Salmon Arm Observer, May 06, 2015

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Man dies in boating accident Adams Lake: Wind causes craft to capsize.

By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF

An early morning fishing trip on Saturday, May 2 on Adams Lake resulted in the death of a Clearwater man.

Fifty-six-year-old Michael David Treseng was camping with his family at Adams Lake.

About 12:30 a.m., Treseng went fishing in Refuge Bay with his 22-year-old grandson in a 3.5-metre aluminum boat.

The wind blew up and the boat capsized about 90 metres from shore, says a B.C. Coroner’s report.

The grandson was able to swim to shore, but Treseng was unable to complete the swim.

Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR) manager John Schut says his team conducted an extensive surface search over about a four-hour period on Saturday.

SAR was called out about 6:30 a.m. and arrived at the remote Refuge Bay, 66 kilometres up an Adams Lake Forest Service Road around 10 a.m.

“We took our 26-foot boat and a team of seven people and did a grid search over the bay,” Schut said. “We had a kayak team doing a search of the perimeter of the bay and had a shoreline team scouring the woods around the bay, but we did not come up with anything, so the RCMP called off the search late in the afternoon.”

SAR members were disappointed their extensive search was unsuccessful and Schut has a word of warning for those going out on the water.

“It’s unfortunate – two guys without life-jackets,” he says, emphasizing the need for caution on the water.

“We need to make the public aware, especially in places like the north end of Adams Lake. It’s a remote area and the water is cold.”

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team continued the search Sunday morning and successfully located Treseng’s body.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate the accident. The coroner’s service notes that the family of Treseng has been notified of his death.

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Grounded: Salmon Arm Fire Department Hall #2 captain Chris Lowe and firefighter Al Middleton disconnect the batteries from a downed helicopter that crashed at the Salmon Arm Airport Monday morning.

Pilot escapes injury

By Barb Brouwer OBSeRVeR STAFF

A small helicopter owned

by Kelowna’s Okanagan Mountain Helicopters crashed at Salmon Arm Airport Monday.

The pilot, who wishes to remain anonymous, escaped serious injury.

“The helicopter was making an approach. I am not sure what the cause was, but it started to spin out of control and crashed,” says airport manager Keith Watson. “Nobody was hurt and the pilot walked away.”

The Salmon Arm Fire Department responded to a call of a downed helicopter at 10:10 a.m. on May 4.

“Upon arrival, firefighters found a small helicopter

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on its side adjacent to the runway with fuel leaking,” says fire chief Brad Shirley.

“B.C. Ambulance treated the patient and transported him to Shuswap Lake General Hospital with non lifethreatening injuries.”

Shirley says once they received clearance from the RCMP, Hall 2 firefighters were able to upright the aircraft.

“The fuel tank had been ruptured and because there was fuel leaking, we removed it into some drums,” says Shirley, noting 10 firefighters were on scene for approximately 90 minutes.

“We wanted to eliminate any electrical hazards so we removed the battery.”

A Transport Canada spokesperson said the orga-

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Safety first: Fuel removed from a downed helicopter at the Salmon Arm Airport is prepared for transport from the crash site. nization is aware of the helicopter incident.

“Transport Canada will follow up with the company to verify compliance with safety regulations,” reads a May 5 email. “Should

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Winners on its way

By Martha Wickett

been working with Winners earlier to bring the store to the mall, general manager Lance Johnson says that deal fell through.

He says a new store for Centenoka, Pet Valu Pet Store, is under construction and will be opening in the former Mark’s location in about 60 days.

“I think Pet Valu is a really nice store, it’s a national chain across Canada and they’re investing significant funds into the store…” he said, noting Pet Valu has used mostly local contractors.

Asked about the number of existing pet-supply stores, he said Pet Valu will be offering a few things that others don’t, such as a place in the store where dog owners can wash their own pets.

Johnson said Centenoka Park Mall is currently in negotiations with two other retailers regarding space available near Nutter’s, and, if they locate to the mall, they will be assets for the town.

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Two more stores are coming to the SmartCentres shopping centre in Salmon Arm. Sandra Kaiser, vice-president of corporate affairs for SmartCentres, confirms that a Winners store and a Dollarama will be locating in the shopping centre.

The Winners will be about 18,400 square feet while the Dollarama will be 9,500.

Walmart is approximately 96,000 sq. ft.

As for other new additions, she said there’s nothing else at the moment.

“We’re working with a number of retailers. There’s a fair amount of interest in Salmon Arm as it’s such a stable community. There’s nothing yet that we can announce.”

At Winners, spokesperson Colleen Uncao says the store will be opening in the spring of 2016.

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No crash investigation planned Continued from front in its investigation.”

But a spokesperson from the Transportation Safety Board advised the agency is not conducting further in-

vestigation.

“TSB is aware of the accident, the pilot reported loss of control.

We are not going to do a full investigation on that because we have the information,” noted a phone message from

a TSB spokesperson.

“If you want more information on this now, you’ll have to call the Okanagan Mountain Helicopters.”

The company, however, has chosen not to comment.

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Happy times for Sato family

Joyful reunion: Hannah, Yuko, Aumie, Anjou and Toshi Sato are thrilled that little Aumie has been declared cancerfree and is able to live at home once again.

BC Children’s Hospital: Two-year-old Aumie has been declared cancer-free.

Toshi emphasizes that they would like to express their deepest gratiOBSERVER STAFF tude for all the support. He notes that Tears of joy and gratitude make it many people would come into the restaurant and ask how his family was difficult for Yuko Sato to speak.

But there is no mistaking the power doing.

“We are happy,” is his response of her message or that of her family.

Since October, Yuko and her now now, smiling broadly as Aumie scamtwo-year-old daughter Aumie have pers after her sisters.

In response to the question, “How been staying in Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver so Aumie could do you feel?” sister Hannah smiles receive chemotherapy at BC Chil- and says, “Happy.”

Anjou walks into the room. She is dren’s Hospital.

On Oct. 10 she had a teratoma tu- asked the same question.

“Happy,” she responds with a mour removed from her lower back and had to undergo chemotherapy be- smile.

Yuko speaks of the strength and cause the tumour had metastasized to courage of little Aumie. her chest.

Even during six rounds of chemoYuko’s spouse Toshi stayed in Salmon Arm to run their restau- therapy, which consisted of five days rant, Sushi Kotan, and to look after each of chemo followed by 16 days of rest, she manAumie’s sisters aged to maintain Anjou, 8, and It was a really her positive atHannah, 6, with hard time but titude. help from their also we learned “Chemo, cheextended family a lot of things. mo,” she would who had come People were so sing as she from Japan.

Yuko Sato walked through This past Fri- kind... the clinic smilday, tests found AUMIE’S ing, says Yuko.

Aumie to be canMOTHER Yuko writes cer-free. On Saton Facebook: urday, Yuko and “Aumie was so Aumie returned home.

On Monday they came to the Ob- strong fighting against illness for the server to share their good news and to last six months. I am very proud of make certain the community knows Aumie and also her two older sisters of their incredible gratitude for all the who managed to live without mothsupport shown and fundraising done. er’s help and worked really hard for “It was a really hard time but also the same amount of time.”

Yuko says Aumie never bothered we learned a lot of things,” says Yuko, as tears well in her eyes. “People the nurses and always co-operated.

“I am very very proud of her and were so kind. We’re from Japan, we are immigrants, we can’t speak Eng- truly respect her from the bottom of lish well, and everybody had help for my heart,” she writes.

Aumie must still go to BC Chilme.

“Canada is a different culture, in dren’s Hospital in Vancouver once a Japan we are not fundraising – it is month for the next year for tests and, not our culture, that fundraising… if things go well, then once every three months for the second year.

Everything is amazing.”

Right now, however, both Yuko and Even at Ronald McDonald House, the caring was overwhelming, she Toshi simply want to emphasize once again how grateful they are to hospisays.

“The families have some problems tal staff, to the community and to their like me – a child has cancer or a new- family and friends.

“We would like to express our born baby has a serious condition; for everybody it’s hard, and lots of deepest appreciation for your help and support.” people have help for me.”

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Feeling the earth shake Nepal: Local couple escapes quake danger.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

A local couple’s travel adventures turned far more adventurous than they’d expected.

Kelly Van Ommen and Emily Wrench from Salmon Arm arrived in Nepal on April 19, after enjoying two weeks’ hiking in Thailand. They set off on a popular trek in the Annapurna Mountain range, heading successfully to the top of the Annapurna base camp.

On their way down, their route took them through an avalanche area where six people from China had died just a month earlier.

As Van Ommen and Wrench walked along the river, in the vicinity of a group with two Sherpa guides, Van Ommen felt the ground begin to shake.

“I saw inukshuks starting to fall over – I didn’t know why. When I saw the shaking, I didn’t know if it was something from the river.”

As he was the first one to feel the shaking, he tried to tell the guides what he’d just felt.

“Once they felt it, they just starting running, and we ran with them,” he says, explaining that’s when he began to feel a little scared. They were in a bad place, in the bottom of a valley.

“We ran all the way down the river, across the bridge to a safer spot.”

There a group of about 20 people stood together, watching the mountain.

“We didn’t want to get hit by rocks. It was very foggy, you couldn’t see 20 or 30 feet above you, and there were 400- or 500-foot cliffs.”

As they stood, they saw an avalanche come down, with a big boulder ending up in the river.

It wasn’t until that night they heard word that this wasn’t just a small earthquake. They

also realized, with the avalanche and rock slide above them, if they’d started out a halfhour later, they would have been stuck above it at least for another day.

“We got out just in time.”

As it was, the couple was still two days away from Pokhara, the popular trekking village that had been their starting point. Their flight home from Kathmandu, about 100 kilometres from Pokhara on twisty mountainous roads, left in three days, so timing was crucial – given that the country was reeling from Nepal’s worst earthquake in more than 80 years.

Although Van Ommen had used someone’s phone in order to text home to assure he and Wrench were OK, the text didn’t get through. When he returned to Internet access a few days later, he was surprised by all the questions about his safety.

Because a little domestic airport at Pokhara was shut down and they couldn’t get a bus on time, they decided to hire a taxi to get to Kathmandu. They saw bus after bus filled with people trying to leave the city.

While waiting at the wildly busy airport for their flight – delayed by five hours – they saw international support, mostly in the form of the Indian Army. They also saw the German Red Cross as well as Canadian and United Kingdom search and rescue planes.

Van Ommen says the best way to help from here is to give money.

“They need money, water and food.”

Overall, their experience was “pretty crazy. We’re happy to be back.” But it hasn’t changed his mind about travel adventures.

Earthquakes can happen just as easily in Vancouver, he notes.

“I was in a lucky place at the time.”

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Spelling it right

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Council to take to the road

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

City council might have to keep it down a little.

Council voted unanimously to move one of its council meetings to the Salmon Arm branch of the Okanagan Regional Library.

Coun. Tim Lavery, council’s representative on the library board, reported he was asked if council would be interested in holding a meeting there.

“I might have been overzealous and said, good idea, let’s do it.

I know that’s not the process. It would obviously be an adjusted

meeting at the library. I know it puts extra work and time on staff.”

While Coun. Chad Eliason would appreciate getting the meeting to the library, he would prefer getting it out to Gleneden rather than a place in such close proximity to city hall. He said he likes the idea of moving, as council has already done with Haney Heritage Village and in North Canoe.

Coun. Kevin Flynn said he’d like to see council move to one place per year over the four-year term so as not to create too much work for staff.

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son voiced support for the library plan, noting “there was a time when the library might be more important than city hall – it was the centre of communication.”

Eliason added: “Everyone is talking about how do we get youth involved, how do we get young people voting. I’d like to see us go to the schools – Shuswap Middle School, the elementary schools. I think that has to be where our outreach is.”

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Coun. Alan Harrison said he doesn’t think it has to be an either-or, and he wouldn’t limit it to one move a year.

“I can see us going to the library and to the middle school.”

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Keep your inhalers close Breathing. You often think nothing of it – until you can’t do it properly. And if that happens you can’t think of anything else except getting enough air.

Try breathing through a straw in your mouth with your nose plugged. That will give you a sense of what an asthmatic feels during an attack.

My six-year-old son tells me his asthma feels like a big man sitting on his chest, “and he’s not a nice man either.”

With the history of asthma in our family, I am used to carrying inhalers at all times and am also prone to strategically placing them in cars, gym bags and lunch kits.

But when it comes to school, my son’s inhaler is not allowed to be kept with him. Instead, school policy dictates that it be kept in a locked cupboard in the office. He is certainly welcome to show up at the office any time to get his puffs of the medicine that helps open his airways – but he has to get there first.

I’m sure in an emergency, school staff would run to get it for him, but I’ve also witnessed how quickly an asthma attack can turn into a full-blown emergency.

How long do you think you could last without getting any air?

One minute? Two? An inhaler in the school office wasn’t good enough for Ryan Gibbons, a 12-year-old Ontario boy who died in October 2012 after suffering an asthma attack during recess. His school in Straffordville, near London, would not allow him to keep his inhaler with him, despite repeated efforts by his mother and a doctor’s note. The boy would sometimes sneak an inhaler along with him but, if caught, it would be taken away and his mother would get a phone call reminding her of the policy.

Now a private member’s bill, known as Ryan’s Law, passed Thursday in the Ontario Legislative Assembly, will allow children access to carry inhalers with parental and doctor approval.

“It seems like a matter of common sense that kids would have immediate access to their life-saving medications,” said MP Jeff Yurek, who introduced the bill.

Indeed, being without an inhaler during an asthma attack can exacerbate the situation. The stress of trying to get to medication can ramp up the asthmatic symptoms, causing a more severe reaction. An inhaler offers quick relief in most cases, and knowing it’s there is like a security blanket for an asthmatic.

I would like to see Ryan’s Law brought to our school district; indeed, B.C. should be following Ontario’s example and legislating this as policy for all school districts.

My son doesn’t like when big man Asthma comes to sit on his chest. He knows his inhaler is the quickest way to banish that feeling. I know he doesn’t abuse his inhaler because when he is breathing normally; he doesn’t even think about it. He just gets on with running, playing and associated six-year-old mischief.

But having his inhaler close at hand would give him that sense of security. And after hearing about Ryan, it would do wonders for my peace of mind.

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Editorial

Be sure to register that cardboard sign The B.C. Court of Appeal has backed provincial legislation which states that groups or individuals must register with Elections BC if they plan to say or distribute anything that might be considered election advertising during an election period.

The court’s decision goes against the recommendations of the chief electoral officer, who said in both 2010 and 2014 that there was no problem in not registering those who spend a small amount in placing advertising during an election, say $500 or $1,000.

While there is a need for some spending limits during campaigns, particularly by parties and candidates, it is highly unlikely the spending of $1,000 by either an individual or group will sway the outcome of an election in a given riding. And if it does, it means that message resonated with a large

number of voters.

Vincent Gogolek of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association says the court decision is an assault on freedom of expression. His organization launched the court challenge to try and overthrow the requirement to register with Elections BC, on constitutional grounds.

The maximum penalty for not registering is a $10,000 fine and a year in jail.

The law says it applies to “an advertising message that takes a position on an issue with which a registered political party or candidate is associated.” That could apply to a hand-written sign in the back of someone’s pickup.

This law is far too restrictive, and it needs to be repealed.

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The Observer asked: Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous?

Tammy Meyers “Yes, to prevent unwanted people from showing up at your front door.”

Karen Martin “Yes, so they can protect themselves from their ‘friends.’”

Paul VanderBorn “Yes, if it were me I would want to remain anonymous.”

Brian Krogstad “Yes, people should have that right for their personal safety.”

Robin Johnson “Yes, so that people are not taken advantage of.”

It’s time for teachers to Be accountable in budgeting question their union BC VIEWS

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VICTORIA – After the first few glum lines of his speech, it was difficult to tell anything had changed for B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker as he took his familiar place before the TV cameras last week.

Iker droned on about how B.C. schools are under-funded by hundreds of millions of dollars, echoing demands from the disastrous strike he led the union membership into last year.

The B.C. Court of Appeal had just overturned a bizarre trial court decision that tried to give the union everything it wanted: a trip back in time to the NDP wonderland of 2001, a constitutional spanking for the B.C. Liberal government and a $2 million bonus of taxpayers’ money.

The BCTF must now pay back that $2 million and scrape up whatever is left of its members’ compulsory dues to plead for an appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada, continuing the executive’s self-righteous fantasy of controlling education spending in B.C. The appeal court didn’t just overturn the judgment of B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin.

It shredded her legal reasoning and bluntly corrected her, over and over, on evidence she ignored or misinterpreted.

The appeal court confirmed at great length what I said when Griffin’s second decision came down in early 2014: it was far worse for B.C. schools than when judges decided in 2005 that teachers can bring union propaganda into classrooms.

Did the government bargain in bad faith? No. Did they conspire to provoke a strike? No. Did they illegally strip working conditions from the teacher contract? No. Turns out our kids are not just “working conditions” for teachers, and public policy still matters.

And it turns out that making specialneeds assistants dash between classes

to deal with two kids here and three over there was a lousy idea. Now there’s even a credit course offered in high school for students with learning difficulties, which probably has some BCTF minion crafting a pile of grievances about segregation.

In the negotiated settlement reached last fall, teachers shared $105 million to make thousands of baseless grievances go away, after the union filed one for student numbers in every class in the province. This bloated perpetual protest machine drains the public purse in more ways than taxpayers realize.

Parents understand the strikes, though. They remember a union that scrapped report cards, disrupted administration and forced schools to shut down at graduation time.

The strike then dragged into the fall, as the government held the line on public service spending. And what was the key issue that kept schools closed? It wasn’t special needs support, where student performance has continued to improve. No, it was the BCTF demanding a raise twice as big as other public-sector unions had already accepted.

In the end, their paltry strike fund long gone, the union grudgingly accepted the going rate. They figured they had the elected government on the run in court. Wrong again.

Next up for the ministry is taking control of professional development. A bill before the legislature will enforce standards, once the NDP is done denouncing it. Singing ‘Solidarity Forever’ around a campfire and calling it paid professional development (a real example, by the way) will soon go the way of the union-controlled College of Teachers – onto the scrap heap of history.

There are BCTF members who understand how ill-served they are by their union. They are looking critically at the performance of their leaders, who are too often distracted by grandiose “social justice” campaigns as far away as the Middle East.

It was with great interest that we read your article on school board management from Kari Wilkinson and the District Parents Advisory Council.

We thank Kari for bringing to our attention another example of “entitlement” in the school board and administration.

They are top heavy.

When the enrolment drops,

schools close, and there are budget shortfalls. The school board and administration should lead by example – make cuts at the top where there is greater financial savings. Traditionally they make cuts to the bottom, with student services.

While the district “values the public input,” it appears

they have forgotten that the voting public of District #83 pays their wages. I trust Glen Borthistle has the strength of character to make change, and also make school board budget and expenses available to the public...be accountable.

Ken and Rachel Simpson

Abortion violates human rights School board refuses Pro-Life request, Salmon Arm Observer, April 22, was quasi predictable, but nonetheless disappointing.

It’s rather ironic that abortion is labelled a political or religious issue; it is neither one. It is a human rights issue. In Canada, a baby can be aborted right up to the moment of birth. If a pregnant women is murdered, and the baby dies too, the perpetrator can only be charged with one murder. However, should the baby die after it is born, two murder charges

can laid. The child before birth is not considered a human being until fully emerged from the mother.

Between 2000 and 2009, there where 491 failed abortions after 20 weeks gestation, where the babies were born alive and subsequently left to die. Abortion is the biggest human rights violation. Canada is in cahoots with China and North Korea with absolutely no protection for the pre-born child. What we have is lawlessness and that is incompatible with civi-

lized society. Shuswap Pro-Life will be displaying 10,000 little pink and blue flags, each representing 10 abortions, a total of 100,00 per year in Canada, May 14 at 30th Street and Sixth Avenue NE. Thousands of human rights activists will rally in front of the House of Commons and provincial legislatures and march through cities the same day demanding a law to protect the most defenceless, the unborn child.

Hildegard Krieg

Calling for more honesty in politics Elections seem to bring out the worst in people, who invent errors in their opponent’s position, yet swallow the most outrageous whoppers from their own party.

No sooner has Joe Oliver bent himself double explaining the difference between a Liberal slush fund using high EI premiums (a tax) to finance other projects and a Conservative slush fund using high EI premiums and the contingency fund to produce a faux “balanced budget” (their pet project) than

his local supporters are claiming the contingency fund was set up for precisely that purpose.

I can well believe that Stephen Harper set up the fund for political purposes, but to claim that it is anything other than a slush fund is ludicrous. Contingency funds are supposed to cover unexpected expenditures.

Since everyone and his dog knew it would be a frosty Friday in hell before Harper balanced a budget, this was hardly unexpected.

This month, I received a tax-

payer-funded pamphlet from our MP claiming that the same government that said there is no social contract with veterans, that tried to claw back disability benefits from veterans, and also tried to fob them off with lump sum payments in order to save money, is “working for Canada’s brave veterans.” The same vets who are campaigning to get rid of Harper.

Enough already! Has he no sense of shame?

Richard Smiley, Anglemont

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1925

A public meeting endorsed the recommendation of the hospital board for a new hospital. City and district councils were to be asked to submit bylaws for a small, efficient building with an operating room. R.W. Bruhn, MLA, stated plans should proceed with the erection of the first unit of a good hospital plant facing the lake on the site now owned by the board.

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1935

Approximately 200 marched in the May Day parade held by friends of Soviet Russia. Delegates came from Carlin, White Lake, Tappen, Canoe, Solsqua and Vernon.

Total amount received for the King George Cancer Fund was $97.50.

Audrey Suckling and Doreen Prescott were among the graduating nurses at St. Paul’s hospital.

A gold nugget weighing over half an ounce was found at Bristow’s claims on Scotch Creek.

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1945

Four Salmon Arm soldiers arrived home from the fighting front.

They were Sgt. Harold A. LaClaire, Pte. S.E.E “Ted” Beech, Cpl. D. Richardson and L/Cpl. H.W. A. Ellis of Canoe.

Dawn Mobely, Salmon Arm West School, was chosen May Queen of the Valley. Her maids of honour were Ruth Reid and Joan Kennelly.

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A grant of $500 was made by the provincial government to Salmon Arm municipal council to assist with the cost of a celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the municipality’s incorporation.

All directors of the S.A.F.E. Ltd., Salmon Arm’s community owned department store, were re-elected at the annual shareholders meeting.

Business handled by the S.A.F.E during 1954 totalled $481,491.

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Salmon Arm Nature Bay Society (SABNES) Annual General Meeting Friday, May 22, 2015 n 7:00 p.m. at the District Education Centre #1 - 2960 Okanagan Ave. SE, Salmon Arm Speaker will be Frank Ritcey, Provincial WildSafeBC Co-ordinator.

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Entrepreneurs vie for top spot

By Barb Brouwer & Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Shawn Greek’s passion for cars took him to the top at the Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur competition.

A dozen exciting business ideas were pitched in two-minute sessions in the Salmar Classic Theatre Thursday night at the wellattended culmination of the 12-week program.

And at the end of the evening, Greek’s Apollo Auto Centre took top spot and more than $15,000 in prizes and services.

This was the Third Annual Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur Entrepreneurship Competition, the conclusion of an entrepreneurial program that began in January, assisting individuals and teams to successfully plan for the establishment of their business.

Throughout the past few months, what began as 25 teams have been attending workshops, receiving resources and participating in one-onone business mentorship sessions to help them validate their business model and prepare a detailed business plan.

During the twominute initial pitches, King Campbell was first on the stage to introduce his potentially life-saving Medicine Match Genetic Testing Ltd. He explained that a simple swab taken on an inner cheek provides information on how an individual can metabolize prescription drug according to his or her genetics.

King said his Health Canada approved and certified laboratory will help prevent adverse drug reactions.

There were no adverse reactions to Jodie Pruden’s pitch for her Fire on Wheels, a mobile pizza oven that can be moved throughout the Shuswap and took her to the final round.

Lisa Hope and Aimie Laws took to the water with their Mystic Mermaid Adventurez, which gives Shuswap

residents the opportunity to enjoy one of the fastest growing trends – donning a decorative tail and swimming like a mermaid.

J-Boys Services owner Dave Johnston described his gourmet food distribution business that operates from the old Dairyland plant in Armstrong and already has a number of excellent food suppliers.

Safety consultant Gary Whitlock described his affordable, economical, green company which will provide in-house safety training and 24-hour safety consulting.

There was some drooling when Mark Lane and Robin Johnson of Sprokkets Bakery described their butter tarts, some 40,000 of which have already been distributed across Canada.

Sharon Toews with her tea mastery and red seal chef Michael Gregorig with his culinary skills combined their abilities – and introduced Be Teased, a food truck to serve healthy, fresh and homemade foods along with an assortment of teas.

Cardio Connection’s Melissa Treleaven told the audience her small, intimate studio offers a powerful and inspirational fitness experience.

Food came to the fore again when David Huerta spoke of his native Mexico.

MARTHA WICKETT/OBSERVER

Great ideas: First-place winner Shawn Greek and second-place finalist Jodie Pruden share a hug after Launch-a-Preneur results are announced.

“I love Canada but you know what I miss?” he asked. “Tacos.”

Huerta, who received the People’s Choice award, described Tacos Los Machos’ intention to make the best tacos and tortillas and, in phase 1, to sell them in local farmers’ markets.

“My wife calls it a disease, I call it a hobby,” Greek told a laughing audience of turning his love of cars into a business that will offer car lovers a complete line of services and a place to hang out, fix their own vehicles and sell their cars in a secure area.

Madeleine Eames introduced her “aWearness bracelet” designed to gently remind its wearer to withdraw from the distraction epidemic endemic to North America.

In the last of the ini-

tial two-minute sessions Robert and Michelle Black shared their dreams to expand their Sovereign Stumbling Family Campground situated on the southwest corner of Larch Hills and ideal for family reunions, corporate affairs and more.

Following the initial pitches, the four top business ideas went on to a final round, where their proponents were given 10 minutes each to expand on their ideas.

Of the four, Greek’s first-place Apollo Auto Centre also took the Green Award, valued at $800, for the use of environmentally sustainable practices.

Before entering the category he said he asked himself, how could an auto centre be green? But he discovered lots of ways, such as keeping chemicals

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“I found you can be green no matter what you do.”

Taking second place and an $11,400 prize package was Fire on Wheels, which uses a wood-fired cob oven to cook pizzas in just 90 seconds.

In third place, with a $2,500 prize package, was the family-run Be Teased healthy food truck business.

Fourth place and a $1,000 prize went to Sprokkets Bakery, which has discovered how to ship their butter tarts without preservatives through Zaks Gourmet Pantry to be sold in gas stations and convenience stores.

The competition is designed by Enactus students of Okanagan College, as well as Community Futures Shuswap and the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society.

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Stuffy support

Ava Zupancic, right, watches as her teddy bear has its broken arm looked after by nurses Julia Hassler and Eva Gusnowski at the Teddy Bear Hospital and Community Health Fair, put on by the Shuswap Hospice Society and held at Save-On-Foods on Saturday, May 2.

Trail champion gets recognition A dedicated worker for the Shuswap Trail Alliance has been recognized as a champion for BC Healthy Communities.

Phil McIntyre-Paul,

the region.

“My role personally is to irritate and annoy people,” he joked, “but honestly, I feel like the small piece that I contribute is to say ‘wait a

minute, let’s work together on this.’”

McIntyre-Paul could not be more proud of the mindset shift the Shuswap Trail Alliance has helped mobilize.

“I think we are seeing a cultural change in the community from saying ‘wouldn’t it be nice if we could walk and bike more’ to a demand for this to happen.”

Thank you to the generous community partners and donors in Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Blind Bay for your support of Daffodil Month.

Thanks to you, people living with cancer know they aren’t alone. Thanks to you, we’re investing in life-saving research and vital prevention programs to fight all cancers.

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Kyllo encourages organ donor registration Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo received the B.C. Kidney Advocacy Award from the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. and Yukon branch at a ceremony in Vancouver on Saturday, May 2.

Kyllo was selected by the foundation for his efforts in support of B.C. kidney patients, particularly through his leadership for increasing awareness about the

three young children.

Fortunately, on Christmas Day, Tony received a call from the hospital – and on Boxing Day 1988, Tony was B.C.’s second successful recipient of a donated

his passion for running marathons.”

Beginning April 1, British Columbians visiting Service BC locations have been offered the opportunity to register their decision on

organ donation.

Currently, more than 95 per cent of British Columbians support organ donations but only 20 per cent have registered their decision to be a donor. This pro-

gram makes it easier for those who have yet to register.

“I am truly honoured and humbled by this award,” Kyllo said.

“Advocating for organ donor registration is an

issue that is near and dear to me and I am thrilled that I was able to advance this matter to my colleagues in government. It is now much easier for British Columbians to sign up.”

A powerful connection to what matters most

Greg Kyllo SHUSWAP MLA importance of organ donor registration.

“My former high school phys-ed teacher and basketball and rugby coach Tony Beeftink was informed by his doctor 27 years ago that his heart was weakened by a virus and he had only six months to live,” Kyllo said. “Tony was just 37 years old at the time with a wife and

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Telus invests in wireless Telus is investing $3 million in new communications infrastructure in Salmon Arm this year to complete connecting local homes and businesses directly to Telus’ fibre optic network, and meet the demand for wireless services in the area.

“Salmon Arm was one of the first communities connected directly to TELUS’ fibre optic network, and the community was incredibly supportive throughout the build,” said Bert Braybrook, TELUS general manager for Kamloops/Cariboo.

“This additional investment will enhance our wireless network in the area so that we can stay a step ahead of the growing demand.”

heart, saving the life of a husband, a father and a brilliant and dedicated teacher and coach.

“After recovery, Tony was able to continue his teaching career in Sicamous and resume

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Student wins aerospace award

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

In a field almost entirely dominated by men, Samantha Wardrop is proving her mettle.

Wardrop, an 18-yearold Salmon Arm Secondary graduate, recently won a thirdplace medal in the Skills BC competition for Aerospace Technology. She is currently enrolled in the Aircraft Maintenance program at Okanagan University College, based at the Vernon Airport.

“There’s only one other girl in my class, but that didn’t bother me. I knew I wanted to be in some kind of trade and this looked to be the most interesting.

There’s so many aircraft systems, and all airplanes are a little bit

different.”

The day-long competition tested the skills of future aircraft mechanics, including sheet metal work and building an aircraft component from design drawings, with a few twists along the way.

“Some of the lengths were missing, so you had to calculate around that,” says Wardrop.

“You had six hours to do it, so it was pretty intense.”

Wardop’s instructors selected her for the competition based on attitude, hands-on skills and attendance.

“I’m happy with how it worked out. It was great to get a medal.”

Wardrop will continue her studies, now with the goal of maintaining and fixing heli-

copters.

“There’s good job prospects out there because many aircraft mechanics are looking to retire, but my hope is to move to Revelstoke, live in the mountains and work on helicopters.”

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Eliason heads SILGA Chad Eliason can add a new feather to his political cap.

The Salmon Arm councillor was acclaimed president of the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) last week in Kamloops at the organization’s annual convention. For

the past year, Eliason served as SILGA’s first vice-president.

“I... am ready to take the next step to help SILGA become the best local area association in the province,” stated Eliason.

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He may not be a rock star, but he’s something of an international celebrity.

Salmon Arm’s Dr. Brian Broadwell has been invited to give the keynote speech at an international conference in Zadar, Croatia later this month. He will be the only speaker from Canada.

His topic: orthodontics and airways.

While perhaps not knock-your-socks-off exciting for the average person, his research and knowledge has implications for many – particularly young people.

“There’s a lot of recent evidence starting to mount, that the direction of tooth movement can have an effect on how well someone can breathe. I’ve been noticing it for sure, and most of my research was centred around the actual position of the lower jaw… More recently I’ve seen how the position of teeth in the jaw can affect the airway.”

Broadwell is boardcertified in both Canada and the U.S. in orthodontics and prosthodontics – the only professional he’s aware of with that dual board certification.

Orthodontics focuses on moving teeth, while prosthodontics is about more advanced fullmouth rehabilitation, “implants and things like that,” Broadwell explains.

“If I have a soap box, it’s the airway one. Any kid that snores needs to be checked out. It’s not a cute noise that kids make – it’s not healthy to snore if you’re a kid.”

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Prevost. He will be in the spotlight at an international conference. they develop; it can affect cognitive function – perception, thinking, reasoning and remembering.

“We’re finding a lot of ones diagnosed with ADHD actually having breathing and sleeping problems,” he says.

Broadwell attributes his professional recognition to his unique qualifications.

“I guess people would probably consider me unique because of my dual training. I tend to take a different perspective to problems than most dentists would.”

He notes that an orthodontist with prosthodontics training looks at joint position and joint health rather than just aligning teeth.

Broadwell grew up in Louisiana in a family of physicians – both his dad and brother are rheumatologists, working on bone and joint diseases. Although he envisioned following in his father’s footsteps, he found that his love of working with his hands and the autonomy of a dental practice appealed to him.

He and his wife fell in love with the Shuswap after friends and colleagues from Kelowna

invited them here. They moved to Canada about two years ago with their two young children and purchased the practice of Dr. Charles Smith, who still works there one or two days per month.

Regarding the invitation to Croatia, Broadwell says he has been asked to speak at several meetings in the past in the U.S. “As soon as you get started and people like what you have to say and your speaking style, you get invited to more meetings. It’s pretty much from exposure.”

Broadwell says he’ll be relying on humour to help keep his keynote speech interesting.”

“In Croatia, for instance, you have to learn more about the culture and find ways to make light humour, contrast differences between Croatian culture to Canadian culture.

There’s all kinds of material – cultural norms or climate. You need to make them laugh every five or 10 minutes or it’s not going to go well.”

And along with humour, there’ll be enthusiasm.

“Although making people’s teeth straight is

really fun, making them breathe better is even better.”

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hold your horses Rams!

You’re in a hurry to get your message out loud and clear but, if you rush too much, you may broadcast the wrong message. So you’ll have to dig deep to find a quality that you usually have in short supply … patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week’s stars favour group activities, social networking, creative projects and having fun with friends. Under the influence of the Venus/Neptune trine, the weekend is all about romance. So it’s a fabulous time to go on a first date, write a love letter, organize a candlelit dinner or escape on a romantic rendezvous.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): With impulsive Mars charging into your sign, you want things done quickly and you want them done now! But this week, Saturn has other ideas.

When it comes to a relationship, you’re keen to zoom full steam ahead whereas they want to take things more slowly.

So you are going to have to be patient … not one of your strengths CANCER (June 21-July 22): Routine responsibilities may be getting you down, and leave you daydreaming about a heavenly holiday or exotic escape. Back in the real world, don’t complicate matters by becoming dependent on the counsel of others. Asking for advice is fine but it’s up to you to make the final decision. Saturn dampens displays of affection, which could also throw you into clingy Crab mode.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may find it difficult to let go of grudges and grievances this week. If you stew over perceived slights and sweat the small stuff, then you’ll just end up feeling stressed and exhausted by the end of the week. So avoid getting drawn into complicated discussions – especially with a child, teenager or friend. For some single Lions – a relationship from the past is romantically rekindled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your mind is consumed with work issues [or a volunteer project] but don’t put all your eggs in the one basket Virgo. Diversify your interests; expand your contacts; and keep your options open. And avoid worrying about situations that will probably never happen. Instead, maintain a sense of perspective as you focus your attention firmly on the here and now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be extra careful when

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communicating with others this week [whether in person or via social media]. If you say something – or send a message – when you’re not concentrating [or are feeling rushed] then it could lead to unpleasant consequences. When it comes to a work matter, volunteer project or job interview, make sure you pump up the Libran charm and dress to impress!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Money matters look challenging as you are hit with extra bills, expensive repairs or rising costs. It’s imperative that you work out a strict budget and stick to it – especially if you are involved in a financial partnership. Romantic relationships and international friendships are favoured on the weekend, so make the most of the positive vibes. Socialising with loved ones puts a spring in your step and a smile on your Scorpio dial.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re keen to power ahead with a project [or potential partner] but expect frustrations, delays or challenges this week as Saturn seems to stymie every move you make. Don’t stress Sagittarius! On the weekend, Venus and Neptune encourage you to help a friend or family member who needs some support, encouragement and direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This week’s planetary salad throws a full dose of frustration into the mix, as Saturn [your ruling planet] opposes Mars and slows everything down. Which could send your stress levels into the outer stratosphere. Calm down Capricorn!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A work project or business idea that started as a vague dream has definite potential.

But does it seem to be taking forever for your dreams to come true? And are you blaming circumstances - or those around you - for the annoying delays? Take a long hard look at yourself Aquarius. Perhaps the saboteur is none other than you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A chat with a teacher or mentor puts a current problem in perspective. But relations with a work colleague or family member could be strained, as you feel emotionally disconnected from each other. So find smart ways to grab their attention and re-establish a connection. On the weekend you’re at your creative and compassionate best, as you inspire those around you.

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Sharp shooter: Holly McCaskill of the U12 girls Shuswap Sharp Shooters winds up for a shot against Pinnacles FC from Penticton in the U12 jamboree at the SASCU Little Mountain Sports Field on Sunday, May 3.

Shuswap FC thrives at home In front of a home crowd, the Shuswap FC U12 girls dominated their opposition over the weekend at the SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields.

In the opening sequence of the game against Penticton’s Pinnacle FC, striker Jordan King finished a brilliant pass from Julia Hart, setting the tone for the match.

Penticton responded with some shots of their own, but Hart was stellar in goal.

Phoebe Barnes controlled the middle

of the field and Shuswap defenders Laura Hall, Janae Bocking and Brooklyn Davidson were a wall at the back.

Ten minutes later, King doubled Shuswap’s lead when she beat the Penticton keeper with a shot just inside the far post.

The stunned Penticton squad became physical, but Shuswap was able to maintain possession and continued to display excellent passing and teamwork.

King earned the hat trick when she sent

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Sophia Ruckle finished the scoring for Shuswap in the second half when she used her speed to beat two Penticton defenders and scored off a beautiful shot near post.

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Fatigue played a big part in the Senior Jewels 4-0 loss to the league-leading Mount Boucherie Bears last Wednesday in West Kelowna.

Including club games for Shuswap FC, some of the Jewels have appeared in 12 games in only three weeks, putting a great amount of strain on the players.

This group “This group of of girls have girls have played played a a tremendous number of games tremendous since the beginnumber of ning of April,” games since said Tricia Marthe beginning of tin, Jewels head April coach.

The Bears were held to one goal in the first half.

The forward Tricia duo of Elena Martin Bruns and Gabby head coach Jackson were able to create a few chances of their own, but were unable to beat the Mount Boucherie keeper.

With tired legs and playing into the wind, the Jewels veteran-filled squad couldn’t hold off the attacking presence of Mount Boucherie, ultimately giving up three more goals in the second half. Despite giving up four goals, Jewels rookie goaltender Maia Journeau stood tall and made a number of terrific saves, even charging the Bears’ strikers. The Jewels are hopeful they’ll get another chance to face Mount Boucherie in the post season.

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Salmon Arm Minor baseball teams line up around the horn for team introductions during minor baseball’s opening day at Elks Park on Saturday, May 2. This is the second year in a row the league has held an opening-day ceremony.

Skaalid awarded for excellence The 2015 recipient of the $1,000 Salmar Award of Excellence is Alyssa Skaalid. She was nominated by the Salmon Arm Icebreakers. Skaalid was one of five skaters selected to represent B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George this past February.

Gear up for the Salty Dog The 15th annual Salty Dog Enduro mountain bike race will take place on Sunday, May 11 at the South Canoe trails located at 10th Ave. and 70th St. SE. Contact Skookum Cycle & Ski at 250-832-7368 if interested in volunteering for the annual event. This year, the Salty Street Fest will be held in downtown Salmon Arm on Saturday, May 10. The event will feature live music and a bike-swap starting at 11 a.m.

Hitting the lanes in Toronto The bowling team of Karen Dennis, Ali Maki, Linda Woodford, Sandra Coates and Kristyne McCoy are off to Toronto to represent B.C. in the National Classified Bowling Championships. The team from Chase will be preparing diligently for the finals, which will take place on June 20-21.

Chamber charity golf The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Charity Golf Tournament Breath of Life in support of Cystic Fibrosis at the Salmon Arm Golf Club on Sunday, June 7.

The nine-hole Texas Scramble tournament will start at 2 p.m. with a shotgun start. The entry fee is $80 per golfer. Dinner will be included at the Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill, with a silent auction to follow. Register today at admin@sachamber. bc.ca or call 250-832-6247.

Bridge winners The results for the Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge for Wednesday, April 29 saw the pair of John Parton and Lynne Storey win first place. In second place was the duo of Betty and Charlie Ward, and rounding out the top three was Jeannie York and Sandi Warnecke.

Sunday Duplicate Club’s results for May 3 are as follows: in first place, Colleen and Brian Luco; in second place, Shirley and Chuck Buckler; in third place, Edie and Jack Swanson; in fourth place, Linda Rivard and Norma Hobbs.

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Sr. Golds eyeing provincials Rivalry defeat: Bannister leads Jr. Golds to victory over Fulton.

The Salmon Arm Secondary Senior Golds rugby team now sit in third place heading into provincials after blanking Penticton 19-0 last week.

After a strong storming run down the centre of the field, Travis Bruce off-loaded the ball to winger Cody Jordan who scampered through the Penticton line for the first try of the match.

Nic Ough and Brett Barnard provided solid rucking out of the scrums, allowing the Golds to catch the Lakers flat-footed and

gaining imposing field position.

Doug Harrison evaded a score of the Penticton Lakers defenders, running the width of the field to score a try in the corner.

The Golds stretched the play out wide when Clack Bibby received a pass from Brandon Sanford along the sideline, tiptoeing in to the end zone for the Golds third try of the game.

On conversions Hunter Lampreau was close to perfect, kicking two of three and tacking on four points.

The Senior Golds

head to West Kelowna to face Mount Boucherie in the first round of playoffs this Thursday.

A win would see the Senior Golds battle for the provincial championship.

Junior Golds

In a hard-hitting nail biter of a match last week against fierce rivals Fulton, SAS won 19-14.

Mighty-mite Drew Bannister got things rolling for the Junior Golds scoring a try 12 minutes into the match.

Alex Muir made the conversion giving the

Golds an early 7-0 lead over their rivals from Vernon.

After that Fulton were on their heels, and failed to keep up with the pace of the Golds.

Bannister played a major role in the Golds’ second try of the game, setting up Ryder Fortes on the blind side to score the try uncontested.

The sizeable visitors responded with two quick tries, stealing the lead 14-12 in their favour.

Ultimately the quick speed and finesse of the Golds was too

much to handle and Travis Beer weaseled his way between three Fulton players to get over the try line.

Jacob Simmonds and Tyler Chartier proved to be a formidable pair on defence, as they were a part of every tackle.

In a play of miscommunication, both players crashed into each other while trying to tackle a Fulton player and required stitches.

The Junior Golds next game is this Friday at Jackson Field versus Vernon Secondary.

Milne brace lifts Shuswap over Kamloops Continued from A17 made some excellent saves and earned the shutout for Shuswap.

The final score was 4-0.

The second game started much like the first for Shuswap FC as they got on the board in the first minute of

play when Milne made a crafty run up the left wing and buried the ball in the back of the net.

Two minutes later, Milne easily found the back of the net again when Parkes gave her an excellent pass in front of the net, making it 2-0 for Shuswap.

The scoring contin-

ued for Shuswap as Ryleigh Bridge-Davis scored her first goal of the season when she blasted the ball past the Kamloops keeper.

Davidson, Hall, and Bocking continued to dominate the back line and let nothing past them.

Barnes made it 4-0 when she blasted a cor-

ner kick into the box which proved to be too much for the Kamloops keeper, slipping into the near corner.

Holly McCaskill, Alana O’Dell and Gabriella Torrie were solid for Shuswap up front, providing constant attacking pressure.

King rounded out the scoring for Shuswap

when Barnes crossed the ball to King who burned past a Kamloops defender and blasted the ball in the back of the net, making it 5-0. Kamloops scored a consolation goal, making the final score was 5-1 for Shuswap. Goal keepers Hart and Parkes were outstanding in goal.

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Quintet among BC’s finest by evan buhler

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Hard work and dedication have paid off for five Salmon Arm minor hockey players.

The quintet of Brayden Haskell, Cole Nisse, Caleb Mitchell, Mitchell Brown and Riley Keys are headed to the BC U15 Cup in Richmond.

The four-day tournament, starting this Thursday, will host the top 160 players from across the province, and this is the first time five players will be representing Salmon Arm. “I don’t know if we have ever sent five players in one year to this tournament. It’s a tremendous honour,” says Troy Haskell, who has coached the boys on and off for a number of years.

The boys are overjoyed to have the chance to participate in the tournament, and

are looking forward to the challenge of playing with B.C.’s best.

“I was a little surprised but very relieved that I made the cut. I’m excited to see how I match up against the other players,” says Brayden.

To be selected for the tournament, the Bantam Tier 2 teammates competed against 120 players at a regional camp in Nelson last month.

When the quintet arrive in Richmond they will be placed on one of eight teams and be run through a series of onand off-ice combine testing, run in partnership with the Western Hockey League.

At the end of the combine testing, the players will receive a ranking within a national database to show how they stack up compared to other junior players across the country.

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Richmond ready: Salmon Arm’s Brayden Haskell, left, Cole

Nisse, Caleb Mitchell, Mitchell Brown and Riley Keys have been selected to represent the province in the U15 BC Cup, May 7 to 10 in Richmond. testing, each team will hit the ice for a practice before starting the games.

Brayden describes himself as a physical two-way player and is hopeful he will come out of the tournament with a better understanding of the game and new friendships.

“I think the atmosphere will be great.

I can’t wait to play at such a high level against players I’ve never seen before,” said Brown, a defenceman.

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The sights and sounds of hockey were permeating through the Shaw Centre this past weekend as the Silverbacks held their annual spring training camp.

More than 120 prospects from across Western Canada flocked to the three-day camp with aspirations of making the 2015-16 Silverbacks roster.

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After the fitness testing, eight teams were formed and played two games each before the last goalie session ended at 11 p.m. on Friday.

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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 6 SHUSWAP MEN’S CHORUS – presents Men Aloud With

Friends at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church, with special guests Mount Ida Harmony and Foursome Time. Tickets are available at Shuswap Clothing and Shoe, Pink Cherry or from choir members.

ART GALLERY – presents #becauseart, a multi-media youth

exhibition to May 30. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

ORGANIC MARKET – Wildflight Farms moves their

Wednesday markets to the Uptown Askew’s parking lot from 3 to 5 p.m. in a trial run during the month of May.

SUPPORT GROUP – Shuswap Autism

Spectrum Disorder support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 for parents and guardians and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for members of the public, at the Public Health Unit, 851 16th St. NE. Call 250-833-0164 ext. 7.

barbecue give donors a chance to win a beautiful Duck’s Unlimited print to be drawn at 2 p.m. June 5 at a fundraising barbecue at the downtown branch. And the Polka Dots team holds a pulled-pork barbecue and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centenoka Park Mall.

LIVING WATERS CHURCH – hosts a garage and bake sale

starting at 8 a.m. at 180 Lakeshore Dr. NW. Donated items can be dropped off at the church on Friday, May 8 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For free pick-up, call 250-8033449. Proceeds go to the Living Waters Dental Clinic and Youth Missions Trip.

SALTY STREET FEST – Local Bike Month begins in

downtown Salmon Arm with the sound of Cod Gone Wild and the Shuswap Bicycle Club’s Biggest Bike Swap in B.C. (drop off bikes at 10 a.m., sales at 11 and cash out at 2:30 p.m., Candy Vault Bike Parade at 11 a.m., High School Scavenger Hunt at 2 p.m. (win scholarships) To everyone who helped to and a pie-eating contest at 5:45.

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make the EZ Rock ‘Have a Heart’ Radiothon a huge success!

We surpassed our goal and THURSDAY, MAY 7 raised $22,000!

Your donations really do make SHUSWAP MIDDLE SCHOOL – hosts Sharing the Care Resource Fair, a difference. a community-wide event for A big thank you to EZ Rock parents, caregivers and those Radio, Save On Foods, Piccadilly who work with children and Mall, Arthurs Gem Set Studio and youth to drop in and learn all all our amazing volunteers. With about child and youth mental the assistance of all we are now health and substance use resources in the area and to learn able to fund a post anesthetic patient monitor for Shuswap Lake more about child and youth mental health, from 8 a.m. to 1 General Hospital.

and Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre at 31 Hudson Ave. Beginners are welcome. Call Alton Gates at 250-832-5149 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 PUBLIC HEALTH – holds a pre-natal breast-feeding clinic

from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre, 181 Trans-Canada Hwy NE. Take a doll, your Baby’s Best Chance book and breast-feeding questions. Friends, family and partners are welcome. Call Marla or Barb at the Salmon Arm Health Centre at 250-833-4101.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 WORD ON THE LAKE – a Coffee House launches the Word

on the Lake Writers’ Festival. At least 12 of the guest presenters will entertain by reading or singing from 7 to 11:30 p.m. in the Balmoral Room at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. The three-day festival takes place Friday and Saturday at the Prestige and Sunday at Okanagan College, featuring skill development workshops and open forums, blue-pencil session, banquet and entertainment. Visit shuswapassociationofwriters.ca for info.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 SHUSWAP THEATRE – hosts a garage sale.

Take your donations to the theatre on May 15, including clothes that are funky or don’t fit, to the theatre on May 15. No National Geographic or other magazines please.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 KRISTIE MCCRACKEN – Vancouver singer-

p.m. Open house format.

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of Lies, a story of intrigue, friendship and betrayal in England during the Cold War, runs at 7:30 p.m. nightly to May 9.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9 GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS – annual charity

plant, bake, book and gift garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 851 18th St. NE near the bowling alley.

Donations may be dropped off at the above address on the morning of Friday, May 8. Proceeds to Stephen Lewis Grandmothers Campaign. For more info, contact Frances at 250-832-3490 or Marge at 250-804-2919.

SHE SHOE SWAP – FOR CHARITY – takes place from 9:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across from Sport Chek in the Mall at Piccadilly. Enter a raffle to acquire a new designer bag by buying tickets at Shuswap Clothing and Shoe.

Anyone who has a designer bag they would like to donate to the raffle may do so by calling Kathryn Vennard at 250-832-8880.

CHARITY GARAGE SALE – Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

and the SAFE Society will benefit from the garage sale and barbecue event that runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Royal LePage parking lot at 2-551 Trans-Canada Hwy.

RELAY FOR LIFE – The SASCU Crewzers team hosts a

fundraising barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Uptown SASCU branch. Donations made at the

THURSDAY, MAY 21

GIRLS NIGHT – All girls in grades 8 to 12 are invited to the SAS Girls Night on May 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Sullivan gym. Take part in an evening of fun games and conversation, a great opportunity to be introduced to new friends as you transition into your high school years.

We are a registered charitable society which exists to encourage gifts, donations, bequests, endowment funds & property of any kind to support Shuswap Lake Health Care Facilities

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Pottery Club holds a show and sale of items made by club members at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday during mall hours.

songwriter releases her new CD Let it Go and Grow at the Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is by donation.

For more information, visit www.shuswapbike.com or www.saltystreetfest.com.

MOTHER”S DAY MARKET – Broadview Church at 250 30th

St. NE hosts a fundraising market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with several great vendors. Proceeds from the sale will go to the safe house. Donations of cash, clothing and food will be welcomed.

CONCERT – The Salmon Arm Community Band performs

in concert at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church, with a medley from The Sound of Music, a Welsh folk song, traditional melodies of The American Folk Suite and Cotton Eyed Joe among other. Admission is by donation.

SHUSWAP FILM SOCIETY – presents The Young &

Prodigious T.S. Spivet, a film about a gifted child with a passion for science, who hops a freight train to go to Washington, D.C. to receive an award from the Smithsonian, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

GARDEN CLUB – hosts its annual plant sale at 8 a.m. at

Scouts Hall, 2460 Auto Rd. SE.

ABBA AGAIN – a Vancouver-based ABBA tribute band

performs at 9 p.m. at Outlaw’s Saloon.

MONDAY, MAY 11 ART INVITE – The Mt. Ida Painting Guild meets Monday

FRIDAY, MAY 22 LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE – Jake and Friends present a

fundraiser to support the proposed Shuswap Performing Arts Centre, with 18 talented artists performing 24 Cohen songs, some of them singalong, interspersed with interesting information about his life, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Shuswap Theatre. Admission is by donation at the door.

MONDAY, MAY 25 SHUSWAP CYCLING CLUB – hosts a Bike to Work Week

kick-off pancake celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. at McGuire Lake. Register for Bike to Work at www. biketowork.ca/shuswap. Celebration Stations will be located at Uptown Askew’s, CSRD office and on Ross Street from 7 to 9 a.m. May 27 to May 30.

SUNDAY, MAY 24 R.J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE – hosts the Sixth Annual

High Tea, featuring sandwiches and sweets, accompanied by live music, stories, entertainment, door prizes, a silent auction and croquet. Tickets are available at Haney Village, Askew’s Foods, or by calling $250832-5243.

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There’s a lot of knowledge to be gained in a non-threatening and convivial atmosphere.

Presented by the Shuswap Association of Writers, Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival creates a new chapter May 15 to 17 with sessions that include both skill-development workshops and open forums in an intimate setting.

The highly successful annual event kicks off with the Word on the Lake Coffee House from 7 to 11 p.m. May 15 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and is open to the public.

Following an early morning keynote address May 16 by mystery writer Gail Bowen, local publisher Louise Wallace Richmond will present a workshop on publishing at 9:15.

Wallace Richmond is a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s master of publishing program.

She is building a publishing house, Playfort Publishing, from the ground up, DIYstyle.

In the same time slot, award-winning singer/songwriter Gary Fjellgaard presents Flash of Inspiration? Then What?

A champion of vanishing values and the frontier spirit, heritage, cattle drives, wagon treks and working folks with ties to the land have all been an inspiration for the lyrical imagery in his songs.

Also presenting at 9:15 a.m., freelance fiction editor and award-winning author of three popular craft-of-writing guides, Jodie Renner presents Spark Up Your Story – Adding Tension, Suspense and Intrigue.

The last of the 9:15 time slots will be occupied by prolific author Brian Brett. Former chair of the Writers’ Union of Canada and a journalist for four decades, the author is best known as a poet, memoir writer, and fictionist. His workshop is Voice – The Word From the Cave to the Page to the Stage.

At 11 a.m., Grant Lawrence, a leading

voice in Canadian arts and entertainment, bestselling author and popular CBC personality, presents an informative and fun workshop – The Story: Tips, tricks and trade secrets on writing your best story possible.

Also at 11, Kelsey Attard, managing editor of Freehand Books, an imprint of Broadview Press, presents Writers Toolkit: Getting Published.

Freehand, located in Calgary, publishes literary fiction, short stories and creative nonfiction.

Four afternoon sessions begin at 1:45 with Charles de Lint, author of more than 70 adult, young adult and children’s books. Renowned as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, de Lint presents Creative Spirit – How to Stay Motivated, On Track and Get to the Finish.

Sharing the time slot, author Anne DeGrace brings Misery And Joy! – Loves Company, a workshop about writing groups.

One of Canada’s best mystery writers, Gail Bowen’s workshop addresses Ten Steps to Getting Your Manuscript Out of the Bottom Drawer and Onto Your Publisher’s Desk.

The fourth of the 1:45 p.m. presenters is Norma Charles, a writer of many children’s books and former teacher and teacher/librarian.

Writing Dynamic Scenes in Fiction is her workshop, something she calls the most powerful tool in writing.

The Kidswrite Awards Ceremony takes place at 3:30 p.m. as does a panel discussion entitled The Ever Changing World of Publishing, led by Andrew Chesham, an instructor in the Creative Writing program at SFU Continuing Studies.

Grant Lawrence repeats his 11 a.m. workshop at 3:30

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Local voice: Local publisher Louise Wallace Richmond will lead a workshop at Word on the Lake Writers’s Festival. and, in another room, awardwinning, multi-genre writer Kathryn Para presents The Building Blocks of Story.

An hourlong book-signing session at 5 p.m. will be followed by the Saturday Night Banquet and Entertainment.

The festival picks up again Sunday at Okanagan College, with an 8:30 a.m. coffee and social time in the cafeteria, followed by A Conversation with Charles (de Lint) and his wife Mary Ann Harris, a multi-media artist, musician and vintage fashion entrepreneur.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

arts columnist Harold Rhenisch offers Beyond First Person: Point of View in Nonfiction. Rhenisch has given many lectures on poetry at UBC and Simon Fraser University.

Several presenters offer their workshops for a second time on Sunday – Gail Bowen, Kathryn Para, Norma Charles, Anne deGrace, Jodie Renner and Kelsey Attard.

Co-founder of Tyche Books, Margaret Curelas writes and edits fantasy and science fiction and has published 17 books from a wide range of authors. She will take part in the Friday evening coffee house and the Saturday afternoon panel session.

To register or for more information on the festival, the presenters and more, visit wordonthelakewritersfestival.com.

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Explore the museum and learn the stories of the Granite Creek Fish Hatchery and CP Rail. Take a guided tour through Haney House, a fully restored 105-year-old farm house.

Walk the Heritage Village featuring relocated and replicated buildings. Take a stroll on the 2.34 kilometres of trails that meander through four climatic zones. With a field guide in hand, you can identify the plants used by the First Nations and pioneer families for food and medicine.

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Get a move on for health care You’re invited!

The Shuswap Lake Health Care Auxiliary in has been busily planning their annual Footsteps For Our Future event which is a walk/ run in aid of women’s health to be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10.

This popular event starts and finishes at the south end of the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds where participants commence their 2-kilometre, 5-km or 10-km walk/run.

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tures face-painting, games and a barbecue – an entertaining and fun-filled event for the whole family and a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Last year the Shuswap Lake Health Care Auxiliary raised $7,000 for the purchase of priority women’s health equipment for the local hospital.

Project chairperson Gloria Lynd said the auxiliary has now identified an item that will be supported by the funds raised in this

year’s event.

“A new resectoscope is needed for women’s surgical procedures at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and we are looking forward to being able to bring this equipment to our hospital...”

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Everyone is invited to get together with friends and/or colleagues, form teams or challenge friends to

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Registrations can be made on event day or at the kiosk in the Mall at Piccadilly.

Dates and times are posted at the kiosk, where pledge forms are available.

Donations can be made online at www. shuswaphospitalfoundation.org under Auxiliary.

For more information on how to participate, call Gloria Lynd at 250-832-0481.

Band performs eclectic concert The 45 piece Salmon Arm Community Band is hard at work in final preparations for the upcoming spring concert.

This event will be at the usual venue, First United Church at 7:30 on the evening of May 9.

As well as presenting 10 numbers of its own, the band is excited to have joining them the The Looney Tunes Clarinet Quartet com-

prised of four members of the larger group.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase one of the most important family of instruments in the modern concert band,” says Miranda Williams.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s favourite musical movies, The Sound of Music. The community band is joining in the celebra-

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From roots to rhythm, blues, indie and world, artistic director Peter North has crafted a Roots and Blues Festival to appeal to all genres and ages.

North says he has pretty much finalized this year’s talented slate and is extremely satisfied with the results.

North’s announcement yesterday includes: Juno Award winning Russel deCarle, lead singer for Prairie Oyster, a Canadian country music group named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards.

“Juno award-winning Amos Garret and Geoff Muldaur, his American sidekick, are not only great as a duo, but were instrumental in the Paul Butterfield Band,” North says.

North is delighted that Current Swell, a Canadian indie rock band from Victoria have signed on.

“They’ve been here before and their star has never been higher,” he says. “They sold out two nights at Vancouver’s Commodore and will close the Mainstage on Friday night.”

North describes the Ballroom Thieves as a brilliant young folk pop band from Boston and is also excited about another U.S. group – Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers, who have broken out all over the States and are getting great airplay on Americana Radio.

A Kenyan now living in Seattle, singer-songwriter Naomi Wachira won Folk Singer of the Year in Seattle and brings “interesting stuff” with a Kenyan lilt.

Growing the world music segment of the festival are Grammynominated The Ducks, with a banjo player and lead vocalist out of Winnipeg, Swedish fiddle player, American percussionist and a Québecois guitar player

who play everything from West African music to traditional folk songs.

Add to that Quique Escamilla, who hails from Mexico but lives in Toronto .

“He’s a powerhouse – an energetic Latin fusion, folk-rock thing with a real social edge lyrically,” raves North of the artist who recently won the Juno for World Music Album of the Year. “I saw him at a Vancouver Island festival last summer and he really rocked it.”

Still on the world theme, Rifatt Sultana channels the musical wisdom of 500 years and 11 generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan _ with traditional instruments combined with electronica.

Amadou Fall, a kora player from Senegal, is making his second appearance in Canada. Groove to the hot rhythms of the Marco Claveria Project, a 10piece Afro Cuban band of musicians originally from Chile, Cuba and Nicaragua, who now call Canada Home.

Juno award-winning Brent Parkin will be singing the blues and the Wailin’ Jennys’ Cara Luft has joined

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Shuswap Recreation Society NOTICE OF 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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 26th day of May, 2015 in the MultiPurpose Room at the Shaw Centre at 2600 – 10th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia for the following purposes: 1. To review and adopt the minutes of the April 22, 2014 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, 2014.

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.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dated the 28th day of April, 2015 Salmon Arm, British Columbia

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Star power: Victoria’s Current Swell returns to the Roots and

Blues Festival with their exciting brand of indie rock. The festival runs Aug. 14 to 16. Earlybird tickets are available until May 29.

JD Edwards in a new band called The Small Glories.

“I think they’ll be the breakout folk root acts of the summer,” says North.

The Slocan Ramblers from Toronto are getting a lot of attention stateside and from North.

“I mean this sincerely, I think they’re the best bluegrass, new grass group to come out of Canada – ever,” he says. “They’ll not only do material from their new album, they’ll be instrumental in the Jeremy Garcia/Grateful Dead project – a special

feature of this year’s festival.

Kat Danser, a rising star in the acoustic blues scene is onboard, as is Tom Walbank, a young acoustic blues artist from Phoenix.

Red Tail Ring, a young duo from Michigan play old-time bluegrass and folk reminiscent of Mandolin Orange are making their first trip to Canada.

Kelowna’s Devon Coyote, who rocked the Doin’ it Right concert in March, will appeal to the younger set as will Scott Cook and The Second Chances, Nelson’s singer-songwriter

James Lamb and spoken-work artist Magpie Ulysses.

These are just the newcomers. For a complete list of this year’s Roots and Blues Festival performers, visit www.rootsandblues.ca.

On another front, North says organizers are thrilled with community response.

“We’re so far ahead in terms of volunteers from last year, it’s really gratifying...” he says.

“A year of challenges can bring out some really good things... I think we’re seeing that we’re steering the ship down the right tributaries.”

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Stephanie and Scott Owens are pleased to announce the arrival of their twin sons, Dainen Joseph Owens weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces, and Tanner Matthew Owens weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. They were born in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on February 17th, 2015, at 11:05 p.m. and 11:08 p.m. by doctor Nicholas Half.

DEARIN-LAWSON

Jessica Lawson and Dan Hamre of Salmon Arm are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Christopher Harley Dearin-Lawson, at Vernon, B.C. on March 14, 2015 weighing 5 lbs., 11 oz.

Proud grandparents are Dawn Lawson, Salmon Arm, David Lawson, Terrace; Charmaine & Chris Dearin.

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STEINKLAEUBL, JOSEF VALENTINE 1940 – 2015 Josef was born Jan. 7, 1940 to Alois and Thresia Steinklaeubl in Graz, Austria. He passed away from cancer, at home as he wished, on April 28, 2015 at the age of 75 years.

Joe was predeceased by his parents; brother Alois; former wife Ann Marie; sister-in-law Gertie and brother-in-law Freidl.

He leaves to mourn, Pearl his wife of 45 years; son Dieter (Gaby); grandson Robin (Sonja), granddaughter Jenna (Markus) and great grandsons; Sam Louis and Anton as well as sister Thresia; sisters-in-law; Elsie, Rose (Peter) and Diana as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

After school Joe spent the mandatory one year in the army in Austria. He believed all young men would benefit from this training.

He then started as an apprentice in retail sales in his brother’s grocery store. Later he worked for the post office and ran his own grocery store and disco.

Josef came to Canada in 1968, did construction and retail sales in cars, vacuums, real estate and made and sold his own fishing plugs.

He married Pearl in 1970. They lived in Edmonton, Red Deer, Prince George and Kelowna.

Joe was definitely an entrepreneur! He always had to know what was around the next corner to see and experience.

He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and loved fishing and camping.

Joe was definitely addicted to computers. He kept in touch with facebook. Hours were spent happily listening to Andre Rieu’s and Austrian music concerts.

After they moved to the farm in Joe Riche (near Kelowna), he and Pearl—always a team—raised hunting hounds, security dogs, emus, ostriches, horses, goats and chickens. They made and sold a line of emu oil products.

The wonderful people of Salmon Arm and afar, who have been so caring and supportive, are just too many to name. You know who you are.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Church, 450 Okanagan Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Josef through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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CRAWFORD, ELVIN (AL) REED 1924 - 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce that Elvin (Al) Reed Crawford died peacefully in Salmon Arm on April 27, 2015 at the age of 91.

Al was born in St. George, Ontario on January 6, 1924 to Violet and Norman Crawford.

He was raised on a farm in Sudbury, ON and joined the Army at the age of 19. Al was a man of many talents throughout his life. He worked in a nickel mine for many years and then moved to Rocky Mountain House, Alberta in 1948. He owned his own business where he drove gravel and semitrucks. He also spent time working in his sawmills.

In 1973, Al became a Seventh-day Adventist. He married Dorothy on April 18, 1982. They moved to Tappen, BC in 1997 where they spent the rest of their lives together. Al enjoyed fishing and entertained many with his talent with the mouth organ.

Al is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Norman, Rita, Edwin (Jeanne) and Lyle; stepchildren Jean (Ross), Harvey (Sherry), Linda (Shane) Kelly (Shari), Gladys (Horst); 12 grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 35 step-great grandchildren; and 4 step great-great grandchildren as well as many nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by Mother Violet and Father Norman, Brother Norman, Sisters Wilma and Peach, his children Shirley, Howard and Linda.

Dorothy and the family would like to thank Dr. Warren Bell, the doctors and nurses at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place for their care and compassion.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 am at the Salmon Arm Seventh-day Adventist Church at 3270 – 60 Avenue NE with lunch to follow.

All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shuswap Adventist School in Al’s memory.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm 250-833-1129.

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Village of Chase FULL TIME MEAT WRAPPER Our Sicamous Meat Dept requires a responsible person to work full time alongside our meat cutters to package, label and display all cuts of meat. Experience would be an asset but willing to train the right candidate.

Must show the ability to work unsupervised. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive benefits and pension package, wages depends on experience.

Please apply in person, to; Ron Daniel, Store Manager –Sicamous Store or fax to 250-836-3090

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The Village of Chase is looking for someone who is able to maintain the Village’s computer systems and network. Tasks are quite varied but it is imperative to have the following skills and/or experience:

• VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR, ADULT ACADEMIC & CAREER PREPARATION: Arts & Foundational Programs – Salmon Arm Campus Computer Studies 070/011 (combined course) Non-Regular Part-time appointment Posting No. 0001563 Closing date: May 13, 2015 Information on how to apply and about working at Okanagan College is available online at: www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca SHUSWAP REVELSTOKE • NORTH OKANAGAN • CENTRAL OKANAGAN • SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN

Sales/Kitchen Designer – Salmon Arm Job Overview Under the general direction of the Dealership Manager, this position is in the Sales and Marketing department of Westwood’s showroom in Salmon Arm. Responsibilities include developing, growing and maintaining a local contractor and customer base, developing sales leads, issuing quotations and generating sales using 20/20 software and providing input for strategic growth with new product introduction and product quality. Employees perform their duties both in the administrative offices and out in the territory, in a team like work environment.

Qualifications include: • Minimum two years of experience in basic office software including use of Microsoft Word, Internet, Email, Access and/or Excel software • Completion of a post-secondary design program or four years work experience • Experience with reading & interpreting design layouts & architectural plans. • Capable of providing consistently accurate work under pressure situations and time lines • Strong customer service skills including personal contact, phone and email • Able to read and write English • Able to learn quickly, interact well with all employees and have a high degree of attention to detail • CADD experience is an asset To apply, come in person and complete an application form, or forward resume and work references to: Westwood Fine Cabinetry 2140 Leckie Place, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W7 Phone: (250) 860-3900; Fax: (250) 860-6097 hr@westwoodfinecabinetry.com Attention: Dealer Sales Manager We thank all applicants for their interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer, Gitga’ at Development Corporation, Hartley Bay, B.C. For full job description visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management positions.

Send resumes to: jobs@gitgaat.net

COMMUNICATIONS/EVENTS Coordinator required. Nak’azdli Whut’en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management.

COUNCIL SECRETARY required. Nak’azdli Whut’en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management.

Janitor Applications are being accepted by Seniors 5th Avenue Activity Centre for the position of Janitor. Information is available at (250)8321065. Pick up job description at 170-5Ave. SE Salmon Arm

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT required. Nak’azdli Whut’en Fort St. James B.C. Email applications to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Attn: Maureen. For full details of this job visit: www.firstnationsjobsonline.com under management.

NEEDED Industrial Butcher/Slaughter persons in Salmon Arm, Rocana Meats Ltd. Benefit package available. Phone (250)8335111 or email: dave@inlandpackers.com

PERMANENT p/t kennel worker/doggie daycare attendant. 20+ hrs./wk. Resumes to cwccsa@telus.net or drop at Birch Valley Kennels

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

NEEDED experienced retail meat cutter. Apply with resume in person to Windmill Meats in Salmon Arm or email: info@windmillmeats.ca

GROCERY CLERKS & CASHIERS Our Uptown and Downtown Grocery Department requires a full and part time Grocery Clerks. Experience would be an asset, if you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askews team then we want to hear from you. Wages will be depending on experience.

Please apply in person, to; George Green – Uptown Store Manager or by email to george@askewsfoods. com or Downtown to Steve Reid - Downtown Store Manager or to his email at steve@askewsfoods.com

Village of Chase Employment Opportunity Equipment Operator I-Public Works A full-time employment opportunity exists at the Village of Chase in the Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator I-Public Works individual.

Applications for qualified individuals are now being accepted.

The Equipment Operator I-Public Works must have a solid background in and basic knowledge of local government public works operations, knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance equipment, with specific skills and experience in the field of water treatment and distribution. The successful applicant will possess the following minimum qualifications: •

Grade Twelve or Equivalent

•

Water Distribution Level I or ability/willingness to acquire

•

Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement

•

Must be proficient in public works operations, with at least 3 years’ experience including knowledge of parks maintenance equipment operation, with some knowledge of heavy equipment operation including loader, dump truck, snow plow, backhoe and excavator and solid waste/recyclables collection truck.

Have basic knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices of public works

•

Deal courteously and tactfully with employees and members of the public

•

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

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Have knowledge of precautionary work procedures to ensure public safety as well as their own

•

Perform heavy outdoor manual work

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Have sound judgment

•

Be proficient in the operation of mowing and other lawn and garden maintenance equipment

Typical duties include: •

Mowing large and small areas of grass either by hand or with automatic mowing equipment

•

Weed-eating, hand shoveling, sweeping, collecting solid waste, removing graffiti, painting, scrubbing, washing, planting, weeding

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Transporting machinery, materials from one location to another

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Operating other equipment when required including a backhoe, parks equipment, excavator

•

Water and sewer system maintenance and repair

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Assisting in construction and repair projects where required

•

Assisting in various other tasks where required

The wage for this position is currently $26.13 per hour (this may change as the Collective Agreement is currently under negotiation). Health benefits will be available after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period. The position is permanent fulltime, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Written applications are being accepted by the Supervisor of Public Works, c/o Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by Fax 250-679-3070 or by email at regush@cablelan.net, until Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Shuswap Family Resource Centre

Pregnancy Outreach Worker

To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -18th/16 St. NE CHASE -Brook Dr./Leighton 95 pp -Whispering Pines/Okanagan Ave.74 pp Call Valerie 250-832-2131

in Sicamous. Need Gr. 12 with 3yrs. related experience or similar combined with post-secondary education/experience. Start date ASAP. 9hrs/week. Email resumes: trish_johnson@familyresource.bc.ca

or fax (1-250)833-0317

Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors to commence August 15, 2015. for more information visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

Salmon Arm

Community Newspapers

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Barley Station/Wicked Spoon Cooks and Servers

We are currently accepting resumes from highly qualified Cooks who are efficient and quality-focused in the assembly, cooking, plating and garnishing of food. You will be responsible for organization and preparation of menu items. Maintaining kitchen cleaning schedules and procedures is a must. Candidates will have varied experience with all aspects of running a busy kitchen and work as a team player. Above average wages with benefits potential is available to the right candidate.

Servers will have extensive experience with an emphasis on superior service at all times. SIR is a must. Applicants may submit resumes by email to bstation@telus.net or drop them off at the Barley Station Brew Pub. 20 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm BC

SHUSWAP ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING Is seeking a

Seeking housekeeper, and Part-Time Front Desk Must be available to work Weekends. Wages neg.

to work 12 hours per week with a vibrant young man who just happens to have autism. The successful candidate will possess the minimum of a certificate in related human/social service field. Relevant experience an asset. Use of reliable vehicle required.

Wages as per Collective Agreement.

Please send cover letter and resume by 4pm May 7th to:

j.crawford@shuswapacl.com

by Fax: 250.832.1076

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Pets

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604

Farm Services

Farm Services

REIMER’S • Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Several Data Entry positions available in a fast-paced office environment • • • • •

Strong computer skills a must Reliable, hardworking self-starters Focused to complete tasks with minimal supervision On job training Hours Monday through Friday Please forward your email resumes to bmalashewsky@beacon724.com

or drop off your resume to 290 Alexander St., Salmon Arm, B.C. No phone calls please.

Financial Services

Financial Services

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Cleaning Services

FARM SERVICE LTD.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Apply in person with resume to:

2401 T.C. Hwy, Salmon Arm or email: tlodgesalmonarm@gmail.com

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

The successful candidate will be required to: •

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

Services

Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

’s BARlMaSnALd S E F

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Home Improvements

Garden & Lawn STEVEN’S Lawncare mowing, raking, eaves troughs, dump runs & pressure washing (250)832-9668

Home Improvements Carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, tile. 31 yrs exp, small job ok. Free Estimates. Call Brad (250)832-9590 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Kitchen Cabinets WE sell kitchen cabinets & do installation, complete kitchen renovations. Free estimates.

Call Brad (250)832-9590

Misc Services

Home & Yard

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663

Pets & Livestock

Pets $1,000 Reward for Missing Dog!!! Lost on April 13th, 2015. She is a small black miniature pincher. 11 lbs, black and tan color with a bit of grey due to age. When she went missing she was wearing a beige jacket with brown teddy bear patterns on her coat.

The coat has a blue trim. She was last seen near old Sicamouse road in Grindrod.

Please call me if you have any information at 778-883-7219 or donnadinh2@gmail.com.

Thank you and please help me, she is my family.

)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU

Home Improvements

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience fixing old houses • Local References

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for seniors or disabled, light physical assistance, general care, supervision of medications, housework,meals, etc.

Drive you to your appointments or shopping.

Tappen & Salmon Arm area (250)804-6043

250 833-5668

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

$200 & Under

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Spring Tire Changeover Special!

Only $50 for 4 tire changeover and balance.

Flexible schedule. Evenings, weekends, I’ll work around YOUR schedule. I also have new tire sales available Call Dan (250)835-4632

1BDRM. balcony apt. downtown f/s & hot water incl., NP, NS, $680/mo.(1-855)852-5660

DANA Douglas hospital/home air mattress, 1yr. old, 36x80, $325 now $165 (250)835-8494

Fruit & Vegetables LARGE PLANT SALE. 2700-65Ave NE, Thurs-Sat May 7-May 29. Veggies, Perennials, grasses and Annuals (250)833-2180

Garage Sales

Misc. Wanted

ASPEN Grove annual multi family sale. Lots of great stuff.

Sat. May 9th, 8a.m.

801 20th St. NE

CASH Paid for 10K-24K jewelry, old coins & $5 coins & higher. Todd - 250-864-3521

Blind Bay. Sat, May 9th.

8am-2pm. 2538 Waverly Dr. Shuswap Lake Estates COMMUNITY garage and BAKE sale Saturday May 30, 9-1, Deo Lutheran Church 1801 30th St NE. To reserve a table (no charge) call Pastor Erik 250-517-9956 or email pastorerik@gmail.com ESTATE Sale. May 8-9-10 Fri. 1-5,Sat. 9-4, Sun 10-2. #8 881 16 St. NE. Hshld, antiques.

GARAGE SALE: May 9, 8am to 4pm. 2560 26 st. NE. GARAGE SALE: May 9, 8am to 4pm. Kids stuff.

MAY 9 & 10 - 8am to 4pm.

Downsizing , art books & supplies, tools, 6” joiner, wheel chair, dolls, lawn mower, clothes oodles of stuff. 137 Salmon River Rd. MULTI UNIT - Braeside Place 780-10th ST. S.W. Sat. May 9th. 8am to 3pm. Pressure canner, hshld items.

Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers Group is holding a charity fundraiser plant, bake, book & gift garage sale Sat. May 9 from 9am-2pm at 581-18 St. NE (near the Bowling Alley) Donations for this worthy cause may be dropped off at the above address on the morning of Fri. May 8. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers campaign.

For more information contact Marj (250)804-2919 Marlene (250)832-8718 Frances (250)832-3490 Claudette (250)832-8111 Please come out and support us

3BDRM. 60’ trailer-house in Sicamous in good living cond. is available free. Only cost to you is you pay to move. If interested call Carol or Doug (403)255-7932

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 2 bdrm condo (Salmon Arm) ground floor unit, private patio, all appliciances included.

Parking in front of unit included. $119,900 Century 21 lifestyle. (250)833-5153

Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games.

All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00

For Sale By Owner

By Owner - Malakwa 49 acres with house 800sqft. 2 Bedroom 1/4 mile of Eagle River frontage

$350,000.

Misc. for Sale

ROCKWELL Beaver table saw stand, 1/2 HP motor $100., 20’ extension ladder $50., 5’ potted Brown Turkey Fig tree $50. (250)832-7218 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

2014 2bdrm, 2bath, carport, patio, sundeck, garden shed in Countryside MHP. Below cost at $138,000. (778)489-4448 2265SQFT. architecturally designed home with walk out basement, fantastic lake & mt. views NE Salmon Arm (250)253-5358

Mobile Homes & Parks

Transportation

Transportation

Legal

Legal

Vehicle Wanted

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

CHEVY TAHOE 2004-2006 Must be in execl. cond., low miles, leather interior.

(250)832-2550

2001 Ford Windstar, clean, good cond., new brakes, new shocks, new all season tires & battery, good on fuel, asking $2800. (250)832-6033

IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENS ACT

If you see a wildfire, report it to

4750 40th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC

Recreational/Sale 1992 Toyota Itaska RV, Class ‘C’, 6cyl, 5spd, auto over drive, air bags, good mileage, runs well $7500. obo(250)836-3533

1-800-663-5555 or *5555

BOLER trailer for sale also steel trusses & scaffolding Call 250-463-3216

on most cellular networks.

HEAVY duty trailer with ramps. Ideal for motorcycles or ATV’s $950. (250)832-6263

Boats

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

7.5 HP Honda outboard motor, 4 cycle, complete tune-up, $650. obo (250)832-8025

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Super Self Storage Claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before date stated, the goods will be disposed of on or before May 27, 2015.

DAMYEN MARTIN SAMUEL RINER

Amount owing: Amount owing:

Phone: 250-803-0030

$732.15 $314.40

Fax: 250-803-0066

Tenders

Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER

Commercial/ Industrial

Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2015 field season.

Opportunities are available for 220.6ha of planting (AD061621), and 972.9ha of surveys (AD061620). Projects are being funded through the Land Based Investment Program (LBIP) and are subject to funding approval.

For Lease Downtown Salmon Arm Office/Retail Space 2400 sqft., professionally finished, high visibility, high traffic location, quality building, ground floor, level entry, wheelchair accessible, HVAC air & heat, ideal for professional or retail C-2, $12/sq ft.

Call Keith Chancellor 1 (250)832-6060

Tender Information can be found on the LBIP website: https://www.fialicensees.com/FIA_ Advertisements/PublicAdvertisements.aspx

SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office space, TCH frontage, $863/mo. (250)804-8806

Closing Date: May 8, 2015

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 BDRM, new 4plex, priv & level entr, adults, quiet pet OK. June 1. $830. 1070 1st. St. SE. 250-833-2129

Homes for Rent

INVITATION TO TENDER

CENTRALLY located new 4 bdrm home for rent June 15th.

This home comes with 6 appl., 3 full baths, green space & very quiet neighbourhood.

Please call (403)630-6073

Office/Retail

15 minute drive to Sicamous

Houses For Sale

CUSTOM built skateboard ramp, 8’x4’x8’, $300. metal adjustable Ollie rail $120. , brand new generator $300., sump pump $100. (250)832-0512

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts.

Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail.

Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148

Free Items

Sorrento Drop in Society Garage Sale Fundraiser 1148 Passchendaele Road Sat. May 9, 9am-noon Donations Happily Accepted on Friday, May 8, 1pm-4pm

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartment Close to town, family owned & operated.

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available June 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694

PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670

Owner will carry mortgage with small down payment Call Mark 1 (604)541-6391 or 1(604)671-7498

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200.

Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

3 BDRM. 1 1/2 BATH, level entry, quiet area, $1,000/mo. + util. ref. req 250-517-9081.

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

SHUSWAP GARDEN CLUB Spring Plant Sale. Sat. May 9th, 8am-11am at 2460 Auto Rd SE (Scout Hall), Doors open 8am.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Rentals

PROFESSIONAL office rental in medical building. Located close to hospital. 1,079 sq. ft. plus shared reception and common areas. Enquiries to contact Cynthia

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Better Than a Garage Sale!!

omanager@mapletreemedical.com

Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2015 field season. Opportunities are available for 75 ha of manual brushing (AD061622), and 79.9ha of chemical ground site prep (AD061623).

Projects are being funded through the Land Based Investment Program (LBIP) and are subject to funding approval.

Tender Information can be found on the LBIP website: https://www.fialicensees.com/FIA_ Advertisements/PublicAdvertisements.aspx

Suites, Lower BRIGHT, lakeview, newly renovated 1 bedroom above ground walk out suite in Hillcrest, NS, NP $820/mo. heat & electricity incl. (250)832-6765

Closing Date: May 29th, 2015

LARGE 1bdrm., avail immed., 1 tenant only, NS, NP, $800/mo. util incl., (250)8328168 or (250)517-9285 LARGE 2bdrm walk in suite, FSWD, NS, NP, suitable for working couple or single (250)832-8803 leave message QUIET Hillcrest area, 1bdrm, gas f/p, above ground suite. $800/mo. inc. util. ref’s req.

N/P, N/S (250)804-0980

Suites, Upper Best pricing for New Homes in Sicamous Bi-weekly payment from

47000

$

Land and Home Ownership

250-833-4728

eaglehomes.ca/listings

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.84%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. www.tekamar.ca Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Blind Bay large, bright 2 bedroom, lake & Mt. views, ground level, deck, separate entrance, NS, NP, 5appl., lease & ref’s req., $900/mo. includes utilities, wifi & sat tv available now (250)675-3250 •

24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

On May 9th, the Shuswap SPCA is hosting an Open House fundraising event including a Plant Sale, Garage Sale and Bake Sale – too good to be true you say?! Bring your family & friends to the Downtown SASCU parking lot (across from the CPR building on Lakeshore Drive) between 8am and 1pm for some fun; find some great treasures and maybe the promise of adopting a loving pet!

Come out and show your support of the SPCA and its programs for animals in need – like ‘Chinook’ (pictured above).

A hot dog with a drink will be available for $2 or purchase the yummy home-baked goodies!

Road Construction Tender Downie Timber Ltd. located in Revelstoke, BC is accepting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of approximately 7.1 kilometers of logging roads in the Sibley Creek area. Tender documents and information packages are available at the Downie Timber main office, 1621 Mill Street.

Please contact Wayne Johnson, Road Construction Supervisor: 250-837-7249

Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Give the gift of green for Mother’s Day

Mom may appreciate chocolate or flowers. But for children who want to offer her something a little more special -- especially for their ecoconscious moms -there are a number of different gift options to make Mom’s big day as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable.

An eco-friendly gift for Mom is a gift that keeps on giving.

When you jot down your gift idea list, think about adding these “green” gifts. * Make a basket of gardening gear. Garden plants and supplies are perhaps the greenest gifts to give Mom. Plants are so plentiful and varied that there are bound to be ideal flowers or greenery for every mother’s tastes. Compile different gardening essentials, such as seeds or seedlings, organic soil mix, mulch, all-natural compost, and a few different planting containers.

You can also include gardening gloves and ergonomic tools made of recycled materials. Finish the gift with the inclusion of a book that describes different garden designs and gives tips for beginners.

* Dine at a local restaurant. Many families take Mom out for a meal on her special day. To make the experience eco-friendly, select among restaurants that are close to home in the area.

mileage on Mom’s car is one gift that can be environmentally friendly. According to the United States Department of Energy, keeping a car in shape can help save money and improve fuel

1 psi drop in all four tires. Getting an oil change with the recommended grade of motor oil is another gas mileage improvement measure. * Purchase ecofriendly kitchen

new mixing bowls or utensils made from recycled materials. If Mom is the consummate entertainer, get her new glass tumblers and sipping straws made from recycled glass. They

Explore the possibilities of restaurants that may serve foods made with local, organic ingredients. If you cannot find such a restaurant, do not worry, just choose a local establishment to conserve fuel. * Pay for a car tuneup. Improving the gas

economy. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve Mom’s gas mileage by as much as 40 percent.

Also, be sure to have her car tires properly inflated. She can be losing gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every

items. It may be a major faux pas to give Mom an appliance or a new vacuum for Mother’s Day. However, if your mother is an avid cook or baker, she may appreciate some

are perfect for serving cocktails and outdoor entertaining. * Pamper mom with organic products.

What mom doesn’t enjoy a little pampering from time to time? You can treat

AN UNFORGETTABLE GOLF EXPERIENCE!

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 10th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Adults: .......................... $16.95 Seniors: ......................... $12.95 Children 12 & Under: ......$9.95 Children Under 4:........... Free!!

DINNER ON THE DECK

Featuring a spectacular menu just for the occasion!!

5 p.m. to closing.

Reservations recommended.

Book your reservation: 250.836-4689 RESTAURANT OPEN 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Book your tee times by phoning

250-836-4653 or 1-877-677-4653

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your mother to a spa experience at home by assembling a basket full of organic shampoo, conditioner, massage oils, bath salts, and any other organic spa items you can find. * Select organic fruits and flowers. Companies like www.organicbouquet.com can assemble a bouquet made from responsibly grown flowers or even a wreath for a wall or door. They also have food gifts, from organic fruits to nuts. * Spend the day outdoors. Most moms cherish any gift from their children, whether lavish or simple. A nice, eco-friendly gift is to spend time together.

Research local parks or hiking trails and plan a day where you both commune with nature. Or even head to the seaside for a relaxing day. Explore the landscape and be on the lookout for birds and washed up treasure from the sea.

Plan to finish the day with a homemade, picnic lunch.

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Log N’ Hearth R E S TA U R A N T

Mother’s Day

Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course

Reservations Recommended

Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1995

$

(Seniors $16.95)

Dinner

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet or a la carte menu also available

$

2895

(Seniors $25.95)

We serve AAA Angus Beef Freshest Quality Products - Always!

675-4433

SMORGASBORD Sunday, May 10, 2015

Chicken Cordon Bleu Garlic Butter Shrimp Guopao Pork Sauteed Vegetables Linguine Alfredo Includes: Full Salad Bar, Soups & Desserts $ 95 Starts at 11 am

16

+ Tax

530 Trans Canada Hwy

250-832-1566

FAMILY RESTAURANT

Explore the ways to show you care this Mother’s Day (MS) — Mother’s Day is the one day each year when men, women and children across the country gather to honor the mothers in their lives. Though it can be challenging to find new and unique ways to display your affection for Mom on Mother’s Day, rest assured that sometimes the simplest concepts are the ones mothers most appreciate. This year, look no further than the following ideas for some inspiration as you aim to make this Mother’s Day as special as possible for the mother or mothers in your life.

• Give the gift of sweet treats. What better way to highlight mom’s sweetness than with some delicious treats made just for her? Whether you decide to whip up some homemade confections in the kitchen or visit a

nearby store for something decadent, mom will no doubt appreciate the chance to indulge on her big day. Moms who prefer cookies and portable snacks will no doubt enjoy Pocky and Péjoy biscuit sticks. These tasty snacks from Gilco are dipped or filled with popular flavors, such as chocolate and strawberry, and are now available with green tea cream. Pair with a cup of tea, coffee or whichever beverage mom prefers to complement her favorite treat. Pocky is available in most grocery stores, and can typically be found in the Asian food section.

• Make a meal to remember. Mom deserves a night off from dinner detail, and while dining out is an option, a homemade meal may come across as more intimate and heartfelt.

Make it a Beautiful Mother’s Day

Thanks to kitchen appliances that make it easier than ever to prepare gourmet meals at home, you can now make restaurant-style meals in your kitchen without sacrificing restaurantquality taste. For example, new tacook Rice Cookers from Tiger Corporation do more than just perfectly steam rice.

They also incorporate synchro-cooking to cook two different items at once. Present mom with her favorite Asian-inspired poultry-and-rice dish or use the cooker to easily bake bread or steam a side of vegetables. Pair the meal with her favorite wine and make sure you handle all the cleanup.

While mom waits for dinner to be served, a soothing cup of tea can set the tone for a relaxing evening.

The Tiger Hot Water Kettle boils water in seconds. With three temperature settings and a de-chlorination

cycle for removing chemical tastes and odors, the kettle allows mom to quickly enjoy a cup of her favorite brew. These kitchen essentials are available at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

• Plan a Mother’s Day picnic. Busy moms may look forward to a break from the bustle of daily routines. An afternoon picnicking outdoors can be the ideal way to enjoy a special Mother’s Day. Plan an easy menu of foods that have portability. It’s easy

to transport hot or cold foods when you have Tiger Stainless Steel Thermal Wares on hand. A refreshing fruit salad can be kept cool for about 8 hours. If mom prefers pasta primavera, the thermal container can keep it warm and ready until it’s time to enjoy.

Gifting is made easy when you tap into the things mom likes.

Learn more about these gift ideas and more at www.pocky. com and http://usa. tiger-corporation. com.

Moms are sure to appreciate Mother’s Day celebrations focused on food, pampering and fun.

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Salmon Arm Observer Wednesday, May 6, 2015

The most beautiful Ten gift ideas for gift is your presence ten styles of mother It’s a no-brainer that to show your mom how much you love her you could shower her with gifts: flowers, chocolates, a gift certificate for a spa, or a new book she’s been waiting to read. But if you really want to touch her heart, don’t forget

to give a little of the most precious gift all: your time.

All the finest gifts in the world could never replace your presence. You could invite her to have brunch at her favourite restaurant or spend some time with her preparing

some home cooked meals to freeze. You could take her for a walk in the park where you used to go together when you were young, which is sure to evoke many happy memories for both of you. Leaf through old photo albums together or ask her to tell you about the happiest times of her life. Laughter and even a few tears will likely accompany the stories.

Your mother may need help with work around her home.

Take advantage of her special day to do some helpful chores.

You could clean the outsides of windows or help her do a bit of spring cleaning.

No matter what your plans are for this May 10, be sure to spend some quality time with the person who raised you. In fact, why not make a resolution to set aside an entire day for your mom every year on Mother’s Day. She deserves it!

All the gifts in the world can’t replace your presence on her special day.

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If you’d like to branch out and be a bit more creative with your Mother’s Day gift this year, here are gift ideas for ten different types of mother.

1. The food-loving mom: a gift basket that showcases local artisanal food products, such as cheeses, breads, and wines. It will be like a miniadventure into the culinary world, and it will taste great too!

2. The philanthropic mom: a gift made in her name to a charitable cause close to her heart.

3. The Zen mom: a soothing object such as a coffee table fountain, meditation pillow, or a bonsai.

4. The travelling mom: a book all about her dream destination.

5. The busy mom: a homemade gift certificate offering to do a chore of her choice,

such as taking her car to the garage for her, vacuuming her entire house, or de-junking the garage.

6. The sporty mom: a yearly membership at a sports club or a pass for the hiking trails in a federal or provincial park in her area.

7. The fashionista mom: a trendy accessory that she wouldn’t dare to buy on her own, such as a snazzy necklace, funky belt, or Jackie-O sunglasses.

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8. The mom who loves to pamper herself: a basket of beauty products, such as a home spa kit, makeup, or a skin care system.

9. The green mom: a domestic composter to help her reduce the amount of garbage she sends to the dump. Or, you could offer to turn over her compost pile for her.

10. The cocooning mom: a cozy dressing gown or a good book to read in the late spring sun.

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