office. It was regularly restated that such transfers were not possible, that the two piles of money were completely independent. Shockingly, some members of the group that created or approved these
budgets claimed they did not know where all the money came from to build the board office. Either they did know, and proceeded anyway, or actually didn’t know. Either possibility is unacceptable. In any case, students in our cashstrapped schools have missed out on what that $10 million could have provided for them. We require the people whom we trust to run our school system to understanding how every precious dollar is allocated before applying the proverbial rubber stamp. I suggest that the newly built office be put on the market, likely to be snapped
up by a business or professional group, which may have a genuine need to satisfy its “edifice complex”. The presently unused South Canoe school could be refurbished for a million dollars or so and become the board office, and the remaining millions given one of those “impossible” transfers back into the operating budget and used for direct help for the students who are suffering ongoing neglect in our schools. South Canoe school is in an isolated spot, so nobody should be disturbed by the regular whack of rubber stamps hitting documents. Reid Fowler
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1936
The Sicamous Correspondent reported R.W. Bruhn up in the woods preparing for new timber operations, while his tugboats were busy on the lake trying to keep pace with the rising water level. The steamer Whitesmith made her first appearance of the spring at the Salmon Arm wharf with Captain Smith again in command. Carol Hooper, of Larch Hill School, was May Queen for 1936 and Aldyth Ireland of Canoe was her maid of honour.
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1946
Ratepayers of the city and municipality gave their emphatic approval (for 475: against: 170) to school consolidation and the expenditure of about $228,000 on the construction of a new school in the city. An old landmark in Salmon Arm, the Curror Block, built-in 1909 on Alexander Ave. was being demolished. An attractive two-story building was being erected immediately on the site by C.R. Beer, prominent local merchant. The sawmill and planing mill of the Saskatchewan Federated Cooperatives Ltd., at Canoe had resumed operations after the regular shutdown for the winter months. Prompted by the preponderance of opinion which favoured a sports arena or community centre as a memorial, the war memorial committee obtained several estimates of the cost for buildings of that nature. The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced the first canning sugar coupons would become would become valid on May 2.
1956
The directorate of the S.A.F.E. Ltd elected by the shareholders at the annual meeting, consisted of incumbents H.V. Hooper, Michael Damgaard, Hjalmer-Peterson and two newcomers, Reeve E.C. Turner and D.B. Butchart who had been a former member of the board. First step toward construction of Salmon Arm’s proposed Memorial Arena was taken when the old open-air lacrosse box was demolished.
1966
A Salmon Arm man, Kenneth Matt Werenko, son of Mr. and Mrs, Dmitiri Wrenko, graduated from RCMP Training. Formation of a Salmon Arm and District Lions Club occurred at an organizational meeting at the home of Chet Millar.
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Government on the move City council will be bringing government to Salmon Arm Secondary. The council’s afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Campus. The evening session will be held as usual at city hall beginning at 7 p.m.
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The Board of Directors of the Shuswap Recreation Society hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at 7:30 A.M. on the 24th day of May, 2016 in the Shaw Centre Restaurant at 2600 – 10th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia for the following purposes:
1. To review and adopt the minutes of the May 26, 2015 Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive the report of the Directors to the Members. 3. To receive and approve the financial statements of the Society for the period ending December 31, 2015. 4. To appoint an auditor for the Society for the ensuing year. 5. To elect directors of the Society to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Society. 6. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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Student earns TWU award By Jim Elliot OBSERVER STAFF
Darby Arens, an art and design student at Trinity Western University (TWU) from Sorrento, who graduated last weekend, was presented with a prestigious citizenship award. “The award has been given out to a male and female student from the graduating class each year since 1967. Nominees are elected by the students, faculty and staff based on their
citizenship, testimony and overall impact on the spirit and wellbeing of Trinity Western University,” said spokesperson Colleen Little. Arens joined the Trinity Western University Student Association (TWUSA) in her third year as the representative for the School of Arts, Media and Culture (SAMC). “I got to work with the clubs from each department and help plan events for every-
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Happy Mother’s Day The 411 on Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that honors motherhood and provides an opportunity for men, women and children to show their mothers how much they appreciate them. The tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States dates back more than a century to 1908, when West Virginia native Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to honor her mother, who had passed away three years earlier, and all mothers in Grafton, West Virginia. Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national holiday in the United States in 1914, thanks in large part to Jarvis’ campaigning. As Jarvis, who never married and never had children of her own, grew old, she criticized Mother’s Day as overly commercial, even trying to have it removed from the calendar. Those efforts failed, and Mother’s Day remains popular now, more than 100 years
after the idea for it was conceived. While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and well-wishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties. Carnations Carnations are popular Mother’s Day flowers, perhaps because they are available in a number of colors. That means it’s highly likely sons, daughters, husbands and others gifting moms this Mother’s Day can find some carnations in Mom’s favorite color. Ask your florist about what each carnation color symbolizes, as each has its own unique
meaning. Pink carnations, for example, are believed to symbolize a mother’s love. Roses Few mothers can resist roses, making them one of the more popular flowers come Mother’s Day. Roses are symbolic of love and make the perfect floral gift for mothers who like traditional flowers. If you want to spice things up, order a bouquet made up of roses of various colors. Daffodils Yellow is synonymous with spring, and daffodils can highlight the season in which Mother’s Day takes place while also providing a cheerful look that’s perfect for Mother’s Day floral bouquets. Daffodils can be given on their own or added
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Day of Mourning marked Ceremony: Event remembers those killed on the job. By Jim Elliot OBSERVER STAFF
On April 28, communities across B.C. held gatherings to mourn those killed or injured in the workplace. Approximately 40 people attended Salmon Arm’s event, which was held at Marine Park. Once again performing the role of master of ceremonies for the event, retired Salmon Arm firefighter Rod Macfarlane said there were 122 work-related deaths in B.C. in 2015, as well as more than 5,000 long-term disability claims and 46,000 short-term claims. According to statistics released by Work Safe BC, the Business Council of BC and BC Federation of Labour there were five workrelated deaths in the Columbia-Shuswap in 2015.
Mayor Nancy Cooper related a personal story about her husband’s brother, who died in a workplace accident 40 years ago when he was 19 years old. “The loss of his life affected his family and friends. Their lives are changed forever,” Cooper said. Staff Sergeant Scott West also spoke, relating the risks of policework to the audience, but also speaking about workplace safety in general. “Our numbers pale in comparison to those who die in other professions. They didn’t sign up for that, they didn’t expect not to come home today,” West said. Work Safe BC Occupational Safety Officer Mark Harper said that illness related to the workplace remains the leading cause of workrelated deaths account-
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fire chief Rod Macfarlane speaks at the Day of Mourning event held at Marine Park on April 28. ing for 72 of the 122 in 2015. Asbestos-related illness alone accounted for 48 deaths. The final speaker, CUPE local 1908 president Kirk Graham, related the story of a fellow CUPE mem-
ber who was killed on the job in March, but not before inspiring a friend of Graham’s to overcome his drug addiction. “He’s no longer here to inspire others, and that is unacceptable,” Graham said.
The Board of Directors of Salmon Arm Museum & Heritage Association invites you to help complete Front Street at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. We are planning an exciting new building named the Montebello Block. Exhibit space will include a bank, general store, butcher shop and much, much more. Be a part of the dream and help us realize a long term development plan to preserve our heritage and help create a legacy – donate today.
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Woody Nightshade: Volunteers needed to remove vine. By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
The words “free” and “you-pick” often draw enthusiastic crowds. That’s what members of the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society and the Shuswap Naturalists are hoping will happen for a May 25 event at the foreshore. Unfortunately, what participants pick is not something they are going to want to keep – it’s called woody nightshade. But you’ll be doing the nature sanctuary and its inhabitants an enormous favour. This aggressively growing semi-woody perennial is a vine with stems that can stretch over two metres, says naturalist Ed McDonald. It thrives in wet soil by climbing over and among other plants to form a large, dense thicket along roadsides, fence rows, in marshes, ponds and river banks. Each of its many red berries are poisonous to humans and livestock and can produce up to
30 seeds, which are then scattered by some birds that are immune to its toxicity. But it also spreads by sending out horizontal suckering roots or by stem fragments. In marshy places, it will overtake fish habitat, and out-compete native plants such as cattails, willows, and alders among others that provide nesting material and locations for birds. “Woody Nightshade may climb as high as 30 feet into trees, while dying back close to the ground in winter and waiting for spring to begin its aggressive march once again,” says McDonald. Locally, new growth appears in mid to late April, flowers from May to September and sports berries throughout summer and into autumn. Although native to Europe and Asia, Woody Nightshade has become an invasive weed in parts of North America since its arrival in the mid-1800s. This vine belongs to
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spring has the support of the BC Invasive Species Council which provides bags and gloves and also pays for access to the CSRD landfill to dispose of the bags. All that’s needed are willing workers to help eliminate this unwelcome plant from the marsh at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, May 25. For more information, email mcdonald@ airspeedwireless.ca or call Ed Mcdonald at 250-835-8802.
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Spring camp: Ryan Moon, centre, is tripped up by Justin Wilson and Akito Hirose as drives to the net during the top prospects game at the Silverbacks spring camp at the Shaw Centre on Sunday, May 1.
Hopefuls look to leave mark By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
Over the weekend, more than 160 hockey hopefuls between the ages of 16 to 20 descended on the Shaw Centre for the Silverbacks Spring Camp. The players were put through their paces, starting with proactive fitness testing on Friday morning. The testing included strength, power and muscular endurance, agility and balance, and anaerobic and
aerobic fitness levels. Following the fitness testing, eight teams of players took to the ice in 20 competitive and high energy games to evaluate the players. After the final evaluation game, a list of 46 top prospects were named, and divided into two teams to battle it out in the last game of the camp. The closely contested game only produced a single goal, with Team White earning the 1-0 win. Local players who
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Will Harasym led the way for Salmon Arm gymnasts at the recent BC Champs Provincial Gymnastics Competition in Langley on April 15 to 17. Taking home three gold medals in each of his three events, level three tumbling, level three double mini trampoline and level two trampoline, Harasym paved the way for his teammates. More than 300 of the province’s best gymnasts Will between the ages Harasym of six and 18 Gymnast competed in the three-day event. Also taking home a medal was Colin McKay, receiving a silver medal in level 4 double mini trampoline. In the girls level four tumbling, Amy Baker placed fifth in a highly competitive division. Amy’s sister, Julia Baker also competed at the championships finishing ninth in level one tumbling and 13th in level one double mini trampoline. Robin Canon-Milne placed 7th in the level two tumbling division. Finishing in 13th in level one tumbling and 27th in level one double mini trampoline was Hannah Menzies. Harasym as well as Amy and Julia Baker will be headed to compete at Westerns in Calgary on May 20.
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Senior Jewels defeat Rutland The SAS senior girls soccer team beat Rutland 4-2 on Wednesday, April 27, after a sluggish start. The second half was dominated by the SAS girls with goals scored by Sarina Fritsche, Emily Williams, Taigan Radomske and Taylor Corston. The Jewels are in action on Wednesday, May 4, as they play host to South Kamloops at Blackburn Park at 4 p.m.
McCarthy inks with SAIT Salmon Arm product and former Vernon Vipers captain Colton McCarthy has accepted an offer and will play Alberta college hockey next season with the Trojans of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. McCarthy finished second on the Vipers with 21 goals in the 2015-16 season, to go along with 12 assists and 97 penalty minutes.
Get your horses ready Topline Stables will be hosting their first show jumping competition of the season from May 6 to 8. The Spring Fling competition is a BC Summer Games and BC Heritage qualifier and will feature hack, hunter, jumper and derby events. For more information, contact: Sonya toplinestables1@hotmail.com (250) 833-2669.
Get out and paddle The Shuswap Association for Rowing & Paddling (SARP) will be hosting an open house at the Canoe boat launch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. Try rowing, dragon boating, kayaking and outrigger canoeing. Copper Island Diving will be on hand to demo products. Hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks will be available for a donation. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, visit: www. shuswaprowingandpaddling.com.
Salty Dog festivities There are only 10 days left until the Salty Dog festivities get under way. On Friday, May 13 there will be a ride at Reinecker Creek with a BBQ meet at Skookum 5:30 p.m. Salty Street Fest will take place in downtown Salmon Arm on Saturday. Events include: kids bike parade, the biggest bike swap in the interior B.C., petting zoo, kids fun zone, free live music, pie eating contest and a kids play zone. The weekend’s main event, the Enduro race, will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday, starting at South Canoe. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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The Shuswap FC U14 girls soccer team is now settling nicely into their season and had some great success over the past few weeks. Two weekends ago the team lost a hard fought battle 2-1 against a strong Kelowna team. Maria Ruiz-White came up with Shuswap’s lone goal, finding the back of the net from a well-placed corner kick from midfielder Phoebe Barnes. This past weekend the team was very successful with back to back wins. Shuswap fared very well against Revelstoke on Saturday with keepers Julia Hart and Braidy Parkes coming through with
the shut-out victory. On Sunday morning, Shuswap found themselves up against a challenging Vernon team. After a back-andforth first half, the teams were level at one. At the restart, Shuswap came out incredibly strong as the cruised to a 3-1 win. The weekend’s games came with 15 goals in total for the Shuswap team all due to some well-executed team work and skill from all players. Their next game is Sunday, May 8 when the team travels to Penticton with the expectations of another challenging match against the Pinnacles FC.
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powerful run: Esita Qiodravu holds on to possession of the ball as she is pressured by a Revelstoke defender during a game at Blackburn Park on Saturday, April 30.
Midget Outlaws win tournament After a slow start to the Penticton Barn Burner Lacrosse tournament, the Shuswap midget Outlaws persevered to eventually win the tournament over the weekend. On Friday night, the Outlaws disappointingly lost to Abbotsford 7-5. They regained their composure in the first game on Saturday morning against Penticton tying 3-3. In the afternoon, they started to mount
their comeback with a commanding 6-0 win over Coquitlam. On Sunday morning they were up against Abbotsford for the second time, in the semifinals, but this time came out ahead 8-6. The win sealed a position in the gold medal game on Sunday afternoon against the undefeated Surrey team. In a tough-fought final, Shuswap outlasted the Surrey squad to take the gold medal by
a score of 13-11. The Midget Outlaws next home game will be at the Shaw Centre on Sunday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. In the younger lacrosse divisions, teams did not fare so well. The novice team started out strong against Penticton, but ended up losing the game 9-4. Their second game against North Okanagan saw them drop a disappointing loss of 12-4,
but the team played hard, never gave up and came off the floor with smiles on their faces. The peewee advanced team played hard in their two games. The first against North Okanagan was a nail-biter of a game that they lost 7-6. Their second game was also close against Kelowna with a loss of 5-3. The bantam team
had a weekend of mixed results. Their first game on Saturday morning was a loss against a very strong North Okanagan team of 5-2. Then onto Kelowna in the afternoon for a resounding 10-2 win. All the Shuswap teams will be in action at the Shaw Centre over the May long weekend when they host the annual Lawrence Halvorson Memorial tournament.
PMA members take home 22 medals Members of The Provincial Martial Arts team showed off their skills at the Calgary City Championships this past weekend. The tournament was host to over 250 competitors from all over Western Canada. They represented the
Shuswap strongly by bringing home a total of nine gold medals, six silver, and seven bronze. They competed in various divisions such as katas, team katas, weapon forms, and point sparring. The team consist-
ed of Carter Spink, Brandy Alison, Caisu, Noble, Reg Eddy, Ben Eddy, Elyssa Eddy, Danette Rampton, Houston Rampton, Kumi Fankhauser, Evan Fankhauser, Cynthia Michaud, Jenn Anderson, Denise Cullen and Kayala Kent.
All the PMA members are all now eagerly brushing up on their skills for the Shuswap Open Martial Arts tournament that will be held in Salmon Arm at the SASCU Rec Centre Auditorium on Saturday, June 4. The competition
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Golds hope to roll with momentum By Evan Buhler OBSeRVeR STAFF
The SAS senior boys rugby team got off to slow start following a long bus ride to Penticton to face the Lakers. The Golds shook off their bus legs and turned the game around for a 17-14 win. Jase Robert scored the winning try and Liam Westbrook and Sam Curdyk got the other tries. Noah Dies made a beautiful run off the back of the line out towards the PenHigh 30-metre line only to be tied up trying to off load the ball to Logan Christian. Spinning the ball wide, and kicking with his left foot, Nathan Hampton played a key role in SAS getting the victory. Charging off the back of the scrum was Ryder Fortes who had two Lakers hanging off him to off-load to Josh
Cline making another 20 yard run. Devon Roper had an outstanding game at flank, taking the ball up the field with only a few PenHigh players to slow him down. Roper was also a force on defence making numerous tackles. The most valuable player of the game was Jimmy Picul for his try saving, gamesaving tackle on the Golds eight metre line, stopping the Lakers hard-driving scoring attempt. The next game for the senior Golds will be a decisive game for a provincial playoff spot up for grabs. The Golds will take to the Jackson campus field on Thursday, May 5 at 4:30 p.m. The last time SAS made it to the provincial tournament was in 1996 with coach John Laboyne, Greg Seed and Al Marr.
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Slicing and dicing through most of the North Thompson team was Tristan Kenoras, who proved to be a constant headache for the team from Kamloops. A strong effort by the front row in this game was Reagan St Onge, Montana Lavendar and John Froud. The second game was against PVSS, a regular competitor that SAS dominates. Bakke drew two defenders then out ran them around the wing to score in the corner.
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Swing batter, batter: Brayton Lawson hits a foul ball during an exhibition peewee baseball game on the league’s opening day at Elks Park on Saturday, April 30.
Baseball numbers up Following a successful season and a revitalization of baseball in Salmon Arm last season, organizers are excited for the upcoming season. On Saturday, Salmon Arm Minor Baseball kicked off their season with opening ceremonies at Elks Park. Parents, players and coaches are excited to get the season under way. From blastball, U5, to bantam, U15,
there are 160 registered players in five divisions, and the numbers are up from last season. Every division except blastball will be hosting a tournament in Salmon Arm during this spring season so there will plenty of opportunities to watch some ball. The tadpole, U9, and mosquito, U11, will be holding tournaments at Elks Park. The Tadpole’s will
play May 27 to 29, while the mosquito’s will play June 3 to 5. The peewee division, U13, will host their tournament at Klahani Park and the bantam division, U15, will host their tournament at Blackburn Park. Both the peewee and bantam tournaments will be on June 10 to 12. The association will also be hosting a fundraising 9-hole golf tournament at Club
Shuswap on Saturday, May 14 with a 4 p.m. followed by a threecourse meal. Tickets for the event are $60 each or $50 each if you sign up as a foursome. Tickets for the meal only will be limited but available at $30 per person. All proceeds will go to Salmon Arm Minor Baseball. Register by calling Hilary at 250320-2303.
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ARTS & EVENTS Festival schedule
By Jim Elliot
Adaptation of his work to the screen is a familiar task for Sawyer. His novel, Flash Forward was adapted into a TV show for obert J. Sawyer, one of Canada’s most ABC and, more recently, Triggers was accomplished and celebrated science adapted for Copperheart Entertainfiction writers,will be giving the keynote ad- ment. dress at the Salmon Arm Word on the Lake Sawyer recognized the limFestival, which runs from May 20-22. its of film adaptation, saying his Sawyer will offer lessons from his 25 years 2000 novel, Calculating God, of experience as a professional novelist in his about an alien and a human being keynote speech. He will also be presenting two arguing over theology, is essentialsessions at Word on the Lake: “Adaptation: ly not adaptable for the screen. Turning your Novel into a Script – and ViceSawyer’s other session will deal Versa” and “A Thematic with science Approach to Science fiction’s staFiction.” tus as “the “It seems to be evliterature of ery novelist’s dream for ideas,” and some reason, to have discuss how to their absolutely perfect develop a high book, written in a way concept capawhere their characters Robert J. Sawyer ble of driving a behave precisely as they novel’s plot forAUTHOR want them to and with ward. the dialogue exactly as Sawyer said they want it to be, conthat narrative It’s so much easier to know what verted to another medi- you want to say before you figure out driven by charum,” Sawyer said when who you want to say it for you. acter rather than asked about the session a central idea is on screenplay adaptacompletely countion. He explained most authors who agree to terproductive, especially in science ficthe adaptation of their work do so for financial tion. reasons and are not aware of the amount of cre“It’s so much easier to know what you ative control they have to relinquish. want to say before you figure out who Sawyer said that novelists rarely get the op- you want to say it for you,” Sawyer said. portunity to adapt their own work, but when Sawyer’s most recent novel, Quantum they do, many struggle because they try to Night, started with an idea as simple as replicate their novel exactly on the screen. He an exploration of evil. stressed the importance of considering things Sawyer called Salmon Arm his fasuch as the inherently different structure of vourite literary venue in Canada, films and novels and budget concerns when and Word on the Lake “an absolute adapting a novel. treat.” OBSERVER STAFF
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May 20 Coffee House 7 to 11 p.m. at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort featuring readings from the presenters including Alyson Quinn, Robert J Sawyer, Ted Bishop and Jodi McIssac. May 21 Keynote Address 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort-Seymour Room. The keynote address by Robert J. Sawyer. 9:15 a.m. sessions, various rooms at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort Writing With Sensory Details Presented by Joëlle Anthony 30 Tips for Writing a Winning Short Story, presented by Jodie Renner; The World of BC Writing, presented by Alan Twigg; Down the Wikipedia Rabbit Hole: Research for Writers, presented by Jodi McIssac. 11 a.m., sessions, various rooms at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Songwriting: One Man’s Process, presented by Victor Anthony; From Gall Nuts to Ball Points: The Social Life of Ink, presented by Ted Bishop; A Thematic Approach to Science Fiction, presented by Robert J. Sawyer; The Wonderful World of Ebooks, presented by Arthur Slade. 1:45 p.m. sessions, various rooms at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort Self Publishing from a Print-
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Salmon Arm’s door to Salmon Arm’s past opens next Wednesday. Residents and tourists are invited to discover or rediscover the beautiful park set on 40 acres of pioneer Shuswap farm land Starting Wednesday, May 11. The Village & Museum are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week in July and August. “Explore the museum and the exhibits that tell the stories of our rich heritage,” says general manager Susan Mackie. This season, Curator Deborah Chapman, sorts community laundry into darks and lights for the exhibit on a local historic Chinese hand laundry in her latest exhibition entitled, “It’s laundry day everyday.” A second topic, “The Making of a Community,” is explored in a photo essay focusing on the early businesses of Salmon Arm. “Not to be missed is “A Town Divided – a CPR Station on the Mainline,” says Mackie, pointing out the current Salmon Arm CPR Station turned 100 in 2014, without fanfare or celebration. “It was just a regular day with trains passing through… but in 1914, life was different: travellers walked to town and began using the station, trains arrived and departed while people disembarked or bought tickets from the station master.” Raw milk, fruit, and other goods were loaded onto the rail cars as mail and commercial goods were dropped off for local residents. The CPR station connected the community of Salmon Arm to other cities and towns along the mainline. Visitors to Haney Village can take a guided tour through Haney House, a 105-year-old farm house restored to a more
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Fun at Haney: Brothers Dillon and Luka Barrie, pan for gold nuggets during Heritage Day festivities at R.J. Haney Heritage Park last summer. genteel time. Amble through the heritage village, featuring 14 relocated and replicated buildings that tell the rich history of Salmon Arm and its pioneers. Stroll the 2.34-kilometre of nature walking trails, taking you through four climatic zones. With a field guide in hand, you can identify the plants used by First Nations and pioneer families for food and medicine. If you like treasure hunting and have a GPS unit, you can search for hidden geocaches – it’s a great way to find new areas to explore. Chef Zack Harder will be serving up home-cooked daily lunch specials in Marjorie’s Tea Room,which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the recipes are from local pioneers and make use of vegetables and fruits grown in the gardens at the village. The Tea Room is a quaint place for locals and visitors to take a break and enjoy good
food in beautiful surroundings. Dinner Theatre begins July 1 with shows Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during July and August. A special matinee will take place on Thursday, August 18. Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Productions is a highlight of Salmon Arm’s summer entertainment and reservations are a must. To mark the opening of the season, visit the village on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15 and enjoy Haney’s famous $6 Pioneer Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Marjorie’s Tea Room. For more information on what’s happening at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, call 250-832-5243, or visit our www.salmonarmmuseum.org. R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is located at 751 Hwy. 97 B and opens for the season on Wednesday, May 11. General admission is by donation.
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Join in the fun and you are invited to try all of the programs. • Paddlers and rowers will be available to answer your questions • Boat and equipment displays from various retail representatives on location
Barbeque and refreshments available by donation. Kayaking, Outrigger Canoeing, Rowing and Dragon Boating will be demonstrated Go on line at www.shuswaprowingandpaddling.com for information. SARP – fostering a healthy, happy lifestyle and building a stronger community through promotion and development of paddling and rowing activities.
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Thank You!! Shuswap Pony Club would like to say a big THANK YOU to Ian Gray of Salmon Arm GM and Shuswap Vet Clinic for their generous sponsorships to our club.
Dave Wolkowski as Sergeant Finestead interrogates Dom Young as Les Grant during Shuswap Theatre’s new production I Had a Job I Liked. Once. The show runs May 5 to 7 and May 12 to 14, Thursday though Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m.
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strong songwriting. As his career grew, he recruited a rock-solid rhythm-section by joining forces with drummer/percussionist rod Anderson and bassist/ multi-instrumentalist D’Arcy booth. As well as get-upand-dance music, boogie For Nature will feature a silent auction that includes original artwork by well-known artists such as steve Mennie, rick Tanaka, Lynn erin and Lisa Figueroa. The event is a fundraiser for the shuswap environmental Action society (seAs). Pro-
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CHRIS BOMAN Aug 5 1988 - May 6 2013
Never more than a thought away Loved & remembered everyday -So sadly missed by his Family
Here Today – Here Tomorrow There is no better way to create an everlasting tribute than by making a memorial donation to the Shuswap Community Foundation. Every tax receipted gift ensures that the name of your loved one will be remembered in perpetuity.
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Place of Worship WE welcome you to a series of BIBLE TALKS at the Elks Hall, 3690 30 Street NE, Salmon Arm, each Sunday at 3:30 PM beginning March 13 to the end of May. Home bible study on request. 604 309 5434
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FOUND: Planting barrel, between Pedro’s & 30 St.,Salmon Arm, May 1. (250)8328568
HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com
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This Could Be You
LOST: Black & Decker leaf blower & two 18 volt batteries, inadvertently, left behind at car wash Sat., Apr. 30. If found phone Peter (250)832-7054
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
LOST: set of keys, 1 key w/ blue plastic cap & orange clip attached. Lost outside of Walmart, April 15. (250)675-2951
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Drew Lee-Hai is seeking a P/T permanent candidate for addition to their client services team to assist with clerical and administrative duties. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, must be courteous, organized, must be able to multitask and perform a variety of office duties with little supervision. Computer skills and interpersonal skills are essential. Please forward your resume to: info@drewleehai.ca or fax 250-832-5377.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Obituaries
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Fischer’s Funeral Services wishes to express sympathy to the families which we served in April 2016… George Dyck Ted Spelay Alden Berglund Brian Watson Alice Ryan Marie Hoare Olive Fetterly Thomas Mullan
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If you are looking for a support in your grief journey, you may want consider our informal Wednesday Mourning Café. You will likely find the following things: • Emotional support in a safe and non-judgmental environment. • Support and understanding from others who have experienced a similar loss. • Coping skills to help you on your grief journey. • Hope through companionship with people who “get it” and understand first-hand what you’re going through. • Permission to grieve and permission to live a happy productive life. • Information will be available for how children and other family members may react to loss. The most important thing is to take care of yourself. Drop-in to our weekly Wednesday Mourning Café, facilitated by Naomi Silver, at our Mountainside Common Room from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Bookkeeper/Accounting Technician Drew Lee-Hai is seeking a full time Bookkeeper/ Accounting Technician. Qualifications/Attributes • Formal education in accounting and/or at least 3 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Taxprep and Microsoft Office software would be a definite asset • Ability to prioritize tasks in a time-sensitive environment with competing deadlines • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, well organized, time management skills • Keen attention to detail is essential Key Responsibilities • Perform general bookkeeping duties including payroll, preparation of monthly GST/HST, PST and other government filings • Preparing engagement working papers, financial statements, and client correspondence • Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns • Assist professional staff with year-end client needs • Maintaining client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules Please send your resume to: info@drewleehai.ca or fax 250-832-5377.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LINE COOK Part-time /Full-Time Apply in person with resume to Sorrento Home Restaurant Attention: Brad
SA Go Karts Now Hiring
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED
FEMALE Housekeeper/exec. assistant wanted. Duties incl: organizing & running small company. Full time 30/40hrs/wk. 1 (250)571-7177
We require an individual who is experience with Commercial Vehicle Air Conditioning and Heater Units for a local trucking company. Must have experience and be mechanically inclined. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. The right individual must be able to work under minimum supervision. Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
17 years & older for concession and Go Karts outside. Must be available throughout July and August. Please call (250)517-7967
EXPERIENCED Care Worker, PT position, $18/hr to start, Tappen area (250)835-0145 ask for Gwen
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To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -Auto Rd & 20th St. SE -Auto Rd/15th/12th SE -28 Ave./30th St NE CHASE -Birch St/Aspen Dr. -Larch/Juniper/Pine Call Valerie 250-832-2131
Help Wanted Canoe Forest Products Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications. Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm, BC has two immediate fulltime vacancies within the Plywood Department at our Canoe Team.
250.832.7066 207-270 Hudson Ave
Commercial Trailer Mechanic needed immediately for local trucking company. Must have experience working on 53 ft dry vans. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. The right individual must be able to work under minimum supervision. Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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Help Wanted FT CDA/Chairside Dental Assistant required for busy family dental practice. Must be motivated, organized, a quick learner and a team player. Â We are happy to train the right applicant although experience is an asset. Please email CV/resume to tlgbdental@gmail.com
Plywood Shift Supervisor Reporting to the Plywood Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervision of all aspects of the plywood manufacturing business. This position offers a challenging opportunity to an experienced, self-motivated, technically sound individual who can work with minimal supervision. QUALIFICATIONS: • Three to five years related supervisory experience • Post-secondary education in Woods Products Manufacturing or Business Administration is preferred • Understanding of quality and statistical process controls system is desirable. • Detail oriented, accurate, flexible and strives to meet deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Quality Control Manager
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Quality Control. This position requires the following skill set: A self-motivated individual with excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills. Ability to manage and oversee product quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards and regulations. Advance quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the plant. Lead, direct and coach the quality control and plywood supervisor team in all aspects around quality control. QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven understanding of quality and statistical process controls systems. • Post-secondary education in Woods Product Manufacturing or Business Administration is preferred. • Three to five years of related supervisory experience. • Detail oriented, accurate, flexible and strives to meet deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Apply for these Positions: If you possess the skills and qualifications required for these challenging positions, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by May 6, 2016: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CASHIER – PART TIME Askew’s Downtown is seeking a Cashier to join their team. This is a part time position for approximately 16 hours per week and will require working weekends. Experience would be an asset. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team then we want to hear from you. Please email resumes to; steve@askewsfoods.com
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN
SOUTH SHUSWAP BRANCH AUXILIARY/ON-CALL The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an Assistant Community Librarian, at our South Shuswap branch. This position is Auxiliary/On Call, for shifts as required. Candidates must be available to work any Branch hours. Please refer to our website www.orl.bc.ca for the Job Description, position requirements and information about applying for this opportunity. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity please apply as outlined below. Closing Date: May 11th, 2016 Closing Time: 3 p.m. Please quote Competition #16-40 We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a
Part-time Housekeeper Must be energetic, selfmotivated and have good time management skills. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume. Attn: Housekeeping Dept. 810-10th Street SW (directly across from Canadian Tire)
PART-TIME position available. Evenings, weekends, tournaments. SERVING IT RIGHT and FOOD SAFE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. Golf knowledge an asset. Please drop resume off at Birchdale Golf Course, 7023 Hwy 97A, Grindrod, BC. Sorrento Tirecraft is looking for a full time journeyman automotive technician. We are a family owned business that prides ourselves on our quality of work and customer service. We have a full service repair shop with current diagnostics and alignment equipment. Experience with engine diagnostics, A/C repairs & diesel preferred; CVIP ticket an asset, must have own tools. Competitive wage with productivity bonus. Medical & Dental benefits. Please email resumes to: spsservice@telus.net or fax (250)675-4828 Attn: Dustin Harasym
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Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a
On Call Receptionist Must be willing and able to cover shifts on an oncall basis only. Required to have basic computer knowledge and first aid. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume. Attn: Jeremy Menzies, 810-10th Street SW (directly across from Canadian Tire)
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
MATERNITY LEAVE JOB POSTING Braby Motors is searching for a temporary / full time shuttle driver and appointment co-ordinator. If you are a people person, enthusiastic, organized and able to multi task and have a valid class 5 driver license with a good drivers abstract, this could be a great position for you. Braby Motors has been in business for over 50 years and is looking to cover this one year maternity leave. Some of the day to day duties within the Service Department will include customer and parts shuttling, receiving customer payments, scheduling appointments as well perform customer follow up via phone calls and letters. The eligible candidate must be familiar with windows and have great people and phone skills. Please apply in person and see Brandon Payne in the Service Department or email brandon@brabymotors.com, phone 250-832-8053 This position will be posted until May 15th.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Omega Engineering is an award winning full service civil and structural engineering firm, providing 35 years of service both nationally and internationally. We are in search of a highly organized individual to manage the administrative/receptionist day to day tasks. We require a self-motivated individual that enjoys working independently and in a team office environment. This position will grow as the company grows with opportunities in career advancement and compensation. Duties include answering phones, greeting clients, receiving and tracking payments, bank deposits, and data entry.
Interested, qualified candidates are invited to mail their cover letter and resume to Omega Engineering, PO Box 1182 120 6th Street NE, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P3.
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Home Care/Support
CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.
is seeking caregivers for 24 hr. support within the home of the caregiver for individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.
Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.
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Garage Sales
Misc. Wanted
Mortgages
ASPEN GROVE STRATA will be holding its annual multi family garage sale on Saturday, May 7th from 8 am. till mid afternoon. Lots of great deals! 801- 20th Street N.E. Salmon Arm.
999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy your coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521
STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOR SALE OR RENT
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604-534-2775
MAY 6 & 7, 9-5pm, Silver Creek Sr’s Hall, Hornsburger Rd. Everything must go!!
Painting & Decorating
MOVING Sale. Sat, May 7, 9-2pm, 2829 Parkland Place, Blind Bay
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(250) 833-2505
3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)
Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay SECOND crop orchard grass hay, $10/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070
Merchandise for Sale
Fruit & Vegetables FRESH picked asparagus. Sandy Acres Berry Farm (250)832-5398 (250)253-8997
Fresh
Strawberry Rhubarb Picked Daily
MULTI Family Sale. 1791 24th St. NE, Sun, May 8, 9-3pm. Something for Everyone!! Sorrento Drop In Society’s Annual Garage Sale Sat, May 7, 2016 8:00am - Noon 1148 Passchendaele Road Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast (by donation) 8:00am - 11:00 SWAP MEET Classic Cars, Parts, Antiques & Collectibles Sat May 7, 8am-3pm $2 admission, Kids Free White Post Auto Museum Tappen, BC Vendor Spots Available Contact (250)835-2224
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Private Coin Collector Buying Coin Collections, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad 1-778-281-0030 Local
WANTED: Use of a cabin on Adams or Shuswap Lake for terminally ill person (and family) who loves camping but needs more amenities. Portion or all of May/June (250)463-5315
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Free Items BASKETBALL hoop w/ heavy base, older industrial vacuum (dry only), 2 single mattresses (no bed bugs). #35, Evergreen MHP 3350 10th Ave NE. (250)832-5744
Real Estate For Sale By Owner
Houses For Sale 121-17th St. SE, Sat. May 7,93pm, Household, tools, renovation material, baby items, & lots misc. goodies 2880 Leisure Place, Blind Bay, Sat May 7, 8-2pm. Lawn furn., near new bar fridge, screened storm door, lady’s bike, books, tarps, walker, roll away cot, & much more! 3311 1st Ave NE (just below the City Works yard) May 6 & 7 (Fri. & Sat), 8-4. Tools, books, collectables, laminate, tents, misc items. HUGE multi family sale, Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7, 9-3, 751 37 Street SE
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Misc. for Sale
Local Asparagus Best Supply in Town
If you see a wildfire, report it to
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LAKEVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm + Study Fully Furnished No stairs $895 + hydro, avail. May 1 Viewing McGuire Park & Mt Ida. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building, Short Term available Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148
Commercial/ Industrial
SEMI - waterfront 6 bdrm Home for sale in Blind Bay. $400,000 1 (250)571-7177
Garage Sales
TEKAMAR MORTGAGES Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca
FOR SALE BY OWNER $199,999 Cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath 650 sq. ft rancher. Updated furnace, roof, bath, partial kitchen, lg deck, fenced yard. Detached garage, carport. W/D, F/S. Ready to move in. Walking distance to all amenities. Gardeners delight. (250)832-7296 for appt. LARGE LOTS, CUSTOM HOMES 4100 block NE Upper Lakeshore SALMON ARM GREEN EMERALD ESTATES www.greenemeraldinc.com (250)833-5855 VALLEY LANE The latest 55+ custom built home subdivision by Piccadilly Mall, starting at $379,000. Pick your lot and home package today. Will cooperate with realtors
SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office space, TCH frontage, $863/mo. (250)804-8806
Suites, Lower 1BDRM + den bsmt suite, quiet, private entrance, W/D in suite, NS, NP, $800/mo incl. utilities, (250)832-2898, or email: donlila@telus.net CANOE: 1bdrm. daylight, $800/mo. + DD, incl. util., avail immed (250)832-9505
Townhouses EXECUTIVE townhouse, 1yr. lease, stunning lake views, 2800sq ft., 3bdrm, 2.5bath. $1750/mo. + utils & DD, NS, perfect for professional or retired couple. 1(780)660-6973
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PURSUIT TO WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT 1990 Trail King TK40 Flat Deck trailer. VIN 1TKC02421LM115345 at Ben’s Towing & Auto Wrecking in Salmon Arm, BC since November 8, 2015. Lien claimed against Viper Enterprises LTD/Big Bear Excavating in the amount of $3651.38. Date of sale May 15, 2016 at Ben’s Towing 230 42nd St SW, Salmon Arm BC.
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(250)803-1960
Pets
Pets
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Shuswap cadets heading out for a weekend glide Look up, look way up! Air Cadets from the North okanagan will be gathering at the salmon Arm Airport this weekend to participate in the spring gliding exercise. All day, saturday, May 7 and sunday, May 8, two white gliders and one yellow Cessna tow plane will be busy at taking off, flying, gliding and landing at the salmon Arm Airport. The royal Canadian Air Cadet program is a Government of Canada sponsored youth program open to young people between the ages of 12 to 18 and includes both boys and girls. 222 shuswap squadron has members from Chase, sorrento, salmon Arm, sicamous and enderby. The group meets on Wednesdays from september to mid-June (except school holidays) at 6:15 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Center (451 shuswap st. sW). New participants are always welcome to visit and check out the activites or visit the Facebook page 222 royal Canadian Air Cadet squadronshuswap for updates.
Salty street festival The 2016 salty street Fest will take place on saturday, May 14 on Hudson Avenue. It will include a free outdoor concert as well as the largest bike swap in the shuswap presented by the shuswap Cycling Club. Drop-off goes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and the sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty per cent of proceeds go to the club.
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Anya Massa performs Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus during the Shuswap Music Festival’s Gala Concert Program at First United Church on Friday, April 29. Those performing in the gala concert were chosen as the best of the festival by festival organizers.
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
CELEBRATION – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre
ANNUAL AWARDS – The Shuswap District Arts Council is
accepting applications for two annual awards: the Marie Manson Memorial Arts Award is for emerging and midcareer artists in visual, performing or literary arts. The Blair Borden Award is for adult musicians of all abilities wanting to further their musical education. More information and application forms can be found at salmonarmartscentre.ca under “Apply.” The deadline is Friday, May 13.
FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents Hadwin’s
Judgement, a drama/documentary that explores the complexities of the logging engineer, who chain-sawed down a 300-year-old sacred tree on Haida Gwaii, at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
PRO LIFE – The Shuswap Pro-
Life Society hosts a presentation on euthanasia and assisted death at 7 p.m. at Five Corners Church, featuring Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. For more information, call 250-8328352.
MOTHERS DAY POTTERY SALE – The Salmon Arm Pottery
Club will host a Mother’s Day Pottery Sale in the Mall at Piccadilly on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7.
NEAR DEATH – The local chapter of the Full Gospel
Business Men’s Fellowship hosts a dessert evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 1090 22 St. NE with author and speaker Bruce Van Natta, who will relate his near-death experience and the miraculous event that saved his life.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 SALE – St. John’s Anglican Church hosts a plant and bake
FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents Standing
Tall a look from both sides, into the heart of juvenile courts and social work in present day France, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
NATIONAL GARAGE SALE FOR SHELTER – Salmon Arm Royal LePage joins offices across Canada by hosting a national garage sale for shelter to benefit women and children who have experienced family violence at 2-551 Trans-Canada Hwy. NE. There will also be a silent auction and barbecue.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 DINE & DANCE – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre
hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. A jammers dance will be held later in the day at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, take an instrument or put your dancing shoes on and cut a rug.
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BUDDHIST MEDITATION – A
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MENTAL HEALTH – Mark National Child and Youth Mental
Health Day by joining a conversation with Brent Seal of Mavrixx and the Edge at noon in the cafeteria of Salmon Arm Secondary’s Sullivan campus. Share your thoughts about mental health and what you would most like to hear from adults.
KNITTED WEAR – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers sale
of knitted goods takes place on the first Friday of every month at the Mall at Piccadilly.
EXHIBITION – Salmon Arm Art Centre’s Federation of
Canadian Artists and National Juried Exhibition opens with a reception at 7 p.m. at the art gallery. The exhibition runs from May 7 to 28. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Waters Community Church, located at 180 Lakeshore Drive NW is hosting a MotherDaughter Dessert night on May 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All mothers and daughters ages six and up welcome.
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ON THE FARM – Treat mom to a special day at Caravan Farm, featuring local produce, handcrafted artisan-made goods, live music, great food, a kid’s zone with a petting zoo, wagon rides and horse-ploughing demonstration. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4886 Salmon River Rd.
HEALTHY BABIES – is held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the basement of Crossroads Church, 121 Shuswap St. SW. May 10 – infant development tummy time; May 17 – dental care; May 24 – massage; May 31 – healthy weight loss strategies.
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THURSDAY, MAY 5 The Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio presents Fanfare to Murder May 5 to 7, 13 to 14 and 27 to 28 at the Podollan Inn and includes a five-course meal and show with cash bar. Appetizers are served at 6:30 p.m.
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sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 170 Shuswap St. ROUND-UP – CSRD Hazardous Waste Round-Up event
takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bill’s Bottle Depot, 2840 13th Ave. SW, an opportunity to dispose of hazardous, toxic, corrosive, and flammable chemicals safely and free of charge. This event only occurs once every two years.
PADDLE AND ROWING OPEN HOUSE– From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at Canoe Beach. Free outings on the lake to try all of the programs: Kayak, rowing, outrigger canoe and dragon boating. Paddlers and rowers will be available to answer your questions. Boats and equipment from Copper Island Diving on location. Barbecue and refreshments available by donation.
BOOGIE FOR NATURE – A benefit for the Shuswap
Environmental Action Society (SEAS) to study melting glaciers takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Elk’s Hall, with Devon Coyote and the special guest Dan Engelland.
SHE SHOE SWAPS – the annual sale of gently used shoes
and purses takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Okanagan College.
FOOD CONVERSATIONS– The introductory
session of Shuswap Food Conversations will take place onThursday May 12 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subsequent weekly sessions will begin on May 26 at the new Urban Market.
JAZZ CLUB – Salmon Arm Jazz presents The Bob Rogers
Quintet from 7 to 9 p.m. in the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs. Doors open at 6:30. Tapas and menu and cash bar.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP- Communicating with someone
living with dementia can be difficult .The Hospice Society hosts a workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, featuring Angela King, a certified positive approach care trainer, who offers practical ‘howto’ skills that will change the way participants think and feel about dementia. For more information or to register, call 250-832-7099 or email Judy@shuswaphospice.ca or admin@shuswaphospice.ca.
SALTY STREET FEST - The festival features a bike swap,
kids bike parade, pie eating contest and live music and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. downtown.
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents The Dark
Horse, an inspiring story based on the life of a Maori speed-chess champion at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
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Murder mystery Summer is almost here! dinner theatre takes Before it gets hot ~ to the Podollan Let Proair service your Air Conditioner. Annual service includes Shots ring out, but who is the victim? Theatre fans are invited to return to 1982 and the sensational launch of the star of the silver screen and stage, Joanna Janeen’s, upcoming movie. But the star is hiding a secret and so is her husband. Find out what that is and more in the Salmon Arm Actors Studio presentation of Fanfare to Murder, which runs May 5 to 7, 13 to 14 and 27 and 28 at the Podollan Inn. Thrown into the plot is the awareness of Janeen’s agent, Marsha Moanie, that something devastating is happening to Joanna’s finances. “And the whole misadventure is focused not on Joanna, but on Anna Candell, who has a wonderful singing
voice,” says director James Bowlby. “That is unless your eyes are focused on Marsha, whose own agenda is to satisfy her passion by keeping her nights busy and her excitement level hot.” Bowlby guarantees the Actors Studio’s fifth murder mystery dinner is definitely a winner, and the night of murder and mayhem features more audience participation than earlier shows. Audience members can help Inspector Grout and Sergeant Friskum solve the murder. Dress in your best 1980’s costume, frizz up your hair or slick it down and win a prize for best costume. The five-course dinner is prepared by award-winning Table 24. Be there for appe-
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