Salmon Arm Observer, July 25, 2012

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MLA ponders re-election bid By Barb Brouwer

Regional District board in 1980 and took on the role of Shuswap MLA in 1996, serving five years in opposition George Abbott is casting his eye on and 12 in government. fishing and family fun this summer. “I will be enjoying my 33rd anniAnd, despite the rumours, includ- versary of elected office in Septeming those fuelled by ber,” he said. “Even for Vancouver radio coma youthful guy like me, mentator Alex Tsait’s getting to be a long kumis, the minister of time.” Agreeing his pareducation and Shuswap ty is facing tough issues, MLA says he has not Abbott says solutions yet made up his mind are always much more about his future in poliobvious on the oppositics. tion side of the house. “I have never spoken Abbott, who served George to him, nor do I intend three terms as minister to do that,” Abbott deof health, says he enjoys Abbot clared last week. “I the Ministry of EducaSHUSWAP MLA am hoping to get vacation, a portfolio he says tion time to figure out comes with many puzwhether I wish to continue in the po- zles to be solved. litical world.” “I’ve enjoyed them, but they do Abbott’s political engagement wear you,” he says, noting that, until began in 1979 when he became a three weeks ago, he was so immersed trustee for the Sicamous Waterworks in negotiations with the province’s District. See HST on page A2 He joined the Columbia Shuswap

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Stomp returns to Silver Creek By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

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Tradition crosses generations Sisiaskit and Kaleb Jules dance together at the 29th Annual Skwlax Pow Wow held over the weekend at the Skwlax Pow Wow Grounds. For more images from the event, see page A4.

This week The Salmon Arm Sockeyes made the most of their home pool advantage. Turn to A18 for more. The ever-popular workshop schedule for Roots and Blues has been released. See it on A21.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And so, apparently is the 23rd annual Summer Stomp, which took place in Silver Creek over the weekend. Organizers have deemed the event exceptional and incident-free. While Friday was a bit of a washout, thanks to heavy rains, about 1,500 people were onsite Saturday night. “Not one complaint,” said Steve Hammer, treasurer of the non-profit Salmon Arm Stomp, noting organizers would canvas the neighbourhood to hear what nearby residents thought

of the event. “It was the first year on larger grounds and all in all was an excellent event.” But police and CRSD officials report some concerns, particularly around noise and alcohol. The CSRD had granted approval for the event on the condition the music would be shut off at midnight, but music reportedly played until 3 a.m. Sunday. Just as he had predicted prior to the event, Electoral Area D director René Talbot was annoyed the loud music played three hours later than the midnight curfew. See CSRD’s on page A2

Index Opinion ....................... A6 View Point .................. A7 Life & Times ............. A14 Sports............... A17-A20 Arts & Events ... A21-A23 Time Out................... A24 Vol. 105, No. 30, 48 pages


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