SHUSWAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION National Philanthropy Day November 15, 2014
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Friends of 1922 Notch Hill Society Notch Hill Church Renovation
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Salmon Arm Children’s Festival Society Purchase of Commercial Grade Bouncer
Salmon Arm & Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association Renovate Old Arena Change Rooms
Cedar Heights Community Association Hall Modernization and expansion Sicamous & District Senior Centre Society Continuous Hot Water Program
Shuswap Hut & Trail Alliance Society Purchase of a New Trailrider
South Broadview Elementary School Garden Teaching Garden
222 RCACS Sponsoring Committee Flight Simulator
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The Shuswap Vital Signs Report: Smart & Caring Communities Livability and Wellness Check-up On October 7, in conjunction with 28 other community foundations across Canada, Shuswap Community Foundation launched its first ever Vital Signs Report. The consumerfriendly report evaluates the Shuswap as a place to live, learn, work and grow. It’s interesting, understandable, and engaging. Data from a variety of recognized sources, citizen grading of key issues and priorities, and the results of a public opinion survey were combined by a professional researcher at Thompson Rivers University to create a unique snapshot of the livability of the Shuswap. Producing the Vital Signs Report supports the Foundation’s vision of “Uniting Those Who Care with the Needs of our Community,” and will help make our granting more effective and proactive, strengthening our understanding and ties to the community. And for all the communities
in the Shuswap, the Vital Signs Report will support decisionmaking by identifying and promoting key priorities. Information and knowledge are at the heart of our ability to work together to make good decisions for our region. The report includes information about the regions population, affordable housing, the arts and culture sector, public transit options, the Shuswap region’s popularity, the use of electronic media, the trail network, the increase in population, childhood obesity, Shuswap Lake and its watershed. For all the details, copies of the report are available at the foundation’s office at 450 Lakeshore Drive and online at www.shuswapfoundation.ca. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact the Foundation at 250-8325428 or drop in at the office. Paulette and Tara will be happy to discuss the report with you.
Canada’s Governor General, the Right Honourable David Johnston, patron of Community Foundations of Canada, has challenged Canadians to “join me in imagining our country as it could be – a smart and caring nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and develop their talents to their fullest potential.” His vision inspired and motivated Community Foundations of Canada. Leading up to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, Smart & Caring Communities is their response. For more than 90 years, Canada’s community foundations have dedicated themselves to building better places to live, work, and play. You could say that caring is what they do, while smart describes how they do it – bringing people and resources together to achieve a greater good. Smart & Caring Communities is a landmark effort that brings the community foundation movement together around two goals: first, to ensure that every community has access to a community foundation by 2017 and secondly, that communities across the country have access to dedicated resources through Smart & Caring
Community Funds established specifically to respond to local priorities. What does being a ‘smart and caring’ community mean to you? How can Shuswap Community Foundation support your vision? Call, email, write, or drop in to the office at 450 Lakeshore Drive to share your thoughts and ideas. Shuswap Community Foundation 450 Lakeshore Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7 250-832-5428 info@shuswapfoundation,ca http://www.shuswapfoundation.ca
The Foundation’s Annual Report lists all the grants disbursed in all three of its granting categories. This year’s Discretionary Grants are listed here. Ageing with Ease in Rural Communities Society & Seymour Arm Community Association Project: Purchase new outdoor folding tables Grant: $1,650 Fund: Seniors Project and John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Funds BCSPCA Shuswap Branch Project: Facility Improvements Grant: $2,500 Fund: Derkaz/Derby Family Endowment, Margot Hewitt, Dr. Melany Dyer Endowment and General Funds Canadian Red Cross (BC Southern Int. Region) Project: Renovations of the Salmon Arm HELP Depot Grant: $4,500 Fund: Earl and Muriel Mackenzie Family Endowment, Higgins Family Endowment, Pat and Peter Cummings/George and Eva Kassa/Patti and Bryan Kassa Endowment, Browne Johnson Legacy Funds Eagle Valley Community Support Society Project: Natural Playscape Area for Sicamous Resource Centre Grant: $3,000 Fund: Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Community Endowment Fund Kamloops Symphony Society Project: 2014-2015 Salmon Arm Concert Series Grant: $2,000 Fund: Enid Finn Memorial, Gertrude and Ludwig Klein Memorial, Tom and Elsie Brighouse Family Endowment, Browne Johnson Legacy and General Funds Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap (LASS) Project: Books Under the Tree Grant: $2,000 Fund: Wainwright-Mobley Memorial and Jennifer Phillips Memorial Funds Malakwa Community Centre Association Project: Stage & Concession for Music in the Park Grant: $2,500 Fund: Rod Bailey Endowment, Marian and Ralph Segreto Endowment, John and Ingrid Monk Endowment and General Funds Malakwa United Church Project: Floor & Exterior wall for Thrift Store Addition Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Fund *
North Shuswap Community Association* Project: Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment and General Funds North Shuswap Historical Society Project: Archival Revitalization Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: General Fund Okanagan College Project: Connecting Adult Literacy/Numeracy Learners to Arts & Culture Grant: $2,100.00 Fund: Ev Painter Endowment and General Funds Reaching Out Multiple Sclerosis Society Project: ROMSS Office Renovations Grant: $5,400.00 Fund: Paul and Elvi Pukas Family Endowment, Doug and Donna Adams Family Endowment, Rosemarie’s Fund and General Funds Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society* Project: Bird Viewing Platform at Peter Jennink Park Grant: $3,000.00 Fund: Geoff and Judith Benson Family Endowment Fund Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association Project: Wheels at Haney Grant: $3,500.00 Fund: Turner Orchards Endowment, Gordon and Bev Marshall Family Endowment, Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment Funds Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association & Mt. Ida Historical Group Project: The Many Faces of Mt. Ida Grant: $1,500.00 Fund: Brooke, Jackson, Downs Endowment, Bill and Mary Douhaniuk Endowment, Nina Dickins Family Endowment and General Funds Salmon Arm & Shuswap Lake Agriculture Association* Project: Active Artisan Building Lighting Upgrade Grant: $5,000.00 Fund: General Fund Shuswap Community Foundation Shuswap Community Foundation Project: Serendipity Grant at President’s discretion $1,000.00 Fund: General Fund
Shuswap Daycare Society Project: Garden Beds and Storage Shed Grant: $3,500.00 Fund: Wainwright-Mobley Memorial Fund Shuswap District Arts Council Project: Online First Nations Artist Database Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Bill and Mary Douhaniuk Endowment Fund Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Society Project: Kidsroc (Youth recreation therapy) Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Jennifer Phillips Memorial Fund Shuswap Hospice Society Project: Tools to Enhance our Compassionate Care Program Grant: $1,225.00 Fund: Browne Johnson Legacy Fund Shuswap Hut and Trail Alliance Society* Project: Upper Violet Creek Trail Stiles Project Grant: $2,448.48 Fund: Gerry and Rita Chu Family Endowment, Geoff and Judith Benson Family Endowment, SASCU Endowment Fund, and General Funds Shuswap Singers* Project: Trailer for storage and moving Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: Geoff and Judith Benson Family Endowment an SCF President’s 2012/13 Serendipity Funds Shuswap Theatre Society Project: Sound System Upgrade Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Gertrude and Ludwig Klein Memorial Fund Sicamous and District Seniors Centre Society Project: Protection for Scooters and Drivers Grant: $3,874.00 Fund: C. Norman Barber Endowment, John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Funds
Total Discretionary Grants $66,697.48
Indicates 2014 Spring Grants
If you would like to donate to an area of interest to you we would be pleased to help you select from among our many funds. Donations to a specific fund in acknowledgement of a special event or in memory of a loved one are welcome at any time. A CRA receipt will be issued.
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From the desk of the Shuswap Community Foundation’s President “Community foundations play a crucial role in how people give back where communities need it most. We connect people, families and companies with causes that inspire them - pooling resources, knowledge and expertise to achieve greater impact.” A year-long awareness campaign, launched in March of 2014 by the Community Foundations of Canada, includes a series of print, broadcast and online messages, each featuring Canadians who embody the concept of ‘Community Makes You. You Make Your Community.’ We are featur-
ing three of our own ‘Community Champions’ as part of this campaign, connecting our foundation to the rest of Canada. Watch for their stories in the local media and on our website at www.shuswapfoundation.ca This past fiscal year, our investment portfolio continued to benefit from a sound financial market. As a result of a sound financial market, the board has able increased the Foundation’s distribution percentage from 4% to 5%. In October, we disbursed a total of $281,694 in grants to non-profit charitable organizations and agencies in the Shuswap region.
Seven new family funds were created in 2014. In addition, one new agency fund was opened – the SABNES Endowment Fund. The Memorial Walkway Fund continues to grow, with 28 bricks now placed in the walkway. There are a total of 106 funds in our capital account to the end of June, 2014. Two new directors joined the board of the Foundation in 2014: Lana Fitt in Salmon Arm and Sharon Gavel in Sicamous. Both add their individual strengths to a strong working board dedicated to promoting philanthropy in the Shuswap. Our hardworking staff
– Paulette Brown, Office Administrator, Amber Wetherill, Administrative Assistant (currently on maternity leave) and Tara Peterson, who has very ably stepped in to replace Amber while she is on leave, provide excellent support to the board. Please stop by the office on Lakeshore Drive and speak to them should you require any information regarding Shuswap Community Foundation. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and Fridays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can also reach them at 250-832-5428 or via email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca
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Our Vision
Uniting those who care with the needs of our community
Foundation disburses grants By Tracy Hughes
It was Thanksgiving come early for many community groups who were the beneficiaries of grants from the Shuswap Community Foundation at their annual community meeting on October 2. A total of 25 different grants totalling $66,697.48 were formally distributed by the foundation which, for the first time, operated two granting cycles in both the spring and fall. This enables the foundation to respond to the needs of nonprofit groups throughout the year. Together with the donor directed grants and Agency grants, the foundation disbursed a total of $234,569 in 2014. Dave Wood, foundation president told the assembled crowd at the Prestige Inn that the foundation’s capital sets should soon surpass $7 million, which provides the interest generation that allows the foundation to disperse the community grants. “Community Foundations play a crucial role in how people give back where communities need it most. We connect people, families and companies with
causes that inspire them – pooling resources, knowledge and expertise to achieve greater impact,” he notes in his report. Funds went to groups throughout the Shuswap, including as far ranging as Seymour Arm, Celista and Malakwa. Some of the funded projects for Salmon Arm include the construction of a bird observation town in Peter Jannick Park, funding for trail projects, renovations to the SPCA shelter, support for symphony performances, as well as upgrades to the fairgrounds and Haney Heritage Park. Other grants went to the creation of programs such as a kids gardening project at the Shuswap Day Care, support for programs for at-risk teens and a cultural program for adult education students at Okanagan College. Grants to the Sicamous area included funds for the Eagle Valley Support Society’s community garden program, the Malakwa Communtiy Centre Association’s permanent stage for Music in the Park, renovations for the Malakwa Thrift Store and the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre Society for an awning to protect motorized scooters from
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Saga: The Art of Storytelling in the 21st Century A Shuswap Community Foundation grant drawn from the interest earnings of the Wainwright-Mobley Memorial, Higgins Family Endowment and General Funds enabled the Shuswap District Arts Council to complete three outreach projects
that connected members of the community to this storytelling exhibition. Many members of our community volunteered to become “Living Library” books, giving them recognition for their amazing stories and accomplishments.
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Walkway Commemorates Many life events can be commemorated within the McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway such as milestone birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and births, or forever recollect fond memories of a lost loved one.
Bricks record memories All you have to do is take a stroll through McGuire Lake to feel the peace and serenity that lies here. Nestled within the path to the Friendship Arch are memories that will not fade with time. Many life events can be commemorated within the McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway such as milestone birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and births, or forever recollect fond memories of a lost loved one. The Memorial Walkway is now well into its second year and continues to be a huge success; with 13 more bricks h a v ing been placed, the City of Salmon Arm has now opened the second half
of the walkway for more memorial bricks. If you haven’t been to McGuire Lake in a while, we encourage you to go and take a few moments to appreciate the memories and messages that have already been commemorated along the Walkway. Those wishing to place a memorial brick of their own to honour or acknowledge a loved one can, with a donation to the Foundation, personalize a 12” x 24” brick for placement in the walkway. In addition to memorializing your loved one, the donor can also be assured that a significant portion of donations made through this program will fund community-based charitable programs, projects, and services within the Salmon Arm area. For more information on the McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway you are invited to visit www.shuswapfoundation.ca or contact the
In Memoriam: Foundation Founder Jim Scales
Foundation offices at April 14, 1933 – October 5, 2014 When Jim heard 250.832.5428 about the idea of estabMcGuire Lake Memolishing a community rial Walkway Brick Dofoundation, he immenations to June 30, 2014 diately thought it was Diane Shoemaker – a great idea. A foundaFor Carl & Elvena Shoe- tion would allow an maker “unbiased approach to giving money – Sharon A. Thurston no ties to other organizations, giving the – For Kenneth D. Thur- money a broader reach.” He joined the ranks of Shuswap Community Foundaston Sharon A. Thurston – tion Founders, and served on the Board For Michael K. Thurston of Directors for several years, in the role Karen Angove – For of Treasurer. Born in Salmon Arm, Jim went to work Ronnie Turner to Honor for the Bank of Commerce, evenutally behis 100th Birthday coming a manager, working all over BC. Florence Dearing & Eventually he ended up back in Salmon Barry Dearing – For R. Arm. In 1972, he chose to leave the bank Lorne Dearing rather than being transferred away. He Geneva Thompson – set up a private accounting business and For Aln Thompson became immersed in community activiDonna Shultz – For ties, including six years on the District of Salmon Arm Council. Having been a Jim Reynolds Holly Ready – For Rotarian all his adult life, he was actively involved in the local club, enjoying terms Shayne Ready Holly Ready – For as both president and secretary over the William & Antoinette years. Jim embodied the Rotarian motto “service above self”, giving of his time, Preston and financial aid, to a wide variety of Joan Marshall – For other charitable organizations. Denis Marshall Now, the “ledgers are neatly balanced, Sheryl Hine – For Ivy, the forms are correctly filed, and the cabDon & Gene McMillan in is securely shut” (Credit Peter Scales). Carmen Jarvis – Wil- Jim Scales exemplified the role of comma Tobien munity builder, sharing his abilities and George Goldade – For his time to give back to the community he loved. Balzar “Phil” Goldade
Thank you for all the work done in and for our community Shuswap Community Foundation SALMAR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Together….we can made a difference
We appreciate all your contributions to our community
• Donations to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation will help bring high priority equipment to those in need of hospital care. • Our Planned Giving program provides many ways to incorporate charitable giving with estate planning goals for you and your loved ones, including securities or real estate, charitable trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, wills & estates. • The Shuswap Hospital Foundation’s relationship with the Community Foundation allows donors to establish an endowment fund that will annually provide support for much needed hospital equipment. • Charitable gifts to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation are tax deductible.
Together….we’re changing lives for the better
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Founders Jim and Marcia Beckner Its rural character, friendly people and winters, outdoor living, and the nicest four seasons are what attracted the Beckners to make Salmon Arm their home. Here they raised two sons, Kevin and Michael, and became solid community supporters. After graduating from the University of Alberta, the freshly married couple moved to Ontario so Jim could study Optometry at Waterloo. Marcia went to Teachers College in Stratford and then supported the pair. After starting to practise in Kamloops, Jim and Marcia discovered that Salmon Arm’s outdoor delights and varied cultural offerings suited their active lifestyle. They opened their optometry practice on March 1, 1974 with Marcia as receptionist. Once more staff was added, Marcia continued part-time on books and payroll. Every day they delighted in meeting new people from amazingly interesting backgrounds. Jim retired in 2006 and both continued their volunteer and community building
activities, and pursued their passions. In 1978 Marcia joined Shuswap Theatre for their second production, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and continues to be involved. Singing was another love for both—Marcia has been with the Shuswap Singers for 39 years, and Jim has sung with the Shuswap Men’s Chorus since its inception in 2009. In 1968 Marcia took a year off from her U of A studies to join Canada’s Olympic Speed Skating Team. When Mike Hall, who competed in the 1994 Olympics, moved to Salmon Arm they linked up to start the Salmon Arm Icebreakers Speed Skating Club. The outdoors is their joint passion, so in the late 1970’s they joined Shuswap Outdoors and became keen cross-country skiers. Eventually the Larch Hills Nordic Society was formed and in 1985 the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet was born. Marcia became chair of the Loppet for a dozen years and is still involved in various aspects, including the Heart and
Stroke Foundation. Jim is still involved on the Loppet organizing committee. Jim was involved with SABNES in its early days and served on its board for a dozen years, including a term as president when the foreshore trail was being built and eventually connected to Raven. Building trails is Jim’s special interest and he was involved with the Greenways Committee and the establishment of Coyote Park near Raven. He applauds the vision and hard work of the Greenways Committee, a sub-committee of the Environmental Management Committee, which had a vision and pushed to establish trail linkages throughout our community. A grant by the Vancouver Foundation to Shuswap Theatre many years ago made Marcia and Jim aware of what wonderful things a community foundation can do for its citizens in funding volunteer work. In 1993, when Lois Higgins was campaigning for the establishment of a local commu-
nity foundation, it was a ‘no brainer’ for them to make an investment as founders of the Shuswap Community Foundation. The Beckners’ commitment serves their community, which now includes twelve members of their family spanning four generations who have also made Salmon Arm their home. The extended Beckner family members consider themselves fortunate indeed to live in this beautiful four seasons paradise.
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Promoting Social Justice Throughout their lives together, Dan and Edna shared a passion for social justice and the environment.
MacQuarrie family endowment fund Schooled in Kaslo, BC then Mt. Royal College in Calgary, Dan was well on his way to becoming a petrochemical engineer when he went to work, as part of the course curriculum, in Turner Valley Oilfield. He moved to Leduc Alberta shortly after oil was discovered there on February 13, 1947. It was while he was working at Leduc that he met Edna Hartfelder, and they married on August 9, 1950. Together they raised three children: Roy, Wayne and Carolynn. Following a personal conversion experience at age 32, Dan returned to school, attending St. Stephen’s College at the University of Alberta in
Edmonton, becoming an ordained Minister in the United Church of Canada in 1964. After two years of ministering in St. Paul, AB, he and the family accepted an invitation to be minister here at First United Church. Besides having his own business, he served Mt Ida, Silver Creek, Falkland, Sicamous, & Malakwa. In 1988, after a stint in the Carribean, they returned to serve Anglican/United Churches in Sorrento, Chase, & Cellista, retiring in 1992. Dan and Edna were active members of the Salmon Arm community. Dan’s grandfather arrived in Armstrong with the Overlanders in 1862. His roots here run deep. Dan belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, and was an Alderman for six years. In his first year as Alderman he began lobbying to have smoking in public places banned. Edna used to make him take his clothes off on the back porch after council meetings held in a windowless room
at the Council Chambers in Salmon Arm West Elementary School. His latest effort, “Dan’s Bylaw”, was formally adopted on July 1, 2013, banning smoking in all municipal parks and public areas in Salmon Arm. 38 years of perseverance. Together with Ces Stainsby, in 1966 Edna took on the job of coordinating a 22 teacher and 150 child Sunday School program. She and Dan also opened their home to women who had been arrested by the RCMP; there were no accommodations for them at the jail. Throughout the 28 years of their ministry together, she was the organizer of uncounted funerals and memorials, providing comfort for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. When Robbie Burns suppers were no longer held on an annual basis, Edna initiated an ‘international gathering’ where people came dressed in their traditional costumes and brought pot luck dishes
Re: Al Neale Bursary Award
We appreciate the continuing work of the Foundation.
North Okanagan Shuswap School District No. 83
T hank you to the Shuswap Community Foundation for supporting public education.
Dear Mr. Neale, I am incredibly grateful to have been named the recipient of the Al Neale Bursary. This award means a lot to me. It is more than just money, you are providing me with opportunity. Opportunity to focus on my studies, and not be overwhelmed by my financial situation - as we know it can often sneak into our thoughts and keep us up at night. Opportunity to make the most of my time with my education (something I plan on doing as a mature student returning to College). I left College at a time when I was uncertain of what I wanted to achieve at school. Luckily, I was able to work at non-profit Students’ Unions and help guide students and support Post-secondary education. Education has become a passion for me. Ensuring that students receive a quality, affordable education has been particularly important to me - I believe everyone should have a chance to prove themselves. I learnt a lot about managing non-profit organizations and the years provided me time to
associated with their country of origin. She, together with Bernadette Forer, was instrumental in the founding of the local Grandmothers to Grandmothers organization, and she was a huge supporter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Edna was also a Welcome Wagon Host for a number of years. Edna died on May 11, 2013 at age 85. Dan is grateful for the 63 years they had together, working as a team. Throughout their lives together, Dan and Edna shared a passion for social justice and the environment. To that end, interest earned by the Dan and Edna MacQuarrie Family Endowment Fund will be granted to non-profit organizations to support initiatives or projects which further social justice, fostering respect, harmony and fairness within the Shuswap community. The fund is open to further donations, ensuring that the work begun by Dan and Edna continues.
decide what I would do next, but not a lot of money to do it. In today’s world, education is important. I’m glad I took the opportunity to return to school. This past year I finished my Associate of Arts degree and I am returning in the fall semester enrolled in the Business program. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) at Okanagan College. This bursary will be considerable first step in allowing me to accomplish that goal. Taking the chance to come to College was difficult, but thanks to your generosity, I feel like success is just around the corner. Thank you again for the bursary you have awarded me. I truly appreciate it more than the words I could ever put into this letter. I hope one day my achievements will speak loud enough. Sincerely, Sean Rossouw
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Landers family legacy fund The Landers Family stretches back three generations in Salmon Arm. In 1944, James Alvin Landers and his wife Sadie (née Howe), together with three of their seven children, left the dust-bowl of Saskatchewan, moving to 30 acres in Salmon Arm located approximately where Shuswap Middle School now stands. The eldest of those children was Maurice Alvin Landers, who married Dorothy Smith. They had three children: Garry, Joyanne, and Dean. After serving in the Air Force in WW2, Maurice completed his teaching degree at the University of Saskatoon in 1947. He moved to Salmon Arm with Dorothy (and Garry) to begin his teaching career at Salmon Arm Consolidated School and eventually become Vice-Principal of Salmon Arm Secondary School. He and Dorothy raised their children on the family farm in South Canoe. One of Maurice’s accomplishments, while on the farm, was the design and construction of an ingenious selffeeding, self-cleaning mechanism for use in the chicken barn. He became known across Western Canada for this innovation. Sadly, Dorothy died in 1958. Maurice remarried in 1961. He and Olwen (née Ev-
ans) had one child, Eve. After Dorothy died, Maurice sold the home farm, using the proceeds to create what is thought to be the first apartments in Salmon Arm on Shuswap Avenue (now Shuswap Street). Over the next several years, he built three more on the same property. Maurice was very active in the community. A Shriner, a Mason of the 31st level, and a member of the Canadian Legion, he also sat on the municipal Board of Variance for many years prior to the incorporation of the City of Salmon Arm. In 1975, Garry married Mary Ramsay, who was born in Vernon and raised in Winfield. Both Mary’s parents were raised in Vernon. The Ramsays had emigrated from Scotland in 1910 and the Langstaffs had
arrived in 1907. A love of music brought Garry and Mary together. They met at the ‘Chat Noire Jazz Bar’ in Vancouver (with the help of friends) while Mary was teaching at North Delta Sr. Secondary and Garry was teaching at Pleasant Valley Senior Secondary in Armstrong. They moved to Vernon and were there for twelve and a half years. Their two children, Stacey (1979) and Robert (1982), were born there. After completing a teacher exchange in Scotland, they made a conscious decision to move to the beautiful Shuswap in 1987. Mary was a counsellor and taught Music in the Shuswap for 18 years, and in her spare moments served on the OK Symphony Board, founded the Shuswap Children’s Choir and most recently is the founding
director of the Shuswap Men’s Chorus. Garry taught Elementary School in Armstrong until 1991, when he accepted a position in the Shuswap District. He was an active member of the Shuswap Rotary Club for 20 years and is now actively involved on the Board of the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. Both are now retired. Garry acknowledges that from it’s inception he has supported the Shuswap Community Foundation, so when the opportunity arose, he and Mary decided to open the Landers Family Legacy Fund. Anyone may contribute to this fund. Grants disbursed from the interest earned will be given to non-profit charitable organizations operating in the City of Salmon which support or promote the arts, including, but not limited to, the visual and the performing arts.
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Supporting the Arts
Grants disbursed from the interest earned will be given to nonprofit charitable organizations operating in the City of Salmon which support or promote the arts, including, but not limited to, the visual and the performing arts.
Old house finds a new home The Salmon Valley Homestead cabin sat for two decades on temporary footings in the parking lot at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. This summer, with funding and a plan in place, it was moved to its permanent location - officially becoming the nucleus of the homestead site at the edge of the Village. The project couldn’t have been accomplished without tremendous community support from the Shuswap Community Foundation, which donated a grant drawn from the Browne Johnson Legacy and Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment Funds, two building movers, and a great crew.
The Shuswap Trail Alliance congratulates the Shuswap Community Foundation, and thanks SCF, Gerry and Rita Chu Family Endowment, Geoff and Judith Benson Family Endowment, and the SASCU Endowment Fund, for their recent support.
Did you know the SCFoundation has a dedicated endowment for Shuswap Trails? Consider a contribution today. Find your trail at. . .
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The support of the Shuswap Community Foundation’s Endowment Fund is a vital link to our community. Through public support, the Foundation provides sustainable funding that helps us tell our stories. It allows us to continue the work we do. Keep up the fantastic work!
To donate to the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association Trust Fund or if you are considering making a memorial donation, please contact us at Box 1642, 751 HWY 97B Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P7 Email: info@salmonarmmuseum.org Find us at facebook.com/Haneyheritage Museum & Archives Open Year Round Wed. & Thurs. 10am-4pm. Village & Marjorie’s Tea Room Open May-September.
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